Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica

Tagged Divisions

International

felt that they were not learning from the instructor (style and method)and the UCR students felt that the instructor was not presenting an honest overview of CostaRica. With student input, it was decided that the remainder of the course would be taught byUCR students with JMU students learning directly from discussions with UCR students. TheJMU students overwhelmingly—based on the class evaluations—reflected that this approach wasmuch more effective than traditional instruction.A detailed syllabus, including the activities performed in this course, is presented in Table 2.Hard copy of all course material was distributed at the beginning of each lecture.A newly opened computer lab, with internet access, was made available to all

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

course?” Gathering thisfeedback allowed the instructors to effectively modify course content. The feedback was verypositive, with most students being satisfied with the course content, course management, andoverall online course experience. Some of the students’ feedback reflected their appreciation forthe flexibility of the course, specifically that that they were able to review the material severaltimes and learn on their own time, at their own pace, and at a place convenient for them.Students also appreciated that they could do the real lab experiments instead of virtual labs, andmany students said they liked the video demonstrations. On the negative side, some studentscomplained about the training modules freezing at times and suggested that

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

Expositions.Freshman year: ethics instructionOne of the main objectives of the freshman introductory engineering course, taught by EngE isthat students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and be able toapply it to real-life situations upon the successful completion of the course. During this coursestudents watch the National Institute for Engineering Ethics’ Incident at Morales video whichintroduces ethics concepts such as making tradeoffs, public health, and differences ininternational laws. Students are required to read a chapter discussing basic moral theories and afew classic engineering case studies from a basic engineering text such as Holtzapple andReece’s Concepts in Engineering4. Additionally, students reflect on

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Zieren, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

electronically, to reference materials. Visual aides, both still images andvideos, are needed to teach this subject. The instructors must have support in preparingmaterials, equipment such as scanners and classroom projection systems, and general supportwith instructional technology.The instructional team approach is not a common arrangement at universities. When this coursewas first offered, we had this option through the university’s honors program. After thisoffering, there was a change in administration. Reflecting general trends in state supportedhigher education, the new administration focused on increasing efficiency and maximizingenrollment. Instructors had to be used as efficiently as possible, and innovations such as team-based instruction had

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Masten, McMaster University; Robert Fleisig, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

andmathematical skills they are acquiring in other courses. As part of our Introduction toProfessional Engineering course, small groups of students work together on design projects.Students choose from a set of topics that reflect the diverse engineering disciplines within ourfaculty. The project descriptions were developed in collaboration with Engineers WithoutBorders (Canada) and are set in either a developing country or a remote area of Canada. Inaddition to the technical aspects of the engineering design, the final reports and presentationsaddress considerations such as ethics, healthy and safety, economics, and impact on thecommunity. Design projects included, for example, a rain-water harvesting system, a ceramicwater filter, a seed press to

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Furthermore, the descriptors describe what was rather than perhaps what ought to be.Finally, the data are also collapsed from numerous sources and may not necessarily reflect aparticular economic endeavor or locale.References1. Rogers, G. (n.d.). The Language of Assessment: Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall . . . . Retrieved October 14, 2007, from http://www.abet.org/Linked%20Documents- UPDATE/Assessment/Assessment%20Tips3.pdf2. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Administrative Law Judges. (n.d.). Dictionary of Occupational Titles (4th Ed., Rev. 1991) – Parts. Retrieved January 17, 2008, from http://www.oalj.dol.gov/PUBLIC/DOT/REFERENCES/DOTPARTS.HTM3. O*NET Resource Center. (n.d.). About O*NET. Retrieved October 14, 2007, from

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brian Thomas, Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

time frames between ninety minutes5, 10-12 and one day1, 13.Regardless of the time frame, all authors cited here employ repetition as a tool to highlight thedifference between non-Lean production and Lean production. The shorter time frames allowfor just two or three rounds to be used as a basis of comparison. For example, the exercisedescribed by Billington6 uses three rounds (push, pull with lot size = 3, pull with single-pieceflow) to demonstrate to students how Lean can reduce work-in-process (WIP). An advantage formultiple sessions, though, is that it provides the students with time to reflect on the events of aprevious exercise and plan for the next. The added time permits a less-structured exercise, asstudents are able to develop their

Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sumei Dai, China University of Mining and Technology; Shanjun Xu, China University of Mining and Technology; Ruiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

zoom functions built in. In order to accommodate different studentpreferences, these functions can be controlled by either moving the mouse in the 3-D space, bykey combinations using the “←”, “→”, “↑”, “↓”, “Page Up” and “Page Down” keys, or by gamekeys “A”, “D”, “W”, “S”, “E” and “R”. During the experimentation, any changes in parametersand variables are immediately reflected numerically and graphically as a response to the students’inputs. For example, by selecting a different airfoil type from the “Model Selection” list, allcorresponding outputs are refreshed automatically. This design is expected to create a strong feelof immersion in the represented space for the students. Figure 14: GUI of virtual airfoil and wing

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LaRuth McAfee, Case Western Reserve University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-week science apprenticeship program on high school sophomores and juniors. In thisstudy the metrics for success were based on concepts advocated by the National ResearchCouncil in its National Science Education Standards5, which encouraged learning science withinthe context of real-world problems. This concept of learning by doing is the basis for manyapprenticeship programs. However, in the study by Bell, et al., the students were found to havechanged their ideas of science and scientific inquiry very little between the beginning and end ofthe program. The sole student who had a significant positive change in these areas was found tohave done significant reflection on the project throughout the experience.Another example of a high school

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandra Vinogradov, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

subjects identified by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC) as professional skills.IntroductionIn the past decades, significant strides have been made toward the development andimplementation of innovative strategies aimed at achieving excellence in undergraduate science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Such efforts reflect theoverarching vision that the health of the U.S. economy in the 21st century directly depends on thenation’s ability to maintain its technological leadership in increasingly demanding, complex, andcompetitive international markets.Recent studies conclusively demonstrate that America’s technological infrastructure must betransformed in order to maintain “a diverse, competitive, and globally

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Friess; Carol Briam, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University; Linda Thompson, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University; Hemdeep Dulthummon, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

allowed to present as part of their team, but ratheronly as an individual. While this change in the grading did not meet general enthusiasm,especially by the students who were relying on their peers’ efforts, it was welcome by themajority of the class. The final results are indicative of the success of this arrangement, as thewinners clearly reflect the students who have excelled in their team environment, as well asin their individual technical research efforts.Summative assessmentThe summative project assessment took the form of a faculty and advisory panel debriefing,and a student survey evaluating their impressions.Student surveysThe following charts depict the student survey results when grouped under the respectiveheadings, which correspond

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Duff, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

of highereducation in this country and abroad. A number of funding models exist for these visualization centers, both for initial startupand continuing support. These models reflect unique local legislative, economic, and educationalfactors: state appropriations, internal institutional funds, one-time economic development funds,sponsorships by technology providers, partnerships (industry, military, and government), andongoing funding through research grants (NSF, NASA, DOD). Visualization techniques such as modeling, simulation, video imaging, and virtual realityallow students who otherwise would find it difficult or impossible to understand complex visualrelationships the opportunity to directly interact with numerical, graphical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Becker, Montana State University

developed for the lower-level courses take a fundamental topic from the course andexpound upon it using a concept relevant to high-frequency electronics. In addition to helpingstudents learn the fundamentals in terms of modern engineering applications, the newlydeveloped materials are intended to introduce students to an increasing important specialty inelectrical and computer engineering. For those students developing sufficient interest in high-frequency electronics, as mentioned previously, the senior-level elective in microwaveelectronics has been revamped to reflect best practices in the field. A similar vertical integrationscheme that involves materials related to other specialties within electrical engineering is being

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

F34 x ? / F43 x F34 y ? / F43 y F14 ? k SD y SD - RSD v SDywhere negative signs come from the fact that in Figure 5, springs and dampers are defined asbeing positive in extension. Eq’ns (19) reflect the fact that tension forces at point B, forexample, will create negative forces F23x and F23y as drawn on the free body diagrams of Figure6. In Figure 6 all constraint forces have been arbitrarily drawn in positive directions. One mayinstead choose to draw equal and opposite forces on the free body diagrams and remove thenegative signs from Eq’ns (19). If only the equations for bodies 2 and 3 were considered, with jforce F32 omitted, then the resulting equations would

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 13.499.8SummaryThis paper has summarized images of engineers and engineering in various media (e.g., videogames, television, and radio). It has explored the design of new media products to enhance thepublic’s understanding of engineering; and it has identified a near-term strategy to pursue inroute to this long term goal.AcknowledgementsThis work was partially supported with funds provided under NSF grant HRD-0441207. Theviews expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NationalScience Foundation.Bibliography1. Digital Media and Learning Fact Sheet. [cited Jan. 2008]; Available from: http://www.digitallearning.macfound.org/atf/cf/{7E45C7E0-A3E0-4B89-AC9C- E807E1B0AE4E}/DL%20FACT

