Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Education II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stan Guidera

was required to select a unique construction assembly and all assemblies were required tobe modeled using only solid modeling. Project parameters stated that the CAD models were tobe developed at full-scale and that the dimensions of all materials represented in the model wereto reflect the actual dimensions of materials. Page 10.228.5“Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” The first phase for Project One required students to research material form and sizes anddevelop conventional orthographic

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Xiannong Meng; Luiz Perrone; Maurice Aburdene

models do not have a one-to-one mapping to the three models we discuss in thispaper, we must underline the fact that (1) reflects the security across the curriculum initiative atthe heart of the thread approach, which is also proposed by Yang [10]. Vaughn’s work in thisarea is particularly relevant; he presents insightful arguments on how curricula can be adapted toincorporate instruction in computer security [7][8]. He identifies that there is currently norequirement of Computer Science and Engineering programs to ensure that graduating studentstake with them a solid appreciation for security issues and the understanding to develop solutionsto address them. His papers identify the need to highlight and address computer security topics incourses

Conference Session

Understanding Engineering Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Monica Cardella; Cynthia Atman

Oreovicz term the first, motivational stage “I can” rather than “engage” and add“Generalize” as the final stage, during which the problem solver reflects on the problem andidentifies lessons learned and opportunities to work more efficiently in the future17. Woods andWankat and Oreovicz also share a similar understanding of problem solving—Woods18distinguishes “problem solving” from “exercise solving” and reserves the term “ill-defined” forproblem solving and Wankat and Oreovicz17 acknowledge that problem solving is a complicatedprocess and that problems can be classified as either well-defined or ill-structured. Thesedefinitions of problem solving—in particular the emphasis on the ill-structured nature of theproblem—all resemble Holt Radcliffe

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ozgur Eris; Tori Bailey; Helen L. Chen

class6 .34 Turned in non-engineering related assignments that did .34 not reflect your best work6 Turned in non-engineering related assignments late6 .20 Thought non-engineering related classes are boring .2214b .Academic Disengagement (Engineering Related) .61 .68 Skipped engineering related class6 .30 Came late to engineering related class6 .50 Turned in engineering related assignments that did not .33 reflect your best work6 Turned in engineering related assignments late6 .40 Thought engineering related classes

Conference Session

Math and K-12-Freshman Transitions

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tan-Yu Lee; John Dantzler; Robert Leland; Jim Richardson

classes. We liked the LCI and associated Let Me Learn process, since it involvedmaking students aware of their strengths and weaknesses, and encourages them to be responsiblefor compensating for weaknesses. Much of learning style testing tells students they will do wellif they are in the right environment for them, which can be unhelpful.We also noted that many students scored lower in the Precise learning pattern. Since successfulproblem solving involves getting things right, particularly in the understanding the problemphase, this was a serious issue. This was reflected in observations by the instructors of studentsproceeding to solve problems with assumptions that clearly violated the original problemstatement. Specific exercises to develop

Conference Session

Manufacturing Program Innovation

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lenea Howe; Jr., Elijah Kannatey-Asibu

personal reflections of thementor’s graduate school experience.Throughout the duration of the program, students are asked to balance research hourswith required GRE classes and seminars, field trips and workshops. Therefore, it isimportant for the mentors to determine the number of research hours they will require ofthe students each week along with a coordinated schedule. We recommend that thestudents work between 20 and 30 hours per week on their research project.Although students accepted into the REU program are highly qualified academically, partof their experience includes developing the ability to work independently on researchprojects. Some students need to be guided through each step of the research processbefore they can begin. We

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Dantzler; James Richardson; Tan-Yu Lee; Robert Leland

of Understand, Page 10.922.4 Plan, Do, Reflect. These were presented not as steps, but as different activities involved Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education in problem solving. Considerable attention was paid to developing a mathematical understanding of the problem, and this was an emphasis of the course. 2. Self-explanation of worked examples. 3. Working in Teams. 4. Written and oral communication, especially geared to help students explain their own

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Chris Smaill, University of Auckland

should continuously reflect on what they are doing during lecturesand be prepared to modify it if necessary. To help lecturers reflect, one ‘golden rule’ has beensuggested: “do not do anything in the class, to the class or for the class that you would not wishto have done if you were taking the course yourself”37. This rule may well prove useful whenmaking difficult decisions.One experienced lecturer has remarked to those who lecture large classes: “you will notice thatyour colleagues will treat you with great care, admiration and respect. Why? Because they wantyou to keep teaching the course. They all harbour the fear that should you decide to move on tosomething else, they will be next. So enjoy the experience and wear the position well”38

