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Best Practices in K-12 Engineering Panel

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Marlene Aviles, Dr. Ercel Webb School # 22, Jersey City School District; Jennifer Case, East Middle School; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; John Brockway, East Middle School; Christie O'Hara, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Asheim, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Lien, Princeton High School; Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

additional classroomresources and classroom support in the form of a graduate student. CSM faculty, and NRELengineers and scientists benefit from the availability of a well-designed outreach program towhich they can connect their research efforts. The primary goal of this partnership is to increasethe participating teachers’ and students’ knowledge and understanding of mathematics, scienceand engineering and how these subjects are applied in the world.Even and Integrated: Each year, this partnership is adapted to the changing needs of the districtand university. For example, in the summer of 2008, scientists and engineers who represented avariety of different fields, including computer science, environmental science, physics,mathematics, and

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Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Iyer, University of Houston

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

environment to support the biotech industry through training, research and best practice sharing. 4. Engage in high impact research with an emphasis on environmental biotechnology.The first initiative of the center was to establish a new undergraduate major in biotechnology.This new degree program was developed in collaboration with industry and academic partnersand offers two tracks, one in bioinformatics and the other in bioprocessing. The laboratorycurriculum is a research -based curriculum and uses a pesticide degrading bacteria as a model totrain students on techniques and applications of biotechnology. In summer, we offer outreachprograms to train high school teachers and students. For local incumbent biotech workers, weoffer workforce

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead MacNamara; Clare Olsen; Laura Steinberg, Syracuse University; Samuel Clemence, Syracuse University

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Civil Engineering

consciously and actively fosters and rewards creativity. Architecture studentsprioritize innovation and continuously engage in creative thinking while keeping an eyeon the big picture: the cultural significance and ultimate aims of the “program” inrelationship to the cultural and environmental context of the project. Students areexposed to the best examples of creative endeavor and cutting-edge design practice andtaught the history of their field. Throughout their education, students are exposed to arange of approaches and methodologies for problem-solving design, helping to providethe understanding the no one approach is paramount. Architecture students however,often lack the technical skills and expertise of their engineering peers because they

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Wendy Taylor, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Ph.D., is a faculty member in ASU’s School of Sustainability and codirector of the; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius

pathways. She helped facilitate the participant and family workshops on STEM careers and educational pathways. Page 15.837.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Learning through Engineering Design and Practice: Implementation and Impact of a Middle School Engineering- Education ProgramAbstractThis paper describes research efforts and results of the first year of a two-year longtechnologically centered discovery-based extracurricular learning experience designed anddelivered to over 100 seventh-grade students from four middle schools. Research methods usedto study

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

Engineer) applies standard practices/techniques under direction of an experienced Engineer. Appendix B The Modern Paradigm of the Practice of Engineering for Creative Technology Development and Innovation Responsive to Real-World Needs of Industry and Society_____________________________________________________________________________________ Needs Engineering Technology ↓↑ Directed Basic Scientific Research to gain a better understanding of natural phenomena when needed or anticipated during the

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation

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Graduate Studies

postgraduate degrees.However, creative/innovative engineers will, and must, enhance their skills beyond their highest attaineddegree.Engineering leaders must be developed who will, in turn, guide other engineers to develop innovativenew designs, and who will lead the development of products providing what the customer wants andneeds. Management styles that will both encourage innovation, and meet the basic human needs ofengineers are needed. This will include the adoption of cutting-edge concepts and best practices fromother nations. This, in turn, will lay the groundwork for turning theory into practice. Engineers must alsodrive changes in their fields. The field of engineering is changing so rapidly, that an engineer must keepup with the rapid

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Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric Pappas, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

., 2005, Engineering Education: Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruction, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, pp. 221-239.4. Pierrakos O., R. Kander, E. Pappas, R. Prins, Nov. 2008, “An Innovative Engineering Curriculum at James Madison University: Transcending Disciplinary Boundaries Through Innovative Problem Based Learning Practices,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Boston, MA.5. Bielefeldt, A., K. Paterson, C. Swan (2009). AC 2009-1972: Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning. Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.6. Oakes, W. (2009). Creating effective and efficient learning experiences while addressing the needs of the poor

