Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Steve Blair, University of Utah; Peter Rogers, Ohio State University; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

company-sponsored, product- oriented capstone design programs. As part of the mission of the Engineering Education Innovation Cen- ter (EEIC), Rogers has led the development of an ABET-approved curriculum for a year-long Capstone experience. With a focus on providing students with a broader experience base, the multidisciplinary program applies teams of engineers, business, design, and other students to work with Ohio companies to help them be more competitive. Teams apply a company’s core competencies to help develop new products and markets. This experiential learning emphasizes real-world problem solving, professional communication and ethics, teamwork, and implementation of a formalized design process. Additionally

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

several integrated BS/MS students who didnot have significant work experience other than their summer work and internships. Therecommended textbook for the course was the ever-popular Engineering Economic Analysis byNewnan et al. (11th Edition, Oxford University Press, 2012).2.2 Course MapThe students are introduced to various ideas in engineering economy with the help of theory, in-class exercises including group discussion and problem solving and more detailed case studies ashome work problems. The topics covered in the class are as follows:  Role and Purpose of Engineering Economic Analysis  Decision Making under Risk and Uncertainty  Ethics in Economy  Cost Concepts (e.g. different types of costs such as capital investment

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Maryland State Highway Administration; Thavavigna Thanikachalam, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

3TTE 4004 Transportation Engineering 3 Technical Elective 3SUR 4201 Route Geometrics 3 Design Project Work 6ENV 4514 Water and Wastewater Treatment 3EGN 4034 Ethics 1Semester 9CGN 4600 Public Works Engineering 3 General CE Elective 3CGN 4910 Structure-Geotech- Page 25.310.10Or Construction DesignCGN 4905 Transportation-Water- Materials Design 3 Two courses from the following list: CEG 4111

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Integration of Research and Education in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuen-Yan Chan, Chinese University of Hong Kong; Wai Yin Ng, Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Electrical and Computer

Francisco.20. Hofer, B. K.: Personal epistemology research: Implications for learning and teaching. Journal of Educational Psychology Review, 13(4), 353 – 383. (2001)21. King, P. M., and Kitchener, K. S. Developing Reflective Judgment: Understanding and Promoting Intellectual Growth and Critical Thinking in Adolescents and Adults, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco. (1994)22. Perry, W. G.: Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years: A Scheme, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York. (1970)23. Schraw, G. & Sinatra, G. M.: Epistemological development and its impact on cognition in academic domains. Contemporary Educational Psychology, 29, 95 – 102. (2004)24. Vacha-Haase, T. and Thompson. B.: How to

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Brian William Loss J.D., Purdue University; Kevin Rodgers LEED AP, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

included not only standards, butalso brought economic, environmental, manufacturing, ethics, safety, health, social, teamwork,and marketing issues along with it. It is hard to imagine a better way to expose students to thebroad range of issues they’ll face during their careers. Design Innovations The 2011 Solar Decathlon has launched the development of at least one new studentinvention that has already achieved a provisional patent. The Biowall is an active air filtrationsystem that uses plants to remove CO2 and volatile organic compounds. The visibility from theSolar Decathlon provided a launching point for additional research that could lead to a full patentand development into a commercially viable product. Industry Collaboration and

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Engineering Technology

3Engineer Economy IET 3424 3Eng Prod & Costing II IET 3433 3Operations Res IET 4405 3Plant Layout IET 4422 4Systems Simulation IET 4451 3Senior Project IET 4475 3Safety & Ethics IET 4810 1HR Mgt MGNT 4115 3Project Mgt MGNT 4135 3Operations Mgt MGNT 4151 3Departmental Electives Approved List 6Free Electives   3Degree Specific Subtotal 55

Conference Session

Engineering and Technological Literacy: Past and Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; John W. Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University; Kate A. Disney, Mission College; Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University; Randy Libros, Community College of Philadelphia; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

College Kate Disney teaches engineering at Mission College in Santa Clara, Calif.Prof. Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University Carl O. Hilgarth is professor and Department Chair of engineering technologies at Shawnee State Univer- sity (SSU), Portsmouth, Ohio. He joined SSU in 1990 and has served as Department Chair since 1997. He holds an M.S. in engineering management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (UMR). His technical interests are computer engineering technology, production operations, industrial management, and industrial archeology. He also instructs ethics and senior seminar courses in the univer- sity’s general education program, and is an advocate of the importance of including

