AC 2009-825: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS APPLIED TO PUBLIC-POLICYISSUESPhilip Brach, University of the District of ColumbiaAhmet Zeytinci, University of the District of ColumbiaPradeep Behera, University of the District of Columbia Page 14.551.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS APPLIED TO PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES: A CASE STUDY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractThe current fiscal crisis confronting American society and the world is due in large part to theinability of a significant part of our society to fulfill their obligation to pay their homemortgages. Many solutions have been proposed. The failure of the home mortgage market ishaving
AC 2009-710: CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYGary Bertoline, Purdue UniversityMark Schuver, Purdue University Page 14.310.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Center for Professional Studies in TechnologyA new College of Technology Center at Purdue University has been created to provide graduatelevel degrees, certificates, courses, and workshops to professionals in industry at the local, state,regional, and national levels. The center is an outgrowth of the very successful WeekendMasters Program started approximately 10-years ago by the College of Technology. The coursescan be delivered on campus, by distance, on site
AC 2009-2010: SOPHOMORE-LEVEL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS ANDMETHODOLOGY COURSE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING, COVERING BOTHHARDWARE AND SOFTWAREHaluk Ozemek, San Jose State UniversityPreetpal Kang, San Jose State UniversityAlbert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State Universitypradeep badhan, San Jose State University Undergraduate student in Computer Engineering Page 14.1067.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Sophomore-level Programming Concepts and Methodology course in Computer Engineering covering both hardware and software.AbstractOne of the retention problems in an engineering discipline is that the students are
AC 2009-2209: A METHOD OF ASSESSING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN INMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIESAndre Butler, Mercer University Andre Butler is an associate professor of environmental and mechanical engineering at Mercer University. He earned the B.S.M.E. from the University of Illinois in mechanical engineering, the M.E. from Carnegie Mellon University in mechanical engineering and environmental management, and the Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in environmental engineering. His research interests include pollutant measurement of the ambient atmosphere (ozone and particulate matter), air quality health effects, and design and development of particulate matter measurement
AC 2009-1489: CAPACITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING FOR ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated
AC 2009-1510: CREATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LIBRARIANS AND NEWENGINEERING FACULTY MEMBERSWilliam Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology William Baer is the Mechanical Engineering and Distance Learning Services Librarian at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Page 14.384.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating Partnerships between Librarians and New Engineering Faculty MembersAbstractUnlike engineering, librarianship is a humanistic discipline. Therefore it may be somewhatcounterintuitive to think that partnerships between librarians and new engineering
AC 2009-1589: A MECHATRONICS PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TOSEPARATE PROGRAMS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INDEVELOPING COUNTRIESHisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Dr. Hisham Alnajjar is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford, where he is also the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture. Before that, he served for nine years as the Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Hartford. Dr. Alnajjar has a doctorate from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science degree from Ohio Uni-versity. Dr. Alnajjar may be contacted at alnajjar@hartford.edu.M. Keshawarz, University
AC 2009-1679: RECHARGE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONALACTIVITIES THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL SABBATICALNoel Schulz, Mississippi State University Noel N. Schulz received her B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1988 and 1990, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in EE from the University of Minnesota in 1995. From July 2001 through August 2009 she was on the faculty of the ECE department at Mississippi State University and her last position was the TVA Professor of Power Systems Engineering. Starting in August, 2009 she will be the Paslay Professor in the ECE Department at Kansas State University. Noel serves on the ASEE Board of Directors as
AC 2009-1693: MODERNIZING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING EDUCATION ATHERAT UNIVERSITY A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OFHARTFORD AND HERAT UNIVERSITYM. Keshawarz, University of Hartford Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hartford. He is also the Director of Partnership between University Hartford and Herat University, representing the University of Hartford. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Sate of Connecticut. He received his BSCE degree from Kabul University, M. Engr. from Tennessee Satet University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Hisham Alnajjar is the
AC 2009-1197: PRACTICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES: A BAROMETERFOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF FEMALE EMIRATI ENGINEERINGUNDEGRADUATES?David Moore, Petroleum Institutelana El Chaar, Petroleum InstituteLisa Lamont, Petroleum Institute Page 14.963.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Practical Engineering Design Projects: A Barometer for Future Success of EmiratiFemale Engineering Undergraduates?The Petroleum Institute is a fledgling engineering university located in Abu Dhabi in theUnited Arab Emirates. Set up in 2001by ADNOC (one of the richest oil companies in theworld), and managed by Colorado School of Mines (one of the most celebratedengineering colleges in
