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Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Masi, MIT

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Educational Research and Methods

subjectconceptions? For example, how does a subject where students work together on thinking,in an engineering design sense, about solutions to global warming compare with a moretraditional engineering design subject where students work on the design of remotecontrolled dirigibles. While the former may be more exciting to students, and moremotivating, what impact will it have on engineering abilities?An experiment with this question in mind was used as a baseline in developing a widerange of freshman design subjects that could attract not only students interested inengineering as a major, but all freshmen enrolled at the institution. The overall structureof the subjects was a loosely structured design “process.” The subjects would also need tostress the

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Juan Manuel Garibay, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1071: CAPTURING DIFFERENCES OF ENGINEERING DESIGNLEARNING ENVIRONMENTS BY MEANS OF THE VANTH OBSERVATIONSYSTEMLourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Lourdes Gazca is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches mathematics and statistics related courses. Her research interests include faculty development, active and cooperative learning, and creating effective learning environments.Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering at Universidad de las

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Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Cindee Dresen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Tammy Coxen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Taryn MacFarlane, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Kysha Frazier, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Jeannine LaPrad, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Computers in Education

case “focus upon sustainable growth”, “where we are as a company today and where wewish to be in the future”, “our competitive advantage includes our ability to innovate” With thesethemes in mind we focused the conversation on the engineering issues and the challenges thatthey perceive in these key areas and in particular the role of computation and technology (Figure2; identify and confirm).Big engineering Challenges (Figure 2 B): “1) Lower installed cost with capital 2) R & D function comes up with a lot of ideas that are not economical 3) Organization expects the engineers at the research

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ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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TK Beam, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Jamie Constantz, James Madison University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech; Robin Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

a biology major. In fact,many of them actually had a career in mind, and pursued biology as the best way to achievethat goal. Furthermore, family members were not only supportive, but provided their childrenwith connections and opportunities within the field. It can be thought that this familiarity actsas a platform on which the professional identity can begin to form.Many of the other STEM majors also cited class as the time when they felt most like aprofessional in their field. Other factors that we believe to play a part in this discrepancybetween STEM majors and engineering students in particular is the presence the fields have inK-12 education. Other STEM fields, such as biology and chemistry, have a large presence inK-12 education

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

AC 2009-1022: UNDERSTANDING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RETENTIONIN ENGINEERING: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM)APPROACHMark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Mark Urban-Lurain is the Director of Instructional Technology Research & Development in the Division of Science and Mathematics Education at Michigan State University. Dr. Urban-Lurain's research interests are in theories of cognition, their impact on instructional design and applying these to the use of instructional technology. He is also interested in the role of technology in educational improvement and reform.Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Applied Engineering Sciences major

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Emerging Issues in Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

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Materials

. Page 14.1366.915. Krause, S. Tasooji, A., (2007) Diagnosing students' misconceptions on solubility and saturation for understanding of phase diagrams, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, on CD.16. Schneps, M. Sadler, P. (2003) A Private Universe: Minds of Our Own. Harvard-Smithsonian. Center for Astrophysics. Appendix K-12 Physical Science Content Standards Related to Materials Science and Engineering Concepts (National Research Council, 1996)Grade Level Concepts Objectives SummaryK-4 Properties of Objects have many observable properties, including size

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

-structured interviews with teachers, students, andaerospace industry professionals; (4) student demographics; (5) assessment of studentperformance on projects and problem-based learning activities; and (6) student enrollment inSTEM related courses/programs in their senior year in high school and beyond.Initial Conclusions and Future DirectionsAlthough the program is in its initial stages, there are already some lessons learned that willenhance our future endeavors. One of the most important features of the kick-off stage of theprogram was the keynote speaker. He was motivational, inspiring, and made an impact oneverybody in attendance. After the address, for example, one student changed his mind fromplanning to pursue electrical engineering to

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogesh Velankar, Purdue University; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2009: SERIOUS GAMING FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN:EXPLORING LEARNING POTENTIAL AND STUDENTS' READINESSYogesh Velankar, Purdue University Yogesh Velankar is a graduate student in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in the area of corporate learning and designing effective learning environments.Sean Brophy, Purdue University Dr. Sean Brophy, is an assistant professor in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in using technology for learning and assessment. He brings experience in designing effective learning experiences based on theories of knowing and how people learn.Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University

