Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kieran Sullivan, Santa Clara University; Ruth Davis, Santa Clara University

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Women in Engineering

success for women engineering students at Santa Clara University. We examinedpsychosocial factors, such as commitment to engineering and confidence in engineering abilities,as well as the effect of a specific intervention on the retention rate of young women engineeringstudents.Studies have shown that among students with adequate aptitude for STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), girls drop out more often than boys. Severalprograms have been developed to encourage girls to persevere in their interests in STEM fields.In the summer of 1999, SCU hosted a National Science Foundation workshop[1] gatheringdirectors of such programs to share their experience and insights. Forty-four people representingover 30 STEM programs for girls

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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First-Year Programs

rather than simply being required to attend a semester-long series oflectures and complete written work based on them.The addition of the design project and smaller discussion based learning also allows thecourse to fulfill additional goals on the UMBC Chemical and Biochemical DepartmentABET objectives and outcomes, known as the “5C’s.” According to the “5C’s,” studentsshould demonstrate, upon graduation, Competency in the discipline of chemicalengineering, Critical thinking ability to solve complex problems, the ability to work inCooperation with teammates, effective Communication skills, and Capacity for life-longlearning.1 Instead of only accomplishing goals within the competency in the engineeringdiscipline and critical thinking objectives

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Tania Monterastelli, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

YESS program. In addition tothe seminar series, the program also featured complementary guided tours of theHistorical Electronics Museum (October 12) and a Northrop Grumman site (October 26)prior to the start of the seminar.The Design ProjectThe 2006 YESS program design project was to design, construct, test, and evaluate adevice that simulates a system for collecting, storing, transporting, converting, andutilizing renewable energy. The overall goal of the project was simply to be able to lighta 1 cell AAA Maglite® light bulb after being allowed to collect energy for one hour. Page 12.805.4Students were given the option to utilize water at an

Conference Session

Mechanical Design and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rajadas, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Alvin Post, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

the baccalaureate level: ManufacturingEngineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The four concentrationareas within the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum are aeronautical,automation, automotive and mechanical. For all the concentrations, the curriculum includesa two-semester capstone course. The course outcomes include the following:Students will:1. Complete an engineering project of sufficient quality and importance to be included on their resume.2. Develop their ability to synthesize knowledge from prior courses and from self-study to creatively and effectively solve engineering and design problems.3. Develop practical project management skills, including the ability to deliver quality engineering work on

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

community partners to develop engineering specifications, design and buildprototypes. A brief description of various projects that are currently underway is given below:Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS):One of the current projects is the design and development of a portable, Picture ExchangeCommunication System. PECS is a training package that allows children with autism and othercommunication deficits to initiate communication. PECS that is currently in use (shown in Fig.1) is limited and uses static pictures. Pictures are attached to a pad using Velcro. Since everychild requires his own PECS, it is difficult for care-providers to manage different PECS fordifferent students and organize all the pictures. A new microprocessor controlled

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Moss, Clemson University; Dorothy Moss, Clemson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Page 12.1039.2 Conceptual Story Developing Geometric Logic: Shapes and Paths Subconcept: Movements of shapes can be analyzed and Big Idea: Geometry is a means to describe the physical world. Subconcept: Three-dimensional shapes can be analyzed and described. described. Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 12 Lesson 13 Lesson 14 Lesson 15 Exploring

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Challinger, California State University, Chico; Rachael Teasdale, California State University, Chico

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Information Systems

collection in the field andsubsequent graphing and analysis are important skills for students in many different scientificdisciplines. This paper presents a project currently underway by computer science andenvironmental science faculty at the California State University, Chico to address these needs. Amulti-tier system is being developed to serve as a repository for data collected in the field byenvironmental science students, facilitate graphing and analysis of data, and provide a platformfor interdisciplinary teams of students to collaborate on both software development and dataanalysis tasks.IntroductionIn 2005, Microsoft Research Cambridge brought together an international panel of scientists forthe Towards 2020 Science workshop.1 Their goal

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

nature of the problems and the high cost of automated equipment. In thispaper, we present a prototype web-based system called the Automated Assembly Line Design(AALD) environment that allows users to rapidly create and compare conceptual designs ofautomated assembly line systems in a systematic way. In addition, the prototype allowsinstructors to post new problems and to monitor how students design assembly line systemsusing a mouse-tracking feature.1. IntroductionAutomated systems play a significant role in our daily life and national economy. They are usedto manufacture everyday products such as golf balls, cookware, and cell phones. They are alsoused for applications such as luggage sorting conveyor systems at major airports, control

