Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. In this paper, a novel way to address these issues within a Mechanical EngineeringTechnology Capstone Experience is presented. The novel implementation makes use of theASME Professional Practice Curriculum (PPC), a set of on-line “short courses” developed byASME and available to the public at no cost. By integrating these “short courses” into theCapstone Experience, students can participate in a significant professional developmentexperience that is beneficial to both their long-term career goals and their execution of theircapstone project. In addition, the on-line self-study provides an ideal format for engaging thestudent in the type of lifelong learning required for professional success. In this paper, a modeltechnique for integration of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Fisher, Montana State University; Kevin Cook, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

at another university, hasseen deficiencies in the performance of students in the area of graphics utilization later intheir academic careers. For example, the third year students have exhibited difficulties inconceptualizing and utilizing graphical solutions to vector problems in kinematics, andsenior students have struggled with producing quality documentation of their capstonedesign projects. These observed deficiencies may be due in part to the compression ofengineering curricula in years past which has relegated engineering graphics solely to atwo credit first year Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) course, with verylittle follow-up, or use, until the fourth year design projects, during which time thestudents seems to have lost

Conference Session

Teaching Topics in Aircraft Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

acquire knowledge before they start working, but to find a job they have to have someexperience? It certainly looks like a “Catch-22”.If someone is dreaming about becoming an aviation maintenance professional, the AviationTechnology Department at Purdue University has an answer. It offers an Aircraft ManufacturingProcesses course (AT 308), which is organized as an independent business venture and simulatesa real world manufacturing experience for students. During this course students are assignedtasks and job positions they will encounter during their professional career. The students spent aconsiderable amount of time in the classroom learning theory about heat treatment, loads, strains

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

mathematics," teaching mathematicalconcepts in a context that has meaning to a learner2, in this case, a student seeking a career inengineering or technology. The course provides examples of contextualized mathematics thatboth build the mathematical skills of the secondary school technology and science teachers andprovide examples of how those math skills are used in the engineering and engineeringtechnology courses at the community college level. The objective was to equip the teachers withthe knowledge and confidence to show their students how mathematical skills and concepts areapplied within technology, engineering and science courses at the middle and high school level.The course as developed fully supports the major goals of

Conference Session

Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhang Lei, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

International

Pi. His research on passive radon-resistant new residential building construction was adapted in HB1647 building code of Florida Legislature. Najafi is a member of numerous professional societies and has served on many com- mittees and programs, and continuously attends and presents refereed papers at international, national, and local professional meetings and conferences. Lastly, Najafi attends courses, seminars and workshops, and has developed courses, videos and software packages during his career. His areas of specialization include transportation planning and management, legal aspects, construction contract administration, and public works

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Charmian Wu, Tufts University; Ryan Poling-Skutvik

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

comes from donors and corporate support from companiessuch as Con Edison. Admission to the program, which is open to freshman to senior high schoolstudents, is competitive and is based on the student’s transcript, a written essay, and a letter ofrecommendation. Once accepted to the program, students are assigned a research mentor andtopic to study. Students are required to be present for all six weeks of the program and mustcontribute to a written final report. In addition, students are required to give an oral technicalpresentation to all participating students and faculty advisors. Throughout the program, studentsreceive workshops on careers, advice for college admissions, as well as training in developingand improving their technical and

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Robert De la Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College

Tagged Divisions

International

Science from Santa Clara University in 1982. His 34 years of professional career covers: teaching at undergraduate and graduate level, planning, developing and managing project in the areas of Telecommunications and Information Systems. His research interest include embedded systems, digital programmable devices and computer communications. He is a member of IEEE, ASEE and ACM. Page 23.825.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Introduction of New Technologies in the Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstractClosed-loop feedback control system is an important component of a

Conference Session

CEIII Wrapup

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Bates Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

traditionally underrepresented groups in engineering education. Page 23.360.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Curriculum Exchange: Middle School Students Go Beyond Blackboards to Solve the Grand ChallengesAbstractOur program offers an integrated approach to engaging middle school students in activities thatimprove awareness and understanding of a range of STEM college and career pathways. Theprogram is framed within the Grand Challenges of the 21st Century identified by the NationalAcademy of Engineering (NAE). The focus of this paper is the curriculum used for

