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Chitra N. Javdekar

) “A Model for Freshman Engineering Retention”,Advances in Engineering Education, ASEE, Volume 01, Winter 2009Seymour, E. and Hewitt, N. (1997) “Talking About Leaving: Why the undergraduates leave thesciences”. Published by Westview Press, Boulder ColoradoShepard, S.D., Macatangay, K., Colby, A., Sullivan, W. M. (2008) “Educating engineers, designing forthe future of the field” Book Highlights of research published by Carnegie Foundation forAdvancement of Teaching, 2008 (http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/elibrary/book-highlights-educating-engineers-designing-future-field accessed March 14, 2010)National Research Council (NRC) Committee on Developments in the Science of Learning (1999)“How People Learn; Brain, Mind, Experience and School

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Rathika Rajaravivarma

Embedding LEGO Mindstorms in the Electromechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Dr . Rathika Rajar avivar ma Depar tment of Computer Engineer ing Technology New Yor k City College of Technology Br ooklyn, NY 11201 Session: First year experience Abstract: The innovative use of LEGO as a tool for learning and exploring has leaped many boundaries. The use of LEGO is projected as a fun learning tool, while keeping the mind and the hands of the user engaged in creative activities. The degree of the diverse level of users captured by LEGO is practically boundless. The LEGO mindstorms is a fun learning tool for

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Paul C. King; Gerarda M. Shields

collaboration in thereal world. There is a strong symbiosis as architects and engineers work together to determine the mostappropriate form and function of a structure or space. Each profession has certain goals in mind duringthe project. For example, the architect is mindful of how people will use and enjoy the structure orspace. The civil engineer looks to create a structure or space that is safe and efficient. Each professionalneeds to recognize what is important to them as well as their team members. Strong interpersonal skillssuch as: communication, patience, compromise, negotiation, leadership, listening, respect and others areneeded by all team members to achieve a common goal. This collaborative model was used to developthe IP coursework, and

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Haruna Hosokawa; Judy Robinson

that was appropriate for kindergarten students. Judy Robinson, a retired BostonPublic Schools teacher was working with TechBoston as a consultant to help new robotics 1teachers. Ms. Robinson took on the task of writing a curriculum that was appropriate for K-2students. Alpha-Robotics was developed with a several goals in mind. First of all, we wanted thecurriculum to be aligned with BPS's K-2 curriculum, particularly in science and math. Weenvisioned employed a multidisciplinary approach that would also address 21st Century skillssuch as teamwork and creativity. The Engineering Design Process, part of Massachusetts Scienceand Technology

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Alva L. Couch

. 7Bibliography1. Teaching, as Learning, in Practice. Lave, Jean. 1996, Mind, Culture, and Activity, Vol. 3(3).2. Enhancing Learning by Community. Tinto, Vincent. s.l. : NEA Higher Education, 1997, Thought andAction , pp. 53-59.3. Denning, Peter. Educating a New Engineer. Communications of the ACM. December 1992, Vol. 35(12),pp. 83-97.4. Cooperative Dyads: Impact on Text Learning and Transfer. McDonald, Barbara, Larson, Celia andDanserau, Donald. 1985, Contemporary Educational Psychology, Vol. 10, pp. 369-377.5. A Flexible Framework for Online Collaborative Learning. Redmond, Petria, Lock and Jennifer. 2006,Internet and Higher Education, Vol. 9, pp. 267-276.6. Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria. Felder, Richard and

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Elif Kongar; Kurt A. Rosentrater

explained in this paper to demonstrate theapplicability and results of this approach. Discussion and future research are also provided.II. Problem DescriptionAs Tam [1] stated, a wide variety of engineering students and professionals are interested insustainability issues, but do not come from environmental backgrounds. As a result, coursesaimed at including sustainability issues must strike a balance between providing usefulenvironmental and sustainability knowledge and yet remain appropriate for those coming from anon-environmental background. With this in mind, the final project of the 500-level StatisticalQuality Control and Continuous Improvement course at the University of Bridgeport (UB)required students to conduct case study research

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Andrea Baruzzi; Theresa M Calcagno

