Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Matt W. Mutka; Betty H. C. Cheng; Diane Rover

properties of an embedded system.1 IntroductionThis paper presents a multi-pronged, multidisciplinary approach to transfer research resultsand experience into the undergraduate curricula in the Departments of Computer Scienceand Electrical Engineering at Michigan State University. The objective of the project is toexplore the impact of embedded systems in a number of core courses in the undergradu-ate curricula. First, existing courses have been modified to explicitly present the respectivecourse content in the context of embedded systems. Specifically, four courses are targeted inthe VESL Visions for Embedded Systems Laboratories) project: software engineering, op-erating systems, computer system design, and digital electronics. The courses were

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyson Eggleston, The Citadel; Robert Rabb, The Citadel; Ronald Welch, The Citadel

,” London: Edge Foundation, 2011.[8] C. E. Johnson and M. Z. Hackman, Leadership, A Communication Perspective. 7th Edition. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2018.[9] W. Archer and J. Davison, “Graduate employability,” The council for industry and Higher Education, 1-20, 2008.[10] A. G. Eggleston and R. J. Rabb, “Returning to an Industry-informed Technical Writing and Communication Course Design,” Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida, June 2019. 10.18260/1-2—33246.[11] A. G. Eggleston and R. J. Rabb, “Survey and Best Practice Identification for Course Development and Integration of Technical Communication for Engineers,” Technology Interface International Journal

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Caldwell, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering estimates todetermine the best course of action. The students determine architectural schemes of thebuildings on the site along with proposed structural, foundation, and site designs for the facility.Execution of the design requires extensive use of computer-based analysis and design tools. Theproducts of this effort include a comprehensive design report, plans production of the site andfacility, and several briefings to the client. The integrated design experience is augmented byformal classroom instruction in structural systems design, advanced topics in structural design,selected geotechnical and hydrologic topics, and software tutorials. This course constitutes theintegrative experience for students majoring in Civil Engineering at

Conference Session

Integration of Liberal Education into Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kacey Beddoes, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Future WorkWe found evidence that boundary negotiating artifacts offer a useful theoretical framework forstudying interdisciplinary engineering teamwork. They provide information on, and sites ofanalysis for, interactions and practices that remain underexplored in engineering educationresearch. Our findings suggest that BNAs deserve more consideration within engineeringeducation because of the increasing significance the field is placing on teamwork,interdisciplinarity, communication, and project management skills.The purpose of this paper was to introduce the concept of boundary negotiating artifacts andpresent preliminary data on their use in one interdisciplinary graduate research team. We willcontinue this work during a second, similar study

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Wong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University; Robert Petrulis; Wenshen Pong, P.E., San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; David Quintero, San Francisco State University; Fatemeh Khalkhal; Yiyi Wang, San Francisco State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Lawrence National Laboratory focusing on com- putational analysis for nonlinear seismic analysis of Department of Energy nuclear facilities and systems. After joining SFSU in 2016, she established an active research lab at SFSU with a diverse group of under- graduate and Master’s level students. For her engineering education research, she is interested in exploring how to use technology such as virtual reality and 3D printing to enhance student engagement. She is an active member of ASCE, ASEE, and SEAONC.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang, San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineer- ing. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Moffat, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Rebecca L Matz, University of Michigan; Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Spencer JaQuay, University of California, Irvine; Madison Jeffrey, University of Michigan; Mark Mills, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

concrete ways: for example, we are creating a new lesson inTandem based on a review we conducted about best practices for teams with neurodivergentmembers, and we are embedding the seven facets of team equity identified in project 1 aboveinto the design of Tandem’s interventions. While Tandem was initially built for engineeringdesign courses, it is currently used in team-based courses by about 3,500 unique students peryear, a number that is growing steadily, especially as Tandem is now being used at otheruniversities.The project falls within our long-term goal of fostering equitable learning processes andoutcomes for all students and specifically within our research program aiming to improve equityand inclusion in student engineering teams. Team

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

information necessary omissions. undetermined, and/ or for full understanding. backgrounds unknown.In addition to the Critical Thinking rubric, the Inquiry and Analysis VALUE Rubric includes the Page 24.136.12entire criterion for outcome a. The list of criteria is given below; for performance descriptions,please see the complete set of rubrics.Inquiry and Analysis VALUE Rubric Criteria: • Topic Selection • Existing Knowledge, Research, and/or Views • Design Process • Analysis • Conclusions • Limitations and ImplicationsStudent Outcome b: knowledge of mathematics

