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Industry-Academia Collaborations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Robertson, Arizona State University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-549: ATTRIBUTES OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERSJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson has been Professor of Microelectronics at ASU’s Polytechnic campus since 2001. He was previously a Program Director with Motorola. He serves on the JACMET Technical Advisory Board and delivers a number of courses in the Chief Engineer Certificate program. Page 12.300.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Attributes of technology leadersAbstractA consortium of companies and universities has developed a certificate to help preparesenior engineers to become technology executives. One of

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Successful Professional Development Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Becker, Utah State University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1671: THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION: SUPPORTING TEACHER PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTKurt Becker, Utah State University Kurt Becker is a Professor and the Department Head of Engineering and Technology Education. He is the Co-Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education and Principal Investigator for the NSF funded project: Communities of Effective Practice: A professional STEM Development Partnership Model for Teachers of American Indian Students. His areas of research include adult learning cognition, engineering education professional development and technical training. He works

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New Approaches to the Development of Online Learning and International Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Batts, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Cheryl McFadden, East Carolina University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1084: PREPARATION FOR ONLINE TEACHING AND ACTUALPRACTICES FOR TECHNOLOGY-ORIENTED COURSESDavid Batts, East Carolina UniversityRichard Monroe, East Carolina UniversityLeslie Pagliari, East Carolina UniversitySherion Jackson, East Carolina UniversityCheryl McFadden, East Carolina University Page 12.1173.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Preparation for Online Teaching and Actual Practices for Technology-Oriented CoursesAbstractThe growth of distance education and the corresponding demand for onlineinstructors is a trend that has continued over the past ten to fifteen years. Qualityonline instruction should be preceded by high quality

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Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hamid Hadim, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert Ubell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-2828: FEASIBILITY OF A FULLY ONLINE UNDERGRADUATEMECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERSFrank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Frank Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Dr. Fisher earned BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Learning Sciences (School of Education and Social Policy), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, all from Northwestern University. Professor Fisher is co-Director of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program at Stevens (www.stevens.edu/nano), and is

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Industry-Academia Collaborations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; Jim Subach, Arizona State University; John Magrane, Microchip Technology Inc.; Carol Popovich, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-2148: INDUSTRY–ACADEMIA COLLABORATIONLakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University Lakshmi Munukutla received her Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and M.Sc and B.Sc degrees from Andhra University, India. She has been active in research and published several journal articles. She is the Chair of the Electronic Systems Department at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus.Jim Subach, Arizona State University Jim Subach received his BS in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine, and his MS and Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. He has 30 years of experience in technology, was a Visiting Scientist at NASA-JSC

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Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Miller, North Carolina State University THOMAS K. MILLER III is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University and Director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, which he founded in 1993. He received the PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at NC State. He is currently serving as Vice Provost for Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications. Page 12.1406.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Development of

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New Approaches to the Development of Online Learning and International Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenda Scales; Rebecca Gunter; Cheryl Peed

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Continuing Professional Development

The Shaping of Virginia Tech’s International Engineering Education ProgramAbstractVirginia Tech’s strategic plan recognizes the need for its engineering graduates to have a moreglobal outlook. Today’s engineer is more likely than ever to interact with people from avariety of cultures and to be involved with projects that span across continents. Theinstitutional goal of increasing students’ global awareness put more focus on establishing aninternational department at the Dean’s level in the College of Engineering. This paper willdiscuss the development of this office and the administrative efforts to raise the percentage ofthe university’s engineering students going abroad. It will show how to use existing

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Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Robertson, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

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Continuing Professional Development

still. Thequestion therefore arises whether we can keep developing ad hoc solutions or is there amore systematic approach that can be taken? In the latter case, there are implicationsthroughout all industry-based training and into the preparatory academic programs.Finding a solution for the shortage of chief engineers and technology executives onlyserved to demonstrate that it was a short-term fix and that we also had a long-term issueto manage. However, the outcomes from the executive training program were an idealstarting point for a top-down view that would identify the key characteristics of thesystems we seek to develop and exploit. The purpose of this paper is to present someearly outcomes of requirements for competency in creating

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Successful Professional Development Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rogelio Rodriguez, UC Irvine

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Continuing Professional Development

mayhave a relatively short time-to-market cycle, medical products can take anywhere from 3 to 7years before they make it to the market.Modern technology has made many inroads in the advancement of medical technologyand engineers and scientists are playing a key role. As students make the transition to becomingprofessionals and professionals seek to enhance their careers, continued education and skillsenhancement is taking center stage. This paper describes the development of a continuingeducation certificate program in medical product development for both professional developmentand workforce development. Various disciplines may be involved throughout the developmentcycle from marketing to engineering to regulatory affairs. Possessing a thorough

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Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1283: ADDRESSING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OFEXPERIENCED PROJECT PROFESSIONALSJames Plemmons, The Citadel James “Keith” Plemmons, PE, Ph.D. Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Citadel in 1980, M.S. from Clemson University in 1991, and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1995 with a focus in Construction Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes major design and construction projects