Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

political and social issues in our society.Cyber Discovery was developed by a team of math, science, engineering, and liberal arts faculty.The primary goal is to help teachers and students become better cyber-citizens who help, ratherthan hinder, security efforts by making them aware of the benefits and dangers of cyberspace.This residential camp experience in the summer exposes student participants to multiple topics ofcyberspace including: history of cyberspace, ethical and social issues, applications, and the needfor and use of security in cyberspace.In preparation for the week-long camp, the Cyber Discovery team developed workshops forparticipating teachers held on two weekends prior to the camp. The goals were to demonstrate

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.959.3NASA-Threads uses this approach, appropriately modified for high school students. In additionto developing technical expertise and self-reliance, this pedagogical approach provides anopportunity to stress the importance of communication skills and broader concerns such asenvironmental and ethical issues.CurriculumBuilding on our partnerships with K12 systems in the region, NASA-Threads integratesfundamental science and mathematics content with engineering applications and appropriate useof technology into a physics curriculum targeting the junior/senior year of high school. Asmentioned, the threads of this curriculum include Fundamentals, Technology, Communication,and NASA Applications. These threads are continually linked

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Simulating mechanical systems Lecture 11 Simulating electrical systems Lecture 12 An overview of formal systems engineering Lecture 13 The systems engineering life cycle Lecture 14 Physical definition, designation, validation of requirements Lecture 15 Using simulation to refine/validate systems design specifications Lecture 16 Risk analysis, management, mitigation Lecture 17 Testing, design for testing, what to test, validating tests Lecture 18 Reliability, reliability analysis and reliability testing Lecture 19 Manufacturability, producibility, maintainability Lecture 20 Creating safe designs, ethics Lecture 21 Software engineering, configuration management

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Anthony Richardson, University of Evansville; David Mitchell, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Professional IssuesPerformance enhancements Interfacing logic families and buses Public policyComputer Systems Engineering Operational amplifiers Methods and tools of analysisLife cycle Circuit modeling and simulation Prof. and ethical responsibilitiesRequirements analysis and elicitation Data conversion circuits Risks and liabilitiesSpecification Electronic voltage and current sources Intellectual propertyArchitectural design Amplifier design Privacy and civil libertiesTesting Integrated

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; David Walden, Sysnovation, LLC

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, certifications help develop and mature the professional standard of practice, Page 15.218.2encourage continuing education among its members and promote awareness and adherence to theprofessional code of ethics. For certified individuals, certification verifies an individual’sexpertise, skill and knowledge as well as their commitment to professionalism and continuingeducation. It offers a meaningful professional development milestone and may help a personobtain employment or be promoted. For employers, certification can support hiring andpromotion decisions, encourage both employee proficiency and professional development, andmay aid in capturing new

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

, natural gas, hydrogen, or batteries for transportation applications.Secondary emphasis is placed on understanding professional and ethical responsibility,understanding the global and social impact of engineering solutions, and demonstratingknowledge of contemporary issues. These are addressed by working on a project to find anaffordable future energy source. More details will be provided in the next section.It is noted that the final grade is determined from attendance (10%), individual summaries(10%), and a team report (80%) which is weighted by peer evaluations.Sample Enterprise ProjectsThe following is a brief summary of Alternative Fuels Group Enterprise projects related tohydrogen and fuel cells. Each semester there are at least three

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Liles, NCA&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Biomedical Challenge Assessment – Medal Awards? Bioethics of TE Group Presentations2:45-3:00 Camp wrap-up, Awards, Rap Contest____________________________________________________________________________Notice the variety of activities ranging from entrepreneurship and creating a company name tomechanical testing, skin model creation, stem cell culturing, ethics case studies and debates, labtours and group presentations.AssessmentThe NSF ERC Education and Outreach program is geared to train future engineers for industry,research and development in a multidisciplinary environment that values creativity and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

International

identify and analyze the curricular, pedagogical, cultural, and organizationalfeatures of engineering education programs in Qatar. So, the expected outcomes from this studywill include the following: 1. A revised list of the Technical knowledge (Competences) needed, such as i) Basic Sciences (Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics and materials) (ii) Design; (iii) Sustainability; (iv) Business and Finance; (v) Social Sciences and (vi) Ethical Behavior 2. A revised list of the Skills neede; this will include (i) Problem-solving skills; (ii) Apply Basic Engineering Tools (iii) Usage and Master New Technology (iv) Communication; (v) Managing Risk and Leadership. This will include the abilities to understand

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Arnie Peskin, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

: 124ARTS AND SCIENCES COMPONENT ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COMPONENT Credit HoursCommunications (must include Core Requirements3-credit Written EnglishRequirement) 9 DC Circuits (LL) AC Circuits (LL)Ethics 3 Electronics I (LL) 6 Electronics II (LL)Social Sciences/History Digital Electronics (LL) Microprocessors I (LL)Humanities and Social

