Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

usedby the Engineering Management Program at Stevens Institute of Technology todemonstrate these concepts.Different data displays are used for varying reasons. For example, data displays ofaverage starting salaries are used to show that the Engineering Management Program wasnot standing still by having salaries stagnate, but was keeping pace with the nation byhaving graduates whose starting salary was comparable to those in the rest of the nation.Thus, Stevens Engineering Management graduates may be considered to be sought afterand competitive in the marketplace. See Table 1. Page 14.972.6 Table I: Career Profile and Salary Report of

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

throughdecision support systems (i.e., to become “power users” not programmers). Emphasis is placedon the analysis of data in order to make more efficient and effective decisions. The coursesemploy a series of “in-class labs”, integrating the traditional lab and lecture sessions into one,and all in-class activities are done on student-owned laptops [1, 2]. The labs are crafted tocapture the student’s attention the entire time owing to the large distraction of having acomputer. Many of the homework assignments and case studies come from industrial sponsoreddata and represent real world situations. Course content as well as teaching methodologiesemployed and developed have been described in earlier research [1, 2]. Even though this courseis offered in two

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya Saddler, Northwestern University; Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

, Informal, PersonalFigure 1. Conceptualizing graduate and professional student socialization. Reprinted withpermission from Weidman, Twale, & Stein, Socialization of Graduate and Professional Studentsin Higher Education: A Perilous Passage? (2001). Modified (highlighted area) to show studyfocus.Purpose The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the socialization process of doctoralstudents in engineering fields committed to a career as a faculty member. Specifically, this studyattempted to understand what knowledge and skills7,9 are acquired during research collaborationssome doctoral students have with their faculty members. One core element of the Graduate andProfessional Student Socialization model (knowledge and skills

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Anderson, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

machine shop lessons were taughtby one of the lab technicians, an expert machinist, while the Excel lessons were taught by afaculty member with a special affinity for it.The course content was developed systematically by creating course objectives (table 1) from theprogram outcomes; individual lesson plans were then developed to meet the course objectives.This process highlighted some outcomes that could be addressed more deliberately in ourengineering programs. Specifically engineering ethics, technical communication and computerproblem solving were identified as subjects that, although ubiquitous in our program, are notoften singled out as specific topics of study, or as essential skills to be honed. Therefore, wemade it a top priority to

Conference Session

Issues of Persistence in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy Meszaros, Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Women in Engineering

Factors Promoting or Discouraging the Intent to Remain in EngineeringIntroductionInterest in the declining numbers of U.S. students choosing careers in science,mathematics and engineering (SME) emerged as a topic for discussion in the 1980’s.Numerous reports documented this early decline and called attention to the need tounderstand reasons for and to prevent migration out of SME fields. 1, 2 Gender losses wereobserved by Astin and Astin1 to be greater among men, but given the greater proportionalloss of women, their under-representation was magnified during the undergraduate years.Confounding this overall decline was the observation that SME losses came from a poolof disproportionately able undergraduates. 3, 4, 5 Efforts to identify the

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathemathetics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; David Walrath, University of Wyoming

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Mathematics

Page 14.1044.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Scripts in MATLAB for Animation of the Solutions to Partial Differential EquationsIntroductionTeaching of mathematics at all levels can be enhanced by the use of graphical techniques. Thatis particularly true for engineering mathematics, since well over half of engineering students aregraphical learners and many presentations of mathematical concepts employ only symbolicpresentations. Geometry and graphics were important parts of the Calculus Reform movementand can be used to advantage in the teaching of concepts of differentiation and integration asreflected in modern calculus texts.1 Differential equation pedagogy can be enhanced by use

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; David Walrath, University of Wyoming

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Mechanics

. Page 14.400.2Visualization StrategiesThere are several ways to present dynamic beam deflection which will be denoted here as y(x,t).They are:  Plots of y(x,ti) as a function of x for selected values of t (freeze frame),  Plots of y(xj,t) as a function of t for selected values of x (measured values of y(x,t) at various locations xj),  A plot of y(x,t) as a function of x and t in three dimensions,  Using animation to plot and erase y(x,t) versus x for a series of closely spaced values of t such that a movie of y(x,t) is attained.Problems ConsideredConsider the Bernoulli-Euler elastic beam of length L, bending stiffness EI and mass per unitlength with a load A0 f(x) g(t) as illustrated in Figure 1. The constant A0

