Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Data Acquisition Units Provide New Measurement and Control Options for Engineering Technology Students,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2005 2. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/CO2GasSensorTGS4161.pdf 3. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/2442B00ProductInfo0707.pdf 4. datasheet website: http://www.figaro.co.jp/en/pdf/5042ProductInfo0607.pdf 5. website. http://www.biotopics.co.uk/humans/inhaledexhaled.html 6. website. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_monoxide_poisoning 7. CI-6561datasheet website: ftp://ftp.pasco.com/Support/Documents/English/CI/CI-6561/012-08402a.pdf 8. PASCO datasheet website: ftp

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Iskander, University of Utah; Paul Gore, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

://www.CPST.org5. Farmer, H. S.; Wardrop, J. L.; Anderson, M. Z.; Risinger, R. (1995) Women's careerchoices: Focus on science, math, and technology careers . Journal of CounselingPsychology, 42(2), 155-170.6. Lent, R.W., Brown, S. D., Sheu, Hung-Bin, Schmidt, J., Brenner, B.R., Gloster, C. S.et al. (2005) Social cognitive predictors of academic interests and goals in engineering:Journal of Counseling Psychology, 52(1) 84-92.7. Schaefers, K. G., Epperson, D. L., Nauta, M.M. (1997) Women's career development:Can theoretically derived variables predict persistence in engineering majors. Journal ofCounseling Psychology, 44(2), 173- 183.8.Lent, R.W., Brown, S.D., & Larkin, K.C. (1986). Self-efficacy in the prediction ofacademic success and perceived career

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Ashutosh Upadhyay, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

Tagged Divisions

International

, andconstruction systems. The world, which we see today, would have been very hard to imaginewithout the effective contribution of civil engineers. The road system, skyscrapers, harbors,transportation facilities, utilities would have been obsolete and cities like New York, HongKong, London, would not exist.In this period of globalization, civil engineering is exploring new horizons. In some countrieslike Dubai and China, engineering is challenged to its limits to create innovative structures.However, in this harsh global economic climate, for civil engineers it is important to stay up todate with the latest technology so that they can realize their importance.The curriculum of civil engineering at the University of Florida (UF) and the Rajiv

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Nontraditional Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Institute; Wes Bussman, John Zink Institute

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

education may take a variety of forms ranging from 30 minute webinars toadvanced graduate degree programs. This paper focuses on technology-specific short coursesthat generally last one to five days, eight hours per day. Here, the short course is on burners usedin process heaters (see Figure 1). It is important to note that most undergraduate chemical andmechanical engineering programs have very little if any content on combustion. Therefore, mostgraduates who work with fired heater equipment learn theory and application in their field aftergraduation, through a combination of on-the-job training, magazines, journals, books, andcourses. This paper focuses on a course that uses a variety of techniques to teach heater control

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

resources to administer and sustain on a long term basis.1. IntroductionPrados, Peterson and Lattuca, in their article 15 tracing the history and evolution of engineeringeducation and accreditation criteria through the twentieth century, write: “By the late 1980s, . . .engineering practice was changing dramatically and irreversibly . . . [existing programs] producedgraduates with strong technical skills, but these graduates were not nearly so well prepared inother skills needed to develop and manage innovative technology . . . engineering accreditationhad become an impediment to reform . . . criteria were increasingly prescriptive . . . institutions thatattempted flexible and innovative programs were increasingly harassed in accreditation reviews

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Martin, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John Mitchell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Welter, Wiley; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1753: THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED SYSTEMSFOR IMPROVING LEARNING IN ENGINEERING CLASSESJay Martin, University of Wisconsin, MadisonJohn Mitchell, University of Wisconsin, MadisonJennifer Welter, WileySandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 14.1260.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Development and Use of Evidence-Based Systems for Improving Learning in Engineering ClassesIntroductionWe are interested in using student learning measured via direct assessment as ameans of providing evidence for improving learning. This includes enhancinglearning both through improvements in instruction and through increased

