Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McGrath, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

internet will return a number of university programs that teach spacecraft designwith a variety of approaches: some focus on hands-on hardware experimentation; some aremulti-semester efforts, and some involve academic study of a spacecraft design. The Universityof Colorado’s program falls into the latter. With the growing interest in teaching systemsengineering as part of the engineering curriculum, teaching spacecraft design provides a richopportunity to stress systems engineering approaches to problem solving within a definedcontext.Within the University of Colorado’s Aerospace Engineering curriculum, ASEN 4148/5148Spacecraft Design has been taught as a one semester class since the 1980’s. The class originatedwith encouragement from industry

Conference Session

Two Year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Richardson, College of the Canyons; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons; Joseph Gerda, College of the Canyons; Floyd Moos, College of the Canyons

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Two Year College Division

need equal opportunities to grow and develop asprofessionals. The authors write that adjuncts, (S)hould be integrated into the college community and recognized as increasingly important players in the teaching and learning process in the interest of providing quality instruction to the growing number of full and part-time students who will sit in their classrooms, in the interest of appreciating the investment value of the part-time faculty, and ultimately in the interest of establishing and maintaining the college’s reputation for teaching excellence.3The sheer number of classes covered by adjuncts makes a powerful argument that responsiblecolleges should invest in their teaching lives.The department chairs in the

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Claudio Olmi, University of Houston; Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

methods. N Reversible S No Field Magnetic Field Figure 1: Magnetic Field Aligns Particles in MR FluidShape Memory AlloyShape Memory Alloy (SMA) materials are metallic alloys that have the special property of beingable to return to a pre-determined, or “trained,” shape from a deformed state when the material isheated above its transformation temperature. A number of alloy types are known to exhibit theShape Memory Effect (SME), or the ability to revert to a trained shape when heated

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pilar Pazos, Northwestern University; Robert Linsenmeier, Biomedical Engineering Department and Department of Neurobiology and; Suzanne Olds, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

results fromthe statistical analyses suggest that coupling peer discussion with PRS use can enhance students’ability to actively construct knowledge in class.References1. National Research Council. (1996). National science education standards. .Washington, DC:National Academy Press.2. Wulf, W. A., & Fisher, G M. C (2002). A makeover for engineering education. Issues in Science andTechnology. Online, http://www.nap.edu/issues/18.3/p_wulf.html.3 . Ebert-May, D., Brewer, C., Allred, S. (1997). Innovation in Large Lectures: Teaching for Active Learning.BioScience, 47(9), pp. 601-607.4. Kennedy, G. E.; Cutts, Q. I.(2005). The association between students' use of an electronic voting system and their

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Wang, University of Nevada-Reno; Jeffrey LaCombe, University of Nevada-Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada-Reno

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

analysis software for K-college" proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, session 2320, 2000.6. Rogers, C. and Portsmore, M., "Data acquisition in the dorm room: teaching experimentation techniques using LEGO materials" proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, session 2366, 2001.7. Brockman, J., Batill, S., Renaud, J., Kantor, J., Kirkner, D., Kogge, P., and Stevenson, R., "Development of a multidisciplinary engineering design laboratory at the University of Notre Dame" proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, 1996.8. Levien, K.L. and Rochefort, W.E. "Lessons with LEGO - engaging students in chemical engineering course" proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Williamson; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

.: University of Missouri – Rolla "Preparing for the First ABET Accreditation Visit under Criteria 2000," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1999. 4. Pintar, A. J., B. M. Aller, T. N. Rogers, K. H. Schulz, D. R. Shonnard: Michigan Technological University" Developing an Assessment Plan to Meet ABET EC2000," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1999. 5. Miller, R. L.: Colorado School of Mines "Reflections on Outcomes Assessment and the ABET Accreditation Process," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 2002. 6. Bailey, M.; R. B. Floersheim, and S. J. Ressler “Course Assessment Plan: A Tool for Integrated Curriculum Management,” J. Eng. Edu., vol. 84, p. 425, October

