Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joseph Wilck IV, East Carolina University; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University ; Jennifer Louise Mines, The Pennsylvania State University

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Industrial Engineering

school year, the course instructor embraced the inquiry for changeand volunteered to help begin a curriculum overhaul of the current engineering economy coursein industrial engineering at Penn State University Park. Input from former students and anindustrial professional advisory committee (IPAC) noted that industrial engineering graduatesneeded to graduate with a more thorough understanding of the link between engineeringeconomic decisions and business planning, financial statements, financial accounting, and stockvalue. It is crucial for industrial engineering students to learn how to not only provide adefinitive argument explaining the conclusion of their engineering decision (both from thesubjective and quantitative perspectives) but also

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Gary Bright Ph.D., National University

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Manufacturing

experiences in critical analysis, designed to broaden students’perspectives and provide an opportunity for integration of coursework in the area ofspecialization1. Typically, projects focus on the application of materials learned throughout theprogram to solve multi-faceted problems such as those they would encounter in the students’post-academic future employment. In these projects, students select project topics under theguidance of a faculty advisor, analyze the problem and formulate a detailed plan to reach asolution, perform necessary evaluations and/or experimentations, identify and/or proposemeaningful results and solutions, test the proposal to the extent possible, and prepare a detailedreport and associated presentation. Projects are done

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Lesley Eva Bristol, Maui Economic Development Board; Graham R. DeVey, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

throughout the state of Hawaii from elementary school to job placement.Lesley Eva Bristol, Maui Economic Development Board Lesley Bristol is a Project Assistant at Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technology Project. She supports Women in Technology’s many events and initiatives through research, content cre- ation, strategic program planning, and logistics assistance. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community & International Development and has implemented educational programs and conducted community- based research in the United States as well as internationally.Graham R DeVey, Maui Economic Development Board Graham DeVey is a Project Manager with the Maui Economic Development Board’s Women in Technol

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas; Mark J. Stratton, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers); Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Mechanical Engineering

spectrum of engineering and technologyconcepts, knowledge areas, skills, and abilities that affect the planning, implementation,operation, continuous improvement, and management of the industrial functions required todevelop, produce, and improve products of all kinds. The practical design and implementation ofmanufacturing systems includes the integration of materials science, materials processing,engineering sciences, product design, and process design along with the operational aspects ofmanufacturing, supporting the premise of the importance of manufacturing to mechanicalengineering curricula.Recent work by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers through its Center for Education and theManufacturing Education and Research community have

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas; Mark J. Stratton, SME; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Thomas G. Stoebe, University of Washington; Frank Zeh Cox, National Resource Center for Materials Tecnology Education

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Manufacturing

Engineers. This paper is a collaborative effort between the NationalResource Center for Materials Technology Education (MatEd), and the Society of ManufacturingEngineers (SME), through its Center for Education and the Manufacturing Education &Research Community.1. Introduction and BackgroundThis paper focuses on the integration of materials technology into the overall field ofmanufacturing. Manufacturing relates to the transformation of materials from one form toanother. In this process, the properties of the materials involved can also be transformed—thatis, the manufacturing process can change the properties of materials. Thus in the materialsselection and manufacturing planning phases of the design process for a product, it is essentialthat

Conference Session

WIED: Faculty and Gender Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Wadia-Fascetti, Northeastern University; Jan Rinehart, Northeastern University; Simon Pitts, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

Northeastern’s Gordon Engineering Leadership Program and Professor of Practice in Engineering Leadership. A graduate of Loughborough University and executive education at INSEAD, Simon began his career in advanced powertrain development and research at Ford Motor Com- pany. During his time with Ford, his assignments included leading engineering and cross functional teams as Vehicle Line Director, Director of Manufacturing Operations, and Director of Powertrain Planning and then Product Development Operations for all Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mazda and Volvo brands globally. Prior to joining Northeastern, Simon served as Director of the Ford-MIT Research Alliance

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Marie Baker, University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Mid American Transportation Center; Laurence R Rilett P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Gina M. Kunz; Gwen C. Nugent

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

analysis, traffic engineering, and transportation planning. He has been awarded two TAMU Department of Civil Engineering teaching awards: the Zachry Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1997 and the Dick and Joyce Birdwell Endowed Teaching Award for 1999. In 2001, he was honored as the inaugural holder of the E.B. Snead II Professorship at TAMU. Dr. Rilett’s field of research is in the transportation system analysis area and his specific research may be divided into two main areas: Intelligent Transportation Systems applications and large-scale transporta- tion system modeling. Dr. Rilett has been a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on over 30 research projects with total funding in excess of $25

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Eric J. Beckman, University of Pittsburgh, Chemical Engineering Department; Joseph J. McCarthy, University of Pittsburgh; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh

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Chemical Engineering

products. This course also includes elements important to small businessdevelopment such as intellectual property, commercialization plans and how to deliver abusiness pitch. Finally, in the senior level prototyping course, students will actually be given theopportunity to create a physical prototype of their product and work alongside a faculty mentoron the development of their own business model. This course sequence provides a “safe”environment for chemical engineering students to get a real taste of what starting your ownbusiness might be like prior to entering into the marketplace. It is believed that this first-of-its-kind “Product Innovation Sequence” will build not only a culture of entrepreneurship thatpermeates all levels of education

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Everardo Frias Rios; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Darryl Vince Padgett, DeVry University, Addison

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Engineering Technology

science demonstrations that expose students to the STEM areas. There are many people that helped Dr. Padgett reach his career and personal goals in life. Dr. Padgett feels strongly about giving back to the community and trying to make a difference in the lives of others. He is paying it back and paying it forward. Dr. Padgett restores antique automobiles and loves to tinker on things in his spare time. Dr. Padgett is also a long distance motorcycle rider. He commutes approximately 140 miles per day to work on his bike. He has traveled to as far as Ohio, Louisiana, Florida and Texas and it doesn’t bother him to travel 1600 – 1800 miles over three day period. He is currently planning a trip on his bike to Niagara Falls

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marie A. Boyette, FLATE; Deshjuana Bagley

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Manufacturing

 distributed  statewide  plan  that  would  be  founded  on  all  partners  contributing  some  “skin  to  the  game”.    The  basic  “recipe”  for  a  “MFG  DAY  in  Florida”  proposed  by  FLATE  to  its  regional  partners   Page 24.107.3was  planned  so  that  every  party  participating  would  contribute  both  time  and  financial  resources.    The  focal  point  was  a  network  of  student  tours  of  modern  manufacturing  facilities  across  the  state.    Other  encouraged  components  of  FLATE’s  recipe  were  school  districts  providing  the  bus  transportation,  company  hosts  providing

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley S. Davidson, University of Denver; Corinne Shirley Lengsfeld, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 24.137.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Adding Flexibility and Hands-On Experiences while Minimizing Sequential Gaps in the ME CurriculumAbstractThe Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver recentlyundertook a strategic planning process to identify critical changes to the program needed toaddress how the modern BSME degree is applied or will be utilized in the future. Threeinitiatives were implemented as a result of this process: (1) increase the number of hands-onexperiences to differentiate from online curricula, (2) add flexibility in general and in technicalelectives to allow students to tailor their educational

Conference Session

Energy Conservation and Conversions for Green Buildings

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 24.448.2industrial sector which requires serious planning and control. The planner should plan theproduction processes so that they operate efficiently with minimal operating cost. Aaccording tothe International Facility Management Association about 25% of total industrial cost is theenergy cost1. The main objective of the energy management is to reduce the total operating costwithout compromising the safety and comfort. European governments have published guidelinesto successfully integrate energy management without sacrificing the production, safety andcomfort2, 3. In the United States, the Energy Star® is the largest program defining low-energyhomes. Homes earning Energy Star® certification use at least 15% less energy than

Conference Session

Student-Centered Information Literacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

engineers may use different words,there are many similarities between the ISP and the process that engineers use in design.Engineering design extends beyond the scope of ISP, but nonetheless, the skills used in ISP aredirectly applied when engineers approach a design problem. Author proposed that librarians canassist in preparing engineering students by framing information literacy around the engineeringdesign process. For example, Kuhlthau’s task initiation is a similar process to task definition,problem scoping, and creating a plan of action (see Table 1). Table 1. Alignment of SAPSS Categories and Information Search Process Stages ISP Stages Assessment

Conference Session

FPD 8: Teaching Design in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wallace Martindell Catanach III, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christopher Stephen Smith, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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First-Year Programs

across Page 24.612.2the tops of the leaves. The rake needs to have a method whereby the customer can applydownward pressure with only one arm. Usual rakes need to have two hands; the one hand downthe rake shaft usually applies the pressure.This is truly a learning experience where the students learn to develop a product without anyoutside influence. Each student in the class goes through the engineering design process anddevelops a prototype. The students learn how to individually brainstorm a product by workingthrough the plan. They identify customer needs, brainstorm concepts, sketch their concepts, anduse a concept screening matrix to decide

Conference Session

CPD Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

true, for example, because all costs related to the above finance organization are rolled up to a single functional manager.  Efficient use of collective experience and facilities.  Institutional framework for planning and control. Under this type of organizational structure, planning as well as control is administered from a single functional stovepipe at the division level.  All activities receive benefit from the most advanced technology. In this type of structure, great strength comes from focusing at the top the most state-of-the-art Page 24.335.4 methodologies, technologies, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

bedeveloped during the grant period. The first one of these, Geometrical Optics, is being createdand is planned to be offered in winter 2014 to a small group of students for the first time. Thecourse includes three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. The development of theremaining core courses is scheduled to be completed by fall 2014.c) Development of the Optics and Photonics LaboratoryIn fall 2012 the College was able to assign a dedicated room to house the Optics and PhotonicsLaboratory, which was previously located in the same room as the Electronics Laboratory. Thishas been extremely helpful in preparation for adding the new AAS PLT program which requiresmore equipment and more space. Currently the equipment in the photonics lab

