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Electrical ET Labs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Conrad; Marvin Needler

was cheaper than if purchased from the USA distributor, Model ATechnology2. Page 8.969.1“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for EngineeringEducation Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003,American Society for Engineering Education” Session 3549 Figure 1. Unload Station. Figure 2. Drill and Mill Stations. Figure 3. Unload Station. Figure 4. Car Wash Model.Simulation software selection. An evaluation was made of LADSIM3, PSIM 20004, TriLogic PLC LadderProgram5, Your personal PLC tutor

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Yeu-Sheng Shiue

. Aftertesting, the device is then delivered to the community/industry sponsor for them to use. Thestudents’ names are also engraved on the device.Project SelectionIn order to make Kinematics more interesting to students, industry or community-related projectsare considered. Projects are solicited from local companies before the semester starts. Theselection criteria listed below is used to determine a suitable semester project. (1) Required Technical Background Since Kinematics is taken in the first semester of the junior year at Christian Brothers University, students have already taken basic Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials. The project selected should focus on kinematics analysis and mechanisms design. Involvement

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Pre-College Initiatives in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Tohru Kitamura; Masashi Tani; Kazuya Takemata; Masakatsu Matsuishi

of the course by three pedagogicalconcepts: the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle, hands-on exercises, and cooperative learning.This paper discusses the experience of the pre-college engineering course, which the studentsattended at KIT in March 2001, and results of student feedback.IntroductionThere is a growing tendency in Japan for students to lose interest in science and engineering.Therefore, the importance of stimulating young students’ interest in science and engineering hasbeen strongly emphasized.1, 2 In order to stimulate young students’ interest in science andengineering, a collaboration project started in 2000 between KIT and WSHS. KIT has been giving atwo-day pre-college introductory engineering course to forty students from WSHS since

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Teaching Styles and Peer Review

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Malgorzata Zywno

), and their years of employment at the University.III. Results and DiscussionResponse RatesOverall, 48 out of 176 teaching faculty responded (27.3% return rate). The rates across differentdepartments varied from a low of 14% in Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering, to ahigh of 64% in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ELCE). FEAS has undergone a massivefaculty renewal, with 95 new faculty hired in the last five years, accounting for 54% of the total.Very few of those were senior faculty with significant prior experience. Thus, it was assumedthat the self-declared years of teaching experience in the survey corresponded to employmentseniority information provided by the University. Figure 1 shows the demographic breakdown

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Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Arunsi Chuku

fourteen. The following universities competed: 1 University of Puerto Rico 2 Texas A&M 3 University of Delaware 4 University of Missouri-Rolla and the Rolla Technical Institute 5 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 6 University of Virginia 7 Auburn University 8 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9 Crowder College 10 University of Texas at Austin 11 University of Colorado at Boulder 12 Carnegie Mellon University 13 Tuskegee University 14 University of MarylandThe kickoff ceremony was held in April 2001 in Washington D.C. At this ceremony, theseed money of $ 5000 was given to each of the

Conference Session

Physics in the K-16 Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Budny Dan; Teresa Larkin

research on adultlearners suggests that increased learning gains can be achieved when instruction is designed withstudents’ learning styles in mind [1]-[6]. In addition, several practitioners within the domain ofphysics, as well as engineering education, have noted the importance of teaching with learningstyles in mind [7]-[14]. Furthermore, attention to learning styles and learner diversity has beenshown to increase student interest and motivation to learn. The particular population of students that encompasses the focus of this paper is non-sciencemajors taking introductory physics at American University. Most students take this introductorycourse to satisfy the university’s General Education requirements for graduation. Because thebackgrounds

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Teamwork, K-12: Projects to Promote Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Arvid Andersen

what we consider to-be a goodway to perform a project.A good work processThe following characterize a good work process and a good specialist contribution in thegroup report that is the product result:1. The work follows an agreed-upon plan developed by the project group. Its point of departure is an approved problem statement and rules for working together. The group must also have defined the aims and objectives of the project. The plan must involve everyone in the group.2. The work process must inspire and stimulate the development of both independent specialist skills as well as a collective responsibility towards the project group and the project. The synergy effect prevailing in teamwork1 of this

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Theresa Jones; Jerold Jones; Gary Vliet; Philip Schmidt

Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1566Rationale for using the project-centered approachThe value of projects as a tool to enhance learning is not a new idea 1. The project-centeredlearning approach (or more commonly, "project-based-learning", PBL) has been extensivelyapplied and found effective in K-12 science, legal and medical education as well as engineering. Asubstantial body of literature supports the thesis that PBL substantially improves long-termretention and "deep understanding" (the ability to extrapolate scientific knowledge to subsequentlearning experiences and new situations) (Barron et al 2, Blumenfeld et al 3, Williams

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Design Through the Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Beaman; Philip Schmidt

Session 2366 PROCEED: A Department-Wide Curriculum Reform Initiative in Project-Centered Education Philip S. Schmidt and Joseph J. Beaman Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at AustinAbstractThe Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin has undertaken amajor curriculum reform effort entitled PROCEED, an acronym for Project-Centered Education.The strategic objectives of PROCEED are: (1) to strengthen our students’ understanding offundamental engineering theory by continuously tying it

Conference Session

Lab Experiments in Materials Science

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Chen

placement of alloy on the composition-temperature (phase) diagram• characterize microstructures from optical (light) microscopy• determine volume % of multi-phase alloys (by image analysis and other techniques)• calculate expected volume fractions of phases given an overall alloy composition• apply ASTM standards to conduct hardness measurements• explain solid solution strengthening• classify phases based on hardness values• relate microstructural features to mechanical properties• communicate findings in a lab reportProceduresThe Ti-Cr equilibrium phase diagram (Figure 1) is given to the students, and a few items arediscussed before the students are charged with a problem to solve. The following in italics is partof the actual lab

Conference Session

Materials Curricula: Modeling & Math

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Chen

below Mf (the martensite finish temperature), the austenitecompletely transforms to martensite, yet the bulk macroscopic shape is left intact! However, onthe atomic scale, several different martensite variants have been created and are twinned tomaintain the original bulk shape (Figure 1). There are a total of 24 possible crystallographically- Figure 1. Phase changes associated with the Figure 2. Demonstration of the shape shape memory effect1 . memory effect2 . Page 8.877.2“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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Computer-Based Measurements

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2003 Annual Conference

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Timothy Cooley; Jeff Randall; Terrence O'Connor; Nghia Le

the usual components: an AT Form Factor Super Socket 7mother board, 32 MB RAM, a 166 Pentium 1 processor, a 2.6 GB hard drive, a 100M Zip Drive,a 1.44 M Floppy Drive, and a 12X CD drive. I/O components included an Ethernet card, an SB-16 sound card, and an S3 Virge video card. The power supply was rated at 250W.From this initial setup two modifications were made; one for deliberate control of cooling airthrough the system, and the other for containment and functionality of the TCS within the originalCD drive box. First, air flow through the unit was more-specifically controlled by sealing smallunintentional entry points with tape, and then by installing an adjustable flap-door over the power

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Cooley

short writtenjustification of their result.1. Data CollectionWithin minutes of beginning the exercise however, students uncover complications. First,students take 5 measurements from each of three Visgages, giving a total of 15 samples. Allinstruments are in excellent condition in their original cases and accompanied by the originalinstructions. But while Visgages are popular in the field due to their simplicity and portability,and display units of SUS (the units presented in the exercise objective), students quickly discoverthat measured results differ widely from one instrument to the next, with no apparent physicalexplanation. Each instrument has good repeatability, with a mean variability of approximately5%, yet instrument-to-instrument

Conference Session

Potpourri of Engineering Mathematics

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

AC 2003-1014: WAVELET TRANSFORMS ON THE LETTER NJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch Page 8.1286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2003 Session 3265 Wavelet Transforms on The Letter N 1 John Schmeelk Department of Mathematical Sciences Virginia Commonwealth University College of Design Arts Doha, QatarAbstractThis paper

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Using IT to Enhance Design Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Brad Kinsey

spatial ability in both engineering andnon-engineering students has not been investigated. In this paper, a CAD integrated PhysicalModel Rotator is proposed and details are provided with respect to its design andimplementation. Future experiments are also discussed which will investigate the effectivenessof this educational tool to improve the spatial ability skills of a diverse population.I. IntroductionThe shortage of engineering students and the fear of the United States’ losing its globaltechnological advantage are well documented [1]. A report by the National Science Boardestimated that the growth in engineering employment between 1994 to 2005 will be 35% whilethe enrollment in engineering fields has fallen consistently since 1979

