Conference Session

e-Learning Course Development and Instruction

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie-Pierre Huguet, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tom Haley, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yaron Danon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

in upper-level nuclear-engineering-specific courses.Specific to the nuclear engineering field, nuclear reactor physics and radiation transport are twoimportant topics in nuclear engineering education which are required for work in fields such asnuclear reactor core design, nuclear criticality safety analysis, and radiation shielding analysis.In addition, aspects of health physics, radiation safety, and quality assurance are an integral partof the nuclear industry, and thus must be embedded in the curriculum. These should not just betheoretical concepts, but a part of a student’s working knowledge through laboratory practice.Indeed, safety and quality are hallmarks of the nuclear culture which must be pervasivethroughout education and

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin Wang, Wright State University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Yong Pei, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

curriculum in order to enhance students’ learning and their capability of analyzing andsolving real-life problems. We believe that an integral design, with both prescribed labs andproblem-solving open-ended labs18,19,20, can be a viable solution. This mixture of lab styles poses Page 15.1072.9a challenge to lab facilities, students, and instructors as well. We believe that the proposed SDRUSRP platform, lab design, and suitable pedagogy may provide a right recipe for studentsuccess.Specifically, the SDR based USRP boards has been demonstrated as a low-cost, flexible platformfor a series of prescribed and open-ended labs, which provides a consistent

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maureen Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology; Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Program Educational Objectives Each program must have in place: a. published program educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution and applicable ABET criteria, b. a documented process by which the program educational objectives are determined and periodically evaluated based on the needs of constituencies served by the program, and c. an educational program, including a curriculum, that enables graduates to achieve the program educational objectives.4 Page 15.49.2As the changes to the accreditation process were implemented, the alumni survey became

Conference Session

Teaching College Algebra and Using Mathematics Tutoring Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyounkyun Oh, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Sujin Kim, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

an impact on student attitudes toward mathematics • reduces the FWD rate so that more students pursue their degrees by being released from the math fetter • educates them with more hands-on knowledge in their professional or working areas • and helps the diversity of learning methodologies of mathematics,it is very valuable enough to be adopted as a part of the school education system. However, inorder to expect better results and to be set as a regular program for College Algebra at ourschool, there are a few things to be improved, such as • smaller size of class • curriculum change for target students • reorganized contents fitting the students’ needs in the school • securing enthusiastic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Clayson, Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education; P K Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

assignmentalso helps narrow down the question of where to incorporate ethics into the overcrowdedchemical engineering curriculum. Student feedback indicates that the unit operationslaboratory course is not the best place to insert the case study. Implications for futureresearch suggest for an engineering ethics course, which can allow for ethics to be taughtin an in-depth and more effective manner.Finally, the case study helps educators realize that students should have experiencesoutside of their comfort zone by learning to communicate technical concepts in acomprehendible manner to a real audience and in a realistic atmosphere. The limitationsof this study further strengthens the notion of how much of a challenge it is for educatorsto teach ethics to

Conference Session

Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Jack Patzer, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Colorado Commission on Higher Education and has published widely in the engineering education literature.Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota Tamara J. Moore is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Engineering Education and co-director of the STEM Education Center at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Moore is a former high school mathematics teacher and her research interests are centered on the integration of STEM concepts through contextual problem solving in the mathematics and engineering classroom. She has been developing curricular tools and researching professional development and student learning in this area. Before coming to the University of Minnesota, Dr. Moore received her Ph.D. from

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Praveen Malali, Old Dominion University; Pooja Bais, Old Dominion University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Sushil Chaturvedi, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

outcomes fromthe professional plan, it is necessary to provide students with the opportunity to acquire tools andskills, as well as technical competency5.The ability of ME graduates to successfully design, conduct and analyze experiments is one ofthe skills integrated across the ME curriculum, and is demonstrated in the execution of multiplelab experiences in senior lab courses and of the senior capstone design course. Beginning in thefreshman year, students are provided with opportunities to acquire experimental, analytical andmodeling tools and skills, and to develop effective means of communicating the results of theirwork. In an analogous fashion to the capstone design project providing a measure of thestudents’ ability to perform a design

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University; Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Michael Costarell, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, it isproposed that similar energy savings are possible in a wide variety of industries for which certaincriteria are met. Criteria for successful implementation are proposed, includingrecommendations for changes to both industrial and educational paradigms that perpetuate sub-optimal system designs and implementations. Possible changes to existing curricular structuresare explored, and recommendations for an integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum are proposed.IntroductionOne of the most significant challenges facing humankind today is that of energy. Engineers andscientists of every stripe have been challenged to address the world's energy needs. Thoughthere is a great deal of excitement and public attention focused on alternative energies

