Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University; Janet Sundrud, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

and graduationrates, better academic performance, more student involvement, and more frequent andmeaningful interactions with faculty.Although students’ aptitude in engineering used to be linked with their persistence rates,engineering education has begun to change. Research suggests that students who leaveengineering are often in good academic standing and performing well in the classroom.7Educators are seeking to understand student retention as it relates to advising, counseling,learning communities,8 mentoring,9 tutoring,10 and programs designed for women and otherminority students.11 12 These “high-impact” practices are often linked with higher studentperformances, learning, and development.13, 14 A report by Kuh (2008) recommends that

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Velda V. Morris, School District of Philadelphia; Rebecca A. Stein, University of Pennsylvania; James F. Keller, University of Pennsylvania; Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania

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Minorities in Engineering

, “SAAST Robotics-An Intensive Three-Week Robotics Program for High School Students,” ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 4-7, 2007.[12] Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Education for the Next Twenty-Five Years, A Report on a Workshop for U.S. Mechanical Engineering Departments, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA, Oct. 7-8, 1996.[13] Engineering Education and Practice in the United States, National Academy Press, 1985.[14] Engineering Education: Designing an Adaptive System, Report of the NRC Board on Engineering Education, National Research Council, 1995[15] Joseph Bordogna, Eli Fromm, and Edward Ernst, "Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration

Conference Session

Software Engineering Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James N. Long, Oregon Institute of Technology; Linda Sue Young, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

theory.With this information in hand, a re-structuring of the Junior Project course sequence was started.The idea was to provide the standard software engineering curriculum with a MMORPG gamingtwist. The software engineering activities did not involve virtual worlds, and support for such anenvironment was out of reach of the researchers. The scoring mechanism was, however,relatively easy to emulate and adaptable to standard percentage scale grading. Adaptation wasdone in a sequencing of information introduction and designing point accumulation wherediscovery, trial and error, and continuous feedback on task outcome were the goals. Each stepalong the way involves the following components of MMORPG o farming gold, o buying

Conference Session

Integration of Liberal Education into Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Colleges and Universities, has been the need for higher education toplace greater emphasis on helping graduates develop strong teamwork skills. Teamwork skillsare particularly necessary for professionals in the engineering fields where diverse groups mustwork together to solve complex problems. But how and in what context can those skills betaught? Once taught, how can these skills be assessed and how can faculty provide objectivefeedback to students when teamwork is often conducted outside the classroom? Based on thework of Patrick Lencioni and other leading authorities on teaming and organizationalpsychology, University of Houston – Downtown has developed a curriculum designed to teachstudents to be both good team members and to provide the

Conference Session

Core Concepts, Standards, and Policy in K-12 Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ronald L. Carr, Purdue University; Nilson E. Martinez-Lopez, Purdue University; Jose Daniel Bravo, INSPIRE

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, particularly sus- tainability, designing open-ended problem/project-based learning environments, social computing/gaming applications for education, and problem solving in ill-structured/complex domains.Ronald L Carr, Purdue University Ronald Carr is a Master’s and Ph.D. student in the Purdue University College of Education. He is currently completing his M.S. in Educational Studies/Gifted & Talented and working towards a Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology. He currently works as a research assistant for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE).Nilson E. Martinez-Lopez, Purdue University Nilson Martinez-Lopez is an undergraduate student in the Purdue University College of Engineering. He

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elora Candace Voyles, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K. Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Robert Ricks

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First-Year Programs

related activities involve work- ing as a statistical consultant. She teaches courses in Research Methods, Inferential Statistics, Multiple Regression, Experimental Design, Program Evaluation, and Survey Methods.John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University, CarbondaleRobert Ricks Page 22.1244.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Residential Peer Mentoring Benefits Mentees: What about Mentors?AbstractWith support from the National Science Foundation (NSF Grant No. DUE 0622483), the Collegeof Engineering (COE) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) has implemented

Conference Session

Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon University; Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University

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Civil Engineering

engineersinto student projects as the assistant director of education outreach in the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, Pitt’s center for green design.Chris Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon UniversityAmy E. Landis, University of PittsburghH. Scott Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University H. Scott Matthews is a Professor in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and En- gineering & Public Policy and the Research Director of the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. The Green Design Institute is an interdisciplinary research consortium at Carnegie Mellon fo- cused on identifying and assessing the environmental impacts of systems and helping businesses manage their use of resources and toxic

