Conference Session

CAD Assessments, Trends and Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

design implementation course during their senior year5.The program offers at least six courses in which engineering design practice is included. Computeraided design and drafting, as well as solid modeling of parts, are strongly emphasized in theEngineering Graphics curriculum. Integrated methodology of solid modeling, analysis, and rapidprototyping in a product design process are emphasized in the CAD/CAM course. Students areasked to search for a product consisting of two or more components and to use our facilities todesign and build a prototype model. The projects are graded according to creativity, level ofchallenge, accuracy, and quality of final product (prototype model). Furthermore, application ofcomputer aided technologies in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation

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Manufacturing

programs, curriculum and workforce initiatives, including the National Association of Manufacturers Ed- ucators’Council. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Engineering Education, a member of Tau Beta Pi and Epsilon Pi Tau honor societies. She is a charter member of both the National Academy and the University of South Florida’s Academy of Inventors. Dr. Barger holds a licensed patent and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.Dr. Richard Gilbert, University of South FloridaMr. Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation Michael Ennis is a Manufacturing Engineer for Harris Government Communications Division and an Adjunct Professor at Brevard Community College in Palm Bay, Florida. Harris is an international com

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

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Manufacturing

concepts in existing coursework will serve as a pilot to teachSPD without increasing the number of credit hours for the program. Learning outcomeassessment of this pilot effort should guide the next phase of integrating SPD in engineeringtechnology curricula.ConclusionsSustainable product development is a necessity for companies wishing to compete in the moderneconomy. While product development processes with a sustainable focus are being implementedin industry, little effort has been devoted to developing a generalized theory of SPD suitable forintegration within educational curriculum. The generalized SPD proposed herein consists ofboth an engineering process and leadership framework, which is well suited for demonstrating tostudents the broad

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emil H Salib, James Madison University; Joshua Alfred Erney, James Madison University; Matthew Edwin Schumaker

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program at James MadisonUniversity [1] is to prepare students to be professionally well equipped when entering theworkplace or enroll in graduate programs. This is accomplished by developing students‟ abilityto become problem solvers who are able to investigate local, national, and global issues not onlyfrom a science perspective but also from technology, engineering and social contextperspectives. During their Junior and Senior years, the program provides students with a uniquehands-on research, design and prototyping experiences in the form of Senior Capstone Projects.The intent of a capstone is for students to utilize competencies developed in the first three yearsof the curriculum in the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Renee Lockwood, West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

examine the impact of thelearning community experience on first-year retention in engineering and at the university. Theresults of this analysis, limitations and conclusions are discussed.Engineering Learning Community DesignSeveral published studies have linked learning communities to increased retention of first-yearstudents, higher first year GPAs, and lower incidence of academic probation [3]. Zhao and Kuh[4] indicate the cluster enrollment model featuring a cohort of students co-enrolled in two or morecourses is improved upon when the faculty involved in these courses design activities thatincorporate the curriculum of the courses in cluster. This integrated curricular approach was thebasis for the WTAMU engineering learning community

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez PhD, MBA, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #7749A laboratory for energy efficient product designDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical engineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, instrumentation & control, and fluid power. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP.Jorge Rodriguez

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Steven Chingnam Goh, University of Southern Queensland

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

-stakeholders; Genuine social and ethical attributes; Strong emotional intelligence; Strong intelligence leadership; Strong leadership in sustainability; Confidence in presence and abilities; Strong business and commercial acumens; and An in-depth knowledge of one’s industry.From the attributes above, it is proposed that the learning journey start in the early yearsworking as a graduate engineer in pursuit of their professional or chartered status. It shouldincorporate and integrate personal, professional and educational development with closesupervision by mentors, both within the industry and academia. It is possible to complete thelearning journey in an intensive 3 year timeframe, but a more realistic 5 year timeframe

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

an integral part of engineering and engineering technology education in an effortto correlate the practical side of engineering design and the engineering curriculum. Such coursesprovide an experiential learning activity in which the analytical knowledge gained from previouscourses is joined with the practice of engineering in a final, hands-on project.2-4 The developmentof capstone design courses and corresponding requirements have been influenced by varioussources, including the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), industrialadvisory boards (IAB), faculty leading capstone projects, numerous industrial companies, andengineering research.Earlier research4-15 showed the importance if industrial involvement in the