Conference Session

New Models for Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Llewellyn Mann, University of Queensland; Gloria Dall'Alba, University of Queensland; David Radcliffe, University of Queensland

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering operations7. Thesepractitioners not only have to deal with sustainable design issues on a daily basis and so havemany experiences to draw upon, but are also generally more aware of the current trends and Page 12.1559.2applications of sustainable design in practice than other groups, such as engineering academics orpolicy makers.Specifically, the questions for the research were: 1. What are the variations in ways of experiencing ‘sustainable design’ among sustainable design practitioners? 2. What are the implications of this variation for the practice of sustainable design? 3. What are the implications of this variation for

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

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International

” agenda is aimed at making Europe morecompetitive and innovative on the world stage. The European Council agreed thatEurope as a whole should aim to reach a target of spending 3% of GDP on R&D by2010, with two thirds of that spend to come from industry. While some EU countriessuch as Finland and Sweden are above that target, Ireland (at 1.2%) remainssubstantially below it (see Figure 1 below). Page 12.795.2 Gross Domestic Expenditure on R&D, % GDP, 2004 Ireland 1.20% UKIreland (2003) 1.20% 1.90% Irish Target 2.5% UK OECD (2003

Conference Session

Design for the Environment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Smaili, Flashcut CNC; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Kinda Khalaf, American University of Beirut

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Design in Engineering Education

other. This suggests that designers, with their creative problem solving skills andkeen interest to preserve nature and advance quality of life are capable of influencing culture in apositive way. This paper highlights some aspects of the design-culture interface and asserts thatdesigners can help fashion a peaceful world. The paper also presents two possible ways toachieve this underlying objective: 1) to develop artifacts that reduce the negative impact ofcertain cultural practices on the society, and 2) to create educational tools that lead to therealization of the absurdities of some cultural inclinations and their eventual abandonment.IntroductionThe world as we come to know is a great manifestation of design at work. All species, from

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

principles of mechanical engineeringAbstractThe paper describes how a video game is used to teach numerical methods to mechanical engi-neering undergraduates. The video game provides an authentic and engaging context in which tolearn computational techniques and concepts that are often dry and uninspiring. After outlining astudy demonstrating that students in the video game-based course learn more deeply than studentsin more traditional textbook-based courses, we describe how learning outcomes are integrated intothe game-play. We contrast the game-based assignments to typical textbook problems.1 IntroductionFor the past two years, we have been experimenting with a new way of teaching a numericalmethods course to our

Conference Session

Retention of STEM Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

findings show that attrition in the second and third years is at its highest, but that itstabilizes after four years.1. Introduction Engineering programs must find better ways to attract and retain minoritystudents if the United States is to remain a technological leader. As presented in the PhaseI report, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, the changingdemographics within countries, including the United States, where the number ofminorities will grow rapidly in comparison with traditional majority groups, has majorimplications for the future of engineering, a profession where minorities and women areunderrepresented1. In order to develop more effective tools to increase retention anunderstanding of what

Conference Session

ChE: Computers and Simulation in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Melissa Stefik, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

the B. Draw a process flow diagram in which acetic acid (A) is extracted from a mixture of acetic acid and water (B) into 1-hexanol (C), a liquid immiscible with water in a single stage. Label each stream with enough values to fully characterize that stream (flow rate, composition, etc.). Provide a numerical value if possible or a symbol for an unknown value (e.g., m& for a flow rate). The following facts are given: 1) The acetic acid/water solution enters at a rate of 400 gm/min. The acetic acid compromises 11.5 % of the solution by weight. 2) The extract phase leaving the process contains 9.6 % acetic acid by weight. 3) The raffinate phase leaving the process

Conference Session

ChE: Retention and Outreach

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Donald Orlich, Washington State University; William Thomson, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

majoring, in engineering. Recently the American College Testing organizationreported that between 1992 and 2003 the percentage of high school students expressing aninterest in majoring in engineering dropped from 9% to 6%1. In addition to the lack of numbersthere is also the recurring problem of the lack of preparedness among US students in math andscience2. To address these issues a proposal was submitted and funded by the National ScienceFoundation, Division of Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education (ESI-9254358). Thiswas followed in the years 2004 – 2006 with a Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) grant(EEC-0338868). In both cases the activity arose from a conversation amongst chemicalengineering faculty members on what

