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International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

(2001-2004)Source: http://www.tntech.edu/planning/Assessment/FrequencyIDEAGoalsSelected.pdf Figure 2 Progress on IDEA Objectives at Tennessee Tech University (2001-2004) Page 12.292.5Source : http://www.tntech.edu/planning/Assessment/ProgressonIDEAGoals.pdf 4Frequencies of IDEA objectives selected by instructors of Manufacturing and IndustrialTechnology as well as instructors of Marketing at Tennessee Tech University between 2001 and2004 were provided in Figure 3 and Figure 4, respectively. Instructors of Manufacturing andIndustrial Technology put a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denny Davis, Washington State University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Olakunle Harrison, Tuskegee University; Phillip Thompson, Seattle University; Michael Trevisan, Washington State University

exercise. A five-pointscoring rubric has been defined for each assessment exercise to clarify performances at levelsranging from novice to expert.Table 2 presents an example scoring rubric. This rubric for the Professional Growth paper is usedto score the paper with respect to (a) personal growth achievement and understanding and (b)written communication. For the personal growth score, factors considered include: the student’sunderstanding of the need, goals for achieving growth, plan to achieve growth, and demonstratedachievement of growth. For the written communication performance, word usage, spelling andpunctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, and overall effectiveness are considered. For eachof these two scores, the scorer may check

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Design in Engineering Education

thematerial given a project that will engage them in the design activity.”16 The course has beendesignated a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) course by Texas A&M University – Kingsvilledue to its restructured format including more student engagement.In this restructured course, the sensors and controls were developed by four design teams for asmall six-legged robot. The student teams assessed the problem and developed one or moresolutions. The class used an industry approach to the design. Each team was lead by a teamleader. These lead personnel, students, in turn, were responsible to the overall project manager,another student in the class. The students together chose the best design alternative under theconstraints, such as scheduling, power

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andre Marshall, University of Maryland; James Quintiere, University of Maryland

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 12.16.3 2 • provide students with an opportunity to observe and assess fire behavior in its full complexity; • teach students to appreciate the limitations of standard tests in predicting fire performance; • expose students to fire assessment techniques used in research and development; • introduce students to instrumentation capable of measuring the most critical quantities that affect fire behavior.3. ApproachThe project specifically focused on characterizing the fire on the 96th floor of the WTC1 andevaluating the contribution of the fire to the structural collapse. Students studied WTC1construction plans and contacted office

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Richards, University of Virginia; Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

population? Middle school is the key;this is the time when many kids decide they are not interested in science, or not good atmath. Most never get the chance to learn about engineering.For the past five years, we have been working with middle school teachers to bringengineering teaching kits into their classrooms. An Engineering Teaching Kit (ETK) is aset of lesson plans focused on a well-defined set of concepts in science or math. Whatmakes these lesson plans unique is the final Design Challenge. The students must use theknowledge and methods they have learned to design and build something.Every ETK introduces the engineering design process, and each requires middle schoolstudents to design and build a device, machine, or system to achieve a goal

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Wilson; Dennis George; john bruni

for upper division students will be examined.This paper will take a cross-sectional look at the value of projects in the engineering educationprocess by studying the assessments of faculty and students.Introduction Western Kentucky University (WKU) University prides itself in engaging students across thecampus. WKU has developed a Quality Enhancement Plan which states that “Students will engage with communities other than their own in purposeful learning activities that explicitly address their capacity and responsibility to contribute to community and society.“1Each department across the campus has developed venues for engaging students. One methodthat the university uses to measure engagement is through the National Survey

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

programs at commuter campuseswith a mix of traditional full-time and non-traditional part-time students (Columbus andNew Albany). The MET associate degree program is essentially identical at all threecampuses, with all courses transferring seamlessly into the baccalaureate MET program.In preparation for their first TC2K-based reviews, the department extended itseducational processes to incorporate formal assessment and evaluation of programoutcomes and educational objectives. The existing foundation for the department’seducation processes included a departmental strategic plan that defines the department’score values, beliefs, mission, and vision. Core learning objectives, defined as theminimum knowledge to be gleaned from a course, were developed

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

scientificresearch expertise that will enable them to meet the rising demand by industries for Page 12.368.3individuals educated to manufacture biological products on an industrial scale.Connection between Purdue University’s College of Technology Strategic Plan andthe Biotechnology ProgramThe biotechnology program helps support the strategic plan for ---- University byimproving the learning environment for students and encouraging interdisciplinaryresearch connections among students and faculty. In addition, the program helps harness----‘s strengths in life sciences and technology by providing graduates that will help ---’sfuture growth and development in

