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Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-1296: "BRIEF ENCOUNTER:" A REFLECTION ON WILLIAMSPROPOSALS FOR THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMJohn Heywood, Trinity College Dublin Professorial Fellow Emeritius of Trinity COllege Dublin (Ireland. Formerly Professor of Education and Chair Department of Teacher Education.Has published over 50 papers on topics related to engineering and technological education and several books. His book "Engineering Education; Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruction" received the best reseach publication award of division i (professional) of the American Educational Research Association in 2005. previously he has been awarded a premium of the Education, Science and Technology division of the

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Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Wei Li, University of Texas; Tamara Wogen, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-114: TEACHING OF BIOMEDICAL MANUFACTURING IN THEUNDERGRADUATE MANUFACTURING/MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMSDave Kim, Washington State University, VancouverWei Li, University of TexasTamara Wogen, Washington State University, Vancouver Page 15.1182.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Biomedical Manufacturing in the Undergraduate Manufacturing/MechanicalEngineering Programs AbstractBiomedical manufacturing defined as “the applications of manufacturing technology toadvance the safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and speed of healthcare service and research”is a rapidly growing field. This field is unlike many other businesses

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1552: PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN AN UNDERGRADUATEELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSEAman Yadav, Purdue University Aman Yadav is an assistant professor of Educational Psychology Program at Purdue University. His research focuses on the use of case-based instruction and problem-based learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. In addition to PhD in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, Dr. Yadav also has Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Yadav has undertaken both quantitative and qualitative research projects and has a strong familiarity with both types of analyses. Address: Department of

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Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holly Anthony; Josh Price; Joe Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

included a number of Tennessee curriculum standards for Physical Scienceincluding the Embedded Inquiry, Embedded Technology, and Embedded Engineering strands. Adetail of learning expectations, performance indicators, and checks for understanding can befound at the end of the Legacy Cycle in Appendix B.Summary/Impact: Teacher 2Although the terms and information associated with the Legacy Cycle appeared to provechallenging for the ninth grade, the challenge seemed to inspire most students to delve deeperinto the research. The Legacy Cycle was implemented during the chemistry section of PhysicalScience, specifically during the properties of matter section of the course. The Legacy Cycleprovided the students with real-world problems and applications

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High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Heersink, Colorado School of Mines; Wanda Dann, Carnegie Mellon University; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Alka Herriger, Purdue; Steven Cooper, Purdue

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

across interventions withrespect to gender. The current investigation lays the foundation for such work and providesresearch based instruments to pursue these efforts.Bibliography[1] Arango, F., Aziz, E., Esche, S., and Chassapis, C., “A Review of Applications of Computer Games in Educationand Training,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 2008, SaratogaSprings, NY.[2] Beheler, A., “Girls are IT - A Workshop for Recruiting Girls into Information Technology,” Proceedings of the2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2006, Chicago, IL.[3] Beyer, S., DeKeuster, M., Walter, K., Colar, M., and Holcomb, C. 2005. Changes in CS students' attitudestowards CS over

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Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Fitzpatrick, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

suggest that students gained a better understanding of thephysical concepts taught in lessons as they experimented with their own mousetrap-poweredvehicle models, and might be more willing to approach other scientific concepts if taught byexample.IntroductionOver the course of the 2008-2009 academic year, an elective course was developed andimplemented at Middle Years Alternative (MYA), an urban middle school in Philadelphia, PA,as part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate K-12 Fellowship Program (GK-12).In accordance with the GK-12 outreach goals – enriching the content of courses related toscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) – the “module” of lessons andactivities was also created in part to increase students

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College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Sly, Iowa State University; Daniel Bumblauskas, Iowa State University; Frank Peters, Iowa State University

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College-Industry Partnerships

≠ Industrial Tooling, Machines, Automation, Manufacturing≠ Industrial/Agricultural Equipment (graders, tractors, etc) ≠ Transportation≠ Systems Integrators ≠ IT Services (Technology)≠ Industrial Chemicals and Supplies ≠ Energy/Utilities≠ Contractors and HVAC SuppliersThe Industrial Engineering committee reviewed the companies that were hiring COE graduates for sales and marketing positions.Prior ISU graduates at these companies, or companies in similar industries, were asked to participate on an engineering salesadvisory board which would assist in developing the curriculum for the course. The industry advisory board, selected by

