Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Bales, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Annual Conference & Exposition (2004)3 A project-based learning approach to design electronic systems curricula, Macias-Guarasa, J.,Montero, J.M., San-Segundo, R., Araujo, A., Nieto-Taladriz, O., IEEE Transactions onEducation, 49 3, 389-3974 Project based learning as a pedagogical tool for embedded system education Rui Hong Chu.Lu, D.D.-C., Sathiakumar, S., IEEE Transactions on Education, 51 1, 108-1135 PeopleMover: an example of interdisciplinary project-based education in electricalengineering Daems, W., De Smedt, B., Vanassche, P., Gielen, G., Sansen, W., De Man, H.,IEEE Transactions on Education, 46 1, 157-1676 Online Labs and the MARVEL Experience Dieter Müller and José M. Ferreira, International Journalon Online Engineering, 1 1, p

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of these groups are involved with another group in the decision making process,there is a high probability that there will be conflicts in their value systems that must beovercome.References1. Morris, William T. 1977. Decision Analysis. Grid Publishing. Columbus, OH. 290 p. Page 22.164.122. Ehrgott, M., Figueira, J.,and Greco, S. 2010. Trends in Multiple Criteria Decision Analysis. Springer, Inc. New York,NY3. Giron, F. J., and Martinez, M. 1998. Applied Decision Analysis.Kluwer Academic. Boston, MA. Page 22.164.13

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard White, George Mason University; Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University; Vicki L. Dominick, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

University. 1991; 66: 201-208.2. Alkhasawneh R, Hobson R. Summer transition program: A model for impacting first-year retention rates forunderrepresented groups. American Society for Engineering Education. 2009; AC 2009-926.3. Bernold LE, Spurlin JE, Anson CM. Understanding our students: A longitudinal-study of success and failure inengineering with implications for increased retention. Journal of Engineering Education. 2007; 96(3): 263-274.4. Conley DT. Rethinking college readiness. New Directions for Higher Education. 2008; 2008(144): 3-13.5. Evenback S, Hansen MJ, Williams GA. The influence of a summer bridge program on college transition. StudentLearning Outcomes, Academic Performance, and Retention. 48th Annual Forum of the Association for

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josue Njock-Libii, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006, pp. 101,97, 111.12. S. K. Foong, D Kiang, P Lee, R H March and B E Paton, How long does it take a bouncing ball to bounce aninfinite number of times? Physics Education, January 2004, 40- 43.13. Audacity(http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ ). Retrieved on January 4, 2011.14. Goldwave (http://www.goldwave.com/ ). Retrieved on January 4, 2011.15. Holly M. Matusovich, Ruth A. Streveler and Ronald M. Miller, Why do Students choose Engineering? AQualitative, Longitudinal Investigation of Students’ Motivational Values, Journal of Engineering Education, October2010, October 2010. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3886/is_201010/ai_n56442207/?tag=content;col1Retrieved on January 4, 2011.16. Holly M

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

purposeto integrating their previous coursework into the current problem. This has been a desire ofindustry in which they want to see greater inquisitiveness and creativeness from the co-opstudents and even the new hires.Bibliography1. From T001 08-09 TAC Criteria 11-30-07, General Criteria, Criteria 5, Technical Content, section d, pg. 2-3.2. From T001 08-09 TAC Criteria 11-30-07, General Criteria, Criteria 5, Technical Content, section d, pg. 2-3.3. Todd, R. H., S. P. Magleby, C. D. Sorensen, B. R. Swan and D. K Anthony, “A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses in North America,”Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 84, no. 2, 1995, pp. 165-174.)4. Uhl, V. W., “Development and Critique of the Contemporary Senior Design Course,” Chemical