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

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Manufacturing

of industry advisory boards, career fairs, apprenticeship and student work experience programs. As a Dean, Mr. Abina manages multiple academic programs including Math, Engineering, Mecomtronics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Machine Technology, Electronics Technology, Electricity, Engineering Drafting, Air Conditioning, Heating and Environmental Control and Office of Vocational Educational. His responsibilities include but not limited to program development and planning, capital and instructional budget review, evaluation of facilities and equipment, preparation of class schedules, supervision of organization and operation of vocational advisory committees, coordination of curriculum

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Abeer Sharawi, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting

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Industrial Engineering

Technology.Kent Williams, University of Central Florida Kent Williams, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department at the University of Central Florida. His research interests are Simulation and Training Systems Design and Development, and Cognitive Science.H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting Mr. Gregg St. John is a founder and Managing Partner of EMG Consulting. He consults with organizations in strategic planning, supply chain, and operational improvement. Page 12.35.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Departmental Reform Strategy

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering

15 * May be substituted by any other Technical Elective (TE) course. The designation UCC in the courses denotes a course that must be taken to satisfy the University Core Curriculum, with the recommended subject of the course in the following parenthesis. Students may choose among several elective courses in a particular category or subject, which are listed in the University catalogue [2]. Courses that are planned to be offered by the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department are designated with the prefix “MEEN.” It must be pointed out that almost the entire freshman program of study may be taken outside the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department. This was designed in order to allow transfer students to enter the Mechanical and

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; Keith Radley, Sheffield Hallam University

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International

module, BSc AutomotiveTechnology and BSc Engineering Design and Innovation. It has been traditionally taughtover 2 semesters, with keynote lectures and laboratories/ tutorials in semester 1, followed bycase studies in semester 2. However, learner autonomy is not explicitly developed withinthese case studies and so a new learning and teaching methodology has been used under theCPLA development work.The main objectives of the project were: • To develop learner autonomy in engineering first year students. • To link individual critical review of knowledge and skill development of the students and relate this to their Personal Development Planning (progress files) through the use of project and problem based learning. • For

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

-disciplinary engineering program was initiatedat the Polytechnic campus of Arizona State University. A key feature of this program is theemphasis on a Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach to engineering education. Under thispedagogy, students are assigned engineering projects that are carefully planned by the faculty sothat their completion requires mastery of specific sets of traditional engineering topics.Whenever possible, needed topics are presented by faculty members on a “just in time” basisthroughout the curriculum, so that students immediately apply theoretical knowledge to realworld engineering problems. This paper presents an example of the implementation of thispedagogy in a course designed to involve students in an ongoing research

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Loucas Chrysafi, State University of New York; Alfred Scalza, State University of New York; Jeff Hartman, State University of New York; Carmine Napolitano, State University of New York

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Construction

terminusthe road changes from two lanes to one lane in each direction and although this is outside thestudy, it affects the study in that our traffic is “backed-up” by this merge just outside the northernterminus. The southern terminus will be at NY109 in the Town of Babylon in the IncorporatedVillage of East Farmingdale. The road just south of our terminus continues for a sufficientlength as a three lane road so as to have minimal or no affect on out study. Because of thediversity in character, we have chosen to break the corridor into three parts designated North,Central and South.Existing StudiesThere have been several earlier planning studies written for the NY110 corridor. They arementioned here to show some overlap of thinking between these

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

care in particular.Biomedical engineering applied with an early large emphasis on the maintenance, electricalsafety, and electronics aspects of medical equipment. This encouraged the consideration ofbroader safety aspects in health care.Biomedical Engineering Professionals who divides into two main categories: the ClinicalEngineers (CE) or Biomedical Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering (Equipment)Technicians (BMET) required a special training to be qualified to be very trusted technicians.In Saudi Arabia, as a developed country, the Government spends billions dollars annuallyexpenditure on the health sector. The Ministry of Health has finalized plans to establish newhospitals and renovate and expand 324 existing hospitals and 1750 primary

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kara Chomistek, University of Calgary; Graham Armitage, University of Calgary; Phillip du Plessix, University of Calgary; Clifton Johnston, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Mohamed Nazir, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Diane Douglas, University of Calgary; Brigit Knecht, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

