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ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna M. Zajicek, University of Arkansas; Shauna A. Morimoto, University of Arkansas; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Valerie H. Hunt, University of Arkansas

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Women in Engineering

al.26 recommend that future research designs should not only expand the time periodunder study but also include the starting points—percentages of women faculty within each rankand discipline—as a comparison group for changes during and after the implementation of anADVANCE program.More recently, Bilimoria et al.24 examine the outcomes of the ADVANCE IT program at 19institutions representing the first and second cohort of the program. They argue that successfulinstitutional transformation requires the synergy of facilitating internal factors (senioradministrative support, collaborative leadership, flexible vision, and visible action), research andevaluation, change initiatives, institutionalization of changes, and outcomes. Although 18 of

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POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

abide by a published code of ethics. In today’s competitive work place, many students continue on after their Bachelor degrees for graduate education. This trend is no different in Geospatial Technology fields. Acknowledging this trend, the proposed curriculum is also designed to prepare students for graduate-level education. In this respect, the proposed curriculum will emphasize the acquisition of research skills and effective writing and communication. Even if students do not choose to continue on for graduate education, these skills will enable them to be leaders and innovators in their careers. Furthermore, in preparing students for graduate education, this curriculum fits within the institutional vision for increased

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Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

CenturyFor the U.S., broad-based discussions in the 1990s about engineering graduates’ capabilities andchanging realities in the workplace lead to major restructurings of accreditation criteria.5-7.Recently published engineering career profiles call for enhancements in technical proficiencies,contextual awareness (teamwork and globalism), and personal attributes. For example, theprofile for quality performance from a practicing engineer developed by Davis, Beyerlein, andDavis illustrates the broadening of engineering education to include a range of interpersonal andprofessional skills or behaviors.8We frame our discussion of PRISM by focusing on a less well-publicized change in demands forpractitioners – the impact of advanced, computer-based

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Daniel Kirk, Florida Institute of Technology; Tein-min Tan, Drexel University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University

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Aerospace

the early school years and the paper suggests that Boeingand industry partners, because of their interest in the challenges of STEM education, could investmore of their resources to have a significant impact on STEM. Several recommendations aregiven to industry to position themselves for this challenge.IntroductionThe Boeing Company is a company dedicated to developing the best engineers in the world.Their commitment to the engineering education process is evident in the unique program calledThe Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellowship Program. This is a program that has been operated byBoeing every summer since 1995. The Welliver program is a unique program designed to: “… expose a small number of competitively selected professors from U.S

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Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Sharon Caraballo, George Mason University; James Groves, University of Virginia; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Continuing Professional Development

measurements will allow program directors to assess thesuccess of the new initiative.SummaryThe CGEP directors are working together to share institutional strategies for moving engineeringcourses and degree programs online. While the approach may be different at each institution thedirectors are investigating how to apply Rogers Theory of Diffusion as a framework to increasefaculty interest and movement toward placing courses and degree programs online. The firststep in the development of this process occurred in June 2009 with a workshop designed topromote the best practices for developing and delivering online engineering programs.Additionally a follow-up assessment is planned to help determine additional best practices.References1. Allen, Elaine

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Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Yang, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Susan Daniel, Cornell University

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Chemical Engineering

current issues, excite student interest in finding solutions to challenges that face theirgeneration, and engage students in learning the required skills to solve these problems.Never has it been more important to engage more students in science and engineering than intoday’s society where the demand for engineers is expected to significantly exceed the supply inthe near future1. Concurrent to this growing deficit in technically-trained workers is the rapiddiversification of our population. In order to fill the gap, people from diverse backgrounds willneed to be motivated to choose engineering as a career choice2. Extensive research shows thatone way to engage students is to connect problems to societal impact by integrating the “humanelement

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Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Blekhman; Jason Keith; Ahmad Sleiti; Eileen Cashman; Peter Lehman; Richard Engel; Michael Mann; Hossein Salehfar

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

severalinstitutions are being presented in a single publication. In addition, descriptions of severalcustom experiments addressing specific needs in their respective programs are shared.IntroductionIn fall 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made five awards to university programsseeking to develop and expand Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Education2. The original solicitationsought to expand hydrogen and fuel cell technology awareness among the general public,decision makers and also develop professional educational programs. Five academic institutionsthroughout the country were selected to further expand the latter. The main objective of thissection of the program was to train graduates who will "comprise the next generation workforceneeded for research

