1 Session #2002-195 AP Classes and Their Impact on Engineering Education Mike Robinson, M. S. Fadali, George Ochs University of Nevada/University of Nevada/Washoe County School DistrictAbstractMany US schools offer students the opportunity to take college level classes inmathematics and science. Studies have shown that students who take these classes aremore likely to succeed in college. Other studies have shown that failure in engineeringeducation is strongly correlated to deficiencies in mathematics
”,Proceedings of the ICEE 2001 Conference in Oslo, Norway, August 6 – 10, 2001.2. Latchman, H. A., Saltzmann, Ch., Gillet, D. and Bouzekri, H., "Information Technology Enhanced Learning inDistance and Conventional Education", IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, Vol. 42, No. 4., November ’99,pp. 247-254.3. Berntzen, R., Strandman, J. O., Fjeldly, T. A., Shur, M. S., “Advanced Solutions for Performing Real Experimentsover the Internet”, Proceedings of the ICEE 2001 Conference in Oslo, Norway, August 6 – 10, 2001.4. Tuttas, J.,Wagner, B., “Distributed Online Laboratories” , Proceedings of the ICEE 2001 Conference in Oslo,Norway, August 6 – 10, 2001.5. Gustavsson, I., “Laboratory Experiments in Distance Learning” Proceedings of the ICEE 2001 Conference in Oslo
, American Society for Engineering EducationAcknowledgmentThis work is funded by the Board of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology in the frameworkof its New Learning Technologies (NLT) program and by the Swiss National ScienceFoundation under grant number 510.407.Bibliographic Information1. H. A. Latchman, Ch. Salzmann, S. Thottapilly, and H. Bouzekri, "Hybrid Asynchronous and Synchronous Learning Networks in Distance Education", International Conference on Engineering Education, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1998.2. Z. L. Berge, and M. Collins, "Computer-Mediated Communications and the Online Classroom: An Introduction", In Z. L. Berge, and M. Collins (Eds.), Computer Mediated Communication and the Online Classroom, Volume One
, The 21 st century Workforce Commission, Washington, DC, June 2000. http://www.workforce21.org.finalrepost.htm 3. Eydgahi, A., Fotouhi, M., Baddock, R., and Bolek C.; A Collaborative University-Industry Agreement to Establish An Advanced Communication Laboratory, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, June 18 –21, 2000. CD-ROMALI EYDGAHIDr. Eydgahi is a Professor of electrical engineering at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He receivedhis Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Wayne State University. He i s the ASEECampus Representative at UMES and has served as a session chair and a member of scientific andinternational committees for many international conferences. He has
workinvolved in completing a client project. AMI staff members serve as client liaisons, mentors, andtechnical support to the interns assigned to them.The team works with the client to transform the client’s needs and ideas into a new/improvedproduct or manufacturing process, which meets the client’s stated goals. A typical project mayconsist of transforming an idea or a concept into a design, prototype and an actual manufacturingsystem for producing the product. The deliverables typically include documentation of alldesigns, cost analyses, prototype(s), and in some cases a limited production run.5.0 Competency Gaps AddressedThe MLC provides experiences for students that helps to close four of the five criticalprofessional competency gaps and all five
inmanage and transform ideas into products and business. Bibliographic References 1. Bygrave, William D.. (1997) The portable MBA in entrepreneurship , 2 nd. Edition, John Wiley &Sons Inc., New York. 2. Dolabela Chagas, Fernando C.. In portuguese: O Ensino de Empreendedorismo no Brasil; umametodologia revolucionária , article published at Sebrae’s homepage,http://intranet/Intramine/Empreendedorismo/Ensino.htm . 3. Dornelas, José C. A.. (2001) In portuguese: Empreendedorismo: transformando idéias em negócios,Editora Campus, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil. 4. Osborn, Charles S.. (1998) Systems for Sustainable Organizations: emergent strategies, interactivecontrols and semi
philosophy, and somepossible future directions for the course. The course, as currently taught, does not meet Haws’ Page 7.484.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationoptimal ideas for an ethics course (it does not include service learning), but it does successfullyincorporate the teaching of ethical theories to engineering students.Course OriginsThe Engineering Professionalism and Ethics course was developed at Lafayette College in thelate 1980’s and was first taught in the fall of 1989. The