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Thermal and Chemical Systems and Sensors

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Joseph Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

amorphous silicon solar cells, organic solar cells, organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and thin film transistors (TFT).Dr. Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University Nael Barakat is the mechanical engineering Program Chair at GVSU, a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario, Canada, and a fellow of the ASME. He joined academia in 2003 after years of industrial experience and consulting. Barakat holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from McMaster University, Canada. His areas of interest include controls, robotics, automation, systems integration, metrology, and NEMS, as well as engineering ethics, professionalism, and education

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

traits encompasses principles of management of self, interactions with others, and Page 25.423.3organizational effectiveness. Table 1. Leadership Qualities of a BYU Chemical Engineer. A BYU chemical engineer is a leader in a globalized society because she/he: 1. Exhibits high ethical standards. 2. Is reliable and can be counted on to accomplish tasks in a manner that exceeds expectations. 3. Takes initiative rather than waits for assignments. 4. Follows as well as leads. 5. Identifies problems and solutions. 6. Takes time to evaluate personal

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Ochs, Kansas State University; Ruth Douglas Miller, Kansas State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

directs the Kansas Wind Applications Center and teaches wind and solar energy system design, as well as undergraduate classes in electronics, electromagnetics, and engineering ethics. Page 25.456.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 DEVELOPMENT OF A POWER ELECTRONICS LAB COURSE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONSIntroductionIt is widely accepted, and much research has shown, that laboratory experience is an essentialpart of a good education in power electronics1-6. Engineering students at Kansas State Universityhave many opportunities for hands-on learning in lab classes

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian D. Koehler, North Carolina State University

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International

a daily basis in the workplace. The questionand answer session also mimicked a workplace meeting. The survey questions were a startingpoint for the conversations about workplace communication and other topics like ethics inengineering, working with others in different countries, tensions between departments,collaboration, and changes in technology and tools.The four companies visited were: Keane, Ramboll, AKT II, and the 2012 London Olympics. Ateach site visit, students saw different corporate environments, expectations, management styles,and workplace cultures.  Keane, an IT services firm, is the most formal workplace visited. Students spoke with the very personable executive vice president and the vice president of Human

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Burke, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

packages and the rapid creation of organic shapes. The latter suggests that thissoftware is ideal for this task. It is worth noting that there is a freeform tool in SolidWorksand theoretically a freeform approach can be taken but Inventor Fusion was deemed moresuitable for the task due to its more organic approach.MethodologyThe study was conducted using a group of Product Design students during their third year ofa four year undergraduate degree programme. Participation in the study was voluntary andanonymous. Ethics approval was acquired. Seventeen students completed all parts of thestudy. Students were randomly assigned participant numbers (using a shuffled deck ofnumbered playing cards). A questionnaire was given to each student at the

Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Design of Alternative Energy Systems Project 3 Design of Cold Geothermal Systems Due Monday, March 28, 2011People for Ethical Energy (a consumer advocacy group) is concerned with the pricing of coldgeothermal heating and cooling systems. PEE is most concerned if these systems actually payfor themselves through natural gas savings as advertised by the installers. They have hired theengineering firm of Bénard and Somerton to provide a comparative cost analysis betweenconventional heating and cooling systems and cold geothermal systems. Two associates of thefirm have been assigned to beta test the analysis package developed by the firm. The teamshould consider one or two of the following

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin ; Theresa A. Dobbs, UTeachEngineering and University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Jill A. Marshall, University of Texas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

innovation on society (and vice versa).  The Practice of Engineering – Students learn about a variety of engineering disciplines and careers, the multidisciplinary nature of practice, and the professional codes and standards to which engineers adhere. o Engineering disciplines and careers with an emphasis on the multidisciplinary nature of the practice. o Engineering ethics and codes of practice. o Safety considerations with respect to the system, the engineer and the user. o Engineering standards and regulations, including the role of government. o Legal aspects including intellectual property, patents, and trademarks.Learning Objectives Area 2

