Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

management Including the technology management faculty in developing suitable courses in lean management to enhance not only the “manufacturing” component of the curriculum but also contribute to management skills development. Accounting.Leadership Regular seminars on engineering topics and presentations by invited speakers from industry, business and academia. Special course on leadership or topics in selected courses.High ethical standard and Course on ethics for engineers and professionals or/andprofessionalism ethical topics

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gina Montgomery, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

companies,architects, and acoustic consultants, as well as documents that describe the problem with thedesign and the alternative solutions proposed. Various tools enhance the student's learningexperience: Instant access to common Glossary terms via mouse-over Interactive reverberation simulator to demonstrate design and material effects on the reverberation time of a small room. Video interviews with company managers and engineers explaining the problem, alternatives, design issues, and business ethics that must be considered in global engineering endeavors Exposure to a real-world problem in the classroom Interactive sound simulator for learning about the effects of reverberation time on the use

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Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junghwan Kim, Yonsei University; Il Moon, Yonsei University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality test designed to assist a personin identifying some significant personal preferences. The types the MBTI sorts for, known asdichotomies are extraversion / introversion, sensing / intuition, thinking / feeling and judging /perceiving. Participants are given one of 16 four-letter abbreviations, such as ESTJ or INFP,indicating what their preferences are. The term best-fit types refers to the ethical code thatfacilitators are required to follow. It states that the person taking the indicator is always the best Page 12.418.3judge of what their preferences are and that the indicator alone should never be used

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Orabi, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, to group work, to oral and written communications and to engineering ethics. Thecourse is required for all freshman-engineering students and a large number of non-engineeringmajors at the University of New Haven take it as a scientific methodology elective.Consequently, approximately 200 undergraduate students annually take the course in sectionscontaining approximately 25 students. The pre-requisite is college algebra. The course offered isan undergraduate introductory course in Engineering. The same instructor taught all sections.All sections covered the same material, and completed similar assignments.Course Outcomes: Students should be able to ‚" describe the various branches of engineering (civil, computer, electrical, industrial

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Tao, Florida International University; Yiding Cao, Florida International University

near the end when the senior design project isrequired. It supports improved comprehension of the thermal-fluid contents through practicalapplication and immediate, relevant implementation, rather than a fragmented learning process.DBT activities enhance students’ critical thinking skills with the decision-making and close-loopaccomplishment experience. Through a planed evaluation process, the project leads to threeoutcomes to demonstrate that the DBT approach better equips students with an ability to applymathematics, science, and engineering to thermal-fluid systems design, that the students canhave a platform to practice teamwork, professional and ethical responsibility, and that thereformed curriculum contributes to an increase in

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Propulsion. The MechanicalEngineering Department is committed to prepare students in these options, to work efficientlyfor various industries and government.The basic criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for theengineering program’s outcome and assessment requires that graduates must havedemonstrated abilities (ABET Criteria 3, a-k1), in mathematics, science, engineering, design,data analysis, teamwork, ethics, communications, and life-long learning. In addition to ABET3(a-k) requirements, the Mechanical Engineering program at AAMU was designed to meetthe additional requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, criteria (l-s),which require that graduating students must have knowledge about

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Eger Bill; Phillip Aaron, University of Dayton; Charles Schreier, University of Dayton

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International

, cultural immersion,language development, and ethical engineering practices. Feedback provided by students,collaborating agencies and other institutions have indicated that the current program does a verygood job of preparing the students for their immersions and helping the students to becomeglobal engineers. Although there are many well established international technical opportunitiesand programs that can be easily adopted by universities, it is often difficult, due to a lack ofresources, to establish these programs at smaller universities. This paper will describe theETHOS program and discuss the mechanics and resources used to facilitate this program.Additionally, this paper will discuss plans for intercollegiate collaboration through this

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University; Ronald Earley, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Catalog Course DescriptionMPC 497-498 Senior Design Project (2, 2): Student teams conduct major open-endedresearch and design projects. Elements of the design process including establishment ofobjectives, synthesis, analysis, and evaluation are integral parts. Real-world constraintssuch as economical and societal factors, marketability, ergonomics, safety, aesthetics,and ethics are also integral parts. Page 12.291.3497: feasibility studies performed;498: implementation, testing, and production of design. Includes guest lecturers, teampresentations, team building sessions, team meetings, and guided discussions relating todesign. The course consists of

