Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

extent that it accurately reflects,or predicts, the real world. We search, therefore, for a model that will stand up when applied tothe widest possible variety of tests. While some parts of this approach to the Second Law have been incorporated previouslyby the author, the pedagogy described below was presented in full for the first time to a class inthe second course of the thermodynamics sequence in 2008. The students were asked to considerthe universe as they experience it. They were presented with the hypothesis that the universe isinfused with a characteristic that is called “usefulness”, and that it is usefulness that is valued.This hypothesis was illustrated for them through a student exercise.Student Exercise: Identifying

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Alexandra Coleman, Bucknell University; Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University; Joseph Smith, Bucknell University

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International

requirementpresents small, multidisciplinary teams of students with a problem involving both technical and Page 13.645.3societal aspects, challenging them to reflect upon the relationships of science and technology tocivic issues and community needs.” Over 50% of WPI students fulfill this requirement abroad,and about one-third of these students have projects in developing nations.11Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is becoming an effective way for engineering students toenhance their global competency. The EWB-USA has over 200 developing and establishedchapters working on over 170 projects in 41 countries. Its mission “is to partner with developingcommunities

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

time was spent in explainingcertain aspects of MATLAB usage. Figure 8 shows that 52% of respondents did not use thehelp menu, while the remainder either did use it or did not remember using it. In futureofferings, the situation may be rectified by emphasizing that not all information to runMATLAB is provided in the lecture, and that students must use the help menu to do theassignment.The assignments were designed to be completed in between one and two hours. Figure 9 showsthat most students took over two hours, a fact that could be a reflection of the need to undergo asignificant amount of trial and error to figure out how to use certain features of the program

Conference Session

The Academic Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Constant, Iowa State University; Sharon Bird, Iowa State University; Florence Hamrick, Iowa State University

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Women in Engineering

controls).Indicators of Increased Overall Retention and Advancement of Women Faculty in Senior andLeadership Ranks: • Distribution of science and engineering faculty. • Number of men and women tenured and tenure-track faculty by department, rank and gender. • Number of non-tenured men and women faculty (e.g., Instructional, Research, Clinical, Postdoc.). • Distribution of science and engineering faculty in leadership positions in the institution. • Proportion of STEM women and underrepresented faculty of color in leadership positions.Many of these measures are institution wide and may not necessarily reflect the progress of asingle department.SummaryThe MSE department at Iowa State University is participating in

Conference Session

Writing and Portfolios

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Nichols, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

previousclass.What is also of interest is that the report scores were statistically different by the Student’s t-testanalysis (95% confidence level) between classes 1 and 4, and between classes 2 and 4. Nostatistical difference was evident when the report scores of the class using CPR (class 3) wascompared to any of the other classes.ConclusionsAlthough there is no direct correlation between the effectiveness of reviewing skills in theproject report quality as reflected by score, the grader of the reports was much more satisfiedwith the writing quality. This probably allowed for finer scrutiny of the content required in thereport; somewhat following the expectation that CPR scoring of low difficulty on the practiceassignment could be increased to moderate

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goang-Shin Liaw, Alabama A&M University; Pabitra Saha, Alabama A&M University; James Foreman, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, April 2007) (All, October 2007) (October 2007) (October 2007) Figure 1: A Comparison of AAMU, Alabama, and National FE Exam Pass RatesAn impact of the low pass rate of the FE exam is the depiction of poor performance by ourstudents. It not only affects their career development but also compromises the program'scredibility. The consequence of this weakness was reflected during our most recent ABETevaluation. As a result, finding ways to improve the pass rate has become a major issue.3. Actions TakenTo correct any misconceptions amongst our students and to stimulate their awareness of theimportance of engineering licensure in their profession, the faculty of the department has beenundertaking a series of actions

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

mounting approaches 10. Programmable verses hard-wired implementation Table 2: Topics to be covered in the Electrical Systems Fabrication CourseStudent achievement of the course outcomes is assessed using a competency-based grading system;this grading system is a version of mastery-based grading [4]. 33 competencies have been identified;most competencies are derived directly from the course outcomes and topic areas. Additionalcompetencies reflect desired student outcomes at a program level. These competencies are listedin the appendix. A student’s grade is determined by the number of competencies that they havemastered by the end of the semester. Students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abu SARWAR, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Functions, - Solving Equations with Unknown Exponents using Logarithms - Finding Roots of Higher Order Equations by Calculator - Solving Inequalities Graphically and Analytically - Variation & Trigonometric Formulas of Double and Half Angles.Some topics receive more emphasis than others based on needs in later courses and in practice.The list of topics reflects specific needs in other courses. All instructors expect students to beable to manipulate equations to find unknowns. Students should develop these skills throughpractice with many of the topics in this course. All students need to understand the basics offunctions, including linear, power, and exponential functions, and graphs on linear andlogarithmic scales. All students are

