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Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University; Demei Shen, University of Missouri; Kelly Rodgers, University of Missouri

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering. Her research interests include STEM programming, career development and assessment.Demei Shen, University of Missouri DEMEI SHEN is a doctoral candidate in Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Her research interests include social computing and motivation in web-based learning.Kelly Rodgers, University of Missouri KELLY A. RODGERS, M. A. is a doctoral candidate in educational psychology at the University of Missouri - Columbia. Her research interests include motivational issues in minority student retention and the socio-emotional aspects of gifted minority adolescents

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Two year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

studies indicate that some underrepresented groups are more likely to begin theircollege studies at a community college than at a four year institution. Students who studyengineering at a community college represent only a very small fraction of the total communitycollege enrollment, and like the general public, a large part of this student population seems to beunaware of the opportunities a career in engineering offers. This suggests that there may be alarge reservoir of students at the community college level that could be attracted to theEngineering Profession to meet anticipated shortages and diversity goals.Community colleges generally provide good quality, affordable, and easily accessibleeducational programs in a wide variety of

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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

population are presented for discussion.BackgroundThe need to focus on effective Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)education is increasingly recognized as an urgent national priority. While there is an urgent needto ensure the adequacy of the US science and engineering workforce, college enrollment inSTEM disciplines is flat, particularly for women and minorities.Many high school students choose not to pursue STEM disciplines due to a number of factorsincluding: • Lack of understanding of the nature of STEM opportunities • STEM careers are seen as less relevant to society than medical or business careers • Perceived difficulty of the programs of studyThe University of Cincinnati is currently working with two all-girls

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EMD Recruitment and Certification

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Daughton, University of Missouri

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Engineering Management

been out of school for 3-5 years or more, and the prospect of preparingfor and taking the GRE is daunting. One particular group of students strongly affected bythis requirement is the Corp of Engineer Army Captains at Fort Leonard Wood.2 Theseindividuals, if they meet admission requirements, are able to complete the MSEM degreewhile they are at the fort for career training. Many of these individuals are now coming tothis program straight from war zones in Iraq or Afghanistan, making it very difficult toprepare for and take the GRE. Overall, some potential students have simply said theywould not take the exam and planned to look elsewhere for their graduate education.These individuals are often indignant that as successful professional

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The Challenges of Tech Transfer

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech; Dr. Shoaib Shaikh, Nothrup Grumman Corporation

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, entrepreneurially thinking engineers have been observed to show moreentrepreneurial initiative and a higher level of productivity, efficiency and cost-consciousness. Itis a known fact that engineers who manage their engineering careers as entrepreneurs from thestart enjoy a higher probability of advancing within the company.32 The Systems Engineeringand Engineering Management degree programs at Florida Tech broaden the typical engineer’sperspectives considerably with the traditional well-rounded Engineering Management andSystems Engineering course offerings, as well as complementary innovative courses in Technical Page 12.630.5Marketing, High Tech Product

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Systems Engineering and Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech; Shoaib Shaikh, Northrop Grumman Corporation

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

innovative idea generation have not been seen ascentral to the engineer’s role. However, to compete in a changing marketplace fraught withrapidly changing technology, shorter product life-cycles, downsizing and outsourcing, engineersneed to re-invent themselves as independent and entrepreneurial and market their creativity.31 Inmany large corporations, entrepreneurially thinking engineers have been observed to show more Page 12.1339.5entrepreneurial initiative and a higher level of productivity, efficiency and cost-consciousness. Itis a known fact that engineers who manage their engineering careers as entrepreneurs from thestart enjoy a higher

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Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Robert Chin, East Carolina University; Charles Coddington, East Carolina University; Paul Petersen, East Carolina University; Fonooni Hamid

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New Engineering Educators

). Page 12.1058.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Mentoring New Faculty: How Much, How Often, and How?Abstract The Department of Technology Systems (TSYS) at East Carolina University hasimplemented a new faculty mentoring process to enable junior faculty members to learn fromsenior faculty members as they prepare for a career in academia. Five tenured professors andassociate professors in the TSYS department have recently established a new process to mentorfaculty members within the department who have begun not yet completed their initial tenureprocess at a major university. This process includes a series of workshops regarding academicperformance expectations during the early stages of an academic career. Our

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Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven Eisenbarth, Baylor University; Richard Campbell, Baylor University