AC 2009-2351: GLOBALIZING THE COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUMKellen Maicher, Purdue University Kellen Maicher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University specializing in interactive media development and interface design. His research focuses on human factors of interactive computer graphics applications. He is an active member of the Adobe Education Leader program, which brings together educators and practitioners globally. His international venues have included Russia, Poland, Norway, and most recently the Industrial Outreach and Exchange Program to foster collaboration with industries in China.Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University
AC 2009-2466: USING SOCIAL NETWORKING WEB SITES TO INCREASESUCCESS OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES IN SCIENCE ANDENGINEERING PROGRAMSDavid Delaine, Drexel UniversityAdam Fontecchio, Drexel University Page 14.1331.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Social Networking Websites for Increased Success of Underrepresented Minorities in Science and Engineering ProgramsAbstractSocial networking websites provide an environment for underrepresented populations to discussparticipation in science and engineering (S&E) education. These demographics are often hesitantto pursue advanced degrees due to limited awareness
AC 2009-2508: ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING: A MECHANISM TOACCLIMATIZE INCOMING FRESHMEN AND FACILITATE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICATIONJ.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 14.934.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Online Social Networking: A Mechanism to Acclimatize Incoming Freshmen and Facilitate Department Communication.Abstract Online social networking tools such as Facebook and Ning are non-intimidating ways tointeract with other people. The benign nature of this environment serves as a useful mechanismfor introducing incoming freshmen, many of whom are shy and introverted, to their peers prior toarriving on campus. This past summer, Facebook
AC 2009-2516: DEVELOPMENT OF SCALE-BASED EDUCATIONAL MODULESTO INNOVATE REACTOR PHYSICS AND CRITICALITY SAFETY CURRICULABrenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleGuillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee Page 14.484.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of SCALE-based Educational Modules to Innovate Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety CurriculaAbstractThis paper addresses the development of a modular educational package based on the SCALE(Standardized Computer Analyses for Licensing Evaluation) nuclear analysis system1. Theeducational objective is to supplement theory with practice by introducing students to real
AC 2009-442: STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND CONCEPTS ABOUT ENGINEERINGAS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER: A SURVEYJohannes Strobel, Purdue UniversityInez Hua, Purdue UniversityConstance Harris, Purdue UniversityJun Fang, Purdue UniversityLindsey Tracy, Purdue University Page 14.1087.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Students’ Attitudes and Concepts Towards Engineering as an Environmental Career – A SurveyKeywords: Environmental knowledge; engineering; first year; resistance to changeAbstractThe overall purpose of the research is to determine students’ attitudes towards environmental andecological issues in the context of choosing engineering
AC 2009-516: TEXAS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (TREX) PROGRAM: APROGRESS REPORT ON SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES, AND ONGOINGIMPROVEMENTSAndrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin ANDREA OGILVIE is the Director of the Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program at UT Austin. She came to UT as Director in July 2001 after six years in industry where she worked as a Structural Engineer for KBR and HDR Engineering, Inc. designing petrochemical and commercial structures, respectively. Andrea received her BS Civil Engineering degree from UT in May 1995 and her Texas Professional Engineering License in February 2001. She is an active member of the National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates
AC 2009-518: DEVELOPING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ DESIGN SKILLSUSING ON-LINE VIDEO MODULES AND ACTIVE-LEARNING EXERCISESKatie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, MadisonGreta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, MadisonNaomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, MadisonWendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 14.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Undergraduate Engineering Students Auxiliary Design Skills via Online Video Modules and Active Learning ExercisesAbstractBiomedical Engineering undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison participate insix semesters of engineering design. In addition to engineering design aptitude
AC 2009-646: AN APPROACH TO SELECTING EFFECTIVE PROJECTS FORENGINEERING COMPUTER GRAPHICSClaude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University CLAUDE VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the
AC 2009-689: CURRICULUM CHANGES RESULTING IN A NEW B.S. INRENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERINGRobert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Robert Bass is an assistant professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he directs the Renewable Energy Engineering bachelors degree program (BSREE), the first engineering program of its kind in North America. He is also a member of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center, OREC, where he participates in undergraduate research projects concerning microhydro power generation, solar thermal absorption chillers and electrochemical production of hydrogen. In addition to running the BSREE program, Dr. Bass also specializes in teaching courses in
AC 2009-113: INTRODUCING THE SMALL WORLD: DEVELOPING THEMEMS/NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMXingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Bridgeport, CT. He teaches courses in the fields of MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems), Nanotechnology, VLSI design and testing, microelectronic fabrication, etc. His research fields include MEMS and nanotechnology, CMOS VLSI design and testing.Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. He teaches in the areas of biosensors, controls, signal