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamau Wright, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; C. Cy Yavuzturk, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

any particular studentexperiences or teaching and learning strategies implemented in the pre-requisite course beidentified as positively impacting performance and achievement in the post-requisiteThermodynamics II course?” One specific motivation for this work was to conduct follow-up analysis to try and furtherobserve the impact or lack thereof of implementing select practices into a Thermodynamics Icourse. While previous studies have demonstrated the benefits of a collaborative project (CP)with a simulation component on students’ understanding, interest, and overall performance, itwas interesting to see if any of these effects could be observed over time, through a Pre-requisiteExam in a post-requisite course. Capturing the true

Conference Session

CEED Paper Session 1: Using Co-Op and Internships to Improve Diversity, Retention, Learning, and Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katelyn Elizabeth Gunderson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology ; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Jamie Ladge; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

engineering major, potentially serving as an indication oftheir reported increase in academic self-efficacy. Past research supporting this idea has foundthat co-op often has a positive impact on students’ academic performance and their persistence ingraduating. 6 7 8 9 10 A common feeling for these students was “I just want to graduate and startworking!”Transition between Cooperative Education and Academic Studies Although none of the interview questions specifically aimed towards gaining informationabout an individual’s transition between co-op and school, an interesting theme emerged in thequalitative analysis. Two undergraduate subjects and one full-time engineer subject mentionedexperiencing difficulty in this transition. One explanation

Collection

2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Justin Reginato

an effortto commercialize research projects, often culminating with a business plan competition.Introducing entrepreneurship to graduate students has its benefits. First, student experience andsophistication can affect the willingness to participate in entrepreneurship courses. Secondly,graduate curriculum guidelines are less impacted by accreditation boards, specifically theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Third, there is some generalconfusion among faculty and administrative personnel regarding the concept of entrepreneurshipand the pedagogy surrounding it. At the University of the Pacific School of Engineering andComputer Science, which does not have a graduate program, each of these problems wasencountered upon

Conference Session

WIED: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Rae Volpatti, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Lauren M. Byland, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

, Maine’s Title 26, Section 807 General Training Requirements.27. Dolezalek, H. (2005). The 2005 industry report.28. Perry, E.L., C.T. Kulik, J. Bustamante, F.D. Golom (2010). The impact of reason for training on the relationship between “best practices” and sexual harassment training effectiveness. Human Resource Development Quarterly. 21(2): 187-208.29. Antecol, H. and D. Cobb‐clark (2003). Does Sexual Harassment Training Change Attitudes? A View from the Federal Level*. Social Science Quarterly. 84(4): 826-842.30. Bell, M.P., J.C. Quick, and C.S. Cycyota (2002). Assessment and prevention of sexual harassment of employees: An applied guide to creating healthy organizations. International Journal of Selection and

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

practices, and obstacles of designing and implementing standards-based andspecifications grading in engineering courses have been outlined in the literature [31, 19, 21]. Thebenefits include clear and consistent grading and feedback for students, connection of assessmentsto specific learning objectives, reduction of time spent grading, improved student learning, andeffectiveness for program assessment. Best practices include establishing a manageable set oflearning objectives at the beginning of the course that can be assessed multiple times throughoutthe course, with rubrics that clearly explain expectations for how the objectives will be assessedand how the final course grade will be assigned. Identified obstacles include a lack of familiarlywith

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Lagoudas Wilkerson, Texas A&M University; Joanne K Olson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

reduced when engineering is sharing space in thescience curriculum [26], [27]. Students also struggle to identify and incorporate relevantscientific ideas in design activities [28], [29]. Therefore, science teachers are increasinglyincluding engineering activities that promote design practices while reducing time spent learningscience [30]. In developing engineering learning goals, faculty recommendations should be takeninto consideration alongside research on developmental appropriateness and effectiveness ofintegrations.The initial findings illustrate a gap between the engineering subjects that faculty believe areessential for students and the focus of current pre-college engineering programs. The next stepsinclude analyzing the remaining open

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

explored the chemical,ethical, physiological and economic dimensions of a (simple) question: Why do we eat what weeat? The students completed projects on subjects ranging from hunger in Worcester tocontrolling fertilizer runoff. Power the World focused on the physics, history, and theenvironmental and economic impact of energy technologies. The students completed projectsranging from an energy cost analysis of green roofs and photovoltaic systems for WPI to airpollution in China.This paper will describe the final student projects as well as the smaller projects and activitiesdesigned to help students develop the intellectual skills needed for research and professionalwork, including clear, succinct writing, oral presentation, pair and small group

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

explored the chemical,ethical, physiological and economic dimensions of a (simple) question: Why do we eat what weeat? The students completed projects on subjects ranging from hunger in Worcester tocontrolling fertilizer runoff. Power the World focused on the physics, history, and theenvironmental and economic impact of energy technologies. The students completed projectsranging from an energy cost analysis of green roofs and photovoltaic systems for WPI to airpollution in China.This paper will describe the final student projects as well as the smaller projects and activitiesdesigned to help students develop the intellectual skills needed for research and professionalwork, including clear, succinct writing, oral presentation, pair and small group

