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Leslie Bondaryk

experience. Hypertext tools such as searching, topic indexing, and pop-up boxes (thehypertext equivalent to parenthetical comments, like this one) add organizational structure to themedia examples. The computer presentation allows pictures to move, quizzes to give answers,and math to recalculate. The student can now take a very individualized look at the contents (SeeFigure 1).PWS’ editorial and production staff worked with Dr. Russ to develop a more sophisticatedinterface based on his original Hypercard version, and test it with students and professors outsideof his university. We helped refine the navigation, calculation and help features, and ported it to

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Shane Henderson; Leslie A. Olsen; John Birge

Page 2.228.1writing skills. 1 Outline of CourseIn teaching the course, we attempted to provide students with a feel for the sort of problemsencountered, and the technical and communication skills required of an industrial engineer.Rather than provide a synopsis of the entire IOE curriculum, we decided to instead provide asample of the types of problems industrial engineers face, and the techniques they use to solvethem.To this end, the course was organized into two distinct sections. In the first section, we took atraditional lecture/homework approach, teaching the fundamentals of engineering economics, anarea that we believe all engineers should have an

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Barbara Mirel; Atul Prakash; Leslie A. Olsen; Elliot Soloway

their program documents present their program not only to their teammatesbut to users, managers of users, marketing specialists, trainers, and others. The hope andexperience is that once students learn to write for the needs and expectations of these audiences,they will transfer their insights about these needs and expectations to their programs and gaingreater user-centeredness in their products.“Technical Communication for Software Products” has the following three goals:1 To improve students’ team product, assuming that a user perspective will help them focus earlier and more sharply on a manageable design.2 To use the writing of required documents as a means for generating ideas comprehensively and for negotiating tensions between

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Ray Adams; Paul Duesing; Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

students’ knowledge in thefluid and thermal sciences. The heat transfer laboratory entails an innovative exercise that carriesthrough most of the semester. The students analyze the cooling curve of a steel block in fourdifferent ways using analytical strategies. These are: 1) Lumped heat capacity systems, 2)Heisler charts, 3) Finite difference methods using MathCAD, and 4) Finite Element Analysisusing ALGOR. Graphs are plotted for each strategy, and compared to results from an actualexperiment in which the heated block is allowed to cool, and temperature data is collected usinga temperature probe and a data-acquisition system. [8]Senior ProjectsAll engineering and engineering technology students complete a year long design projectexperience. [9

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Sharon Zelmanowitz

Session 3251 Incorporating Political, Social, and Legal Issues into an Environmental Engineering Course Sharon Zelmanowitz United States Coast Guard Academy 1. IntroductionEnvironmental Engineering is largely driven by the political and social forces that shapeenvironmental legislation and that influence the feasibility of environmental projects. As such, itis essential that environmental engineering be taught in the context of these issues rather than asa purely technical subject with no social or political relevance

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Kevin S. LeBlanc; Bruce E. Segee

in VisualC++. Similar to device drivers, OLE controls can be easily customized to external hardware andutilized in software. In this fashion, hardware control is easily integrated into a Windowsapplication. Furthermore, OLE is a great educational tool because it modularizes the applicationat hand. This allows a number of students of differing skill levels to take part in programdevelopment.With using OLE as a software building tool, development, management, and enhancement ofsoftware is drastically simplified. Likewise, software is less prone to errors and less time is spentin development.1. IntroductionThis paper is organized into six sections. Section 2 briefly explains OLE, why one would useOLE over other Windows interprocess

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Robert George; Allen Soyster; John Lamancusa

, with a strong industry connection. Now after three years, each of thethree universities have in place formal minors and options in design and manufacturing as well asnew laboratories known as Learning Factories 1. A cornerstone of this project has been thegrowing interest and support of local industry to participate in the development of theseprograms, particularly in the area of senior design projects. Currently, nearly 100 companies aresupporting senior projects for students in these programs at the three universities. Such projectsrequire major commitment of resources for planning and execution from both the universitiesand the companies. This paper describes some of the processes, some of the successes and someof the failures in this

