Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

fundamentals. The newsequence of computer graphics courses in the BSMET curriculum are TechnologyComputer Applications, Practical Applications in Parametric Modeling, and ComputerAided Manufacturing.The Technology Computer Applications course introduces the multiple applications ofthe Unigraphics NX software capabilities in the context of a design project involvingmodeling, drafting, structures, manufacturing, and motion. The course also introducesapplications in the Microsoft Office Suite related to the computer graphics project usingExcel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word. The Practical Applications in ParametricModeling course integrates Unigraphics NX modeling, assemblies, motion and draftingmodules also using a design project approach. This course

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Edward F. Glynn; David W. Dinehart; Shawn P. Gross; Francis P. Hampton; Bridget M. Wadzuk

. The committee identified several steps in the development of the integrated mechanics sequence.The tasks included a mechanics survey of other institutions, a cataloging and prioritizing of mechanicstopics, an assessment protocol for mechanics courses, the development of the specific courses and animplementation schedule. The first two tasks are essentially complete. The committee is currentlyaddressing the other tasks.Engineering Mechanics Survey The committee’s first task was to survey civil engineering programs to determine how otherinstitutions present engineering mechanics. The committee examined 50 institutions via their web sites todevelop a data base that included total credits in the curriculum and total credits devoted to

Conference Session

The Challenges of Tech Transfer

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McCorquodale, Mobius Microsystems, Inc.; Richard Brown, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

property (IP) macros. The company’sflagship technology is based on research originally conducted by the authors at the University ofMichigan from which Mobius retains a world-wide exclusive license. The case is presented as anillustration of the typical protocol for the commercialization of university research while demon-strating gaps that exist in both the academic curriculum and in the extracurricular resources whichare mandatory for the “spin out” of new technology ventures. The case is presented as a history ofthe company and is followed by an analysis. The paper concludes with both academic and legisla-tive recommendations based on the analysis.II. The Development of Mobius MicrosystemsA. University Incubation and Seed Financing

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Slobodan Petrovic, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; John Robertson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2460: EXPERIENCES AND TEACHING TOOLS IN ALTERNATIVEENERGY EDUCATIONSlobodan Petrovic, Arizona State University Dr. Slobodan Petrovic is an associate professor at the Arizona State University, with teaching and research interests in the areas of alternative energy (fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage, CO2 reduction), MEMS and sensors. Prior to joining ASU Dr. Petrovic held appointments at Clear Edge Power (formerly Quantum Leap Technology) as a Vice President of Engineering; at Neah Power Systems as Director of Systems Integration; and Motorola, Inc. as a Fuel Cell Group Manager and Reliability Manager. Dr. Petrovic has over 20 years of experience in energy systems

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; Frank DeRego, Purdue University; Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

]. Page 12.728.2Within the field of engineering education, there has been recognition for the need for instructionin multidisciplinary teaming. In a special report in the Journal of Engineering Educationoutlining the research agenda for the new field, attention is given to the need to understand theengineering thinking in a multidisciplinary environment[3]. In an article published in ASEEPrism[4], a survey of industry representatives showed that there is a strong need to emphasizemultidisciplinary, team-based, and collaborative problem-solving.As a result, many programs have been instituting multidisciplinary learning experiences in theirengineering curriculum. For instance, the Colorado School of Mines[5] instituted a capstonecourse in

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darnell Austin, California State University-Fresno

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

at thedistance community colleges. How to make this connection is a study in itself, but it willinvolve some sort of personal interaction with department faculty. This link can’t be donethrough email or telephone. Faculty must visit these remote campuses, which can be tied toinstruction, as will be seen later.After recruitment, the second major concern is having a quality curriculum. A departmentcould create a degree plan just for the distance learning student and the university curriculumapproval process would assure that such a new plan would be academically sound. However,this is a complicated process that has to be completed before students enter the program.Working within an existing curriculum is a better way to start.At CSUF, the

Conference Session

Critical Success Factors for Technopolis Creation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Peter Hriso, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

andentrepreneurship. Carolyn O’Grady in her text, “Integrating Service Learning andMulticultural Education in Colleges and University”1 described the National Service Actof 1993 as a method: • “Under which students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet actual community needs and that are coordinated in collaboration with the school and the community; • That is integrated into the students’ academic curriculum or provides a structured time for a student to think, talk or write about what the student did and saw during the actual service activity; • That provides students with opportunities to use newly acquired skills and knowledge in real-life