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amjad Zaim, University of Texas-Brownsville; Mahmoud Quweider, University of Texas-Brownsville

guidelines whilehighlighting some of the important issues involved in the design of biometric systemsexploring the specific case of iris-based recognition.IntroductionA biometric is a distinct, unique, and measurable physical and/or physiologicalcharacteristic of a person which can be used to identify or verify his or her identity. Irispattern, voice, facial characteristics or fingerprints are some examples of biometricmeasures. Additionally, the term biometrics implies automatic recognition of anindividual. The iris, or the colored portion of the eye around the pupil, has been found topossess rich and distinct features unique for each individual [1-4]. Using an individual’siris features for the purpose of identification enables a high degree of

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Biney, Prairie View A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

first courseobjective is to teach students to design systems, components, and processes to meet a desiredneed by following a well defined design process. The anticipated outcomes for this objective arethat students will (1) demonstrate the ability to apply the design process systematically in anydesign environment, (2) conduct research on the economical, global impact, ethical and technicalaspects of the engineering design, and (3) have the knowledge to optimize engineering solutionsand designs in accordance with technical and contemporary constraints.The second course objective is to teach students to function in a multidisciplinary design team.The anticipated outcomes for this objective are that students will (1) demonstrate team workthrough

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Frehill; Amanda Lain, New Mexico State University; Ricardo Jacquez, New Mexico State University; Lauren Ketcham, New Mexico State University; Karen Luces, New Mexico State University

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Graduate Studies

’ share of doctoral degrees in engineering has increaseddramatically (in 2004 temporary residents accounted for 57% of engineering Ph.D.s), womenand under-represented minorities’ (URM) share of engineering doctoral degrees also increased:women earned 17.6% while URMs earned 3.2% of engineering Ph.Ds. Data showing theincreasing diversity of U.S. master’s and doctoral recipients of engineering degrees are shown inTable 1.As shown by the data presented in Table 1, graduate education in engineering has undergonesubstantial structural changes: the numbers of degrees earned per year has increased while thediversity of students has undergone dramatic changes over the past 25-30 years. This increasingdiversity poses special challenges for faculty who may

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

weak in covering particular outcomes. This exercise allows the ISCollege to study the effectiveness of individual courses and the program overall in achieving thecollege and University learning outcomes. It is anticipated that using a measurement tool such asthe course outcome matrix may enable academic institutions monitor and improve informationsystems programs.1. IntroductionUniversities in the USA and worldwide are taking a critical look at their educational systems. Arecent US national panel report calls for a dramatic reorganization of undergraduate education toensure that all college students receive not just access to college, but an education of lastingvalue1. The report also recommends colleges to help students become “intentional

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cuneyt Sert, Middle East Technical University; Gunes Nakiboglu, ROKETSAN Missiles Industries Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

parameters, boundary and initial conditions,etc. is prepared. The generated mesh and this input file is fed into the solver to obtain thenumerical results. These results need to be analyzed using a visualization software. This is not avery user friendly approach. It is also not economical due to the need of separate pre- and post-processing software. Virtual Flow Lab tries to include relatively simple but functional pre-processing, solver and post-processing tools in a single software.Screenshots of Virtual Flow Lab taken during the geometry definition and mesh generation stepsare given in Figures 1 and 2. The user can draw the geometry of the problem using elementarygeometrical entities such as lines, circular arcs, splines, etc. Then the mesh

Conference Session

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne; Jenni Goricanec, RMIT University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

telecommunications. She is completing a PhD on "A Philosophy of Engineering Practice for the 21st century, including sustainable futures". Page 12.654.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering Sustainability?!IntroductionOur world faces many challenges – climate change, drought, flooding, poverty, urban slums,water shortages, severe pollution, substance abuse, homelessness, profligate resource use,megacities, peak oil, land salinity, AIDS, malaria, and so on. It is already acknowledged thatwe are consuming the earth’s resources faster than natural systems can recycle them 1 and thatwe are “putting

