Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz, Smith College; Israel Koren, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Baaba Andam, Smith College; C. Mani Krishna, University of Massachusetts-Amherst; C. Andras Moritz, University of Massachusetts-Amherst

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) provides an introduction to computerarchitecture and hardware design with an emphasis on computer design techniques from ahardware perspective. The class is taken at the sophomore level: it consisted of 122 students (4women).The Computer Architecture class (ECE 568/668) offered at UMass is designed for juniors,seniors, and graduate students and includes advanced material about the structure of digitalcomputers. Topics include: the organization of sub-systems such as the memory and I/O; theinterplay between hardware and software in a computer system; the von Neumann architectureand its modern competitors. The class enrollment was 46 students (7 women, 19 undergraduates)for Fall 2004 and 32 students (5 women, 13 undergraduates) for Fall 2005.Table 1

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University; Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Heidi Newell, Rowan University; James Newell, Rowan University

confluent learner. In each case, knowledge of this profile providesextremely useful insights into the conditions that promote learning. The LCI is based on threeassumptions about these conditions: 1) Learners learn most efficiently and successfully when allowed to use their stable-over- time patterns of cognition (intelligence, aptitude, experiences, levels of abstraction), conation (pace, autonomy, natural skills), and affectation (sense of self, values, and range of feelings) to engage in a learning task; 2) Learners learn best when given the opportunity to know their learning process, allowed to negotiate their learning environment, and provided the tools to strategize to meet the rigors of standardized and

Conference Session

Standards Based Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Titus, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; John Raczek, University of Maryland-College Park; Bruce Jarrell, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of the five trials (in two different schools).Since testing is ongoing, additional data will be incorporated into this manuscript in the finalversion. To measure learning, students were given an online assessment consisting of multiplechoice and matching questions before and after completing the module. The assessmentquestions can be broken down into two categories: scientific concepts and design concepts.Scientific concepts include a range of topics, some of which were likely covered in previouscourses (e.g. molecules, membranes, solutes) and others more specific to hemodialysis (e.g.diffusion, concentration gradient, dialysate). Student scores on scientific content showed anaverage increase of 8% ± 3% (see Figure 1) with the most

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Kundrat, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University

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Industrial Engineering

university is intended to introduceseventh grade girls to the fields of engineering and technology. The primary and most importantactivity in the camp is the construction of model airplanes. Even though the STEPS camp is nota traditional manufacturing environment, there exist many parallelisms. Moreover, applicationof process improvement tools at non-traditional cases is not rare [1]. In addition to improvingthe efficiency of the camp, this project aims to teach the participants valuable industrialengineering principles by instilling good workplace practices. Incidental learning, especiallyamong children, is a well recognized phenomenon [2, 3].This project analyzed and improved the three major areas of the camp, namely MaterialInventory and

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

. Approximately 210students take the course each year. The course is broken into three sections – structure ofmaterials, mechanical properties of materials, and microstructure of materials – with about 75%of the lecture time devoted to metallic materials and about 15% devoted to plastics and ceramics.The remaining 10% is allocated for three in-class tests. A typical course/lab breakdown is givenin Table 1. There is no follow-on course, and Materials Science is not a pre-requisite for anyother ME department courses. With limited time for in-class instruction and a student populationthat saw Materials Science as a terminal course, something needed to be done to make thestudents participate more actively in their learning and to give clear value to the

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cejka, Tufts University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

work with elementary students(grades K-5), 7 with middle school students (grades 6-8), and 2 with high school students (grades9-12).Among the teachers who currently had classroom mentors placed in the classroom, 21participated in the study. 19 of these teachers are female, and 2 are male. 11 teachers work inpublic school classrooms, 1 in a private school classroom, and 9 with after school programs. Likethe sample of classroom mentors, the majority of the teachers (14) work with elementary school Page 11.718.6 5students, while 5 work with middle

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidar Malki, University of Houston; Michael Gibson, University of Houston; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Graduate Studies

of 1) core courses, 2) specialized tracks, 3) Practicum/Internship, and 4)thesis/project as shown in Figure 1. The proposed curriculum involves multidisciplinary programssuch as Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Power Engineering Technology,Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Information Systems, LogisticsTechnology, and Technology Leadership and Supervision. Thus, it allows each program to haveits own specialty while being flexible enough to grow other disciplines.IntroductionThe College of Technology (CoT) at the University of Houston offers Master’s degrees inTechnology since 1992. These programs are very focused and technical in nature. In recent years,growing interest has emerged with regard to offering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Frehill, New Mexico State University; Ricardo Jacquez, New Mexico State University; Lauren Ketcham, New Mexico State University; Amanda Lain, New Mexico State University; Heather Williams, New Mexico State University; Rose Pena, New Mexico State University

these students to transition to PhD programs. Figure 1. Ratio of PhDs to Masters Degrees Awarded in STEM Fields, 2003-2004 Academic Year, by Field and Gender Ratio of Doctoral to Masters Awarded, 2003-2004 by Field and Gender 0.8 0.7 Men Women 0.6 Ratio: PhD/MS 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.0 Engineering Physical Sciences Social Sciences Biological Sciences Source: Author's analysis of data from the Council of