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waleed Abulfaraj, King Abdulaziz University; Mohamed Hassan, Alexandria University, Egypt

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

, Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 92, No. 1, 2003, pp. 73. L. J. Shuman, M. Besterfield-Sacre, J. McGourty, The ABET “Professional Skills” – Can They Be Taught? Can They Be Assessed? Journal of Engineering Education - 1- Vol. 94, No. 1, 20054. K. D. Stephan, A Survey of Ethics-Related Instruction in U.S. Engineering Programs, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 88, No. 3, 1999, pp. 4595. L. Shuman, et. al., Can Our Students Recognize and Resolve Ethical Dilemmas?, (CD) Proceedings, 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Conference.6. B. S. Bloom, el al, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Handbook, 1: Cognitive Domain, New York

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sima Parisay, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Industrial Engineering

courses. I will provide more handouts and stressmore on this aspect in IE 417 in the future.7- ConclusionThere are many extraneous obstacles in teaching OR courses. These include both the timelimitation on covering various important topics as well as the inadequate mathematicsbackground of many students. It is important to efficiently use the resources available to teachOR concepts and improve analytical and communication skills. This is best achieved throughreport writing. “Report to a Manager” is used as a tool to enhance learning important ORconcepts as well as encouraging students to critically think about the solution outputs from ORsoftwares. This implemented pedagogy has proved to be effective.Bibliography[1] Parisay, S., "Multimedia and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University

Annual Conference. Figure 3. Peer evaluation form. Page 12.1537.13 Sophomore Clinic I Team Experience Survey Please print your name and the code number below on the sheet that is being circulated. Your responses will be reported in statistical form only and you will not be identified. The following statements concern your experience as a team member on the Crane Project in Sophomore Clinic during the Fall of 2006. Mark the response that best reflects your experience.1. My team worked together to DEFINE its project goal(s). Strongly agree

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

, December, 2005 http://www.ugs.com/products/teamcenter/docs/Aberdeen_- _Global_Product_Design_Benchmark_Report_05-12-30.pdf6. http://www.global-engineering-excellence.org7. Jones, R.C., 2005, International S&T Initiatives for African Development, WFEO Committee on Capacity Building Report to the National Academies, 2005. http://www7.nationalacademies.org/guirr/1Jones.ppt#256,1,INTERNATIONAL S&T INITIATIVES FOR AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT8. Final Report, Engineering for the Americas Symposium: Capacity Building for Job Creation and Hemispheric Competitiveness, Lima, Peru, 29 November – 2 December 2005. http://www.oest.oas.org/engineering/espanol/documentos/Informe_Final_ENG.pdf

Conference Session

Creating a Technology Incubator and Creating a Seed Fund

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Duening, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Crawford, “Engineering entrepreneurship: An example of a paradigm shift in engineering education,” Journal of Engineering Education, 2002, pp. 185-195.4 Lumsdaine, E., “A multidisciplinary approach to teaching invention and entrepreneuring.” Symposium conducted at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2003.5 Fredholm, S., J. Krejcarek, S. Krumholz, and D. Linquist, “Designing an engineering entrepreneurship curriculum for Olin College.” Symposium conducted at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2003.6 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Criteria for accrediting programs in engineering the

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Patti Culley, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

(National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering) and the National Science FoundationCSEMS and S-STEM program. In addition to the scholarships, academic workshops help thestudents with time management, academics (how to learn), resources, and other challenges;especially those faced by lower division students and transfer students. The students in each ofthese programs meet at least six times per semester. The students are encouraged, beginning intheir freshman year, to go to career fairs, to consider internships, and to consider writing aproposal for a research award. For these activities, the students need a good resume.1, 2, 3 Theresume needed for an internship or research position is more demanding than the resume used inhigh school to

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Scott, The Petroleum Institute; Jamal Ahmad, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

