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Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Grommes

and a tribal collegehave been formed to address issues that challenge their respective communities. The objectiveof this exchange is two fold: 1) educate engineering students on concepts of sustainability andthe practices and tradition of native cultures and 2) to partner with individuals in the communityon the deployment of energy efficient and sustainable technologies. These objectives bothpromote lifecycle thinking with respect to the investment in better efficient facilities. This paperpresents early lessons learned in the partnership through team work, leadership, problem solving,project planning and delivery combined with global awareness, cultural sensitivity, andversatility through this cross-disciplined, cross- cultural exchange of

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Applications in Mechanical ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chen Lin; Cheng Lin

2647 Automation Laboratory Development With Design Implementation Scheme And Simulation Software Cheng Y. Lin, Gary R. Crossman Department of Engineering Technology Old Dominion University Norfolk, VirginiaAbstractThis paper describes the development of the Automation Control Lab in the MechanicalEngineering Technology Program of the Engineering Technology Department at OldDominion University. The reorganization goal of the development is to help studentsdesign, test, and implement their automation designs effectively. Three

Conference Session

Entrepreneurism in BME

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dawei Wu; Chunyan Wu; Aditya Dikshit; Weizhao Zhao

DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL IMAGING CURRICULUM BY A MULTI-STAGE TEACHING MODEL Weizhao Zhao, Dawei Wu, Chunyan Wu, Aditya Dikshit Department of Biomedical Engineering University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USAAbstract Medical imaging technologies widely applicable to both clinical and basic scienceresearch are crucially important to the biomedical engineering field. Teaching medical imagingbecomes a key component in biomedical engineering education. For undergraduate studentswho learn medical imaging technologies, however, the “classroom-only” teaching style suffersfrom many limitations that make it difficult for students to gain a complete

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Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajesh Malani; Enno Koehn

Session 1106 Student Competitions and Experience Enhance ABET Requirements Enno “Ed” Koehn, Rajesh D. Malani Lamar UniversityAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has adopted a revised set ofcriteria for accrediting engineering programs. Nevertheless, as in the past, civil engineeringdepartments will be required to demonstrate proficiency in specific subject areas which areincluded in the ABET program criteria.This paper investigates, according to civil engineering students, the level at which theirunderstanding of various subjects required by

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chetan Sankar; P.K. Raju

Session #1526 Design and Development of a New Wireless Cell Site for Powertel: A Multimedia Case Study Chetan S. Sankar, Department of Management P.K. Raju, Department of Mechanical Engineering Auburn University Abstract The Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE) atAuburn University develops multimedia case studies that bring real-world issues intoclassrooms. These case studies are currently being used at different universities in order to showthe

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Camille George

Session 2233 Fuel Cells and Discovery-Oriented Teaching Camille George Programs in Engineering & Technology Management University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MinnesotaAbstractFuel cells and the hydrogen economy are mentioned in every media outlet. However, the averagegraduating mechanical engineer does not know any more about fuel cells than an interestedlayman. Are our future engineers equipped with the inquiry-based skills needed to adapt torapidly changing technologies? A fuel cell engineering class has been introduced at theUniversity of St

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Walsh

the course, the goals wereto help retain students, provide for close industrial participation, and to provide an integrativevehicle at a critical stage in the student’s educational career.Rapid Prototyping Technology as an Integrative SolutionWhereas textbooks have traditionally defined the boundaries between engineering disciplines,engineering education reform will require packages that integrate diverse concepts –“containers” providing the resources for student-initiated, hands-on, problem-based learning.These containers must be constructed around a topic that captures the imagination of studentsand encourages them to view technology with a holistic perspective. They must show theinterrelationships between engineering disciplines and link

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Krause

Developing a Method to Measure the Metacognitive Effects Of a Course on Design, Engineering and Technology over Time Dale Baker, Senay Yasar, & Sharon Robinson Kurpius: College of Education Steve Krause & Chell Roberts: Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering Arizona State UniversityAbstractMeasuring and tracking how individuals become aware of their own understanding(metacognition) cannot easily be measured by traditional tests or assessments. Consequently, thispaper presents the development and application of a rubric to examine qualitative data thatillustrates how graduate students in science education, who were enrolled in a Design,Engineering and Technology (DET

Conference Session

Are Classical Solutions Outdated?

