Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

different emphasis on learning topics than dofaculty. Professional topics rated high in importance to industry. This was seen in the topics thatguest speakers from industry presented. Almost all of the speakers invited to the capstone coursespent a large portion of their talk on professional topics such as ethics, membership inprofessional societies, and professional presentation. The study also noted industry’s commentsthat students lacked the knowledge of how technical skills in college were applied in the workenvironment. The close relationship between industry and students in this capstone course hashelped bridge the gap between what is learned in the college curriculum and what industryexpects of the entry level graduate.ObjectivesABET

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

addressed using case studies and the case method, either individually or in combination. Criteria 1 A knowledge base for engineering 2 Problem analysis 3 Investigation 4 Design 5 Use of engineering tools 6 Individual and team work 7 Communication skills 8 Professionalism 9 Impact of engineering on society and the environment 10 Ethics and equity 11 Economics and project management 12 Life-long learning

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2010-1348: FIPY AND OOF: COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATIONS FORMODELING AND SIMULATION OF COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALSAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ALEJANDRA J. MAGANA is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Network for Computational Nanotechnology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University West Lafayette. Alejandra's research interests center on how scientists and engineers reason with computing and computational thinking to understand complex phenomena. She is also interested in investigating how scientists and engineers perceive and experience the societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology. Based on her findings her goal is to identify and develop

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

develop abilities in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, quantitative analysis, leadership and teamwork, ethics and values awareness, and information technology b. The student will acquire a strong background in applied mathematics with an emphasis on computational methods c. The student will acquire a foundation in physics, computing tools and engineering science necessary to understand how each relates to realistic applications in at least one science application area d. The student will be exposed to computational applications in the sciences and engineering. The student will learn how to synthesize the mathematics, computing, physics, and engineering to

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Power Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

include scaling of analog I/O signals along with the selection ofright sensors, creation and use of I/O data tables, and the use of advanced PLC instructions, etc.In addition, team work ethics, time management skills, and organizational skills are acquired bythe completion of the project. The students expressed very optimistic opinions on the newlydeveloped motion teaching components and the four-story elevator development project; theystated they enjoyed challenging assignments. An attachment of a small permanent magnet dcmotor to the carriage to make the door close and open will be a great additional topic for thefuture project.AcknowledgementThe author would like to express deep appreciation to Jeff Wike, Lab Manager, and the studentsof the

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

concentrationsFatigue: Total life and defect-tolerant philosophiesFriction, Wear and LubricationIII: Clinical Issues (with embedded case examples)Orthopaedics: total joint replacement, soft tissue repair, and spinal implantsCardiovascular: catheters, stents, graftsDental: implants, TMJ restorationSoft Tissues: reconstruction and augmentationIntellectual property: patents, device development, legal and ethical issuesProfessional Development LabLearning styles, Blooms TaxonomyPedagogy and outreach teachingTechnical research, writing and presentationsTeam work and peer-reviewDesign methodology Page 15.236.5Project developmentEarly in the semester, the education

Conference Session

Potpourri of First-Year Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

the same product would in a well presented manner.” • “Presentation is everything. If two competing products are identical (or even similar in quality), the one that is presented better will nearly always be chosen.”whereas a small contingent of students construed either an ethical, social, or philosophicalpurpose behind the video: • “Service should be fair to all persons, otherwise it will let off a negative image.” • “It was showing the difference between certain people, due to job status.” • “Everything is not always fair, even if it seems to be on first glance.”When given the opportunity to make any comment they wished about the video, many studentscommented about the humor of the message: • “The humor

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

Criteria, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology9. Quinn, R., “Implementing Large Scale Curricular Changes—The Drexel Experience,” Proceedings, 1995 Frontiers in Education Conference, http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie95/4d4/4d45/4d45.htm.10. Ostheimer, M.W., Mylrea, K.C., and Lonsdale, E.M., “An Integrated Course in Fundamental Engineering and English Composition Using Interactive and Process Learning Methodologies,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 37, No. 2, 1994, pp. 189–193.11. Brock, Barry and Ohland, Matthew W. Applied Ethics in the Engineering, Health, Business, and Law Professions: A Comparison. Journal of Engineering Education,” Vol. 98, No. 4, 2009, pp. 377-388.12. Novak, J., Learning, Creating

