Conference Session

Space Systems Design

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Soto, Texas A&M University; Daniel Brown, Cornell University; Mason Peck, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

and later as a demonstration on board the NASAMicrogravity Research Aircraft2, 9. Our testbed improves on this heritage by allowing studentsand researchers to gain physical results without having to invest in performing tests in space oron microgravity flights. In addition to costs, the opportunity to run tests in space or onboard amicrogravity flight is limited to once per year or less, keeping interested students from furtherdeveloping the technology. The CMG-robot testbed (Figure 1) provides several opportunities to students. First, itprovides access to cutting-edge research, encouraging students to think big6. Second, because theproject is not “canned,” students must develop careful experimental plans. Third, students can

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

path, and regarding when would be the best moment to take thataction.Meeting personnel at the plant includes two main engineers (Level 4): Alex Stadopoulus, whodeals with the documents, and John Berger, who is in charge of operation of the facility. Thestudent can ask the first one for plans and documents about the design and construction of thetank, as shown in Figure 2. The choice of one of the documents leads to plans such as thatillustrated in figure 3 (Level 5). In another screen, the student may also ask for the company thatdesigned the tank, when was it designed and fabricated, and if it was a special design or if thosetanks are a standard structural model

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Sweety Agarwal, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University

. Six Sigma Methods 1. Define 2. Measure 3. Analyze 4. Improve 5. Control Benchmarking, Confidence Intervals, Affinity Diagram, DFSS, DOE, Kanban, Control Charts, Control PMEA, IPO Diagram, Measurement System Brainstorming, Cause Mistaken Proofing, Plan, Reaction Plan, Kano’s Model, Analysis, Nominal & Effect Diagram, e- PF/CE/CNX/SOP, Run Charts, Standard Knowledge Based Group Technique, test, F-test, Fault Tree Standard Work, Takt Operating Procedures Mgt, Project Charter, Pairwise Ranking, Analysis, FMEA Time, Theory of SIPOC Model, Physical Process Flow, Histogram, Historical

Conference Session

BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Homer Nazeran, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

course in computerorganization and proficiency with a high level imperative programming language.The planned laboratory modules expose the student to the process of designing a biomedicalwireless data collection system where they are required to apply concepts from several areas. Ateam of instructors from CS, ECE and BME backgrounds will provide the foundation of basicconcepts required and then the student teams will collaborate to the final design. The approachattempts to exemplify the type of work that could take place in a real application.IntroductionThe University of Texas at El Paso offers bachelor programs in Electrical Engineering and inComputer Science. In recent years the College of Engineering began the process of creating

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session / Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Palmer, Kettering University; Douglas Melton, Kettering University; Henry Kowalski, Kettering University; Gerald Allen, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

and the instructor as Good.Thus with the exception of basic cost analysis it is shown that all topics can be taught at anacceptable level.Analysis and Results of Key QuestionsKey Question 1) Can the "new" subject matter be learned effectively by freshmen? The resultsare shown in Table IV. Table IV: Performance in New Topics New Topic Winter 2008 Performance Summer 2008 Performance Electronic Manufacturing Good Good Design Methods and Acceptable Acceptable Methodologies Manufacturing Planning Acceptable Good (Work Design) Basic Cost Analysis Unacceptable

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuang Xu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

inresearch would also prepare freshman and sophomore students to perform more advanced andhigher quality research as juniors and seniors than would otherwise be possible.Related WorkThere has been extensive research on the impact of undergraduate research on education andstudent retention1,2,3. Studies have shown that undergraduate research participants are morelikely to pursue graduate education. For example, Lapatto examines the hypothesis thatundergraduate research enhances the educational experience of scientific undergraduates, findingthat over 83% of 1,135 participants began or continued to plan for postgraduate education in thesciences1.Most of the literature on undergraduate research focuses primarily on the implications ofundergraduate