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

explored the chemical,ethical, physiological and economic dimensions of a (simple) question: Why do we eat what weeat? The students completed projects on subjects ranging from hunger in Worcester tocontrolling fertilizer runoff. Power the World focused on the physics, history, and theenvironmental and economic impact of energy technologies. The students completed projectsranging from an energy cost analysis of green roofs and photovoltaic systems for WPI to airpollution in China.This paper will describe the final student projects as well as the smaller projects and activitiesdesigned to help students develop the intellectual skills needed for research and professionalwork, including clear, succinct writing, oral presentation, pair and small group

Conference Session

Spotlight on Diverse Learners

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Minkyung Lee, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Sam Spiegel, Colorado School of Mines; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education Division (COED)

in Science and as Associate Director, Engineering Education Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh; Director of Research & Development for a multimedia company; and as founding Director of the Center for Integrating Research & Learning (CIRL) at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. His current efforts focus on innovation of teaching practices in STEM fields and systemic change within higher education.Dr. Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Pennsylvania State University Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi is an Assistant Research Professor, and Assessment and Instructional Specialist at Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Engineering Education from Utah State University. Also, he has BSc and

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

protocol was able to leverage the benefits explicated above. This paper willreport on the results, and provide practical implications for researchers on performing a similarconversion.IntroductionThe study of student conceptual understanding has become an increasingly important part ofengineering education research. For example, Brown, et al. recently interviewed 50 students inorder to design classroom activities specifically aimed at addressing misconceptions. One couldimagine that this required a significant investment in time and money, both to conduct andtranscribe the interviews. If an interview protocol can be effectively converted to an onlinesurvey implementation, transcription time can be significantly reduced.Semi-structured interviews

Collection

2013 GSW

Authors

Lynn Peterson; James Epperson; Ramon Lopez; Kevin Schug; Carter Tiernan

linked to one or more of these objectives. Programcomponents include (1) implementation of the recognized best-practice “Emerging Scholars” program in high-loss courses in mathematics (specifically, Pre-calculus and Calculus I & II) andchemistry (Chemistry for Engineers and General Chemistry) courses, and (2) undergraduateresearch opportunities (“authentic experiences”) pairing first- and second-year undergraduateswith faculty mentors for the purpose of providing research experiences. The authenticexperiences component began in Spring 2010 and the first Emerging Scholars programs inmathematics and chemistry began in Fall 2010.Once data from three semesters of implementation of the Emerging Scholars courses wascollected and analyzed, it was

Conference Session

New Methods and Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duncan Moore, University of Rochester

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. School of Nursing, School of Medicine and Dentistry, WarnerSchool of Education) will develop similar joint degrees based on the TEAM model.Program OverviewThe Master of Technical Entrepreneurship and Management1, or TEAM, program at theUniversity of Rochester in upstate New York is offered jointly by the University’s Hajim Schoolof Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Simon Graduate School of Business, and isadministered by the University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. Students are able to complete theTEAM degree in as little as one year. A longer track, created especially for internationalstudents, includes a summer internship or research component.TEAM is based on the premise that a student finishing the degree will be able to “speak

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lufan Wang, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

internship programs, and provide a roadmap for highereducation institutions and industry partners to collaboratively design internship programs that arerelevant, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of both the industry and its futureprofessionals.KEYWORDSInternship program, Construction industry, Comparative analysisINTRODUCTIONInternships have been widely recognized as an important learning method in higher engineeringeducation. It can expose students in real-life work environment, and help them to integrate thetheoretical knowledge learned in the classroom with best practices in the industry [1]. This isparticularly necessary in practical fields like construction [2]. The complexity of projects and thedynamic nature of the work

Conference Session

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Raghava Mahankali, University of Michigan, Flint

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

University of Michigan-Flint. He finished his gradua- tion in Computer Science Major. His research is on Student Satisfaction and Ethics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Student Perception of Ethics in Bangladesh, India and USAAbstract: Ethics is an important attribute that students must develop to succeed in theiracademic career and profession. To improve the ethics perception in students, it is essentialto integrate ethics in the curriculum. A survey questionnaire was used to investigate thestudents’ perception of ethics in three different countries. The objective was to evaluatestudents’ perception of ethics using 5 factors: 1) the impact of education and faculty onethics; 2

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods in Engineering Economy

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Dahm

decisions. End of chapterhomework problems in these texts can be broadly placed into two categories:1) Strictly computational problems, such as “calculate the rate of return of this cash flow diagram,” and2) Questions such as “should the equipment be replaced or not?” or “Which of these three possible designs is best?” that ask the student to make a practical decision.The inclusion of some problems from the latter category is crucial both because they provide themore thorough test of the student’s understanding of the material, and because they underscorethe practical value of the material.In the spring 2001 and spring 2002 semesters, an economics game was developed and integrated,as a semester-long project, into a senior/graduate engineering