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Lance Pirtle, University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Jessica E Ruyle, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

importance for individual college departments who need to maintain asufficient level of students. Between the years of 2004 and 2008, the number of undergraduatestudents enrolled in the University of Oklahoma’s School of Electrical and ComputerEngineering (OU-ECE) dropped from 387 to 246. This alarming trend led to the creation of acorrective action plan to increase OU-ECE undergraduate enrollment numbers. In 2013, OU-ECE undergraduate enrollment numbers rose to 428, as shown in Figure 1. This 74% increase ina five year period was achieved due to several factors that were planned, which are described inprevious work.4, 5, 6 Outreach to students in grades 6 to 11 was an emphasized effort. Eventhough enrollment increases would not be seen quickly with

Conference Session

Impact of Community Engagement on Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut (Beirut); Mohamad K. Naja

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Community Engagement Division

engineeringcommunity in earthquake risk mitigation and response operations in future earthquake disasters.Keywords: Volunteer programs, Engineering students, Lebanon, Earthquake, Disaster riskmitigationIntroductionIt has been shown from recent earthquake devastations that loss of lives and long term effectscan only be effectively reduced through planned response action programs that engagecommunity trained volunteers led by credible organizations. A case study in the Nishi Suma area( Japan) by R. Shaw and K. Goda 1 pointed out that 60 percent of residents were evacuated bytheir own efforts, and approximately 20 per cent were rescued by neighbor volunteers. This datasignifies the importance of community volunteer in the immediate rescue operation

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Ruegsegger, Ohio State University

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Biomedical

ideas, best practices, reports, and strategies throughout theyear via teleconferencing and email. Although simple in some ways, it also included a lot ofchallenges. Further discussion refined the early ideas to focus on a pre-capstone experience forJunior students, where NJU and OSU students could work on teams and gain extra design andteam skills, with an international perspective, before the senior capstone course. From this, thecurrent plan is detailed here of an annual Summer Design Experiences (SDE) at both institutions,and an internationally co-mentored senior design project in alternate years at NJU.Program StructureThe overall program structure is presented in Table 1, showing the timeline for events in a two-year cycle. The Summer

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-michel I. Maarek, University of Southern California

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Biomedical

-class work.Implementation of online content for flipping the “Medical Electronics” course:The implementation plan called for first, designing and developing the online video lessons andposting them on the learning management system “Blackboard”. The online lessons are watchedby the students prior coming to class and include a few sample practice problems for the studentsto practice application of the lesson material to solve circuit analysis exercises. The studentsprepare one or more questions to bring to class. Second, in the classroom the instructor and thestudents address some of the students’ questions. The students then engage in group activitiescentered on circuit analysis and design problems and virtual laboratory exercises using

Conference Session

New Trends in Computing and Information Technology Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ge Jin, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Gerald A. Dekker Jr., Purdue University Calumet; John Moreland, Purdue University Calumet; Barbara Jean Nicolai, Purdue University Calumet

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Computing & Information Technology

lack of planning andcoordination on both federal and state levels, the question arose as to the preparedness of localgovernment programs. Indiana Townships are part of state and local government systems which Page 24.749.2supply indigent populations with needed services. Research has shown that, at present, manysystems lack an emergency plan capable of meeting immediate needs such as basic shelter, food,clothing, and medical services for a large number of people in a short amount of time [2-6].Better information and decision support to the manager can provide more accurate focus andpriority to balance the emergency response. Geospatial

Conference Session

Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

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Civil Engineering

. AbilitiesA given capability typically consists of many diverse and specific abilities. The abilitiesare presented in the EBOK as examples; and are just that -- examples. The specificabilities required in each engineering position and in each discipline will varysignificantly.The statement of each ability begins with an active verb to help clarify the intent. Someability statements include additional active verbs. Consider, for example, the EngineeringTools capability. An example of a supporting ability is “Identify the advantages anddisadvantages of a tool applied within an engineer’s area of specialization.” Or using theCommunication capability, an example supporting ability is “Plan, prepare, and deliveran oral presentation with appropriate visual

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Elements of Learning through Service

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; William Joseph Frey, Univ. Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Marcel J. Castro-Sitiriche, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; Joann M. Rodriguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Jeffrey Santiago, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Tyrone Medina, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; Ricardo Maldonado; Cristina Rivera-Vélez, GREAT IDEA; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Pablo Jose Acevedo, UPRM

