Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny Davis, Washington State University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Olakunle Harrison, Tuskegee University; Phillip Thompson, Seattle University; Michael Trevisan, Washington State University

exercise. A five-pointscoring rubric has been defined for each assessment exercise to clarify performances at levelsranging from novice to expert.Table 2 presents an example scoring rubric. This rubric for the Professional Growth paper is usedto score the paper with respect to (a) personal growth achievement and understanding and (b)written communication. For the personal growth score, factors considered include: the student’sunderstanding of the need, goals for achieving growth, plan to achieve growth, and demonstratedachievement of growth. For the written communication performance, word usage, spelling andpunctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, and overall effectiveness are considered. For eachof these two scores, the scorer may check

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

thematerial given a project that will engage them in the design activity.”16 The course has beendesignated a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) course by Texas A&M University – Kingsvilledue to its restructured format including more student engagement.In this restructured course, the sensors and controls were developed by four design teams for asmall six-legged robot. The student teams assessed the problem and developed one or moresolutions. The class used an industry approach to the design. Each team was lead by a teamleader. These lead personnel, students, in turn, were responsible to the overall project manager,another student in the class. The students together chose the best design alternative under theconstraints, such as scheduling, power

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andre Marshall, University of Maryland; James Quintiere, University of Maryland

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 12.16.3 2 • provide students with an opportunity to observe and assess fire behavior in its full complexity; • teach students to appreciate the limitations of standard tests in predicting fire performance; • expose students to fire assessment techniques used in research and development; • introduce students to instrumentation capable of measuring the most critical quantities that affect fire behavior.3. ApproachThe project specifically focused on characterizing the fire on the 96th floor of the WTC1 andevaluating the contribution of the fire to the structural collapse. Students studied WTC1construction plans and contacted office

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Richards, University of Virginia; Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

population? Middle school is the key;this is the time when many kids decide they are not interested in science, or not good atmath. Most never get the chance to learn about engineering.For the past five years, we have been working with middle school teachers to bringengineering teaching kits into their classrooms. An Engineering Teaching Kit (ETK) is aset of lesson plans focused on a well-defined set of concepts in science or math. Whatmakes these lesson plans unique is the final Design Challenge. The students must use theknowledge and methods they have learned to design and build something.Every ETK introduces the engineering design process, and each requires middle schoolstudents to design and build a device, machine, or system to achieve a goal

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Wilson; Dennis George; john bruni

for upper division students will be examined.This paper will take a cross-sectional look at the value of projects in the engineering educationprocess by studying the assessments of faculty and students.Introduction Western Kentucky University (WKU) University prides itself in engaging students across thecampus. WKU has developed a Quality Enhancement Plan which states that “Students will engage with communities other than their own in purposeful learning activities that explicitly address their capacity and responsibility to contribute to community and society.“1Each department across the campus has developed venues for engaging students. One methodthat the university uses to measure engagement is through the National Survey

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

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

programs at commuter campuseswith a mix of traditional full-time and non-traditional part-time students (Columbus andNew Albany). The MET associate degree program is essentially identical at all threecampuses, with all courses transferring seamlessly into the baccalaureate MET program.In preparation for their first TC2K-based reviews, the department extended itseducational processes to incorporate formal assessment and evaluation of programoutcomes and educational objectives. The existing foundation for the department’seducation processes included a departmental strategic plan that defines the department’score values, beliefs, mission, and vision. Core learning objectives, defined as theminimum knowledge to be gleaned from a course, were developed

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

scientificresearch expertise that will enable them to meet the rising demand by industries for Page 12.368.3individuals educated to manufacture biological products on an industrial scale.Connection between Purdue University’s College of Technology Strategic Plan andthe Biotechnology ProgramThe biotechnology program helps support the strategic plan for ---- University byimproving the learning environment for students and encouraging interdisciplinaryresearch connections among students and faculty. In addition, the program helps harness----‘s strengths in life sciences and technology by providing graduates that will help ---’sfuture growth and development in

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

of industry advisory boards, career fairs, apprenticeship and student work experience programs. As a Dean, Mr. Abina manages multiple academic programs including Math, Engineering, Mecomtronics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Machine Technology, Electronics Technology, Electricity, Engineering Drafting, Air Conditioning, Heating and Environmental Control and Office of Vocational Educational. His responsibilities include but not limited to program development and planning, capital and instructional budget review, evaluation of facilities and equipment, preparation of class schedules, supervision of organization and operation of vocational advisory committees, coordination of curriculum

