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Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

skills and oral andwritten communication. The engineering research activities and associated outreach enable REUstudents to build skills useful in the summer and for years to follow in areas including BME,communications, ethics, and problem solving. We provide an opportunity for international,interdisciplinary collaboration at our university, and we insure that students recognize thatbiomedical engineering technologies apply across spectrums of human activities includingpersonal lives, STEM careers, K-12 outreach, and overall societal health improvement. The program provides students nationally with the opportunity to work with individualscientists on projects central to the research activities at our University’s School of Engineeringand

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

Leadership and Higher Education from the University of Nebraska with an emphasis on globalization and leadership. He is a Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and is also certified in Planning and Managing Projects, BD University; Lean Manufacturing, BD University; High Impact Facilitation, Lore International Page 14.115.1 Institute, Durango, Colorado; and Project Management, Saddle Island Institute.Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University Ryan Dymock is currently a senior studying Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He hopes to steer his career in

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

at the Arizona State University Polytechnic Campus. He is the founder and developer of the Engineering Studio at the Polytechnic that is a model for hands-on engineering education at the high school and college levels.Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University Sharon Kurpius Robinson, Ph.D., is an expert in counseling youth and adults in educational and career pathways.James Middleton, Arizona State University James Middleton, Ph.D., is Professor of Mathematics Education and Director, Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology. He is an expert in middle school mathematics curriculum development and research in student cognition

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

diploma curriculum originally established in thefall term of 2001. The first Master of Science year group commences in the fall term of 2011.The new curricula combine engineering and business studies with a view to prepare studentsfor a career in the aeronautical industry. In the 3-year Bachelor programme, students maychoose between the Aeronautical Engineering and Piloting branch after a common educationduring the first two years. All students thus receive four semesters of English languagetraining: Business and Aviation English 1 and 2 as well as English for AeronauticalTechnology and Management 1 and 2. In addition to that, those students in the engineeringbranch attend the fifth-semester language course Professional Presentations, which

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Campo, Rice University; Stephanie Rice, Rice University; Daniela Rimer, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, correct answers to thefundamental buoyancy question on the Intuition Inventory increased from 38% to 100%, beforeand after the program.Other goals of DREAM include: encouraging students to take as many math and science coursesas possible in high school, informing students of the career paths and earning potential associatedwith obtaining an engineering degree, providing assistance with college applications, andoffering a consistent and supportive presence. In addition to providing a structured mentorshipfor AHS students, there are also significant benefits to Rice University mentors. Mentorsenhance their leadership skills and hands-on engineering problem solving, improve theircommunication skills, and often are introduced to new cultural and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Johnson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

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Minorities in Engineering

earlier in their college careers. Low-income,ethnic students working long hours to cover their expenses have difficulty keeping up theirgrades and experience higher dropout rates. However, even when they complete a bachelor's,they may graduate with significant debt, so they do not apply to graduate school [13, 14].NeedInterventions are needed to smooth the transition to college, address cultural conflicts betweenhome and college, and create a supportive learning environment [15]. Effective interventionstrategies, some of which are part of this project, include bridge programs [12, 16], a“structured” freshman year [17], mentoring [18], research experiences, and career counseling[19], and creating learning communities [12].According to ACT Inc

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies

topologies for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Station.Robyn Fillinger, North Carolina State University Robyn M. Fillinger received her B.S. degree in Communications from the State University of New York at Brockport. She holds a certificate in Graphic Arts and Web Design from the Hendricks Institute and a certificate in Sports and Special Events Marketing from New York University. Currently she is the Manager of Graduate Programs and Student Services for the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Robyn also serves as the University representative for the National GEM Consortium. Robyn began her career in Graduate Programs and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Rohlfing, Arizona State University; Erin Kube, Arizona State University; Brandon Yabko, Arizona State University; Erika Murguia, Arizona State University; Jennifer Bekki, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

ofgraduate school completion1 In the physical sciences and engineering, attrition is most commonwithin the first three years2,3. While women represent 22% of the doctoral students inengineering, they receive only 17% of the doctorates; the dropout rate for women is roughlytwice that of male PhD students in the same fields4,5. Additionally, even women who persistthrough their doctoral program remain unlikely to actually embark on a career in science orengineering; 36.5% of women with degrees in science, compared to 27.4% of men, never beginscience careers5.The purpose of CareerWISE, an NSF-funded research program, is to improve the retention offemale STEM doctoral students (and, indirectly, the likelihood of their entry into STEM-relatedcareers

