Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

” strategies to get their ways. This is usually not consistentwith maximum research productivity. Absenteeism, coming late and leaving early, and lack of Page 15.939.9focus, initiative, and diligence have been major problems, with a few exceptions, among theauthor‟s undergraduate research assistants over the last 5-7 years. Yes, the students aresometimes overextended and strapped for time, but frequently these are due simply to poorplanning, confused priorities, the inevitable distractions previously discussed, and sometimes apoor work ethic. The author frequently encourages, but sometimes has to chastise eitherindividually or as a group depending

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

body of the university. Page 15.211.24 11. Employer FeedbackSaxe talks about Peer Influence and Learning in a paper published in the Training andDevelopment Journal. O’Brien and Bennett also talk about The Building Blocks of the LearningOrganization in a paper published in a journal titled Training. Perry also talks about Cognitiveand Ethical Growth in several of his papers and publications (Perry, 1981). The departmentshould consider employer feedback to be an extremely valuable and effective assessment tool(Saxe, 1990). It is possible to obtain significant feedback data from employers who can assessand comment about students’ technical

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the make up of students who select to enroll in pre-collegeengineering classes. To deny (or even delay) access to suit research faces serious ethical barriers,since it denies students and parents their preferences, and could impose serious damage to theirscholastic progress and even later academic and workplace opportunities. In a somewhat similarmanner, teachers opt to participate in or avoid engineering instruction and manipulating thisselection for research purposes faces serious professional and ethic issues. With limited ability inpublic schools to assign teachers to their classes, there is a need to document inherent differencesthat may exist among teachers and to interpret the impact of training and teaching experiences

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. This paper attempts to review the literature onthe subject of inclusivity with respect to these issues, within the context of first year post- Page 15.362.2secondary education, to create a practical framework that unites the different approaches into anup-to-date resource that is relevant for engineering.The Online Ethics Center at the National Academy of Engineering 1 has a collection of over 50abstracts that address teaching to diversity in engineering. Minority retention rates in post-secondary education, for instance, is a topic that also falls in this category. The 2008 annualreport by the National Action Council for Minorities in

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

Tagged Divisions

International

. Action items were identified toprovide a better education in the professional skills without detriment to the technical skills. An Page 15.668.2important element of these criteria is the emphasis on assessing the following professional skills: 1 ≠ Ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet needs (globally) with realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety ≠ Ability to function on multidisciplinary (multi-cultural) teams ≠ Understanding of

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville; David Wheatley, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

some aspects of the modern practice of engineering, namely:teamwork, problem and data analysis, design creation, presentation and defense of a designedsolution, and professional ethics. The Introduction to Engineering course is taken by allincoming students to the School of Engineering and the class is not separated by engineeringdiscipline. Because of this diverse student population and potential interests, efforts are made tomake the case study subjects as general as possible with detailed discipline specific technicalanalyses minimized. Generally, the case study work concentrates on the evaluative nature ofengineering work such as identifying important variables in a problem, project assessment, andsystem analysis. Highly technical aspects

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Salman Adam, Montana State University; Darla Goeres, Montana State University; Steven Anderson, Montana State University; Diane Walker, Montana State University; Alfred Cunningham, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

dynamic interactions of humans in society and be able to interact constructively across societal and cultural lines. ‚ Develop a clear understanding of the ethical implications of engineering issues and engineering decisions upon humanity, as well as a working knowledge of professional engineering ethical codes and responsibility.Step 3: Examine the requirements of the research centers and the necessary skills andattributes of potential internsResearch becomes more productive when the scientists have a collection of tools that arespecifically designed for the task at hand. The CBE is a leading edge research center currentlydeveloping new testing methods and procedures. These methods and procedures requiremechanical lab

