Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Kobus, Hillsborough Community College; Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

learned. We found that thepersonalized advising service is crucial for the success of the program and identified specificadjustments that community college instructor and students need to make when they come to a four-year university.1. IntroductionIn recent years, alarming national statistics and trends have shown declining graduate andundergraduate enrollment, graduation rates, and participation of minority groups in Science andEngineering (S&E) fields, and in Computer Science in particular. According to NSF’s Scienceand Engineering indicators 2006, underrepresented minorities did not enroll in or completecollege at the same rate as Caucasians. In 2003, the percentage of African-Americans andHispanics who completed a bachelor’s or higher

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tal Rusak, Cornell University; Christopher Barnes, Cornell University; G. Scott Russ, Cornell University; Vincent Kam, Cornell University; David Gries, Cornell University

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Information Systems

collecting correct expressions for major requirements in our system is a nontrivialproblem. We explore the possibility of using a collaborative social network, with appropriatesecurity and quality controls, for this purpose. We show how CPAS was used to enter the majorrequirements of complete academic programs and present a visualization functionality thatillustrates such programs.CPAS is a fundamental contribution to education research since it provides a way for academicprograms to be mapped out in a generalized ontology. Thus, it allows students to maximallyutilize the academic resources of their university, and it allows faculty members and departmentsto plan and represent programs and to advise students effectively.1 IntroductionTraditionally

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

social networking tools can be used to stay intouch with alumni. This connection can help lead to a dialogue between the currentunderclassmen and alumni to initiate discussions on internships and career options at their placeof employment.Introduction The ubiquity of online social networking, especially among college students, has made ita candidate for scholarly research. Most of the early work on this phenomenon has focused on auser’s presentation of identity, and privacy concerns 1. However, a growing body of knowledgehas focused on their role within a college or university setting 2, 3, 4. This work examines the useand role of online social networking towards facilitating the high school to college transition, aswell as a tool for

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Donald Chinn, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Engineering Ethics

analysis of students’ work.Our results show that students met the learning objectives of crafting arguments, reflecting uponcomputing skills, and discussing issues related to professionalism and diversity.1. IntroductionOne of several educational objectives for computer science programs is preparing students for asuccessful career in the software industry. Both ABET and CC2001 emphasize that computer sciencegraduates should engage topics related to ethics and professionalism1,10. For example, CC2001 identifiesthe social context of computing (SP2) and professional and ethical responsibilities (SP4) as core subjectareas. It also describes in detail the scope of these areas (Chapter 10, pages 55-61). ABET programoutcome letter (e) (an understanding

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prakash Ranganathan, University of North Dakota; Richard Schultz, University of North Dakota

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-2513: A BLOOM’S ONLINE ASSESSMENT TEST (BOAT) TO ASSESSSTUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME IN A DISTANCE ENGINEERINGEDUCATION COURSEPrakash Ranganathan, University of North DakotaRichard Schultz, University of North Dakota Page 14.4.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using DAQ boards to communicate with NXT in measurements and Instrumentation applications Prakash Ranganathan 1, Richard Schultz 2 Department of Electrical Engineering University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202 email:1prakash.ranganathan@mail.und.edu 2

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aparajita Mazumder, Formerly Director of International Relations

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International

Connecticut’sEUROTECH program is a five-year program with a B.S. in Engineering and a B.A. in German.To make a degree in German beneficial for the engineer, the German curriculum was redesignedto include special purpose and interdisciplinary courses such as 1 credit modules conducted inGerman on engineering topics. A few faculties with German proficiency from the School ofEngineering was recruited for this purpose, German speaking scientists were invited as guestspeakers to speak on topics ranging from electron-beam welding to energy. German professorsand exchange students provided assistance for the understanding of German technical terms. Forthe six-credit internship program to provide the essential intercultural professional experiencewith German

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee

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Nuclear and Radiological

of the fundamental principlesbehind cross-section processing, reactor physics, criticality safety, and other related applicationsby demonstrating how these computational packages are used in these specific areas. This willalso open a gateway for national laboratory initiatives as well as university-laboratory-industrypartnerships for the professional development of future nuclear engineers. Figure 1 illustrates thetimetable associated with this educational project. Figure 1: Overview of US NRC Project led by University of Tennessee and Texas A&M The modules outlined in Figure 1 will be structured into “standalone” educational toolsable to independently provide substantial fundamental and interactive information on the

