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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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attend each week.The approach used in the engineering courses allows some 120 senior undergraduate students totake on the role of teaching assistants, where they accept the responsibility of co-teaching atutorial or laboratory. Teaching assistants always work in pairs or threes, and as often aspossible, experienced teaching assistants are matched with new ones. Unlike in many othercourses where teaching assistants simply work problems and review material in tutorials, theteaching assistants in the engineering courses are assigned new material that must be covered forthe students to succeed. The TA is given the task of teaching students new material not coveredin lecture, and is responsible for answering questions in class and on the web, and

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica

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International

January through July of 2007, there was a tremendous amount of information exchangedbetween the two universities concerning course logistics including over 70 e-mails and 30telephone calls. A course website3 was created at JMU to add the necessary course and tripinformation and all of the involved students (both JMU and UCR) were required to post aphotograph and a short biography of themselves as a means of virtual introduction. A programlogo was made by the UCR Media Center and was used on T-shirts, binders, and pamphlets topromote the program.Budget PreparationFor this experience, the budget included items such as faculty, teaching assistant, andadministrative support (JMU and UCR) salaries, guest lecturers and guides, admission tickets,tours

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Albert Peng, Central Michgian University; Yanjia Sun, Central Michigan University

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in the Agreement. CMU faculty and recruits must have an oversea medicalcoverage from their own U.S. medical insurance plan.Most SIT students, professors, and even merchants in Shanghai were quite fluent in English, andso communication did not pose a significant barrier. Although knowledge in Chinese language isnot required, a faculty member is encouraged to learn as much as possible before the trip aboutlanguage, culture, and the long history of China.The program offers participating faculty members with a great opportunity to teach and work ina very different culture and environment. While on the SIT campus, they can visit SIT classes,various laboratories, libraries, and computer facilities. They can discuss with their SIT peers in awide

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Paul Krajeski, U.S. Naval War College; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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including Iraq and Afghanistan. During the summer of 2007 he served as a member of the implementation team at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan.Christopher Conley, United States Military Academy Chris Conley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts (1978), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Cornell University (1980, 1983). He has served as a Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a Senior Research Associate at Cornell University, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

previous work by the author, on viablestrategies to improve the classroom environment of engineering colleges in the Region. At thestart, the paper provides an overview of relevant benchmarks of engineering education in theRegion. Then, relates author’s preliminary findings on teaching/learning practices in engineeringcolleges of the Arab Gulf States, sheds light on the pros and cons of the lecture format, andexamines the literature on meanings and substance of different active learning protocols focusingon cooperative engagement strategies. Next, it identifies common barriers to reformation ingeneral, and to the use of modern pedagogical skills in particular. The paper also argues that anymeaningful change in Region’s classroom practices today

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najwa Hanel, University of Southern California

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International

academicinstitution that sustained excellence in teaching and research for almost one and a halfcenturies during which the institution celebrated the elation of success, but also enduredmany tragic events. My hope is to encourage you, the engineering faculty, to get involvedin international engineering education programs in response to the global challenges thatthe AUB and other institutions face and experience throughout the world.A Historical Perspective -- In 1862, what is now Lebanon was part of the Ottoman Empire, which then ruled most of the Middle East. American missionaries in the region had built a Syrian Protestant College under the direction of the American Board Commissioners for Foreign Missions. They asked Dr. Daniel

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International Division Poster Session / Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education / International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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International

AC 2008-1902: A COMPARISON OF EMBEDDED SYSTEMS EDUCATION IN THEUNITED STATES, EUROPEAN, AND FAR EASTERN COUNTRIESAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State CollegeReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 13.19.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Comparison of Embedded Systems Education in the United States, European, and Far Eastern CountriesAbstractWorldwide, institutions of higher education share many of the same concerns with respect toembedded systems education. Some of these concerns involve curriculum design, offeringproper courses, development of laboratories and appropriate experiences for the students. Thispaper will compare and contrast

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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International

AC 2008-1944: ENHANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND DISTANCE LEARNINGTHROUGH HYBRID E-LEARNING APPROACHAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, signal estimation, biocomputing, and use of computers and related technologies in undergraduate and graduate education to improve and enhance teaching and learning

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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International

AC 2008-1359: A COMMON US-EUROPE CURRICULUM: AN APPROACH FORREAL-TIME SOFTWARE INTENSIVE SYSTEMSAndrew Kornecki, ERAU MSEE, PhD, Professor; engaged in a variety of research projects sponsored by the FAA, NSF, Florida State, and the industry (~$700K as the PI, ~$2.5M as co-PI); author and co-author of over 80 refereed papers in journals and conference proceedings; construction of real-time and safety critical software, embedded systems, computer simulation and aviation software, control and computer engineering education; teaching in undergraduate and graduate engineering programs on three continents; established ERAU Real-Time Software Laboratory; consulting and providing training for

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vijay Renganathan, Institute of International Education; Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Peggy Blumenthal, Institute of International Education; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University