Conference Session

Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

two microphone system similar to what Clarity experimented Page 13.1360.6with early in its history.This case study went a bit longer than the planned 30-45 minutes intended, so other institutionsusing this case may wish to eliminate either the Somanetics or the Clarity portions of the case.To convey the nature of the case study presentation as much as possible without being able toinclude the video clips or detailed slides for size considerations, a rough content outline isprovided below: • Video: Ray Gunn defines entrepreneurship • Reflection on that definition and traits of an entrepreneur per NCIIA/KEEN • Video: Ray Gunn discusses

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Carolyn Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

and analytical perspectives, 5 and improve teamwork ,communication , and project management skills . IPRO Projects are based on realproblems, often involving sponsors that reflect the diversity of the workplace: corporations,entrepreneurial ventures, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. Theprojects cover a broad range of topics and include service learning, research, design,process improvement and business planning assignments.Every undergraduate student is required to take two IPROs. A majority of IPRO studentsare majoring in engineering, architecture and computer science, but the program alsoinvolves undergraduate students

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Girls and Young Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Burkett, University of Arkansas; Claire Small, Springdale High School; Charles Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

school system with much diversity, andthis diversity was reflected in the day camp program participation. The demographicbreakdown of the 24 students participating in the inaugural camp was 50% Caucasian, 42%Hispanic and 8% African American.The camp was staffed for a student-mentor ratio over 4:1, ensuring an enjoyable and safeexperience plus the ability to provide a challenging curriculum. The mentoring team consistedof two certified Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instructors, two female SHS Pre-engineeringstudents, one UA faculty member, and two female UA undergraduate engineering students. Allmentors were in the classroom every day. Women undergraduate engineering students whoparticipate in outreach activities show tremendous interest in helping

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Girls and Young Women

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington; Tracie L. Brockhoff, Penn State University - New Kensington

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Program directors developed a mail-out questionnaire which wassent to all participants who could be conceivably deemed college graduates. There were 114from the program identified as such. Of this number, nearly 100 mailings successfully reachedtheir intended address. The response rate (a respectable one-third) reflected 31 respondents out of96 confirmed contacts.The questionnaire mailed to all of the participants is shown in Figure 1. Page 13.1229.7Figure 1-Sample of 2007 FIRSTE Program SurveyDear FIRSTE Program Participate,Some years ago, you were selected to attend the Females Interested in Reaching for Science,Technology and Engineering

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

, but I dowonder how many good analyses of Martian flight got trashed as “losers” in the process.Engineering professors should reflect on the wisdom of outsourcing student evaluation to theleast thoughtful / most managerially-mobile in industry. Another comment that left a deepimpression on me years ago came from a senior NASA manager, about the AIAA Student PaperCompetition that he had just judged: “Did you see the winner’s presentation? Wow! He lookedJUST LIKE Tom Cruise!” However, the fact remains that national competitions have a veryimportant place in concept development curricula, as long as they are not taken too seriously.A resource for cross-disciplinary thinking and daring innovation in the past decade was theNASA Institute of

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Chang, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Allen Downey, Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

assigned to the same project, that costs 100 points. This weight reflects our desire to accommodate anti-preferences almost absolutely while still considering that violating an anti-preference might allow the program to explore a part of the solution space that yields a better global allocation. The program that generates solutions works in three phases: 1. During the first phase, the program uses one of two probabilistic greedy algo- rithms to generate an initial allocation. One algorithm enumerates the students in random order and assigns each student to the available project with the high- est preference. The other algorithm enumerates the projects in random order and chooses the student

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cathell, Drexel University; Michael Birnkrant, Drexel University; Jean Robinson, Martha Washington Elementary School; Priscilla Blount, Martha Washington Elementary School; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute. Dr. Fontecchio is the recipient of a NASA New Investigator award, the International Liquid Crystal Society Multimedia Prize, and the Drexel ECE Outstanding Research Award. He has authored over 35 peer-review publications on Electro-Optics and Condensed Matter Physics. His current research projects include developing liquid crystal polymer technology for optical film applications including electro-optic virtual focusing optics, reflective displays, flexible displays, power generating MEMS arrays, and photonic crystal structures with tunable defects. Page

