Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Duff, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

practical application of collaborative perceptualization science and to focus is on the research, development, integration, and evaluation of high-end technologies and systems that extend and complement commercially available tools.Funding Model Original funding was through an NSF instrumentation grant and a corporate donation. There is a recurring capital budget from ITaP and tuition premium funding went into the strategic plan for the center. Staffing is supported by 100% hard line funding; there is recurring funding to buy-out portions of “faculty fellow” contracts. Departments are charged back for visualization services unless supported by grants. There is some institutional funding for graduate

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hussein Abaza, Southern Polytechnic State University; Javier Irizarry, SPSU; Zuhair Itr, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

; “I learned a lot inthis class”, “I loved this course”, “ I like the on your own speed”, “ This is the best class I haveever had so far”, “ you learn skills that lasts with you”. The positive impact from implementingthese teaching modules encouraged other faculty to offer similar course instructions in otherclasses.Reference: 1- BENNETT, Ray, 2003; “Teaching AutoCAD to sing”, Architectural Record; Jun2003, Vol. 191 Issue 6, p59, 1/2p, 1c. 2- Chester, Ivan, 2007; “Teaching for CAD expertise” International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 23(13). 3- Robertson, Brett F. 2007: “Creativity and the Use of CAD Tools: Lessons for Engineering Design Education From Industry. Journal of Mechanical Design, Jul2007