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DeRome Dunn, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Robin Liles, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Clinton Lee, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Shawn Watlington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Nanotechnology, andComputational Modeling and Simulations in Materials Processing and Nanoengineering. Thefollowing enrichment topics were carried out. During the opening program, a diversityicebreaker/mixer activity was done to establish interactions between participants to facilitateteam building and later team work. Also, seminars on: intellectual property and patient rights -The How and Why of Data Collection, a case study in biomedical ethical issues and dilemmas,funding sources and technical grant writing, a presentation by the state’s BiotechnologyResource Center, oral presentation skills, a plant trip to a producer of ostomy and woundsupplies, and a trip to an incubation center for entrepreneurship were done. These once to twice aweek programs

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

“helpful,”the highly technical, tedious, and sometimes uncertain nature of their work resulted inparticipants on the Final Day also using words such as “failure,” “erratic,” and “monotonous.” Table 2: Participant Descriptions of Engineering Before and After Participation in the REU Program Three Words That Describe Three Words That Describe Engineering– First Day Engineering – Final Day •challenging, changing, cohesive •difficult, innovative, important •precise, technical, necessary •innovative, logical, important •details, ethics, precision •detailed

Conference Session

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

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Thompson, Kansas State University; Ata M. Nazar, Kabul University

Tagged Divisions

International

Examination isbeing used as a bench-mark of progress. The several aspects of the rebuilding project aredescribed along with a report of progress and lessons learned. The paper concludes withobservations about the ethical and cultural nature of engineering education and somerecommendations about changes that are required to achieve the desired outcomes of therebuilding project.Historical Backdrop:The Faculty of Engineering was established in the 1960’s and 70’s by a consortium of USUniversities with USAID sponsorship1,2. The project was a “turn-key” project that provided abuilding, laboratories, and US based education for the new Afghan Faculty members. Facultymembers from the participating US Universities established and taught classes and

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technicalinformation, including analysis of audience, language, and purpose; techniques of persuasion;page design and graphics; and technical definition and description. Students also prepare memos,resumes, lab reports, and a documented technical research paper. Oral technical presentations arealso required. The interrelationships of technology and society, along with the ethics oftechnology, are considered.TC 481: Advanced Technical Communication. Applications of skills learned in previoustechnical communication courses, with emphasis on practical writing and speaking. Studentsprepare informal and formal documents, including instructions, proposals progress reports, andletters. Individual and group oral presentations, as well as group project and ongoing

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Javier Macossay, The University of Texas-Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

junior year, cannot join the program at any other time.A new Introduction to STEM course was implemented in the DEEA program as one ofthe first courses that the new DEEA students ever take in College. The new course coversfundamental concepts and information about engineering professions, ethics, engineeringeconomics, systems of units, and other topics that are included in the Introduction toEngineering courses at STC and UTPA. In addition, the course also involves CBI withhands-on activities to engage and motivate students to learn and get familiar withpractical applications in STEM fields. In this new Introduction to STEM course, 53students participated during the Summer II term in 2009. 2. Supporting STEM Pathways with CBI and Hands

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University; Maria J. Leiffer, LeTouneau University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

engineering education in order to make a “whole person” of the graduate.Engineering faculty largely agree that engineering students (and faculty) can learn agreat deal from liberal arts faculty and their publications, particularly in the valuablearea of “soft skills.” Through our interactions on campus and the ABET 2000 Criteriawe have certainly seen that engineers benefit from interaction with arts/humanitiesfaculty and the materials they develop. Examples include dealing with team membersand clients, interpersonal communications, understanding one’s abilities and growthareas, communicating concepts to a wide audience, understanding ethical theories,wrestling with ambiguity in those situations which are not clearly black and white, andunderstanding

Conference Session

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

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

problem statements andspecifications, consideration of alternative solutions, and detailed system description. Further, it isrequired to include constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and socialimpact. Courses that contain engineering design normally are taught at the upper-division level of theengineering program. Some potion of this requirement must be satisfied by at least one course which isprimarily design, preferably at the senior level, and draws upon previous coursework in the relevantdiscipline”. (14)A proliferation of capstone design experiences, over the last decade, has taken place at manycolleges of engineering – all seem to meet some of the requirements noted above. The ABETrequirements is the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl West, UMass Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts Lowell

in their ability to make a difference and be productive members of society due toan increased awareness of developing engineering solutions within a societal and global contextrequiring a sense of ethics and civic engagement. Overall, students pointed to the benefit ofusing S-L experiences and projects as concrete and “tangible” ways to present their levels ofknowledge and skills on resumes and during actual and potential employment interviews.Students often commented on their coursework with S-L as bring more fun, engaging,interesting, and “cool” educational activities. Student Interview and Focus Group Reports of S-L Challenges and SuggestionsStudents also discussed their challenges with S-L experiences, and suggested possible