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Perales, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Colors are used to distinguish one family of devices from another—combinatorialdevices are yellow and sequential logic devices are orange. After creating the icons in largeform, GIMP was used to add a drop shadow and resize to a 32x32 pixel image before importinginto the LabVIEW icon editor. Figure 1. HDL Interface Node.Using these techniques, each device is given full functionality. For example, the BidirectionalCounter device has a comprehensive set of controls and output signals including synchronousload, asynchronous reset, and terminal count. Although the footprint of this device is larger thana simple counter device, the students benefit more from having these I/O available and learningtheir functions

Conference Session

Case Studies and Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

collaborative qualitativeresearch methods in order to shed light on what was happening by interviewingrepresentatives of all stakeholders involved, letting each stakeholder group knowwhat the views of other stakeholders were, challenging interviewees on their views byoffering alternative positions and attempting to collaborate with all groups so as toachieve a consensus on the outcomes.Two aspects of this research may be of interest to ASEE members and are examinedin this paper: 1. The qualitative methodology used; because such methods are often viewed with suspicion by engineers as being unscientific and unreliable; 2. The outcomes of the research for this HEI and from that the possible relevance for some other similar universities might

Conference Session

Issues and Opportunities in IE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marlin Thomas, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Industrial Engineering

). Page 14.95.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A QRW Paradigm for the Industrial Engineering CurriculumAbstractIndustrial engineers need to have a thorough understanding of how product and service qualityare influenced through their design and development, production, and acceptance by customers.This paper proposes a core course for the basic curriculum that provides a modern broad view ofquality as a vector of attributes that includes reliability and warranty concepts and methods. Anotional course is developed by integrating topics from current courses using concept mapping toconstruct a platform that can be used to build and reinforce quality throughout the curriculum.1. IntroductionQuality is much more broadly

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JungHun Choi, Ohio University; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton

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Engineering Technology

introductorycourses are required in the first semester for both programs as part of a new curriculumcomposing of a “common freshman year” for both the Electrical and Mechanical Technologyprograms. 1 The rationale for creating these courses was to provide students with a better broadoverview of both respective fields resulting in students making a more informed choice inselecting to pursue either an EET or MET degree. Additionally these courses will help inspirestudents for future concentrated study by recognizing the end result applications of bothdisciplines by studying systems comprising of electrical and mechanical elements.1. Introduction Especially in the freshmen year, students in the departments of Electrical and MechanicalEngineering Technology

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University

dynamics concepts. 1. IntroductionDynamics is considered to be one of the most difficult and non-intuitive courses that engineeringstudents encounter during their undergraduate study because the course combined basicNewtonian physics and various mathematical concepts such as vector algebra, geometry,trigonometry, and calculus and these were applied to dynamical systems3. Dynamics is animportant engineering course for three reasons. First, it is essential to have a strong grasp of theconcepts covered in the course when pursuing a degree in engineering. Second, it is a requiredcourse for many engineering departments and is the first engineering course that covers bothdifficult and abstract concepts. Third, for many capable students this course can

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics - Courses and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

engineeringprograms would incorporate some form of professional and ethical education into their curricula.The U.S. Department of Education states that the “goal of accreditation is to ensure thateducation provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality”(p.50)1. Degree granting engineering programs in the United States, seeking to initially obtain ormaintain accreditation, are required to meet the curriculum content and learning outcomesestablished by ABET, Inc. (formerly known as the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology, Inc.). ABET traditionally makes relatively minor revisions to the accreditationprocess and criteria on an annual basis. However, during the mid-1990s a significant paradigmshift was conceived by

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

professional careers. 1. Synthesizing knowledge from early courses 2. Starting from concept to production of a working prototype 3. Project management 4. Time management 5. Dealing with vendors 6. Oral communication with both technical and non-technical audiences Page 14.367.2 7. Writing a formal project reportSenior Capstone ProjectThe four-course senior project sequence consists of Senior Seminar, Senior Design Project I,Senior Design Project II, and Senior Communications. The first three courses are offered by theMET department, and the fourth is by the Humanities, Media and Cultural Studies (HMCS)department. This sequence

