papers in the field of engineering technology education.Ms. Danielle Tadros, Drexel UniversityMr. Christopher Sikich, Sun Valley High School Christopher Sikich is in his sixth year as a high school biology teacher, fifth as a teacher at Sun Valley High School in Aston, Penn. Page 25.935.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Microfluidics in Engineering, Science, and Technology EducationAbstract We are integrating microfluidics laboratory experiments and projects into the EngineeringTechnology curriculum and high school science classes with the support of a Type 1 NSF
systems design freeing the system developer from thelimitations and constraints of a wired connection. This paper describes how the Embedded RFSystem Design is incorporated in a senior / graduate level course in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering Technology Program. The content of this course is offered both as a standalonecourse and also an abridged version is adopted as a Final course project in the DigitalCommunication course. The gist of this course can also be incorporated in a course of Robotics.The course is based on embedded RF System Design utilizing Microchip Technology’srfPIC12F675 to provide data transmission between two embedded systems. The rfPIC12F675 isa low cost, high performance Microcontroller with UHF ASK / FSK short-range
AC 2012-4103: ”LIFE CYCLE SUSTAINABILITY ECONOMICS” MOD-ULEDr. K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, ArlingtonDr. Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington Melanie Sattler serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches courses and conducts research related to air quality and sustainable energy. Her research has been spon- sored by the National Science Foundation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Luminant Power, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. She has published more than 60 peer- reviewed papers and conference proceedings. In 2010, she received UT Arlington’s Lockheed Martin Excellence in Engineering Education Award. She is a registered
non-linear and interactive process have been developed and compared to experimentaldata. Furthermore, this experimental study entails and discusses the design of the twin tankprocess and associated instrumentation, real time data acquisition and control in LabView,process modeling, controller design, and evaluation of the performance of different controlstructures in a closed loop manner. This work was performed in partial fulfillment of therequirements of the Senior Capstone Project course in controls and instrumentation of theEngineering Technology department at the University of Houston-Downtown. Studentexperiences are summarized and the need for effective project management methods isemphasized. I. Process DescriptionThe process
favorite. His survey titled ”Small Ramsey Numbers,” which is a regularly updated living article at the Electronic Journal of Combinatorics, became a standard reference in this area. He teaches mostly theory-oriented courses, including very popular courses on cryptography, both at undergraduate and graduate levels. His recent work on applied cryptography led to joint projects with the Computer Engineering Department.Dr. James R. Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology Jim Vallino has academic and industrial experience across a broad range of engineering disciplines. His academic training includes a B.E. in mechanical engineering, a M.S. in electrical and computer engineer- ing, and after more than 16 years in industry
of Hartford, and Herat UniversityAbstractIn 2007, the University of Hartford College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, inWest Hartford, Connecticut began a partnership with the Faculty of Engineering at the HeratUniversity, in Herat City, Afghanistan. The goals of the project were to use a combination ofcurriculum revision and improvement, faculty development, distance learning and collaborativeprojects, and local/internal partnerships to establish Herat University Faculty of Engineering asthe preeminent Engineering program for Western Afghanistan.Once part of Kabul University, the Faculty of Engineering became a permanent part of HeratUniversity in 2002. After functioning in Kabul for approximately 20 years, the
nonlinear elements and unseating of bearings on bridge decks. Head’s academic, teaching, and research experiences are directly related to assessing bridge performance. Her research and teaching interests include structural dynamics, earthquake en- gineering, innovative experimental testing, performance-based design, reinforced concrete design, and seismic retrofitting of bridges. Her additional research interests include hybrid simulation of bridges, multi-hazard mitigation of transportation structures to establish guidelines for new design and retrofit cri- teria, and structural health monitoring of bridges. Currently, Head is working on a project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), focusing on performance
are fromChinese universities and research institutes. We concentrate on the goals of the course, maincontents covered, textbooks used, and the student projects. We believe the information presented Page 25.1216.2in the paper can help design, implementation, or revision of courses on the subject of informationretrieval with various target audience groups in mind, especially for students at theundergraduate level.The data presented here about these courses are collected through their websites. Thus theinformation is inherently incomplete for many reasons, such as that the instructors didn’t havetime to update the web content, or that some
Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches courses and conducts research related to air quality and sustainable energy. Her research has been spon- sored by the National Science Foundation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Luminant Power, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. She has published more than 60 peer- reviewed papers and conference proceedings. In 2010, she received UT Arlington’s Lockheed Martin Excellence in Engineering Teaching Award. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.Dr. Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington Yvette Pearson Weatherton received her Ph.D. in engineering and applied science (environmental engi
simple port scans through the use of scanlogd and ARP poisoning attemptsthrough the use of arpwatch. When scans or poisoning attempts were detected, the target system Page 25.1258.5responded to the threat by blocking the attacking IP address with iptables.The fifth lab was a quick introduction to the Metasploit framework bundled with BackTrack.This lab coincided with the midterm exam so it was intentionally straightforward. Studentsfollowed several tutorials of their choosing from a provided list, all of which would be useful forthe upcoming final project.The final project involved four teams attempting to defend their own live network from the
