Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

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Engineering Ethics

healthcare process improvement. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Schell spent over a decade in industry focused on process improvement and organizational development. This time included roles as VP of Strategy and Development for PrintingforLess.com, VP of Operations Engineering for Wells Fargo Bank, leadership and engineering positions of increasing responsibility with American Express, where his last position was Director of Global Business Transformation, and engineering positions with the Montana MEP. Page 23.723.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

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Online Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Geovon Andre Boisvenue, Purdue University; Francisco Javier Portela II; Anna Bao

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Computers in Education

Engineering Education, 2013 Integrating Online Identity Management Tools in a Complete Social Media Literacy Curriculum for Engineering and Technology StudentsThe management of one’s online identity - defined as the sum of information available about aperson online - is becoming very important for engineering and technology students entering acompetitive job market. In an age when employers review Google search results, LinkedIn andFacebook activity, in addition to the traditional resume1, students need to be able to craftprofessional online identities that represent their skills and personalities accurately while servingtheir career goals. However, with the abundance of social media accounts, online information,and the complexity of

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development Kristin Frady is the Assistant Director for the Clemson University Center for Workforce Development. Prior to joining the team at Clemson, Kristin gained experience in the corporate sector working with Blackbaud Inc., designing and delivering professional training seminars in online, blended, and live envi- ronments. She has experience in the educational sector in both live and online environments as an adjunct instructor in computer technology for Greenville Technical College and as a Career and Technology Ed- ucation teacher for Eastside High School in Greenville County. Kristin earned a B.S. in management from Clemson University and a Master of Arts Teaching in

Conference Session

Best Methods for NEEs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Squire, Virginia Military Institute; Turk McCleskey, Virginia Military Institute; Elizabeth White Baker, Wake Forest University; Anthony Evan English, Western New England University

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New Engineering Educators

Western New England University where he teaches biomedical engineering. His interests include the application of non-linear control theory to soft biomaterial phase transitions and cellular level phenomena. Prof. English is the recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Page 23.801.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Interdisciplinary Problems and Numerical Analysis: 10 Things We Wish We Knew 20 Years AgoAbstractNon-engineering faculty often find the engineering quantitative mindset and ability to conductnumeric analysis

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Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Marshall PhD, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

making of a functioning,interactive system contributed to the high levels of learning indicated in the responses. In thiscase the collaborative, cross-disciplinary and “hands-on” nature of the activities engaged inoperated as a catalyst for learning. The projects required that students pool their domain-specificskills and knowledge and teach each other in order to succeed. Students were exposed to Page 23.853.5different tactics and methods for acquiring, integrating and using new knowledge and new formsof knowledge. This was sometimes affirmative - confirming for example that the student reallydid want a career as an engineer, or transformative

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Management

23.311.109. Needy, Kim L.; Pohl, Edward; Specking, Eric; “Raising the Level of Participation in Study Abroad by Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Students”, ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Paper 3401, June 2012.10. Specking, Eric; Needy, Kim L.; Pohl, Edward; “Global Studies: A Study on Why More Engineering Students Do Not Participate”, ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, Paper 3402, June 2012.11. Autumn, Studying Abroad Inspires More Travel Plans, University Language Services, http://www.universitylanguage.com/blog/02/studying-spain-inspires-travel/, accessed January 1, 2013.12. Steves, Andy, “How My Study Abroad Inspired My Career Path”, The Professionals in International Education, http

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

camp provides the opportunity for teachers and students to 1) betterunderstand the history of cyberspace, cryptography, and cyber security; 2) experience cyberapplications and programs; 3) discuss social and ethical implications of cyber; 4) explorepossible cyber career fields; and 5) gain an appreciation for the need to secure cyberspace. Thedynamic interactive camp curriculum consists of hands-on labs, a cryptographic treasure hunt,writing assignments, evening film sessions, and a Final Cyber Challenge. The Parallax Boe-Bot™ is used as the core teaching platform throughout.In the months preceding the camp, high school teachers, one science/mathematics teacher andone humanities teacher from each school, attend two professional development