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques, Milwaukee School of Engineeirng; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Thomas Swiontek, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Vincent Canino, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Nancy Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

programs are struggling to keep their curriculum current and meet thechanging needs of today’s technically based society. Every engineering program needs toproduce technically savvy engineers prepared for the workforce (or graduate school) whileteaching them professional skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication. BecauseBiomedical Engineering (BME) programs must include the ability “to solve the problems at theinterface of engineering and biology” and “the ability to make measurements on and interpretdata from living systems” [1] BME programs often have more difficulties including the requisiteengineering topics necessary to meet ABET criteria. A good biomedical engineer must have atleast a basic understanding of mechanical

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

professional careers. 1. Synthesizing knowledge from early courses 2. Starting from concept to production of a working prototype 3. Project management 4. Time management 5. Dealing with vendors 6. Oral communication with both technical and non-technical audiences Page 14.368.2 7. Writing a formal project reportSenior Capstone ProjectThe four-course senior project sequence consists of Senior Seminar, Senior Design Project I,Senior Design Project II, and Senior Communications. The first three courses are offered by theMET department, and the fourth is by the Humanities, Media and Cultural Studies (HMCS)department. This sequence

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

workplace, engineering educators must betterunderstand the current work and values of professional engineers. However, formal research inthis area is limited. In this portion of our study we interviewed practicing engineers (n=45),surveyed engineers, engineering managers and individuals with engineering backgrounds(n=280), and conducted a case study of one engineering firm. In order to better understand theepistemic frame of engineering, or what makes an engineer an engineer, this study used agrounded theory approach. This approach used the viewpoint of engineers to uncoverimplications for engineering education. We gained insights on (1) what engineers see as notableand as exemplifying engineering in their work, (2) what aspects of their work they

Conference Session

High-School Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

actions. Page 14.1309.2A number of surveys have shown generally low levels of energy knowledge and awarenessamong U.S. students and the general public.1-7 For example, the National EnvironmentalEducation & Training Foundation (NEETF) found in a 2001 survey that, while many Americanstended to overestimate their energy knowledge, just 12% could pass a basic quiz on energyknowledge.3 More recent surveys indicate that consumers are becoming more aware ofrenewable energy resources, but remain confused about many other issues such as the main areasof energy consumption within their homes and communities.4, 7Effective educational programs will make

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

tothe development of certain types of cancer8. The significant decrease in most emissions whencompared to conventional diesel can be seen in Table 1: Page 14.532.3 (National Biodiesel Board, 2008)Biodiesel is also biodegradable which means it can decay as a result of natural agents such asbacteria8. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) biodieseldecomposes approximately four times faster than conventional diesel2. Secondly, biodiesel issafer than conventional diesel because it is non-toxic and less combustible. Biodiesel has ahigher

Conference Session

OMCED Topics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Simpson, United States Coast Guard Academy

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Ocean and Marine

. The barge may be opentopped or enclosed as desired.The following materials are provided to the students: 1. Aluminum sheet metal 20 inches wide and 120 inches long. The aluminum thickness is 0.012 in. It is alloy 3105-H22. 2. Hot glue and glue gun. 3. Pop rivets, 1/8 inch. 4. Caulk/SealantNo other materials are allowed. Only the originally provided piece of sheet aluminum may beused. No additional sheet aluminum may be used, and the original piece may not be replaced ortraded-in for a new piece. This reinforces the need for the students to do careful design, analysis,and construction work and to get it “right” the first time. The students have access to anindustrial quality sheet metal shear and a sheet metal brake as well as

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

rise from within.The prospect of a new program, potentially very costly for the University, incited severalprograms at EWU to protest against the opening of an Electrical Engineering degree. Greattemple and adroit political maneuvering by the administration, which was fully behind the newprogram, were required for the eventual internal approval of the degree. And the HigherEducation Coordinating Board was still to come! This paper describes the trials and tribulationsthat were overcome by the Department of Engineering & Design from the initial idea to the finalaccreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1] in thesummer of 2008.I. IntroductionIt is not every day that a new Electrical Engineering

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Cooke, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

consisted of a 3-foot-wide strip (continuous)footing having a bottom four feet below the ground surface, as shown in the elevation view inFigure 1. The experimental group students manually calculated the ultimate bearing capacity of Page 14.1316.5this footing subjected to a vertical, centric load using the bearing capacity equation, with and Vertical Ground Centric Load Strip Surface Footing 4 ft Stiff Clay