Conference Session

IE and EM Program Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Jinkins, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Jill Clough, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Page 12.1154.2 Safety management Communication skills Ethical decision making Team skills Professional development and responsibility Career planningAlthough these are covered in many other courses in the curriculum, the engineeringManagement course provides an important aspect of the education in each vital area thatcould not be slighted in coverage.Coverage, however, did not require use of lecture, written assignment, and exams. Infact, more memorable mechanisms would be preferred. It was determined that acombination of pedagogical techniques could be used to advantage and a syllabusconstructed that relied heavily on: Class discussion Case studies Independent and group research and

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Clinton Dancey, Virginia Tech; Doug Nelson, Virginia Tech; Michael Ellis, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Dennis Hong, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

, evaluation, and selection of design alternatives against multiple and perhaps conflicting requirements e.) analysis and verification of the design throughout the various stages of the process, leading to a product that is validated against design requirements2. Design systems in a team environment where multiple disciplines or ME specialty areas are used.3. Understand the ethical responsibilities associated with the mechanical engineering profession.4. Prepare formal written design documentation (e.g. memos and technical reports) and present effective oral presentations.5. Utilize a variety of sources in researching the field(s) and concepts appropriate to the design and benchmarking (e.g : US Patent and Trademark Office, vendor

Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

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Engineering Economy

of ethical responsibility … and so forth. • The simple act of finding an article should at least hint at the importance of lifelong learning (outcome I), since even a cursory glance at the literature reveals the vast amount of existing information and the rapid pace of the addition of new information. • The fact that students are required to find an engineering innovation previously unknown to them and to address related economic issues directly contributes to their knowledge of contemporary issues (outcome J). The requirement that it be previously unknown also helps to increase awareness of the importance of lifelong learning (outcome I). Depending upon the articles selected, especially if the

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cordray, Vanderbilt University; Alene Harris, Vanderbilt; Thomas Harris, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

experimental designs, with randomization (SeeCordray, Harris and Gilbert4). The other (60%) comparative studies used quasi-experimental methods (with non-random assignment) to assess the effectiveness ofmodules and course augmentations. Although an experimental approach to improving engineering education isdemanding, it provides the only path to deriving unbiased estimates of the effects oflearning on students. On the other hand, practical and ethical issues must be addressed. Page 12.13.3One particularly difficult practical constraint in using true experiments in assessing 2VaNTH materials entailed small class

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Koehler, North Carolina State University; Susan Matney, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Mary Clare Robbins, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

first-year engineers are eager to learnabout co-op.Advantages of having co-op students as mentors include the opportunity to mentor others as theyhave been mentored in the work place, thus fostering a spirit of giving back. From the NSPE(National Society of Professional Engineers) Engineer’s Creed: “I dedicate my professionalknowledge and skill to the advancement and betterment of human welfare ... to place servicebefore profit …” 9 Many companies model this ethic by providing mentors for their Co-opstudents.Advantages of utilizing co-op students as mentors extend to the mentees themselves. Mentees getconnected with a successful engineering student near their age that they can relate to. Thisallows the mentees to have an individual contact that

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Tricks of the Trade II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Donald Peter

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

indicate that it is beneficial for their learning and 93% indicate that it should becontinued. Students concur with us, also, that the self-graded homework helps them to takeresponsibility for their own learning. In addition to apparently improved student learning, anadded benefit to the faculty member is less grading. Self grading also creates a naturalopportunity to address ethics and integrity issues with students. The drawbacks for the facultymember include: twice as many homework scores to document and the need to provide detailed,correct, homework solutions. Further, when assigned, the faculty member may choose to readthe metacognition responses and, perhaps, respond to the student. Despite the added timerequirement, forming the detailed

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby Crawford, USMA

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, a knowledge of chemistry and depth in calculus-based physics, and an ability to apply advance mathematics through multivariate Criterion 8 calculus and differential equations to solve mechanical engineering problems. An ability to function professionally and with ethical responsibility as an individual and on multidisciplinary Criterion 3 Outcomes (d) and (f) teams. An ability to design and realize thermal and mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet the needs of the Criterion 3 Outcome (c), Criterion 8 mechanical engineering discipline, the Army, or the nation. An ability to

