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Matt Armstrong; Richard L. Comitz; Andrew Biaglow; Russ Lachance; Joseph Sloop

Engineering Design Process Environment: Technological Design & Economic Analysis Political Alternatives Social Generation Modeling & Analysi s Problem Decision Definition Making EngineeringCurrent Status: Needs Design Comparison of

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Qing Li

highersuccess rate in completing their education and stay in engineering after they graduate.This paper aims to present a comprehensive review and analysis of the existing research on the measurement ofthe characteristics of engineering students. Since students from science, technology and mathematics sharemany common characteristics as engineering students, the focus of the discussion is centered around but notlimited to the framework of engineering education. The representative research studying the common students’characteristics from the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have also beenincluded in the discussion. The coverage of this survey spans across the major academic journals, researchbooks and conference

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-learning projects that involve meaningful reflection will helpdevelop better engineers, Coast Guard Officers, and citizens.References 1 Jamieson, L.H. “The Case for Engineering Service-Learning”. Presented at the NAE Conference for Service Learning in Engineering. May 24, 2006. 2 The United States Coast Guard Academy Catalog of Courses. 2006-2007. New London, CT. 3 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (1998) Engineering Criteria 2000. 4 Rosser, S. “Effectiveness of Service Learning: Does it Make Engineering More Female Friendly?” Presented at the NAE Conference on Service Learning. May 24, 2006. 5 Tsang, E. (2000) “Introduction” In: Projects that Matter: Concepts and Models for Service-learning in Engineering. American

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Gregory S. Parnell; Michael J. Kwinn

Engineering at West Point was established in 1989 as an outgrowth of theformer Department of Engineering (now the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.)Brigadier General (Retired) James L. Kays was the first head of the newly formed department and had theresponsibility for not only developing the academic programs under the department but also most of thecourses. The department was designed with four overarching objectives that have endured through threedepartment heads [1]: focus on cadet education; foster faculty growth and development; remain linked tothe industry we serve - the Army; and integrate state-of-the-art computer and information technology intothe education process.The Department established the Systems Engineering major after

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Christopher W. Swan; Julia Carroll

accepted norms of ethicalbehavior. Furthermore, it was clarified that while acting ethically constitutes goodprofessionalism, not all un-professional actions constitute ethical misconduct. Part of theworkshop consisted of a pre- and post-discussion survey of student views on professionalism andethics; students were asked to evaluate several situations as to whether the engineerdemonstrated poor conduct or judgment (PC) OR demonstrated inappropriate ethical behavior(IEB). Discussion between the pre- and post-surveys focused on the various Canons of Ethics bythe American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), National Society of Professional Engineers(NSPE), and the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). Case studies

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John Hartke; Robert Kewley; Greg Kilby; Greg Schwarz; Gunnar Tamm

system requiresthe integration of numerous science and engineering disciplines as well as considerations of other factorssuch as the legal implications for fielding the system. Over the last two years a multidisciplinary team ofundergraduate students and faculty from the United States Military Academy have been working withLawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office to helpdesign portions of a mobile high energy laser weapon system and to examine the feasibility of fielding asystem. The team consisted of physicists, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers,and a law student. This paper will describe the Solid State Heat Capacity Laser developed at LawrenceLivermore used in this

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Ashraf Ghaly

Statement, one of Union’s major goals is to further integrate engineering withthe liberal arts. The college recognizes that “students graduating from Union belong to a generation inwhich technology has revolutionized communication and that they are part of a world where theunderstanding and appreciation of a multiplicity of cultures and perspectives will be essential to theirsuccess.” -1- American Society for Engineering Education ASEE Zone I Conference, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, March 28-29, 2008The college acknowledges that “preparing students for the 21st century requires that we take Union tonew frontiers of technology

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Eileen M. Kowalski; Joe D. Manous

endeavor,whether graduate studies or engineering practice. Clearly, this outcome goal is entirely desirable. The challenge in developing realistic education outcome goals has become increasingly difficult asthe body of knowledge required to be conversant, much less master, a field has grown at an increasingrate over the past century.3 To illustrate, the fields of geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering,environmental engineering, and biological engineering, to name a few, were all created in the past 90years. In addition to new fields of endeavor, the introduction of technology, especially the personalcomputer, has greatly expanded the opportunities for exploration, testing, and publishing in all fields ofscience, technology