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Administering First-Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

incorporate best practices from the National Science Foundation’s Engineering EducationCoalitions.1 Among these best practices was the “Implementation of ‘engineering up front’: theexposure of freshmen to hands-on, real world engineering practice early in their undergraduateeducation, ranging from ‘professional level’ laboratory facilities to realistic design projects.”2Two freshman courses designed to provide students early exposure to engineering concepts werecreated. Both were six-credit courses. The first, ICEE 1010 (ICEE stands for IntegratedCollaborative Engineering Environment), was taught in three one-hour lectures and three two-hour lab sessions per week. Topics included graphics, introductions to mechanical and electricalengineering

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High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and at the Center on Education and Work. He uses experimental and discourse-based research methods to understand the cognitive, social and embodied nature of STEM learning and instruction. He is currently co-principal investigator of the AWAKEN project in engineering education, along with Professors Sandra Shaw Courter and L. Allen Phelps.Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin Benjamin Stein is a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where his work is in hyperspectral laser design. Before returning to school, he worked as a math instructor at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University and an electronics design engineer at ASML. These experiences as an

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Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wolter Fabrycky, Virginia Tech

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, Page 15.1162.42. Promote collaboration in Systems Engineering education and research,3. Assure professional standards for integrity in the practice of Systems Engineering,4. Improve the professional status of those engaged in the practice of Systems Engineering, and5. Encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational programs that will improve the Systems Engineering process and its practice.III. Systems Engineering Degree ProgramsA comprehensive study of Systems Engineering degree programs in the United States waspresented at INCOSE 2005, based on 2004 data.9 That study provided a descriptive benchmarkof programs encompassing academic content, administrative structure, accreditation status, andrelated topics. It was

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Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Engineering Technology

previously andshown above in Table 1, and with the leeway to add other types of communications not alreadyexplicitly included, each Lead Faculty designated a small subset of technical communicationsdeemed to be most valuable for their program. Some examples of these subsets are shown inTable 2, where CIS, CSC, ENM and WCM stand for BS in Computer Information Systems, BSin Computer Science, MS in Engineering Management and MS in Wireless Communicationrespectively. Undergraduate Graduate Technical Communications Programs Programs CIS CSC ENM WCMLab report

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IE Applications and Systems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Industrial Engineering

first decade of this century. A systems engineer is acutely aware of this issue when considering every aspect of managing a business and designing a product. For managing a project, system engineering forces the manager to define the goals and objectives of the project. The project manager with an understanding of the systems viewpoint is capable of knowing the difference between the long-term goals and short-term goals, and can focus on the long-term goals when making strategic decisions. Indeed, the issues of life cycle development are prominent within the literature on project management, and hence they have had an impact on systems thinking by project managers. Another important focus of systems in engineering is from

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teacher training and curriculum development to establish research-based instructional methods that can be widely implemented as best practices by State educational agencies and local educational agencies.”6Not only did NCLB not address a more inclusive understanding and definition of technology andengineering, it did not prescribe how individual states were to meet the technological demands ofNCLB and current industry trends and conditions. Consequently, individual states were left ontheir own to develop programs to see that these goals were met in their school systems.In response to this egregious error regarding limited directive on what should be included astechnology literacy components of NCLB, many organizations such

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Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mazen Hasna, Qatar University; Abdelmagid Hamouda, Qatar University; Boualem Boashash, Qatar University

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International

sole sector, the new QNV2030 includes an ambitious plan to develop a knowledge based economy in preparation for thepost carbon era. The role of engineers in all of this is critical; projections indicate that this rolewill evolve over the next few years to run and manage the huge industrial plants being built, toacquire and retain the new technologies being implemented, and to have enough innovations tocreate opportunities in a dynamic and changing economy. This research project aims to addressthe key problem of adapting the Qatari engineer formation to the needs described above.1.3 AccreditationAccreditation is an important component for professional degrees. Efforts to identify thenecessary educational preparation for engineering practice in

Conference Session

Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; McRae Banks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-426: EARLY EXPOSURE TO ENGINEERING INNOVATION ANDENTREPRENEURSHIPJerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Gretar Tryggvason is a Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He received his doctorate from Brown University in 1985. After fifteen years as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, he moved to WPI in 2000. Professor Tryggvason is well known for his research on numerical simulations of multiphase and free-surface flows, vortex flows, and flows with phase changes. He is a fellow of APS and ASME, and the editor-in-chief of the Journal

