Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randel Dymond, Virginia Tech; Howell Simmons, Paciulli, Simmons & Associates; Derrick Cave, Kimley-Horn Assoc.; Robert Jansen, KB Home

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Civil Engineering

preparation of site plans; paving, grading, drainage, and utility plans; stormwater management design; sanitary sewer lift station design; and off-site improvements. In addition, Derrick is one of Kimley-Horn’s regional practice coordinators within the firm’s Wal-Mart development program. Derrick has a BS in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech.Robert Jansen, KB Home Robert F. Jansen is Vice President of Land Development for the Mid Atlantic Division of KB Home. He is responsible for overseeing all entitlement and land development activities for all of KB Home’s communities throughout the Mid Atlantic area. Bob has spent 26 years in the field of Land Development. Upon graduation from Virginia

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

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Environmental Engineering

of a community and is coordinatedwith an institution of higher learning and with the community; helps foster civic responsibility; isintegrated into and embraces the academic curriculum of the students enrolled; and includesstructured time for the students to reflect on the service experience.”2According to studies done at the Higher Education Research Institute of the University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles3, certain things must be done to ensure that a service-learningexperience is effective. The first is that students must receive sufficient training through coursematerial before engaging in the service. The second is that instructors must engage students inconversation about their service. The last is that students must reflect on their

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

to foster excellence in development and delivery of industry-relevant, technologically-advanced post-baccalaureate education in manufacturing engineering and technology.Objectives: The Graduate Studies in Manufacturing Technical Group will fulfill its mission through the following: 1. identifying needs and trends in manufacturing industries; 2. illuminating developments in manufacturing science and technology; 3. identifying and describing best practices in manufacturing engineering and manufacturing engineering technology graduate education; 4. facilitating communications with and between graduate manufacturing programs, corporations, governmental organizations, and industrial, commercial and private groups interested in building

Conference Session

Two year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

Engineering andthe National Research Council, with support from the National Science Foundation that wasinitiated to improve engineering education at community colleges and improve the prospects forcommunity college students’ achievement of Bachelors Degrees in Engineering at four-yearinstitutions.The paper attempts to establish some basic ground rules for building a quality control assessmentsystem and creating active partnerships between Community Colleges and the four-yearUniversities with an ongoing dialog. This effort is also directed at building a unified approachfor attracting and retaining students in engineering and to articulate a seamless engineeringcurriculum for a continuum of education that will fortify engineering education for the

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Meyer, Clarkson University; Dick Pratt, Clarkson University

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Liberal Education

outcomes, Clarkson University has adopted anoutcomes based set of graduation requirements. .The Clarkson Common Experience unifies eachstudent's learning in a major field of study with learning expectations that broaden the student'sunderstanding of our modern world. Graduates are expected to meet outcomes in fundamentalacademic abilities, in personal and social development, and in prescribed areas of knowledge.While some outcomes may be achieved in a single course, the Common Experience Curriculumidentifies four components that serve as common threads through multiple courses. These are:(a) learning to communicate effectively, (b) developing an appreciation for diversity in bothworking and living environments, (c) recognizing the importance of

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Kami Carey, Howard University

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Liberal Education

Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Kami Carey, Howard University KAMI CAREY is a Ph.D candidate at Howard University in the department of Communications and Culture. Her research interest include identifying ideologies and identities of Black sojourners. She plans to teach at Southern Polytechnic State University in the Fall of 2007. Page 12.1458.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Road to the Global Engineer: Using Liberal Arts Prerequisites Effectively in Engineering DesignAbstract This paper examines the role liberal arts education plays in providing theengineering

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymond Krizek, Northwestern University; Ahmad Hadavi, Northwestern University

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Engineering Management

admitted to the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE)examination. Modified requirements are set forth for individuals with a master’s or doctorate’sdegree.Master of Project Management ProgramMotivated by the forgoing situation, the Master of Project Management (MPM) program grewfrom a conviction that there existed a need in the civil engineering profession for a more holisticengineer with an ability to blend a modest breadth of engineering expertise and experience withthe management and communication skills required to develop and execute a major engineeringproject from its conceptual stage through completion and even beyond into its operational andmaintenance phases. Although there existed at various universities throughout the country

