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Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University

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for SIGGRAPH 2010 and was the SIGGRAPH 2005 conference chair. James has presented papers and workshops at international conferences in Austria, Brazil, England, Finland, Portugal, and Russia. Most recently his work has focused on China – conducting several invited lecture series at Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) and co-leading a study abroad course that visited several Chinese institutions. Currently he is working with HIT to develop a collaborative graduate course under a grant from HIT and the Chinese government. Page 14.649.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Graphics and Visualization

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Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University; Mary Sadowski, Purdue University

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AC 2009-363: MEASURING AND ENHANCING SPATIAL VISUALIZATION INENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSPatrick Connolly, Purdue UniversityLa Verne Abe Harris, Purdue UniversityMary Sadowski, Purdue University Page 14.868.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Measuring and Enhancing Spatial Visualization in Engineering Technology StudentsIntroductionOne way engineering technology curricula aid in the preparation of future engineers andtechnologists is in the development of spatial visualization skills to better solve real worldengineering design problems. This paper focuses on a recent study at Purdue University that waspart of the National

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Graphics and Visualization

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Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Seamus Gordon, University of Limerick

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. Page 14.1259.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The understated value of freehand sketching in technology educationAbstractAs education plays such a vital role in economic competitiveness, it is no surprise thatthe focus for many governments is to invest in educational initiatives. Innovation inpedagogy, refined curriculum and much research into the science of teaching andlearning is hoped to promote a knowledge economy. In recent years the Irisheducation systems have been particularly proactive in the area of technologyeducation. Four new subjects were drafted at Senior Cycle level, all with a commonphilosophy grounded in design and technology. This clear shift in focus from thetraditional craft based subjects to a more

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

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use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for civil andenvironmental engineering practice are all requirements of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) 3. ABET also requires effective communication skills forundergraduate students. There are not unique ways to identify engineering talents/abilities instudent learning. Oftentimes, outside of academia, potential performance super stars areidentified by allowing contestants to sing a song; for example, on The American Idol reality TVshow. The judges and the general public (by virtual voting) identify the person with the besttalent. Many of these young performers find success, live their dreams, and gain acceptance fromboth from the music industry

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Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

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AC 2009-2253: PAIR PROGRAMMING IN A CAD-BASED ENGINEERINGGRAPHICS COURSERobert Leland, Oral Roberts University ROBERT LELAND received a S.B. in Computer Science from MIT in 1978, a M.S. in System Science from UCLA in 1982 and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UCLA in 1988. From 1989-1990 he was a visiting assistant professor at the University of Minnesota. From 1990-2005 he served on the faculty at the University of Alabama in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Since 2005 he has served on the faculty at Oral Roberts University in Engineering and Physics. His research interests include controls, MEMS, and engineering education

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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Petros Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University

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AC 2009-68: DETECTION AND ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY INDICATORS OFVISUAL-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONPROGRAMS FOR GRADES 7-12Petros Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University Petros Katsioloudis was born in Cyprus. He was educated in the United States where he received a Bachelors of Science degree in Science and Technology, a Masters of Education in Technology Education and a Doctoral Degree in Technology Education at North Carolina State University. Currently he is employed at Old Dominion University where he serves as an Assistant Professor, teaching various Technology Education courses and conducting research. Petros is also serving as the Ambassador of Cyprus to the

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John Bedward, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Lauren Madden, North Carolina State University; James Minogue, North Carolina State University; Mike Carter, North Carolina State University

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graphics. This study providesinsight into the process of improving graphic pedagogy by leveraging semiotic analysis ofstudent notebooks, in-class observations and ongoing support, the introduction of graphic tools(e.g., graphic taxonomy and master images), and formative assessment strategies to facilitatestudent science and technology learning. It is not enough to create representations; students mustwork through and revisit their graphics in context of the inquiry and problem solving cycle.IntroductionResearch in elementary graphic literacy is an emergent area of study, just as the integration ofelementary science1 and elementary engineering education research is a relatively new area ofinvestigation. One such project is Engineering is Elementary

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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Holly Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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AC 2009-1062: THE USE OF RAPID PROTOTYPE MODELS IN MECHANICALDESIGN COURSESHolly Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Holly K. Ault received her BS, MSME and Ph.D. degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1974, 1983 and 1988 respectively. She has worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for the Norton Company and Product Development Engineer for the Olin Corporation. She is currently Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, co-director of the Assistive Technology Resource Center, and director of the Melbourne Global Project Center. In the fall of 2001, she was invited as the Lise Meitner Visiting Professor, Department of Design Sciences, Lund