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; John Gardner, Boise State University; Amy Moll, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

Professor in the Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering Department at Boise State University. His research interests include simulation modeling for engineering education, vibrations, and acoustics.Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University Dr. Yonnie Chyung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Instructional and Performance Technology at Boise State University. She received her Doctor of Education degree in Instructional Technology from Texas Tech University, and her Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, with a specialization in Computer-based Education, from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Her research interests have been focused on the development of self

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

quantitative value is obtainedindicating success in achieving the ABET outcomes. An example QuACO for the engineeringmathematics course is given in Table 5. Table 5. Sample QuACO for ENME303: Topics in Engineering MathematicsCourse Outcome Basis for AssessmentThe student will be able to solve linear algebraic equations One final exam problemnumericallyEach individual student will learn numerical methods to fit Three final exam problemcurves to data.Students will find roots of equations numerically. One final exam problemThe student will learn to evaluate integrals and One final exam problemdifferentials numerically.Students will solve differential equations numerically

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

pedagogical observation from the projects, further curriculum revision under developmentare explained in Section 3, namely, to tie Matlab programming skills with hardwareimplementation in DSP and/or FPGA boards. 2. GUI system designs using MatlabDigital signal processing is taught as a senior-level, 4-hour/week lecture, 2-hour/week laboratoryclass. The lab culminated in an intensive team-oriented class project. The projects wereproposed by the students to the instructor, who revised the project for appropriate content and sizeprior to approval. All specifications were chosen by students themselves, save for one criterion:the inclusion of a Matlab-based GUI system. Most of the students are seniors in EE, and morethan 60% of them had prior

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Brian P. Self; Lynne A. Slivovsky; Kevin Taylor; Sema Alptekin

component in its engineering curriculum and stresses “learn by doing,” and this emphasiscan be used in projects that can help the community. Many instructors have had individualsuccess with service learning design projects, and we hope to expand these valuable learningexperiences to an even larger percentage of our students.Service LearningService-learning is a pedagogy in which students achieve academic learning objectives byworking on projects that address societal needs. Necessary, and to distinguish itself fromcommunity service, is a reflection component (Jacoby, 1996; Tsang, 2000). Students gain anappreciation for the role they can play in society by reflecting on a variety of socioeconomic andethical implications of their

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Subhi Bazlamit, Ohio Northern University; Farhad Reza, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. 90 no. 7 (Oct) p. 36-42 3. McKee, Sally A.; Kubarek, Diane M. Real-World Engineering: A Course for Masters Students Headed for Industry Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference. v. 2 (2003) p. F1E16-F1E21 Engineering as a Human Endeavor: Partnering Community, Academia, Government, and Industry. Westminster, CO, United States, Nov 5-8 2003. Sponsored by IEEE Education Society, IEEE Computer Society, And American Society for Engineering Education, The University of Colorado. Conference code: 62139 4. Aglan, H. A., Ali, S. F. October 1996,“Hands –On Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp 327-330. 5. Goldberg, D.E., April 1996, “Change in

Conference Session

Engineering Entrepreneurship and K-12 Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M Feinauer, University of Kentucky; Bruce Walcott, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, business plan formation, elevatorpitches, and a group presentation. As such a significant piece of the program curriculum, the nextsection describes the project in greater detail. (A, B, C, D, E, F, G)Table 1 – Program Objectives A – Participants will develop an understanding of the importance of being innovative in an ever-expanding, global economy. B – Participants will gain knowledge of engineering as a program of study, its various disciplines, and the academic rigor required of engineering students. C – Participants will come to realize the numerous career and professional opportunities afforded to engineering graduates. D – Participants will experience the many facets of evolving innovative ideas into business ventures. E

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Verstraete, University of Akron

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

askfor input from the program faculty. A visual chart or “map” helps considerably in this processand may be completed initially for each course then for the entire curriculum. An example ispresented in Figure 3 for the course presented in Figure 1. The Program Outcomes a-k closelymatch the prescribed a-k in the ABET requirements with minor variations that make them more Page 12.1483.3specific to the Biomedical Engineering Program. It may be noted that this course only maps toProgram Outcomes a, b, c, f, and k. It is obvious that not every course will address or assessevery Program Outcome. The “Measured Score” column reflects the information