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BME Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regina Nelson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

Biology Magazine, 22(4), 32-38.6. Linsenmeier, R.A. & Gatchell, D.W. (2008) Physiology concepts and physiology problems for biomedical engineering students. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA: ASEE.7. Feder, M.E. (2005). Aims of undergraduate physiology education: A view from the University of Chicago. Advances in Physiology Education, 29:3-10.8. Troy, J.B. & Linsenmeier, R.A. (2003). Optimizing the delivery of content in physiology instruction. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, 22(4), 80-87.9. Bransford, J., Brown, A.L. & Cocking, R.R. (Eds). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.10. Fisher, F.F

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ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dazhi Yang, Purdue University; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Aidsa Santiago Roman

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-589: REPAIRING MISCONCEPTIONS: A CASE STUDY WITHADVANCED ENGINEERING STUDENTS ON THEIR USE OF SCHEMATRAINING MODULESDazhi Yang, Purdue University Dazhi Yang is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. She obtained both her master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Technology from Purdue in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Prior to joining the School of Engineering Education, Dr. Yang worked on a variety of interdisciplinary research projects in instructional design, distance and online learning, assessment and evaluation, technology integration, and information security and assurance in K12 schools. She is the 2009 Young

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Bolger, Vanderbilt University; Marta Kobiela, Vanderbilt University; Paul Weinberg, Vanderbilt University; Richard Lehrer, Vanderbilt University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-1279: ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S MECHANISTIC REASONINGABOUT LINKAGES AND LEVERS IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGINEERINGDESIGNMolly Bolger, Vanderbilt UniversityMarta Kobiela , Vanderbilt UniversityPaul Weinberg, Vanderbilt UniversityRichard Lehrer, Vanderbilt University Page 14.214.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Analysis of Children’ Mechanistic Reasoning about Linkages and Levers in the Context of Engineering Design AbstractReasoning about mechanisms is one of the hallmarks of disciplined inquiry in science andengineering. Despite the central importance of mechanistic reasoning, its origins are not

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

continuing communication between the student and the advisor; 3. To assist the student in planning a cohesive and productive educational program; Page 14.1213.3 4. To introduce the student to the intellectual resources of the University; and 5. To help the student develop the inquiring habit of mind that is fundamental to higher education.For this study of the design process, the Introduction to Engineering course was chosen to ensurethat all students had limited or no previous exposure to the engineering design process.Lecture Coverage of the Engineering Design ProcessThe engineering design process is covered in the first two

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution; Peter Toth, Budapest Tech.

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International

AC 2009-2533: UTILIZATION OF COOPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVELEARNING IN TECHNICAL TEACHER TRAINING AND ENGINEERINGEDUCATION OVER NATIONAL BOARDERSImre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution Director, Budapest TechPeter Toth, Budapest Tech. Director, Centre for Teacher Training and Engineering Education, Budapest Tech Page 14.1339.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Utilization of Cooperative and Collaborative Learning in Technical Teacher Training and Engineering Education over National BoarderAbstractThe Masters level Opportunities and Technological Innovation in

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Trenor, Clemson University; Shirley Yu, University of Houston; Denise Grant, Clemson University; Hibah Salem, Univesity of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-786: PARTICIPATION IN A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FORTEACHERS PROGRAM: IMPACT ON PERCEPTIONS AND EFFICACY TOTEACH ENGINEERINGJulie Trenor, Clemson University Julie Martin Trenor. Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in the same field from North Carolina State University. Her research interests focus on factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Prior to her appointment at Clemson, Dr. Trenor served as the Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Retention

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University

AC 2009-1416: THE WRIGHT STATE MODEL FOR ENGINEERINGMATHEMATICS EDUCATION: NATIONWIDE ADOPTION, ASSESSMENT, ANDEVALUATIONNathan Klingbeil, Wright State University Nathan W. Klingbeil is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and former Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching at Wright State University. He is the lead PI for WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his work in engineering education, including the CASE Ohio Professor of the Year Award (2005), the ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Teacher Award (2004), and the CECS Excellence in Teaching Award in both 2002 and 2007.Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University

