Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

BenefitsArizona continues to rank as one of the leading states in the number of workers employed in thesemiconductor manufacturing industry. To meet these demands, national and localsemiconductor companies have launched an aggressive campaign to attract students intoprograms that prepare them for the future workforce.1 The goal of students in technologyprograms is to be hired by a high-tech employer or to advance to higher pay level if currentlyemployed. Many of the students enrolled in technology programs within the CTAS are currentlyemployed in the local high tech industry. As a result, local semiconductor companies havesought to collaborate with the higher education institutions, such as their neighboring universitiesand community colleges, to

Conference Session

Documenting Success

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia White; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

STARs contributeto our overall outcome assessment plan.IntroductionCareer interviews for engineering students are evolving from interrogation sessions to structuredconversations. This evolution is facilitated by the proliferation of information technology thathas automated many of the previously manual tasks such as reviewing resumes and schedulinginterviews. This frees recruiters to spend more time networking and building relationships withjob candidates.1 The real impetus for this evolution is the realization that past behavior is thebest predictor of future performance.2 And after all, future performance is what any intervieweris trying to ascertain.This type of structured conversation, commonly referred to as Behavioral Based Interviewing

Conference Session

Curriculum Issues in Software Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad; Thomas Hilburn

discipline took place at the 1968 NATO Conference on Software Engineering [4].Since that time there have been numerous studies and analysis of software development as anengineering profession [1, 5, 7, 9, 11]. Even though software engineering has made greatprogress and the term “software engineering” is now widely used in industry, it is still not yetwell-defined and its professional content, practices, and certification criteria are not universallyagreed upon. There is confusion and controversy over the relationship between computer scienceand SE, and some would even dispute that SE is engineering. A more generous attitude might bethat the discipline is still new relative to more traditional engineering fields; and, thus, softwareengineering is

Conference Session

Innovative ET Leadership

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

, having knowledgebased workers with appropriate skills also enhances the nation’s health, security, andprosperity. According to the US Bureau of Labor, the portion of the U.S. labor force withS&E skills is growing closer to 5 percent per year compared to 1 percent growth in therest of the labor force.1 At the same time that global competition for the S&E workers isincreasing, other countries are making larger investments in S&E education andworkforce than is the United States. “The United States has always depended upon theinventiveness of its people in order to compete in the world marketplace. Now,preparation of the S&E workforce is a vital arena for national competitiveness.”1The second aspect that contributes towards this road

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ismail Jouny

Page 10.594.1assessment tools are prevalent and successful. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationare “statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the firstseveral years following graduation from the program” according to ABET [1].Furthermore, it is required by ABET that a program maintains “a system of ongoingevaluation that demonstrates achievement of these objectives and uses the results toimprove the effectiveness of the program” [1]. Finally, ABET demands a periodicallyevaluated process in which PEO’s are determined. This paper

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Veronica Dark; Frank Peters; Sarah Ryan; John Jackman; Sigurdur Olafsson

engineering problem solving ability. We describe the ELPenvironment itself, our experience with implementing the environment in three industrialengineering classes, and how it has impacted engineering problem solving as part of thecurriculum.1. IntroductionEngineers are routinely faced with complex, ill-structured problems that differ dramatically fromtextbook problems routinely assigned in classroom environments. Such problems present manycognitive challenges, and a key element of the problem solving process is making decisions.Many decisions regarding the nature of the problem, the solution approach, and evaluation aremade over the life of a problem scenario. These decisions are based on knowledge, perceptions,cognition, and negotiation. The

Conference Session

Collaborations Between Engineering/Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rickie Miller; Elisa Barney Smith

allow.Massachusetts decided that part of the solution was to require that engineering be taught in theK-12 classroom along side reading, math and science. “The Massachusetts Science andTechnology/Engineering Curriculum Framework is one of seven curriculum frameworks thatadvance Massachusetts’s educational reform in learning, teaching, and assessment... Its purposeis to guide teachers and curriculum coordinators about what content should be taught from PreKthrough high school” [1]. In Idaho similar legislation has not been proposed, but a desire toincrease engineering education in the K-12 level exists. An issue that always arises whenlegislating that some additional material be taught in the classroom is that the teachers need to beprepared to properly and

