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Yaser Abdulaziz Hadi

Seeking ABET Accreditation of Manufacturing and Mechanical Maintenance Technology Programs at Yanbu Industrial College Dr Yaser Abdulaziz Hadi Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Yanbu Industrial College, Saudi Arabia Email: yasirhadi@yahoo.comAbstractThis paper narrates the effort in seeking ABET accreditation by the Department ofMechanical Engineering Technology at Yanbu Industrial college (YIC). Anoverview of the process of ABET accreditation and the timeline of significantevents prior to the on-site visit at YIC by an ABET evaluation team is presented.The focus of this paper is the lessons learned during the several years

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R. Asmatulu; W.S. Khan; E. Asmatulu; M. Ceylan

Biotechnology and Bioethics in Engineering Education 1 R. Asmatulu, 1W.S. Khan, 2E. Asmatulu, and 1M. Ceylan 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering 2 Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0133ABSTRACTBiotechnology offers a great deal of opportunities for human to improve the health and quality oflife using new medicines and biomedical devices. However, this technology brings a number ofquestions and concerns about the social, cultural

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R. Asmatulu; E. Asmatulu; B. Zhang

: Nanotechnology, nanoethics and recent developments.Email: ramazan.asmatulu@wichita.edu1. INTRODUCTION1.1 BackgroundNanotechnology is the creation of materials, components, devices and/or systems at near atomicor molecular levels. Usually, one of the dimensions of nanoproducts is between 1 nm and 100nm length in scale. This emerging technology involves fabricating, imaging, measuring,modeling, and manipulating matter at this scale. The goal of nanotechnology is to controlindividual atoms, molecules, or particles to significantly improve the physical, chemical,physicochemical, and biological properties of materials and devices for various purposes. Itincludes a broad range of highly multidisciplinary fields, such as engineering, materials science

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Don Malzahn; Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Julie-Ellen Acosta

requires graduates tocomplete three of six activities (Whitman, et al. 2007): • Undergraduate Research • Cooperative Education/Internship • Global Learning/Study Abroad • Service Learning • Leadership • Multi-Disciplinary EducationThese activities were identified through the National Academy of Engineering’s “The Engineerof 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century” and ABET Criterion 3 (Table 1). Theresulting interest in technical and civic leadership, points to the “maturing” of the engineeringprofession. “As technological innovation plays an ever more critical role in sustaining thenation’s economic prosperity, security, and social well-being, engineering practice will bechallenged to

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Douglas R. Carroll

, then they cannot be recognized on the Host Campus transcript as an honors student or as having earned a minor and they are not eligible to participate in NCAA athletics at the Host Campus.References 1. Egbert, R. I., Stone, L.H. and Adams, D.L. “Characteristics, Similarities, and Difference Among Four-Year Cooperative Engineering Programs in the United States”, in review for ASEE Prism, Please contact the author for a copy of the paper.Biographical InformationDr. Douglas R. Carroll PhD PE is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology. He recently became the Director of the CooperativeEngineering Program, a cooperative program between Missouri S&T and Missouri

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Lisa Anneberg; Suyun Luo

1 Work in Progress - Global Engineering Collaborative Undergraduate Engineering Program between the USA and China Lisa Anneberg1 and Suyun Luo2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, 1 Department of Automotive Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, 2AbstractToday, internationalization of higher education is one of the important major developments of highereducation. Shanghai University of Engineering Science [SUES] and Lawrence Technological University[LTU, of Southfield, MI] have had a multifaceted academic

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Dave Sly; Daniel Bumblauskas; Frank Peters

these positions included those in the followingindustries. • Consulting • Industrial Tooling, Machines, • Industrial/Agricultural Equipment Automation, Manufacturing (graders, tractors, etc) • Transportation • Systems Integrators • IT Services (Technology) • Industrial Chemicals and Supplies • Energy/Utilities • Contractors and HVAC Suppliers The 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 sales

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Sara E. Wilson; Peter W. Tenpas; Ronald L. Dougherty; Christopher D. Depcik; Kenneth Fischer

Evaluating Student Learning Across the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Sara E. Wilson, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas Peter W. Tenpas, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas Ronald L. Dougherty, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas Christopher D. Depcik, Mechanical Engineering, University of Kansas Kenneth Fischer, Mechanical Engineering, University of KansasAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has a number educationalobjectives for engineering programs. In order to assess the success of an engineering program inmeeting these objectives, a number of outcomes are

