Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

running multi-disciplinary, PBL-based design courses are discussed.IntroductionIn 2005, Friedman published The World is Flat: A Brief History of the 21st Century,where he describes the rapidly changing and highly competitive marketplace that existstoday1. Friedman makes a strong case for the need to better prepare for this marketplace.However, the engineering and engineering education communities were aware ofFriedman’s “Flat World” well before the book was published. In the 1990’s, it had beenobserved that engineering graduates needed improvement in real-world skills such asdesign, teamwork, and communication, as well as a better understanding of howengineering projects fit into bigger pictures2,3. These skills are significantly differentfrom

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Dawn Denney, Northwest Cabarrus High School; Kelly Teague, J.M. Robinson High School; Bill Welch, J.M. Robinson High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

focused on students whoare underrepresented in engineering related majors. The TECT workshop will make use of thesummer camps as a time to conduct concurrent teacher and counselor in-service education andpromote best practices that reach across the diversity of student learning styles and interests. Inthe TECT workshops the teachers and counselors will be observers of students, learners of newengineering and pedagogical content and participants in teaching the summer camp activities.As the project is currently on-going, empirical data concerning the effectiveness of the approachis not available. Rather, this paper focuses on some of the lessons-learned by the project teamduring the development of the materials for the workshop. The paper first

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Shumway, Brigham Young University; Jared Berrett, Brigham Young University; Andy Swapp, Milford High School; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; Thomas Erekson, Western Illinois University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

considerable amount of research conducted on the topic ofprofessional development in the last 20-30 years. From these primary research studies andrelated meta-analyses, many effective methods for conducting professional development havebeen identified. The incorporation of these “best practices” is imperative in developing effectiveprofessional development and in realizing the goal of the center to infuse engineering design,problem solving, and analytical skills into the K-12 schools.When considering participants for professional development, Wade, in a meta-analysis of 91research studies found that professional development activities are most successful whenparticipants are chosen by their leaders or colleagues to attend or that they are selected on

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valerie Galarza, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Mariela Figueroa, UPRMUniversity of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Cristina Lugo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Ricardo Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Francisco Rivera, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

expectations; modeling, practice, and constructive feedback on high-level tasks; astudent-centered instructional environment and respect for students at all levels of development.Unfortunately, most science and engineering students enter college at low levels of criticalthinking, and when they are taught they generally graduate at levels not much higher than thoseat which they entered. This is the reason for which this educational model has been built, to fightthis huge intellectual lag in entering college students and to help instructors educate betterprofessionals in science and engineering.D. Promoting Students Success Marna Zinatelli and Marc A. Dubé wrote in an article title “Engineering Student Success:How Does it Happen and who is

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; Cathy Qian, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering graduates must demonstrate (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; (b) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs; (d) an ability to function inmultidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicateeffectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability toengage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Chang, USMA; Grant Jacoby, USMA; Lisa Shay, U.S. Military Academy

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Electrical and Computer

. Moreover, the majority of thesemajors enrolled in the Robotics Track (one of five EE tracks offered to EE majors). Thesestudents most often cited that the idea of seeing immediate results of their work in buildingrobots to perform a variety of missions was very alluring and conceivably more rewarding thanother endeavors. Afterwards the program has again revaluated on how best to accommodate thisgrowing interest and its potential impact upon graduates, the robotics program itself and itsrelevance in new military applications. Consequently, our program is working with variouscompanies, other universities, and other government organizations to conduct joint research,develop future platforms/algorithms, and design courses to meet the rising demand

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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sameer prabhu, The MathWorks; Zachariah Chambers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Liz Callanan, The MathWorks; Marc Herniter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

, industrial automation, aerospace, automotive, among them. Customizedcurriculum for Model-Based Design that is grounded in the partnerships of industry andacademia will enhance the understanding of engineering concepts and appreciation of the bigpicture impact that is already accepted “in practice.”The MathWorks recognizes the future power of Model-Based Design in academia. To bothprepare students for future careers and to enhance their understanding of the entire designprocess from the whole to the tiniest detail, the company is committed to introducing Model-Based Design in a variety of engineering departments. Many universities already use TheMathWorks software tools; they simply lack training materials / curriculum or their instructorsare

