Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Doyle, McMaster University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2009-2068: CORNERSTONE DESIGN: PRODUCT DISSECTION IN ACOMMON FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND GRAPHICS COURSEThomas Doyle, McMaster University Page 14.371.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Cornerstone Design – Product Dissection in a Common First Year Engineering Design and Graphics CourseAbstractIn the senior year of an engineering program many students will have the opportunity to enroll incourses that offer Capstone engineering design projects [1]. In many engineering students’educational career these are the most interesting and rewarding courses because they offer thestudent the ability to apply the culmination of their education to an

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Design Graphics

thisunderstanding, these problems are not yet insurmountable.Curricula, student outcomes, and competencies must be modified to encourage and support theseinternational programs and initiatives. By making appropriate changes to the looking glass withwhich students view their academic careers and the methods by which faculty facilitate thedevelopment of those careers, the outlook should be encouraging. By understanding the strengthsand limitations inherent to the exchange of ideas and practices between two countries of suchbroad distinctions, U.S. institutions of higher education can make the appropriate changes toensure that American education adapts to the 21st century model

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Design Graphics

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

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2009-512: A COMPARISON OF THE ATTITUDES AND MOTIVATION OFSTUDENTS IN AN INTRODUCTORY TECHNICAL GRAPHICS COURSEJeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University Jeremy V. Ernst is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. He currently teaches a variety of courses and supervises student teachers in the Technology Education Program. Jeremy specializes in research involving instruction, learning, and visualization for university students, students with disabilities and other at-risk populations in Career and Technical Education. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, trade and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering Design Graphics

(EiE), an NSF funded engineeringcurriculum project focused on integrating engineering, reading literacy and elementary sciencetopics2,3. Another engineering education initiative is Project Lead The Way (PLTW), whichpromotes technology education in the classroom for middle and high school students4. As well,the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) has provided guidelines for hands-on,standards-based, interdisciplinary engineering activities5, and the National Academy ofEngineering with their publication Technically Speaking encourages technological literacy6.These curriculum initiatives and publications promote engineering as a career choice. But thereare opportunities in elementary science education where engineering design and