, Page 12.191.5skating robots, building sand diggers for children with disabilities and medical equipment. Themost recent project involved designing multi-functional platforms for small rural communities inGhana. These implements were run from exercise bikes to simulate a ten horse power dieselengine found in Ghanaian villages. This project was moderately successful but the distance ofGhana and the lack of resources for the student researchers making the multi-functional platforma difficult design project. Students felt that their designs would make little difference in a countryso foreign and far away from them and no plans went past the prototype stages. The lack offeedback from the Ghanaian community made measuring the success of student

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Rosenkrantz, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Engineering Economy

and student outcomes. Also of interest wasthe degree to which various learning tools are used and their relative use based on learningstyles. The ultimate goal was continuous improvement with plans to share findings of interest tothe engineering economy and hybrid on-line class communities. Another desire was to be able torecommend learning tool strategies based on actual student experience.An initial study was conducted using data collected Spring 2002, Fall 2002, and Winter 2003.Spring 2002 was taught using the traditional face-to-face format. Fall 2002 was a transitionquarter, and Winter 2003 was taught in a hybrid on-line format. Throughout the paper this isreferred to as the 2003 study period8. Subsequently, data was collected for nine

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University; Mary Emplaincourt, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

International

defined by a setof attributes that characterize study abroad programs. We use these attributes to strategicallydevelop additional opportunities for our students. We believe the broader and more diverse theportfolio, the better chance we have of getting students to participate.In planning our expansion of programs available to students in the BCoE, we consider thefollowing program attributes from a college of engineering perspective. These attributes becameapparent as we researched other programs to look for ideas and partners. 1. ownership: who has direct responsibility for the program in terms of content, recruiting, logistics, etc. a. internal: college of engineering or department b. external: another unit on campus

Conference Session

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Non-traditional Ways to Engage Students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Coyle, Purdue University; Nancy Clement, Purdue University; Joy Krueger, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

,summarize the results of evaluations by the student participants in and judges of thiscompetition, and describe plans for the development of these programs. Section 2 providesbackground on EPICS and the EPICS Entrepreneurship Initiative. Section 3 describes how theNational I2P® has been extended to encompass social entrepreneurship efforts in addition toEPICS. Section 4 summarizes the results of evaluations by the students and judges whoparticipated in the 2006 National I2P® Competition for EPICS and Social Entrepreneurship.Section 5 describes future plans for these efforts, including the 2007 competition and the creationof the Innovation Initiative for Social Entrepreneurship as the new umbrella for all of theseactivities

Conference Session

Systems Engineering And Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Arrasmith, Florida Tech

decisions, and cost-benefit analysis, 2.0 Embodies a system baseline for evolutionary development in spiral phases with exit criteria for each phase, 3.0 Features an entrepreneurial component to assess marketability, profitability, intellectual property, financial risk, business plan development, and tech transfer, 4.0 Contains a methodology for feasibility analysis, trade-off studies, and risk assessments, 5.0 Takes a holistic approach to project development considering the entire project over its life-cycle The system engineering entrepreneurship approach is especially beneficial for technicallydiverse, dynamic projects or programs that span departments, colleges, or universities andrequire the integration

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Wheatly, Wright State University; Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Bor Jang, Wright State University; George Sehi, Sinclair Community College; Richard Jones, Sinclair Community College

and engineering; environmental sciences; andhuman factors & industrial/organizational psychology. In a mere 40 years, WSU has risen tothird among public institutions in Ohio in research expenditures (over $60 M annually); the firstcapital campaign has just exceeded the $100 M mark. The distinctiveness of WSU includes:Kaplan/Newsweek College Catalog’s recommendation as one of 26 universities nationwide for“high level of individual attention from faculty”; and its recognized leadership in accessibleprogramming for people with disabilities as evidenced by the recent NSF IGERT award tosupport a new interdisciplinary Ph D. concentration in Learning with Disability. WSU’s currentStrategic Plan (2003-2008) “On the Horizon, Building our Future

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

generaland health care in particular.Biomedical engineering applied with an early large emphasis on the maintenance, electricalsafety, and electronics aspects of medical equipment. This encouraged the consideration ofbroader safety aspects in health care.Biomedical Engineering Professionals who divides into two main categories: the ClinicalEngineers (CE) or Biomedical Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering (Equipment)Technicians (BMET) required a special training to be qualified to be very trusted technicians.In Saudi Arabia, as a developed country, the Government spends billions dollars annuallyexpenditure on the health sector. The Ministry of Health has finalized plans to establish newhospitals and renovate and expand 324 existing hospitals and