Conference Session

Faculty Development for Distance Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

program • Who is responsible for professional development program enforcement? • How is the professional development program implemented at the national level? • How is the professional development program implemented at the local level? • How is the professional development program included in accreditation? • Is participation compulsory or voluntarily? • Who is/are the target group(s)? • What is the professional development program duration? • What is the professional development program content? • How are qualifications recognized and/or rewarded?Clearly criteria, standards, and policy regarding professional qualification for teaching in highereducation are unique to each nation’s needs, interests, and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching and Assessment Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Technology Education. Accessed Jan 2008. 10. Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education. Accessed Jan 2008. 11. Doumont, JL. “Trees, Maps and Theorems: Effective Communication for Rational Minds”. Brussels, Belgium: Principiæ, 2009.12. Personal communication, Blakeslee, October 2009.13. Mullinix, B. "A Rubric for Rubrics: Reconstructing and Exploring Theoretical Frameworks". in Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Network Conference. 2007. Pittsburgh, PA.14. Mullinix, B. "Rubrics". 2009, Accessed Jul 2009. 15. Meuller, J. "Authentic Assessment Toolbox". 2009, Accessed Jan 2009. 16. Bargainnier, S., "Fundamentals of Rubrics, in Faculty Guidebook - A Comprehensive Tool for Improving

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy Baldwin, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Marisa Hemingway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

areprogrammed into simple skills, while leading to more complex skills in a scaffold approach. Thismethodology facilitates the s development of crystallized intelligence (i.e., skill setsappropriately applied given certain conditions)8.A training path was created that outlines all formal training courses that associates mustcomplete during their two years in the program. Formal courses are offered in multiple formats Page 15.473.6to support learning objectives and to minimize travel. Theoretical and topic courses are offeredin a virtual training environment. Product application courses, which include hands-on lab workwith equipment, are offered in a

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Harriet Lamm, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University; Kuruvilla John, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Poster session presented at the 4th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Houston, TX.4. Perryman, M. Ray. (2007, February). The Potential Impact of an Initiative to Increase the Pool of Engineering and Computer Science Graduates on Business Activity in Texas. Waco, TX: Perryman Group.5. U.S. Department of Labor Report (2008). Retrieved February 1, 2009 from http://www.dol.gov/esa/olms/regs/compliance/rrlo/lmrda.htm.6. Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Salinas, R., Karnae, S., Ramirez, D., & John, K. (2008). Roadside measurements of ultrafine particles at a busy urban intersection, Journal of Air and Waste Management Association, 58:1449–1457.7. West Texas Office of Evaluation and Research (WTER

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leticia Anaya, University of North Texas; Nicholas Evangelopoulos, University of North Texas; Uyi Lawani, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

.1Bibliography1. Shine, S., Kiravu, C., and Astley, J., “In Defense of Open-Book Engineering Degree Examinations.” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, Vol. 32, No. 3, July 2005, pp. 197-211.2. Theophilides, C. and Koutselini, M., “Study Behavior in the Closed Book and the Open Book Examination: A Comparative Analysis,” Educational Research and Evaluation, Vol. 6, No. 4, December 2000, pp. 379-393.3. Theophilides, C., and Dionysiou, O., The major functions of the open-book examination at the university level; A factor analytic study, “Studies in Educational Evaluation, Vol. 22, No. 2, 1996, pp. 157-170.4. Williams, J.R., and Wong, A. (2009), “The Efficacy of Final Examinations: A comparative study of closed

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

arethinking about purpose.Bibliography1 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” October 31, 2009, ABET Inc.2 “University Relations: Desired Attributes of an Engineer,” Boeinghttp://www.boeing.com/educationrelations/attributes.htms3 Clooney, E., Alfrey, K., and Owens, S., “Critical Thinking in Engineering and Technology Education: A Review,”Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, ASEE4 Worldwide CDIO Initiative. https://www.cdio.org, January 20095 Agrawal, Pradeep K. “Integration of Critical Thinking and Technical Communication into UndergraduateLaboratory Courses.” Proceedings of the 1997 American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Miguel J. Escala, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

International

Oriented towards inputs or outputs. o Structure of the evaluation model. • Economic Aspects o Sources of financing, fees, and costs. • Relation of accredited programsThe contents of each section for each agency were based on material found on the agency’s webpage(s), on normative and operation documents of the agency, and on interviews with those withthe agency responsible for development and operations. Page 15.334.4The information obtained has been organized and analyzed in three distinct ways: 1. In a homogenized way and presented in a series of informative summary tables with the information specific to each system