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; Traian Marius Truta, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

3CIT 594 - Intermediate Graduate Topics: Computer Information Technology 3CIT 599 - Intermediate Independent Study 1-3CSC 507 - Concepts of Programming Languages 3CSC 533 - Computer Networks 3CSC 550 - Database Management Systems 3CSC 582 - Computer Security 3PHI 510 - Ethics in Information Technology 3Advanced Elective Courses CreditsCIT 630 - Advanced Computer Forensics 3CIT 637 - Wireless Networks

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Graduate Studies

experience.Modifications since its inception include an additional one-quarter seminar on advancedteaching techniques which includes information on subjects such as Bloom's taxonomy,ABET, adding practical ethics instruction to engineering courses, and proposal-writingfocused on an REU application, as well as more information in the job search seminar onhow to establish and maintain a successful career and how to continue to identifymentors. Lee, Papautsky, and Purdy have provided a description of the current PFF inEngineering program12. Page 15.532.4In addition, better synchronization with UC's university-wide PFF program has beenachieved. Two significant differences

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kingsley Reeves, University of South Florida; Bill Blank, University of South Florida; Victor Hernandez-Gantes, University of South Florida; Maniphone Dickerson, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

as teamwork, ethics,and the benefits of diversity, and capstone courses that seek to integrate work through teamprojects, many of the mathematics based courses still teach in a passive manner. Formulas arepresented to students, a few example problems are solved, and students practice by doinghomework. An assessment of student learning is to solve similar problems on an exam.However, what is generally not assessed is a student’s understanding of the very formulas thatare employed. In fact, students can perform quite well on such exams with very littleunderstanding at all.At its core, engineering is the application of mathematics and science to solve practical problemsof the human race. That is, at its core, engineering is not just problem

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B.K. Hodge, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

number of countries. The United States and Canada possess the highest energy consumption per capita. A number of reasons exist for the high energy consumption per capita in the United States; among the reasons are (1) historically cheap energy, (2) low population density, (3) large area, (4) historically an abundance of domestic energy, and (5) no ingrained ethic for conservation. Figure 2. Energy use per capita as a function of country income level2. Page 15.527.3 Figure 3. Per capita energy consumption versus gross national product (GNP) per capita for a number of countries (Tester et al.3 from World Bank

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

political and social issues in our society.Cyber Discovery was developed by a team of math, science, engineering, and liberal arts faculty.The primary goal is to help teachers and students become better cyber-citizens who help, ratherthan hinder, security efforts by making them aware of the benefits and dangers of cyberspace.This residential camp experience in the summer exposes student participants to multiple topics ofcyberspace including: history of cyberspace, ethical and social issues, applications, and the needfor and use of security in cyberspace.In preparation for the week-long camp, the Cyber Discovery team developed workshops forparticipating teachers held on two weekends prior to the camp. The goals were to demonstrate

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.959.3NASA-Threads uses this approach, appropriately modified for high school students. In additionto developing technical expertise and self-reliance, this pedagogical approach provides anopportunity to stress the importance of communication skills and broader concerns such asenvironmental and ethical issues.CurriculumBuilding on our partnerships with K12 systems in the region, NASA-Threads integratesfundamental science and mathematics content with engineering applications and appropriate useof technology into a physics curriculum targeting the junior/senior year of high school. Asmentioned, the threads of this curriculum include Fundamentals, Technology, Communication,and NASA Applications. These threads are continually linked

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Fred Looft, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Simulating mechanical systems Lecture 11 Simulating electrical systems Lecture 12 An overview of formal systems engineering Lecture 13 The systems engineering life cycle Lecture 14 Physical definition, designation, validation of requirements Lecture 15 Using simulation to refine/validate systems design specifications Lecture 16 Risk analysis, management, mitigation Lecture 17 Testing, design for testing, what to test, validating tests Lecture 18 Reliability, reliability analysis and reliability testing Lecture 19 Manufacturability, producibility, maintainability Lecture 20 Creating safe designs, ethics Lecture 21 Software engineering, configuration management