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Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Alice Scales, North Carolina State University

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technical/technology education and engineering education. He is currently a Co-PI on the new GRIDc grant that brings green research into the technology classroom and has recently completed three grants related to visualization and education and has started new research in areas related to STEM integration and gaming. His latest series of CDs are titled “VisTE: Visualization in Technology Education” that are designed to bring scientific visualization into math, science, and technology education classrooms.Alice Scales, North Carolina State University Alice Y. Scales is the Assistant Department Head of the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education and Coordinator of the Graphic

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Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University; Christopher Hill, Linedota Architects

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. Page 14.422.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design Visualization and Service Learning: Using Photorealistic Computer Rendering to Support a Third-World Community Development ProjectIntroductionComputer rendering has evolved to a point where the ability to generate photorealistic images isa standard feature in most CAD applications. The objective of photorealistic rendering is to“generate images from computer modeled scenes with an image quality as close to real life aspossible” [1]. The origins of computer rendering are rooted in technological developments thatare nearly a half-century old. However, more recent developments in photorealistic renderingapplications and in the

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Graphics and Visualization

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Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

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Associate Vice President for Visualization Computing. He formerly was Department Head and a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He is the co-founder of the Digital Enterprise Center in the School of Technology, and, in the 6 years he served as Department Head, he more than doubled enrollment, funded projects, and donations to the department. Prior to becoming department head he was on the faculty in Computer Graphics Technology for 4 years. Prior to joining the faculty at Purdue, Gary served three years as a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Department of Engineering Graphics at The Ohio State University. He has authored numerous papers in

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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Mark Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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effectiveness of the different modes ofteaching. It should also offer some insight as to the different ways students learn engineeringgraphics and to what extent online instruction is appropriate for an engineering graphics course.IntroductionAs new education delivery technologies are developed, discussions arise as to whether thesetechnologies are an effective way to educate students. With more institutions of highereducation moving toward online instruction, the case must be made that the education studentsare receiving online is equivalent to the education received in a traditional format on campus.The move to alternative education technologies is growing in the field of engineering education.The paper considers the efficacy of an engineering

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Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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AC 2009-60: DESIGN UNDER ALTERNATIVE INCENTIVES: TEACHINGSTUDENTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FEATURE SELECTION ANDORGANIZATION IN CADMichael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota for three years. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically, the cost modeling and

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

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AC 2009-249: LARGE COURSE REDESIGN: REVISING AN INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING GRAPHICS COURSE TO MOVE FROM FACE-TO-FACE TOHYBRID INSTRUCTIONTheodore Branoff, North Carolina State University Ted Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. He received a bachelor of science in Technical Education in 1985, a master of science in Occupational Education in 1989, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in 1998. A member of ASEE since 1987, Ted has served as Chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and as Associate Editor in charge of paper reviews for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. He is

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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Jennifer McDonald, Daniel Webster College; Alexandra Sobin, Daniel Webster College; Marie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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for two years now which allows for her to gain practical insights into real world applications. She plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and working towards a career in aircraft design. Email:sobin_alexandra@dwc.eduMarie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College Marie Planchard is Director of Education for SolidWorks Corporation. She is responsible for worldwide development of curricula and content for the SolidWorks educational products across all levels of academia. For 10 years, Marie Planchard was an engineering professor and technology outreach coordinator at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Before developing the CAD program, she spent 13 years in

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; Kimberly Batta, Purdue University; Alex Morgan, Purdue University; Eric Wack, Purdue University; Ben Wheeler, Purdue University

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AC 2009-295: GRAPHICAL SIMULATION AND COMMUNICATION OFKNEE-REPLACEMENT SURGERY INFORMATIONPatrick Connolly, Purdue UniversityKimberly Batta, Purdue UniversityAlex Morgan, Purdue UniversityEric Wack, Purdue UniversityBen Wheeler, Purdue University Page 14.658.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Graphical Simulation and Communication of Knee Replacement Surgery InformationAbstractWith an aging population, health issues are on the rise. It is projected that over half of theAmerican population will develop arthritis in their knees, as well as other joints, during theirlifetime. Many of these medical issues will result in the need for joint