Conference Session

"Green" Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Daniel Douglass, University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; James M. Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Architectural

buildinginformation modeling, building energy simulation, sustainable design, or parametric solidmodeling. The modules will be continually improved and expanded based on student feedback.Students at Illinois’ Product Dissection Laboratory have already started using the tutorials, andthus far their feedback has been positive and very useful.Hopefully, this educational content will play a role in fostering future multi-disciplinary courses,research, and academic programs related to energy efficient and sustainable building. Whilethey are a small step, they are a step in the right direction – and a direction where students areleading the charge.Bibliography1. Building Energy Software Tools Directory. Building Technologies Program. [Online] U.S. Departmentof

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

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Engineering Design Graphics

Engineering Graphics course, severalimprovements were implemented. The enhancements to the existing Engineering Graphicscourse are discussed.1. IntroductionFor the past 75 years, Kettering University has provided its students with top quality classroominstruction, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and career-oriented work experience in industry.Kettering offers Bachelors Degree programs in engineering, science, mathematics, andmanagement. Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in theirfreshmen year by alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experiencein over 600 corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students includeover 600 other companies as well as the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky

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NSF Grantees

of Minnesota, and as an Assistant Professor and Director of the Advanced Microelectronics Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Dr. St. Omer is an active member of IEEE, MRS, ASEE, and NSBE AE. She has also held several leadership positions at the national level during her academic career. Page 22.607.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Veteran PathwaysAbstractThe University of Kentucky (UK) is extremely proud of its long-standing relationship with themen and women in uniform that bravely serve this country. The state of Kentucky

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

contents3. Improve the delivery of laboratories and lectures, make abstract and non-intuitive mathematics concepts “visible”, “touchable”, and thereby, easy to understand4. Increase STEM students’ math course passing rate5. Foster students’ interest in mathematics, promote active learning, and motivate them to stay in STEM programsTo achieve the goal and objectives, the project consists of innovative technologies that enhancemathematics and engineering connection, simplify and speed up the process of complicatedconcepts delivery, as well as encourage critical thinking.Virtual Lab and Teaching Module Innovations1. Gaming and Virtual Reality Learning PlatformTo help students in mathematics courses, researchers from higher education have

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

Project • The project is divided into manageable sections • Students are introduced to each phase of the project • Provision of guidance during phased projects • Delivery of course notes in synchronization with projects and form theoretical basis of project solution. • Solutions are discussed in class after each phase • Better learning curve and shortened learning process.Several groups of undergraduate Construction Management students were engaged in achallenging project, construction related internship, frequent field visit to the construction areaand hands on experiment in the laboratory and field for different higher level courses. The

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Jann Joseph, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

of Liberal Arts and Sciences (and a biologist), has been the slow time to graduation bystudents in the STEM fields at GVSU. This was identified to be particularly problematic amonghigh financial need students.It is well documented that programs of study in the STEM fields include: • More credit hours to graduate than liberal arts programs Page 22.618.6 • Extensive structure and prerequisite requirements that limit flexibility • Extensive laboratory components that increase the number of contact and study hours expected of students and leading to very long school daysIn addition, it was identified that the demographics of the

Conference Session

Integration of Liberal Education into Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.L. Jordan, Michigan Technological University; Anahita Pakzad, Michigan Technological University; Renee Oats, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

something to consider whenconsidering internet based learning’s effectiveness.The general overview from the focus group studies and surveys about internet basedlearning in engineering education was that students were satisfied with the flexibility andgeneral cost of this instruction. Faculty felt it was less satisfying than in-class instruction.Nonetheless, both groups feel the accessibility is paramount. It is also agreeable amongthe groups that this type of learning is more suitable for introductory or lower levelcourses than those of more technical and laboratory background. Also, classes thatrequire more writing (e.g. English or History) and computer based (e.g. Programming orInformation Technology) seem suitable for internet based learning.The

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Veltman, University of Calgary; William (Bill) Rosehart, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Denis Onen, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

consisted of onedesign course in each of the two semesters, with an emphasis on laboratory experiences.Through these courses, the students were given 245 minutes of lab time each week (divided intotwo weekly lab periods of 170 minutes and 75 minutes, respectively) to work on various open-ended design challenges, as well as 50 minutes each week for lectures, which taught primarilywritten and graphical communication skills. The initial design course utilized the projects toexperientially develop important skillsets, such as the design process, project management,verbal communication, teamwork, social considerations, and the application of scientific andmathematic principles. These skills were expected to be developed by the students, with

