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Redefining the Boundaries of Engineering and Liberal Education: Contributions to the Year of Dialogue

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Grimson, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

. To be equipped with the required skill set to solve the problem, ordesign and implement the system, a knowledge base is required. Having the required body ofknowledge, the engineer is equipped to implement or develop the design tools necessary toachieve the required outcomes for the project in hand. Through time, experience is gainedenabling knowledge to be refined which will further enhance system design capabilities.The engineering model described in Figure 1 depicts where activities which are philosophical innature are most to the fore10. Epistemology, indeed Logic, Ethics and Aesthetics are fundamentalto the creative design processes essential to good engineering practice. Knowledge inengineering, science and technology has grown through

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Page 12.772.2instructional-delivery methods. A common challenge for K-16 is the goal of demonstrating thewonder of discovery through constructivist approaches while assisting students in masteringrigorous content.STEM Education at Wright State University Founded in 1967 and located in Dayton, Ohio, WSU is a comprehensive public, doctoral,research-intensive institution of 17,000 students (13,058 are undergraduates) and 2200 facultyand staff. WSU offers more than 200 associate, prebaccalaureate (at Lake Campus), andbaccalaureate degrees, and over 50 graduate and professional degree programs, including Ed.S.,M.D., Psy.D., and Ph.D. degrees. The five Ph.D. programs are clustered in the STEMdisciplines: biomedical sciences; computer science

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher Cornett, East Tennessee State University

Technology program at State Technical Institute at Memphis where she built one of the first interactive multimedia programs in a 2-year college; and owned and operated CC Design, a design and multimedia studio in Tallahassee, FL. Her research interests include computer-based interactive instruction for K-12, digital storytelling, curriculum design in digital media, and interactive multimedia art. Cornett has won numerous awards for design, illustration and interactive media, including Best of Show honors in the ADDY competitions. She is a registered Judge for the American Advertising Federation, and serves as a curriculum auditor for the Tennessee Board of Regents

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ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

topics that have core research faculty. In two of theOptions, biological processes and environmental processes, students take elective classes fromamongst those offered by the other programs. In this way, some of the key elements identified inthe “New Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Education” workshops are integrated into theundergraduate curriculum while, simultaneously, holding students accountable for the samedepth of learning which has served OSU ChE graduates for many years. Moreover, thisintegration is accomplished in a reasonable scope commensurate with the resources of theprogram.3. ENGR 221 - The Science, Engineering and Social Impact of NanotechnologyENGR 221 has been approved at the university level and was delivered for the first

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Sally Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Corinne Darvennes, Tennessee Technological University; Alison Wachs, Tennessee Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

System to Capture Instructional Differences in Engineering Classrooms,” Journal of Engineering Education, 92(4), 329-336.3. Lutz, Susan L., John T. Guthrie, and Marcia H. Davis. (2006) “Scaffolding for Engagement in Elementary School Reading Instruction,” The Journal of Educational Research, 100(1), 3-20.4. Smith, Karl A., Sheri D. Sheppard, David W. Johnson, and Roger T. Johnson. (2005) “Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices,” Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 87-101. Page 12.270.11

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FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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First-Year Programs

engineering careers in industry, government agencies and other organizations concerned with the environment and the provision of primary materials and secondary materials and energy, as well as graduate studies in related disciplines. • This course teaches the basic concepts and skills needed for the practice of Earth and Environmental Engineering, including measurement and control of material and contaminant flows through the environment, assessment of environmental impact of past, present and future industrial activities, and analysis and design of processes for remediation, recycling, and disposal of used materials. • This course ensures that the technical training of our students is based on a strong liberal arts

Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Paul Racette, NASA; Scott Askew, NASA; Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Belay Demoz; Paul Mogan, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-504: NASA OPPORTUNITIES FOR FACULTY AT MINORITYINSTITUTIONS: REFLECTIONS OF NASA ADMINISTRATOR FELLOWSLouis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis J. Everett is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and has research interests in the use of technology in the classroom. His technical research interests include robotics, machine design, dynamics and control systems. He began his NAFP tenure in 2006 and is presently with the Mobility and Manipulation group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California. leverett@utep.edu http://research.utep.edu/pacelabPaul Racette, NASA

