Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy; Leslie Brunell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gunnar Tamm, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

upon graduation. “University courses are the preparatory stage to a profession and should therefore encourage learning that reflects the way in which professionals continue to learn and work.”[2]It was observed that students do not exercise the level of care with their assignments that shouldbe required of young engineers. Not to suggest that the consequences of submitting an incorrectacademic assignment are dire, but it seems reasonable that an elevated level of effort should beput forth, especially from students near the end of their undergraduate studies as juniors andseniors. Students often regard their homework submissions as simply a product to be handed in,and the accuracy of their solutions is of minimal concern. This is an

Conference Session

Engineering for Social Justice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University-Kingston

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

, Page 11.581.7ever recasting itself, and not to seek to halt or reverse all such changes. This does notpreclude efforts to protect endangered species per se but it does call for a carefulconsideration prior to intervention. Perhaps, after reflection, society may wish to preservegray wolves or Bengal tigers through government action while not permitting continueddredging of the Atchafalya River Basin near New Orleans, Louisiana. Biodiversityconsists of an appreciation for the place in the web of life of the various plants andanimals, a commitment to the protection of species, particularly endangered species and acommitment to conservation in concert with the dynamic nature of ecosystems. Naturalbalance encompasses an appreciation of the

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Andre Benard, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

between the two authors. The syllabus for the firstyear offering (spring 2004) is shown in Attachment 2. The initials following a topic or projectindicate which author took primary responsibility for it. This approach proved to be a veryefficient way to develop course materials.In developing the lectures and projects for the course, it occurred to the authors that in the fieldof alternative energy, the practicing engineer must have an understanding of the political, social,and economic issues associated with alternative energy. These topics were added to the courseand are reflected in the syllabus, both in lecture topics and project assignments.Evolution of the CourseAt the time of submission of this paper, the course has been taught twice

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, SUNY-College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

toanalyze the end solution or product as a design analysis act. TABLE 1: Comparison ofComputer Automation vs. Human Value Judgment (see Appendix) has been provided predictingwhat aspects of design are likely to be automated and what are not.The most recent article advocates the increasing role of contextual fit as part of this new designanalysis component and a change in assessment to reflect that shift.15 The new contributionmade in this paper is not proving that this is occurring or arguing the nuts and bolt of whichCAD programs do what. It puts forward an explanation of what the designer is experiencing, asdescribed by a set of characteristics, when we automate parts, the design experience and integrateother technological functions that affect

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Thornton, University of Maryland-College Park; Anik Singal, Affiliate Classroom, Inc.; David Barbe, University of Maryland-College Park; James Green, University of Maryland-College Park

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

attributes, business practices, and human resource management practices.The second stage was to identify unique characteristics relevant to undergraduate studententrepreneurs in universities based on Anik’s comments, reflections, and perspectives. Theobjective of this methodology was to develop a set of suggestions for programs and activities foruniversities to foster desired characteristics and behaviors of undergraduate entrepreneurs.The findings for the singular case of Anik Singal’s experiences were then compared to findingsof critical success factors from the 90 undergraduate students of the Hinman CEOs Program.Using a qualitative approach through an online survey and one-to-one 30 minute interviews: • 91.7% stated their “knowledge base

Conference Session

Forum on Collaborative Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora Nerz, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

manufacture this product (f) Worldwide demand or sales for this chemical; and (g) Unit pricing ($/kg, $/gal, etc.) (Note: this should reflect bulk pricing, not pricing of small units from Fisher Scientific, etc.)2. From the textbook index, select a technical topic that begins with the same letter as your lastname or the nearest possible letter (for example Brent -> Bubble point). Find three papers (notweb sites) in the recent literature that deal with this topic. Copy and paste their citationinformation and abstracts. Find these three papers, photocopy or print out their first pages, andattach them to the homework. Page

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Helgeson, University of Tennessee-Martin; Edward Wheeler, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, it is not unusualfor a student in engineering to repeat a course. However, at UT Martin, the GPA that is reportedon the transcript is based on the most recent grade earned in a course. Thus, the GPAs for thesecond and sixth row students in Table 6 would reflect actual courses taken since these studentsdid not repeat any course. The GPAs for all the other students in Table 6 will be artificiallyhigher than a true GPA reflecting all the attempts made. Since this GPA computation isunalterable due to computer constraints in the program that archives the grades, this presents aunique problem in terms of predicting success in passing the FE exam for the program

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education - A 10,000' View

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Secor, Institute to Promote Learning; Douglas Arion, Carthage College