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University; William Todd French, Mississippi State University; Hossein Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

fundamentals and applications to real world energy problems, such ashow a chemical engineer can impact both domestic energy independence and onworldwide energy availability. In addition, students become more aware of thestewardship of energy resources.IntroductionIndustrial and academic research and development in renewable energy sources hasbeen a recent focus during the past decade. In chemical engineering, it can bechallenging to integrate current research topics into the curriculum as textbook contentoften lags behind research advances. However, modules can be used to take topics fromemerging areas and allow an instructor to add them into the curriculum rather easily.A review of the literature shows that there are other listings of modules and

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; David A Howell, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Leah C. Newman, MSOE

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

where they provide asupportive foundation for the students above them.The authors hypothesize that this supportive structure lends itself ideally to faculty mentorship ofengineering design-and-build projects; for example capstone senior design projects. In well-managed student projects, faculty members do none of the actual design or construction work.Instead, they mentor a team of students toward successful completion of the challenge.To evaluate the impact of a servant-leadership teaching pedagogy in an engineering setting, aninterdisciplinary faculty collaboration was implemented that combined three components: 1) acurriculum-integrated design-and-build project; 2) an industrial engineering project managementcourse; and 3) sponsored service

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session I - Faculty Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Dirk Schaefer P.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Invited - Faculty Development

students, industry, and society as a whole? How Page 21.42.4can resources be synergistically integrated to support such an effort? What are the majorchallenges or barriers present that must be overcome in order to create such a system?In response to these questions, they present a concept map to explore how faculty educationaldevelopment could support and greatly enhance an entire system revolving around facultydevelopment in teaching and learning. Utilizing and reflecting upon the literature, major issuesconsidered that relate to the questions above include various roles in the higher educationengineering community; relationships between

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Teresa Restivo, University of Porto

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Invited - Student Development

sensors also for the health area, virtual instrumentation, remote and virtual labs, wireless sensorization, as well as the use of ICTs and haptic devices in training and in education. She is author (or co-author) of articles, book chapters and 7 eBooks, two of them with an international editor. She has prizes both in R&D areas. She has been project leader and team member at national level, as well as team member of European projects. She has supervised a number of theses. She has three patents and two pending (national and international). She is coordinator of the System Integration and Process Automation Research Unit at IDMEC-Polo FEUP also integrated in the Asso- ciated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Pablo Afman Afman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

, initiative, and leadership traits are developed.There is a critical need to build excellence1,2 and enable our best students to perform much betterthan their predecessors. The case study documents the progression of the students’ learning froma core engineering course, to the capstone design experience, and on to the intensely challengingenvironment of an international design competition.The open-ended course assignment involved the conceptual design of a missile defense systemfor the continental United States with particular focus on aerodynamics aspects. Students weredivided into teams of two and given six weeks to complete the assignment with mandatoryweekly reporting. Discussion and integration of course material was learned just in time to do

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Sunderland, University of California, Berkeley; Joonhong Ahn, University of California, Berkeley; Cathryn Carson, University of California, Berkeley; William E. Kastenberg, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

andexisting ethical frameworks, which may be expressed emotively. Rather than portraying emotionas a threat to rationality, we outline pedagogical strategies that encourage students to explore therelationship between emotions and feelings, logic and reason, and values and ethics. Thepedagogical strategies presented here are being piloted in an advanced (upper-division)undergraduate seminar course, “Ethics, Engineering, and Society.” This seminar, which was firsttaught during the 2011/12 Academic Year at the University of California, Berkeley, alsoinformed the development of our funded project. This paper describes early student responses tothe new curriculum. Our results suggest that engaging students’ emotions encourages andenables them to reflect

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe C. Guarino, Boise State University; James R Ferguson P.E., Boise State University; V Krishna C Pakala, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University created aprocess which integrates metrics from the FE results with other metrics in our loop for outcomesassessment and continuous improvement. Our process prevents us from taking inappropriateaction based upon isolated negative results from the FE exam. We have used our process tomake a demonstrable improvement in our curriculum. Two examples of faculty action taken dueto unsatisfactory and questionable results from the FE metric before our last ABET visit arepresented and discussed.IntroductionThe Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is a common metric used to assess outcomes ofengineering programs. The FE exam is an eight-hour, multiple choice exam administered in thefall

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca L. Damron, Oklahoma State University; Sohum A Sohoni, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; YoonJung Cho, Oklahoma State University; Kerri S Kearney, Oklahoma State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

