Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

newlyemerging conference software applications. Testing opportunities will be devised throughmodels similarly employed by our own CART CMS allowing online mine site vignettes andprojects.Finally, the research will analyze the hardware needs required by the institution for the deliveryof the program and by students taking the individual courses. Cost analysis will include the costof delivery of the program, individual courses, and impacts on faculty resources. Research willexamine development of marketing strategies and propose market pricing for tuition and feesrequired by the program.1. IntroductionThe CART Course Management System (CMS) was developed by the Center for AppliedResearch & Technology, Inc. established on 28 July 1998 to enhance

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Martin, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John Mitchell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Welter, Wiley; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

anddirected student participation in the learning process.We are part of the group of developers of concept inventories, in our case, in thethermal sciences. In past work, we have used the results of concept inventoryassessment in a variety of ways 1-4. There were several key findings from ourinitial studies using the concept inventories: First, there appears to be enormouspotential using inventory-type questions to provide measures of student learning.Second, because the results provide a direct measure of student learning, it is alogical progression to next ask how student learning might be improved. Third,the results on the inventory as a whole and on specific topics are a natural meansto inform both the instructor and student about where learning

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne-Marie Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Mechanical Engineering

Got Stuck – Failed to Use FormulaTable 1: Ten error codes and their significanceThe ten error codes are placed into three groups in order of the severity of the error. Forexample, a math error is considered a minor error because it is not indicative of a lack ofcomprehension of the concept at hand. On the other hand, if a student got stuck and failed tofind the correct formula to use, this is a sign that the student does not sufficiently understand theissue at hand. While errors in the “Major Issues” category are significant and deserve attention,those in the intermediate and minor issue classifications can be indicative of a serious problem ifthey occur habitually.Grouping errors into classes of different severities is not a novel idea

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gurinder Singh, Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (USA); Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

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Instrumentation

classroom USBproject is also explored in this paper. 1. IntroductionUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is an input/output port standard for computers and digital equipmentthat allows easy transfer of data at high speeds via a direct connection or cable. A USBconnection is always between a host or hub at the "A" connector end, and a device or hub'supstream port at the other end. Typically, personal computer implements the USB host controllerand has built-in hub to provide multiple USB ports. In embedded applications, a micro-controllerunit (MCU) with built-in host controller or a discrete USB host controller module is used toprovide connectivity for USB devices. In the application design presented in this paper VinculumHost Controller is used along with a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Connolly, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Javier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American

courses. As such,the authors have devised a program that: (1) relinquishes a degree of control to students byproviding them some flexibility in determining the subject of their experiments and in thedevelopment of experimental procedures and protocols, (2) uses mobile experimentation as apowerful and flexible tool in lecture-based coursework, and (3) expands the concept of the“laboratory” to include virtually everything outside of it. A pilot program in mobileexperimentation and data acquisition that featured these approaches was conducted over twosemesters. Students used PDAs to perform experiments using “real world” engineering systemsthat were found on or around campus. Such systems included: vehicle suspensions, elevators,auto-focus and

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jamie Tills, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Steven Swanson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

implement key learning concepts into classroom settings and the workshopswill be provided. Expected outcomes and the organization of this project will concludethe presentation of this paper.1 – IntroductionLearning is considered a two-step process that includes reception and processing ofinformation1. Information is first received externally and then immediately interpretedinternally. It is interpreted internally by instantly reacting to the information beingreceived and then drawing conclusions based on those reactions. This first step only lastsas long as the material being presented. The information is sorted by material that isretained and material that is not. After information is received and some of it processed,students have different ways

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University

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Environmental Engineering

certification in Water and Wastewater. Page 14.1357.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ! ∀ # !∀#∃ ∃ ∀ % & # ∀ #∋ # ( & ∃ ∀ & & & & & %& ∀ ∀ & & )∗∗+ & , − .## & / 0 1 ,./− ∀ & 0 1 ,01− / # & 2 # #∋ # ( ∀ % & / # & & ∀ # & ∀ & &

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

seen as a “blackart” 1 since analytic solutions are not tractable. However, the fundamental design principles arestraightforward and based on simple principles. So much so in fact, that experts familiar withHF design can often tell a good design principle from a bad simply by looking at devices. Astechnology makes greater use of GHz frequencies, it is no longer acceptable for HF design to bethe art of a select few “high priests”. The thesis of this paper is that the burgeoning applicationsof HF devices and components requires a fundamental change in the way HF design and similarsubjects are taught in engineering programs.The changes needed to address the way students learn HF design that are outlined in this paperare similar to those

