Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Construction

and plan the facilityconstruction as if the students were competing for the contract. These students willbecome the construction “experts” in the final capstone course.Capstone CourseIn the last semester of their senior year, all civil and environmental engineering majorstake “Project Management and Contract Administration”. This course covers projectscope definition, budgeting and planning, scheduling and design, engineering economicsand construction administration, and is taught from an owner’s point of view.This course also includes a comprehensive semester-long project to prepare the studentsas future military officers to manage and administer government contracts with civiliancontractors. Students are assigned to teams of four or five so

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Rumpf, Ferris State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

programs, projects are written to fit into the students’ various majors and randomly-assigned homogeneous teams are formed so that the students can use their developed software in later classes in their home programs.Junior year, winter semester • Tool engineering project – a project across three courses (tool engineering, SPC, and metrology), all students are from the MFGE program and all have, by this time, at least rudimentary design- and machining skills. True random selection is typically used here to provide a change from previous and upcoming projects.Senior year, fall semester • Process planning project – a two-part project that requires students to first design a production process, then swap

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

transfer in the marketplace.The Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina (BGUNC) system echoed theawareness that the UNC system must play a “more direct, active role in economic development”in the state in its 2004-2009 Long Range Plan 17. In a study for the UNC system by the ResearchTriangle Institute on technology transfer capacity, it was noted that some campuses lacked theinfrastructure to support the process of bringing technology to the commercial stage. Among itsaction steps to improve outreach and engagement, the BGUNC identified the need to foster anenterprising university culture. In July 2000 the North Carolina General Assembly gave theBGUNC the authority to designate areas of campus land as Millennial Campuses which are

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

coding descriptors, for example “planning maintenance” and“developing technical standards”. There was little or no supporting evidence for somedescriptors, and others had to be merged when it became clear that the evidence could notdistinguish one from another. For example, separate descriptors for “marketing”, “assistingclients develop projects”, and “researching client needs” were merged into a single descriptor“influencing clients”.Several unexpected aspects of engineering practice emerged from the interview data. By farthe most significant was technical coordination. There were three questions in the interviewto explore supervision relationships (with superiors, contractors and subordinates). The initialreview of responses led to a single

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mileta Tomovic, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

to successfully perform critical work functions ortasks in a defined work setting. The competencies often serve as the basis for skill standards thatspecify the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in the workplace as wellas potential measurement criteria for assessing competency attainment2. Product design, as anintegrated profession, covers a wide range, including: engineering (technology, techniques,material and processing), ergonomics (operation, safety, usability), business (marketing,management, planning, corporate identity), aesthetics (form, visualization, style), and evensocial, environmental, and cultural issues. Design educators and professionals are alwaysconcerned with the issue of industrial designers

Conference Session

Design in the BME Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University; James Baish, Bucknell University; William King, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

will operate. The external mentor is expected to give feedback which shouldbe incorporated into future prototypes and the final functional deliverable.Device BenchmarkingThe students must develop a benchmarking plan to assess whether or not their finaldevice meets each specification. Similar to the feasibility testing, the external mentorsmay provide the appropriate medical environment in which to perform the finalbenchmarking.Functional DeliverableAll groups are expected to create a functional deliverable that solves the problem asstated in the problem description by meeting all specifications. Results from thebenchmarking tests are used to assess whether the device passes or fails eachspecification. At the conclusion of the semester

Conference Session

Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Liou, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

: Page 13.422.2 1. Acquisition of customer’s requirements, 2. Problem formulation, 3. Cost estimation, 4. Product conceptual design, 5. Product representation (Solid Modeling), 6. Product conceptual prototyping, 7. Make/buy decision, 8. Manufacturing process capabilities, 9. Manufacturing process identification, 10. Process planning, 11. Fabrication and Assembly.In this course, interdisciplinary teams with students from various engineering andtechnology disciplines worked together to design, manufacture, and assemble real-lifeproducts. Senior students in manufacturing options participated in this course. Studentsin the MS program actively participated in the project as part of their practice-orientedcredit requirement. The

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University; Lance Kenney, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Villanova University promise "to add its influence to the search for world peace and justice by means of its academic programs and the pastoral ministry it provides for the members of the community." In fulfilling this promise, the OIS views its mission as one that enhances and strengthens the University's commitment to diversity, intellectual growth, and a global perspective. Thus, the OIS is committed to ensuring that an international educational perspective is an integral part of a Villanova University education.The OIS mission statement segues with the academic strategic plan of the university (synopsiscan be found at http://www.vpaa.villanova.edu/academicstrategicplan/goals.pdf). Specifically,the