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

the technicalskills, the students are also expected to develop soft skills that are necessary in the engineeringand technology fields, such as teamwork, ethical and professional responsibilities,communications, and time management, all deemed an integral part of the learning experience,and necessary by the ABET accreditation guidelines.Since introductory courses play an important role in student retention and success, there is a needto generate new ideas and develop creative teaching strategies to ensure student interest,attention and learning. Many groups studied innovative methods to achieve the desiredclassroom goals. The following section reviews some of the relevant findings in the literature.The proposed method and its pilot

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carsten Ahrens, F.H. OOW

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Civil Engineering

one.Modularization and Study Load (ECTS)In addition all curricula have to be taught or learned in modules, which is more an educationin a series of “pieces” rather than the former more “all-in-one” approach. All modules as wellas the total curriculum have to come with a description of the study load of the “normal”student. This study load is at least the time necessary for a “normal” student to fulfill thedemands of the study program and to successfully finish his studies. The study load of onesemester is 30 ECTS-credits, which are awarded to the successful student per semester. - ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer (and Accumulation) System. – The basis for anormal work load is very much comparable to the normal work time in any normalprofession

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science for the 21st Century

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

curriculum improvement.Acknowledgements: The authors would like to thank the Center for Advanced Materials andSmart Structures (CAMSS) for providing access to several laboratories that were used forproviding students hands-on experiences. We would also like to thank NSF-NIRT (DMR-0403480) and NSF-NUE (EEC 0634218) grants which have helped in the development of newcourse/course modules.Bibliography1. W. D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering: An Integrated Approach,” John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 20052. W. D. Callister, Jr., “Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction,” John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 20033. L. Dee Fink, “Creating Significant Learning

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

).Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato Stewart Ross is the founding Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Minnesota State University. He holds a Master’s Degree and Ph.D. in Music Education from Northwestern University. He is an active presenter at colleges round the country on “Integrated Course Design.” He was Director of Bands at the university for 21 years prior to his appointment in the Center.Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato Sharon Kvamme is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is a McNair scholar and currently serves as President of the local SWE student

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne McClain, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Dale Feldman, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Lee Meadows, University of Alabama Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

scaffolds.Lee Meadows, University of Alabama Birmingham Dr. Meadows is a science educator employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His work focuses on teaching and on science education reform. He serves as the director for Alabama LASER (Leadership Assistance for Science Education Reform). Dr. Meadows is a participant in the Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership which focuses on improving mathematics instruction in middle school classrooms. Page 12.617.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Marlin, McMaster University

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Chemical Engineering

• Report writing • Good design requires a cost estimating • Oral presentation mastery of chemical engineering sciencesThe profession has nearly unanimous agreement that these learning goals are important andshould be achieved by performing a project within the undergraduate chemical engineeringcurriculum. Examples of design projects are available in many textbooks and from CACHE2. Page 12.1366.32.2 Learning Goals for Operability This paper presents an argument for an enhancement in the curriculum by providingadditional operability topics to achieve the following learning goals

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2007-1513: ENHANCING THE CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN CIVILENGINEERINGShashi Nambisan, Iowa State University Shashi Nambisan, PhD, PE: Director of the Center for Transportation Research and Education and Professor of Civil Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU), Ames, Iowa. Prior to coming to ISU, Shashi was at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) from July 1989 to January 2007. He enjoys working with students and he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Transportation systems as well as the undergraduate capstone design course sequence. An active researcher, Shashi has led efforts on over 130 research projects that have addressed and responded to

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of a community and is coordinatedwith an institution of higher learning and with the community; helps foster civic responsibility; isintegrated into and embraces the academic curriculum of the students enrolled; and includesstructured time for the students to reflect on the service experience.”2According to studies done at the Higher Education Research Institute of the University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles3, certain things must be done to ensure that a service-learningexperience is effective. The first is that students must receive sufficient training through coursematerial before engaging in the service. The second is that instructors must engage students inconversation about their service. The last is that students must reflect on their

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

cafeteria and computer monitoredmotion detectors are installed on the start and finish lines. In qualifying races for the big event,students determine speed and power parameters from hand acquired weight, time and distancedata. Excel calculations are used in fifth grade for various project data analysis and resultgraphing.The use of computer based sensors has lead to increased interest of students in how technologycan be used for a learning tool. This has carried over into other learning environments such asimproving their technology skills (use of search engines, accessing websites…). Thisimprovement has been assessed using a teacher developed rubric. As students use technology asa part of an integrated curriculum they begin to develop the schema

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Lord, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

have access to such resources.Writing has been effectively integrated into many senior design courses. Nevertheless, students’skills would be further developed if writing were included throughout the undergraduateengineering curriculum. But how can electrical engineering faculty do this? Research reportedin the literature describes constructivist and knowledge transformation frameworks of howwriting helps build knowledge in the sciences. Building on these theories, successful writingexperiences in engineering are “writing to communicate” rather than “writing to learn”. Thispaper highlights several key aspects of integrating effective “writing to communicate”experience into undergraduate electrical engineering courses by an engineering

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Walter O. Craig

advisory board can serve as a powerful tool to help the school or department in theaccreditation process. The board can also serve as a fund raising mechanism by having itsindustrial partner give grants for scholarships for incoming freshman, or monies to help purchaseequipment and supplies to maintain a laboratory of the department. The industry advisory boardmembers can also serve as mentors on an industry sponsored project. Another important purposeis to advise the department in the area of curriculum development. Industry participation incurriculum development will ensure that ET students are taking the necessary classes to givethem the industry skills to compete globally with other engineering technology graduates.The Industry advisory board

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

introduce these tools into a curriculum that is alreadycrowded. As engineering programs struggle to find accommodations, many studentsreach their senior year before realizing an opportunity to apply these sophisticated analy-sis methods- frequently with little or no training. A recurring example is that of students’a priori construction of a system component followed by a perfunctory stress analysis us-ing a commercial computer code. Often the analysis performed is irrelevant or incom-plete. The notion of analysis being an essential element in the design process can be lostin the minds of many students. Therefore, the ME department faculty at SDSM&T to-gether with campus partners are integrating into the traditional junior-level core curricu

Conference Session

Innovative Instruction Strategies in Calculus

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martha Allen, Georgia College & State University; Amy Kelley, Georgia College & State University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

what you expect to gain by taking this course.At mid-semester and again at semester’s end, the students will be re-evaluating their answersbased on their performance.ConclusionAs stated in the curriculum guidelines of both ABET and the CUPM, engineering and Page 12.598.12mathematics students must have mathematical knowledge, the ability to work effectively ingroups, and the ability to communicate effectively. These skills are necessary for the students tobe successful in the workplace. In an effort to meet these challenges, we have described in thispaper the integration of communication and teamwork into our introductory calculus courses

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

activities requires close working coordination of EHSprofessionals with security professionals. This calls for unique academic training. Thenumber of available degree programs for associate degree professionals in this area isquite limited. In addition, there are fewer programs available for associated degreeprofessionals to transition to an engineering technology degree.This paper describes an innovative undergraduate engineering technology degreeprogram that has been developed in the Environmental, Health & Safety discipline. Keyattributes of this program include an effective curriculum transitioning from an associatetwo year degree offered through community colleges, problem based learning instruction,self-paced tutorial techniques, and

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

ofunderprivileged / underrepresented groups). What is more disturbing; the retention rate forengineering students is one of the lowest 1 (some 60%) among all college majors. In part this isdue to very demanding and rigorous curriculum, but the fact that some engineering studentsrealize quite late that the program is not the best fit for them also has a negative impact. “Having programs available won’t do much to address shortages unless those programs attractstudents. Marketing of these programs needs to be an integral part of the process. This marketingcan be done in partnership with businesses and community-based organizations as well as highschools. New strategies will have to be developed to target groups that have not traditionallysought out higher

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

M.G. Prasad

membershipof another Institution within the Accord without further examination or interview. The underlying rationalfor the agreement was the high level of mobility of today’s professional engineers and the internationaldelivery of engineering services3.The students in engineering educational institutions come with diverse background such as technological,cultural, economical, social, environmental, etc. The engineering educational curriculum of an institutionshould take into account of these various factors. Cultural diversity with various factors is like a complexsystem. In their paper 4 on approaching cultural diversity through the lenses of systems thinking andcomplexity theory, Terrikangas and Hawk conclude that diversity has been a key component