Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giti Javidi, Virginia State University; Ehsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Non-Academic Interventions in STEM TrainingAbstractThe proposed ITEST study is designed to implement and test the efficacy of an intervention developed as part of anNSF-funded project by the team of investigators at Longwood University and Virginia State University. Thisintervention develops the underlying thinking skills in students necessary for success in STEM courses and careers.Rather than relying only on classroom content and high-level thinking skills, this intervention also includes aclassroom component involving an innovative video game programming curriculum developed by the investigators.The impact of this intervention will be assessed at a critical

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

last 25 years. He has published one book and more than 155 book chapters, scholarly journal papers, and refereed conference proceedings. His research projects have been funded by many agencies, including NSF, FPL/DOE, Broward School County, and Motorola, Inc., as well as several other sources. In 1996 and 2001, Zilouchian was awarded for the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at FAU. He has also received 2003 and 2004 College of Engineering Dean’s awards in recognition of his contributions toward achievement of the goals of COE at FAU. He has served as session chair and organizer of 10 different sessions in the international conferences within the last five years. Zilouchian is currently an Associate Editor of the

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

learning with this sub-discipline. In the mid to late 1990’s,the department’s water resources design course began to include modules on low impactdevelopment and best management practices. So sustainable design had by that time infiltratedenvironmental and water resources course learning. In May of 2002, the department freshmantrip included a tour of a green building redevelopment project in Chicago, and in the fall of 2002,learning about sustainable design was adopted into the department’s required Civil EngineeringCodes and Regulations course. That course was oriented towards guidelines for civil engineeringdesign across all sub-disciplines. The lessons in sustainable design in that class focused mostlyon reading and reflection by students, and

Conference Session

Embedded Control and Instrumentation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Thomas Ruch, University of Saint Thomas

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Instrumentation

several key projects undertaken by engineering studentsalong with their educational impact, and provide a brief overview of how we are integrating thefinished observatory into our curriculum.Observatory Description The observatory was designed to emulate a professional facility. Observers control thetelescope and associated instruments through a computer from a climate controlled controlroom. A large wall mounted flat screen monitor displays the most recent images from the Page 25.1309.2telescope. A desktop to ceiling window in the control room looks out into the dome where thetelescope and associated instrumentation reside. From their vantage

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

full-time with Affiliated Engineers, Inc., a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm in Madison, Wis., where she held several roles, including Project Manager, Project Engineer, Commissioning Agent, Conference Speaker, and Business Development/Planner. She also collaborated with the University of Wisconsin, Construc- tion Engineering & Management, as an Adjunct Faculty member, teaching one course each fall semester related to building systems from 2002-2007. Vogt was awarded the 2008 National Electrical Contractors Association Faculty Award for her instruction and mentoring of construction science students in CNS535 Electrical & Lighting, a course focused on the electrical exposure and education of

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Purdue in 2007, she was an Assistant Professor of industrial engineering at Texas A&M University, Com- merce. From 1990 to 2004, she held positions of increasing responsibility at the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth, Texas, and left as Program Manager. She also has more than five years working in an aerospace company in addition to working on funded projects in aerospace throughout her career at ARRI. Her research interests are process modeling and improvement, emissions testing and analysis for alternative fuels, and increasing the interest of young people in careers in sTEm. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon A. Preston, Southern Polytechnic State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

education and how to vertically integrate student teams in games for learning projects. Page 25.1417.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using a Virtual Gaming Environment in Strength of Materials LaboratoryImagine a student in a materials testing lab pressing a switch to begin a tension test on a slenderspecimen of steel. For a few moments nothing appears to happen. Then suddenly, with a loudbang, the specimen breaks and the test is over. Now imagine the student pressing the backupbutton and watching as the two halves of the specimen

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education, 2012 Using Video Media to Enhance Conceptual Learning in an Undergraduate Thermodynamics CourseAbstract This project addresses the need for changing undergraduate chemical engineeringeducation to take advantage of skills possessed by a media savvy generation of students. Astudent's conceptual understanding is often decoupled from their problem solving ability. Inother words, mathematical solutions are often attained in the absence of fully understanding thephysical system and/or meaning of the result. Introductory thermodynamics is an undergraduatechemical engineering course wherein confusion in fundamental concepts may create a significantbarrier in effectively solving problems. Some of these concepts are