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Reina Gerard, U.S. Navy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

maintenance systems: predictive, preventative and corrective; large scale maintenance systems, principles of reliability engineering, maritime logistics, planning for maintenance and repair, using and ordering spare parts, technical manuals, system specifications, and shipyard operations.The development of the three additional courses, combined with existing courses at the METsenior elective level, produce the Emphasis in Marine Engineering Technology is as shown inTable 2. Table 2 – Senior Electives within MET Curriculum Marine Engineering Technology Emphasis Marine Technology* MET 440, Heat Transfer

Conference Session

Women Faculty Issues and NSF's ADVANCE program

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Aultman-Hall, University of Connecticut; Britt Holmen, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Engineering Leadership Institute (WELI), theSummit conference invited engineering stakeholders from academia, industry andprofessional societies to work collaboratively to develop action plans to increasethe number of women leaders in engineering. The Summit produced tenblueprints for actions that can be undertaken by different groups and these aredescribed in detail in the reference. The focus of this paper is dissemination ofthe different roles that (i) individuals, (ii) industry and academic organizations,and (iii) professional engineering societies can play to create a more genderequitable engineering profession, particularly realizing more women leaders inengineering academia.IntroductionGreater integration of women into the higher echelons of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, including 3-D CAD modelling, robotics, andproduction system design. Students gain skills and experience in teamwork, project planning,problem solving, and formal multi-media presentations in industrial environments. Benefitsinclude exposure to in-plant manufacturing operations, and the opportunity to personally dealwith company professionals. Current students have obtained coop/internship positions, andgraduates are finding simulation jobs in the fields of manufacturing and applications engineering.Program BackgroundA grant from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in 1997 permitted the initial offering of Page 11.910.2virtual simulation (VS) as a

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Owen Wesstrom, Keystone Communications; Chris Root, PSU/Harrisburg; Kyle Noss, Benatec Associates, PA

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

given the specification of the project, and from there were on their own selflearning track. The work was done in collaboration with a local communication company“Keystone Communication” and the University Office of Technology.In the following sections the technical objective of the project is introduced together with thetheoretical points of knowledge utilized by the students to implement the project and analyze the Page 12.510.3outcome of the experiments. The project plan is outlined taking into consideration the technicalgoals to be achieved and the resources needed to be procured. The stage is then set to implementthe project through a number

Conference Session

Convergence of Quality Assurance Systems Around the Globe

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

is not intended as a mechanism tostandardise European higher education. [2] In theory, principles of autonomy anddiversity are respected for each country. There is a recognition that, in spite ofdifferences, European higher education systems are facing common internal andexternal challenges and thus the Bologna Declaration (now often referred tocolloquially as “Bologna”) reflects a search for a common European answer to Page 11.1364.2common European problems.It must be emphasised that the Bologna Declaration is not simply a political statement(which it is), but also a commitment to an action plan. The overall common goal is tocreate, by 2010, a

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayyana Chakravartula, University of California-Berkeley; Barbara Ando, Lawrence Hall of Science; Cheng Li, University of California-Berkeley; Shikha Gupta, University of California-Berkeley; Lisa Pruitt, University of California-Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

which paired medical implants with design considerations, forexample, “total hip replacement/wear” or “heart valve/fatigue”. These medical implant/designconsideration pairings were developed so that each engineering concept would be taught with arelevant application, as shown in Table 2. Another element of successful group work is having a highly structured project7,12. Tothis end, various benchmarks were described which assisted students in developing their projectover the course of the semester. These were: - A write-up which included the history of the device and the current state-of-the-art configuration - A lesson plan in a specified format - A two-minute “elevator speech” demonstration for their peers, teachers and

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Birchman; Mary Sadowski, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

.”(Wallace,1997) Business groups use storyboarding as problem-solving and strategic planning tool.“Graphic thinking can open up channels of communication with ourselves and those people withwhom we work. The sketches generated are important because they show how we are thinkingabout a problem, not just what we think about it.” (Laseau, 2001) By using storyboards, studentscan visualize their ideas and use them as a forum for discussion with others to evaluate, validateand suggest changes.Uses for StoryboardsStoryboards can be used for a variety of purposes beyond movie making. In the book Show Me:The complete guide to Storyboarding and problem Solving, Forsch (1995) advocates the use ofstoryboards in a broader arena. Following are other uses for

