Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

-computer interaction. Finally, Wigert[4]describes the value of virtual world collaboration in terms of enhanced engagement ofparticipants in the design team and discusses the role of the facilitator in leading virtual teams.At the Penn State Abington campus (Abington, PA), this author has integrated elements ofvirtual world technology, using primarily Second Life, into an introductory information sciencesand technology course since 2007. Student teams in this class have explored a variety of team-based activities involving 3D building in topic areas which include science education,architecture, virtual support for charitable organizations, medicine, etc. On-line, globallyaccessible, 3D interactive exhibits of the student projects were also

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Marie Dowling, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

Directorat the Center of Engineering Education and Outreach at Tufts University. Hynesreceived his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2001 and his Ph.D. inEngineering Education in 2009 (both degrees at Tufts University). Inhis current positions, Hynes serves as PI and Co-PI on a number offunded research projects investigating engineering education in theK-12 and college settings. He is particularly interested in howstudents and teachers engage in and reflect upon the engi- neering designprocess. His research includes investigating how teachers conceptualizeand teach and how students engage in engineering through in-depth case study analysis

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus); Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Brian Yoder; Rocio C Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

models, and on the rapidly developing web-based social networking and contentmanagement tools. It utilizes virtual communities of practice (VCP) to help faculty membersunderstand and implement research-based instructional approaches.The two goals of the project are: (1) to develop a sustainable VCP model for facultydevelopment that will enable relatively inexperienced faculty members to gain an understandingof research-based instructional approaches and to implement these approaches in theirclassrooms and (2) to identify VCP best practices by developing approaches for characterizingthe operation of VCP implementations and relating these to VCP effectiveness. This paper firstsummarizes the literature that underlies the VCP approach; then it

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Graham C. Archer P.Eng, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

of the experiments so thatstudents can more readily connect the results with the real world. In an effort to improve studentlearning in structural dynamics, forced vibration testing2,3,4 of buildings on the Cal Poly campushas been conducted. Page 23.628.2The Bridge House, a one-story building spanning a small seasonal creek, was constructed in19665 by undergraduate students in the Cal Poly outdoor experimental construction laboratory.The goal of the project was to create a structure that utilized the rough terrain of the nine acrecanyon (see Figure 1). The building has served many purposes over the years including housingfor the canyon

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6477FUTURE WORLDS: Development of Assessment Methods for an InteractiveCyberlearning Platform for Informal Explorations in Sustainability for Stu-dents Ages 9 – 12 (Research to Practice)Ms. Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College Rebecca Citrin is a junior Civil and Environmental Engineering student at Lafayette College with a strong interest in K-12 Engineering Education. She is currently working with Lafayette College and North Carolina State University faculty members on an NSF-funded education project. Citrin has conducted research on various informal K-12 engineering education projects and has worked on

Conference Session

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Cate Samuelson, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #6685How Underrepresented Minority Engineering Students Derive a Sense of Be-longing from EngineeringDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director for Research at the University of Washington (UW) Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in UW Sociology. She directs re- search projects from conceptualization, methodological design, collection of data and analysis, to dis- semination of research findings. Dr. Litzler manages the Sloan-funded Project to Assess Climate in Engineering (PACE), which uses quantitative and qualitative methods

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Instrumentation

LabVIEW. The Arduino skills of addressing inputs and outputs and documenting codewere also reemphasized as was a focus on program/logic flow. Allen Bradley PLCsprogrammed with RSLogix 5000 software were the final platform introduced to the students,applying their acquired knowledge of ladder logic from i-TRiLOGI to industry grade hardwareand software. Throughout Arduino, i-TRiLOGI, and RS Logix 5000, a common exercise wasused to highlight the similarities, differences, and capabilities of each platform.IntroductionProgrammable logic controllers are a common solution to automation and control projects forengineers. Despite their frequent application, PLC instruction is limited to a single upperdivision course for Mechanical Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carlson-Dakes, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gregory W Harrington, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Univ of Wisconsin - Madison

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

contact with instructors, and active engagement inreal world projects. Yet we struggle to find feasible paths to take action. Pressures toincrease enrollment and cut budgets challenge us to find ways to do more with less withoutdiluting the learning experience. Administrators embrace the need to update curriculum toremain current and relevant, yet there is no room to add in a tightly packed four-yearprogram. These tensions require innovative approaches to engineering education andleadership development to meet the challenges of the future.Introduction – An Overall FrameworkThere is general agreement that a renewed focus on leadership development is critical to thefuture success of the engineering discipline (NAE 2004). Our thinking begins to