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute

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First-Year Programs

member of IIE, SME, ASQ, ASEE, and Informs.Dr. Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute Nicholas J. Dimmitt is an Assistant Professor of communications in the College of Arts & Science at the Petroleum Institute of the United Arab Emirates. He earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Southern California and his master’s from San Francisco State University. He previously taught engineer- ing and management graduate students at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand for 16 years. He speciliazes in communication courses for engineers, business communication, corporate social respon- sibility, and business ethics. Dimmitt has also taught in universities in Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Laos, Vietnam, and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zietlow, Bradley University; Jacqueline Henderson, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

law of thermodynamics. This installation allows the visitor to stand on a platform to simulate an earthquake causing damage to a building. As this happens, a graphical representation demonstrates the level of disorder or entropy as a fan levitates ping-pong balls. The amount of disorder is decreased when the building is reconstructed. Another product of this collaboration was a 99 second video explaining entropy. The video can be used as a pedagogical tool across all disciplines to initiate discussion topics such as ethics and global issues facing society. Additionally, entropy can be a portal into some questions about deeper issues such as: 1) what is the cause of disorder, 2) do we live in an isolated system, and 3) how can

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence L. D. Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3756: A FORMAL RESEARCH STUDY ON CORRELATING STU-DENT ATTENDANCE TO STUDENT SUCCESSMr. Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young Univer- sity. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point, and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics, and piano technology.Dr. William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently a Full Professor of engineering and design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

alternative.Main Topics Main Topics Main Topics Introduction to feedstock logistics Introduction and overview: fossil Introduction to Sustainability The emerging biobased economy fuels Engineering Industry Technological barriers Climate Change and climate Green Engineering concepts Biofuels and bioproducts modeling Ethical Consumerism conversion technologies and System Tools, Power Grid, Smart Life Cycle Assessment systems Grid Energy Management Estimation of

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Hossein M. Oloomi, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Donald W. Mueller Jr. P.E., Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Omobola Ayoyimika Thomas, Cummins Filtration, Inc.

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Design in Engineering Education

each semester.It should be noted that there are six ABET Students Outcomes that are mapped to the courseoutcomes of this capstone senior design project. They are:(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on single-discipline and multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(g) an ability to communicate effectively(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learningBased on the

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

courses assigning a single team to each project.4Capstone design courses face the cumbersome but necessary task of incorporating a vast array ofcoursework into a single comprehensive project. Research advocates integrating courses fromnot only the technical curriculum but also general education curriculum as well.6 Withinengineering programs, this coupling of technical and professional topics is apparent. Accordingto the results of a 2005 survey,4 over half of programs surveyed included the following topics intheir capstone design courses: written communication (87%), oral communication (83%),engineering ethics (76%), project planning and scheduling (72%), decision-making (68%),teambuilding (66%), team dynamics (63%), engineering economics (61

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose del Carmen Chin Vera; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

International

order to determine a determined component in foods • compare the experimental result with the correspondent data from manufacturer or literature and explain differences if it would be necessary • distinguish differences between the studied methods • critique the different techniques applied during the lab session • argue what method is the most adequate depending of the food type • use and recognize the advantage of instrumental equipment for food analysis • select a food, propose and apply the appropriate analyses to estimate its composition • understand professional and ethical responsibilitiesBecause of the importance for students to recall and apply analytical techniques in the foodanalysis lab, a draft video game was

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

, and Global Issues in Sustainability 3 Sustainable Enterprise 3 Urban Engineering 3 TOTAL CAREER TRACK HOURS 12 Table 2: Engineering and Technology Track Course Title - Choose 4 courses Credit Hours Sample of Business courses Strategy and Sustainability 3 Legal, Ethical and Professional Environment of Business 3 Project Management

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer P.M.P., S.P.H.R., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

-subordinate relationships. Underlying this skill set are skills depicted below:  Human resources  Motivational Page 25.217.9  Conflict management  Negotiation  Ethics  Change management  Group dynamics  InterpersonalSome of the skills defined as “leadership” may be more appropriately categorized as“management” skills. It is not the intent of this paper to debate or differentiate the definition ofleadership versus management, as others have long since discovered this as an effort in futilitygiven the current and continuing controversy11. It is more important in defining the body ofknowledge for technology