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

as well as quality ofinstruction provided in this program. Each course is established with an acceptable targetachievement.Table 4 shows an example layout of course learning outcomes assessment for SEM 602course. As shown, these individual course learning outcomes are linked to the programlearning outcomes through a curriculum mapping process.SummaryThis program, developed with the help of experienced academics and industrypractitioners, has resulted in a program that integrates fundamentals with relevantapplications, offers significant opportunity to study sustainability, exposes studentsextensively to current issues and practitioners, allows to be readily updated due tomodular structure, and addresses the needs of the marketplace. Finally

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Timothy Anderson, University of Florida; Sheryl Awtonomow, Brevard Community College; Yogi Goswami, University of South Florida

a Florida-based energy technology industry • Provide a state resource for objective energy systems analysis. • Work with Florida Department of Education via FLATE to develop framework for curriculum construction that will help prepare a qualified energy workforce. • Work with the University of Florida’s extension service to develop a state wide platform to develop and deliver outreach programs to create an informed public.Multiple Tier Education Delivery Approach FESC’s focus on education is to be sure that Florida has the talent needed to support thedeveloping and emerging industries that it supporting. The system’s approach to energyeducation requires the integration of three independent education infrastructures

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

. The synchronization of these processes should be optimizedto maximize the efficiency of the production. Among all of the methods that have beenintroduced, the white light scattering is the one with minimum environmental restriction.We adopt this algorithm along with some surface profile parameters definition introducedin ISO 4287 to build an automatic surface quality control system. With the integration ofthe machine vision camera in this system, feedback quality control would be the strongestfeature of this system. It has been noted that LabVIEW has been more widely used than anyother development platform. The reasons are highlighted in amongst which are thatLabVIEW provides object-oriented and platform independent development environment

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Elliott Butay, Oral Roberts University; Ben Hase, Oral Roberts University; Sean McDonough, Oral Roberts University; Taylor Tryon, Oral Roberts University; Joshua Weed, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Page 15.563.2this definition of spirituality, it is hard to imagine anyone who would not be interested inthis pursuit, or who would not benefit from discussions of how their chosen disciplineinterfaces with spirituality. In a new book entitled Educating Engineers: Designing forthe Future of the Field2, the authors call for a broadening of engineering education byasserting “…that an approach that integrates knowledge, skill, and purpose [emphasismine] through a consistent focus on preparation for professional practice is better alignedwith the demands of more complex, interactive, and environmentally and sociallyresponsible forms of practice.” Human spirituality is intimately related to a sense ofpurpose, which governs human concerns and

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

encompassing issues. The first of these great issues is the definition of a body of knowledgefor manufacturing engineering -- and of a curriculum to convey such knowledge toundergraduate students. The second primary challenge was the crafting of an articulateddifferentiation in terms of outcome objectives between and amongst the various educationaldegree levels that contribute to the professional discipline. The third great challenge has beenthe crafting of a strategic framework that enables individual programs to incorporate newly-emerging transformational technologies into a cohesive corpus of manufacturing engineering. These great issues have been accompanied by continual concerns about the identity, healthand vitality of the manufacturing

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

an increasing number of states and school districts have been adding technology education to the mix, and a smaller but significant number have added engineering. In contrast to science, mathematics, and even technology education, all of which have established learning standards and a long history in the K-12 curriculum, the teaching of engineering in elementary and secondary schools is still very much a work in progress. Not only have no learning standards been developed, little is available in the way of guidance for teacher professional development, and no national or state-level assessments of student accomplishment have been developed. In addition, no single organization or central

Conference Session

Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

sequence.This curriculum has benefited our program in many ways: Incorporation of several industrial technology applications into these classes: 1. 3-D solid modeling and data translation 2. Robotics construction, kinematics, robot programming 3. Ergonomics analysis 4. Assembly sequencing 5. Production layout & material flow optimization 6. Formal multi-media presentations to industrial professionals 7. Creation of personal portfolio and CD General benefits and opportunities for our students and our program: 1. Practical application of an advanced technology 2. Generates student enthusiasm for manufacturing 3. Excellent project coordination tool for concurrent engineering 4. Teamwork activities 5. Project planning 6