International

generationsserve to motivate students in problem solving? Would caring and concern be engendered? Howwould an environmental theme support skills in graphics, professional interaction, andeconomics analysis?Preparing our Students for Global CareersDowney 4et al., have identified the need to prepare our students for global careers. We felt thatthe environmental emphasis would give us an opportunity to introduce the topics of globalstewardship, environmental ethics, engineering codes and the environment, the possibilities ofworking on international teams, intercultural communication and international problem-solving.Russel C. Jones and Bethany S. Oberst have identified the need for reform in engineeringeducation in the Arab world and all parts of the world

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Lax, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

the results of an informal in-class experiment to see whether educatorshave a valid reason to worry.BackgroundABET 2000’s emphasis on communication skills,4 especially vital in the era of the globaleconomy with burgeoning virtual collaboration among colleagues on distant continents, and theprevalence of email in the engineering workplace, means that engineering graduates have agreater need than ever for effective written communication skills.5 Any emailmiscommunication can be costly in terms of job advancement, time, productivity, andestablishing rapport with unseen recipients. Page 12.800.2Unfortunately, miscommunication appears to be an all

Conference Session

Perceptions of Women's Success in STEM

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Brunette, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; paula rayman, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; meg bond, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Lu Yuan, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

First questionnaire (Q1) Delphi Panel of Experts Q1 sent out by 7/05/06 (between 16-20) Open ended questions about each Responses received by 7/15/06 Selected U.S. scholars from identified research themes 70's and 90's generation evaluate data Project Second questionnaire (Q2) Directors Q2 sent out by 8/07/06 Structured questions based on Responses received by 8/17

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Tech.

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

disquiet5,6concerning skills and knowledge of engineeringgraduates from Australian universities. The trend towards softer skills can be gauged throughjob advertisements7,8for professional engineers. Since the 1970’s the demand for engineeringskills has undergone a major paradigm shift from one requiring high technical competence toone requiring social and environmental awareness, good oral and written communication aswell as teamwork skills. It is understood that the nature of engineering practice is a multi-disciplinary one. It is world-wise and its context is people.The Australian Science, Technology and Engineering Council identified5 the changinglandscape of engineering practice. The forces responsible for the change were: 1. Global Integration. The

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Michael McCuddy, Valparaiso University

). “Using history and sociology to teach engineering ethics,” IEEE Technology and Society, 20(4), pp. 13-20.Martin, M., and Schinzinger, R. (1996). Ethics in Engineering, 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.McCuddy, M.K. and D. Tougaw (2005a), “Learning Challenges in Contemporary Society: Fostering Understanding of the Ethical Implications of Advancing Technologies,” presented at the Educational Innovation in Economics and Business 2005 Annual Conference.McCuddy, M.K. and D. Tougaw (2005b), “The Ethical Imperatives of Technological Development: Insights Gained by Using the Individual Human Being as an Analogy for Societies,” Proceedings of the Global Conference on Business and Economics.Nichols, S. P. (1999), “Designing engineers

Conference Session

Utilizing On-Line Technology in Entrepreneurship Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

offer incentives to keep them in the BrazosValley. It is the intent of E4 to have two businesses transition out of the incubator and bereplaced with two new start-up ventures each semester. These start-up ventures provide a focusof interdisciplinary activities through the partnership formed between academia and the privatesector. A reasonable ownership in the new companies will be realized both by the Universityand the private sector partner(s) involved commiserate with resources provided. Through aformal agreement process, team members choosing not to be directly involved in the incubatorprocess, will have the opportunity to participate in the ownership of the new venture throughdirect financial contribution or in-kind commitment.Technology

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Lin, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Scott Pryor, North Dakota State University; Dennis Wiesenborn, North Dakota State University