Conference Session

EMD Program Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville; Douglas Ramers, University of Evansville; Greg Rawski, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

fundamental science and math courses (See Appendix A) 3. Provide a program with a very specific core of existing engineering and business courses that provides approximately 16 credit hours for specialization in either engineering or business using existing courses. It seemed that this option could eventually lead to accreditation. 4. Provide a program with a very specific core of existing engineering and business courses and an additional set of four to five new courses typically found in industrial engineering and manufacturing programs such as Facilities Planning and Design; Page 12.1238.3 Production

Conference Session

Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Thornton, University of Maryland; Jacqueline Rogers, University of Maryland (Retired); Kristen Waters; Nathan Myers, University of Maryland; Lisa Rawlings, Prince George's Prince Community College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

the Hillman Entrepreneurs Program, an educational, team-building andmentoring program that provides four-year scholarships for entrepreneurial students fromMaryland, who otherwise may not have the financial capacity to pursue a college degree orcompete well for financial aid. The Hillman scholarship enables students to go to school full-time and take a rich set of specially designed entrepreneurship and leadership courses. Theprogram includes out-of-the-classroom activities and mentoring to help them develop asentrepreneurs within a community of entrepreneurs. The program supports a full-time mentor ateach educational institution, who is charged with guiding the Hillman students with theirventures and planning the community activities that

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-109: PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS FORSERVICE-LEARNING IN ENGINEERINGFrank Giannelli, Lafayette College FRANK R. GIANNELLI graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, PA in May 2007. He received his B.A. in Engineering with a minor in Economics and Business. He is interested in project management and plans to pursue a career in engineering management.Sharon Jones, Lafayette College SHARON A. JONES is an Associate Professor at Lafayette College in the BA Engineering Program. Her research includes environmental and infrastructure policy. Dr. Jones received a BS Civil Engineering from Columbia University, and a PhD Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. She

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katja Holtta-Otto, University Of Massachusetts-Dartmouth; Pia Helminen, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK); Kalevi Ekman, Helsinki University of Technology (TKK); Thomas Roemer, University of California-San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

multiple functions in Understanding of PD costs and economy creating a new product (e.g. marketing, finance, industrial design, engineering, production). Ability to work out project plan and schedules, manage resources, manage risks, complete a Ability to coordinate multiple, interdisciplinary project successfully, and communicate and tasks in order to achieve a common objective. document effectively. Reinforcement of specific knowledge from other courses through practice and reflection in an action-oriented setting

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kailash Bafna, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

exams and solve even complexproblems using Excel only. This approach should prove to be valuable to the students when theyenter the working world, where finding textbooks and business calculators are an exception forthe engineer, but having computers with Excel or any other spreadsheet software is commonplace. With an eye toward the needs of a changing student population, presentation and deliveryof course materials have also been redesigned to enhance interest and learning, and to makecourse materials more accessible than previously possible. This paper discusses the need forchange in the teaching of engineering economy, specific technological and pedagogical methodsused, the quantitative and qualitative testing and results of changes, plans

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Gazmuri, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gonzalo Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Jose Bilbao, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Tagged Divisions

International

of the sameschool. The first activity of the new Dean was to devise the School’s Strategic plan for thefollowing 5 years. This plan was prepared with an innovative and highly participativemethodology (all the faculty, important alumni and students actively worked in it).This plan identified 90 projects for the improvement of the school’s activities in different areas(undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, continuous training, internal administrativemanagement, infrastructure, etc.), receiving an ample backing by the university authorities (Thedetailed methodology used in it, and the main features of the strategic plan will appear in aforthcoming article that is in preparation.) The plan considered a total increase in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler

battle between the Eloi and the Morlocks. Failing to convince them, George returns to the future in the time machine, and ... David, George’s friend: It's not like George to return empty-handed. To try to rebuild a civilization without a plan. David: He must have taken something with him. Housekeeper: Nothing…. Except three books. David: Which three books? Housekeeper: I don't know. Is it important? David: I suppose not. Only…...which three would you have taken?This scene from The Time Machine captures the essence of education, and in particular, teachereducation. Our goal, as teachers and teacher educators, is to build civilizations. The question wecontinually ask is: “What knowledge merits

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Stacey Breitenbach, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crocket, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

University of California, Berkeley. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Crockett is a specialist in technology development and commercialization of advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Prior to joining Cal Poly, he was founder and President of Xeragen, Inc., a San Luis Obispo-based biotechnology startup company. He has also served as an Assistant Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering and was employed by McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company, where he was a lead engineer and Principal Investigator on projects to develop technology evolution plans for the Space Station