Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Robert Krchnavek, Rowan University; Mariano J. Savelski, Rowan University; John Carroll, Rowan University; Eileen Batten, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Christopher Del Vecchio, Rowan University; Adrian Kosteleski, Rowan University; Katie Ross, Rowan University; Tatsiana Sokal, Rowan University; Kathryn Whitaker, Rowan University; Sarah Wilson, Rowan University

processing. Carefully planned out thrust areas anddevelopment programs tie together the overall goals of the Engineering Research Center(http://ercforsops.rutgers.edu/). The thrust areas describe the three major areas of research,which include: manufacturing science; composites structuring and characterization; and particleformation and functionalization. The areas of research can then be applied to the threedevelopment programs, which describe each of three test beds being created at the Center.Development Program I concentrates on the continuous manufacturing of pharmaceutical tablets.Utilizing a continuous process rather than a batch process could lead to increased tabletuniformity and stability, reduced production and labor costs and simplified

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ane Johnson, Virginia Tech; Margaret Layne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

faculty, the institution’s ADVANCELeadership Development Program selected three cohorts of women from across the universitywho demonstrated an interest in and potential to assume leadership roles for a year ofindividualized coaching and skill development. Working with a coach, each woman received a“360 degree” evaluation that solicited input from her superiors (department head), peers, andsubordinates (graduate students, admin support, and/or technicians) and based on this inputcreated a development plan to capitalize on strengths and address development needs. Regularfollow up with the coach encouraged completion of the plan. Leadership Fellowships wereawarded to six women faculty members to complete self-designed leadership

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Czekanski, United States Military Academy; David Roux, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

forassessing student understanding of learning objectives, but their growing popularity in theclassroom in recent years has also been linked to their role in supporting active learning3. Theeffective integration of clickers into the traditional lesson plan has proven to be an excellentmeans to capture the attention of students, while also giving them a stake in the material beingcovered. Students who commit to an answer tend to become invested in the question anddevelop an increased interest in the discussion surrounding that question1. The critical benefitoffered by clickers over other methods historically used to query classroom populations is theirability to provide a level of anonymity to the student in answering a question posed in public.They

Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

14.197.4 3  Project 2 DescriptionThis project gives students the opportunity to develop the ability to understand the designconstraints and tradeoffs encountered in real-world design as well as use hydrologic software.Using the software (Haestad Methods software: Flowmaster, WaterGEMS) gives students a realappreciation of the limitations and need to critically analyze results. For this project, studentsagain work in teams and review plans for a water distribution system. They are providedjunction flows and demand patterns for water use, control strategies, tank, pump and pipespecifications. Their deliverables includes a report analyzing flows and pressures and suggestingoptimizing changes

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Layer, University of Evansville; Chris Gwaltney, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

waterheating project. The engineering information obtained from the initial Dominican Republic visitprovided the student teams with critical engineering data for a total of three design projects thatwould be completed during the 2008-2009 academic year. The three design projects include: 1.a 40 acre Sports Complex, 2. a church structural design, and 3. a solar water heating system for a60-person dormitory. In addition, the site visit put the students in direct contact with theirDominican Republic client, as well as the general population who will benefit from theseprojects.MethodologyDominican Republic learning outcomes causal modelThe planned outcome of this capstone project is to provide the students an opportunity toinvestigate, assess, design

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas; Michael Culbertson, Colorado State University; Esther Crawford, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

ofInvestigations (also from the U.S. Bureau of Mines). With a document stream guaranteed, wecould work with smaller collections (such as the Saline Waters) as they were identified,reviewed, and collected. For this reason, the Bureau of Mines series as well as the NationalBureau of Standards series are currently our "large" collections.Procuring Collections: Happenstance or planning?As we have moved into production mode, the quantity of materials needed to have a successfulmaterials stream has expanded dramatically. Though we have been working diligently to identifycollections for digitization, sometimes we must simply accept series as we become aware ofmaterials that fit our parameters and are readily available. The Bureau of Mines Bulletins as wellas the

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terence Fagan, Central Piedmont Community College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

their attention on how engineering principles can be applied to social issues.No engineering principles of social problems were given as examples. The answers were dividedinto two categories - engineering principles and social problems. The reason for the distinctionwas due to the fact that there were coupled themes throughout the data.Figure 5 is organized where each bar represents certain engineering principles collected fromstudent answers. The raw data is in A3. The engineering principles include: general methods (3 Page 14.10.12students), process plan (1 student), force multiplies (1 student) and not sure (4 students). Notethe not sure group

