Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Elizabeth Cudney, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Katie Grantham Lough, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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New Engineering Educators

Mentor Characteristics1. My current mentor is what I want; he is easy to talk to, helps me address my weaknesses, and always helps me feel good about my abilities.2. Someone with personal experience in the area that I am working. Someone with time, patience, and understanding. Someone who realizes that if plan A doesn’t work, go for plan B and if that doesn’t work wing it – i.e., a person who is flexible and reasonable.3. He/she must be tenured (possibly more than once) so he/she can guide me towards tenure. He should have a strong research program first and foremost. If his/her research interests are close to mine that is a bonus but primarily I need guidance on how to start-up a program with everything else

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

: 5-Strongly Agree, 4-Agree, 3-Neutral, 2-Disagree, 1-Strongly DisagreeFuture WorkFuture research plans include relating the reliability of implementation of the Integrated Project-Based Course in Mathematics in Engineering to student learning outcomes. The future plans ofthe project are to recognize, assess, classify, and distribute resources (via a Web site) forEngineering and Technology educators wishing to incorporate hands-on learning into theircurriculum to encourage students to pursue careers in Engineering and Technology. By helpingstudents make connections between Mathematics and Engineering subjects and real-worldissues, these strategies are likely to enhance student interest in Engineering and Technologydisciplines, improve

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Hari Chintalapudi, Lamar University; Balakrishna Sangi, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

of Directors this report wasprepared by a committee of volunteer professional engineers who researched and assessedexisting data on nine Infrastructure categories such as: Roads and Highways, Bridges andStructures, Aviation, Dams, Drinking water, Rails, Schools, Flood Control and Storm water, andWaste water. These findings and evaluations were later reviewed for objectivity and consistency.It is believed that discussion of this report will lead to greater understanding of current and futureneeds of the state, and nation and provide necessary funding to address Infrastructure needs, andsupply information regarding better policy, planning and co-ordination systems.The ASCE is to be commended for reminding us as citizens, that if we value our

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Romitkumar Gajjar, University of Florida; Kirandeep Kaur, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

14.325.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE MAHARAJA SAYAJI RAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, INDIA AND AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAAbstractCivil engineering is one of the oldest branch of engineering that includes planning, design,construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure. This include roads, airports,railroads, buildings, bridges, canals, harbors, terminals, Power plants, nuclear reactors, towers,water and wastewater treatment plants, sewers, drainage, flood control, water supply, landfills,and many other facilities.With the advancement of technology and the use of computers, civil engineering has now nolimits. From tall sky scrapper in the sky to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Vinod Srinivasan, Texas A&M University; susan pedersen, Texas A&M University

analytical thinking, problem solving,planning and execution, decision making, and adaptation to rapid change.” They also identifiedseveral attributes of video games that are important for learning: “clear goals, lessons that can bepracticed until mastered, monitoring learner progress and adjusting instruction to learner level ofmastery, closing the gap between what is learned and its use, motivation that encourages time ontask, personalization of learning, and infinite patience.”Although, there is a large body of evidence for the educational potential of games, adoption ratesare still very low1, 17. One reason for this is the lack of empirical evidence for effectivenessof games as learning environments17. The National Summit on Educational Games

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

for non-engineers and developed four models to serve as potentialtemplates or standard course models. A framework was established for specific course outlinesconsistent with the content areas established by the NAE in Tech Tally of: technology andsociety, design, products and systems, and technology core concepts and the ITEA technologytopic areas. To satisfy the diverse requirements of curriculum committees on varied campuses,the framework offers faculty flexibility in planning courses within each proposed model whilestill accomplishing the goals of the standards.IntroductionIn Technically Speaking1 and Tech Tally 2, The National Academy of Engineering emphasizedthe need for all Americans to understand and appreciate our technological

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Vijay Mahajan, Influx Software Solutions

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Instrumentation

security, data integrityand power consumption. We are planning to implement the research objectives by using ageneric wireless transceiver module offered by CIRRONET. Wireless mesh network system not Page 14.1021.3only offer potential cost saving, but they can reduce system downtime propelled by integratedand programmable power management protocol. This system should enhance both networkintelligence and system’s overall functional capabilities, as well.Significance of the ObjectivesThe low cost and reconfigurable wireless mesh networks will contribute significantly in tocurrently available wireless data acquisition and communications