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Sara E. Wilson

positively in the training.In engineering, we have long had Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)requirements for undergraduate engineering ethics training. These requirements focus onengineers as practicing professionals working primarily in design and development rather thanresearch. Undergraduate engineering curricula rarely cover topics typical of responsible conductof research (RCR) such as paper authorship, peer review, and research funding management andrather focus on issues such as employer-client-employee relations, human health, safety andwelfare in design, and intellectual property. Conversely, most responsible conduct of researchcourses and materials have been developed around the biomedical and clinical health

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Dona Steffens Davidson; Kevin P. Drees

continued after the introduction of the online format. A DialogClassicconnection at the Tulsa campus library was used for a search of the Engineering Index becausethe Engineering Index Backfile (1884-1968) was not available in Stillwater or Tulsa.Introduction and BackgroundA land-grant institution, Oklahoma State University was founded in Stillwater in 1890, asOklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. The Tulsa campus became part of theOklahoma State University system in 1999. The College of Engineering, Architecture andTechnology offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees for a broad spectrum of engineeringdisciplines. Research activities are closely coordinated between the two locations. Each campushas an advanced technology research

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Shauna A. Morimoto; Anna M. Zajicek; Valerie H. Hunt; Joseph J. Rencis

limited our analysis to the public Ph.D. granting engineering colleges of Cohort 1 (2001-2006) ADVANCE institutions as shown in Table 1. Table 1. Institutions of ADVANCE Cohort 1. Cohort 1 Institutions (2001-2006) Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) New Mexico State University (NMSU) University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder) University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) (Michigan) University of Washington

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Bryan W. Hill; Carol S. Gattis; Christa N. Hestekin; Nick Tschepikow; George S. Denny; Edgar C. Clausen

UAESP: A New and Improved Program for Helping Middle School Teachers Devise Their Own Hands-on Engineering and Science Activities Bryan W. Hill1, Carol S. Gattis2, Christa N. Hestekin1, Nick Tschepikow3, George S. Denny4 and Edgar C. Clausen1 College of Engineering1/Honors College2/ Northwest Arkansas Education Renewal Zone 13/ College of Education and Health Professions4 University of ArkansasAbstractThe University of Arkansas Science and Engineering Partnership (UAESP) was developed in2009 to enhance the professional growth of 6th and 7th grade science teachers in northwestArkansas through summer

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Ana T. Torres-Ayala; Daniel Bumblauskas; Matthew Verleger

responded to the invitation. Ninety-three percent of respondents were graduatestudents.This paper presents the aggregate results of all 97 respondents. It includes a profile of surveyparticipants, motivations for joining the ASEE, experiences with the ASEE, interests andsuggestions. Additionally, this paper will discuss the implications those results had on the SCCExecutive Board's immediate plans for the 2009-2010 year, as well as on the longer termstrategic plan of the SCC.History of ASEE Student MembersSince its creation in 1893 the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) has attractedfaculty, administrators, and industry representatives committed to furthering education inengineering and engineering technology. The ASEE also attracts

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Greg Murray; Tim Thomas

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PARAMETRIC MODELING SOFTWARE FOR YOUR ET PROGRAM Greg Murray, Tim Thomas Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KSAbstractKeeping up with technology has always been a challenge, and parametric modeling software is aprime example. This paper presents findings from a project that deals primarily with answeringa few key questions that every Engineering Technology program should ask when incorporating3D graphics software into its program: What software is being used in industry? Whichsoftware packages should we use? Is it beneficial for students to be familiar with more than onetype of software? How important are

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Charles Baukal; Joe Colannino; Wes Bussman; John Matsson

simultaneously educating students by allowingthem to apply their knowledge and skills to an actual problem.17 Industry can sponsor researchprojects with faculty that also include student workers. Industry can also provide facilities forstudents to conduct research if these are not available at the university.OtherIndustry can help provide new course content, for example for emerging technologies, which canbe taught by academia. 20 Industry can partner with universities to provide guest speakers toenlighten students about various aspects of the “real world” of engineering. 21 Many schoolshave a seminar series where different guest speakers from industry present each week to givestudents a broader view of various engineering disciplines. Companies can