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Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education

analysis into their research and reporting did notbear fruit with two significant exceptions. One engineering student and one architecture studentincluded research-based technical analysis in their case study reports, each of which had nicelyintegrated content. The majority of students, however, did not follow the instructor’s suggestionto integrate technical information and assessment into their reports and instead merely describedthe basic technical foundations underlying the selected topics of study. It never became apparentwhy students did not accept the invitation to connect the case study assignment more directly totheir majors, but three possible explanations come to mind. First, they may have needed moretargeted direction to actually

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-400: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN ACOMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMNeelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University Neelam Soundarajan is an Associate Professor in the CSE Dept. at the Ohio State University. His technical interests are in Software Engineering, Programming Languages, and in issues related to engineering education, including program assessment and improvement. Page 14.493.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Direct Assessment of Program Outcomes in a Computer Science and Engineering ProgramAbstractAlthough direct assessment

Conference Session

Design Cognition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Jason Weaver, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Julie Linsey, Texas A&M University; John Wood, United States Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2369: TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE CONCEPT GENERATION ANDDEVELOP CREATIVITYDaniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy Dr. Dan Jensen is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), M.S. (Applied Mechanics) and Ph.D. (Aerospace Engineering Science) from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and MacNeal-Schwendler Corp. His research includes development of innovative design methodologies and enhancement of engineering education.Jason Weaver, University of Texas, Austin

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DEED Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibibia Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Christopher Hartman, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; James B. Burrows-Mcelwain, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Design in Engineering Education

designs, and costconstraints.Students engaged in team work in a multidisciplinary team environment such that the Page 14.411.2reality of cooperation in a global economy became a lesson realized early in theirfreshman engineering year in college. With a dynamic market place, graduates need tobe able to interact effectively in diverse fields. One important goal of multidisciplinarydesign is to identify the many solutions needed to solve a single problem while keepingin mind the many differing objectives of the overall project [2] A multidisciplinaryapproach to engineering design is valuable in that it asks that students make certain that,“…advances in

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kip Coonley, Duke University; Martin Brooke, Duke University; Philip Ethier, Duke University; Hisham Massoud, Duke University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 14.418.2dramatically reduced. To address the challenge of getting students to practice meaningfulelectronics design without extensive theoretical background, a curiosity driven and laboratoryfocused course structure has been adopted. Figure 1 depicts the overall layout of the curriculum.In traditional laboratory courses, students work in groups following a pre-developed laboratorymanual to build circuits from schematics, probe currents and voltages, and report the results inthe form of a standard engineering lab report. Such a course of study in a laboratory curriculumgenerally leads to short-term success with the only goal in mind being the successful completionof the laboratory period. Longer-term planning and project development are

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Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; David Torick, University of Pittsburgh; Joe Marriott, University of Pittsburgh; Amy Landis, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1222: DEVELOPMENT AND OUTCOMES OF A “DESIGN FOR THEENVIRONMENT” COURSEMelissa Bilec, University of PittsburghDavid Torick, University of PittsburghJoe Marriott, University of PittsburghAmy Landis, University of Pittsburgh Page 14.467.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development and Outcomes of a Design for the Environment CourseAbstractWe have developed a Design for the Environment (DfE) course which is a dynamic mix of non-traditional lectures and hands-on DfE laboratory experiments that are infused with real-worldinteractions. Our engineering teams (E-teams) partner with local green industries

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Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1788: PROJECT DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS USINGUNIVERSAL DESIGN LEARNING (UDL)Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Saeed Sean Monemi is currently a Professor and Graduate Program Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, CA (Cal Poly Pomona). He is teaching a broad range of Undergraduate and Graduate level courses in electrical and computer engineering. His research areas are: Algorithms and Complex Computations, Energy Management Environments, Operating Systems, Software Engineering and Robotics. Before that, Dr. Monemi was Senior Associate Research Professor and Research Scientist at

Conference Session

Design Cognition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Cardona, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Ted Cruz, University of Puerto Rico; Noraica Davila, University of Puerto Rico; Omar Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico; Alexander Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Ramon Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Willie Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Nelson Mendez, University of Puerto Rico; Damian Torres, University of Puerto Rico; José Vega, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Design in Engineering Education

ofenvironments would help the synergy between students and their potentialcreative employers. One of the main determinants in the success or failure of anenterprise is its ability to innovate, which requires creativity.12What all the aforementioned information means is that there are manymotivations for being creative. The phrase “Innovate or Perish” seemsappropriate to succinctly describe the problem scenario we face with engineeringeducation.From Words To Action: Our Approach To Engineering Creatively throughParticipatory Action and Problem-Based LearningJust as we would expect that engineering a solution to a modern day problemwould require a non-linear mind, we would also expect that dedicated research isneeded to come up with new ways to infuse the