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efstathios Michaelides, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

mathematical and scientific tools that are necessary or useful in engineering practice. • Humanities and social-science courses: These courses help satisfy the University Core Curriculum as well as the curriculum required by the State of Texas. Whenever possible, courses that are relevant or peripheral to a Mechanical and Energy Engineering curriculum have been designated as “required electives.” Examples of such courses are a course on Environmental Ethics, offered by the Department of Philosophy, which satisfies a requirement in the area of humanities and a course on the environmental impacts on cultures and society, which is offered by the Department of Geography and satisfies one of the

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

development projects served to attract women andunderrepresented minorities into engineering. They report that 40% of the projectparticipants were women and 8% were underrepresented minorities. This is asignificantly higher participation than the percentage of these populations of engineeringstudents in the College. Increased participation by students typically underrepresented inengineering is often the case when projects include a strong service learning component.This is especially the case for women14. Service learning has gained more prominence ineducation as a vehicle to expose students to societal, ethical and moral issues15-18.Engineering educators have participated actively in these efforts throughout thecurriculum. Service learning has

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Hoadley, Professor @ VMI

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Marshall write that theengineering community has a responsibility to produce individuals “with strong moral fiber, adedication to professional integrity, and the ability to reason soundly.”20 César Quádernas,director of the Electronics Program at ITESM (Institute Tecnólogico y de Estudios Superiores deMonterey) writes that certain values, attitudes and abilities are a priority in the academic trainingof their students. Essential attitudes include honesty, commitment, a healthy work ethic andrespect for others.21Other professions define attitudes for effective practice. In the human resource profession,Markman and Beron note that job performance is a function of how well an individual’sattitudes, values, knowledge, skills, abilities, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Dana Johnson, Michigan Technological University; Kris Mattila, Michigan Technological University; John Sutherland, Michigan Technological University

that could serve as a springboard to professional degree programs such as the Master of Engineering. 3. The knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to facilitate a lifetime of professional success. These attributes would include excellent communication skills, an understanding of ethical and global issues, and a commitment to life-long learning and professional development. 4. The ability to function on multidisciplinary teams that extend the traditional boundaries of engineering. 5. The ability to design and improve systems and processes that provide services by applying a systems perspective coupled with a thorough understanding of the customer

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Peter Chen, University of California-San Diego; Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

objectives and for their future success as a Bioengineer.The overall mission of the Bioengineering program at UCSD is to provide students with anexcellent education that enables successful, innovative, and lifelong careers in bioengineeringindustries and professions. The overall educational objectives are to provide students with amodern bioengineering education, consisting of depth, breadth, and creativity in the central areasof bioengineering, its underlying sciences, and related technologies; effective communication,learning, and teamwork skills that facilitate bioengineering practice, continued professionaladvancement, and adaptation; and a recognition of professional and social responsibilities,including sensitivity to ethical and health

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Thomas Hellmuth, LeTourneau University; Roger Gonzalez, LeTourneau University; Stephen Ayers, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

@letu.edu.Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University Dr. Paul R. Leiffer is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University and chair of the Engineering Department, where he has taught since 1979. He is co-developer of the program in BioMedical Engineering. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.eduThomas

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

[3]: (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) An ability to communicate effectively (h) The broad education necessary to understand the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; David Kazmer, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John Ting, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Donn Clark, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Alan Rux, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

example includes the Engineering Ethics course in which students were assigned: Village Empowerment and the Role of Television: A Position Paper. The objective of this project was to investigate the ethics of technology* with students: (1) carrying out a thorough search of the addressing the provision of television, especially in developing countries, and (2) writing a position paper based on best available evidence that the Peru team respond to the Peruvian village request. Page 12.1275.5 • Another example involves a playground design for children with disabilities and a safety analysis of local existing

Conference Session

The Impact of Curriculum on the Retention of Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

science; historical, philosophical, cultural, sociological, political and ethical. The STSEeducational approach typically includes the following features: • An understanding of the environmental threats, including those of a global nature, to our quality of life • The economic and industrial aspects of technology • An understanding of the fallible nature of science • Discussion of personal opinion and values, as well as democratic action • The multi-cultural dimension of scienceThis paper, through an extensive literature review and qualitative data from interviews withseveral female engineering students and recent graduates, demonstrates why female studentsrespond well to this form of education, drawing from theories on

