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Conference Session
Track 3 - Faculty Development
Collection
2012 ASEE International Forum
Authors
R. Murugesan, Anna University of Technology Madurai
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Track 3 - Faculty Development
profession where a fresh rawgraduate takes up teaching work without any prior training contrary to otherservices. Lifelong education can provide a response to the growing job volatility thatmost forecasters predict. Increasingly, people will be changing jobs several timesin a lifetime, and education can no longer be limited to offering a singlespecialization, but must develop each person‟s ability to change course during hisor her lifetime, and to cope with economic and social change. The process ofcultivating a lifelong learning ethic can be a fascinating and rewarding learningexperience by itself for human resource specialists. A graduate engineer is not trained to take on the broader responsibilitiesthat jobs demand and is afraid of
Conference Session
Track 1 - Student Development
Collection
2012 ASEE International Forum
Authors
D. N. Reddy, Indian Society for Technical Education
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Track 1 - Student Development
thinking, encouraging, thinking out of box, looking of problems from multiple points of view, generating ideas and solutions including those which appear at first sight to be highly improbable, providing access to experimentation. Engineering graduates to-day require not only adequate technological ability and problem solving skills, but also be endowed with softskills like co-operative working, communication and presentation skills, business ethics and Inter – personnel relationships and posses a deep commitment to safety, reliability, quality and sustainability of all engineering activities.1.6 New Learning Paradigm and Alternative Delivery Systems The
Conference Session
FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University
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First-Year Programs
,understanding professional ethics, understanding global and societal context of engineering,lifelong learning, and awareness of current issues.10 Many educational strategies and programsemerged in an effort to meet these goals, including collaborative learning and team based Page 25.530.2projects. Cooperative learning is defined as “the instructional use of small groups so thatstudents work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning.”11 More specifically, acooperative base group is a “long-term, heterogeneous cooperative learning group with stablemembership.”11 In this particular program, the characteristics of a cooperative base group
Conference Session
Research in Assessment
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto
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Educational Research and Methods
 Compare conclusions with previous work  Characterize the limitations and implications of the conclusionsTable 2: Communication Global Outcomes and IndicatorsGlobal Objectives IndicatorsAbility to identify and  Situate, in document or presentation, the solution or design in thecredibly communicate world of existing engineering, taking into account social,engineering knowledge environmental, economic and ethical consequences  Recognize a credible argument (reading)  Construct a credible argument in written or spoken form – to persuasively present
Conference Session
Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Anna Zilberberg; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sean Mcvay, James Madison Univeristy
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Educational Research and Methods
been active in the ASEE since 2001, currently serving as the Program Chair for the Commu- nity Engagement in Engineering Education constituent committee. Swan’s current research interests in engineering education concern project-based learning and service-based pedagogy.Dr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has incorporated service-learning projects into the senior capstone design course for environmental engineering since 2001. Her engineering education research interests include sustainable engineering, ethics, and retention of female
Conference Session
Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
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Cooperative & Experiential Education
set goals; they also need to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to try
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew L Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
undergraduates. The skills associated with theentrepreneurial mindset are communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics and ethical decision-making, opportunity recognition, persistence, creativity, innovation, tolerance for ambiguity, riskanalysis, creative problem solving, critical thinking, and business skills (including marketing,financial analysis, and strategic planning).1, 2, 3, 4 The network is limited to private institutionswith ABET accredited engineering programs and is by invitation only.As of January 2012, KEEN includes twenty institutions across the U.S. The KEEN programprovides access to vital resources for building quality entrepreneurship education programs thatengage engineering and technical students including grants, faculty
Conference Session
Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Spencer Joseph Fry; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
Conference Session
Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc; Monte L. Phillips P.E., Americal Society of Civil Engineers; Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc.; Michael J. Conzett, HDR, Inc.