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

-authored more than 25 journal and conference papers, a workbook on the use of Excel in engineering economics, and two book chapters. He is one of the chapter authors for the Engineering Management Handbook. Page 25.1090.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PROPOSING A FRAMEWORK FOR RESTRUCTURING AN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT COURSE FOR UNDERGRADUATESEngineering Management (EM) is concerned with the application of engineering principles to thedomain of business, project and process management. With the varied and expandingemployment opportunities

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; John Y. Hung, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

design laboratory courses [4] in the electrical engineering(EE) and computer engineering (CPE) programs have been structured to provide a significantsystem design experience, while providing opportunities for students to demonstrate, and forfaculty to assess, achievement of six of the eleven student outcomes defined for their respectiveprograms, including both technical and professional skills. These courses serve as prerequisitesfor the senior-level capstone design course. The EE course is ELEC 3040, “Electrical SystemDesign Lab”, and the CPE course is ELEC 3050, “Embedded System Design Lab”. The systemdesign projects in these courses require students to apply knowledge gained across the breadth ofearlier courses, including the ability to

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Joules Webb, Transformation 2013 Texas STEM Center

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ASEE International Forum

and implementation of innovative interdisciplinary cur- riculum framed within the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) identified Grand Challenges of the 21st Century. Curriculum development and implementation is based on scientifically-based models of professional development focusing on best practices, curriculum alignment, project-based learning, design-based learning and instructional coaching support to foster implementation of lessons learned. Eq- uitable access to rigorous content for all students while meeting the mandates of state curriculum standards is a major goal of Joules’ work. She supports the development of regional, state, and national STEM in- novation networks to stay current with curriculum

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Joseph Hass, Bucknell University; Juliana Su, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer

Page 25.947.2design, in anticipation of offering the revised course in the spring of 2011. In prior years thecourse had focused primarily on assembly language programming of the Motorola 68HC11.Since this processor is essentially obsolete and the tools used in our laboratory sections weresignificantly out-of-date, this was an appropriate time to wipe the slate clean and reconsider allaspects of the course.We identified several unique pedagogical goals for this particular course. First, it is important thatstudents use programming languages that are consistent with current industrial practice. Surveystaken over the last decade have shown that about 80% of embedded projects will use C and about60% of these projects will rely on C as the primary

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Govind Puttaiah P.E., West Virginia University; Timothy A. Drennen; Samuel C. Brunetti; Christopher M. Traylor

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

project demonstrates an economical (approximate cost:$1000) hydrogen injection system that could be built from readily available, off-the-shelfcomponents for a gasoline engine equipped with an on-board (ECU) computer designedto control combustion. The primary learning objective of the project was to be able toconvert a gasoline engine to operate by burning hydrogen with gasoline or by itself as analternate fuel. Upon successful installation of the system on a computer-linked engine teststand, the plan is to enable students to conduct performance tests on a ‘dual-fuel’ engine.____________________________________________________________________ Page

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

trips that engage students in active learning about relevant technicaltopics and provide opportunities to share a common experience and build or strengthenrelationships with their peers. Between orientation and the YRS students spend eight weeks atthe research site working with graduate students and mentors on a research project. Throughtechnology-mediated experiences the REU students can continue their networking andcollaborations established at orientation. Collectively, both the face-to-face and online eventsare critical to establishing and maintaining a network of professional peers. We describe some ofthe details necessary to support the development of network of cohesive REU students.When possible the REU orientation event, is scheduled

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Andrew Janeski, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Chris Venters, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

complete their degrees8.Within this structure, graduate engineering education is highly individualized and can be greatlyinfluenced by a student’s relationship with his or her advisor. In engineering education, we often Page 25.356.2lament that faculty receive little to no training in pedagogy and tend to fall back on their ownexperiences. This is doubly true in the case of graduate advising and mentoring.The workshop we report on is part of a larger research project focused on understanding andimproving the experiences of engineering graduate students in research groups. Funded by aNational Science Foundation grant, the workshop was intended as a

