Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown; Gregory Dick, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology program at the University of Pittsburgh atJohnstown (UPJ).The paper also describes several considerations taken into account during the adaptation ofHardware Description Languages (HDL) and automation based digital design flow to theUPJ curriculum. The demographics of UPJ’s student population and their immediate careerssuggest that most graduates do not pursue graduate studies in computer engineering, nor dothey seek employment related to design and manufacture of integrated circuit components.As a result, a detailed in depth study of modern digital design methodologies is not anecessity.The paper explains the course topics and the related laboratory assignments of the coredigital electronics course for UPJ

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.; Lawrence Boyer, Saint Louis University

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Mechanics

media/interactive video) in comparison to a traditional instructor-led course.Several teaching instruments focused on exploiting the role of physical experience in teachingthe concepts. Ji and Bell12 argue that making abstract concepts more observable and tangibleenable students to better learn them. To make concepts observable and tangible, they use threethemes in their teaching: providing simple demonstration models, providing good engineeringexamples, and improving teaching material by including new research concepts. A goodcollection of the teaching material is available online13. Williams and Howard14 emphasize therole of laboratory experience for a physical insight. They outline the design of a versatile andeconomical apparatus for both

Conference Session

FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Schlosser, Ohio State University; Michael Parke, Ohio State University; John Merrill, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

addition to his teaching activities, he has started several successful electronics companies in Columbus, OH.Michael Parke, Ohio State University Dr. Parke has been teaching courses in the First-Year Engineering Program at The Ohio State University for the past eight years. He earned dual B.A. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics and Physics from Humboldt State University and a Ph.D. degree in Physical Oceanography from U.C. San Diego. He worked for 12 years at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory on satellite missions and the design of satellite missions. He then worked at the Center for Space Research at the University of Colorado and later at The Ohio State University, on global applications of

Conference Session

Unique Student Opportunities in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Johnson, University of Cincinnati / Engineering; Eileen Crisanti, University of Cincinnati; Jill Collet, University of Cincinnati; Edward Grood; Linda Moeller, University of Cincinnati

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Biomedical

AC 2008-2265: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CO-OP IN BIOMEDICALENGINEERINGJeffrey Johnson, University of Cincinnati / EngineeringEileen Crisanti, University of CincinnatiJill Collet, University of CincinnatiEdward Grood,Linda Moeller, University of Cincinnati Page 13.1307.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Under gr aduate Resear ch Co-op in Biomedical Engineer ingAbstr actWe present our model for expanding a mandatory cooperative education program to includeresearch co-op. Yg"nkokv"vjg"fghkpkvkqp"qh"c"Ðtgugctej"eq-qrÑ"vq"cp"gzrgtkgpvkcn"ngctpkpi"opportunity in academic research laboratory. While we recognize that research experiences canoccur in industry, we

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Dekker, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-426: IT TAKES TWO TO TEACH CAPSTONE DESIGNDon Dekker, University of South Florida Don Dekker is currently an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is currently teaching three of his favorite courses Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I, Internal Combustion Engines, and Capstone Design. Before his retirement in 2001, Don taught at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He first joined ASEE in 1974 and some of his ASEE activities include Zone II Chairman (86-88), Chairman of DEED (89-90), and General Chair of FIE ‘87. His degrees are: PhD, Stanford University, 1973; MSME, University of New Mexico, 1963; and BSME, Rose Polytechnic Institute

Conference Session

Design Communications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Riddell, Rowan University; Maria Simone, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

an Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at Rowan University. Her research and teaching interests focus on deliberative democracy and a participatory civic culture. In her capacity as Director of the Public Speaking course, Simone has become increasingly involved in the scholarship of teaching and learning, with a focus on learning outcomes assessment.Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. She received her Ph.D. from NJIT, M.S. from Stevens Institute of Technology, and B.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania. Stephanie has developed innovative classroom and laboratory

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Instrumentation

the probe is approximately 4 times the diameter of the probe (xh/D = 4). From Figure4, this hole placement produces about a -1% error in the static pressure measurement due toleading edge effects.Pressure Sensor CalibrationEach differential pressure sensor was mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB alsocontained the manufacturer recommended power supply decoupling capacitance and reverseconnection protection diode, output signal filtering, and terminal block. Figure 6 shows aschematic of the pressure sensor PCB. Figure 6. Differential pressure sensor PCB schematic diagram.The sensors were then tested by the rocket teams in the laboratory using a column of water as thepressure reference. Figure 7 shows the apparatus