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Holden, California Maritime Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

senior design projects of the class of 2009 and 2010 havedesigned and are planning designs of systems that use microcontrollers to accomplish electronictasks.HardwareAs a starting point, an inexpensive microcontroller system was developed with the followingspecifications: • Cost less than $75 per lab station, and less than $25 per student unit. • Be used to teach programming in a traditional programming class • Be used for laboratories in an electronic circuits course • Be used as a measurement device (DAQ) with Labview as well as a stand alone data logger in a measurement systems course. • Be the cornerstone of mechatronics laboratory robotics work.The microcontroller system used is based on the Atmel AVR 8-bit line1

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the last 3 years to teach aunit in pavement technology. They offered interested students to come to their lab to see howpavement is tested and processed. Several students took advantage of the opportunity. (Figure 4)Pizzagalli Construction asked if we trained students in BIM. Again, our curriculum does notaccommodate the instruction. At this time, a representative of Pizzagalli Construction came intothe classroom to demonstrate the use of BIM. CMT encourages construction professionals tocome and discuss specific topics to supplement course materials. (2)The Maine Department of Transportation, a public member of the industrial advisory boardprovides plans, standard specifications, and specials books for current projects. These materialsare

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Norton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

will produce itsfirst graduates in May 2009 and it is planned to seek ABET-EAC accreditation under generalengineering criteria in the 2010-2011 academic year.The RBE program objectives are to educate men and women to: ≠ Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering. ≠ Apply these abstract concepts and practical skills to design and construct robots and robotic systems for diverse applications. ≠ Have the imagination to see how robotics can be used to improve society and the entrepreneurial background and spirit to make their ideas become reality. ≠ Demonstrate the ethical behavior and standards expected of

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

designed to better prepareunder-represented populations visit the campus. The MechBuild lab would become a destinationfor these visitors to learn more about the construction industry.In this College, many programs occur throughout the year to attract the best and brightest.Currently, four five-day residential camps occur during the summer with approximately 30students each session. During the week, the students participate in activities related to allprograms. The department currently has a piping activity showing how to go from plan to actualbuilding. It has received good evaluations in past summers. The MechBuild lab would allow formore developed and age appropriate learning experiences. The current events are: ≠ TOTAL (Turned on to

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

administrator. The slow access of rural electrification in these areas was cited as the maincause for the lack of water supply projects. Further investigation with other regional governmentofficials narrowed the needs to two major areas: • Need of pump systems for shallow wells; and • Need to have an alternative energy source to replace the gasoline operated generators.Following the visit with the city administrator, a meeting with the president of Ambo MicroBusiness College, as shown in Fig. 8, was held in order to explore the possible business plans for Page 14.217.6sustaining a future rural renewable energy power system. Schemes which

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

both technical and non-technical skills in solving problems are required in baccalaureate programs but are optional for associate degree programs.Some other minor changes in other areas of the general criteria are also being proposed. Forexample, Criterion 6, Faculty, in the current criteria states that “The program must have aneffective professional development plan for its faculty.” This has frequently been interpreted tomean that there must be a formal written faculty development plan. This requirement has beenmodified to say “The program must demonstrate that the faculty is engaged in professionaldevelopment activities that support the field of instruction and the program educationalobjectives.” It was felt that the important

Conference Session

Space Systems Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Rooney, Saint Louis University; Mathew Roseman, Saint Louis University; Charles Shotridge, Saint Louis University; Jeffrey Aschenbrenner, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

attitude determination schemes, (2) to improve thestructure design from previous years to increase the volume, while maintaining strengthand stiffness to survive launch loads.The educational mission provides practical hands-on education to students on satellitedesign in a multi-disciplinary environment. The students are involved in the planning,development, construction, test and operation of the picosatellites in orbit and gainvaluable experience for their later profession.Mission Profile 1. Launch PASSat on Dnepr launch vehicle to a 500 km sun-synchronous circular orbit with an inclination of 97.43 degrees and a right ascension of the ascending node (RAAN) of 115.67 degrees. 2. Once PASSat is free from the launch

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamala Mahanta, State University of New York, Oneonta