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Ramesh K. Agarwal

of burning the same fuel at ground.• Based on RF, aviation is expected to account for ~ 0.05K of the 0.9K global mean surface temperature rise by 2050. Goals for Environmentally Responsible Aviation - ERA• Reduction in Energy Requirements - Reduce the Vehicle Mass Using High Strength Low Weight Materials (Advanced Composites) - Innovative Aircraft Designs (e.g. BWB) and Technologies (e.g. high L/D) - Innovative Engine Designs (e.g. P&W PurePower) - NextGen Air Traffic Management (ATM) - Changes in Aircraft Operations (Reduce MTOW and Range) - Air-to-Air Refueling, Close Formation Flying, Tailored Arrivals• Reduction in GHG Emissions - Alternative Fuels (Bio-fuels, Synthetic Kerosene) - Innovative Aircraft Designs

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Carl Locke; Jim Lookadoo

ABET PRIMER What is ABET, What Does ABET Do, How Do We Do Well With ABETDISCUSSION TOPICS WHAT IS ABET? WHAT DOES ABET DO? ABET REVIEWS – WHAT ARE THEY? WHAT ABOUT CRITERIA? WHAT SHOULD WE DO TO PREPARE? WHAT HAPPENS DURING A VISIT? WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A VISIT? WHAT ARE MOST COMMON PITFALLS?WHAT IS ABET? Organization of Organizations Purposes  Accreditation  Promote Intellectual Development  Provide Technical Assistance Recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) NCEES Recognition (EAC)WHAT DOES ABET DO? Accredits College Level Degree Programs in Engineering, Technology, Computing, or Applied Sciences Four Different Broad Areas  Engineering - Leading to Professional Practice

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Robert M. O'Connell; Gavin Duffy; Ted Burke; David Dorran

Practical Aspects of Teaching via the Group-Based Learning Environment Robert M. O’Connell Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of Missouri Columbia, MO Gavin Duffy, Ted Burke, and David Dorran School of Electrical Engineering Systems Dublin Institute of Technology Dublin, IrelandAbstractAs a result of the modern phenomenon of globalization, accrediting agencies and employersalike are emphasizing the importance of non-technical (also called key

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Michael Detamore; Paul Willhite

Planning for the ABET Program Outcomes in Life-Long Learning and Contemporary Issues Michael Detamore, Paul Willhite Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, University of KansasAbstractCriterion 3 in the ABET review presents two “softer” criteria in items 3i and 3j, which are “arecognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,” and “a knowledge ofcontemporary issues,” respectively. Undoubtedly, a number of engineering programs will electto determine their own definitions and evaluation policies for these issues in a wide variety ofdifferent ways. This presentation is designed to be more of an open dialogue, initiated withexamples of how

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Allen A. Busick; Melissa L. Cooley; Alexander M. Lopez; Aaron J. Steuart; W. Roy Penney; Edgar C. Clausen

             (1) where NPSHr = required net positive suction head requirement, ft Pa = pressure at the free liquid surface, psi P* = vapor pressure of the fluid at the operating temperature, psi ρ   = density of the fluid, lbm/ft3 g = gravitational constant, 32.2 ft/s2 H = height of pump above the surface of the fluid in the tank, ft hL = head loss due to friction in the suction line of the pump, ftSince the pressure in the impeller eye can be lower than the pressure in the suction pipe, it isusually necessary to determine NPSHr experimentally.3 Turbine Technologies Ltd.4 presents a Proceedings of the 2010 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education

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Andy Gill; Garrin Kimmell; Kevin Matlage

Engineering Education 2Special FeatureAt the University of Kansas, the Functional Programming group had grand plans to use what weknow and research (computer language technology) to help us enhance simple videos of whiteboardtalks. Unfortunately, before recording and producing these smaller talks and crafting our techniques,we found ourselves producing a 30 minute special feature. Here is our story.For over 20 years, the Partial Evaluation and Program Manipulation (PEPM) Symposium/Workshopseries has been bringing together researchers and practitioners working in the areas of programmanipulation, partial evaluation, and program generation. In Fall

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Christopher C. Ibeh

Nanoscale Trends, Opportunities and Emerging Markets Christopher C. Ibeh Pittsburg State University (PSU), Pittsburg, KS 66762AbstractNanotechnology has attained the status of currency but is predominantly an emerging andtrendy technology. This is desirable as it is poised for growth and sustainability. At the 2010Nanotechnology Entrepreneurship Forum, there was a consensus among the guest speakersand panelists for the need to move beyond the “Forbes.Com” top ten nanotechnology productsto achieving its true potential in the aerospace, naval and homeland security infrastructuredevelopment. In order to achieve this potential that is currently estimated at 20 Billion($1,085