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. O'Brien, Villanova University; Rebecca A Stein, University of Pennsylvania; Garrett M. Clayton, Villanova University; Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University; C. Nataraj, Villanova University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

University and his MSME and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle). He is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. His research interests focus on mechatronics, specifically modeling and control of scanning probe microscopes and unmanned vehicles.Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University Aaron Wemhoff earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 2004. He joined the Villanova faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2008 after working 3.5 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His research areas include computational heat transfer and modeling of nanosystems.C. Nataraj, Villanova University Dr. C. Nataraj is Professor & Chair of Mechanical

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joyce Palmer Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

committees and received numerous recognitions. She has a B.S., M.Ed and Ed.S in science education from Georgia Southern University. Page 22.671.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Exchange – The NNIN Outreach Demonstration Guide: A set of nanotechnology demonstrations for upper elementary through high school.IntroductionThe National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network is an integrated geographically-diversepartnership of 14 university-based laboratories supported by the National Science Foundation.Part of our mission is to provide education and outreach to a wide

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology; William Emerson Spath, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

andbiomimetics [2]. Creating a center where students can see ongoing robotics research projectsencourages innovation and is the first step to creating new projects. Page 22.674.8 Figure 6: Studio Laboratory layout for Robotics Lab sectionWhat Works Well and What Needs ImprovementThe lab exercises have been well received by students, and have generally been completed in thetwo hour lab period provided. Student teams are working well together and have been resolvingteam workload issues without instructor or TA intervention. Teams seem to appreciate choosingtheir own project, and very much enjoy the hands-on nature of the projects and the

Conference Session

Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 22.692.2exposing preschoolers to engineering related concepts, and on their motives and methods whiledoing so.MethodThis study used quantitative measures to understand how parents expose thei preschool childrento engineering through formal and informal interactions with a set of artifacts (see Table 1).Thirty-nine parents of children ages 4-5, from 6 Midwestern preschool classrooms participated inthe study. Families differed in their socioeconomic status. Eleven parents were recruited from 3classrooms in a university-based laboratory preschool and 28 were recruited from 3 Head Startclassrooms in the local community. Head Start is a program of the US Department of Health andHuman Services that provides comprehensive education, health

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sowmya Narayanan, VIT University; Muniratnam Adithan, VIT University, Vellore; Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

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International

India is emerging as a Centre ofExcellence that caters to the training needs of newly recruited as well as in-service faculty of theUniversity. It was established as a nodal centre to coordinate all the training programs and itcaters to the training needs of the faculty who are expected to function as leaders and managersin the classrooms and laboratories to meet the challenges of internationalization andglobalization of education, especially technical and engineering education.. The mission of ASC is to provide continuous training that is effective, efficient,empowering faculty to become truly motivational in the classroom. The ASC fosters critical andinnovative thinking among its engineering and technology faculty and has aligned

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

game called EduTorcs for teaching Numerical Methods and for teaching DynamicSystems & Control. In the former case, we found that students learning numerical methods witha video game learned the material more deeply, as measured by a concept map assessment9. Inthe dynamic systems & control class, we found that students who learned with video game-basedhomework and laboratory exercises scored significantly better on concept tests10. Furthermore,using a technique known as the experience sampling method, we found students learningdynamic systems & control with a video game are significantly more engaged11. Furthermore,these students were much more likely to take the more advanced dynamical systems & controlcourse as a technical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Blythe A. Vogt, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees

administrative responsibilities and research, he continues to teach courses in networking and digital design. His research interests include computer networks, wireless communi- cations, and digital design. Prior to joining K-State he was a member of the senior staff at the Applied Physics Laboratory from 1994 to 1997. Dr. Gruenbacher received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Kansas State University Page 22.729.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University Rekha Natarajan earned her B.S. and M.A, both in mathematics, at Arizona State University in 2001

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

prestige and increase their ability to attracthighly qualified faculty and students.Students benefit from the requirements for quality classroom and laboratory facilities, the qualityeducational program delivered by qualified faculty, and in some cases an opportunity to pursueprofessional registration and licensure. Employers, as consumers of educated graduates, mayalso benefit from greater quality in the applicant pool and the opportunity for accreditedgraduates to pursue professional licensure.In engineering education and practice, accreditation has long been linked with professionallicensure. Widespread efforts to enact uniform laws and licensing standards has resulted in the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-871: ATTRACTING K-12 STUDENTS TOWARDS ENGINEER-ING DISCIPLINES WITH PROJECT BASED LEARNING MODULESAlok K. Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion Univer- sity. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory. Dr. Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certi- fied manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has orga- nized several international conferences as General Chair, including