Conference Session

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

AC 2007-248: THE NEED FOR A QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM FORCOMMUNITY COLLEGE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDan Dimitriu, San Antonio College DAN G. DIMITRIU has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for over 20 years. He has been involved with several engineering societies and was elected vice-chair of the Two-Year College Division of ASEE in 2005. He has been the coordinator of the Engineering Program at San Antonio College since 2001. His research interests are: alternative fuels, fuel cells, plastics, and engineering education.Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College JERRY O’CONNOR has been teaching physics (and a few engineering courses) at San Antonio College

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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

also called upon to explain to policymakers how the systemproduced by this combination of technologies will function. • what will it cost? Would it be competitive and practical? • what is its impact on national and global proliferation concerns? • what is the strategy for handling spent fuel or other waste forms? • what are the downsides? What R&D is needed to get from here to there?As specialists in fuel cycle systems engineering, you have proposed that your countryconsider a new fuel cycle policy. Your government has responded with a request thatyou conduct a ‘systems study’ outlining • the mechanics of your proposed fuel cycle: what are the mass flows of nuclear material

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Ali Asgar Bhagat, University of Cincinnati

a 600-level course it was dual-level,intended for the undergraduate seniors and first year graduate students in the ElectricalEngineering program.Students were assigned into laboratory teams with three students per team. The objectives ofteam assignments included: 1) placing students with previous experiences in computational fluiddynamics into different teams; 2) placing students with previous experiences in microfabricationmethods into different teams; 3) placing students with common interests in research topics intothe same teams.In Module 1: Modeling (weeks 1-4), students were introduced to the CFD ACE+ (ESI-CFD Inc.,Huntsville, AL, www.cfdrc.com) modeling software and learned the basics of microfluidicsimulation through step-by-step

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos; Robert Tisdel, Texas State University - San Marcos

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Construction

materialssuch as concrete masonry units or fabricated structural steel are linked to particular installationswithin the BIM. This allows for the possibility of integrated engineering design such as finiteelement analysis. Consequently, as BIM technology progresses and improves, it has importantimplications for the practical and educational aspects of construction engineering.This paper explores the link between BIM implementation and onsite construction activity asexperienced in a classroom setting. Starting with the design of a 36-unit multifamily residentialproject, students used BIM software to avoid conflict and enhance coordination ahead of actualconstruction. Live cost data were used to guide and inform the design process. This allowedstudents to

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mulchand Rathod, Wayne State University

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Manufacturing

engineering, HVAC, electronic cooling and packaging, and education pedagogy. While at Tuskegee, he performed research in energy and conducted summer pre-engineering programs for minorities and women. His mechanical design of a GSA building was granted most energy efficient HVAC award by American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) chapter in 1976. He performed research on photovoltaic cells and electronic cooling while with IBM and JPL. At Wayne State, he started new BS degree programs in computer, electromechanical, manufacturing, and product design engineering technologies; and a MSET degree. A nationally known leader in engineering and technology

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Uchechukwu Abanulo; Ananth Iyer; John Helferty, College of Engineering, Temple University; Joseph Fischgrund, The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Lang, “Higher education for deaf students: Research priorities in the new millennium” Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 7, 267-280. 2002.10. Bo Molander, Svend Pedersen, Kia Norell, “Deaf Pupils reasoning about scientific Phenomena: School Science as a Framework for understanding or as fragments of factual knowledge”, Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education Volume 6, Number 3 Pp. 200-211. 2001.11. Harry G. Lang, “Best Practices: Science Education for Deaf Students”, A Review of Research, 2005.12. National Science Teachers Association (May/June 2000). Survey indicates high teacher turnover, job dissatisfaction. NSTA Reports, pp 5, 15.13. R. M. Ingersoll, “The Problem of Under Qualified Teachers in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler

AC 2007-2793: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: CORE CAPABILITIES FOR 6 -12 ENGINEERING TEACHERSJohn Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler John W. Hansen is a Professor of Technology at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ingenuity Center. The mission of the Ingenuity Center is to enhance the understanding of technological activity in individuals and organizations and to conduct research on the understanding of a technologically literate and creative citizenry. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Hansen is active in developing the standards and instructional resources required to support the development of a technologically literate and

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Biomedical

write a research proposal, or on how toperform research. Examples of topics covered in past seminar courses are• the bioengineering problem definition (e.g. a device for clinical application, an instrument for scientific inquiry, a study of a phenomenon of interest to bioengineering) and design objectives,• the design approach (incorporation of available knowledge and establishing a scientific basis),• the definition of the significance of the design (how will a successful design impact a patient and the global community),• the search for information relevant to a design project (what designs have been proposed in the past, have they been successful, and what is the most current information available in