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Course in the MajorSenior Year • Bring Integration and Closure • Career Services to College Experience • Alumni Development • Provide Opportunities to Programs Reflect on the Meaning of the • Capstone Courses Undergraduate Experience • Internships • Prepare for the Personal and Professional Issues Related to Post-College Life Figure 5. Developmental Needs and Suitable Programs for Students. Page 11.365.18 Cognitive Domain

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

transfers have left the School of Engineering by the spring of 2005, and the rest was eithergraduated by that time, or still in the School of Engineering. Narrowing further to the studentswho are ready to take calculus I or higher at entry, retention improves considerably. Of thefreshmen 48 percent had left the School of Engineering, of the transfers 50 percent. For transfersthe difference in retention between those who can start in calculus I and those who cannot issmall, because the majority of transfers could start in calculus I or higher to begin with. Thefindings for 'calculus-ready' students reflect the national average 4, and they are in the middle ofthe range of retention rates for engineering students reported earlier 9.Academic

Conference Session

Innovative Classroom Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Johnson, Washington State University; Reid Miller, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

theirunderstanding through reflective writing. In this paper, we will share with you the pilot studyoutcomes regarding student learning, retention, and satisfaction based on the implementation ofthe Collaborative Learner-constructed Engineering-concept Articulation and Representation Page 11.918.2(CLEAR) instructional model. The study compared students from two sections (blended vs.traditional instruction) taking a sophomore level chemical engineering course.Theoretical FrameworkSocial constructivists view learning as being a product developed from individuals interactingwith each other and the environment10-12. One form of this social constructivists

Conference Session

Recent Developments in Engineering Ethics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

different rules.Enron, for example, touted a 64-page code of ethics, which the company required all employees–including management–to read and then sign an oath attesting to their commitment to highethical standards. Enron took its ethics code very seriously, at least on paper, as noted in a 2000memo penned by CEO Ken Lay: “I ask that you read them [“commonsense rules of conduct”]carefully and completely and that, as you do, you reflect on your past actions to make certain thatyou have complied with the policies. It is absolutely essential that you fully comply with thesepolicies in the future.”1 Similarly, Tyco’s board of directors established as a goal “highstandards of honesty, integrity, and ethics throughout the organization.”2 Yet corporate

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

courses is alsoECNS 225 Networks 4 upgraded through industry sponsorship and equipment donation. A net simulation and design software program available for student also improves significantly.ECNS 315 Network Greater lab emphasis on WAN network implementations.Theory and TestECNS 325 Wireless The Control Networks course topics are significantly modified toNetworks reflect graduate needs for greater wireless network knowledge. GPS and Cellular theory are also introduced. As industry shifts to primarily TCP/IP and other non-proprietary protocols, the material is omitted. CAN topics moved to digital courses. Course also

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

reporting thenumber of positions currently staffed at their own institutions, 33% of respondents indicated zeroor one staff member. Their comments also reflected a perceived lack of available positions: It will be desirable to have someone help us with some of the above mentioned type of positions listed in question 3. But we do not have the luxury of hiring anyone for these positions due to the lack of funds. Unfortunately, we don't have the resources to staff any of the positions you list. My answers were, in effect, "what if" answers. As Associate Dean, I do most of the other tasks mentioned in Q3. We are seldom explicitly seeking individuals to fill such positions. We just do not have these types of

Conference Session

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate ECE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Allebach, Purdue University; Edward Coyle, Purdue University; Joy Krueger, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

semester.Question 1: What are the three most valuable non-technical things you have learned bybeing a member of a VIP Team?When asked, “What are the three most valuable non-technical things you have learned by being amember of a VIP team,” the 19 VIP participants responded with sixty-one (61) authenticcomments reflecting nineteen categories. Seventy-four percent, forty-five (45) of the sixty-one(61) comments, fell within the following seven categories and forty-four percent of thesecomments related to teamwork; a fundamental component to the VIP Program. ‚ Teamwork (20 Comments) ‚ Interpersonal Communication (6) ‚ Public Speaking and Related Skills (5) ‚ Personal Responsibility (4) ‚ Time Management (4) ‚ Problem Solving (3) ‚ Accessing

Conference Session

K-12 Activities

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Aslam, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reflected light and the card is thrown inthe basket in the front (see Figure 8). However, when a white cardis placed on the belt, the sensor receives the reflected light and theRIS is programmed to reverse the motor for 1.5 seconds. Thus, thecard is thrown in the rear basket. The RIS was also used to study Newton's laws in a number ofexperiments (see a sample of a manual for one such experiment inAppendix A). The experiments include distance measurement(Figure 9), velocity measurement, acceleration measurement, valueof gravitation constant, spring constant, etc. A rotation sensorattached to one of the wheels of the robot is used for distancemeasurement. The RIS can be used to measure the area of a circle, a triangle ora shape made of right