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Abril Vazquez, University of Texas, El Paso; Olivia C. Moreno, University of Texas, El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-2137: EXPERIENCES WHILE INCORPORATING SUSTAINABIL-ITY ENGINEERING INTO THE INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CURRIC-ULAHeidi A. Taboada, The University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Heidi A. Taboada is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso. Her research strengths involve the devel- opment of practical methods for the solution of multiple objective optimization problems, the design of new biologically inspired algorithms, sustainability engineering, and engineering education. Her research work has been published in several recognized journals such as IIE Transactions, IEEE Transactions on Reliability, and Reliability

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Celis, University of Michigan

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Mechanical Engineering

peopleinterested in sciences, who have the “energy” necessary for the classroom, from research andteaching. As he suggested: All my subsequent experience showed me that the Council's choice of new professors on the basis of written appraisals, from experts, of the candidates' scientific work is the best method of filling a chair. Promoting assistants and teachers to professor on the basis of length of service and teaching experience is an incomparably worse method. So long as American schools employ that method, they cannot acquire satisfactory teaching staffs. Under that system the talented young are held back, become professors only when they are older-when the energy and enthusiasm of youth, so important in teaching

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Minorities in Engineering

throughoutFlorida. The courses offered by the FEF target students from 7th through 12th grades, focusprimarily on test-taking strategies, and provide invaluable opportunities to practice taking theSAT. Experience has shown that students who practice taking the SAT generally perform betteron the actual examination. Thus, the FEF’s courses are designed to allow repeat attendance forcontinued, structured practice taking real prior SAT’s.Challenge and Highlights of the 2010 Camps for Scholastic and Career SuccessIn 2010, FEF offered to conduct an intensive summer academic camp for high school students atEast Lee County High School. We received a response from the Lee County School Districtunlike any we had encountered before. The District would accept our

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Monica Terrell Leach, North Carolina State University; Steven L. White, North Carolina State University ; Philip Albert Moses, North Carolina State University

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First-Year Programs

research plans to establish the effectiveness of instruction and to use the data to improve teaching and student learning. She is currently working with several engineering faculty assessing the impact of in-class use of technology on teaching and student learning. Dianne has also worked as an education consultant for a number of organizations conducting program evaluations and is currently serving as external evaluator on several grants. Her research interests focus on faculty development, action research, the role of technology in teaching and learning, and assessment in higher education.Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University Jerome P. Lavelle, Ph.D. is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of

Conference Session

First-Year Activities and Peer Review Strategies in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Kuder, Seattle University; Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1950: IMPLEMENTING PEER-REVIEWS IN CIVIL ENGINEER-ING LABORATORIESKatherine Kuder, Seattle University Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seattle University, specializing in mechan- ics, structural engineering and cement-based materials.Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University Nirmala Gnanapragasam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering at Seattle University and is the design coordinator of the senior capstone program for the depart- ment. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington. Her interests include the professional practice of geotechnical engineering and engineering education research

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Manuel A Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Women in Engineering

groups in engineering education; the methodology and results; then someconclusions.Service-learning has been shown to be effective in a large number of cognitive and affectivemeasures, including critical thinking and tolerance for diversity, and leads to better knowledge ofcourse subject matter, cooperative learning, and recruitment of under-represented groups inengineering; it also leads to better retention of students, and citizenship  (Eyler & Giles, 1999).  Eyler and Giles also found service-learning to impact positively: tolerance for diversity, personaldevelopment, interpersonal development, and community-to-college connections. Studentsreported working harder, being more curious, connecting learning to personal experience

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

need to develop a global awareness and theability to operate effectively in different cultural settings; settings where members potentiallyfrom various countries and regions with different traditions of work and personal relationswill endeavor to effectively collaborate. For undergraduate institutions and specificallySchools of Engineering, Design and Technology intending to respond to the challenges ofthese increasingly important global contexts, a key emerging question is how best to preparestudents for such settings while continuing also with engineering fundamentals and theincreasingly complex technological subject matter.Clearly there can be several approaches to develop students for multi-disciplinary,international collaboration settings

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allan T. Kirkpatrick, Colorado State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Robert O. Warrington, Michigan Technological University; Richard N. Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; A. Kulacki, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; William J. Wepfer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Perry, P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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Mechanical Engineering

the Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering department. His research interests include machining, effective teaching and engineering mechanics. Before coming to academia, he was a design engineer, maintenance supervisor, and plant engineer. He is a registered professional engineer.Robert O. Warrington, Michigan Technological University Robert O. Warrington is currently Director of the Institute for Leadership and Innovation, which houses the Enterprise program and the new Pavlis Institute for Global Technological Leadership at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Warrington was Dean of the College of Engineering from 1996 to 2007 and was the founder and Director of the Institute for Micromanufacturing at

