Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Mohammadzadeh

difficulty to visualize and understand. The objective ofthis paper is to help students to understand and reinforce their comprehension of thesefundamental concepts of solid mechanics by introducing them to the 3 different approachesoutlined and discussed here.An L-shaped high strength aluminum beam, E = 10.4E6 psi, cantilevered at one end and subjectto a concentrated load P at the free end (Figure 1) is used to teach these 3 fundamental concepts. S Z Y α Q X Strain gage rosette L

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Computer & Web-Based Instruction

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2005 Annual Conference

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Tom Mincer; David McDaniel; Laurence Caretto

with the ability to build, solve and optimize complex thermodynamic modelsin both cell formulas and Visual Basic macros.DiscussionThis section begins with adiscussion of the actual use ofthe toolbox for propertycalculations, followed by adiscussion of the underlyingcomputations and computercode and concluding with adiscussion of the classroom useof this tool.Using the toolbox – TheThermal Fluids Toolbox is oneof a series of toolboxesavailable fromSpreadsheetWorld, Inc.(www.spreadsheetworld.com).Before installing the toolbox, itis necessary to install a utilityapplication called XLManager Figure 1. Menu Options for Thermal Fluids Toolboxthat manages the entire toolboxsuite. After this manager is installed, the Thermal Fluids

Conference Session

Real World Applications

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Fuehne; David Lenart

analyze the boiler to determine its efficiency.One group is asked to study alternative fuels to compare with natural gas and while theother group determines the effect of utilizing an economizer to pre-heat the water.These projects address several program outcomes including teamwork, written and oralcommunications and ethics as well as the thermodynamic technical content.IntroductionThermodynamics is admittedly a challenging science for both students and teachers.Concepts including entropy, enthalpy and internal energy are difficult to learn. Realworld applications are valuable in assisting students in identifying thermodynamics atwork in their world. For this reason, the authors, in a partnership described in moredetail in a previous work 1

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ji Yeon Hong; Charla Triplett; Jenefer Husman

Role Conflict and Engineering Career Choice C.K. Triplett1, J. Husman1, and J. Y. Hong2 1 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287 / 2 University of Georgia, GA 30602AbstractAlthough many factors influence career goals, recent research in women’s careerdevelopment have focused on issues such as gender role attitudes, family issues, multiplerole conflict, and the effects of support and barriers (Hackett 1997). In this study, seniorengineering students were given surveys designed to measure their self-concept of actualself, ideal self, and a generic engineer (career self). The 50 adjectives female

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Virendra Varma

arisenin virtually all major infrastructure projects. The recently released report of the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21stCentury: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future (1) states, “Today’s world isfundamentally challenging the way civil engineering is practiced. Complexity arises inevery aspect of projects, from pre-project planning with varied stakeholders to buildingwith minimum environmental and community disturbance.” Aware of these problems ofincreased complexity of modern-day civil engineering practice, and inadequate academicpreparation of BS-degreed civil engineering graduates due to reductions in credit hoursrequired for graduation at colleges and universities, it was

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wafeek Wahby

skills must be supported through having technical assistance in thedevelopment and maintenance of the online course. (1) Likewise, the student must alsohave basic computer skills while being granted access to technical assistance relevant tothe course. For example, students must have a phone number to call or an e-mail addressto contact if they need help with WebCT, their e-mail account, or university departmentssuch as registration, library, and records.Pedagogical Concepts: Communication:Online learning requires an active learning pedagogy. Determining how the instructorwill communicate with the students in the online environment is an important factor inactive learning and towards the success of the online course. It is through

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kiem-Dung Ta; Helen Clements; Kevin Drees

in progress.IntroductionThe goal for the library component of ENGL 3323 is to address the following: 1) Engineering faculty recognized that their students in ENGL 3323: Technical Writing needed an instructional component highlighting library resources because they were not locating the print and electronic resources that would yield the citations needed to round out the development of their papers. The same students displayed a deficiency in the skills needed to utilize the library effectively, specifically those pertaining to searching and using a variety of resources. The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology enrolls 3,500 of the 23,000 students enrolled at

