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Jon E. Freckleton

that the civil service engineer split the monetaryaward which he is entitled to with the officer. The annual savings for suggestion amounted to$100,000 per year in 1963 dollars. The top award the officer can receive is dinner for two at theofficers club. What should the officer do? Case 10 - Consulting Fees. A faculty member at a College of Engineering is asked totake part in a project for a local company through a research firm that is associated with theInstitute. The policy is for no more than four consulting days per month unless the facultymember "buys out" some of his/her teaching load. The faculty member is currently conductingworkshops for colleagues at another institute at the rate of $1,000 per day. The workshopsrequire two

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Thomas Lenox; Stephen J. Ressler; Robert J. O'Neill; C. Conley

: Page 2.109.7⇒ An integrator of topics within an individual course in the curriculum. Two of the authors have experienced the integration effects within a reinforced concrete design course. As seen in Table 5, students used Mathcad on every written requirement in the course. In effect, Mathcad worksheets formed a natural link between the course topics. Homework problems for new lessons were most efficiently solved by supplementing Mathcad solutions from previous homework assignments. Developing a solution to the major design project of the course was fashioned by combining individual Mathcad worksheets from previous homework assignments. The overall effect was the creation of a Mathcad thread through the entire course. This Mathcad

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f) Employer’s name g) Employer’s address h) Employer’s representative/CMU Project Director i) Provision whereby student agrees to be bound by the terms set forth in this Agreement5. When requested by [__________], a historical resume of experience and education for eachstudent engaged in the performance of the work outlined in this Agreement shall be submitted prior tothe assigning of such student to work hereunder.6. [__________] must approve in writing in advance all students selected by the University to work pursuant to this Agreement.7. Any University students assigned to work pursuant to this Agreement who, in [__________]opinion, are not suitable for the work being performed, shall be

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Robert P. Taylor; B.K. Hodge

in demand. Thus, the trend toward team projects inengineering education is likely to become more prevalent. Students may not particularly likeprojects, but they seem to realize that they need practice working in teams. Hodge et al. (1991)found that although ME students disliked team projects, they appreciated the need for suchexposure.Factor 18: MTV generationHave the learning styles of ME students changed over the years ? Although the authors have theresults of no studies carried out with validated assessment instruments, the anecdotal observa- Page 2.193.7tions are that current ME undergraduate students at MSU are less inclined to accept the

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Richard Gilbert; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Renata Engel, Pennsylvania State University

reading assignments,homework problems or even variations on the usual syllabus material.Intervention actions can also be at the individual student level and still have an effect onclassroom and course management. The typical examples deal with make up tests, latehomework or project submissions and other types of one on one actions generated by the studentor instructor missing a predetermined deadline. For most instructors these intervention eventsare governed by a strong desire to be fair. However, even with that guideline in mind, studentsnot immediately involved with the intervention or not immediately benefitting from thatintervention or perhaps even indirectly penalized by such an intervention will have a differentview of the action.Classroom

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from faculty on the CSM campusbut it draws from similar projects on other campuses. The National Science Foundationhas funded several of these projects such as the ones at Dartmouth, RensselaerPolytechnic University, and the University of Pennsylvania.i In developing this set ofproblems, these projects were consulted, but the mission of the Colorado School ofMines, with its emphasis on energy and the environment, has driven the characteristics ofthis set. Further reasons for developing the course are based on recent calculus reformefforts where an emphasis is put on problem solving with less emphasis of the strictlecture technique which students often find dull and unwelcoming.iiCourse Content The course replaces the traditional second

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William E. Cole

Session 2533 Neural Network Modeling of a Power Generation Gas Turbine William E. Cole Northeastern University ABSTRACTOver the past several years, I have supervised students creating Neural Network computermodels of operating processes for their senior project. Processes modeled include a gas turbinepower generator, a furnace, and building energy use. Models were created and used forparametric analysis within the scope of a one semester course. This modeling effort brought theactual operating process into the classroom, demonstrated to

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(http://darkstar.engr.wisc.edu/155/syllabus155.html), so that allstudents could see standards for excellence in the course. The teachers also met after the semester andcame to consensus on how to streamline and improve the course. Finally, the teachers selected a smallnumber of students to come back the next semester and give presentations on their research projects toall the new students taking the course. In this way, the next semester of students saw the levels of depthand quality expected for their research projects. Overall, the teachers felt that the linking of majorassignments and the presentations of student models were successes. Suggestions for future changesincluded incorporating argumentation earlier in the semester, even if that