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Osterberg, University of Portland; Aziz Inan, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

configuration are usedto provoke student’s motivation and curiosity and to engage them in the subject matter. Onesuch well-known problem is finding the effective resistance seen between opposite corners of acubic resistor network1 comprised of twelve equal resistors each of value R resulting in aneffective resistance given by Reff = 5R/6. Another well-known problem is finding the effectiveresistance of the one-dimensional, semi-infinite resistive-ladder network1 comprised of equalresistors each of value R which is found to be Reff = R(1+50.5)/2. Although two-dimensional (2D) network problems are generally considered to be moredifficult and challenging for undergraduate EE education, there are exceptions to this view. Forexample, Aitchison2

Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Reza Rowshan, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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Materials

link is designed and rapid prototyped, the students have time to prepare their linksbefore casting. The links are used as the pattern in a green sand mold casting. The aluminumalloy was 6061. Examples of the rapid prototyped (RP) links on the pattern board are shown inFigure 1Before testing, the students are given a second homework assignment where each of them has topredict where failure will occur, what the failure load will be and what it will cost to design, test,and manufacture the links. This activity requires them to use mechanics of materialsformulations to solve for the failure loads.DesignFigure 1 shows four of the designed links. One mistake that we made was to remind the studentsto put a draft angle on the edges of their designed

Conference Session

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

data was supplied to them. An example of the questions is shown inTable 1. Table 1. Student Performance in Design An Open Ended Problem of Designing a Signalized Traffic Intersection Conduct 6 computer optimization runs using HCS 2000 (latest edition). Submit individual reports. You are provided with options in choosing the following variables on the open ended problem. 1. Signal phasing duration: Red, Green and Yellow timings 2. Design strategy for minimizing the global average vehicle delay of the intersection Answer the following. 1) What is the global minimum intersection delay? 2) Write a report on the project including a critique on the process, progress and results. East-West: Green time= 25-50 Sec., Cycle time

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

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Engineering Ethics

-blowingit is important to emphasize that legal protections for whistle-blowers are uncertain. Further, thefinancial and personal costs of whistle-blowing can be staggering.3 One aspect of whistle-blowing that has not been covered well is the negativeconsequences that may result from filing a wrongful-termination lawsuit claiming whistle-blowerstatus. Some potential negative consequences of whistle-blower lawsuits are illustrated by twocase studies presented below. These two case studies both involve engineers who sued formeremployers claiming whistle-blower protections. Case 1: Scapegoat Engineer at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant? First Energy Nuclear Operating Co. (FENOC) operates the Davis–Besse Nuclear PowerStation in Ohio

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Miller, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

M&IE Department contains three Bachelor of Science programs: MechanicalEngineering, Industrial Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The MechanicalEngineering program has a ten-year average undergraduate enrollment of approximately 400students, as seen in Figure 1. Page 14.538.2Departmental Size and RetentionAs seen in Figure 1, the number of undergraduate students in the MSU ME program hasremained fairly stable over the past ten years (394 students). This is an excellent trait in light ofthe fact that the department hasminimally tracked, studied and respondedto trends in undergraduate enrollmentnumbers, and has performed

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Traum, University of North Texas; Sharon Karackattu, University of North Texas

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First-Year Programs

reports citing a dearth of trained professionals in these fields.1 Particularemphasis has been placed on enhancing the first-year experiences of science and engineering majorsin an attempt to expose these students to practical experience alongside traditional pedagogicalcurricula.2Conventional “first-year experience” courses focus on teaching college survival skills, providingcampus orientation, and building camaraderie to support students as they embark on highereducation. These activities are believed to improve student retention by reinforcing critical skillsets, knowledge, and networks for ensuing college years.3 The engineering education literature calls

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zulfa Zakaria, IIUM

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. The survey’s results and analysis facilitate thediscussion of further details concerning what is lacking in the teaching of each topic for eachcategory. An initial suggestion that would contribute to overcoming this educational shortfall isexplained briefly in the Future Work section.1. IntroductionSoftware testing comprises a process of revealing any errors that may exist within a particularpiece of software [1]. The Verification and Validation (V&V) procedures applied involve bothstatic and dynamic techniques of system checking designed to ensure that the tested programsatisfies its specifications and meets the expectations of the stakeholders [2]. It is the softwaretester who is responsible for constructing and executing such tests. As

Conference Session

Writing Is Fundamental

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Beams, University of Texas, Tyler; Luke Niiler, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education

assessment 1; a plan for the incremental implementationof writing skills instruction in Engineering courses 2; an outcomes assessment 3; the use ofwritten workplace materials in Engineering courses 4,5 ; a review of shared assumptions aboutwriting skills among Engineering faculty 6; a multiple-trait scoring guide 7; and the first threeiterations of this longitudinal study 8,9,10. To date, there is no other longitudinal study ofEngineering students’ writing skills on record. Our four years of work therefore begins toaddress this gap in knowledge, and it is hoped that this project will be understood as (a) adescription and analysis of trends observed within a single cohort of subjects; and (b) aninvitation for other researchers to begin contributing

