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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University; Giti Javidi, VSU

. In order to providelearning opportunities to online students, educational institutions continue to develop onlinecourses that represent electronic versions of text-based traditional classes. These electronicversions often contain materials that lack any significant level of creativity and/orinteractivity. This issue is magnified in some area such as Science and Engineering thatrequire hands-on work. Additionally, the traditional text-based formats in onlineenvironments sometimes fall short of conveying the complexity of the subject matter thatneeds to be mastered. Between the changing tools available and the possible socialmodifications, educators are being challenged to come up with new ways of instructingwhich may provide some much-needed

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New Frontiers in Manufacturing Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Beverly Davis; Hugh Jack

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.Copyright © 2005 American Society for Engineering EducationBiographiesBEVERLY J. DAVIS is an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership at Purdue University’sCollege of Technology. Currently she is Division Chair of the ASEE Manufacturing Division. Her researchinterests include technology and human behavior and workplace literacy.HUGH JACK earned his bachelors degree in electrical engineering, and masters and Ph.D. degrees inmechanical engineering at the University of Western Ontario. He is currently an associate professor atGrand Valley State University and chairs the graduate and manufacturing programs. His research interestsinclude controls and automation, including the

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electrical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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John Hackworth; Isaac Flory

Page 10.1257.7 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationsame institution (a.b.d.). Address: Old Dominion University, Department of Engineering Technology, 214 KaufmanHall, Norfolk, VA 23529; telephone: 757-683-6560, fax: 757-683-5655, iflory@odu.eduJOHN R HACKWORTHJohn R. Hackworth is Program Director for the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old DominionUniversity. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree inElectrical Engineering, both from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining the Old Dominion University faculty,John had

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nirmal Khandan

to a series of elementary problems, it is essential that students master the basic skillsrequired for solving elementary problems.In recent times, employers, professional organizations, and accreditation agencies have beenexpressing concern about the poor problem-solving skills of engineering graduates [1-4]. Thenational performance of engineering graduates in the Fundamental of Engineering (FE) examconducted by the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES) affirmsthis concern. Figure 1, for example, shows a statistically significant declining trend in thepercentage of questions answered correctly by civil engineering graduates in the FE exam.Considering that the problems in the FE Exam are elementary problems and

Conference Session

TYCD 2005 Lower Division Initiatives

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Tackett; Cheng-Hsin Liu; Ken Patton

Reliability. Marcel Dekker, 1998.18. Forcier, M. M. and Forcier, R. A. Frontline Manufacturing: Rules, Tools and Techniquesfor Line Workers. Homewood, IL: Business One Irwin, 1992.19. Fowler, T. C. Value Analysis in Design. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990.20. Burns, Marshall, Automated Fabrication: Improving Productivity in Manufacturing.Prentice Hall, 1993.21. Landis, Raymond B., Academic Gamesmanship: Becoming a "Master" EngineeringStudent. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, New York, 1988.22. Grimm, Todd, User!|s Guide to Rapid Prototyping. Society of Manufacturing Engineers,Rapid Prototyping Association of SME, Dearborn, MichiganAcknowledgementThe authors wish to acknowledge that this work was supported by an NSF ATE

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jefferey Froyd

learning to incubate Haskell Principle #11. Observe and read the works of people who are exemplars and masters of transfer thinking Page 10.1354.3De Corte8 in his examination of changes in definitions of transfer provides five recommendedguidelines that are supported by existing research. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education De Corte Principle #1. First, learning environments should encourage “productive use of knowledge, skills, and motivations … [to] support

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sohail Anwar

instruction at-a-distance with the introduction of itsMaster of Arts in Liberal Studies (1998) and Master of Science in nursing (1999) Page 10.445.2programs. Using the experience gained in these, the College has recently made a Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Educationsuccessful transition into the delivery of instruction in its undergraduate programs andnow offers more than 100 courses at this level.Excelsior College has been continuously accredited by the Commission on HigherEducation of the Middle States

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing ET

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Karthik Soundararajan; S. Manian Ramkumar; Immanuel Edinbarough

. Hegraduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a Master of Science degree in Computer IntegratedManufacturing. His areas of expertise are in the field of Programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), Robotics, Visionsystems, I/O networking and communications. Page 7.127.10 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Poster

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Dillard

from any input pin to any output pin can be specified forminimum, maximum and typical values. For flip-flops, setup and hold times can also be edited.Another strength in PSPICE, particularly over text entry simulation such as HDL, is thesimilarity between schematic entry, where wiring is simply point and click, and wiring hardwareby hand. Our experience is that these two activities, schematic entry and wiring by hand, makesthe other that much easier to master. Page 7.462.5 “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for

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Assessment in EM Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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David Cottrell

Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”aligning results from the Block #2 exam withthe performance on the Final Examination. 100 %Analysis indicates a marked increase instudent proficiency exceeding the 78 th 80 %percentile. Although some isolated student 78scores were below acceptable levels, the 60 % 64overall results testify to a success for thestudents in mastering this learning objective. 40 %Students are also required to completeindividual questionnaires to subjectively 20 %report their

Conference Session

CE Rap Session and Toys in the Classroom

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Reid Vander Schaaf; James Ledlie Klosky

. Page 7.602.8 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1815AcknowledgementsThe authors wish to acknowledge the efforts of Colonel Steve Ressler, who had the original ideafor the compression cadet. The rest of the demonstrations depicted are not his fault, so don’tblame him.BibliographyBeer, Johnston and DeWolf (2001). Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Edition. McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-365935-5.Lowman, J (1995). Mastering the Techniques of Teaching. Second Edition, pp 132. Jossey-Bass Publishers

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Chris Caenepeel

. Efficiently collect, represent and correlate experimental/plant data,3. Understand and apply the concepts of significant digits, accuracy, precision, errors andapproximation ,4. Understand different systems of measurement and conversion from one basis toanother,5. Proactively master the Cal Poly Pomona bureaucracy,6. Develop skills that are essential to optimizing your collegiate performance, e.g., studymethods and time management, and7. Appreciate the benefits of the team approach to accomplish a project and workeffectively as a member of a team.Most of this course material was supported by the two required texts. In addition tolecture slides, course handouts and problem, quiz and exam solutions were posted on acourse Web Site. The course

Conference Session

What's in Store for the ChE Curriculum?

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Helen Hollein; Nada Assaf-Anid

the environmental and civil engineering students, but thiscourse did not satisfy our goals. The chemical engineering students take all of their chemistrycourses with the chemistry and biochemistry majors; thus, it was decided that exposure tomodern biology should be acquired in an interdisciplinary setting with the biology andbiochemistry majors. It was also decided that a laboratory component was needed in both thescience and engineering courses. Table 1 outlines the courses that have biotechnology focus. Table 1. Courses with a Biotechnology Focus Bachelor of Science Degree Master of Science Degree Required Course in Chem. Eng. Elective Courses in Chem. Eng. Genetics or Molecular

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Classroom Tips

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Mayer

, Nachtmann5 raises apertinent question: “Is the engineering economy student better served by mastering a higherfraction of fewer topics or a lesser fraction of more topics?” Opinions are sure to vary.In most course scenarios, students are well schooled in a variety of assessment and selectionmethods. And, at the very least, the various economic parameters defined by equations (1-4)should be introduced in a basic engineering economy course if only to enable future engineers tounderstand and appease the will of their prospective managers and clients. However, this writerprefers that emphasis be placed on a single method of assessment and selection no matterwhether the intent is to deepen or broaden the learning experience. And, this writer

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and New Directions

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Shehu Farinwata

world without at least a mastery of differential equations with constant coefficients – that’s allwe’re asking you to solve. I assure you that there will be one problem on differential equations in everyexam including the final exam”.What has been found most intriguing even after having taken a formal course ondifferential equations, students often chose the “guess method” for writing down the formof the particular solution. This should not be the case and should be discouraged. Thereare simple situations where the particular solution can be written down without any sweatat all. Still, the more systematic approach learned from a formal course should be adheredto. These are many and varied. Such an adherence only helps the student to master