, we decided to introduce students to commonly followed steps in science andengineering research (Kumar, 2005) and engage them in exploratory project activities.Table 1. Example topics and sponsors of summer camp projects 2004 2005 2006Composite Skateboard Design, Vacuum and Applications, U. Biofuel Production, S. PryorR. Pieri, Mechanical Engineering Bergurhause, Chemistry and D. Wiesenborn, Agricultural and Biosystems EngineeringProduction of Hydrogen Gas Operations Research: Science Water Quality Monitoring andfrom Electrolysis, W. Lin, Civil of Making Decisions, D

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

). Communities of Practice: Learning, Meaning and Identity. New York, NY: CambridgeUniversity Press.8 Gee, J. P. (2001, 10-13 December). The new capitalism: What’s new? Paper presented at the Productive learning atwork, New South Wales, Australia.9 Gee, J. P., Allen, A.-R., & Clinton, K. (2001). Language, Class and Identity: Teenagers Fashioning ThemselvesThrough Language. Linguistics and Education, 12(2), 175-194.10 Miles, M., & Huberman, M. (1994). Qualitative Data Analysis: an expanded sourcebook (2nd ed.). ThousandOaks, CA: Sage.11 Turns, J., & Lappenbusch, S. (2006, June 18-21). Tracing Student Development During Construction ofEngineering Portfolios. Paper presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL.12

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacee Harmon, Oklahoma State University; Wendy James, Oklahoma State University; Richard Bryant, Oklahoma State University

engineering classroom. Additionally, the inherent goal Page 12.1036.9orientation of different types of courses (e.g., content area or design) needs to be fullyinvestigated in a classroom environment. The subject of motivation in undergraduateengineering programs is ripe for investigation, and will be the subject of subsequentresearch by the authors.References[1] K. A. Smith, S. D. Sheppard, D. W. Johnson, and R. T. Johnson, "Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-based Practices," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 94, pp. 87-101, 2005.[2] C. Ames, "Classrooms: Goals, Structures, and Student Motivation," Journal of Educational Psychology

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Schwartz, Cornell University; Catherine Norton, Cornell University; Sue Schwartz, The Learning Web

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

organization. We decided tohave interested youth join college students directly within the game courses and work alongsideeach other. If we could demonstrate that this approach would engage the participants, then wecould offer a template for a relatively cheap way to provide an outreach program. Moreover, wecould show how academic groups could partner with local community organizations using games.2.3 The Outreach ProgramOur outreach program found college student volunteers who mentored with apprentices (alsocalled interns). TLW gathered a list of prospective apprentices, screened by the courseinstructor(s). While the college student groups coalesced early in the semester, the instructorcalled for mentors and matched apprentices to them. The

Conference Session

Training Faculty to Teach CE

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Decker Hains, U.S. Military Academy; Mark Evans, U.S. Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Workshop.Description available at http://www.asce.org/exceed/.10 Center for Teaching Excellence, United States Military Academy. Available athttp://www.dean.usma.edu/centers/cte/11 Bowman, Bruce A. and Farr, John V. (2000) “Embedding Leadership in Civil EngineeringEducation.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice., ASCE,126 (1), 16-20.12 Meyer, K., Morris, M., Estes, A., and Ressler, S. “How to Kill Two Birds with One Stone—Assigning Grades and Assessing Program Goals at the Same Time.” Proceedings of the 2005American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. June 2005.13 Welch, R., Estes, A. and Winget, D. “Assessment of Squishier Outcomes: Open-EndedProblem Solving through Client-Based Projects.” Proceedings of the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Biezad, California Polytechnic State University; Joon Kim, Lockheed Aircraft Co

