Conference Session

Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Simeon Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

project.This course, as the final course in our 3 course sequence, effectively draws together basicscience/engineering course knowledge and combines it with economic, social and politicalconstraints. The students worked with these constraints on real world projects and gainedvaluable design software experience. Meeting our learning outcomes was facilitated with thisnew approach - especially our ABET outcomes c and e: “ability to design a system, systemcomponent, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability inmore than one civil/environmental engineering discipline and an “ability to use the techniques,skills, and modern

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Layer, University of Evansville; Chris Gwaltney, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

development model designed by Vanasupa,Harding, and Hughes9 which depicts the understanding of the broader context (i.e. InternationalAttributes) and the incorporation of engagement and ethical development (i.e. HumanitarianAttributes) causes an increase in the student’s internal drive to learn (i.e. Learning Outcomes andMotivational Outcomes). Other studies have described relationships between studentconfidence, perceived view of importance of subject matter, and student engagement effectlearning outcomes10. The Dominican Republic Learning Outcomes Causal Model usesstructural equation modeling techniques to quantify the causal nature of specific relationshipsthat the Vanasupa et. al. development model suggests, within the context of an

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Raper, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Susan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Christa Weisbrook, Missouri University of Science and Technology; William Daughton, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

presentation≠ an ability to adjust content and presentation style to audience≠ confidence and discernment in asking appropriate questions to obtain information vital to the project or task at hand.Professional Behavior: Graduates of the Engineering Management Program will continually grow in their awarenessand understanding of the societal, ethical, cultural, legal, and political issues prevalent in an increasingly globalsociety.Integration: Drawing on proficiencies in the areas described above, graduates of the Engineering ManagementProgram are able to integrate their skills and knowledge to:≠ effectively manage people, talent, time, and financial resources≠ develop successful marketing strategies≠ develop plans for

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

a team work was the best experience.ConclusionThe newly developed motion control teaching components provide students not only withfundamental theory but also hands-on experience through lab work. The various hands-on labswere designed to develop essential technical skills which could apply to the real world motioncontrol applications. The major skills students can develop through the newly developedadvanced PLC course are scaling of analog I/O signals along with the selection of right sensors,creation and use of I/O data tables, and use of advanced PLC instructions, etc. The studentsadditionally acquire team work ethics, time management skills to complete projects andorganizational skills. The students expressed only optimistic opinions on

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technologyTerence Geyer, Eastern Washington University Terence L. D. Geyer is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.S. in Manufacturing Technology and M.Ed. in Adult Education in a specially combined program of Technology and Education at Eastern Washington University. His interests include collecting and re-manufacturing older technologies

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-1009: WHAT DOES MY CAR AM RADIO HAVE TO DO WITHLEARNING ELECTRONICS?Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau UniversityPaul leiffer, LeTouneau University Paul R. Leiffer is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.edu

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Edwin Bartlett, East Orthopedics

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. programming (c) Graduates of the Engineering Program will demonstrate an Learn and understand client needs, ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired engineering problem Project report needs within realistic constraints such as economic, statement/constraints, identify by FA environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, design alternatives, develop criteria manufacturability, and sustainability. and make decisions, etc

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

and practices, admissions and graduation requirements, advising, research opportunities, retention, and minority groups. Topics relating to faculty include specific teaching methods, publications and research methods, hiring, promotion, tenure, and strategies and tools used in the classroom. Practitioners and alumni address subjects relating to industry and collaborations. Assessment and evaluation refer to improving specific courses as well as overall engineering programs, plus distance learning, design, and ethics courses. Other topics include history of engineering education, and education and learning theory. Taken together they comprise the foundational subjects of engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

used as part of the Estimating class and capstone course. With the size of classes, the numberof complete plan sets recently delivered was 15. These resources would cost more than could beobtained through our budget. We have also obtained student copies of estimating and schedulingsoftware provided through the cooperation of industry.Industrial advisory board companies and other contractors have come to classes to discussbonding, estimating, cost accounting, pipe materials, federal regulation, ethics, and projectmanagement. A recent speaker for the Sargent Corporation spoke to the senior capstone classabout the uniqueness of construction finance. This speaker is the Chief Financial Officer of theSargent Corporation and is an active member of

Conference Session

Engineering and Mathematics Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

, increasing renewable sources, promoting conservation, and makingenergy conversion more efficient. To muster political support, there has to be an emphasis onsafety, ethics, and maximizing domestic resources. New energy technology is continually beingintroduced: e. g. ultracapacitors, efficient batteries, solar cells, fusion reactors.1,2,3 Energy plansneed to take countenance of these new technologies on the horizon. In order to prepare engineering students to develop energy plans, they should be exposed tomethods in their educational programs. How do you find the best solutions for complex energysystems? What kinds of algorithms are appropriate for this type of problem? These are thequestions the author posed to his mechatronics class