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Minorities in Engineering

is tofocus on first-generation college students because underrepresented minority students make up alarge percentage of first-generation college students.Many such students attend local community colleges because their limited financial resourcesoverride their choice of academic major. These students are confronted with limited academicchoices, especially in the engineering disciplines. Over the last four years, our university’sengineering program has developed several strategies for recruiting highly qualified students andincreasing retention rates. Additionally, one of the authors has been awarded two competitiveTexas Workforce Development Grants targeted at providing career-forming introductoryengineering courses in a distance-learning

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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Bland, John Brown University

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First-Year Programs

andhow their personal career may be impacted.The above course adaptations are changes that could be made within the original course structurewithout adding work or changing the classroom time. Original discussions are now simplyreframed to consider global and cultural issues.One change that did add content is a discussion on appropriate technology. The new coursesyllabus takes a week to discuss the issues of appropriate technology and how engineers need toadapt designs for integration into needy societies. Over the two years that this new course hasbeen in place, guest lecturers have proven to be very effective in stimulating discussion andcritical thinking in this class segment.During the first year, JBU had the opportunity to have artisans

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Graduate Student Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anderson Prewitt, University of Florida; Wanda Eugene, Auburn University; Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

culture that is at odds withAfrican-American students’ need to feel as though they are helping others and the need for acooperative educational culture15, 21. This perception affects both the tendency of Black studentsto choose engineering and often the ability of Black students to remain in engineering. Forexample, Powell21 states that there is “considerable evidence that today’s college students,particularly African-Americans and Hispanics, avoid majoring in science and mathematicsbecause societal cultural traits support unfavorable images of scientist and make the attainmentof a scientific career unrealistic.” Surveys of college freshmen and high school juniors showedthat African-American men expressed a greater interest in social service

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Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Klod Kokini, Purdue University

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Minorities in Engineering

most faculty affairs, including recruitment, hiring and retention, promotion and tenure, awards, climate and diversity, and dual career issues. Professor Kokini’s research activities include the study of thermal fracture mechanisms and design of high-temperature advanced materials such as monolithic, precracked and functionally graded ceramic thermal barrier coatings. He also works on interdisciplinary research related to the biomechanical behavior of soft tissue implant materials and the biomicromechanics of ECM-cell interactions under the application of mechanical loads. He served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Thermal Stresses (1995-1998). He was the Vice

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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E. Bernard White, George Mason University

, including a lack of understanding and appreciation of curriculumrequirements for these majors and resulting career opportunities associated with a specificmajor. Because there is such a plethora of subject matter in the fields of computer science andengineering today, it is not surprising that many students today are confused and are unable toeasily identify a single major that covers all of their areas of interests sufficiently. Both highschool counselors and parents from whom these prospective students seek career-relatedguidance are confounded as well.Much of the declining interest in computing by the high school student can be attributed to theinability of the computer science professional to articulate its profession as little more

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The Impact of Curriculum on the Retention of Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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Women in Engineering

improve this, including mentorship programs, a change in the nature of theengineering workplace to accommodate family needs, and creating a more collaborative andless competitive atmosphere in both the academic and industry sides of engineering.Much of the literature on gender studies in science, technology and engineering suggestsfemales enjoy and connect with these fields when they are placed within a human, social orenvironmental context. This paper demonstrates the why and how of this relationship,drawing ideas from gender roles and gender socialization. This paper looks at how moraldevelopment may impact a woman’s choice to pursue a career in the physical sciences,technology, engineering or math. In particular, the paper draws from

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Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reisel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Engineering and Public Policy

education of engineering students concentrates primarily in thescientific and design realms, and rightfully so as most engineers have to be very knowledgeablein these areas to perform their jobs well. But a disservice that this education provides is thatmany engineering students graduate without a good understanding of the non-technologicalissues that may impact their careers. Their education also often does not provide them with good Page 12.1405.2skills for communicating their expertise to non-engineers. ABET, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology, does try to have schools address these concerns by having theminclude effective

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann Johnson; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University; Daivon Craft, Louisiana State University; Cheryle Peters, Louisiana State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Historical and current data indicate that the need for science and engineering careers isincreasing, yet the number of students choosing and completing traditional science degrees isdecreasing. The decrease in students choosing and/or being qualified to enter science andengineering fields is continuing even with the programs geared towards increasing awarenessand preparedness. The gap between students entering science and engineering (S&E) fields andgraduating to meet the S&E employment needs was first noted in the early 1990’s. Manyresearchers suggested that recruitment and retention into the qualitative science fields shouldinclude women and minorities to assist in filling in the employment gap. Since a large numberof women and minorities