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Drushel, Case Western Reserve University; John Gallagher, Wright State University

each other’s notebooks and to discuss any concerns, especially about notebooksthat scored badly, or which were at grade borderlines.Only three scores show significant grader effects. Differences in extra session entries is entirelydue to the fact that Drushel always recorded this non-graded statistic, Chiel did sometimes butnot consistently, and Beer never did (personal communications). Thus, only the mean value inthe Drushel sample (2.36 ± 0.22, S.E.M.) is a valid indicator of the probable frequency of extrasession records in the entire student population. Differences in the software design and neatnessscores likely reflect professional and personality differences among the three instructors. Sincetheir magnitudes largely offset, and since

Conference Session

Student Misconceptions and Problem Solving Abiltiy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

understanding in engineering and (3) the lack of inquiry-based educationalmaterials for engineering applications similar to those shown to be effective in physics.Each of these issues can be addressed. For example, there is a growing awareness of the benefitsof active-engagement methods in engineering education as reflected by the literature [1, 14-16].The benefits of active learning have been broadcast with increasing frequency and there are clearsigns that the message is being heard [17].With respect to assessment tools, there has been significant work recently to develop conceptinventories for engineering. Concept inventories provide an excellent example of howassessment practices can lead to improvements in student education [18], because they

Conference Session

Professional Development Programs for Teachers

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Bradley, University of Kentucky; Janet Lumpp, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

commitment to studentassessment, and teacher and program accountability, the Kirkpatrick evaluation model provides arigorous way to address the complex demands of today’s professional development models.Successful teacher education initiatives create a set of experiences that encourage participatingteachers to become genuine "learners” in situations intended to model a proposed instructionalapproach.13,14 Like students, teachers must be actively involved in learning, with opportunities todiscuss, reflect upon, and try out instructional approaches. Positive, self-sustaining curricularchanges are most likely to occur when teacher learning takes place within a professionalcommunity that is nurtured and developed from with the school and beyond

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Program Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Waldorf, Cal Poly State University; Sema Alptekin, Cal Poly State University; Robert Bjurman, General Motors Global Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

relations effort is needed to make this happen. • Consider alternative program options (5) Among the suggested programmatic changes are to change Manufacturing Engineering from an independent major to a minor or a subfield of Mechanical Engineering and to change the name to Production or Product Engineering.Although the ideas and suggestions collected in all three categories during the brainstormingsession form a very useful template for improvement in the field of manufacturing engineering,many of the ideas were not necessarily new or innovative. Many of the composite ideas are adirect reflection of the ideas that the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) have been prescribing in their assessment

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Slater, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech; Jean Kampe, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

participating as mentees increased from 126 in 2004 to 384 in2005. In addition, the number of upper level students serving as mentors jumped from 32 in 2004to 79 in 2005.This paper will outline the design and implementation of a large-scale peermentoring program focusing mostly on the freshman programs of AHORA, BEST, GUEST andWEST. Lessons learned throughout implementation will be discussed as well as the firstsemester Grade Point Averages (GPAs) of first-year students participating in the program.This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber DUE – 0431646. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Gaughran, University of Limerick; Thomas Waldmann, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

elements fully.Index of Learning StylesThe index of learning styles instrument formulated by Felder and Silverman 12 was usedto form the basis for the research tool. This questionnaire assesses the preferentiallearning styles of students on four dichotomous style dimensions. The slightly modified(due to cultural differences) questionnaire was used to assess students’ preferences for theActive/Reflective, Sensing/Intuitive, Verbal/Visual and Sequential/Global styles13. TheILS instrument comprised of 36 questions, each question gave two possible answers thatwere polarized to each of the styles within that mode. The instrument was scored on thenumeric difference between each opposing style mode, which ascertained the studentspreference for each

Conference Session

Using Teams, Seminars & Research Opportunities for Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Anaïs Miodek, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

researchers.One area in which the REU needs improvement is in recruiting female faculty to work withstudents. There are not many women faculty currently collaborating on the UVa REU (see Table3). Progress in this area is mitigated by the lack of women faculty currently part of the UVaEngineering faculty. This is also reflective of the low proportion of women in Engineeringnationwide. However, female faculty serve as important role models for the participants and it ishelpful to the male as well as the female participants to see a gender balance among theirmentors. The most important aim regarding the faculty remains to have them serve as supportivementors for the participants, regardless of gender or ethnicity, since “faculty can discouragewomen with

