Conference Session

Design for Community and Environment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad; Kathy Schmidt; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

: Undergraduate Reverse Engineering of Consumer Products3.1 Design Team Background The UT Austin Department of Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculumincludes a senior design methods course followed by a semester of capstone design. Students inthe design methods course apply design methodologies in a semester-long project involving thereverse engineering and re-design of a consumer product. The text used for the course12conceptually presents the design process in three phases: (1) task clarification (understanding there-design need), (2) concept generation, and (3) concept implementation (detailed design andprototyping). In the first phase students use a number of tools to understand the re-design needsuch as: a mission statement, a

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Melissa Dark, Purdue University; Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

“Fundamentals”, if there is one, and thenthe units are sorted in order of the number of core hours. This ordering should not beconsidered as any indication of the order the units would be covered pedagogically in animplemented curriculum.The model is a cube (see Figure 2) that provides a simple visual representation that afreshman can understand, yet the 3 dimensional structure facilitates the detailed analysisrequired for use in technology specific contexts, and is comprehensive enough toencompass a capstone learning experience. IAS. Information Assurance and Security (23 core hours) IAS1. Fundamental Aspects (3) IAS2. Security Mechanisms (countermeasures) (5) IAS3. Operational Issues (3) IAS4. Policy (3) IAS5. Attacks

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Koehler, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Susan Matney, North Carolina State University; Mary Clare Robbins, North Carolina State University

State University. Dr. Lavelle’s teaching and research areas include: engineering management, project management, cost engineering, engineering economics, leadership, teamwork and personality, and engineering education. Dr. Lavelle is past chair of the ASEE Engineering Economy and Engineering Management Divisions.Susan Matney, North Carolina State University Susan Matney is Associate Director of Cooperative Education at North Carolina State University, with 18 years of experience in co-op. She has served as President of the North Carolina Cooperative Education Association, is current Secretary of the Cooperative Education Division (CED) of ASEE and a graduate of the BRIDGES Academic

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wael Ibrahim, ECPI College of Technology; Rasha Morsi, Norfolk State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6-18 Management - Total Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities Layout and Materials Handling, Industrial Ergonomics and Time 12-24 Study, Industrial Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business, and Teaming, etc. Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing 24-36 Processes, etc. Electives

Conference Session

Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

soon back up. It was determined by both hisemployer and social worker that some variety of device that would help David’s pacewould be a great aid. A team of senior engineering capstone design students selected thisproject and dedicated two semesters to the design, fabrication, testing evaluation anddelivery of the final device.During the two terms, David made several visits to the campus and he and the studentsbecame quite close. Delivery day became a highly publicized event with local officials,university officials, family and friends all in attendance along with local and nationalpress. David thoroughly enjoyed the festivities and was immensely pleased by his device.At that time, the project seemed an incredibly successful effort for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Bowen, Rice University; Marcia O'Malley, William Marsh Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

useLabVIEW as the computing platform for data acquisition. For the majority of the experiments inthe haptic paddle series, real-time computing is not required, and therefore a standard desktop PCwith a DAQ card is sufficient. Second, the PXI systems offer a versatile platform for use inother courses, in capstone projects, and in research. Therefore, it is felt that this investmentoffers additional capabilities to the department beyond education in this single course, and suchbenefits offset the cost. (a) (b)Figure 5. LabVIEW graphical programming environment for sensor calibration experiment. (a)Front panel for sensor calibration experiment (b) Wire diagram3.2. Computing softwareAn

Conference Session

Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Carrie Olsen, Mississippi State University; David Bridges, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

are developed. The curriculumstresses analytical and communication skills, with particular emphasis placed on engineeringdesign throughout the curriculum. A capstone design experience in the senior year provides theopportunity to integrate design, analytical, and problem solving skills along with communicationskills in a team environment which emulates aerospace engineering practice.The mission1 of this Aerospace Engineering Department is accomplished by the following Page 11.1118.2learning objectives:1. Provide a strong foundation in the fundamentals of mathematics, basic physical sciences, andengineering sciences.2. Develop analytical and

