Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Egbert, Missouri State University

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Electrical and Computer

and video monitorsto remotely control processes in a simulated factory. Since the students already perform thelaboratory exercises remotely and the cost of duplicating the laboratory on the MSU campuswould be prohibitive, it was decided that this laboratory course could be best done on the MSUcampus via distance.Summary and ConclusionsThe signing of the Memorandum of Understanding agreement in August of 2006 was followedby another year of planning, procurement of equipment, development of classroom andlaboratory space, and recruitment of program faculty. The plan was to “phase in” both the Civil Page 14.1072.6and Electrical Engineering programs

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. The rivalry throughout thesemester remained healthy and constructive, with teams seeking advice from each other on howto overcome various design hurdles. Interestingly enough, each team ultimately gauged successnot by their Gantt chart, but by comparing their progress to the other team’s progress. Page 14.1285.5The internal pre-competition took place about 3 weeks later than originally planned due toincomplete vehicles. When the competition was finally held, both vehicles were far fromcomplete, but, were adequately complete for safe land-based operation. Shortly before the pre-competition, funding became available to send both teams to

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

smarter productsfor home, communications, medicine, transportation, agriculture and many other fields.MEMS and nanotechnology can be combined to create a new exciting field of NEMS(Nanoelectromechanical system).In order to introduce engineering students into this amazing micro and nanotechnologyfield, we developed three corresponding graduate-level courses: Introduction to MEMS(EE446) and Introduction to Nanotechnology (EE451), and Microelectronic Fabrication(EE448). In addition, we have other related courses to support this program, such as EE447: Semiconductor, EE 404: CMOS VLSI, EE 410: Bio-sensors, etc. This paper willdiscuss the course structure, syllabuses, course modules, student feedbacks, as well asfuture plans for this program. This

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 14.12.3budgets, responsibility, and careful evaluation. A standard engineering design process developedat Marathon Petroleum Company is now used as the framework for all senior design projects.The Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) Framework is a set of proven methods andtools for planning and executing projects; all engineering projects must adhere to this framework.It focuses on front-end loading, which is at the beginning of the project when a team has thegreatest influence over the success of the project. Projects under the framework go through fivephases to divide projects into smaller logical units to increase manageability: conceptual,feasibility, definition, implementation, and start-up / close-out. Between each phase are

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Libraries

of highways and streets ≠ AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan ≠ Bridge life-cycle cost ≠ Guide for the planning, design, and operation of pedestrian facilities ≠ Guidebook for assessing the social and economic effects of transportation projects ≠ Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing ≠ Transportation: invest in our future: a new vision for the 21st century ≠ User benefit analysis for highways manualSocieties, Trade Groups and other non-governmental organizations and researchgroups American Concrete Institute (ACI) - http://www.concrete.org/MEMBERS/MEM_INFO.HTM Association of Asphalt

Conference Session

Assessing Design Course Work

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering (1991) from the College of Engineering at MSU. Dr. Kane is currently an associate professor and Undergraduate Director in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research interests include Highway Operations, Transportation and Urban Planning, Human Factors in Transportation, Public Transportation, Traffic Engineering, and Aviation infrastructure. Dr. Kane is an Eno Fellow, and is a member of ASEE, ASCE, ITE, Sigma Xi, and Chi Epsilon. Page 14.1082.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Student

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kati Wilson, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

equipmentneeded for the experiments and their network setup. Some feedback from our students is alsopresented. Section 4 presents additional laboratory experiments that are being adopted in a moreadvanced telecommunications class (ENTC 345). Finally, we conclude this paper by evaluatingthis VoIP initiative and discussing future plans to keep integrating VoIP into our curriculum.2 – Moving towards IP-based communicationsThe environment where this VoIP initiative is taking place is the Electronics andTelecommunications Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M. This four-yearengineering program offers several courses on telecommunication networks. One of them is aclass on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (ENTC 315), which is a required class to

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Students will demonstrate their ability to evaluate a problem and bring general design strategies to bear on the problem with a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. 1.7 Students will demonstrate their ability to plan and coordinate a project and manage systems. 2.1 Students will demonstrate their ability to function effectively in teams. 2.2 Students will demonstrate understanding of professional ethical and social responsibilities, within a context of contemporary professional, societal and global issues. 2.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning. 2.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to write clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. 2.5 Students will demonstrate