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Shirley Magnusson, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Exposition, 2005.6 D. Bee, B. Puck, and P. Heimdahl, “Ten Years of STEPS Success: Significant Impact in Attracting Girlsto Science, Technology, and Engineering Careers,” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annucal Conferenceand Exposition, 2007.7 Cal Poly University Fall 2007 Fact Book.8 J. Hubelbank, C. Demetry, S.E. Nicholson, S. Blaisdell, P. Quinn, E. Rosenthal, S. Sontgerath, “Long-term Effects of a Middle School Engineering Outreach Program for Girls: A Controlled Study,”Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annucal Conference and Exposition, 2007. Page 14.743.15

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Schubert, University of San Diego; Frank Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Ernest Kim, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

level of understanding andconfidence in implementing projects using the engineering design process.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank Sue Wainscott for her insightful comments concerningassessment of student knowledge, as well as Drs. Ming Huang, Rick Olson, and Susan Lord, fortheir help in collecting assessment data during the design exercise. The authors would also liketo thank the DEED reviewers for their helpful feedback. USD Institutional Review Boardapproval was obtained in the Fall 2008 semester (project number 2008-09-009).Bibliography1 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 1998 ABET Accreditation yearbook, IV.C.3.d(3)(c), 1998.2 W. C. Oakes, L. L. Leone, and C. J. Gunn, Engineering Your Future: an

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the development, implementation, and assessment of model-eliciting activities with realistic engineering contexts.Matthew Verleger, Purdue University Matthew Verleger is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering and his M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, both from Purdue University. His research interests are on how students develop mathematical modeling skills through the use of model-eliciting activities and peer review as a pedagogical tool.Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology Judith Zawojewski is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science Education at Illinois

Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

AC 2009-2236: UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERING FRESHMAN STUDY HABITS:THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGEMary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF grant to explore the feasibility of working with non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs three academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Industrial, Systems and Operations Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student affairs in the Ira a. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. She received the ASEE Minorities Award 2006, the SHPE Educator

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin; Vanessa Sanders, Florida Memorial University; Chanika Symister, Florida Memorial University; Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2009-1034: EXPERIENCE OF A COLLABORATIVE INTERACTION INNUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING BETWEEN FLORIDA MEMORIALUNIVERSITY (HBCU) AND THE NUCLEAR AND RADIATION ENGINEERINGPROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS.Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University Dr. Dimitri Tamalis is an Assistant Professor in the School of Health and Natural Sciences and is repsonsible to teach health physcis in the undergraduate radiochemistry technical option.Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin Dr. Landsberger is Coordinator of the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Program and has primarily involved in the determination of heavy metals in environmental samples using nuclear analytical methods. In particular he

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

project can be described as designing a portable robotic workcell for industry to showcasestate-of-the-art equipment and technologies in robotics. The industrial sponsor for this project isApplied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) located in Orion, Michigan. AMT plans to use theworkcell for demonstrating current robotics technology in tradeshows, industrial open housesand/or robotics conferences. In addition, the workcell is to be used as a platform to providetraining to engineers working in robotics industry on robot programming, machine vision andsystems integration. The small size, flexible design and durability make the workcell appealingto many other applications in robotics engineering.An engineering senior project design team composed of

Conference Session

Assessing Design Course Work

Collection

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

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-190: STUDENT EVALUATIONS OF SPONSOR INTERACTION IN ACAPSTONE INTERDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROGRAMPeter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Peter L. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his doctorate degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has served as a research associate and as an instructor at Vanderbilt University. He has also worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana; at Precision

Conference Session

Design Communications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keelin Leahy, University of Limerick; William Gaughran, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