Session 2163 A Low Cost Collaborative Environment for Student Product Design Paul Cheng-Hsin Liu, S. Gary Teng, Gladys Hsiao-Ching Tsai California State University, Los Angeles/ The University of North Carolina at Charlotte/ Susteen, Inc.AbstractThe process of new product development or new product introduction has been changed due tothe concept of concurrent engineering and globalization. It requires frequent interactions amongvarious design teams and customers. Therefore a collaborative
, DC, 2001.2. Bloom, B. S., ”Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification ofEducational Goals: Handbook I, Cognitive Domain. “Taxonomy of Educational Objectives (Cognitive Domain)”Longman, New York,1956.3. Sousa, D. A., “How the Brain Learns,” National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, Virginia,19954. Zachary, L. W., “Project LEA/RN Applied to an Engineering Mechanics Course,” pp 410-413 in Proceedings ofthe 1998 International Congress on Experimental Mechanics, Society for Experimental Mechanics, Bethel,Connecticut, 19985. Jenkins, M. G., "Standards and Codes in Mechanical Engineering Education: Confounding Constraints or HelpfulHindrances?," Standardization News, Vol 27, No 9, pp 20-25, 1999.6. "Initial Assessment
are expected to demonstrate mastery of the core competencies by passing theexam. Second, it provides feedback to our program on specific competencies and areaswhere our students may be weak. This feedback provides motivation for curricularand/or pedagogical modifications needed to address the problem(s). Third, the exam Page 7.102.1emphasizes the importance of the core competencies to our students and faculty. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationStudents are keenly aware that retention of knowledge and
ofprecise details in the lab notebook--are employed throughout the careers of engineers inindustry1.The IssuesGiven the importance of the undergraduate lab report both for ABET purposes and as a keystonein the professional future of engineering students, it seems as if its evaluation of the reportshould be given special attention. In most engineering schools, this task falls into the hands ofthe lab graduate teaching assistant. Not only is the lab teaching assistant often a new graduatestudent, but due to the current demographics of higher education in engineering in the U.S., s/heis also is likely to be an international student and a non-native speaker of English. According to
. Page 7.714.65. Zecher, J., “Integration of a Rapid Prototyping System in a MET Curriculum,” ASEE Annual Conference, 1995. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for Engineering Education 6. Kitto, K. L., “Using Triz, Parametric Modeling, FEA Simulation, and Rapid Prototyping to Foster Creative Design,” 30th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 2000, pp. S2E-14 – S2E-18. 7. Stier, K. and Brown, R., “Integrating Rapid Prototyping Technology into the Curriculum,” Journal of Industrial Technology, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2000. 8. Clayton, J., Martin, D. and Martin, S. W., “Multi-Level Design Teams: A
assignment. Once an instructor gains experience with theweb based presentation of the research topics, the administration and evaluation of theassignment does not tend to increase the instructor’s workload for the course.BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION[1] Karunamoorthy, S. and Olliges, R.H., “Web Technology in Engineering Education – Howand Why”, Proceedings of the 2000 ASEE Conference, American Society for EngineeringEducation, 2000.[2] Javanovik, Nickolas, “Using World Wide Web Course Tools (WebCT) for Close Learning”,Proceedings of the 2000 ASEE Conference, American Society for Engineering Education, 2000.[3] Wong, H. Kapila, V. and Tzes, A., “Mechatronics/Process Control Remote Laboratory”,Proceedings of the 2001 ASEE Conference, American Society for
Learning ’00, Madrid, Spain, October 2000.3. M. H. Hayes and L. D. Harvel, “Distance learning into the 21st century,” Proc. ASEE Workshop, Charlotte, NC, June 1999.PAUL S. HONGPaul Hong received his B.S.E.E. degree from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in 1998 and his M.S.E.C.E.degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2000. Since 1999, he has been pursuing his Ph.D. degree at theCenter for Signal and Image Processing in the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering underDr. Mark J. T. Smith in the field of multi-dimensional filter banks.JOEL R. JACKSONDr. Joel Jackson is currently an assistant professor of Computer Engineering with the Georgia Tech RegionalEngineering Program at Georgia Tech. He has been