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Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Curran, University College Dublin; Colleen Doyle, University College Dublin; Enda Cummins, University College Dublin; Kevin McDonnell, University College Dublin; Nicholas Holden, University College Dublin

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First-Year Programs

of a problem-based learning module called the BiosystemsEngineering Design Challenge. The focus of the module is on designing and building a working,bench-scale device that solves a practical problem relevant to Biosystems Engineering. Itprovides an early opportunity for students to learn about engineering design, project managementand teamwork. The module aligns well with the academic policy of University College Dublin tointroduce alternative teaching and learning strategies compared to the conventional lecture.While the original aim of the module was to enhance the learning experience specifically forBiosystems Engineering students, it was considered beneficial to adopt a multi-disciplinaryapproach by allowing students from a wide variety

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Sugg, United States Navy; Elizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and Technology; John Fishell, STEP Conference

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and Technology (NIST) Participation in STEP:The Science Technology Education Partnership Conference aligns with the outreach efforts ofthe National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Metric Program. The goal of the twoday STEP Conference is to bring together members of the research and development industryand academia to expose youth to the sciences in a way that is fun and interesting and encouragestudents to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers. Typically about4,000 students, teachers, and parents attend the STEP Conference each year. The STEP 10Conference consists of four main events designed to impact the career choices of local studentand provide the necessary resources to teachers to successfully

Conference Session

Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

and at improving students understanding of the mechanics involved in the twoclasses.IntroductionThere has been a clear understanding developing over the past decade and longer that themethods of teaching engineering need to change1. One aspect of this has been thechanges in the accreditation requirements of ABET2. Additionally, the American Societyof Civil Engineers (ASCE) has developed a number of documents describing the body ofknowledge that a civil engineer needs in order to be able to practice civil engineeringeffectively. Most recently, in the 2nd edition of the “Body of Knowledge” (BOK2)3 therequired knowledge has been expressed, in part, as a number of outcomes that must besatisfied by students upon their graduation. These outcomes

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

investigate industry and community needs for engineering educationin the high desert in order to inform the university’s planning and decision making.Research Questions Tyler’s9 seminal work in curriculum development provided the basis for developing theresearch questions for this exploratory study. The issues surrounding affiliation and the ability toset goals and accomplish informed decision making can best be accomplished within theframework of Tyler’s 4 questions and Dewey’s description of the fundamental sources ofeducational objectives as related by Tanner and Tanner10. The research questions for this studywere6: 1. What is the demographic information provided by regional organizations that would support an engineering program at a

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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New Engineering Educators

actions are designed to gain and maintain the respect of the students,which is necessary to keeping the students engaged in the course, thereby allowing for thestudents to learn. While the actions alone will not turn every faculty member into a greatteacher, they will allow the teachers to become effective teachers. In turn, this opens the door toimproving the education received by their students.Bibliography1. Marshall, J., and Marshall, J. “Pedagogy: Review of Best Practices,” Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE AmericanSociety of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA. (2008).2. Chickering, A.W., and Gamson, Z.F. (1991). Applying the Seven Principles for Good Practice inUndergraduate Education. New Directions for

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

ups; ≠ knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of engineering practice; ≠ knowledge of selected professional-level skills commensurate with students’ future field and/or area of specialization; ≠ a strong oral and written communication skills; ≠ a focus on design issues involving life–cycle economics, environmental impact, sustainable development maintainability, applicable standards and ad hoc concerns; ≠ an awareness of business practices in the Region and elsewhere; ≠ an understanding of nontechnical forces that affect engineering decision-making; ≠ a perception of social, ethical, and political responsibilities; ≠ an awareness of the evolution of human civilization in general, with an emphasis on

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CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael McGinnis, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

appropriate professional and ethical decisions.7. Demonstrate effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills.8. Demonstrate a commitment to learning and continued professional developmentoutside the classroom, incorporate contemporary issues during problem solving, anddetermine the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.9. Explain professional practice attitudes, leadership principles and attitudes,management concepts and processes, and concepts of business, public policy, and publicadministration.A diversion from the well known ABET criterion 3 a-k (Table 1, Outcomes 1-8) wasOutcome 9, that covers Outcomes 13-15 in the BOKI (answering the call for a broadercurriculum and additional focus on professional skills

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New Methods and Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duncan Moore, University of Rochester