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

industry for data Page 14.762.4acquisition and instrument control. LabVIEW provides extensive support for connecting   instrumentation hardware, a feature used in developing LabVIEW based activities in the course.Major programming concepts covered using LabVIEW are shown in Table 1.Table 1: LabVIEW Concepts/Applications in EngE1024Core Concept LabVIEW(LV) topic covered Activity/HomeworkA A: Introduction to LV Watching LabVIEW video that programming environment, VIs introduces the programming

Conference Session

Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Copenhaver, Saint Louis University; Paul Gucwa, Saint Louis University; Nick Reder, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hitt, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Stephen Suhr, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

Status of Design Process Instruction (Third Offering of Mechanical Engineering Design) The evolution of the Mechanical Engineering Design course continued in 2008 as severalchanges were incorporated based on ongoing student feedback and faculty assessment (seeFigure 1). These changes were focused mainly on adjustments to course structure as opposed tocontent. In this third offering of the course, sixty-two students were enrolled and course gradedrequirements consisted of 30% team effort and 70% individual effort. Page 14.987.4 Figure 1. Evolution of the course, Mechanical Engineering Design, 2006 to 2008 In-class exercises

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Drexel University; Jameson Detweiler, Drexel University; Cody Ray, Drexel University; Andrew Cebulski, Drexel University; Jay Bhatt, Drexel University

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Engineering Libraries

: 1. The organizational structure 2. The virtual education and work environment 3. The coordination with faculty for integration into the educational curriculumUltimately, it is and will be the Smart House organizers that manage all of the work and researchtaking place within the model. Because much of this work spills out of real-world meetings intothe online collaboration environment, it is necessary that the organizers be able to successfullyuse the virtual environment to coordinate all work, online and off, with students, faculty, staff,and administration. Page 14.850.6The Smart House organization has had great success in retaining

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Information Systems

of the way humans learn. The processby which humans build knowledge is complex, but there is agreement that as the brainprocesses inputs into information, each person organizes the inputs and information in away that is unique for that individual, so that everything that a person learns andexperiences is understood and appreciated by her in her own unique way. Each human’spersonal organization of input as information, or her knowledge, is her personal mentalschema. The term schema used here means a generalized mental structure that is anabstract representation of events, objects, and relationships in the world. Concept mapsare spatial semantic representations of a person’s mental schema about a topic 1.A concept map (a.k.a. semantic network

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force

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Educational Research and Methods

for the broadcast section of dynamics for four semesters.Student attitudes toward the non-standard learning environment were assessed through aninstructor-developed survey, third party interviews, and anecdotal evidence. Results ofthe DCI indicate that outcomes from the broadcast section are similar to national averagefor lecture style classes. Attitude surveys revealed a persistent sense of student isolationand frustration with lack of personal contact with the instructor, but little difficulty withthe broadcast and technology assisted class room environment. Page 14.241.2Purpose: The purpose of this study was twofold: 1) test the hypothesis

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Bill Whitson, Kansas State University; Greg Payne, Kansas State University; Trevor Heitman, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

tunnel flowvisualization, smoke injection is the usual means to visualize the flows; whereas with watertunnel flow visualization a dye injection method is typically employed. The ability to visualizeflows, and the associated boundary layer separation and vortex shedding phenomenon, forms anextremely important thrust of such introductory courses, and is an invaluable educational tool aswell as a tool for practical engineering design. Smoke Rake Converging Nozzle FLOW Illuminated Separation Bubble Smoke Streams (a) Schematic of Sharp-Edged Nozzle Flow (b) Actual Half-Section Nozzle Flow Figure 1: Wind Tunnel Flow Visualization—Internal FlowThe work presented

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Harper, Denison University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University; Stuart Brand, Ohio State University; Craig Morin, Ohio State University; Patrick Wensing, Ohio State University; John Demel, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

