Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, University of Saint Thomas

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College Industry Partnerships

Page 22.1546.4attitudes among their employees.Among the Criterion 3 Program Outcomes, there are six that relate directly to leadership. Theseare: d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g) an ability to communicate effectively h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning j) a knowledge of contemporary issuesIndustry needs to articulate the specific competencies it wants in its leaders. Those competenciesneed to be communicated to academic leaders. Just as important

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

can attendfour lab divisions in a day. Corporate representative also participate in the lectures and workshops that are part of theEPICS course. Topics cover design, project management, communication, ethics, customerrelations and community involvement. Finally, corporate partners also provide financial assistance for the materials needed forthe designs. EPICS does not charge the not-for-profits for their products and corporate funding Page 22.1285.7allows this tradition to continue and add needed value to the community.Corporate PerspectivesFour of the corporate advisors, each spending weekly time with the Purdue students as

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jakob Fritz, Oklahoma State University; Wira Mulia, Oklahoma State University; Sohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University; Kerri S. Kearney, Oklahoma State University; Mwarumba Mwavita, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

generally implemented with students working on team or class wide projects. Thesecourses, especially engineering capstone design courses, are used by universities to satisfy ABETcriteria [1]. All but one of the ABET outcomes can be satisfied with design courses, including: 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5. An

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen M. Phillips, Arizona State University; Konstantinos Tsakalis, Arizona State University; Ravi Gorur, Arizona State University; Stephen M. Philips, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

that sparks passionate conversations within the academic community. The basic issueslie in assessing the information content of data, their interpretation in terms of actions and thederivation of a quantitative model to connect it all. The complexity of the problem increasesimmensely when one is confronted with (large) statistical variations between action and resultsand the loss of sacred information about the individual when aggregating the data. When theassociated actions reflect on the student’s future career, as is the typical teacher grading problem,the translation of the student knowledge and performance into a single grade presents a modelingas well as an ethical challenge. On the other hand, when the action is to adjust the curriculum

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Applied Thermodynamics Nuclear Inst. & Measurement Electric Power Generation & Transmission Fluid Mechanics Applications Radiation Biology & Safety Nuclear Reactor Theory Engineering Ethics Reactor Engineering Design & Operation Page 22.1502.19 Table 2.0 Bachelors of Science in Applied Science and Technology General Requirements Nuclear Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-242: WRITING CHALLENGES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTSIN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYJoy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Joy L. Colwell, J.D., is an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision and Director of Graduate Studies at Purdue University Calumet. She regularly teaches graduate courses in Leadership and Ethics and the Directed MS Project for the MS in Technology program at PUC.Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet Jana Whittington has a Ph.D. in education with a specialization in instructional design and online learn- ing. Additionally Jana has a MA in studio art and humanities, BFA in painting, and AA in graphic design. She has taught a variety of courses for 15+ years

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny L. Daugherty, Purdue University; Rodney L. Custer, Illinois State University; Raymond A. Dixon, Illinois State University, CeMaST

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 22.1508.5the study had to do with engineering ethics and the grounding of engineering within its broadersocial and cultural contexts. Social constructivists (for example, Bijker, Hughes, & Pinch15) notethat engineering activity and outcomes are fundamentally a function of social values, needs, andpriorities. Thus, while ideas such as ethics, values, and social norms are not considered to beengineering concepts, they can serve as essential contexts within which engineering ideas andconcepts take on meaning. Engineering design does not occur within a vacuum. Designoutcomes are a direct reflection of the context within which they were developed. Finally, considerable discussion centered on the viability of an engineering ontology

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar G. Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Harry Tempelman, Hitachi Construction Truck Mfg Ltd.; Ryan Spencer; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

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Design in Engineering Education

study suggests that students who are exposed to enquiry - based learningdevelop early confidence that results in better performance in subsequent years of study [13].Surveys of industry and university alumni consistently point to the importance of design,communication and teamwork skills, but more importantly, students’ ability to make soundjudgments in conditions of technical, commercial and sometimes ethical uncertainty. Industryvalues student learning in rich contexts, and they acknowledge the value of supportingextracurricular student teams.The incorporation of rich, contextual components is desired, but not at the expense ofengineering science fundamentals. This presents a conflict between retaining this essential

