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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Walter O. Craig

INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARDS’ ROLE IN THE ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOOLS Walter O. Craig, III Electronics Engineering Technology Department Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 craig@engr.subr.edu Fax (225)-775-9828AbstractThe industry advisory board is a partnership between industry and academia. The board iscomposed of members of various industries which have a vital interest and purpose in the schooland/or department. The purpose of an industry advisory board is to help the school/departmentwith the strategic planning and mission while providing advice on various important issues. Theindustry

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Ramazan Asmatulu; Mehmet B. Yildirim; Waseem Khan; Adebayo Adeniji; Humphrey Wamocha

industry, nanoelectromechanical systems,microelectromechanical systems and nanotechnology applications for fuel and solar cells. In the Introduction to Nanotechnology course which is offered in Fall 2007, the similartopics will be covered at introduction level. There will be homework, term project, exams andlaboratory sessions. A nanotechnology laboratory is being developed in the Department ofMechanical Engineering at Wichita State University, and dedicated to do a number ofnanotechnology experiments for students. We plan to have undergraduate students work on theelectrospinning method in the nanotechnology laboratory. Students will produce nanofibersusing the described electrospinning method and then characterize properties such as

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Wei Cao; Peggy Vance; Robert Lockhart

, promote and help k-12 school teachers and kids whoare enthusiastic to learn new cutting-edge technology. In this article, the short history, organization methodology andstrategy, competition format, college student involvement, follow-upfeedback and future plan will be discussed. The next competition, The 6th Lego Robots Competition for High,Middle and Elementary Schools in WV will be held on May 2008.Motivation from WVU In 2000 and 2001 summers, WVU professor, Dr. Wei Cao, as a NASA Research fellow,joined the Bus Tour with his NASA colleagues, which was aiming to promote science andtechnology for the k-12 kids in their early ages. The bus tour was a big success. The kidswatched the shows conducted by NASA scientists and engineers

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Lin, North Dakota State University; Frank Peloubet, North Dakota State University; Huizhen Wang, Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture; Yajun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Civil Engineering and Architecture

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International

to the civil engineering and construction education. InBeijing, the class stayed on the campus of BICEA. In addition to campus visit, a mini-conferencewas organized for American and Chinese students to present their curricula and extra-curriculaactivities, their campus life, and to have small group discussion. In addition, students wereexposed to the cultural and historical implications of engineering education, project planning anddesign, as well as construction decisions and methods. A course evaluation of the course showedthat students have gained better understanding of global perspectives of civil engineering andculture influence on engineering designs, learned what they could never learn in regular classesthrough site visits and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Chris McCarthy, Armstrong Atlantic State University

methods adoptedfor the short summer program that introduce advanced concepts in planning, communication anddesign.IntroductionDespite considerable effort from public and private entities dedicated to increasing the numberand quality of students enrolled in engineering programs in the United States, the overallnumbers continue to decline.1 Additionally, the percentage of women and minorities enrolledand/or retained in engineering programs is still substantially disproportionate in comparison tothe percentages within the general population.2. While these numbers are declining, there is anincreasing national need to integrate research into the undergraduate engineering curriculum3, 4.Students are recruited nationally and internationally at Armstrong

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Rick Taylor, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

uniqueopportunity of designing, fabricating, testing of these alternative energy vehicles (AEV) andcompete at the national and international levels. Additional information on our AEV projectscan be found at http://etis.web.mtsu.edu/studentprojects.htm.An Overview of Our CADD/CAM Instruction In CADD I we primarily teach AutoCAD and students learn to create orthographic viewsof mechanical components using CADD as a tool. They also learn to construct electrical circuitdiagrams, and draw house plans and plant layouts. In CADD II they learn to create mechanicalparts and assemblies using AutoDesk Inventor and SolidWorks. They learn to createpresentations and make animation movies. In Advanced CAD student learn advanced topics andcreate more complex

Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Mathematics

and by geographic location.• Like for MOEMS, student performance expectation should be clearly defined for differentgrade levels based on previous years’ statistics.Lessons learnedThe author has learned several lessons from the past seven years of involvement in the mathclub. These may be useful for those who are interested in starting such an enrichment programin their local schools.Develop a schedule or lesson plan for the entire school year. A lesson plan helps parentvolunteers to serve as mathclub aides during the sessions. These volunteers roam around andhelp students who need some additional help. The schedule also helps all session leaders towork in a seamless manner as students move from one group to another.Try to maintain a

