Conference Session

To Design and Conduct Experiments

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Walter

Session 1566 A Micro-Controller Based Robotics Course for ME Students Wayne Walter, PhD, P.E. Gleason Professor of Mechanical Engineering Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY 14623IntroductionFor many years the emphasis of our robotics course has been on projects where students design,build, and test tooling to accompany an industrial robot in a workcell. At the end of a ten-weekquarter, students were expected to demonstrate a working prototype that integrates sensors,actuators, and feeders together

Collection

2024 ASEE-GSW

Authors

Sanjoy K. Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Fisseha Meresa Alemayehu, West Texas A&M University; Tyresse Xavier Law, West Texas A&M University; Saman Aria, West Texas A&M University

innovativesolutions to solve problems. Applying these concepts requires the combined effort of severaldisciplines, each bringing their unique ideas and perspectives. The goal of this multidisciplinaryproject was to apply knowledge obtained throughout each of the group members’ undergraduatestudies to design and build a combustion chamber to observe combustion reactions and acquirecombustion behavior data. The team working on this project was comprised of two MechanicalEngineering students, one Engineering Technology student, and one Electrical Engineering student.Project activities were evaluated based on seven ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering andTechnology) criteria1. Combustion data is essential to the study of solid fuel. A combustion

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dan Cordon, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Mechanical Engineering

materials to undergird design and manufacturing education.Enlisting students as authors of these instructional materials further provides an opportunity toenhance their project learning. Formatting these materials on wiki pages, in turn, provides aconvenient method for efficiently retaining important design as well as manufacturingknowledge for subsequent use by a larger audience. By linking this digital information withengineering artifacts and manufacturing tools via QR codes, potential users can have just-in-time, point-of-use access (via their cell phones) to design features and design realization details.These are the ingredients of a Web 2.0 approach for knowledge management that has beenintegrated in our lean manufacturing elective as well

Conference Session

...by Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mangold, University of California, Berkeley; Stefanie Robinson, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering into the classroom is theteacher’s and student’s misconceptions about engineering. The engineering design process(EDP) is a decision-making process, often iterative, in which basic science, math, andengineering concepts are applied to develop optimal solutions to meet an established objective.Among the fundamental elements of the design process are the development of objectives andcriteria, synthesis, analysis, construction, testing, and evaluation. Teachers can easilyincorporate the EDP into existing classroom projects or activities and it can also provide aframework for developing new curriculum modules. The EDP is a great tool that teachers canuse in their coursework to enhance their problem solving skills as well as introduce them

Collection

2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kellie Schneider; Heath A. Schluterman; Candace Rainwater

Student Perceptions of a Theme-Based Introduction to Engineering Course Kellie Schneider, Ph.D., Heath A. Schluterman, Ph.D., Candace Rainwater, Ph.D. University of ArkansasAbstractRecently, the curriculum in our Introduction to Engineering course was redesigned to includehands-on, theme-based projects with the hopes of increasing attendance and engagement of ourfirst-year engineering students. Students were presented with four theme descriptions and askedto choose a theme for investigation during the Fall semester. In the Spring, students were askedto select a different theme for investigation. Each theme was comprised of two hands-on, team-based projects. In

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Nelson, Texas A&M University; Brent Donham, Texas A&M University - Commerce

cybersecurity. This includes class projects, independent research and study, and facultyresearch. The CIRP reviews all requests and evaluates the compensating controls to determinetheir acceptability. If predetermined risk levels are not exceeded, the policy includes provisionsfor an expedited or shortened review. The rationale for the provisions in the policy, the levels ofreview and the makeup of the review panel are discussed. The implemented policy and requiredreview form are included as appendices.IntroductionCybersecurity is an emerging field with significant implications as the use of interconnecteddevices increases. The need for trained cybersecurity professionals is increasing, yet theworkforce is not increasing to match the need. Jeff Kaitlin

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Rita Caso; Kristi J. Shryock; Jo Howze; Jeffrey Froyd; Arun R. Srinivasa

are working together to help students more closely link concepts from the threesubject areas. Faculty members have constructed specifications that design projects must followto help students build tighter connections among the three subjects. A comprehensiveassessment and evaluation plan has also been designed and implemented. This paper willdescribe the integration mechanisms, project specifications, and systems to address study skills,as well as data that has been collected and analyzed to date. Future assessment plans, andstrategies for expanding the program for more students and extending it to two additional first-year engineering tracks will also be described. IntroductionFirst-year engineering

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for Their Professional Practice