Conference Session

Internet Computing and Networking

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leonid Preiser

Model.Bibliography 1. http://www.ni.com/events/tutorials/campus.htm 2. http://www.globalspec.com 3. http://www.worldwidelearn.com/continuing-education/engineering-cpe.htmLEONID B. PREISERPh.D. in Electrical Engineering, Senior IEEE member, ASEE member. Since July 2002, Professor and Chair,Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, National University (NU), La Jolla, CA. 1999-2002:Professor and Chair, Department of Technology and Information Systems, NU. 1997-1999: Director of the Center forTechnology, NU. 1995-1997: Dean, School of Engineering and Computer Science, West Coast University, LosAngeles. 1979-1994: research engineer and consultant, Andrew Corporation, Orland Park, IL

Conference Session

Curriculum Topics: Industrial ET/Industrial Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris

Bloom (1956)6 presents the third level of learning as the “psychomotor.” Theauthor instead, categorized the domain as “skill objectives” with activities such as presenting,writing, etc., which were the outcomes. Critical and creative thinking skills were developed inthis course through: (1) learned activity, (2) inquiry, (3) balancing thinking with theories, (4)focusing on processes, (5) establishing a non-judgmental setting, and (6) problem solving.9IV. The Multimedia Design ProcessIn this study the students were introduced to the multimedia design process. The design process Page 10.47.3was important to learner-centered education because

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Claudia Morrell; Taryn Bayles; Anne Spence

Page 9.1433.2opportunities in information technology and technology-related careers. This goal will be Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationachieved through the development and completion of the following four objectives.Objective 1: Create a four-minute, high quality video presenting diverse images of successfulwomen in science and technology careers and targeting girls and young women ages 12 - 20.Objective 2: Develop a speakers program involving female UMBC students and faculty andrepresentatives from the business community, who will use the video as an exciting entrée to adiscussion of

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hesham Shaalan; dulal kar; Rafic Bachnak

board applications, mixed-signal simulation and design,system modeling and algorithm development, digital design methods, interfacing, andthe use of microcontrollers as basic building blocks in data acquisition and controlapplications. The laboratory supports several courses and gives Computer Science (CS)and Engineering Technology (ET) students unique training opportunities and benefits.Microcontrollers have been used in a variety of applications, including cameras,automobiles, printers, video games, toys, and phones. As a result, the study ofMicrocontrollers has been included in many engineering and technology curricula [1-3].The Control Systems Engineering Technology Curriculum at A&M-CC includes acourse that covers microprocessors and

Conference Session

ETD Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Stockman; Tom Wulf; Hazem Said

participants all do the same activities, each day was divided intotwo sessions and students picked two of the three available tracks in which to participatefor the length of the Academy. Table 1 shows an outline of the daily schedule. Studentparticipants were required to choose one track only for their presentation on Friday. Page 9.1137.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationTable 1: Daily schedule for high school students participating in the 2003 SummerProgram Monday- Thursday

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer Engineering Technology

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hazem Said

realized to help students who are in computer programmingclasses. Page 9.1252.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe Programming Learning Center (PLC)The Programming Learning Center (PLC) was established in the fall of 2001 ascollaboration between the Center for Information Technology and CommunityDevelopment (CITCD) and the department of Math, Physics and Computing Technologyat the College of Applied Science.1 The PLC aspires to make learning computerprogramming exciting and a valuable experience to

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kun-jung Hsu

the summation of non-critical elements ( C ) andcritical elements ( ∑ C crit = ∑ C L ,crit + ∑ C N ,crit ) : C = C + ∑ C L ,crit + ∑ C N ,crit (1)Whenever any critical cost element fluctuates, the total cost will fluctuate in response. Aftereliminating interdependencies between critical elements, the expected total cost is theexpected value of all critical cost elements categorized as Local Cost and Non-Local Cost. E [C] = C + E [ ∑ C ]+ E [ ∑ C ] L ,crit N ,crit (2)The Process of CRA under Dual-uncertaintyBased on the hierarchical CBS of the cost estimate, we examine the

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hazem Said

knowledge base. Figure 1 shows the main client interface for the onlinelearning center. Any student who has access to the internet can access the online learningcenter, ask questions and browse the answers. Students can also provide feedback byclicking on the feedback link. Figure 1: The student interface to the online learning centerQuestions are sorted by category depending on the programming language. For example,to browse all accumulated knowledge base for all questions related to the C++ language,one would click on the C++ category and the category will expand based on the topic ofthe question as shown in figure 2. Page 9.963.2

