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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandra Vinogradov, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

subjects identified by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC) as professional skills.IntroductionIn the past decades, significant strides have been made toward the development andimplementation of innovative strategies aimed at achieving excellence in undergraduate science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Such efforts reflect theoverarching vision that the health of the U.S. economy in the 21st century directly depends on thenation’s ability to maintain its technological leadership in increasingly demanding, complex, andcompetitive international markets.Recent studies conclusively demonstrate that America’s technological infrastructure must betransformed in order to maintain “a diverse, competitive, and globally

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The Latest in Improving Learning in ChE Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Kelly, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering

the students. This stimulus then could piquestudent’s curiosities, motivating them to think more deeply and creatively about thesubject matter and how it could be applied in an entrepreneurial way to solve modern dayproblems via technological solutions. A study was conducted in a Junior level corechemical engineering course to determine whether more active learning activities leadsto better understanding and retention of the course material and to students exhibitingmore entrepreneurial tendencies. One section of approximately 25 students experiencedactive learning activities for approximately 25% of the in-class time, whereas the othersection of the same size experienced active learning approximately 50% of the time.With regards to the types

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Kander, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-416: BUILDING A NEW KIND OF ENGINEERING DEGREE AT JAMESMADISON UNIVERSITYRonald Kander, James Madison University Dr. Ronald Kander is Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU), where he teaches and does research in the area of polymer processing, manufacturability, and rapid prototyping/tooling technologies. He received a BS in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University in 1980, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware in 1987. Before becoming Director of the School of Engineering at JMU, Dr. Kander was Department Head of Integrated Science and Technology, and before that was a faculty member in the

Conference Session

Approaches to Active Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum Univeristy of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Michael Trzesniowski

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Mechanical Engineering

place the complete system on the back of the car but they used it onlyduring the adjustment tests, Figure 8.Figure 8: The complete measurement system was used only during the adjustment tests.To perform the tasks the students need some infrastructure. Most of the systems are available inthe Department of Vehicle Technology. The students are allowed to use the workshopinfrastructure as well as some of the test beds but they are always supervised by experts from thedepartment staff, Figure 9. Page 13.1040.8Figure 9: The students are allowed to use the workshop infrastructure as well as some of the test beds.During the project the young engineers

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaime Salazar, Ibero-American Association of Engineering Education (ASIBEI); Jorge Ignacio Velez Munera, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, ACOFI; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

evaluation byinternationally recognized accrediting agencies. The rapid changes occurring in the regionwarrant an update to the state of Engineering program accreditation in the region. Figure 1. ASIBEI publication: Culture, Profession and Accreditation Page 13.1267.2 of the Iberoamerican EngineerThe next sections summarize some accreditation systems external to Latin America.Accreditation Systems outside of Latin AmericaUnited States of America ̇ There are many of such systems in the US since 1933. ̇ ABET, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, is the most known and its

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Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Heun, Calvin College; Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-2264: WHY A LIBERAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION ISNEEDED TO SOLVE THE ENERGY CRISISMatthew Heun, Calvin College Matthew K. Heun received his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was a staff engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California and a Senior Engineer at Global Aerospace Corporation in Altadena, California before joining the Engineering Department at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College Steven H. VanderLeest is a Professor of Engineering and currently the Engineering Department Chair at Calvin College. He has an M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

StateUniversity.The Electrical Engineering emphasis area envisions a setting such as automation, robotics, aviation,or automotive, where electrical technology plays important roles in system integration. In thesesettings, electrical technologies are combined with other technologies inside one overall system. Webelieve that an essential component of the electrical emphasis area in this setting is an understandingof how the electrical portions of mixed systems are designed and fabricated as well as how systemlevel design issues affect and are affected by electrical system implementation.To this end, we have designed and are implementing a three credit-hour course to help studentsdevelop an appreciation for how one chooses between various solution

Conference Session

Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown; Norman Voigt, Penn State, New Kensington

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2046: THE ROLE OF ADJUNCT FACULTY IN FUTURE ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONAndrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown Andrew T. Rose is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (UPJ). Before joining the faculty at UPJ, he was a Staff Engineer with GAI Consultants in Pittsburgh. His teaching interests include soil mechanics, foundation design, structural steel design, structural analysis, and incorporating practical design experience and professional practice issues into the undergraduate civil engineering technology curriculum. Dr. Rose received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 1985

