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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Ahsan Mian, Montana State University; Hunter Lloyd, Montana State University; Robb Larson, P.E., Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

paper will present an overview of the multidisciplinary capstone projectand detail the challenges of administering such a large capstone team. These includecoordination of schedules, deliverables, and student supervision. The assessment strategy willalso be presented and the challenges will be discussed. Recommendations and lessons-learnedwill also be presented in order to assist faculty at other institutions in implementing similarmultidisciplinary projects.1. Competition RulesNASA initiated this competition in order to stress the fundamentals of systems engineering andto expose students to working in interdisciplinary teams. The rules of the competition wereposted approximately 10 months before the May 2010 competition date. The competition

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

crucial to provide advanced trainingto America’s future workforce [1-3]. In keeping with industry demands and the Wentworthtradition, hands-on nanotechnology laboratory experience is a central component of Wentworth’semerging nanotechnology and engineering course offerings. The impact on undergraduatescience and technology education is significant, and the project is generating new researchopportunities for undergraduate students. The nanotechnology laboratory allows students todevelop nanotechnology-related knowledge and skills through their coursework that can later beapplied to further research, improve design projects, and create solutions to improve the overallquality of life. The laboratory is used not only by undergraduate students, but

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering finish a traditional college curriculum within eight years, only 40% of thosestudents actually receive their bachelor’s degree in engineering (1, 2). The average six yeargraduation rate for LSU College of Engineering (COE) students prior to the implementation ofthe LSU STEP grant was 36%, consistent with national statistics (3). A survey of engineeringfreshmen at Arizona State University found that the lack of, or only minimal engineering contactduring the first semester or first year may be insufficient to reinforce the students’ originalreasons for entering engineering (4). French et al reported that student persistence requires astrong academic background, achievement of good grades and academic motivation (5). Theirfindings suggest

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shanette A. Go; E. Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

addresses the attributes of the NAE Engineer 2020, and focuses on majornational technological-infrastructure issues. Design and innovation in the context of majorinfrastructural technology issues (water, transportation, energy) are part of each academic year’sprogram as shown in Table 1 and 2. The new program promotes the development of attributes ofcritical thinking and design, and their integration with social context, by having studentscomplete subjects geared to this goal starting in their first year (Table 1).Table 1. Arizona State Engineering Degree- Year 1Engineering I Engineering Genl. Studies Math, English, Bio-design -critical thinking-critical thinking -social context-communicationEngineering

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa R. Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lois Calian Trautvetter, Northwestern University; Sarah L. Codd, Montana State University; David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M. Cortes, Northwestern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

education.The Conceptual Framework for the Engineer of 2020 StudiesFor the past several years, our research team has been refining a conceptual framework(Terenzini & Reason, 200532, 201033) that offers a systems view of college-level learning that 1)addresses the role of students’ prior learning and social experiences, and 2) acknowledges therole of organizational conditions (e.g., policies that influence faculty decisions about teaching),program-level culture, and program policies and practices related to teaching and learning. Thiscombination of factors, depicted in Figure 1, affects the nature and quality of student learning.Figure 1.Conceptual frameworkThe elements of the conceptual framework (identified in the boxes and ovals in Figure 1

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Dettman P.E., Western Kentucky University; Walter L. Collett, Western Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

engraving, using a robotic device so that more intricate patternscould be created. The Electrical Engineering students were approached with the idea on whetheror not this could be accomplished and two EE students volunteered for the project. The studentsthen contacted an EE faculty member to serve as an advisor for the creation of the etching devicewho agreed to assist and a cross disciplinary team was formed.Ultimately the EE students designed and built a 4 axis Computer Numercial Controlled (CNC)engraving device to create the inlays for the canoe team, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 CNC EngraverThroughout the design and construction of the CNC Engraver, the EE and CE students metregularly to troubleshoot the

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

capstone design course inthe future.Introduction:This paper presents a unique capstone opportunity in which seniors in computer engineering andsoftware engineering took an active role on a multidisciplinary capstone projects at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The EcoCAR Challenge6 is an internationalcompetition in which 17 universities compete to produce the next generation of hybrid vehiclesover a three year period from 2008 - 2011. This competition is the successor of a number ofprevious challenges hosted by the United States Department of Energy including Challenge X.All competitors are donated a vehicle (shown in Figure 1) as well as electronics hardware,software, tools, and mechanical parts. Figure 1: A