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

streaming video on the ERC website.Graduate students are challenged to make the mentees a full participant in laboratory activities,help plan a research project that builds on mentees’ individual interests, and teach mentees basiclaboratory safety, research methods, and ethics. Graduate students are also responsible formaintaining contact with mentees through graduation from high school or college, continuing toencourage their scientific and engineering interests, and updating them on laboratory and Centeractivities. REU students assigned to the same laboratories as Young Scholars also take part inthe Scholars’ mentoring.Research Experience for TeachersOnce facet of the FREEDM precollege program is the Research Experience for Teachers (RETs).Middle

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Finhasali Chinwala, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

thatdesign is a timeless endeavor and failure an ageless problem.In order to introduce the required ABET criteria concerning knowledge of engineering andcontemporary issues; the senior seminar was revised to include a section on this subject area. Aquestionnaire distributed to both graduate and the undergraduate class was designed to measurestudent perceptions of various engineering and ethical issues. This knowledge of contemporaryissues held by engineering students could prove to be beneficial to them as they graduate andbecome employed by organizations.FindingsTabular results of the study are found in Tables 1 and 2. Different findings are shown below

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Virginia’sDepartment of Science, Technology and Society (STS) which is housed in the School ofEngineering and Applied Science. The multidisciplinary STS department “advancesunderstanding of the social and ethical dimensions of science and technology2”. This paper willdescribe the development of course and its goals, expand on the course syllabus and choice oftexts, discuss the in-port field experiences, and summarize the assessment of both the studentsand the course. Page 15.481.2Course development and details The home institution of the course faculty member is the Colorado School of Mines(CSM). A Humanitarian Engineering Program3 has been developed at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hitt, USMA; Robert Floersheim, US Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

feasibility of the design,and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factorsengineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed.This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic programgoal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature. Students spend extensive time in projectdevelopment laboratories fabricating and refining their final products.The course learning objectives are: • Apply the Engineering Design Process to design and build creative solutions for open- ended engineering problems. • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary design team in a professional and ethical manner. • Develop and conduct experiments

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University; Nancy Study, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

thefollowing: is the research question significant, and is the work original and important; have theinstruments been demonstrated to have satisfactory reliability and validity; are the outcomemeasures clearly related to the variables with which the investigation is concerned; does theresearch design fully and unambiguously test the hypothesis; are the participants representativeof the population to which generalization are made; did the researcher observe ethical standardsin the treatment of participants; and is the research at an advanced enough state to make thepublication of results meaningful.Design and reporting researchWhen preparing their manuscript, authors should familiarize themselves with the criteria andstandards used by the journal to

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Aidsa Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Mechanics

AC 2010-1868: IMPLEMENTING AN INVERTED CLASSROOM MODEL INENGINEERING STATICS: INITIAL RESULTSChristopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Christopher Papadopoulos is a faculty member in the Department of General Engineerng at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, where he coordinates the Engineering Mechanics Committee. His research interests include nonlinear structural mechanics, biomechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics, and he serves as secretary of the ASEE Mechanics Division. He holds BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He was

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

- Understand the importance of sustainability concepts.• PLO # 2- Acquire scientific knowledge and methods required to evaluate the sustainability of systems.• PLO # 3 - Learn to design, manufacture, and operate processes in an environmentally conducive manner.• PLO # 4- Demonstrate critical thinking skills required to analyze problems in their social and environmental context.• PLO # 5 - Develop economically, environmentally, and socially sound sustainable decisions• PLO # 6 - Evaluate the impact of products, processes, and activities through life cycle assessment• PLO # 7 - Communicate through graduate level oral and writing skills.• PLO # 8 - Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Description PEO 1 Apply discipline-specific theory, experiments and real world experience to interpret, analyze and solve current and emerging technical problems. PEO 2 Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical people in oral, written and graphical forms. PEO 3 Function individually and on teams to design quality systems, components or processes in a timely, responsible and creative manner. PEO 4 Demonstrate behavior consistent with professional ethics and are cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology. PEO 5 Strive for professional growth and engage in lifelong learning.The Applied Engineering

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalia Litchinitser, SUNY at Buffalo; Albert H. Titus, SUNY at Buffalo; Alexander N. Cartwright, SUNY at Buffalo; Vladimir V. Mitin, SUNY at Buffalo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

(for each module) KM2: Ethics and Legal Policy for Nanotechnology Growth and Fabrication of Nanostructures: Post-module Post-module HW & quizzes

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John Mativo, The University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

(legal, safety,reliability, biocompatibility, and ethics) concerning the use of biomaterials.Prerequisites: ENGR1610, ENGR2180, and ENGR35103 CreditsENGR 4520 Design and Manufacturing of Biomedical Devices and SystemsThis course details the conception, modeling, analysis, design, manufacturing and assembly ofBiomedical devices and systems. Students select, formulate, and solve a design problem andmanufacture a prototype, as appropriate. Applications include, but are not limited to, diagnosticinstrumentation, prostheses, and cardiovascular devices against the background of ethicalconsiderations, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and product-liability issues.Prerequisites: ENGR2180 and ENGR35104 Credits

