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Randall L. Kolar; David A. Sabatini

experience, we have identified five key measures to easethe transition and enhance the educational experience: 1) use "real-world" projects to motivatethe learning process and introduce them at the beginning of the semester; 2) follow establishedkeys to using groups successfully; 3) ensure sufficient "coverage" by having students learn basicmaterial outside the classroom, which also fosters life-long learning; 4) team teach courses; and5) use laboratory sessions for group-learning activities. While the concepts have been tested onupper-level courses (junior, senior, graduate), we feel they are appropriate for lower-divisioncourses as well.INTRODUCTIONLocal and national surveys consistently point to several weaknesses in engineering education

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Ratan Kumar; Phillip R. Foster; George W. Watt

Session 2247 A Coordinated Approach in Design and Manufacturing Activity Ratan Kumar, George W. Watt and Phillip R. Foster Department of Engineering Technology The University of North Texas, Denton, TX 76203 AbstractThis paper describes a concurrent effort in teaching activities undertaken by the Manufacturing,and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs at the University of North Texas. The changeis necessitated by a call from industry to prepare students to work in an environment whereproducts are designed and manufactured utilizing

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Roy C. Shelton

modify the manner in which the principles, concepts and ideas that affecttechnology transfer and competency building are expressed and conveyed. These institutions needto produce an environment in which location and distance are removed as learning inhibitors by areal-time, hands-on, learner-centered, virtual-reality, computer-driven, next generation distancelearning platform (NGDLP). In order to migrate to this environment, the capability forlearner-centered teaming must exist across all selected learner node sets, thereby producing thevirtual laboratory. Today’s learners are rapidly loosing interest in the bulk-packaged educationalextravaganza deals offered in the mass production lecture-centered teaching environment of thepast and

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Ralph O. Buchal

Delivery The traditional lecture mode of teaching has changed little for centuries. In light of changing needs anda shift of emphasis from teaching to learning, new modes of delivery need to be developed and exploited. Thetable below illustrates how different modes of educational delivery can be classified according to the temporaland spatial relationship between the student and the instructor. Synchronous (Same Time) Asynchronous (Different Time ) Collocated Classroom lecture CBT/multimedia (Same Discussion groups, tutorials Internet Location) Laboratories File sharing

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work place andthe rigor of an academic challenge. Projects should use all the skills of the student and requireconcrete, measurable outcomes.C. The Learning Factory (Laboratory Facilities for Projects)As much as we like to espouse the virtual organization, it is healthy to have a dedicated space tofocus the activities of the work. The Learning Factory is more than a lab. It is the intersection ofindustry and the classroom. Here is where technology is applied to the design of real worldproblems that will be translated into industry solutions for the marketplace. As with any robustdesign, the Learning Factory has the potential to provide value well beyond the students’ project.By the Teach, Learn, Teach Principle, the developments that emerge

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Robert J. Herrick; Dennis R. Depew

design, and education administration, with a majorconcentration in technology or technology education.Graduate students are afforded the opportunity to work and study with School of Technologyfaculty members who have national and international reputations in technical and manufacturingdisciplines, as well as areas of human resources. Many of these faculty members have prominentreputations as authors and scholars; over 70 of their textbooks and laboratory manuals are in printand utilized in technology courses throughout the world.This exceptional faculty, from the eight academic departments within the School of Technology,teach and conduct applied research in 52 individual laboratories, utilizing equipment valued atover 28 million dollars.Applied

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Ward J. Collis; Shih-Liang Wang; Esther A. Hughes; John Chen

disadvantage of being in the competition the first time(Solar Splash has existed for three years), A&T is also handicapped by having onlyone semester to design and build the boat, compared to the two semesters mostother schools devote to the project. To alleviate some of the time pressure, the Page 2.223.2faculty prepared some groundwork prior to the beginning of the semester.Chen, et al. Page 2 of 4Sufficient funding was solicited from four sources: the Jet Propulsion Laboratory(JPL), A&T’s College of Engineering, and the two participating departments. JPLwas attracted to the project because

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Leslie Bondaryk

implementation of “old” and new media tools in the classroom, a richer educational experience will result.'LVSHOOLQJ´0XOWLPHGLD'UHDGµ“Multimedia dread” is prevalent in universities these days. Many professors feel they should usemultimedia, or are told they must use multimedia to keep the department in step with the times.There is a simultaneous perception that media is difficult to use or understand, that it isdisplacing the instructor, that it is not an effective teaching tool, or that it requires the instructorto be an expert in multimedia authoring. Most professors still dread the idea of incorporatingmedia into their courses. The goal of this paper is to show that new media is really just anothertool in the educational toolbox, that it