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Anthony Richardson, University of Evansville; David Mitchell, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Professional IssuesPerformance enhancements Interfacing logic families and buses Public policyComputer Systems Engineering Operational amplifiers Methods and tools of analysisLife cycle Circuit modeling and simulation Prof. and ethical responsibilitiesRequirements analysis and elicitation Data conversion circuits Risks and liabilitiesSpecification Electronic voltage and current sources Intellectual propertyArchitectural design Amplifier design Privacy and civil libertiesTesting Integrated

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; David Walden, Sysnovation, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, certifications help develop and mature the professional standard of practice, Page 15.218.2encourage continuing education among its members and promote awareness and adherence to theprofessional code of ethics. For certified individuals, certification verifies an individual’sexpertise, skill and knowledge as well as their commitment to professionalism and continuingeducation. It offers a meaningful professional development milestone and may help a personobtain employment or be promoted. For employers, certification can support hiring andpromotion decisions, encourage both employee proficiency and professional development, andmay aid in capturing new

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, natural gas, hydrogen, or batteries for transportation applications.Secondary emphasis is placed on understanding professional and ethical responsibility,understanding the global and social impact of engineering solutions, and demonstratingknowledge of contemporary issues. These are addressed by working on a project to find anaffordable future energy source. More details will be provided in the next section.It is noted that the final grade is determined from attendance (10%), individual summaries(10%), and a team report (80%) which is weighted by peer evaluations.Sample Enterprise ProjectsThe following is a brief summary of Alternative Fuels Group Enterprise projects related tohydrogen and fuel cells. Each semester there are at least three

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Liles, NCA&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Biomedical Challenge Assessment – Medal Awards? Bioethics of TE Group Presentations2:45-3:00 Camp wrap-up, Awards, Rap Contest____________________________________________________________________________Notice the variety of activities ranging from entrepreneurship and creating a company name tomechanical testing, skin model creation, stem cell culturing, ethics case studies and debates, labtours and group presentations.AssessmentThe NSF ERC Education and Outreach program is geared to train future engineers for industry,research and development in a multidisciplinary environment that values creativity and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mazen Hasna, Qatar University; Abdelmagid Hamouda, Qatar University; Boualem Boashash, Qatar University

Tagged Divisions

International

identify and analyze the curricular, pedagogical, cultural, and organizationalfeatures of engineering education programs in Qatar. So, the expected outcomes from this studywill include the following: 1. A revised list of the Technical knowledge (Competences) needed, such as i) Basic Sciences (Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics and materials) (ii) Design; (iii) Sustainability; (iv) Business and Finance; (v) Social Sciences and (vi) Ethical Behavior 2. A revised list of the Skills neede; this will include (i) Problem-solving skills; (ii) Apply Basic Engineering Tools (iii) Usage and Master New Technology (iv) Communication; (v) Managing Risk and Leadership. This will include the abilities to understand

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Arnie Peskin, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

: 124ARTS AND SCIENCES COMPONENT ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COMPONENT Credit HoursCommunications (must include Core Requirements3-credit Written EnglishRequirement) 9 DC Circuits (LL) AC Circuits (LL)Ethics 3 Electronics I (LL) 6 Electronics II (LL)Social Sciences/History Digital Electronics (LL) Microprocessors I (LL)Humanities and Social

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

streaming video on the ERC website.Graduate students are challenged to make the mentees a full participant in laboratory activities,help plan a research project that builds on mentees’ individual interests, and teach mentees basiclaboratory safety, research methods, and ethics. Graduate students are also responsible formaintaining contact with mentees through graduation from high school or college, continuing toencourage their scientific and engineering interests, and updating them on laboratory and Centeractivities. REU students assigned to the same laboratories as Young Scholars also take part inthe Scholars’ mentoring.Research Experience for TeachersOnce facet of the FREEDM precollege program is the Research Experience for Teachers (RETs).Middle