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

camera facilitated use of the text book materialsfor instruction. The faculty members saved the instructional materials for future asynchronousstreaming delivery. Also, each lecture and demonstration in the live classroom was recorded onthe DVD recorder and later placed on the faculty course website. This allowed students to reviewthe lecture if needed. Page 14.72.4Cohort-based enrollment (with SDD Courses)In an effort to increase ECET enrollment and also to avoid class cancellation due to lowenrollment at the main campus, a semester plan (with one SDD course) was developed for theremote location during the Fall 2008 semester. Ninty-three

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Fundamentals 33, spring MET-313 Applied Fluid Mechanics 33, spring CHEM-111 General Chemistry 33, spring IET-22 Production Planning & Control 33, spring MET-329 Applied Heat Transfer 34, fall IET-308 Engineering Project 3

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Egbert, Missouri State University

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Electrical and Computer

and video monitorsto remotely control processes in a simulated factory. Since the students already perform thelaboratory exercises remotely and the cost of duplicating the laboratory on the MSU campuswould be prohibitive, it was decided that this laboratory course could be best done on the MSUcampus via distance.Summary and ConclusionsThe signing of the Memorandum of Understanding agreement in August of 2006 was followedby another year of planning, procurement of equipment, development of classroom andlaboratory space, and recruitment of program faculty. The plan was to “phase in” both the Civil Page 14.1072.6and Electrical Engineering programs

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. The rivalry throughout thesemester remained healthy and constructive, with teams seeking advice from each other on howto overcome various design hurdles. Interestingly enough, each team ultimately gauged successnot by their Gantt chart, but by comparing their progress to the other team’s progress. Page 14.1285.5The internal pre-competition took place about 3 weeks later than originally planned due toincomplete vehicles. When the competition was finally held, both vehicles were far fromcomplete, but, were adequately complete for safe land-based operation. Shortly before the pre-competition, funding became available to send both teams to

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

smarter productsfor home, communications, medicine, transportation, agriculture and many other fields.MEMS and nanotechnology can be combined to create a new exciting field of NEMS(Nanoelectromechanical system).In order to introduce engineering students into this amazing micro and nanotechnologyfield, we developed three corresponding graduate-level courses: Introduction to MEMS(EE446) and Introduction to Nanotechnology (EE451), and Microelectronic Fabrication(EE448). In addition, we have other related courses to support this program, such as EE447: Semiconductor, EE 404: CMOS VLSI, EE 410: Bio-sensors, etc. This paper willdiscuss the course structure, syllabuses, course modules, student feedbacks, as well asfuture plans for this program. This

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 14.12.3budgets, responsibility, and careful evaluation. A standard engineering design process developedat Marathon Petroleum Company is now used as the framework for all senior design projects.The Marathon Project Management Process (MPMP) Framework is a set of proven methods andtools for planning and executing projects; all engineering projects must adhere to this framework.It focuses on front-end loading, which is at the beginning of the project when a team has thegreatest influence over the success of the project. Projects under the framework go through fivephases to divide projects into smaller logical units to increase manageability: conceptual,feasibility, definition, implementation, and start-up / close-out. Between each phase are

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Libraries

of highways and streets ≠ AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan ≠ Bridge life-cycle cost ≠ Guide for the planning, design, and operation of pedestrian facilities ≠ Guidebook for assessing the social and economic effects of transportation projects ≠ Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing ≠ Transportation: invest in our future: a new vision for the 21st century ≠ User benefit analysis for highways manualSocieties, Trade Groups and other non-governmental organizations and researchgroups American Concrete Institute (ACI) - http://www.concrete.org/MEMBERS/MEM_INFO.HTM Association of Asphalt

Conference Session

Assessing Design Course Work

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Linda Thurman, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Patricia Tolley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Martin Kane, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering (1991) from the College of Engineering at MSU. Dr. Kane is currently an associate professor and Undergraduate Director in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research interests include Highway Operations, Transportation and Urban Planning, Human Factors in Transportation, Public Transportation, Traffic Engineering, and Aviation infrastructure. Dr. Kane is an Eno Fellow, and is a member of ASEE, ASCE, ITE, Sigma Xi, and Chi Epsilon. Page 14.1082.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Student

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kati Wilson, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

equipmentneeded for the experiments and their network setup. Some feedback from our students is alsopresented. Section 4 presents additional laboratory experiments that are being adopted in a moreadvanced telecommunications class (ENTC 345). Finally, we conclude this paper by evaluatingthis VoIP initiative and discussing future plans to keep integrating VoIP into our curriculum.2 – Moving towards IP-based communicationsThe environment where this VoIP initiative is taking place is the Electronics andTelecommunications Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M. This four-yearengineering program offers several courses on telecommunication networks. One of them is aclass on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks (ENTC 315), which is a required class to