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Angel Riggs; Kirby Smith; Cindy Blackwell; Paul Weckler; Dan Tilley; Rodney Holcomb; Shelly Sitton; Ron Delahoussaye

toward their bachelor‟s degree at OSU.The objectives of The Innovation Process include: Creating workplace-ready graduates capable of participating in and eventually leading private sector innovation; Enhancing the education experience of participants in agribusiness, engineering and communications in an effort to increase enrollment in those areas; and Developing and disseminating interdisciplinary curricula for adaptation and use by other universities.Additionally, the program is an important component related to retaining Oklahoma StateUniversity‟s accreditation through the Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology. Inaddition to requirements that engineering participants be able to apply their

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Kevin R. Lewelling

understanding. Results from thepast 5 years will be presented to give a better understanding of how to appropriately use TLMs inDigital Systems and other similar courses.IntroductionThe University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS) is an open admission institution with strongties to local industry; it supports many technology related programs. UAFS in conjunction withthe University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (UAF) offers bachelor degrees in Electrical andMechanical Engineering. The Fort Smith campus is responsible for the first two years of thedegree and additional interactions with senior design students. One of the sophomore coursesregularly instructed by University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is Digital Systems. In order tocomply with the Arkansas

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Keith E. Hedges

The 2010 Haiti earthquake: Real-time disaster inquiry in the classroom Keith E. Hedges Drury UniversityAbstractCivil engineering education commonly has classroom instructional strategies that includesynchronous engagements between the instructor and the learner, but seldom has synchronousexperiences between the learner and real-time external phenomena. As a consequence, studentlearning has historical sensibilities that may inhibit formulating opinions and conclusions fromlive events. This paper explores a natural disaster as a real-time course inquiry and its semesterlong immersion into the structures classroom at a private liberal arts university. A

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Josh Coffman; Joseph J. Rencis; Daniel J. Jensen; Ashland O. Brown; Jiancheng Liu; Kristen Kaufman; Christina White

manufacturing and manufacturing systemautomation. He has published more than 70 peer reviewed technical journal and conference papers. Dr. Liu was alsoawarded 4 patents. He has invented many new technologies which have been practically applied in industries. Hereceived the Industrial LEAD Award from SME in 2001. Dr. Liu received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanicalengineering in China. After receiving his Ph.D. degree in Japan, he moved to the States in 1997 and did his PostDoctorate work at the University of California, Davis. V-mail: 209-946-3079; E-mail: jliu@pacific.edu.KRISTEN KAUFMANKristen Kaufman received her B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin in Mechanical Engineering, where sheworked as an undergraduate research assistant. After

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Robert M. O'Connell

. andPh.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. He is a Professor of Electrical and ComputerEngineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia and a registered Professional Engineer. He recently completeda Fulbright Fellowship in the School of Electrical Engineering Systems at the Dublin Institute of Technology inDublin, Ireland, during which he studied modern teaching and learning methods for engineering education,including student-centered and group-based learning.Proceedings of the 2010 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education

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Troy Harding

69. Williams, Laurie and Kessler, Robert R., Experimenting with Industry’s “Pair-Programming” Model in theComputer Science Classroom, Computer Science Education, Vol. 11, No. 1, March, 2001.Biographical InformationTROY HARDINGAssociate ProfessorEngineering Technology DepartmentComputer Systems TechnologyKansas State University at Salina Proceedings of the 2010 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education

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Ing-Chang Jong; William T. Springer; Rick J. Couvillion

distributed force, and uniformly distributed moment) somewhere on the beam.For starters, one must know that a working proficiency in the rudiments of singularity functionsis a prerequisite to using the method of model formulas. To benefit a wider readership, whichmay have different specialties in mechanics, and to avoid or minimize any possible misunders-tanding, this paper includes summaries of the rudiments of singularity functions and the signconventions for beams. Readers, who are familiar with these topics, may skip the summaries. Anexcerpt from the method of model formulas is needed and shown in Fig. 1, courtesy of IJEE.1 Proceedings of the 2010 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education