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Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Rafael Hernandez, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

given research field. • Design of an experimental plan.The endearing premise of this proposal-based qualifying exam was that writing a researchproposal is a learning tool that teaches tangible research skills which students do not gain in theirtraditional graduate coursework. This semester-long course included incremental milestones forthe student and regular feedback from the instructors. The final product of the course was a 15page NSF style research proposal and a 20-minute oral presentation on the proposal before afaculty committee selected by the course instructors. All performance evaluations wereincorporated into a final grade for the course. Of the 6 students enrolled in the course in Summer2009, three were chemical engineering

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POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

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Information Systems

abide by a published code of ethics. In today’s competitive work place, many students continue on after their Bachelor degrees for graduate education. This trend is no different in Geospatial Technology fields. Acknowledging this trend, the proposed curriculum is also designed to prepare students for graduate-level education. In this respect, the proposed curriculum will emphasize the acquisition of research skills and effective writing and communication. Even if students do not choose to continue on for graduate education, these skills will enable them to be leaders and innovators in their careers. Furthermore, in preparing students for graduate education, this curriculum fits within the institutional vision for increased

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Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2139: IMPACT OF A UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL DIVISION PARTNERSHIPON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTSRajesh Ganesan, George Mason University Rajesh Ganesan is an assistant professor of systems engineering and operations research at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA. He received his Ph.D. in 2005 and M.S. in 2002 both in Industrial Engineering, and M.A in Mathematics in 2005, all from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. His areas of research include stochastic optimization, and wavelet analysis in air transportation and statistical applications. He is a faculty member at the Center for Air Transportation Systems Research at George Masson University. He is also the Principal

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Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University; Luis San Andres, Texas A&M Univeristy

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Manufacturing

. Participants will explore a new technical field in such a way to stimulate further study.3) To prepare students with soft skills for successful researching. Participants will work with others to develop a productive teamwork attitude and improve their communication skills.4) To motivate participants for research career. Participants will be given information about graduate schools and expose to research environment in industry.5) To promote diversity. Participants will be selected in such a way to enhance diversity and maximize the program impact.6) To continue improvement. Participants will provide continuous feedback to improve current and future program.7) To complement other institutions. This program provides research experiences to

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Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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College-Industry Partnerships

faculty enhance the content of undergraduate educationin ways that will better prepare tomorrow's graduates for careers in a global environment and,to have faculty observe the Boeing environments, processes, and procedures with ‘freshperspectives.’ Faculty will use their expertise to help identify areas for possible improvementsand document their observations at Boeing.” Overall, the program was very valuable for meprofessionally. Boeing also received valued feedback on their operations. Some of theFellows’ observations led to constructive suggestions offered to help the Welliver programprocess improve. The paper will also outline how the Welliver program has impacted myteaching in my subsequent courses and how I am able to share my experiences

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DEED Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston

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Design in Engineering Education

. Page 15.519.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Enhancing the Undergraduate Research Experience in a Senior Design ContextAbstractThe paper presents an instructional framework developed by the authors that engagessenior students in a 5-credit Research and Development course incorporating projectdevelopment, implementation, entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, teamwork, andcommunication. The paper discusses the development and accomplishments of the courseover the past four years in the context of the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) - aninitiative at the University of Houston intended to encourage the development andenhancement of undergraduate research skills. The philosophy behind the course is

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Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Education. Research in Developmental Education, 12 (2). http://www.umkc.edu/cad/nade/nadedocs/hbcase95.htm 15. Boylan, H. R. (2002). What Works: Research-Based Best Practices in Developmental Education. Boone, NC: National Center for Developmental Education. 16. Chickering, A. (1969). Education and identity. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. 17. Dick, W. & Cary, L. (1996). The systematic design of instruction. New York: HarperCollins Publishers. 18. Dunn, R., & Dunn, K (1978). Teaching students through their individual learning styles. Reston, VA: Reston Publishing Company, Inc. 19. Eislzer, C. F. (1983). Perceptual preferences as an aspect of adolescent learning styles. Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Clayson, Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education; P K Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

AC 2010-1264: NATIONAL DISSEMINATION OF LITEE CASE STUDIES: AMODELAshley Clayson, Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education Ashley Clayson is a graduate student in Technical and Professional Communication at Auburn University. She has worked with the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE) for the past year, and she is Editorial Assistant for the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research.P K Raju, Auburn University Dr. Raju is the Thomas Walter Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He has made significant research contributions in acoustics, noise control, nondestructive evaluation