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherif Yehia; James Nelson

Session 3515 Structural Analysis Courses: Computers or Fundamentals James K. Nelson, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. and Sherif Yehia, Ph.D., P.E. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MichiganIntroductionThe computer “revolution” that occurred toward the end of the 20th century probably changedforever the background of the student entering engineering programs and the manner in whichthat student is best suited to learn. Further, the technology revolution has changed the manner inwhich engineering design is conducted and the needed skills of engineering professionals. Thischange is being recognized by the

Conference Session

Promoting ET thru K-12 Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Per Andersson

. There is also a lack of guidance and teachingmaterial in the K-6 schools.With the aid of the project described in this paper the participating schools and municipalitiescan get access to thematic visits, ideas, hands-on experiments, pedagogical support and net-working. The overall objective is to secure the future supply of skilled manpower in technicaland engineering positions in the region. We aim to go beyond the traditional external con-tacts with science and technology at primary school level such as visiting science centers andpresentations by researchers. The project prioritizes:o spending more time in the classroom with the pupils – at least one week per class,o adapting activities to each individual class; its curriculum, prerequisites

Conference Session

Electrical ET Laboratory Practicum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Glenn Blackwell

Technology (SMT)IC Fabrication issues re SMTSMT Devices/PackagesSubstrates; Thermal Transfer in SMT boardsConcurrent Engineering in PCB design and productionSubstrate Design for use with SMD'sSolder Characteristics, Solder Ball PreventionReflow; Thermal Profiling;Design for Test; Project Assignments and DefinitionsProposal Presentations for student reportsDFT: Boundary scanDFT: ICT, MDA,Burn-in; ESSDesign for ManufacturabilityHDI, BGAs, CSPsPCB layout re BGAs (SMD, NSMD), x-ray inspection, testingSMD Placement TechniquesPlacement machines - stylesInspection Techniques: manual, automated, visionAOIStudent Presentations and ReportsFunctional Testing of Assembled BoardsFunctional test implementationCleaning? Yes, No, with what?Alternative Packaging

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Johnson; John Weese

sketch ofABET’s history.ABET was founded in 1932 as the Engineers Council for Professional Development (ECPD).The first date for the accreditation of engineering programs is 1936. In just a couple of years, agood number of engineering programs will celebrate 70 years of continuous accreditation.Shortly after WW II, ECPD began accrediting associate degree programs. In the late 1960’sECPD began accrediting BS programs in engineering technology. In the present ABETorganization, engineering programs are accredited under the aegis of the EngineeringAccreditation Commission (EAC) and those in engineering technology are accredited by theTechnology Accreditation Commission (TAC). With the recent merger of ABET and theComputer Science Accreditation Board

Conference Session

Professional Ethics in the Classroom

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Houghtalen

topic of professional Page 9.481.1ethics. This renewed emphasis is due to three factors: “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education” • the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria for accrediting engineering programs,2 • Rose-Hulman’s student learning outcomes,3 and • the new and evolving ASCE Body of Knowledge.4A fourth factor is no less important. Civil engineering faculty members who are registeredprofessional engineers

Conference Session

Innovative Ideas for Energy Labs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Davis

2004-1385 Modifications of the SR-30 Gas Turbine Experimental Apparatus to Improve Data Accuracy Dr. Gregory W. Davis, P.E., Kettering UniversityThe SR-30 (LX4000) gas turbine engine manufactured by Turbine Technologies, Ltd. isused for teaching in a growing number of universities throughout North America. Thissystem is a self-contained package that consists of the gas turbine and computer-aideddata acquisition system. The base system provides data measurements for thrust, fuelconsumption, engine speed, and various additional temperatures and pressures.During testing

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell; Joseph Cecere

Session 2649 Innovative Curriculum Development – Partnering with an Industry Advisory Board to Evolve the Educational Process David S. Cottrell, Joseph J. Cecere Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgIntroduction This paper documents an ongoing process involving a comprehensive revision ofthe curriculum of the Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology(SDCET) Program at the Pennsylvania State University. These curriculum innovationstestify to the school’s dedication to continuous assessment, self-evaluation, andimplementation of deliberate process improvements developed

