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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Brandon W. Olson

effectively organized teams canaccomplish tasks that are well beyond the abilities of individuals, and teach students to think innew and creative ways4-8. Students, however, are typically somewhat resistive to these grouptechniques for the following reasons: 1) Workload and credit are not fairly distributed amongst group members. 2) Scheduling group time together outside of class is very difficult. 3) Students do not know or trust other group members.It is interesting to note that the majority of these concerns are related to organizationaldifficulties, rather than an inherent dislike of cooperative learning. Instructors also typicallyexpress concerns over their ability to cover sufficient material and in managing group activities9.These

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The Citizen Engineer

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2005 Annual Conference

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Isadore Davis; barbara waugh; Charles Pezeshki; Lueny Morell; Tom Roberts

issues, such as global outsourcing of engineering jobs, as well as understandingthe ramifications of dealing with intellectual property, will require a politicallysophisticated engineering cadre. Many of the problems facing the profession are nolonger technical—they are political and social. Only by addressing such concernsstraight-on can we expect to have our interests represented in the broader societal debate.In order to facilitate this, we must start teaching the appropriate skills in the classroom.And in order to do this effectively, we must learn them ourselves.-------------Next we’ll hear from Lueny Morell:I have given the subtitle to my section: From engineering to economic development:small steps to provide others opportunities in a

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Topics of Interest-Nuclear Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mark Deinert; K. Bingham Cady; Joshua Barratt; Erich Schneider

Visualization of Coupled Spectral and Burnup Calculations: an Intuition-building Tool Erich A. Schneider*, Joshua G. Barratt, K. Bingham Cady and Mark R. Deinert *Los Alamos National Laboratory, P. O. Box 1663, Los Alamos, NM 87545 / Cornell University, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850AbstractIn this paper, we present a fast, user-friendly computational tool for the calculation andvisualization of coupled neutron spectra and fuel burnup calculations. This tool, V:BUDS(visualize: burnup, depletion, spectrum), was designed to derive scenario-dependent

Conference Session

Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russel Jones

given way to an increasedlocal innovative policy and entrepreneurial climate that have generated significantcomputer, telecommunications and more recently, pharmaceutical and biotechnologyoutputs.While the it is unclear as to whether it is the local state governments or the privateentrepreneurs who have been more relevant to this process, most people agree that theabove two actors, large and small firms, universities and government laboratories have allhad a part to play.It has been advocated since long ago that government, private sector, universities andresearch institutions are important parts of a larger system of knowledge and interactionsthat allow diverse actors with varied strengths to come together around common broadgoals for

Conference Session

Math and K-12-Freshman Transitions

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mary Hofle; Ken Bosworth

Math, Engineering, and Science: Applications for Grades 4-8 Mary M. Hofle, Ken W. Bosworth College of Engineering, Idaho State UniversityAbstract:We present what we believe is a novel outreach program providing grade 4-8 math teachers a“grade-appropriate” exposure to real-world engineering and science situations, and how themathematics they teach has real, interesting, and fun applications. The project originated in thespring of 2004, and culminated in a week-long mid-summer workshop attended by some 25grade 4-8 math teachers from several local SE Idaho school districts. We present our motivationfor developing this program, an overview of the structure of the workshop and

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Larry N. Bland

Can ABET Professional Skills Stimulate Curriculum Changes That Aid in Student Recruitment? Larry N. Bland John Brown UniversityIntroduction In November 1996, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)board of directors approved one of the most significant changes to accreditation of engineeringprograms in modern times. Previous accreditation requirements had been a very rigid set of rulesfrom almost thirty pages of detailed requirements that covered course requirements, credits anddistribution, faculty staffing, and laboratory facilities. [1] The new criteria became known asEngineering Criteria 2000. These

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stewart Prince; Robert Ryan

Engineering Programs”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 3. W.O. Jolley, J.J. Rencis, and H.T. Grandin, Jr., “ A Module for Teaching Fundamentals of Finite Element Theory and Practice Using Elementary Mechanics of Materials”, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee, June 2003 4. R.G. Ryan, “Using a Finite Element Stress Analysis Program to Enhance Learning in a Machine Design Course”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 5. M.J. Zucrow and J.D. Hoffman, Gas Dynamics: Volume 1, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1976 6