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredericka Brown, University of Texas, Tyler; Kristian Trampus, University of Texas, Tyler; Michael Odell, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

twodecades about one-third of freshmen entering college planned to study STEM [2]. In 2006, 44.7%of Asian freshmen, 34% of Black freshmen, 35.9% of Hispanic of Mexican/Chicano/Puerto Ricandescent freshman, 34.4% of American Indian freshmen, and 29.5% of White freshmen reported thatthey intended to major in STEM [2]. These numbers represent an increasing trend of a diversedemographic composition of students planning to major in STEM. Page 14.242.2 Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2009, American Society for Engineering EducationThe National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jared May, Morehead State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2009-2150: APPLYING AXIOMATIC DESIGN AND KNOWLEDGE-BASEDENGINEERING TO PLASTIC DRUM DESIGNJaby Mohammed, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at Indiana Purdue University at Fort Wayne, IN. He received his PhD in Industrial engineering from University of Louisville in 2006. His research interest includes advanced manufacturing; design methodologies, computer aided design, six sigma, and enterprise resource planning. He is a member of IIE, ASEE,ASQ, SME, POMS, ITEA, NAIT, KAS, and Informs.Jared May, Morehead State University JARED MAY is currently a junior at Morehead State University. He is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University; Nannette D'Imperio, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. When they have a correct answer, we randomly choose ateam’s or a student’s work and share the solution, through Centra, with the rest of the class. Incase of a problem or coding question, the program is shared, through Centra, so that suggestionsor corrections can be made by the class. This feature was used extensively throughout thesemester. All of these activities are recorded by Centra and available for student downloadingand viewing.The instructor can view a list of all attendees on the Centra screen at all times during the event.Attendance time is logged and stored for later viewing via the Centra reporting mechanism.RemarksThe following items summarize our observations: • The time and effort needed to plan, develop, and deliver the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Ann Gates, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

plan at UTEP (“CS-1”), a large fraction of incoming freshmen mustattend several semesters of preparatory “pre calculus” math courses. Most of these students willhave limited if any prior exposure to programming or engineering. The initial implementation ofour course was intended solely to provide an engaging first experience with programming, andfollowed Mark Guzdial’s “Media Computation” curriculum. Dr. Guzdial’s curriculum hassuccessfully engaged Liberal Arts students in programming through the creation of aestheticallymotivated multimedia projects. Attendees in pre-engineering and pre-professional programsreported lack of interest in these aesthetically- focused projects and requested more practicalprojects and assignments. The course has

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renée Butler; Christina Scherrer

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

implementing some of the features of the template intwo of our courses offered this semester. We plan to survey students in these courses about theirsatisfaction and their perception of the ease of use of the template. We are converting to a newversion of WebCT in summer 2009 that will be rolled out in the fall semester 2009. The goal isto use the template for all online courses going forward in fall 2009.The usability studies conducted do not conclusively establish how students access material basedon tools/task (e.g. exam or assignment) or content (module 1 material). However, the homepageicons were usually the first point of access. We will repeat the usability study on the templatewe plan to adopt for our department and determine if additional

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Parikh, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, flexibility of the degree plan and/or post-graduation plans,prestige of a degree, and interactions with peers.ConclusionsUsing data from the Academic Pathways of People Learning Engineering Survey (APPLES), wesought a better understanding of undergraduate engineering students’ motivations relative totheir majors.In terms of gender, men and women are for the most part similar in their motivations to studyengineering in the six majors analyzed. We found no statistically significant differences(p<0.001) between women and men’s levels of motivation in the six motivational factors thatwere explored for electrical engineering students, chemical engineering students, aerospaceengineering students, and bioX engineering students. In addition, behavioral

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

students.Responses in this cluster are very strong (see Table 2). Note that nearly all respondents agreedthat the structured environment of Moodle improves their planning process. As for the last item,comments hinted that the lack of sharing might stem from the scarcity of computer resources. Inother words – as one teacher said: “it may be selfish on my part, but the more people who knowabout this, the harder it will be for me to book the computer lab.”Opportunities for Authentic Assessment – CMSs – such as Moodle – help teachers to use awider range of assessment techniques to measure student learning. For example, instead oftesting for discrete skills, teachers are able to monitor concept learning within a morecontextualized process. In this segment

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

degree in what major are you pursuing?As a college student, did you ever take a co-op or intern position related to your major or work in aposition related to your major either full-time or part-time?[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, for which companies have you worked and for how many months?Other than the senior project course, did you participate in any “Enterprise” or similar programswhile in college? Page 14.1212.11[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, which Enterprise or other program? Do you now or do you plan to subscribe to any industry-oriented magazines or periodicals? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, which ones? Do you expect to take