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shiuan-Huey Yen, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan; Jessica Fan, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan; Mandy Liu, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan; Liang-Jenq Leu, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #34165Revolutionize Ph.D. Training in Academia-industry CollaborationShiuan-Huey Yen, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan I’m working as Project Specialist of Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) and my BAU is about MOE Industry-Academia Cooperative Project. Graduated from National Taiwan University and received Master’s degree in Linguistics.Jessica Fan, Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan Ms. Jessica Fan is currently the Accounting Manager and Project Manager of Institute of Engineering Ed- ucation Taiwan (IEET). Her primary responsibilities are to oversee accountant and Ministry of

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Ackerman, University of Alberta; Curt Stout, University of Alberta

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Engineering Technology

class sizes less than100) and as a result the senior design course has 80-100 students per 4 month term. The studentsare asked to form their own design groups (4 students per group) and are then asked at submit arequest for one of the 20-25 projects available for the term. Projects are then assigned on a “firstcome first served basis” putting the onus back on to the students for researching the projects andgetting the requests in early.The revised design program incorporates four features: • Industrially sponsored projects • A rigorous design methodology Page 12.1267.2 • A paperless environment for all course submissions • A

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 17: Student Cognitive Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adaline M. Buerck, University of South Florida; Maya A. Trotz, University of South Florida; Estenia Ortiz Carabantes, University Of South Florida; Daniel Arnulfo Delgado Jr., University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

completing his Navy contract and eventually transferred to San Diego State University (SDSU), San Diego. Needing some hands on learning he applied for a research position at SDSU where he was accepted as a research assistant helping with algal biomass research. In this lab he discovered a love for resource recovery from waste and wastewater treatment when he was given a project to analyze algal feedstock cultivation in wastewater. Upon completing his bachelors, he was accepted to University of South Florida (USF), Tampa, for a Ph. D. program where he researches onsite wastewater treatment for removal of nitrogen species. His research interests revolve around food, water, energy nexus specifically in wastewater treatment

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 22: Perspectives and Evaluation of Engineering Design Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

target tracking and physical layer communications. Her work on target detection and tracking is funded by the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Nelson is a 2010 recipient of the NSF CAREER Award. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and the IEEE Signal Processing, Communications, and Education Societies. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design-based Evaluation as a Novel Evaluation Approach for Faculty Development Programs in Engineering EducationIntroductionIn this theory paper, the authors introduce design-based evaluation (DBE) as a novel evaluationapproach for the engineering education research community. Many projects and programs

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #30578Implementing Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) in a Timber DesignCourseDr. Seyed Mohammad Seyed Ardakani P.E., Ohio Northern University Dr. Ardakani is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He has previ- ously served as Project Engineer at Englekirk Structural Engineers and Lecturer at South Dakota State University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Nevada, Reno. His research in- terests include seismic performance and design of reinforced concrete structures, computational modeling of structures, and engineering education

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Alex Kotlarchyk

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33431 E-mail: ravivd@fau.edu 561 297 2773 akotlarc@fau.eduAbstract This paper describes an on-going non-traditional educational experience of working onan intelligent water-conservation project at Florida Atlantic University. It is unique in the sensethat the working settings are different from an ordinary research and development project. Wehave been working with a private investor and entrepreneur who came up with the original idea.He has been very involved in the project with business, humanitarian, environmental andeducational goals in mind. In addition to

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6949Global Confidence: U.S. Student Outcomes from an International CapstoneDesign ExperienceDr. Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder Daria Kotys-Schwartz is the Industry/University Cooperative Project Center Director and an Instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received B.S. and M.S degrees in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Kotys-Schwartz has focused her research in engineering student learning, retention, and identity

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez ; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Mechanics

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Papadopoulos has diverse research and teaching interests in structural mechanics, biomechanics, appro- priate technology, engineering ethics, and engineering education. He is PI of two NSF sponsored research projects and is co-author of Lying by Approximation: The Truth about Finite Element Analysis. Pa- padopoulos is currently the Program Chair Elect of the ASEE Mechanics Division and serves on numerous committees at UPRM that relate to undergraduate and graduate education.Dr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Rom´an, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez CampusDr. Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Conference Session

FPD 4: Peers and Perceptions

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

ofoutcomes. The introductory course is designed to contribute toward the achievement of fourABET1 student outcomes. Assessment of outcomes is performed through direct measurements ofstudent performance in multiple assignments and three team projects. The data from the directassessment is compared with the student perceptions of the achievement of these outcomes.Statistical analysis and correlation analysis are used to compare the two data sets. Studentperceptions are quantified through data collected from surveys conducted in three sections of thecourse taught by two different instructors during Fall 2013 with the use of a 1-5 Likert scale. Thesurveys are conducted at the end of the semester. The surveys are designed such that eachoutcome can be