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Women & New Faculty Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology

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New Engineering Educators

the students,but it can be an important part of personal professional development for all parties involved.2Student Viewpoint #1: Melissa ZaczekMy work with Dr. DeBartolo first began with a suggestion to change one of the MaterialsScience Labs following a recent co-op. On my co-op, I led a project to develop a new outercover for a baby diaper. This project involved working with non-wovens, a primarily polymerbased material with which I had no previous experience. Although my materials classes helpedvery much in acquiring and performing my job, I didn’t feel these classes provided students withenough exposure to nonmetals. The main polymer lab performed in Materials Science Labinvolved creating silly putty by cross-linking Elmer’s glue. As a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

StrategiesThe challenges facing laboratory-based learning in MEMS are comprised of both pedagogicalissues as well as practical constraints, and neither category may be underestimated. Table 1combines some specific examples of both pedagogical and practical issues collected from relatedcourse development work as well as the authors’ direct experiences. The solutions strategies thatare relatively unique to the present work are highlighted by asterisk (*) and are discussed furtherbelow. Table 1. Challenges for laboratory-based MEMS and proposed solution strategies. Challenge Solution Strategy Multidisciplinary content. Different methodologies, Multidisciplinary team of course developers. All

Conference Session

IP and Supporting Student Startups

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Moore, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Shepard, Engenius Solutions

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)[http://www.nciia.org/] are two such conferences. The rapid growth of the ASEEEntrepreneurship Division provides another indication of the number of institutions, faculty, andentrepreneurs actively involved in entrepreneurship program development. In the past,traditional engineering education has prepared the student for traditional career pathwaysprimarily within traditional corporate entities. However, according to the Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) website (1), small businesses, those with fewer than 500 employees,create 60 – 80 % of the net new jobs annually and produce 13 – 14 times more patents peremployee than large patenting firms. Because of generally limited resources, smaller firmstypically

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; Adeeb Rahman, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Josh Bostwick, Cornell University

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Council of Sections

pertaining to our criteria. Mechanics educators should vigorously emphasize fundamental aspects of mechanics, such as those that we suggest here, as a necessary (though insufficient) step to improve the ability of students to think critically and solve problems independently.1. IntroductionRooting Mechanics Education in Mechanics. Mechanics provides the educational foundationfor nearly all branches of engineering, due to its dual role (1) to convey explicit content andsubject matter (e.g. the behavior of mechanisms and structures), and (2) to develop analyticalskills and rational thought (e.g. building equations, based on rational models, that describephysical phenomena). Our experience indicates that students and instructors in

Conference Session

Preventing Marginalization of Underrepresented Students on Teams

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paige Smith, University of Maryland-College Park; Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland-College Park; Patricia F. Mead; Stephanie Adams

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Women in Engineering

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuyi Lin, University of Missouri-Columbia; Donald Harby, University of Missouri-Columbia; Dong Y. Jang; Wei Zheng, Xiamen Unviersity, China

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International

common teaching materials, with manypractically useful but more specialized special-topic materials, have developed. Base setteaching material will be always used in teaching capstone design, and the extended special-topicmaterials will be selectively used by different countries, or by special design projects.Figure 1 showed the front page of the design tools developed and under-development. In thispaper, first the developed searchable design case library is presented. The case library is Page 11.1438.2developed using MYSQL and Linux platform. A design case library with a large collection ofdesign projects, including project report, presentation

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

history of the student. Onemethod proposed here will address both the issues of increase attendance and will eliminate theneed for the instructor to take the attendance while saving a valuable class time. The methodproposed here is to prepare an attendance sheet with the format shown in Table 1.Table 1. Sample sign up sheet used in the classesPlease sign your name in the corresponding column Name Monday (1/16) Wednesday(1/18) Friday (1/20)1 Joe Brown … …20 Jack SmithThen pass on the sheet in the class and have the students sign their name in the correspondingrow. The advantage of this format is that it is easy to trace the attendance history of a studentand hence immediately be

