Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor

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International

Page 13.1265.3examines the academic and professional quality of faculty and support staff, adequacy oflaboratories, libraries, equipment and computer facilities, and the quality of the students’ work.A qualitative and quantitative analysis of the curriculum content is performed to ensure that itmeets the minimum criteria. Finally, the team reports its findings to the CEAB which then makesan accreditation decision. It may grant (or extend) accreditation of a program for a period of upto six years or it may deny accreditation altogether.Preparation for an accreditation visit centres on the completion of the questionnaire. Thequestionnaire serves as a means for collecting data on the institution and its engineeringprogram(s) and gives the

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schubert, Packer Engineering; Matthew Beatty, Naperville North High School

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Electrical and Computer

Devices Incorporating the Same,” US 6,246,561, 12 June 2001.5. Lewis, J. S., Mining the Sky, 1996, Addison-Wesley Reading, Massachusetts.6. Lewis, J., et. al, Eds. Resources of Near-Earth Space, University of Arizona Press, Tuscon, AZ, 1993.7. Lorrain, P., Corson, D.R., Electromagnetic Fields and Waves, 2nd Ed., 1970, W.H. Freeman, San Francisco.8. O’Neill, G.K., The High Frontier, Space Studies Institute Press, Princeton, NJ, 1989.9. Pletka, B.J., "Processing of lunar basalt materials,", in Resources of Near-Earth Space, by Eds. J. Lewis, M.S. Matthews, and M.L. Guerrieri, U Arizona Press, 1993.10. Prado, M., PERMANENT: Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term, Fong Dong

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Soumya Keshavamurthy, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

Page 13.285.7need to be more responsible and aware of all the regulations through International organizationsof the universities and other available resources.Bibliography1. “International student enrollment and U.S. higher education enrollment trends, selected years 1950/60- 2006/07”, Open doors, Institute of International education, 20072. Hussain, Sakina S., “Schools struggle to combat foreign student drop”, Aug 8, 2006, http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14034413/ (accessed in Jan 2008).3. Krupnick, Matt, “Drop in Foreign Enrollment worries U.S. Educators,” Contra Costa Times Jan 5. 2006.4. “International students by primary source of funding, 2005/06 and 2006/07”, Open doors, Institute of International Education, 20075

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Thomas Doyle, McMaster University; Arthur Pallone

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New Engineering Educators

]. However, there is disagreement regarding theimplementation of SET corrections [9]. The validity of SET as measure of teachingeffectiveness was strongly questioned in the 1970’s [10]. More recently, it was arguedthat student ratings are of little help to instructors willing to improve them if notsupported by professional advice [11]. The hypothesis that the instructor’s look is arelevant factor to SET was dismissed by a recent study [12]. More general concerns arerelated to how effectively SET ratings are actually used [9]. Page 13.469.2A vast amount of research on SET topics tends to support that there are different practicalissues related to its

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics IV

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans

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Engineering Ethics

13.312.11Figure 3 Percentage of students who define behavior as “not cheating”, by class designation Page 13.312.12Figure 4 Percentage of students who self-report cheating behavior, by class designationReferences[1] McCabe, D. and L. Trevino; 1997, “Individual and contextual influences on academic dishonesty – A multi-campus investigation”, Res. In Higher Ed., Vol.38, 379-396.[2] Passow, H.; M. Mayhew; C. Finley, T. Harding, and D. Carpenter, 2006, “Factors influencing engineering students’ decision to cheat by type of assessment,” Research in Higher Ed., Vol. 47, #6, 643-684.[3] Carpenter, D.; T. Harding; C. Finley; S Montgomery; and Passow, H.; 2006

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Wilhelm, Paul Scherrer Institut; Irene Berry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mathew Stevens, University of Waterloo; Warren Schenler, Paul Scherrer Institut

