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. Figure 3: Comparison of experimental insertion loss measurements and theoretical predictions for the muffler transmission loss Page 5.525.7In addition to the two experiments described briefly above, the muffler system will also presentthe foundation for a student design project. After having determined the dynamical behavior ofthe muffler system through experimentation, the students will then be given the recording of areal sound of a vehicle engine in the form of an audio file. It will then be their task to optimizethe muffler behavior by varying its characteristic parameters (effective length of expansionchamber

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eliminating the “facelessness” of online learning by meeting the students and instructors face-to-face at the beginning of the semester. Approximately 80% of the class members attended the orientation meeting and had their photographs taken. The Page 5.532.3 photographs were posted when the project teams were formed. This way, students who did not recognize names of their classmates, might see a familiar face in other campus settings. In the course discussion area, one student remarked to another “you are in my lab on Monday afternoons.” Common technical problems. Also during this meeting with the students

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positions in marketingand non-profit organization management before joining the University in her current position in 1990. AsCoordinator for External Programs in the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs andAcademic Services, she is responsible for projects in community relations and outreach. She has coordinated theTexas BEST regional event for Texas A&M University since its inception there in 1995. She has been extensivelyinvolved in community volunteerism and volunteer leadership roles. Page 5.641.8

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William Dalzell; Rae Jean N. Wiggins; Nishikant Sonwalkar; Michael C. Kutney; Clark K. Colton; Bonnie Burrell

Session # A Comparison of Web-Based and Laboratory Learning Environments Bonnie Burrell1, Rae Jean N. Wiggins2, Nishikant Sonwalkar2, Michael C. Kutney1, William Dalzell1, and Clark K. Colton1 1 Dept of Chemical Engineering/2Hypermedia Teaching Facility Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyI. IntroductionA Web-based computer simulation of an actual laboratory experiment was developed for the MITLaboratory classes. This virtual experiment, which we call the Web Lab, was introduced into the"Chemical Engineering Projects Laboratory" in spring 1999 and the

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experience (K). If thesubject allows, bring real-life pieces of equipment (V and K) and discuss real-life problems (Aand K) and the industrial solution. Small scale hands-on laboratory projects or demonstrationsdirectly related to the theory are now included in the course (K).V. Other SuggestionsAsk for student feedback during the semester. Problems during the semester may not be recalledat the end and is of no use to the students making comments. Try a group problem solvingexercise and have them write comments at the end of class. Was it well organized? Was enoughtime allowed? Were the problems reasonable? Student comments related to these questions canhelp in planning for the next activity. Make it a short part of the time at the end of class

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Mohammad A. Zahraee; Gregory P. Neff; Susan Scachitti

development [5] which applies equally well to engineering technologyprograms as to engineering programs. The METS department expects to use this model alongwith measurable objectives defined during retreat workshops scheduled for the end of the Spring,2000 semester. Purdue West Lafayette’s MET program, with similar courses, started a learningobjectives project [3] during Fall of 1996.Criterion 3 Faculty The Purdue University Calumet METS department has started to requirefaculty to submit annual reports in the form of a personal continuous improvement report.Previously, annual reports were listings of yearly activities organized under the headings ofteaching, scholarly activity and service. Now, each faculty member must have a missionstatement or

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as much aspossible.” One example of a project-based, hands-on learning course is Toying WithTechnology. By experiencing inquiry, problem-solving, and investigations asundergraduates, future teachers are able to pose worthwhile tasks and structuremeaningful inquiry in their own K-12 classrooms. Page 5.177.2Teachers working with a base knowledge of engineering can naturally encourage studentsto consider engineering as an interesting area to explore. A national commitment topreparing teachers with an understanding of engineering concepts will have the mostimpact on increasing the number of students remaining engaged in technology, science,and

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Mike McCracken; Wendy Newstetter

whichresearchers have advanced this project. They have developed: 1) descriptions of design processes 2) prescriptivemodels of design activity based on best practices of design found in industry 3) computer models of designprocesses 4) languages and representations 5) analysis to support design, and 6) design for manufacturing and lifecycle. While these models and prescriptions have helped practicing designers improve design processes, it is notclear what contribution they have made to advancing our understanding of design learning. Some design educators 2drawing on this work advocate "guided design" as a pedagogic strategy . Here students follow a set of design stepsand phases that