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Civil Engineering
an Emeritus Professor of civil engineering at the University of North Dakota. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in geothecnical engineering. During a 39-year career as an educator, he served on the faculties of the University of North Dakota, Ohio Northern University, and the University of Illinois. Phillips has been an active member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, serving as National President in 1994-95. He currently serves NSPE on the Board of Ethical Review, as a member of the Licensure and Qualifications for Practice Committee, and as Chair of the Council of Fellows Executive Committee. He served a five-year term, including Chair, of the North Dakota Board
Conference Session
Standards and K-12 Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State University; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Daniel A. Spake, Purdue University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
source of my discontent. Applied Psychological Measurement, 1(1), 1-10.23. Ibid 14, p. 150.24. Messick, S. (1989). Meaning and values in test validation: The science and ethics of assessment. Educational Researcher, 18(2), 5–11.25. Sireci, S.G. (2007). On validity theory and test validation. Educational Researcher, 36(8), 477-481.26. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). (2009). NAEP Technical Documentation. Retrieved online December 26, 2011 at http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/tdw/.27. International Technology and Engineering Association. (2000). Standards for technological literacy: Content for
Conference Session
Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Faizal Karim; Saloome Motavas, University of British Columbia; Deborah Esther Feduik, University of British Columbia
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
. Yes, and my grade was changed to what I was expectingC. Yes, and my grade was changed, but not as high as I would have likedD. No, I have never needed toE. No, but I wanted to iClicker 3 40% 20% 0% Page 25.560.6 A B C D E5.2 TA-Student RelationshipIn the afternoon session, we talked about the roles, responsibilities, boundaries and ethics ofbeing a TA and how they pertain to their relationship with the student. An iClicker question wasused as a pre-assessment tool to gauge the type of relationships one has generally had with theirpast TAs. During this session, each group discussed various scenarios that
Conference Session
FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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First-Year Programs
design. A final observation is the substantial difference in the responses forOutcome 10. With a 53% (Agree) to 5% (Disagree) response the conclusion is that blogginghelped the students to develop knowledge of contemporary issues most consistently. Page 25.620.13Table 6. Summary Outcome Analysis Agree Disagree To better understand the professional and ethical O1 42% 26% responsibility of an engineer. O2 47% 32% To develop an ability to communicate effectively. To develop a recognition for, and the ability to engage in
Conference Session
Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
societal context. • Design under constraints: the ability to design a component, product, or system to meet a desired outcome or solution while accommodating a range of constraints. Constraints may be economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, materials, or sustainability-related. • Controlled experimentation and testing: the ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. Understanding of what constitutes a “fair” test. • Role of failure: the recognition that failure plays an important role in the design process and is not necessarily a negative outcome; learning to use failure to find a better solution
Conference Session
International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Md. Rezaul Karim Ph.D., Khulna University, Bangladesh; Serajul I. Bhuiyan, Auburn University, Montgomery
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International
, moral, and ethical standards. The concept of conforming tospecification and standards originated in the manufacturing industry as a basis for measurementto describe the required characteristics of a product or service that would satisfy customerrequirements. Higher education institutions can measure quality in terms of academic standards.The term standard causes other challenges as it often conveys excellence or high standards [7].Academic standards can broadly be defined in terms of teaching, learning, research, course,curriculum, admission procedures, physical resources, academic advising, faculty involvement,etc. The above standards can be classified into three distinct areas: input as incoming students,output as student achievement or
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Kristine Louise Guzak, Michigan Technological University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
evaluation, ethical andsocietal issues, project management, team and communication skills, improved attitudes, andother professional skills. Semi-annually, as well as at the beginning and end of LTS experiences,NESLOS will be administered to engineering students as a means of measuring learning out-come and skill gains. It is anticipated that NESLOS results will provide insight into LTS drivenlearning outcomes. (5) Measures of well-being: We include survey elements that follow Keye’s FlourishingScale to provide a categorical diagnosis of “flourishing” or “languishing” mental health of thestudents 23. The instrument will be adapted for evaluating engineering students. Subjective well-being items are used to comprehensively assess students in
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Poster Session
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Bucknell University; David Kelley, Bucknell University
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