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Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Ethics

programs has recognized this need. As a result the EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) and Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET,Inc.1 has mandated that undergraduate engineering curricula include the study of ethics. This is aprecautionary approach requiring students to think in ethical terms at all times and not just whenthings go wrong. It could be viewed as defensive ethics by training students how to respond to Page 14.1182.2possible events and anticipate the consequences of their actions. Many ethical lessons areunfortunately learned during an engineer's career only after some unforeseen consequence orunnoticed flaw. The

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Michigan State University. He earned his M.S. degree in pavement engineering in 1988 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his Ph.D. in pavement and materials engineering from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1995. Dr. Buch began his academic career at Michigan State University in 1996. Dr. Buch teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in concrete materials and pavement engineering. He is also involved in teaching short courses on pavement design and rehabilitation and pavement materials for practicing engineers in Michigan. He is a co-PI on two National Science Foundation grants in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in the area of

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Machotka, University of South Australia; Zorica Nedic, University of South Australia; Andrew Nafalski, University of South Australia; Ozdemir Gol, University of South Australia

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1171: A REMOTE LABORATORY FOR COLLABORATIVEEXPERIMENTSJan Machotka, University of South Australia Jan Machotka is an electrical engineering graduate of the Czech Technical University in Prague. He spent more than 10 years working as a professional consultant in industry in Czechoslovakia and abroad. He started his academic career 20 years ago at the South Australian Institute of Technology. He is currently a Programme Director for undergraduate, postgraduate and transnational students at the University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia. He is also responsible for final year students’ projects for four engineering streams in the School of Electrical and Information Engineering

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zorica Nedic, University of South Australia; Andrew Nafalski, University of South Australia; Ozdemir Gol, University of South Australia; Jan Machotka, University of South Australia

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Electrical and Computer

Nafalski, University of South Australia Andrew Nafalski's career spans several decades in academic and research institutions in Poland, Austria, the UK, Germany, France, Japan and Australia. He holds BEng(Hons), GradDipEd, MEng, PhD and DSc degrees. He is Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK), Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (USA) and Honorary Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He is currently a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Australia in Adelaide and Professor of Information Technology and

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Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jamie Tills, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Steven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

workshops is to bring together AE students, electrical apprentices, andindustry professionals to facilitate learning based on proven methods supported byresearch. This entails exposing students to careers and practices in the electricalconstruction industry. By doing so, students will be influenced to design electricalsystems that better meet the needs of electrical contractors. Not only will this projectbenefit students, it will also introduce the electrical construction industry to theunderlying fundamental design principles used by AE students. This project willpromote the development of practical and code-related learning modules expected to bedistributed by NECA and other construction and training organizations.Section two will provide details

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego; Lal Tummala, San Diego State University

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Engineering Technology

years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. Career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing educational courses.Howard Evans, National University, San Diego Dr. Howard Evans was appointed founding Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University, in October, 2003. He received B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of executive and

Conference Session

Engineering and Mathematics Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Athanasios Tsalatsanis, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida

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Mathematics

-30: Between 21 and 30 hours outside the school >30: More than 30 hours If the student has been Yes 5 Trnsf transferred from another No institution If the student has made a Yes 6 Crch career change No The number of semesters <4

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

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Information Systems

is designed for students who seek to develop their problem-solving andanalytical skills. Degree candidates in engineering, mathematics and science, as well as workingprofessionals who wish to advance their careers or gain certification are attracted by the depth ofthis curriculum. The CCNA Exploration curriculum is designed to be integrated into varioustechnology curricula or programs offered at postsecondary institutions such as technical schools,colleges, and universities. In this paper the content of classical networking textbooks, includingwell established reference books1, 2, 3, are reviewed for the purpose of developing an effectivenetworking curriculum. Various objectives of the Cisco networking academy, which is a set ofwell