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kimberly Whelan; Sharon Jones

Engineering majors, there is a shift to less engineering courses with much more choice (no engineering science requirements) in the remaining years. Table 3 summarizes the current curriculum (fifth phase) in comparison to the ABET/NAE skills. The comparison shows that the Lafayette College BA Engineering curriculum is more balanced across the various skills based on named courses. In addition, there are several named courses that integrate technical and non-technical content. Specific to Lafayette College’s engineering (BS and BA) curricula, there is a named ethics and professionalism course. And, not reflected in the table are the BA Engineering Program’s five free elective courses. It should be noted that several of Lafayette’s

Conference Session

Curriculum Topics: Industrial ET/Industrial Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris

aninterdisciplinary project that featured a strong foundation in graphic technology contentknowledge that was related to effective pedagogical strategies. The goals of the activity were tosignificantly increase the number of future workforce employees, who are technologically andvisually literate, and by improving the quality of the university student. The focus of the projectwas on continued professional growth in technological, visual literacy, people, and productionskills.The objectives of the team project, on the other hand, were more specific in nature, short-termand measurable.5 They addressed higher-order thinking and required problem solving,application, evaluation, synthesis, and analysis, which are reflective of the domains of Bloom’sTaxonomy.6

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yong Tao; W Bao; R Moreno; Marc Zampino; Yiding Cao

hours) DBT #2 will be an integrated part ofthis course. For those students who already taken EML 4706 before taking EML 4603, theirproject requirement will be adjusted to reflect a new challenge. Such adjustments include adifferent building model, or multi-zone air distribution. The basic common facility developedwill be able to handle such individual project requirements with little modification. Thestudents, on the other hand, will be able to have a variety of options to complete their DBTproject. Table 3 outlines the relation between the lecture subjects and DBT experience.Progress to Date The NSF project is divided to two tasks that are carried out over a two-year period. Thefirst task is to design and build the lab system. The second

Conference Session

College Engineering K-12 Outreach III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Nation; Leah Jamieson; Jill Heinzen; Carla Zoltowski; William Oakes; Joy Krueger

will acknowledge, this group of undergraduate students are proudof their growth and value their results. They have learned to recognize and apply the EPICSmodel, through the mentorship of others, by creating safe and durable projects that reflect a Page 10.1378.8design process that professional customers and community partners require. Some of the team’srecent accomplishments include: “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Conference and Exposition Copyright c 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” Weather Station: The objective of the Weather Station Project

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Sutterer; Robert Houghtalen; James Hanson

program success: • Leadership of meaningful and valued research • Formal learning about graduate studies, the craft of research, and leadership • A positive and supportive communityThose who are planning an REU grant proposal would do well to give serious consideration toaddressing these key factors while addressing NSF’s needs. These are discussed further below.To understand the role researchers play in society, students must experience and understand howtheir work is valued and can be important to helping society. This must begin during therecruiting process. Students must understand they are valued by their summer “employer.” Thisshould be reflected in how recruiting is conducted, and in the payment and benefits offered to

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Ward; Tonya Emerson

degrees cited a loss of interest in engineering as afactor in their decision to leave. Along this same vein, 37% of students who did not persist,henceforth called non-persistors, felt non-STEM majors provided more interest, 31% determinedthe career options not worth the effort of the degree, and 24% rejected STEM careers and theassociated lifestyle. At this time, it is worth recalling that over 50% of student attrition isoccurring within the first two years of education. Therefore, students who typically have little tono exposure to engineering courses are leaving the discipline due to a perceived lack of interestin the field. [2]A second important trend in Seymour and Hewitt’s findings are a reflection of student/teacherinteraction. Poor

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jared Odom; Saeed Foroudastan

solar energy, such asthose employed in solar electricity generation, a possible connection of technology is feasible inthe field of desalination. • Parabolic trough collectors: This design incorporates the principal of a reflective parabola that concentrates the sun’s rays onto a central receiver tube located in the focal line of the system, heating the fluid flowing in the tube which is then transported through pipes to a steam turbine / generator. The troughs are normally designed to track the sun along one axis, predominantly north-south. This technology may be used to provide process heat or to drive chemical reactions, but is currently best known for its applications in providing electrical power