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa Vitolo, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

initiated itsfirst cohort of 20 students in fall 2009. Funded through an NSF S-STEM grant, theinterdisciplinary, multi-year, mixed academic-level offering awards scholarships to studentsbased on academic merit and financial need. SEECS is an opportunity for students in certainSTEM majors at Gannon University, Erie, PA, in the School of Engineering and ComputerScience. The goals of the scholarship program are (1) to increase the number of academicallytalented, but financially disadvantaged students in the stated majors, (2) to assist students to besuccessful in their undergraduate education, and (3) to foster professional development forcareers or graduate education. These goals are realized through the students shared interactionswithin the SEECS

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia C. Pendley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph Homer Saleh, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Saleh’s current research revolves around three broad topics: 1) satellite reliability and multi-state failure analysis, 2) programmatic engineering as it pertains to space programs (including a focus on space responsiveness, schedule risk and slippage, and system obsolescence); and 3) accident causation and system safety. Dr. Saleh is the author or co-author of some 100 technical publications, including two articles in the Encyclopedia of Aerospace Engineering (Wiley) and 44 journal publications. He is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Saleh has received several awards for his

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Osterwood, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Jason Douglas Monnell, University of Pittsburgh; Chris Koch, GTECH Strategies; Maureen Copeland, GTECH Strategies

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

responsibility, and tostrengthen connections with communities [1]. We define service-research in a similar manner:research that integrates meaningful community service with research activities to enrich thelearning experience of the service partner as well as the researchers.GTECH Strategies is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community and growing the greeneconomy through creative community revitalization. GTECH Strategies nurtures community Page 22.1284.2growth through green job creation and the elimination of blight, specifically through growingbiofuels on abandoned lots within the city of Pittsburgh.The work done by GTECH aligns well with a team

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Patricia Ryaby Backer, San Jose State University; Elena Klaw, Ph.D., San Jose State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

’ selfreported understanding of the engineering fundamentals, as well as increases their confidenceand motivation to make a difference in society. Page 22.1283.2Need for Renewable Energy EngineeringThe burning of fossil fuels and the rapid deforestation of the globe have created an increase inCO2 gases in the atmosphere and a heating up of the earth’s temperature.1 Data shows anexponential change in CO2 in the atmosphere in the last several decades.2 This has beencorrelated with a warming of the earth’s surface temperature.3 Coupled with the problem ofclimate change, nations are also struggling with a growing demand for energy alongside ashrinking pool

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

materials, faculty characteristics,student characteristics) leads to the largest student gains in (1) SE learning; (2) interest in SEcareers; and (3) interest in DoD problems and careers?This research is being conducted in the context of 14 “capstone” courses, in most cases as an Page 22.1277.2integrative culminating, project-based course involving teams of students working together onthe development of a product or prototype that addresses a real Department of Defense (DoD)need. Implemented as pilot courses in eight civilian and six military universities, most of whichare members of a SE-focused University Advanced Research Center, or UARC based at

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Nemes, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Robert M. Capuro, Pennslyvania State University; Sven G. Bilen, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

modules weredeveloped and delivered by faculty who teach in The Pennsylvania State University’s Master ofEngineering in Systems Engineering program from the School of Graduate Professional Studiesin conjunction with faculty from the College of Engineering. The modules with their respectiveobjectives are listed in Table 1. One module was delivered in each of the first 8 weeks of thecourse, which met twice per week. Each systems engineering module consisted of readings,exercises, and a 75-minute class presentation. During class meetings when modules were notdelivered, students met in their teams to work on their projects. Each team had biweeklyconference calls with project sponsors. Teams were also expected to deliver functionalprototypes as well

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; John A Nastasi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter L. Russell, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

get a deeper introduction to SE principles in a required course in their program,Innovative Systems Design, in the second semester of their junior year. This course is structuredaround the main elements of a Concept of Operations (ConOps) with a strong focus onunderstanding stakeholder needs and objectives before selecting a high level system conceptaugmented by operational scenarios.SE Capstone Pilot Project OrganizationSo building on this foundation, both in terms of basic SE ideas and some limited application forthe undergraduate engineering students, the pilot project for inculcating systems engineeringthrough the capstone was designed with five project phases: 1. System definition phase: Development of ConOps (including system