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

met,therefore meeting the ABET criteria as well. One way of doing this is incorporating theassessment into various (or all) courses in the program, a process tested and introducedby the authors in [1]. In that paper a holistic approach was used to meet ABET criteriabased on course assessment. However, the details on how to exactly incorporateassessment into each course were omitted. In this paper, we describe the processfollowed to generate assessment data from a Digital Circuits introductory course. Thesedata connects course objectives into program outcomes based on the approach introducedin [1]. The paper shows how traditional student work, such as homework, exams, labs,quizzes, and projects, is used systematically to provide a solid

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, system implementation and finally the documentation of the end product.The paper is organized as follows. Section I provides a brief introduction, followed by thehistory of the project in Section II. Section III describes the various steps in the development ofthe project. Section IV outlines the technical and pedagogical contribution of the project. Finally,Section V concludes with a summary of the achievements and lessons learned during thisprocess.1. IntroductionThe objective of the project presented in this paper was to engage undergraduate students into alearning activity spanning over several quarters and courses’ knowledge. The underlying aimwas to expose students to an experience that would resemble as closely as possible what theywill

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Nyarsuk, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

students with GPA of 3.83.Admission RequirementsAdmission at UF is based on the student’s high school GPA, Scholastic Aptitude Test 1 (SAT1) and the American Collegiate Test (ACT). International students are required to have a highschool degree in an English speaking country or provide TOEFL results4.The minimum requirements for qualification into the program are5: 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or state-approved secondary school or the equivalent General Education Degree (G.E.D.). 2. Fifteen academic units, including 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of natural sciences (two with laboratories), 3 years of social sciences, and 2 sequential years of a foreign language. 3. A cumulative C average in the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University; Byron Williams, Mississippi State University; Gary Butler, Mississippi State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

facilitating the transition of technology into thecommercial market place, universities are required to manage a complex, end-to-end technologydevelopment and commercialization cycle. Effective execution of such a process requiresintegrating faculty, administration and industry into a seamless organizational infrastructure.This paper describes this integration as a model for university technology commercialization.Model for Technology CommercializationThe Mississippi State University Technology Commercialization Model depicts a phased processwhere technology drivers provide the inputs, and the output is a commercialized technologyand/or a new business entity. An abstract view of the model is shown in Figure 1.The starting point of the model is the

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Chernobyl or Challenger are valuable for study, the sheer amount of informationmay be prohibitive for those instructors who take an integrated approach in technical courses,rather than farming out students to the philosophy department for their ethics injection. Smallcases are much more contained: “By their nature,” Lynch and Klein note, “small cases can neverbe presented in full enthnographic detail. . . .”1 Because they are much less detailed than majorcases, these small classes are easier to incorporate in a technical class.While studying ethics in general allows students to exercise their moral imaginations, small cases Page 14.585.2are

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year Articulation and Cooperation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abraham Michelen, Hudson Valley Community College

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Two Year College Division

. Oftenindividual suppliers would present their product specifications using different formats orterminology. On GlobalSpec, specifications and features are standardized within an area,which facilitates faster head to head product comparisons.A typical part search using Globalspec can be summarized in the following steps: 1. Link to Globalspec (www.globalspec.com). See Figure 1, below. Figure 1: Globalspec Main Page Page 14.377.52. Enter the component you are looking for (Op-amp, Temperature Sensor, Transistor, FPGA, Analog-to-Digital Converter, Bluetooth Chips, etc.) in the “Find” box and select “Go” or enter. Alternatively

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Engineering Economy

will be discussed. 1. IntroductionRevenue management is a newly emerging topic in engineeringmanagement, business management, and operations research that is beingtaught as an elective in business schools of numerous universities in the USand Europe (Columbia University and Northwestern University in the USand INSEAD in Europe to name a few). Revenue management is arelatively new topic in operations research. It was born in the 1970s out ofthe pioneering work of Littlewood4. It was loosely associated with a bunchof techniques used by airlines to intelligently price their seats. However, itwas in the mid-eighties that it gradually developed into a science. In thosedays, it was called “yield management.” American Airlines played a

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

the top of the hierarchy, under which all other objects fall. There can be further Figure 1. Hierarchical grouping of a scene ramifications depending on the object’s complexity. For instance, meeting room is a child of ‘Office space’ and ‘PC’ is a child of ‘Meeting Room’ object (Refer to Figure 1). There are several advantages of such grouping of elements composing a