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

technical curriculum. Ibelieve that we need to do more to connect how we understand technology to the world’smost pressing challenges, and I attempt to emphasize this in my own teaching.Through this proposed research, I am working in a relatively new area that isn’t well-defined by existing theory and methodology formed in higher education. Although thereis a body of research on the teaching of engineering ethics and the integration of thesocial sciences with engineering, and that is certainly relevant to examining thetechnology/society interface, I am examining faculty beliefs and processes aroundcurriculum choice with respect to contextualizing science and technology curriculum.After some early reviews of existing literature, I decided that the

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

- “broadly educated, seethemselves as global citizens, can lead in public service, as well as in research,development and design, are ethical and inclusive of all segments of society. Theattributes include strong analytic skills, creativity, ingenuity, professionalism andleadership.” 8 For the committee that produced the report the issue was - “how can weensure that the engineering profession and engineering education adopt a collective visionincluding these aspirations and encouraging creation of an environment that promotesthose attribute and aspirations in the future.”9 Williams and others argue that this cannotbe accomplished without considerable curriculum reform

Conference Session

Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Conference Session

Lean and Six Sigma Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Leduc, Ball State University; Gary Hadley, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis; Mark Ratzlaff, 3M

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

experiments and analyze and interpret experimental data d. Creatively design systems, components, and processes e. Function effectively on teams f. Identify, analyze, and solve technical problems g. Communicate effectively h. Recognize the need for and engage in life long learning i. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities j. Understand the impact of solutions in a professional, societal and global context k. Exhibit commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvementThis general criteria also serves well as criteria for evaluating the capstone experience.Lean Six Sigma Certification varies widely and there is no official certifying body. Historically,certification has been controlled by the consulting industry

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological Univeristy

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

direction; professionalism/ work ethic; and ethics.Objective 2. HSE participants are strongly motivated to pursue STEM careers, are more likely to enroll in and complete STEM and IT post-secondary education and training, and enter the STEM workforce in greater numbers than do non-HSE participants.Objective 3. High school teachers are educated and equipped with the skills and resources to develop, implement, coach, and sustain HSE teams.Objective 4. HSE teams are sustained through robust and committed partnerships with industry, universities and colleges, foundations, informal science education organizations, community-based organizations, and other units as appropriate to the particular HSE implementation.Objective 5. HSE is a tested

Conference Session

Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Nina Truch, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-878: SPECIAL SESSION: ASSESSING MORALITY, IDENTITY, ANDMOTIVATION IN A FIRST-YEAR MATERIALS ENGINEERING SERVICELEARNING COURSETrevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University Trevor Harding, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of Materials Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, where he teaches courses in engineering design from a materials perspective. His research is focused on the educational outcomes associated with service learning and project-based learning with a particular focus on ethics education. He is also PI on several projects investigating the degradation of biomedical materials in physiological environments. Dr. Harding serves as Associate Editor of the

Conference Session

Service Learning and Societal Issues in the First Year

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Jed Marquart, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

: • showing how an engineer can effect positive change for thousands, even millions, by designing for those who are impoverished; • presenting real world examples of the realistic constraints (economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health & safety, manufacturability, and sustainability) listed in ABET EAC Criterion 3c; and • developing an appreciation of the need for the “broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,” as called for in ABET EAC Criterion 3h.Accordingly, a requirement was made for projects in the First-Year Engineering Capstone courseto focus on the design of a poverty alleviation device. The

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

musical instrument design focus is the popular debateabout the “secrets” of Stradivarius violins, although the answer to that debate is much less clearfrom a materials science point of view. Another significant difference between the two focusareas is that ethics and recalls are easily connected to biomedical devices in accessible andpersonally meaningful ways. When the musical instrument approach was used, other unrelatedcase studies, such as the loss of Alaska Air Flight 261 (a deeply meaningful one in our region),were used, for these course dimensions. So, no comparisons are possible in the ethics SLOs.Figure 9 compares student outcomes in several conceptual areas before and after the use ofbiomedical devices were used as a foundation for

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

fall freshman clinic format was completely changed in the fall of 2005, and among the effects of the changes was a stronger emphasis on the Rowan Seminar goals of the course, one of which is library skills. The changes are described in detail in the summary of the fall 2005 marathon in Appendix I-D. Note that the 2005 portfolio scores for Goal 3, objectives 1 and 2, which involve ethical responsibility and lifelong learning, were also lower than in previous years. Though the changes to freshman and sophomore clinic were precipitated by concerns about library skills, they should also help with these concerns. The new sophomore clinic assignment is a research paper on an engineering disaster, and the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yoojung Chae, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

engineering education should promoteengineering habits of mind. The concept of ‘design’ from the first principle is discussed as one ofthe commonalities among science, technology and mathematics. The second principle points outthe importance of incorporating the STM knowledge and skills, which will support the designprocess. The engineering habits of mind, such as attention to ethical consideration, also relate toour finding in regards to the impact of engineering on people and society. The term, technological literacy, that has been used in both technology and engineering 6fields . It includes three dimensions: a) Knowledge (extensive vs. limited), b) Ways of thinkingand acting (highly developed vs. poorly developed), and c) Capabilities