Using Electronic Resource Guides to Enhance Information Literacy Skills Andrea Baruzzi, George Mason University Theresa Calcagno, George Mason University Session 2: Tools, techniques, and best practices of engineering education for the digital generationAbstractThe importance of teaching information literacy skills to college students cannot beoverstressed. Due to the explosion of electronic information resources, it is critical thatengineering and science students learn key research skills that help them locate, evaluate andutilize information effectively, efficiently and ethically. Such skills will help them becomeinformed students and

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Lisa Shatz

experience to be fresh in their minds, and did not want whether they won or notto influence their critiques. Most of the comments were positive and the experience wasdescribed as: • Fun • Exciting • Creative • Real-life • Great for gaining experience in team-work • Good for allowing journal entries to keep track of progress • An opportunity for engineering students to meet business students • Good research experience • Helped me come up with a senior project ideaThe negative comments included: • Difficult to meet with team mates outside of class • Individual projects would be better • Team member did not contribute • One team member has a “my way or the highway” attitude

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Kevin John McDonnell; Anne Joan Caraccio; Nithin Susan Abraham; Nicholas Alexander Ruffini; Susan Gallardo; James Patrick Abulencia

example is the community of Nagcarlan,Philippines. There is a need for potable water, free of harmful contaminants and diseases, in thisdisadvantaged region. With a concern such as this in mind, it is important for up and comingengineers in the 21st century to realize that it is our responsibility and our ethical duty to addressthese issues. Therefore, through a course in service learning, young engineers will put to usewhat they learned in their studies and apply them to address this community’s problem. Studentswill apply their knowledge to develop a cost-effective and efficient personal water purificationsystem for the people of Nagcarlan. Tests have shown that the water supply in the area iscontaminated with heavy metals, volatile organic

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Salah Badjou

Integrating Online Learning to Junior-Level Electromechanical Design Salah Badjou, Ph.D. Department of Electronics and Mechanical Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115 Session Topic: online and distance learning for engineering and technology AbstractThe following paper reports on the results of efforts at integrating online learning to the currentJunior-level Electromechanical Design course at Wentworth Institute of Technology. This is anintense course where in one semester students are expected to complete an original design and aprototype. Project and time management are critical. Groups are

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Tyler J. Martin; Matthew S. Jolda; Christopher M. Linden; Douglas E. Dow

, yet does not push the player towardany specific move. This allows the player keep an open mind while developing their strategies.Such development of strategic thinking would not only improve skill for the game of chess, butalso for other challenges. For an engineer, such development of strategic thinking would helpdevelopment of alternative designs to solve problems. An example from within this project is thesilicone based roll-up keyboard. This alternative design alleviates certain disadvantages of usingconventional keyboard structure for the switches, including size and stiffness that would hindermobility of the system. Engineering students who use the chess learning system may furtherdevelop their strategic and logical thinking abilities

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Kara Cokeley; Claire Mockler; Min Feng Zheng; James Patrick Abulencia

Teaching Alternative Energy through Biodiesel from Algae Kara Cokeley1, Claire Mockler1, Min Feng Zheng1, and James Patrick Abulencia1 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, 10463, USA Session 5: Interdisciplinary programs, sustainability and alternative energy as related to engineering educationAbstract: As the world’s energy demands continually increase, the sources of today’s energy aredrastically depleting and the search for renewable fuel is growing. Biofuels are desirablebecause the carbon dioxide released when combusted is ultimately captured by photosyntheticplants, thus making the emissions process essentially carbon neutral. The

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Jeanine Lee Skorinko; Jennifer Lay; Grant McDonald; Brad Miller; Colleen Shaver; Cindy Randall; James Kevin Doyle; Michael A. Gennert; Gretar Tryggvason; James Van de Ven

The Social Outcomes of Participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition Community Jeanine Skorinko, Jennifer Lay, Grant McDonald, Brad Miller, Colleen Shaver, Cindy Randall, James Kevin Doyle, Michael Gennert, Gretar Tryggvason, and James van de Ven Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and FIRST are partnering to investigatesocial networking within the FIRST community. FIRST aims to get young peopleinterested in science, engineering and technology by providing young people withopportunities to develop and apply knowledge and skills in