Conference Session

Labs, Demos and Software in Mechanics

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bradley Burchett

2.471 3.471 3.235Various approaches tomodeling dynamical systems 3.176 2.688 3.765 3.471Comparisons betweenpredicted response of amathematical model and theresponse of a physicalsystem.AcknowledgementsThis material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant No.DUE-0310445. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References 1. Manual for Model 210/210a Rectilinear Control System, Educational Control Products, Bell Canyon, CA, 1999. http

Conference Session

College Engineering K-12 Outreach III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Judith Miller; Paula Quinn; Jill Rulfs; John Orr

others.Summary and ConclusionsAt the half-way point of the project, the investigators are confident in the validity of thisapproach to addressing the need to include engineering and technology in the elementary schoolclassroom. Significant impacts have already been made on over 500 elementary students,teachers, and WPI graduate and undergraduate students. The authors hope that the insightsprovided in this paper will help others in conceiving and implementing similar programs in otherschool systems.AcknowledgementThe support of the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0231773 is gratefullyacknowledged. All of the opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Gilbert; Robert Poth, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

Engineering Education” Session 1793use to complete the project. For the DESIGN stage, the fourth graders each sketched theirairplane and airport and then built their towers, terminal and airplanes. The students were givenquestions, such as “Did you change your original design?” and “If you changed your design,what problems did you have that made you change your design?” to help them CHECK theirdesigns. Then they were directed to list any changes they would like to make if they were tomake another similar project. In the SHARE stage, the students were asked to prepare a threeminute presentation of their design concept and how their final product reflects

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

-lighting can be a complicated undertaking. The penetration of direct sunlightinto learning spaces is usually not desirable, for a number of reasons including the burden thatthe extra heat from direct sunlight can put on cooling loads and, of course, the glare that directsun can cause. Controlling glare is especially important in spaces where computers are used,since reflected glare can bounce off computer screens into the eyes of the user. Some of the Page 10.412.6strategies commonly employed for maximizing daylight while minimizing glare are the use of Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Davis

-lighting can be a complicated undertaking. The penetration of direct sunlightinto learning spaces is usually not desirable, for a number of reasons including the burden thatthe extra heat from direct sunlight can put on cooling loads and, of course, the glare that directsun can cause. Controlling glare is especially important in spaces where computers are used,since reflected glare can bounce off computer screens into the eyes of the user. Some of the Page 10.731.6strategies commonly employed for maximizing daylight while minimizing glare are the use of Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Innovation in Curriculum Development

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bernard Amadei; R. Scott Summers; Angela Bielefeldt

school in Jalapa, Nicaragua (Fall 2002); provide treatment to achieve safe potable waterfor San Pablo, Belize (Fall 2001). Prof. Bielefeldt received a grant from the CU ServiceLearning Program in 2004 to expand SL in this course. Of particular importance is having thestudents reflect on their experiences11,12 . Future plans include expand ing the multi-disciplinarynature of the course, such as including students majoring in Environmental Studies and Business.Currently, the students in the course are undergraduate civil (CVEN) and environmentalengineers (EVEN; a cross-departmental degree), and recently added (for the first time in Fall2003) CVEN graduate students.Other capstone courses such as CVEN 4423 Water Resources Design and

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Williamson; Carol Considine; Paul Kauffmann; Tarek Abdel-Salam

analysis with decisions related analysis and decision by to organization success. individual entrepreneur or leader. Qualitative focus Exhibit 1 Matrix of Case Study Analysis and DecisionsA major advantage of case studies is that they can be developed to build understanding and skillsin a single quadrant of Exhibit 1 or overlap several quadrants to reflect the complexity of realworld business issues. This flexibility of case studies coupled with the richness of decisions andissues that can be related to engineering economics and

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tze-Chi Hsu; N. Yu

importance of international cooperation is well recognized, most of the activities are conductedprivately and do not completely reflect the statistics provided by the government. One of the reasons is theprogression of the Internet, which enables cooperation across the border more easily. Consequently, the need to seeksupport from funding agencies is diminishing. Another reason might be the inflexibility of the mechanism, whichlimits the suitability for those who apply for it. Nevertheless, the role of government should always be to try toallocate suitable resources and provide various programs to facilitate international cooperation. On the other hand,the scholars as well as researchers should utilize those programs effectively to bring these