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Multimedia Tutorials and Web Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Minorities in Engineering

these fields, to summer enrichmentprograms, scholarships, fellowships, research opportunities, awards, leadership programs, andcareer advancement programs. This survey organizes these opportunities and resources,specially targeting those of particular interest to engineering students and engineering facultythroughout the lifecycle of their career, and provides links to internet sites containing furtherdetails. An analysis is done of possible areas of need not covered adequately by existingresources.Engineering Professional Societies and Engineering Education Related SitesProfessional societies for engineers provide scholarships, fellowships, awards, conferences,competitions, publications, and resources for students, parents, educators and

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Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Hawkes, WiSE / University of Southern California; Jean Morrison, University of Southern California; Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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Women in Engineering

USCCollege of Letters, Arts, and Sciences and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to recruitoutstanding women scientists and engineers to the university and to retain those who might betempted to move elsewhere. In the 5 years since the program’s inception, WiSE resources havehelped the schools to more than double the number of tenured and tenure-track (T/TT) womenfaculty in S&E fields from 15 to 35.In addition to its primary goal of faculty gender diversity, WiSE has developed a series ofprograms to address pathway (pipeline) and institutional climate issues that remain obstacles toattracting and retaining women in the fields of S&E. While WiSE programs provide targetedfinancial support to scholars at all stages of their careers, the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Ravi Ramachandran, Rowan University; Linda Head, Rowan University; Maria Tahamont, Rowan University

(simulated by breathing through a tube) ontidal volume and frequency of breathing empirically, and effects of exercise on the respiratorysystem. A&P modules discuss the mechanics of breathing, regulation of respiration, and furtherexamine the concepts of negative pressure in relation to respiration, pressure gradients and gasexchange in the lungs. B. Technical Elective: Principles of Biomedical Systems and Devices A new technical elective, taught during the senior year, has been developed for students whofind the BME topics interesting and stimulating, and therefore wish to consider a career orgraduate work in BME. All students will already have obtained some prior BME background andmotivation by their senior year, and therefore this

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Chris McCarthy, Armstrong Atlantic State University

tosubstantially lag their general population percentages6. Diversity remains a valuable asset for allcorporations as customers, clients and competitors become increasingly diverse in all aspects. Inorder to tackle these deficiencies, a one-week summer engineering program for rising seniorstudents was developed with the following objectives. 1. Increase the awareness of future students of mathematics and technology of the varied functions and roles for research engineers. 2. Encourage more local high school students to pursue careers in engineering research and development. 3. Push students beyond usual academic expectations to yield positive outcomes. 4. Provide participating students an awareness of the importance of “soft skills” in

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Sullivan, The College of New Jersey; Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

careers in science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Whether or notFIRST creates the interest or simply reinforces the students’ latent interest, the program isvaluable in and of itself for the experience – an experience that involves solving technicalproblems, working in teams, applying their book knowledge of math and science to realworld problems and getting the chance to practice what the FIRST organization callsgracious professionalism. Page 12.748.2A team of researchers at the Center for Youth Development at Brandeis Universityconducted an evaluation of the 2006 FVC pilot season that included observation of thesix events and interviews

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Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

well as those planned for futuresemesters.Though increasing enrollments is a goal, it is more of a side benefit than a primary aim. Theprimary goal is to make sure that students have a clear understanding of the options available tothem so they can make informed decisions about which type of program is the best fit; whichwill allow them the highest level of enjoyment in their courses, academic program, andeventually, in their professional careers. It is our belief that Engineering and EngineeringTechnology are equal options; each suited to a different type of student. It really depends uponthe particular student and his/her areas of interest and future goals which constitutes the betterchoice.BackgroundPenn State Altoona is one of nineteen

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Retention of STEM Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Davis, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Funda Samanlioglu, North Carolina A&T State University; Leotis Parrish, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

math (STEM). A three year license was secured with MentorNetwhich allows the university to register and match A&T Alumni with undergraduate students inthe program. The intent of the program is to develop a mechanism which advances theUniversity’s retention objectives by: 1. Providing the opportunity for students to be matched with working professionals that can assist with time management, career counseling and other life skills that will enable them to be successful as a student and future employee. 2. Providing the opportunity for students to connect with A&T alumni with similar backgrounds. 3. Creating a pipeline of future engineers that will mentor undergraduate students at