, functions, pointers, characters and strings,formatted input and output, file handling, and objects and classes. Parts of the C/C++ laboratoryexercises require the students to read data from a file and analyze the data. Two of theseexercises also are analyzed using MATLAB so that the students can see the comparison. Thecurrent C/C++ and MATLAB texts are by Deitel and Deitel3 and Gilat4, respectively.Laboratory ComponentThree of the laboratory exercises were 1) firing a model rocket engine and taking thrust data inreal time, 2) riding an instrumented bicycle and taking strain gage data, and 3) using a fallingball viscometer setup and taking position and time data. As noted above, the students used theirown C/C++ or MATLAB programs to analyze data

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

complete semester where sustainable constructionemerged as the new course focus.Background Traditionally, the focus of construction education in the United States has been onthe management issues, materials, methods, and technical aspects of construction.Environmental concerns or issues were thought to be the problem of architect, thus,received less attention in construction curriculum.1 However, various organizations,from the United Nations to contractor associations, have called for green and sustainablepractices to be integrated into the construction curriculum, and various approaches havebeen tried at different institutions. With increased global concerns regarding environmental degradation, decliningnatural species, and global

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

” knowledge. The result will be a clearly-defined economic difference between sourcing methodologies, complete with specific methodsof quantifying (in terms of money) many of the benefits of VMI that impact the bottom line, butare not easily converted to a dollar figure.IntroductionVendor management of inventory (VMI) has a distinguished recent history of progress andsuccess at the highest levels of industry.[1] From Procter and Gamble’s 24-year-old partnershipwith Wal-Mart to the current environment of widespread big-box retailer adoption, VMI hasgrown up from its roots as a wishful thinking plan to combat the bullwhip effect to a legitimateand even dominant idea for optimization of a retail supply chain.[2]Even so, VMI remains difficult to sell to

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathemathetics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Farahani, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

loop. The next code snippet reports on whether Nis a prime number; it simply applies the definition of a prime number to N by looping through aset of integers less that N to see is N has a factor there. for i in [x+1 for x in range(N)]: if N % i==0 and (i!=1 and i!=N): return False return TrueOnce again the syntax and semantics are very intuitive and readily graspable by a computerscience student. In Python set membership can be examined by the command “in”. Students caneasily experiment with introductory set theory concepts using Python’s set object. Here is an

Conference Session

Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Yuguang Ban, Boise State University; Alison Ahlgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

Systems and Control, both from University of Notre Dame. Page 14.1225.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Implementation of an Online Mathematics Placement Exam and its Effects on Student Success in Precalculus and CalculusIntroductionEngineering education research on the impact of freshman engineering courses reveals a closeconnection between graduation rate and first semester GPA.1 The same research also explains theimportance of first-semester math placement, so as to provide students with the necessarybackground for success. For example, students at Purdue

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer McDonald, Daniel Webster College; Alexandra Sobin, Daniel Webster College; Marie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

addition, many include a Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO)1 or similar type of project experience. It is difficult to fit all this content into aone-semester course. Often student teams do a good job with the analysis and fabrication of thephysical prototypes of their projects; however, their final project reports are usually of lowerquality. This seems to be especially true of their working drawings. The students have coveredthis material and have submitted related drawings assignments successfully earlier in thesemester, so the challenge is to find ways to get them to review this material on their own beforeturning in their reports without taking up additional class time. Could an online review andassessment tool be effective in

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

Aerospace!,” will provide mentoring and support to these students andencourage them to pursue a degree in engineering. CCSU, with its exceptionally well-qualifiedengineering faculty, its central location, and its close linkages with local industries andsecondary schools throughout the state is ideally suited to launch this effort.Program DescriptionOverview and Objectives “Go For Aerospace!” (GFA), is a year-round program for high school students and teachersdesigned to foster students’ interest in and readiness for participation in aerospace engineeringand related fields. The GFA program has the following specific goals: (1) Expose high schoolstudents, especially those from underrepresented groups, to career paths related to aerospaceengineering

Conference Session

Design Methodology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Weicong Pan, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Edward Varnado, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

expectations and due dates isprovided. Multiple forms of contact information so students have varied ways to contact theinstructor with questions or concerns are offered as follows: 1. A statement or information is contained in the course syllabus that specifies campus-based student support services, including disability support services, for example: “Anyone who needs an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact Disable Student Services at 909-869-3333 located in building 9, room 103”. 2. A comprehensive syllabus is provided that clearly specifies all course requirements, course Page 14.988.3 expectations and