, “Coordinating Laboratory Courses Across Engineering and Science Curricula,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.4. W. G. Konold, B. Tittel, D. F. Frei, and D. S. Stallard, What Every Engineer Should Know About Patents, 2nd ed., Marcel Decker, New York, 1989.5. R. Gharabagi, “Coverage of Legal and Ethical Aspects in Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.6. R. V. Hughson, “The right way to keep laboratory notebooks,” IEEE Trans. Prof. Comm., vol. PC-22, no. 2, pp. 83-85, June 1979.7. C. Erdmann, “Using Patents to Identify Emerging Fields in Biomedical Engineering
Conference Session
Current Issues in Construction Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University
Tagged Divisions
Construction
assistants, monitoring the program web-site and other administrative duties related to a summer program held here WCU. This resource is present on most campuses and is willing to assist instructors in individual projects, although there is a fee, it is well worth paying.  The other WCU campus departments solicited were the Counseling Center, Career Services, Facilities Management Department, the Service Learning Center, and the Construction Management Department. The Counseling Center provided a subject matter expert to discuss workplace ethics, sexual harassment, cultural diversity, and discrimination. The Career Services Director presented information about career paths, employee and employer roles and responsibilities
Conference Session
Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
accomplish a specific purpose Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legallyTo ensure that our students attain these critical skills, a multi-course information literacy Page 25.775.2sequence was developed and implemented within the civil engineering curriculum at VillanovaUniversity. Faculty from the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department developed thesemodules in a cooperative effort with librarians from Falvey Library. The modules were initiallydeveloped in 2004 and underwent a major revision in 20104, 5, 6. This multi-course
Conference Session
Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pawel Pawlewski, Poznan University of Technology; Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor
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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering
Abstract  This paper describes an innovative curriculum developed for a new LogisticsEngineering degree programs at the Faculty of Engineering Management of PoznańUniversity of Technology. The core of the program is based on a sequence of four majorcourses, which focus on the Product Development, Process Analysis and Optimization,Logistic Processes and Service Engineering, respectively. Each course is built around a practical team project. With the project effort as thebackground, the courses introduce students to key issues in global engineering competence,such as technical and cross-cultural communication, collaboration and teamwork,organization and management, engineering ethics, critical thinking and problem solving, andintegration
Conference Session
New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
students is to read the document on thedesign of General Electric (GE) H-turbine system12 and submit a memo identifying anddiscussing the design process, rational for design changes, testing and validating thedesign. The last lecture on this part deals with formation of design team, importance ofteamwork skills and understanding of team dynamics. In addition, responsibilities of anengineer as a professional are discussed in terms of codes and standards, ethics, andimpact on society.Selection and design of components of thermal systems Many thermal systems share common components such as pumps, fans,compressors, heat exchangers, turbines, etc. Six lecture periods are used to discussselection and design of pumps, fans, compressors, heat
Conference Session
Active Learning and Demonstrations in Materials Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Spencer Seung-Hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mario H. Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Materials
and empirical results byconsidering how a particular green material or manufacturing process measures up in terms ofcultural, ethical, or societal considerations.Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry-Learning (POGIL) for Engineering Technology Page 25.916.3Education 2All learning involves knowledge construction in one form or another; it is therefore aconstructivist process.8 With increasing interest in innovative approaches such as student-centered, active learning, and peer-led team learning, the POGIL, project based learning (PBL)and other
Conference Session
New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
with animals and animal rights’ issues because they perceive themselves andanimals to have similar positions in society due to patriarchal oppression. Thus, females tend toexpress more egalitarian and non-hierarchical ideologies. Herzog, Betchart, and Pittman [20]proposed theoretical reasons for gender differences that included: (i) the socioculturalperspective, that women are socialized to care and nurture, at the same time as boys areencouraged to be less emotional and more utilitarian; and (ii) that femininity leads to a morenurturance-expressive dimension of personality that is more highly related to concern for animalwelfare, even as masculinity relates to less sensitivity to the ethical treatment of other creatures.Gender is known to
Conference Session
Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2012-3077: ONE OR MANY? ASSESSING DIFFERENT DELIVERYTIMING FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES RELEVANT TO ASSIGN-MENTS DURING THE SEMESTER. A WORK-IN-PROGRESSProf. Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette Amy Van Epps, M.S.L.S., M.Eng., is an Associate Professor of library science and Engineering Librarian and Coordinator of Instruction at the Siegesmund Engineering Library, Purdue University. Her research interests include information literacy, effective teaching, and integration methods for information literacy into the curriculum and ethical writing skills of engineering students.Ms. Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan Sapp Nelson is Associate Professor of library sciences at Purdue