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Kurt Rosentrator, USDA

pounds). It’s anticipated that 39,030 pounds ofCarbon Dioxide will be saved every year. On average, around 2,615 trees would be required tooffset this early emission8.The disciplines of engineering and technology have a long history of adapting to the needs ofindustry and society so that they remain relevant over time. Thus, to help fill this currenteducational gap, teaching resources and a subsequent plan of action are necessary components tosuccessful integration of renewable energy concepts into mainstream engineering and technologycurricula. The purpose of this work is to incorporate renewable energy into engineeringtechnology courses at Georgia Southern University (GSU) making use of a recently acquired asolar power generation station. The

Conference Session

Two year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Caroline Van Ingen-Dunn, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

scheduled meetings. There was no consensus among Page 12.611.6the students on additional workshops that should be held. One student had attended aGuaranteed 4.0 Plan Workshop and found that very useful. What do you like about the Center? Number of Students (n=33) Space to Study 9 Computers 9 Good, Relaxed, Comfortable Atmosphere 8 People: Helpful, Friendly 6 Free

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Design Methodolgy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

shouldbe proficient with project work to ensure a successful senior project. Table 1: Project Management Expectations Skill Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior follow a timeline High High High High plan a timeline Low Medium Medium High identify a design problem Low Low Medium High formulate a problem statement Low Medium Medium High develop specifications Low Low Medium High interact with customers Low Low

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

anegative impact on the graduate program. In response the graduate curriculum was revisited and anew core was designed. The philosophy of the three new core courses was to embrace these prob-lems, solve them, and then work beyond. After the core, the students are considered to have anequal level of knowledge, thus allowing the following courses to advance much farther and faster.This paper focuses on one core course EGR 604 - Implementation3 that deals with the practicalissues of engineering. The objective of the course is given below. “Students will strengthen the ties between theoretical analysis and physical implementa- tions. This will be done by examining various method such as planning and conducting experiments, data

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Brittain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reginald Bryant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lincoln Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Robbin Chapman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Hampton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ishara Mills-Henry; Aisha Walcott, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

(vs. 10.4 years for white Americans).Furthermore, 16.2% of black American Ph.D. recipients planned postdoctoral study (vs. 22.7%of all white American Ph.D. recipients).Programs are being established to enhance the quality of the graduate process for minoritygraduate students. The effects of small informal groups with underlying commonality have beendocumented to produce excellent results5. This is due in large part to common denominators ofrespect for one another’s opinions, genuine desire for members’ success, and anxiety freeenvironments for perceived failures.Through focus groups of minority graduate students, McAfee, et al. (2006) discovered thatpersonal and political aspects were major determining factors that led to the success of a

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver

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Civil Engineering

material”.4Finally, in 2006, Cleary of Rowan University presented a paper on a project thatincorporated laboratory testing into a reinforced concrete class that did not have alaboratory component. Cleary tested beams that were ductile and brittle, and he testedone beam that failed in shear and another that experienced an anchorage failure. Thebeam testing was coordinated with the lecture schedule. Originally he had planned thatthe students cast the beams, but due to the time restrictions of the course and the desire todemonstrate a multitude of beam failures, the beams were cast prior to the beginning ofthe semester. The outcomes of the beam testing were measured through courseevaluations, student comments, and final exam scores. Final exam scores

Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

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Engineering Economy

, and to provide a five-minute oral summary to the class. No written work issubmitted. Grading has been handled in a slightly different manner each semester, but thecurrent plan is to have each discussion contribute 1% of the overall course grade. Thispercentage seems to strike an appropriate balance between the relatively low effort involved incompleting the assignment and the importance of teaching students to take responsibility forlearning something beyond the textbook and outside of the classroom. A student’s grade foreach assignment is broadly recorded as an A (expectations fully met), C (a reasonable attemptwas made to complete the assignment, but some element of the assignment was not appropriatelyexecuted), or F (absent or completely