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Computer Based Measurements

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Terrance Lovell; Dale Litwhiler

application) to capture the sound of tapping or handclapping and observing the echo signatures of the recorded signal.4The method described here was used in an instrumentation laboratory class for third-yearelectromechanical engineering technology students at Penn State Berks – Lehigh Valley College.The experiments are based on time of flight measurements and are designed to demonstrate theroll of software in developing a sophisticated system with simple hardware. The signalprocessing techniques are similar to those used in radar and sonar echolocation systems.5 Thesoftware performs all of the measurements with no guesswork left to the user. Figure 1. Setup for Acoustic MeasurementsUsing the computer’s sound card under

Conference Session

Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Reed Stevens; Kevin O'Connor; Lari Garrison

same reason, thetranscripts segments we include are also short. Our broader analysis of these data Page 10.558.4supports the points that follow.Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationIn Segments T.1 and T.2, Tarja describes her view of school in contrast to what sherepeatedly calls “the real world.” Her view of the real world was formed in large part byan internship at a well-known West Coast laboratory, referred to in these segments. Segment T.1. And I really liked- I like actually working in like science, because going

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Ollis

provide “curricular transparency” wherein the ability of faculty to propose collaboration across departmental lines not be hindered by institutional restraints such as incompatible scheduling of design course hours and credits for departmental design courses. (2) Utilization of available manpower for instruction, including faculty, local professional societies, and even graduate students, be allowed and encouraged so as to avoid the potential to ”double” faculty design teaching time simply by requiring simultaneous participation of at least two disciplines. (3) Arrangement for salary support for those design formats which require annual recruiting of funding from industry or other

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Winton

the simulator that have provided thisenhancement are a consequence of upgrades in the post-processor. These upgrades nowallow the simulation data to be manipulated in ways that are much more than a simpleelectrical analysis, and extend well beyond the focus of circuit proof and performanceanalysis. And likewise the spreadsheet is a friendly and mature product that givesconsiderable flexibility and analytical power.And device models in pSPICE have evolved over time to a point that they now representactual device behavior to a higher degree of accuracy than simplified models ordinarilynecessary in the classroom or laboratory. This paper has found a practical and frienlyplatform for to investigation of device and circuit behavior from simulation

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Distance & Service Learning, K-12, Web & Work-Based Projects

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jamie Piacentine; Tonya Emerson

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and ConstructionManagement and the College of Natural Sciences, along with local professional engineers, cometogether to host what has been described as the best organized and most educational event forpre-college to be offered at CSU, Chico. This paper describes Minds in Motion and details theplanning effort to create a similar event at any university around the globe. Resources foroutreach materials are also provided. In addition, unsolicited parent and teacher commentsprovide a qualitative view of the impact of Minds In Motion on pre-college students.BackgroundCalifornia State University, Chico is an undergraduate teaching institution located 174 milesnortheast of San Francisco in rural Northern

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

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2005 Annual Conference

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John Glover; Frank Claydon; Stuart Long; Jennifer Ruchhoeft; Julie Trenor

grade level.Program Content and Pedagogy GRADE Camp provides direct and formative exposure for ninth through twelfth gradefemale students to engineering principles through a challenging and interesting weeklongsummer day camp where participants have opportunities to experience engineering first-hand.GRADE Camp utilizes active, co-operative learning and hands-on experiences rather thantraditional lecture or demonstration-based formats. Participants learn theory during the morningsand then apply the theory during the afternoons in sequential, hands-on laboratories completed inteams of two or three girls. Each activity and discussion session is carefully designed to lead intoa portion of a final design project, thereby linking theory to

Conference Session

Energy Program and Software Tools

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mohammed Fahmy; Recayi Pecen; Faruk Taban; Ayhan Zora

% Page 10.24.9 Engine speed (rpm) 2138.83 2138.70 0.01% Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationThe proposed comprehensive energy model development is recommended and planned to beimplemented in the process control laboratory at the University of Northern Iowa. It is expectedthat addition of this energy model development will positively impact student interests andenhance the students’ ability to visualize simple actual process control simulators [7]. Manyengineering and technology curricula include instrumentation, advanced CAD, and