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Mechanical Engineering

EPA Test Cycles ECE Test Cycles Average Positve Acceleration (m/s^2) ARTEMIS - Urban 1 ARTMIS - Secondary Rd ARTEMIS - Main Rd ARTEMIS - Motorway 0.8 0.6 0.4

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bishop, U.S. Naval Academy; Joel Esposito, U.S. Naval Academy; Jenelle Piepmeier, U.S. Naval Academy

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Computers in Education

, such as not fully extending the raised leg(s) during the foot placement phase. Slippage from poor traction also was a contributor here. • Poor joint coordination: During the power stroke phase of the gait, the robot must alter all the joint angles so as to shift its center of gravity forward while maintaining all feet in contact with the ground. Doing this correctly is equivalent to velocity control of a parallel kinematic chained mechanism and was beyond the scope of the course. Still, students found a series of intermediate poses that seemed to work. • Time management: Students falsely assume that the majority of the work is in the mechanical design and underestimate the amount of time required for gait design

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Winstead, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

data input 2 NI 9263 4-channel 100 kS/s analog output module voltage offset driver 3 NI 9401 8-channel 100 ns digital I/O module digital sensor I/O 4 NI 9206 16 differential analog inputs analog sensor inputs 5 None None Future Expansion 6 None None Future Expansion 7 None None Future Expansion 8 None None Future Expansion Table 1: Hardware Configuration for cRIO Page

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Mathematics

honors option MA345HON.References1. Dennis Berkey and Bogdan M. Vernescu, A Model for Vertical Integration of Real-world Problems in Mathematics, the Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2007.2. Robert L. Borrelli, and Courtney S. Coleman, “Differential Equations, Modeling Perspectives”, 4th edition, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.3. Julie Gainsburg, The Mathematical Modeling of Structural Engineers, Mathematics Thinking and Learning, 8(1), 3–36.4. Jeff Kramer, Is Abstraction the Key to Computing? Communications of the ACM, April, 2007 Vol. 50, No. 4, P. 37 - 425. Mathematical Science Education Board, “Measuring What Counts: A Conceptual Guide for Mathematics Assessment”, National Academy Press, 1993.6

Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Leslie Sena, Bethune Cookman College; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; David Bethelmy, Bethune Cookman College

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Mathematics

, Global Position System - Signals, Measurements, and Performance, Ganga-Jamuna Press, 200114. Michael S. Braasch, Fundamentals of the Global Positioning System (GPS)", Proceedings of Environmental Modeling and Simulation, ISTED, 2004.15. Ignatios Vakalis, Andrea Karkowski, Terry Lahm, A Guidebook for the Creation of Computational Science Modules, http://oldsite.capital.edu/acad/as/csac/Keck/guidebook.html Page 13.1000.11

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex Kanu, Ball State University

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Engineering Technology

, 40, 290-296.4. Zhang, Q., Wang, K., Men, Y., Fu, Q., Dispersion and Tensile Behavior of Polypropylene/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites Produced via Melt Intercalation, Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2003, 21 (3), 359-367.5. Hull D., Clyne, T.W., An Introduction to Composite Materials, 2nd Edition, 1996, Cambridge University Press, UK, page 1.6. Agwarwal, B.D., Broutman, L.J., Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, 2nd Edition, 1990, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, New York, USA, page 2.7. Dasari, A., Lim, S-H., Yu, Z-Z., Mai, Y-M., Toughening, Thermal Stability, Flame Retardancy, and Scratch- Wear Resistance of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites, Australian Journal of Chemistry, 2007, 60(7), 496-518.8. Winey, K.I., Vaia, R.A

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Utley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrea Ludwig, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Cundiff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

pollution and treatment 15 Midterm test 16 Food resources (global) 17 Food resources (national agriculture) 18 Food resources (national agriculture) 19 Human population 20 Biomaterials (overview) 21 Solid and hazardous waste 22 Environmental policy and decision making 23 Environmental policy and decision making 24 Sustainable cities 25 Sustainable buildings 26 Guest Lecture 1 – Bioenergy potential (D. Parris, Crop and soil environmental scientist) 27 Guest Lecture 2 – Green products (S. McGinnis, Director, Green Engineering Program) 28