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

). Assessment of Ethics Modules in an Engineering Curriculum. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-14. Teaching Ethics – II. Session # 3440. Wednesday, 27th June 2007. 12:30 – 2 PM.51. Narayanan, Mysore. (2007). Assessment of Perceptual Modality Styles. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-18. Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education – I. Session # 1530. Monday, 25th June 2007. 2:15 – 4 PM.52. Narayanan, Mysore (2007). The Three R’s of Assessment: Recording, Reviewing and Reporting. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Poster # AC 2007- 15. Emerging Trends in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

assumes that students have no background other than a high school degree. Theprogram requires 21 credits for each student. There are three introductory classes (9 totalcredits): ES 260, Engineering: Getting from Thought to Thing; ES 265, Survey of theImpacts of Engineering Activity; and ES 270, Survey of How Things Work. In addition,each student should take 6 credits of junior- or senior-level classes from an approvedcourse list of junior- and senior-level classes. These classes are offered by different Page 15.331.3faculty and are all related to understanding technology, technological development, andsocial, ethical, and environmental aspects of

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

k. Te chn iques, tools and skills of eng r. a. A pply math,scien ce an d e nginee ring f. Professional & ethical r esp onsibility

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

different emphasis on learning topics than dofaculty. Professional topics rated high in importance to industry. This was seen in the topics thatguest speakers from industry presented. Almost all of the speakers invited to the capstone coursespent a large portion of their talk on professional topics such as ethics, membership inprofessional societies, and professional presentation. The study also noted industry’s commentsthat students lacked the knowledge of how technical skills in college were applied in the workenvironment. The close relationship between industry and students in this capstone course hashelped bridge the gap between what is learned in the college curriculum and what industryexpects of the entry level graduate.ObjectivesABET

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

addressed using case studies and the case method, either individually or in combination. Criteria 1 A knowledge base for engineering 2 Problem analysis 3 Investigation 4 Design 5 Use of engineering tools 6 Individual and team work 7 Communication skills 8 Professionalism 9 Impact of engineering on society and the environment 10 Ethics and equity 11 Economics and project management 12 Life-long learning

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2010-1348: FIPY AND OOF: COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATIONS FORMODELING AND SIMULATION OF COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALSAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ALEJANDRA J. MAGANA is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Network for Computational Nanotechnology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University West Lafayette. Alejandra's research interests center on how scientists and engineers reason with computing and computational thinking to understand complex phenomena. She is also interested in investigating how scientists and engineers perceive and experience the societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology. Based on her findings her goal is to identify and develop

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

develop abilities in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, quantitative analysis, leadership and teamwork, ethics and values awareness, and information technology b. The student will acquire a strong background in applied mathematics with an emphasis on computational methods c. The student will acquire a foundation in physics, computing tools and engineering science necessary to understand how each relates to realistic applications in at least one science application area d. The student will be exposed to computational applications in the sciences and engineering. The student will learn how to synthesize the mathematics, computing, physics, and engineering to

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

include scaling of analog I/O signals along with the selection ofright sensors, creation and use of I/O data tables, and the use of advanced PLC instructions, etc.In addition, team work ethics, time management skills, and organizational skills are acquired bythe completion of the project. The students expressed very optimistic opinions on the newlydeveloped motion teaching components and the four-story elevator development project; theystated they enjoyed challenging assignments. An attachment of a small permanent magnet dcmotor to the carriage to make the door close and open will be a great additional topic for thefuture project.AcknowledgementThe author would like to express deep appreciation to Jeff Wike, Lab Manager, and the studentsof the