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Students will demonstrate their ability to evaluate a problem and bring general design strategies to bear on the problem with a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. 1.7 Students will demonstrate their ability to plan and coordinate a project and manage systems. 2.1 Students will demonstrate their ability to function effectively in teams. 2.2 Students will demonstrate understanding of professional ethical and social responsibilities, within a context of contemporary professional, societal and global issues. 2.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning. 2.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to write clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. 2.5 Students will demonstrate

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

of the course to hybrid instruction. Key components ofthe redesign include revising online streaming media, moving online content from WebCT toMoodle, conducting synchronous online help sessions, and developing an automated gradingsystem for constraint-based CAD files. This paper summarizes the previous research conductedin the introductory course, presents data from the fall 2008 semester, and describes the plan forthe whole course revision.IntroductionWhen implemented correctly, an effective alternative to face-to-face or completely onlineinstruction is hybrid or blended instruction. Some of the potential benefits are equivalent orimproved instruction, an engaged model of learning, accelerated completion of courses, self-paced or

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

Effective People (1)ENT3972 Electronic Circuit Design and Fabrication (1)ENT3973 Geohydrologic Techniques (1)ENT3975 Intro to Vehicle Design and System Modeling (1)ENT3976 Personal Brand Management (1)ENT4951 Business Plans & Budgeting / Enterprise (1)ENT4954 Global Competition (1)Table 2. Partial Listing of Business, Communication and Elective Modules for MTU Enterprise Program Page 14.678.3A vertical (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and horizontal (various engineering andbusiness disciplines) integration makes the program a unique experience for students.Over 10% of students enrolled in the College of Engineering are

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Design in Engineering Education

major reasons for the students’ lowperformance were: 1) having difficulties in choosing the project; 2) not knowing how to write aprofessional proposal or report; 3) not being able to manage their time for the project. Often,students wandered during the initial month of the project trying to figure out what to do, and thenstruggled with the heavy workload in the last month in order to complete the project on time.Therefore, a preparatory course offering general guidelines for engineering projects becamenecessary.The other considerations for this preparatory course arise from the fact that most students in thiscourse plan to graduate within one year. The highly competitive job market requires a graduateto be prepared for the first professional

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gymama Slaughter, Virginia State University; Toni Harris, Virginia State University; Kabongo Ngandu, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University; Kwame Adom, Virginia State University

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Educational Research and Methods

student referral programfor research. It is like hiring hundreds of in-house recruiters of the research as well as theengineering program. The program is new to VSU, and the rumor around campus is one musthave “a TOUGH SKIN” in order to participate in the undergraduate research experience becauseduring the individual meetings “they (the committee) will break you down and make you want toquit but its really just constructive criticism.” It is clear more students want to join the programwhere they can grow and learn, personally and professionally. Many of the students in theprogram feel a sense of being part of a group of scholars. Hence, the CBE plans to set up moretraining programs to teach and prepare future leaders in the CBE.Mentoring/Advising

Conference Session

Meeting the Needs of Engineering Faculty, Researchers, and Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisha Li, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

engineers’ level ofeducation and library use,” pointing out that the higher an engineer’s level of education, the morelikely he or she was to rely on libraries. This aspect needs broader study and further research. 3Finn and Johnston identify “the need to plan for better information literacy instruction” based onan engineering faculty and student survey.4 Fidel and Green’s study emphasizes that in order “tosuccessfully enhance engineers’ information-seeking, one needs to examine the specific factorsthat motivate an engineer to prefer one source over another;”5 while Haglund and Olsson focuson user perspective through a case study and suggest that the following issues need to beconsidered when designing information seeking aids or search tools

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida; Maria Herrera, University of South Florida

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Manufacturing

rapid prototyping machines.(a) Student working on the 3D printer (b) Student working on the FDM machine(c) Making a component in the FDM (d) Final componentmachineFigure 3. Students working on their medical device team projects.2.4 Project report and presentationTeams submitted their project written reports with the following information: problem definitionand potential customers; product design and engineering specifications; material requirements,proposed manufacturing process plan; project timeline and results; and future development planfor mass production. Each team presented their project results via a formal presentation anddemonstration of their prototypes. Students were instructed to use interactive

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kellie Schneider; Heath A. Schluterman; C. Richard Cassady