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Joanne E. DeGroat, Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

the synthesis constructs of VHDL. Faculty members will gain a basicunderstanding of VHDL. The course is laboratory intensive and includes a hands-on experimentto design, test, and simulate and synthesize a basic logic circuit as part of Quartus® IIdevelopment software [2]. The course objectives are to have class participants are able to: • Understand simulation versus synthesis environments • Build basic VHDL models using the VHDL design units (entity, architecture, configuration, package) • Use behavioral modeling constructs and techniques to describe logic functionality • Use structural modeling constructs and techniques to create hierarchical designsAdvanced VHDL:Course Description:Faculty members will

Conference Session

International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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International

of engineering or scienceprinciples in the classroom and subsequently practice the theory in the laboratory. Importantly,our scheme also includes mechanisms to measure how successful the classroom experienceshave translated into the immersed environment.Classroom Training for LeadershipWe have observed that leadership is not easy to teach but rather that students can be moldedthrough leadership experiences. Leadership, in other words, can be developed. To that end, wehad experts on leadership/management lecture in class. We assigned the students scholarlyreadings on leadership. We implemented leadership development activities. The activities wedesigned were meant to help them to identify their personal strengths and weaknesses as well

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Anna Pereira, University of California, Berkeley; Benjamin Mitchell, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. 103. Feisel, L.D. and Rosa, A.J., (2005) The Role of the Laboratory in Undergraduate Engineering Education, J. Engineering Ed., 94(1), pp. 121-130.4. Kline, R., (1994) World War II: A Watershed in Electrical Engineering Education, IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, pp. 17-23.5. Dutson, A.J., Todd, R.H., Magleby, S.P. and Sorensen, C.D., (1997) A Review of Literature on Teaching Engineering Design Through Project-Oriented Capstone Courses, Journal of Engineering Education, 86 (1), 1997, pp. 17-28.6. Sheppard, S.D., Macatangay, K., Colby, A. and Sullivan, W.M. (2008) Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.7. NAE, (2004) The

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

based on the ABET a-kcriteria. As has been done at several U.S. universities, we use the tests, final exam, homeworkand laboratory activities as direct methods to evaluate the learning outcomes. The major fieldtest (MFT), exit interview (oral and anonymous questionnaire) and employer and/or employeesurvey are used as the indirect methods to evaluate the learning outcomes. ET 3830, 4340 and4830 are three-credit courses and in each course the author gives two tests and one final exam,Each test and the final exam carry one-fourth of the final grade. There is at least one hands-on orcomputational team project in each class and the project(s) carry one-fourth of the final grade.Students can work independently but are encouraged to work in teams to

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

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Engineering Technology

knowledge of both hardware and software. Thereis a shortage of individuals who could implement hardware-software integration in design anddevelopment. The proposed degree curriculum plan will bridge the gap between these twodisciplines, and will provide the students a solid foundation in each. The proposed curriculumwill integrate the knowledge in the areas of electronics, computer and software with intensiveclassroom and laboratory experiences.From a software perspective, the proposed curriculum would draw its resources and wouldinclude most of the existing courses from the Computer Science curriculum within thedepartment of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Statistics . Students will gain proficiency insoftware design and development using

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Van Stephen Blackwood, Colorado School Of Mines, GK-12 NSF Fellow; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

this lecture to appealto and inform a young audience. Since the lesson is based on observation (the students watch the candle burn), and the depth ofthe subject matter is controlled by the students curiosity. This makes it easy to adapt the lessonto multiple age groups and learning levels. The lesson is guided by questions in response to thestudents observations. The purpose of this laboratory and the big challenge to students is, ”Howdoes the solid fuel or wax get to the flame?”Teacher Background: States of Matter: Solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Capillarity: The ability of a narrow tube to draw a liquid upwards against the force of gravity. Siphon: A pipe or tube fashioned or deployed in an inverted U shape and filled until atmo

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norena Martin-Dorta, University of La Laguna; Isabel Sánchez Berriel, University of La Laguna; David López Rodríguez; Héctor Amado; Jose Luis Saorin, Universidad de La Laguna; Manuel Contero, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación en Bioingeniería y Tecnología Orientada al Ser Humano (I3BH)