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Ted Lee, University of Southern California

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Chemical Engineering

, with highest scores in the areas of data analyses and interpretationwith a mean score of 3.4. We correlated the laboratory rubric score with grades in the courseaccompanying each degree project element for which the rubric was utilized and found highlypositive correlations (r = .66, p 0.70 indicates reliable measure),trouble shooting confidence (α = 0.84), career encouragement (α = 0.71), career exploration (α= 0.72), satisfaction with college, (α = 0.78), and course anxiety (α = 0.78). Reliability statisticsfor each of the subscales were obtained by computing inter-item correlations. Page 14.24.10

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Engineering Ethics V

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

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Engineering Ethics

SeniorEngineer/Scientist. In early 1997, Branch left Lockheed Martin for his new career at McDonnellDouglas. Later that year, McDonnell Douglas and Boeing merged to form The BoeingCompany.26 Shortly after Branch left Lockheed Martin, a fellow employee reported seeing him withproprietary Lockheed Martin documents, prompting an internal investigation. The investigatorreported that Branch did not have any proprietary Lockheed Martin papers.27 Boeing was pleased in late 1998 when the first round of EELV contracts was awarded bythe Air Force. It was generally thought that Lockheed Martin was a superior rocket builder.Evidently, Boeing’s lower prices helped Boeing to win 19 of those first 28 EELV rockets.28 Again, in June of 1999, a Boeing

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynita Newswander, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

engineering. She has an NSF CAREER and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) award for this work. Page 14.683.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 IGERT Funding and the Institutionalization of Interdisciplinary Graduate EducationAbstract Interdisciplinary graduate education is key to the preparation of tomorrow’s engineers,researchers and faculty. The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Integrative Graduate EducationResearch Traineeships (IGERTs) provide funding to train students in interdisciplinary scienceand engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; Charles Snead, University of Alabama

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Electrical and Computer

important in today’s competitive environment.The goal of the laboratory was to exercise and enhance the creative process in lower level ECEstudents. This trait, creativity, is considered to impact globalization1 yet most engineeringprograms do not emphasize this skill. Globalization is stressed as a critical issue for the successof future STEM professionals in The Engineer of 20202 and Educating the Engineer of 2020.3 Adisadvantage in de-emphasizing creativity is that functionality may dominate the design processwith little regard to visual considerations.1 Project objectives include: 1) Making ECE more appealing to students early in their academic career

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“And Other Duties as Assigned”

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University

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Engineering Libraries

) Research center support (Regenstrief center) Page 14.862.12 Meebo/Qwidget reference Data archiving (staffed when open; 56; 68* hours/week) New professors open house Patent training seminar (4/sem.) Career seminar* First and last 3 weeks of semester¹As of June 26, 2008 - SFX²As of June 26, 2008 – Engineering Standards Database

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Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

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New Engineering Educators

member to either have this skill set or to be willing to work for it?In this paper, we offer our experiences and advice for new faculty as they begin the process ofanalyzing instruction. We caution that educational research is time consuming and that one needsto thoughtfully reconcile if it is worthwhile and if it is the right time in your career to take onsuch endeavors. We will share what we’ve learned in this process and warn you of the error ofour ways. This paper is not meant to be an exhaustive explanation of the techniques and tools forscientific inquiry of education, but rather it provides a practical look at how and why to conductsystematic studies on instruction.A basic definition states, “Educational research is the application of the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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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

AC 2009-239: A MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION:MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYGerald Nelson, Mississippi State University Gerald Nelson, an industrial engineering graduate (1974) with an MBA (1985) from Mississippi State University, began his career with a co-op experience at Rockwell International. Nelson worked five semesters with Rockwell before joining them full time after graduation as a Project Engineer and Program Manager. Nelson’s career includes former positions as Plant Manager, Trinity Industries; President and Chief Operating Officer of the Wear Resistance Group of Thermadyne Industries, Inc.; Executive Vice President of Operations, Viasystems Group, Inc.; and Chief

