Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Architectural

betweenarchitecture and engineering. It includes capstone design courses that cover the major areas.The integration aspects of different disciplines of architectural engineering will be discussed. Aswell as, we will discuss the integration of safety and fire protection in the curriculum. Thehistory of the architectural engineering curriculum at University of Wyoming will be alsocovered. Future plans to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum in term of learningoutcomes.History of Architectural Engineering at University of Wyoming:Over USA, only 18 programs of architectural engineering are accredited by ABET (AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology). Architectural Engineering program at University ofWyoming (UW) is one of the oldest programs in

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

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Engineering Technology

integrated curriculum would empower the students to embark upon the path of a LifeLong Learning.Introduction (from the Job Market’s perspective)The following extract from US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook illustrates Page 22.363.2and endorses the validity of this proposal from an unbiased third party2.“Computer software engineers are projected to be one of the fastest-growing occupations from2004 to 2014. Rapid employment growth in the computer systems design and related servicesindustry, which employs the greatest number of computer software engineers, should result invery good opportunities for those college graduates with at least a

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C. Ordonez, Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal do Parana; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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Design in Engineering Education

Integration of Capstone Design Experience with the International Exchange ProgramThis work presents an overview of our recent efforts introducing international aspects into thesenior capstone design curriculum. Partly based on our previous experience, we proposed andreceived funding for the integration of international design project collaboration into aninternational exchange program between U.S. and Brazil funded by the U.S. Department ofEducation’s Fund for the Improvement for Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) and theCoordination for Graduate Studies of the Brazilian Ministry of Education (CAPES). Theproposal involves four universities, two from U.S. and two from Brazil and encompasses twomain research areas in aerospace

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; John E. Weaver, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Luis Falliner, The University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

Systems Engineering(GCSE), the Master of Science in Systems Engineering (MSSE), Master of Science in Industrial Page 22.166.9Engineering (MSIE), and a Master of Science in Manufacturing (MSMFG). RIMES alsosupports academic endeavors such as curriculum and course development at the graduate level.In this regard RIMES serves as an overarching structure to support not only research in SystemsEngineering but also to foster interdisciplinary research and academic programs.RIMES is organized into three main areas: SE Research, Technical Assistance, and ExtensionPrograms.• Research: o Methods Processes and Technologies for Integrated Development

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jon Wade, Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology; Douglas A. Bodner, Georgia Institute of Technology; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Dan Ingold, University of Southern California; Peter G. Dominick Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology, W.J. Howe School of Technology Management; Richard R. Reilly, Stevens Institute of Technology; William R. Watson, Purdue University; Don Gelosh, ODDRE/Systems Engineering

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Systems Engineering

Experience AcceleratorAbstractThe systems engineering Experience Accelerator (ExpAcc) is a research project in the earlystages of definition and development that is focused on validating the feasibility of leveragingsimulation technology to create a series of experiences that will accelerate the maturity ofsystems engineers. This paper leverages the approach being defined for the research project asthe basis for a set of recommendations for developing systems engineering curriculum for thelive classroom. The focus of the research project is to create a computer-based simulatorprototype that provides an integrated, experience based learning environment intended toaccelerate the learning of critical systems engineering competencies. However, the goal

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Ng, St. Catherine University; Lori R. Maxfield, Saint Catherine University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

or non-existent.This paper presents 1) how a basic introduction to engineering course designedfor general education and potential engineering majors was deliberately improvedusing the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) to align with eight ABET ProgramOutcomes found in Criterion 3; 2) how PCM was also used to carefully structurethe curriculum to meet the needs of multiple learners (general education students,pre-engineering students, elementary education students); 3) how we structuredthe learning activities and assignments to assess student competence, confidenceand comfort (“the 3C’s”) with engineering, and 4) how the team teaching modelthat includes an engineering and education faculty member provides enhancedopportunities to use innovative

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stella A Quinones, University of Texas, El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas, El Paso; B. Lush, University of Texas, El Paso; Gabriel Della-Piana, Evaluation Consultant ; Denise Carrejo, Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research, and Planning