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineering is among the best in the country, offering outstanding degreeprograms and preparing students for exciting and rewarding careers. Our graduates are heavilyrecruited for positions in a variety of settings, including business, construction, transportation,hardware and software development, and design. The College comprises 12 departments offering18 BS, 17 MS, and 14 Ph.D. degree programs and conducts the largest undergraduate andgraduate engineering education and research programs in the State. The College continues torank among the nation's leading colleges in the total number of degrees awarded, the number ofdegrees awarded to women and minorities, the quality of the graduate programs, and researchand extension activities. Our fall 2006

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Jokar, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hamid Rad, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

a mechanical system based on the required specifications and constraints (criterion c), • evaluate the ethical issues while practicing and solving the real-world mechanical engineering problems (criterion f), • deliver a well-organized oral presentation, including good explanations when questioned, for the design projects at the end of semester (criterion g), • evaluate the impact of engineering solutions in a global context; in their design projects or in solving the real-world mechanical engineering problems (criterion h), • track the continuing education opportunities in mechanical engineering (criterion i), • evaluate the impact of contemporary issues, such as environmental, economic, emerging technologies, etc

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

beconditioned to get the best out of the on-line instruction process.3.2 Methodology for Evaluation the Effectiveness and Quality of Instruction Nearly 20 years ago, Chickering and Gamson 6 identified seven principles, which werelater highlighted in a technology focused study sponsored jointly by the Education Commissionof the States, the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE), and the JohnsonFoundation7. These researches stressed that good practice in learning must. - Encourage student-faculty contact, - Encourage cooperation among students, - Encourage active learning, - Give prompt feedback, - Emphasize time on task, - Communicate high expectations, and - Respect diverse talents and ways of learning

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Thompson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

collection and analysis rather than preceding them.Analysis of the data indicated that participation in this type of outreach significantlyimproved the GK-12 Fellows’ understanding of contemporary notions of teaching andlearning, especially as they relate to Science and math instruction. At the end of theoutreach experience the GK-12 Fellows expressed greater confidence in their ability tocreate and implement problem-solving activities that incorporate math andScienceconcepts. The GK-12 Fellows also held more complete understanding of inquiry-based teaching practices, as well as improved abilities to help students design andimplement their own research projects as a result of this outreach. The outreach alsoenhanced GK-12 Fellows’ understanding of

Conference Session

Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

include serving in the U. S. Army Special Forces in Asia and in the Reagan White House as a policy special assistant. Dr. Jones research interests include adult learning in work and educational systems, social systems effects on leadership, and adult moral development. Page 12.181.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Addressing the Career and Professional Development Needs of Experienced Project ProfessionalsAbstractThis paper presents a new non-degree graduate program in technical project management (TPM)that employs innovative teaching strategies to meet the needs of

Conference Session

Educational Software

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

thestudents in learning about their discipline. However this engagement must be done in a way thatpermits multiple instructors and multiple sections to be taught to offer uniformity in computingexperiences. “Scale” is important at lower level classes simply due to the number of studentsand the limited teaching resources. During the second offering (Fall 2006), a formal anonymoussurvey by our director of assessment was performed to ascertain the impact of our approach (SeeAppendix A for the entire set of questions and results). The questionnaire represents a 90%return from both sections. The questions were designed to ask their confidence with Excel andVBA, opinions of the class, course components as well as homework and project assignments. Afew

Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kieran Sullivan, Santa Clara University; Ruth Davis, Santa Clara University

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Women in Engineering

intervention aimed at enhancing thestudents’ view of themselves as “techies.” Each young woman received a handheld computer,and agreed to complete surveys regarding her use of the computer and to meet with the otherstudents to share experiences, evaluate the computer’s capabilities, and imagine ways it could beimproved.We tracked the graduation rates and degrees earned by these students and compared them withwomen engineering majors who came before and after this cohort. Four-year and six-yeargraduation rates were higher for the intervention cohort (54% and 69%, respectively) than forcomparison cohorts (48% and 57%, respectively)The Problem“Every time an engineering problem is approached with a pale, male design team, it may bedifficult to find the

