Conference Session

A Century of Development, Promotion, and Reform: ASEE and Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Johnson, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

government, both federal and state, firmly into thesupport of higher education. In the land-grant institutions the American people achieved popularhigher education for the first time.”10 Knowledge had begun to be available on a wider scale. Public colleges became established by the end of the 19th century. The ongoing debateabout who should have the right to award degrees – the professional associations or the college –continued until 1905 when educators acquired a voice in the councils of the ASME,compromises were made and the market for engineering, in general, was expanding.6 Aneducational system had been built that was strong enough to give graduates a basic educationfrom which they could further their careers; the acquisition of

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Odon Musimbi, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

newundergraduate Humanitarian Engineering Program. The purpose of this program is to prepareengineering students for careers that will interface with and directly benefit the underservedglobal community. Given this, it was anticipated that one outcome of the revised curriculumwould be improved attitudes on the part of participants with respect to community service. Thecurrent paper compares student attitude data collected in a sophomore required course in 2004,before students had participated in the revised Humanitarian Engineering curriculum, to that ofdata collected from seniors in 2007, after students completed, or at least became aware of therevised curriculum. The results of this investigation indicate a difference in the students’attitudes between

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Jarvis, University of St. Thomas; Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Christopher Greene, University of St. Thomas; Mari Heltne, University of St. Thomas

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Computers in Education

. Thomas Marty Johnston received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside working in atomic physics. After serving as a Post-Doctorial Researcher at the University of Nebraska he came to the University of St. Thomas in 1995 to initiate an undergraduate research program in physics. When he is not in the laboratory, Marty can be found teaching classical physics, electricity and magnetism, theoretical mechanics or experimental methods.Christopher Greene, University of St. Thomas Chris Greene received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and proceeded to a 25 year career in industry. At Honeywell, he did research on

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

to use many common Six Sigma tools during the project. Page 13.1175.8This better prepared them for the senior design projects and for their jobs. Due to theshort duration of the project, we aim for breadth rather than depth in learning the SixSigma methodology. After this project, the students will have a general understanding ofSix Sigma and will be able to make decisions on what tools to use for a particularproblem in each of the DMAIC stages. Their exposure to the tools and processes willmake them better prepared to study a particular topic or tool in more depth later ifnecessary for their career. Through the Six Sigma project experience, the

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

searches to read about devices before each class. Though such difficulties and opportunities for improvement exist, in the first semester thestudents seemed to retain the material covered in class and recommended the class to theircolleagues. Future changes can be expected to only improve the impact of the class in providingstudents with an overview of medical devices suitable to inform their decisions about whether toenter the medical device industry and to ease their entry into that industry. It is my hope that byinforming students in this manner, a rapport will be developed between the department andmedical device companies to the benefit of both.V. References1. Career guide to industries, Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

colleges presented advertisement materials to attractstudents to their educational programs. In the past three years, Goodwin College has participatedin this event by distributing AET fact sheets to students interested in pursuing their careers inapplied engineering technology. These efforts will continue in the future.AET program’s curriculumThe higher education is rapidly evolving to reflect the industry needs.3 The global marketplace isbecoming more competitive, resulting in advanced approaches to higher education in engineeringand engineering technology, specifically in educating students using quantitative and qualitativemeasures.4 The need for a technologically literate and dynamic workforce dictates therequirements for a flexible curriculum

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Arnold Weimerskirch, University of St. Thomas

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Weimerskirch devoted his 40-year Honeywell career to quality improvement, retiring in 1999 as Corporate Vice President of Quality. He is a former chairman of the Panel of Judges for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Arnie holds a BSME and an MSIE from the University of Minnesota. He now serves as a 3M Fellow in the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering. Arnie is co-author of two books: Total Quality Management-Strategies and Techniques Proven at Today’s Most Successful Companies and Process Improvement and Quality Management in the Retail Industry. Page 13.1361.1© American Society