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Culture

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Julie Ann Lorah, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

schools.BackgroundThere are various reasons why students may not be attracted to engineering. Students do notnecessarily see engineering as a field where they can work with other people, contribute tosociety, or be creative2,3. In fact, many people don’t really know what engineering is2,3 andbelieve stereotypes and misconceptions, such as thinking that engineers are nerdy and boring3,that engineering means working with machinery2, and even confusing engineers with carmechanics4. Students want to choose careers that involve more creativity and challenge and thatseem more socially relevant3,5.Currently, the economy is in need of more engineers than are available within the United Statesand Europe2 which may be exacerbated by the fact that students are likely

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; James Huff, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

, contribution to the 155community, value of service)Total Number of respondents 2044Alumni surveys are the newest form of programmatic assessment and were designed to provide aperspective from alumni after they have been out in the workforce. The survey items weredesigned to assess alumni with regard to the influence of EPICS on: (1) their careers, (2) theircommunity involvement, and (3) their ability to connect their career/discipline to communityengagement. The survey was also leveraged data for educational research that will be the subjectof future papers. The survey questions are included in Appendix E

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Heidar Malki, University of Houston (CoT); Gangbing Song, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, career plans, their reason for applying to the summer research program, and tworecommendation letters. The selection committee was formed from participating facultymembers, who meet towards the end of the March to select REU fellows based on the merit oftheir applications. Applicants were asked to rank available research projects based on their interest and wereaccommodated as much as possible to work on projects from among their top three selections. Inthree years, the REU Site accommodated 35 fellows, 34% of whom were underrepresented andminority students. The fellows came from universities and colleges in 18 states across the nation. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Hallacher

needed at all levels, fromassociate degree technicians to PhDs, nanotechnology offers an opportunity to establishmatriculation pathways from secondary schools, including vocational-technical schools,through associate degree programs to baccalaureate programs and beyond. Further,because rewarding career opportunities are available at all levels, nanotechnology mayafford a unique opportunity for lifelong learning, whereby individuals may move fromassociate degree through baccalaureate and graduate education programs over many yearswhile pursuing their careers. Because of this, students from economically disadvantagedand underrepresented groups may be more readily attracted into nanofabricationeducation programs. Baccalaureate degree

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Verma

Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education An apprenticeship is a formal training program which allows a person to receivethorough instruction and experience - both theoretical and practical - in the variousaspects of a skilled trade. Today's apprentices are fully trained, well-paid men and womenacquiring skills and knowledge that will serve them well throughout their careers. The Apprentice School of Northrop Grumman Newport News offers four-year,tuition-free apprenticeships in 17 skilled trades to qualified men and women. Apprenticeswork a regular 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academicclasses. Two optional design and

Conference Session

The Climate for Women In Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Jarosz; Ilene Busch-Vishniac

committed to the engineeringendeavor from the time they set foot on a campus, that they will pursue courses which offer noinsight into engineering as a profession for a minimum of a year knowing that after this “hazing”,there will be the reward of relevant classes. This sort of approach selectively disadvantageswomen, as they are less likely to be exposed to engineering as a profession and to be encouragedto pursue an engineering career. For most women, the structure of our curriculum is downrightunattractive, uninformative, and uninviting.Integration of Curricular Material Page 8.353.3Bordogna, Fromm and Ernst advocate course integration, stating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Oerther

Session 1526 NSF CCLI: Developing a Molecular Biology Lab Course in Environmental Engineering and Science Daniel B. Oerther Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of CincinnatiAbstract.Using support from a NSF CCLI, a NSF CAREER award, and two NSF workshop grants as wellas resources from the Ohio Board of Regents, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, andthe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, we have developed a new course andassociated short course to teach molecular biology skills to undergraduate and graduate studentsin