AC 2009-163: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONSCOURSE CO-DEVELOPED WITH THE PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATINGSTATIONKeith Holbert, Arizona State UniversityJeffrey Goss, Arizona State University Page 14.204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Interdisciplinary Nuclear Power Operations Course Co-Developed With The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating StationAbstractThe development of an entire online course on interdisciplinary nuclear power operations isdescribed herein. This course is a unique industry-university team-taught course in cooperationwith the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), and is part of a new graduate
AC 2009-192: A VOICE OVER IP INITIATIVE TO TEACH UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTS THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTERCOMMUNICATIONSKati Wilson, Texas A&M University Kati is a student in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M. She has been working since December 2007 as a research assistant developing voice over IP (VoIP) test-beds and new experiments. She expects to graduate in May 2010.Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University Dr. Ana Goulart currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University, in College Station, TX. Her research interests include communication networks, broadband and
AC 2009-246: THE ASSESSMENT OF A HYBRID ON-LINE/IN-CLASS COURSEDEVELOPED AT MULTIPLE UNIVERSITIESCarol Haden, Magnolia ConsultingPaul Flikkema, Northern Arizona UniversityTom Weller, University of South FloridaJeff Frolik, University of VermontWendy Verrei-Berenback, University of VermontWayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa Page 14.1179.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ASSESSMENT OF A HYBRID, ONLINE/IN-CLASS COURSE DEVELOPED AT MULTIPLE UNIVERSITIES C. Haden1, P. Flikkema2, T. Weller3, J. Frolik4, W. Verrei-Berenback4 and W. Shiroma5 1 Magnolia Consulting
AC 2009-269: HYDROGEN CURRICULUM AT MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYJason Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University Dan Crowl is the Herbert H. Dow Professor of Chemical Process Safety in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.David Caspary, Michigan Technological University Dave Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University Jeff Allen is an Assistant Professor
AC 2009-853: BUILDING RESEARCH COMMUNITIES AND COLLABORATIVENETWORKS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: LACCEI VISIONAND INITIATIVESIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International Division of
AC 2009-667: ADDING CIVIL ENGINEERING TO A DEPARTMENT THATCURRENTLY IS HOME TO CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYScott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of TechnologyTodd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 14.162.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adding Civil Engineering Curricula to an Existing Civil Engineering Technology Department1. IntroductionThe purpose of this Civil Engineering Program Exploration Report is to investigate thefeasibility, benefits, and potential costs of administrating an ABET-EAC accredited civilengineering (CE) program within a single administrative unit at our University. Our departmentwould be “home” for
AC 2009-231: USING A REAL-WORLD, PROJECT-BASED ENERGY MODULETO IMPROVE ENERGY LITERACY AMONG HIGH-SCHOOL YOUTHJan DeWaters, Clarkson University Jan DeWaters, PE is currently pursuing a PhD degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at Clarkson University, with a focus on energy and environmental education. She has several years of experience as the curriculum coordinator for Clarkson's Project-Based Learning Partnership Program and directed the Partners in Engineering Program that provides mentoring and engineering activities for eighth grade girls.Susan Powers, Clarkson University Susan E. Powers, PhD, PE is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Associate Dean in
AC 2009-768: SPACE-SYSTEMS ENGINEEERING: A NASA-SPONSOREDAPPROACH FOR AEROSPACE UNDERGRADUATESLisa Guerra, NASA Lisa Guerra has 20 years experience in the NASA aerospace community. Currently, Ms. Guerra is on an assignment from NASA Headquarters to establish a systems engineering curriculum at The University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Guerra’s most recent position at NASA Headquarters was Acting Director of the Directorate Integration Office in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Ms. Guerra earned a B.S in Aerospace Engineering and a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame. She received a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at
AC 2009-1259: TOWARD A DESIGN TAXONOMY AS A PARADIGM IN DESIGNPEDAGOGICSKeelin Leahy, University of Limerick Keelin Leahy is a PhD Researcher with the Department of Manufacturing and Operations Engineering in the University of Limerick. In 2005 she successfully completed a first class honours Bachelor of Technology, Materials and Construction concurrent with Teacher Education at the University of Limerick. On Graduating she won the Advanced Scholar Award. She has also received the IRCSET scholarship for the duration of her PhD completion. She also assists in the teaching of design strategies and design communication at the University of Limerick.William Gaughran, University of Limerick
AC 2009-1281: PUTTING THE 'E' INTO STEM EDUCATION IN THEELEMENTARY SCHOOLMichael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community CollegeLinda Desjardins, Northern Essex Community CollegePaul Chanley, Northern Essex Community CollegeLori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College Page 14.998.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Putting the 'E' into STEM Education in the Elementary SchoolAbstract:During the summer of 2008, in year one of a three-year project funded by theMassachusetts Pipeline Fund and entitled "STEM ROCKS," a cooperative effort began tointroduce Engineering is Elementary into the elementary schools of four public