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Bassem Alhalabi; M.K. Hamza; Ali Abu-El Humos

maintenance, student safety, and ample flexibility that may provide peoplewith disability the comfort of experimenting online with real physical setups and without having to leavetheir homes. In order to build a RLE experiment, specific hardware and software setup is required (see Figure1). For example, a typical remote lab experiment might include the following basic components or buildingblocks: 1 Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton Florida, 33431, alhalabi@fau.edu. 2 Professional Pedagogy & Educational Technology Leaderhsip, Lamar University, Texas, hamzamk@my.lamar.edu. 3 Department of Computer Science, Jackson State

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B.M. Wright; C.W. Swan; D.M. Matson

Service learning as a catalyst for sustainable change in Ecuador B.M. Wright, C.W. Swan, and D.M. Matson Tufts UniversityAbstractThe student chapter of Engineers Without Borders at Tufts University allows students the opportunity ofservice learning while exploring sustainable solutions to real world problems. Interdisciplinary teamsresearch potential technologies and propose implementation strategies, conduct laboratory research at theuniversity on performance trade-offs, and then gain field experience by traveling to the target communityto develop personal relationships which support sustainable social change. One such investigation hasfocused on water quality

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Carol Siri Johnson

The Evolution of Technical Communication at Lukens Steel, 1810-1925 Carol Siri Johnson New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAbstract: Complex technology necessitated increasing levels of literacy among workers and engineers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This paper analyzes the changes in technical communication in a single company, Lukens Steel, between the years 1810 and 1925. Until 1870, literacy was not necessary in the workplace; only the owners wrote letters and kept accounting records. By the end of the 19th century, quantitative literacy became increasingly important across the plant as foremen kept records

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R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

mixing cup, and a spoon. The robot armshould be programmed to include all the necessary motions to complete the mixing process. The resultsobtained from the student team projects on the above three modules are also presented, analyzed, anddiscussed.1. IntroductionThe advancement of industrial applications of process technology, computers, and automation demandscontinuous improvement in the quality of engineering education both in classroom theory and in hands-onpractice in design, computer simulation, and manufacturing laboratories. There is a growing need forpreparing students both in theory and practice so that they are well prepared to meet the challenges of thejob market, especially in the manufacturing industries of the 21st century. A

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Linda Ann Riley; Charles Thomas

probability of these students choosing a STEM major incollege is low. This ultimately will affect the production of U.S. scientists and engineers needed to solveour future technological and research challenges. 1To place the K-12 mathematics and science scenario in perspective, when compared to foreign countries,the U.S. significantly lags most with respect to performance. Table 1 presents a compilation ofmathematics scores of 15 year olds enrolled in secondary education institutions in OEDC (Organizationfor Economic Cooperation and Development) countries. This international comparison of mathematicsperformance by 15 year olds indicates that the U.S. falls almost at the bottom of the comparator

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Ryan A. Ebel; Donald S. Abbott-McCune; David Chang

mechatronics curriculum developmentefforts: an undergraduate concentration in mechatronics, Frontiers in Education, 2005. FIE '05. Proceedings 35thAnnual Conference 19-22 Oct. 2005 Page(s):F3F - 7-8[8] V. Genis, W. Rosen, R. Chiou, W. Danley, J. Milbrandt, G. Marekova, S. Racz,T. Kitchener, and B. LaVay, Laboratory- and Project-Based Courses in the Engineering Technology Curriculum,Philadelphia, PA Fall proceeding of ASEE Mid Hudson Section 2007[9] Murray, W.R.; Garbini, J.L.; Mechatronics capstone design projects at the University of Washington, AdvancedIntelligent Mechatronics, 1999. Proceedings. 1999 IEEE/ASME International Conference on 19-23 Sept. 1999Page(s):598 - 604[10] Weiner , Tim, New Model Army Soldier Rolls Closer to Battle, NY Times

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Abdelshakour Abuzneid; Khaled Elleithy

do such a feedback from within to the outside world if anemergency to happen to one of the buildings in the University of Bridgeport, in particular, Engineering &Technology Building where we work most of the time. 3.1 Assessment We started to study how we can implement such a system in the engineering and technology buildingunder the following conditions: 1. Simple and cheap implementation since acquiring a huge budget for such a project was not feasible 2. Fixed system and dedicated to the building; works 24/7. 3. Can work in most if not all the emergencies. 4. In case of an emergency, it can send information from inside to outside. 5. Emergency responders can communicate directions and instructions