Conference Session

Culture, Society, and Co-op

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

maps as facilitative tools in schools and corporations. 1998, Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.30. Weiss, C.H., Evaluation: Methods for studying programs and policies. 1998, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.31. Strauss, A.L. and J. Corbin, Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory. 1990, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.32. Scale-up in Education: Volume 1: Ideas in Principle, ed. B. Schneider and S.-K. McDonald. 2006: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. 328. Page 15.500.15

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Murguia, Arizona State University; Erin Kube, Arizona State University; Jennifer Bekki, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

. Page 15.263.914. Fortenberry, N.L., Sullivan, J.F., Jordan, P.N., Knight, D.W. (2007). Retention: Engineering education Research aids instruction. Science, 317(5842), 1175-1176.15. Rhoten, D., Pfirman, S. (2006) Women in interdisciplinary science: exploring preferences and consequences. Research Policy, 36, 56-75. Page 15.263.10Appendix ACareerWISE: An Interdisciplinary Experience for Graduate StudentsQuestions for Team Members The following questions will be used to help us better understand the experiences of students and faculty members who work on a large, interdisciplinary research team. Please respond to the

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

15.674.12improvement in programs and services8. Page – 11 -The management of SBT places a high premium on on-going self-assessment to monitor therigor, quality, and effectiveness of each of its academic programs. With the on-going self-assessment, SBT not only assesses the results of program outcomes but also continuouslyevaluates its “assessment process” to establish a systematic and sustained assessmentapproach and create an assessment environment that is receptive, supportive and enabling.Bibliography1. Anwar, S., Rolle, J.A.,& Memon A. A. (2005), Use of Web-based Portfolios to Assess Technical Competencies of Engineering Technology Students –A Case Study. Proceedings: 2005 ASEE Annual Conference

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito Enriquez, Canada College

Tagged Divisions

Council of Sections

. Theauthor would also like to thank Darla Cooper, Michelle Barton, and Kathy Booth of the @ONEScholars Program, and Charles Iverson of Cañada College for invaluable input, discussions,comments, and suggestions.References1. Birk, J., & Foster, J. (1993). The importance of Lecture in General Chemistry Course Performance. Journal of Chemical Education, 70, 180-182.2. Meltzer, D. E., & K. Manivannan, K. (1996). Promoting Interactivity in Physics Lecture Classes. The Phys. Teacher, 34, 72-76.3. Felder, R.M., Felder, G. N. & Dietz, E. J. (1998). A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally-Taught Students, J. Engr. Education, 87, 469-480.4. Rodger, S. H. (1995). An

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2 - Student Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

Tagged Topics

Track 1 - Student Development

. and named to describe the larger construct they refer to from In addition, these engineers are an international group. the student’s point of view. We compare and contrast theThey have traveled and/or studied abroad, and they are structures and characteristics of the engineering educationconnected to an international student group. As we use a system from the student perspective(s).qualitative approach in our work, we will not attempt togeneralize findings here but instead to generate hypotheses to The themes consolidated from the five cases in our sampletest in future follow-up work (see Future Work). are noted in the two results sections that follow. The first

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Topics

International Forum

accreditation or equivalence. The first accreditedprogram was in Puerto Rico in 1960. This past year, Ecuador accredited its first programs. Themajority of programs choose ABET for accreditation. Central America seeks accreditation fromthe Engineers Canada´s Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). English-speakingCaribbean selected Engineering Council UK (UK-EC). Page 19.15.4Table 1. Accreditation and Substantial Equivalence in Latin America and the CaribbeanCOUNTRY AGENCY UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS YEAR ACCChile ABET Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Emily Ann Serman, University of Rhode Island; Megan Mercedes Echevarria, University of Rhode Island; Lars O. Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Silke A. Scholz; Anette Geithner