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Kara B. Wright; Charles T. Wright; Christine L. Collier; Lawrence Genalo

the teaching of each unit.Summer Internship Program for Women in Science and EngineeringThe initial development and testing of laboratory experiences occurred during the summer of1996 and involved high school students who were participating in a summer internship programdirected at undergraduate and high school women in science and engineering fields. Thisprogram is administered each year by Iowa State University’s Program for Women in Scienceand Engineering (PWSE). In the summer of 1996, eight high school women in this programdesigned and built mobile robots to perform certain prescribed engineering functions. Theysimulated these devices by constructing autonomous robots out of LEGOs (hence the title,“Toying with Technology”). A world-wide

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Seung H. Kim

Session 2364 A Computer Application In Materials Engineering Technology Course Seung H. Kim Manufacturing Technology Department Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 ABSTRACT This paper describes the application of mathematical software, Mathcad™, in designingthe heat treatment of steel. Such a software solution method is an effective teaching tool thatfinds many practical applications in engineering and

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P.R. Roberge; M.A.A. Tullmin

University of Southampton [3] it was concluded thatcomputer based learning and teaching can be used successfully to teach engineeringstudents knowledge and understanding of subjects and to improve their skill in using thatunderstanding. As an example, it could be said that a student has a basic knowledge ofcorrosion measuring techniques and understands their underlying electrochemicalprinciples but has not developed the skills to specify the most suitable technique(s) for aparticular industrial application. Four elements of Bloom’s Taxonomy (application,analysis, synthesis and evaluation) are particularly relevant in this context.The Southampton study included an application concerning phase diagrams and oneconcerning engineering design. In the

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William W. Schultz; Roger W. Pryor; Michael Vaksman; Mark Schumack; Kevin Belfield; Vladimir Sheyman; Mukasa Ssemakula; Shuvra Das

candidates’ daily experience. Thefoundational principles for most of the eighteen modules are taught in interactive tutorials writtenwith the multimedia authoring package Authorware®. Complementing the computer-basedtutorials are instructor-assisted problem-solving sessions, experiments, work-related teamprojects, case studies, or traditional lectures. The tutorials include periodic assignments such ascomputer problems (solved using a spreadsheet or mathematics package) and traditional "pencil-and-paper" problems.Presented here is a discussion of the teaching philosophy, a description of the structure of thethermophysics curriculum, and a summary of content. Portions of the computer-based tutorialsare described, and examples of experiments, projects

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Thomas W. Graver; Leon F. McGinnis; David W. Rosen

Session 1463 Engaging Industry in Lab-Based Manufacturing Education: RPM at Georgia Tech Thomas W. Graver, Leon F. McGinnis, David W. Rosen Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstractLeading edge manufacturing technologies present major challenges in education, both for degreestudents and for continuing education. Creating and maintaining the necessary instructionalfacilities can easily overwhelm typical university budgets. At Georgia Tech, a uniqueuniversity/industry partnership has been formed to create and sustain a laboratory for RapidPrototyping and Manufacturing (RPM

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Exercise.May 1995.2. Barlow, Y., Willoughby, J. Pathophysiology of Soft Tissue Repair. British Medical Bulletin. 48:698-711, 1992.3. Davidson, CJ., Ganion, LR., Gehlsen, GM., Verhoestra, B., Roepke, JE., Sevier, TL. Rat Tendon Morphonlogicand Functional Changes Due to Soft Tissue Mobilization. Ball Memorial Hospital. Ball State Univ. Dept. OfPhysiology. Ball State Univ. Biomechanics Laboratory. (Accepted for Publication) 1996.4. The Pressure Strain and Force Handbook. Omega Engineering, Inc. Stamford, Ct. 1992.5. AT-MIO-16 User Manual. National Instruments. Austin, Tx. May 1994.6. Sensor Device Data. Motorola. Phoenix, Az. May 1995.ERIC W. TISDALEAn assistant professor at Ball State University, Eric teaches electronics, quality control, and industrial

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Jeffrey G. Sczechowski

to fulfill this requirement. Students who select newfaculty members as their advisors frequently find themselves in the midst of an on-goingchemical engineering based environmental research project.Since a student’s time allocated for Senior Project is limited to the equivalent of four quarterunits spanning a two quarter sequence, I have developed several procedures to facilitate theassimilation of students under my direction into these on-going projects. These proceduresrepresent a unique combination of bringing research into the classroom, developing appliedresearch skills in both lecture and laboratory courses, interactions with collaborative researchgroups, and individual instruction.The results have been promising with one student going