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Don M. Coleman; Arthur S. Paul

Programming Structure of Programming Languages Systems Engineering I Systems Engineering II Data Base Management Signal Systems II Probability and Statistics I Introduction to Linear Algebra Digital Systems I Year 4 Operating Systems Computer Graphics Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Algorithms Systems Management Analysis Senior Project II Senior Project I Technical Elective Technical Elective

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Doris Yacoub; Robert Pfeffer; Rajesh N. Dave; Jonathan Luke; Ian S. Fischer; Anthony D. Rosato

Session 1526 On Laboratory Development for a Curriculum in Particle Technology Rajesh N. Dave, Jonathan Luke, Robert Pfeffer, Doris Yacoub, Ian S. Fischer, Anthony D. Rosato New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102AbstractThis paper discusses the development of laboratory facilities for use with an on going NSF-CRCD project that will establish a three-course concentration in particle technology at NJIT,offered across the engineering curriculum. The main objective of the NSF funded project is toaddress the urgent need for undergraduate and graduate education in this vital field

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Barbara Tedesco; Sanford Bordman; Iftekhar Hasan

, socioeconomic conditions, and work force diversity. The computer and telecommunication revolution places technocrats in closer more direct contact with internal workers, suppliers, competitors, and clients. Moreover, the recent significant shift of U.S. companies towards a more service-oriented global network and changing scenarios demand engineers who are capable of assuming the multiple role of technology experts with efficient management skills. However, academic institutions have not focused on the increased need for a more integrated approach to educational training for our engineering scientists to cope with their emerging roles. Bordman and Hasan (1996) projected some thoughts on how an educational

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John T. Bell; H. Scott Fogler

about six months. Educators and studentresearchers who must balance their development efforts with the pressures of classes, meetings,writing papers and seeking funding should plan on at least two years for their first simulation,possibly longer depending on the participants' backgrounds and resources available. During thistime VR hardware and software will change dramatically. It is therefore our recommendation toA) Start with the most advanced equipment you can afford, in the hopes that it will not becomeobsolete before the project is completed, and B) be prepared to upgrade or even completelychange development platforms during the course of the project.Step 1: Understand the strengths and weakness of educational VR. VR is designed to model

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John W. Prados

that Page 2.53.2profoundly affect engineering decisions. Acquiring such characteristics in a four, five, or evensix year program is unlikely with traditional, lecture-based instruction. A totally new engineer-ing education paradigm is needed, built around active, project based learning; horizontal andvertical integration of subject matter; introduction of mathematical and scientific concepts in thecontext of application; close interaction with industry; broad use of information technology; anda faculty devoted to developing emerging professionals as mentors and coaches, rather than all-knowing dispensers of information.The old criteria fail to

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Tracy S. Tillman

formulate concepts and alternatives. 5. Determine system requirements and engineer solutions. 6. Determine hardware, software, network, and database architecture. Page 2.404.4 7. Establish and evaluate quality standards. 8. Develop system tests. 9. Measure user and customer satisfaction.10. Determine support requirements.11. Plan, organize, direct, and control project implementation.12. Guide and enhance culture change.13. Integrate people, processes, and technology.14. Leverage leadership/management theories and practices. Examination Preparation It is recommended that the candidate obtain the CEI

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Ronald H. Rockland

. Breakdowns of Types of Jobs Graduates currently have CONCLUSION Due to a large diversity in job types after graduating, it can be very difficult to assess whichcourses will be most relevant in their first job. While the response rate to this survey was only13%, there are certain trends that are worthwhile exploring for future curriculum changes. One of these changes is an expansion in offering “soft skills” courses, such as management,planning, goal setting, financial and project management. This interest comes from respondent’sneeds in both their first job after graduating as well as in their current positions. This interest inthese types of courses can be related to the types of jobs that EET

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Stephen A. Raper; Susan L. Murray

