Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado, Denver

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the expense of other topics. Try to address the topics found on theFundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Add value to each class period.1 Be decisive,confident, and knowledgeable on the subject being taught.2Design assignments, projects, and exams to be both rigorous and fair.3 Gear the lectures to theassignments, and gear the assignments to the exams. Keep the audience in mind, and be mindfulof the scholastic background and maturity of the students in your course.2 Do not make thecourse easy in an attempt to please students, as a course without some difficulty is ultimately adisservice to the students and yourself.Problems can arise when there are multiple sections of the same course taught by differentfaculty members. In these situations

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

orchestrate andsynchronize the process being automated. Development of expertise in system integrationtypically requires several years of industry experience. Needed is a deeper understanding of howengineers become experts in this area. This understanding can then be used to help students andnew engineers to develop system integration skills reliably and efficiently.For the past five years, the author has conducted interviews with engineers from 17 U.S. and 5European system integration companies. The interviews were conducted in two rounds. Thegoal of the first round was to develop a basic understanding of the work environment withinsystem integration firms, including types of projects, roles, constraints, and available tools andresources. These

Conference Session

Issues of Persistence in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Michelle Camacho, University of San Diego; Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Russell Long, Purdue University; Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Mara Wasburn, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

Camacho, University of San Diego Michelle Madsen Camacho is Associate Professor of the Sociology Department and Affiliated Faculty in both the Ethnic Studies Program and the Gender Studies Program at the University of San Diego. She is fluent in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and uses theories from interdisciplinary sources including cultural studies, critical race, gender and feminist theories. Her research examines questions of culture, power and inequality through both macro and micro lenses. She has presented and published her research on several projects including: the paradox of “modernization” via state-led development projects in Mexico, narratives

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Musselman, CMA Engineers

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Civil Engineering

future, and a rigorous project management course from an engineering society.NCEES is considering forming a “clearinghouse” which would provide services to individuals,PE Boards and institutions to facilitate additional engineering education in this fashion. Forindividuals, these services might include validating acceptable coursework from approvedproviders and providing a certificate to PE Boards attesting that the individual has met the ModelLaw educational requirements. Clearinghouse services for institutions and other entities wouldinclude the evaluation of course offerings and programs to approve providers in accordance withthe Model Rules. Representatives of both NCEES and ABET are participating in discussionsregarding the role and

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Programs and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Nemes, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

Courses in the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering Curriculum YEAR 1 YEAR 2Engineering Analysis I Deterministic Models and SimulationCreativity and Problem Solving I Systems EngineeringTechnical Project Management Requirements EngineeringProbability Models and Simulation Software Architecture Page 14.1199.4Creativity and Problem Solving II Decision and Risk Analysis in EngineeringSystems Optimization Master’s Paper ResearchA choice between asynchronous and

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Bonner, Texas A&M University; Felecia Nave, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Carmen Villa, Texas A&M University; Helene Cook, Texas A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Felecia McInnis Nave is an assistant professor of chemical engineering at PVAMU and the Principal Investigator on this Project. Nave's research interests include: Culturally responsive epistemology and pedagogy in engineering education and issues impacting the academic success and persistence of African American and women students in STEM disciplines. Dr. Nave has received over $1.5M in research funding for both her technical and education related research agenda. Dr. Nave can be reached by e-mail at fmnave@pvamu.edu.Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University Sherri Frizell is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Prairie View

Conference Session

Starting the Last Day with New Ideas

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nagen Nagarur, State University of New York, Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, State University of New York, Binghamton; Sarah Lam, State University of New York, Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

operationsresearch, decision making, advanced topics in simulation, statistical modeling, operationsmanagement, economics, finance, capital markets, risk management, database management, anddata mining. These courses would be drawn from departments across campus. Students couldobtain their Masters Degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering via a thesis route or a projectoriented route. Those who use the project option for their completion requirement would need totake two more electives resulting in a total of 33 semester hours when compared to those whochoose the thesis option which requires a total of 30 semester hours.CurriculumThe proposed curriculum for the graduate program in ISE with a specialization in financialsystems is given in the Table 4

Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McDowell, University of California, Santa Cruz; Adrienne Harrell, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs

opportunity.”Other community building activities throughout the week included group projects and eveningsocial activities such as trips to downtown and a local amusement park, all with the intendedlearning outcome of knowing how to navigate the campus shuttle and city/county publictransportation systems.Orientation components of the program, while somewhat traditional in nature, were designed toeducate students about the resources available to aid them in academic and personal successwhile at UCSC and beyond. Toward that end, students attended presentations with professionalstaff from the Financial Aid Office, the Science & Engineering Library, the Career Center, andthe Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students office. ETTP participants were

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

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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

Engineering at the University of South Carolina. She was the lead programmer for her high school FIRST Robotics Competition team at Blythewood (SC) High School and is currently vice president of the GamecockFIRSTers, a student organization that mentors high school students on the USC FIRST Robotics incubator team (Number 2815). During Summer 2008 she worked on a Research Experiences for Undergraduates project to adapt Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio to the FIRST Robotics Competition.Donald Griffith, University of South Carolina Donn Griffith is the Outreach, Recruitment, Retention Director for the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University; Salim Haidar, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

UniversityOverviewIn this paper, we discuss a novel framework in the form of a classroom project in whichclients in first courses on vibrations would learn in an effective manner about basicelements of vibrations such as transient load, field equations, simulation, and design. Wealso note that the problem we present in this paper cannot be solved by existingtechniques such as proportional damping through modal analysis.In effect, to teach transient vibrations to our students in vibrations class the authors gavethem a project, in which the students analyzed and studied the ensuing motions of avehicle passing over a speed bump. Students used a 2-degree of freedom model tosimulate the motion of the vehicle going over the bump. They studied the effect ofvehicle

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

compensation packages offered to new graduates are due to statutory requirements and are not based on specific competences of the graduates.Some employers use interchangeably the terms engineering technician and engineeringtechnologist. However, at many work places, engineering and engineering technology graduatesare given similar job titles when professional licensure is not implied. A few examples of thetitles are: Associate Engineer, Engineering Specialist, Engineer-In-Training, EngineeringAssociate, Engineering Intern, City Engineer, Civil Engineer, Project engineer, etc.Within the civil engineering practice, sometimes it is not easy to distinguish among theprofessional mandates of a civil engineering technologist, a practicing construction

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year Articulation and Cooperation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Two Year College Division

client teams in projects to find and capture value-creating profit and growthopportunities. Bert received a PhD, MS from Columbia University and a BS from MIT in ElectricalEngineering. bert.pariser@tcicollege.edu Page 14.260.6

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

minors.ENG 181 (3) Introduction to Engineering I -- Visualization and sketches, introduction tospreadsheets and CAD, working drawings, experimental design and data analysis, problemsolving approaches, hands-on lab, reporting, and production dissection. Prereq or concur: Math150 or higherENG 183 (3) Introduction to Engineering II -- Team building, design/build project; projectmanagement, introduction to MATLAB, written and oral reports, preparation of visual aids,hands-on lab and reporting. Prereq: ENG 181 or H191.ENG 201 (5) Technological Studies I: Analyzing Our World -- An introduction to technologyconcepts for students without extensive math or science backgrounds. Technical and practicalaspects of several technology areas will be explored

Conference Session

Technical-Capacity Building & Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Akram abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Nasir Ali Ahmady, Herat University, Afghanistan; Devdas Shetty, Lawrence Technological University

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International

shadowing program. Another seniorfaculty will spend the month of June 2009 at University of Hartford as part of the shadowingprogram too. These activities include: • Observe engineering classes at all levels; • Assist in teaching courses to develop pedagogical models and options; • Develop courses for Herat University, with emphasis on distance learning for future shared projects with University of Hartford; • Observe, study, and practice administrative and management skills, including ongoing faculty and curriculum development and revision; • Development and managing a course assessment process; and, • Practice academic advising.Currently, a new revised curriculum in Civil Engineering is being phased in at Herat

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fleisig, McMaster University; Harry Mahler, Ontario College of Art and Design; Vladimir Mahalec, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

thinking is essential to the futuresuccess of these engineering graduates. Design thinking focuses on people and their need forpositive product experiences and less on technology. The introduction of design thinking willenable students to explore new, meaningful, and innovative ideas in a human-centered way.Design thinking will enable students to develop a more strategic approach to solving problems ininterdisciplinary partnerships and in the process develop leadership qualities.The aim of the core course for the program is to broaden the minds of its participants so thatwhen they graduate they will be able to increase the value of any design project presented tothem beyond the original scope and of the project as presented to them by a client