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

the Classroom, 1999, The Free Press, New York, New York.4. Feisel, L.D. and G.D. Peterson, “A Colloquy on Learning Objectives for Engineering EducationLaboratories,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference andExposition, 2002, ASEE, San Diego.5. Florman, S. C., The Existential Pleasures of Engineering, 2nd Edition, 1976, St. Martin’s Press, New York,New York.6. Petrosky, H., To Engineer Is Human : The Role of Failure in Successful Design, 1st Vintage BooksEdition, 1992.7. Karp, W. and L. Lapham, Buried Alive: Essays on Our Endangered Republic, Franklin Square PressJanuary, 2003.8. Becker, Ernest, Beyond Alienation: A Philosophy of Education for the Crisis of Democracy, GeorgeBraziller, Inc., 1967.9

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Alan Balich, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

skills that have been acquired in their pursuit of a Bachelor ofScience Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University,Calumet.The paper examines in detail the previous research and development schemes that were used increating the structure(s), housing of the electronics and propulsion systems of typical remotelyoperated vehicles. The paper focuses on the advantages and benefits achieved in the currentdesign of the Internet Controlled Underwater Vehicle.The paper elaborates on the electronics used in the control and communication between the enduser and the vehicle. Furthermore, details of the of the propulsion system, control system, andthe necessary communication protocols are furnished.I. IntroductionThe

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Jones, Virgnia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

experience many of the common traits of industrial problems1 therebyproviding the learners both technical and non-technical skills that are needed to succeed inindustry.Bibliography1. Jonassen, D., Strobel, J., Lee, C. B., April 2006. Everyday Problem Solving in Engineering: Lessons for Engineering Educators. Journal of Engineering Education 95 (2), 139 – 151.2. Hillier, F. S., Lieberman, G. L., 2005. Introduction to Operations Research, Eighth Edition. McGraw Hill, Boston, Massachusetts.3. Castrogiovanni, A., Sforza, P. M., 1997. A Genetic Algorithm Model for High Heat Flux Boiling. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 15, 193 – 201.4. Wang, W., Zmeureanu, R., Rivard, H., 2005. Applying multi-objective genetic algorithms in green

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John McLaughlin, MacLaughlin Associates; Gail Hardinge, College of William and Mary; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Kirk Jenne, Office of Naval Research; Robert Stiegler, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. • Outputs: Product or service delivery/implementation targets you aim to produce. • Customer: User of the products/services. Target audience the program is designed to reach. Outcome Structure • Changes or benefits: resulting from activities and outputs. – Short-term (K, S, A) – Changes in learning, knowledge, attitude, skills, understanding – Intermediate (Behavior) – Changes in behavior, practice or decisions – Long-term (Condition) – Changes in condition Page 12.1425.5The evaluation design is formulated with the program’s underlying logic structure serving as

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, University of Wyoming; Steven Fletcher, University of Wyoming; Sadrul Ula, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

B wind C Wind Speed Wind (m/s) Wind (m/s) Fault 1 0

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Howard Pearlman, Drexel University; Greg Biren, Rowan University; John Chen, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Ali Navvab, Gloucester County College; Anthony Marchese, Rowan University; Robert Sterner, Rowan University

. Measurements and Calculations: Frisbee's will be mounted to the shaft of an electric Page 12.1374.5motor instrumented with load cells and positioned at different angles ranging from -20o to 20orelative to the wind speed; wind speeds that range from 3 to 30m/s will be explored. Publishedwork will guide the development of the experimental hardware and their experimental data onforce and moment coefficients will be used for quantitative comparison.[5,6,7] A pressuresensitive paint will also be applied to the upper and lower Frisbee surfaces to quantify the surfacepressure distributions using a CCD camera (calibrated against a standard load versus color

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Studies in Manufacturing Technical Group and have produced and circulated the initial survey. The survey and other investigation conducted by the authors seek data on demographics, size and productivity, and topical concentration of a wide variety of programs that teach manufacturing subjects. This paper will present some background history, summarize the data collected and offer some conclusions that point towards results that can be useful to any interested college, department or program.Historical Context: For about the past twenty-five years, the Society of ManufacturingEngineers has sponsored and supported a wide spectrum of works in a particular vein with aconsistent thread. From the early 1980’s, SME has issued nearly a dozen