Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

12.379.5Figure 1. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Elevation View of North Monument Elevation View of North MonumentFigure 2. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of South Monument Page 12.379.6Figure 3. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of North MonumentFigure 4. Yadkin County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of South Monument Page 12.379.7During the execution of the project, the students’ enthusiasm and work ethic impressed not onlythe instructor but also the representative from the NCGS. The Surveying II

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdul Kamal, Western New England College; Herb Eskot, Western New England College

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

capacity of engineersto integrate technical expertise, socio-cultural analysis and professional ethics in analyzing andsolving real-world engineering problems was investigated5.Another interdisciplinary pedagogy relating to engineering and business is a study involvingindustrial and biomedical engineering students working as a team with marketing students4. Thestudents were assigned to develop a new medical device including the phases of design,production, and marketing of the new product. The authors reported that the interdisciplinaryenvironment greatly facilitated student learning, as well as enhanced mutual accountability andmutual respect.Course SyllabusThe central points discussed in classroom were: 1. Optimal Decisions Using Marginal

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Interdisciplinary Fundamental CoursesC. Core Courses in mathematics from college algebra through calculus in the range of 12 to 14credit hours in addition to major courses such as, Introduction to Nanotechnology, EngineeringComputations, Materials in Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology in Engineering, and Ethical andSocial Issues in Nanotechnology (Core courses will depend on different concentrations). Fornanoelectronics, the required courses may include Introduction to Solid-State Electronics,Fundamentals of Quantum and nanoelectronics, Silicon and Advanced Material Devices, andIntroduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems; for materials, chemistry, and bioengineering,the required courses may include Introduction to Materials Science, Physical Chemistry

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Wronecki, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

stage. In the course, these process stages and visual steps are used tostructure and facilitate a semester long, student-directed, teacher-facilitated design project inwhich students are asked to design an innovative, inventive, or inspirational idea. Students arefree to choose a project focus in their area of interest. Students in the Digital Media program tendto choose topics such as: character, product, and game design, and architectural, interior, andenvironmental visualization. Self motivation, individuation, and actualization are pedagogicaldrivers that dramatically improve the students’ work ethic and academic performance.ScopeThe scope of this paper is intended to provide an outline of a design process and to describevisual thinking

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University; Mahesh Aggarwal, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the program outcomes2. Table 2 presents the relationshipbetween the seven mechanical engineering courses selected for this study and the programoutcomes.Table 1 Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes ABET Criteria a. Apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering b. Ability to design and conduct experiments; Analyze and interpret data c. Design system, component, or process to meet needs d. Function on multidisciplinary teams e. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility g. Ability to communicate effectively h. Broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions i

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

these stated needs.”Under Criterion 3, of ABET’s Program Outcomes and Assessment1 [(Outcome c)]:“The engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain an ability to de-sign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufac-turability, and sustainability.”To meet these requirements, students must demonstrate ability in all a-k outcomes underCriterion 3, the majority of which have as a foundation an implicit expectation of the stu-dents’ ability to conduct valid engineering analyses and verification. Tools used to per-form engineering analysis range from analytical (direct application of math and engineer-ing

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seifollah Nasrazadani, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives.e. an ability to function effectively on teams.f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.g. an ability to communicate effectively.h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in lifelong learning. Page 12.1361.9i. an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.k. a

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Management Approach, Journal of Engineering Education, July, 2001.6 Smith-Daniels, Dwight, Teaching Project Management to MBA’s: The means to How Many Ends?, Decision Line, March 1997 28(3). Downloaded from http://www.decisionsciences.org/DecisionLine/Vol 28/23_3/pom.htm on 12/28/06.7 Wilson, Vicky, Lessons in Reality: Teaching Project Management, professionalism and Ethics to Third Year IT Students, Informing Science, June 2002.8 Gray, Clifford F. and Erik W. Larson, Project Management: The Managerial Process, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin,New York, 2006. Page 12.1273.10 9 of

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

solve problems, especially those involving integrated mechatronic devices and systems, and are capable of developing, implementing and evaluating solutions via integration of their basic scientific skills, knowledge and creative thinking strategies in a qua lity committed environment. 5. To produce graduates who are able to understand and demonstrate their responsibility to their profession and society in a global, ethical and contemporary context and who are prepared for and realize the importance of life long learning.The program has had five graduating classes from 2002 – 2006 with most of its graduates hiredby firms in Western North Carolina. The curriculum requires 130 hours with nearly all of theengineering

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Widdig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

ndousl ong -term engineering human resource potential, but thecount ry’ sne ar-term industrialization needs and environmental concerns demand attention. WhileChinese engineering graduates today could benefit from more innovation and creativity, theirstrong work ethic and academic skills are highly valued around the world.•Ge rma neng ine erse njoyhi ghs oci als tandi nga nda reknownf ort heir innovation, precision, andqua