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University; Michele Govekar, Ohio Northern University; Amanda Stype, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Entrepreneurial Idea Pitch and Research Proposal Competitions often determine theaward of cash prizes [ e.g. $100,000 at MIT] and scarce resources. The recipients of these awards aredetermined by judging processes. These judging processes are rarely audited or evaluated as to quality orconsistency. We contend that judging processes will be more fair and perceived as less subjective with a highlevel of consensus between judges [interrater agreement], especially for those ranked as best. Our researchcalculates aWG for idea pitch competitions, identifies interventions that improved interrater agreement over timeincluding external factors that may support higher quality judging processes. We seek participation in acollaborative application to continue the

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Retaining Women Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Suzanne Brainard, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

AC 2010-723: EXTENDING RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: RESULTS FROM THEPROJECT TO ASSESS CLIMATE IN ENGINEERING (PACE)Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Staffin Metz is Senior Advisor for the Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education at Stevens. As a founder and president (1997 – 2002) of WEPAN, Women in Engineering Proactive Network, Susan has worked with over 200 colleges and universities to increase access and engagement of women in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the principal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.EngageEngineering.org) a five year project funded by the National

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Research in Graphics Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Brian Downs, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

through a follow-up study that had been used in previous years to collect data oncurrent trends and issues related to the field. This paper will discuss the overarching issues andtrends currently in technical/engineering education and one significant area within the surveythat dealt directly with new instructional strategies for graphics education (i.e. distanceeducation). One section of the survey explored distance education in technical/engineeringgraphics education; as prior research suggested that changes had occurred in the instructionaltopics and practices of the field. Previous research also shows that instructors wondered if thesame topics were being taught and the same technology was being used by graphicsprofessionals as a part of their

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Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samantha Brunhaver, Stanford University; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Micah Lande, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

the University of Illinois. His research investigates how engineering students navigate their education and how engineering graduates transition into the workplace. Additional research interests include theory, philosophy, workplace learning and performance, socialization, adult education, social psychology, and organization studies.Micah Lande, Stanford University Micah Lande is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering and Design at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. He is researching how engineers learn and apply a design process to their work. Micah is a co-Editor-in-Chief of Ambidextrous, Stanford University's Journal in Design. His academic interests include

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Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Liberal Education

. Oral presentation using PowerPoint summarizing accomplishment and significance of the completed project.#3 Academic Academic Argument Project Planning.Argument Formal Proposal for Argument Project. Continued development of relevant specialized second research tools.The space race Deliverable – a position paper: science, technology, and major social problems.“debates”#4 Group/team 1. Breadth of Knowledge – Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, and Business.discussions 2. Best Practice and Ethics – focus on the NSPE Code of Ethics.Implications forspace explorationEnrichment Representative Lectures:Activities A Local Small

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Research on the First Year I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

Toronto since 1992. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of contributions to engineering education has been the recipient of several major awards related to teaching and teaching leadership including the 3M National Teaching Fellowship. Her research areas are energy systems and engineering education. She has developed and taught traditional courses in the field of energy systems, graduate level courses on engineering teaching and learning, and has coordinated a large innovative service learning course on engineering design and communication at the first year level

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Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; Traian Marius Truta, Northern Kentucky University

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Graduate Studies

College of Business.The College is designed to provide leadership in technology for the Northern Kentucky region.It acts as a catalyst for innovation, a repository of expertise, and an academy that producesgraduates who meet the community’s need for properly trained and capable information Page 15.395.2technology workers. A goal of the college is to place the region at the forefront of the nation inPage 15.395.3The MSCIT program complements these programs. It is centered firmly on technology, withbusiness providing the necessary context. Although students develop advanced skills in specificIT technologies, the primary focus is not on technology

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Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin McGarvey, Rowan University; Michael Panko, Rowan University; Michael Kerbaugh, Rowan University; Gabriel Posluszny, Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Anthony Cavalier, Rowan University

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International

method used in coconut harvesting, which is to climb with little or no safety equipmentor aids. The tree climber has been designed to attach quickly and easily to the tree withoutdamaging the trunk. Both these devices are being developed to be locally producedinexpensively from readily available materials. The students gain a valuable perspective ondesigning engineering products for developing countries including cultural and economicconsiderations, sustainability, material and resource availability.Introduction“Engineering Innovators without Borders” has been a project at Rowan University since the Fallof 2006. The project began as a means to develop new entrepreneurial opportunities toindividuals and businesses in developing countries. Rowan