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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

challenge came when it was recognized that this program was best envisioned as aterminal master’s program, not a stepping stone to further academic achievement in a Ph.D.program and that the Professional Science Masters (PSM) concept was the perfect model uponwhich to build such a program.Professional Science Masters degrees The PSM is a relatively recent trend in academics, but has achieved widespread acceptance.The PSM was developed in response to studies demonstrating the need for science and mathoriented “professional” master’s degree-level education. The word “professional” indicates thatgraduates would be best prepared for a career in the industrial and government employmentsectors as opposed to academics. Traditionally, the Ph.D. has been

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Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

allengineering programs must have: • A set of “Program Educational Objections” which are statements of career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Page 12.328.5 • A set of “Program Outcomes” which are statements of what students are expected to know at graduation. • An assessment process which measures the level of achievement of the educational and program objectives • A process through which results of assessment are applied to improve the program educational objectives and program outcomesDevelopment of an assessment and improvement plan for the construction

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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International

international in its scope. It’s clear that, for NKU students tosucceed in their careers and as citizens, they must have an international perspective.Votruba also said “We need to become a more international campus for the sake of ourstudents and our region.”For these visions to be realized, I believe that it is vital for NKU to increase its role as ahub for the development, exchange, and distribution of science and information betweendifferent industries in the region. Today, multinational companies such as GE, P&G, andToyota as well as some smaller companies located in the Grater Cincinnati area conductR&D activities that are hard to match at the university level. While much of this newtechnology is proprietary, universities can and have

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International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Riha, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University; James Melsa, Iowa State University

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International

AC 2007-1991: GROWING GLOBALIZATION OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE:RAISING NATIONAL AWARENESSAndrew Riha, Iowa State University Andrew Riha received a BS in computer engineering at Iowa State University in 2005. Throughout his undergraduate career, he participated in international learning including a semester-long study abroad program at the University of Newcastle in Australia, and has been actively involved in the Society of International Engineers. Andrew is currently pursuing his MS in computer engineering at Iowa State University, and his technical interests include space-based embedded systems, communications, and Astronomy.Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University Julia Apple-Smith

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Potpourri Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Heidi Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-2185: PROVIDING A SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOR FEMALEENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH A PEER COACHING PROGRAMLisa Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottHeidi Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Page 12.1211.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Providing a Support Community for Female Engineering Students Through a Peer Coaching ProgramAbstractAlthough women earn 20% of the engineering degrees conferred, only 8.5% of theengineering workforce is comprised of women1. Studies report that stress, travel andthe long hours associated with engineering related careers are among the reasonswomen feel discouraged from

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New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Michael Todd, University of California-San Diego; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

Institute’s collaborative research projects described belwo. The firststudent to receive a graduate degree in this program, who also was an LADSS participant,completed his MS degree requirements in March, 2006.The joint degree program addresses training of potential new hires and early-career staff, whilealso serving to retain mid-career staff members who act as instructors and advisors for the early-career staff.Joint LANL/UCSD research projectsIn addition to meeting mission-driven research needs, the joint research projects also serve as aretention tool for staff at all career levels that collaborate with the UCSD faculty and students onthese projects. The new technology development associated with these projects inherentlyprovides the added

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Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Egbert; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

performing jobs classified asengineering. By 2006, that value reached approximately $150 billion.1, 2While not aninsignificant sum, an argument can be made that the actual value is much higher.Subjectively, the value could be equated to the public perception of engineering. Publicperception about most topics including engineering fluctuates. During the U.S. quest to put aman on the moon in the 1960s, engineering was recognized as a highly respected profession.Late in the 20th century, though, the desirability of engineering as a career or even as asignificantly positive contributor to society was questioned as job demand waxed and waned. Inaddition, the growth of technology was viewed by many as complicating their lives, andengineering was perceived

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Michael Kerley, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jerome Paris, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Janet Bodner, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

their owncourses in favor of this one. The course focus is pedagogy but also provides instruction in skillsvaluable for the professional workplace. Students who are not Teaching Assistants now but maywant to become a TA later or are likely to pursue careers that involve instruction often select thiscourse as an option. The courses makes extensive use of techniques and ideas developed at otheruniversities (Ref. 3,6,7,8,9,10).The faculty Graduate Council, the primary academic committee at NJIT responsible forreviewing courses and programs, approved this course and made it a requirement for allTeaching Assistants in 1999. The stated policy is that students should not be in charge ofrecitation sessions or do lectures until they have competed this