Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bethany Fralick, Purdue University; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Mechanical Engineering

feltnegatively towards the assignment initially. Pre/post analysis revealed no significant change inthe freshman‟s negative attitudes. Initially, the juniors expressed positive feelings. However,after designing and performing the experiment, the juniors liked the assignment less. Theirpositive attitudes decreased to match the freshmen. The junior and senior attitudes were similarbefore designing the experiment. However, unlike the juniors, the seniors became more positiveafter the assignment was complete.The unexpected effects of the experimental design experience that occurred with the juniorstudents are of interest. The juniors initially felt they understood how to design an experimentbut after performing it, they did not. On the pre-survey, 95% felt

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

thecourse professor.3 Description of New Lab Exercises3.1 Lab 1: Binary Arithmetic3.1.1 Key ConceptsThe key concepts addressed in this lab are: • converting between the binary, hexadecimal, and decimal number systems; • addition and subtraction of unsigned and signed 2’s complement numbers along with over- flow detection; • an introduction to the Xilinx and ModelSim software packages; and • the simulation of a design using Xilinx and ModelSim software.3.1.2 Pre-Lab Exercises Page 15.1115.5This pre-lab requires students to complete the addition and subtraction exercises shown in Table 1.Students must use the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

remove dust etc passengers and fluid crewTransmission Recirculated air Method of What has to be for heat balance regulation recirculated? What has to be lost?Exhibit 3. B. T. Turner’s application of a matrix developed by G. G. S. Bosworth to the problem ofaircraft ventilation.27 Detail is obtained by further expansion of the boxes (see exhibit 4). For exampleit can show a family tree of

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; David Lorch, University of Michigan; Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan; Guy Meadows, University of Michigan

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Minorities in Engineering

undergraduates leave the sciences. Boulder, CO: Westview Press.6. Tobias, S. (1990). They’re not dumb, they’re different: Stalking the second tier. Tucson, AZ: Research Corporation.7. Tinto, V. (1993). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition (2nd ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago.8. Bain, K. (2004). What the best college teachers do. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.9. Kendall Brown, M., Hershock, C., Finelli, C. J., & O'Neal, C. (2009, May). Teaching for retention in science, engineering, and math disciplines: A guide for faculty. Occasional Paper No. 25. Ann Arbor, MI: Center for Research on Learning and Teaching, University of Michigan10. Steele, C. M. (1999). Thin ice

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kemper Lewis, State University of New York, Buffalo; Kevin Hulme, State University of New York, Buffalo; Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Puneet Singla, State University of New York, Buffalo; Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo

,” ASEE Prism, 13(5), p. 45. 5. President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC), 2001, “Using Information Technology To Transform the Way We Learn,” Arlington, VA. 6. Thiagarajan, S., 1998, “The Myths and Realities of Simulations in Performance Technology,” Educational Technology, 38(5), pp. 35-41. 7. Lajoie, S. and Lesgold, A., 1992, “Apprenticeship Training in the Workplace: Computer-coached Practice Environment as a New Form of Apprenticeship,” Intelligent Instruction by Computer: Theory and Practice, (eds. M. J. Farr and J. Psotka), Taylor and Francis, New York, NY, pp. 15–36. 8. Mosterman, P.J., Dorlandy, M.A.M., Campbell, J.O., Burow, C., Bouw, R., Brodersen, A.J., and Bourne

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

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Mechanical Engineering

least 2 research projects. The application form required student contactinformation, college/university, academic major(s)/minor(s), and GPA.The PIs selected participants from the applicant pool based on qualifications, interest in research,and preferred research topics. Minimum eligibility requirements for the program weresophomore standing or higher, 3.0 GPA, and a major in engineering or engineering science.Closely related majors in the sciences, such as materials science, physics, and chemistry werealso considered if the major closely matched a project in which the applicant was interested.Matching of selected participants with faculty mentors was performed by the principalinvestigators (PIs), sometimes in consultation with potential

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Koehler, Northwestern University; Wendy Murray, Northwestern University

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Biomedical

orientation of pylon shortly after heel strike. The transverse and longitudinal axes of the pylon are described by the vectors: v x pylon = 8iˆ + 4.5 ˆj v y pylon = −4.5iˆ + 8 ˆj You have also measured the vertical (yGRF) and horizontal (xGRF) ground reaction forces generated by a typical user shortly after heel strike for range of walking speeds: Walking Vertical Horizontal Speed (m/s) GRF (N) GRF (N) 0.6 950 100 1.4 1200 250 2.1 1600 650 A) What is the magnitude of the GRF along the longitudinal axis of the pylon for a walking speed of 2.1 m/s

Conference Session

Conceptual Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tameka Clarke Douglas, Purdue University; Aidsa Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Ruth Streveler, Purdue Universtiy