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma; Peter Orono, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

participation, and leadership skills. Kuisma4 presentsportfolio assessment techniques to assess an undergraduate group project in the Physiotherapy Page 13.1304.2Program. This technique involves the students themselves reflecting on and evaluating theirlearning and also allows teachers to evaluate individual students' learning in group tasks.Traditionally, design reports alone have been the method by which the students' performance isjudged in typical capstone design courses 5. However, this limits the ability of the faculty todetermine the students' interaction with their companies and also with their peers. Rubrics aregenerally written to insure the

Conference Session

Looking at the ChE Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annette Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon University; Rosemary Frollini, Carnegie Mellon University; Susana Steppan, Carnegie Mellon University

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Chemical Engineering

-of-the-art instruments.The initial set of classical experiments was developed over 30 years ago by the late EmeritaProfessor Ethel Casassa and Rosemary Frollini to complement topics covered in the physicalchemistry courses; these continue to serve the program well and have been adapted over theyears to involve new equipment, new techniques, and current applications. Experiments areadded to the curriculum with the acquisition of instruments which reflect current and expandedresearch expertise by the faculty.Presently, two semesters of laboratory courses are offered to undergraduates: ExperimentalColloid and Surface Science and Experimental Polymer Science. A brief description of theexperiments comprising each follows.Experimental Colloid and

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

abstract levels.Although Verilog HDL offers an extensive feature set for modeling digital circuits atany abstract level, due to time constraints, students do not get the opportunity to studyswitch level modeling and signal strengths (except the high impedance state); behaviorlevel modeling; delay modeling although testbenches use some delays in betweendriving value sets; and signal timing constraints in technology library cells; or mappingof the circuit to library cells for ASICs design flow.Section III: Laboratory Experiments and Class Projects.Lab assignments reflect on material covered in the theory class. Students use ModelSim[9] for simulation and validation of their design work. They develop testbenches forverification of the designs

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Non-traditional Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lanny Griffin; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Szlavik, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

the high-resolution web-based service provided by the partnering institution,and using the document camera instead of the board. Videotaping of lectures is standard becausewe have had numerous instances where either one or both sites are unable to obtain video, audio,or both.The ability to introduce new courses which reflect the current state of the art has been achallenge because the curricular committees at the college and university levels are notaccustomed to rapid change. We address this issue by using a special topics class which we canuse to deliver cutting-edge classes with minimal academic review. The course topic is vettedthrough the academic programs office and published on the transcript of the individual so thatthe content of the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Wood, Youngstown State University; David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; Robert Di Rienzo, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

have achieved adequate strength and thesystem is completed sufficiently to provide all required bracing.ASCE 37 references ASCE 7 for computing environmental loads. The probability of anenvironmental load reaching its peak value during construction is generally low. In some casesthe loads can be reduced during the construction period to reflect this low probability. Forexample, the wind velocity to be resisted during construction can be reduced to 75% of thedesign wind velocity if the construction period is less than six weeks or to 80% if construction isless than 1 year (Section 6.2.1)5. Similarly, Section 6.4.1 states that if the construction period isfive years or less, the ground snow load can be reduced to 80% of the design value

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Wiegley, California State University-Northridge

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

spenda good amount of time trying to create more sophisticated software to compensatefor the drift in the platforms position or to provide rudimentary dead-reckoning.The optical sensors are particularly troublesome because they operating on a short-distance reflective infrared design that is prone to picking up lines between tiles,dirt or scuff marks on the sources.Students have shown remarkable self-motivation and differentiation from their col-league’s teams to provide creative solutions to their problems. using optical sensorsin conjunction with printed code wheels to provide direct feedback on the motorpositions is one example.Stepper Motor ControlSome advantages to the Handyboard control include high current (2 Amp) H-bridgecircuit and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

institutions that are considered primarilyteaching institutions. Concomitantly, the roles of faculty members have changed to reflect theincreased importance of research. Although research output is one key component in theevaluation of salary increases, promotion, and tenure, sustaining active research in primarilyteaching institutions can be challenging at best. Furthermore, as research activities in mostinstances are commonly pursued by the faculty through externally funded programs, obtainingsuch external funding can be somewhat problematic at teaching – versus research - institutions.This paper discusses multiple ways of motivating and assisting faculty to conduct research andscholarly work at what has traditionally been a highly teaching-focused