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Posinasetti Rao, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

spectrum of introductory information that is essential inunderstanding the principles. Also there is the need to have sufficient access to design,simulation and manufacturing of these MEMS devices to stimulate the interest in the students. Ifthe students get excited at an early stage, then there is a good probability that they would pursuea career in MEMS related programs which will be the need of the century. Page 13.635.2MEMS Vs NEMSMEMS is expected to make a revolution in optical communication field and moving towards anew technology called NEMS, by changing micro to nano 1.Nanotechnology will soon become a household word. It is a cutting-edge

Conference Session

FPD2 - First-Year Advising and Transition

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Kampe, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christi Boone, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her M.S. in Counselor Education, Student Affairs Administration from Radford University, and M.S. in Career and Technical Education and B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise both from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.Christi Boone, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University C. L. BOONE is the Coordinator of Academic Support Services for the College Of Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her M.A. & B.A. degrees in English from Radford University.Bevlee Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University DR. BEVLEE A. WATFORD, P.E. is the

Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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MURAT OKCAY; BILGEHAN UYGAR OZTEKIN

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

industry. Students learning the design optimizationprocess early in their career will benefit from this experience greatly. In fluid mechanicsengineering a product development cycle starts with a design, and this initial design is optimizedusing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The purpose of the CFD is to minimize the number Page 13.463.1of tests that needs to be performed during the validation process of the design. This reduces thecost of development as tests are more expensive then the computational effort. The optimized Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

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

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, The University of Texas-Tyler; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; William Jordan, CRL-Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Beyond Individual Ethics: Engineering in Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Riley, Smith College

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Liberal Education

Conference Session

Philosophy of Engineering Education: Epistemology and Ethics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Valenzuela, University of Evansville; James Allen, University of Evansville; Brian Swenty, University of Evansville

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Liberal Education

Knowledge for the 21st Century,2nd edition, Draft 8 (herein referred to as BOK2)1.The LEAP Report challenges schools, colleges, and universities to fulfill the promise of a liberaleducation in a “new century marked by increasing global complexity, interconnectedness and Page 13.853.5rapid change.” In rethinking general education, the report addresses long-held assumptionsabout liberal education, namely: • That liberal education is not about careers or practical economic benefit. • That liberal education is only the province of certain departments in the arts and sciences and through narrow categories. • That liberal education is

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brant Miller, University Of Minnesota; Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

positive feedback. It is quite another task to then gaugehow effective the professional development was based on student factors, such as academicachievement, science/engineering interest, and/or future academic and career directions ofstudents. The problem, as stated by Borko25 is that research is only beginning to understand “theimpact of teacher change on student outcomes.”Research conducted directly on student impact from RET style programs has shown to be adifficult task. Virtually all of the assessments on how RET model programs impact students havebeen through teacher participant reports instead of observing student outcomes directly10, 24.Although teacher participant reports may show seemingly significant gains in student awareness

Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Fred Allen, Drexel University; Elisabeth Papazoglou, Drexel University; Mustafa Sualp, Drexel University

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

andDillinger14 studied students’ perceptions of grading, and their expectations based on those. Theydefined grade inflation as students receiving a grade that exceeds the level of performance in thecourse. They found that “average” students expected “B” or “A”. They identified changes incourse format, grading policies, student evaluations of instructors, and alternatives offered forextra credit and reworking of assignments as factors contributing to grade inflation.From Kennedy15 “At Princeton, it was discovered that some faculty members had, over theirentire careers, given "A" or "A-" course grades to as few as 35 percent of their students ( "asfew"?) while others awarded these grades to as many as 87 percent of their students. In somerequired courses

Conference Session

Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eli Silk, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-term success in an educational robotics program can lead to long-term career interest inSTEM fields. As a result of this class being a requirement for students in remedial mathematics,no student self-selected into the class. Since greater than 48% of the school enrollment is female,it is also unlikely that students self-selected into the school, despite its emphasis on technologyand engineering. Nevertheless, recent research with girls has provided some guidance about how Page 13.1353.6instruction with robotics may contribute to maintaining a positive self-image and interest inSTEM activities. In particular, positive perceptions about the study