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Educational Research and Methods

students may have. This framework is based on the works ofReiner, Slotta, Chi and Resnick 1 and Chi 2. The second framework from the works of Steif 3describes the common errors that students make in their solutions of Statics problems and theStatics concepts that they represent. Findings of this study show that students who got the answerincorrect made four common errors. In conjunction, when explaining the reasoning behind theseerrors, students talked about the force(s) as represented in the problem and solution as asubstance or a material object. Introduction The scientific principle taught in Statics is the principle of equilibrium. The primaryscience prerequisite to understanding the principle of

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Boring I don't know men definitely not no 2 sometimes hard neither boring nor fun I'm not sure women I don't know not sure 3 neither hard nor easy sometimes fun I think I know I'm not sure Maybe yes a nybody ca n be an 4 easy always fun I definitely know engineer or s ci enti s t definitely yes 1 1.59% 1.59% 11.11

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaobo Huang, Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

Dynamics course − is themost useful model because it can be used even before a semester begins and thus the instructorhas sufficient time to consider what proactive measures s/he will use in the new semester.However, if an instructor wants to generate a large number of good predictions, so s/he can focuson individual students, particularly those “academically at risk” students, Model #1 should not beused because of its lowest percentage of good predictions. Either Model #2 or Model #3 can beused after the first or second mid-term exams because both models have moderate predictabilityto generate good predictions. For example, if Model #2 or Model #3 predicts that a student willreceive a final exam score below 50 (out of 100), the student will be

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, requiring identification and control of physical device(s). The laboratory experiments are designed to complement and synchronize with the lecture course in order to best reinforce concepts learned in class with hands-on experience. Using the laboratory facility, students should be allowed to conduct design and simulation projects in a simulated virtual environment. These projects allow students the opportunity to be involved in the development of software for modern controls, embedded systems, power electronics and industrial drive control systems. Industrial need: The lab addresses the need of industry to have engineers educated in the principles and applications of state-of-the-art sensing and control

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Minorities in Engineering

., Crown, S., Freeman, R., Vasquez, H., Villalobos, C., Gonzalez, M., and Ramirez, O., “IncreasingStudent Access, Retention, and Graduation Through and Integrated STEM Pathways Support Initiative for the RioSouth Texas Region”, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 14-17(2009)2. Prince, M.J., and Felder, R.M., “Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods: Definitions, Comparisons, andResearch Bases”, J. Engr. Education, 95(2), 123-138 (2006)3. Cordray, D.S., Harris, T., and Klein, S., “A Research Synthesis of the Effectiveness, Replicability, and Generalityof the VaNTH Challenge-based Instructional Modules in Bioengineering”, Journal of Engineering Education, 98 (4),pp.335-348 (2009)4. Altschuld, James W

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

  Page 15.455.15 APPENDIX A ALUMNI INFORMATION FORM ‐ Confidentiality will be maintained with all information  Name:  _______________________________________________________  Phone:  ___ Address:  ___________________________________________________________________________________________   City:  ________________________________________________________  State:  ________________  Zip: ___________ Email: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Year and quarter of Graduation:  __________________  Final CAS Degree:     Associate     Bachelor (circle one)   Major(s

Conference Session

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina White, Columbia University; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, George Washington University; Andy Szmerekovsky, US Air Force Academy; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

different patents • “God gave them to me” he would say about his ideas, “How Characteristics: can I sell them to someone else?” •Seek out economical ways to uniquely use The generalizability of his ideas agricultural resources & ways to conserve soil made a meaningful impact on •Intent on learning science, a willingness & society. determination to lead in education as the •Use a negative byproduct(s) of a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Wendy Taylor, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Ph.D., is a faculty member in ASU’s School of Sustainability and codirector of the; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan(R.O.C.); Wen-Cheng Chen, National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan(R.O.C.)

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Engineering Physics & Physics

research work is supported by the National Science Council, Taiwan,under grant 97-2511-S-259-008-MY3. The authors thank Shu-Chen Kuo for her help incollecting and analyzing the data in this study.Bibliography1. Carnegie Corporation of New York and Institute for Advanced Study (2009). The Opportunity Equation: Transforming Mathematics and Science Education for Citizenship and the Global Economy. Retrieved Jan. 8, 2010 from http://www.opportunityequation.org/2. Palmer, D. H. (2009). Student interest generated during and inquiry skills lesson. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 46(2), 147-165.3. Lester, F., Garofalo I., & Kroll, D. (1989). Self-confide, interest, beliefs and meta-cognition: key influences on problem

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Brooks, Temple University; Naji Khoury, Temple University; Fernando Tovia, Philadelphia University; Tony Singh, Temple University; Hossein Rostami, Philadelphia University; Amithraj Amavasai, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