Conference Session

Innovation in Laboratory Studies and Outreach Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Elizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

to participants, stamped at each station, and later placed in a drawing forprizes at the end of the program. Participants also have the opportunity to give feedback,including suggestions regarding future Metrology education and outreach projects for the 164Education Liaison and Outreach Committee. Page 14.901.4Figure 2 - Metrology Ambassador Passport.Effectiveness and ImpactThere are several levels for evaluating educational activities. Considering Kirkpatrick evaluationmodels, with Satisfaction as the first level, the conference “Science Fairs” have been fun,engaging, and lively. Participants are engaged and excited; they share their

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Ryan M. Gerdes, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Engineering for nonengineering students. We explore the meaning of “impact ofengineering,” from a technological literacy standpoint through a discussion of the material,focus, and emphasis of the lectures, classroom discussions, and projects of the course. Attentionis given to the process of creating the class: identifying material to cover, possible textbooks,available resources, and ideas for student projects. The paper also provides various valid options(with examples) for creating syllabi, class material, class discussion topics (including invitedlecturers), and the use of Internet resources. Of particular importance is how, and if, the class isto be differentiated from, or complementary to, similar classes offered in liberal arts, history

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

International

exposed to both basic and applied courses as well as laboratory and industrial training to enablethem satisfy the manpower needs of the public and industrial sectors of the Nigerian economy. Thegraduates are expected to be able to design and supervise Engineering projects and construction,develop new products and techniques as well as maintain Engineering Units. The program also offerssufficient depth to enable the promising graduates to undertake postgraduate work in Electronic andElectrical Engineering or related disciplines in Science Engineering.The program is organized such that two years of basic training in Electronic and ElectricalEngineering Science is followed by more detailed professional training in the field of Electronic

Conference Session

Exploring Technological Literacy and Awareness

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

College where he taught electronics for 5 years. He still teaches at ACC as an Adjunct Professor. Lou has 25+ years experience in the electronics industry. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and a master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He is author of 19 books on computer and electronic subjects. He has worked with MATEC as a contractor for 5 years on several NSF grants and is the principal author of the Work-Ready Electronics series and participates in the Esyst project. Page 14.674.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 HOW SHOULD

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Balling, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

that students are turned loose on an in-depthcase study of a real, and big, structure. Most become quite attached to their mega-structures, andmany go the extra mile in gathering information and learning about their mega-structures. It isrewarding to see their reactions when they see their mega-structures face to face. Their writtenreports and oral presentations have been very impressive. Here are some of their comments atthe end of the program: “I became an expert on my assigned building and bridge.” “Studying these very large projects and very tall structures is something that isn't really offered in other courses.” “I feel like I now have a pretty good understanding of how large structures are designed and

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

benefits of the program are that the students are more likely to pursue graduate school,pursue the same type of research area upon graduation, and develop an understanding of currentresearch practices. The CBE retention strategies include setting up a mentoring program toprovide the freshman students with opportunities to benefit from the knowledge and experienceof senior engineering students and faculty. By understanding the needs of the students, CBEcreates a culture that fosters loyalty and hard work. The approach to the undergraduate researchexperience is to construct learning objectives which incorporates communication (i.e., helpseeking), teamwork skills (i.e., peer learning), and project conduct (i.e., self-regulated learning

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

). Page 14.1040.6Following this methodology, our university is developing several e-learning projects with thetarget of creating different services that will improve in some way the learning experience. Figure 1. Example of integration of new services in a LMSA Learning Management System (LMS) is software for delivering, tracking and managingtraining. LMSs range from systems for managing training records to software for distributingcourses over the Internet and offering features for online collaboration.Most LMSs are web-based to facilitate access to learning content and administration. LMSs areused by regulated industries for compliance training.LMSs are based on a variety of development platforms, from Java EE based

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University; Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1855: APPLICATION OF MULTIMEDIA THEORY TO POWERPOINTSLIDES CREATED BY ENGINEERING EDUCATORSJoanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Joanna K Garner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, Berks College. Her research interests focus on the application of cognitive psychological principles to the improvement of student learning outcomes.Allen Gaudelli, Pennsylvania State University Allen Gaudelli is working on his B.S. in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. This paper's project he performed as an undergraduate researcher in the Leonhard Center at Penn State. At present, he is working in a co-op position at