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A.E. Schuster; J.A. Sanchez; C.W. Swan; J.L. Durant; D.M. Matson

traditional classroom experience. Specifically, it supports theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Criterion 3 Program Outcomes addressingthe students ability to design a system to meet specific needs of a community, function as a member of amultidisciplinary team, identify and solve engineering problems, understand professional and ethicalresponsibilities, communicate despite the potential language barrier, understand the impact of the projectin a global and societal context, recognize the need to engage in life-long learning to allow them toaddress real problems outside of traditional discipline-based engineering challenges, and show knowledgeof the contemporary issues connecting community health and sustainable engineering

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Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

development; • remaining linked to the industry we serve - the Army; and • integrating state-of-the-art computer and information technology into the education process.With these objectives as the backdrop, Kays established the Systems Engineering program as a newacademic major to be offered by the department. (Upon its establishment, the new department hadassumed responsibility for the Engineering Management program which had been established some yearsbefore as part of the old Department of Engineering.) Most of the courses for the new SystemsEngineering program had to be developed from whole cloth especially as there were less than a handful ofsimilar undergraduate programs throughout the country. Through Kays’ efforts and those of his

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John Adams; Charles Kochakian

course itself, are both discussed in thispaper.The lecture component of this RFID course includes presentation of technical material such asantenna design and frequency of operation. The growth of RFID technology is presented across abroad spectrum of applications ranging from tracking of high-valued items in the pharmaceuticaland health care sectors to the “Internet of Things.” An undergraduate teaching lab has beendeveloped in partnership with companies including TagSys, Alien, Symbol, Intermec, Radianse,and Zebra among others.Background and OverviewThe Merrimack College Department of Electrical Engineering is a unique department in that itsits in an undergraduate, Augustinian college. The department is the only ABET accredited EEProgram to

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Mir M. Atiqullah

Effect of Defects on Mechanical Properties of Composites: Undergraduate Research on Materials Mir M. Atiqullah Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology Southern Polytechnic State University 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta GA 30060 matiqull@spsu.eduAbstractUndergraduate research in engineering and technology is gaining popularity as an added opportunity oflearning and a gateway to advanced studies. Many students find undergraduate research as a tryout forpotential graduate studies, as well as a way to establish relationship with research faculty

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Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

mission, and others build first-year seminars connecting students withfaculty research interests. (See Upcraft, et al, 2006.)WPI made project-based learning the core of its academic program in the early 1970’s when itdefined graduation requirements that included two major projects (Grogan, 1988). One is in themajor and is usually completed in the senior year. The second project is usually completed in thejunior year and challenges students to work on a problem at the interface of science, technology,and societal needs.Today, about half of WPI’s students (about 400 students each year) complete their junior-yearproject at one of 23 project centers around the world. For example, a team of three students (onechemical engineer, one civil engineer and

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Ashraf Ghaly; Megan Ferry

Western-influenced modern development. That is, the belief in the power of scienceand technology over nature.COURSE THEMESThe instructors that co-teach the New Wall of China course are an engineer and a liberal artist. Coursethemes are equally divided between the two. Although the engineering faculty used, in addition to the3GD, examples of several other mega dams from all over the world, the liberal arts faculty concentratedon China and on the basin of the Yangtze River. The rich heritage and long history of this area provideabundant sources of information to demonstrate the closely-knit and inter-woven relationships betweenthe people and the river.Engineering and Environmental ThemesGeneral background on dams: Dams are massive structures

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Diana Schwerha; Chang Liu; Sertac Ozercan; Tripura Vadlamani; Lev Neiman

undergrads and serves as a service course for other engineering and technology undergraduatestudents.The material taught in ISE 306 includes confidence intervals, types of error, statistical power, hypothesistesting, analysis of variance, and simple and multiple linear regression. Typically, a student’s grade iscomposed of some combination of in-class participation, homework assignments, quizzes, and tests.Although teachers direct the quality of in-class learning experiences, out-of-class experiences are largelyunregulated unless the student comes in during office hours. Students may choose to work with otherstudents or they may not. During the course of studying, students often do not have means for feedbackon their work. This can lead to

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found that by providing open-ended experiences,students become actively engaged, exhibit a high level of satisfaction with the course, and become awarehow important it is to enhance their practical skills and capabilities.IntroductionThe Engineer 2020 Report from the National Academy of Engineering outlines the key attributes thatengineers must have in order to succeed in the future1. The report states that engineers in 2020 must havestrong analytical skills, must exhibit practical ingenuity, must be creative, etc., amongst other attributes.Creativity is stated, will grow in importance due to the new challenges and new technologies in the 21stcentury. Creativity can be defined as being usefully innovative in diverse situations. Typical

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Abdelrahman Elleithy; Alaa Abuzaghleh; Abdelshakour Abuzneid