Conference Session

CEIII Wrapup

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Hull Seale, UCSB; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6569Curriculum Exchange: Visualization Tools and Online Courses for Teachingabout EarthquakesDr. Sandra Hull Seale, UCSB Dr. Seale earned the B.S.E. in Civil Engineering from Princeton University in 1981, the S.M. in Civil En- gineering from MIT in 1983, and the Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from MIT in 1985. Dr. Seale is currently working as the Project Scientist and Outreach Coordinator for the Seismology Research Laboratory at UC Santa Barbara.Dr. Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University Dr. Thalia Anagnos is a professor in the General Engineering Department at San Jose State University, where she has taught

Conference Session

CEIII Wrapup

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Bates Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and is the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellow No. 3. He is also Director of the Design Projects program in Mechanical Engineering. He received his B.S.M.E. from Louisiana State University in 1982, and his M.S.M.E. in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1989, both from Purdue University. He teaches mechanical engineering design and geometry modeling for design. Dr. Crawford’s research interests span topics in computer-aided mechanical design and design theory and methodology. Dr. Crawford is co-founder of the DTEACh program, a ”Design Technology” program for K-12, and is active on the faculty of the UTeachEngineering program that seeks to educate teachers of high school

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Tondra Murray, Duke University

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Engineering Management

inother cohorts were weakest for both groups of respondents.Figure 2: Strength of connections with various groups MEMP Staff MEMP Faculty Campus MEMP Students Alumni Distance Students in Other Cohorts Current Students Distance Students in Own Cohort 0 1 2 3 4 5Key Activities for Relationship BuildingAn analysis of the activities positioning the students to establish the strongest relationships withtheir distance peers is presented in Figure 3. The campus residencies and group projects had

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Alberto Marquez P.E., Lamar University; Julia Yoo, Lamar University

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Engineering Economy

LamarUniversity. It will give students more opportunity to learn and practice Engineering Economicswhenever they have spare time. The preliminary assessment results in Fall 2012 semester arepresented in this paper. Surveys and interviews are conducted with randomly selected students toget a better understanding of the impact of the mobile app. The authors are now in the process oftransforming the app into game-style. Further development and improvement with formativeassessment is planned in the next three years.* Acknowledgment: This project is partially supported by a grant from the National ScienceFoundation DUE-1140457 to Lamar University. 1. Introduction Engineering Economics is a core class in engineering and is often required in

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard Corporation

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ASEE International Forum

academia. The achievement of the HPAccredited Technical Associate (ATA) certifications validates the acquisition of real-worldskills and prepares students for employment in small and medium business environments.Through the comprehensive study program, students in engineering and IT programs can takefour semester long courses (Connected Devices Solutions; Network Solutions; Server and Page 21.58.3Storage Solutions; and Cloud Solutions), hands-on labs with real-life projects, take practicetests and complete certification exams to earn HP ATA certifications. Universities can

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley P. Sutton, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Manuel Alejandro Ramirez Garcia, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer Lynne DUPE Bailey

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Biomedical

many novel models were developed in the final student-determinedclass project compared to those projects that used readily available models from the literature –measure the impact of the exploratory nature of the simulations; 2) How many models usedSimulink – measure for increased confidence in using a modeling tool 3) How many finalprojects for the laboratory and lecture course overlapped in content (i.e. simulated and measuredsame behavior on the same physiological system) – measure for deeper understanding of a topicto be able to adapt the system to a model based and measurement based project guideline.Finally, details on accessing the freely available simulation models and curriculum materials willbe provided.Simulation MaterialsSimulation

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alex Wong, Digilent Inc.; Derek W. Edens

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Instrumentation

. Page 23.1033.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Remote Circuit Design Labs with Analog DiscoveryAbstractThe limited resources in the traditional labs have restricted the effective and innovative circuitdesign projects from freshmen Circuits 1 class to Capstone ideas. The limited number ofmeasuring and signal-generating instruments makes it difficult for students to engage in theseprojects when they need to share these instruments or schedule to use them at a specific time.Furthermore, it is a challenge for students to learn how to use various instruments includingpower supplies, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and function-generators if not used in conjunctionwith each other. Likewise