Institute for Literacy. “Twenty-First Century Skills for 21st Century Jobs: A Reportof the United States Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, Department of Education.”Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1998.4. Center for Workforce Success. “The Skills Gap 2001.” National Association ofManufacturers, Washington, DC, 2001.5. Ebeling A. and S. Bistayi, "Wired Degrees Forbes' 20 top Cyber-U.S." Forbes Magazine, June16, 1997.PAUL KAUFFMANNPaul J. Kauffmann is Chair of the Department of Engineering Technology at Old DominionUniversity and previously was on the faculty of the Engineering Management Department. Priorto his academic career, he worked in industry where he held positions as Plant Manager andEngineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann
ACM, 43(5):43-50.2. Stein, L.A. (1998). “What We Swept Under the Rug: Radically Rethinking CS1”, Computer Science Education, 8(2):118-129.3. Lethbridge, T.C. (2000). “What Knowledge Is Important to a Software Professional?”, Computer, 33(5):44-50.4. Li, Kin (2000). SENG 440: Software Models for Embedded Systems, http://www.engr.uvic.ca/~seng440/5. Stone, D., S. Bergmann, G. Baliga & A.M. Berman, “A CS1 Maze Lab, Using Joysticks and MIPPETs”, Proceedings of the 30th SIGCSE, March, 1999, New Orleans, LA, also, http://www.rowan.edu/mars/compsci/CS1labs/CS1labs.htm6. http://www.smarthome.com/aboutx10.html7. http://www.smarthome.com8. X10 (USA) Inc., Closter, NJ.9. Parallax, Inc., Rocklin, CA. http://www.parallaxinc.com/10. Course web
. Inaddition, oral preliminary and critical design reviews were conducted, each of which wasaccompanied by a comprehensive written report. Oral presentations were in the distancelearning classrooms (discussed in the following section) and, using three-way videoconferencing, were attended by NASA LaRC structural and thermal experts. The faculty,students and NASA personnel all provided feedback during question and answer sessions. SU AEE 471 Cornell CEE 479/MAE 491 Residual Thermal Stresses • Consider a [0/90]s laminate: Composite Materials and Structures
account of an OPC experience, plus personal bio., hobbies, interests, etc.2. Executive report on the design, materials, resources, organization, processes of manufacturing and planning (realization/fulfillment), logistics, marketing and likely customer satisfaction to bring the product you will be given to the store, an accompanying presentation may be requested. (Items value about $2 mainly from CVS or Kmart)3. Teams will be established and an issue in manufacturing management must be evaluated with a report back to the class using a Power Point presentation explaining the issue(s), showing conclusions and recommendations with comprehensive references demonstrating your research discoveries. Presentations will be
Educational Experience with a Multi-Year SailplaneDesign Project,” Proceedings of the 1992 ASEE Annual Conference, Toledo, Ohia, June 21-25, 1992, pp. 714-717.2 Bieniawski, S., Jensen, D.W., Smith, E.C., Maughmer, M.D., “Evolution of a Vertically Integrated AerospaceVehicle Design and Fabrication Course,” ASEE Annual Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, June 26-29, 1994.3 Kunz, P.J., Maughmer, M.D., “The PSU Sailplane Project,” SAE Paper 965566, SAE and AIAA, World AviationCongress, 1st, Los Angeles, CA, Oct. 21-24, 1996.4 Thomas, F., Fundamentals of Sailplane Design, Judah Milgram, translator and contributor, College Park Press,College Park, Maryland, 1999
informal mentoring relationships.” Journal of Applied Psychology 84(4): 529-550.9. Chesler, N. and M. Chesler (2002). “Gender-informed mentoring strategies for women in engineering: On establishing a caring community.” Journal of Engineering Education 91(1): 49-55.10. Helgesen, S. (1995). Female Advantage: Women's Ways of Leadership. New York, Doubleday Currency.11. Maier, M. (1999). On the Gendered substructure of organization. Handbook of Gender & Work. G. N. Powell. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications.12. Single, P. B. and Muller, C .B. (2001). When email and mentoring unite: The implementation of a nationwide electronic mentoring program. In L. Stromei (Ed.), Implementing successful coaching and mentoring programs (pp. 107
energy sources, energy shortages, and environmental concernsare beginning to bring alternative energy issues to the forefront. The paper describes the designof a small photovoltaic power system that demonstrates renewable energy topics in a variety ofMET and EET undergraduate courses.Energy Use in the United States Figure 1 illustrates several well-known trends regarding overall energy consumption andproduction in the United States. 1 Prior to 1950, energy production and consumption wereroughly equal. The U.S. met its domestic energy requirements without foreign sources. By theearly 1960’s, consumption began surpassing production. In recent decades, increased use ofautomobiles, higher levels of industrial production, and greater amounts
