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Kyle Liddell, Arkansas Tech University; Chih-Hao Wu, Arkansas Tech University

1 Development of an Open Source Software Package for Autonomous Robotic Docking Using Stereoscopic Imaging Kyle Liddell Dr. Chih-Hao Wu Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Arkansas Tech University Russellville, Arkansas Abstract The goal of our project, Development of Machine Vision Algorithms for Cooperation in aMulti-Agent Robotic System, is to create and implement

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Warren Lewis, Oklahoma State University

"Advanced Technology: Bringing Today’s Standards to the Industrial Laboratory" Warren Lewis, MS Oklahoma State UniversityIn order to save lives, doctors stay current with the latest medical developments and technology.In order to build the best houses, contractors keep abreast of the most current standards, methods,and equipment. And so it must be in engineering education. Faculty must be knowledgeable ofthe latest processes and equipment used in the engineering world. ABET recognizes this as seenin its program outcomes (Criterion 2: a-k).1 To the best of our ability, we must teach currentmethodologies in our classroom along with

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Thomas O. Spicer; Edgar C Clausen

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Ing-chang Jong P.E.

-terials. They include the following:1-9 (a) method of double integration (with or without the useof singularity functions), (b) method of superposition, (c) method using moment-area theorems,(d) method using Castigliano’s theorem, (e) conjugate beam method, and (f) method using gen-eral formulas. Naturally, there are advantages and disadvantages in using any of the above meth-ods. By and large, the method of double integration is the commonly used method in determiningslopes and deflections, as well as statically indeterminate reactions at supports, of beams. With-out using singularity functions, the method of double integration has a disadvantage, because itrequires division of a beam into segments for individual studies, where the division is

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Lawrence E. Whitman P.E.; Barbara Chaparro

observe the effects, and gain a betterunderstanding of the concepts and their interrelationships. This paper presents the method usedto assess if virtual models (computer models of a real factory) lead to: improved perception ofrelevance, increased time on task, and increased student satisfaction. A production systems classwas used to determine student impacts. This paper presents preliminary results.MotivationStudents learn better when engaged. Students learn better when they are involved in the processand can apply their learning[1][2]. Gorman, et al. [3] propose that cases aid engineering studentsability to apply classroom concepts to engineering practice. The more open-ended theapplication, the better suited the case study. Frequently

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Martin S. High P.E.; Paul Rossler

Engineering Malpractice: Avoiding Liability through Education Martin S. High, Paul E. Rossler Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OKIntroduction Not many engineers consider malpractice when they receive their engineeringdegrees or, for that matter, give it much thought during their employment. Most degreedengineers are not licensed and, even if licensed, are largely insulated from liability simplybecause plaintiffs typically choose to sue the employer rather than the employeeengineer.1 Unfortunately, as the engineering profession migrates to smaller companies,solo consultants, and idependent contractor relationships the specter of legal liabilitylooms larger Engineering

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Jung Oh, Kansas State University at Salina; Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University at Salina

), an ability to communicateeffectively (2 g), and a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelonglearning (2 h).1 If we expect students to engage in lifelong learning, (1) how and wheredo we communicate that outcome with the students? and (2) how and where do we learnto teach our students to be lifelong learners?“Information literacy and lifelong learning are major elements of working life today andunquestionably in the future”.2 The Association of College and Research Libraries(ACRL) defines information literacy as “the set of skills needed to find, retrieve,analyze, and use information”.3 The American Library Association (ALA) definesProceedings of the 2006 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for

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Stanley Rolfe, University of Kansas; Francis M. Thomas, University of Kansas

continuously emphasize engineering ethics in three broad areas: 1. Academic: The importance of doing ones’ own work, not cheating, and performing to the best of ones’ ability. This is the foundation for professional ethics. The importance of academic ethics and the consequences of not developing individual academic ethics is emphasized in each CEAE course. In each course, the focus is on developing personal responsibility as a basis for a life-long professional career, not just to prevent cheating. Prevention of cheating is a by- product. 2. Professional: Many professional engineering issues may be legal, but are not