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

allowed to take the Fundamental Engineering (FE)examination as the first step to become a Professional Engineer in Texas. The Departmentencourages students to apply for the FE exam and offers a tutoring class, free of charge, forinterested students.ConclusionsThe Structural Analysis and Design program offers a modern and effective method of teachingengineering technology courses, reflecting current wishes of engineering and construction firms.Moreover, it combines theory, computer software, and laboratory work to maximize studentunderstanding of theory and integrate theory with real-life practical applications. This approachincreases enrollment in the program, reinforces the understanding of engineering principles, andimproves job opportunities

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

RangerLean Manufacturing SimulationSimulation using one of the kits mentioned above is usually carried out in three or four rounds.The general pattern that has been found most practical is to let the first round be completelychaotic to reflect manufacturing conditions in non-lean manufacturing companies. This isfollowed by a second simulation round wherein the participants are given the leeway to makeimprovements based on their past learning and experience. This is then followed by a final rounddemonstrating how a cellular lean pull system can be instituted. In some simulation setups, anextra fourth round is included to not crowd in the introduction of all the lean principles into asingle round.In the first round of simulation, products are released

Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Cunha, University of Alberta

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

inherent to most oil and gas prospects. This project showed the existing probabilistic approaches in reserve determination and the difficulties for implementation of such methods. Main points discussed were uncertainty in capital investment, operating costs and well productivity. Economic Analysis of Athabasca Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage Project; A project closely related to Canadian oil industry that discussed the main risks involved in that production technology. It included a model of the project as well as key technical drivers that directly reflect on project’s profitability. A sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

any given project in my work as a civil engineer, I can identify sources where the global and societal 3.2 4.2 < 0.0001 impacts of my project are discussed. I can identify the appropriate governmental regulatory bodies and general policies concerning the global and 2.8 3.8 0.00011 societal impact of my work as a civil engineer.Each Speaker’s ContributionUsing the same 1 to 5 scale, the seniors in the Professions course were asked, in the post-survey,to rate the degree to which they agreed with statements reflecting the individual speakers’ aid inincreasing the students’ understanding of global and societal issues, as summarized in Table III.Speakers one through four spoke in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University

work together on personalizing the course based on the standard curriculumpacket. The mentor attends the new instructor’s classes, discusses performance, and readsthe new faculty member’s reflections and self critiques on teaching performance. Once pastthis rigorous training, the work load to teach a course drops significantly; however, allfaculty receive performance evaluations that are used to help develop improvement plans.Since part-time faculty are hired on a course-by-course basis, under-performing faculty areusually not retained.Gary Berg, the author of reference 2, participated in the training program and taught a coursefor the University of Phoenix. He stated, “While many traditional universities have a processfor faculty orientation

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mulchand Rathod, Wayne State University; Mary James Legatski, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Tagged Divisions

International

outreach agenda in their respective careers were recruited tojoin the board. BDO believed that, in the context of the organizational change underway withinASME, “diversity” is a strategy and that its placement within the Society should reflect that fact[5]. The primary mission of the BDO was to provide advice to the senior leaders within theSociety on how to achieve and benefit from an inclusive and diverse membership, not toadminister specific programs or activities. There is a simple diversity axiom: CEOs that “embrace diversity” have organizations that“leverage diversity” [8]. The CEO’s diversity belief system is significant in shaping howdiversity is positioned to impact the business and its sustainability [8, 9]. The diversity

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

databases, electronic books and journals, and other resources thatsupport research and scholarship both in the Libraries and online2. W.W. HagertyLibrary presently houses nearly half a million books, periodicals, microforms, and non-print materials. The collection’s strengths reflect the curricular strengths of the UniversityCity campus: engineering, computer science, business, information science, and mediaarts and design, as well as general science, humanities, and social sciences.Library staff members at each of the three locations are available to help library patronsat all times. Reference and subject librarians are available to assist individuals doingresearch and using the library or to provide organized classes covering specialized

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine; Lori Maxfield, College of St. Catherine

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

student were losing interestor verve in the work. A good preceptor would be able to work with students, through variousactivities and discussions, to help them see themselves as future participants in the field.Theoretically, this is the role of the modern advisor in today’s colleges.Attributes of the Curriculum of Identity allow students to: • reflect on their skills and interests as they relate to the discipline, • develop awareness of their modes of working as they relate to the modes of the operation characteristic of the discipline, • reflect on the impact of the discipline in the world and of self in the discipline, • think about the impact of the discipline on the lives of others in the wider world, • examine the