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Klein-Gardner; Rick Williams, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University

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Biological & Agricultural

rationale for a general engineering program at ECU is made by Kauffmann et al.1“Instead of the traditional engineering disciplines, these operations require engineeringgeneralists with a strong theoretical background, broad knowledge in a range of areas, andspecific skills in problem solving to give them a sound but flexible base for managing andimplementing technology change and operations.” In 2004, East Carolina University initiated abachelor’s degree program in general engineering (BSE) to fulfill this requirement. The BSEcurriculum is implemented “through a concept and program identified as the IntegratedCollaborative Engineering Educational Environment (ICEE). The ICEE program… emphasizesa broad but highly integrated foundation of engineering

Conference Session

Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University; Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University

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Civil Engineering

contrasted with emotionaland volitional processes. Six levels of learning were defined within the cognitive domain:knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Students, startingwith knowledge, must master each stage in order to advance onto the next level. The definitionof each level within the cognitive domain is provided in Table 1.6 Table 1: Six Stages of Cognitive Development under Bloom’s Taxonomy6 Stages Name Definition 1 Knowledge Remembering or retrieving previously learned material. 2 Comprehension The ability to grasp or construct meaning from material

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Wagner, Clemson University; Katie Knaub, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors

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Mechanical Engineering

interval of time. In 1400 BC, water clocks (clepsydras) werecreated to improve time keeping without the sun by using a known amount of water flow15 asshown in Figure 1. Early water clocks involved simple containers that dripped water at a constantrate. Later versions were more advanced, using an upper reservoir and allowing only a slow flowof water into a tall and thin lower metered reservoir for accurate measurement. Around 725 BC aChinese polymath, Su Sung, built a mechanical clock tower which used a water drivenescapement to power the clock16. NATURE Calendars – Early Mankind Obelisks (3500 BC) – Egypt ELECTRONICS

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerrie Kephart, University of Texas, El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas, El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas, El Paso

of the project, Cultivating Authentic Discourse forthe 2020 Engineer, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in theCourse, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program. Evaluation of the projectprovides compelling evidence that faculty members are changing their approaches to pedagogy,experiencing transformation in their senses of professional identity, and becoming engaged in acommunity of co-learners of STEM faculty participants. The key elements of this emergingmodel include: 1) fostering awareness of inquiry modules and their role in student learning; 2)creating awareness of teaching and learning theories and their roles in classroom instructionalpractice; 3) providing time, resources, and a supportive

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johannes Strobel, Purdue University; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Constance Harris, Purdue University; Jun Fang, Purdue University; Lindsey Tracy, Purdue University

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Environmental Engineering

-2006accreditation rules requires all engineering disciplines to include environmental andsustainability issues as constraints in design (criterion three)1. Similarly, the Institutions ofEngineering, Australia’s Code of Ethics and National Competency Standard 2000 mandatesustainability design and development for all undergraduate engineering students2.From a workforce standpoint, it is equally an opportune time to train engineers with a broaderunderstanding of environmental impacts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,employment for environmental engineers (EE) will increase “much faster than average” through20143. The National Science Board anticipates a 27% growth in EE jobs through 2010 4. And,while workforce estimates vary somewhat, the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Burnham, University of Texas, Austin; Jules Campbell, University of Texas, Austin; Surya Santoso, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo Compean, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American

Renewable Energy Systems Courses D. J. Burnham,⋆ J. C. Campbell,⋆ S. Santoso,⋆ A. Compean,⋆⋆ J. Ramos⋆⋆1 IntroductionIn recent years wind turbine technologies have made significant advances, and more than 30 U.S.states have implemented aggressive renewable portfolio standards. These standards require thatelectric utilities obtain 10% to 30% of their energy from renewable sources, with target datesbetween 2020 and 2030.1 In support of this effort the U.S. Department of Energy is consideringthe viability of wind energy to supply up to 20% of nation’s electricity by 2030.2 In addition tothe technical challenge of integrating wind power into the national grids, another criticalchallenge in the 20% wind power scenario involves preparing the

Conference Session

Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Manufacturing

-manufacturing technologies. Micro-manufacturing focuses on technologies used toproduce parts in the sub-millimeter range, and essentially bridges the gap between nano-scalemanufacturing and macro-manufacturing. According to the World Technology EvaluationCenter’s (WTEC) commission report [1], micro-manufacturing has and will continue to havevery significant impacts on national security, defense, energy, healthcare and domesticmanufacturing base. Micro-parts are being utilized in the electronic and drive systems for small Page 14.855.2unmanned reconnaissance planes, for high precision parts used in missile guided systems, formedical devices to deliver