FEP works in conjunction with the CDC toprovide a series of PDI workshops to our students. Students who complete the requirements forthe PDI Career Planning Program before graduating receive a Certicate of Recognition from theCDC and a Letter of Commendation from the Dean of the student’s college or school. During the2008-2009 academic year, 84 FEP students completed the program.Resumes and Job SearchThis resumes and job search workshop assists students with transitioning their high schoolresume to a professional resume focusing on university activities and accomplishments. Studentsare introduced to the co-op and internship opportunities available to engineering students as wellas the UofA resources available for securing co-ops, internships

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Dan Bumblauskas

nearly a quarter of a million students in 2005, Open University is a pioneer in borderlessglobal education. The European Union (EU) has a plan in place called e-Europe8, whichrevolves around the growth and utilization of e-learning programs throughout the union. Thispolicy employs information and communication technologies (ICT’s) to instruct students throughvarious sources such as radio, television, and the Internet.China educates a substantial portion of their students via distance education. This can partly beexplained by the demographics of the nation as many still reside in small farming towns andvillages and require remote access to education programs. One technique China has utilized toeducate the masses is the implementation of The China

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kauser Jahan; Jess W. Everett; Gina Tang; Stephanie Farrell; Hong Zhang; Angela Wenger; Majid Noori

selected as partners for enhancing the broader impacts of the project.Both CCC and NJAAS are located within 30 minutes of the Rowan University campus and boththese locations are within the two New Jersey Federal Empowerment Zones (EZ). The EZprograms are designed to empower people and communities across the United States by inspiringcommunities to work together to develop a strategic plan designed to create jobs andopportunities in the nation's most impoverished urban and rural areas.The CCC partnership allows us to prepare the community college students for the Rowanengineering program by having direct input on their freshman Introduction to Engineeringcourse. CCC is a comprehensive community college that is accessible, learning-centered

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

D. Weber; G. Reluzco; D. Kaminski; B.W. Bequette

Integrated Manufacturing; and a capstone course: Engineering Design andDevelopment.Program ComparisonsThe nature and scope of the PLTW and GK-12 programs are very different with someoverlapping ambitions. Both programs have a similar genesis as educators and professionalsrespond to the projected glut of American engineers within this generation. The PTLW solutionis to replace the school’s engineering programs, if any existed, with a franchised curriculum.Participating teachers and guidance counselors have mandatory training requirements, but arealso to provide feedback to the planning committee. The central organization is responsible forproducing advertising materials, setting teacher and student performance standards, and trackingthe college and

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Xiaomin Jin; Dennis Derickson; Simeon Trieu; Samuel O. Agbo

56graduate students in Peking University and worked closely on mutually defined projects. Theparticipating students obtain experience in transcontinental collaboration and gain an awarenessof culture differences. Three journal papers and five conference papers on GaN research andeducation have been published by participating researchers since 2007. [2][4]-[10] A paper isaccepted for conference presentation in April 2009. [11] Student comments from both continentsconfirm that they obtain better understanding about foreign cultures as a result of this activity.Student comments indicate they believe that this activity will be helpful for job prospects inmultinational engineering firms. Currently plans include involvement of undergraduate studentsinto

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Bruno Osorno

be targeted for online teaching.Universities have been developing strategic plans to tackle the implementation of onlineteaching. The major hurdles needed to overcome are; changing the mindset of faculty, budgets,teacher training in new technologies, online student population’s new studying habits andquality of instruction.ChangeChange is never easy; perhaps it is the most difficult hurdle in online teaching. Faculty, need tobe fully aware of the linking of pedagogy, technology and learning-styles [2]. Furthermore, it hasbeen our experience that the need of “electronic textbooks availability” is a critical event thatfacilitates online teaching of electrical engineering in a very large scale. (Which by the way, it ishappening very fast

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kauser Jahan; Jess W. Everett; Gina Tang; Stephanie Farrell; Hong Zhang; Angela Wenger; Majid Noori

selected as partners for enhancing the broader impacts of the project.Both CCC and NJAAS are located within 30 minutes of the Rowan University campus and boththese locations are within the two New Jersey Federal Empowerment Zones (EZ). The EZprograms are designed to empower people and communities across the United States by inspiringcommunities to work together to develop a strategic plan designed to create jobs andopportunities in the nation's most impoverished urban and rural areas.The CCC partnership allows us to prepare the community college students for the Rowanengineering program by having direct input on their freshman Introduction to Engineeringcourse. CCC is a comprehensive community college that is accessible, learning-centered