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Paulik, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

this course,” 37% ofthose who responded either agreed or strongly agreed.We believe that these disappointing results reflect some resistance from the students to engage inthe kind of independent enquiry-based learning that the instructor expected from them throughoutthe course. After discussion, it was suggested that in the second offering of the course, theinstructor provide a little more structure and guidance early on to gradually build up the students’confidence in their ability to seek the relevant information needed to solve novel problems.4.1.4 EE355: Advanced Electronic SystemsTo the statement: “I find the design projects interesting and effective in connecting theory withpractice,” 83% of those who responded either agreed or

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques; Deepti Suri, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

13.1101.10 is shown.Use Cases Do not reflect Use cases are The purpose of the All sections are primary appropriate in UC case is clear appropriately business scope, but and there is completed: events and are superficial in sufficient detail to description, actors, not readily detail, not write good preconditions, basic derivable from providing requirements, but flow, alternative the work enough some key items are flows, exception context

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Rose, Ball State University; Jim Flowers, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Computer Use by ChildrenAs the problem scenario is presented, the instructor assigns students to small groups of 3 to 5individuals. Over a six-week period, these cooperative groups engage in a cycle of planning,self-directed study, collaborative analysis and debate, self-reflection, and cooperative decision-making and writing. In essence, these learning groups collaboratively select and apply thetechnology assessment process and analytical methods they discovered earlier in the class to theexigencies of this issue. Eventually, the results of their analytical work enable them to proposefour policy options. Accompanying each is a future scenario that might result if these policieswere adopted

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

reasonable effort to acquire knowledge that was not previously taught. In the reference section of the final report, the students listed the library and internet resources used in the project.One possible weakness of this self learning experience is that the students might not acquireknowledge with significant depth. This is reflected in the self evaluation that the students werereluctant to give themselves a higher score. It is understandable as the capstone course is a 2-credit hour course and students would not be able to put the same amount of time as they wouldfor a 3-credit hour course.3. Rapid prototyping projectProject ObjectivesFor years, industry has strived to produce physical prototypes to demonstrate and promote newand innovative

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Dan Cernusca; Douglas R. Carroll

used as the categorical variable in this study.Attitude toward MecMoviesThe exploratory question for this part of the study was to see if the difference in students’attitudes toward MecMovies, the online environment used for about 20% of homeworkassignments is reflected in their performance in homework grade. Results were analyzed using aone-way ANOVA, between- groups design. For this analysis the homework score was thedependent variable while the attitude toward MecMovies served as the independent variable.The results showed a relatively equal split between students supporting the use of MecMoviesfor homework assignments, N = 43, and those against it, N = 31. The analysis revealed asignificant effect for the attitude toward MecMovies, F(1,72

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly; Megan Ferry

Chinese andthe role technology played in achieving this goal. Close attention is paid to China’s drive to modernize animpoverished region. This segment takes a specific look at the Yangtze during the height of socialism inChina.Political History and the CCP Legacy: Building Another Great Wall. This segment compares thebuilding of the Three Gorges Dam to another monumental technological feat, the Great Wall. While bothendeavors reflect the political and historical conditions of the governments in power we will examinewhat precipitated the CCP’s drive to create a modern legacy.The CCP and Ecology: Mao’s purported swim across the Yangtze River constitutes one of the mosticonic images of China’s modernization project: man conquering nature. This

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Saikat Ray

. ConclusionComputer based testing enables an instructor of a course for M.S. students in a teaching oriented school tocondition them to the habit of regular studying without increasing the grading load. The author has usedthem in class successfully with increased student attendance and attention. There are issues with computeraccess, some time is lost if the class has to go to a computer lab for the test, possible web outages duringthe test, etc. However, the benefits of CBT significantly outstrip its disadvantages in creating bettermotivated students at the M.S. level.DisclaimerThis article reflects author’s personal scholarly view on the subject and is written based on his personalexperiences at different schools and anecdotes gathered from various sources