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Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2457: MEASURING THE ENERGY CONTENT OF FOOD: A‘RELEVANT’ FIRST LAW EXPERIMENT FOR A THERMODYNAMICS CLASSBrian Sangeorzan, Oakland University BRIAN SANGEORZAN (bsangeor@oakland.edu) is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University. He directs engine research activities at Oakland University and has 23 years experience teaching and conducting research in engine-related fluid and thermal phenomena.Laila Guessous, Oakland University LAILA GUESSOUS (Guessous@oakland.edu) is an assistant professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University. She received her M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1999) from the University of Michigan

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perspective. Someof the details for two of the above-mentioned PBL statements are given in Table 1.PBL 4: Find the best material for a wind turbine blade.The determination of appropriate wind turbine technology for the Hopi reservation requiresunderstanding of the basic science. This need provided a practical opportunity to introduce basicconcepts of horizontal axis wind turbine design in the class in PBL 4 (see table 1) . First, thedevelopment of aerodynamic forces on a turbine blade, how these forces work to produce torqueon the shaft, and how these forces are distributed along the blade axis, was discussed. Second,the mechanical design of the blades was covered, including aerodynamic forces as well as thoseinduced by centrifugal effects and blade

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristopher Lengieza, Weitz Golf International; Jennifer Caffrey, Pennoni Associates Inc.; Gerard Lennon, Lehigh University; John Ochs, Lehigh University; Joe Sterrett, Lehigh University; Vincent Munley, Lehigh University

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Civil Engineering

forces the men’s and women’s golf teams travelto other courses to practice and compete. Students, faculty, and staff often chose to drivegolf balls in an open area of Goodman campus raising safety concerns for runners usingthese same open fields. The needs of the Lehigh community were identified and theIntegrated Learning Experience (ILE) 2000 team conducted the feasibility analysis forconstructing a driving range on Goodman Campus.The ILE 2000 team was charged with the challenge of becoming a consultant to theuniversity. They were asked to research the design of driving ranges, on-site conditions,local codes, university support, and the cost of construction and maintenance. The

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-80: TEACHING OPERABILITY IN UNDERGRADUATE CHEMICALENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATIONThomas Marlin, McMaster University Department of Chemical Engineering McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Tom Marlin joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, as NSERC Research Professor in Industrial Process Control in 1988. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts in 1972; then, he practiced engineering for 15 years in the chemical and petroleum industries. In 1987, he served as the Visiting Fellow, for the Warren Centre Study located at the University of Sydney, Australia. During the one-year project, a

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Design in Engineering Education

effectively.h) broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.j) a knowledge of contemporary issues.k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.The civil engineering faculty developed a list of course learning outcomes for thesenior design sequence. Each of the course learning outcomes was mapped to oneor more a-k program outcomes. The course learning outcomes and thecorresponding program outcomes for each, indicated within parentheses, are listedbelow.1. Identify the engineering problem that needs to be solved (e).2

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-1513: ENHANCING THE CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN CIVILENGINEERINGShashi Nambisan, Iowa State University Shashi Nambisan, PhD, PE: Director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education and Professor of Civil Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, Iowa. Prior to coming to ISU, Shashi was at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from July 1989 to January 2007. He enjoys working with students and he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Transportation systems as well as the undergraduate capstone design course sequence. An active researcher, Shashi has led efforts on over 130 research projects that have addressed and responded to

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Tuesday Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Marc Lockard, Lockard and White, Inc

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

for Engineering Education, 2007 The Ethics, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship Seminar: Helping Students to Become LeadersAbstractRecently, the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University have created a new undergraduate initiative in the area ofentrepreneurship. The goals of the Engineering Entrepreneurship Education Experience (E4) arethreefold: • Excite and motivate undergraduate students to take ownership of their education by giving them opportunities to develop and market their own intellectual property. • Retain the best and brightest undergraduate talent in the Brazos Valley region. • Use entrepreneurship to help

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Sustainability & Environmental Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Richter, Virginia Tech; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1826: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING A MULTIDISCIPLINARYENVIRONMENTAL LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS COURSEDavid Richter, Virginia Tech DAVID RICHTER is a graduate student currently pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is researching interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and education. He also has interests in engineering design, outreach programs for youth, and communication in the engineering curriculum.Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech SEAN McGINNIS is the Director of the Virginia Tech Green Engineering Program and a research faculty jointly appointed in Materials Science and Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering. Dr. McGinnis holds bachelor's degrees in