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Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Scientific and Technical Communication program at Michigan Technological University. Her research interests include interdisciplinary theory and practice as well as the intersections of rhetorical theory and communication in the workplace.Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University Karina Jousma is an undergraduate student earning a Bachelor of Science in Scientific and Technical Communication at Michigan Technological University. Her concentrations include writing and engineering. She joined Civil and Environmental Engineering International Senior Design this summer. Page 12.944.1

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Baier, Florida International University; Yong Tao, Florida International University

: Class meetings would initially consist of a presentation by one of the faculty on a pertinent topic, such as Single Family Home Design and Technology, Photovoltaic System Fundamentals, Prefabrication in Home Design, Construction Issues, Fundraising, etc., followed by a group discussion and appropriate research assignments for the various teams, which students had been loosely divided into based on interest. This was the formative stage of the interdisciplinary team approach that would eventually evolve through the life of the project. Another key theme that was emphasized at the beginning was to study the previous Solar Decathlon entries in order to gain some

Conference Session

ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Marlin, McMaster University; Andrew Hrymak, McMaster University; John MacGregor, McMaster University; Vladimir Mahalec, McMaster University; Prashant Mhaskar, McMaster University; Christopher Swartz, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

dynamic simulations provide excellent feedback on their proposed designs. Note that we use menu-driven programs in MATLAB for students to investigate the dynamics and control of process systems, which are non-linear, have noisy measurements, and have a few controlled and manipulated variables, e.g., a distillation tower or fired heater. These tools are valuable, but they do not address learning goals associated with complex process structures, including allowing students to modify the structures.• Graduate Studies in Engineering Practice - Our university offers selected programs for a Masters Degree in Engineering Practice that complement our research-oriented graduate programs (MSEP20). A new

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

interdisciplinary groupof undergraduate engineering students as a UD SoE sponsored capstone design project. Many ofthe students on the team that designed the ETHOS program had participated in internationalservice through UD’s Center for Social Concern. Although these experiences were veryrewarding, the service projects the students participated in did not directly make use of theirengineering skills. Furthermore, while participating in these service projects, the studentsidentified many needs that could be addressed through engineering solutions. The students spenttwo semesters researching and designing the program, making initial contacts with potentialplacement partners and assessing the feasibility of the program from a university

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

, along with those administrative skills necessary for positions of leadership and responsibility. The management minor will allow students to function in a wide variety of organizational environments. • Business Administration Minor - prepares students to advance in a broad range of careers in the public and private sectors. Students are exposed to accounting and economic principles as well as management, marketing and finance. • Real Estate Minor - will enable students to develop practical skills in the area of real estate and investment.1 This minor would be beneficial for students interested in residential construction. • Occupational Safety Minor - designed to prepare students to meet safety

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haley Haywood, Oklahoma State University; Forrest Austin, Oklahoma State University; Seth Williams, Oklahoma State University; Cameron Musgrove, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

employed by practicing engineers. Faculty help students create a method of solution and evaluate their understanding.The developmental model implemented in ES21C is a model designed to exercise deeper levelsof thinking, specifically the: apply and analyze levels of Blooms Taxonomy2. Real worldapplication of class concepts are exposed through class projects connected with case studies.Professional engineers work on teams to complete a task; therefore students in ENSC 2613 wereassigned teams to complete the assigned case study and project.Due to the significant challenges associated with modifying a class this large with students ofvarious disciplines and learning styles as well as to better evaluate the impact of these newtechniques

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; James Johnson, Indiana University; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Johnson, Indiana University James Johnson is a graduate student pursuing his Master’s of Public Affairs from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, where he is concentrating in economic development. Prior to pursuing a graduate degree, he worked for the State of Indiana in the Department of Commerce. James has a research interest on the relationship between workforce development activities and economic development outcomes.H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis H. Oner Yurtseven is Dean in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. As the school’s chief executive officer, he oversees program and faculty development

Conference Session

Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Diane Matt, WEPAN

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

policy areas and information on issues related to increasing women’s participation in engineering; o Collects and offers access to research, best practices, lessons learned, data and information; o Provides capacity building tools, including webinars and blogs; o Provides a platform to test and disseminate a new toolkit for creating information resources that will support the work of researchers and practitioners. The WKC will use new technologies such as harvesting mechanisms to bring together the many resources available but scattered among a wide variety of programs and universities. It will make them readily accessible to stakeholders who need this information to develop policies, intervention