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Dick

(unsigned char ucView[], unsigned char ucSpeed[], unsigned char ucDirection[]);/* ucThink.c * (c) 2003 g.m.dick * * input parameters: ucView - vector containing the reflection intensity seen by * each eye. range: 0-254. subscript identifies the * eye: 0=right|1=left|2=center * output parameters: ucSpeed - vector to receive the commanded speed for each foot * range: 1-100. subscript identifies the foot: Page 10.1091.7 * 0=right|1=left * ucDirection - vector to receive the commanded direction for

Conference Session

Academic Standards & Issues/Concerns & Retention

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gillian Saunders-Smits

their own views and comments to thequestionnaire. A total of nine persons did so. Three of those suggested that the term managementcompetencies was too vague and should really be elaborated upon. Summarizing it wassuggested that management skills should be divided into 2 parts to avoid it becoming an empty“buzz”- word: - People management skills (coaching, performing of performance reviews, negotiating) - Operational management skills (decision making, financial responsibilities)Although it was suggested to use the term organizational skills, it was felt that organizationalskills would not quite reflect the business (financial responsibility, decision making) side of theintended competencies. Therefore it has been changed to operational

Conference Session

Mathematics Curriculum in Transition

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Tougaw

questions ranged from a low of 4.32 on objective #2 to a high of 4.82 on objective #1, accurately reflecting the instructor’s perception of the difficulty of those topics. Students were also asked two additional specific questions on the 2004 course evaluation. The question “Did the in-class projects improve your learning?” resulted in a PI of 4.38, while the question “Did the take-home exams improve learning?” resulted in a PI of 4.73. Student responses to open-ended questions such as “What aspects of this course were most beneficial to you?” and “What do you suggest to improve this course?” revealed that students recognized the multiple learning opportunities for each topic (reading, ICP, homework, take-home exam, and final exam). Students were

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Orono; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire

and accountability. Journal of Engineering Education 2002;91(2):211-21.[6] Splitt FG. The challenge to change: On realizing the new paradigm for engineering education. Journal of Engineering Education 2003;92(2):181-7.[7] Adams RS, Turns J, Atman CJ. Educating effective engineering designers: The role of reflective practice. Design Studies 2003;24(3):275-94.[8] Pomalaza-Raez C, Groff BH. Retention 101: Where robots go...Students follow. Journal of Engineering Education 2003;92(1):85-90.[9] Tay FEH, Gu J. A methodology for evolutionary product design. Engineering with Computers 2003;19(2- 3):160-73.[10] Fink FK, "Integration of engineering practice into curriculum - 25 years of experience with problem based learning," in

Conference Session

MIND Education Trends

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Monte; Gretchen Hein

supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0220500. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Page 10.678.7Foundation. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationReferences[1] Henes, R., Bland, M.M., Darby, J., McDonald, K., January, 1995 "Improving the Academic Environment forWomen Engineering Students through Faculty Workshops", The Journal of Engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate-Industry-Research Linkages

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Clair Nixon

of seven weeks of interviews, a presentation of the results wasmade to Boeing representatives in St. Louis. The focus of the presentation was two-part,namely, identification of key business competencies for the new engineers and a modelfor a new employee orientation program. Both Boeing representatives and the otherBoeing Welliver Fellows provided a critique of the presentation. The results belowinclude their comments and reflections. Page 10.284.2Results As expected, there was a diversity of opinion concerning the most valuablebusiness competencies to enhance the potential for success among new engineers. In fact,there were fifteen

Conference Session

Documenting Success

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Carl Bern; Brian Steward; Amy Kaleita-Forbes; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

months in meetings with faculty and compiling the results of those meetings, alongwith some unrelated duties.Eight out of 15 teaching faculty participated in these one-on-one consultations. The responsesfrom these eight were universally positive. They appreciated the assistance of someone to guidethem through the process and help them probe deeper into what they were trying to accomplishin their course(s). For some, it was the first time they truly reflected on how their individualcourse related directly to the program outcomes. Also, having a consultant that was essentiallyan “outsider” to the engineering education process was of great value – she could ask questionsthat someone supposedly familiar with the process would not consider