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

): 1. Professionalism/Work Ethic (80.3%) 2. Teamwork/Collaboration (74.7%) 3. Oral Communications (70.3%) 4. Ethics/Social Responsibility (63.4%) 5. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (57.5%) 6. Information Technology Application (53.0%) 7. Written Communications (52.7%) 8. Diversity (52.1%) 9. Lifelong Learning/Self Direction (42.5%) 10. Creativity/Innovation (36.3%) 11. Leadership (29.2%)• HSE student participants are strongly motivated to pursue STEM careers, are more likely to enroll in and complete post-secondary education and training in STEM, and enter the STEM workforce in greater numbers than do non-HSE

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Marchese, Colorado State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

BusinessOne of the main components of the new program was the development of the STESE graduatecourse. To develop the course sequence, the authors worked closely with faculty members whoare part of a burgeoning entrepreneurship program within the COB. Course content that isspecific to global sustainable enterprises was developed in consultation with faculty memberswho were actively involved in the GSSE program and in the entrepreneurship certificate programfor undergraduate students [11]. Specifically, in its first offering, course content for the STESEcourse was culled and/or course syllabi were shared from the following existing courses withinthe COB, which span from the 200 to the 600 level:  Social, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

participants for professional success in the engineering field.Current ProgramOur current program consists of three seminars--Modern Teaching Techniques, AdvancedTeaching Techniques, and the Academic Profession--together with a 10-hour mentored teachingexperience. Participants also have the option of completing additional mentoring hours andearning a PFF certificate from the associated university-level PFF program. Since most of ourPh.D. students do little teaching during their time at UC, the program was designed to providebasic skills for organizing class materials, delivering content, and evaluating students, exposureto active learning techniques, discussion of engineering-related topics such as project and teammanagement, ethics in engineering

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 22.863.3 EGR 100 – Freshmen Design Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the university/college/majorsSoph.Year ME 201 – Thermodynamics Student communication survey, refresher for past grammatical expertise Tools: MS Word, Email, WWWJuniorYear ME 332 – Fluid Mechanics ME 371 – Machine Design I Laboratory Reports: (Approx. 9 @ 4-6 pages each) Short Technical Reporting Brief narrative of procedure, measured data, deduced and Design Analysis Reports (2 @ 4-6 pp. analyzed data, plotted results with

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

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Mechanics

, and even the measurementscale.2,4 Preliminary work on this project, completed with Yokomoto, examined students’ abilityto assess their performance in Statics and Engineering Ethics.5 In the case of the preliminarystudy, however, students were asked to rate their performance in Statics prior to taking the finalexam and no other factors were considered. This study indicated that there were mild correla-tions between performance and self-assessment (enough to warrant further study).The present study looks to see if comparing students’ self-assessments to performance acrossmultiple problems shows any more correlation than was found in the one question to oneproblem work of Sarin and Headley.1 The analysis is based upon data collected in the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Spenko, Illinois Institute of Technology; Jamal S. Yagoobi, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

classes and engineering. That is, it is important to create linksbetween non-technical courses and the engineering thought process in order for the student tounderstand how non-technical topics (economics, entrepreneurship, business modeling, ethics,political science, psychology, and global competitiveness) affect an engineer’s job. For example,an engineer can use a basic knowledge of psychology to learn how to empathize with the end userof a product. This in turn will help the engineer become more creative by understanding how hisdesign is perceived by other people. The downside is that the introduction of non-technicalcourses is constrained by credit hours. If a department wishes to pursue this option, it must decidewhat portions of its current

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jo Min, Iowa State University; Wenbo Shi, Iowa State University

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Industrial Engineering

Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design. Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, Louisville, KY.[5] Stern H. P. E., Marcus, A. B. (2002). Short, Instructional Modules for Teaching Ethical and Societal. Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Southeastern Section Annual Meeting, Gainesville, FL.[6] Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs: Effective for Evaluations during the 2010-2011 Accreditation Cycle, Retrieved Dec. 24, 2010 from: http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/E001%2010-11%2 0EAC%20Criteria%201-27-10.pdf[7] Learning Outcomes for the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at Iowa State University. Retrieved Dec. 24, 2010 from: http