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vered Doctori Blass, University of California-Santa Barbara; Mary Hong Loan Dinh, University of California-Santa Barbara

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

apresence of two months in the community by staggering the stays of two groups. One memberstayed for the entire two-month period to maintain communication and continuity between thetwo groups. Page 11.813.3For phase III in 2006, the team plans to expand the water purifcation system, facilitate access tomore educational resources in agriculture as requested by the community, establish a solid wastemanagement program, and explore energy-saving lighting solutions.Organization and ManagementProject Team, Organization, and ControlThe project members are diverse in their background and include undergraduate and graduatestudents from engineering (electrical

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

calculus course designed primarily for business students.This course did not include the same content in analytic geometry and graphing, and did notrequire trigonometry as a prerequisite.As planned, the new course was to pick up some calculus topics. This was to be a very smallpart of the course, roughly one week of material in an eight-week term. From their basiccalculus course, students were expected to have learned how to use tables of derivatives andintegrals to find answers to basic problems. They were also expected to be able to arrange asimple derivative relationship to form an integration problem, such as using a function forvelocity as a function of time to find a relationship between position and time. As the newcalculus course did not

Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant Martin, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

the cadets analyze their alternatives in terms of cost. The goal is to forcethe cadets to see and evaluate all of the alternatives based on cost and performance.Having completed those required tasks, the cadets present their recommendation for theirclient’s approval on lesson 32. This represents 160 points and at 16% of the coursegrade, is the second-largest single requirement in the course. Although this concludes theDecision Making phase, the teams still must plan how to implement their alternative.As the project moves into the Implementation phase, the cadets develop a plan to enactthe recommended alternative. This means more than just identifying the tasks that must

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

ABET Accreditation ProcessAbstract As the faculty from the new Industrial Engineering Program at Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMUC) prepared for its first-ever program accreditation assessment from theEngineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET), the self-study team was able to create a thorough and effective plan toassess the processes used in the new IE Program. The internal assessment team, comprised ofthree tenure-track faculty members and assisted by various internal and external stakeholders,was able to create a well-structured self-study document which helped us better understand theneed for continuous improvement processes across the educational system and to

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

involved. The hope was to acquireadditional funding and equipment through the awarding of these grants. It is basically like thelottery. Without an application there is no way to be awarded a grant. But with an application,everything is possible.A number of professional societies were investigated to determine if they offered any grantopportunities that might be applicable. After considerable research a number of suitableprospects were discovered. Then the real work began. Writing the proposal is a very difficult andtime consuming process. The wording must express exactly what activities are planned and howthey will be accomplished. Details had to be included for everything, further complicating theprocess. Finally after considerable effort and

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Evans, University of Texas-Austin

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

completed a Master’s degree in MEMS at Georgia Tech. Page 11.495.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Doctoral Student Co-founders: A Case Study of Advanced Laser Materials, LLCAbstractIn January of 2003, two University of Texas at Austin doctoral engineering students, R. S. Evansand D. L. Vanelli enrolled in a business plan course cross listed in the college of engineering.They chose a University of Texas patent-pending technology to form the basis of their businessplan. A State of Texas Technology Development and Transfer grant had been awarded forfurther development of the technology, but

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Eastlake, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Magdy Attia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

). Thefourth module is the rear module (RM) and consists of the last stage, and the fifth is the exitmodule (EM) consisting of the outlet guide vane (OGV) and exit diffuser. Figure 5 shows aschematic of a 10-stage HPC compressor breakdown into 5 modules. In Fig. 5, the FM consistsof one stage and so does the RM, while the core module (CM) size is maximized at 8 stages.Both the IM and EM contain each a guide vane and the inlet “swan neck” ducting, and the exitdiffuser, respectively.The intent of the modular concept is to maximize the size of the core module for use in othercompressor configurations, for other engines. Pre-planning the different configurations is ofutmost importance, and is the key success factor. The core module is then designed

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

") * ScaleYDim ScaleX, ScaleY, Fact, ColEarthDist As DoubleDim Base, Length, Thickness, DistViews As Double ‘DRAWINGDim Base1, Length1, Thickness1 As Double 'DRAW RECTANGLE: Plan ViewDim Longi As String a = PositionXDim Radius, CenterEast, CenterNorth As Double b = PositionYDim EarthOn, FoundDepth As Double c = BaseDim Ncols, fila As Integer d = LengthDim TypeCol As String With_ ActiveSheet.Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeRectangle,_Dim LengthX, LengthY, HeightCol As Double a, b, c, d