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

of the course to hybrid instruction. Key components ofthe redesign include revising online streaming media, moving online content from WebCT toMoodle, conducting synchronous online help sessions, and developing an automated gradingsystem for constraint-based CAD files. This paper summarizes the previous research conductedin the introductory course, presents data from the fall 2008 semester, and describes the plan forthe whole course revision.IntroductionWhen implemented correctly, an effective alternative to face-to-face or completely onlineinstruction is hybrid or blended instruction. Some of the potential benefits are equivalent orimproved instruction, an engaged model of learning, accelerated completion of courses, self-paced or

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

Effective People (1)ENT3972 Electronic Circuit Design and Fabrication (1)ENT3973 Geohydrologic Techniques (1)ENT3975 Intro to Vehicle Design and System Modeling (1)ENT3976 Personal Brand Management (1)ENT4951 Business Plans & Budgeting / Enterprise (1)ENT4954 Global Competition (1)Table 2. Partial Listing of Business, Communication and Elective Modules for MTU Enterprise Program Page 14.678.3A vertical (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and horizontal (various engineering andbusiness disciplines) integration makes the program a unique experience for students.Over 10% of students enrolled in the College of Engineering are

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Design in Engineering Education

major reasons for the students’ lowperformance were: 1) having difficulties in choosing the project; 2) not knowing how to write aprofessional proposal or report; 3) not being able to manage their time for the project. Often,students wandered during the initial month of the project trying to figure out what to do, and thenstruggled with the heavy workload in the last month in order to complete the project on time.Therefore, a preparatory course offering general guidelines for engineering projects becamenecessary.The other considerations for this preparatory course arise from the fact that most students in thiscourse plan to graduate within one year. The highly competitive job market requires a graduateto be prepared for the first professional

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gymama Slaughter, Virginia State University; Toni Harris, Virginia State University; Kabongo Ngandu, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University; Kwame Adom, Virginia State University

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Educational Research and Methods

student referral programfor research. It is like hiring hundreds of in-house recruiters of the research as well as theengineering program. The program is new to VSU, and the rumor around campus is one musthave “a TOUGH SKIN” in order to participate in the undergraduate research experience becauseduring the individual meetings “they (the committee) will break you down and make you want toquit but its really just constructive criticism.” It is clear more students want to join the programwhere they can grow and learn, personally and professionally. Many of the students in theprogram feel a sense of being part of a group of scholars. Hence, the CBE plans to set up moretraining programs to teach and prepare future leaders in the CBE.Mentoring/Advising

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

engineers’ level ofeducation and library use,” pointing out that the higher an engineer’s level of education, the morelikely he or she was to rely on libraries. This aspect needs broader study and further research. 3Finn and Johnston identify “the need to plan for better information literacy instruction” based onan engineering faculty and student survey.4 Fidel and Green’s study emphasizes that in order “tosuccessfully enhance engineers’ information-seeking, one needs to examine the specific factorsthat motivate an engineer to prefer one source over another;”5 while Haglund and Olsson focuson user perspective through a case study and suggest that the following issues need to beconsidered when designing information seeking aids or search tools

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida; Maria Herrera, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

rapid prototyping machines.(a) Student working on the 3D printer (b) Student working on the FDM machine(c) Making a component in the FDM (d) Final componentmachineFigure 3. Students working on their medical device team projects.2.4 Project report and presentationTeams submitted their project written reports with the following information: problem definitionand potential customers; product design and engineering specifications; material requirements,proposed manufacturing process plan; project timeline and results; and future development planfor mass production. Each team presented their project results via a formal presentation anddemonstration of their prototypes. Students were instructed to use interactive

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

has established collaborative agreements with otherorganizations with the purpose of reaching its goals and accomplish its mission. The work doneand the immediate future plans are presented on this paper.Homologation Agreements for Student MobilityAn early very successful effort is the homologation of courses and programs. Homologationestablishes equivalencies between courses and credits to facilitate student mobility and studentexchanges. Through the discussions at Extended Governing Board meetings, InstitutionalMembers are encouraged to partner for the purpose of exchanging students and creating dualdegree programs. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been signed betweenInstitutional Members that are active and functional because the

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Ferguson, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Paul Weber, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

forecasts. In additionto these results, this research will illustrate the implementation of such class projects, describecommon student strengths and weaknesses relative to energy conversion, and explain theimportance of defining appropriate prerequisites for a diversity of engineering majors.1. IntroductionEnergy touches every aspect of human behavior, spanning a spectrum of use that ranges frompowering the human body to satisfying creative and recreational needs. The complexity of itsvarious uses, forms, and means of transport is complicated further by the level of requiredinvestment, lengthy planning and implementation timelines, and public policies (includingenvironmental protection). Public awareness on energy is continuously shaped by the