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer DeBoer, MIT; Glenda S Stump, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Frances Carter-Johnson, MIT, Teaching and Learning Laboratory; Gayle Allen Ed.D., BrightBytes; Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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International

to have anumber of different jobs over the course of their careers. Graduates must be able to reconcile thedifferences they encounter in norms and behaviors in various contexts, and both educators andemployers increasingly recognize this demand. But, although there is broad policy interest inglobal competence for many different fields, there is a gap between these policy interests and themethodological tools available to assess the skills that demonstrate intercultural competence.Broad interest in global competence for university graduatesAcademics, business leaders, and government officials in the U. S. and around the world areconcerned about whether new graduates entering the labor market are being prepared toparticipate and compete in

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Seth William Adams

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Engineering Technology

, communication, and forestry. Michigan Tech has a first-classreputation for excellence in science, technology, and engineering education. In fall 2012 totalenrollment was 6,947 students, including 1,288 (18.5%) graduate students. Over 64% ofMichigan Tech students are enrolled in engineering and technology programs.The EET program offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology and isdesigned to train the future workforce directly in response to industry needs. The EET program isapplication-oriented and focuses on preparing graduates for entry into the workforce upongraduation. Graduates of the program are electrical engineering technologists with career optionsin micro-controller applications, robotics, industrial automation

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Doris M Munson, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

sample of the type of instruction that astudent experiences during his/her academic career at the university. This use of multipleinstructors will also help minimize the effect of a given instructors influence on student success.Among the different instructors, there are also different approaches to attendance. One professorutilizes a requirement for attendance resulting in negative consequences for absences. Anotherutilizes a reward system. Another tracks attendance but neither rewards nor punishes studentsbased on attendance. This spectrum of approaches to how attendance affects students’ gradescreates an additional opportunity to research what motivates a student to attend and to besuccessful.Data has been gathered starting with the January

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduates in the department of engineering and technology at WCU,developing an emphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the nextgeneration of the region’s power industry workforce.To that end, an undergraduate curriculum development effort was planned and is projected totrain, prepare for research, and educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineeringand Technology for careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamentalpower engineering courses: 1. Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThis paper describes in detail the first pilot implementation of the Power Systems coursecomponent entitled “Modern Power Systems Analysis” for Electrical and

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

in the areas of automotive components design and manufactur- ing, vehicle dynamics, and electric-drive vehicle simulation and development, and has published widely in these areas.Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College Joseph L. Petrosky is the Dean of Engineering and Advanced Technology at Macomb Community Col- lege in Warren, Michigan with responsibilities for a breadth of career and technical programs including advanced manufacturing, engineering technology, and automotive for degree, certificate, workforce and continuing education areas. Joe’s prior experience includes working at Focus: HOPE, a non-profit organization whose programs in- cluded engineering education and workforce development within a

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mechanical Engineering

their students to learn the course materialas it is taught so that the students can fully master the subject. This encouragement can becomeparticularly difficult to achieve in fundamental courses taken by a wide range of students whomay not perceive the relevance of the subject matter to their major or their career aspirations.For example, a one semester course on Basic Engineering Thermodynamics is often taken bymost engineering students, regardless of major, as a required course. Students in non-Mechanical Engineering disciplines often are less interested in this course, as it is out of theirmajor and appears to have little connection to their career goals. Furthermore, even somemechanical engineering students who are more interested in

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Stephanie Cutler, Virginia Tech

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Student

their interdisciplinary degree. To aid students in addressing these challenges, thispaper addresses the research question: What are important characteristics of doctoral committeemembers for a student pursuing an engineering education PhD?Literature ReviewFaculty members are an important support system for graduate students, especially a facultyadvisor and the members of a student’s committee [6, 7]. These faculty members not only providethe necessary disciplinary content knowledge, but can also provide personal, career or emotionalsupport[7]. While earning an interdisciplinary degree, as that in engineering education, the role ofthe advisor can become more complex[8]. Co-advisors may be needed to provide the additionalcontent expertise or the

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brad Rogers, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kiril D Hristovski, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Nalini Chhetri, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Arizona State University; Mark R Henderson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John H Takamura Jr, Arizona State University

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Curriculum Development

years of industrial design practice experience, John Takamura has been instrumental in implementing brand and product development programs in both Asia and North America. Early in his career, John was hired by ODS, an international market research and design consultancy, and served as the Design Director for their Industrial Design Division under the guidance of international designers Luigi Colani (Renowned Transportation Designer, DE), Hans Muth (Former BMW Chief of Styling, DE), Page 21.6.1 and Barry Weaver (Co-founder Roberts Weaver Group, UK). John later joined Sharp Corporation’s elite