Conference Session

BME Potpourri

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Roberta Berry; Jonathan Olinger; Paul Benkeser

wide variety of settings—as engineers inindustry, physicians in private or public medical clinics, biomedical researchers in academia,industry or government, and many others. The opportunities opened up by interdisciplinarityand this profusion of career paths are also well known: fresh insights from novel cuts through oldproblems, techniques ported across disciplines and practices, innovations transferred fromlaboratory bench to surgeon’s suite. The distinctive opportunities for graduates are a functionnot only of interdisciplinarity and diverse career options, but of the common subject matter andpurpose of their work: interventions in life systems for human benefit.Ethics education for BME undergraduates presents related challenges and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Temesgen Wondimu Aure, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

national ASEE teaching awards, and is internationally recognized in his primary research field.Dr. Temesgen Wondimu Aure, University of Cincinnati TEMESGEN W. AURE, Ph.D., is the STEM Program Coordinator working under Dr. Kukreti on the NSF Type 1 STEP and S-STEM Projects in the Department of Biomedical, Chemical and Environmen- tal Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Temesgen joined UC as a graduate student in 2008 Fall and completed his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering in 2013. He started working on his current position at UC in January 2014. He plans, designs, evaluates and modifies pro- grams supported by the NSF Type 1 STEP and S-STEM Grants in the College of Engineering and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Shiloh James Howland, Brigham Young University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

  Early Career Engineers’ Views of Ethics and Social Responsibility: Project OverviewIntroductionDespite recommendations from leading stakeholders for increased attention to ethics inengineering education [1, 2], a growing body of anecdotal and empirical evidence suggests acontinuing lack of serious attention to ethics, social responsibility, and related topics in mostengineering degree programs [3-5]. To address this, organizations like the National Academy ofEngineering have taken steps to identify best practices and exemplary programs as “a resourcefor those who seek to improve the ethical development of engineers at their own institutions” [6].Recent research in engineering ethics has also aimed to measure

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division (MVD) Technical Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Wilkinson, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello P.E., Utah State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans Division (MVD)

, some promising practices uncovered in this study are similar to best practices formilitary student support described within the literature. For example, Participant C’s institutionhas a military awareness class for undergraduates and a transition class to help nontraditionalstudents (especially veterans) transitions to higher ed. Both classes use military principles in tobenefit military and non-military students [24], [26]. Recognizing the important similarities inbenefits between these classes and other classes in research lends weight to the idea that sharingthese promising practices could be beneficial to increasing support for military students in thecontext of higher engineering education in the western United States.ConclusionLittle

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 15

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Duncan Davis, Northeastern University; Matthew Burns; John Sangster P.E., Northeastern University; Constantine Mukasa, Northeastern University; Brian Patrick O'Connell, Northeastern University; Elizabeth Quinn, Northeastern University; Alice Smith; Kathryn Schulte Grahame, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

engineering team. The focus of this team is on providing a consistent, comprehensive, and constructive educational experience that endorses the student-centered, professional and practice- oriented mission of Northeastern University. She teaches the Cornerstone of Engineering courses to first- year students as well as courses within the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department. She is a recent recipient of the Outstanding Teacher of First-Year Students Award and is interested in research that compliments and informs her teaching. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Evaluating Student Success in a Pre-College General Engineering Program

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Technical Session 9: Student Experiences in Laboratory Courses

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Gregory T. Neumann, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Anastasio, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

CHE LabAbstractA multi-dimensional survey was created and administered to better understand the change inself-perceived and actual student abilities in a CHE laboratory course between two differentstudent cohorts. One cohort experienced a traditional lab structure with a companion face-to-facelecture course (N=47), and the other cohort included pre-lab modules integrated with in-labactivities that served as intentional scaffolding for the student learning experience (N=18). Theoverall study was motivated by the desire to understand the impact curriculum revisions have onstudent experience and abilities, with the goal to improve the educational experience usingevidence-based practices. The guiding research questions driving this facet of the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Fisher, MVCS Science Advisor

solving and placed in NMSU’s internationalenvironmental design contest. It was also recognized as the Association of ChristianSchools International science program of the year for 2005. This paper will give thedetails of the program, including the interaction of MVCS and NMSU, and theintegration of math courses, science courses and the pre-engineering course at MVCSinto the program. It will also include statistics on how many of the student participantsentered university level engineering programs after their graduation from high school. Page 11.804.3Introduction: As some high school sports and community events have a vast followingof students and parents