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward James Christie; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Devin A. Menefee, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kyle Kenneth Ziegler; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

towards creating strategies which ensure success. The authors feelcompelled to split the existing body of work on prototyping into “business” and “engineering”because there are two distinct viewpoints concerning prototyping that get lumped together, andthus unfortunately hide some of the current flaws.What we term as the “business” side looks not at the physical creation of a product itself, but allof the logistics surrounding that creation. Their primary concerns are things like lead times,budgets, project efficiency, etc. Because these concepts are not unique to prototyping, therealready exists a large body of similar work to draw from and tweak to fit product developmentprojects. While these works are portrayed as “prototyping strategies

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

excellent time to include information literacy. The librarians and course coordinatorwere at all meetings. Various instructors joined in as time permitted. After determining whatwould be taught in the course each week and how information modules would enhance theteaching, it was agreed that three 50-minute sessions would be placed in weeks two, five, andeleven. While there was much IL content to teach, faculty were very sensitive to the alreadyoverloaded content of this course and were reluctant to give up more than three class sessions.Each module was timed within the course sequence to be presented “just-in-time” for the contentto be applied in a regularly-scheduled course project. The course management system choicewas debated between the campus

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa M. Batula, Drexel University; Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University; Raymond Migneco, Drexel University; Matthew Prockup, Drexel University; Erik M. Schmidt, Drexel University; David Kurt Grunberg, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

from high school1. In orderto remain competitive innovators on a global scale, we need to create more interest andexcitement about STEM fields at the high school level. In order to motivate students, STEMtopics need to be approached in ways that are relevant and interesting to high school students.One proposed method is to connect everyday technology to scientific and mathematicalconcepts. This has been done before through the INFINITY Project, which pioneeredcollaboration between high schools, universities, and industry to create a project-basedengineering curriculum2.Music technology, as shown by its inclusion in the INFINITY project, is a potential topic formotivating students into STEM fields. Music is an integral part of students’ daily

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Design in Engineering Education

, and CreoElements/Pro (formerly Pro/E) in “Solid Modeling and Design” at the senior level. Homework,classroom assignments, and a self-selected term-project are evaluated on the basis of using thesoftware efficiently, creating the correct geometry in both shape and size, and employingconstraint-based solid modeling to transfer design intent from drawing to model. The gradingrubric of the term-project examines several attributes of the design process, such as identifyingthe problem, defining criteria and constraints, brainstorming possible solutions, generating ideasand alternatives, constructing virtual models using solid modeling software, and refining thedesign. The rubric emphasizes taking an idea from concept to product-ready prototype

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College; Joseph L. Petrosky, Macomb Community College; Douglas A. Fertuck, Macomb Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and profes- sional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and Co-PI of several federal- and state-funded projects for course, curriculum, and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Y. Gene Liao is currently Director of the Electric Transportation Technology program and Associate Pro- fessor of engineering technology at Wayne State University. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from National Central University, Taiwan, a M.S. in

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-3826: THE 2012 STATE OF MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONDr. Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University Hugh Jack is a professor of product design and manufacturing engineering at Grand Valley State Univer- sity in Grand Rapids, Mich. His specialties include automation, design projects, and internet application development. Page 25.1276.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The 2012 State of Manufacturing EducationAbstractThe paper describes the 2012 results of a third annual survey on the state of manufacturingeducation. The survey respondents

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2012 EDI

Authors

James Groves

EDPPSR scorersConsider Construct The form of An Motivatepresentation e-portfolio Student for submission submissionsstudent work portal The Motivation for Engineering AP® – Parents and school systems view AP® as a pathway to college placement and acceptance. Weighted GPA – Honors, gifted and talented, and AP impact the weighted average. Inclusion – Level the ‘playing field’ and increase diversity. Align Project-based Activities – Recognize student achievements in both formal and informal education settings. Student learning trajectories – Research and document for: design process, problem-solving, team work, and creativity. The

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

preparation and lack of encouragement10 in STEM subjects in graduate school alsocontributes to lack of women in STEM fields. This paper aims to study the factors mentionedabove and utilize the findings in providing support and guidance to women, at a particulargraduate school located at a large, Midwestern, Land Grant University. We hope our findingswill help guide women in graduate school to continue their education in the field of STEM andresult in the increase retention of women. Broader impact of this project is to recruit and supportmore women in STEM discipline in graduate school and increase diversity at the Universitycampus along with attracting funding from external resources for sustainability.NeedOne of the graduate school strategic plans