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olutola Jonah; Temitope O. Ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; O.O. Akinwunmi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Computers in Education

, is the fact that RVLs may actually be more equipped tocompete with real labs in today’s evolving work environments which feature systems withfrontend-backend architecture and software reconfigurability. For example, an electrical engineeremerging into the workplace today may never need to solder a discrete component throughouthis career, but rather simply program reconfigurable devices like field programmable gate arrays(FPGAs). The truth is that the workplace itself is becoming less “real”, and is depending moreand more on the same types of techniques and technologies used in RVL. Even real labs are nowusing Virtual Instruments, which use the same software-mapped interface-to-functionalityparadigm as RVLs. In other words, if the problems of

Conference Session

At The Institutional Level

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judy Loveless-Morris, University of Washington; Priti Mody-Pan; Robert Embrey, Highline Community College; Kali Kuwada, Seattle Central Community College; Marisela Mendoza, Columbia Basin College; Robert Olsen, Washington State University; Eve Riskin, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

populations, involving numerous students, staff, and faculty atseveral institutions (listed above).The NSF funding is used for staff at the four community colleges who work to support studentsinterested in transferring to the four-year colleges to earn engineering degrees, with a particularfocus on underrepresented students. These efforts include a comprehensive team comprised of Page 13.283.3existing faculty and student services providers, an on-site coordinator, and services ranging fromacademic support to major/career exploration to transfer assistance/support. At the universities,efforts are focused on retention of women interested in

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

provide both an asset to sustainability efforts in New Jerseyand educational experiences to the students. Specific aspects of ongoing projects that addressvarious ABET A-K criteria are identified. In particular, these projects teach engineeringstudents about the ethical responsibilities of engineers in regard to environmental consciousness,teach them to promote and enact change in the local community, and prepare them for careers insustainability.Project-Based Learning at Rowan UniversityThe engineering clinic sequence is an essential aspect of the Rowan University Engineeringcurriculum. The engineering clinics were established to help students to develop the so-called“soft skills” identified by the ABET A-K criteria, as well as to apply and

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

students are likely toencounter in their careers. Figure 1. Altera DE2 Development and Education BoardThe DE2 comes furnished with many attached devices and also has two expansion headers foralmost unlimited add-ons, allowing a large range of future new devices to be attached. Theinterface logic to connect these devices can be improved or modified for instructional purposes.Therefore, choosing a development board is not a long-term commitment to a particular set ofdevices. This setup is unlikely to become obsolete quickly because it has device support forUSB, audio, VGA, Ethernet, UART, PS2, secure digital, and expansion headers.Soft-core ProcessorA soft-core processor is a microprocessor core that can be wholly implemented

Conference Session

Student Engagement and Motivation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; William Hughes, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Educational Psychology, vol. 90, pp. 730-745, 1998.[16] E. L. Deci, "Facilitating autonomous self-regulation through support of basic psychological needs," Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, vol. 24, pp. 50-50, Jun 2002.[17] R. C. Kimberly, A. Noels, Luc G. Pelletier, "Perceptions of Teachers' Communicative Style and Students' Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation," The Modern Language Journal, vol. 83, pp. 23-34, 1999.[18] S. H. Schwartz and T. Rubel, "Sex Differences in Value Priorities: Cross-Cultural and Multimethod Studies," Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, vol. 89, pp. 1010-1028, 2005.[19] E. S. Weisgram and R. S. Bigler, "Girls and science careers: The role of altruistic values in

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Environmental Engineering

the ASCE Body of KnowledgeIn 2008, ASCE released the second edition of the Body of Knowledge (BOK2) for CivilEngineersvii. Reflecting the Visions of ASCE and NAE, BOK2 requires that all Civil Engineersmaster sustainability: Page 13.1129.3 The 21st century civil engineer must demonstrate an ability to evaluate the sustainability of engineered systems and services, and of the natural resource base on which they depend; and to design accordingly.There are specific requirements for both academic undergraduate preparation, and for early-career development; these are summarized in Table 1.Clearly, the notion of Natural Resources pervades these