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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David Johnson; Shannon Sweeney; Richard Englund

sometimes believe thatwelding is a simple process that does not change the material properties. If they have a chance totry welding in a laboratory setting it may reinforce this belief when inexpensive materials areused that do not change properties very much due to the welding process.Particularly on heat treated parts, heating during the welding process can cause grain growth in Page 10.33.1the volume of material adjacent to the weld. This grain growth and any other tempering effects Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Orono; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire

, recognizing the demands of industry,and demystifying the design process.2. Evolutionary design appeals to students’ interests Anyone who has ever seen a child disassemble a clock or other appliance, eyes alight withcuriosity and excitement can easily see the appeal ‘de-construction’ holds even for an olderperson. Reverse engineering, as part of evolutionary design, sparks students’ interest because itappeals to the human urge to find out ‘what makes the thing tick.’ Also, freshmen engineeringclasses are often teach the theory and the concepts without providing the opportunity to applythese concepts. Consequently, many engineering professionals and researchers would like to seereformed curricula giving freshmen the opportunity to actively apply

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills for ET Students

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2005 Annual Conference

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McDaniel William; Ferguson Chip; Aaron Ball; Phillip Sanger; Wesley Stone

and any best) broad conclusions are not possible. Figure 2 Self Assessment Data for Project Nevertheless the results suggest an Management Team Contribution encouraging direction for exploration.In the laboratory sections for a junior/senior level Rapid Tooling and Prototyping class, eachsection was formed into a team. Each team, which varied in size from 9 to 14, was given thesame assignment of completing a working prototype of a Roots Engine and designing a process

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Bogue

13% 10% Action Teaching Engineering Design lunch 7% Travel Team Presentations 7% Tour 40% Figure 2: Time Analysis of Revamped CampThe result was migration of the camp objectives and goals to a day camp model that

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Ferruzza

. Page 10.1120.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”Educational goalsThe main goal of this exercise/simulation lab is to instruct students in an integrated set of tasksthat require an overall understanding of Newton’s laws and of kinematics together with basiccommon sense and the ability to put things together. Additional important goals come from thegeneral teaching philosophy in the Department of Physics and Engineering at ElizabethtownCollege, where one emphasis is to provide students with strong problem-solving skills, togetherwith experience, growth, and competence in the areas of

Conference Session

Design and the Community

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2005 Annual Conference

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Carol Haden; John Tester; Jerry Hatfield

engineering students: 1) increase the numbers of entering freshmen andtransfer students, and 2) increase retention of currently-enrolled students. The topic of this paper is Page 10.563.1primarily associated with retention of sophomore engineering students. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”The “Design4Practice,” or “D4P,” curriculum is a series of innovative undergraduate classes whichinvolve active learning laboratories for the students in each of their freshman, sophomore, junior andsenior

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics and Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ranjith Munasinghe

isdifficult to emphasize the importance of learning fundamental principles of Mathematics. It isnot possible to include many real applications in mathematics syllabi for a simple reason. Thesyllabi are too long and the students are not exposed to enough science and engineering conceptsat the time they are taking lower level classes. In order to discuss real applications the instructorneeds extra time to teach the engineering concept that is related to the problem. Perhaps, acomplete reform of the way we teach mathematics to engineering students is necessary. We donot wish to discuss better ways to teach mathematics at this time. The goal of this paper is toprovide resources and some ideas for undergraduate research projects and class projects

Conference Session

New Approaches & Techniques in Engineering I

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mark Tekippe; Krishna Atherya; Mani Mina; Ryan Legg

. He is Founder and President of the Iowa State University chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World he worked to integrate sustainability into the curriculum. He is currently working for Opus West Construction Corporation as an Associate Project Manager in Pleasanton, California. MANI MINA is an adjunct assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering and the director of Spacecraft Systems and Operation Laboratory (SSOL) at Iowa State University. He has been a recipient of several teaching and research awards. His research interests include physical layer measurements and testing, optical networking, nondestructive testing and evaluation, and innovative methods of teaching technology