Conference Session

Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Chris Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Alison Morrison-Shetlar, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Paula Krist, University of Central Florida; Pat Lancey, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Pat Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Dahlia Forde, University of Central Florida; Anna Koufakou, University of Central Florida

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Mathematics

paper.The organization of this paper is as follows: Section 2 provides a comprehensive literaturereview that supports the strategies that the EXCEL program has chosen to increase retention inSTEM disciplines. Section 3 discusses the management structure of the EXCEL program.Section 4, emphasizes EXCEL’s educational plan, while sections 5 and 6 provide an overview ofthe EXCEL recruiting and retention activities, respectively. Section 7, one of the most criticalsections of this paper provides evidence that the EXCEL recruiting and retention strategies arebearing fruit. Section 8, outlines the efforts to recruit EXCEL students and faculty to participatein the EXCEL sophomore research experiences; this effort is not aggressively assessed, becauseit was

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

Page 14.1144.4 Department about your strong technical background, you have been promoted to the status of provisional sophomore engineer. As a new sophomore chemical engineer in this program, your team of four members will apply problem-based learning to develop a chemical process and determine its process requirements for material and energy using the process simulator Aspen HYSYS. In addition, your team will manually set up and solve chemical processing problems using fundamental principles of material balances, phase equilibria, and energy balances, in order to learn how HYSYS does its calculations on process units. Also, your team will plan, conduct, and analyze experiments in the company's laboratory. Furthermore, as a

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

development simplydoesn’t work that way. Although basic scientific research is frequently needed in large,complex scale technology development and innovation projects, basic research is not theprimary forerunner of technology. Creative engineering projects in industry frequentlydrive the need for directed academic research efforts at universities, when necessary, orwhen anticipated, to gain a better understanding of the natural phenomena involved.As Sanders and Brown have pointed out: “The great discovery of our age is thattechnological innovation need not be haphazard. Industry and government have developeda new concept of planned and systematized innovation, founded on vastly expandedscientific and engineering efforts. These institutions are now

Conference Session

Panel: Effecting Change in Higher Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla Nelson, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Theresa Hunt, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherrice Traver, Union College; Pamela Eibeck, Texas Tech; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Mary Roth, Lafayette College; delcie durham, University of South Florida

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Women in Engineering

advancingwomen within engineering and engineering education, maintaining that this will positivelyimpact the field at large, they also recognize that the distracting realities a difficult political andeconomic climate create inhibits the growth of programs dedicated to funding or focusing onsuch advancement.Workshop findings, outcomes, key ideasBesides being asked to participate as a panel discussant and to prepare and share metricsreflecting trends both national and local to their own institutions, workshop attendees were askedto summarize their issues and action items for each panel segment. These included questions onkey ideas taken from the panel and discussion, including prioritizations, actions attendees wouldtake home for work and planning

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Czekanski, United States Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

thecivil war) shocked many of the students. The presentations and reading assignments conductedprior to the trip appeared to be sufficient, but in retrospect, additional readings should have beenassigned and discussed as a group to offer students a more comprehensive picture of thecomplexity of the issues faced by the indigenous people of Quiché.7 This education would havelaid a better foundation for the context within which we would operate throughout themonitoring process. Regardless of the insufficient preparation, the students adapted well andused their interactions as learning experiences and not as emotionally draining events that couldhave hampered the progress of the project. The group also adapted extremely well to an “ever-changing” plan

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosario Gil, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Elio Sancristobal, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Sergio Martin, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Antonio Colmenar, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Martin Llamas, Universidad de Vigo; Edmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, Montegancedo; Alfonso Duran, Carlos III University of Madrid; juan peire, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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Computers in Education

wishing to study in this new education plan. This mobility ofpeople might foster the economy and create jobs.This new model is voluntary and while it was initially accepted by the countries present inBologna, there have been countries that have signed up later and others who for country-specificreasons have been rejected. Page 14.1040.2Of course the adoption of this new model implies a number of negative aspects, thus eachprospective adopting country must weight the relative costs and benefits to reach a decision.The clear disadvantages common to most countries are: ̇ Economics implications of the change of the educational system of each