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Entrepreneurship and Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

board process engineering, printed electronics, applications of RFID technologies and manufacturing engineering pedagogy. Through his research, Dr. Wells has supervised the completion of twelve graduate degrees in the past six years. His publication history includes nearly seventy print publications and over forty invited presentations. He has addressed professional audiences in Ukraine, Japan, India, Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Canada, as well as in many United States venues. For many years, he has been active in the national leadership of Society of Manufacturing Engineers, American Society for Engineering Education, and ABET. Over the past twenty-six years, he has been a

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Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Matt Lammi, Utah State University; Kyungsuk Park, Utah State University; Elizabeth Dansie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

, Page 15.869.2Ford Partnership for Advanced Studies, Full Option Science System, The Infinity Project,Materials World Modules, and Project Lead the Way. The sample for this study was drawnproximal to Utah State University which resulted in the inclusion of students from Project Leadthe Way (PLTW) programs. The National Academy of Engineering highlighted three significantbenefits of improving the public understanding of engineering: 1. Sustaining the U.S. capacity for technological innovation. A better understanding of engineering would educate policy makers and the public as to how engineering contributes to economic development, quality of life, national security, and health. 2. Attracting young people to careers in engineering

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Henry Louie, Seattle University

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New Engineering Educators

left in the capable hands of educational researchers—the focus of this paper is onpedagogic applications of the ARS in engineering education. An emphasis is placed onleveraging the inherent advantages of the ARS to overcome obstacles faced in particular by newengineering educators. Four applications of the ARS are discussed. These applications are usingthe ARS to: survey students to determine their preferences on course administration; solicitingstudents for formative feedback on teaching; assessing students’ mastery of subject matter; andincreasing interaction in teaching new subject matter.This paper is arranged as follows. In Section 2 an overview of state-of-the-art ARS technology isprovided. In Section 3 through Section 6, four

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Communication - Needs and Methods

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Sarah Liggett, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; David Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Stephen Sears, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Daniel Thomas, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Liberal Education

faculty member at the University Georgia, Bio & Ag Engineering Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Tifton Campus. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and holds B.S. and M.E. degrees in Agricultural Engineering from LSU and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. Page 15.718.1Paige Davis, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Paige Davis is an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. She has 20 years experience teaching Engineering Graphics and Computer Graphics courses. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Wahyu Lestari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Shirley Waterhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

students to advancedlaboratory equipment and a range of engineering concepts. Select details of the course content,new learning materials, and a summary of the assessment tools and mid-project evaluations areprovided in this paper.IntroductionRecent and emergent developments in technology, together with changes in the social andprofessional context of engineering, generate continuing challenges for engineering practitionersand consequently for engineering education as well. Engineering education must be realigned toprovide adequate knowledge for the students and prepare them to enter the engineeringprofession1. Considering the often weak linkage between engineering education and practice,effort needs to be placed in creating courses that better

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Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

pursuingengineering as a career, and (e) increased technological literacy.7 However, the NationalAcademy of Sciences also reports the lack of reliable data to support those potential benefits ofteaching engineering education to K-12 students. The academy recommends that long-termresearch that explores the impact of engineering education on students’ learning of STEMsubjects and technological literacy, student engagement and retention, and career aspirationsshould be supported.Literature ReviewExisting Approaches To Design-Based Science for ChildrenCurrently, there is limited research literature that attempts to explain how the design-basedscience approach impacts young students’ learning of content and practices specific to a singledomain in science. While

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Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Betty Harper, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University; Alexander Yin, Penn State University; Patrick Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University

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Liberal Education

Engineer of 2020: Adapting EngineeringEducation to the New Century2, provide guidance to the engineering education community as itseeks to meet these challenges. The Engineer of 2020, in particular, identifies the attributes andskills that engineers will need if the U.S. is to maintain its economic and engineering leadershipin a rapidly changing technological and globalized environment. The report portrays engineeringeducation of the future as a liberal education, stressing interdisciplinarity, communication,leadership, and understanding the multiple, interconnected contexts in which engineering exists.This paper presents data from one component of a larger, national study that examines the extentto which undergraduate engineering programs are on

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Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Downey, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-1277: WHAT IS GLOBAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR?: THEMAKING OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORSGary Downey, Virginia Tech Gary Downey is Alumni Distinguished Professor of Science and Technology Studies and Affiliated Professor of Engineering Education, Women and Gender Studies, and Sociology at Virginia Tech. He teaches the undergraduate course Engineering Cultures, an approach to international education for engineers at home. It is designed to help engineering students learn to work more effectively with people who define problems differently than they do, including non-engineers, by critically examining their own identities and predispositions. Current Chair of the ASEE Liberal Education

