Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

studentknowledge that should have been learned in the first design course. As noted by Thomas J.Shuell, “It is helpful to remember that what the student does is actually more important indetermining what is learned than what the teacher does” 1, thus the format used for many years Page 12.1086.2was changed so that each student would be exposed to all phases of the structural design process.Historically, the intermediate steel design course at Oklahoma State University’s School ofArchitecture has been centered on a team project which dealt with the entire design of the steelbuilding structure. Through assessing the results of this course, and subsequent

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Marchetta, University of Memphis; Edward Perry, University of Memphis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

assessment. Thisself-administered online tool poses 40 conjectures to the student. Upon completion of theinstrument the student’s learning style is characterized and reported to the student in terms ofeach of the following learning style pairs: ‚ Active vs Reflective Learning Style ‚ Sensing vs Intuitive Learning Style ‚ Page 12.1126.3 Visual vs Verbal Learning Style ‚ Sequential vs Global Learning Style Figure 1. Sample homework assignment using an online learning object.For this study, the Visual vs Verbal learning style was used to compare the learning styles of thestudents populating these courses.Material related to

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Peschel, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; Anthony Cahill, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

currently exist that may be used to develop an online real- Page 12.232.2time quiz system. Among these technologies are: web databases, dynamic web pages, and real-time graphing software. However useful these individual components may be though, theproblem that most end users typically arrive at for instructional purposes is: how are thesedifferent components best combined to produce the desired instructional technology? In thisresearch effort, we address the following two questions: (1) What is the optimal way to assemble current web-based technologies for an online real- time quiz system? An optimal system design will include the least amount

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mica Hutchison, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

learningenvironment, aimed at promoting positive efficacy beliefs, are suggested. Ultimately, thesemodifications hold promise for increasing diversity in engineering, improving studentsatisfaction and success, and increasing student retention.IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a growing call for colleges and universities to produce moreflexible, innovative engineering students.1-3 This call echoes the concerns of engineeringeducators who have recognized that the retention issues plaguing the field may be adverselyaffecting the diversity of the future engineering workforce. Aimed at improving the retention andsuccess of students in the field, research efforts have been focused on the choices, achievement,and interests of undergraduate engineering

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yamilka Baez-Rivera, Mississippi State University; Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

representatives explain to the studentswhat the company does and some the job positions available. These types of events provide anopportunity for students to make a good first impression with the company. Through theconversations, a student can also get a good understanding of the company and decide whether ornot to seek employment opportunities with that particular company. The employmentopportunities can consist of internships, cooperative (Co-op) education rotations, and full-timeemployment. Internships and co-ops are the best way for a student to get a broad exposure toindustry while still in school [1].Another opportunity where student can gain exposure to companies is when faculty membersbring industrial representatives to class for presentations

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Retirement Conceptual Design Disposal Service Detailed Maintenance Design ProductionFigure 1: EPICS Design Process Model presented in interviewsThe three instructors stated that the EPICS design process model generally agreed with their ownmodel of the design process. They noted differences in the amount of iteration that isrepresented in the model as opposed to their views of and experiences with the design process.The instructors also noted that the model did not

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

Tagged Divisions

International

adding to the records of building companies. "Knowing how to do"of those workers happens in the building site and it is part of a structure of occupations, in whichunqualified workers apprehend an occupation side by side with more experienced workers.Finally to recognize that a better education degree is fundamental in the absorption of newtechnologies that demand new productive processes and consequently a new profile of handwork in the building site.1. IntroductionThe so called global work market has been changing drastically the workplace and the practices.Therefore reflecting about the data of the field research and of the permanent dialogue with thesubject of the investigation, it was built a referential to think the object study the worker

Conference Session

Creating a Technology Incubator and Creating a Seed Fund

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wierman, Johns Hopkins University; Lawrence Aronhime, Johns Hopkins University; Marybeth Camerer, Johns Hopkins University; Benjamin Gibbs, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Marina Miletic, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Wilson; Dennis George; john bruni

devoted todefining project-based education and the engagement of students. The roles of the student aslearner, observer, assistant, and practitioner have been clearly defined and articulated for thisenvironment which is summarized in the table below.4Table 1: Roles of Student in WKU Engineering Programs Role CharacteristicsLearner • Gain foundational knowledge of the field • Learning the language used by engineers in the fieldObserver • Understand foundation of the field • Able to intelligently observe engineering professionals with understandingAssistant • Able to assist with projects • Data

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Kelly, Duke University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Lee Anne Cox, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thatengage and appeal to both genders.Studies of informal science and engineering education enrichment programs have recommendedemphasizing human versus technological aspects of science in curriculum design to “increase theappeal of topics across gender” 9. “Promoting science as a human inquiry, involving the handsand the heart as well as the brain, one’s personal interests and tastes––rather than an anonymousapplication of a universal method” 1 has been found to increase the appeal of STEM fields togirls in particular. Further research on engaging girls in effective STEM after-school educationalenrichment indicates that “the way STEM activities are taught and introduced” is critical1: forinstance, the particular examples used to illustrate

Conference Session

Successful Professional Development Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Becker, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

12.1447.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The National Center for Engineering and Technology Education: Supporting Teacher Professional DevelopmentIntroductionWilliam Wulf [1], president of the National Academy of Engineering, noted in hissummary remarks at the IEEE Engineering and Education Deans’ Summit Conference I,that encouraging engineers and educators to work together to address issues oftechnological literacy is a brilliant idea. The dialog between engineering educators andtechnology educators shows great potential for a symbiotic alliance to benefit both. Thedialog has been facilitated by the publication of the Standards for TechnologicalLiteracy, [2] national content standards for technology education

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

design, and infrastructure design gives us insight into what benefits,intended or unintended, may arise when we apply these principles in the classroom. In addition,as design instructors, it is useful as a lesson on the way in which social movements and ideastransferred from field to field inform, or reinvigorate, an area of practice in engineering.The concepts of design for accessibility began to take hold in architecture, particularly for thedesign of public buildings, in the 1970’s. These principles form the foundation for legislationenacted in the United States and elsewhere.1 The implementation of legislation, such as theAmericans with Disabilities Act, led to a change in building requirements intended to makebuildings more accessible to

Conference Session

Design in BME Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McStravick, Rice University; Marcia O'Mallley, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

their participation in weekly meetings with the facultyadvisor, to gage their mastery of the material. Individual performance (based on the exam,participation, log book, and level of involvement) accounts for 50% of the student’s grade in thecourse. Exam on Project Content 1. Consider the actuation supplied to your prototype system, or consider the power source if your prototype will run on batteries. a. Describe your team’s final selection for the actuation or battery power for your device. b. Describe at least one alternative choice that was considered. c. List 3 reasons, either in favor of your choice, or against your discarded option, that led to your final design

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Heun, Calvin College

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

-edge technology,students display increased levels of personal investment and self-motivation in the projects.Individualized project assessment by the professor provides opportunities to discuss the designprocess, the differences between as-designed and as-built systems, the importance of meetingcost and schedule constraints, and the challenges of developing continuously-operating, real-world systems.1 IntroductionCalvin College’s Engineering Building was designed in the mid-1990s with the goal that thebuilding itself should be a learning tool for students. One way that the Calvin CollegeEnginereing Department achieves that goal is by assigning groups of students in the EngineeringInstrumentation class (ENGR 382) to design and implement

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Klod Kokini, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

wouldcollaborate across academic disciplines. The faculty of the college have been active inattracting outstanding new colleagues in the nine interdisciplinary signature areasthrough this strategic cluster hiring process.According to this process, all existing search committees, including the nine signaturearea cluster committees, the individual school committees, and any special searchcommittees participated in the faculty hiring as long as they met the objectives describedpreviously, i.e.(see Figure 1): improve the quality of our programs and diversify the faculty according to the objectives of the strategic plan strengthen the college in the signature areas and create a truly multidisciplinary

Conference Session

Patenting & IP Issues for Commercializing University-Developed Technology and Launching Innovative Technical Entrepreneurship Ventures in Universities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Baker, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Richard Berkey, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan; Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; David Chesney, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the effectiveness of the different roles that the GSI took throughout thesemester. In addition, the survey provided space for students to give written comments. Thissurvey can be seen in Figure 1 and its results in Figure 2. The details of the results will bediscussed below. Page 12.433.5 Applicable Disagree

Conference Session

New Models for Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale; Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

theprocess of learning chemistry, when students begin to “speak” the Language of Chemistryeffortlessly for the first time.Teachers experience had highlighted how the adoption of modern techniques such as links toreal, daily experiences, off site visits, or case studies achieved less significant results – interms of measuring students’ interests and active classroom participation – when applied tothe subject of chemistry in comparison with other subjects[1].The aim of the work was to investigate as whether or not the teaching-learning processspeeds up when students are provided with a previous mnemonic knowledge of chemicalformulae and to test the feasibility of associating old and well known natural languageconcepts with chemical concepts. The focus

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna Daly, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

merge characteristics of distinct consensus models forinquiry).Boulter and Buckley created a thorough typology, in which they not only define models types,but also further classify them as quantitative or qualitative, static or dynamic, and deterministicor stochastic.12 These further qualities are not necessarily a function of the model, but of thedecision made in its construction, use, and presentation. Table 1 displays the model typologyincluding descriptions presented by Boulter and Buckley, modified slightly by removingcategories that did not specifically relate to this research. Page 12.1077.3Table 1: Boulter and Buckley Model Types10

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

rebecca devasher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patrick Ferro, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley; David Mutchler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; shannon sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

; Software Requirements and Specifications; Design forManufacturing (mechanical engineering); and General Chemistry for Engineering Students.While pen-based technologies allow us to enhance the visual dimension of a course (aninherently laudable goal), these technologies are their most powerful when they simultaneouslyfacilitate collaboration—between faculty and students, between students, and between one classand another. For this reason, our project work focuses on the assessment and evaluation of theimpact of a symbiosis of hardware (Tablet PCs) and software (DyKnow Vision)1 on teaching andlearning.Assessment has been developed at two levels for this project. One level of assessment is thedevelopment of classroom assessment techniques, or CATs

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Hynes, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering as opposed to themales’.IntroductionEngineering not only makes the technology around us possible, it is also an amazing way to putthe knowledge we have to a real and practical use. Engineering in the classroom allows studentsto see the value of what they are learning, apply their knowledge to contexts that make sense tothem, and be free to create and explore the world around them. Massachusetts recently includedengineering and technology frameworks in the entire K-12 curriculum as required material[1].Currently, students are being tested on engineering and technology content on the MCAS(Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) test; however, very few of these studentsare getting any formal instruction related to the engineering

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna Daly, Purdue University; Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

further development of the NCLT professional development experience.BackgroundAs the impetus for teaching nanoscale phenomena in middle- and high-school classroomsgrows,1,2,3 the question becomes how this integration is to take place. Literature that answersthese questions are sparse and unspecific, thus a need exists for investigation. As a means tofacilitate the inclusion of nanoscale science and engineering in secondary school classrooms, theNational Center for Learning and Teaching in Nanoscale Science and Engineering (NCLT) hasformed.1 This work of this center includes the development of classroom materials, the offeringof professional development opportunities, and research on both aforementioned tasks as well asstudent conceptions and

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improvement of the program and program assessment. Eachprogram (by campus and by discipline) has its own ABET coordinator, who worked withtheir faculty to prepare detailed spreadsheet maps that show how the specific outcomecriteria from ABET Criterion 2, items a-k, are covered by the stated educational programoutcomes and the links back to specific courses and activities. It is the coordinators’responsibility to ensure program assessment and evaluation is ongoing, while all facultymembers strive to deliver the best engineering technology programs possible.Figure 1 presents a graphical representation of the linkages within the MET Department’sEducational Processes, while figure 2 shows a representative mapping of programoutcomes to Criterion 2, items

Conference Session

Design for the Environment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McStravick, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

target was to power a small LED light with mounting clipcapable of attaching the light onto a text for study at home after dark. The power consumption ofthe LED light is very small, and the goal was to provide light for 10+ minutes with 1 minute ofcharging the power pack in the backpack. The power pack needed to be small with regard to atypical backpack. The prototype was contained in a box with dimensions: 7 X 3 X 1 7/8 inches(17.8 X 7.6 X 4.8cm). The power unit has the crank handle external to the box dimensions (seefigures 3 and 4).Additionally the backpack was intended to power small educational handheld devices. Thesedevices typically are powered with 4-5 volts so the design was to have four 1.4 volt storagebatteries of the “AA” size. Fully

Conference Session

Engineering Entrepreneurship and K-12 Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Gregory Feierfeil, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

,Entrepreneurial Program Growth and Increased Student Participation, Foster EnterpriseOpportunities, and Program Sustainability. Those goals (further described in thefollowing paragraphs) are supported by the individual program components as indicatedin Figure 1 in the Appendix.Goal 1: To coordinate entrepreneurial efforts across all disciplines and class levels toensure opportunities for entrepreneurial mindset development for all students.The University seeks to establish a culture, which fosters an entrepreneurial mindset forall graduates. This will be accomplished by re-inventing our pedagogical approaches toinclude problem based learning, rich media, student team projects throughout thecurriculum, and by introducing entrepreneurial skills in freshman

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

. Specifically, we explore the pedagogic implications ofcreating two types of portals: (1) Course Management System (CMS) for course materials in anongoing semester and (2) Project Archival Tool (PAT) for completed project materials.We apply our proposed methods in a first-year engineering design course taught toapproximately 180 students per semester. The course is project-based and focuses on teachingstudents basic engineering design principles and professional skills. Coupled with these lecturesare additional laboratory components in which students learn to use MathWorks Matlab, acomputational tool, and Alias Wavefront Maya, a 3D design package. The final team-basedproject encompasses skills learned in class applied to a design problem proposed by

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University; Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University; Stanislaw Grzybowski, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Jimena Bastos, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

undergraduate classes as well exposing power engineering students to the many facets of thefield.Shipboard Power SystemsShipboard integrated power system provides application case studies for several powercurriculum areas. Figure 1 shows a single-line diagram for a typical shipboard power systememploying electric propulsion. The system architecture shown is typical of a shipboarddistribution system for heavy cargo ships or icebreakers utilizing cycloconverter electric drives.Figure 1 highlights some of the areas of opportunity related to integrating ship systems intopower engineering classes. The next section will discuss how particular topics related toshipboard power systems are integrated into the curriculum.Integration of Shipboard Power System

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Haubold, Columbia University; John R. Kender, Columbia University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

videos would benefit from similar editing, but due to their intended use in theclassroom environment, the cost and time effort are neither available nor justifiable. The ultimategoal of capturing presentation videos is to provide students with a means of reviewing theirperformance as opposed to creating professional films. For that reason, skilled camera operatorsare optional during recording. It is sufficient to set up a camera with a view of the stage where Page 12.985.4students present and presentation slides are projected. A separate fixed microphone installed onFigures 1-3: Split panorama view of classroom: (top left) View of classroom

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

three goals: Page 12.629.3 1. Double the percentage of Michigan residents attaining post secondary degrees in ten years. 2. Better align Higher Education in Michigan with emerging employment areas in the state’s economy. 3. Build a workforce equipped for success in the twenty-first centuryThe commission was organized and met in various locales to perform its work. Subgroups wereorganized to facilitate more intensive investigation into four main areas including improvingpreparation, expanding participation, increasing degree completion, and maximizing economicbenefits. After extensive research, public forums and collaboration with