Conference Session

Educational Research and the New Engineering Educator

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malcolm Drewery, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Stefani A. Bjorklund

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New Engineering Educators

and achieving certain learningoutcomes desired of engineering graduates. This paper provides preliminary analysis in thevalidation process of the E-FSSE survey that began in October, 2006 (see E-FSSE Survey inAppendix I). Thus far, three of the nine universities in the validation project have completed thesurvey, via the web. This paper provides some preliminary analysis in the validation process andnext steps. Several more validation steps are necessary before analysis is complete.IntroductionIn the wake of the National Academy of Engineering’s “Educating the Engineer of 2020” reportand the highly acclaimed National Academies’ “Rising Above the Gathering Storm” report,today’s engineering community is increasingly concerned with and attuned

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2303: PORTRAYING THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTSIN ENGINEERING: STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCES AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN ENGINEERING.Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota Russell F. Korte is a doctoral candidate in Human Resource Development and Strategic Management and Organization at the University of Minnesota. He is also a research assistant for the university’s Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His research interests include learning, socialization, and performance in adult education and the workplace.Karl Smith, University of Minnesota Karl A. Smith is Cooperative Learning Professor

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; David Barnes, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Information Systems

integralcalculus, ordinary differential equations, chemistry, thermofluids, statistical process control, andengineering economics. Students’ written and oral communications skills are refined through atechnical composition course and through extensive writing and speaking activities in thetechnical courses. These same activities support the secondary objective of the BSEMETprogram, which is to prepare graduates for life-long learning once their formal education iscompleted.The Altoona College realizes that it is very important for its BSEMET degree students to beknowledgeable about information systems security since engineers are now expected to have atleast a basic understanding of current threats and how these threats affect product development,personal

Conference Session

What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Austin Talley, University of Texas--Austin; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Rachel Kuhr, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

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Mechanics

Engineering's commitment to finding ways to enrich teaching and learning. She works in all aspects of education including design and development, faculty training, learner support, and evaluation. Contact k.schmidt@mail.utexas.eduRachel Kuhr, University of Texas-Austin RACHEL KUHR is a undergraduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin Contact rachelkuhr@mail.utexas.eduSaad Eways, Austin Community College SAAD EWAYS is presently professor of Physics and Engineering and Assistant Dean of Math and Science at Austin Community College (ACC) where he teaches courses in both physics and engineering. He served as Department Head from 96-97 and Assistant Dean of

Conference Session

K-12 Programs (Co-sponsored by K-12 Division)

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Virnoche, Humboldt State University; Elizabeth Eschenbach, Humboldt State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-2999: EXPANDING GIRLS’ HORIZONS IN MATH AND SCIENCE: ALONGITUDINAL EVALUATION OF EYH CONFERENCE OUTCOMESMary Virnoche, Humboldt State University Mary is an associate professor of Sociology at Humboldt State University. Since graduate school she has been committed to community-based research and applied work with a focus on race, class and gender inequities. While a gradaute student and then a research associate at the University of Colorado, she facilitated partnerships between STEM professionals, educators and marginalized communities in addressing digital divide concerns. Since joining the faculty at HSU, Mary has focused on facilitating the participation of girls in the STEM pipeline and

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Liberal Education

. Laura Grossenbacher is the Director of Technical Communications in the Department of Engineering Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Page 12.743.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Finding a “place” for reading and discussion courses: Design and assessment of “Social and Ethical Impacts of Technology”AbstractThis paper discusses the development and assessment of a reading and discussion course entitled“Social and Ethical Impacts of Technology.” Taught in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’sDepartment of Engineering Professional Development by members of the

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Camelia Rosca, Boston College; Larry Ludlow, Boston College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

electronic portfolio pedagogy and practices in engineering education and the evaluation of eportfolios and other social software tools (wikis, weblogs, etc.) to facilitate teaching, learning, and assessment for students, faculty, departments, and institutions.Camelia Rosca, Boston College CAMELIA ROSCA is a research associate at Boston College and the director of Education Research Testing and Evaluation Consultants (ERTEC). Her work includes test development and a wide range of educational research.Larry Ludlow, Boston College LARRY LUDLOW is Professor and Chair of the Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation Department at Boston College. His research interests include faculty evaluations