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N. W. Scott; B. J. Stone

Session 3668The Design of Java Applets for Vibration Teaching on the WWW N W Scott and B J Stone Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, The University of Western Australia.AbstractA search of the WWW reveals very little available material for teaching vibration that includesanimations of motion. In the past such animations have been developed for other deliveryplatforms and have proved to be very useful in allowing students to gain a goodunderstanding of vibration. This paper describes the results of a project aimed at writingJava applets that should have a wide range of applications. The design objectives are

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1999 semester GPA and 79% improved theircumulative GPA. Although results are preliminary, data received from the pilot programindicate that the student success program was effective.An overview of the WISE Student Success Program will be presented and will include adiscussion of the need for and impact of retention programs specifically geared toward femaleengineering students. In addition, future projections of implementation and direction of WISEstudent retention programs will be discussed.I. IntroductionNationally, less than half of all engineering freshman graduate with an engineering degree.According to statistics at Arizona State University (ASU), less than 66% of freshmanengineering students (male and female) are retained in engineering

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Richard L. Martin; Michael Morrow; Thad Welch

Service Guide, HP 33120A/Option 001, Phase-Lock Assembly, Hewlett-Packard,Edition 1, 1994.RICHARD MARTINProfessor Richard L. Martin is Associate Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering at theUnited States Naval Academy. He teaches the EE majors’ senior design course and laboratorysequence and coordinates the senior design projects. He received his PhD from the University ofMaryland, College Park, in 1968. Dr. Martin is a registered Professional Engineer in the State ofMaryland and has been actively involved in research with the Naval Research Laboratory(Washington, D. C.) and the Naval Surface Warfare Center (Annapolis).Email: rmartin@nadn.navy.milMIKE MORROWLieutenant Commander Michael G. Morrow, PE, is a Master Instructor in the

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Debbie T. Brown; Masoud Rais-Rohani

post questions to a specific instructor Provide instructors with a tool that would • help make their lecture presentation more effective • enable them to experiment with an alternate method of teaching • reduce the lecture time devoted to mundane aspects of the course • facilitate teaching students with different learning styles • assist them in organizing collaborative study sessionsOnce fully developed, VLSM will have ten modules as identified in Fig. 1. A typical moduleconsists of concise theoretical discussions, interactive MathView® example problems, a Java-enabled design and analysis tool, and a collection of test-your-knowledge exercises. With oneyear into the three-year project, three of its modules (i.e., Geometric

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Thomas Lombardo; Stephen R. Fleeman

(DE 2) Use language appropriate to the situation. B.07 (DE 1) Participate in meetings in a positive and constructive manner. B.08 (DE 3) Use job-related terminology.Fabrication II EET 115 B.09 (DE 3) Write technical reports, letters and memoranda as appropriate to the audience (e.g., management, customers, co-workers, and manufacturers).Fabrication II EET 115 B.10 (DE 2) Document work projects, procedures, tests, and equipment failures.A web-based course with an asynchronous conferencing component has the potential to developgood

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, manuals, exam papers and projects for review by the accreditation team. Since this areais also important the school undergoing accreditation should obtain a score of three to pass theaccreditation survey. A new requirement in this area is that the school should have a track recordwhich shows that the performance of the graduates of the school has been at par or above thenational passing average for the past three to five years.Laboratories follow this area. The team will take a look at the laboratory rooms as well as thecomputer room used by the college of engineering. The team will also take a look at the typeand number of each equipment available in the laboratory and determine if the students haveused it. It will also take a look at the

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Jr., Michael E. Hanyak; James A. Van Fleet

workfor me, and I can report on a completely transformed research process.Methodology, 1999The assignment and the schedule of library lab sessions for CHEG 400, Process Engineering,have not changed much in ten years. The change in research methods and tools is dramatic. Myfirst meeting with the chemical engineering seniors now takes place in the library’s electronicclassroom, where I can project images from the instructor’s workstation and students can followalong on their own PC's. I demonstrate the library web page and the online catalog, showinghow a keyword search for “(styrene or ethylbenzene) and dehydrogenat?” will retrieve severalbooks, a doctoral dissertation (Kim, Jae Jo, 1991), and even a Bucknell honor's thesis (McClaine,Brian, 1997