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard White, George Mason University; Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University; Vicki L. Dominick, George Mason University

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First-Year Programs

of the VA-NC LSAMP Program is to increase the number ofunderrepresented minority students who earn degrees in science, technology, engineering, and Page 22.193.2mathematics (STEM) majors. Additionally, the program aims to ensure that the majority of thesegraduates are well prepared to pursue graduate studies in STEM programs.Tester10 and others provide a summary of the “best practices” employed by engineeringeducators with respect to improving retention of undergraduate engineering students in general,with a special focus on strategies for retaining and graduating students who are fromunderrepresented population groups in engineering. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Rhonda R. Franklin, Univeristy of Minnesota

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NSF Grantees

. There are, however, significant differences that have a substantial impact on the tech-nologies and design practices used for the constituent components – power, cost, reliability andenvironment (signal propagation characteristics) are dramatically different. At the same time,there are fundamental performance parameters shared between the two systems, such as noiseand linearity that have a pervasive influence on system and component level design.Figure 1. Comparison between various aspects of cellular and satellite communications systems.Lecture material on these systems, in combination with MUSE modules on WSN and complex- Page

Conference Session

Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith F. Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New England Board of Higher Education

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Two Year College Division

. Although this system usesLEDs, future systems may use red, green and blue lasers to produce white light of variable colortemperature.Challenge 2: FloDesign, Inc.FloDesign Corporation15 located in Wilbraham, MA, is a research and development companyutilizing state-of-the-art aerospace technologies to develop, prototype, patent and market newproducts for other companies. Since 1990, FloDesign has successfully developed products forcompanies such as Rolls Royce, Sikorsky Aircraft and others.FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation is a spin-off from the parent company. Its mission is todevelop, fabricate and test a novel mixer ejector wind turbine that uses an innovative shroudeddesign to draw more wind flow into the machine. The new design can potentially

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

students to experience different ways of design and operation. 9. Have recognition of the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning. The BAJA students will be engaged in the automotive field even they do not work in it. The overall experience has improved practical ability of some of the best theoretical students, also making them more interested in automotive engineering. This will encourage them to stay engaged in the area and continue to learn, especially with the help of being more practical and confident. 10. Have knowledge of contemporary issues. The BAJA team members receive two periodicals, one in Automotive and the other in Aerospace Engineering

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ertunga C. Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

is to provide a preliminary road-map for Systems Engineeringprograms for curriculum design to incorporate sustainability into their curriculum. As part of thisprocess, our specific objectives are 1) to identify learning objectives and topics, and 2) coursesand levels of courses where sustainability and sustainable design can be taught. A brief summaryof sustainability curriculum practices at different institutions is also provided.Some of the possible sustainability topics that are considered in this research are life cycleassessment, alternative energy sources, principles of sustainability, greenhouse gases, carbonfootprint, energy audits, design for sustainability, managing systems based on triple bottom line(environment, economy and

Conference Session

WIED Olio

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder; Susan Jurow, University of Colorado at Boulder; Wendy C. Chi, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Women in Engineering

research, participate in professional computing conferences, and workwith mentors who are faculty in computing programs. These activities are supplemented byseminars designed to help participants gain entrance to graduate school and thrive as women inthe male-dominated field of computing. A grounded, thematic approach to qualitative dataanalysis uncovered three themes evident in the process of FemProf undergraduate participantlearning: ―program support for professoriate trajectories,‖ ―participant identification withengineering pathways‖ and a third theme not anticipated: ―participants advocate for genderequity in engineering.‖ We conclude with an analysis of the structures by which FemProfsupports inclusion of women into the engineering community

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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Environmental Engineering

how data can and should be collected. “Is Transportation Sustainable?” Module for Transportation Engineering. This courseprovides an introduction to transportation engineering where the students learn about planning,design and operation of transportation facilities. The module for this course focuses onexamining sustainability impacts associated with transportation planning and facility design. Ituses a case study discussion to allow students to practice recognizing sustainable impact issues.The students continue to develop and practice these skills later in the semester by completinghomework assignments addressing core concepts in the course.“Life Cycle Sustainability Economics” Module for Construction and Value Engineering.This course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees

education groupsand affiliations. Surveys will inquire about and track changes in faculty perspectives andattitudes in regards to LTS integration at their institution, as well as their underlying pedagogicalphilosophy and training. Differences in faculty LTS adoption experiences will also be exploredin order to compare, contrast, and analyze outcomes, impacts, and potential best practices ofLTS. The survey will measure and track motivations, barriers, and professional impacts. Facultyresponses will form an important part of the research into the outcomes of LTS achieved throughvarious models.3.1.2 Distill: Faculty InterviewsQualitative data will be obtained through in-depth interviews of faculty. Over a three-yearperiod, a total of 75 faculty