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Forsgren, NASA Headquarters; Lauren Miller, NASA Headquarters

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

contributes to NASA's mission by promoting individual and team excellence inprogram/project management and engineering through the application of integrated learningstrategies, methods, models, and tools in a practical manner.Recognizing the necessity of offering blended educational opportunities that address a full rangeof learning styles and modes, NASA APPEL supports individual practitioners, as well as projectand program teams, at every level of development. It does so through four primary businesslines: curriculum; knowledge sharing; performance enhancement; and research and advancedconcepts. Curriculum lies at the heart of NASA APPEL’s approach to building the Agency’sprogram/project and engineering capabilities. Its courses are designed using

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Terrell, Cornell University Math Dept.; Robert Terrell, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

: (1) Development of the first draft of the MAI, (2) Pilot testing the MAI,and (3) Preliminary analysis of the pilot test data.To develop the MAI, faculty of second- and third-year engineering courses were surveyed abouthow key concepts and techniques from single variable differential and integral calculus are usedin intermediate-level engineering courses. Based on their feedback, as well as feedback fromadvanced undergraduate engineering students, an initial set of test items was developed. Theresulting MAI consists of five open-ended questions with eleven sub-questions. The test isdesigned to be administered during one hour in paper-and-pencil format.The MAI was administered during the first week of the Fall 2009 semester as a pre-test to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, SUNY Institute of Technology; Robert C Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

programs. Development of an interdisciplinary minor innanotechnology will also be discussed. This effort is supported through the National ScienceFoundation under the Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program.Introduction and BackgroundRecent growth in the field of nanotechnology has put a new demand on educators to train aknowledgeable workforce in this field with suitable background to meet the demand ofnanotechnology based industries. According to Jack Uldrich 1 of Nano Veritas, the U.S. willneed between 1 and 2 million new workers trained in nanoscience, with a majority requiringskills that must be taught at undergraduate level. Developing new learning facilities andforging collaboration between different academic institutions

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

enabled troubleshooting of bimodal grade distributions in classeswith poorly prepared students. Employing the DCI as a CPI tool has created anenvironment in which distractions from the dynamics material, like the broadcastenvironment and textbook selection, can be minimized while effective demonstrationsand class discussions can be developed. This paper discusses the results of employingthe DCI as a CPI tool along with changes made to curriculum delivery. The nextincrement of changes to content delivery is also discussed.Introduction Continuous Process Improvement, CPI, is an established industry practice withthe goals of reducing variability in a product, eliminating non-value added steps fromprocesses, and improving customer

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

also provides an overview of the electric vehicle drive train andcorresponding engineering roles and skills, and reviews recent employment descriptions of whatindustry expects. Prospective curriculum items are discussed including identifying major topicalareas for electric vehicle courses and a specific topical outline for an introductory electric vehiclecourse. Finally, the paper forecasts the need for resources including facilities, laboratoryequipment and faculty development in this area.IntroductionThe world of electric vehicle development is changing fast. Plug-in hybrid vehicles exist todaywhere two electric hub motors provide power to the rear wheels, but the development focus hasshifted to an all-electric vehicle that uses one electric

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

. “Incorporating Diversity and International Awareness into an Introduction to Engineering Technology Seminar Course.” Proceedings, 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2008, Pittsburgh, PA. (CD-ROM)13. Bowen, D., Ganjeizadah, F., Motavalli, S., and Zong, H. “Development of a new M.S. Degree in Engineering Management.” Proceedings, 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2005, Portland,, OR. (CD-ROM).14. Walsh, D. and Lanny, G. “The Development of a Biomedical Engineering Degree Program at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” Proceedings, 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2004, Salt Lake City, UT. (CD- ROM).15. Lewis, V.W., and Kauffmann, P. “Enhancement of a Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum by the Addition of a Minor

Conference Session

Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Richard Lesh, Indiana University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1680: SPECIAL SESSION: MODEL-ELICITING ACTIVITIES: ACONSTRUCT FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ANDSKILLSTamara Moore, University of Minnesota Tamara J. Moore is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Engineering Education and co-director of the STEM Education Center at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Moore is a former high school mathematics teacher and her research interests are centered on the integration of STEM concepts through contextual problem solving in the mathematics and engineering classroom. She has been developing curricular tools and researching professional development and student learning in this area. Before coming to the University of Minnesota, Dr. Moore