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Robert Norton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

will produce itsfirst graduates in May 2009 and it is planned to seek ABET-EAC accreditation under generalengineering criteria in the 2010-2011 academic year.The RBE program objectives are to educate men and women to: ≠ Have a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Systems Engineering. ≠ Apply these abstract concepts and practical skills to design and construct robots and robotic systems for diverse applications. ≠ Have the imagination to see how robotics can be used to improve society and the entrepreneurial background and spirit to make their ideas become reality. ≠ Demonstrate the ethical behavior and standards expected of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. Page 14.86.4EGNR 491-495Senior design project courses at LSSU (EGNR 491-495) are aimed at providing students with theskills for successful completion of their senior project, future projects in industry, and futureprojects in graduate school. The students will also develop effective design/project teams.Specific objectives for the course are the following:Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Deliver an effective professional oral presentation. 2. Write memos, letters, and project plans in a clear, concise and professional manner. 3. Explain the principles and issues of ethical behavior in engineering and professional fields. 4. Explain the use of responsibility charts and timelines in project

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Marlor, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; Nathan Manser, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

resultssuggest that the two hour exam with an online assessment provides a more ethical means toimprove the students’ score, while at the same time not producing statistically different scoresfor the exam, as shown by the final grades in both exam 1 and exam 2.Online Assessment QuestionsThe Blackboard Learning System (Blackboard) was used in the spring semester of 2008 toinclude weekly online assessment questions into the curriculum that tested a student’scomprehension of a general concept in Thermodynamics or Fluids. Previous studies in relatedsubjects have implanted on-line questions into their curriculum with varying degrees of success7,8 . These questions were not mandatory, and the incentive of a small amount of extra points to beapplied to an

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Montserrat Rabago-Smith, Kettering Univeristy; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

an active learning style in which the students participate in thelearning experience. The class uses the Brown and Poon’s textbook,Introduction to Organic Chemistry, and handouts.4 For the laboratorycomponent, the American Chemical Society Introduction to Green Chemistry isused. 5Module 1: Employing Green Organic Chemistry to Minimize Waste throughthe Lifecycle of the Product The rationale behind the first module of the class is that in order to createthe engineer of tomorrow, we must endow them with the skills and attitudeneeded to be environmentally conscious. Those skills, as outlined by the NRCworkshop, include being sensitive to the environment, sensitive to human needs,having an environmental ethic, and having an

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Chamberlain, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

senior engineer.Engineering In the engineering profession, mentors and novices often learn together. SCPractice I have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. [3(k)](F6) I can design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. [3(c)] I am committed to engaging in life-long learning. [3(i)]Confidence in I can articulate my ideas in front of my peers. [3(g)] ECommunication I can speak effectively in front of an audience. [3(g)](F7) I lack self-confidence. Despite the small group sample sizes (n=13 in CI class and n=15 not in the CI class),there was one significant difference

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

) anddamage tolerant (all materials have flaws, propagation based). The total life philosophy is,perhaps, best at finding the bounds for acceptable levels of stress in fatigue design, but thedamage tolerant approach is better at finding the critical flaw size and in predicting the life of thecomponent 33. Tables 1 and 2 provide the information necessary (with the design informationdescribed later) to produce a wide range of challenging and active materials design experiencefor students.Medical Device Recalls - Example Case StudiesRecall case studies create specific (and interesting) opportunities to integrate materialsengineering and ethics into a basic course. [Note: during the past several years, our departmenthas made significant progress in

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University; Mark McQuilling, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

effects ofglobal warming and fostered the understanding that every society must look beyond short-termeconomic considerations to work toward energy models that will shrink its carbon foot print. AlGore’s recent documentary An Inconvenient Truth and UN reports on global warming havemoved the debate from the simple question “Is global warming real?” to the proactive question,“What can we do to reduce our (human) impact on the environment?” Page 14.716.5The team concluded that the stage is therefore set at a societal level for the acceptance ofinnovative solutions that will combine efficiency with environmental ethics. Experts agree thatno one

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

ability to design a system, components, or process to meet desired needs.d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.g) An ability to communicate effectively.h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global Page 14.843.8and societal context. 7i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.j) A knowledge of contemporary issues.k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) technical reports and through individual and group presentations. (h) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning with an awareness of the significance of membership and contribution to IEEE and other similar professional organizations (i) An ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities (j) A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues (k) A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement Page 14.183.9

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

) Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madisonrequires all undergraduate students to take a design course every semester beginning in theirfirst-semester sophomore year for six sequential courses. The students work in a team on aclient-centered biomedical engineering design project to learn concept generation, productanalysis, specifications, evaluation, clinical trials, regulation, liability, and ethics. Thus thedesign course provides students an opportunity to learn about engineering design and the processof integrating engineering and life sciences to solve real-world biomedical engineering problems.It also teaches them how to function on diverse teams, develop leadership skills and to takeinitiative to communicate their ideas and thoughts

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

data to get it back to time-domain I and Q components. 8. Demodulation: various methods are used to demodulate the signals. For example, and AM signal is demodulated simply by takingGiven the sampling rate of the soundcard and the types of waveforms we are converting, thesoftware must process each digital sample within about 250 mS.3. PedagogyThe CS department has a two-semester senior project course track. The first semester, a one-credit Page 14.895.4course is given that emphasizes design (particularly user interface analysis and testability), projectplanning, specification, and the ethical implications of the students