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie-Pierre Huguet, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frank Wright, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Page 14.363.6Figure 1: Evolution of instructional design processIn 2000, the instructional design process followed was extremely behaviorist and basic. As aresult, the stages of the ADDIE framework were not fully implemented. Everyone supporting thecourse, including the instructor, seemed to have done so at a very superficial level. In 2000, theinstructor was completely separated from the technology and did not realize it could be of use tohim or have applications to his teaching. In many respects he was “disconnected” from theinstructional design process.The iteration of 2002 followed the ADDIE framework of 2000. However, its application wasbeginning to take an unexpected route. The distance education department continued to controlthe

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Natalie Tran, California State University, Bakersfield; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: 1. What is the emphasis on explicitly integrating students’ conceptual understanding? Specifically, we sought to determine the frequency with which mathematics concepts arose during the lessons, assessments, and teacher training materials we analyzed, and how often these concepts were explicitly integrated (as opposed to being implicitly embedded) with the engineering activities and lessons that were the focus of the curriculum materials. From a practical perspective, this may also identify new opportunities for improving the connections between engineering knowledge and skills and the underlying mathematical concepts and procedures that are so important for transfer of knowledge and for college

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Manufacturing

result of improper applicationof existing laws and standards.1 It also found that many manufacturing professionals – including Page 14.570.2degreed engineers – were not properly aware of the laws and standards that apply to machineryof any kind.To address the underlying causes of the incidents leading to injury, a software package calledSafetyNET was developed to assist in the identification of hazards. That software was shown tobe very effective at identifying machine hazards.2 Secondarily, the software seems to offerpotential to assist in training manufacturing personnel, including engineers, about the legalrequirements and safety standards

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Construction

learned.Challenges and barriers education for sustainability:While world sustainability is a global trend that has captured worldwide attention, in 2002, theUnited Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 57/254 to designate the decade 2005-2015as the 'United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development' (UN-DESD web siteretrieved 12/13/2008). GDRC, the Global Development Research Center, endorses and supports Page 14.1108.4global initiatives to activate the decade of 2005 - 2015 as the 'UN Decade of Education forSustainable Development' (GDRC, web site retrieved 1/10/2008), only limited progress has beenmade on any level of education.Since

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Margot vigeant, bucknell; Katharyn Nottis, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1795: DEVELOPMENT OF A CONCEPT INVENTORY IN HEATTRANSFERMichael Prince, Bucknell UniversityMargot vigeant, bucknellKatharyn Nottis, Bucknell University Page 14.469.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a Concept Inventory in Heat TransferKeywords: heat, misconceptions, concept inventoryAbstractInitial research with chemical engineering students suggests several areas where studentsappear to have robust misconceptions. In heat transfer, those areas include (1)temperature vs. energy, (2) temperature vs. perceptions of hot and cold, (3) factors whichaffect the rate of transfer vs. those which affect the amount of energy transferred and (4

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Patrick Wheeler, University of Nebraska, Omaha; Avery Schwer, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dale Tiller, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Andrea Wilkerson, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Joshua Eiden, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Architectural

Page 14.334.2a university-guided industry placement program utilized by some universities. The programgives the industry partner the chance to capitalize on the resources of the university and viceversa. Griffith University integrated the concept of CEED into the new Bachelor of Engi-neering in Coastal Engineering program. The Coastal Engineering Industry Affiliates Pro-gram (CEIAP) brought important benefits for everyone involved. These benefits are summa-rized in Table 11. Table 1 – Summary of CEIAP Benefits1 Student Well-rounded education, enriched by practical applications Realistically evaluate interests and aptitudes

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Richard Hayes, Dublin Institute of Technology; James Barnes, James Madison University; PU H-DA PSU DIT Students, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

), Brian O’Connell (Student, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland)Faculty and programs in engineering/industrial technology often promote internationalexchange and study abroad as a desirable component of a university experience—particularly in this increasingly globalized world. But, what do students who haveactually had such experiences perceive? How do they view such experiences, before,during and after the event? The following paper evolved from the experiences of fouruniversities collaborating on an EU-FIPSE funded Atlantis project called DETECT thatconsist of the partnerships shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Project DETECT PartnershipsCentral to this presentation and paper will be the opportunity to actually hear