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Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

) whatmotivates students to study engineering; and (3) how students conceive of their engineeringfuture. While the findings from the APPLES research have been disseminated through suchtraditional venues such as conferences and journal publications, an innovative institution-specificworkshop model was designed and piloted in spring 2009. This paper describes this new formatfor disseminating national research findings which is specifically aimed at engaging faculty inconversations that directly lead to changes in local educational practices and policies. Feedbackfrom the faculty participants and the impact of the workshop on teaching and learning practicesin subsequent months are presented. The broader implications of a national-local workshopmodel for the

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

investigate industry and community needs for engineering educationin the high desert in order to inform the university’s planning and decision making.Research Questions Tyler’s9 seminal work in curriculum development provided the basis for developing theresearch questions for this exploratory study. The issues surrounding affiliation and the ability toset goals and accomplish informed decision making can best be accomplished within theframework of Tyler’s 4 questions and Dewey’s description of the fundamental sources ofeducational objectives as related by Tanner and Tanner10. The research questions for this studywere6: 1. What is the demographic information provided by regional organizations that would support an engineering program at a

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New Methods and Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University; Katie Hayes, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

validation, a test-retest to ensuretemporal stability and internal consistency, and pilot testing in the second year componentLeadership Models and Practices course. The instrument was administered at the beginning andend of the semester to determine the shift in perception of their leadership/entrepreneurial skills.1. IntroductionEntrepreneurshipLawrence Technological University (LTU) has offered engineering students entrepreneurialeducation programs for many years. Recognizing that graduates entering industry will requirebusiness and entrepreneurial skills, the College of Engineering developed an entrepreneurialcertificate program and founded the Lear Entrepreneurial Center. The entrepreneurial certificateprogram develops student skills in

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Leadership and Strategic Planning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-745: A QUALITATIVE EXAMINATION OF FACULTY BELIEFSRELATED TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONKirsten Hochstedt, Pennsylvania State University Kirsten Hochstedt is a Graduate Assistant at the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education. She has received her Masters degree in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis in educational and psychological measurement, at Penn State and is a doctoral candidate in the same program. The primary focus of her research concerns assessing the response structure of test scores using item response theory methodology.Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University Sarah E. Zappe, is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional

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Conceptual Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morris Girgis, Central State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, 2010 A ew Engineering Taxonomy for Assessing Conceptual and Problem-Solving CompetenciesAbstractAn engineering taxonomy is being proposed in order to assess and enhance the student’sconceptual and problem-solving competencies. The taxonomy consists of the following taxa:pre-knowledge conceptual experiences; basic conceptual knowledge; applied conceptualknowledge; procedural knowledge; advanced knowledge and analytical skills; project-basedknowledge; and professional engineering knowledge and practice. A Concept and Problem-solving Inventory (CPI) has been developed in order to assess the student’s conceptual andprocedural skills. The CPI contains a set of mechanics problems designed to fit the three

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A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renee Stepler, Pennsylvania State University; Steve Garguilo, Johnson & Johnson Inc.; Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

markets, complex technology-based problem solving, innovative system integration, high-tech entrepreneurship and international social entrepreneurship. Steve is a member of the WishVast team and the work described in this paper was conducted during his Senior year studying towards a Bachelors degree in Information Sciences and Technology at Penn State University.Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University KHANJAN MEHTA is a Senior Research Associate in the Electronic and Computer Services department and an affiliate faculty member in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs in the College of Engineering at Penn State. Khanjan leads Humanitarian Engineering and

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Design in BME Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Michael Rust, Western New Engalnd College; Diane Testa, Western New England College; Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College

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Biomedical

performancefor research purposes so we are not able to report those data. Initial reports do indicate that theprocess does indeed better prepare students for the language and requirements of design controland QSR. Additionally, we received very positive feedback from our Industrial Advisory Boardon the incorporation of this program. John Kirwan, President of Incite Innovation, LLC gave thefollowing incite in response to the program, "As a biomedical industry veteran, I frequentlyevaluate skill sets of potential new hires. Having a solid education in the engineeringfundamentals coupled with a firm grasp of design controls and quality systems regulationprovides recent graduates with the definite advantage of being able to join a R&D group and hitthe