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit, Mercy; Darrell Kleinke, University of Detroit, Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

sake of completeness, these two educational outcomes arean understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context.Service learning is a beneficial educational practice in all fields of study, in particular when it isa part of a professional education program (law, health professions, etc…). The preponderanceof free law and health clinics3,4 that are staffed primarily by students are very telling examples.In their creation, they draw on the paradigm that if one needs to practice his/her profession in thecourse of professional training, that practice should yield economic and societal benefits,especially

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology;c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or appropriate to program objectives;e. an ability to function effectively on teams;f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems;g. an ability to communicate effectively;h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning;i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibility;j. a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; andk. a commitment to quality

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Page 14.393.9 ≠ Engineering Materials ≠ Engineering Mechanics and Design ≠ Manufacturing Processes ≠ Manufacturing Systems Design, Analysis, and Control ≠ Control of Machines ≠ Quality Systems ≠ Computer Systems ≠ Electrical Circuits and Electronics Professional Competencies ≠ Communication ≠ Global Multiculturalism ≠ Teamwork ≠ Ethics ≠ Creativity and Innovation Enterprise Management ≠ Project Management ≠ Manufacturing Information Systems ≠ Product Life Cycle Management ≠ Enterprise Resource Management ≠ Financial Management ≠ Human Resource

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Caitlin Buchhaults, University of South Carolina; Donald Griffith, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

accomplishtheir objectives, they also must adhere to an ethic of “gracious professionalism” and goodsportsmanship.For the 2009 competition the game is named “Lunacy” in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Page 14.1352.3Neil Armstrong’s landing on the moon. It features low traction flooring (and wheels) to simulatethe low-gravity environment present on the lunar landscape. Alliances of three robots competeto throw spherical ‘Lunar Cells’ into trailers hitched to three opposing robots while alsoprotecting their own trailers4. The 2008 contest featured a race track on which robots drovecounterclockwise and manipulated large, 10 pound balls over and under 6

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Chris Moore, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Chris Baralus, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

eight semesters at Rowan. Each clinic class involves students inteamwork (often interdisciplinary), hands-on activities, and report writing and presentation.The Freshman Clinic is focused on engineering measurements (Fall) and competitive assessment(Spring). Fall lectures teach survival skills and other topics important to freshman engineers,such as note taking, problem solving, engineering judgment, and ethics. Laboratory componentsin the Fall introduce students to engineering concepts. In Spring clinic, students work on asemester-long competitive assessment project. Competitive assessment is the systematic testingof existing products, for the purpose of improvement and comparison. For example, studentshave assessed beer brewing, portable

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Paul Kuban, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

– Strength of Materials (0dh) L ENGR 335 – Engineering Economics (0dh)ENGR 366 –Dynamics of Machinery (2dh) ENGR 375– Fluid Mechanics (0dh) LENGR 347 – Microcomputer Engineering (1dh) L ENGR 365 – Modeling Dynamics Systems (1dh)ENGR 382 – SCADA Systems Design (1dh) L ENGR 447 – Embedded System Design (2dh) LHistory Related General Education Global Communities General Education Professional Ethics Fall Semester – 4th Year Spring Semester – 4th YearENGR 435 –Engineering Statistics ENGR 491 – Senior Design (3dh)ENGR 463 – Heat Transfer (0dh) ENGR

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

to finalize the curriculum see Table 1.Laboratories are integrated into the curriculum in various levels of the curriculum and areassociated with the following courses: Tech Drawing I, Physics I and II, Digital Systems,Chemistry I, Strength of Materials, Circuit Analysis, Elements of Machine Design, MechatronicsI and II, and Machinery. Technical Elective courses in Safety Engineering, Renewable Energy,Construction Management, and Quality Control Concepts will be offered.The curriculum includes the core courses of engineering: mathematics, basic sciences andengineering sciences. Although not typically considered humanities/social sciences electives,religion courses include cultural and ethical content. In combination with the history and non

Conference Session

Liberal Education and Leadership

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

: “program changes wouldreshape students’ educational experiences inside and outside the classroom, which would in turnenhance student learning.” 1Engineering communication was positioned to receive particular benefit from the replacement ofthe old ABET criteria, which had largely evaluated engineering curricula by the total coursehours devoted to distinct subject areas. That system had enforced a firm distinction betweentechnical curriculum and instruction in the humanities and social sciences—offering noparticular credit for instruction that successfully bridged the divide between liberal education andprofessional engineering practice. ABET’s system did recognize the existence of professionallyrelevant non-technical subjects—naming “ethical

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

(c) states that engineeringprograms must demonstrate their students attain the following outcome: “an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”4Through these general Program Outcomes, ABET acknowledges the importance of considering Page 14.593.2sustainability within design. To do this, an understanding of the economic, environmental, andsocietal impacts (within sustainability, these impacts are often referred to as the Triple BottomLine, a phrase