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Itappears that limitations in the non-traditional modes of course delivery reduce the students’perceived quality of a course, or raise the effort required (and resulting frustration-levels) of thestudents, which result in lower evaluations. Faculty, administrators, and technical staff at OldDominion University have recognized this difference and are currently working to improve thetechnical quality, level of available in-class interaction, and instructor availability for studentsusing non-traditional delivery modes. Further work is planned to analyze data trends in responseto individual evaluation questions, looking at responses in the context of the instructor versuscourse content. In addition, the Engineering Technology Department at Old

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Hannemann, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

structure of thecourse including experiences, challenges, and successes. It will further outline future changes tothe course planned for the next couple of semesters. The design review is needed at this pointbecause it is planned to implement the next major step in the remodeling process: switching froma one-semester course to a two-semester sequence in the fall of 2009. Evaluating the status willhelp to define current strengths of the course, which should be kept and reinforced, as well ascurrent shortfalls, which should not be transferred to the two-semester sequence if possible.Presenting this design review will encourage other educators to reflect on the status of their ownCapstone Design Courses.IntroductionThis paper briefly describes the

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sample, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

with which to educate undergraduate students on topics of current importance tomanufacturing such as agile assembly systems, flexible work cells, virtual simulations, roboticsand robot integration. The following project was thus commissioned in June 2007 to build afunctioning robotic work cell to address this need.A robot platform similar to the one we will build could easily cost tens of thousands of dollarsfor new equipment but with this project we would prove it could be done for considerably lessmoney. To keep costs low we first located several obsolete but mechanically functional robotsknown to be available at OIT. We then planned to retrofit the robots with a modern PC-basedcontrol system and build tooling in-house to complete the

Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McDowell, University of California, Santa Cruz; Adrienne Harrell, University of California, Santa Cruz

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

good 100% 76.9% understanding of the requirements for my major and what (7/7) (10/13) courses I should be taking in my first quarter at UCSC.Table 2: Percentage of students responding either "Strongly agree" or "Agree." Otheroptions were "Neutral", "Disagree," and "Strongly disagree." There were responses from7 out of 10 ETTP participants and 13 out of 45 Non-ETTP participants. Actual counts areshown in parenthesis.We plan to follow-up with the current ETTP students to find out how we can change the programso that they would all be able to agree with the questions in the survey. We were most surprisedthat one ETTP student indicated that he or she did not know where to go for academic advisingand support

Conference Session

Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erich Schneider, University of Texas, Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin; David Hearnsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

will be heldfor the first time in the summer of 2009, will serve undergraduates from outside of TheUniversity of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) who are pursuing a degree in a disciplineother than nuclear engineering (NE) as well as those who are working toward NE degreesat schools without a research reactor.IntroductionGrowth in the supply of trained engineers for the nuclear industry has been exceeded bydemand growth. Nuclear engineers have been in high demand because of the highturnover in the aging industrial workforce; however the construction of a generation ofnew nuclear power plants will play an even more significant role in the employmentdynamics of the industry. Domestic utilities have announced plans to construct nearlythirty new plants

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Maria Perez-Colon, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Byuse of a questionnaire, the students determined that the distance was the main deterrent for thecommunity to access the clean water. The water is mainly collected by the women of thecommunity, and they indicated that they could spend up to five hours each day on this chore.After returning from the trip, the students designed a water distribution system, including pipesfrom the existing well, public faucets within Ngonine, and a payment method for water users ateach tap. The students had to determine how feasible this plan was. To determine whether theten-meter tall storage tower provided sufficient potential energy to provide sufficient waterthrough up to seven kilometers of pipes, the clinic students modeled the system in a readily-available

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomasz Arciszewski, George Mason University; Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; Mark Houck, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

coursemodules of non-traditional one to three credit hour graduate courses. These courses willbe intended for three groups of students, including seniors and graduate students as wellas practicing engineers planning to become licensed professional engineers. We presentour educational assumptions, the general outline of our new system of courses, andseveral examples of new courses, and discuss how industry involvement was obtained todefine these new course modules.Project JustificationThe ASCE recently published “Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21 stCentury” (BOK2)5, which specifies 24 educational outcomes that are deemed essentialfor civil engineering graduates to practice at the professional level. Recognizing that it isimpossible to meet

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

as part of project reports in a design class at the first year,sophomore, and junior level.Conclusion and future plansInformation literacy instruction for engineering science students at Trinity University hasprogressed from at most one class period in their four-year career to a planned sequence offormal meetings at least once a year. Almost all of the faculty have included either libraryinstruction or one-on-one consultation with the librarian for the students in their classes,suggesting that they see the value of this process and support the information literacy goals of thelibrary and the university as a whole.In terms of the design classes, the senior year has been less structured, with librarian-studentinteraction left to the students