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Prins, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

was based on cumulativeaccuracy. Figure 1 shows a team in the batter’s box immediately after a launch; the launchedDuke Dog is visible in the upper left corner of the photograph. Page 14.130.4 Figure 1: A team and their device in action at “The Fling”Competition TimelineA flyer with the competition rules and scoring was distributed at an orientation event on theSaturday before fall semester classes started. The competition was mentioned again at a Schoolof Engineering freshman mixer during the second week of school; sign-up sheets were alsoprovided at the mixer. The deadline for registration was at the end of the third week of

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-446: STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE FORTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION: WHY THE PROFESSIONAL GRADUATEDEGREE IN ENGINEERINGRoger Olson, Rolls-Royce CorporationDonald Keating, University of South CarolinaThomas Stanford, University of South Carolina Page 14.1078.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Strengthening the U.S. Engineering Workforce for Innovation: Why the Professional Graduate Degree in Engineering?1. IntroductionThis is the third of four invited papers prepared for the National Collaborative panel sessionconcerning the deliberate advancement of professional engineering graduate education relevantto the needs of creative

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jin-Hwan Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

pursue careers in academia as the next generation of college anduniversity professors.1 The PFF program was started in 1993 and is now established at 45doctoral institutions and 300 partner schools.1 The program is designed to improve the graduateeducational experience and to address the need for more qualified and trained faculty at variousacademic institutions. UC was one of the original doctoral institutions and an active participantwith a university-wide PFF program since 1993.2,3 The UC PFF in Engineering program Page 14.655.2 1consists of three one-hour courses and a mentored teaching requirement

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Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mitchell, Drexel University

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Architectural

” (AED) is addressedthrough an online survey of representative faculty at ABET accredited Architectural Engineeringschools. The faculty are first characterized in multiple ways: university, academic rank, years ofexperience, registration status and discipline. The results of their open-ended definition of AEDare examined using eight categories derived from the responses rated on 1-5 Likert scales, withthe analysis broken down using the same faculty characterization. Faculty opinions about thedisciplines necessary to include in AED are also analyzed. Overall there is general agreementthat disciplinary “skills” are an important part of AED as are, to a lesser extent, the “products”produced. There is some agreement about the idea of “integration

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Morris, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Biomedical

this process involves seeking out and categorizing current solutions and thenusing this problem solving method to develop novel solutions.A brief introduction to the 8D Methodology is given in this paper with discussion on howthis method can be adapted for training scientists and engineers to use this tool inmedicine. As an example of the use, the problems of heart disease are categorized toclearly see the many ways that a patient's life is affected. Next, current solutions for bothprevention and treatments are then categorized as well. Finally, the methodology is usedto generate several novel directions for research.IntroductionHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States.1 Over 64 millionAmericans are estimated to have

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.726.3There are three stages to the development and implementation of the TIME Kits: the summerworkshop, unit instruction, and research study. Each development stage is explained in thesections that follow.2.1 TIME Kit Development: Stage 1: The Summer WorkshopThe summer workshop begins with a local engineering professional explaining the need forengineers in society and generally what his firm does. This discussion engages teachers in aprocess that explains to high school teachers what engineers do and how they do it.This conversation is followed by several WVU Engineering professors verbally painting apicture of the new face of engineering. An excellent example of this was the Disney Worldmodel. One professor explained the various

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Laura Winn, Waynesburg Central High School; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-tech careers. Low family income often meansreduced opportunities to afford college. Fewer adult role models and community resources meanthat students may never learn about scholarships that are available.Our adaptation of the social stress model is illustrated in Figure 1, where “stressors” are theunique problems encountered by students living in the Appalachian region, and “interventions”are our responses to the problems (“moderator category” is a way to logically group thestressors). In understanding the model fully, it is important to note that we have tried to providea solution (intervention) for each stressor, and that one of the interventions that keeps showingimportance is peer influence. In the model we present here, an adaptation of

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cassady, University of Arkansas; Sean Mulvenon, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

plethora of research has been generated regarding the prediction of success in college (Youngand Korbin11; Burton and Ramist4; Ting8; Pennock-Roman7; Wilson10; Bamforth et al.1).However, a growing concern among researchers is the ability to retain students in thequantitative fields like math, science, and engineering. Retention of students is defined as eithergraduation or concurrent enrolment in a specific academic field. Without retention of students inmath- and science-based fields, national and local economies suffer due to the increased demandfor such research and development professionals (NARSET Report6). Retaining students is agrowing concern in many university departments, especially in the field of engineering.According to the National