PLP onstudent learning in an introductory microprocessors class. To examine the impact on learning,students were required to write reflections about their learning every week after their labexperience. Reflections were then analyzed from a corpus-based discourse analytic perspective forwhat kind of knowledge the students gained in the PLP experience, procedural or declarative.Additionally, the language in the reflections was analyzed for stance—the students’ perspectiveson what they claimed they had learned. Results showed that students were gaining proceduralknowledge throughout the semester. In this PLP experience, which follows a trajectory of research,implementation and integration, the procedural knowledge was articulated with less

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Problem-Based Learning and Industrial EngineeringAbstractProblem-based learning (PBL), also called inductive learning, is a well-known approach forteaching engineering courses. We undertake a study of concepts that can be taught via PBL,along with an analysis of courses and topics in the industrial engineering (IE) curriculum suitablefor PBL. While in the traditional deductive style of teaching, one usually starts with explanationof principles followed by examples, PBL is primarily characterized by providing examples firstand then generalizing to the underlying principles. A great deal of literature cites evidence ofPBL being more effective than deductive learning. However, PBL also provides numerouschallenges to the instructor – especially to

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Richard Baker, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

disciplines andadministration and work together to design a new curriculum that draws together keyconcepts and problem-solving skills within the context of understanding science and itsconnections to engineering. Some results23 suggests that reorganizing the foundationalengineering education sequences so that the instructors cooperate and coordinatecontent, rather than just presenting disparate views of the subject matter in parallel.Others have suggested that providing engineering students with experiences inmodeling may help bridge the gaps among disciplines24,25. Any new core curriculum in Page 23.352.8engineering education must be sustained by an ongoing

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

with the skills involved in life-long learning. Since there are manyother factors beyond the scope of this paper that could impact the level of learning, more datawill be collected and future analysis performed. More self-learning exercises will beincorporated in other classes across the curriculum in order to encourage investigative,critical thinking and an improved learning outcome.References 1. Villiers, C., Y. Mehta, and R. O’Neill. 2008.“Effective Use of Integrated Lecture and Lab to Teach Civil Engineering Materials,” ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. 2. ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission 2012. “Criteria for accrediting engineering programs: Effective for evaluations during the 2012-2013 cycle. http

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Anthony Bourne, Wright State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

an Integrated Engineering Curriculum to Improve Freshman Calculus," Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Conference, Seattle, WA.4. Hansen, E.W., 1998, "Integrated Mathematics and Physical Science (IMPS): A New Approach for First Year Students at Dartmouth College," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 2, 579.5. Kumar, S. and Jalkio, J., 1998, "Teaching Mathematics from an Applications Perspective," Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Conference, Seattle, WA.6. Whiteacre, M.M. and Malave, C.O., 1998, "Integrated Freshman Engineering Curriculum for Pre-Calculus Students," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 2, 820-823.7. Augustine, N.R., et al., Eds., “Rising Above the Gathering Storm,” National

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Dean Fontenot, Texas Tech University; Richard A Burgess, Texas Tech University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj M.S; Debra J Nash, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

help to integrate application of computation methods and tools acrossdiversified fields of learning. This could be accomplished in parallel with the computerscience understanding of the K-12 education setting and implementing that knowledge in toresearch activities.Computer scientists can provide an understanding of how the computational process affectsother fields and also how common problems affect various disciplines. Computer science is afield that consists of mechanics, design principles, and practices. The Association ofComputing Machinery (ACM) model curriculum for K-12 computer science defines computerscience in relation to programming, algorithmic process, hardware and software design, andits impact on society. Computational thinking

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change) Perseus Publishing, 2001.4. Carlson, L. and Sullivan, J., “Exploring Entrepreneurship through Product Development: A Hands-On Approach,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2002.5. Caswell, C. and Mendelson, M., “Integrated Product Development in the Classroom,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 1997.6. Daneshgari, P. and Nimmo IV, P. E., “Learning Based Product Development,” Proceedings of American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2002.7. Dennis, T. and Fulton, R., “Facilitating Distributed Collaborative Product Development in an Undergraduate Curriculum,” Proceedings