Tagged Topics

International Forum

Awareness Through Short-Term Study Abroad Courses With Substantial Engineering TechnicalContent," Online Journal for Global Engineering Education: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article1 (2013). Available at:http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ojgee/vol7/iss1/1vi For the vision and concept of such integration, see Grandin, John and Berka, S. “Reforming Higher Education:The University of Rhode Island International Engineering Program.” ADFL Bulletin, 43, no. 1 (Fall 2014): 23-44.vii Vogt, Christine M. “Faculty as Critical Juncture in Student Retention and Performance in Engineering Programs.”Journal of Engineering Education (January 2008): 27-36, and Bernold, Leonard E., Spurlin, Joni E., Anson, ChrisM.”Understanding our Students: A Longitudinal Study of Success

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

International Forum

ReferencesGardner, P., Steglitz, I., & Gross, L. (2009). Translating study abroad experiences for workplace competencies. PeerReview, 11(4), 19–22Hart Research Associates. (2013). It takes more than a major: Employer priorities for college learning and studentsuccess. Liberal Education, 99(2), 22–29.National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). (2013). Job outlook 2013, Spring Update. Retrieved fromhttp://www.naceweb.org/Research/Job Outlook/Job Outlook.aspxTrooboff, S., Vande Berg, M., & Rayman, J. (2007/2008). Employer attitudes toward study abroad. Frontiers: TheInterdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, XV, 17–34. Page

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Morgan M. Bakies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karen Seliah Lamb, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

Student Development

, community, andinternationally in order for it to succeed.ConclusionTo bridge classroom learning and real-world business applications, Junior Enterprise offersuniversity students technical consulting projects with international networking and professionaldevelopment opportunities. Junior Enterprise advances university students’ ability to compete ina global job market due to their increased intercultural competencies and entrepreneurial skills.Universities interested in starting a Junior Enterprise are encouraged to use this case study as abasis, with particular focus on the recommendations provided.References1. Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative case study methodology: Study design and implementation for noviceresearchers. The Quality

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brad Rogers, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kiril D Hristovski, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Nalini Chhetri, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Arizona State University; Mark R Henderson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John H Takamura Jr, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

Curriculum Development

://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/reports.shtml2. Chen, Shaohua and Ravallion, Martin, The Developing World is Poorer than We Thought, But No Less Successful in the Fight Against Poverty. World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4703, 2008. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=12595753. C.K.Prahalad and A. Hammond, Serving the World’s Poor, Profitably. Harvard Business Review, September 20024. Yunus, Muhammad, Building Social Business. (PublicAffairs, New York, 2010, ISBN 978-1-58648-824-6.)5. Polak, Paul, Out of Poverty. (BK, 2008, ISBN 978-1-57675-449-8.)6. S. Keates, P.J. Clakrson, L. Harrison, P. Robinson, Towards a Practical Inclusive Design Approach, CUU '00 Proceedings on the 2000 conference on Universal

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Imin Kao, Stony Brook University (SUNY); Yacov A. Shamash, Stony Brook University; ChoonHo Kim, SUNY Korea

Tagged Topics

Curriculum Development

] Joyce Lau, “Bigger Proportion of US Students Interested in Going Overseas, Bigger share of students in U.S. might study abroad,” The New York Times, March 11, 2013[16] Kishore Mahbubani, “5 Lessons America Can Learn From Asia About Higher Education,” The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 2010[17] SUNY Korea official web site, http://www.sunykorea.ac.kr[18] C. Capria and I. Kao, “International Research and Education Collaboration and the Game of Baseball Have Much in Common,” in the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2009), Seoul, Korea, August, 2009[19] I. Kao, C. Capria, and S. H. Chang, “International Research Collaboration in Engineering: academic and cultural enriching experience in research and

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Lesley Jolly, Strategic Partnerships; Caroline Crosthwaite, University of Queensland; Lydia Kavanaugh, University of Queensland