Conference Session

Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College

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International

, G (2003). Effective teaching with technology in higher education : Foundations for success. SanFrancisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.[6] Colwell, J. L. and Jenks, C.F., (2005). “Student Ethics in Online Courses: Some Case Histories,” ASEE IL/IN SectionalConference, DeKalb, IL.[7] Mehrabian, A., Buchanan, W.W., Rahrooh, A., “Course Transformation from Live/Synchronous to Remote/Asynchronous using Technology”, X International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education -INTERTECH'2008, Santos, Brazil, Mar. 1-5, 2008.[8] Wild, I., “Moodle Course Conversion: Beginner’s Guide,” PACKT Publishing, 2008. Page 22.726.6

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hui-Hui Wang, University of Minnesota; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Mi Sun Park, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

schools is in its early development. The report, Engineeringin K-12 Education, recently released by the National Academy of Engineering and NationalResearch Council6 provided a very insightful view of engineering education in K-12. The reportclaimed three principles for K-12 engineering education. First, it believed K-12 engineeringeducation should emphasize engineering design. Second, K-12 engineering should incorporateimportant science, mathematics, and technology concepts and skills. Finally, K-12 engineeringshould align with 1) systems thinking, 2) creativity, 3) optimism, 4) collaboration, 5)communication, and 6) attention to ethical considerations to promote engineering “habits of mind”(pp. 4-6). In summary, the report concluded there is no

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

to determine a program’s compliance with many ABET criteria. ABET’s Criterion 3states, in part, that a student should be able to design a system, component, or process to meetdesired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.5There has been at least one conference solely dedicated to the scholarship of capstone design inengineering. It was first convened at the University of Colorado in June of 2007 under the nameNational Capstone Design Conference. There were over 170 participants from industry anduniversities throughout the United States and a few other countries. This conference was focusedon improving the capstone or senior

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

entrepreneurs instead of just workers, the outlook of engineering could bepromising and rewarding. The last cause that should be addressed to make sure that engineeringgraduates know what exactly it means for them to practice engineering throughout the realworld. The university faculty need to instill not only book smarts, but also working under timeconstraints, correcting problems without assistance, dealing with the increasing amount ofpolitical pressures, ethical training, and understanding their obligation to the general public asprofessional engineers. Each course should have its own practical contents in place to helpstudents grow in each one of these categories and help them become well-rounded graduates.Due to this, it is only natural for the

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment in SE Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Thomas B. Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

in computing ethics, software project planning, software requirements analysis, teambuilding, design patterns, and software processes analysis. These cases were helpful in teaching“small-scale” software and computing topics, and students were motivated and seemed to enjoythis type of learning activity. However, the case studies addressed issues ranging over a disparateset of problem domains, software engineering practices, and scenario elements; this resulted instudents learning about software engineering practices in bits and pieces - there was very littlecoupling between the case studies and hence no accumulation of scenario experience thatallowed progress toward more substantial and complex problems.The SRS Inspection Case Module (and

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters; Wallace T. Fowler, University of Texas, Austin; Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics

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Systems Engineering

twice per week basis. Thecourse modules developed for the SSED course are Introduction, Teamwork, Project Life Cycle,Scope and Concept of Operations, System Architecture, System Hierarchy and Work BreakdownStructure, Analytical Hierarchy Process, Requirements–Basics, Requirements–Writing,Requirements-Configuration and CM, Functional Analysis, System Synthesis, Design,Interfaces, Margins, Technical Performance Measures, Cost, Risk, Technology, Trade Studies,Reliability, Verification, Technical Reviews, Schedule, Management, and Ethics. All modulesare available to the students on the course website and remain available to them in the capstonedesign course.Space Systems Laboratory (SSL) The SSL is a one semester-credit-hour laboratory course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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NSF Grantees

presentations,engineering ethics, and teamwork. But it does so in the context of a simulation of realengineering processes and practices. As such, it covers important supplementary topics that oftenare not covered in introductory courses such as keeping a design notebook, time management,and interacting professionally with clients and employers.Game Mechanics Game play is conducted in a computer simulation of the Nephrotex professional office. Thesimulation follows the workflow of an introductory engineering design course in which studentswork in design teams with a design advisor and meet with real clients to develop and propose asolution to a real design problem. Game play takes place face-to-face during class time, butstudents are able to access