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

Page 23.1092.3 Structures DesignCourses in Table 1 are prerequisites for the respective courses in Table 2. In the steel structures,concrete structures and Timber/masonry structures design laboratory courses, the students withguidance from licensed structural engineer faculty prepare complete construction documents(structural calculations, structural plans and structural specifications) for pertinent materialstructures. The faculty member plays the role of the project client and also acts as the buildingcode enforcement agency plan checker.Real world building structures are not built solely of only steel, reinforced concrete, Timber ormasonry. The building system is typically a combination of all the above materials. This

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles S. Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

catheter. Asample solution depicting the velocity distribution at the tube outlet is shown in Figure 1b.a bFigure 1: Sample solutions of radial velocity profiles for arterial blood flow, (a) in the presenceand absence of a catheter (two sizes) based on the analytical solution for this flow field and (b) inthe presence of a catheter based on the computational fluid dynamics approach.Assessment of Student WorkAs described above, two separate deliverables are associated with this project. The first, whichis weighted more heavily, is a team report. The report has specific requirements for each aspectof the project, as well as the following requirements to evaluate the various approaches

Collection

2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Fabricio Braga Soares de Carvalho; Orlando Rocha Baiocchi; Robert Friedman

Washington TacomaThe Institute of Technology1 at the University of Washington2, Tacoma, provides focus for therapid development of high-technology academic programs that serve the needs of the state ofWashington.Launched in 2001, the Institute has supported the South Puget Sound community by buildingfacilities, classrooms and labs to support STEM education. Through innovative partnerships witharea companies, internships and funded research projects, Institute students gain real worldexperience to tackle the challenges of a continually evolving industry.Degrees offered by the Institute of Technology are:  Computer Science and Systems (BS/BA/MS)  Computer Engineering and Systems (BS)  Information Technology and Systems (BS

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Woolschlager, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #7351Implementation of Sustainability Concepts in Environmental Engineering Cur-riculumnsDr. John Woolschlager, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. John Woolschlager is the founding Chair of a new Department of Civil Engineering that was started at Saint Louis University in the 2009/2010 academic year. Prior to joining Saint Louis University, Dr. Woolschlager was an Associate Professor at Arizona State University and at the University of North Florida. Dr. Woolschlager had been involved in over 3 million-dollars worth of collaborative research and engineering projects. Additionally, he was honored with

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy Santa Cruz, Texas A&M University; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University; Darren John Hartl, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

regions measured remained nearly constant at 5% strain, indicating overallshape recovery. Average strains over the entire gauge length of a specimen were also comparedbetween the data produced by the VI and a linear variable differential transducer (LVDT).Results were comparable, which concludes that LabVIEW VIs are effective in measuringdeformation in multiple regions.Introduction Page 23.725.2The research experiences for undergraduates (REU) project took place in the summer of 2012 inthe Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU) with fundingprovided by the National Science Foundation. The first author, who is the

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marvin E. Criswell P.E., Colorado State University

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Civil Engineering

25E3. Design/Build & Other Project Methods 0 13 23 87 3 23E4. Leadership Skills/Adaptation to Changes 0 32 25 91 3 40E5. Working with Architects, Contractors, etc. 0 27 34 100 3 33E6. LEED, Green Buildings, Energy Use 0 23 19 84 3 40E7. International Design and Construction Practices 0 7 3 48 3 14 Table 2: Topic Groups and Subtopics

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

-disciplinary groups of engineers and educators. For instance, the students should be able to Page 23.796.4understand machines, processers, and/or devices through representative 3D computer basedphysical models. These computer models may contain geometric, scene, and/or assemblyrelationships. After representing the physical entities on the computer, the modules, parts,and/or assemblies were converted into a specified format and saved as a digital resource toshare with the development team. In this project, all the modules were converted into a ".dae"(digital assent exchange) format since it offers a convenient method for interactions by thevirtual reality

Conference Session

Best Methods for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Squire, Virginia Military Institute; Turk McCleskey, Virginia Military Institute; Elizabeth White Baker, Wake Forest University; Anthony Evan English, Western New England University

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New Engineering Educators

interdisciplinary papers the authors have published with faculty from clinicalmedicine, bioengineering, finance, educational psychology, colonial history, business, sportsmedicine, and seismology. The paper includes five reasons to seek opportunities to applynumerical analysis to interdisciplinary problems, three common pitfalls of work in suchinterdisciplinary projects, and ten best practices for conducting numerical analysis ofinterdisciplinary problems.I. Reasons to seek interdisciplinary numerical analysis opportunities Interdisciplinary research often reveals low-hanging fruitAs a graduate student, one of the authors was the lone electrical engineer in a biomedical centerthat had a predominantly molecular chemistry emphasis. His specialty was analog