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Educational Research and Methods

processes of the project. She has been faculty in science and mathematics education quantitative and qualitative research design courses at the doctoral level. She has been involved in the development of innovative mathematics curricular activities and formative assessment in mathematics problem solving. Page 14.347.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Comparison of Student Perceptions of Virtual and Physical LaboratoriesKey words: metacognition, experimental design, virtual laboratoryAbstractThis paper presents an analysis of student survey responses after completion of three differentlaboratories, two

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Cook, Brigham Young University; Geoff Wright; Steve Shumway; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

come to any of the classes with preconceived notions ofthe students’ experience. These visits were during a typical day of instruction. The investigatorwas introduced to the class in connection with the surveys that had been taken. After theintroduction, the class preceded as normal as possible. To allow for the most normal behavior ofthe students, the investigator sat to the side for the first few minutes of class and allowed thestudents to begin their work. During this time, the investigator made observations about theclass environment and student interactions. Once the students began working individually or ingroups on projects, the investigator walked around the classroom/lab making furtherobservations and asking the students about their

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Jason Wynne, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Gary Winn, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

graduates into the STEMcareer pipeline, with a focus on women and underrepresented minorities. The primary vehiclefor this project is a STEP grant through the National Science Foundation (NSF) which supportsexactly this kind of initiative.An important part of the "Engineers of Tomorrow" (EoT) project is mentorship, or peer influencedefined loosely as a structured, informal relationship among high school students andengineering undergraduate or graduates for the purpose of sharing information about college life,college courses, career choices, and engineering as a profession. Mentorship channels areinterpersonal at the EoT summer camp, for example, but also include virtual communities suchas Facebook, special help for engineering students in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara; Gary Hansen, University of California, Santa Barbara; Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Peter Robinson, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Page 14.581.8and outside the classroom were responsible for causing the change, we asked the students toelaborate during the interviews. What appeared to standout was their hands-on involvement withbusiness through the class projects. In one popular class, the students teamed up to participate in a quarter-long businessdecision simulation project. Every week there were business scenarios requiring them to makedecisions on R&D investment, capacity and production decisions, advertising and sales forcebuild-up, pricing and inventory planning and so on. They had to make decisions as a group andtheir choices interacted with other teams’ decisions which subsequently resulted in changes ineach teams’ company performance and their stock

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. The engineering field and characteristics ofengineers are not well understood by children, teachers, guidance counselors, and parents. Inorder to identify students who may be a good fit for a future in engineering, the characteristics oftoday’s talented engineer, one who acquires specific knowledge and a professional engineeringlicense, need to be investigated.For this project, one research question was considered: What are the common childhood skills,traits, influences, and school experiences of talented engineers?This retrospective study piloted an instrument designed to identify the influences, skills, andtraits that drew talented engineers to engineering. Participants were solicited via a link to an on-line survey included in an email

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

calculate a variety of thermodynamic properties using both equations of state and Gibbs excess energy models10 ≠ From an experimental standpoint, a recent work describes a relatively straight- forward apparatus and modeling approach to introduce gas-liquid solubility11Finally, one can utilize this class (or the previous Thermodynamics class) to provide anopportunity for students to design, price, build and demonstrate a project related to courseconcepts. Students are expected to keep track of their budget, set milestones, take notesto record their successes and failures, and prepare a detailed report. Industrial visitorsmay be interested in attending and reviewing the presentations. To promote efficiencyand reuse, projects in the

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; John Pierre, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

. Page 14.528.8≠ Demonstrate hands-on test bench skills and the ability to communicate appropriately via a lab notebook while functioning as part of an engineering lab team.C.2.4 Design activities: Students in EE 2390 encounter a variety of open-ended problems inwhich they must design some circuit or system to achieve the solution. The most obviousexample is the final project in the laboratory portion of the course, in which they are given onlythe system requirements. They design a solution, build and test it using programmable logic(typically a CPLD) and some supporting peripheral devices, and must demonstrate it working totheir TA. Other design activities take place in the lecture portion of the course, with a particularexample being the