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda A. Haven, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Michael Kenneth Fabian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Alexander James Herring, General Electric - Aviation; Marissa Pinnola, Purdue University; Devan DUPLICATE Berg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

Air Force after 25 years and worked on advanced rocket engines, jet engines, and directed energy weapons. He was Program Manager for the first Lamilloy turbine, Branch Chief for world’s first cryogenic full-flow rocket cycle, Deputy Director for Propulsion Directorate developing next generation jet engines with three flow paths instead of turbofan’s two paths, and Faculty Advisor for ERAU Jet Dragster Project, Formula Research Club (March race car chassis), University Space Launch Initiative Club. He has a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1995, M.S. in aeronautics and sstronautics, University of Washington, 1989, (Oates Fellow), and a B.S. in aeronautical engineering, U.S. Air Force Academy

Conference Session

Ethics Education, Global Health, and Outreach in BME

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. DesJardins, Clemson University; Ellen Breazel, Clemson University; Marilyn Reba, Clemson University; Irina Viktorova, Clemson University; Jonathan Bradford Matheny, Clemson University; Taufiquar R. Khan

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Biomedical

AC 2012-4226: EMPHASIZING CORE CALCULUS CONCEPTS USINGBIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS TO ENGAGE, MENTOR, AND RETAINSTEM STUDENTSDr. John D. DesJardins, Clemson University John DesJardins received his Ph.D. in bioengineering from Clemson University in Dec. 2006 and has worked for more than 15 years as a biomechanical research engineer. He has co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in the areas of biomechanics, biomaterials tribology and mechanical testing, and is the director of the Laboratory of Orthopaedic Design and Engineering at Clemson University. He currently leads or participates in many multi-disciplinary research teams on projects funded through NASA, DoD, DoT, NSF, biomedical

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Dean for Academic Affairs within the College of Engineering.He is an ASEE member, and participates in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Energy Conversion and Conservation, Computers in Education, and Educational Research and Methods divisions. He is the Past Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Division.Dr. John E. BeardDr. Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University Carl L. Anderson is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech- nological University. He is the Principal Investigator for the Department of Energy project: An Inter- disciplinary Program for

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

static equilibrium concepts as applied to trusses andother rigid bodies.The key assessment of the outcomes of the two intervention methods is the students’performance on the exams and on the final learning experiences, which is a final project. Eachquestion on the exams addresses a particular student learning outcome (SLO) and is based on theassigned class work and home work problems.The first intervention involved randomly asking students to present their group projects whichwere completed incrementally during the entire term. This intervention method has a goal ofmonitoring the quality of the final project which is a consolidation of work performed indifferent phases. The project scope has been similar in each term the course is taught. Each

Collection

2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

David C. Macke; Adam Reab; Tyler Allen; Jeffery Keener; Steve E. Watkins

lifetime andalternative triggering approaches. The problem for this senior capstone project was a solarsystem design that could power an image recognition system and provide long life. An externalcompany defined the requirements for the image recognition system. The number of subsystemsthat interconnect to support this expanded functionality is challenging. The subsystems thatmake up this solar-powered camera system include a charging circuit, a heating circuit, a triggercircuit, a solar array, and batteries, Along with the challenges presented from designing thesubsystems, there were a number of lessons learned as a result of the project. Of the lessonslearned, the most notable were the challenge of getting parts for a prototype, the level of

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

thedegree develops the students’ ability to formulate models. Graduates of this programme areable to analyse, predict and monitor engineering systems. The degree also utilises practicalengineering examples and projects so that the students can place their knowledge in context,and includes the study of commercial, managerial and professional topics.The BE graduate must have an in-depth engineering knowledge that allows a fundamentals-based first principles analytical approach to solve complex problems of a wide-ranging orconflicting technical problems and infrequently encountered issues that require abstract Page 25.553.2thinking, originality in

Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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International

technical skills to enable them tocreate more sustainable solutions. One key aspect of this engineering study abroad program isthe integration of the learning activities with the location of the study abroad experience. Toaccomplish this integration and the goal of the course the instructors developed a set of learningactivities including a team project, case study analysis, research paper, and individual and teamassignments that will require the students to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn fromexamples and professionals in Costa Rica, and make connections from their experiences in CostaRica to practice in the United States. The paper will provide a description of the courseobjectives, content, and in-country activities. The focus will be