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary III

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Frank Bullen, University of Southern Queensland

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Partner Society Plenary

who do begin engineering programs. Approaches to this includeincreasing the numbers of school leavers who have the prerequisite study and the motivationto study engineering; improve retention amongst engineering students by improvements incurriculum and teaching; alternative entry pathways to encourage a more diverse studentcohort into engineering including women, mature age students and overseas qualifiedgraduates who need to attain Australian accreditation.ACED and EA have been active in this area with increased promotion of engineering as anattractive career choice with initiatives like “The Power of Engineering” 20, “Engineers Week– Make it so”21 , Robogals 22 and many scholarships for target groups including high

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Keith W Buffinton, Bucknell University; Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

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ASEE International Forum

mentioned in the Introduction section, ENGR 290 China visited many companies. On almostevery such visit, someone, usually in a leadership role, gave a presentation about the companyand how they do business in China, if it is a multi-national company, or how they work in theglobal market, if a local company.When visiting HP Cloud Executive Briefing Center in Tianjin, we met a Bucknell engineeringalumnus who was involved in the designing of the HP cloud computing center in China. Hedescribed his personal experience of coming from the U.S. to work in China when he had verylittle knowledge of China. He described how working in China for HP presented him with atremendous career opportunity. Though he went through some initial culture shock and he had

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University; Andrew David Price, Lougyhborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, University of the West of England

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ASEE International Forum

competency and ethics.For instance, at present, in the UK engineering is poorly understood and beset by stereotypes.As noted by National Grid and the Royal Academy of Engineering1, there is a lack of clarityabout what it encompasses and low appreciation of its huge contribution to the society,making it almost an imperceptible industry. It is worth noting that, there is a huge possibilityto raise and enhance profile of engineering, to inspire young people by demonstrating theimpact of engineering’s successes and to ensure more of them aspire to career as an engineer.According to Harris2, warnings have emerge from leading figures in higher education,employment and management across the engineering sector. They affirm that a growingproportion of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Mary Staehle, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

fundamental engineering principles, theywill be equally valuable to students who pursue careers in other engineering areas. Once developed, ourmodules could be adopted by classic engineering programs such as Chemical, Electrical and MechanicalEngineering, as well as specialized Biomedical Engineering programs, and could be implemented by fac- Page 23.950.2ulty who do not have specialized biomedical expertise. This paper focuses on the description of thecourse modules, which has been the primary activity during this first year of the project.GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goals and objectives of this project are outlined below. o To

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia L. Frye, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

has six years of experience designing water and wastewater treatment facilities in central California. He was the recipient of the NSF CAREER award in 2011. Dr. Brown’s research interests are in conceptual change, epistemology, and social or situated cognition. Specifically, his research focuses on theoretical approaches to understanding why some engineering concepts are harder to learn than others, including the role of language and context in the learning process. Page 23.963.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Personal Epistemology and Sophomore Civil

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Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., The University of Texas at El Paso; Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Joseph A Ramos, The University of Texas at El Paso

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Systems Engineering

Page 23.982.6proceed through any of the five IBM career paths.”BSLE graduates who elect a concentration in a technical specialization will become T-shapedengineers and will be better prepared for employment in the public or private sector because theywill have additional disciplinary knowledge in a specialized field of engineering.The Need for Engineering EducatorsThe field of education also needs engineers, especially at the 8-12 grade levels. Many of thepreviously cited reports suggest the need for optimal mathematics, science, and engineeringeducation at the 8-12 grade levels to draw more talented students into the field and to ensure theyare adequately prepared for higher education. Historically, 8-12 grade education has beenundergoing

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Economy

that will calculate some particular “right” value, but to develop a model that is useful forboth understanding how the market views a company and to perform what-if analysis todetermine the effect of company strategies or economic news on the stock price. For instance themodel we built in the late 1980’s allowed us to calculate the effect that a “poison pill” take-overdefense (Cody, 2011) would have on Unocal’s stock price. This same model was used todetermine the change in the stock price with various methods of refinancing the large debtincurred after the defense. For the students developing the model it can give them insight into thecompany. These insights can be useful as students make career decisions.Advanced engineering economy