Conference Session

Lean and Green

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; John Sutherland, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

core FE content noted above. Inaddition, there are unique IE courses that can benefit from the introduction of sustainabilitytopics. The afternoon session of the FE Exam for Industrial Engineers presents questions, thatcan be loosely translated to IE courses, that we believe can be infused with sustainability content.Table 2 suggests an initial mapping of IE courses to Sustainability Categories for integratingsustainability concepts within courses/topics of the IE curriculum. Examples and additionalinformation on how sustainability might be integrated into three typical IE core courses is foundin the following paragraphs.Systems Analysis One course that often exists in an IE undergraduate program may carry thetitle of Systems Analysis, Systems

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

concept of teaching technological literacythroughout the curriculum. Page 15.1193.2IntroductionFirst year courses are an integral part of many engineering and engineering technology degreeprograms. These courses serve to introduce newly declared majors to careers in engineering andtechnology. A student taking such a course should come away with a foundation of knowledgeabout engineering and technology, about the different engineering disciplines, the work involved,and career prospects to be able to make an informed decision on whether they should pursuesuch a degree or not and what discipline would be the best match to their talents and

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Justin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1482: TEACHING ENGINEERING TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONMAJORSLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State UniversityJustin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho Page 15.1174.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Engineering to Elementary Education MajorsThe elementary education teacher preparation program at North Carolina State University is aSTEM-focused program that requires a course in engineering and technology called ChildrenDesign, Invent, Create. For the fall 2009 semester, the course was taught by a faculty member ofthe College of Engineering from an engineering perspective. Although only one set ofassessment data is available, presentation of

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huanmei Wu, IUPUI

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

.Interaction between academic engineering programs and industrial partners showed that capstonecourses can create useful business products, produce corporate-ready students, and provideexperience for faculty in future curriculum development13.However, there are little efforts in designing interdisciplinary courses or projects to promoteundergraduate students in engineering in research. Integrating the multidisciplinarytechnologies, informatics, and the corresponding real-life applications is an important stimulatingapproach to promote the interests in research of undergraduates in engineering. This paper willintroduce a project based approach based on multidisciplinary undergraduate research projects.Student learning is enhanced and the research

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth McManis, University of Louisiana

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of the last ABET review have been established to further develop and evaluate the additionalBOK1 outcomes, Table 2. Current efforts to solidify the most recent changes and investigateways for achieving full BOK2 compliance are being reviewed.Evaluation of Current Curriculum vs. BOK2 OutcomesThe University of Louisiana’s current assessment of outcomes is compatible with BOK1 andABET 2009-2010 Criteria. Table 3 is a comparison of the University of Louisiana’s assessmentof its current learning outcomes with the BOK2 outcomes. It is an adaptation of Table H-1 in thesecond edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK2, 2008).As can be seen from the table, the BOK2 outcomes are a further refinement of the ABET

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

into a system that provides a continuous and uninterrupted powerstream.1. IntroductionRenewable energy related courses are becoming an essential part of engineering andengineering/industrial technology curricula. Many schools are integrating renewable energyprograms or courses to their core curriculum to support existing programs to expose students toenergy systems [1-7]. The nature of renewable energy courses differs depending on the program ofstudies in various departments. For example, construction and civil engineeringtechnology/science programs usually adopt green building and geothermal related classes andprojects [8], engineering programs adopt thermal systems, solar, wind, human power, energyconversions systems, and biomass classes

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2010-742: EPLUM MODEL OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDINGNON-TRAVEL BASED GLOBAL AWARENESS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARYTEAMWORK AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENTKhanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University Khanjan Mehta is a Senior Research Associate in the Electronic and Computer Services (ECS) department and an affiliate faculty member in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State. His professional interests include innovative system integration, high-tech entrepreneurship and international social entrepreneurship. His research interests include social networks, application of cellphones for development, innovation in

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Turton, West Virginia University; Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

covered in the lectureportion of the senior design course. Only a few of the basics of batch operations might becovered in an undergraduate curriculum; unsteady material and energy balances (Stoichiometryand Heat Transfer), design of batch reactors (Chemical Reaction Engineering) and control ofsimple batch operations such as tank filling, etc. (Process Control). To complement the coverageof batch operations and to familiarize students with additional concepts relating to batchoperations such as scheduling and intermediate storage, a short module in batch operation wasdeveloped for a senior design course.Integration of Batch Operations into the Existing Senior Design CurriculumThe senior design course at our University comprises two semesters. The