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Richard B. Mindek

section 4.0 of this paper, and then summarize their results in a brieftechnical memo. It should be noted here that only one of the seven graduate students in the course hadany previous experience using PLCs, and none had any experience using the RSLogix software.Although not conclusive, the results of the project were very encouraging. The students were able toexplore some of the capabilities of PLCs, within the design limitations of the platform, and required verylittle external input. On the project itself, students’ scores averaged 86%, indicating they generallyunderstood the basic operation of the PLC as they completed the project. And feedback on the projectwas also very good from the students, as reflected in their end of semester

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Saikat Ray

. ConclusionComputer based testing enables an instructor of a course for M.S. students in a teaching oriented school tocondition them to the habit of regular studying without increasing the grading load. The author has usedthem in class successfully with increased student attendance and attention. There are issues with computeraccess, some time is lost if the class has to go to a computer lab for the test, possible web outages duringthe test, etc. However, the benefits of CBT significantly outstrip its disadvantages in creating bettermotivated students at the M.S. level.DisclaimerThis article reflects author’s personal scholarly view on the subject and is written based on his personalexperiences at different schools and anecdotes gathered from various sources

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Richard B. Mindek

section 4.0 of this paper, and then summarize their results in a brieftechnical memo. It should be noted here that only one of the seven graduate students in the course hadany previous experience using PLCs, and none had any experience using the RSLogix software.Although not conclusive, the results of the project were very encouraging. The students were able toexplore some of the capabilities of PLCs, within the design limitations of the platform, and required verylittle external input. On the project itself, students’ scores averaged 86%, indicating they generallyunderstood the basic operation of the PLC as they completed the project. And feedback on the projectwas also very good from the students, as reflected in their end of semester

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly; Megan Ferry

Chinese andthe role technology played in achieving this goal. Close attention is paid to China’s drive to modernize animpoverished region. This segment takes a specific look at the Yangtze during the height of socialism inChina.Political History and the CCP Legacy: Building Another Great Wall. This segment compares thebuilding of the Three Gorges Dam to another monumental technological feat, the Great Wall. While bothendeavors reflect the political and historical conditions of the governments in power we will examinewhat precipitated the CCP’s drive to create a modern legacy.The CCP and Ecology: Mao’s purported swim across the Yangtze River constitutes one of the mosticonic images of China’s modernization project: man conquering nature. This

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Saikat Ray

. ConclusionComputer based testing enables an instructor of a course for M.S. students in a teaching oriented school tocondition them to the habit of regular studying without increasing the grading load. The author has usedthem in class successfully with increased student attendance and attention. There are issues with computeraccess, some time is lost if the class has to go to a computer lab for the test, possible web outages duringthe test, etc. However, the benefits of CBT significantly outstrip its disadvantages in creating bettermotivated students at the M.S. level.DisclaimerThis article reflects author’s personal scholarly view on the subject and is written based on his personalexperiences at different schools and anecdotes gathered from various sources

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Richard B. Mindek

section 4.0 of this paper, and then summarize their results in a brieftechnical memo. It should be noted here that only one of the seven graduate students in the course hadany previous experience using PLCs, and none had any experience using the RSLogix software.Although not conclusive, the results of the project were very encouraging. The students were able toexplore some of the capabilities of PLCs, within the design limitations of the platform, and required verylittle external input. On the project itself, students’ scores averaged 86%, indicating they generallyunderstood the basic operation of the PLC as they completed the project. And feedback on the projectwas also very good from the students, as reflected in their end of semester

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Lari Garrison, University of Washington; Daniel Amos, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

that make a good engineer, and others. Inresponses to such questions students described how they imagined engineering workplaces andthe work of engineering. We found that students in their first year of preparation to becomeengineers knew little about what kind of work they would be doing in the future as engineers.That is, they developed hopeful images of engineering. In some cases these images were alteredor augmented in later years to become more mundane. For some students images from the firstyear remained virtually unchanged into their fourth year. Our discussion reflects how students’identities are affected both by common, widely circulating images of engineering and theabsence of real workplace experiences in the undergraduate

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

these signs that engineering education may not be providing graduates with sufficientattributes to commence their careers, it is interesting to observe that little research has beenreported on engineering practice.There are very few recent reports of systematic research on engineering practice, with thepossible exception of certain aspects of engineering design14. Florman5 complained that "Theaverage citizen has very little idea what we do, often confusing us with people who run trainsor take care of boiler rooms." In fact it is still not easy for the interested citizen to find acoherent written account that could provide a comprehensive answer.On reflection, the reason for this gap in the research literature might be explained by therelatively