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Bahador Ghahramani

correct a problem before it adversely impacts the system; • Process flexibility to meet system’s requirements and objectives; and • Resources and efforts to set improvement goals and to initiate effective solutions. IS data quality analysis requires a through understanding of the data input process,database capabilities, output accuracy, system’s integrity, and process productivity. Figure 1 Page 2.234.2presents the relationship between data inputs, outputs, and the database. As this figure indicates,the most important factor in data accuracy is that the information must be “clean and accurate”before it is

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Yixin Shao; Laura Walhof; Joseph J. Biernacki

informationand communicate the results to others.AcknowledgmentsThe authors wish to acknowledge the support of the National Science Foundation,Professor R. P. H. Chang and Dr. Matthew Hsu (Northwestern University, Department ofMaterials Science), Mr. Angelo Rivera (Schaumburg High School, Schaumburg, IL) andProfessor Brian Reiser (Northwestern University, Department of Education and SocialPolicy) for their contributions towards the pedagogical approach used in this module andas presented in this paper.1 Contribution to this project was made while the author was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the NSF Center forScience and Technology of Advanced Cement-Based Materials at Northwestern University.2 Trowbridge, L. W., and Bybee, R. W., Teaching Secondary School

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Robert J. Witt; Gilbert A. Emmert

use of nuclear fuel, nuclear engineering design including lessons learned from thefirst generation of commercial reactors and advanced reactor designs, economic andenvironmental issues associated with nuclear energy and reactor/balance-of-plant design.Skill GoalTo develop and nurture skills in visualization, problem solving using analytical andcomputational techniques, laboratory techniques, oral and written communication, and groupcooperation. III. Assessment MeasuresThe department adopted assessment measures based on the Fundamentals of Engineeringexamination, exit interviews of graduating seniors, and surveys of alumni.1. Require all graduating seniors to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (F. E

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Wessel Koning

some ofits effects on current EE course projects.1 Introduction.This paper describes an innovation, in part, of the teaching concept in the ElectricalEngineering’s (EE) project class at the Noordelijke Hogeschool Leeuwarden, (NHL),Department of Engineering. The basic reason for this innovation was the Board ofGovernor’s introduction of an elaboration on the teaching concept in the form of ten pointsof reference defined in three sub areas 1. In turn, the ten point of reference were the result ofan university-wide program to improve the feasibility and the quality of the course program.These points of reference are intended to stimulate a review, an evaluation and an impro-vement of the teaching and its effects on project-courses for second year

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Ravi Pendse; Everett L. Johnson

class. More polished and innovative design ideas have resulted from this approach. Formore involved design projects, students are typically given about three weeks to finish. Fromthe word statement of the problem, each team comes up with a paper design. Using the paperdesign and CAD tools[1], all teams are required to simulate their design. Once they have aworking design, each team is required to build a prototype and make it work. A formal writtenreport is required from each team on these projects.Informal Industry Liaison: One advantage we have at Wichita State University is our non-traditional student base. A good number of our students have co-op or part-time jobs. A greatpercentage of our students work full-time and attend school part-time

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Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

trying to expand its horizons and explorenew directions. One of these directions is the development of an applied research program, and ithas lead to the development of a new facility called the Autonomous Systems Laboratory (ASL)that serves as a center for research and innovative curriculum development [1]. A second directionis the proposed development of a new laboratory called the Integrated Systems EngineeringLaboratory (ISEL) that emphasizes the vertical integration of knowledge by forming a pre-requisitestructure in laboratory work that spans across multiple courses. It will be shown that this newlaboratory will cause a paradigm shift in student learning by moving from an isolated learningenvironment to an integrated learning environment

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Stuart Wilkinson; G. Mark Pennington

utilizedfor research purposes by the USF Marine Science Center in St. Petersburg.Introduction The design work centered around the automation and miniaturization of an existing laboratoryprocedure to facilitate remote undersea precision pH measurement (to 1/1000th of a pH unit). Thelaboratory procedure known as spectrophotometric testing [1] involves 6 basic steps:1. sample the sea water or fill - collect sample at the appropriate depth.2. base-line test - spectrophotometrically analyze a controlled light source passing through the sample.3. indicator-dye injection - injecting a metered amount of indicator-dye into the sample.4. indicator-dye mix - mixing the dye into the sample.5. dye-reacted test - spectrophotometrically