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

.” Allminorities constituted 9.1% of the U.S. Population, with Negroes comprising 8.7% of theU.S. population, and other races constituting 0.4%. Within the minority population,Negroes were overwhelmingly the largest sector, at about 96%. 8.7% 0.4% Wh ite Negro Other Races 90.9% Figure 1. Percentages of U.S. Popu lation with Respect to Race, 1940

Conference Session

The Climate for Women In Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

. population, andfemales from other races constituting 0.2%. Within the minority female population,Negroes were overwhelmingly the largest sector, at about 97.1%. Of all females, thepercentages of White, Negro, and other races are 90.8%, 8.9%, and 0.3%, respectively, ascan be seen in figure 1. Page 8.465.2“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education” Session 3592 45.3% White

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Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hesham Shaalan

, equipment,and organization of industrial facilities. Delivery of the course involves three mechanisms:lectures, laboratory lessons, and field trips. One of the unique aspects of the course is that itrelies heavily on field trips. Overall, student satisfaction with the course seemed to be high, witha majority of students feeling that the course achieved its intended goals and was a positivelearning experience. This paper describes the benefits of field trips and shows how theycontribute to accomplishing course objectives. The information presented should be helpful toother institutions in integrating field trips into their courses.IntroductionIndustrial field trips can be an effective teaching tool [1]. This can be particularly true in

Conference Session

Student Chapters - Formulas for Success

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Evans; Eric Lachance; Allen Estes

Session 3215THE ROLE OF STUDENT CHAPTERS IN IMPROVING CE PROGRAMS Allen C. Estes, Eric M. Lachance, and Mark D. Evans United States Military Academy, West Point, NYIntroduction 1, 2,ASCE Student Chapters and Clubs add tremendous value to civil engineering (CE) programs3, 4, 5 . The value added can and should be tied back to program objectives and outcomes as partof a regular, formal program assessment process. This paper will describe the activities of thestudent chapter at the United States

Conference Session

Physics and Math Division Luncheon

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

AC 2003-1020: EDUCATING MIDDLE EASTERN WOMENJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch Page 8.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2003 Session 3265 Wavelet Transforms on The Letter N 1 John Schmeelk Department of Mathematical Sciences Virginia Commonwealth University College of Design Arts Doha, QatarAbstractThis paper

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Outreach and Freshman Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Margaret Pinnell; Gabrielle Williamson; Corinne Daprano

members from other majors and other engineeringdisciplines. One reason for this trend is that engineering educators as well as professionals fromindustry have recognized the fact that practicing engineers are required to work with coworkersand clients that have a variety of educational backgrounds. Experiential learning is beingencouraged in engineering education because it has been recognized that students engaged in thistype of learning have better retention of technical knowledge and are better able to apply whatthey have learned in college courses to real life situations after graduation 1-3. Furthermore,industry and academia have identified the need for the development of soft skills in engineeringstudents. Among these soft skills includes

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Maxwell; James Johnson

individuals necessary to address thebreadth of materials embedded in the course.This then presented a staffing problem. The approach taken in teaching a case study class is initself innovative for most teaching environments at the college level. As a result, the staff wouldneed some specialized training in order to actually deal with this class. With all of the challengesassociated with this class, however, experience has taught that a class of this type is veryworthwhile and is highly motivating for both the students and the professors.The curriculum for this course is outlined below. It is designed for 2 hours of lecture, 2 hours oflab and 3 hours of credit. Week Subject 1 Introduction to Engineering Technology—Lecture

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Reid

offered (and enrollments in) each course follows. Class enrollments were limited to 20 in2001, and 15 in 2002. The courses for Summer 2001 were: Electronics I - (week 1) - students entering grades 6 - 8 attendance: 19 Do you like putting things together - or maybe breaking them apart to see how they work? We'll explore electronics, look inside of computers, and see how different hardware and software works. We will build web pages, and build some small projects which you can keep! We will also look at other areas of Engineering and technology. This class is intended for kids who have not taken Electronics in Young Scholars before. (Suitable for grades 6 and up