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Blanco, California Institute of Technology; Kenneth Pickar, California Institute of Technology; Luz Marina Delgado, GEMA; Oscar Arce, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Jeff Kranski, California Institute of Technology; Francoise Herrera, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Charles MacVean, Universidad Rafael Landivar

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

, Product Design for the Developing World, atCaltech over the last three years. The course gives engineering and design students theopportunity to be creative and to take active leadership roles, exposing them to social, ethical,and political issues that will prepare them to be industrial and community leaders in a worldincreasingly influenced by issues raised by globalization.Similar efforts are taking place at MIT [3-6], while at other institutions, such as Georgia Tech,these efforts take a complementary approach in what we now know as “SustainableEngineering”. Sustainable Engineering emphasis is on conservation and balance of problemsbrought about in a post-industrial society, problems such as pollution, unmanageable urbansprawl, natural

Conference Session

Creating a Technology Incubator and Creating a Seed Fund

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wierman, Johns Hopkins University; Lawrence Aronhime, Johns Hopkins University; Marybeth Camerer, Johns Hopkins University; Benjamin Gibbs, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

performance of managers or employees.• Illegal conduct.• Violations of university policy by student managers or employees.• Alienation of students whose new business proposals were not approved.• Alienation of customers and the campus community due to poor service or products.Since these risks will never go away, they must instead be managed. Strategies for mitigatingthe major risks include:• Building support in different administrative offices throughout the University. • Establishing clear policies governing conduct. • Hiring capable and ethical students. • Dealing with disciplinary problems immediately. • Establishing procedures for removing managers who violate policies. • Removing temptation by minimizing use of cash. • Closely supervising

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Scott, The Petroleum Institute; Jamal Ahmad, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

International

Engineering Students in the Arab WorldAbstractThe STEPS Program (Strategies for Engineering Problem Solving) at the Petroleum Institute inAbu Dhabi introduces second-year student design teams to authentic engineering problemsolving in the 21st century, with special emphasis on environmental and humanitarian issuesfacing engineers in both our local and broader global communities. The responsibilities ofprofessional global engineers is stressed, including stewardship of our planet and its resources;the health, safety, and welfare of its inhabitants; engineering ethics, and interculturalcommunication. Student teams are mentored through an “experience” of engineering designmethodology that incorporates creativity and inventiveness, technical thinking

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science for the 21st Century

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

issues by dedicating two lectures and one quiz on nanomaterials andencourage students to engage in student chapters of professional societies such as ASME so thatthey are exposed to the importance of professional and ethical responsibilities.Table 1: MEEN 260-Materials Science Course Learning Objectives Student Survey question: To what extent did this course meet each of response the course learning objectives stated below? Action averages needed? (0-3 Student groups responded using the following scale: (Y/N) scale) Strong 3 Moderate 2 Weak 1 None 0 To introduce fundamental concepts in materials

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I: Innovative Models for Curriculum and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April Kedrowicz, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

communication competence in a capstone course is inadequate.That is, in order for engineering students to be professionally as well as technically competent,they must be continually exposed to communication integration in the classroom throughout theirstudent career.The CLEAR (Communication, Leadership, Ethics, And Research) approach to improvingengineering education involves integrated and developmental communication instruction,through collaboration between the Colleges of Humanities and Engineering. The goal is toprepare engineering undergraduates to occupy positions of leadership in organizations throughimproving their oral and written communication, teamwork skills, and ethical understanding.This college-wide program is integrated, in that

Conference Session

Faculty Reward System Reform

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Level Policy LevelCore-Competence Skills Core-Competence Skills Core-Competence Skills• Systems Engineering • Systems Engineering • Technology Policy Making• Project Management Management • Strategic Decision Making• Economic Issues of • Technical Program - Assessment of Core Areas Technology Innovation Management for Technology Improvements • Creating Cultures for and Breakthroughs• Engineering Ethics • Evaluation of Risk / Return Case Studies and Canons of