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton

lessons learned during the initial Industrial Engineering accreditationprocess undertaken at Texas A&M University – Commerce. While the department’s IndustrialTechnology program has long been NAIT accredited, the engineering accreditation from theEngineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (EAC-ABET) is being sought by the newly established Industrial Engineeringprogram. The paper introduces three elements that are critical to the EAC-ABET Accreditationprocess, including: 1) department background, 2) the demands of the engineering discipline, and3) ABET assessment team requirements. An alignment model is used to show the relationshipsbetween internal and external stakeholders as well as the

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

Ridge National Laboratory: In a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL),Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (ABTCC), and American CarolinaStamping (ACS), WCU was awarded a contract through the Department of Energy to develop amarketable hybrid water heating and dehumidifying unit. With $945,000 in DOE funding, theteam has developed a prototype that will retail in the $600-800. Estimated annual energy savingsfor a typical family of four in the southeast United States are on the order of $200. The grant hassupplied tuition and a graduate assistantship to the lead graduate student on this engagementproject. A Pro-E CAD model of the unit is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Hybrid Water Heater and

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Nerenberg, University of Notre Dame

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Environmental Engineering

for anEnvironmental Engineering research project. The paper describes challenges related tolanguage, culture, and technical background, and provides suggested strategies for addressing thechallenges and improving the REU experience. While the paper focuses on a Hispanic studentfrom Puerto Rico, the strategies may be applicable to other situations, such as minority or foreignexchange students or foreign or minority graduate students.IntroductionThe engineering and science fields historically have been underrepresented in women and inseveral minorities.1 Underrepresented minorities include Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians,Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders. While the percentage ofminorities in science and

Conference Session

Women Faculty Issues and NSF's ADVANCE program

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan; Amy Moll, Boise State University

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Women in Engineering

femalescience and engineering faculty and describe what has led not only to successful searches butalso to unsuccessful ones. In this way changes in policies, procedures and perceptions duringfaculty recruitment are focused most effectively.IntroductionA panel discussion on Professional Development and Women Faculty was held in June 2005 atthe American Society for Engineering Education annual conference in Portland.1 Engineeringfaculty panelists, including the authors, shared how they as women navigated pathways insuccessful academic careers. During the discussion period, a young woman from the audiencedeclared, “I chose to have a family instead.” Implicit in her remarks was the presumption that thebarriers and drawbacks of academic tenure outweigh the

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Gershenson, Michigan Technological University

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Design in Engineering Education

really race ready, the vehicle has been faster either incompetition or in post-competition speed trials each year. This past year our top speed isapproximately 45 mph. Page 11.698.12Table 1: Design and engineering advances in the MTU HPV program. Design Innovations Engineering Innovations Year 1 • Convertible 2 wheel / 3 wheel design • Frame FEA to run in utility and sprint (5 minute • FLUENT aerodynamics analysis conversion) • Recumbent drive train efficiency • Aluminum box tube frame analysis • Full fairing

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ECE Curriculum Innovations

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University

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Electrical and Computer

foundations of signalsand systems in future core courses.Instructional objectives for the first part of the course are: 1. Explain the concepts of electric charge, current, voltage, resistance, and capacitance. 2. Identify resistors, diodes and capacitors in circuit diagrams. 3. Interpret the basic current-voltage (I-V) characteristics of key circuit elements, including resistors, photocells, diodes, and capacitors. 4. Calculate the equivalent resistance of resistor circuits (i.e. series and parallel), and the equivalent capacitance of capacitive circuits (i.e. series and parallel). 5. Apply Ohm's Law and Kirchoff's Laws to simple circuits consisting of DC voltage sources, linear and non-linear resistive elements

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Inniss, Florida A&M University; Enos Inniss, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Civil Engineering

thetower base) are used to lift water up four standpipes located near the central stem of the watertower. (see figure 1) Figure 1: Actual Water Tower in the World of Water ExhibitAs with any service learning project, it cannot be completed overnight. For the lead author, abrainstorming session with a community partner regarding the feasibility of a museum exhibitbecame the basis for a service learning project. The timeline for the Witte Water Tower Projectis outlined below:September 2003 – Dr. Enos C. Inniss and Dr. Weldon Hammond, director of the Center for Water Research were invited to a Water Resource Center meeting to help the staff of the Witte Museum brainstorm ideas for the Witte Water Works exhibit

Conference Session

MIND Education Trends

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Hudson, University of Texas-San Antonio; Dawnlee Roberson, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Minorities in Engineering

continue studies in math & scienceThe course schedule, as shown in Table 1, was followed successfully. The students met fourtimes per week for five weeks. The classes were two 90-minute sessions each day. Thetheoretical lectures discussed the process of acquiring data through transducer-based instrumentsand the fundamental aspects of time series data. Lectures on biomechanics focused onmovement of the arm and how motion capture can pinpoint issues with body movement. BothDr. Roberson and Dr Hudson have graduate level training in biological systems and engineering.Along with the theoretical lectures presented by Dr. Hudson and Dr. Roberson, UTSA studentsdemonstrated lab equipment, software and projects.The lectures included a presentation by