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida; Abeer Sharawi, University of Central Florida; Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida; H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Technology.Kent Williams, University of Central Florida Kent Williams, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department at the University of Central Florida. His research interests are Simulation and Training Systems Design and Development, and Cognitive Science.H. Gregg St. John, EMG Consulting Mr. Gregg St. John is a founder and Managing Partner of EMG Consulting. He consults with organizations in strategic planning, supply chain, and operational improvement. Page 12.35.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Departmental Reform Strategy

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efstathios Michaelides, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

15 * May be substituted by any other Technical Elective (TE) course. The designation UCC in the courses denotes a course that must be taken to satisfy the University Core Curriculum, with the recommended subject of the course in the following parenthesis. Students may choose among several elective courses in a particular category or subject, which are listed in the University catalogue [2]. Courses that are planned to be offered by the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department are designated with the prefix “MEEN.” It must be pointed out that almost the entire freshman program of study may be taken outside the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department. This was designed in order to allow transfer students to enter the Mechanical and

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

adjacent to the downtown area of Milwaukee. In the last century, it was at the heart of the manufacturing base of the city. The central shops for the Milwaukee Road railroad were located here. With the loss of manufacturing from the city’s economy over the last 20 years, much of the Valley reverted to brownfields. Planning for redevelopment of the area began in earnest about 12 years ago. The city promoted a comprehensive planning process, with involvement by the widest possible group of stakeholders. Menomonee Valley Partners was organized as a result. Menomonee Valley Partners continues to be closely involved in the ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Valley.Trolling for Projects: the

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilka Balk, University of Kentucky; G. Lineberry, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

International

credit hours for this tour, four for Calculus III, two for EGR 199 and oneStudy Abroad credit-hour (pass/fail). The Study Abroad credit hour is important, as it provesthat the classes were taken abroad.FundingMost students utilize a combination of funding sources to fund their College degree. Tuition isusually financed by parents, scholarships, summer and part-time work, and financial aid. Manyof the University’s students are first-generation college students. For many of them, the step tocome to UK is a big one, so asking students to go on a study abroad tour initially seemed Page 13.628.5ambitious. When planning this tour, the College decided

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Description Revised Engine-Related Activities ET2140 Solution of drafting problems Generate fully dimensioned CAD drawings of select Computer and development of graphic engine components and assembly drawings of Graphics presentations using CAD complete model engine, including bill of materials. MIT3510 Study of selected Make the engine components using conventional Manufacturing manufacturing processes; machine tools. Instructor gives informal guidance Processes Fabrication of materials using on process planning issues. Assemble and test conventional machines; engine. Write detailed

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Facilities Planning, basics of site selection, plant layout, requirements for new Layout and Process disaster control, energy Industrial Technology Degree Flow conservation, & pollution abatement. MET 4660 Comprehensive use of both Course added and required for Applied Finite computer derived solutions and concentration in Computer- Element Analysis experimental validation of Aided Engineering analytical and finite element solutions using methods such as strain gages, photo-elasticity and brittle

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Crain, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Monte Tull, University of Oklahoma; Samuel Lee, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA By G E Crain, James J Sluss, Jr, Monte P Tull, and Sam C LeeAbstractA new requirement for assessment of graduate programs at the University of Oklahoma wasestablished in 2003. Program Goals and Program Objectives were established and reported inour earlier work. Outcomes of the Program Objectives can be measured with students active inthe program. The tactical plan to assess the effectiveness of meeting the Objectives of AdvancedDegree programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering is discussed in this paper. Keyelements of the plan include1) identifying strategic opportunities for measurement,2) developingthe instruments and processes to collect this data, 3

Conference Session

Writing and Portfolios

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Kejun Xu, University of Washington; Matt Eliot, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

did was a division of labor, however, most of the machining and designing of process plans we did together. This allowed us to remain on the same page, and always to understand what the other person was doing and why. An important part of teamwork is compatibility. My partner and I were fortunate enough to work well together, however, this may not always be the case. In the engineering world, personality screenings are often done to determine which people should work together on a team, and which should not. When personality screenings aren't done, it is important to be able to work together nonetheless, and to focus on the project goals as opposed to personal differences. Many people learned this lesson while