Conference Session
Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer H. Gross, Lehigh University; Donna M. Mohr, Lehigh University; Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University
Tagged Divisions
Graduate Studies
understanding of the structural engineering design process, from inception to construction  Provide a deep, intuitive knowledge of the behavior of structures through full-scale destructive testing of structural components and systems  Provide advanced analytical and design tools essential to the practice of contemporary structural engineering  Provide a practical appreciation of the economic, environmental, societal, ethical, health and safety contexts in which structural engineers work  Provide a flexible array of elective course offerings that allow graduates to customize a program tailored to their particular interests and career goals.In order to meet the mission statement, a 30-credit, 10-month, design
Conference Session
Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Momodou Jain
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International
, predates UTG. The fall semester program is highly structured andmay not work well for most engineering students. However the spring Service-Learningsemester may work well, coupled with a community based project in the design course.Originally developed at Juniata College, the Keystone Study Away Consortium or KSACprogram is a newer program currently offering opportunity for study at UTG every springsemester. Students take one course on West African cultures, but are otherwise free to take anycombination of courses offered at UTG.Engineering Service ProjectsService learning has been introduced into engineering programs to “increase student recruitmentand retention, teach engineering ethics, encourage social awareness, introduce engineering tofirst
Conference Session
From Entrepreneurship Education to Market
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James V. Green, University of Maryland, College Park
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
, and sciences. The Program’s incubator environment and resources, on-site business coaching services, academic courses, and seed funding provide a rich environmentfor developing the entrepreneurial mindset and functional skillsets in entrepreneurship. Themission of the Hinman CEOs Program is to foster an entrepreneurial spirit, create a sense ofcommunity and cooperation, and develop ethical leaders.The faculty and staff advisors interact with the client to secure funding for the projects, scopeprojects, communicate the project opportunities to students, staff projects, confirm deliverables, Page 25.422.5and make payment to the students upon
Conference Session
Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
J. Douglass Klein, Union College
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering
and future of the human-technology relationship. Thiscourse is part of a college-wide program that develops students’ critical reading, writing anddiscussion skills. The expectation is that exploring the relationship between technology andsociety will engage both engineering and liberal arts students. From the classical myth of Prometheus to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein to IBM’s Watsoncomputer and beyond, the course explores the relationship between technology and progress,technology and happiness, and technology and human freedom, offering students contrastingviews of what drives technology and how best to cope with its uncertainties. Students examinethe social context in which technology operates, ethical considerations related to
Conference Session
Progress in Manufacturing Education III
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Peter Vogt, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
-disciplinary or cross-functional teams. • This course helped me gain an understanding of and ability to: Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. • This course helped me gain an understanding of and ability to: understand the professional and ethical responsibility of engineering. • This course helped me gain an understanding of and ability to: recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning. • This course helped me gain an understanding of and ability to: develop a knowledge of contemporary issues. • This course helped me gain an understanding of and ability to: use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. • This course
Conference Session
ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Wilczynski, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;c) An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs;d) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;e) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities;f) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;g) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society;h) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;i) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices.j) An ability to apply
Conference Session
What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Marshall, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions
Cooperative & Experiential Education
, faculty industrial sabbaticals, advisory board members, and an excellentvehicle for some great community public relations.Internships are also very profitable for industries as they struggle to maintain an adequatesupply of technically oriented employees during market swings. “With many functionswithin the engineering process needing oversight or 'leg work', interns are a valuable assetthat many large engineering companies love to leverage and use the collaboration to gaina better understanding of an intern's work ethic and potential to identify possibleemployees.” 1Internships truly are a mutually beneficial partnership. Employers who create internshipprograms get the benefit of the time and efforts of young people eager to learn the