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Jr., Vernon W. Lewis

choose the time and place to learn. Some institutions have abandoned the concept ofsynchronous delivery of distance learning2. This is not the case at Old Dominion University,which places a high value on faculty/student interaction, and endeavors to have at least 50percent of all classes by synchronous. In the case of laboratories however, it is not feasible tobroadcast such classes because of limitations of the screen resolution that can be produced at theremote sites.At the time the project was conceived, alternate methods of delivery were just starting to beinvestigated. Other possible choices include video streaming of the class, either live orasynchronously, or streaming of a series of still images with narration. It was determined

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registration accordingto web-based instructions, and some changes were necessary to use the telephone-basedsystem. While the web-based system never went down, a large number of new freshmendid report delays in registration access and being directed toward the telephone system. Page 5.92.4There was also an apparent sense of unwarranted anxiety by the new freshmen because,prior to the registration day, these students noticed on the web that a limited number ofseats were available in the recommended classes. They did not realize that the number ofseats available in courses on registration day is increased to meet projected demand. Itseems that these new freshmen

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Scott White; Kirsten Lowrey; George M. Bodner; Dawn Del Carlo; Ala Samarapungavan; William C. Oakes

institution. Facultyand representatives from the Dean’s Offices in both Science and Engineering became involved in thisproject because a significant fraction of the “freshman engineering experience” is delivered by facultyin the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics within the School of Science. From thebeginning of this project it was clear that the first step toward making significant, worthwhile, andlasting changes in the freshman engineering experience involved obtaining a better understanding ofthe lived experience of freshman engineers from the perspectives of both the students, the faculty whoteach courses taken by these students, and the faculty who teaches courses that build on thisfoundation. A significant fraction of the first

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Carnegie-Mellon University and a Master of Education from the University of Hartford. He is also anarchitect and project manager with Schoenhardt Architects in Simsbury, CT. with a primaryfocus on educational facilities, especially K-12.He was President of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 1994,Vice-President in 1993, Commissioner of Design for 1991 and 1992 and was on their Board ofDirectors from 1991-1995.He currently serves on the Executive Committee and Program Committee of the ConstructionInstitute. He also is a member of the New Hartford (CT) Board of Education TechnologyCommittee and the Curriculum Sub-Committee.He has lectured around the country on the use of computers in architecture including

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Donna J. Michalek

Session 2633 Implementing a Team Exam in Thermodynamics Donna J Michalek Michigan Technological UniversityI. IntroductionAn increased emphasis on the importance of developing team skills within the undergraduateengineering curriculum has taken place over the past several years, and has culminated in itsinclusion as one of the ABET 2000 outcomes1. While in the past this portion of the curriculumwas primarily regulated to design project teams, typically occurring in the final year ofinstruction, teaming exercises are currently being implemented in a number of courses

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point out that the success of such exercises is very much a function of they waythe project is presented. Most students are “direction followers” and seek to do what they believethey are to be graded on. This means that the written and lecture materials accompanying theexperiment need to stress the objective and clearly state what the student is to look for. One mustalso provide “idiot proof” instructions for construction and use of the device since failures heretend to discourage the student who then dismisses the activity as just another exercise to Page 5.676.7complete. Too often this leads to copying someone else’s result and little

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Thailand and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena California. While at JPLhe worked as a compatibility test engineer on several deep space projects, notably the Mars Viking Lander mission andthe Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft. He has been employed in the Electrical Engineering Department at theCalifornia Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California, since 1983. He has taught courses in mini-computer applications, logical system design and analysis, microcomputers and robotics. Page 5.72.8

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Jack M. Winters; Binh Q. Tran

communication using POTS is limited to the capabilities of copper wires withmost recent computers equipped with 56 kbps modems. Telephone carriers (e.g. Bell Atlantic)have recently begun offering, on a limited basis only in select areas, a new service calledAsynchronous Digital Subscriber Line or ADSL. ADSL modems are capable of sending between500 kbps and up to 1.5 Mbps depending on service type purchased. Lastly, most academicinstitutions use local area networks (LANs) for connecting student, faculty and staff computers.Most LANs transfer data between computers at a rate varying from 10 Mbps up to 100 Mbps,though of course this bandwidth may be shared by many users.As part of our telehealth initiatives at CUA, a current project investigates the