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, The City College of New York

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

difficult-to-teach topics, and as transfer tasks to test studentunderstanding. One of the enduring conundrums in engineering design is that designers,regardless of level of experience, can end up with final products that look remarkably similar totheir first sketches or prototypes. A number of explanations for this problem, which has beendubbed “functional fixedness” (Cross, 2000) and “idea fixation” (Sachs, 1999), have beenproposed for this phenomenon where little seems to get learned or gained through cycles ofdesign iterations. One hypothesis that this study investigates is the notion that idea fixation,especially when done by beginning designers, is simply due to the novices not noticingweaknesses in their current plan or prototype. If all

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Page 14.1154.9 then repeated until the game limit of twenty rounds of orders is reached. While playing the beer game players must take care not to talk to the other participantsduring the game or to show what orders they are planning for the next week. The retailer mustnot peek at future end-customer demand data, provided by the instructor. At the end of thetwenty weeks (or shorter if time does not permit) players determine the total cost of theirinventories and back orders on the inventory record sheet. Figure 5 shows the inventory recordsheet the author uses. The Beer Inventory Record Sheet Game Your Supply Chain Role: Your Name: Team Number: Week

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assessed during fall of 2009, and the assessment data together with plans to improve andextend the future efforts in this area will be reported at a subsequent conference.IntroductionJust-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) is a pedagogical system comprised of two elements: classroomactivities that promote active learning and World Wide Web (WWW) resources that are used toenhance the classroom component. This teaching and learning strategy combines use of theWWW with a collaborative learning environment to improve student learning of and attitudestoward various content areas.The JiTT system is based on web-based preparatory assignments (typically quizzes) that are duea few hours before class. The students complete these assignments at their own pace, and

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

International

chapter at the Universityof Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). We recently completed our first project in the smallvillage of Quejchip, in the northwestern highlands of Guatemala. Quejchip’s potablewater comes from natural mountain springs located at various elevations throughout theirvillage. As the village’s population of 460 residents grows, they will inevitably buildnew homes and move up the mountainside. In 2007, the village purchased a spring at thehighest altitude available in hopes of building a distribution system for the upper part ofthe village located above the existing water system. After our initial site assessment visitin June 2007 and a year of subsequent planning and designing, our EWB student chapterreturned to Quejchip in June, 2008 to

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

allowed to select the type of project,create specifications and develop test plans. Students were then grouped into teams that weremaintained throughout the course.The project initially progressed slowly as students selected overall specifications, determinedfunctional blocks and developed block designs. Weekly project team meetings required teams tocommunicate their progress and any discoveries to the remaining teams. As the projectprogressed, initial designs and test criteria were updated to reflect student discoveries relating tocomponents, manufacturing and measuring capabilities. All specifications, test procedures, anddesigns for the entire project were completed individually by each team and submitted to allother teams. Submissions were

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Paul Kuban, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

need is for graduates with the ability to crossmultidisciplinary boundaries and work with both electrical and mechanical systems, such asrobotics and sophisticated factory lines. Because the BSE program was developed in such a wayas to allow for variation in a student's program of study, a combination of elective courses, fromboth the electrical and mechanical areas of interest, was outlined and presented to the USI facultyand EAB for consideration in 2008. This mixture of electrical and mechanical studies, nowcommonly referred to as Mechatronics, was well-received by both the faculty and the EAB, andseveral students have already initiated this plan of study.Review of Other Mechatronics ProgramsMechatronics is relatively new field, with the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

reminders come. Some faculty members think of teaching as a time wasterbecause a mere satisfactory in teaching, with lots of journal publications, is enough for tenure; sowhy worry. Bad, ineffective teaching can be a time waster since students will require more timeto gain an understanding of the material. Other “Wasted Time” includes meetings that aresuddenly scheduled that are “good” for us. Some department meetings, lectures, and colloquiawhere attendance is expected stand in the way of planned activities from the “Effective Time”category. These activities are then thought as time wasters. The inability to say no torequirements makes faculty feel that these are of no value especially when compared to researchand publication work. Other time