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John E. De Leon, Kansas State University at Salina

1 Establishing a Vision of Shared Governance through SWOT Analysis: Experiences of a New Department Head Dr. John E. De Leon, Professor and Head Department of Engineering Technology Kansas State University at Salina 785-826-2677 jd17@sal.ksu.eduAbstractSWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis has proven effective in assistinginstitutions of higher education establish goal and objective prioritization. This ideal was put tothe

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Lawrence E. Whitman P.E., Wichita State University; Don Malzahn, Wichita State University

problem/solution scenarios,each more robust than the previous. The process of open inquiry that takes placeas a team (and the set of teams in a class) is the activity that produces the deeplearning required for attitude and confidence development.The program outcomes for which summative assessments are expected for SeniorDesign with respect to ABET 2000 are allocated to the various course artifacts(see Table 1). Many of these artifacts provide the basis for formative evaluationsfor both the students and faculty during the course but they may also serve assummative evaluations of program outcomes. Six unique perspectives areincorporated in these assessments; the faculty responsible for the course F, studentself evaluation S, classmate peer

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Scott C. Smith, University of Missouri - Rolla

order to increase circuit robustness, decrease power, andalleviate many clock-related issues. ITRS predicts that asynchronous circuits will account for19% of chip area within the next 5 years, and 30% of chip area within the next 10 years.1. IntroductionTo meet this growing industry need, students in Computer Engineering should be introduced toasynchronous design to make them more marketable and more prepared for the challenges facedby the digital design community for years to come. In most Computer Engineering curriculumsstudents are only taught the synchronous, clocked paradigm and never even touch onasynchronous digital design. Those curriculums that do mention asynchronous design do so onlyin passing; the students are not taught how to

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University at Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University at Salina

) describes the survey data. Table 2 Globalization Survey Statements Level of Agreement Highest level of agreement  3 Lowest level of agreement  0 Students Students Students Students responding responding responding responding 0 1 2 3 1

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University at Erie – The Behrend College

products. Additionally, theUniversity benefits by exposing on campus resources to local and regional industry occasionallyresulting in future funding for faculty research.This paper outlines the industrially sponsored senior project program for MET students at PennState Behrend. This includes the roles of the various participants in the project, the limitationsplaced on project scope, and most importantly, the responsibilities of the students. Examples aregiven of typical projects.IntroductionABET requires that a mechanical engineering technology (MET) program must have some sortof capstone experience that pulls together various elements of the overall curriculum[1]. It mustinclude both technical and non-technical problem solving skills. One of

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Ahmed M El-Sherbeeny, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Andrea E. Ware, West Virginia University; James E. Smith, West Virginia University

Study Labs as a Practical Means of Enhancing Freshman Engineering Courses Ahmed M. El-Sherbeeny, MSME1, Robin A. Hensel, EdD1, Andrea E. Ware, MA1 James E. Smith, PhD1 1 West Virginia UniversityAbstract One of the biggest shocks for new engineering students is meeting the academicchallenges of freshman math, science, and engineering courses. To assist students in meetingthose challenges successfully, the West Virginia University (WVU) College of Engineering andMineral Resources (CEMR) offers free

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Avery Schwer, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; James Goedert, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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Daniel T. Bennett

ability and prior preparation but alsoby the compatibility of his or her learning style and the instructor’s teaching style.”1 Also,“Research supports the concept that most teachers teach the way they learn.”2 The initialhypothesis being that if teachers teach the way they learn and if students learn better from thosewhose teaching style more closely matches their learning style then students whose learning stylematches the learning style of their instructors should, as a whole, perform better than thosewhose learning styles are more different. Performance in this case was based on the student’sfinal grade in the course. So using the above survey three instructors and their associatedstudents, 224 total, took the Index of Learning Styles survey