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; David Barnes, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Information Systems

topical areas: • computer networking and security for both wired and wireless systems • installation and configuration of firewalls • intrusion detection and prevention • risk analysis and management • security management using policies and access control • fault tolerance • disaster recovery planning • computer forensics and investigations • cryptography • physical securityThe following 3-credit courses constitute the above mentioned certificate program:Required Courses: • Introduction to Information Systems: This introductory course lays a foundation for studying more advanced, security-specific issues later in the curriculum and will introduce students to core issues in information

Conference Session

Curriculum Reform with Cooperative Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

. He has also served as an Assistant Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering and was employed by McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company, where he was a lead engineer and Principal Investigator on projects to develop technology evolution plans for the Space Station. Page 12.408.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Cooperative Education as a Prime Mover and Key Constant in Industry - University RelationshipsAbstractThe Cooperative Education Experience underpins the educational development of the student,provides an opportunity for the student to become familiar with

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn

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International

such an explosive growth in programs provides a wonderful opportunity for students andprofessionals to advance their educational experience critics claim that the quality of educationand value-added knowledge gained by students is lower than the on-campus programs. Inaddition, there have been claims that the quality of incoming and outgoing students in the DL orAL programs is lower than the corresponding quality of on-campus students. Some of thesecriticisms have outright insinuated that students in AL programs get inferior education than theon-campus students. The assessment of DL or AL programs has been the subject of severalinvestigations. Chapman1 has addressed reasons for developing an evaluation plan for onlinedegree program. A report by

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Management

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bianey Ruiz Ulloa, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira; Sheila Lizcano, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira; Francisco Gamboa, University of Tachira; Dilia Alcalde, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Engineering Management

Industrial Engineer prior to her academic career.Sheila Lizcano, Universidad Nacional Experimental del Tachira She received her BSc. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tachira - Venezuela. She currently works as Planning Assistan in an insurance carrier company.Francisco Gamboa, University of Tachira He is currently an Instructor Professor of Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira – Venezuela. He holds a Master Degree in Global Planning from the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador – Venezuela, and received his B.S. Degree IN Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira. He teaches different courses

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

other team members in a collaborative approach to meet the project goals.The last rotation on PLC’s is structured in a different form than the first and second roboticrotations. The problems are devised such that the student team must understand the process thatis being automated. The process must be studied and then a automation solution is developedalong with choosing the sensors, actuators and other devises to accomplish the task at hand. The Page 12.892.3process must then be flow charted. The number of inputs and output required are determinedand then the automation plan is worked out in words before the programming begins. The PLC’sare

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University-Calumet

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Instrumentation

complete computer animated wireless control of remoterotating machinery. The effectiveness of the procedure and the capabilities of the hardware andsoftware will be demonstrated by examples. The subject of this paper deals with monitoring,controlling, testing, and acquiring data continuously from a remotely located rotating machine usingdependable wireless conduit and over LAN. The authors plan to demonstrate the interfacing of a threephase induction motor to a direct computer control system located at a distance from the motor, its powerdriver, load, and monitoring traducers. The monitoring and controlling of remote rotating machines via areliable link without sacrificing the data integrity and the ability to analyze the acquired data will

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

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International

international competitiveness. 3As a consequence of such a consistent message, the agenda of Irish higher educationhas progressed from a desire to simply increase the general education level of thepopulation and the output of scientific research to that of meeting the needs of aknowledge-driven society within a global economy. There is now concern to harnesshigher education, research and scholarship to broader social, economic and culturalobjectives. 4 The Irish National Development Plan, 2000, 5 states that “research is acore element of the mission of higher education. The extent to which educationinstitutions are engaged in research and development activities has a key role indetermining the status and the quality of these institutions and the

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology

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Architectural

tertiary education to Diploma (professional) level for many years.As part of the transition to the Bachelor’s degrees, it was decided to offer Graduate Diplomas inCivil Engineering to provide the opportunity for enhancement of the qualifications already heldby the large number of Diploma holders in the Civil Engineering workforce. Specialities wereoffered in Structures, Hydraulics, Geomechanics, Urban Planning and Construction. TheGraduate Diploma was designed to cater for part time students working as Engineers inconsultants and government departments in the region. Faculty staff could provide the necessaryteaching expertise in most of the specialities as the staff at that time had a background in practicebefore entering the tertiary environment