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10.2 % of grant recipients have been in thesciences.8 In recent years, US government initiatives have focused on “critical”countries and languages, where there is strategic value for Americans to gain worldarea expertise. The National Security Education Program, funded by the Departmentof Defense and administered by IIE, is one such program, aiding students in gaininglanguage expertise in “critical” languages.In January 2006, the US president, along with the secretaries of state, education, anddefense and the director of national intelligence, announced a series of initiativesdesigned to increase the teaching and study of the above mentioned lesser-taughtlanguages, including significant increases in opportunities to study these languagesabroad

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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International

facilities throughout the world. He has lived and worked in many different locations throughout the world including extensive experience working on global projects. His research and teaching interests include global technology issues, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. He also currently provides project management and leadership consulting/training to fortune 500 companies with IP Solutions, LLC. He is a Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT).Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University Spencer Magleby is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean in the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University. He came to BYU in 1989

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adnan Zahed; Abdullah Bafail; Reda Abdulaal; Ali Al-Bahi

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International

was first introduced in 1996, thesecriteria have been the subject of extensive discussions. In the words of Jack Lohmann2 (cited byFelder et al3), “Preparing for an ABET visit is no longer the academic equivalent of El Niño—something to be weathered every six years until things go back to normal.” Since the work ofequipping students with the attributes specified in program outcomes must be done at theindividual course level, all faculty members involved in teaching required courses must nowunderstand and be involved in the accreditation process on a continuing basis, not just in themonths preceding each visit.In this part of the world things were different. The institution, whose case study is discussed inthe present work, had just started

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Clauss, Grove City College; Blair Allison, Grove City College; Mark Reuber, Grove City College; Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College

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International

College designed and implemented a study-abroad program directly targeting mechanicalengineers. This program involved two courses taught concurrently by professors at Grove CityCollege, a laboratory experience making use of the facilities at the University of Nantes andadditional equipment brought from the United States, a course taught by one of the residentprofessors staying at the study center, and a foreign language course taught by a second residentprofessor. Students also were exposed to living and interacting in a foreign community,exploring industrial facilities in the country, and making invaluable contacts with foreignemployers.The typical concerns of studying abroad were eliminated with the new approach. These issuescentered on

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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International

AC 2008-959: ENRICHING A CURRICULUM WITH LOCAL CONTENTWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania State University. He teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, computer networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronics at the Wilkes-Barre campus. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, IET (England) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. He is currently involved in international activities in cooperation with some faculty members at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He is an advocate of diversity in the education field. Dr

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergio Felicelli, Mississippi State University; John Berry, Mississippi State University; Rafael Cuesta, CIDAUT, Spain; Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University; Ratessiea Lett, Mississippi State University

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International

the process conditions of the cast samples. Examine filling and solidification characteristics and correlate with findings of the X-ray analysis. Determine what geometrical and process conditions are more prone to generate defective welds. 6. Work with PI’s during their visits to analyze progress and discuss eventual correction actions to the plan of work. 7. Upon the end of the stay period, make a seminar presentation summarizing main results and achievements.Program for Undergraduate ResearchOne of the main tasks of this IREE program will be to recruit an undergraduate student from thejunior or senior courses at Mississippi State University. Both PI’s teach courses at these levelsand they have already

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around The Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Floyd Wilkes, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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databases (OODB). Usingan OODB allows a developer to store objects in the database as objects rather than mapping their data into a relational structure [2]. Asecond approach, usually referred to as the Object-Relational (ORDB) approach, has required modifying or extending the relational modelto allow complex data to be stored in the database. This is accomplished through a data structure called a user defined data types (UDT)[3]. Many of the ORDB concepts have been incorporated into the SQL 1999 standard [4].2. BACKGROUNDOur teaching experience indicates to us that most students understand relational database concepts quite quickly. But, understandingObject Relational and Object-Oriented database concepts is more challenging for many of them. It

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology

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International

. Page 13.504.8 7Quality Policy: We, at Vellore Institute of Technology, aspire to establish a system of QualityAssurance which would on a continuous basis evaluate and monitor the quality of education andtraining imparted at the Institute, improve the teaching-learning process and, ultimately, developthe Institute as a Center of Excellence. Few universities have made such strict commitment to quality and quality assurance ineducation. This is one of the primary causes for the rapid successful rise of VIT University.Discipline and Ethics Another factor in the high graduation rate is the strict discipline which occurs at theuniversity. The

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Chelita Pate, Brigham Young University

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International

culture via aLearning project that connects technology with the abroad society. There has also been growing interest in programs such as Engineers Without Borders, which provide service learning via humanitarian projectsInternational Design/Capstone International experiences are integrated with departmental seniorProjects design/capstone programs. In this model groups of students are assigned projects that have international content.Research Abroad Students travel to an abroad laboratory and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty member or post

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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process.Groundwater Hydrology – 12 units Fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. Topics include: Darcy equation, flow nets, mass conservation, the aquifer flow equation, heterogeneity and anisotropy, storage properties, regional circulation, unsaturated flow, recharge, stream-aquifer interaction, well hydraulics, flow through fractured rock, numerical models, groundwater quality, contaminant transport processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption. Includes laboratory and computer demonstrations. Core requirement for Environmental and