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Corns, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

had to interact with this stakeholder.This learning environment has seldom been implemented within academia, mimicking theorganizational characteristics of current industry partners. This structure is depicted in Figure 1. Hence, students had the availability to setup ad-hoc meetings with various people in orderto discuss current design endeavors or conflicts. A communication network was created wherestudents could use Blackboard® to communicate, exchange documents, and access courselecture materials. This environment provided the capability for students to participate in allaspects of the course, as communication and accessibility were readily available regardless of thegeographical location or time of day. The uniqueness of this

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SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard W. Freeman, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

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Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, Purdue University, North Central

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

learning achievement will beaddressed. More importantly, we will examine the course assessment based on the analysis ofcollected data from grading student course work, course evaluation and learning outcome survey.Finally, we will address the possible course improvement according to our assessment.II. Course OutlinesThe multidisciplinary course consists of the ME dynamic system modeling and EE feedbackcontrol system design (co-listed as ME 376/ECE 382) as shown in Figure 1 and is offered in thesecond semester in junior year with a 16-week class schedule. Three-hours of lectures each weekare allocated. Concurrently, the control system laboratory course (ECE 308) is offered with threecontact hours each week. The pre-requisite courses include Linear

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 25.454.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Development of a New Multidisciplinary Course: Smart Grid1. IntroductionThe future power grid will be a comprehensive cyber-physical (hybrid) system, where the powergrid should be able to deliver high quality, clean, reliable, efficient, and affordable electricity toconsumers 1, 2. Importantly, consumers will have more freedom in monitoring and managingtheir usage of power. More smart appliances and electric vehicles will emerge that interact withthe grid. There will be a greater diversity of generation including thermal, wind, solar, hydraulic,biomass, etc. and all will be more easily integrated into the grid. Though power transfer

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Michael T. Butcher, Youngstown State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

each other. For example, engineering students may facilitate biologicalsciences students learning about mechanical principles of solids and fluids, while biologicalsciences students may facilitate engineering students learning about anatomical features ofanimal tissues and systems. Integrative courses broaden the educational experiences of STEMmajors, and may serve as a general model for developing interdisciplinary STEM curricula atPUIs. Assessment for the course at instructor, institutional and external levels is to be conductedwith respect to student learning objectives (SLO) through both formative and summativeevaluations.1. IntroductionA general model of interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) education

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky; Donald G. Colliver P.E., University of Kentucky; Aaron Cramer, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky; John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky; Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Stephen M. Lipka, University of Kentucky; Jim Neathery, Unversity of Kentucky; Johne M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Vijay Singh, University of Kentucky; Joseph Sottile, University of Kentucky; Timothy R.B. Taylor P.E., University of Kentucky; Rodney Andrews, University of Kentucky

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fundamental core knowledge of power andenergy.1 This mirrors the larger movement calling for engineering graduates to have aninterdisciplinary and system-based viewpoint, in order to address the complexities of the majorchallenges (such as energy) that face our world. 2In response to this need for a power and energy engineering workforce, a Power and EnergyInstitute (PEIK) was created at The University of Kentucky, which already had a strong historyof power and energy education across the college of engineering but lacked a programintegrating these efforts. The task of the new institute was to bring together the existingactivities and then expand upon them. This institute brought together a core set of faculty fromacross the college who shared a

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Tsunghsueh Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Esther N. Ofulue

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

nanotechnology.Meanwhile, all Fortune 500 companies in materials, electronics, and pharmaceuticals have madeinvestments in nanotechnology since 2002.xiNanotechnology is expected to emerge throughout the economy in improved products and newapplications enabled by these improvements: the National Science Foundation has famouslyprojected that $1 trillion in products and two million jobs worldwide will be affected bynanotechnology by 2015.xi Applications that are already in the marketplace include burn andwound dressings, sunscreens, longer-lasting tennis balls, stain-free clothing, and more.Anticipated applications include drug delivery, solar cells, fuel cells, and wear resistance inmaterials.xii Indeed, in the latest renewals of the National Nanotechnology

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald G. Kander, Philadelphia University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

accreditationstandards focus more and more on the assessment of measurable learning outcomes, the C-DECcore curriculum provides an opportunity for the engineering programs within the college toaddress and assess, in part, student learning in a wide range of areas that are relevant to theABET “a-k” learning outcomes (ABET’s “Criteria 3: Student Outcomes”5). Specifically,students completing the five-course C-DEC core curriculum are assessed by the college todetermine if they attain the following seven core learning outcomes. 1. An ability to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams 2. An ability to describe the value of different problem solving and decision making styles 3. An ability to identify the unique contributions and limitations of specific