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Unique Approaches

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul A. Nelson, Michigan Technological University; Edward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

businessschool, so the only courses in the engineering curriculum related even remotely toentrepreneurship were a course in economic principles and a course in engineering economy.Accordingly, in 1948 a Department of Engineering Administration was established and a B.S. inEngineering Administration degree was offered as a second undergraduate degree for personsobtaining engineering degrees. This fifth-year degree covered accounting, finance, marketing,management, and industrial relations, but its focus was on career responsibilities for engineersworking in large firms, not on entrepreneurship.The Department of Engineering Administration grew into a business school in the 1950s, butMichigan Tech did not offer a single course with the word

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios; Lisa Regalla, Museum of Science Boston; Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Ahmed Busnaina, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thenotebook and Nikki dialogues to make them more noticeable by players), Geckoman underwenta second playtest, with another group of 7th and 8th grade students from the Explorationsprogram, a one-day program for selected Boston and Cambridge public middle schools,sponsored by the Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership, theMinority Faculty Development Program/ K-12 Programs, the Biomedical Science Careers Page 13.638.9Program, and the Boston Science Partnership. As part of the Boston Science Partnership,Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts Boston offer lab visits to studentsfrom selected schools

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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International

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and concentration in Green Engineering. During his academic career, Garrett actively participated in numerous international initiatives at Virginia Tech and has maintained involvement in several projects since graduating.Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Hayden Griffin is the Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests include the theories of human learning, especially in an engineering context, design of effective engineering courses and curricula, and design of graduate programs in engineering education.John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Kenneth Leitch, Valparaiso University; Barbara Engerer, Valparaiso University

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First-Year Programs

the course, with the possible inclusion of a mastery exam.29References1. P. Blowers, “A Course on Freshman Survival Skills,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2002).2. Christopher J. Rowe, Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, “Module-based Freshman Engineering Course Development” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2004).3. W. K. LeBold, H. Diefes, W. C. Oakes, “Helping First Year Students Make Critical Career Decisions,” Proceedings of the 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (1999).4. B. Engerer, M. Hagenberger, and D. Tougaw, “Revision of a First

Conference Session

Materials Education Perspectives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajiv Asthana, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Materials

. degreeprogram in manufacturing engineering, and the other with students from non-technical majorsthat, for the most part, also took many of the same classes. The widely different backgroundknowledge and skills of studentsi, and their diverse career aspirations demanded an approach to Page 13.1412.2teaching materials and processes courses that was relevant to both groups. Both groups needed tobe exposed to content balanced between the applied and the theoretical (albeit with a greateremphasis on vocational component, consistent with the university’s historic strengths andapplied character. The exigencies of program accreditation, a high university

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

are equipped with the ability to think and solve problems. It is thedesire of most faculty that students think and solve problems on the global scale and that studentswill impact society for good. This desire is found in most program objectives, and BaylorUniversity is no different. Baylor’s Department of Mechanical Engineering has ProgramEducational Objectives for engineering graduates. The graduates should be able to: 1. Apply their knowledge of mathematics, basic science and engineering science to creatively ring a project from problem statement to final design. 2. Be professionally competent and engaged in life-long learning, serving God in a professional career or by continuing their education in a graduate

Conference Session

Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Jean Fullerton, Elizabethtown College; Susan Pariseau, Merrimack College

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Industrial Engineering

introductory IE course. Because lean thinking plays such a centralrole in many organizations today, we believed IE students should be given a holistic view of leanprinciples early in their academic careers. Another benefit is that management majors andengineers in other disciplines, who may take only one operations-focused course, can then alsohave exposure to these ideas.When companies embrace a lean philosophy, they generally train employees in lean principlesand associated tactics, often using classroom instruction supplemented with hands-on applica-tions, plant floor exercises, and live simulations. We adopted one of these simulations at Site 1,called Time WiseTM and developed by Time Wise Management Systems for use in corporatetraining (http