Conference Session

Technical Proficiency and Cybersecurity Awareness in ECE Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Sellers, Mississippi State University; Tingjun Lei, Mississippi State University; Chaomin Luo, Mississippi State University; Zhuming Bi, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gene Eu Jan, Tainan National University of the Arts

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University 2 Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Fort Wayne 3 National Taipei University, and Tainan National University of the ArtsAbstractOptimizing robot path planning within computational intelligence and robotics is increasinglyimportant, and graph-based models are at the forefront of this advancement. Teaching thesecomplex subjects poses challenges, addressed in this study through a novel pedagogical approachthat combines sparrow-dissection and scaffolding with active, project-based learning (SDS-AL).This method, implemented in a graduate Computational Intelligence course, centers on

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghina Absi, Vanderbilt University; Emily Williams Van Schaack, Vanderbilt University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

creating value in design into her core classes with project-based learning techniques. She continually spearheads K-12 initiatives, especially for girls and underserved youth, to get them excited about engineering. Outside work, Absi loves spending time with family. She enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and the outdoors. Absi is trilingual in Arabic, English and French.Emily Williams Van Schaack, Vanderbilt University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Equity Diversity Inclusion (EDI) and Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) in Core Engineering Classes – Case Study in Statics1. IntroductionWith the high demand on civil engineers as we invest more in infrastructure

Conference Session

Broadening Participation in Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie Anne L Mundy, Texas A&M Kingsville; Sel Ozcelik, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Ramirez, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

University-Kingsville Dr. Abdelrahman is currently the Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University Kingsville. Dr. Abdelrahman has a diverse educational and research background. His research expertise is in the design of intelligent measurement systems, sensor fusion and control systems. He has been active in research with over 80 papers published in refereed journals and conferences. He has been the principal investigator on several major research projects on industrial applications of sensing and Control with focus on Energy Efficiency. He is a senior member of IEEE, ISA, and a member of ASEE.Dr. David Ramirez, Texas A&M University

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Best in DEED

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Francisca Fils-Aime, Loyola University, Chicago; Nancy Lynn Raschke Deichstetter DNP, RN, CEN, CHSE, Loyola University, Chicago; Joanne O'Grady Dunderdale DNP, RN , Loyola University, Chicago

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

Evaluation Coach at Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (PIE) Org, where she manages multiple community-centered research projects. Her research interests includes mixed methods, global peace, and international affairs. Francisca earned her M.Ed. in Educational Research Methodology at Boston College and received a BA in Human Services and International Affairs.Dr. Nancy Lynn Raschke Deichstetter DNP, RN, CEN, CHSE, Loyola University, Chicago Nancy Raschke Deichstetter, DNP, RN, CEN, CHSE is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University-Chicago. She teaches all simulation scenarios in the undergraduate program and designs scenarios specific to medical-surgical and emergency

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and a Force and Moment Lab

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Audrey Pang, Sandia National Laboratories; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

rates and the likelihood ofcontinued research participation and higher education. A new initiative at the University of Texasat Austin (UT Austin), the Freshman Introduction to Research in Engineering (FIRE) program,offers a select group of first-year students with an opportunity to participate in semester-long,faculty-sponsored mechanical engineering research and development projects. In addition to theirresearch, students attend bi-monthly lectures that introduce them to various topics in mechanicalengineering and current research in the field, the successes (and roadblocks) in engineeringresearch and how to overcome them, and career opportunities in engineering. An end of semesterposter session allows students to showcase their research

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 4: Junior & Senior Year Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swapana Subbarao Jerpoth, Rowan University; Robert P. Hesketh, Rowan University; Kirti M. Yenkie, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Sean Curtis; Michael Fracchiolla; David Anthony Theuma

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

biggerpicture, we set the students up for success at university and beyond.2. Formulation of the ProjectThe Chemical Engineering department at our university has been actively involved in researchand partnerships with diverse industries, federal/state agencies, and foundations. Ourcollaborations with Nestle, Campbells, Domino Sugar, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, ExxonMobil,Sunoco, Dupont, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Pennakem, Bristol Myers Squibb,Valero Energy Corporation, Novartis, U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Army has been veryfruitful and has positively impacted the industrial partners.Our student-faculty-industry collaboration program involves creating student and faculty teamsto solve real-world problems. These projects involve a multi