Conference Session

Student Interaction

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robin Qiu; Ying Tang

: tang@rowan.eduAbstract -- A class for professionals could be quite different from one for college students due to a varietyof backgrounds and work experience. Some of them want to make a career change; some of them want tocatch up with the state-of-the-art technologies. In class, concepts, principles, and equations might be tooabstract when there are no good real life examples. Object relationship modeling in object-orientedsoftware engineering course is a good example. This article briefly shows a few cases of how real lifeexamples can help professional students understand the covered contents, which have been experimentedin class using the Rational Rose enterprise suite. Issues on how examples get picked and how theyshould be explained and

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Carr

emphasizes communication skills with the doing of design (as ahallmark activity of engineers) is now being implemented in senior level capstoneexperiences. Consequences of Engineering First on attracting incoming students aswell as on post-graduation careers will be presented.IntroductionEngineering First is the McCormick School's response to the many calls for curricularchange coming from the profession and from external concerns, such as the NationalAcademy of Engineering and the National Science Foundation. Engineering Firstchallenges its students to develop new ways of thinking, by converting them fromlearning academic topics in isolation to learning engineering topics in an integrativefashion. Given that engineering at its very essence is "the

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Sterian; Paul Plotkowski; Jeffrey Ray

spend precious time on clerical matters,the faculty are able to discuss career aspirations with the students and build a plan of study that ismost appropriate.Grand Valley has a strong liberal arts tradition. As a result we have a substantial generaleducation program that includes upper level course requirements. It is a logistical challenge forengineering students to blend the engineering school requirements with the general educationprogram. It is only through careful and continuous review of student progress that this issuccessful. The timely updating of the student study plans is essential to this process.The final auditing process relies upon the automated Assessment of Academic Progress report.Upon receiving a request for graduation audit

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi

Institute ofTechnology (SUNYIT), Utica, New York. The first course deals with the basics of fiberoptics and contains a structured lab of eight experiments while the second coursesincludes advance topics and experiments in optical communications, and a project. Thepaper also discusses the development of experimental facilities used in support of thesecourses. The implementation of these courses has made our curriculum current, andhelped the students to enhance their career options in the current technologicalenvironment.IntroductionOptical communication is a technology of transmitting information in the form of lightby way of optical fibers or free space as a medium. Over the last two decades the lowcost of optical fibers, enormous capacity and

Conference Session

The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tracey Evers; Gilbert Casterlow; Eric Cheek

taughtin a vacuum. Philosophies were presented and students recited them, principles were “taught”, butmany times without the students being able to apply them to any real life situation. Math waspresented in such complex ways that students were often discouraged from pursuing careers thatwould require strong math backgrounds. Math educators in the U.S. recognized this was aproblem and in the 1980’s they embarked on a movement to improve the way math is taught. Theprimary goal was to extend instructions beyond rote learning by tying in real life lessons that givethe students the ability to visualize the concepts, and as such improve their retention andunderstanding. An out come of such an approach would be to given the correct activities

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anil Saigal, Tufts University; Arun K. Saigal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

 the top 10 ranked institutions.   While the ‘myth’ that PhDs are not hired at the institutions where they received their PhDs mightbe true at smaller institutions; it does not appear to be true at the top ranked institutions. So what do these finding mean for graduate schools and graduate students? As the fraction ofdoctorates employed in tenure track positions in academia continues to decline and becomehighly competitive, it might be more than ever important for graduate schools in general toredefine the PhD as also training for high-level positions in careers outside academia besidespreparing them for an academic position.  Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

consortium called the Kansas State University Electrical Power Affiliates Program(EPAP) in 2008. EPAP is a consortium of industry leaders committed to the continuedexcellence of engineering education in the area of electrical power and energy systems. Theprogram can be leveraged to help with various aspects of this project, including the recruitmentseminar, internships, and research projects. At the recruitment seminar, EPAP members will beable to discuss career opportunities for graduates in the power and energy field. They can alsoprovide realistic technical problems or scenarios that can be presented to participants so that theycan better understand the current challenges in this field. Students already in our program willhave the opportunity to