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

models as in [1] and [5] or how to apply formulas or followdesign guidelines provided by corporations such Intel, TI, et al [6-9]. Clayton Paul proposed toinclude transmission lines as a required subject in an EE or CPE curriculum and proposedremedies to enhance student’s knowledge on the required mathematical skills [4].3.2 A survey from a group of EMC and SI engineers and managersMost computer engineering curricula in the USA do not have required classes onelectromagnetic fields and wave beyond physics. Computer engineering curricula are often toocrowded to add a required electromagnetic class for one semester or two quarters. Students oftenfeel electromagnetic classes are irrelevant to their career as they don’t see how the classes relateto

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie C. Lundy-Wagner, New York University; Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

the challenges that result from attending high povertyschools (e.g., lower likelihood of college prep math/science curriculum and exposure toengineering as a career option), but less frequently examines these students’ experiences inundergraduate engineering programs. Further confirming the importance of SES in engineeringeducation are findings that indicated that SES reduces the effect of ethnicity/race in predictingengineering access, persistence, and completion8,34. Page 23.1031.3Qualitative research can shed more light onto the mechanisms that promote/prevent successfulnavigation of college using social class theory, but this type of

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bosco Mansel Oliver, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Elham B. Makram, Clemson University; Rajendra DUPE Singh, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

technology. Student andindustry assessments show that the certificate program successfully follows a pragmaticapproach that integrates theory with real world applications to prepare students for a career inthe diverse green energy industry.1. IntroductionThe world faces concurrent energy and pollution crises. Rapid population growth and an increasein the living standard in many emerging countries have led to a greater demand for fossil fuels.Over the next 25 years, the societal requirement for energy is forecasted to increase by 36% withthe bulk attributed to developing countries1. The demand for energy will eventually outpace theability to supply energy from traditional resources. Most industry experts believe that an energycrisis is likely for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Manoochehr Zoghi P.E., California State University, Fresno; Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama; Tara L. Cavalline, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

degrees in Civil Engineering from University of Louisville and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Cincinnati. He is an ABET program evaluator (PEV) and is a Coleman Fellow for Entrepreneurship. Page 23.1044.1Dr. Philip W. Johnson, University of Alabama During his career Dr. Johnson has done research and published on: high-speed centrifuges, advanced materials, turbo machinery, heat transfer, cuttings transport in drilling, using air as a drilling fluid, coal c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and mechatronics (mechanical engineering).Thus, a broad technical education is needed. In effect, robotics engineers must use systemsthinking, even early in their careers. Given the above motivations for a robotics degree, a groupof WPI faculty members from the departments of Computer Science, Electrical & ComputerEngineering, Humanities & Arts, and Mechanical Engineering began meeting in spring 2006,with the support of the university administration, to design the degree program. A top-down Page 23.1049.4approach was taken using vision and goal statements to drive objectives, outcomes, andcurriculum in turn. Following a number of

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Community Engagement Division

and Trumbull studied the effects of an outreach program for science graduate studentsaiming to “increase scientific literacy in the community, increase voter comfort andunderstanding of scientific issues, to encourage people who have not traditionally consideredcareers in science to consider them, and to build positive university and communityrelationships.”8 Though the students interviewed found they gained a deeper understanding oftheir own research areas by teaching them in a way that younger students could understand,again the perceptions about the rigor and career-advancement elements of the project were abarrier to participation: “graduate students who were involved in outreach were perceived to beless serious about their research and

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

, to division management.Mr. Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG) Thomas R. Ball joined Southern Polytechnic State University’s Industrial Engineering Technology De- partment in 2004 and currently serves as the Department Chair. Before joining SPSU, Professor Ball held senior-level management positions throughout much of his 30-year career in manufacturing, operations and distribution. He has served as chair of the American Apparel Manufacturers Association’s Apparel Research Committee, and is a member of the Southern Chapter of the International Association of Cloth- ing Designers and Executives. Professor Ball also holds the position of W. Clair Harris Endowed Chair. His academic

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2013 GSW

Authors

Camille A. Issa

concluded: “The future strength of the U.S. science and engineering workforce is imperiled by two long-term trends: First the globalcompetition for science and engineering talent is intensifying, such that the U.S. may not be ableto rely on the international science and engineering labor market for its unmet skill needs.Second, the number of native-born science and engineering graduates entering the workforce islikely to decline unless the nation intervenes to improve success in educating S&E students fromall demographic groups, especially those that have been underrepresented in science andengineering careers”.Of course, some would argue that the marketplace itself should determine the number ofengineering graduates, and that the erosion of