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Community Engagement Division

, philosophy of technology, and participation action research, and applied totopics such as renewable energy, agriculture, water purification, and birthing. The course hasbeen offered twice, reaching a total of 50 students (despite our focus on graduate education,about 40 of these students were upper division undergraduates), and is in the late stages ofbecoming a permanent course at UPRM. A summary of the overall course outcomes andassessment was published in 2012.16 To date GREAT IDEA is(has) sponsoring(ed) five Master’s students and one exceptionalundergraduate student to investigate diverse topics that relate to or instantiate AppropriateTechnology. The PI’s are also working in the rural village if Duchity, Haiti to plan developmentof power

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D. Christy, Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

-determined topics during the first half of the semester, followed by those topics selectedby class consensus for the second half of the course. The topics that are included in everyoffering of the course (i.e., the instructor-determined topics) are the following: • Professional business communications: Resumes, cover letters, memos, letters, proposals, reports, emails, professional portfolios 3,4,5 • Professional licensing and ABET • Planning for graduate school • Job interviews, follow-up letters and calls, and evaluating job offers 3,4 • Engineering ethics 6 • Occupational health and safety for engineersThe second half of the course highlights professional skills and business practice topicsrelevant to the engineering

Conference Session

General Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Rogers, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Jerry Clyde Schnepp, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

environment that is not integrated into a learningmanagement system. Some comments indicate that students would like the testing environmentto function similarly to the testing environment they are used to. For example, several studentsremarked that they would like the ability to return to previously answered questions and makechanges before submitting the exam. One student noted that right clicking was disabled,disallowing him to use the browsers spell-checking feature. We plan to address these issues inthe next software revision.Participants did not find inherent drawbacks with the bartering concept. Bartering is available,but not compulsory. An interesting comment brought up by several students is that the quality ofthe hints plays a major role in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

process plan and process knowledge in machining and robotics operations. (3) A comprehensive assessment and evaluation plan will be presented, contemplating several quantitative and qualitative measurements used as feeders for necessary Page 24.421.3 calibration and adjustment of the different components of the project. Evaluation of this 1 project is guided by five foundational evaluation questions, designed to focus data collection and analysis on a) the project’s stated objectives and outcomes, b) broader

Conference Session

Construction Safety and Risk Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Essam K. Zaneldin P.E., United Arab Emirates University; Amr M.I. Sweedan, United Arab Emirates University; Munjed A. Maraqa, United Arab Emirates University

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Construction

Arab Emirates University. In addition to his experience in the academia, Dr Zaneldin has more than thirteen years of work experience in areas related to design, construction su- pervision, and project management of mega size projects in North America and the Middle East. He has authored and co-authored several journal and conference publications in topics related to engineer- ing education and course management, design coordination, change management, site layout planning, constructability, claims and disputes, and simulation of design and construction operations.Dr. Amr M.I. Sweedan, UAE University Amr Sweedan is an associate professor of Structural Engineering and the Chairman of th Department of Civil and

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

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Engineering Technology

againstproposals made at the ETLI meeting and elsewhere to rebrand ET as General Engineering orApplied Engineering which would subsequently lead to the elimination of the B.S.E.T. degree.Second, a features table is drafted based on the ASEE annual profile metrics for the purpose ofrestarting the conversation on national ranking of ET programs. Third, the article promotes theneed for universities to work toward establishing and nurturing graduate ET programs as a meansto strengthen ET’s footing in academics and scholarship. A generic M.S.E.T. degree plan isoffered as a starting guide. And finally, a cost-effective national marketing strategy is outlined tosignificantly increase ET awareness in the community.On Rebranding ET: Is there really a problem

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

notions have been introduced to undergraduatestudents through an undergraduate design course. Two case studies from building engineeringare presented: thermal comfort and indoor air quality (sick building syndrome) taken fromundergraduate design courses. A flow chart is presented and discussed for both cases.We discuss the design program from students’ point of view, and the experience earned indesign, experimentation, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans toevaluate the effectiveness of the case studies in terms of learning outcomes, as well as plans toevaluate it in undergraduate architectural engineering training are also presented. 1. Introduction:Teaching a design course is challenging and differentiates from

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Scott Bates, University of Utah; Karen J. Krapcho, University of Utah; Crystal Orantes, University of Utah

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Community Engagement Division

toinitiatives within the College of Engineering, including the first-year experience, transfer studentsuccess, summer camp coordination and development, lesson plan development, and diversityinitiatives. The Ambassadors still bring modules out to high school classes and promoteengineering at community events; however, they also serve as a focus group for opinions andinitiatives on retention issues. The current group of ambassadors is a varied group with highpercentages of female (70%) and ethnically diverse (60% non-Caucasian) students. The majorityof the applicants for the ambassador positions are ethnic females, a disproportionate Page