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Abdul Hai Sofizada, SHEP

Tagged Divisions

International

the classroom, pedagogical innovations, and student-centered learning.Since the partnership began a total of 12 instructors from Herat University have begun graduatestudies in Civil Engineering. In addition to their coursework leading to a master’s degree, theyshadow UH instructors. Through this mentoring they are learning technological applications thatare available (and that will be installed at HU via the World Bank funding), and are developingupdated, student-centered course materials, assessment methodologies, and plans for continuingeducation and professional development strategies for when they return to HU. A number of theinstructors also will be prepared to implement the Mechatronics and Architecture programs.These two curriculum

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany

Tagged Divisions

International

worldconferences in Brazil on the scope and research in engineering education.At Kettering University, there are several steps followed to establish a new study exchangeprogram that can take up to six months or more. Students who are typical in their Junior termof studies apply up to one year or more in advance to study abroad. They basically preparetheir course plan for each of their academic terms until they graduate. One of the mainfunctions of the faculty advisor is to make sure that the courses offered at the host schooltransfer back (with a Pass or Fail grade). Due to high demand for study abroad in theMechanical Engineering at Kettering, the minimum cumulative grade point to apply for studyabroad as well as to pass a course at the host school has

Conference Session

Innovation in Laboratory Studies and Outreach Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Elizabeth Gentry, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

) Resources forMetrology Ambassadors to share what resources are readily available to engage their localschools.The key factor here was that NCSLI perceived a need to teach measurement professionals how tobe successful in outreach efforts to students.Effectiveness and ImpactNCSLI has found that people who want to be Ambassadors want a complete packaged messagefor every audience. For example, having a measurement kit and hand-outs is not enough forsome metrology professionals; they want a script and lesson plans too. Other Ambassadorsdemonstrate creativity and are able to effectively use the resources to supplement what theymight do. Therefore, the effectiveness and impact is terrific for some, but less effective than itcould be for others. NCSLI

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Kantowski; Marc Hoit; Matthew Ohland

afreshman Introduction to Engineering laboratory class, and were explicitly designed to be portable to the pre-college level. Two hour “hands-on” laboratories in building bridges using popsicle sticks, exploringmanufacturing technology using Legos, simulating aerospace composites subjected to impact loading using stringand cement, and removing simulated hazardous pollutants using activated charcoal were the four activities.Education faculty provided teachers with an additional 10 hours of instruction in pedagogical technique in areascompatible with the engineering labs and objectives.Engineering and education faculty efforts were coordinated in early planning using the engineering activities asthe focus and through the use of "master teachers

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Jennifer T. Ross

simply performing measurements and recording data from prepared experiments,and gaining little knowledge of how to design an experiment, interpret measured results, or report findings in aclear manner. The “simulated corporate environment” is designed to prepare engineers for situations in theworkplace where they will evaluate problems, define potential solutions, form their own plan of action, andcommunicate their ideas with both peers and superiors in written, oral and electronic form (e-mail). In thiscourse, students act as employees in a company and work as members of a variety of teams, all working to solvea common problem. The problems are designed to be open ended yet illustrate specific concepts in VLSIdesign. This "corporate environment

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey G. Sczechowski

on to win the national Air and WasteManagement Association (AWMA) award for the best student paper. Several other students areeither planning to or have gone on to pursue graduate engineering degrees in either chemical orenvironmental engineering. INTRODUCTIONRemember this scenario: A long, long time ago, in a graduate program far, far away, you wereonce baffled as how to start your M.S. or Ph.D. research. If you don’t, then either you were bornwith the silver spoon of omnipotence or you are subconsciously blocking this traumaticexperience. Seriously, embarking on that first independent research project, whether in graduateschool or on the job, is intimidating. In many instances, the “research

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jian Edward Zhang; Lucy King

ofManufacturing Engineers (SME), TRW corporation, GMI matching funds, and contributions frommany industrial companies. All equipment, activities and processes are under the supervision andcontrol of a "supervisory" computer. CIM on WHEELS illustrates the concepts of streamlinedengineering, from design to process planning to production. The GOAL is to provide a practicalmedia for courses on CIM (computer integrated manufacturing) at GMI, seminars and workshopsoff-campus at various sectors of the community, technical or academic. The OBJECTIVES forthis setup are to provide demonstrations and hands-on experience for students at GMI, for pre-college students and for small industrial personnel at off-campus sites. GMI students are requiredto present