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Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

in the mid-1800s. In this paper, wefocus especially on three higher education institutions founded during the late Qing dynasty inthe latter half of the 19th century that played important roles in the formation of modern Chineseengineering education.The account that follows is a historical narrative describing the conditions that led to theadoption of modern, Western style engineering education in China. This paper is based uponboth primary and secondary sources. Primary sources include reprints of archival documentsfrom the institutions discussed in this paper. Secondary sources include books written in Englishand published by university affiliated publishing houses.Pre-modern “engineering education”China has had a strong technological

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Baker, The University of Vermont; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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International

University John A. Merrill is the Director for the First-Year Engineering Program at The Ohio State University College of Engineering. His responsibilities include operations, faculty and graduate student recruiting, curriculum management, student retention, and program assessment. Dr. Merrill received his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from The Ohio State University in 1985, and is a two-time recipient of the College of Engineering’s Boyer Award for Excellence in Teaching.David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines Associate Professor, Division of Engineering, and Director of Humanitarian Engineering at Colorado School of Mines (CSM). He also holds the Ph.D. and MSME degrees from

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BIM and Other New Construction Practices

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

construction engineering specialty field • understanding of legal and professional practice issues related to the construction industry • understanding of construction processes, communications, methods, materials, systems, equipment, planning, scheduling, safety, cost analysis, and cost control • understanding of management topics such as economics, business, accounting, law, statistics, ethics, leadership, decision and optimization methods, process analysis and design, engineering economics, engineering management, safety, and cost engineering.10Baccalaureate degree programs in construction engineering technology accredited by ABETTAC must demonstrate that graduates are capable of

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Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terry Brumback, University of Alabama; Randal Schumacker, The University of Alabama; Daniel Fonseca, The University of Alabama

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Educational Research and Methods

Technology (ABET) (2006) adapted two cognitivemodels for incorporation into engineering classrooms. Incorporation of Bloom’s taxonomy and amodification of the Kolb Learning Cycle were necessary to show alignment with ABET criteria.The 2006 ABET Criteria marked a decisive change in the direction of engineering education.While earlier calls for change were in the form of recommendations, the ABET criteriarepresented a requirement for continued accreditation. This joined with the specific talents andrecognition engineer educators bring to the incorporation of cognitive science in the classroomand the relative newness of the subject matter, make this a productive area of study.The purpose of this study is to synthesize, through a meta-analysis study

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Capstone Design Projects

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory; Frank Falcone, Argonne National Laboratory; Doug Nelson, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1409: INTEGRATING HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP INTO UNIVERSITYAUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PROGRAMSMichael Wahlstrom, Argonne National LaboratoryFrank Falcone, Argonne National LaboratoryDoug Nelson, Virginia Tech Page 15.767.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Hardware-in-the-Loop into University Automotive Engineering Programs Using Advanced Vehicle Technology CompetitionsAbstractWith the recent increase in complexity of today’s automotive powertrains and control systems,Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation has become a staple of the vehicle development processin the automotive industry. For

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-138: STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CAD AUTOMATION TOENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGISTSDerek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Derek Yip-Hoi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Western Washington University and coordinator of the department’s CAD/CAM program. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he worked for several years as a Research Scientist in the area of Reconfigurable Manufacturing before moving out to the Pacific Northwest where he spent 3 years at the University of British Columbia before moving to WWU. His teaching interests are in CAD/CAM, CNC, design methodology, mechanical

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Miguel J. Escala, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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International

building a model of engineering accreditation for the area.IntroductionEngineering for the Americas (EftA)2 started as a grass roots initiative uniting engineeringeducation organizations, government agencies, professional organization, accreditation agencies,universities and industries, endorsed by the Organization of American States (OAS) in the LimaDeclaration of 20043. EftA is headquartered at the Organization of American States inWashington DC, USA. In 2004, in its Science, Technology, engineering and Innovation forDevelopment: A vision for the Americas in the Twenty First Century5, the OAS cited severaltimes the usefulness of regional accreditation for the mobility of students. The OAS held thefirst Engineering for the Americas Symposium in