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-919: SELF-ORGANIZING UNITS TO PROMOTE INTERDISCIPLINARYTEAMING IN A COURSE FOR PERVASIVE COMPUTING DESIGNLisa McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center. She received her Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Chicago in 2002. Her research explores collaboration in interdisciplinary and distributed settings, and institutional structures that encourage transformational learning.Chad Newswander, Virginia Tech Chad Newswander is a graduate student in the Center for Public Administration and Policy at Virginia Tech, studying

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Design Communications

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1259: TOWARD A DESIGN TAXONOMY AS A PARADIGM IN DESIGNPEDAGOGICSKeelin Leahy, University of Limerick Keelin Leahy is a PhD Researcher with the Department of Manufacturing and Operations Engineering in the University of Limerick. In 2005 she successfully completed a first class honours Bachelor of Technology, Materials and Construction concurrent with Teacher Education at the University of Limerick. On Graduating she won the Advanced Scholar Award. She has also received the IRCSET scholarship for the duration of her PhD completion. She also assists in the teaching of design strategies and design communication at the University of Limerick.William Gaughran, University of Limerick

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DEED Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana

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Design in Engineering Education

discovered that he was frustrated by his futile search tofind a speculum that did not cause such discomfort. With the search for quality senior capstonedesign projects always in the back of my mind, I quickly realized that this topic had potential,and we met to formally discuss the possibility of developing a senior project to improve thisdevice.Student Learning OutcomesAs with any senior capstone project, I had to assure that it met the learning objectives of thecourse. At the University of Southern Indiana (USI), we offer a recently accredited BSE degreeand do not have a graduate program. We offer specialties in civil, electrical, industrial,mechatronic and mechanical engineering. ENGR 491, Senior Design, is the capstone designcourse offered

Conference Session

Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Carla Gould, Ontario College of Art and Design; Casey Wong, Ontario College of Art and Design; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Djordje Zegarac, University of Calgary; Sean Gibbons, University of Montana; Carl Hastrich, Ontario College of Art and Design; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bruce Hinds, Ontario College of Art and Design; Denise DeLuca, Biomimicry Institute; jessica ching, Ontario College of Art and Design

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-107: WHAT HAS FINS LIKE A WHALE, SKIN LIKE A LIZARD, ANDEYES LIKE A MOTH? THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERINGMarjan Eggermont, University of CalgaryCarla Gould, Ontario College of Art and DesignCasey Wong, Ontario College of Art and DesignMichael Helms, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDjordje Zegarac, University of CalgarySean Gibbons, University of MontanaCarl Hastrich, Ontario College of Art and DesignBruce Hinds, Ontario College of Art and DesignDenise DeLuca, Biomimicry Institutejessica ching, Ontario College of Art and Design Page 14.1365.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 “What has fins like a whale

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

AC 2009-46: RAISING THE INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS OF ENGINEERINGAND BUSINESS STUDENTS IN AN AUSTRIAN BACHELOR AND MASTER OFSCIENCE PROGRAMME IN AVIATIONDietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences Dietmar Tatzl holds a doctorate in English Studies as well as two diploma degrees (English and American Studies, History and Media Studies) from the University of Graz, Austria. During his studies, he spent a full academic year at Hendrix College, Conway, AR, from 1996 to 1997. After graduation, he started working as a lecturer at the FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences in Graz, where he has now taught English language courses to aeronautical engineering and aviation management

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

AC 2009-998: ON THE NEED TO CHANGE CLASSROOM PRACTICES IN THEARAB STATES: TRENDS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND FUTURE PLANSWaddah Akili, Iowa State University Page 14.930.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 On the Need to Change Classroom Practices in the Arab States: Trends, Opportunities, and Future PlansIntroductionThis paper is a follow up to prior papers by the author on engineering education reform in theArab Region of the Persian Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar,and the Sultanate of Oman), addressing some vital issues that have been either neglected or havenot been sufficiently addressed.(1-7) The purpose