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment III

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wanda Dann; Stephen Cooper; Ashlyn Hutchinson; Barbara Moskal

the extent to which the stated goals and objectives of the investigation have beenreached. The formative phase of the assessment process is often not reported, yet the validity ofthe conclusions drawn from an investigation is partially dependent on this phase. Formativeassessment helps the researcher to improve the design and implementation of a project while theproject is underway.1 It is during the formative phases of assessment that initial validity evidenceis collected and analyzed.2 During this critical stage of the assessment process, changes can bemade to the research and assessment design and these changes can improve the quality of theinformation that is obtained during the summative phases of assessment. This paper

Conference Session

Innovative Ideas for Energy Labs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shuhui Li

analysis of electric drive systems and power electronic converters. Index Terms – Electric machines and drives, power electronics, feedback controls,education, MATLAB® Simulink, dSPACE, OpenChoice, MathCad, Microsoft Excel, MicrosoftPowerPoint.1. INTRODUCTION As the technology of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) grows, anundergraduate ECE program is under constant pressure to keep content up-to-date within a four-year context of a fixed number of credit hours allowed for graduation. These technology changesalso challenge the traditional teaching structure to one of the core courses, Energy Conversion orElectric Machinery, in a general ECE program. At Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK), the course of

Conference Session

Curriculum: Ideas/Concepts in Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kofi Nyamekye; Yildirim Omurtag

for the same high-skill jobs with engineers from thelow-wage countries. Why should a U.S. company pay an engineering graduate fresh fromcollege an annual salary of $60,000 if it can pay an annual salary of $10,000 to an engineer withthe same skills from China or India to do the same job? Page 10.66.1“Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”The statistics for this trend is alarming. According to Gartner Inc.1, about 10 percent ofcomputer engineering related jobs would be outsourced offshore by the end of 2004. A

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michele Perrin

. Thispaper will focus on ten basic topics: 1. Hot versus cold 2. Temperature scales (Celsius versus Fahrenheit) 3. Newton’s Law of Cooling 4. Insulators 5. Changing states (ice, water, steam) 6. Calorimetry (thermal equilibrium) 7. Heat exchangers 8. Specific heat 9. Reactions (baking soda and vinegar) 10. Heat enginesThese topics form the building blocks for a solidfoundation in thermodynamics study through observation,measurement, and exposure to proper scientificterminology. Teachers can build on the intuitive notions ofstudents without requiring them to memorize technicaldefinitions. All activities use a Go!Temp temperaturesensor and LoggerLite software from Vernier Software &Technology for data collection and graphical

Conference Session

New Learning Models

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michele Perrin

from pursuing careers in scienceand engineering.1 Most introductory engineering classes are taught in large, impersonal lecturehalls and rely on the recitation or laboratory portion of the course to fill the gaps in students’conceptual understanding of the subject. The lecture portion usually involves passiveparticipation of the student, spending most of the time mindlessly note-taking without activelyengaging in the material being presented. The emphasis is on memorizing irrelevant coursecontent with no attention to the processes of scientific investigation – prediction, analysis,synthesis, or critical reasoning. Studies have shown that laboratory activities significantlyenhance a student’s conceptual understanding, but there is often a

Conference Session

New Frontiers in Manufacturing Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Hazim El-Mounayri

Conference Session

BME Introductory Courses

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mia Markey; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

assesses how instructional technologies reinforce studentlearning and critical thinking.1 Introduction Using current research in cognition and learning theory as a guide, instructional technologiescan be utilized to enhance classroom teaching.1 While much of the early research found “nosignificant difference” with instructional technology, current research is moving beyond thatsimplistic premise in order to address appropriate coupling of pedagogical approaches andinstructional technologies. The devices presenting material are merely delivery mechanisms anda more compelling issue is how do they facilitate learning and how do students’ confidence,ability, and willingness to engage with instructional tools influence the successful integration

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electr-Mech ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wm Evans

thebeginning with the object of training good PLC programmers.The course content of two courses will be described with the first course usually placedin the sophomore year and the the second course in the senior year. Course content ofboth courses will be discussed as well as the philosophy of placement of various topics inthe two-course sequence.Introduction:The two-course sequence is designed to challenge PLC students and provide more well-prepared students for the manufacturing environment. The challenge requires moreprogramming than may be presently taught in a more traditional PLC course.[1-9]The first course concentrates on programming the PLC. A choice must be made for thePLC manufacturer and Allen-Bradley (A-B) was chosen. Any course should