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that time, these programs put a minimal emphasis on what was known as “softskills”. These education deficiencies were corrected mainly through feedback from employers and by theaccreditation criteria from ABET. The traditional accreditation criteria started addressing these issues and thecurrent TC2K criteria from TAC of ABET has stressed the emphasis on the abilities of graduates tocommunicate, work in teams, understand and value lifelong learning and ethical issues, thus helping to closethe gap between the student’s preparation at graduation and “the real world”. Furthermore, colleges anduniversities have intensified their student support services, offering workshops and similar activities forstudents to learn how to write resumes, dress

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

themselves, and the other at the Archeology Laboratory at CinnamonBay in the Park, demonstrating the close-range photogrammetry results to that point. The publicpresentation at the Leinster Bay factory site is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Wild introduces the virtual preservation project at the Leinster Bay site.The VICH defines the Humanities: “The humanities explore what it means to be human, throughhistory, literature, folklife studies, cultural anthropology, archaeology, philosophy, ethics,comparative religion, law, and the history and criticism of the arts.” 12 The notion of applying Page 13.1387.9engineering to explore what it means to

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

sustainability of theethanol process by developing a facility to eliminate waste from the production process.This paper will describe the incorporation of the biomass-to-ethanol design project into our firstyear engineering program, the assessment methodology used and the expected educationaloutcomes of the project.IntroductionAll first year engineering students who enter our program Calculus-ready take a two semestercourse sequence: ENG1101 (Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis) and ENG1102(Engineering Modeling and Design). These courses are designed to introduce first yearengineering students to basic engineering topics: 3D visualization and modeling, ethics,engineering design and problem solving, software proficiency, and technical communications

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, andmathematics.IntroductionThe use of visual-based systems in modern culture and education is becoming more prevalent,requiring schools to adapt their curricula and instructional practices accordingly. Visual literacyis becoming central to curricular initiatives as society begins to rely heavily on visualization andvisual communication strategies 1. Education, aesthetics, communication, ethics, research, andother aspects of learning have placed emphasis on visual science and visual literacy as a responseto our increasingly complex, highly visual, and interconnected society 2. Developinginstructional materials and methods of instruction that develop visualization abilities, meeting theneeds of technology educators, and preparing students for future careers in STEM areas

Conference Session

Survivor: The First Few Years

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tonya Saddler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Margaret Layne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

/Measuring_Progress/Posters/Faculty_satisfaction_poster.pdf)4 Fox & Mohapatra, 2007. Page 13.287.9 5 Bradley, R. T. (1982). Ethical problems in team researcher: A structural analysis and an agenda for resolution. The American Sociologist, 17, 87-94. 6 Dewey, T. G. (2007, December, 14). Big opportunities in small science. [Point of View].The Chronicle of Higher Education, B16. 7 Dewey, T. G., 2007. 8 Dewey, T. G., 2007. 9 Fox, M. F. (1998). Women in science and engineering: Theory, practice, and policy in

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; John Poston, Texas A&M University; Kenneth Peddicord, Texas A&M University; John Crenshaw, STP Nuclear Operating Company

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Electronics 4 ENGL 210 Tech Writing 3 NUEN xxx Plant Systems and Ops 3 ENTC 359 Instrumentation 4 ENTC 370 Thermodynamics 4 ENTC 402 Inspection Methods 3 ENTC 376 Strength of Materials 4 NUEN xxx Reactor Theory 3 ENGR 482 Eng. Ethics 3 ENTC 371 Thermal Systems 3 Total Hours 18 Total Hours 16 SENIOR FALL SENIOR SPRING ENTC 419 Project Management 3 ENTC 420 Senior Project 3 NUEN xxx PRA/Nuclear Safety 3

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb; David Chang, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

4 engineering tools and techniques. [ABET Criterion 3 Outcomes (b) and (k)] 5. Communicate solutions clearly, both orally and in writing. [ABET Criterion 3 4 Outcome (g)] 6. Work effectively in diverse teams. [ABET Criterion 3 Outcome (d)] 3 7. Apply professional and ethical considerations to engineering problems. [ABET 3 Criterion 3 Outcome (f)] 8. Incorporate understanding and knowledge of societal, global and other contemporary issues in the development of engineering solutions that meet

Conference Session

MIND: Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

higher education : Foundations forsuccess. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.[6] Colwell, J. L. and Jenks, C.F., (2005). “Student Ethics in Online Courses: Some Case Histories,” ASEE IL/INSectional Conference, DeKalb, IL. Page 13.338.7

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Melvin, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

of the course. Theaddition of more TAs is both a gift and curse because it provides more manpower to pick up theresponsibilities of the course. More personnel also adds a new dynamic, namely, group work.As engineers we encourage group work, due to its obvious benefits6,7. As every undergradengineer learns, working in a group can also be very difficult due to the varying personalities andwork ethics of the group members. These same challenges extend to working in a team of TAs. • Delegate course responsibilities equally emphasizing that each team member reserves an equal share of the work • Assign tasks based on each members strengths

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mileta Tomovic, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

as missing in colleges that are part ofthis project:C.1. Ability to apply mathematical and natural science principles into the product design process;C.2. Ability to apply fundamental engineering principles for effective solution of practical problems in the product realization process;C.3. Ability to analyze and develop intelligent electromechanical systems;C.4. Application relevant technology tools within the product realization environment;C.5. Development of awareness of the professional and ethical responsibilities for sustainable design, in order to ascertain the impacts of the engineering solution on the global society and environment;C.6. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary collaborative product