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Mauricio A. Colombo; Maria R Hernández; Jorge E. Gatica

computer-aided instruction developments inEngineering. Dr. Gatica serves as a mentor for undergraduate minority and high-school students, as well as a summeradvisor for Project SEED students. Page 5.88.11Page 5.88.12

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Multimedia Based Laboratory Course for Environmental Engineering, Proceedings of the 1998 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA, June 21-24, 1998.10. Weber-Shirk, M.L. and Lion, L.W., Virtual Instruments in an Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Proceedings of the 1996 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Washington, DC, June 23-26, 1996.11. Middleburg, A. Laboratory Projects: Should Students Do Them or Design Them? Chemical Engineering Education, 29(1) 34-38, 1995.12. Jayakumar, S., Squires, R.G., Reklaitis, G.V., Andersen, P.K., and Dietrich, B.K. The Purdue-Dow Styrene- Butadiene Polymerization Simulation, Journal of Engineering Education, 84(3), 271-278, 1995.13. Arce, J. and

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signatures is needed to fully understand the applicability andlimitations of this method. Other factors such as the effects of surrounding atmosphericconditions, age of the PMC, thermal cycling, long term exposure to temperature, and thepresence of surface coatings (such as paint and primers must be evaluated to insure that changesin these variables will not degrade the utility of the method. Lastly, this method needs to beresearched to determine it’s utility for use as a cure monitoring tool.Discussions And ConclusionThis paper presented a brief discussion of implementation and comparison ofportable LASER induced fluorescence system and LASER induced imaging systemto detect heat damage in composites. This project has provided a practical example

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extraneous ideas. TheSensor likes hands-on projects and drill-and- practice problems so long as they do not becometoo complex. Sensors also like to learn the specific rather then the general. Thus, to be effectivefor the Sensor, the teaching and learning strategies should include hands-on experiments andsample solutions and homework problems that have only one best answer.Intuitors are so engrossed in pursuing the possibilities that come to mind when presented withinformation that they seldom look very intently at only the facts. The Intuitor likes innovationand complexity, and quickly becomes bored with routine drill and practice. To be effective forthe Intuitor, teaching and learning strategies should include open-ended essay or design

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Mary Ann McCartney; Maria A. Reyes; Mary Anderson-Rowland

thoughts were about ECE 100, the introductory engineering course. She said the class wasa deterrent from engineering and that the only thing that helped was the tutoring from Abel (anMEP student tutor). She thought that the modeling portion of the class was the worst and thatthe group projects were hard. Isabel would have never considered ASU without the MESA(Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) program and knew wholeheartedly thatthe SBP solidified her coming to ASU.Kristina is also a former MESA student. She joined MESA her freshman year at Window RockHigh School on the Navajo Reservation in Northern Arizona. She said that a trip to ASU withthe MESA program and a CEMS Panel member, who was in AISES and in aerospaceengineering

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Mark L. Smith; Kenneth E. Rowe; Carlos R. Morales; Rick L. Homkes

full professor (or simply “professor”).Tenure is the achievement of a “permanent” position, one in which there must be “just cause”for dismissal. The tenure system is undergoing change, however, and it is projected that "Fewcolleges will eliminate tenure in the next 15 years, but many will become stingier about offeringit and more creative in finding alternatives to it."[16] This is one reason that the probationaryperiod for a new professor is so long. Generally, the procedure is to hire a new tenure-trackemployee at the assistant professor level and award tenure upon their promotion to associateprofessor. There are cases of being hired as an associate professor and / or being tenured inrank, but these are exceptions.For any new professor, the

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culture and technical creativity is the overall effect on character and personality that can be observed in those engineers whose education was liberally enriched and whose interests were not limited to their everyday work.”10The individual whose personality and character extend beyond engineering are able to embraceopportunities that occur outside the realm of engineering, enhancing not only their personal livesthrough exposure to the arts and the humanities, but also their ability to interact with non-engineers in business and society. This "engineering charisma" has played "a crucial - andfascinating - role in the success of many engineering projects . . ."11The engineer also derives benefits of a liberal education by