Conference Session

The Influence of Cooperative Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Wojciechowski, Grand Valley State University; Charles Standridge, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

by alternating semesters of co-op and classroomeducation, followed by a final semester to complete course work including thecapstone design project. The student worked for a design and manufacturingcompany in the same metropolitan area as the university. The interaction of co-opand curricular educational experiences of the student is emphasized.The First Co-op PeriodCompleting an engineering curriculum, such as Mechanical Engineering, is nosimple journey. The subject matter is often complicated and intense. The workload can be overwhelming. A co-op program helps facilitate the learning processand allows the student to expand professional horizons as a developing engineer.Because of this, many universities today are implementing a co-op

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chasnov

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

project was also a common focus among the studentsas they compared two fuels. Though the Engineering Economics module taught to our MEs isintegrated into their senior-year Manufacturing course, the students stepped up and madeeconomic evaluations without the formal understanding of cost basis, capital investment, ordepreciation. By working through the details of this project, students were able to move past thesimple delivery charges of goods and delve into plant construction and transportation costsassociated with alternative energy systems.Discussion of ethics in engineering practice are rarely integrated into engineering curricula. Thisproject provided an opportunity for students to make “value” judgements as they contemplatedtheir trade-off

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-31: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY'S HYBRID BUS - AMULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO PROJECT BASED EDUCATIONSteven Fleishman, Western Washington University STEVEN FLEISHMAN is currently an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Western Washington University. He joined the Vehicle Research Institute at WWU in 2006 after spending twenty years in automotive drivetrain R&D. Steven.fleishman@wwu.edu Page 15.1362.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Western Washington University’s Hybrid Bus – A Multidisciplinary Approach to Project-BasedEducationAbstract Western

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Aaron Graham, Arizona State University; Andrea Eller, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

Dale R. Baker is a Professor of Science Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at ASU and is the Co-Editor of The Journal of Research in Science Teaching. She teaches courses in science curricula, teaching and learning, and assessment courses with an emphasis on constructivist theory and issues of equity. Her research focuses on issues of gender, science, and science teaching. She has won two awards for her research in these areas. In this work she is responsible for developing assessments and overseeing data collection, analysis, and feedback to the project.Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University Amaneh Tasooji is an Associate

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Eniko T. Enikov; Vasco Polyzoev; Joshua Gill

survey data on the effectiveness of the module is alsopresented.I. IntroductionHands-on laboratories have been an integral part of the engineering curriculum since itsinception1. Their importance has been recognized by the Accreditation Board of EngineeringEducation (ABET) and its predecessors by creating criteria requiring adequate laboratorypractice for students2-6. During the last three decades, engineering laboratories have becomemore complex, including simulation tools and computer-controlled test and measurementequipment7-8. This increased sophistication has also led to more expensive equipment. Theinclusion of such laboratory courses in the undergraduate curriculum is challenging due to thelarge number of students and the increased demand

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Charles Baukal; Joe Colannino; Wes Bussman; John Matsson

Industry-University Partnership Case Study Charles Baukal1, Joe Colannino1, Wes Bussman1 and John Matsson2 John Zink Co. LLC1/Oral Roberts University2AbstractThis paper describes a partnership between an engineering equipment manufacturer and a localprivate university. The industrial partner provides adjunct instructors to teach severalmechanical engineering courses, serves on the industrial engineering advisory board, andsupports the university in a number of other ways. The students benefit from being taught byexperienced industry engineers who have a passion for teaching. The industry partner benefitsfrom direct exposure to potential hires and providing an outlet for its employees to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Tront, Virginia Tech; Jeanna Stewart, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

International

are excited to share their stories. The Ambassador Club is designed toincrease interest in the College of Engineering’s signature program, the Rising SophomoreAbroad Program, as well as other international opportunities available at Virginia Tech.Ambassadors speak to interested college and high school students about their experiences abroadand future international travel plans. The Ambassadors lend a hand at orientation events,information fairs, panel discussions and other functions that highlight international programs forstudents. The students provide an integral networking and marketing service that goes beyondthe scope of what the International Programs Office would otherwise be able to provide.Garnering input from students can enrich the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kingsley Reeves, University of South Florida; Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

Nasr, R., “Adoption of Active Learning in a Lecture-Based Engineering Class,” 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Boston, MA, 2002.5. Impelluso, T. and Metoyer-Guidry, T., “Virtual reality and learning by design: Tools for integrating mechanical engineering concepts,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90(4), 2001, pp. 527-534.6. Chang, Y.-H. I., and Miller, C. L., “PLM curriculum development: using an industry-sponsored project to teach manufacturing simulation in a multidisciplinary environment,” Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2005, pp. 171-177.7. Jorgensen, J. E., Mescher, A. M., and Fridley, J. L., “Industry collaborative capstone design projects,” International Conference on

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

- 5 mA Threshold of sensation 5 - 20 mA Involuntary muscle contraction ("can't-let-go") 20 - 100 mA Pain, breathing difficulties 100 - 300 mA Ventricular fibrillation (changes in heart beat), possible death > 300 mA Respiratory paralysis, burns, unconsciousnessThe amount of the current flowing through the body during an electric shock depends on thevoltage and the resistance between the terminals of the voltage source. This resistance consists of[12] : ≠ resistance of the contact point between body and circuit (e.g., a ring or a watch) ≠ skin resistance at the point the current flows into the body, ≠ internal