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, computational fluid dynamics, professional ethics, and piano technology.Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 13.1326.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

• MET 103 – Engineering Graphics & Intro to CAD• HUM 102 - English Composition: Writing, Speaking,• MNET 105 – Applied CAD Thinking II • IE 224 – Production Process Design• MATH 138 – General Calculus I • IE 473 - Safety Engineering• MATH 238 – General Calculus II • MET 303 – Applied Thermodynamics• MATH 309 – Math Analysis for Tech • ECET 201 – Circuits I• MNET 315 – Industrial Statistics • CPT 310 - Computer Design Fundamentals for• Humanities Elective – HUM 211, 212 or HIST 213 Computer Technology• PHIL 334 - Engineering Ethics and Technological • MET 235 – Statics for Technology Practice • MNET

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Lamb, Youngstown State University; David Kurtanich

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

societal & global issues diversity, professional, mastery of knowledge, construction materials skills & tools of CCET prof., ethical & social

Conference Session

Institutional and Curricular Reform

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pierre Lafleur, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Yves Boudreault, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Richard Prégent, École Polytechnique de Montréal

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

eleven engineering programs Pierre G. Lafleur, Yves Boudreault and Richard Prégent École Polytechnique de Montréal, Québec, CANADAContextFor 135 years, École Polytechnique de Montréal has provided an engineering program in theprovince of Québec, Canada. During its long history it has, successfully, faced and overcamemany challenges in several areas such as teaching, research, funding, and internationalcollaborations. The recent process through which it has, thoroughly, remodeled its elevenengineering undergraduate programs is, however, quite unique. This remodeling, in part,reflected on the basic mathematics courses and the complementary courses (social andeconomical aspects of engineering, ethics, etc.). It

Conference Session

Design in the BME Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Donna Ebenstein, Bucknell University; James Baish, Bucknell University; William King, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

local Ventures group. The reviewers at the Ventures group will judge whether theidea is suitable for a non-disclosure agreement, and will base their decision only on thefinal report. The prospect of a design beginning the patent process, serves as furthermotivation to clearly express the ideas of the design. Due to the quantity and quality ofwriting required, as well as the revision process used, both of our senior design coursessatisfy internal institutional writing requirements.EthicsAs design teams are required to enter a medical environment, student witness first-handthe importance of medical ethics. All students are required to undergo the relevantHIPAA training at the mentor’s medical institution

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

somemeasure of resource modeling in this situation?Via our focus on the individual, we have come to know our students much better than we haveever done before. While this provides us with the knowledge to be better mentors, it alsorequires that we learn to be good mentors. It also amplifies each student’s setbacks andsuccesses.We continue to look forward to these challenges.Bibliography[1] C. Roberts, D. Morrell, R. Grondin, C.-Y. Kuo, R. Hinks, S. Danielson, and M. Henderson, Developing a Multidisciplinary Engineering Program at Arizona State University’s East Campus,” 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Potland, June 2005.[2] William G. Perry, Jr. Forms of Intellectual and Ethical

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

the real world. With a combination of field experience, wet and in silico labs, thestudents will gain a unique perspective on modern day science. In addition, the modular natureof this curriculum makes it very flexible to integrate it into microbiology, environmental biology,biotechnology, and chemistry.3. Project Plan Page 12.322.3Currently the biology department offers only one course, “Principles of Biotechnology” thatsurveys molecular methods used in modern biotechnology. Guest presentations on legal, ethical,medical and business aspects of biotechnology cover the relevance of biotechnology in this field.However, it does not discuss the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Capstone Experiences in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Myers, Ohio University; Peter Klein, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

overview, organizations missions, strategies and tactics, competitiveness, and productivity • Product design: value analysis, legal, ethical & environmental issues, standardization, life cycles, concurrent engineering, design for X. • Product documentation including: product structure, bill of materials (BOM), item master and part numbering systems, product costing. • Project management: • Supply chain management: • Inventory management: • Materials requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP): • Just-In-Time (JIT & Lean Operations).In addition to the above lecture content, student team present lectures on various topics

Conference Session

Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

conditions to ensure success e. Seeks help when the challenge exceeds current capability in the given time constraintsPractitioner a. Displays integrity, consistency, ethical, and professional demeanor in engineering practice and relationships b. Embraces and employs appropriate professional codes, standards, and regulations c. Engages with engineering professionals and organizations to support excellence in engineering practice d. Demonstrates citizenship through service to society on local, national and/or global scales e. Brings responsible engineering perspectives to global and societal issues Learning outcomes for co op education Kettering University’s program7 is the

Conference Session

The Impact of Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

much progress you have made in each area as a resultof taking this course (1 = None .. 4 = A Great Deal)18c. Understanding of the non-technical man 290 2.55aspects of an engineering career (e.g. woman 77 2.29 2.1 .029economic, political, ethical, and/or social 97issues).… select the amount you have changed as a result of taking this course for the described item oractivity.(1 = None .. 4 = A Great Deal)19l. Develop ways to resolve conflict and man 291 2.54 2.5 .012reach