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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kip Coonley, Duke University; Martin Brooke, Duke University; Philip Ethier, Duke University; Hisham Massoud, Duke University

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been the Undergraduate Laboratory Manager in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, Durham, NC. His interests include undergraduate engineering education, power electronics, plasma physics, and thin films.Martin Brooke, Duke University Martin A. Brooke received the B.E. (Elect.) Degree (1st. Class Hons.) from Auckland University in New Zealand in 1981. He received the M.S. and Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Southern California in 1984, and 1988, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Duke University. Professor Brooke was an Analog Devices Career development award recipient from 1988-1993

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DEED Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mwangi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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control requirements.Prism tests are also conducted to familiarize the students to the possibility of debonding of themasonry from the mortar. Design using the materials at a system (building) level is then taughtin a laboratory format. In this later format, the students prepare complete constructiondocuments (structural calculations, structural plans and structural specifications) for realmasonry structures using architectural plans. Understanding of the construction process ofmasonry structures is highly emphasized in the process of preparing the construction documents.As a result of this two tier coverage of design of masonry structures, graduates from this programhave earned a reputation in California of “being ready on day one” after

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Niku, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University

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in many ways other than just projects. Forexample, a laboratory experiment may or may not be a project. Playing in an orchestra isnot a project, but involves learning by doing (the practice of what the individual will do Page 14.416.2in his or her profession). Therefore, Cal Poly has not changed the learn-by-doingphilosophy.First, a bit of history. In the past, our first-year introductory Mechanical Engineeringcourse included both a lecture and a lab. More than anything, it was an introduction to thepractice of Mechanical Engineering, fit for young students who may not have evenknown what an engineer does (Cal Poly requires that applicants declare a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

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AC 2009-154: A MULTIUNIVERSITY, INTERDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGNPROJECT IN ENGINEERINGPatricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Patricia Mellodge is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Her graduate work was completed at Virginia Tech where she received an M.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Research interests include control system design, mathematical modeling of microwave processing, and bio-instrumentation.Diane Folz, Virginia Tech Diane Folz is a Senior Research Associate and Laboratory Instructor in the Department of

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Schubert, University of San Diego; Frank Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Ernest Kim, University of San Diego

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early usage of the design process by freshman students enrolled inan introduction to engineering class. In the following discussion, the introduction to engineeringcourse, the engineering design lecture coverage, and the initial associated laboratory activity aredescribed. The assessment of the laboratory activity is then presented and discussed. Finally, ananalysis of the design process structure, as used by the students, is provided.Introduction to Engineering CourseThe engineering design lecture material and associated laboratory activity assessed here are partof a Fall 2008 freshman-level Introduction to Engineering course (ENGR 101) at the Universityof San Diego (USD). The course meets each week for two one-hour lectures and one two

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Brakora, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; James Holloway, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan; Steven Skerlos, University of Michigan; Toby Teory, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Daryl Weinert, University of Michigan

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research, or competitions.7,8,9One example is shown in Figure 3, which shows a small satellite built by students for NASA andmentored by faculty and engineers from Michigan’s Space Physics Research Laboratory (SPRL).The Icarus spacecraft had a mass of 21.3 kg, was battery and solar-cell powered with an averagepower requirement of 12.5 W. It was equipped with a magnetometer and GPS receiver tomeasure the dynamics of the spacecraft system.Figure 3. Icarus Students in the Space Systems Fabrication Lab have created anextracurricular program to build spaceflight-qualified hardwareAnother recent example from S3FL is shown in Figure 4. One of our PhD students, Mr. TomLiu, defined a set of top-level goals and measurements and has mentored an undergraduate

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Foster, University of Toronto; Alexandra Heeney, University of Toronto

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AC 2009-2287: THE ENGINEERING SCIENCE PRAXIS SEQUENCE:CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHEN INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT INTO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN CLASSROOMJason Foster, University of TorontoAlexandra Heeney, University of Toronto Alexandra Heeney is a University of Toronto National Scholar in her 3rd year of undergraduate Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, majoring in computer engineering. She has been involved with Sustainable Development (SD) projects and SD education for several years, as a participant at the Design Science Laboratory at the United Nations in New York City, a delegate in sustainable development education for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO in Ottawa, and

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Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Hitt, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Stephen Suhr, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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format of thefinal report ensured students followed a systematic and efficient approach in completing a majorassignment. Students readily recognized the benefits of methodically completing their finaldesign report as a series of smaller, more-manageable tasks. Figure 2 shows a comparison ofstudent time survey data from 2007 and 2008 – indicating a significant reduction in the severityof the time spike associated with the individual project final report. Instructor feedback also wasrequired to be incorporated into each subsequent homework submission – underscoring theimportance of the revision process in achieving clear and concise technical writing results.Second, the creation of a dedicated fabrication laboratory provided the necessary facility