Conference Session

Metrology Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Lapinskes, Sypris Test & Measurement Inc

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

only worsened the situation. This paperexplains the decline in military Metrology training, the attempt to integrate the needed traininginto colleges and Universities, and Sypris Test & Measurement Inc.’s (ST&M) partnershipefforts with Central Georgia Technical College and University of Central Florida to meet itsIndustrial Metrology needs.Introduction“Metrology” is the Science of Measurement. It is a small field that is obscure from mainstreamScience and Engineering but shares the same principles and theories taught at any institution ofhigher learning. The function of this small group touches almost every action we do and everytransaction we make in our day to day existence. Two such examples of this that are easilyrelated to are

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, The City College of New York

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the product’s behavior during testing cannot shapeiterative design efforts if they go unnoticed. What students learn as they iteratively plan, buildand test their designs depends in part on whether their attention is focused or diffused. Helpingteachers to get students to notice critical and problematic features in their designs is a challengethat may be helped with the simple application of the 4-item diagnostic reasoning protocol usedin this study, though the efficacy of such actions will require future testing in laboratory andclassroom settings. Page 13.1259.9REFERENCESAxton, T. R., Doverspike, D., Park, S. R., & Barrett, G. V. (1997

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Victor Granados, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

knowing. (Lawrence Erlbaum Associates., Mahwah, NJ, 2002).10 Linda Vanasupa, Jonathan Stolk, Trevor Harding, and Richard Savage, " A Systemic Model of Development: Strategically Enhancing Students' Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, and Social Development," in First International Conference on Research in Engineering Education, edited by Jeff Froyd (IEEE, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2007).11 C. Ames and J. Archer, "Achievement goals in the classroom: Student learning strategies and motivation processes," Journal of Educational Psychology 80, 260-267 (1988).12 Claudia M. Mueller and Carol S. Dweck, "Praise for Intelligence Can Undermine Children's Motivation and Performance," Journal of Personality and Social

Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Brian Anderson, Kansas State University; Mina Hosni, Kansas State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

instrumentation for data acquisition is shown in Figure 1(b). (a) Wind Tunnel Facility (b) Test Section and Instrumentation Page 13.102.4 Figure 2: Educational Wind Tunnel FacilityWhile relatively inexpensive in comparison to some wind tunnels, this facility has beendemonstrated to be capable investigating a wide variety of phenomena of interest to fluidmechanics and aerodynamic courses.1,3-5 The wind tunnel has a test section measuringapproximately 12 in x 12 in x 24 in (305mm x 305mm x 610mm), and has a maximum air speedof approximately 140 mph (63 m/s). It is instrumented with an electronic strain

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Don Schillinger, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

NSB 04-01. (www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind04/start.htm)2. National Science Board. 2003. The Science and Engineering Workforce: Realizing America’s Potential. Publication NSB 03-69. (www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2003/nsb0369/nsb0369.pdf)3. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.). (2000). How people learn, expanded edition: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington D.C: National Academy Press4. (Ressler, S. J.,& Ressler, E. K. (2004). Using a nationwide internet-based bridge design contest as a vehicle for engineering outreach. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(2),5. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school

Conference Session

Focus on Under-Represented Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cleopatria Martinez, Phoenix College