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Lesley Rigg, Northern Illinois University; Melissa Lenczewski, Northern Illinois University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

programsdeveloped through the ESE Institute, at both graduate and undergraduate level, address societaland scientific needs for a greater understanding of environmental issues. Recognizing thecomplexity of environmental issues, a holistic approach was taken which connects energy(particularly alternative energy for Illinois), foundational and applied environmental science,with societal and policy issues. The strategies are twofold: 1. to train people in a broad-based environmental studies curriculum that complements our existing focused programs 2. to strengthen our research in environmental and alternative energy issuesThe program will produce graduates prepared to meet these challenges via careers in industry,small business, federal, state and

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

emerging technologies for advanced batteries, fuel cells, andthe recharging and supporting infrastructure required for each technology. The 30 course creditprogram of study is flexible and is designed by the student with committee approval with anexpected completion in 1 year.Certificate ProgramsMichigan Technological University also offers undergraduate and graduate certificates inAdvanced Electric Drive Vehicle Engineering with the graduate certificate focused on distancelearning for engineers in industry. Both certificates are interdisciplinary with courses fromMaterial Science, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering. The required and elective

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, which alsoprovides the first-year engineering program for all engineering departments. This degreeprogram serves students 1) who have very specific career goals that are not met with a traditionalengineering degree offered by the university; 2) who want a general engineering degree toprovide a technical foundation for other advanced degrees in areas such as law, medicine, andpublic policy; and 3) who want to work in a new, emerging, or interdisciplinary engineeringfield.The courses used in BSE degree pathways reside largely in the engineering departments, and inthe other academic units of the University, and are uniquely combined under supervision toprovide the individually specialized engineering education desired or needed for a

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

faculty serve as mentors and advisors to Enterprise team members; that is, they move fromthe role of imparting knowledge to helping students discover and apply knowledge. We envisiona relationship that parallels the one between faculty members and student researchers whereininquiry and innovation are the norms, learning and application go hand-in-hand, and students andfaculty advisors work in a team environment to solve problems of significance to industry.Enterprise has a twelve-year track record that includes several quantitative and qualitativeevaluative results that document the successful outcomes of the Enterprise program1,2,3,4. Someof the quantitative outcomes achieved by Michigan Tech’s Enterprise include: (1) Three yearretention rates

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

internal entity and includes threemajor components, as shown in Figure 1. Page 25.259.2 Figure 1: Elements of a Research Experience ProgramThe research theme for a site dictates the research project selection process and is a veryimportant aspect for the research site. The thematic basis for the program can be a disciplinespecific or multidisciplinary in nature. The research projects could be loosely connected withinbroad themes such as science and engineering that allows almost all of the research conductedwithin a college or a university, or could be included in a more defined research theme such asmetal casting research that

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students about the technologies to be used and how the different disciplines canwork together. Page 25.1431.4The mini-projects also borrow upon Cockburn’s concept of the technology spike3. Thistechnique involves having the team build to some proof of concept to determine the validity of aparticular design approach. Each mini-project is designed with the idea of demonstrating someintegrated functionality rather than on a specific end-user product.The typical script of a process miniature is as follows: 1. Students receive a detailed problem description and/or requirements 2. Students break down the problem into a set of tasks. 3. Tasks are

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andy Shaojin Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology; Iem H. Heng, New York City College of Technology; Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

STEM programs in Page 25.1453.4colleges and universities is the lack of preparation of high school students in STEM. To fill the gapand to help high school students to realize the importance of STEM education, hands-on engagingtraining programs are developed to help and encourage high school students to be exposed tovarious STEM areas through robotic design activities that tie to existing pre-engineering programssuch as FIRST Robotic Competition (FRC) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). To maximizeparticipation, the trainings were offered 1) on weekends in conjunction with our FIRST partners, 2)in afterschool programs, and 3) in summer

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

(USMA) and the United States Air ForceAcademy joined forces and traveled to Afghanistan for thesole purpose of helping to build that nation’s fledglinguniversity system. Their focus of effort was at theNational Military Academy of Afghanistan (NMAA)located in the capital city of Kabul (Figure 1). They joinedthe core cadre of advisors as rotating members for themonths of June and July. Their mission was to assist theNMAA administration and faculty in the continuingdevelopment of the engineering curriculum and to mentor Figure 1. Dr. Grant Crawford and Dr. Elizabeth Bristow (authors) at NMAAthe engineering faculty in their development as effectiveengineering educators. To fully