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

to success in the course, but are frequentlydifficult to visualize simply with figures and equations. Additionally, many laboratory exercisesfor students involve a “cookbook” type approach – which increases the chance of the attainmentof reliable results, but inhibits curiosity and decreases the development of an independentengineering formation of ideas associated with problem solving. A possible solution to bothissues is the incorporation of in class activities which illustrate fundamental concepts, engagestudents in an active learning environment, and allow for the students themselves to create atesting program.The complication lies in determining a suitable topic and in creating an activity broad enough toallow for creative testing

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Winstead, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Engineering Technology

topic in the senior level undergraduate embedded systems course assignedas an elective as part of the electronic and computer engineering technology degreeprograms within the department. The embedded systems course was designed as a way to Page 13.1169.2introduce topics of microcontroller interfacing with external peripherals, digital and analogcomponent interfacing with low voltage microcontrollers, serial communication protocols,real-time operation and multi-threading, subsumption concepts and motor control. Thecourse includes a lecture and weekly laboratory content. Microcontroller boards capable ofsupporting multiple peripheral functions and

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1474: ENERGY AWARENESS EFFORTS AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITYKenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University Dr. Van Treuren is a professor on the faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the capstone Mechanical Engineering Laboratory course as well as courses in heat transfer, aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, and wind power. His research interests include energy education and literacy and gas turbine heat transfer. He can be contacted at Kenneth_Van_Treuren@baylor.edu.Ian Gravagne, Baylor University Dr. Gravagne is an assistant professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Baylor University. He teaches the Engineering Design II

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zarjon Baha, Purdue University; Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton

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Engineering and Public Policy

buildings and other facilities of the higher educationalinstitutions, including TVE, that were until this time under government control wereseverely damaged or totally destroyed in all major cities. Laboratory equipment, furniture,and libraries were looted and in some cases burned to ashes. Page 13.1183.2Since the establishment of the new government with the help of the internationalcommunity in 2001, the progress in establishing a proper educational system in the countryhas been very slow as most of the effort has been focused on security and governance in thecountry. There is an urgent need for teacher training, new buildings or repair of

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert MacDonald, Purdue University; Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp.; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; James Goldman, Purdue University

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Information Systems

roamingand mobility concepts to IT personnel, several experiments were conducted to establish theimpact the distribution system has on the 802.11 handoff process. These experiments were thenused to design course modules for upper classmen or graduate students, using Malik et al’smodel for wireless laboratory development.24 The course module focused on analyzing andgaining an understanding of 802.11 frames over mesh and WDS.Since there is an increase in demand for highly skilled IT personnel in the field of wirelessnetworking 1, it is important to fulfill the demand as early on as possible in the undergraduateprograms through improved hands-on exercises that heavily incorporate security practices.Students will be required to conduct framing analysis

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Loker, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

Standard in an ECET CurriculumAbstractRecently our Electrical Engineering Technology Baccalaureate Program at Penn State Erie, TheBehrend College, was expanded to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET)Baccalaureate Program with options in both Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) andComputer Engineering Technology (CMPET). Based upon the TAC of ABET criteria foraccrediting engineering technology programs, the ECET program must satisfy the criteria for bothEET and CMPET programs. Thus networking concepts need to be included in both programoptions.In this paper, several laboratory applications utilizing low-rate wireless personal area network (LR-PAN) technology are presented. This material can be included within one of several

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Gillespie, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University

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Engineering and Public Policy

I & II) focus on design and communication, whilecontinuing to address teamwork and other “soft skills” that are important aspects of the clinic Page 13.1060.3experience. In SEC I, students receive classroom instruction in technical writing while havingdesign laboratories that emphasize parametric design. In SEC II, students receive classroominstruction in public speaking, while having design laboratories that emphasize the framing ofdesign problems. During both semesters, communication instruction is linked to the designproject deliverables.The junior and senior year continues the progression toward more open-ended and more real-world

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport

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Mechanical Engineering

on the numerical methodswith little emphasis on using the software and the other is to introduce a CFD software as avirtual reality laboratory in Fluid Mechanics class without emphasis on teaching software. In thefirst type, students need strong mathematical background to succeed in the class and also needfurther training to effectively use modern commercial software for real industrial application.While in the second type, students only learned an abstract form of CFD processes, thus they willnot be able to use CFD commercial software without further training in this area.This paper is about the use of CFD in teaching graduate students at this university who were in atwo year design track program. Many of these students did not have a good