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

fraction of these degrees. These numbers increased from 640 in 1990 to 1250 in 1998.1There is no further break down of data to look at how Chicanas (or Mexican Americans), inparticular, fair in this scheme.At the Master’s level, Hispanic women earned 48 percent of the total master’s degrees awardedto all Hispanics.1 At the Doctoral level, Hispanics earned 468 of the Science and Engineeringdoctoral degrees awarded in 1990 and 688 of those awarded in 1999. They comprised 4 percentof the S&E doctorate recipients in 1999, up from 3 percent in 1990. Coincidentally, the youngestof the contributors to this book, Dr. Montoya, received her doctorate in Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering in 1999, becoming the first Chicana in her department to receive a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Waldron, Grand Valley State University; Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University; John Farris, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Oliva and W.K. Waldron Jr., “Virtual Design Competitions in a Computer Aided Engineering Course,” Proceedings of 2004 ASEE/NCS Conference, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan (2004).2. W. Waldron, P. Chaphalkar, S. Choudhuri, J. Farris, “Teaching Design and Manufacture of Mechanical Systems,” 2007 ASEE National Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007.3. S.J. Noble, “An Approach for Engineering Curriculum Integration for Capstone Design Courses,” Int. J. Engng Ed. Vol. 14, No. 3, p. 197-203, 1998.4. L.S-B King, T. Lin, “Interdisciplinary Integration of Courses – Automation and Quality Control, International Conference on Engineering Education, Gainesville, Florida, October 16-21, 2004.5

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering to Minority Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiang Le, Hampton University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-2237: USE OF CASE STUDIES AT HAMPTON UNIVERSITY: RESULTSOF IMPLEMENTATIONQiang Le, Hampton UniversityChetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University Page 13.1320.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Use of Case Studies at Hampton University: Results of Implementation Qiang Le Chetan S Sankar Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Management Hampton University Auburn University Hampton, VA 23668 Auburn, AL 36849 qiang.le

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Borenstein, Georgia Tech; Matthew Drake, Duquesne University; Robert Kirkman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie Swann, Georgia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

issue.III. Results As of this writing, we are in the early stages of analyzing the data from our first runs ofTESSE. We here present our current grasp of the results and their significance, but note thatthere is significant work to be done.* The principal texts for ETP was Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases (3rd edition) by Charles E. Harris, Jr.,Michael S. Pritchard, and Michael J. Rabins and Creative Problem-Solving in Ethics by Anthony Weston. Page 13.1270.5† The principal texts for the MT course were The Elements of Moral Philosophy by James Rachels (5th edition), andThe Right Thing to Do by James Rachels (4th edition

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Ferro, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Naoki Osawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Masakatsu Matsuishi, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Richard Stamper, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Wayne Sanders, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology; Taketo Yamakawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Tetsuro Furukawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

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International

, PowerPoint, pictures (JPEG), video (MPEG) can2 highest be posted Files in English and Japanese can be posted and represented correctly3 highest (non-garbled) Posted threads can be classified/identified according to , for example,4 highest project theme, Q&A. Those, who registered for specific topic(s), can get a notice when a5 second target/specified topic is postedDuring the current academic year, the collaboration software has been used to foster interaction.At the US-based school, teams of students practice international videoconferencing by holdingmeetings with students and faculty at different locations on campus

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

touring based on photogrammetry.” Journal of CulturalHeritage, Volume 8, Issue 1, January-March 2007: 26-31.2 Karen J. Horton, Constance Holden, Ken Wild, Service Learning in the U. S. Virgin Islands National Park: AVirtual Preservation Project, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education AnnualConference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, 2005, http://www.asee.org/acPapers/2005-743_Final.pdf (accessed Jan. 17, 2008).3 Maxwell school of Syracuse University Anthropology Department Field School, Archaeological Survey andHistoric Site GIS,St. John, United States Virgin Islands,http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/anthro/archfield/virginislands/index.asp (accessed Jan. 17, 2008).4 MicroStation, Bentley

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

. Girouard, J., Milanovic, I. M., Eppes, A. T., “Creating Flexible and Distinct Engineering Technology Programs,” 2007 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Honolulu, Paper ASEE-2007-81.5. Lehto, S., “Transforming Engineering Education from the Maintaining Mode of Operation to the Development Mode of the Global Industry,” 2002, URL: http://www.iacee.org/newsletters/sefi-lehto.pdf. Page 13.186.9

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Boyle, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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Environmental Engineering