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Sherrill Biggers, Clemson University; William Moss, Clemson University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue Engineering Education; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Scott Schiff, Clemson University

Education, 2007 Adapting and Implementing the SCALE-UP Approach in Statics, Dynamics, and Multivariable CalculusAbstractThis study seeks to deliver and document more effective Statics and Dynamics instruction byimplementing the Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Programs(SCALE-UP) model, in which large studio classes are taught with an emphasis on learning byguided inquiry instead of on listening. The project is also examining the benefit of integrating thecontent of the two traditional sequential courses and the parallel content in multivariablecalculus. By tracking multiple sections taught using different approaches in differentdepartments, the project’s experimental design plans to

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Courtney Richmond, Rowan University; Patricia Mosto, Rowan University

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Instrumentation

software skills taught in ECEcourses, such as Digital I, Electronic I/II and Microprocessor Design, to design andfabricate the electromechanical system.As a proven successful Junior/Senior Engineering Clinic, this project of developingIMAPS offers a number of benefits as elaborated below.• The IMAPS design is inherently multidisciplinary in nature, involving mechanical and electrical system integration, embedded system design, wireless communication and power management.• The sophistication of subsystems like path planning, obstacle avoidance, and feedback control offer many opportunities for undergraduates to gain valuable research experience and be prepared for advanced degrees

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

believeshould be critical components of a program preparing individuals with a high level ofcompetence in the field.MethodologyThe Delphi technique was utilized because it pools the knowledge of experts within a definedfield to build a consensus to forecast what is likely to occur in the years ahead. Such projectionsare very accurate because it is utilizing the knowledge of those who are at the cutting edge ofresearch and study in a particular field and are therefore very much in touch with what the issuesand trends are in a field. The Delphi method has been very useful to other curricular areas topool expert knowledge for planning for future trends [5], [6], [7]. A panel of experts was identifiedfor participation in the study that included individuals

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Marina Miletic, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Graduate Studies

engineering education.Because student chapters are typically isolated geographically, the ASEE annual conference is anideal place for student chapter leaders to meet and exchange ideas about planning chapteractivities and events. Thus, the national ASEE organization can best support established studentchapters by facilitating student participation and interaction at the annual conference. The ASEEnational organization already helps student members attend this important annual conference bynot charging them a conference registration fee. This assistance is much appreciated and shouldbe continued. However, recognizing that the national conference is such a valuable part of theinteraction between student chapters and that travel costs can be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

chapter. Sharon plans to continue her education at the graduate level in the thermal-fluids area.Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato Brian Weninger is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Following graduation he is pursuing a Master of Science degree at Minnesota State.Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato Jess Boardman is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He currently serves as the President of the local ASHRAE student chapter and plans to continue working at McNeilus Truck Manufacturing (MTM) following graduation

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College; David Adams, Grove City College

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Computers in Education

elements that are unique to their design or clever combinations of multiple game design techniques?These criteria are then weighted heavily toward game play and completeness, while thecreativity and exploratory design aspects differentiate the impressive games from the averageand good games. While this may seem vague (e.g., average versus good), it is very apparent toboth the students and faculty how the games should be categorized.3.2.Comp 446In Comp 446, the students will apply their game development knowledge to creating 3D games,using another LaMothe book7. The course plan is to create a specification at the start of the classdescribing a simple 3D-shooter type game that will be built from the ground up. The 3D-shootergame is a perfect

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

whowere reluctant to complete the survey at that time were provided a faxed copy for completion andreturn by fax.Survey Project Actions: • Refine Survey Instrument • Receive contact lists from Celadon and plan timeline for pilot test and student implementation of survey • Pilot test of survey (2-3 people) and make adjustments as necessary, final approval • Implementation of survey • Validation of survey results and analysis of data (statistical results and development of graphs) • Write management report detailing findings, conclusions and recommendationsSurvey questionsThe survey was originally created for a project conducted earlier. To provide for consistency incomparison of results, most questions remained the same as

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

year, he plans on attending graduate school to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University Dr. C. Greg Jensen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He has also worked for Boeing, Lockheed, and United Technologies. His current research interests are in the area of integration, optimization and customization of CAx tools, with a second focus in the direct machining of CAD topology.Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University Daniel Korth graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Spanish fluently and has spent time living in