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Eric L. Mann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studies and a faculty member of both the Istitute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) and the Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) at Purdue University. After a military career involving the the design and operation of space systems and several years teaching middle science and mathematics, Mann earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology from University of Connecticut. Mann’s research interests center on creativity and talent development within science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) disciplines.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette Matthew W. Ohland is Associate Professor of engineering education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

equipment provides real- life scenarios that will give the Buffalo State Electrical Engineering Technology students a situational learning environment that provides a better understanding of what to expect once in a career; one such example is generator synchronization.  These experiments, though performed in the school learning environment, provide students the opportunity to discuss scenarios with industry personnel on a higher level of understanding than those who are only learning in a strictly theoretical or computer modeling situation; we are using a real life connection schedule, wiring diagrams, dynamic loads, and SCADA software to monitor the various modules and make engineering

Conference Session

Ethics and Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Joseph Frey, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Marcel J. Castro-Sitiriche, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Fatima Zevallos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Denisse Echevarria, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

be realized or frustrated by means of a proposed hydroelectric project. The goal hereis to outline how engineers can serve, not only as technical advisors, but also as facilitators of asmall and local community’s dialogic exploration of its own philosophy of technology. Weconclude with a discussion of what we can learn working in Haiti that can help our studentsimagine and construct different career paths that employ engineering skills for communitydevelopment and appropriate technology. Through our project, we hope to show how engineerscan gain skills to work as true enablers who facilitate the conversion of local capabilities intorealized functions.II. Basic ConceptsAppropriate Technology. The term “appropriate technology” comes from

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Pezeshki

specializedsupport for customers that fly Boeing aircraft.5 Their division is actively involved withoutsourcing contracts to Russian aerospace firms. He made the point that work that is“boxable”—easily enclosed, and specified—is prone to being outsourced in the present,and more so in the future. If the constraints around the problem are easily identified, thenit can and probably will be shipped overseas to a low-cost engineering services provider.Asked about giving advice to a young engineer about pursuing a career, he advisedcaution regarding the portability of projects. He also cautioned against following currentbusiness practice in revamping the engineering curriculum. Fundamentals will alwaysbe important. Glavin emphasized that the current round of

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ying Tang; Linda Head

establishing programs to encouragemore women to see careers in engineering. From a diversity perspective, these newentrants bring more elegant engineering solutions. This contributes to society resilienceand adaptability, which are particularly important with rapid advancement in technology.It is expected that about 100,000 job opportunities will be available between 2000-2010in the areas of computer hardware, electrical and electronics engineering [3]. However,the current low percentage of representation for women in Electrical & Computerprogram as shown in Fig. 1 (adopted from [4]) will be a major deterrent in precludingthem from the future job market. The development of a diverse talent pool is then animportant national challenge. The College

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yasemin Jones; Elaine Maldonado

toshare real world experiences and offer guidance as students prepare for careers in Page 10.1256.4engineering professions. The mentoring part of the Adjunct Academy will be piloted inspring semester 2005. The goal of the mentoring network will be to provide additional Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationways for our college students to seek guidance and information about their chosenprofession as they progress through their collegiate careers. This informal match makingprocess will allow flexibility

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

BackgroundAcademic institutions must address a number of constituencies along a variety of dimensions asthey seek to fulfill their missions. The mission statement for the Rochester Institute ofTechnology (RIT), the institution that the authors will address here, reads in part:“Our mission is to provide technology-based educational programs for personal and professionaldevelopment. We rigorously pursue new and emerging career areas. We develop and delivercurricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions.”At this institution, there is a good deal of variability among departments in terms of how theiractivities are expected to support the pursuit of “new and emerging career areas” and “advancescholarship relevant to

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

undergraduatecourses in engineering disciplines to using a more learner-centered teaching, such as problem-based learning. This shift is fueled by the need for future engineers to demonstrate the use ofhigher order thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal aspects of a career, such ascommunication and team-work skills (NAE, 2005). Specifically, the engineering field is seeingshifts in the types of engineers needed to emerge from college ready to participate as active andeffective members of a global society. This leads to the search for a new pedagogy that willallow students to have higher critical thinking skills and create problem solvers who can work inthe complex and ill structured environment. However, it is not an easy task to teach students todeal