Manufacturing Management) Production/Operations Management Operations Research Project Management Quality ControlThere are also common courses that are electives or preferences in many of the universities.These are shown in table 3.Table 3. CURRICULUM OVERLAP Computer Integrated Mfg. Cost Accounting Facility Layout/Location Linear Programming Logistics Safety Scheduling Statistical Quality Control Technical Writing Total Quality Management Work MeasurementConclusionsIn many ways Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management are very similar. IndustrialEngineers are faculty members in Engineering

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Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

control set-up, and will build the eccentric loading test set-up. Work on this project already exists in the form of some limited exercises in dynamics,automatic controls and digital signal processing, and the authors are working on the integrationof these exercises to create the vertical learning environment. The School recently obtained aTau Delta motion control unit which is the only existing experimental set-up that truly integratesdynamics and automatic controls. The rest of the equipment is being requested through grantssubmitted to the National Science Foundation. ConclusionsThis paper presents an innovative multipurpose laboratory environment that aims at integratinglearning for students. The focus

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J. W. Stevens; A.A. Jalalzadeh-Azar; B.K. Hodge

. Experiences and ConclusionsThe basis of the module was developed in the Spring 1996 offering of the MSU air conditioningcourse. A two-week segment on desiccant dehumidification was incorporated into the courseschedule. This segment included an introduction and discussion of applications, explanation ofperformance indices, and consideration of selection and specifications of desiccant devices. Acase study was used in the class, and a design project was assigned to the students. Softwarefrom a desiccant system manufacturer to predict performance of a desiccant device based on inlet Page 2.11.4conditions of the process and regeneration air was made

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P.E., Dr. Henry L. Welch

possible to provide one or two lecture sequences in applying fuzzy logic to theareas of reasoning, control, databases and information retrieval, diagnosis, image recognition andsegmentation, expert systems, and adaptive systems and neural networksIn many cases this is the first introduction most students have to these topical areas so they see avariety of applications. The scope of the course can be broadened further by having the studentsteach themselves. (Which is useful in its own right.) By requiring a research project into anapplication of fuzzy sets the students find any number of interesting uses for the theory they've Page 2.422.2just been

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Michael Mahler; Jon Szafranski; Dawn Werner; Karl Smith

problem-solving groups typically consist of two to four members. Group Page 2.328.1membership is randomly selected and typically changes with each assignment. Problem-solvinggroup work follows a format such as:1. Groups formulate and solve problems. Each group will place its formulation and solution on an overhead transparency or on paper.2. Randomly selected students will present their group's model and solution.3. Discussion of formulation and solution. All members of the class will be expected to discuss and question all models.4. Each group will prepare and submit a project report, and process its effectiveness as a

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Hugh Jack

,equations, etc. One hidden benefit is that when a student must put the question down in words, itoften avoids the impulsive and often premature ‘drop by inquiries’. And, after the professor hasreviewed questions, the response can be directed at individuals, or groups. At the end of the term,records of discussions can be reviewed, and used to improve the course content.1.1.4 Visualization/conceptualizationAt times we can use prepared graphics or audio to aid visualization. For example, when teachingdrafting the idea of orthographic projections seems unusual, but an unfolding glass box can illus-trate this effectively. By using these graphical simulations we can expose things not normally vis-ible, or not physically possible. The disadvantage to this

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Leonard Sokoloff

board (data acquisitionboard) must also be installed along with the extension board that plugs into the DAQ board. Theextension board provides the user with access to various pins on the DAQ board such the I./Ochannels.This article is a result of a research project on implementing LabVIEW in our physics courses.Projectile flight simulation is another LabVIEW program that will also be implemented into thephysics courses. Other areas of LabVIEW implementation include industrial controls andcommunication courses.LabVIEW is typical of new skills that students will need in today’s highly competitive job market. Page 2.55.1

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Martha E. Sloan

computersavailable to them but have witnessed their growth and distribution. This paper reviews the historyof the changes in electrical engineering departments in the United States to incorporatecomputers. It ends with projections into the next century of the challenges ahead.II. The Early Years (Before 1960) The early years of computers coincided with rapid growth in many other areas ofelectronics to which electrical engineering departments, as they were then almost universallycalled, had to adapt. World War II saw great advances in radar and a recognition of the need formore research and graduate education, which greatly impacted electrical engineering departmentsin the 1940's and 1950's. The need for education in electronics gradually crowded out