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology

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Architectural

reimbursement of the authors based on enrolment.Review of Current Construction Post Graduate Programs in AustraliaExamples of the majority of the current Australian postgraduate construction-related programsare shown in Table 1. Most programs are “nested” in that a student can begin a GraduateCertificate; convert to a Graduate Diploma with advanced standing and then move on to aMaster’s degree using the credits obtained from the lesser qualifications. Normally, the studentis only awarded one degree which is the highest at which the student qualifies.A Masters degree takes two to four semesters with the majority requiring three full timesemesters. A Graduate Diploma normally takes two full time semesters to complete and aGraduate Diploma needs the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Sherrill Biggers, Clemson University; William Moss, Clemson University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue Engineering Education; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Scott Schiff, Clemson University

both classrooms, the instructor space includes a “Sympodium” interactive digital pendisplay, linked to dual projectors. White boards are available for instructor and student use. Aschematic and photo of the larger classroom are shown in Figure 1.An integrated statics and dynamics course, a required course for all Mechanical Engineeringmajors, was offered for the first time in Fall 2006. This replaced the traditional pair of 3-creditcourses, Statics and Dynamics in the ME curriculum, although the traditional courses are still Page 12.176.3offered for other majors. The course is a 5 credit-hour course and met 5 days a week. Threemeetings were

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Ohland, Purdue Engineering Education; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates, Inc.

. Page 12.1286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Software for Student Team Formation and Peer Evaluation: CATME Incorporates Team-MakerAbstractLast year, a multi-university research team designed a web-based peer evaluation instrumentcalled CATME (Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness) that is simple touse. In a previous, smaller-scale research effort, a group of students and faculty developed asoftware package called Team-Maker that automates the process of assigning students to teams.The present work incorporates the functionality of the Team-Maker software package into theCATME system. The goal of the integrated package is twofold: 1) to provide a useful tool forfaculty to

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and creates products andbusinesses from student projects. PIEp Education is nourished from the activities in InnovationExperience, Innovation Knowledge and Innovation Experience provides information for coursesin innovation etc.Activities in PIEp Education involves new courses in innovation, a network for doctoralstudents, exchange programs for students, rotational programs for faculty and better utilization ofall existing mechanisms for bringing an idea to the market. Figure 1 shows an illustration of the‘learning cycle’ of PIEp together with some keywords and key activities of the respectiveactivity fields. Innovation Knowledge Research in innovation

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

course inmicroelectromechanical systems (MEMS), co-developed by a multidisciplinary team of facultyfrom mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and materials engineering. Central to thedesign of the course is an emphasis on implementing modules that are able to overcome criticalbarriers related to (1) diverse academic background from different majors and (2) practicallimitations in microfabrication facilities. These points are vital for promoting MEMS education,because they expand the student pool and reach audiences that need a cost-effective way tosupport instructional laboratory experiences in MEMS without the broader infrastructure that isoften limited only to large research institutions.Laboratory projects emphasize skills in design

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rainer Seidel, The University of Auckland; Linda Haemmerle, Plume Ltd.; Chris Chambers, CPC Consulting Ltd.

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Angela Shih, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Mechanics

must usuallyearn a C- grade (or better) in order to take the subsequent courses. However, having a C- in thiscourse means that students are leaving this prerequisite course with ability to solve the givenexercises, but often they do not have the ability to answer a simple quantitatively question aboutthe fundamental concept in this course. We believe that by implementing an effective assessmenttool we will measure the effectiveness of the newly developed hybrid course. We plan to measurethe effectiveness of the hybrid course by:1. Integrating previously developed and tested Concept Inventory test specifically for Staticsthroughout the course into its weekly modules.2. Multiple choice questions drawn from Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Lauren Kaufman, CT Business and Industry Association; Mary deManbey, CT Business and Industry Association; Kerry Simoneau, CT College of Technology's Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturng

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Manufacturing

transportthe manufacturing equipment from the participating manufacturing companies to the CTConvention Center.The symposium had an extensive pre and post evaluation plan that was completed by over 1800students and their teachers. The results of these surveys will be presented and discussed as wellas a suggested operational plan for adapting and implementing a similar event in another regionor state.Introduction: The Connecticut College of Technology (COT) is a virtual college thatencompasses the entire state and includes the 12 community colleges that make up the publiccommunity college system, six private and public universities and secondary schools throughoutConnecticut. (see Diagram 1) The COT was created by the State legislature, Public Law 95

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Tagged Divisions

International

provide global coaching.The teams are supported with equipment and tools for collaborative work such asvideoconference systems and collaborative platforms. A typical setup is shown in Figure 1,where a student team at Stanford University acts collaborative partner. In the figure the fivenodes are defined together with communicational channels showing the complexity of the setup.The collaborative projects are typically integrated in courses at both universities, at KTH in thecourse described above, at Stanford in a large course “Team-based product design anddevelopment with an industrial sponsor” (ME310), given by the Design Division within theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering. This course attracts a similar amount of students and isorganized