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

Tagged Divisions

International

engineering collegemembers responsible for the creation and development of an engineering program that fits thenew demands3. It is necessary to:• create a balanced program that integrates technical skills and professional practices;• provide professional development and opportunities that enable faculty to teach effectively in an integrated curriculum;• implement an integrated curriculum that meets diverse student populations;• develop a rigorous assessment program that balances indirect and direct measures;• establish and maintain an active research community with a research agenda that completes a feedback loop to strengthen engineering.It is generally agreed that the engineers that universities train gain tremendous

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

ethics education in the USA: Content, pedagogy and curriculum, European Journal of Engineering Education, 25(4): 303-313.5. Barry, B.E. (2009). Methods of Incorporating Understanding of Professional and Ethical Responsibility in the Engineering Curriculum and Results from the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Dissertation. Ann Arbor, MI: ProQuest LLC.6. National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (2010). Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Retrieved from www.ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php.7. Finelli, C.J., Holsapple, M.A., Ra, E., Bielby, R.M., Burt, B.A., Carpenter, D.D., Harding, T.S., & Sutkus, J.A. (2012). An assessment of engineering students’ curricular and co- curricular experiences and their

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brian Bielenberg, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

of professional engineering such as design and professional skills. Today, engineeringschools are mostly populated by engineering researchers who are less familiar, and lesscomfortable, with a curriculum that integrates theory and practice, and who have little if anyindustrial experience. The result is a focus on specialized disciplinary knowledge thatemphasizes the fundamentals of engineering, with little space for the development ofprofessional skills or a broader understanding of what it means to be an engineer and the role ofengineering in society.The current state of engineering education has led to numerous publications calling for reform.These include titles such as Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education tothe

Conference Session

Special Initiatives and Programs at Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Obviously one should attempt to achieve mode values of 5 on all the characteristics;however this is probably unrealistic in an undergraduate environment. 1. Learning must be cumulative: The students have recorded an acceptable value of 4 on Likert Scale. The students are fairly capable of handling the increased level of complexity of subject matter with the progression of time. The instructor should attempt to achieve the maximum possible score of 5 on Likert Scale. 2. Learning must be integrated: This category has again recorded good, acceptable score of 4 on Likert Scale. The students have understood the importance of correlating to a real world problem. 3. Learning must be progressive: A modest score of 3

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University; Vincent William DeLuca, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6184Professional Development System Design for Grades 6-12 Technology, Engi-neering, and Design EducatorsDr. Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech Dr. Jeremy V. Ernst is an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Virginia Tech. He currently teaches graduate courses in STEM education foundations and contemporary issues in Integrative STEM Education. Dr. Ernst specializes in research focused on dynamic intervention means for STEM education students categorized as at-risk of dropping out of school. He also has curriculum research and development experiences in technology, engineering, and design

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 23.1107.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Student-created water quality sensorsAbstract- This paper describes the structure and impact of an NSF-funded ITEST projectdesigned to enrich STEM education using educational modules that teach students toconstruct, program, and test a series of sensors used to monitor water quality. During the fouryears of the SENSE IT project, over 60 teachers across New York, New Jersey andWashington State were provided with equipment and professional development, and thenimplemented the modules in their classrooms with over 2,500 middle and high school students.Project evaluation results indicate that the curriculum was well received by

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Blythe A Vogt PE, Kansas State University; William Bowes Hageman, Kansas State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

been developed to acclimate and accelerate veteransinto an electrical and computer engineering degree. The projected shortage of trained technicalpersonnel in renewable energy and energy distribution systems areas has been the targeted initialtechnical focus.Technical focusThis paper focuses on the program’s impact and progress with developed tools and materialsnecessary to acclimate and accelerate military veterans towards successful bachelor degrees inengineering. Because of the opportunity to involve veterans in the workforce, researchers havedeveloped a program to help integrate veterans into electrical and computer engineering degrees. Theinitial technical focus emphasizes renewable energy and energy distribution systems areas, whichhave

Conference Session

The D/M/A of CE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

education and their larger communities(local, regional/state, national, global) for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge andresources in a context of partnership and reciprocity. The purpose of community engagement isthe partnership of college and university knowledge and resources with those of the public andprivate sectors to enrich scholarship, research, and creative activity; enhance curriculum,teaching and learning; prepare educated, engaged citizens; strengthen democratic values andcivic responsibility; address critical societal issues; and contribute to the public good.”1We have incorporated the theme of community engagement as an important aspect of theeducational experience for all students in our program. One reason is that the