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

participate in a “task course”. The task course awards points for avariety of autonomous activities performed by the robots. Limitations on the number oftimes points will be awarded for the same activity and a requirement that robots performmultiple tasks without human intervention drive diversity among the robots whilesimultaneously stimulating cooperation and communication between the students. Students experience the teamwork, development of engineering specialization,and the reward of accomplishing a complex task through teamwork just as engineers doin the field. Working professionals provide insight into particular disciplines and thelocal employers. General course discussions inform students about planning routesthrough college to

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, sensorsystem deployment planning, appropriate data-transport and networking connectivity schemes,applications software, and impending system maintenance support needs of these increasinglymore sophisticated sensor based systems.Recently, there has been a great deal of public dialogue about the out-sourcing of Americanmanufacturing jobs and the effect of this reality on the nation’s future. Dealing with an everincreasing base of physical sensor networks in all areas of endeavor will not be something thatcan be done through a call to a help desk located in a foreign country. The apparent curriculumshortcoming regarding these topics within today’s associate and bachelors degree technologyoriented programs is primarily due to the extremely rapid evolution

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

commonand must be overcome. Significant differences in the tasks also exist. Rather than a sequence ofinstructions, a sequence of steps is identified to create the object. The creation of the objects andassemblies requires some common sense, planning and problem solving in selecting a process forcreating the parts. In general, the product produced in solid modeling is less complex and moretransparent than a computer program, so errors are easier to detect. Also, there is usually instantvisual feedback telling the student if their steps to create an object are correct or not. Howeverfor more complex objects and assemblies, the constraints created by a design choice are notalways immediately obvious. It is probably the novice status of the students

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Masi, MIT

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

principles (laws, methods, etc.) underlying an engineering problem.Design-Innovation Quickly grasp the limits of a technology well enough to judge whether a project should use it.Problem solving Evaluate and choose between 2 courses of Page 14.933.7 actionIn the pre-freshman survey, students were also asked about their planned choice of major(students do not choose a major until the end of their freshman year). In the final survey,they were asked which major

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Llewellyn Mann, Central Queensland University; Shanna Daly, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in that way could bring to a newdesign task. ≠ Design is finding and creating alternatives, then choosing among them to make evidence- based decisions that lead to determining the best solution for a specific problem. ≠ Design is organized translation from an idea to a plan, product, or process that works in a given situation. ≠ Design is personal synthesis of aspects of previous experiences, similar tasks, technical knowledge, and/ or others’ contributions to achieve a goal. ≠ Design is dynamic intentional progression toward something that can be developed and built upon in the future within a context larger than the immediate task. ≠ Design is directed creative exploration to develop an outcome

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; John Springer, Purdue University; Kelly Howard, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Visual Studio 2005 Standard or Professional Edition $299-$799 Books Online Free ActiveSync Free SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Free SQL Server 2005 Standard – Single License $885 per server Client Access License (CAL) $162 ea SQL Server 2005 Standard – Processor License ( > 30 Connections) $5,737 Table 2: Pricing for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact EditionVista DB offers a variety of plans for purchasing its software. The license

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

International

Electrical Engineering,Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, MechanicalEngineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science andEngineering and Technology Planning and Development Unit (TPDU).All the departments (except TPDU) offer undergraduate degrees. Many departments also offergraduate degrees (MS, MPhil and PhD) in their fields.This paper focuses on the development of a new BS curriculum for the Department of Electronicand Electrical Engineering. We also discuss some unique challenges of an engineering school ina developing country.The Old BSEEE Curriculum at OAUThe original BSEEE curriculum was introduced at the beginning of the program. This curriculumwas patterned after

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in-classactive learning activities. Currently, the collection consists of twenty-five video presentationswith an average video/audio length of 14 minutes, twenty-four associated readings, and fourteenlesson plans that have been incorporated into the “Introduction to Engineering Research” courseand an optional evening seminar series.1 Evaluation of these offerings suggested thatundergraduate students found them to be interesting, informative, and useful towards theirdevelopment as researchers.2 One of the key objectives in the initial effort was to provideopportunities for active learning with the use of the learning objects that enhance studentengagement in a classroom or seminar environment which might otherwise rely upon lecturealone.3