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. School of Nursing, School of Medicine and Dentistry, WarnerSchool of Education) will develop similar joint degrees based on the TEAM model.Program OverviewThe Master of Technical Entrepreneurship and Management1, or TEAM, program at theUniversity of Rochester in upstate New York is offered jointly by the University’s Hajim Schoolof Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Simon Graduate School of Business, and isadministered by the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. Students are able to complete theTEAM degree in as little as one year. A longer track, created especially for internationalstudents, includes a summer internship or research component.TEAM is based on the premise that a student finishing the degree will be able to “speak

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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

, although specific expectations for majors willoften exceed expectations for non-majors. A graduate of an engineering technology orengineering degree program would have knowledge and capabilities required for practice in theirfield that would go far beyond expectations for a non-major. These aspects are directly related tothe curriculum in any degree program. Aspects related to broader questions and concerns, suchas the impact of technology on society, are not closely linked to the traditional elements of thecurriculum. These aspects of technological literacy are, however, at least as important to ourgraduates as they mature and move into positions of leadership as they are to non-majors.Accreditation Criteria – Program OutcomesThe need to prepare

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Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

problems. Closely aligned to this definition is the question of how engineeringproblems are solved, often called the engineering design process or the engineering approach.Koen1 described this engineering approach as “the strategy for causing the best change in apoorly understood situation within available resources.” Another similar definition indicates theengineering approach “links concepts and resources together to create what has never been.”2Based on the definition of engineering and the concept of the engineering approach to problemsolving, engineering educators have continually examined approaches to equip graduates withthe needed skills through the program curriculum.As a vehicle for curricular improvement, the goal of an integrated

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

simulation. However,this is not the best way to enhance the students’ learning as they mentioned that building a Page 15.875.3hands-on experimental lab environment is a challenging for many institutions due to spaceconstraints, budget limitations, maintenance difficulty. Other people also worked on networkingcourses which do not have focus on wireless networking11,16,19,20. There is a need to create morecomprehensive, dedicated course to teach wireless networks technologies that could givestudents a practical experience. This paper discusses how this course is offered to satisfy thisdemand and provide college graduates a practical hands-on

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Culture, Society, and Co-op

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

objectives, design learner-directed experiments and assesslearning (figure 1). Topics are chosen based on participating engineers’ research and experienceTwo well established lesson plan approaches are utilized: the Learning Cycles lesson approach22and Inquiry-based instruction23. Engineers practice teaching using few technical terms, real-world analogies and multi-media to ensure understanding for audiences with limited education.Engineers learn to use assessment practices such as graphic organizers to ensure families makesignificant knowledge gains24. Engineers also design a pre/post assessment in order to measuretheir effectiveness. Weekly preparation includes a reading assignment, instruction planning andreflective practice. Engineers are

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerry Marekova, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; David Spang, Burlington County College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Drexel’s main campus for a B. S.degree. Students are required to take the remaining classes for a bachelor’s degree in AET atDrexel’s main campus. This format seems to be working the best so far. Students have a clearunderstanding of the courses they need to complete at PIT and courses they can complete inaddition to their associates degree that will help them advance to junior level upon transferringto the University. If the students come to Drexel University as full-time students, they can alsotake advantage of one six-month co-op cycle before graduation. This partnership format does notrequire additional resources, since students are coming to Drexel and using the already existingstate-of-the-art laboratories. In addition, the AET faculty

Conference Session

IE and the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

evaluating the achievement of learning outcomes prior tostudent graduation. Direct measures are those that assess achievement by observation ofperformance rather than by soliciting opinion about the achievement of a particular outcome. Astandardized exam is a good direct measure. Others might include a third party evaluation ofstudent projects or a manager’s assessment of work done on co-op/internship. A standardizedexam may be the most tempting for busy faculty trying to assess their program because it isfairly easy to administer, the results are naturally quantifiable, and the program can more or lessguarantee a consistent rate of response. Such an exam, however, should be evaluated using apsychometric evaluation to study reliability, validity

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

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New Engineering Educators

almostuniversally a lack of understanding and appreciation of the senior faculty’s depth andbreadth of practical experience, which usually more than make-up for any perceived (bythe NEE or new administrators) minor deficiencies of state-of-the-art knowledge, a littleof which the NEE may have from his/her intensive but focused graduate program. NEEalso do not usually realize that the rules of the game are a bit different for senior facultywho have already gone over the promotion and tenure mountaintop, and are high on thepecking order, both the formal and informal ones.In addition to NEE complaining that the senior faculty’s technical knowledge is a littledated (which may be partially true), they also criticize the senior faculty’s perceived lackof urgency