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Mechanical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rafic Bachnak

performed by two teams of students. In fall 2004,there was only one project performed by a team of two mechanical engineeringtechnology students. Their project involved the design and development of an airabrasion machine, LabJet, that has an integrated working enclosure with two chambers Page 10.1079.7containing two micron of aluminum oxide abrasive media for dental laboratory usage. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”This project was sponsored by American Medical Technologies. It is anticipated that

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Innovations in CE Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Piechota; Shashi Nambisan

engineering education, is the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) programat Purdue University (http://epics.ecn.purdue.edu) that partners undergraduate students and localcommunity not-for-profit organizations to solve engineering-based problems in the communityService-learning is a type of experiential education where the students learn through "real-world"experiences that meet a community’s needs4. In the engineering curriculum, other forms ofexperiential learning include projects, clinics, internships, laboratory classes, field trips.Moreover, service-learning promotes student understanding of the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global/societal context, a requirement in the Accreditation Board of Engineeringand Technology (ABET

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First-Year Design Experiences

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tonya Peeples; Julie Jessop

adaptedfrom the text used in the lecture.3 Included is a requirement for oral and written reports. Projectsare selected by the faculty and are appropriate for freshman students of diverse and limitedbackground. They also do not rely on overly specialized skills, but utilize common elements ofproblem solving. Effective use is made of the students’ innate problem-solving skills and “streetsmarts” in creative problem solving.IntroductionWe have been team-teaching two EPSI project sections together for the past two years.Evaluation of the lecture and lab sections from previous years was based on instructor andstudent assessment as well as on student performance on course learning goals. Table 1 showsstudent comments about the design projects from 2003

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan Lord

limited availability of laboratory facilities, the enrollment is capped at eight students. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationessential for developing lifelong learning skills. Students chose topics ranging from organicLEDs to lasers in medicine to photonic crystals to free space communication systems. In thesyllabus distributed on the first day of class, the parameters of this project were described(presentation to class and written report: 6-10 pages typed, cover sheet, appropriatedocumentation of multiple references). To enhance the quality of the final product, interimdeadlines

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Melissa Miller; Randall Reynolds

project based upon sound curriculum. The challenge for the project was to create anactivity involving a simulation-based video game relating to a particular aspect of IndustrialEngineering. The activity was to then be used as a laboratory exercise for INEG 1103:Principles of Industrial Engineering and also modified for use as a classroom activity for juniorhigh school students. Obviously, a major issue was designing the activity with a proper level ofdifficulty for both age groups while keeping the subject matter relevant to meaningfulengineering and junior high instruction.The materials developed are intended to help students acquire fundamental problem solvingcapabilities as well as a basic understanding of some tools used in Industrial

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

George Stockman

areimplemented by fundamental IT.The course has been supported by a teaching assistant (TA). The TA had office hours in additionto those of the instructor to support students with their homework. However, the most importantvalue was in being able to schedule open laboratory time so the TA could assist students in usingnew software tools.Graded homework problems are assigned every two weeks. Group work is encouraged for someproblems and forbidden for others. Two hour exams and a final exam are given. Some examproblems are quantitative, where students are required to apply algorithms and produce ananswer. For example, students are expected to be able to convert between binary and decimalnumber representation and smooth an intensity image by neighborhood

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Powell

Page 10.793.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”have learned in school.1 The same can be said for some college graduates. Wherever educationis inadequate:1 Students know little about work. Students have no clear idea about what they must do to enter a particular career or occupation. Students do not know what might be expected of them at work since the teaching environment bears little to no resemblance to the engineering environment found in industrial companies. Schools do not teach the attitudes and maturity needed on the job. Schools isolate young people from adults who

Conference Session

Implementing the BOK - Can it Be Done?

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Karl Meyer; Allen Estes; Ronald Welch

private, large or small, research-focused or teaching-focused. To date,18 universities ranging from Bucknell and Norwich to Penn State and the University of Nebraskahave volunteered to participate. The committee formed in August 2003 and is scheduled to issuea final report that provides curriculum implementation strategies, suggests revisions to the BOK,and offers possible BOK-compliant curricula with commentaries in December 2005. The UnitedStates Military Academy joined the partnership in October 2004. The purpose of this paper is todescribe the current status of the BOK, the nature of the West Point civil engineering curriculum,the reasons why West Point joined this effort, and the initial assessment as to how well thisprogram meets the BOK