Conference Session

Engineers in Toyland - Come and Play

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Carpenter

Session Number Teaching Engineering Ethics with The Engineering Ethics Challenge Game William C. Carpenter University of South Florida1. IntroductionMost engineers will agree that students should develop a sound grasp of engineeringethics so as to be able to handle ethical situations that arise in the workplace. IndeedABET 1, recognizing this need, has stipulated as a student outcome that graduates musthave an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. Thus, most engineeringcurriculums have either a course on engineering ethics or have the subject of

Conference Session

Innovation in Curriculum Development

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2005 Annual Conference

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Shreeekanth Mandayam; Beena Sukumaran; Kauser Jahan; Yusuf Mehta

and laboratories by developing hands-on innovative experiments, and• Dissemination of information through web pages, CD-ROMs and seminars for targetedaudiences such as K-12 outreach, new faculty preparation and teacher/technician training.Project ImplementationFaculty with expertise in DI technology participated from all four engineering disciplines (civil,chemical, electrical and mechanical)1-4. The College of Engineering at Rowan University has abrand new engineering program that is highly ranked nationwide5-10. A digital imaginglaboratory has been set up in the electrical and computer engineering department. The College Page 10.481.2

Conference Session

Sustainability Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Mosto; Gina Tang; Courtney Richmond; Joseph Orlins; Catherine Yang; Demond Miller; Beena Sukumaran; Kauser Jahan; Anthony Marchese; Mariano Savelski; Paris von Lockette; Stephanie Farrell; Yusuf Mehta; William Riddell

also a valuable component of our mentoring efforts. The research projects offered inthe Fall of 2004 are indicated in Table 1. Page 10.1368.2 Proceedings of the 2005 Annual American Society for Engineering Education Conference Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Table 1: REU Projects for 2004 REU Project Titles Arsenic Removal in Drinking Water BugPower: Fueling our Future with Microorganisms Metal Removal from Industrial Wastewater Developing "Green" Controlled Release Systems for Drug Delivery Use

Conference Session

Using IT to Enhance Design Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Harold Evensen; Paula Zenner; Edward Lumsdaine

designers and engineers having diverse educational and experientialbackgrounds. The program emphasizes the use of modern solid modeling tools to build a virtualmodel of a system, together with finite element programs for the evaluation of stress anddeflection in the virtual model. The DEC core courses build on the fundamentals and encompassmany of the mechanical design concepts included in the distance-learning Bachelor of Science inEngineering (BSE) degree program offered to people working in industry.1 The capstone designproject is the culmination in both the certificate course sequence and the on-campus coursesequence. An important requirement by the client was that the distance-learning capstone designcourse must incorporate the same principles

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rahul Kulkarni; Carl Steidley; Rafic Bachnak

provide a minimum distraction for theaircraft pilot by providing for the remote manipulation of the camera and the GPS receiver. Thesystem is viable for many applications that require good resolution at low cost. Such applicationsinclude vegetation detection, oceanography, marine biology, and environmental coastal scienceanalysis.IntroductionThis paper describes an Airborne Multi-Spectral Imaging System (AMIS) that uses digital videocameras to provide high resolution images at a very high collection rate 1, 2. Software has beendeveloped to control the camera and the GPS receiver components of the system. This softwareprovides for the remote manipulation of various functions, including play, stop, and rewind. Thesystem has many applications

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics and Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kelly Torres; Aimee Mostella; Alexey L. Sadovski; Carl Steidley

screen depicted to the right contains the latestmeasurements taken at the selected station. Page 10.840.2 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 1: Map of TCOON Stations Figure 2: Example of a TCOON Station Page 10.840.3Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John McGuire; John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

recognition of the need for,and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k)an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice” [1].By juxtaposing these criteria with music, a definite relationship can be seen, as in Table1. In this table, suppose “engineering” was substituted with “music.” Page 10.1453.2 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Education” Table 1. Relationship between ABET Criteria and Music