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

is the assembly of a rhombus fromsemiconductor nanowires using optical traps. This has encouraged us to plan to investigatethe potential of our LG profiles for similar manipulation of nanowires.The Oneonta effortThe availability of a thin film lab equipped with a couple of thermal evaporation units and aspin-coater at SUNY-Oneonta led to the anticipation that a feasibility study into one or bothof these areas (QCA and Nanowires) of nano-science and technology would be worthwhile Page 14.69.5and might lead to some useful experimentation. Initially QCA was thought to have betterprospects than the nanowire research. However, the situation seemed to

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

student in Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Wisconsin Madison, College of Engineering. Design and fabrication has been one of his main activities and hobbies his entire life while growing up on a farm in rural Wisconsin. He has been on the Intro to Engineering Design teaching team for three years and is currently the Teaching Assistant in charge of planning and coordinating all fabrication training and seminars. His graduate research focuses on usability testing and implantation systems for open source software and low cost electronics in developing countries. He is also the TA for the Triathlon Training course on campus and loves to teach people at every chance

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; John Lindberg, Seattle Pacific University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

class evaluates the results in a discussion format. After significantdiscussion the students begin to see the interaction of the various variables and have a better feelfor the formulas in the text. Only after seeing the operation of the small scale turbine andworking with the data do they begin to appreciate the problem of matching the volume flow rateof the water to the turbine and load on the generator. On the last day of the field trip, the classtours the existing 35 KVA commercial hydroelectric plant (Figure 6) to get a better Page 14.230.9understanding of this technology.Program AssessmentAn assessment plan is and will continue to

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

entrants to the workforce lack skills essential to job success, skills that employersexpect young people to already possess. This report particularly notes that employers surveyedsee the educational system as primarily responsible for workforce readiness, and acknowledgesthe great role that parents play in instilling in their children the importance of learning, work, andcareer.The needs of industry for skilled technologistsA one-day Planning Conference with some of New Jersey’s manufacturing representatives washeld in order to engage industry partners and learn from them their views regarding the mostimportant skills for new engineering technology graduates to possess. New Jersey workforcedevelopment professionals, administrators, faculty, and

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” Technology Accreditation Commission, ABET, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, 2007.[2] G. Rogers, “Establishing Timelines and Responsiblities – An Example,” From Assessment Planning Flow Chart©2004, Gloria M. Rogers, Ph.D[3] Rogers, G., Surveys and Questionaires: Do They Measure Up?. Assessment Tips With Gloria Rogers, Communications Link is a publication of ABET Inc; retrieved from www.abet.org , January 2008.[4] G. Rogers, “Direct and Indirect Assessments: What Are They Good For?,” Community Matters, August 2006. Page 14.1211.7 Appendix A: Alumni Survey

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

andform local small triangular trusses. So this is a frame problem, with most members forming asimple truss. The forces in those two-force members are solved using the method of joints. Figures 3 a&b – Woman Riding a Bike (Constant Speed)In the future, we plan to develop a truss-only exercise based on the the Minneapolis Bridge (seeFigure 4 below), which will illustrate both the method of joints and the method of sections. Wealso hope to show that this was a so-called simple truss, with no redundancy, so that the failureof one structural element meant the failure of the entire structure. Page 14.779.7

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Caitlin Buchhaults, University of South Carolina; Donald Griffith, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 14.1352.2engineering majors. We believe that a large part of the reason for this difference is a result of themanner in which the robot is developed. A team begins by developing the operational concept Table 1. Comparison of FIRST Alumni to General High School Graduates in Educational Choices2 Percent of Percent of High FIRST Alumni School Graduates Attend College 89% 65% Major in STEM disciplines 55% 28% Major in Engineering 41% 6% Major in Computer Science 11% 5% Plan on

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron St. Leger, United States Military Academy; Anthony Deese, Drexel University; Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

second order model based on the swing equation. The lines and transformers aresteady-state impedance based models. The load model is a first order model based on inductionmachines. These models are represented in analog hardware across numerous printed circuitboards. These boards, shown in Figure 2, are designed to interface directly with the NationalInstruments SCXI chassis. A power system is constructed in analog hardware via theinterconnection of these emulation devices, much like a real power system. The devices arehardwired together in the emulator. Different topologies and systems can subsequently berealized by turning devices on/off based on the desired configuration. Not included in thisprototype, however planned for future versions, is

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Gus Williams, Brigham Young University; Paul Richards, Brigham Young University; Grant Schultz, Brigham Young University; Travis Wight, Brigham Young University; Jeff Armstrong, Armstrong Forensic