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

concentrationsFatigue: Total life and defect-tolerant philosophiesFriction, Wear and LubricationIII: Clinical Issues (with embedded case examples)Orthopaedics: total joint replacement, soft tissue repair, and spinal implantsCardiovascular: catheters, stents, graftsDental: implants, TMJ restorationSoft Tissues: reconstruction and augmentationIntellectual property: patents, device development, legal and ethical issuesProfessional Development LabLearning styles, Blooms TaxonomyPedagogy and outreach teachingTechnical research, writing and presentationsTeam work and peer-reviewDesign methodology Page 15.236.5Project developmentEarly in the semester, the education

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the same product would in a well presented manner.” • “Presentation is everything. If two competing products are identical (or even similar in quality), the one that is presented better will nearly always be chosen.”whereas a small contingent of students construed either an ethical, social, or philosophicalpurpose behind the video: • “Service should be fair to all persons, otherwise it will let off a negative image.” • “It was showing the difference between certain people, due to job status.” • “Everything is not always fair, even if it seems to be on first glance.”When given the opportunity to make any comment they wished about the video, many studentscommented about the humor of the message: • “The humor

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

Collection

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

Criteria, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology9. Quinn, R., “Implementing Large Scale Curricular Changes—The Drexel Experience,” Proceedings, 1995 Frontiers in Education Conference, http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie95/4d4/4d45/4d45.htm.10. Ostheimer, M.W., Mylrea, K.C., and Lonsdale, E.M., “An Integrated Course in Fundamental Engineering and English Composition Using Interactive and Process Learning Methodologies,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 37, No. 2, 1994, pp. 189–193.11. Brock, Barry and Ohland, Matthew W. Applied Ethics in the Engineering, Health, Business, and Law Professions: A Comparison. Journal of Engineering Education,” Vol. 98, No. 4, 2009, pp. 377-388.12. Novak, J., Learning, Creating

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; Traian Marius Truta, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

3CIT 594 - Intermediate Graduate Topics: Computer Information Technology 3CIT 599 - Intermediate Independent Study 1-3CSC 507 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3CSC 533 - Computer Networks 3CSC 550 - Database Management Systems 3CSC 582 - Computer Security 3PHI 510 - Ethics in Information Technology 3Advanced Elective Courses CreditsCIT 630 - Advanced Computer Forensics 3CIT 637 - Wireless Networks

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

experience.Modifications since its inception include an additional one-quarter seminar on advancedteaching techniques which includes information on subjects such as Bloom's taxonomy,ABET, adding practical ethics instruction to engineering courses, and proposal-writingfocused on an REU application, as well as more information in the job search seminar onhow to establish and maintain a successful career and how to continue to identifymentors. Lee, Papautsky, and Purdy have provided a description of the current PFF inEngineering program12. Page 15.532.4In addition, better synchronization with UC's university-wide PFF program has beenachieved. Two significant differences

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kingsley Reeves, University of South Florida; Bill Blank, University of South Florida; Victor Hernandez-Gantes, University of South Florida; Maniphone Dickerson, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

as teamwork, ethics,and the benefits of diversity, and capstone courses that seek to integrate work through teamprojects, many of the mathematics based courses still teach in a passive manner. Formulas arepresented to students, a few example problems are solved, and students practice by doinghomework. An assessment of student learning is to solve similar problems on an exam.However, what is generally not assessed is a student’s understanding of the very formulas thatare employed. In fact, students can perform quite well on such exams with very littleunderstanding at all.At its core, engineering is the application of mathematics and science to solve practical problemsof the human race. That is, at its core, engineering is not just problem

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B.K. Hodge, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

number of countries. The United States and Canada possess the highest energy consumption per capita. A number of reasons exist for the high energy consumption per capita in the United States; among the reasons are (1) historically cheap energy, (2) low population density, (3) large area, (4) historically an abundance of domestic energy, and (5) no ingrained ethic for conservation. Figure 2. Energy use per capita as a function of country income level2. Page 15.527.3 Figure 3. Per capita energy consumption versus gross national product (GNP) per capita for a number of countries (Tester et al.3 from World Bank