Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

AC 2008-2435: BACK TO BASICS: INCREASING STUDENT UNDERSTANDINGOF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTATION ANDINSTRUMENTATIONThomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University Thomas Hannigan is an Instructor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. He received his BS and MS degrees from Mississippi State University. His interests include introductory engineering mechanics, airplane flight mechanics, and he coordinates laboratory activities for the department. He holds FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certification for single, multi engine and instrument airplanes.Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University Keith Koenig is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering. He received his BS degree from

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Lance Traub, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

has over 14 years of experience in applied research and teaching. Dr. Traub is the author of over 45 reviewed journal articles and 10 conference papers. Page 13.693.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 IMPACT OF RAPID PROTOTYPING FACILITIES ON ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTCOMESAbstractEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) has formed a reputation for providingundergraduate students with a curriculum which has a strong emphasis on hands-on, applicationbased learning. In an effort to improve this learning environment, the campus has recently addeda Rapid Prototyping Laboratory which

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

AC 2008-2267: ASSESSING PROGRESS: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESSOF A THREE COURSE INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING ANDRELATED CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONSThomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University Thomas Hannigan is an Instructor of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. He received his BS and MS degrees from Mississippi State University. His interests include introductory aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, airplane flight mechanics, and he coordinates laboratory activities for the department. He holds FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certification for single, multi engine and instrument airplanes.Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University Keith Koenig is a Professor of

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Swami Karunamoorthy, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

for assessment. Since the Page 13.1076.7students undergo the preparation and take a mock test, they are likely to register and passthe real FE examination.Oral-exam is a viable method especially in a laboratory course and/or design projectpresentations. In capstone design presentation, a practicing engineer from industry mayserve as an external examiner. Students may be asked to develop course portfoliosconsisting of course outline, homework, quiz, test, project etc. Simulations andperformance appraisals are viable methods for assessment of teams in laboratory coursesas well as design courses. Behavioral observations may be viable for the assessment

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Brian Schratz, Pennsylvania State University

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Aerospace

component-level research and development, the Lab oversees the development ofnew facilities to enhance the development, testing, and integration of SSPL projects. One of theprogram’s key objectives is to create a vertically integrated laboratory where the dependence onoutside facilities or services is minimized. In the past year, the Lab has focused on improvingsuch facilities as thermal–vacuum systems for component testing and calibration; addingcapabilities for vibration testing; and preparing a satellite command and control station. Page 13.1253.7Beyond the development of facilities, the infrastructure development program is committed

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debbie Mullins, Texas Space Grant Consortium; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas at Austin

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Aerospace

– resulting in 131 mentor/team pairings since 2002.Research groups providing topics and mentors for the upcoming Spring 2008 are representativeof the units that typically work with Design Challenge teams: • Space Shuttle Systems Engineering and Integration Office • Constellation Program Office • University of Texas Center for Space Research with the JSC Exploration Office • Habitability and Human Factors Branch, Space Food Systems Laboratory • Biomedical Systems Branch, Systems Architecture and Integration Office • Propulsion Branch, Energy Systems Division • NASA Headquarters, Advanced Capabilities Division • EVA Technology Development Group, Crew and Thermal Systems Division • NASA Exploration Systems Mission

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Kuhlman, West Virginia University; Donald Gray, West Virginia University

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Aerospace

course,taught in the spring semester. Also during the second semester course, the requiredengineering and safety document, the TEDP (“Test Equipment Data Package”) is submittedto NASA RGSFOP, and any concerns or problems that are identified by the NASA reviewersare addressed. If the proposal is rejected by NASA, the MRT may either disband or continueworking with the intention of seeking an alternative flight opportunity such as with the Zero-G Corporation. The team uses a combined classroom/laboratory space to which they have keys, inorder to enable access whenever necessary. Unfortunately, this space is shared with thestudents who are participating in the WVU “Balloon Satellites” project course that is taughtduring each spring semester

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

initiative and responsibility as fast as safety and common sense will permit. A good way to jump-start inexperienced undergraduates is to make them the project team leaders responsible for progress, and tell them that graduate students are tasked with helping them do what they needed to do, rather than to tell them what to do. This usually ignites initiative. It does require excellent graduate students, and deep individual attention to each student from the advisor. I now have 15 undergrads working in my research group, following the tradition of some 130 others, most of whom signed up after going through my sophomore aerodynamics course, validating Item 1 above. Laboratories are excellent places to convey physical insight, while

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven Bilen; Lisa Brown; Mieke Schuurman; Timothy Wheeler; Julio Urbina

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Aerospace