Tagged Topics

Invited - Student Development

Engineers for the 21st Century, Royal Academy of Engineering. London UK.5. King, R. (2008) Engineers for the Future: addressing the supply and quality of Australian engineering graduatesfor the 21st century. ACED; Epping, Sydney6. Soundarajan, N. (2004) Program assessment and program improvement: closing the loop. Assessment andEvaluation in Higher Education 29(5): 597-610.7. Jolly, L., Crosthwaite, C., Brown, L. (2009) Building on strength, understanding weakness: realistic evaluationand program review. Proceedings of 20th Annual Conference of the Australian Association for EngineeringEducation: 911-917. Adelaide; AaeE.8. Rogers, P. (2007) Theory-Based Evaluation: Reflection Ten Years On, pp. 63-82 in S. Mathison (ed.) EnduringIssues in Evaluation

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Long, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Outsourcing Trends”, Computer Economics, 2006(http://www.computereconomics.com/article.cfm?id=1161)4. “Outsourcing Trends to Watch in 2010”, Computer World, December 2009(http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9142427/10_outsourcing_trends_to_watch_in_2010) .5. “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, Effective for Evaluations During the 2010-2011Accreditation Cycle”. ABET Technology Accreditation Commission. October 2009.(http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/T001%2010-11%20TAC%20Criteria%2011-3-09.pdf ) Page 15.934.13

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

://seniordesign.engr.uidaho.edu/1999_2000/powerbrokers/ .[5] Schlee, J., I. Higginson, P. Anderson, W. Knepper, S. Frazier, and H.Hess, “Taylor Wilderness Research StationPower System Expansion,” Internal Report, Department of ECE, University of Idaho, 11 December 2009.[6] Nelson, R., D. Flegel, B. Johnson, and H. Hess, (2002, June 19). “Undergraduate Research and TeachingOpportunities from a Transient Network Analyzer,” Retrieved 8 January 2010, from Past Asee Annual Conferenceswebsite: http://soa.asee.org/paper/conference/paper-view.cfm?id=17878 .  Page 15.1302.14

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo; Margaret Bailey

most students would never see on a first co-opassignment: communication, event planning, budgeting, and managing volunteers, all for atechnical event.Recruitment for Park and Ride and EYH was done through school guidance counselors as wellas math and science teachers. Brochures were sent to schools both in the city of Rochester andthe surrounding towns; where possible, they were sent directly to a faculty or staff member withwhom contact had previously been made. In addition, the local Girl Scout Council and Societyof Women Engineers Rochester area professional section were notified and included informationabout the event(s) in their newsletters. The target group size is 30 girls for Park and Ride and 80for EYH.Both new events included a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Farison

Some Characteristics of Highly Ranked Programs in the U.S. News &World Report Ranking of Engineering Programs in Institutions without Doctoral Programs Jim Farison Department of Engineering, Baylor UniversityAbstractMany prospective engineering students and engineering educators and the schools they serve areaware of the U.S. News & World Report rankings. A distinct set of U. S. News & World Reportrankings is the ranking of the undergraduate engineering programs in institutions withoutdoctoral programs in engineering. While many observers point out the subjective and variablenature of these rankings, many also wait eagerly for

Conference Session

Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russel Jones

Page 10.537.8innovation and social well-being is largely dependent on the internal skills they have at Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationtheir disposal. Those are not only important for internal R&D, but even more important tomake sound decision regarding imported technologies. One of the big challenges fordeveloping countries is the scarce participation of researchers in enterprises: in LatinAmerica, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay, have only 20 or 30% of theirresearchers working in firms, compared with 70% in the US. Programs for helping SMEto hire young engineers and other S&T

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yi Li; Kai Li; Jing Zhao; Xin Tang

. Cohen, R., “On the Cost of Virtual Private Networks,” IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking, vol. 8(6), pp. 775-784, Dec. 2000.3. Success Stories: Virtual PC for Student Training. Connectix Website: http://www.connectix.com/success/vpc5w_vernon.html4. Liu, S., Marti., W., and Zhao, W., “Virtual Networking Lab(VNL): Its Concepts and Implementation,” ASEE Annual Conf. Proc., Albuquerque, MN, June, 2001.5. Fabrega, L., Massaguer, J., Jove, T., and Merida, D.A, “Virtual Network Laboratory for Learning IP Networking,” in Proceedings of the 7th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education, June 2002.6. Stockman, M., “Creating Remotely Accessible Virtual Networks on a Single