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute

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Electrical and Computer

Outcome #8 : "The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context"Program Outcome #9 : "A recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in life-longlearning"Program Outcome #10 : "A knowledge of contemporary issues"Program Outcome #11 : "An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice"Program Outcome #12 : "A knowledge of probability and statistics, including applicationsappropriate to electrical and computer engineering"Program Outcome #13 : "A knowledge of advanced mathematics, typically includingdifferential equations, linear algebra, complex variables and discrete math"Program Outcome #14 : "An

Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Georgia Space Grant Consortium. The details of the bridge building competitioncan be found in the website3.The competition provides an opportunity for high school students in Southwest Georgia, workingas a team of 2 or 3, to solve realistic engineering problems by designing and building astructurally efficient balsa wood bridge according to very demanding specifications. Thestructural efficiency is measured by the ratio of the breaking load to the weight of the bridge. Apanel of judges from industry and research organizations conducts the testing and declares thewinners. The competition is held in two categories, short (22”) and long (33”) span, with theweight of the bridge limited to 28.3 gm (1 ounce) and 50 gm respectively. The top three

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

AC 2007-2010: WHAT PORTFOLIO CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS REVEALABOUT STUDENTS’ SEARCH FOR ENGINEERING IDENTITYSteve Lappenbusch, University of Washington Steve Lappenbusch is a Ph.D. student in the University of Washington Technical Communication department. His research assistant work investigates how to improve engineering learning. His dissertation topic is risk management in humanitarian relief communication systems.Jennifer Turns, University of Washington Jennifer Turns is an associate professor in the University of Washington Technical Communication department. Her research interests include user-centered design and engineering learning. Her National Science Foundation CAREER grant funds

Conference Session

Systems Engineering and Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

attitudinalresponses that impact success for the engineering and science student and graduate’s career path.Definitions of leader effectiveness 26 and analysis of the entrepreneur 27 restrict the possibilityand availability of a unique set of dimensions in one individual. While few individuals may existas entrepreneurial leaders, those few rise as internal organizational advocates and stars.The author argues that these dimensions extend from observable behaviors and responses in faceto face interactions (interviews, workplace meetings, day to day practice) to attitudinalreflections. It is important to note that while research has considered the more general categoryof the entrepreneur on situational success, research has rarely examined the unique role of

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Kenneth Reid; Pete Hylton; Marguerite Hart, Washington Township Schools; Kathy Rieke, Washington Township Schools; Douglas Gorham, IEEE

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Outreach, held just before the ASEE 2004 AnnualConference and Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah. A paper detailing the results of that Page 12.628.2conference and delineating guidelines for how K-12 engineering education works best anddefines key challenges confronting the field was published.2Clearly, there is a movement by the engineering and engineering technology communities to gaina better understanding of the K-12 issues that impact enrollment at post-secondary institutions,and to generate research to answer the question of how stakeholders from many levels – K-12teachers, university professors, industry, and government

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Celina Bochis, University of Alabama; Steven Hsia, University of Alabama; Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Karen Boykin, University of Alabama; Sandra Wood, University of Alabama; Larry Bowen, University of Alabama; Kevin Whitaker, University of Alabama

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-1089: INTEGRATED ENGINEERING MATH-BASED SUMMER BRIDGEPROGRAM FOR STUDENT RETENTIONCelina Bochis, University of Alabama Celina Bochis is a graduate student at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa working on her PhD degree in Environmental Engineering with minors in Water Resources and Statistics. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography (minor in Hydrology) from the "Babes-Bolyai" University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 2001. She is currently working as student program coordinator for Engineering Math Advancement Program combining administrative and teaching duties. Her research interests include the magnitude of impervious surfaces in urban watersheds, the

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rumpf, Ferris State University

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Manufacturing

exists, as a quick literature search caneasily verify. However, assorted internal and external factors of a practical nature such as thesize of the class versus complexity of the project, strengths versus weaknesses of class members,and many other dynamics can play a role in the formation of project teams for specific tasks. Page 12.1373.2Balancing all concerns for each set of constituents is an increasingly difficult task for instructorsto carry out.Ferris’ Manufacturing ProgramThe Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFGE) program at FerrisState University has been supplying graduates to manufacturing facilities in the