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama; Richard Anderson, Somat Engineering, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

external criteria (relevance to the purpose) judge; justify. and the student may determine the criteria or be given them. Learning outcomes in this area are highest in the cognitive hierarchy because they contain elements of all the other categories, plus conscious value judgments based on clearly defined criteria. 5. Synthesis Synthesis refers to the ability to put parts together to form a adapt; anticipate; collaborate; new whole. This may involve the production of a unique combine; compile; compose; communication, a plan of operations (research proposal), or a create; design; develop; devise

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

(including the FE Exam),student portfolios, and use of capstone experiences. Page 12.548.2The Case For and Against Indirect Assessment Measures Indirect assessment measures, such as surveys, focus groups, and interviews, are animportant part of any assessment plan. They are an excellent method for obtaining results onprogram objectives from alumni several years after graduation. However, they are supportive ofbut insufficient for assessing program outcomes for several reasons. Surveys provide anuncalibrated snapshot of what students believe they have learned. It can be argued that relyingexclusively on indirect or self-assessment measures for

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Salman A. Siddiqui, Florida A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

Engineers Society. He is licensed to practice architecture in Washington D.C., Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Muhammad has won the following awards: the Florida A&M University’s Division of Engineering Technology Teacher of the Year Award for the years 1993, 1994 and 2000; theZeta Educational Thespian Association Design Award; and the 1st Place Kopper Corporation Design Completion Design Award. His research travels have taken him to Mexico, Senegal, Edmonton, Canada, Lagos, Nigeria, and London and several other places. Muhammad has completed projects in planning and approval stage, renovation, new housing, international large scale, preservation, religious, hotel, food preparation, medical facility

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Technological University; Ersel Obuz, Celal Bayar University; S. Murat Bagdatli, Celal Bayar University; Ismet Anitsal; Meral Anitsal

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

University Dr. Bonita Barger is currently an associate professor of Management at Tennessee Technological Uni- versity. She is perceived as an innovative professional with diverse domestic and international operations experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to conceptualize and implement effective strategic human resource management plans that further broaden corporate objectives.Dr. Ersel Obuz, Celal Bayar University Dr. Ersel Obuz is a faculty member of Bioengineering Department at the Faculty of Engineering, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. His areas of research are mainly mathematical and statistical modeling, fresh and processed meat products

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Everardo Frias Rios; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Darryl Vince Padgett, DeVry University, Addison

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

science demonstrations that expose students to the STEM areas. There are many people that helped Dr. Padgett reach his career and personal goals in life. Dr. Padgett feels strongly about giving back to the community and trying to make a difference in the lives of others. He is paying it back and paying it forward. Dr. Padgett restores antique automobiles and loves to tinker on things in his spare time. Dr. Padgett is also a long distance motorcycle rider. He commutes approximately 140 miles per day to work on his bike. He has traveled to as far as Ohio, Louisiana, Florida and Texas and it doesn’t bother him to travel 1600 – 1800 miles over three day period. He is currently planning a trip on his bike to Niagara Falls

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger P.E., FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education Center of Excellence); Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marie A. Boyette, FLATE; Deshjuana Bagley

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

 distributed  statewide  plan  that  would  be  founded  on  all  partners  contributing  some  “skin  to  the  game”.    The  basic  “recipe”  for  a  “MFG  DAY  in  Florida”  proposed  by  FLATE  to  its  regional  partners   Page 24.107.3was  planned  so  that  every  party  participating  would  contribute  both  time  and  financial  resources.    The  focal  point  was  a  network  of  student  tours  of  modern  manufacturing  facilities  across  the  state.    Other  encouraged  components  of  FLATE’s  recipe  were  school  districts  providing  the  bus  transportation,  company  hosts  providing

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley S. Davidson, University of Denver; Corinne Shirley Lengsfeld, University of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Page 24.137.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Adding Flexibility and Hands-On Experiences while Minimizing Sequential Gaps in the ME CurriculumAbstractThe Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver recentlyundertook a strategic planning process to identify critical changes to the program needed toaddress how the modern BSME degree is applied or will be utilized in the future. Threeinitiatives were implemented as a result of this process: (1) increase the number of hands-onexperiences to differentiate from online curricula, (2) add flexibility in general and in technicalelectives to allow students to tailor their educational