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Finhasali Chinwala, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

thatdesign is a timeless endeavor and failure an ageless problem.In order to introduce the required ABET criteria concerning knowledge of engineering andcontemporary issues; the senior seminar was revised to include a section on this subject area. Aquestionnaire distributed to both graduate and the undergraduate class was designed to measurestudent perceptions of various engineering and ethical issues. This knowledge of contemporaryissues held by engineering students could prove to be beneficial to them as they graduate andbecome employed by organizations.FindingsTabular results of the study are found in Tables 1 and 2. Different findings are shown below

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Virginia’sDepartment of Science, Technology and Society (STS) which is housed in the School ofEngineering and Applied Science. The multidisciplinary STS department “advancesunderstanding of the social and ethical dimensions of science and technology2”. This paper willdescribe the development of course and its goals, expand on the course syllabus and choice oftexts, discuss the in-port field experiences, and summarize the assessment of both the studentsand the course. Page 15.481.2Course development and details The home institution of the course faculty member is the Colorado School of Mines(CSM). A Humanitarian Engineering Program3 has been developed at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hitt, USMA; Robert Floersheim, US Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

feasibility of the design,and make decisions leading to an optimal system design. System integration, human factorsengineering, computer-aided design, maintainability, and fabrication techniques are addressed.This course provides an integrative experience in support of the overarching academic programgoal, and is often interdisciplinary in nature. Students spend extensive time in projectdevelopment laboratories fabricating and refining their final products.The course learning objectives are: • Apply the Engineering Design Process to design and build creative solutions for open- ended engineering problems. • Work effectively within a multidisciplinary design team in a professional and ethical manner. • Develop and conduct experiments

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

abide by a published code of ethics. In today’s competitive work place, many students continue on after their Bachelor degrees for graduate education. This trend is no different in Geospatial Technology fields. Acknowledging this trend, the proposed curriculum is also designed to prepare students for graduate-level education. In this respect, the proposed curriculum will emphasize the acquisition of research skills and effective writing and communication. Even if students do not choose to continue on for graduate education, these skills will enable them to be leaders and innovators in their careers. Furthermore, in preparing students for graduate education, this curriculum fits within the institutional vision for increased

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University; Nancy Study, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

thefollowing: is the research question significant, and is the work original and important; have theinstruments been demonstrated to have satisfactory reliability and validity; are the outcomemeasures clearly related to the variables with which the investigation is concerned; does theresearch design fully and unambiguously test the hypothesis; are the participants representativeof the population to which generalization are made; did the researcher observe ethical standardsin the treatment of participants; and is the research at an advanced enough state to make thepublication of results meaningful.Design and reporting researchWhen preparing their manuscript, authors should familiarize themselves with the criteria andstandards used by the journal to

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Aidsa Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2010-1868: IMPLEMENTING AN INVERTED CLASSROOM MODEL INENGINEERING STATICS: INITIAL RESULTSChristopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Christopher Papadopoulos is a faculty member in the Department of General Engineerng at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, where he coordinates the Engineering Mechanics Committee. His research interests include nonlinear structural mechanics, biomechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics, and he serves as secretary of the ASEE Mechanics Division. He holds BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He was

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

- Understand the importance of sustainability concepts.• PLO # 2- Acquire scientific knowledge and methods required to evaluate the sustainability of systems.• PLO # 3 - Learn to design, manufacture, and operate processes in an environmentally conducive manner.• PLO # 4- Demonstrate critical thinking skills required to analyze problems in their social and environmental context.• PLO # 5 - Develop economically, environmentally, and socially sound sustainable decisions• PLO # 6 - Evaluate the impact of products, processes, and activities through life cycle assessment• PLO # 7 - Communicate through graduate level oral and writing skills.• PLO # 8 - Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Description PEO 1 Apply discipline-specific theory, experiments and real world experience to interpret, analyze and solve current and emerging technical problems. PEO 2 Communicate clearly and persuasively with technical and non-technical people in oral, written and graphical forms. PEO 3 Function individually and on teams to design quality systems, components or processes in a timely, responsible and creative manner. PEO 4 Demonstrate behavior consistent with professional ethics and are cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology. PEO 5 Strive for professional growth and engage in lifelong learning.The Applied Engineering