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University; Stephen Howard, Western Kentucky University; Paul Graves, Western Kentucky University; Jonathan Martin, Western Kentucky University; Chris Kruckenberg, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

expectations and techniques for clarifying the Page 12.192.9ambiguity that is common in ethical dilemmas.The primary purpose of the Professional Component course sequence is to link all these skills toengineering design and to assess the progress of student capabilities through the curriculum. Theintegrated structure of the Professional Component courses provides a framework for buildingupon previous coursework, assessing student progress often, and more quickly adjusting coursecoverage based on prior assessments to effectively assure that graduates of the program arecapable of practicing as engineers upon graduation.The Professional Component as defined

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Diana Wiant, Centaurus High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

accomplishment, enrollment into and graduationfrom Centaurus High School. BVSD established the Centaurus Pre-Engineering Academy tocreate a unique and challenging learning opportunity for its high school students — a student bodycomprised of 39% minority students, and 30% from low-income families. This initiative toincrease performance and close the achievement gap has, principals report, resulted in moreparents open enrolling their students intoLafayette’s schools — reversing the historical“white-flight” from the area schools.During 2005-2006, the graduate andundergraduate TEAMS Fellows impacted 1,865students weekly via the instruction of engineeringcurriculum in 68 classrooms: four elementaryschools (710 students); one middle school (915students); and

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

12.1205.2IntroductionThis paper describes how a systematic effort is being carried out at the University of Missouri-Columbia, to promote student awareness of best practices in energy efficiency, reusable energy,waste reduction and productivity improvements. In particular, it illustrates how the activities of anewly established Missouri Industrial Assessment Center (U.S. Department of Energy, IACProgram) in the College of Engineering can be logically integrated with both graduate andundergraduate engineering education in this regard.Missouri Industrial Assessment CenterWith the backing of the U.S. Department of Energy, and in partnership with the Missouri StateDepartment of Natural Resources (MoDNR), the State Department of Economic Development,the University of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

management.Edie Schmidt, Purdue University Her teaching and research interests are in the areas of inventory management, distribution, logistics, and supply chain management. She has developed and taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses and has supervised graduate student projects, in these areas at the master’s level. Dr. Schmidt has worked with many Indiana companies to develop a Logistics training course, revise warehouse layouts, revise facility layouts, and other projects in the Logistics area. Page 12.669.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ENHANCING

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Jackson, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Sara Abdulla, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

the analysis, results, conclusions, andrecommendations are provided as a basis for recognizing the potential impact of socialnetworking in forming teams and in conducting classroom discussions. These results could alsobe used to determine better ways to present materials and provide information to improveacademic performance. Investigation of factors that influence academic performance is importantin order to know what may improve the success rate of engineering students. By improving thesuccess rate of students, more students will remain and graduate in engineering.IntroductionAmongst graduating high school students, the number of students interested in engineering isdeclining; and, of the students who enter engineering, only fifty percent

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

AC 2007-1021: THE AQUARIUM PROJECT: TEACHING ENGINEERINGPRINCIPLES AND SUSTAINABILITYKauser Jahan, Rowan University Kauser Jahan is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. She completed her Ph.D. studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis in 1993. After completion of her graduate studies, she worked as an environmental engineer for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP). Her research interests include bioremediation of contaminated groundwater and soils; the fate and transport of pollutants in the environment; and applied microbiology in environmental engineering. She is

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Clement Sankat, University of the West Indies; Roberto Loran, Universidad del Turabo

Tagged Divisions

International

groups need to be educated on these issues.After a day of discussion, a document called The Turabo Declaration12 was created thatsummarized the conclusions of the participants: “Whereas there is a need for Quality, Consistency and Mobility among Engineers educated in the Region, we recommend to LACCEI the appointment of a Task Force to draft a first principles document of a Latin American and Caribbean Engineering Accreditation Agency (LACCEAA). Some first principles for design of this: a. Engineering Mobility (to be defined) b. Draw from best practices and current activities of all mature accreditation agencies c. Develop guiding principles of engineering education in the region, including

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

concentrationsand/or minors. However, the full potential that PE courses offered and their impact both on theET population and CETA itself was not being fully realized.Most students want to graduate in the shortest time possible, and faculty advisors generallysupport this goal so in practice, professional electives were typically undervalued andunderutilized. Recognizing this problem as well as the opportunity to implement a more flexiblecurricular structure, we developed an advising process where the main goals are not only GPAand time to graduation, but also to encourage broader educational outcomes for students topursue. Based on our shared advising experiences, we developed the Flex Advantage Plan (FAP)that is currently being used within CETA to