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Domingo Molina

used for teaching traditionally theoretical coursesin a laboratory setting. Student evaluations of the course indicated unanimously that theyenjoyed the hands-on experience and they felt that they assimilated a substantial amount ofnetworking knowledge. In addition, they obtained a valuable amount of hands-on networkexperience that gave them confidence in their networking abilities.Feedback from the Computer Science Department advisory board, consisting of communitybusiness members, stated that they feel that the students can be hired to be trained on other Page 2.15.4 4network operating

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William H. Sprinsky

degrees are ABET accredited.We recently received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Curriculum (ILI) grant. Themajor thrust of implementation reflects the revolution caused by technology in civilengineering and survey. We give each student not only the theory but also actualexperience with the projects and equipment that are the "bread and butter" of civilengineering practice. Laboratories in cartography, photogrammetry, surveying and civilengineering are designed to integrate experiences in this new technology.In the area of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the merger of information fromdifferent sources, often in different formats, is the norm in civil engineering technologypractice, using GIS-based systems. We must recognize and keep up

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Robert W. Nowlin; Rajeswari Sundararajan

hardware description techniques providedby VHDL or VERILOG. Students who possess a working knowledge of VHDL or VERILOGhave a real advantage at job search time over students who have not been exposed to theseconcepts [2]. The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Arizona StateUniversity has been teaching a senior level undergraduate and graduate course in VHDL sinceSpring 1993. This course integrates the students’ knowledge of high level languages, digitaldesign concepts, and microprocessors. Students are challenged by the course because they arerequired to actually understand how simple devices such as flip-flops work in order to design agood digital model using the techniques of VHDL. Students are given the basics

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Tom Mase

help in getting the students working with solid modeling, finiteelements, and a design project. If enrollment numbers require, a lecture section of 32 to36 students can be accommodated by having two laboratory sections for the designsyllabus. Enrollments over 24 students make this course a substantial time sink for theprofessor if a teaching assistant is not available. Building a design experience intoAdvanced Mechanics of Materials is a time consuming but rewarding task.Course Goals To embark on this course, the instructor needs to provide the students with a clearstatement of objectives. The course objectives in Advanced Mechanics of Materials atGMI is as follows: x Complete mastery of elementary mechanics of materials x

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Rose M. Marra; Thomas Litzinger

. (1994). Supplemental instruction: From small beginnings to a national program. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 60(4), 3 - 10.ROSE M. MARRA is the Director of Instructional Services for the College of Engineering at the Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Dr. Marra’s responsibilities include faculty development, teacher training for the college’s TA’s, co-directorship of the teaching intern program and assessment and evaluation of educational changes in the college.Before coming to Penn State, Dr. Marra worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories in Denver, CO. as a software engineer.THOMAS A. LITZINGER is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of ECSEL at Penn State. In thiscapacity he leads efforts in Faculty and Student

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N. Yu; Peter K. Liaw

, Assistant Professor at the Department of EngineeringScience and Mechanics (ESM) at UT, assisted by Dr. Theodore M. Besmann, head of theceramic surface systems group, Dr. Mattison K. Ferber, head of the mechanical properties usercenter in the high temperature laboratory and Dr. Paul F. Becher, head of the mechanicalcharacterization and analysis group at ORNL, and three graduate teaching assistants and severalselective undergraduate students. In addition, a number of UT faculty members and ORNLscientists, who have extensive research experience on CMCs, will be actively participating in theproposed program. Page 2.98.10

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Mohammad M. Asoodeh; Carl W. Steidley

2.314.5THE ROAD SHOWThe AMS-107 Mini CIM Cell is a complete mobile computer-integrated manufacturing systemconsisting of robot, parts feeder, programmable logic controller (PLC), sensor package, CNCmilling machine, and system software, which allows us to teach the fundamentals aspects ofindustrial automation, robotics, controls, CNC, sensors, systems integration, and computer-aidedmanufacturing. The system consists of industrial grade components that can function together tomanufacture parts automatically in a laboratory or demonstration setting. It is designed so thateach subsystem of the total system can be used as a stand-alone teaching tool and the entiresystem is contained on an anodized extruded tubing frame mounted on casters with

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T. Taylor; T. Egolf; R. Klenke; M. Salinas; J. Stinson; H. Carter; Vijay K. Madisetti; James H. Aylor; Anthony J. Gadient