Conference Session

Teaching about New Materials

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tadeusz Majewski; sudhakar vadiraja

/procedures are also discussed to evaluate the course by assessing students’ performanceand effectiveness of the course.Keywords: Teaching tools; Biomaterials; Micromechanics of fracture; Failure analysisapproaches; Methods of course assessment.1. IntroductionThe late l9th century ushered in the concept of aseptic surgery, and with refinement of thisprinciple came the possibility of implanting foreign materials into the body with an acceptablylow risk of rejection due to infection. However, at this time there existed no suitable material towithstand the challenges posed by the biologic environment, particularly in regard to strengthand corrosion resistance. Developments in metal refining and processing in the first half of the20th century, stimulated

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kun-jung Hsu

redevelopment. However, the value ofmarketplace and community contraction resulted to various ideas and social meanings.From 1999, Taipei Civil Affairs Department has been a leading role in coordinating amongDistrict, Li (neighborhood) and Community organization. And to guide “communityplanning” and “participatory design” the redevelopment of neighborhood parks underCommunity Empowerment Programs as well. Figure 1 depicts the mechanism of participatorydesign in Taipei Neighborhood Park. Spatial Quality Control Community User Groups Community

Conference Session

Building Bridges with Community Colleges

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gordy Skattum; Clifford Mirman

recognition,especially as the students and their families examine cost and accessibility issues associated withhigher education [1-5]. While the route to transfer is difficult in any major, the difficulty isincreased in a vertically structured curriculum like Engineering and Technology. In these areas,the entry point and course prerequisites are of great concern. Within the State of Illinois, thereare many Community Colleges, each offering a multitude of different programs. In order to Page 9.322.1provide the population with access to quality cost-effective education within the various areas of Proceedings of the 2004 American

Conference Session

Topics in Mechanical ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Ferry; Andrew Otieno

Page 9.434.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationIntroduction.Although manufacturing accounts for a larger share of total employment in Illinois than in thenation, Illinois’ labor productivity for manufacturing, as measured by the value added perproduction hour worked, trails the national average by less than 1 percent, according to the mostrecent statistics1. This has been attributed in part, to the diversified nature of the state’smanufacturing base and the lack of specialization in higher-value-added manufacturingindustries. There is evidence that in the past 10 years the level of

Conference Session

Topics in Civil ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher Murad

, intellectuallyhonest views of reality; prepare all students to function in a multicultural society; and better meetthe learning needs of all students, including those who are diverse. (1)Course and pedagogy development as part of institutional change for responding to culturaldiversity and combating racism is an ethical imperative for campuses with diverse student bodiesbut it has equal relevance for more homogeneous campuses. (2) For this institutional change tosucceed, it must be part of its culture. An organization’s culture is reflected in what is done, howit is done, and who is involved in doing it. It concerns decisions, actions on an instrumental anda symbolic level. (3

Conference Session

Leadership in the Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Anna Phillips-Lambert; Charles Camp; Paul Palazolo

engineering educators can use to Page 9.300.1meet specific needs and to fill specific gaps on a course-by-course basis. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationIs it possible to: (1) meet ABET’s performance criteria (a-k), (2) obtain and incorporate studentfeedback in a flexible curriculum design at the course level, and (3) implement an ongoingsystem of documentation to support (1) and (2)? Can these things be done without sacrificingengineering content within existing engineering courses? Our

Conference Session

Unique Courses & Services for Freshmen

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Denny Davis; Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark State College

detailed in thispaper. Survey results from LLC students and their non-participating peers were compared andreported along with an evaluation of the survey itself (a copy of the survey is included in theAppendix). Measuring the attitudes and behaviors of students is an often overlooked but extremelyimportant element of learning that occurs during college.1, 2, 3, 4 Common markers of success –grades and retention – do not give a complete picture of a student’s learning. Recently amovement to measure the “missing” aspect of student learning has emerged. Several nationalinstruments including the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), College Student