Conference Session

Topical Public Policy Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Schuhmann, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Pangborn, Pennsylvania State University; Kim Barron, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

penetration in the workplace of our graduates. In a biennialsurvey of recent engineering graduates from Penn State reported below, we have found distinctlymodest levels of importance in the respondents’ work assigned to “Importance of Working on anInternational Project.” Although this importance rating has been creeping up since the firstsurvey of 1993 graduates, it is still below a 3 on a 5 point scale. Conversely, the respondentsrated study abroad experiences highly (3.5 to 4.5) even if they did not have one, and most didnot. So those surveyed have very positive attitudes towards engagement with the rest of theworld, but they are not yet rating its significance to their work very highly. Both these findingswould seem to challenge the view that our

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Queensland; David Radcliffe, University of Queensland

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Page 11.557.12 Professional Engineer, The Institution of Engineers, Australia.5. Mann, L.M.W. and Radcliffe, D. 2003, 'Using a Tailored Systems Engineering Process within Capstone Design Projects to Develop Program Outcomes in Students', paper presented to ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Boulder, CO.6. Noor, M.J.M.M., et al. 2002, 'A New Engineering Education Model for Malaysia', International journal of engineering education., vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 8-16.7. Noor, M.J.M.M., et al. 2005, 'Developing A Malaysian Outcome-Based Engineering Education Model', paper presented to The 4th Global Colloquium on Engineering Education GCEE 2005, Sydney, Australia, 26. - 29. Sept.8. Walther, J., Mann, L

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

polymers and semiconductors. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes. Most recently, he has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for a courses on Connecting Mathematics with Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone DesignChell Roberts, Arizona State University Chell A. Roberts is an associate professor of industrial engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Tech in 1991. He has a MS in Industrial Engineering and a BA in Mathematics from the University

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

capstone experiences [69-70], specific components in courseworkdedicated to professionalism [71-72], topical seminars [73], as well as integration throughout theentire curriculum [74-76]. Ultimately, the inclusion of biorefinery concepts in undergraduateengineering education will be dependent upon individual faculty interest and implementation,and will be primarily influenced by the creativity of the instructor.ConclusionsThis paper has been intended to introduce engineering educators to the emerging field ofbiorefining. Essential definitions and concepts have been discussed, as have the relevance toengineering education and curriculum infusion techniques. Although it is not completelycomprehensive in nature, many references have been included, so

Conference Session

Recent Developments in Engineering Ethics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

much more cost-effective than hiring high-priced outsideconsulting firms to develop programs, an ironic side effect of the mandated ethics andcompliance provision.Educational AppropriatenessIndustrial ethics games can be a boon to the classroom, for not only do they reinforce the notionwith students that business and industry care about ethics (indeed, now they are required to careabout ethics!), but the games offer insights into organizational structure, which, for mosttraditional-aged college students, is truly new information.As an eight-year veteran of using “The Ethics Challenge” in a variety of classes, including a civilengineering senior-level capstone design project, I can say with certainty that this game is adelight in the classroom

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hwang, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Ahrash Bissell, Duke University; Daniel Kaplan, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Matthew Mian, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Vineet Agrawal, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Jessica Manson, United InnoWorks Academy and Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to favor some parts of their brain more than other parts in learning.Indeed, Kolb has devised a learning-styles inventory (LSI), which can determine the test-taker’spreferred learning style.1,23 Theoretically, this preference reflects something about the way inwhich a student would like to learn, but does not limit learning to only one part of the cycle.With this information in hand, it may be possible to determine why some students get excited byand excel at certain aspects of a project, whereas other aspects of the same project seem boringor too difficult. Since effective learning requires the whole brain,18 one goal of InnoWorks is tohelp students develop those parts of the learning cycle that they are less inclined to use.It can be a

Conference Session

Improving ME instructional laboratories

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Volino, U.S. Naval Academy; Andrew Smith, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

projects provide this in a significant way, but a capstone course provides onlyone experience with a particular project. It is valuable to introduce the idea in smaller ways,when possible. Reciprocating engines provide a good vehicle for tying together manyengineering concepts. All students are familiar, at least as users, with piston engines. Theirpracticality is therefore obvious. Thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, fluid mechanics,mechanism design, material science, strength of materials, and electrical circuits are all needed toproduce an operating engine. Seeing this connection directly can provide motivation for study ofthe individual subjects, and a realization that required courses are not completely unrelated.Goals and Integration