Conference Session

Design Project Based Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University; Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

Design and the Senior Project Design course sequence. Prior to teaching at WKU, he was a project engineer for Shell Oil, designing and building oil and gas production facilities for offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University Joel Lenoir is the Layne Professor of Mechanical Engineering at WKU, and primarily teaches in the dynamic systems and instrumentation areas of the curriculum. His industrial experience includes positions at Michelin Research and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, as well as extensive professional practice in regional design and manufacturing firms

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Brian Randolph, University of Toledo

National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He is active in curriculum reform, and has led an NSF supported effort to integrate Mathematica laboratory sessions into the freshman calculus sequence at Wright State University.Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati Anant R. Kukreti is Associate Dean for Engineering Education Research and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC). He is the lead investigator for the UC adoption of WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He teaches structural engineering, with research in experimental and finite element analysis of structures. He has received two Professorships, and won four

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Allen White, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Don Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

different aspects of active/real-world learning style preferences by adoptingone of two approaches: 1) a structured and engaging classroom lecture environment with on-paper, problem-solving exercises, or 2) a hands-on, kinesthetically-active laboratory environmentwith integrated on-paper, problem-solving exercises. Pre- and post-SLO assessments revealedthat students learned from both types of SLOs. Analysis of course exam grades revealed thatstudents who attended one type of SLO did not consistently outperform students who attendedthe other type of SLO. Students whose preferences for sensory learning (as indicated by theirscores on the Index of Learning Styles) were most strongly matched by the style of their SLOgroup (i.e., strongest sensory

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Halada, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Mary Frame, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Chad Korach, State University of New York at Stony Brook; David Ferguson, State University of New York-Stony Brook

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience as a possiblechoice for a required technical elective provided a range of research experiences which would bedifficult to achieve through a lecture or a laboratory course. c. Other programsModels for integration of nanotechnology education into the undergraduate curriculum havebeen discussed by a number of engineering educators over the past decade, and all haveemphasized the need for a multi-disciplinary, active learning and problem based approach.6Uddin and Chowdhury specifically concluded that development of a broad-based introductorycourse at the freshman/sophomore level, which includes general concepts and societal/ethicalissues, is essential.7 They also identified a capstone, design-oriented course as critical todevelopment of

Conference Session

Survivor: The First Few Years

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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New Engineering Educators

the “cookbook” undergraduate lab classes theymay have previously experienced). A previous REU participant summarized this feeling in his / her exit evaluationas, “It's called re-search - things fail, and you are supposed to try again. Otherwise it would just be called search.”The purpose of REU programs is to provide a meaningful, hands-on experience that hopefully excites students intopursuing advanced degrees in their field.Professional development and research skills training are typically interspersed with laboratory or simulationsresearch. Extracurricular activities including site visits of industry or national research labs, social activities,interactive workshops on essential topics such as diversity and research ethics, and an end

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Texas A&M, he was an researcher at KBSI in College Station, Texas. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dr. Fang's teaching and research interests are in manufacturing processes , nondestructive testing technologies, and acoustic noise reduction.Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his S.M. and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kevin Hulme, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Deborah Moore-Russo, Suny - Buffalo; Kenneth English, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - SUNY

vehicle simulation hardware andsoftware. The application of the framework is demonstrated by the development of an adaptablelearning experience model for an introductory vehicle dynamics course. This paper reports onwork done under National Science Foundation Grant DUE-0633596 in the Course, Curriculumand Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program.Introduction and Motivation: Macro-LevelRelating theoretical and analytical results to real-world phenomena is one of the most difficulttasks in engineering education. While equations and graphs are the language of engineering,such language is necessarily an abstraction of reality. Part of a student’s education is learninghow to work in a world of equations and graphs while applying the results to real-world

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Matusovich; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines

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Educational Research and Methods

her laboratory skills, and still has a positive expectancy of success inengineering. Throughout her interviews, Anna talks about many careers that interest her andremains uncommitted to a particular career. By her fourth year, she has decided it makes themost sense for her to get a job as an engineer and earn money towards reducing herundergraduate debt before deciding what she really wants to do as a career.By her fourth year, Anna is still unclear of what skills are needed as an engineer and she lacksconfidence in her ability in laboratory settings. However, she is confident in her ability to learnand pass tests. Anna has been on the President’s list nearly every semester. When asked what ishard for her at TPub, Anna talks about trying to