Conference Session

Advancing Thermal Science Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Furey; Eugene Brown

two topics, namely: 1. A specific example of how thermodynamics relates to, or could relate to, your field of study, whether it be in Mining, Aerospace, Ocean, Civil, Electrical, Industrial Systems, or Biological Systems Engineering. 2. An environmental issue involving or connected with thermodynamics— energy, heat, work—in some way. To prepare for this and to do a proper job, here are some suggestions: 1. Talk to one or more professors in your department. 2. Go to the library and search for articles in journals, magazines, books, government reports. But don’t limit your search to popular or superficial treatments of technical subjects, e.g., as in magazines such as

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chow Michael; Barry Farbrother

Comments from the studentsAn opportunity is provided here for five of the present EiR program students to share their experiences. Student #1, Shiloh Archer : Senior - Civil EngineeringWith a strong interest in Structural Engineering and since Ohio Northern University’s Engineering college does not offer aspecialization in this area of Civil Engineering, the opportunity to work as a Structural Coop with MAP has had atremendous impact on my education and future career. Over the past thirteen weeks with MAP, I have been able to applythe following classes to my structural engineering projects: Structures I & II, Reinforced Concrete, Steel Design and ProjectManagement.My initial project with MAP was to

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Feldhaus

accrediting programs. The new approach shifts emphasis awayfrom what is being taught to what is being learned and is less proscriptive of requiredcoursework [1]. Learning outcomes are now based on what students should know and beable to do in order to prove they are competent in both university and professionalstandards. But many questions remain regarding the best way to assess standards basedstudent learning and aligning the numerous standards set forth by university, professionaland regional accrediting bodies. In many professions, including some associated with the fields of engineering andtechnology, portfolio is a familiar term. Portfolios have constituted the primary method ofevaluation in fields such as art, architecture, modeling

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Carr

problems that require them to integrate multiple academic areas in order to reach a solution. Engineering case studies are used where appropriate."Engineering Design and Communications" (GEN ENG 106-1,2 plusENGLISH 106-1,2) This two-quarter course combines developing enhanced skills in writing with doing design, as one of the hallmark intellectual skills common to everybody who is an effective engineer. The central activity in each of the two quarters is the development, to the level of a full prototype, of a new technology that somebody wants. Students do these projects in teams of 4±1. Instruction is done jointly by faculty from McCormick and the Weinberg College of Arts and Science's Writing

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Web-Based Instruction

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lauren Neal; Jr., Robert J. Clougherty; Ismail Fidan

specifically CNCprogramming) is finding time for the hands-on training required to effectively and consistentlyuse a CNC program and its associated machine tool. However, using the simulation softwareallows students, engineers, and technicians to perform virtual machining runs of all CNCprograms in a simulated manufacturing environment4. Figure 1 shows a CNCez 2.05 turningsimulation practice used in CNC Machining Practices course. Page 8.381.2 Figure 1: The CNCez 2.0 Turning Simulator and a Virtual Machining Practice “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2003

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Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Fred Vondra; Ali Sekmen; Ismail Fidan

Session 3247 Integrated Tool Design and Manufacturing within Advanced Hands-on Projects Ismail Fidan1, Ali Sekmen2, Fred Vondra1 1 Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN 38505/ 2Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN 37209AbstractIn most manufacturing technology programs, CAD, CNC, CAM, and Manufacturing Processescourses are usually the main components of any NAIT or TAC-ABET accredited curriculum.Currently these courses are offered in separate sequential semesters and students have noopportunity to practice their

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Raghavan Sudhakar; Hanqi Zhuang

. Page 8.219.11 The project is sponsored by National Science Foundation under ILI grant #9850660. 1 A. INTRODUCTION Innovative solutions to the embedded machine vision applications are critical to theprofitability of many manufacturing industries. Responding to this need, the National ScienceFoundation has actively supported a number of projects involving Machine Vision labdevelopment for undergraduate education. Samples of such projects can be found in [1-4].Some of the successful endeavors in mentoring undergraduates in computer vision research arereported in [5,6] and resulted in the design of extensive software packages for image processingand machine