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University; Giti Javidi, VSU

AC 2005-1034: VIRTUAL LAB IN ENGINEERING CURRICULUMEhsan Sheybani, Virginia State UniversityGiti Javidi, VSU Page 10.1451.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Session XXXX Virtual Lab in Engineering Curriculum Giti javidi1, James White2, and Ehsan Sheybani1 1 Virginia State University, College of Engineering, Science, and Technology 2 University of South Florida, College of Education Phone: (804) 524-5722 Fax: (804) 524-6732

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University; Giti Javidi, VSU

developing the multimedia and developing the course. The results of the study onthe effectiveness of the course will be reported in the presentation.Major points of emphasis studied in this research include:1. Discussing the need for multimedia-rich courses for teaching technology-based subjects in online environments2. Developing multimedia based online courses3. The effects of using Multimedia in teaching technology-based concepts4. The results of the study on the effects of using multimedia in an online environment5. Results of student attitudes toward learning through multimediaIntroduction Page 10.813.2The advancement in technology is shaping

Conference Session

New Frontiers in Manufacturing Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Beverly Davis; Hugh Jack

pining after the days when millions of Americans stood alongassembly lines and continuously bolted, fit, soldered, or clamped whatever went by.Reich said the blame lies, not with poor nations with low wages, but with new knowledgeand technology [1]. A new perspective is needed as we view new knowledge as freeingus from routine jobs and opening the doors to new opportunities. He warned all thosewho lament the loss of jobs to refocus because they are overlooking the new jobs andopportunities that exist. Educators need to “refocus” by preparing students to be systemsthinkers, promoting proactive viewpoints, and exploring these new opportunities formanufacturing engineering. This will not only prepare our students but attract morestudents to a

Conference Session

The Citizen Engineer

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Isadore Davis; barbara waugh; Charles Pezeshki; Lueny Morell; Tom Roberts

was scientifically and socially indefensible, and that the agency must have reform inthe various funding mechanisms by which it built roads. This pioneering work led to acomplete moratorium on road building on all the National Forests in 1998, which thenlaid the groundwork for President Clinton’s Roadless Initiative, which was to date theone piece of regulatory reform of an agency receiving the most public comments.Through the work of the Heritage Forest Campaign, sponsored by the Pew CharitableTrusts, the Sierra Club, and others, over 1 million people responded, with anoverwhelming percentage (95%) wanting no more roads built on the National Forests,and the remaining roadless areas protected as wild places for all time.During this time I

Conference Session

Controls, Mechatronics

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Wiedenman

A COLLABORATIVE AND INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MECHATRONICS Nathan Wiedenman1, Barry Shoop2 1 United States Military Academy, Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, New York, U.S.A. email: Nathan.Wiedenman@usma.edu 2 United States Military Academy, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, West Point, New York, U.S.A. email: Barry.Shoop@usma.eduAbstract Mechatronics continues to gain currency throughout the world as a unique field of study.As this happens, more and more universities within the United States are expanding theirofferings to include this valuable multi-disciplinary field. This paper examines the ongoingeffort

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Hartley T. Grandin, Hartley T. Grandin,; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

explanation of every step with stated governing principles. The ten topics considered in our course are presented sequentially in the following order: 1. Planar Equilibrium Analysis of a Rigid Body. 2. Stress. 3. Strain. 4. Material Properties and Hooke’s Law. 5. Centric Axial Tension and Compression. 6. Torsion. 7. Bending. 8. Combined Analysis: Centric Axial, Torsion, Bending and Shear. Page 10.931.3 9. Static Failure Theories: a Comparison of Strength and Stress. 10. Columns. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

A Renaissance in NRE Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ford

Conference Session

Curriculum Issues in Software Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James McDonald

. Table 1 provides a summary ofthat data. The table provides the average score for each outcome averaged over all studentswhose portfolios were evaluated and over all faculty members who reviewed the portfolios.There were 6 student portfolios reviewed by 5 members of the faculty. The table also shows theabsolute minimum score and the maximum score for each outcome. Page 10.1392.4Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Portfolio described in SE 100