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

than those thatshould be measured. Further, the indicators are generally examined for the university as a wholerather than for university divisions, departments or programs. Implicit also is that placement inthe rankings is indicative of quality. This paper provides an overview of the methodologies usedfor the more popular rankings and summarizes their strengths and weaknesses. It examines thecritiques of rankings and league tables to provide appropriate context. The paper then examinesthe issue of how a university (or a college or program) could be assessed in terms of the qualityof its engineering and technology programs. It proposes a set of indicators that could be used toprovide relative measures of quality, not so much for individual

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andres Goza, Rice University; David Garland, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-296: PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES OFUNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED DREAM MENTEES AT THREEURBAN HIGH SCHOOLSAndres Goza, Rice UniversityDavid Garland, Rice UniversityBrent Houchens, Rice University Page 15.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Physics and Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Underserved and Underrepresented DREAM Mentees at Three Urban High SchoolsAbstractThe DREAM Program (Designing with Rice Engineers – Achievement through Mentorship) wascreated in 2007 to encourage underrepresented and underprivileged high school students(mentees) toward a college education with an emphasis in STEM fields. This goal is

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Gemunu Happawana; Arvind Gopi

paper is to motivate and integratestudent learning process through mathematical models and equations for design.The methodology is realized using a mathematical model of a 6x6 wheel drive tractor satisfyingthe off-road profile. The methodology is used to find the optimum co-ordinates for the center ofgravity and optimum arrangements of the middle axle wheels along the tractor. The optimaltractive efficiency is then achieved by optimizing the geometric coordinates.Educational value of the paperThis paper is basically an analysis-based learning approach to motivate and integrate studentlearning process. This approach will increase student‟s motivation because it introduces theengineering content early in the curriculum and helps them understand

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Estefania Alvarez, Clemson University; Steven Saville, Clemson University; O. Thompson Mefford, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

realworld problem solving in the undergraduate curriculum and the ability to promote criticalthinking, teamwork, interpersonal skills, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.Therefore, this course matches these desired technical abilities to the idea of being able tointerpret the calculated material properties and effectively use this data to propose a specificmaterial for a bioengineering application. Considering that this is the first engineering laboratoryin the curriculum, several authors5,6 have emphasized that these „first‟ laboratory experiencesmust generate enthusiasm, moving away from the traditional laboratory designed as „foodrecipe‟. The idea of an „open ended hypothesis‟ laboratory experience can allow the student

Collection

2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Joshua H. Smith; David Brandes

, in this case, since students participate in their EWB–USA student chaptersolely as an extracurricular activity, such assessment may be unnecessary.Ancillary course supportWhether or not the faculty advisor serves as the professional mentor, required or elective courseswithin a department of civil and/or environmental engineering, or other engineering departments,may include teaching of surveying, water system analysis and design, sanitation systems,structural design (such as for reinforced concrete water storage tanks), and other relevanttechnical topics and include discussions on issues of sustainability. In this case, students of thosedepartments may be exposed to issues that are directly pertinent to their EWB activities.However, EWB–USA

Collection

2010 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Joshua H. Smith; David Brandes

, in this case, since students participate in their EWB–USA student chaptersolely as an extracurricular activity, such assessment may be unnecessary.Ancillary course supportWhether or not the faculty advisor serves as the professional mentor, required or elective courseswithin a department of civil and/or environmental engineering, or other engineering departments,may include teaching of surveying, water system analysis and design, sanitation systems,structural design (such as for reinforced concrete water storage tanks), and other relevanttechnical topics and include discussions on issues of sustainability. In this case, students of thosedepartments may be exposed to issues that are directly pertinent to their EWB activities.However, EWB–USA

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Vijay Kanabar; Robert Schudy

Association at Boston University and then creating anewsletter.The Web Development course is a key project-based course in the Computer Information Systemsprogram. It provides students with exposure to web programming environment and both client side andserver side languages. The IT Project Management course is an elective course in the CIS program forstudents in the security concentration and the database concentration; however is a required capstonecourse in the IT Project Management CIS concentration. Finally the Database class is a core course in theComputer Information Systems curriculum; students have the opportunity to work in teams as well.Different instructors execute the above courses in different ways whether it is face to face or at a

Conference Session

Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

perceive their different types of knowledge necessary tosolve problems allows for a more intentional design of curricular and co-curricular activities todevelop students’ competency within an academic domain. I recommend curricular designersfocus on strengthening and enhancing students’ theoretical knowledge, practical knowledge,procedural knowledge through classroom activities such as writing assignments that ask studentsto explain their problem-solving process. Program-level recommendations include incorporatingmore project-based or lab-like courses into the curriculum, so students have more opportunitiesto actively engage in solving real-world problems

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Jeremy Tartt, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

them butto inspire them to succeed. By the end of the battle Jane and the Dragon were best friends. That is something what wasonce an enemy now became allies. The battle taught them to respect each other and to trust oneanother. The same can be said about knowledge. The same materials they are struggling with inthe classroom with become the tools of their trade in the future, and they will learn to respecteach science and the value it adds to engineering. In the end Jane returns to become a hero. The same people that made fun of her in thebeginning now respect her. Thus, do not let your present conditions predict your futurepossibilities.DOES IT WORK?As the Table 7 shows, the changes we made to the Freshman Curriculum including focusing