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Armstrong, Armstrong Forensic Jeff Armstrong is President and Founder of Armstrong Forensic Engineers, Inc. A third generation engineer, he has more than seventeen years experience in forensic engineering. He is a Civil Engineer with a Bachelor’s Degree from Brigham Young University, and a Master’s Degree from Arizona State University. His projects have included traffic accident investigation and reconstruction, eminent domain, transportation planning, personal injury events, civil engineering site design, and forensic engineering analysis of premises liability, merchandise securement, stairway design, building code compliance, and walking hazard analysis. Jeff is a Registered

Conference Session

Software Engineering Teaching Techniques

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

feature.Students find it easier to start on this assignment, since it builds on the previous assignment.Project planning is more difficult, although they have some WBS experience from earlier codingassignments and from the concept proposals in the non-technical sequence.3.2.3. DevelopmentSome of the proposed features turn out to be quite simple, while others prove to be quitechallenging; separating the analysis helps to identify features that present appropriate challengesbased on student background, ability, and other activities in the course. Ideally, students wouldadd one simple feature and then build something more complex; thus far, most students havedone one or the other. Recent examples include: ≠ minor changes to the phpBB bulletin board

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science”1.Additionally, “forty-eight states now have standards for what students should know and be able to dowith technology”2. As states require more STEM graduation requirements, there must be morequalified teachers to instruct students in these topics.In order to alleviate teaching shortages, states have increased legislation to allow people to becomecertified to teach secondary education through alternative methods. These alternative teachercertification programs began in the 1980s. Now, nearly all states have such certification plans in place.These plans vary in structure. Some programs focus on aiding former soldiers in their transition tobecome teacher certified while others encourage midcareer professionals to shift into the

Conference Session

Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

program rules and guidelines, the capability to complete acustomized degree using credits from several universities. In this work we present hybrid e-learning with a virtual face-to-face methodology that we have used for distance delivery ofgraduate level electrical engineering courses. It should be noted that among the recent publishedstudies in this area, some define hybrid learning as a combination of “face-to-face” and“asynchronous” 6-10 and some, like ours, as “synchronous” and “asynchronous” 11-12, where thesynchronous part is a “face-to-face” or virtual face-to-face. This methodology is a special caseof common hybrid delivery, where technology plays a more significant role, and at the sametime, it is more difficult to plan and administer

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

Tagged Divisions

International

approved by the Manufacturing Engineering GraduateCommittee.It is recommended that the student develop a plan of study early in the Ph.D. program incooperation with the dissertation advisor and the dissertation committee. The plan of study maybe submitted to and approved by the Manufacturing Engineering Program prior to taking theexam. The application for candidacy with the plan of study should be submitted to theCommittee on Graduate Studies and Research after the exam is passed.The additional requirements of the Manufacturing Engineering PhD Program are:Independent Research Presentation: Prior to admission to candidacy for the Ph.D. inManufacturing Engineering the student must present a seminar for the ManufacturingEngineering Faculty;Written

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jill Humston, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

with participating teachers after theweek of implementation to determine the effectiveness of the curriculum and to collectinformation regarding students’ level of understanding. Tryengineering.org offers excellent freematerial for educators in STEM curriculum and a number of lesson plans are provided forworkshop participants8. Project Lead the Way and STEP activities are other very useful on linematerial available to STEM educators 8-11. Page 14.889.10 Weekend Professional Development Workshops Goal 1: Increase content

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

actual product. It might be an open-ended multidisciplinary team project involvingdesign, analysis, or application with results presented in a written report in specified format. Inmany programs students also present their projects in public forum. In this type of project,students must be able to apply technical tools and skills to develop a solution for the chosenproblem. To plan and track their progress, the students often use project management tools.Beyond the stated objective of the project, in the process the students also learn the importance Page 14.193.2of professional behavior, engineering ethics, role of a team member, need for

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Schreuders, Utah State University; Amanda Feldt, Utah State University; Heather Wampler, Utah State University; Sara Driggs, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

develop an understanding of and be able to select and use agricultural and related biotechnologies. STL Standard 2 helps students learn about resources such as materials and energy, think interms of systems and interactions within those systems, develop the concept of trade-off in thedesign process, and understand the need for system maintenance. STL Standard 8 helps students Page 14.5.3learn that the design process is a creative planning process; there is no perfect design, andrequirements for design are made up of criteria and constraints. STL Standard 15 helps studentsunderstand that artificial ecosystems are human-made environments