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-1129: RESPONSIVENESS OF ENGINEERING CURRICULA TOCULTURAL AND SOCIETAL CHANGESJohn Mativo, The University of Georgia John Mativo teaches Energy Systems and Principles of Technology at The University of Georgia. His research interests include design and innovation, and engineering education. His university teaching totals twelve years six of which he served as Department of Technology Chair at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. He holds degrees in Engineering, Education, and Technology. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta.Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia Nadia Kellam is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University

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New Ideas for ChEs II (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Brooks, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-976: A WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGLEARNING TOOL THAT PROMOTES CONCEPT-BASED INSTRUCTIONMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Bill Brooks, Oregon State University

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 13.721.2EquipmentThe gas turbine experiment was conducted using the SR-30 turbojet engine manufacturedby “The Turbine Technologies, LTD”; a cut-away view of the SR-30 model gas turbineengine is shown in Figure 1.and its major engine components are shown in Figure 2.The SR-30 turbo jet engine is comprised of: 1. A single stage axial flow turbine, 2. Radial flow compressor and 3. Reverse flow annular combustion chamber. 4. The engine is of single shaft design. 5. Both the compressor and turbine rotate on the shaft at the same speed. 6. The engine is fully throttleable from an idle speed of 45,000 rpm to a maximum speed of up to 90,000 rpm. Figure 1. Cut-Away View of Turbine Technologies SR-30 Gas Turbine Engine1

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Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Casey, George Mason University; Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-466: MODELS FOR DIRECT INDUSTRY SUPPORT OF US CIVILENGINEERING PROGRAMSMichael Casey, George Mason University Michael J. Casey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering at George Mason University in the area of Construction and Project Management. Dr. Casey's research interests are in sensor networks for infrastructure security and management and civil applications of geospatial technology. He holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Maryland and a B.S. degree from Rutgers University, all in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer.Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

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Multidisciplinary Teams

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Ocon, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-879: TEAMWORK AND THE CREATIVE PROCESS: PROMOTINGCREATIVE THINKING THROUGH TEAMSRalph Ocon, Purdue University Professor of Organizational Leadership & Supervision Page 13.1180.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teamwork and the Creative Process: Promoting Creative Thinking Through TeamsAbstractIn today’s complex and dynamic business environment, companies in every industry, includingthose in the manufacturing industry, cannot afford to become complacent in their operations, orthe ways they provide products and services. As global competition and technological innovationcontinue to challenge the manufacturing

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Smith, University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

state with littletradition in the strategic placement of university resources to leverage the growth ofmodern industries. The new department was regarded by some traditionalists as beingduplicative because there already existed a strong engineering school in the state, albeitphysically located in a sparsely populated area with little proximate industry. The newprogram was defensible only because, by being located in a populous area with the greatmajority of the technology industry in the state nearby, it could serve the large populationof place-bound students who could only afford a college education if they could live athome. It also gave employees of the manufacturing firms, typically technicians, access toengineering education which give

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2008-1914: DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH-INTENSIVE,MULTIDISCIPLINARY MINOR IN NANOTECHNOLOGY STUDIES (NTS)Gary Halada, State University of New York at Stony Brook Department of Materials Science and Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York 11794-2275Mary Frame, State University of New York at Stony Brook Department of Biomedical Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York 11794-2580Chad Korach, State University of New York at Stony Brook Department of Mechanical Engineering Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New York 11794-2300David Ferguson, State University of New York-Stony Brook Department of Technology and Society Stony Brook University Stony Brook, New

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Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Noe Vargas Hernandez; Samuel Riccillo, University of Texas at El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

. Page 13.1408.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Work Design for Engineering Education in a Flat World: A Global, Virtual Collaborative ModelIntroductionEvery society in the world is confronted with real world problems that need engineering inputand solutions. Some of these problems are shared by the global community, while others arelocal problems. Two major members of the engineering community that respond to theseengineering challenges in the world are industry and academia. Industry responds to thesechallenges by helping create and realize the “technological and engineering solutions.”Academia helps solve these problems with scientific research, and by training future generationsof

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; John Mclaughlin, Clarkson University; Cetin Cetinkaya, Clarkson University; Stephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson University; Fa-Gung Fan, Xerox Corp.