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Munish Sharma, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

) embedded assessment strategies; and e) scaffolds. These features provide anengaging laboratory experience, work with students’ pre-existing knowledge, and develop skillsof self-monitoring and reflection, which contribute toward improving the quality of STEMeducation. The project experimentation part of the facility has two major components: a) aremote laboratory and b) pedagogical design.3.1 Remote LaboratoryThis implementation proceeds through a number of inter-linked tasks covering a range ofdisciplines, which include computer interfacing, web design, interactive graphical user interface,computer networking, network/web security, experiment module designs, assessment strategy,and project evaluation.The developed facility can be presented by a

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS), the national health spending in the United States in 2008 was estimated to be $2.4 trilliondollars19. The cost of heart disease and stroke takes around $394 billion19. Consequently, the UShealth care system is facing daunting future challenges. The current situation is likely to worsen Page 23.200.2with the first baby boomers reaching retirement age in the next decade. For the first time, theelderly are expected to outnumber the young, not only in the United States but worldwide.1Throughout the world, the over age 65 population is projected to more than double from 357million in 1990 to 761 million by

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

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Construction

the development of problem-solving skills.  New information is acquired through self-directed learning.Especially in CEM education, project-based learning has been considered to be interchangeablewith problem-based learning. However, there is a major difference between project-basedlearning and problem-based learning. Problem-based learning mainly focuses on the process ofproblem-solving and learning while project-based learning focuses on the outcome of a project.Teaching and Learning Theories for Problem-Based LearningBehaviorists postulate that learning can be caused by external stimuli in the environment and isindicated by an observable behavior 10. Learning outcomes as a result of behavioral responses tostimuli can be shaped by

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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Engineering Technology

Including Online Laboratories Bodily-Kinesthetic Assignments (Projects), Game Development Visual Topic Lectures – Charts; Course Documents (Links to Videos, Relevant Articles and News), Development of Games Musical Course Documents (When Applicable) Interpersonal Assignments (Group Projects); Discussion Board Intrapersonal Assignments (Individual Projects), Required Reading Table 1 – Mapping of Learning Styles to Engineering Course Layout [8]Figure 1 provides an overview of online course layout adopted by the School of Engineering,Technology and Media (SETM). They have also been designed to meet the five pillars of onlinelearning described by Bourne et al [7] which include

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary III

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lyn Brodie, University of Southern Queensland; Frank Bullen, University of Southern Queensland

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Partner Society Plenary

wasapproximately $50 per full time academic staff member. The Council is involvedinternationally through its close association with EA, the OECD AHELO project andmembership of the Global Engineering Deans Council.ACED funds and undertakes significant work that contributes to improving the quality ofengineering education and for example led a consultative study "to address the supply andquality of Australian engineering graduates for the new century". The Council contributesvery actively to national debates on relevant issues and has made strong submissions tonumerous national reviews including the National Innovation Review, National ResearchTraining Review and the Higher Education Review. ACED is a founder member of theAustralian National Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

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International

activities in Europe, Asia and Africa. Dr. Friess’ research background includes laser diagnostics, composite materials and performance optimization, and he has been active as consultant and design engineer working on a variety of projects. Current research interests focus on engineering education, sports engineering and sustainability and energy efficiency.Dr. Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai Dr. Amer is a professor of Electrical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology - Dubai. He received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1999. Before joining RIT, he worked for Nortel Networks in Dallas, where he held several technical leadership posi- tions in wireless network engineering

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; TAHAR MESSADI, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS; John Henry Kester III, University of Arkansas

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Environmental Engineering

feedback, change of goalsSource: “A Taste of Systemics,” by B. Banathy, 1997, International Society for the Systems Sciences.The major hurdle met is the paradigm of education advocating the distinction of disciplines fromthe early years and eventual departmental structures of higher education.41 The formation ofsustainability science accounts for the need of adopting the broader scope of understandingtheoretical dispositions because of the systemic issues that are prominent in the field.42 The mixof knowledge needed to provide effective guidance requires a suite of research methods.43 It isour goal in this course development project to create an experience for undergraduate studentsthat introduces them to the practice of research and informs them