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University; Jessica Buck Ph.D., Jackson State University; Britney M. Williams, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

course, but practicalknowledge, skills and planning abilities will also be addressed throughout the semester. Studentsare expected to think critically about controversial issues and policies pertaining to theemergency and disaster arenas.ITEM 404 Special Project: This course includes the following emergency management concepts:program planning and management, financial planning and management, managing information,managing people and time, personality types, leadership styles, followership styles, decision-making skills, team-building skills and group dynamics, community-building skills,intergovernmental relationships, negotiating skills, communication skills, emergencymanagement ethics, and professionalism.A summary of the Emergency Management

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4098: THE ROLE OF CLASSROOM ARTIFACTS IN DEVELOP-MENTAL ENGINEERINGDiana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Diana Bairaktarova is a doctoral student in engineering education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Technical University in Sofia, Bulgaria, and M.B.A. degree from Hamline School of Business, Minnesota. Bairaktarova has more than a decade of engineering design experience, working as a Module design, and MMIC Test Engineer. Her research interest is in the area of developmental engineering, creativity, engineering design, and STEM education, and engineering ethics. Bairaktarova is currently working on a research project to study the ways

Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part II: Novel Curriculum Development and Project-based Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine M. Polito, University of Texas, Austin; Leslie P. Martinich, Competitive Focus

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-5515: WHAT DO ENGINEERING LEADERS WANT?Ms. Catherine M. Polito, University of Texas, Austin Cath Polito has been in leadership positions for more than 30 years in the capacity of Manager, Director, Executive Director, and Owner. As Director of marketing for start-ups Globeset and iBooks, she managed geographically dispersed teams (nationally and internationally). She was the Founder/Owner of Manage- ment by Design, an Austin-based advertising, design, and marketing firm. Throughout her career, she has taught courses on leadership, ethics, teamwork, marketing, and streamlining processes while improving quality and cutting costs. In Oct. of 2010, while in Singapore, Polito was elected to the International

Conference Session

Potpouri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut

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Women in Engineering

Possessing professional ethics 3.72 1.0 4.13 .97 Table 5: Skills indicators before graduation and after starting careerA Paired-Samples t-test was applied comparing each one of the three sets of skills asrated by women engineers before graduation and after starting their career. The resultsshowed significance for the three sets, mainly as regards to the interpersonal skills with amean of (µ=3.05 before graduation) compared with (µ=4.12 after starting the career), andthe personal skills with a mean of (µ=3.26 before graduation) compared with (µ=4.08after starting the career

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

personaland work environment. There are three fundamental qualities of great brands that will beexamined as to how they can be used in a personal brand. A. Offer and communicate a clear, relevant customer promise. B. Build trust by delivering on the promise. C. Drive their market by continually improving the promise – will be examined as to how these can be used in a personal brand.Everyone needs to know their own personal style and what brings meaning and success. Areasof personal importance such as career, relationships, family, health, friends, community,spirituality, finances, and adventure will be covered. The typical leadership brand profile – 1)intellectual horsepower, 2) integrity, trustworthy and ethical, 3) action-oriented

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Thermal and Chemical Systems and Sensors

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Corbet Johnson, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

ASME. He joined academia in 2003 after years of industrial experience and consulting. Barakat holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from McMaster University, Canada. His areas of interest include controls, robotics, automation, systems integration, metrology, and NEMS, as well as engineering ethics, professionalism, and education.Dr. Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University Lihong (Heidi) Jiao is currently an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Com- puting at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. from Nankai University, China and Ph.D in electrical engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching interests include solid state device

Conference Session

Professional Aspects of Graduate Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Kavitha D. Ramane, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

setting and academia settings. A recurring theme included participantswanting to see more rigor in academia to make sure that engineering graduate programs producehigher quality engineering Ph.D.s. What follows is a summary of their recommendations forinstitutions:  Provide explicit ethics instruction  Enforce high qualifying exam standards  Develop a high quality graduate curriculum  Emphasize rigor in both oral and written communication  Avoid grade inflation at the undergraduate level  Have students work on problems with breadth and depth  Teach students to solve engineering problemsThese respondents also recommended that the government provide more resources for graduateeducation.DiscussionMany of the