Discretion on Individual Creativity, Journal of Applied Psychology, 16, pp. 179-185. 7. RUNCO, M.A. & ALBERT, R.S. (1990) Theories of Creativity (New York, Sage). 8. BROOKS, R. (A.K.A JAMES MATTHEWS) & JAHANIAN, S. A Pedagogical Strategy for Gradual Enhancement of Creative Performance of the Students. European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 24, No. 1, 1999. 9. LUMSDAINE, M. & LUMSDAINE, E. (1994) Creative Problem Solving: Thinking Skills for a Changing World (New York, McGraw Hill Text). 10. HALDAR, A AND MAHADEVAN, S. 2000. “Probability, Reliability and Statistical Methods in Engineering Design”, John Wiley and Sons, New York

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Micomonaco, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

discipline, the lines between academic and socialintegration in the student experience are blurred such that a general term such as “sense ofbelonging” is more appropriate. Two main themes emerged from the data with regards tostudents’ sense of belonging: (a) the impact of participants’ connectivity with peers, faculty andthe College of Engineering; and (b) the extent of participants’ socialization to the engineeringprofession. The primary contribution of these findings is a better understanding of theengineering student experience that suggests a revision to Veenstra et al.’s Model of EngineeringStudent Retention. In addition, these findings extend previous recommendations related to first-year engineering instructional and student support

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach; William Sullivan, DeVry University

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Mathematics

to the academic and career goals of thestudent. This began the active learning process. An example of “The Frame” is illustrated in Figure 1. The student has an interest in howdiseases spread. The student’s career goal was to go into a biomedical field. The studentresearched the process and found a set of differential equations that model the spread of diseasefor a particular and general case.5,6Figure 1. “The Frame” utilized in the context of the spreading of disease. Susceptible βI Infected g Recoveredβ = transmission rate, B = birth rate, d = death rate, R0 = reproductive rate (rate that infectedpersons cause new infected persons), g = recovery rate, S, I and R are the populations of thethree

Conference Session

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Camarda, NYU; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Olivier de Weck, MIT; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jack Matson, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education

, thestudents were instructed on a computer code, developed by Morin, that determined thesurvivability of a crewmember given an acceleration/deceleration loading profile and a givenstopping distance. Again, it must be stressed that these are very simplistic relationships at thispoint and, at most, very crude approximations of actual behavior. However, they are very usefulfor students to develop a “feel” for how parameter variations can affect performance and design.   Restrained Human Tolerance—Uninjured Limits for < 0.1-s Duration +15 g Note: Limits are just approximations; onset rates must also be

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Anthony, Tennessee Technological University; Melissa Geist, Tennessee Tech University; Sally Pardue, Tennessee Tech University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological University; Evangelynn Thurber, Cookeville High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

“become” researchers in the sense that they conductliterature reviews, develop research question(s), design (collaboratively with mentors/peers) theirstudy, and report their results. Initiating teachers into the research process in the first week of theRET experience is key. In this paper, we describe how we use a Legacy Cycle approach to trainthe teachers in the research process. The inquiry approach inherent in a Legacy Cycle providesteachers the flexibility to research topics and develop their interests, yet the structure of theCycle keeps the teachers focused and progressing towards the final goal/product: their researchquestion. Using the Legacy Cycle early in the RET experience also showcases how a Cycleunfolds when implemented. This is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Hicks, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University

graduate student instructors (6th ed.), Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. 9. Greenberg, J. E., Smith, N. T., and Newman, J. H. (2003) Instructional module in Fourier spectral analysis, based on principles of „how people learn‟. Journal of Engineering Education, 92, 155-165. 10. Pandy, M. G., Petrosino, A.J., Austin, B. A., and Barr, R. E. (2004) Assessing adaptive expertise in undergraduate biomechanics. Journal of Engineering Education, 93, 1-12. 11. https://repo.vanth.org/portal/public-content/how-people-learn/how-people-learn, retrieved on Jan 6, 2010. 12. Brophy, S. & Bransford, J. (2001). Design Methods for Instructional Modules in Bioengineering. 2001 Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Wendell, Tufts University; Kathleen Connolly, Tufts University; Christopher Wright, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Tufts University; Mike Barnett, Boston College; Chris Rogers, Tufts University; Ismail Marulcu, Boston College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

design in the classroom – sharedways of recording, discussing, and making sense.Bibliography1. Fortus, D., Krajcik, J. S., Dershimer, R. C., Marx, R. W., & Mamlok-Naaman, R. (2005). Design-based science and real-world problem-solving. International Journal of Science Education, 7(3), 855-879. Page 15.958.162. Kolodner, J. L., Camp, P. J., Crismond, D., Fasse, B., Gray, J., Holbrook, J., et al. (2003). Problem-based learning meets case-based reasoning in the middle-school science classroom: Putting Learning by Design (TM) into practice. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 12(4), 495-547.3. Mehalik, M. M., Doppelt