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Bachmann, James Madison University; Jeffrey Tang, James Madison University; Carl Puffenbarger, James Madison University; mike kauffman, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

for a new typeof science and technology program that provides a broad scientific and technical education,engages students with real-world problems, and seriously addresses societal influences andimpacts. The department cuts across typical disciplinary boundaries, focusing more on practicalproblem solving than on theoretical knowledge. The curriculum emphasizes learning-by-doing,and includes several hands-on laboratory courses and a 3-semester senior capstone project.Upper-level instruction in the department is organized around strategic industry sectors, withstudents choosing to concentrate their studies in biosystems, engineering and manufacturing,information and knowledge management, telecommunications, energy, or environment.In 1997, the

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis Truax, Mississippi State University; Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

selected, an orientation package outlining theprogram requirements, including legal documents, and detailing institute activities was Page 13.120.3developed and distributed to the invited students. This process resulted in 11 female and 8 malestudents electing to participate in the inaugural MSTI experience.MSTI CurriculumThe curriculum was designed to provide the participants with a broad range of experiencesrelated to various aspects of the intermodal transportation industry. A combination ofpresentations, computer simulations, hands-on laboratory-based manipulative activities, and fieldtrips not only introduced them to the scientific

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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International

chemistry, physics, and math courses use a traditional model of professor-ledlecture-based courses, the three engineering courses take a different approach where the majorityof classroom time is spent in undergraduate student-led tutorials and laboratories. In theEngineering Computing and Professionalism and Ethics courses, students spend one hour perweek in professor-led lectures. In Engineering Graphics, each week the students attend twohours of lectures taught by a professor. In Engineering Computing and Engineering Graphics,students spend five hours per week actively engaged in tutorials (i.e., recitations) andlaboratories. In Engineering Professionalism and Ethics, active learning principles are used inthe two-hour tutorials that the students

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

cell research used under a wide range of operational conditions for the US Army. He is also working with his students supporting DTE Energy in the operation and optimization of their Hydrogen Power Park in Southfield, Michigan, a photovoltaic, biomass, water electrolysis, hydrogen storage, hydrogen vehicle fueling station and fuel cell power demonstration project, funded by the Department of Energy. He is also establishing an alternative energy laboratory at LTU that contains integrated fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems, as well as equipment for solar (thermal and photovoltaic), biomass, wind and other alternative and renewable energy generation equipment

Conference Session

BME Courses & Curricular Content

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Cardinal, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

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Biomedical

the FDA FDA submissions and requirements for approval 2 Medical device classification and testing GMP for medical devices: Quality systems regulations 3 Safety testing: Bench models and in vitro systems Animal models for preclinical studies: Part I 4 Animal models for preclinical studies: Part II Good Laboratory Practices in preclinical studies 5 Case study: Progression through preclinical testing MIDTERM 6 Pilot and pivotal clinical studies Clinical

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Alaa E. Abdel-Hakim, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Altera'sDevelopment and Education Board. The Altera® Development and Education (DE2) boardprovides an ideal vehicle for learning about digital logic, computer organization, and FPGADesign. Featuring an Altera Cyclone® II FPGA, the DE2 board offers state-of-the-art technologysuitable for our laboratory use. The new re-configurable lab will serve the following new courses: ‚ Digital Design and Modeling using VHDL – EET2142 ‚ Computer Architecture – EET3141 ‚ Topics in programmable logic devices – EET3143 ‚ Functional Verifications of Hardware Design – EET 4146 ‚ Digital Signal Processing & Applications - EET 41426 ConclusionThe electrical engineering technology program as part of SoT needs to

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vince Bertsch, Santa Rosa Junior College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2008-1344: TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY AS A SCIENCE GE COURSE INCALIFORNIA’S UC, CSU AND CCC SYSTEMSVince Bertsch, Santa Rosa Junior College Professor, Dept of Engineering and Physics Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA Vince Bertsch teaches and develops curriculum for a wide spectrum of freshman and sophomore level engineering and physics courses including Electric Circuits and Devices, Engineering Graphics and Design, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Properties of Materials, Intro to Engineering, and Computer Programming. He has done engineering work for Versatron, Empire Magnetics and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory