Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Elliott Butay, Oral Roberts University; Ben Hase, Oral Roberts University; Sean McDonough, Oral Roberts University; Taylor Tryon, Oral Roberts University; Joshua Weed, Oral Roberts University

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Engineering Ethics

forsolidifying personal meaning and purpose. What better place than in higher education toaddress such monumental and multi-faceted questions? These are the issues that studentswant to discuss, since the answers they uncover play a significant role in shaping andmotivating their future careers and lives. The fields of science and engineering have ahuge role to play in this discussion, but they need other disciplines to join them at thetable. Engineering students in particular are well equipped to address such big questions,but they benefit greatly from dialogue with students and faculty in other areas. If the goalof higher education is to produce well-rounded and responsible professionals, theninstitutions should seriously consider addressing the issue

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl West, UMass Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts Lowell

28plastics engineering students. In addition, a convenience sampling of 5 U Mass Lowellengineering alum employment recruiters were enlisted for voluntary interviews during anEngineering & Technical Career Day Fair in April 2009. Alum recruits were comprised of 3male and 2 female engineering graduates employed in various engineering related industry roles(domestic-international). Over a five-month period during April to August 2009, in-depthinterviews and focus groups were conducted utilizing the same protocol and inquired about eachparticipant’s S-L experiences and associated impacts on their perspectives, learning and futurecareer roles, along with additional comments or recommendations.Surveys, interviews and focus groups were conducted under

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams PhD, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aproblem by learning and acquiring knowledge. Thus, campers are engaged daily in inquirydriven environments where they work as teams on assignments to design products, completeassignments, and report plausible solutions to the original core problem. Beyond these practicalskills campers are given the chance to interact with a number of STEM professionals, learn morein depth about STEM careers, and tour the university under guided supervision. All of theirexperiences and thoughts are recorded in their notebooks nightly during journal time. Thisactivity not only gives campers time to relax, but it provides them with the opportunity to reflectback on what they have learned. Given this break, we anticipate that many campers retain theinformation

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Hunley, Michigan State University; Joshua Whitman, Michigan State University; Seungik Baek, Michigan State University; Xiaobo Tan, Michigan State University; Drew Kim, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

projects designed to show them how an engineer may solvea given problem. Additionally, the variety of engineering disciplines shown to thesevisitors allows them to observe the career possibilities within the engineering field.One of more recent career possibilities in the engineering field is biomedical engineering,which has proven to be a rapidly growing trend within the United States, according torecent increases in the number of master and doctoral degrees awarded in this field [2].Consistent with this trend, we may expect future increases in the number of biomedicalengineering programs offered by universities around the country, particularly at theundergraduate level. Therefore, it may be beneficial for prospective K-12 engineeringstudents to

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University

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International

scarce resources to enhance student’s global competencies anddevelop them into better multidisciplinary team players and entrepreneurial problem-solvers.Preliminary assessment of eplum modelAs the projects associated with the eplum model expand and grow, we have conducted somepreliminary assessment during the Spring 2009 semester. The purpose of the assessment duringthis semester was to gather some baseline data about the differences associated with theoutcomes at the varying levels of engagement. In addition, we wished to acquire information onthe impact of service learning projects on students’ knowledge acquisition, self-perceptions, andfuture career plans

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; James DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University; Patrick Foster, Central Connecticut State University; David Sianez, CCSU

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

increase at nearlydouble the overall growth rate for all occupations by 2014, growing by 26% from 2004 to 2014,while employment in all occupations is projected to grow 13% over the same period 7. Yet inspite of such promising job prospects, the National Science Foundation recently reported that theUnited States is experiencing a chronic decline in homegrown science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) talent and is increasingly dependent upon foreign scholars to fill workforceand leadership voids.8 Results from a recent survey by the American Society for Quality (ASQ)revealed that more than 85% of students today are not considering technical careers and thatmore parents encourage their daughters to become actresses than engineers.9 This is one

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

andinquisitive. Fourth, students might have to apply their knowledge in a different manner in orderto understand or solve a problem. Fifth, all projects require reporting on the work completed.That is accomplished through verbal communication with a faculty member or in a formal paperor presentation. This will strengthen and enhance student communication skills and betterprepare them to function in their future careers. Finally, even though this is not research it willrequire critical thinking and problem solving skills by the students. It has also been shown thatstudent projects carried out with faculty mentoring results in increased student retention andachievement. This is important not only to our institution but to the local community as wellsince

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Gunnink, Montana State University

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Civil Engineering

development.Some graduates can expect to be able to: 6. Enter the surveying profession and become licensed to practice surveying; 7. Begin careers in the construction industry; 8. Or earn advanced degrees in Civil Engineering or other fields.Courses in the first two years of the program develop a student's mathematical skills andunderstanding of the physical principles that underlie the practice of civil engineering.Engineering science courses in the second, third, and fourth years develop the student's ability toapply mathematics and basic scientific principles to the solution of practical engineeringproblems. The third year student develops a broad perspective of the field and establishes thefoundation for professional practice and

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee Brady, California Polytechnic State University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

Page 15.613.6another engineering field and three had considered majoring in a science.In answer to the question – Why did you stay in the ARCE program, even though it is a rigorousstructural engineering program? - the responses give a more detailed picture of the students’attraction to the major and department. Several (4/18) commented that the challenge presentedby the rigorous program appealed to them. Students stated that they could visualize themselvesworking in the career (4/18). A number of students expressed that the path opened doors toopportunities beyond ARCE exclusively (5/19). The potential for prestige and money werementioned as reasons for staying in the program by 4 of 18 students. Four students commentedon the comfort they felt

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

instances they held a day job, had family withchildren and took mostly night classes to improve their education to advance in their career atwork or to take on a new job on graduation. What the technology students lacked inmathematics when compared to the engineers, was more than made up in their hard work anddetermination to stay focused and learn. Some of them seemed to be less focused on the rigoroustheoretical development and deductive reasoning used in engineering. They were more inclinedto look at an equation, determine how to apply the same, solve many example problems toreinforce the concepts. They generally followed a “template” or “recipe approach” to solvingproblems. The working students also brought varied and very interesting

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; John Krupczak, Hope College; James Young, Rice University

builds on the promising results from the Minor in Engineering Studies at IowaState University. Started in 2006, the Iowa State Minor in Engineering Studies hasattracted many non-engineering students participating in the program. Thus far, eightstudents have graduated with the minor degree; of these, three are working in technology-related companies. One graduate, a female non-engineering major, completed the Minorin Engineering Studies, reevaluated her career plans, and is now pursuing a graduatedegree in aerospace engineering.The approach and goalsWe are working on a collaborative approach to expand the Iowa State effort intechnological literacy among a diverse set of institutions. This work involves fourdifferent schools with different

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

AC 2010-1213: MEMS ACCELEROMETER INVESTIGATION IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATIONLABORATORYDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Glenn Blackwell, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

increasingly important forengineering and technology students to have an international experience, both technical andcultural, as part of their undergraduate education [2]. The Internet has the capability to allowstudents separated by great distances and diverse cultures to successfully participate in jointprojects [3].Darwin21 is a joint venture of the industrial automation sector in Switzerland. Approximately 50companies, associations and educational institutions are engaged in the project. The goal is todisclose the attractiveness of careers in technology and inspire young people [4]. The challengefor the competition covered by this paper was to develop a body that is able to express fivedifferent types of emotions on demand like salutation

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Dale Pokorski, Virginia Tech; David Bailey, Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

information technology and desktop support, and software support for Engineering students. Additionally Dale coordinates information technology efforts that benefit the entire college and facilitates all college level information technology projects. Prior to joining Virginia Tech She began her Air Force career as Financial Systems Analyst shortly after graduating from Smith College with a degree in Computer Science. While in the Air Force, Dale earned her MBA from Auburn University in Montgomery.David Bailey, Virginia Tech David Bailey is an industrial and systems engineering graduate student at Virginia Tech. He worked in the telecommunications/IT industry as a network management

Conference Session

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University; Barbara Clark, Purdue University; Susan Geier, Purdue University; Christie Sahley, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

systemicapproaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science andengineering careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science andengineering workforce.” (NSF ADVANCE grant webpagewww.nsf.gov/crssprgm/advance/index.jsp). Purdue was awarded an Institutional TransformationADVANCE grant in October 2008. The overarching goal of ADVANCE-Purdue is to be anadvocate for institutional change. To become embedded into the fabric of the institution, policyand/or procedural changes must occur at the institutional level.At the heart of ADVANCE-Purdue is the Purdue Center for Faculty Success (PCFS) focused ondeveloping programming and implementing activities for the success of all faculty. The activitiesare

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Micomonaco, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Hewitt.11 Seymour and Hewitt found that students who leave STEMfields do not differ significantly on measures of performance, motivation, or study-relatedbehavior. In interviews with leavers about departing STEM, the students most often citefrustration with the experience in the discipline including criticism of the quality of teaching,advising, and curriculum design. Further students expressed frustration with uninteresting andcontent-laden courses that led to an increasingly negative perception of STEM careers and anoverall disinterest in the subject matter. As a result, much of the focus in engineering educationhas focused on developing engaging classroom experiences through curricular and pedagogicalinnovations.12,13,14,15 This focus has

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Justin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the elementary teacher, who is ageneralist with preparation in a broad array of subjects. Some Colleges of Education arebeginning to evolve their elementary preparation programs into STEM (science, technology,engineering and mathematics) programs to address the growing demand for more STEMorientation in the K-12 educational space. As these programs are created and implemented, theoutstanding question will be how does engineering, which many view as career-oriented asopposed to curriculum oriented, play a role? The tendency is for either a College of EducationOR a College of Engineering to address engineering education in their degree offerings. TheCollege of Education at North Carolina State University is among the first to develop

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Louis Martin-Vega, Saigal

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

fundamental engineering skill areas, we are able toimprove interest, excitement and pursuit of engineering as a plan of study and career in newways. This effect is particularly needed among historically under-represented populations inengineering.IntroductionIn the current engineering environment we are faced with several distinct problems with respectto the future development of our workforce. One is that students graduating from our K-12school system, although excellent in recall of fact, are not technologically literate in the broadestsense of the term1. (Note, that this does not mean that US students are not technically capable.Technological literacy equips an individual to confront life situations and enables them toidentify the technological

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

support of federal agencies to make progress toward a diverse,competitive and globally engaged US workforce of scientists, engineers, technologists and wellprepared citizens, as well as to better fulfill its departmental primary purpose to prepare studentsfor a successful professional career in engineering technology and related fields, authors are nowcollaborating on 4 external grants, including 3 from NSF and 1 from Dept of Education, topropel the curriculum development and laboratory enhancement. And this paper introduces thecurrent progress and following implementation strategies on the undergraduate laboratoryenhancement plan. Page 15.497.2

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Yaser Abdulaziz Hadi

course has to be dividedinto components, topics, or competencies that easily map into different programoutcomes. These program outcomes, which can be measured at the time ofgraduation, are the means by which the program prepares our graduates to achievethe professional and career accomplishments stated in the program objectives.Direct assessment of outcomes of program courses may therefore be the bestmeasure of the degree of achievement of program outcomes. Surveys and similarindirect measures can only provide secondary evidence and should be used inconjunction with direct measures (graded students' performance). The gradesobtained by students in course quizzes, exams, assignments, etc have to beconverted to levels of achievement assigned by

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Vladimir de Delva; Keith McIver; Katherine Whitaker; Stephanie Farrell; Mariano Javier Savelski; C. Stewart Slater

beingtaught. They are also informed of the existence of the specialization of pharmaceutical chemicalengineering as a possible career path after graduation. Published literature, such as patents,textbooks, handbooks and reference works, on the subjects of pharmaceutical design,manufacturing and engineering were studied to ensure the values and processes described in theproblems were realistic representations of the pharmaceutical industry. Felder and Rousseau wasused as a guide for the selection of engineering principles and subjects to be covered in newproblem development.Once complete the problems will be publicly distributed on the PharmaHUB website2 forprofessors at Rowan University and others to use in their courses. Feedback from

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Pritpal Singh

by civil engineering and mechanicalengineering students and are motivating and often transformational, in the student’s interest anddesire to pursue an engineering career after graduation.Having seen these examples of excellent engineering projects that were available to students ofother engineering disciplines, I was inspired to develop project opportunities for electrical andcomputer engineering students. There are several areas where electrical and computerengineering (ECE) students may participate with regard to humanitarian projects including theareas of power generation and distribution, communications systems, and computer-basedsystems of various types. We have developed a number of projects, primarily in developingcountries, that

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Keith M. Gardiner

. Hawken, P., Lovins, A., and Lovins, L. H., “Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution,” BackBay Books; 1st edition (October 2000) ISBN: 03163530008. Gardiner, K. M., “Discovery, Learning and Research in a Classroom Factory,” Proceedings, ASEE Mid-AtlanticSection Fall Conference, Temple University, 2007 (CD).9. Alava, J., and Gardiner, K. M., “The Development of the First Year Engineering Experience," Proceedings, Fall2010 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 15-16, 2010, Villanova University (CD).10. Landis, R. B., “Studying Engineering – A Road Map to a Rewarding Career,” Discovery Press, Los Angeles,CA., Third Edition, ISBN 978-0-964-6969-2-1 Fall 2010 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 15-16, 2010, Villanova

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2010 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Vladimir De Delva; Keith McIver; Katherine Whitaker; Stephanie Farrell; Mariano J. Savelski; C. Stewart Slater

beingtaught. They are also informed of the existence of the specialization of pharmaceutical chemicalengineering as a possible career path after graduation. Published literature, such as patents,textbooks, handbooks and reference works, on the subjects of pharmaceutical design,manufacturing and engineering were studied to ensure the values and processes described in theproblems were realistic representations of the pharmaceutical industry. Felder and Rousseau wasused as a guide for the selection of engineering principles and subjects to be covered in newproblem development.Once complete the problems will be publicly distributed on the PharmaHUB website2 forprofessors at Rowan University and others to use in their courses. Feedback from

Conference Session

New Collaborations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Strife, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

AC 2010-1939: LEARNING WITH THE STUDENTS: CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS HELP DESIGN AND SHAPE DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTIONALINFORMATION FOR THEIR DISCIPLINE.Mary Strife, West Virginia University Mary Strife has been the director of the Evansdale Library at West Virginia University since 2002. She began at WVU in 1995 as Coordinator and Head of the Physical Sciences and Mathematics Libraries. Her career has included science and/or engineering librarian positions at Cornell University, Syracuse University, the University of Rochester, and SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome. Page 15.839.1

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Amarachukwu C Ukaegbu, University of the District of Columbia; Lily Kemathe, University of the District of Columbia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-1992: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A VIRTUAL WEB-BASEDPOWER MEASUREMENT MODULE FOR A HYBRID RENEWABLE POWERSYSTEMEsther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years

Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique Head, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

in pursuingIt was found that students were more attentive during lectures when they knew that a response,and hopefully the correct response, would be required of them. Each lecture consisted of aspeaker, typically a faculty member from a specific subdiscipline within the civil engineeringdepartment. (A schedule of the course topics is shown in Table 1). During the presentations,various aspects and challenges faced by those in the profession were emphasized along withresearch needs and career paths. During each lecture, the students were to respond to at least Page 15.1304.2three (3) questions that were prepared by the speaker. Attendance was

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chasnov

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

than a comparable solar power plant. Money isn’t everything, though. The shift in thinking towards environmentally friendly power plays to solar power’s strength over coal.8ConclusionA mechanical engineering (ME) education includes many topics which are essential to theproblem-solving career MEs are known for. The ABET requirement for “design of componentsor processes of thermal systems” might be satisfied by a course or other experience during whichall students design and fabricate a pump or compressor or heat exchanger. We have chosen tointegrate energy production and policy into a project through which students are encouraged tobecome more active as citizens. Our hope is that future generations of MEs will be

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Jouny, Lafayette College; Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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First-Year Programs

session, a professor from a particular disciplineintroduces his/her discipline and answers any questions about it. The second hour isstructured so that students research the particular discipline, for example, finding outwhat graduates in the field do, average salary, employment statistics, outlook, potentialfor graduate study, national needs, potential for advancement, career outlook, etc.Students purchase a textbook about engineering graphics and will be required to completeseveral graphics assignments. Students benefit from access to online tutoring material,some interactive sessions with an instructor, and questions and answers sessions spreadthroughout the semester.Enrollment in this course is currently capped at 16 students, with 8 lab

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

the needs of creative engineering practice in industry toenhance U.S. technological innovation and competitiveness. This paper implements the findingsof the National Collaborative as a model pilot effort at a major university. The Masters forEngineering Professionals to be introduced at New Jersey Institute of Technology is reflective ofthe skills, knowledge and actions required for early career development in developingengineering leaders for the first stage of Direct Leadership [Levels 1-3 Engineering]. Thepostgraduate engineering curriculum has been designed as a matrix of advanced studies versusskills, knowledge and actions required for Level 3 engineering. Program emphasis is placed uponengineering creativity, innovation, and its