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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College Industry Partnerships

were then evaluated and a single direction was developed into a finaldesign through extensive analysis. This final design was then prototyped and tested in one ormore impact events. Students typically needed to create the impact test setup themselves (atleast until the impact tester became available).Over the course of this relationship, there have been a number of benefits afforded to the projectsponsors (AISI Bumper Project). First of all, the student projects provided a means ofcompleting pre-competitive research into alternative designs for specific conditions. Thisresearch was performed at very low cost to the individual consortium members (approximately$5000, including materials, for each of the projects). In addition, by engaging

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bonnie Ferri, Georgia Tech; JillL L. Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jennifer E. Michaels, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas B. Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees

reveals thatsupplemental materials and efficiency have an impact on student response to the experiments,which confirms the need to develop a set of “best practices” to achieve widespread integration ofportable labs in lecture-based courses.Integration Across the CurriculumThe major revisions to our curriculum that are now in progress offer several opportunities for amore thorough integration of the hands-on modules being developed in this program. Almost allrequired courses are undergoing at least minor changes, and new courses are being created.These changes provide a chance to design modules that build on related materials used in earlier,prerequisite classes. As an example, we are planning to use the National Instruments myDAQ in

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal, John Zink Co. LLC; Geoffrey L. Price, University of Tulsa; John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University; Wes Bussman, John Zink Co. LLC.; Sarah M. Olson, Northern Oklahoma College

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College Industry Partnerships

actualindustrial combustors? (The answer is that it can be used to show trends when changesare made to operating conditions that can impact, for example, heat transfer and pollutionemissions.)Another benefit to students of using industry adjuncts is access to potential internshipsand permanent positions after graduation. The students can get a better idea about thecompany by listening to some of its top employees. They already have significantexposure to academia through their traditional full-time professors, but many have hadlittle contact with practicing engineers. Our experience has been that students ask lots ofquestions throughout the semester about what it’s like in the “real world.” Thesediscussions give students more information about what type

Conference Session

Descriptions of Outreach Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Richerson, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Amy Aldous Bergerson, University of Utah

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ofpowering snowmaking machines for a local ski resort. The high school students formed smallerteams to compete with each other for designing the best concept. Each team then gave a formalpresentation at the end of the year. The high school students loved the project and theengineering experience, and most of them entered engineering or science programs atuniversities after graduation. Assessment interviews revealed that the undergraduates, through Page 22.1581.5their mentoring, enhanced their engineering experience and their commitment to continuing tograduation in engineering. This partnership with AMES is an excellent model of an activity thatwas

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

graduates.From Others: ● Teaching should be project based; allowing students to create, design (draft), and manufacture a worthwhile idea into a practical finished project. Increasing the level of difficulty with each year of education ● emphasis on team-projects with effective individual accountability for contribution, co-op experiences that are coordinated with the student's current educational coursework. ● The most important and relevant skill that the industry needs but is completely absent in virtually every graduate is the ability to THINK! System thinking, complex problem solving, change management, robust engineering are highly recommended. ● Communication (incl. presentation, public

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky

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NSF Grantees

will be extremely important to identifyingunique needs of this student population.Joseph Gayheart, December 2009 graduate and past president of the University of KentuckyMilitary Veterans of America (UKMVA), conducted a study to determine the means by whichuniversities could improve or create services to impact veteran recruitment and retention. Usingthe 2008 Contingency Tracking System Deployment File for Operation Enduring Freedom andOperation Iraqi Freedom, Gayheart’s study revealed an estimated 7,019 deployed veterans withina 65-mile radius of Lexington, KY, home to UK.2 He further noted that Ohio’s veteranpopulation is fifth in the country with 1.1 million resident veterans. Gayheart’s research alsorevealed that in 2008, less than half of

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology, Sydney; Julie E. Mills, University of South Australia

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Computers in Education

little or nointegration or collaboration between the disciplines. Often the first time that students from eachAEC discipline are exposed to working with design team members from other disciplines is inthe workplace after graduation. It is important for graduates to have an understanding of the rolesplayed by other construction professionals and the impact that their design decisions have onprojects overall. However, the isolated manner in which they are currently educated does notprovide this understanding.There has been a resistance in the past among educators to providing training in computertechnologies in Universities. Some argue that it is not the university‟s role to produce “CADtechnicians” and that there is no educational value in using