Conference Session

A Potpourri of Innovations in Physics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Saleh Sbenaty

Center at Vanderbilt University. The case model was reviewedindependently for pedagogical and technical contents and Transfer Task tools were developed toassess student learning. Several instruments have been implemented to assess the effectivenessof the case method as compared with traditional instruction. A summary of the study and itsresults are presented here.I. IntroductionTransfer is defined as the application of old or gained information in new settings. For example,asking the students to estimate the area of a circle or a triangle after the students has practicedand mastered the task of estimating the area of a rectangle.According to De Corte, 1999: “The field of industrial and corporate training is stronglyinterested in the transfer of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes and Systems

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sybillyn Jennings; Sunderesh Heragu; Robert Graves; Charles Malmborg

to be shipped Docks by Fork Truck Joe’s Manufacturing Receiving Shipping CDC Figure 1. Typical distribution centerIV. Target AudienceThe multi-media developmental effort described in this paper is expected to be used in 'FacilitiesDesign' courses. This course has a reasonable materials handling engineering component. It could alsobe used in Masters level courses related to the materials handling topic. While the target

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Young

assessment strategy requires that course learning objectives be evaluated on aregular basis. Modifications of these course objectives are based upon changes to the overallprogram objectives or change in course content. Teaching styles and methods will be constantlymodified to ensure that students master the courses learning objectives.Class assignments such as exams, lab reports, homework, and in-class exercises are all designedto address specific course learning objectives. Student performance on these assignments isevaluated to determine the level of competency that students achieve. Additionally, the learningobjectives themselves are evaluated for relevance to the overall program objectives. Thisiterative process of assessment is designed to

Conference Session

Assessment and Its Implications in IE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Zeng; Arthur Gerstenfeld; Sharon Johnson

WPI and teaches courses inproduction system design and managing technical innovation. He received his Masters and Ph.D. from MIT and haspublished more than fifty articles in academic journals and edited several books.AMY Z. Z ENG is an Assistant Professor and teaches in the areas of business logistics, operations management, andsupply chain management at WPI. She received her M.S in Industrial Engineering from the University ofWashington, and her Ph.D. in Operations Management from Pennsylvania State University. Professor Zeng haspublished numerous articles in the area of supply chain management. Page 7.10.8 Proceedings of

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Multimedia and Product Design

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Goldenberg; Carlos Morales

database with the master serverdatabase fifteen minutes before presentation starts. If the versions differ, the client pullsthe newest presentation off the server. The retrieval of the video files is accomplished Page 7.403.3through NetLingo’s FTP functions and by communication between the client and the “Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2002, American Society for Engineering Education” Session 3238server through the chat based virtual message loop [11]. DataGrip was

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Juris Reinfelds

aspects of concurrent and parallelcomputations directly and in full generality. After that we can turn our attention to the implemen-tation peculiarities of threads in Java and C++. Separation of concerns increases depth of under-standing and decreases the effort required to master the concepts. Page 7.123.5 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationThe Syntax of the Kernel Language of Van Roy and Haridi ::= skip Empty Statement

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Recruiting/Retention--Lower Division

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Abaté; Ramesh Gaonkar

-orientedinterdisciplinary courses in a learning community environment. Our one-semester programincludes the following strategies and features: 1. an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum (IIP) 2. a simulated industrial environment 3. a learning community.Integrated Interdisciplinary Curriculum:The traditional approach has failed because of both motivational and intellectual reasons.Students are reluctant to study topics which don t seem directly relevant to their chosendiscipline. They often fail to see the connections between skills and concepts in different courses,and they are likely to have trouble mastering what they see as an unconnected hodge-podge ofnew material. Too often, the results have been frustration and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Kiefer

masters thesis projects in mechatronics. The independentstudy course provided them with valuable skills that they did not get during their bachelorsdegrees. Offering the course was a great way for the instructor to teach them the necessaryskills, while developing material for a new course at the same time. This time savings wasbeneficial to both the students and the instructor. All things considered, offering the independentstudy course was a very good way to prepare course material and insure the quality of the newcourse in mechatronics while teaching graduate students valuable skills to help them with theirthesis work. Page 7.1244.6