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

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zesheng Chen, Florida International University; Erik Pazos, Florida International University; Darian Garcia, Florida International University; Dayron Garcia, Florida International University; Julio Duharte, Florida International University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-564: A GREENLITE SYSTEM: AN EFFICIENT SOLAR-ENERGYSOLUTION USING A SUN-TRACKER PANEL AND A LIGHT-HARVESTINGCONTROL PANELZesheng Chen, Florida International University Zesheng Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida International University. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2005 and 2007. He also holds B.E. and M.E. degrees from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China in 1998 and 2001, respectively. His research interests include network security and the performance evaluation

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-228: CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING CAR TO A RECHARGEABLEELECTRIC VEHICLEJanak Dave, University of Cincinnati Janak Dave PhD, PE is a Professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He obtained his MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. He has presented papers at ASEE Annual Conferences, ASME International Congress, and several International conferences and conducted CAD/CAM/CAE workshops nationally and internationally. He has held various positions in EDG and DEED divisions of ASEE, and local and national committees of ASME.Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, Ph.D is an assistant

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Chen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Scott Hendershot, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Ma Oo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Adam Hilton, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-402: A WEARABLE WIRELESS SYSTEM FOR UNOBTRUSIVEMEASUREMENT OF HUMAN MOTIONChao Chen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Chao Chen is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering at Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003 and 2005. She also holds B.E. and M.E. degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China in 1998 and 2001, respectively. Her current research interests include routing in mobile ad hoc networks, sensor networks, and space-based communication networks, modeling and performance evaluation of wireless opportunistic networks, and

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zulfa Zakaria, IIUM

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2009-433: A STATE-OF-PRACTICE ON TEACHING SOFTWAREVERIFICATION AND VALIDATIONZulfa Zakaria, IIUM Zulfa Zakaria is a lecturer with the Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT)at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)since November 2002. She was undergraduate Information Technology student at the Northern University Malaysia from 1992 until 1996. Zulfa has a Master in Real Time Software Engineering from the Technology University Malaysia. From 2006 to 2007, she has been a researcher at the University of Queensland. She is currently pursuing her PhD in software engineering at the Putra University Malaysia

Conference Session

Design Methodology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Weicong Pan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Edward Varnado, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

using UDL areprovided to engage students in the learning process throughout the quarter. Assessment andfeedback on student’s assignments along with some clear guidelines are provided to betteraddress student’s needs. Assistive technologies are encouraged for a clear result on student’sexpressions.Motivation for using UDL versus non-UDL based projectsProject Design Principles and Applications course (EGR 481) was taught using UDL concepts.EGR 481 is a required course for all Engineers. Prerequisite for the course is that students mustbe at senior level and completed some pre-requisite courses. Students registering for this coursecan be either from any engineering disciplines or can also be from non-engineering majors. Ineither case, students may

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2243: A STUDENT BIDDING PROCESS APPLIED TO INDUSTRIALLYSPONSORED SENIOR CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTSRobert Todd, Brigham Young University Robert H. Todd is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University and the founding director of BYU’s Capstone program. During the 2008-2009 academic year BYU completed its 515th industrially sponsored project with cross-functional teams of Sr. engineering and technology students through the Capstone course. Dr. Todd received his PhD from Stanford University in Mechanical Engineering Design, taught engineering courses and served in department and college administration at BYU-Idaho (then Ricks College) before spending 10 years

Conference Session

Design Methodology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Toft, Central Queensland University; Prue Howard, Central Queensland University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

start it seemed an almost impossible task, but the way the teams had to form and communicate through the planning of the course made a task that was more attainable through each stage …” (3rd year Bachelor of Engineering Technology student) Page 14.1353.6 “... working together to achieve a common goal. ... Without the input from other member with varying knowledge appropriate advancements in the world cannot be made possible. Issues do not always revolve around a central stream of specialisation but rather incorporates a vast range of knowledge.” (3rd year Bachelor of Occupational Health & Safety