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Abul Azad

Document: 2004--826A MATLAB/SIMULINK BASED ENVIRONMENT FOR INTELLIGENT MODELLING AND SIMULATION OF FLEXIBLE MANIPULATOR SYSTEMS Abul K M Azad*, M. O. Tokhi§, A. Pathania*, and M. H. Shaheed+ * Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, IL-60115, USA. § Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK. + Department of Engineering, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK.1. IntroductionFlexible manipulator systems are receiving increasing attention due to their advantages

Conference Session

ECE Online Courses, Labs and Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Abhilasha Tibrewal; Tarek Sobh

theprogram objectives and outcomes to specific course materials where they areimplemented. This process also includes browsing the course versus outcomes matrix andindividual course grids. The feedback loop is closed with the evaluation of the courseversus outcomes and outcomes versus ABET criteria matrix. Program objectives andprogram constituents such as the students and alumni are also involved in the process.The achievement of the program outcomes and objectives is at the heart of the assessmentprocess. In this paper, the focus is on the program outcomes and how they are achieved atthe course level.1. IntroductionThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is a professionalaccrediting organization that accredits applied science

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Huddleston

Elevation =0 ft Figure 1: Three-reservoir system schematic.Over the years, clever solution techniques have been developed to enable manual solution to Page 9.319.2illustrative examples. Such illustrations include (1) branching pressurized pipe flow between Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationthree fixed energy-grade reservoirs, (2) pressurized water distribution networks, and (3)gradually varied open-channel hydraulics. Each of these illustrations is analyzed through

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in BAE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Christy

Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationexpertise. Multidisciplinary approaches can provide the synergy and spark the creativityrequired to develop workable solutions to the increasingly complex problems of today’s society.Students and faculty must learn to understand and respect their colleagues who study otherdisciplines, and value the contribution those studies may have on their own work.The Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) affirmed the value of severalRenaissance traits by including in their EC 2000 criterion 3 the following:1 (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Heather Sheardown; Donald Woods

paper we broaden our view and consider self assessment, not just in the contextof teamwork but rather, in the general context of improving learning, developing selfconfidence and developing skills needed in professional life. In the context of learning,Graham Gibbs [1] says Awhoever owns the assessment, owns the learning.@ To improvestudent learning, Alverno College[2,3] and Boud[4] have used self assessment as anintegral part of learning.First, we define assessment and summarize the principles of assessment. Then weprovide further rationale as to why the development of student self assessment isimportant. We describe an approach we used in the McMaster Problem Solvingprogram[5] to develop skill in self assessment. Finally we summarize the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Courses and Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Mingle; Tom Roberts

of today is occurring in two phases: the informationage that is winding down and the knowledge age that is underway. A century ago, the engineer-ing profession evolved in the industrial revolution and during that time the engineer created andhandled scarce but valuable information.1 Today, such information is common. Consequently,engineers are trained today to primarily handle routine information, and the long-range conse-quences are that the cybernetic revolution with its ever more efficient computers will make engi-neers redundant or obsolete.Engineers must shift into the knowledge age in order to survive as professionals.2 Just as the in-formation age eliminated middle managers, engineers may become expendable unless they em-brace new

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G Murphy; G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

courses. These models havebeen used as the pedagogical foundation for both undergraduate and postgraduate curricula innetwork technology and the results evaluated. Work to date suggests that these models stronglysupport student learning at all levels. A wide range of students were analysed and significantlystudents who had studied a number of networking units but had not been taught via these modelsscored lower than novice students taught using such models.1. IntroductionRapid developments in network technology have resulted in the inclusion of ACM/IEEErecommendations for Net-Centric computing within the Computer Science Undergraduate Bodyof Knowledge. Accordingly ACM/IEEE networking curriculum now represents an increasinglysignificant component

Conference Session

Design Throughout the ChE Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pamela Dautenhahn

temperature and pressure, thetemperature and pressure of the feeds along with the feed design compositions and flows, thedesign duties of the exchangers, the reflux ratios, and the number of actual trays and actual feedtray of each tower.The students then have to evaluate these data and determine how to use them for achieving thegoals of the project. They develop the tasks they need to accomplish and a timeline forachieving these tasks. Some of the main tasks and decisions considered by the students for thisproject are listed below. 1. Distinguish between the types of data provided (i.e. is it design data or actual process data) 2. Fill in any gaps associated with the design and operational data, if necessary 3. Evaluate data for