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Dr. Mihir K. Das

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Eric W. Tisdale

the level of a watertank. The 5010 will be the level measurement device. Preparation for this experiment requiresthat sensors be discussed and during that discussion the 5010 will be presented as it was used in amedical research application. During the case history discussion the student is to consider howto collect the desired information. History of the project will assist the student in understandinghow the final device was conceived. A discussion of the problems that were solved and thosethat were not are given to broaden the scope of the sensor experience.The Application and Case HistoryA technique called ASTM (Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization) has been developed and isunder study at Ball Memorial Hospital(1). It has been known that

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M. Kostic

) interactively process/analyze measured data for immediate use or store it for future post-processing; (c) provide interactive and accurate, feed-back process control - motor speed and guard-heating power, and (d) interactively display data in graphical and/or numerical forms. In addition, this system allows for easy modification and enhancement of virtual (software) instruments by modification of software programs.1. INTRODUCTIONIt is known that high molecular polymeric solutions and other rheologically complex non-Newtonian fluids are affected by shearing flow: becomes fiber-like, non-uniform andnon-isotropic. An innovative method and a novel research apparatus are being developed tomeasure the thermal conductivity of a fluid while it

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Kirk E. Hiles; David L. Walters; Vincent Wilczynski

had todeclare the length of the cord and the number of strands they wished to use in their design. They weresupplied with this amount ofcord, and then attached snap-hooks to each end of their cord so it could be mounted to the releasemechanism and to the bag holding the uncooked egg. At the given signal, their egg was released fromthe roof and experienced free fall and restrained flight as it fell (almost) 35 feet to the ground. Theflights were simultaneously recorded on video and via a force block attached to the restrained end of thecord. A standard video camera, capable of taking video at the rate of one frame every 1/30 of a second,was used to record the twenty seconds of oscillations for each team. This video was then digitized on

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Dale Ross; Bill Taylor

the Internet.3Perhaps the biggest complaint teachers have about new technologies is that of having too littletraining on how to use the technology in the classroom. In recognition of this problem, we haveprovided extensive training on the basics of Internet and on how to use the capabilities of Internetto promote learning. Internet is only a tool and, as such, can be used both effectively andineffectively. Our immediate goals for promoting the use of Internet as a classroom tool are (1) toteach problem-solving skills, (2) to support group and individual research and exploration effortsby students, (3) to create larger communities of young scholars by allowing students who mightotherwise feel isolated to reach out across the Internet to other

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Gerald R. Frederick; Benjamin Koo

concepts and outlooks of American students. They can help promote andinstill in the American students an understanding and awareness of the international aspects ofglobal conditions, particularly as related to engineering(1). This will serve as an introduction toother cultures and, upon graduation, these former students can assist engineers and their organ-izations as they become involved in global projects. A feasible plan to accelerate culturalexchange is to encourage students to live in dormitories with intermingling of international and Page 2.72.1American students. For example, the University of Toledo has completed an “InternationalHouse

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Cal Caswell; Mel I. Mendelson

market.I. IntroductionIntegrated product development (IPD) is also referred to as concurrent engineering. It is definedas the simultaneous integration of the design, engineering, manufacturing, business andmanagement activities that are necessary for developing a product from its conception to market-launch and maintaining the product throughout its life cycle [1]. IPD is important because itrepresents the building block of the future for U.S. manufacturing, and it is the key to survival foraerospace/defense [2]. Two-thirds of the U.S. companies use integrated product teams [3].Over the last two years, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) has conducted surveys and heldfocus groups with key executives in manufacturing to identify industry's needs in

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S. Gokhale; J. Aldrich

knowledge and skills”,• Allow flexibility in selection of the project,• Feedback mechanism - Monthly meetings to provide written project updates,• Providing client (CCDC) with alternate designs and final decision authority,• Project Deadlines - Final drawings and specifications to be furnished in four months, and• Student involvement in all stages of the project - including the bidding process, selection of general contractor, and construction inspection.During the first week of classes the students were escorted on a tour of the Concordneighborhood and shown the five properties that were scheduled for construction/ rehabilitation.The property on 1121 S. Senate Drive (Fig. 1) was chosen as the class project for the followingreasons: - the