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Moshe Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev; Timothy VanEpps, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

their own personality traits, become more motivated to develop a career plan, understandhow to best present themselves, and gain additional experience in making professional presentations withfeedback from fellow students.8. “Meetings Modules”: These modules will provide the participating students with the opportunityto participate in the College of Engineering and Computer Science student professional societies and beacquainted with University administrators as well as representatives from business and industry.Professional speakers will be invited to discuss trends in technologies, professional opportunities, and theworkplace. In addition, student participation will be facilitated through a variety of panel discussionswith representatives of

Conference Session

Exemplary Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Macon Beck, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue Universtiy; Teri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering? When is a good time to have aworkshop for counselors? What is the best way to access counselors? These questions wereraised after a Purdue University recruitment team planned and held a workshop for schoolcounselors that no one attended.School counselors provide an opportunity to encourage students, particularly those with diversebackgrounds, to enter engineering. However, according to one source, school counselors spendthe majority of their time scheduling, testing, and shuffling papers; this leaves an estimated 20%of their time to advise students about their future career choices1. Students, on the other hand,have become less certain of their choice of major, and each year consistently more than 40%indicate that they need help with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

software to control a mechanical apparatus. In addition, the graduates have excellentlaboratory and machine shop skills.A biomedical systems engineering specialization was established in the form of a concentrationwithin a well established electromechanical engineering program. The addition of theconcentration required only limited additional resources. The result is a high-quality programthat is competitive with other biomedical engineering programs offered in Massachusetts. Theprogram has attracted a substantial number of students, and has expanded opportunities for ourgraduates. The Electromechanical Engineering Faculty Committee8, composed of eleven facultymembers drawn from various disciplines, thoroughly researched, planned, and

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Kacey Beddoes, Virginia Tech; Miguel Hurtado, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

sense for how specific keywords were being used by authors. Of more than1800 unique keywords, approximately 70% (or 1260) were assigned to one or two categories.About 10% of these keywords were assigned to two categories. The researchers did notcategorize keywords associated with specific engineering disciplines, sub-disciplines, andtechnical topics, but plan to do so in future analysis.Findings and DiscussionNumber of Qualifying Papers by Source and YearAs summarized in Table 1, 815 of 2054 articles (or about 40%) in our data set qualified asresearch papers according to the criteria described above. Papers published in IJEE exhibit aconsistent upward trend, with the percentage of qualifying papers more than doubling from 31%in 2005 to 63%. In

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

institutions to launch or expand programs in short order. This infusion of resources enables institutions to build their infrastructure, subsidize its offerings, and even provide additional assistance for truly needy students. However it is incumbent upon the institution to develop and implement a realistic sustainability plan that will enable the continuation of programs beyond funding lifecycles. Networking with like-minded individuals and organizations is highly recommended. STEM outreach programs may be found at virtually every institution and institutions must network with affinity groups to glean/share best practices as part of their continuous improvement efforts. Tracking the responses of student and teacher participants in

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Tech; Thomas Sherman, Virginia Tech; Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech; James Pembridge, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, plan their work, and monitor their personal progress 4.26 12 Students learn job readiness skills, attitudes, and values 4.24 13 Students understand and use the technological design process 4.16 14 Students learn about job opportunities 4.09 15 Students explore many technologies 4.07 16 Students meet local, state, and national Technology Education standards 4.02 17 Students learn the properties of materials 3.59 18Technology Education Teachers’ Beliefs about

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Thompson, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

amount oftime to the discussion period for each project. In addition, by improving some of the projectmethods using a system engineering approach, instructors have observed reductions in timepreviously spent in frustration by students approaching projects in a non-systematic way.Instructors gain some additional class time to introduce system engineering concepts byconsolidating a fuel cell project from a series of three experiments into a concurrent,multidisciplinary design project where the series of experiments now occur simultaneously inone class period, instead of in series over two class periods. In addition, the course objectivesand planned course outcomes do not change, only individual student outcomes are expected toimprove, as far as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Benjamin Choo, University of Virginia; Heather Rowan-Kenyon, University of Virginia; Amy Swan, University of Virginia; Marie Shoffner, University of Virginia

thestudent newspaper, the Department of Parking and Transportation, the Systems and InformationEngineering Department, and members from the university’s track and field team. Following aretwo examples from the set of projects.Student NewspaperThe student newspaper has several dozen distribution boxes placed in high traffic areas aroundthe university. To improve distribution, the newspaper staff wants to know the time distributionof newspaper demand. This information is critical in planning when to recycle the remainingday’s paper and in determining how many papers are needed for each distribution box.The first-year engineering students were asked to build a system that could record when a paperwas taken from a particular distribution box over the