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Pedro Leite, Kansas State University at Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University at Salina

the world.The main goal of this project is to help students become both technological and informationliterate as well as multicultural competent.Three frameworks are being employed to guide the project (1) information literacy as proposedby the Association of Colleges and Research Libraries1, (2) K-State’s Tilford GroupMulticultural Competencies Development2, and (3) TAC/ABET Student Learning Outcome “j”3.The study uses a project-based learning (PBL) approach which aims at developing deepunderstanding and transferable knowledge. PBL is most useful with an “ill-defined” project inwhich multiple variables may lead to multiple solutions or points of view. PBL uses real worldproblems to stimulate students into identifying and researching concepts

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Douglas R. Carroll, University of Missouri - Rolla

student learning in the statics and mechanics of materialsclasses. We wish to use technology to enhance the traditional chalk and talk lecture, not replaceit. Specifically we wish to improve the quality of the lecture and the quality of the notes takenby the students during the lecture. As students learn more during the lecture and take betterquality notes, they will be more productive during their homework and study time. These goalsmust be accomplished subject to the constraints listed below.1. The improvements in student learning cannot require significantly more class preparationtime by the faculty than a traditional chalk and talk lecture. Faculty are very busy, often beingasked to "do more with less". Learning improvements that require a

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Stephen B. Taylor; Darin W. Nutter; Joseph J. Rencis P.E.; James D. Davis

% 17% 16% 9% 11% 10% 30/81 1/11 6/12 18/36 7/13 7/20 0/2 10/93 16/66 33/80 1/1 10/13 25/49 1/6 1/5 2/3 0% 15/83 10/61 0% Chem I Other

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Jason Moore; Mitchell A Thornton; Ronald W. Skeith

to take the examination in their senior year. Strategies for passing the test with a typicalcomputer engineering undergraduate background are suggested as are strategies for encouragingcomputer engineering students to pursue registration.1. Introduction Many senior-year computer engineering majors never imagine that it is to their advantageto take the fundamentals of engineering (FE) exam to become registered as an Engineer-in-training (EIT) in their state. Many of these students believe that this first step to professionallicensure is for other disciplines and that computer engineering students cannot pass theexamination. While it may be true that in some curricula computer engineers have not takenmany of the courses covered under

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Rena Hixon; Steve E. Watkins; Sean J. Bentley; Marcus Huggans

societiesand other organizations sponsor these events to promote the technical professions and toencourage students to consider related careers. 2 Lego-based activities have been implemented to benefit technical education fromgraduate school to elementary school.1-3 Tufts University has developed a number of teacher andoutreach resources that exploit the flexibility and convenience of Lego structures and devices.4-6Competitions such as First Lego League events encourage young students to explore engineeringconcepts.7 This paper presents a model for engineering-based student competitions that can be usedfor a precollege, first-year

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Day Radebaugh; Kurt A. Soschinske; Glyn Rimmington; Mara Alagic

a communication framework which respects and "Proceedings of the 2006 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education" 7understands the individual differences in culture, and facilitates more efficient problem-solvingin engineering design and development. The four levels of cage painting5 include: 1. Questioning about the other’s perspective 2. Presenting a self-critical perspective 3. Presenting one’s self in terms of the other’s perspective 4. Questioning to elicit an answer in your perspective This

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Joseph J. Rencis; Hartley T. Grandin; William O. Jolley

bachelorsdegree are using the technique today. In contrast, ten years ago, specialists did a majorityof FEM analyses, mostly educated at the masters or doctoral level [1] due to the method’stechnical complexity and to the command line pre-processing requirements. Finite element courses in academia at the undergraduate and graduate levels inengineering programs are mainly theoretical in nature. Although some students andpractitioners have taken an FEM course at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, manyindividuals have only been introduced to FEM in a two to five day training course.These training courses enable an individual to ‘build a model’ and have the program runsuccessfully to yield some output. However, these software-training courses fall