, in turn, blames the industry for focusing on short term profits as opposed to longterm strategic technical goals [5]. Resources for new research in both arenas have been severelycut (e.g., dismantling of Bell Laboratories, and reduction in industry-sponsored basic research onuniversity campuses), further compounding the problem. Is there a sudden disillusionment withan educational system that has served us so well for over three decades, or are some industry anduniversity players crying wolf? The National Academy of Engineering also recognizes thisproblem and argues for an educational system that is relevant to the needs of the community [3].If one accepts that there is some truth to this claim, the underlying causes for this

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Integrating Design in Electrical Engineering Curriculum (1232)

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David J. Ahlgren, Trinity College

notfeasible in the available time when attempted using standard chips, and the emphasis in the firstcourse can be shifted away from wiring and troubleshooting toward system-level design.This paper describes the course and laboratory, presents design projects undertaken in Fall, 1996,and reflects on the results.INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER ENGINEERING COURSEThe goal of the first course in computer engineering at Trinity College, ENGR221L--DigitalCircuits And Systems, is to develop a working knowledge of digital devices and systems in thecontext of computer-aided design. The course covers number systems and codes; BooleanAlgebra and combinational logic; flip-flops, registers and counters; finite state machines;memory devices and systems; programmable logic

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Thomas R Phillips

rationale to support a marketing concept and strategy for theRAMP program? I soon found similarities among the course descriptions and curriculum charts.The topics listed in the standard engineering courses were much like ours - not surprising with theuse of standard textbooks and software.Not so apparent is an emphasis on applied engineering skills that increases as you go from Canada toMexico. In fact, Mexican universities feel that one of their strengths is a comparatively highpercentage of faculty members who teach and work in industry. This is viewed as a positive featurein the preparation of graduates for jobs in Mexico’s “productive sector.” While this approach favorsindustry, it slows faculty development in Mexican universities. Even some

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K.A. Forland

Session 1526 MACHINABILITY VERSUS TOLERANCE CONTROL OF CERAMICS THAT HAVE BEEN PRE-FIRED K.A. Forland IMSE Department, GMI Engineering & Management Institute Experience with ceramic machining is vital not only for evaluating the production cost ofceramic parts requiring close tolerances and/or fine surface finishes, but also for determining themanufacturability of designs using ceramic components. Therefore, students who are pursuingdegrees in manufacturing engineering should have exposure to the machining of ceramics. Inaddition, machining ceramics teaches students about

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Kenneth Belanus; John Hartin

of data pointsacquired strongly influence the resolution of frequencies and their amplitudes in the spectracalculated for a signal. The use of simple laboratory structures for which experimental andanalytical frequencies are readily obtained enhances the understanding of vibrations, datasampling, and interpretation of Fourier analysis results. Since structural vibrations may produceclosely spaced harmonics, an understanding of the presented method is critical for a prioridetermination of frequency resolution.Introduction Much can be learned about the characteristics of a vibrating structure by experimentaldetermination of dynamic strains or kinematics. Often, extremely high loads can exist due toimpact loading or excitation of a

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Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

education at a community college. The department of electricalengineering technology is a part of the School of Information Systems and EngineeringTechnology and offers Bachelor s degree programs in electrical engineering technology,computer engineering technology, and photonics. A Master of Science in Advanced Technologyis jointly offered by the departments of electrical, mechanical and industrial engineeringtechnologies.The SUNY Institute s electrical engineering technology curriculum includes theoretical issues,but our objective is to teach students to use current, state of the art equipment and emergingtechnologies to solve practical design and application problems. State of the art equipment andlaboratories are critical for the electrical

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Hussein Anis

Session 1260 Developing Engineering Education In Egypt- Experience and Achievements Hussein Anis Cairo University , EGYPTIntroductionAn Engineering Education Development Project (EEDP) was initiated in Egypt in January,1992 1,2. The project has been funded through a loan agreement between the World Bank andthe government of Egypt. The project generally aims at the upgrading or the redesign ofeducational programs at the eighteen Egyptian faculties of engineering. This includes theupgrading of academic curricula, human resources (teaching and

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William Messner; Dawn M. Tilbury

will be links to previous labsfor review purposes, and perhaps even to those from previous courses. In the future, we intend to provide data acquisition hardware and software for the PC’sand corresponding Web-based instruction. Students will be able to acquire data, analyze iton the PC, and design and construct controllers while in the laboratory. We believe thatthis idea has applications to continuing education, worker training, and documentation ofmaintenance and repair procedures in industry.7 ConclusionThis paper has discussed the design and implementation of tutorials for teaching Matlab forcontrol system design and analysis using the World Wide Web. The primary advantages ofthese education aids are their wide accessibility and