A NEW MECHANISM TO SOLVE IEEE 802.16 AUTHENTICATION VULNERABILITIE Abdelrahman Elleithy, Alaa Abuzaghleh, Abdelshakour Abuzneid Computer Science and Engineering Department University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Abstract- Wi-Max (Worldwide) Interoperability for Microwave Access is a new technology that canprovide broadband access at a high bandwidth. The availability of microwaves towers provides a verycost effective for delivering high bandwidth in metropolitan. Wi-Max is a multi-hop network wheresecurity is a major issue in designing such networks. Designing a secure Wi-Max is a major

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Rajesh G. Bachu; S. Kopparthi; B. Adapa; Buket D. Barkana

Separation of Voiced and Unvoiced using Zero crossing rate and Energy of the Speech Signal Bachu R.G., Kopparthi S., Adapa B., Barkana B.D. Electrical Engineering Department School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport AbstractIn speech analysis, the voiced-unvoiced decision is usually performed in extracting the information fromthe speech signals. In this paper, we performed two methods to separate the voiced- unvoiced parts ofspeech from a speech signal. These are zero crossing rate (ZCR) and energy. In here, we evaluated theresults by dividing the speech sample into

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Robert Dees; Ken S. Gilliam; Michael J. Kwinn

Engineering at the United StatesMilitary Academy. He is an instructor for two courses, Statistics for Engineers and Decision Analysis.Rob received his BS in Engineering Management from USMA in 1998 and his MS in Industrial andSystems Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2005.Ken S. Gilliam is an Instructor and Analyst in the Department of Systems Engineering at the UnitedStates Military Academy. He is the course director for two courses, Statistics for Engineers and DecisionAnalysis. Ken received his BS in Environmental Engineering from USMA in 1994 and his MS inOperations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003.LTC Michael J. Kwinn, Jr., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Systems Engineering at the United StatesMilitary

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Eugeny Sosnovsky; Bradleigh Windsor; Yiming Rong

Design, 2006.128: pp. 14-25.8. ARTAS - Engineering Software, ARTAS - Engineering Software, 2007. Available at: http://www.artas.nl/.9. Design Simulation Technologies Inc., Working Model 2D, 2007. Available at: http://www.design-simulation.com/WM2D/index.php.10. Sosnovsky, E. and Windsor, B., CIS Slide Lock Design Process Development, MQP Report, 2007. Departmentof Mechanical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.Biographical informationEugeny Sosnovsky is an undergraduate senior in Worcester Polytechnic Institute, pursuing a doublemajor in Mechanical Engineering and Physics with a Mathematics minor. Bradleigh Windsor is anundergraduate senior in Worcester Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Mechanical Engineering, with

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M.G. Guvench

courses mentioned above. As a matter of fact, thanks to anotherNSF grant received in mid 1990’s it became integrated in our Electrical Engineering curriculum and it isused extensively in most of the courses we deliver. Having such a standard computational tool gives thestudent long enough a time to become a competent user and saves time from training particularly in thehigher level courses where course-specific tools have to be introduced.2. Description of the CourseThe Analog Integrated Circuits (=”CMOS Analog IC Design”) course has the goal to introduceprinciples of operation, fabrication technology and design of analog integrated circuits to ElectricalEngineering students at the senior level. VLSI fabrication is introduced with an emphasis on

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Deepak S. Deepawale; Buket D. Barkana

. Sakurai and Y.Ando, “A Computational Software for noise measurement and toward itsidentifiacation”, Graduate school of science and technology, Kobe University, Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe,657-8501 Japan.[13] Yosuke Okamoto, Seiji Nakagawa, Tkashi Yano and Yoichi Ando, “An MEG study of corticalresponses related to subjective preference for different regularities of a fluctuating light”, GraduateSchool of Science and Technology, Kumamoto University, 2-39-1 Kurokami, Kumamto 860-8555, Japan.Short Biographies of the Authors:Deepak S. Deepawale is Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport,CT. He is pursuing his Masters of Science, Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport, CT.Buket D. Barkana is a

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Manan Joshi; Sarosh Patel; Lawrence Hmurcik

at the University ofBridgeport. His research interests are in the field of Analog Electronics, Medical Electronics, ComputerNetworking and Wireless Communications.Sarosh Patel received the B.E. degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Distinction from theFaculty of Engineering Osmania University, India in 2002, and M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineeringand Technology Management from the School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport (UB), in 2006.He is currently pursuing Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at U.B. He currently works as a ResearchAssistant at the Interdisciplinary RISC (Robotics and Intelligent Systems Control) Lab. He had beennominated for inclusion in 2005 & 2006 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in