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Environmental Engineering

to bring these new important research findings toseniors and first year graduate students in engineering. The course materials were madeavailable on the web and the course was taught at two campuses simultaneously. A seriesof short courses were also offered to industries and at universities and research centers inthe US and abroad.Introduction Particle transport, deposition and removal are the key in many technologies thatare of critical importance to the competitiveness of US industries, as well as in a numberof environmental processes. Last decade has seen development of significantcomputational as well as experimental tools for studies of particle transport, depositionand removal. The primary objective of this combined

Conference Session

Applications of Engineering Economy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Kelley, Baylor University; Robert Doty, Baylor University; Bill booth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

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Engineering Economy

-campus companion course sequencewith similar learning objectives was conceived that can reach a greater numbers of students. Apilot version of the course, Global Business Communication (GBC), was offered for the firsttime during fall 2006. The second course in the sequence, Technology Entrepreneurship, is anew course offered through Baylor’s Business School, in which adequately prepared businessstudents may also enroll.Like the abroad course, the on-campus GBC course must substitute for existing courses in theECS curriculum. Engineering Economic Analysis is one of the possible course substitutions.Baylor engineering seniors perform on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam at a near 100%pass rate. Because of the prominence of engineering economy

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; James Sawyer, Macomb Community College

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 13.361.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Design and Implementation of Virtual Hybrid Electric Vehicle Simulator for Educational PurposeAbstractThe objective of this paper is to describe the development of an educational purpose computer-based simulator for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) technology. The tremendous capitalinvestment, tedious and time-consuming tasks required to establish a full function of HEVlaboratory are convincing evidence that the HEV curriculum is in need of a low-cost, computer-based virtual HEV simulator. An interactive, LabVIEW-based simulation software wasdeveloped for different configurations of hybrid powertrains under several driving conditions.The developed

Conference Session

Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben Morales-Menendez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Tomas Lopez, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Ricardo Ramirez Medoza, Institute Tecnologico De Monterrey; Luis E Garza, Tecnologico de Monterrey

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Chemical Engineering

models). Page 13.451.5Educational Principles of DesignTwo main directions are taken into account for the design of an engineering course atTecnológico de Monterrey: the 2015 Mission and the Accreditation Board of Engineering andTechnology (ABET1) criteria.Based on a wide survey with industry leaders, students, faculty members, and ex-alumni the new2015 mission of the Tecnológico de Monterrey is to prepare students and transfer knowledge: (1)to promote the international competitiveness of business enterprises based on knowledge,innovation, technological development, and sustainable development, … with this mission(among other objectives), the Tecnológico

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ChE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Jerry Meldon, Tufts University; Anatoly Peresunko, Southern Federal University (Russia)

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-2205: SIMULATION-BASED LEARNING OF DISTILLATIONPRINCIPLES IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT: FROM DA VINCI’S ALEMBICS TOMODERN APPLICATIONSYakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC Yakov E. Cherner, Ph.D. a Founder and President of ATEL, LLC, taught science, engineering and technology disciplines to high school, college and university students. He has extensive experience in writing curricula and developing educational software and efficient instructional strategies. Dr. Cherner introduced an innovative concept of multi-layered simulation-based conceptual teaching of science and technology. This instructional approach uses real-world objects, processes and learning situations that are familiar to students as the

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Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Irvin Osborne-Lee, Prairie View A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

this end, increasing the number ofbioengineering programs at minority serving institutions is necessary if the science andtechnology community are to meet the ever growing needs of the biotechnology andnanotechnology workforce. The objective of this paper is to discuss the outcomes and lessonslearned in the development of a bioengineering concentration in the Department of ChemicalEngineering at Prairie View A&M University.IntroductionWith the emergence of newer technologies, many of which steeped deeply in chemicalengineering principles, the chemical engineering profession has witnessed a decline in thenumber of students choosing it as a field of study.1-3 Whereas there are a number of factors thatcontribute to the enrollment decline, the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Karen Lozano, University of Texas-Pan American; Karl Kiefer, Invocon, Inc., Houston, Taxes; Xinqing Ma, Inframat Corp, Farmington, Connecticut.