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

inengineering; (2) engineering faculty insights into planning professional development programs;and (3) how engineering faculty/CTL partnerships can facilitate supportive learningenvironments for students.1. Student learning issues in engineeringContent issues which could be addressed in the classroom include the need for students to beable to: solve open ended interdisciplinary problems; engage in deep learning that leads toretention and transfer of knowledge; apply design skills; integrate knowledge and transferknowledge across different courses; work on diverse teams; and develop ethical frameworks fordecision-making.Structural issues inherent in engineering undergraduate education include the adequacy of labs,facilities, infrastructure, and space

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Slobodan Petrovic, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, in this case the cost of batteries. Until the new technology can approach the market cost-per- Page 22.15.3 function, benchmark comparisons will be poor 4 and there will be a natural reluctance to move away from the familiar technology. The commodity market is the hardest for any emerging technology to penetrate. Energy is a commodity. 3. International standards relating to quality, safety, environment, ethical applications and warranty have to evolve and be met. It can be a slow process but if standards are not met, the evolution of the technology will be curtailed 5.These three constraints are a formidable ‘catch

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology

units through class lectures and individual study during team project execution. 4. Develop students’ skills for technical communications/presentations in a team environment. 5. Provide a learning environment that stimulates students' curiosity and interest in addressing important engineering problems through practical solutions. 6. Provide a learning environment that encourages students to conduct their professional activities in a manner consistent with the engineering code of ethics. Page 22.30.3with the expectation that the student taking this course will learn to: 1. Apply engineering principles to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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First-Year Programs

State University – Pueblo is a regional comprehensive university. All freshmanstudents who are interested in engineering are welcomed to take a broad-based preliminarycourse Introduction to Engineering at the Department of Engineering. It was initially offeredonce a year in fall. Later, due to increasing enrollment, it has been offered in both fall and springsemesters since the 2009-2010 academic year. It meets for two 50-minute sessions each weekduring a 15-week semester. Roughly, the content is divided into two parts: lectures and labs. Theprimary goals of the course are fostering strong study skills, learning about the variousengineering disciplines, and introducing the concepts of engineering ethics in the lecture sectionwhile introducing

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1266: A STUDY OF TRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STU-DENT ENGAGEMENT IN BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENTSYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityDr. Linda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1264: AN EXAMINATION OF FACULTY PERCEPTIONS ANDUSE OF BLACKBOARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMJulie M Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette Doctoral Student, College of Technology, Purdue UniversityLinda L Naimi, Purdue University Dr. Naimi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University and an attorney at law. Her research interests focus on leadership and innovation, in which she examines ethical, legal and global issues in leadership and explores the unintended consequences of technology innovation on culture and the quality of life. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Linda C. Schmidt, University of Maryland, College Park; Noe Vargas Hernandez, University of Texas, El Paso

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NSF Grantees

; • formulation of design problem statements and specifications; • consideration of alternative solutions and their feasibility considerations; • production processes and detailed system descriptions; and • concurrent engineering design.ABET also indicates that the design experience should5, 6: • include a variety of realistic constraints, such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact; • be a meaningful, major engineering design experience that builds upon the fundamental concepts of mathematics, basic sciences, the humanities and social sciences, engineering topics, and communication skills; • be taught in section sizes that are small enough to allow interaction between teacher and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Spring 2010 students. Althoughthe sample size was small, the comparison of the survey results shows that the changes improvedthe course significantly.1. IntroductionIn the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in theNew Century1, strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity, good communication skills,mastery of the principles of business and management, leadership, high ethical standards, a senseof professionalism, dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility, and an attitude of lifelong learningare identified as attributes that will be required of successful engineers in the 21st century. Manyof these attributes, including practical ingenuity, creativity, and communication skills, are