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

five topics: free body diagrams, equilibrium,equivalence, separation of rigid bodies, and friction. In this approach, students use a consistentmethod to draw free body diagrams, develop equilibrium equations, and solve the equations forunknowns. Conceptual warm-up exercises are used to assess student misconceptions in eachtopic and enhance their learning. Gardner and Jacobs19 developed a structural experience forstudents that help them to make abstract theoretical concepts that they learn in early stages morerobust. Embedded in this experience were strategies that reflected both ‘good teaching’ practiceand relevant management strategies. The authors have developed a case study withaccompanying worksheets that became the scenario for rich

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

. Page 13.1005.8An indicator of students’ perception of the above mentioned features was identified byasking them whether they consider nanoHUB as easy to use. Students respondedpositively by indicating with a 3.2 average score that nanoHUB is easy to use.Instructor A and instructor B seem to incorporate the simulation tools in an efficient way.Efficient in the sense that students are able to apply their knowledge to solve practicalsituations close related to students’ areas of interest, as well as efficient in the sense thatthey provide to their students opportunities to reinforce concepts learned in class withhomework assignments that allow students multiple opportunities to practice,comparison, and reflection. Regarding to the tool, nanoHUB

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Najwa Hanel, University of Southern California

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International

AC 2008-2298: ENGINEERING RESEARCH RESOURCESNajwa Hanel, University of Southern California Page 13.520.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineering Research and Resources The American University of BeirutAs a member of the University of Southern California Science & Engineering Libraryfaculty, I was granted a Sabbatical Leave in 2006 to study the engineering researchers’resources at the American University in Beirut, Lebanon (AUB). My sabbatical report waswell received by my colleagues at USC and elsewhere motivating me to enhance it andshare it with you. The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon the history of an

Conference Session

FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swanbom; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs

support for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation’s Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program under Award No. 0618288. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Splitt, F.G., “Systemic Engineering Education Reform: A Grand Challenge.” The Bent of Tau Beta Pi, Spring 2003.2. Sheppard, S. and Jenison, R., “Examples of Freshman Design Education.” International Journal of Engineering Education, 13 (4), 1997, 248-261.3. Weggel, R.J., Arms, V., Makufka, M. and Mitchell, J., “Engineering Design for Freshmen.” prepared for Drexel University and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum Univeristy of Applied Sciences; Adrian Millward-Sadler, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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International

academicrequirements of a semester abroad. In 2005, we decided to introduce English as the workinglanguage for an entire semester, both in lectures and in projects. The reasoning was twofold:firstly, as mentioned above, to encourage incoming mobility, thereby ensuring that the ‘bilateralexchange’ demanded by the Socrates program (now the Life Long Learning Program) programtakes place. Secondly, we wanted to give students staying at home the chance to apply theirlanguage skills in a way which reflected situations they might find themselves in the workplacein future , e.g. working as part of a multinational, multicultural team, where they must be able tocoordinate their work ‘with others who view the world through differing cultural lenses’7.Introducing a

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

device evolution in the larger cultural and socialcontexts of the time. The format of our Tech Lit course is important: each lab device and associatedtechnical lecture (“engineering solution”) is preceded by an historical survey lecturewhich provides not only prior examples of “engineering solutions” to the same or similartechnical challenges, but also reflects upon the societal and technical settings of the time.While such a lecture pair was first created in order to show the evolution of thetechnology itself over time, it also naturally reveals the “global and societal contexts”within which each version of the device (engineering solution) was created, grew infrequency of application, and ultimately, perished or was replaced with a yet

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah Howe, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

for Capstone Involvementand number of faculty receiving teaching credit for theirinvolvement. Note that the faculty numbers do not Student/Faculty % of Responsesnecessarily reflect all faculty involved with the capstone Ratio (n=53)course, only those who received teaching credit for theirinvolvement. As discussed in Table 1, a sizable minority of 1 – 10 19programs do not provide teaching credit for coaching

Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

theme of “trash” seemed to blind many of the studentsto the broad implications. One student’s comments regarding the project on his reflective essayat the end of the semester sums it up: “I felt that the landfill project in particular was a definiteturn-off from the major. I feel that, in general, incoming Environmental Engineering studentsare not particularly excited about designing landfills, they would rather do something flashierand more entertaining. I understand (and understood) that landfill design is a sector ofEnvironmental Engineering, but I personally have absolutely no interest in it, and I feel most of Page 13.453.3my peers share