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Reichle, Old Dominion University; Avery Bang, University of Colorado; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1875: INTERNATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS FORSENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTSScott Reichle, Old Dominion University Scott L. Reichle is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. His prior work experience includes work within the construction industry, engineering design and approximately 10 years as an attorney handling a wide range of matters including construction law. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in New Orleans. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Avery Bang, University of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Chad Newswander, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Tom Martin, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

design. Page 14.1048.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Self-Organizing Units in an Interdisciplinary Course for Pervasive Computing DesignAbstractWe conducted a case study of a design course that focused on bringing together students fromengineering, industrial design, and marketing to use pervasive computing technologies to design,coordinate, and build a “smart” dorm room for disabled individuals. The class was looselystructured to encourage innovation, critical thinking and interdisciplinarity. In this environment,teams were created, disassembled, and re-created in a self

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; J. Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

surfaces forcontrolling the soccer ball for a local Power Soccer team. Page 14.169.8Hand and Foot Power Cycle: to be completed in December 2009Student Team: Four Mechanical Engineering students working in consultation with a localadaptive technology engineer at Central Coast Adaptive Technology. A Hand and Foot Powered Cycle will give greater access to the sport of cycling topersons with disabilities. The cycle will allow foot, hand or combined foot/hand power. Thecycle is intended for a client who has limited use of their legs, but would benefit from exercise ofboth arms and legs. Another possible application would be for spinal cord injury

Conference Session

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

Collection

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

Tagged Divisions

International

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

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Brakora, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; James Holloway, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan; Steven Skerlos, University of Michigan; Toby Teory, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Daryl Weinert, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Page 14.766.2increasingly sophisticated technologies for design problems both simple and complex. Preparingour undergraduates for a world of professional practice must contend therefore with educatingstudents with technical knowledge that is growing rapidly while simultaneously preparing themto address ever complex, interdependent problems.A recently published study conducted by the Carnegie Foundation for the AdvancementTeaching1 looked at 6 American engineering schools and noted a continuing and widespreademphasis on textbook-centric theory over hands-on practice, an approach that discourages manystudents and largely leaves them unprepared for real-world problems. Summarizing this study,The Chronicle of Higher Education2 noted that warnings

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Jill Cheney, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

science and other non-engineering degree programs.2 The objectives of this courseare as follows: - Design solutions to open-ended problems through an organized design process. - Improve problem-solving and decision-making abilities. - Apply basic engineering science to the design of mechanical devices - Use technological tools to enhance the design process. - Learn new concepts and technologies without the aid of formal instruction.In order to inspire this somewhat reluctant student population to get excited about applyingengineering principles and problem-solving techniques, the course is structured around threeengineering design projects, or EDPs. These projects, which become progressively morecomplex throughout the semester

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Steven Welch, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1625: THE IMPACT OF SCAFFOLDING ON STUDENT SUCCESS IN APRECAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEAlan Cheville, Oklahoma State UniversitySteven Welch, Oklahoma State University Steven Welch is a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering at Oklahoma State University. Page 14.1224.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Impact of Scaffolding on Student Success in a Pre-Capstone Design CourseAbstractThis paper summarizes four years of active development of a pre-capstone design course at alarge state university. Three changes to course structure resulted in large

Conference Session

Assessing Design Course Work

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

at BPM Technology in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Conrad is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is also a member of ASEE, Eta Kappa Nu, the Project Management Institute, and the IEEE Computer Society. He is the author of numerous books, book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers in the areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Nabila (Nan) BouSaba is a faculty associate in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Nan earned her BS in Electrical

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Thuriya Rajkumar, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1880: THE LIAISON ENGINEER’S GUIDE: A RESOURCE FORCAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT INDUSTRIAL SPONSORS AND FACULTYMENTORSR. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida R. Keith Stanfill is the Director of the Integrated Product and Process Design Program for the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at the University of Florida. He received his B.S., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida in 1985, 1991 and 1995, respectively. Dr. Stanfill has over ten years of industrial experience with United Technologies Corporation and has designed gas turbine hardware for fighter aircraft, including the Joint Strike Fighter. He served as a key resource to