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jan Collins-Eaglin, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

ABET.Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University Dr. NEERAJ BUCH is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the Director of Cornerstone Engineering and Residential Experience program at Michigan State University. He earned his M.S. degree in 1988 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1995. Dr. Buch began his academic career at Michigan State University in 1996. Dr. Buch teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in concrete materials and pavement engineering. He is also involved in teaching short courses on pavement design and rehabilitation and pavement

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Loutfallah Georges Chedid received the B.S. degree in electronics engineering technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT), Boston, MA, the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Tufts University, Medford, MA, the Master’s degree in education from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, and the Ph.D. degree in manufacturing engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA. He is on the faculty of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering of WIT, and he has taught in the interdisciplinary electromechanical engineering program for the last twelve years. He has more than 20 years of combined teaching and industry experience. During his teaching career, he

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

members at Middle Tennessee State University realized the need to create anenthusiastic program that will properly train students for careers in engineering. Implementing Page 14.575.8Page 14.575.9universities in experimental vehicle competitions. These contests challenge the students andrequire them to spend numerous hours together planning, constructing, and traveling as a team.These extensive projects encourage freshman and sophmore students to continue the program bycreating a support system of team members who have experienced the same trials that theyencounter.PL-TL Model as a Mentoring Program The Experimental Vehicles Program at Middle

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University; Wolfgang Bauer, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; John Courtney, Michigan State University; Ruth Heckman, Lansing Community College; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Renee Mickelson, Lansing Community College; Mark Urban-Lurain; Clifford Weil, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

in hurricane Katrina. As Associate Dean, he oversees curriculum, advising, career planning, study abroad, early engineering and other related initiatives.Wolfgang Bauer, Michigan State University Wolfgang Bauer is University Distinguished Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University, as well as Founding Director of the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Discovery. He has pioneered internet-based distance learning classes for college and advanced placement high school audiences and has been a co-PI on the MSU Lon-Capa project, a course management and automated individualized homework system. He is MSU’s representative for the Science &

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

” decisions. Because licensure would nottherefore be required to accomplish many of this P.E.’s work tasks, much of the work could becompleted by a highly skilled Civil Engineering Technologist. The question is then, how muchof a P.E.’s workday time is actually spent doing civil engineering analysis and design tasks thatcould just as well be done by a civil engineering technologist?Will the civil engineering industry be willing to undertake the creation of a category of positionsthat have different prerequisites and career paths from those of the Professional Engineer? Tocreate such a position would at a minimum require there be established formalizing of credentialsfor the Technologist, complete with educational requirements, examination

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Town Hall Meeting: Supporting University Priorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Karla Andrew, Western Kentucky University; Jeffery Ballweber, Colorado State University; Ni-Bin Chang, University of Central Florida; Rick Fowler, Western Kentucky University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Page 14.1358.2 bacteria in Mammoth Cave in collaboration with Dr. Chris Groves. His research was incorporated into the Center for Water Resource Studies at WKU in conjunction with the merger of environmental laboratories at Mammoth Cave National Park and WKU. Fowler’s research career has produced over 15 articles in peer-reviewed journals including Science and Nature and he was co-winner of the National Caves Association Science Award in 2001. He is a member of the© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 National Speleological Society, the Cave Research Foundation, and the National Parks Conservation Association

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provided help with the engineering, science, and mathematics concepts needed tosupport and supplement the units of Engineering is Elementary.The teachers were also asked to develop with the assistance of the community collegefaculty an appropriate plan for the professional development of their elementary schoolcolleagues over the next year and to present the plans to the districts.An outside evaluator was employed to gather and evaluate data and report the results ofthe summer's activities. His findings are included.IntroductionIn 2003, by act of the Massachusetts legislature, in an effort to increase the number ofstudents choosing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers,a STEM Pipeline Fund of $2.5 million was established