semesters in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program of Purdue University. Thisdesign gives the students an opportunity to put into practice the theories and applications theypossess. It also enhances their troubleshooting skills.Bibliography1. Boylestad, R. L. (1995). Introductory circuit analysis (6th ed.). Ohio: Merrill Publishing.2. Budak, A. (1974). Passive and active network analysis and synthesis. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.3. Malvino, A. P. (1999). Electronic Principles (6th ed.). Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.NGHIA T. LENghia T. Le is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology of Purdue University. He teaches atPurdue University, School of Technology at New Albany, Indiana. He earned his B. S. and M. E. E. E. degrees
. They haveconfidence that they will be employable when they leave the program because they perceive thathow they are learning replicates how they will function when they get into the work world. Thepresent relationship with faculty gives them confidence that they could continue to seek usefuladvice from their professors after they complete their degree—the continuation of a professionalrelationship that could be life long. As one student said, s/he was “proud to be an engineeringstudent.” Page 7.97.6 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright American
. Page 7.829.6 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationTable 3: Civil Engineering Curricula at UPM in comparison with the Malaysian Engineering Education Model (MEEM) [11] Skills & 2000 Curriculum Course s MEEM 1984 1988 1996 2000 Competencies CL CL CL CL CL 4-year 4-year 3-year 4-year Global & English Language Strategic Writing
to the assembly processas needed, when needed. In curriculum design, the mathematics and physics are the “parts”(topics) that need to be delivered to the student just as that student begins to study technicalmaterial. The material is first divided into learning objectives that have measurable inputs andoutputs. These objectives are connected in a precedence diagram. See Figure 1 for an example. x = yz MATH OHM'S LAW: PHYSICS e = Ri O H M 'S LA W RESISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TEC HNO LO GY EFFECTS
Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition National Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, June 24-27, 2001.3. M. Naghedolfeizi, S. Arora, and J. Henry, "Remote Laboratory Operation: Web Technology Successes,” American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition National Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, June 24-27, 2001.4. Peter Eglar, "Sensors for Measurement and Control," Longman, London, 1998.5. A. J. Wheeler and A. R. Ganji, "Introduction to Engineering Experimentation," Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996.6. D. J. Neebel, J. R. Blandino, and D. J. Lawrence, "A survey of Modern Computer -Based Experiments," Published by National Instruments, Austin, TX, 1998
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extension functions and vice-versa? d. Designing the message we send to potential students 1. From your experience, what are potential students looking for in a graduate program? 2. What are the key points that market us versus other engineering graduate programs? 3. How should we identify potential students in our/other program(s)? e. (other topics that may emerge during the afternoon)6. (3:50 to 4:30) Group reports7. (4:30 to 5:30) Consensus development a. Consensus discussion on graduate programs of study—Can we agree on an approach that adequately prepares students without adding superfluous requirements? b
new roles, but also to expand enrollments in engineering. Thiswill also increase the opportunities for engineering school graduates in the market place. Firmslike Anderson Consulting have become hot new work place for engineering grads. According toa 1998 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 9.7 percent of offersmade to students with technical majors came from consulting service firms, more than any otherfield. These firms are looking for people who combine technological know how with businessacumen and communication skills. In the business world, the multi-talented have a clearadvantage.Bibliography1. Hofstadter, R., and Wilson, S., American Higher Education, A Documentary History, The Uni versity of Chicago Press