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NSF Grantees

selective CdTe deposition on patterned CdTe(111), Si(100), Si(211) and SOI substrates using a conventional close-spaced sublimation (CSS) technique for applications related to solar cells and infrared detectors. Her educational activities include an NSF funded Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement grant to develop an Applied Quantum Mechanics Course for Electrical Engineers in addition to collaborations with Purdue University on an NSF Network for Computational Nanotechnology grant to develop educational materials associated with the simulation of semiconductor devices using the NanoHUB.org website.Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Benjamin C. Flores joined the faculty of the University of Texas at

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

Economical Method for Keeping this Important Curriculum CurrentIntroductionThe importance of a programmable logic controller (PLC) component in EngineeringTechnology curriculums is essential. The cost associated with developing or upgradingthis area can range from modest to the extremely expensive. This manuscript willprovide individuals with a strategic approach to creating a very workable PLC lab on aless than generous budget. An actual PLC module will be available for demonstrationand inspection.A review of literature reveals that “PLCs represent one of the fasted growing segments ofthe industrial electronics industry and have proven to be the solution for a variety ofmanufacturing applications which previously relied on

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Roemer, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Eric R. Pardyjak, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2282: A SPIRAL LEARNING CURRICULUM FOR SECOND YEARSTUDENTS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGDr. R. Roemer, University of UtahDebra J. Mascaro, University of Utah Debra J. Mascaro is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a B.A. in Physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She teaches freshman design and senior-/graduate-level classes in microscale engineering and organic electronics.Eric R. Pardyjak, University of Utah Eric Pardyjak is currently an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. He received his B.S

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

David Che; David Clark; Tom Magnone

industry. A three credit course inmanufacturing engineering and a three credit course in quality engineering are being offered inthe spring semester in alternate years. We immediately saw the benefit of this arrangement fromthe feedback of our recent graduates in the industry. In this paper, the authors summarize whatwas learned from integrating manufacturing engineering concepts into mechanical designcurriculum, and incorporating global aspects of manufacturing in manufacturing engineeringcurriculum. We will outline some of the changes we have made to the curriculum and thechallenges we have faced. Topics of discussion also include immersing students in an industrialsetting in and outside of classrooms and hands-on project-based experiential

Conference Session

ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; R. Roemer, University of Utah

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

of the freshman year and year-long design projects in the threesubsequent years as outlined in Table 1. These hands-on competitive (years 1-3) or capstone(year 4) design experiences help the students comprehend the practical aspects of theirtheoretical learning and give them an opportunity to creatively apply course material. In years 1-3, the design projects are closely integrated with the course content, and involve “spiraling” ofconcepts in successive semesters and years. Weekly laboratory experiences provide additionalhands-on learning and prepare the students to achieve the various design project milestones.Table 1: Design courses in the four-year Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Year Semester Class

Conference Session

EM Program Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology; Anirban Ganguly, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

overall quality of their EM program.Keywords: Quality Management, Process Management, Engineering Management (EM),Ranking, Graduate Engineering Management ProgramsIntroductionOver the years, quality management has been applied as a way of improving activities andperformance in organizations 3, 6, 7. The corporate sector has universally recognized theimportance of quality in their products and services as a vital tool for achieving and sustainingcompetitiveness 5. The importance of quality management has subsequently transcended fromthe industry to academia and has become an integral part of most graduate EngineeringManagement programs. This is especially true in EM since the blurring boundaries betweenmanagement and engineering leads to a large

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University

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NSF Grantees

levels graduates and MCC’sand HFCC’s reputation for innovation and educating highly-qualified technicians - and poolingtheir respective resources (i.e., their programs, faculty, facilities, location, and industry ties), aseries of activities are planned and carried out the stated objectives. They are as follows: Create an advisory committee to oversee the program. Integrate advanced energy storage curriculum with existing programs in WSU, MCC, and HFCC. Develop advanced energy storage specific courses, and deliver these courses. Create an advanced energy storage specialized laboratory. Develop and delivered a two-day short course. Develop and delivered workshops and seminars. Create internship and co-op opportunities, plant visits, and