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hull, Louisiana State University; Lillian B Bowles, Louisiana State University; Karen Powell, Louisiana State University; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University

effective oralcommunication using state-of-the-art presentation software. Faculty and staff at LSU arealso sharing the results of their work with engineering faculty members and communicationspecialists at other universities through the CxC website, conferences, and publications.They welcome collaborative exchanges with other universities.References[1] Engineering Accreditation Commission, Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective forEvaluations During the 2005-2006 Accreditation Cycle, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,Inc., Report, Nov. 2004.[2] Committee on Engineering Accreditation, Initial Assessment of the Impact of ABET/EC2000 ImplementationUsing Mechanical Engineering Programs as the Pilot Study Group, R

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Catherine Bale, U.S. Military Academy

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Computers in Education

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engineering a Nationwide Engineering Design ContestAbstractThis paper concerns problems solved and lessons learned while conducting the West PointBridge Design Contest,1 with a focus on the design of technology support and operations behindthe scenes. The contest is a nationwide, Internet-based competition for teams of one or twostudents, age 13 through grade 12, culminating in a final round with large cash prizes. In 2006the contest is in its fifth year. We have previously reported it as a means of engineeringoutreach.2 This work, on the other hand, is technical, concerning the engineering behind thecontest that allows it to be run by a half-time administrator and two college faculty

Conference Session

New trends in ECE education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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Electrical and Computer

made the class more interesting and allowed studentsto practice the material learned in the lecture. Such in-class exercises give an immediatefeedback to the students on how well they understood the concepts presented in class.The material is still fresh in their mind. Using it immediately in a practical settingimproves its assimilation and retention. The instructor was available during the time thestudents worked on the exercises to give feedback, address important issues, and correctany misunderstandings.There were twenty in-class computer exercises (at least one for each module). The topicsof the exercises are listed below: 1. Introduction to MATLAB (five exercises): • Setting up the MATLAB environment. Using the diary command

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melinda Seevers, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; William Knowlton, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; John Gardner, Boise State University

particularimportance. Boise State University students that did not return for their second year wereinterviewed by the Office of Institutional Assessment. Financial difficulties were given as themost common reason for not returning the following semester. Of those surveyed, 21% statedfinances were the major factor, and 16% left primarily due to job responsibilities. Other reasonsincluded lack of motivation and feeling alone and isolated.1 As one of the nine westernengineering colleges engaging in the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation EngineeringSchools of the West Initiative, the Boise State University College of Engineering received a five-year grant to support recruitment and retention programs. To address the concerns of studentsleaving due to financial

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-hsiang Chang, Purdue University; Craig Miller, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

the human well-being in their work.In addition to what has been mentioned, we also did assessments on students’ attitude towardergonomics. A survey was given at the beginning of the semester and students were asked toevaluate their proficiency in ergonomics compared to other subjects such as CAD or PLM. Out ofthe fourteen responses we collected from the students, the average was around 1.5 out of afive-point scale where 5 being the best and 1 being the worst. A test was given at the end of thesemester, and out of the fifteen responses, the average of students’ self-evaluation in theirergonomics knowledge raised from 1.5 to 3.4, again out of a five-point scale. In addition, we alsocollected feedback on individual exercises used in the subject

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulo Blikstein, Northwestern University; Uri Wilensky, Northwestern University

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Materials

sessions. The first, 75 minuteslong, was comprised of the following parts: ̇ Short Likert-scale/open-ended pre-survey to assess students’ familiarity with computers and their views on the course. ̇ Pre-interview about grain growth and related phenomena, in which students were asked the following questions: 1. What is a grain? 2. What is a grain boundary? 3. What is grain growth? 4. What is the driving force for grain growth? 5. What is the driving force for recrystallization? 6. What is the effect on grain growth of dispersed precipitates? Why? 7. In grain

Conference Session

Design for Community and Environment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Yaron Doppelt, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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Design in Engineering Education

through extensive classroom visits, during which they maintained an ethnographic logaccount of classroom dynamics, and a complete video record of implementation in four classes atone school.Students and teachers followed a systems design approach3, 11, 16 throughout the course of the 4 –5 week implementation. Based on authentic approaches that systems engineers use in the designand analysis of systems, the design approach2,4 consisted of the following major stages: 1.Describe current situation; 2. Identify needs; 3. Develop criteria; 4. Generate alternatives; 5.Make selection/choose an alternative; 6. Construct prototype; and 7. Reflect and evaluate.These seven stages of systems design and analysis were generated from the researchers