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Raymond B. Landis

., Los Angeles, CA 90063, Telephone: 1-800-200-7110)3 Landis, Raymond B., “Building Student Commitment to Engineering,” 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Washington, D.C., June, 1996.4 Landis, Raymond B., “Improving Student Success Through a Model Introduction to Engineering Course: Dissemination Document for NSF Course and Curriculum Development Project,” California State University, Los Angeles, 1995 (Available from the author)5 Tinto, Vincent, Leaving College, Second Edition, The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL, 1993.6 Noel, L.,Levitz, R., and Saluri, D., Increasing Student Retention: Effective Programs and Practices for Reducing Dropout Rate, Jossey-Bass, Inc., San Francisco, 1985.7 Astin, Alexander

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thetelecommunications engineering technology programs. The computer, electrical andtelecommunications engineering technology programs are all in one department soseveral joint sessions were held with the students from all of the programs in thisdepartment. The undeclared engineering technology freshman seminar class meets foranother hour and half each week to explore the various engineering technology,information technology, and packaging science programs in the college. Some of the common sessions in the engineering technology freshman seminarsessions are study skills, Red Barn activities, group project activities that are applicable toprograms in the department, group presentations on the projects, time management,creativity, risk taking, ethics

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M. Kostic

after the completion of the project [15, 16].3. INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENTThe required variables for thermal conductivity measurement are heat flux and temperaturegradient through the test fluid, as well as the shearing rate of the test fluid. The apparatus’instrumentation is described next:• The thermal conductivity apparatus is instrumented and equipped with twelve thermocouples imbedded in the inner cylinder at two different radial and five different axial locations (see Figs. 2 and 3). In addition, two thermocouples are attached to the outside surface of the outer cylinder, diametrically opposite at the center of the main-heater’s axial location. These two

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Mary Ann McCartney; Maria A. Reyes; Mary Anderson-Rowland

, therefore, tribal leadership, Navajo, Hopi, and Apache inparticular, is a very important factor in Arizona life and politics.The Phoenix/Metro area is projected to be the fifth most rapidly growing population in thenation, 1995-2005 (up 538,960) and is also projected to have the fifth largest number of jobs Page 2.259.2created in the same time period, 289,030 - one new job for every two persons moving into 2Arizona. As the population increases, so will the number of minorities, including newimmigrants. Arizona is predicted to become a “minority majority” population by 2020 5. Arizonagets increasingly

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Josue Njock-Libii; Sunday O. Faseyitan

; Finally, we summarize our results and conclusions and assess the impact ofthe Data Acquisition system used in this project. Theory: Bernoulli’s Equation Applied to the draining of a Cylindrical TankDraining of a tank appears either as an exercise or as an example somewhere in the text of mostintroductory textbooks of Fluid Mechanics. 4.2 These books and others are listed in the referencesshown below to illustrate both the popularity and the importance of this standard problem.Typically, one considers a cylindrical tank of inside cross sectional area At. The tank is orientedsuch that its axis of symmetry is vertical. The tank contains a fluid of constant mass density

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Stephan C. Werges; David L. Naylor

true client/server computing, and led among other things to the creation ofthe Networked Instructional Information Facility (NIIF).Figure 1: Schematic diagram of the NIIF’s measurement server. Typically, scientific equipment placed on the Internet has been highly specialized andavailable only to a limited number of users. Examples of these specialized equipment facilitiesare: the Remote Experimental Environment (REE) 2; the University of California at SantaBarbara Remote Access Astronomy Project 3; the Upper Atmosphere Research Collaboratory(UARC) 4; and the Collaboratory for Environmental Molecular Sciences (EMSL).5 By contrastthe NIIF is a prototype system to allow multi-user access to a library of sophisticated testequipment for

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J. M. Mendel; H. H. Kuehl

Introduction to systems design using microprocessors EE 482Linear control systems EE 546L Basic robotics laboratory CS 445Introduction to roboticsComputer Engineering Computer Architecture and Organization EE 454L Introduction to systems design using microprocessors EE 457Computer systems organization EE 459L Senior design project Page 2.420.8 8 Hardware/Software( take 3 of 4) CS 402x Operating systems EE/CS 455x Introduction to programming systems design EE 454L Introduction to systems design using microprocessors EE 457x Computer systems