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University; Lin Zhao, Gannon University; Saeed Tiari; Varun Kasaraneni, Gannon University

activities, experiences with students working oninterdisciplinary community engagement projects, guidelines on how to better and moreeffectively interact with stakeholders, lessons on assessment of student progress (along withwarning signs of imminent trouble), and planned actions to improve student success outcomes.Tags: S-STEM, retention, scholarships, diversity, student success, broadening participation inengineeringSection I: Overview of the SEECS ProgramGannon University is a private, four-year Catholic university, dedicated to providing a liberalarts education integrated with professional skills and faith-based learning. Gannon offers 6associate's, 67 bachelor’s, 29 master's, and 6 doctoral degrees, with approximately 4,700 students(3,200

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Edward Blicharz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Bernard Gallois, Stevens Institute of Technology; Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Ian Denholm, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

Stevens Institute of Technology. He is coordinator of core engineering design courses in Freshman & Sophomore years. Prior to his current position, Blicharz worked for 25 years in project management and systems engineering in the aerospace & telecommunications industries. He has a B.E in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from Fairleigh Dickinson University.Bernard Gallois, Stevens Institute of Technology Bernard Gallois is George Meade Bond Professor of Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he was the founding dean of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering. He received the Diplôme d' Ingénieur Civil des Mines at the École

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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International

AC 2008-1383: A COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT WITHRECOGNITION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTSFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Fanyu Zeng is an assistant professor of Business Information Systems and is actively involved in several projects to develop Chinese higher education programs and international student programs for Indiana Wesleyan University. Page 13.15.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Collaborative Curriculum Enhancement with Recognition of Characteristics of Chinese College StudentsAbstractThis study aims to enhance a software engineering

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

other majors.Twelve of the 46 students in the class indicated that “energy” was their primary specialty choice(second only to 14 students stating an interest in water). Student interest in energy related topicswas also strongly apparent among the applicants to a summer Research Experience forUndergraduates (REU) program in EVEN, with 42 of 84 applicants stating an interest in workingon research related to energy topics. These energy projects were the most popular among all ofthe 15 different research topics advertised. This paper describes the existing energy-relatedcourses at the University of Colorado at Boulder. It also describes ways to incorporatesustainable energy into existing courses. Environmental engineering needs to determine what

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Masten, McMaster University; Robert Fleisig, McMaster University

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Design in Engineering Education

Students in Engineering Design through Engineers Without Borders ProjectsAbstractIt is important that first year engineering students learn that the engineering design processinvolves more than mathematics and physics. To accomplish this, students choose designprojects from a variety of disciplines, developed with Engineers Without Borders (Canada) andsituated in either a developing country or a remote area of Canada. All projects required, not onlya technical solution, but also consideration of ethics, health and safety, economics, and impact onthe community. Among the design projects were a rain-water harvesting system and ceramicwater filter for villagers in Cambodia and a press for extracting oil and producing biodiesel

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics V

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ochs, Lehigh University; Lisa Getzler-Linn, Lehigh University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Scott Schaffer, Purdue University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technology University

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Engineering Ethics

including Boeing, JetBlue, VHA, HomeAid America, and the U.S. Navy in areas such as needs assessment, testing, evaluation, process analysis, and instructional design.Mary Raber, Michigan Technology University Mary Raber currently serves as Associate Director for the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of the Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University. This program focuses on undergraduate technical and professional skill development by providing a multidisciplinary team environment in which students address real-world projects for industry, community and government organizations. Ms. Raber has overseen the implementation and growth of the Enterprise Program at

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Drexel University; Jameson Detweiler, Drexel University; Cody Ray, Drexel University; Andrew Cebulski, Drexel University; Jay Bhatt, Drexel University

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Engineering Libraries

2006-2007. He is the 2003 recipient of Drexel University's Harold Myers Distinguished Service Award. He is actively involved with the Engineering Libraries Division of the ASEE. Page 14.850.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Library-Smart House Collaboration for Information Literacy DevelopmentAbstractThe Library-Smart House partnership seeks to design and implement a sustainable, virtualenvironment for collaboration that will seamlessly integrate project communication andinformation access. This virtual environment will provide a means for increased

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University

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Minorities in Engineering

the program and the lesson that was learned during the first year.IntroductionIn 2006, Virginia State University (VSU), America's first fully state supported four-year institutionof higher education learning for African Americans and one of the seventeen 1890 Land-GrantInstitutions, was awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation under the HBCU UPprogram to increase the numbers of STEM graduates from an average of 70 to over 105 per yearwithin five years. This project is a comprehensive four-phase STEM program that includes (1) anUndergraduate Bridge (UGB), (2) Course Structure Reform activities (CSR), (3) Student andFaculty Enrichment (SFE) components and (4) a Graduate School Bridge (GSB). Phase one isdesigned to attract, prepare