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; David Torick, University of Pittsburgh; Joe Marriott, University of Pittsburgh; Amy Landis, University of Pittsburgh

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AC 2009-1222: DEVELOPMENT AND OUTCOMES OF A “DESIGN FOR THEENVIRONMENT” COURSEMelissa Bilec, University of PittsburghDavid Torick, University of PittsburghJoe Marriott, University of PittsburghAmy Landis, University of Pittsburgh Page 14.467.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development and Outcomes of a Design for the Environment CourseAbstractWe have developed a Design for the Environment (DfE) course which is a dynamic mix of non-traditional lectures and hands-on DfE laboratory experiments that are infused with real-worldinteractions. Our engineering teams (E-teams) partner with local green industries

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Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Mark Barker, Louisiana Tech University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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this new curriculum in 1997.10 The program was successful inincreasing retention and graduation rates in our engineering disciplines. Recently, we updated theIEC in order to address several factors described by the National Academy of Engineering’sreport: The Engineer of 2020.11 The newly implemented curriculum relies on a concept entitledLiving With the Lab (LWTL).The Living with the Lab ConceptIn the traditional laboratory and shop settings, faculty members or technical staff mustensure that the required equipment is ready and that supplies are on hand so that project activitiescan be performed and/or data can be collected. While it’s possible for energetic faculty membersto guide students through creative design projects and laboratory

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Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Steven Welch, Oklahoma State University

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outcome.The final evaluation of the effectiveness of changes on the capstone design course is rubric basedevaluation of reflective statements written by students at the end of the course. The rubric scoresstudents on the relevance of what they write to engineering practice, writing ability, analysis ofthe experience, interconnection with other classes, validity or lack of self-criticism, andawareness of ethics. Qualitative analysis of these statements indicated that: 1) the class isvalued by students compared to other, more theory-based classes in the program; 2) students sawother project-based and laboratory classes as providing better preparation for an engineeringcareer than theory-based classes; 3) students valued the certification training and

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Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Prins, James Madison University

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particular attention paid tosustainable design and systems analysis. Our philosophy of sustainable design incorporatestechnical, financial, environmental, and societal criteria1. The backbone of our curriculumconsists of a 10 credit sequence of design courses that extend through the entire sophomore, Page 14.130.2junior, and senior years. These courses are laboratory courses and contain significant projectwork as well as design instruction. Our approach to teaching design includes instruction incritical thinking practices such as the development of “intentional and directed intellectualprocesses and habits that foster effective thinking”2. This

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Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Thuriya Rajkumar, University of Florida

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director withquestions and concerns.2.2 Overview of the ProcessThe process overview section describes what the IPPD program is and how it operates, thegeneral philosophy of the approach, and the benefits of industry participation. The overviewemphasizes the educational aspects of the IPPD program. It is important to reinforce thateducational success is the primary mission and that project success is secondary.The IPPD program provides both classroom and laboratory experience that show: ≠ How fundamental engineering science is relevant to effective product and process design ≠ That design involves not just product function but also manufacturability, cost, schedule, reliability, quality, customer preferences and life cycle issues ≠ How to

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Williams, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech; Karen Gilbert, Virginia Tech

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AC 2009-1404: "REAL OUTREACH EXPERIENCES IN ENGINEERING":MERGING SERVICE LEARNING AND DESIGN IN A FIRST-YEARENGINEERING COURSEChristopher Williams, Virginia Tech Christopher Bryant Williams is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University with a joint appointment in the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Education departments. Professor Williams is the Director of the Design, Research, and Education for Additive Manufacturing Systems (DREAMS) Laboratory. His joint appointment reflects his diverse research interests which include design, methodology, layered manufacturing, and design education.Richard Goff, Virginia Tech Richard Goff is an

Conference Session

Design Cognition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University

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AC 2009-2234: ENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATION FOR INTEGRATEDPRODUCT REALIZATIONMohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed is a professor of Mechanical engineering and director of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Systems Integration Laboratory, Kettering University. He is the current editor of the SAE journal of Materials and Manufacturing. Dr. El-Sayed has over thirty years of teaching experience in the area of design, design simulation, design optimization, and automotive design. Dr. El-Sayed has over twenty years of Automotive Design, Development, and Validation experience. Dr. El-Sayed was the lead engineer on the design optimization and quality/Durability/Reliability Integration of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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 Animal Welfare  FDA Approval  Human Factors and Ergonomics  Global Engineering Design  The Design Process  Design Laboratory Notebooks  Codes and Standards  Product Design Specifications  Intellectual Property in Design  Intellectual Property Agreements  Patent Applications  Career Paths in Biomedical EngineeringResultsDuring Fall 2008, students were asked to complete two short, anonymous electronic surveys: thefirst midway through, after assignment of the first three topics (Working With Clients, ProgressReports, Oral