Proceedings of the OakRidge Center for Advanced Studies (ORCAS) Workshop on K-12 Science and Math Education, The Do’s andDon’ts: Creating a Path to Impact Science and Math Literacy, 2006.12. http://dream.rice.edu , accessed February 29, 2008.13. DeGrazia, J.L., Sullivan, J.F., Carlson, L.E. and Carlson, D.W., A K-12/University Partnership: CreatingTomorrow’s Engineers. Journal of Engineering Education, 90 (4), 557-563, 2001.14. Poole, S.J., DeGrazia, J.L. and Sullivan, J.F., Assessing K-12 Pre-Engineering Outreach Programs. Journal ofEngineering Education, 90 (1), 43-48, 2001.15. Palmateer, G., Manz, D., Jurkovic, A., McInnis, R., Unger, S., Kwan, K.K. and Dutka, B.J., Toxicant andParasite Challenge of Manz Intermittent Slow Sand Filter

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Richard Scruggs, Texas A&M University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

technology ventures. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, 2004. 46(4): p. 125-131.13. McGrath, R.N., S. Fedorovich, and A.W. Bonney. US educational programs integrating technology management and entrepreneurship. 2004. Singapore: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331, United States.14. Clark, W.A., et al. Establishing a technology-based business incubator at a regional university: A conceptual framework and case-study. 2005. Portland, OR, United States: American Society for Engineering Education, Chantilly, VA 20153, United States.15. Ports, K., et al. Senior design project commercialization and entrepreneurship. 2005. Portland, OR, United States: American Society

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

is to eliminate or reduce bias in the user's measurement system relative to thereference base. The calibration procedure compares an "unknown" or test item(s) or instrumentwith reference standards according to a specific algorithm.” For manufacturing companies manytypes of measurements are critical to the creation of quality and reliable products. Among thoseare measurements of length, weight, torque, temperature and power. Calibration of the Page 13.742.2instruments making those measurements is critical to good business. The American Society ofQuality (ASQ) offers a program including a four-hour exam for technicians leading to thedesignation

Conference Session

Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University; Christopher Pung, Grand Valley State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

subsequently decides to not pursue commercialization of the Intellectual Property it may be reassigned to the creator(s), upon request. The return to the university for a reassignment of ownership will be ten percent (10%) of the net revenue generated by the intellectual property.An “Innovation” committee was formed to advise the university about which intellectual property is worthprotecting and licensing. The committee is made up of faculty and administrators. The committee is chairedby the executive director of the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative (WMSTI), an organizationdedicated to developing intellectual property from its member organizations in the region.Student InvolvementThe faculty supported the policy

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Ken Burbank, Western Carolina University; Brian Howell, Western Carolina University; Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Yeqin Huang, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

machines include; power (measured in Watts),frequency (measured in Hertz), feed rate (measured in inches per minute (IMP) andmillimeters per second mm/s), and focal length (measured in inches and millimeters).This research includes all these parameters in a Design of Experiments (DOE) in order tostatistically find the optimum settings for engraving. The experiment aims at determiningoptimum engraving parameters for 20 gage stainless steel at 0.034” thickness and tostatistically compare the performance between the two machines. The same material willbe engraved on both machines. The statistical and quantitative data gathered during theexperiment provide both future researchers and users a guideline for engraving of not juststainless steel but other

Conference Session

The Pipeline

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tonya Smith-Jackson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

University of Pennsylvania.11. O'Hare, S. (1995). Freshman women in engineering: Comparison of their backgrounds, abilities, values, and goals with science and humanities majors. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 2, 33- 47.12. Ericsson, K. A., & Simon, H. A. (1993). Protocol analysis: verbal reports as data. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.13. Smith-Jackson, T. L. (2002, June 10-13). Child-Centered Safety Research Issues. Paper presented at the Proceedings of the XVI Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 10-13.14. Martin, C. V. (2007). Usability of pictorial assembly instructions for young children. University Libraries