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ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Grant, North Carolina State University; Jessica Decuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University; Barbara Smith, North Carolina State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2010-927: ADVANCE PEER MENTORING SUMMITS FORUNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY WOMEN ENGINEERING FACULTYChristine Grant, North Carolina State University Dr. Christine Grant is a Full Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular (CBE) engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU). She obtained a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering from Brown University in 1984; her graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) were both obtained from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1986 and 1989. She joined the NCSU faculty in 1989 after completing her doctorate and has moved through the ranks of Assistant and Associate to Full Professor – one of only 4 African-American women in the U.S. at that rank. Her

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Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Jianhong Ren, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Joyce Coleman, Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

courses in science and/ormathematics thus further preparing them for careers in the science, technology, engineering andmath (STEM) related college degree programs3. As a result, there was a 25% drop inundergraduate enrollment reported during 1982-2000 period4. In the same study, it was notedthat over 800,000 students graduated from high schools in 2000; however, only 7,200 of thesestudents graduated with an engineering degree from a four-year institution 4. To furtheraccentuate the problem, the numbers of students in STEM related disciplines in underrepresentedgroups such as women, Hispanics, and African-Americans were at an even greater deficit asthey appear to select careers in programs such as the social sciences or complete their

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Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

create a new project. Next, produce schematics. The component selector isused to match schematic symbols with the corresponding device artwork or footprint. Artworkproduced by the layout tool can be viewed in two or three dimensions. The layout tool alsoproduces industry standard Gerber files and drill files so that you are free to choose your own PCboard manufacturer.Our University recently purchased a PC board milling machine that I intend to make use of withKiCad. Faculty in our Electronic Engineering Technology program also expressed an interest inpossibly using KiCad and the milling machine in technology courses.Figure 1 is of the schematic capture tool showing the detail of a schematic. With buttons alongthree sides of a window, the tools

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Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Trainor, United States Military Academy; Daniel McCarthy, United States Military Academy; Michael Kwinn, United States Military Academy

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

(US Army) is an Academy Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has a B.S. degree from USMA in Organizational Leadership and an M.E. degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. He also holds a PhD in Management Science (System Dynamics) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include systems design, new product development, system dynamics, decision support systems, project management and curriculum development. He has taught and served as the course director for numerous engineering courses in Systems Design, System Dynamics and Production Operations Management. He

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

previous problems, allows the engineer-leader toconsider new and possibly better ways to meet project goals in safe and economical manner.Creative Thinking The effective engineer-leader always will be willing to “think outside the box.” Newprojects require new, alternative solutions to the technological challenges posed. Experience, of course,plays an important role in creative problem solving. But the engineer-leader must develop the ability toproperly assess not only what has been done but also what can be done within the constraints of theproject. Page 15.1106.3Reflective Thinking As the engineer-leader grows in experience, his or

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Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Timothy Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; James Kearns, York College of Pennsylvania; Gregory Link, York College of Pennsylvania; Laura Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania; Emine Celik, York College of Pennsylvania; Jennifer Dawson, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Barry McFarland, York College of Pennsylvania

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-136: AN AUTOMATED BOTTLE FILLING AND CAPPING PROJECTFOR FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTSKala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania Kala Meah received his B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1998, M.Sc. from South Dakota State University in 2003, and Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming in 2007, all in Electrical Engineering. Between 1998 and 2000 he worked for several power industries in Bangladesh. Dr. Meah is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Physical Science at York College of Pennsylvania. His research interest includes electrical power, HVDC transmission, renewable energy, power engineering education, and energy

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

technological developments in particular; ≠ a commitment to lifelong learning, a capacity for critical judgment, and a sense of interdisciplinary approach in tackling engineering problems.Region’s colleges have graduated, during the last three decades, over forty thousand engineers;some with reasonably good technical skills, but most have not been sufficiently prepared toassume leading roles and/or able to manage innovative technology. To the contrary, a relativelyhigh percentage of these graduates have found themselves “ill-equipped” to carry on asengineers. Many were reduced to the role of a “technician”, and some have abandoned Page

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Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-936: TWO-YEAR COLLEGES AND THE ALLURE OF "NANO":UNDERSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL ENTHUSIASMSAmy Slaton, Drexel University Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and director of Drexel's Master's Program in Science, Technology and Society. She holds a PhD in the History and Sociology of Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and has written on social aspects of standards and instrumentation in American engineering, construction and manufacturing occupations. Her most recent book is _Race, Rigor, and Selectivity in U.S. Engineering: The History of an Occupational Color Line_ (Harvard University Press, 2010).Mary Ebeling, Drexel University