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2543: ENHANCING ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMESTHROUGH INTEGRATION OF NEW VISION FOR CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURESWITH NANOTECHNOLOGY INTO UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM ANDITS IMPLEMENTATION RESULTSWei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin and has over10-year industrial experience.HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University (JSU). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering

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New Trends in Engineering Management Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Engineering Management

AC 2008-1287: EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY APPLICATIONS INTEACHING ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CURRICULUMErtunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems (CLLES) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). Prior to UNC Charlotte, he was teaching as part of the School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas. Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor in the capacity of a Customer Service and Curriculum Manager and a Consultant. At i2, he

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Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Richard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Libraries

of their project work. (9)Research Methods Course and Library IntegrationPrior to the global project teams’ off-site experiences, students enroll in a seven-week ResearchMethods course (ID2050) during which librarians teach students information literacy skills andmeet with individual teams. Librarians partner with IGSD faculty to embed online tutorials andin-person team consultations into the course requirements.The library's vision for information literacy at WPI outlines the University’s integratedincremental program.4 Librarians at WPI base their program on Information LiteracyCompetency Standards for Higher Education, and standards developed for Science, Engineering,and Technology by the Association of College & Research Libraries.5

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Sustainability and Engineering Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Reisdorph, the GreenTeam Inc.

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Environmental Engineering

andinternationally. Customers, especially from industry and government, rely on standards toensure goods and services satisfy their needs while improving health, safety, environmental, andsocial equity aspects. Standards identify and evaluate technologies, thus plays a vital role indetermining which technologies are adopted and how they are deployed in industry andproducts.4 Engineers that understand that role will be more effective in incorporating standardsin their work so that sustainability is improved. Moreover, standards encompass activitiesbeyond the scope of commerce. Consequently, standards shape the sustainability of a wide arrayof market and non-market activities.Recognition of this has lead to the development of standards that explicitly

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Ocon, Purdue University; Opal McFarlane, Hadady Corporation

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Environmental Engineering

problem-solving and a greater understanding of eco-friendlybusiness practices, companies are discovering that they can satisfy environmental concerns,while simultaneously cutting energy costs, boosting productivity and promoting innovation. Therecognition of eco-friendly business practices as win-win opportunities are encouraging morecompanies to undertake these initiatives. Conversely, those organizations that aren’t eco-friendlyand fail to address ecological concerns will forgo the opportunities for positive change and sufferfinancially in the long run.As future environmental managers and industry leaders, engineering and technology studentsneed to understand the benefits of eco-friendly business practices. Consequently, it is importantfor

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Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricki Ingalls, Oklahoma State University; mario cornejo, Oklahoma State University; Chinnatat Methapatara, Oklahoma State University; Peerapol Sittivijan, Oklahoma State University; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Braden Hunsaker, University of Pittsburgh; Erin Claypool, University of Pittsburgh; Nuri Gokhan, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Mason, University of Arkansas

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Industrial Engineering

a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Centroamericana, in San Salvador.Chinnatat Methapatara, Oklahoma State University Chinnatat Methapatara is Master's Candidate in the School of Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State University, OSU. He is currently working as a Research Assistant on the Design for Supply Chain project. Prior to joining OSU he worked as a Research Assistant and a Systems Engineer. In 2005 he received his Bachelor's Degree from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology North Bangkok in the field of Electrical Engineering.Peerapol Sittivijan, Oklahoma State University Peerapol Sittivijan received his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and

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Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Laura Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Eric Sprouls, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-2038: A 5-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS ENTERING AT THE COLLEGE ALGEBRALEVELRichard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana Richard Ruhala earned his BSME from Michigan State in 1991 and his PhD in Acoustics from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999. He has three years industrial experience at General Motors and three years at Lucent Technologies. He has been an Assistant Professor rank in the Engineering Department at USI since 2002, and has taught some of the freshmen engineering courses, including ENGR 103, 104, and 108, and has been involved in curriculum development. Currently course load includes Introduction to Design, Statics, Vibrations