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Assessing Design Course Work

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Linda Thurman, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Patricia Tolley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Martin Kane, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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conference papers in the areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte William Heybruck received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2001. Prior to becoming the Director of the UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Industrial Solutions Laboratory he was a Senior Engineer for Hitachi Global Storage Technologies specializing in the Microdrive and automotive hard disk drives. Prior to Hitachi, he was Product Development Manager for the Wireless products at IBM. He has three patents in the field of test technology.Daniel Hoch, University

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DEED Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Chen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Scott Hendershot, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Ma Oo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Adam Hilton, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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network security.Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez is an electrical engineering professor at Indiana - Purdue University Fort Wayne, USA and a visiting professor at the University of Oulu, Finland. He received a BSME and a BSEE degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Perú, in 1974, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, in 1977 and 1980, respectively. He has been a faculty member of the University of Limerick, Ireland, and of Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York. He has also been a member of the technical staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto

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abstractrepresentation of reality. Thus, the goal of learning, behaviourism submits, is to understand thereality and modify behaviour accordingly, and the purpose of teaching is to transfer theknowledge from expert to learner18. The behaviourist model is still widely adopted forinstructional design of teaching factual or procedural knowledge of engineering. Instructorsconvert the reality into abstract or generalized representations, and transfer them to studentsthrough a well-planned, linear and gradual procedure in a “tamed” environment, be it aclassroom or laboratory. The students’ performance is assessed by measuring the proximity oftheir behaviour (answering questions, writing reports and essays, performing laboratoryexperiments, etc.) to the expected

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Assessing Design Course Work

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering (1982), and a Master degree in Electrical Engineering (1986) from North Carolina A&T State University. Prior to her current position at UNC-Charlotte, Nan worked for IBM (15 years) and Solectron (8 years) in the area of test development and management. She teaches the senior design course and manages the standalone computers in the Electrical Engineering department.William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte William Heybruck received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2001. Prior to becoming the Director of the UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Industrial Solutions Laboratory he was a Senior Engineer for

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Leigh Weiss, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

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/paper-view.cfm?id=215144 Dahm, K., Riddell, W., Constans, E., Courtney, J., Harvey, R., Von Lockette, P. “Implementing andAssessing the Converging-Diverging Model of Design in a Sequence of Sophomore Projects,” accepted forpublication in Advances in Engineering Education, 2008, in press.5 Sheldahl, E. and Klimas, P, “Aerodynamic characteristics of seven symmetrical airfoil sections through 180-degreeangle of attack for use in aerodynamic analysis of vertical axis wind turbines” Sandia National Laboratory Report,SAND80-2114 (1981)6 Manwell, J.F., McGowan, J.G., Rogers, A.L., “Wind Energy Explained” Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 20027 Burton, T., Sharpe, D., Jenkins, N., Bossanyi, E., “Wind Energy Handbook” Wiley, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2001

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Design Cognition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rogelio Cardona, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Ted Cruz, University of Puerto Rico; Noraica Davila, University of Puerto Rico; Omar Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico; Alexander Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Ramon Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Willie Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Nelson Mendez, University of Puerto Rico; Damian Torres, University of Puerto Rico; José Vega, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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nine highly and self-motivated undergraduate students and oneprofessor trying to, and at times succeeding in, being inconspicuous. We are aninterdisciplinary team from several areas of the Computer and ElectricalEngineering programs at the University of Puerto Rico, exploring novel ideas ofproducts that can become feasible projects for the capstone design course. Theapproach to our work contrasts with many conventional engineering educationpractices, which place emphasis on highly structured and formal procedures andsolving problems proposed by faculty members or by industry partners. Althoughwe still meet in the formal setting of a classroom and one research laboratory, thesessions differ significantly from regular classes, appearing more

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University; Josh Loukus, Michigan Technological University; Jason Dreyer, Michigan Technological University; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Monika Lumsdaine, E&M Lumsdaine Solar Consultants, Inc.

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Laboratories, where he led teams in reviews of projects and taught courses in design and creativity to newly forming teams. At NCR Corporation he was a manager and consulting analyst in software development projects. He has a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Wright State University, Dayton, OH and has attended HBDI workshops.Monika Lumsdaine, E&M Lumsdaine Solar Consultants, Inc. Monika Lumsdaine is management consultant for corporate behavior, with a B.S. degree in mathematics. She won a national design award for the design of a passive solar home from DOE/HUD. She has extensive technical writing experience in solar energy, product quality, and engineering design, including co