(TIGER) at the University of Colorado, Boulder. TIGER is part of the national Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) network, which is dedicated to the development of the next generation of STEM faculty. Blanford worked with the TAR fellows to facilitate the development and execution of the Teaching-as-Research projects referred to in this study.Ms. Corrina Ladakis Gibson, University of Colorado, BoulderMr. Eric Donnelly Kenney Page 25.851.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Introduction to Engineering: Preparing First-Year
University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. His major areas of inter- est include wireless networking and embedded microcontroller-based data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems. Morgan has also served as Director of Engineering and as a Senior Consultant to the private sector where he has been involved in several design, development, and system integration projects sponsored by the FAA, USAF, and major airport authorities. As a Texas A&M faculty member, he established the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL), a joint university-industry partnership focusing on the design and development of hardware and software products Morgan served 22 years in the Air Force
process as it is a technical one, and that compromise is a key part of creating asuccessful design. To play the game, four students, each with a different role, form a design teamand are tasked with developing a structure that meets the different sets of constraints posed byeach role. The four roles are the structural engineer, thermal engineer, project manager, andarchitect. Each team must design a residence in an imaginary world which they build with redand blue triangles on a diamond grid. The red and blue tiles mean different things to each player.For example, the thermal engineer sees the red triangles as heat-producing elements, while theproject manager sees them as a representation of cost. Each player also has different constraintsthat
Page 25.673.4on the United States. Also, each student chose a major research topic in one of four generalareas: culture and people of China, China's economy and entrepreneurship, environmental andhealth issues in China, and energy and renewable resources in China. Students submitted a majorresearch paper, a personal experience paper, and a personal multimedia project (see section 5below) after completion of the trip.In Spring 2011, we offered a three-session optional language course for students with little or noknowledge of Mandarin. Over three days (for a total of 12 hours), students engaged incommunicative activities while reflecting on cultural connections and cultural differencesbetween China and the U.S. Students were taught about
had a chance to practice engineering in a global context,whether through an international internship, a service-learning opportunity, a virtual globalengineering project or some other form of experience, and can effectively deal with ethical issuesarising from cultural or national differences.”5 Downey et al. report a similar conclusion aboutstudent outcomes in that students should be able to demonstrate “substantial knowledge of thesimilarities and differences among engineers and non-engineers in different countries; an abilityto analyze how people’s lives and experiences in other countries may shape or affect what theyconsider to be at stake in engineering work; and a predisposition to treat co-workers from othercountries as people who have
LafayetteKristen Hatten, Purdue University Page 25.371.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Abstract Engineers seldom work solely within their own discipline, though they are typicallytrained and educated in their own area of expertise (e.g., civil engineering, agriculturalengineering, etc.). As such, the identity formation of engineers throughout their education andcareer is a rich area of study, and one which has not been explored fully. The current project usesthe lens of crystallized identity to examine perceptions of identity in the life of a
particular emphasis on the behavior of these molecules in ”non-native” environments such as those often found in biotechnology. His research efforts have earned him the NSF CAREER Award and the Young Faculty Award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). As part of his research efforts, Knotts creates outreach programs to help teachers improve K-12 STEM education.Dr. W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young UniversityDr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University William G. Pitt received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1987 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He obtained a faculty position at Brigham Young University in the Chemical Engineering Department, where he has served since 1987. He is
created to monitor internship programs andensure proper depth and breadth of experience for new engineers.14 Industry should providefeedback to academia on how well prepared graduates are as they enter internship programs. Byusing feedback from the industry perspective, faculty can drive the right curriculumimprovements that best prepare engineers to meet the demands of professional practice.The Perspective of Students on their Preparation for Professional PracticeBielefeldt’s recent study at CU investigated how civil engineering students perceived theeducational outcome requirements in the BOK2.15 The project had three main goals: 1) Introduce the BOK2 to first year civil engineering students and determine what information they perceived
engineering course instructors implemented thegrading rubric in all technical reports required.This paper presents the learning objectives and grading rubrics and describes the contentmodules developed through this project. The results of the assessment of student learning and ofthe development process are presented as well. Recommendations are made for additionalmodifications to more effectively prepare students to search and use information correctly andappropriately, giving them skills needed to succeed as a student and as an engineering Page 25.534.2professional.2.0 Integrating Information Literacy into the Freshman Engineering CourseThe targeted