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Susan L. Murray

referenced existing safetyguidelines to determine what changes were required 1.Suggestions were made to increase lighting to comply with Illumination Engineering Society(IES) specifications 2. This was particularly important in the inspection areas where tasksrequired significant visual activity. Recommendations were also made for the temperatureexposure of the workers near the furnaces. Noise readings confirmed the necessity of the noiseprotection program in place.Recommendations also were made concerning the housekeeping throughout the factory. As isfrequently the case in small manufacturing facilities, there was room for improvement in thehousekeeping enforcement. The existing facilities were crowded with parts and equipment.Floors tended to be

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Tom Mase

writing has been delegatedamong the team members. V. STUDENT QUESTIONAIRE During one of the terms in which a single project was used, a survey of the students wastaken when they filled out the class presentation forms. This section had fourteen students whoworked on the engine decking bar. The results of the survey are shown in Table 1 and indicatethat the students view the design portion of the class favorably.Table 1. Summary of student survey on Super Solids Agree Neutral Disagree 1. This project helped me understand the course material 4 9 2 better.* 2. Project helped me understand “real world

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David S. Cottrell; Stephen J. Ressler

productof each design is a formal design report, prepared in accordance with a standard format thatspecifies (1) a concise problem statement, (2) assumptions, (3) a description of the problem-solving approach, (4) the results of the design including sketches, charts, graphs, anddiscussion, and (5) recommendations to further improve the design.In the paragraphs below, the authors describe the three design projects included in the mostrecent offering of EM364A. Due to space limitations, examples of student solutions are notincluded; however, the authors will provide copies of student solutions to interestedmechanics educators upon request. Page

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Richard L. Marcellus

engineering major at Northern Illinois University, presentsbasic probability, simple reliability models, Markov chains, the Poisson process and simplequeueing systems — standard fare for industrial engineering majors. Engineering design activityhas been incorporated into the course through 1. homework and test problems that emphasize parametric analysis, variations of standard models, and comparison of alternative systems; 2. loosely stated open-ended problems intended to allow creative response, with the hope that the students will model the physics of the problem situation, identify economic and ethical constraints, and find a way to base decisions on quantitative analysis.This paper focuses on the

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Massoud Tavakoli; Gary Hammond; Jawaharlal Mariappan; Henry Kowalski

, manufacturing and analysis in an introductory course. Also, aseries of constraints which are developed to induce more realism into the pedagogicalenvironment are described. Finally, quality control, time and budgetary issues are addressed.INTRODUCTIONFor more than 20 years, the Mechanical Engineering sophomores at GMI have been taking acourse entitled "Introduction to Design." The main objectives of this course have always been tolearn the design process and apply it to a realistic design project where a device is designed,manufactured and entered into a competition. This is a 3-credit course (1 hour of lecture and twotwo-hour labs) offered every term, which consists of 11 weeks of instruction and one week offinals.For the past three years, we have

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Brian A. Alenskis

curriculumstructures and instructors’ credentials.[1] Among them, are: • A free-standing ethics course (required or optional), by technical or philosophy faculty • An ethics component within a free-standing “professionalism” course [2] • An issue for review within a senior project/thesis [3] • Integration of ethics throughout the curriculum [4] • Commingling ethical issues and problems in technical courses [5]While these approaches evolve around local constraints and preferences, they also reflect thecompromises made among somewhat conflicting methods. For instance, few technical curricula can easily incorporate a required ethics course, eventhough such status can highlight the importance of ethics. And yet, segregating the subject

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K.A. Korzeniowski

meter. This instrument activates a light source andreceives a reflection through the light sensor. The amount of light reflected is related to the proximityof the reflective surface and thus to the output voltage for the circuit. The possible application forthis device is a motion sensor, liquid level detector or a proximity sensor. In this specific project, theapplication focused on designing an instrument that would be employed as part of anotherindependent robotic research project, sensing the proximity of a robotic end effector to the wall ofa maze. The proximity sensor would be held in a robotic gripper and aimed at the surface that is tobe tracked by the robotic arm. See Figures 1 and 2. In the first phase of the project, the