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Jouny, Lafayette College; Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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First-Year Programs

engineeringdisciplines and would help them determine their engineering major or opt out ofengineering if they see fit. The course requires minimal resources but yet challengesstudents with problems that rise above high school projects, introductory college science,and helps students think like an engineer using the problem as the basis for learningmathematics and consequently mastering solution mechanisms.References: 1. Klingbeil, N., Rattan, K., Raymer, M., Reynolds, D., Mercer, R., 2009, "The Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Nationwide Adoption, Assessment and Evaluation," Proceedings 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, June, 2009. 2. Nesbit, S., Hummel, S., Piergiovanni, P.R. and Schaffer

Conference Session

Lean and Six Sigma Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University; Mahdy Alam, UTC; Yepery Soro, Central Connecticut State University

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Manufacturing

workpiece) is put on wheel and travelthrough the factory. AGV‟s assembly is a good example of this category. The unguided caserepresents the case where the machine level case grows.Factory LevelFactory level is where the entire company or part of the company is put on wheels. Factory-in-Box program is a good example of this type of mobility. Various cases and scenarios have beendemonstrated through this project as an example: a cleaning and scrap grinding foundry mobileunit was designed and purchased to be used among several small businesses to offset the highinvestment of the unit.Internal Mobility versus External MobilityMobility can also be defined as internal and external. Internal mobility is where the machine toolis capable of using multiple

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Miers, Western Carolina Univeristy; George Ford, Western Carolina University

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Architectural

AC 2010-331: SCHOLARSHIP OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROJECT BASEDLEARNING: EXPERIENTIAL BASED LEARNING PROJECT FORCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT WESTERN CAROLINAUNIVERSITYRonald Miers, Western Carolina UniveristyGeorge Ford, Western Carolina University Page 15.1053.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Scholarship of Engagement and Project Based Learning: Experiential based learning project for construction management students at Western Carolina UniversityAbstract The Peggy Crosby Center located in Highlands, North Carolina is a multi-use complex that wasbuilt in the late 1800’s. Originally built as a private dwelling and after many

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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New Engineering Educators

photocopy or scan the relevant page(s) from your notes, and mark in red the changes you would like to see. You can benefit from extra points, and next semester’s class will benefit from better handouts. Page 15.372.7One third of the students participated in the extra credit assignment, and most of thesesubmissions were thoughtful, detailed, and thorough. Some students submitted recommendationsin sentence form. Here are some examples: The only change I would make is on page 5 under valve actuation: separate the mechanical vs. pilot vs. solenoid better. They run together and look like they are of the same group. It would be easier

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Jones, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, U; Anglo Tadros, SUNYIT

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Engineering Technology

-successful). The measure of satisfactory performance in eachcategory was the percentage of students scoring “1.” A benchmark of 70% was used to gage theoverall level of success. If 70% of the students were successful, then the presentations wereconsidered successful. Results from this rubric gave the instructor and students feedback, and theresults also provided a basis for monitoring improvements that occurred during the second halfof the semester.Table 5. Rubric for Mid-semester Oral Presentations Before the presentation, submit a typed page with: Your name(s), Descriptive title Outline of the presentation List of references, including URLs of websites used

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College

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Manufacturing

needs, but is dynamic enough tokeep changing and evolving with the times. This principle has been amply demonstrated in thispaper.References1. Akao, Y(ed), Quality Function Deployment, Cambridge, MA: Productivity Press, 1990 Page 15.333.82. Shingo, S, Zero Quality Control: Source Control and the Pokayoke system, Cambridge, MA, Productivity Press,19863. Mizuno, S, Company wide Quality Control, Tokyo: Asian Productivity Organization, 19884. Harry, M.J., and Schroeder, R, Six Sigma: The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World’sTop Corporations, Doubleday Business, 2006.5. Pyzdek, T, Six Sigma handbook: A

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

variety of angles. The generated 3D model can be saved as a file and imported into otherapplications such as prototyping or other CAM processes. Students taking design and 3Dmodeling will also be introduced to program features allowing them to create, edit, analyze andplot 3D models.Manual Machining: Manual machining is referenced as learning the operation of conventionalmachine tools. This technology has not been changed since the 1950’s. Students learn basicskills and machining techniques required to operate the following machines; horizontal andvertical mills, engine lathe, drill press, surface and pedestal grinders. Students’ skills areenhanced through hands-on machine tool practices including precision measurements, blueprintreading and the