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Engineering Economy Education Research

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Merino

founderand Program Director of the Executive Master in Technology Management (EMTM) Program. He was founder ofthe undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management (BEEM) at Stevens. He won the MortonDistinguished Teaching Award for full professors at Stevens. John Wiley published his book, “The SelectionProcess for Capital Projects”. Dr. Merino received two Centennial certificates from the ASEE in EngineeringEconomics and Engineering Management. He is past Chair of the Engineering Management Division andEngineering Economy Division of ASEE.Dr. Merino was awarded the B. Sarchet Award from the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM)and the B. Sarchet Award from the Engineering Management Division of the American Society of

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Emery; David Mould; Carey Noland; Brian Manhire

7.894.5ganized into departments of aviation, industrial technology; civil, chemical, mechanical and industrial and Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2002, American Society for Engineering Educationmanufacturing systems engineering; and the school of electrical engineering and computer science. Itawards B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. College statistics include an undergraduate enrolment of 884students and 72 faculty with 83 and 14 masters and doctoral degrees awarded respectively.15All undergraduate engineering curricula are presently ABET accredited under pre-EC2000 criteria andare thus now undergoing continuous improvement 16 in order to meet

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Understanding Students: Cognition

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller; Ruth Streveler

Page 7.612.7 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2002, American Society for Engineering Educationresearch from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for theHumanities, and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.RUTH A. STREVELER is the Director of the Center for Engineering Education and the Director of AcademicServices at the Colorado School of Mines. Dr. Streveler received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from theUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa. She also holds a Master of Science in Zoology from the Ohio State University and aBachelor of Arts in Biology from Indiana University at

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Trends in Construction Engr. Educ. II

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Erdogan Sener

scholarly activities Faculty publications Collaborative work with in-state colleges Collaborative research with universities abroad Improve connections with Industry and alumni advisory groups the industry and profession Industry relations Paper reviews Master project agreements Outreach activities Internships/co-op for students Senior design projects involving the industry Improve

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Teaching Outside the Box

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachel Specht; Kathryn Hollar; Mariano Savelski; Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

into corechemical engineering courses.Rachel Specht is a Junior Chemical Engineering Student at Rowan University. Rachel has an interest in biomedicalengineering and is planning to pursue a masters degree in this field. She has been a member of the Dean’s List atRowan University. She is the current president of the Society of Women Engineers student chapter at RowanUniversity and plays an active role in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Page 7.444.7Proceedings of the 2002American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for

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Design in the Engineering Core

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Josue Njock-Libii

Document Reproduction Services No. ED 393 819),1995.12. Kerr, A.D., and R.B. Pipes, " Why We Need Hands-on EngineeringEducation," Technology Review, vol. 90, no. 7, October 1987, p. 38.13. Masi, C. G., ", Re-engineering Engineering Education," IEEE Spectrum, vol.32, no. 9, September 1995, p. 44.14. Kolar, R.L.; Muraleetharan, K.K.;Mooney, M.A.;Vieux, B.E.;Gruenwald, H.;Integrating design throughout the civil engineering curriculum -the sooner cityproject; ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1998, Proceedings of the 1998Annual ASEE Conference, Jun 28-Jul 1 1998, Seattle, WA, USA, 9pp Publisher:ASEE, Washington, DC, USA, 1998.15. Lowman, J. " The art, craft, and techniques of masterful teaching", Educ.,78,7,674-681, 1988.16. Maul, G.P., "Reforming

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Teaching Innovations in Arch. Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

Semester Senior YearCourse Description: The Senior Design Thesis is the culmination of a student’s career in theAET major. Students work with a selected design instructor on an approved design project oftheir choice, from programming through design inception to compl ete final presentation of theirproject. Projects must consider architectural, engineering and planning issues, plus budgeting,scheduling, specifications and code applicability. Final portfolio jury reviews will include bothuniversity and professional critics.[6]Course Integrations:· Research and Precedent Analysis · Site Planning· Architectural Design · Master Planning· Architectural History · Interior Design