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Computers in Education

project has been developed in several stages (see below). A first trialversion of the mobile game was brought out and evaluated by 22 users. A second trial versionwas then released based on the correction of detected bugs and suggestions made on the firstversion.STAGE 1: Establishing project targets, getting lab ready and choosing tasks that users shouldperform.STAGE 2: Users' evaluation: performed by users on laboratory, collecting data throughquestionnaires.STAGE 3: Collect data: Summarizing bugs found and proposing solutions.STAGE 4: Application improvement: Programming and implementing suggestedenhancements.STAGE 5: Application final version.The user was asked to complete the four training tasks available on the device and twocompetitions: 10

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heinz Schmidt-Walter, Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, College of Technology, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University

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Electrical and Computer

State students experienced not being required attend class, while theDarmstadt students experienced required class attendance.Interestingly, the students indicated that the courses were either about the right level or moredifficult than at their home institution. The Purdue and Penn State students indicated that nothaving routine homework and tests, with only a final exam at the end of the course, madethem a little uncomfortable. Conversely, the Darmstadt students were not used to havinghomework and periodic tests. All the students indicated that the laboratory experiences weredifferent than at their home institution. Interestingly, the Darmstadt students indicated thatinstruction was more structured than the more independent structure of their

Conference Session

Special Session: Creating, Using, and Assessing with Concept Maps in Introductory Materials Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

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Materials

., Sonak, B., & Suen, H.K. (1999). Concept map assessment of classroom learning: Reliability, validity, and logical practicality. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 36, 475-492. 3. Markow, P.G. & Lonning, R.A. (1998). Usefulness of concept maps in college chemistry laboratories: Students’ perceptions and effects on achievement. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 35, 1015-1029. 4. Hoz, R., Bowman, D., & Chacham, T. (1997). Psychometric and edumentric validity of dimensions of geomorphological knowledge which are tapped by concept mapping. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 34(9), 925-947. 5. Lowes, Leslie, & Nolan, Tom. Why Water? Retrieved on January 6, 2011 from http

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

applications.Monterrey’s Electronic School (Escuela Electrónica Monterrey ESEM): ESEM is a technicalschool located in downtown Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, in the Northern Mexico area. The curriculashould prepare students for a variety of employment opportunities. ESEM offers short, objective,and productive courses. The school offers the 10 most requested technical careers requested bycompanies; the program durations are four, five, or six semesters long depending on specialty.The programs are short compared to professional careers, and they are practical because theprograms are combined with theory and practice, taking place in workshops and laboratories ofthe institution.The “Machining and Tooling Technician” program offered by ESEM requires 69 credit hours

Conference Session

Ethics in different disciplines

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig T. Evers P.E., Minnesota State University - Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

the incidents atIdaho National Laboratories with the SL-1 reactor, Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. Areas thatwere covered ranged from engineering design to operator training to media coverage andgovernmental responses. At SL-1, three operators were killed when they accidentally triggered asteam explosion in the reactor. There was total secrecy applied to this disaster. At Three MileIsland, there was a reactor meltdown triggered in large part by operator training and workplacedesign. The media covered the incident, in which there were no injuries, extensively and (somewould say) at times hysterically. At Chernobyl, lack of operator training and poor reactor designtriggered a massive explosion which scattered radioactive debris across half of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur B. Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2001: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CLASSROOM LEARNINGAND ONLINE LEARNING ON MEDICAL IMAGING WITH COMPUTERLAB EXERCISESHong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Hong Man joined the faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens in January 2000. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December 1999. Dr. Man is currently an associate professor in the department of ECE. He is serving as the director of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program, and the director of the Visual Information Envi- ronment Laboratory at Stevens. His research interests have been in image and video processing, medical imaging, data analysis and pattern recognition

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

skills and practice communication and presentation skills.Classroom teaching is combined with laboratory exercises. Heavy emphasis is placed onteamwork. At the end of the semester, the students must present a team project. The project is ofsufficient complexity and workload that it is very difficult for one student to complete it alone ina semester’s time frame.To illustrate the teaching approach, the topic of distillation will be presented. In this typicalsession on distillation process design and operation, the students learn about the concept ofdistillation, how to design a distillation to achieve desired product specifications, simulate adistillation process and consider the impact of certain operating variables on its operation.By