in a report that stressed the contribution ofengineering to the development of an effective and interconnected STEM education system.3Several engineering-oriented programs have emerged, ranging from those designed to promotetechnological literacy to those designed to prepare students for post-secondary engineeringeducation.In order for the impact of engineering at the K-12 level to be understood, there is a need toclearly define the nature and substance of engineering at that level, as well as to perhaps developa useful and effective set of engineering standards.5 For example, in a multiple case study projectof five prominent teacher professional development projects, one of the primary findings was adistinct lack of definition of
basic concepts of riskanalysis and systems thinking, and to provide them with some basic tools through which they canholistically and systematically explore and analyze risk-based decision problems. Lessons werestructured to emphasize the need for critical, systems thinking across different dimensions andstudents were encouraged to integrate and apply knowledge that they acquired in differentclasses, including math and science. This aspect of the curriculum addressed the apparent lack ofknowledge integration across different classes at both the high school and undergraduateeducation8-9. In order to promote the application of learned knowledge, students, organized insmall groups, worked on a class project over the period of several days. Each
, Engineering and Math (STEM) courses to solve real-world problems in the areas oftransportation, scheduling, manufacturing, logistics, and many others.With a Course, Curriculum and Lab Improvement (CCLI) grant project sponsored by theNational Science Foundation from 2009 - 2011, an updated Industrial Robotics and AutomatedManufacturing (IRAM) laboratory was developed. Utilizing this newly updated laboratory atMorgan State University (MSU), students are now able to use modern equipment within a set ofcourses specifically designed around the facility. These courses are in the areas of advancedmaterial handling systems, robotics and automation, computer-aided manufacturing, and flexiblemanufacturing systems. The integration of these courses with a hands
sequencecovers a wide variety of ways to find information (general web and free and paid databasesearches), obtain information (web pages, open-access and paid journals, conferences,handbooks, specifications, codes, and syntheses), and use information (case studies, researchpapers, evaluation of multiple sources, and design projects).Relationship to ABET Accreditation Criteria and the Body of KnowledgeInformation literacy is related to three of the outcomes in ABET criterion 37 as well as three ofthe outcomes described in American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Body of Knowledge8: • an ability to communicate effectively (ABET g, BOK 16) and • a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning (ABET i, BOK 23
Engineering Education, 2012 Mobile Studio Pedagogy Part 1: Overcoming the Barriers that Impede AdoptionAbstract: The Mobile Studio I/O Board is a small, inexpensive hardware platform for use in ahome, classroom or remote environment. When coupled with the Mobile Studio Desktopsoftware, the system duplicates a large amount of the hardware often used to teach ElectricalEngineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems, Physics courses and K-12 technology-oriented courses. The Mobile Studio Project is now being utilized to enhance STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education around the world. The project's goal is toenable hands-on exploration of STEM education principles, devices, and systems
student groups even when they are within the sameorganizational unit. Considering the fact that the building construction projects include activeand continuous collaboration of all of these parties, learning multi-disciplinary strategies is anecessary acumen with which students must graduate in preparation for professional practice.New technologies and project development approaches such as building information modeling isare necessitating early and extensive collaboration among the professions. Integrated projectdelivery methods are maximizing this need for interdisciplinary team production. Feedback fromindustry representatives and practicing professionals unanimously supports the concept ofintegration. This paper describes an effort to
seek to develop new design educators and provide ongoing supportfor current faculty. Such understanding could help support existing capstone design facultymembers’ growth in expertise, create relevant professional development resources, andencourage new faculty members/university departments to implement capstone design courses. Itcan also provide course coordinators with strategies for engaging project and industry advisorsand for positioning the role of practice-oriented courses across the curriculum.However, little if any work to date explores faculty motivation with respect to design education.To address this gap, this paper analyzes secondary interviews conducted with capstone designfaculty; the interviews focus specifically on teaching
10 Maintain Access 23-Feb 11 Covering Tracks 25-Feb Exam 2-Mar Final Project 4-Mar Final Project 9-Mar Final Project 11-Mar Final Project2.3.3 Assessment ToolsThe following tools are used to assess student performance. As shown in Table 3, one in-class,individual-effort exam is given toward the end of the quarter and covers all course material; theexam accounts for 30% of the grade. Given our students typically work in teams aftergraduation, all other assessment tools require the students to
internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of
Cullen note the need to incorporate more self-learning into thecurriculum 8. As part of an industry sponsored product lifecycle management course, Chang andMiller focus on problem solving, project management, communication, and teamwork 9. Earnestnotes that the efficacy of the educational program is dependent on curriculum development andhighlights the need to have clarity among stakeholders who include: curriculum developers,students, teachers, administrators, and industry 10. Gadalla also notes the need of curriculumdevelopers to consult industry 11. Kuo also recognizes the importance of relevance to industryand notes the need for continuous improvement in curricula 12. Again returning to the frameworkof Gannod et al., a curriculum can be
processing, control, design tools, manufacturing applications; and design and development of energy harvesting systems. Crawford is co-founder of the DTEACh program, a Design Technology program for K-12, and is active on the faculty of the UTeachEngineering program that seeks to educate teachers of high school engineering.Ms. Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering Page 25.118.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Cheryl Farmer is the founding Program Manager and Project Director of UTeachEngineering. Fundedthrough a five-year, $12.5 million Math and Science Partnership grant