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blair McDonald, SUU Integrated Engineering; William Pratt, SUU Integrated Engineering; Nicholas Winowich, SUU Integrated Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

faced byeducators and the result is often the sacrifice of engineering fundamentals that are unrelated to aprogram’s ultimate focus. There is a growing need for graduates that possess comprehensiveknowledge of engineering fundamentals from the full spectrum of engineering disciplines toaccommodate the increasingly integrated work place. Multi-disciplinary engineering degreeprograms are attempting to address this need, often by utilizing coursework from various“traditional” departments in well established engineering colleges. Integrated Engineering is anattempt to develop a comprehensive fundamental curriculum where all of the courseworkintegrally supports the overall course of study. With their broader, fundamental knowledgeIntegrated

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Janice McCain, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

has recently been appointed to develop a diversity plan for CSM, and has experience in international education, corporate training and coaching, and academic editing.Janice McCain, Howard University JANICE McCAIN is a research associate at the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE) at Howard University. Her areas of interest include persistence and motivation, retention of minority students in higher education, and international economic development, particularly as it relates to women in Africa.Marcus Jones, Howard University MARCUS JONES is an Educational Psychology doctoral student at Howard University. Marcus is a graduate research assistant for the Center

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

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Architectural

is no equivalent committee to provide the AE perspective for educational activities. The AE programs would benefit greatly by uniting and lobbying for greater participation and input into the various ASCE educational activities.• The civil engineers are leading ground-breaking initiatives that will ultimately affect AE programs. ASCE Policy 465, which makes the masters degree the first professional degree in civil engineering19, is making great strides toward completion. The National Council of Examiners in Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) recently voted to amend the model law to require thirty hours of coursework above the bachelor degree for professional licensure20. Graduates of AE programs will inevitably be

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Daniel Amos, University of Washington; Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington; Lari Garrison, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

to this lack of understanding, as such we argue that students constructreasons for their expected future prosperity that if they work harder now, they deserve morelater.IntroductionIt seems a universal feature of human experience to tell stories about one’s place and direction inthe world. Research on storytelling has shown that this is as true of individuals as it is of nationstates.1 Given this range, we can assume that members of cultural groups of sizes betweenindividuals and nations will share common, if never identical, narratives. In this paper, we reporton a collection of common narratives that come from a distinctive student culture, that ofundergraduate engineering education in America.Our paper reports on two related beliefs that

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Brittany Claar, Colorado School of Mines; Tori Bailey, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-1234: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? ENGINEERING STUDENTS'PERSISTENCE IS BASED ON LITTLE EXPERIENCE OR DATAGary Lichtenstein, Stanford University Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D., is a Consulting Associate Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, specializing in quantitative and qualitative research methods. His areas of intellectual interest include engineering education, community-based research, and education evaluation and policy. His extensive teaching experience includes courses on qualitative research methods (for graduate students), and on writing and critical thinking (for students ranging from high school to professionals). He lives in southeast Utah. He can be contacted at

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Anita Todd, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

onmarket needs can be gained through the proper use of co-op evaluations.Therefore, great emphasis has been placed on developing evaluation criteria thatmeet the needs of the cooperative education programs and the ABET needs of thecollege or university. The University of Cincinnati (UC), along with manyengineering cooperative education and internship programs recognized thisassessment need, and developed new assessment tools in the late nineties inanticipation of the new ABET 2000 engineering criteria.Until 2003, evaluations were gathered on paper, making the charge of analyzing Page 12.1124.2and summarizing feedback for the departments a time consuming, if even

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Drnevich, Purdue University; John Norris, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, 2007 Assigning Civil Engineering Students to Capstone Course TeamsAbstractAssigning students to teams for project courses that systematically accounts for balance anddiversity affects the functioning and success of the teams. This paper presents an implementationof a goal programming model for grouping senior civil engineering students into a semester-longcapstone design project course. Student attributes consisting of overall GPA, grades in priorselected coursework, cooperative work experience, skills with relevant computing software, andJung-Typology (J-T) or Myers-Briggs Type Indicators (MBTI) were all considered in theallocation of students to project work groups.Student team assignment is achieved through goal