Conference Session

Design Throughout the ChE Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mariano Savelski; Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

for a high return on investment, through technical assistance from advancedundergraduate engineering students supervised by faculty. In addition, the company has theopportunity to watch for potential interns and employees for future hire.This paper presents case studies which examine successful synergistic interaction betweenindustry and academia through the Rowan Engineering Clinic Program. The case studies focuson the integration of industrial problem solving into the curriculum, the development of threesuccessful and different relationships with companies in the region, and benefits to students,faculty and industry.IntroductionUndergraduate engineering and technology students benefit from “real-world” experienceswhich are usually obtained

Conference Session

Student Learning and Research

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Essaid Bouktache; Chandra Sekhar; Jai Agrawal; Omer Farook

Session: 2147 Academic Quality Management C. R. Sekhar, O. Farook and Jai. P. Agrawal, E.Bouktache Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Purdue University CalumetAbstractThis Paper describes the implementation and outcome results of an Academic QualityManagement (AQM) program and one of the tools used in three of the courses taught in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at Purdue UniversityCalumet, Hammond, IN. A number of papers have been presented at the ASEE and otherprofessional society meetings on the subject of

Conference Session

Trends in ME Education Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Heer

, the engineering curriculum was formed in response to the workforce needed for thecurrent technology. Today, the technology is changing too fast for the engineering education tokeep up with. A new way of teaching engineering must be devised [8]. The engineeringgraduates of the future must be able to continuously reeducate themselves, adapt to changingconditions, integrate knowledge from various disciplines, and then apply this knowledge ininnovative and active ways [4]. In words of Dr Joseph Bordogna, a National Science FoundationLeader: “We all acknowledge that scientific and mathematical skills are necessary for professional success. An engineering student nevertheless must also experience the "functional core of

Conference Session

Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Seals

, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education forall students, including: majors in STEM disciplines; prospective K-12 teachers; studentspreparing for the technical workplace; and all students as citizens in a technologicalsociety.The Division’s grant programs sponsor projects in the two broad areas of curriculumdevelopment and workforce preparation. The scope and objectives of these programs areherein described. Some of these programs are congressionally mandated but administeredby the Division. Greater attention is given to the Course, Curriculum and LaboratoryImprovement Program that was developed by the Division to provide leadership andresources for the improvement of STEM education. Guidance is provided on how toprepare a successful

Conference Session

TIME 2: Laboratories

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Matsson

. Students designed the turbinemount and a safety enclosure for the engine. The use of this engine has been a low costalternative to other commercially available turbojet laboratory systems.IntroductionIt is now 65 years since the first successful flight using a jet turbine in the Heinkel He178 aircraft1. Since then, modern turbo-jets have been developed to a high level ofsophistication. During the last 15 years, model aircraft builders have also developed fullyfunctional scale versions of jet turbines2-4. In recent years the Turbine Technologies SR-30 turbojet engines have been used in mechanical engineering laboratories5-7. Anotheravailable laboratory system is the Powertek axial flow gas turbine engine. Our choice wasto purchase a lower cost

Conference Session

Assessment Issues I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Jones; Beth Tieszen; Dennis Schulte; Ann Koopmann

“Getting from Anecdotal to Measured Outcomes Assessment for Out of Class Experiences” Dennis Schulte, David Jones, Ann Koopmann, Beth Tieszen University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Engineering & Technology AbstractIt has been said that internships, co-ops, involvement in student organizations, and internationalexperiences add value to engineering students’ education. Industry representatives send a clearmessage that grade point average is not the only thing considered when making hiring decisions.Can the value of such activities on the educational experience be measured? The BiologicalSystems Engineering Department and the

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Orr; Richard Vaz

Minnesota, Duluth • New York Institute of Technology • University of Rochester • Rowan University • Rutgers UniversityThe following universities offer ECE together with another related major, as indicated: • University of California, Berkeley, with Computer Science and Engineering • University of Colorado, Boulder, with Electrical Engineering Page 9.594.1 • Duke University, with Electrical Engineering Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

ETD Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Stockman; Tom Wulf; Hazem Said

& Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationprogram and returned for the second year. This suggests a problem of self-selection inwhich the program attracts student participants who are already inclined toward bothInformation Technology and attending college.The participation of female students in SAIT is shown in table 2. In the 2002 programabout 44% of participants in the 2002 program were female. In the 2003 program, 45% ofthe initial registrants were female but only 35% of the attendants were female. A femalefaculty member participated in the 2002 program, but she was not available in the 2003program. One of the undergraduate student helpers was female for both the 2002 and2003 programs

Conference Session

CE Body of Knowledge

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Knox; K. Muraleetharan; G. Miller; D. Sabatini; Randall Kolar

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationachieved excellence in engineering education.Selected Educational Awards to Members of the Project Team: • 3 NSF CAREER Awards (integrating research and education) • ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Fred Merryfield Design Award • 3 ASEE Dow Outstanding New Faculty Awards • NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) Design in Education Award • 6 OU teaching and research awardsRegional Awards: • Oklahoma Regents Instructional Technology Excellence Award (1999) • Oklahoma Williams Faculty Innovator Award (2000)Other Project

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Innovation in Continuing Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Martin Cala; Jaymin Patel; Ganesh Kudav; Burke Davis

roundly. Learning outcomes of curricular innovation stemming from this partnerships includeincreased exposure to emerging technologies, multi-disciplined activities, team learning,communications, and project management [1]. There also exist many beneficial institutionaloutcomes including faculty development in research interests, improved industrial partnerships, Page 9.730.1Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationimproved aesthetic to curriculum throughout the four years, and graduate placement amongindustrial

Conference Session

CE Body of Knowledge

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Walter Massie

Session 3115 Justifying a Body of Knowledge Walter W. Massie, MSc, P.E. Offshore Engineering Curriculum Leader Delft University of Technology Delft, The NetherlandsAbstractThere has recently been a lot of discussion going on within the membership of the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) about credentials for professional practice. The AmericanSociety of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is now starting its own discussion on this same topic.At the same time, few, it seems, have attempted to

Conference Session

BME Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Sweeney; Heather Cullen; Alyssa Panitch

for Engineering and Technology) since 1985. The program wasmost recently site visited for reaccreditation in November of 2003 for the first time under therevised ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) for the 2003-2004 cycle2. Enrollment in thedegree program has grown steadily over time and stands at over 450 students in the currentacademic year with a gender balance that reflects that of the general population. The B.S.E.Bioengineering degree is a traditional four-year 128 credit hour program of study taught via asemester system. One section of the three credit-hour course BME201 is offered each fifteen-week semester (fall and spring) with current section sizes of approximately 60 to 70 students(class meetings twice a week for 1.25 hours

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Teaching Experiences in OME

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Bruno; Alistair Greig; Robert Mayer; Jennifer Waters

Session 1478 Comparison of Naval Architecture Programs at U.K. and U.S. Institutions A. Greig, M. Bruno, J. Waters University College London / Stevens Institute of Technology / U.S. Naval AcademyAbstractThis paper compares the educational training requirements of engineers to become professionals.In particular it compares the Naval Architecture courses at University College London andStevens Institute of Technology. It considers the University entry requirements, course content,methods of assessment and the external influences such as Accreditation Board for

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ECE Online Courses, Labs and Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Feng Jao; Khalid Al-Olimat

% 50% 34% 8% 2.42Mechanical 95% 5% 17% 45% 22% 11% 5% 2.44Average 85% 15% 13% 48% 27% 7% 5% 2.45Majority of students disagreed with the statement which means that they have felt comfortablewith the instructional tool (61%) Page 9.194.7 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education• I feel nervous when I know that I need to use technology related instructional materials.Engineering

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New Faculty Issues and Concerns

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Fredericks Volkwein; Linda Strauss; Lisa Lattuca; Patrick Terenzini

0 19 9 6Electrical 12 13 10 4 39 19 24Industrial 8 7 4 2 21 11 9Mechanical 12 13 10 4 39 19 22Total Programs 69 68 48 18 203 100% 100%Total Institutions 13 10 13 4 40 N/A N/ASource: ASEE Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology Colleges Data Management System, 2001The sample includes 16 institutions that participated in an NSF Coalition, three HBCUs, andseven HSIs. Based on the Carnegie Classification of institutional