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison A. Dingwall, Howard University; Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Junaid A. Siddiqui, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

workshops wereattended by four teams, resulting in fifteen educators in total. The activities were designed todevelop curriculum design capacity with an emphasis on the National Academy of Engineering(NAE) Engineer of 2020 Attributes3. Learning goals for the engineering focused workshopparticipants included: understanding commonalities and differences among participating schools‟curricula and choosing learning outcomes appropriate for their setting; understanding therelationships between student learning outcomes, learning principles, and assessment principles;observing student assessment in action and learning how to foster student learning; examiningissues surrounding the design and implementation of curriculum that integrates theory, research

Conference Session

Aerospace Curriculum and Collaborations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh S McCue, Virginia Tech; Joseph A. Schetz, Virginia Tech

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Aerospace

students and an even larger number of MS students have completed their degrees under his supervision. These former students now hold a wide variety of important positions in industry, government and academia both in the US and overseas. He is a frequent and active member of the PhD committees of graduate students not only in aerospace, but also civil and mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech and foreign universities. Page 22.22.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A combined curriculum in aerospace and ocean engineering—38 years later This paper is

Conference Session

FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ani Ural, Villanova University; Joseph Robert Yost, Villanova University; David W Dinehart, Villanova University; Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 22.184.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Integrated Freshman Project Course Combining Finite Element Modeling, Engineering Analysis and Experimental InvestigationAbstractThe freshman engineering curriculum at Villanova University is in a state of transition. In fall2009 the College of Engineering introduced a new two semester course sequence that is requiredfor all freshman students. An integral part of this new course is an interdisciplinary project-based experience. Six projects are offered and students must choose two; one in the second halfof the fall semester, and a second in the first half of the spring semester. This paper

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Shoba Krishnan; Ruth Davis; Marco Bravo; Melissa Gilbert

fields, both because of their critical importance in creatingjobs and because of the failure of the American education system in these areas5. The “revised”report states that the situation has worsened. This has prompted many engineering programs todevelop and use innovative strategies that integrate active learning with relevant engineering Proceedings of the 2011 PSW American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference  Copyright © 2011, American Society for Engineering Education  171 applications. At Santa Clara University, our core curriculum includes requirements in “ExperientialLearning for Social Justice

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M. Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott J. Anson P.E. P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

/process design, and processimprovement. The curriculum restructuring involves the integration of previous laboratoryexercises with new exercises on existing equipment and the new equipment using manufacturingphilosophies such as lean, agile, and 5S. The paper will describe the new laboratory curriculumand how the manufacturing systems techniques were utilized to realize significant beneficialrestructuring.Background and MotivationA robotics course as a technical elective and a required course provide upper-level engineeringtechnology students with an interesting class experience within their desired curriculum atRochester Institute of Technology. Allowing students to gain applied knowledge of some of thecurrent robotics equipment is in the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-17: INTEGRATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO MANUFAC-TURING ENGINEERING EDUCATIONNing Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as metal machining, design for manufacturing, and engineer- ing dynamics. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and is the author of more than 60 technical papers published in refereed international journals and conference

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis ; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, including theintroductory engineering course, a speech course, and an engineering seminar course(Introduction to the Engineering Profession), where students are enrolled by the IUPUI Registrarconcurrently as cohorts. IUPUI’s TLC program won the 2008 Outstanding Student RetentionProgram Award given by the Educational Policy Institute.2.1 Curriculum Enhancements for the Nanotechnology Track: In addition to thenanotechnology modules integrated into the freshman engineering, new interdisciplinarysophomore-, junior-, and senior-level nanotechnology-based courses will be introduced into thecurriculum for students in the INEC nanotechnology track. A new sophomore-level (NT201,Introduction to Nanotechnology and Applications), and a junior-level

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen O'Brien, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Dianne Johnson, College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1391: MATH ANXIETY AND TEACHING BELIEFS OF A K-5(8) INTEGRATED-STEM MAJOR COMPARED TO OTHER TEACHERPREPARATION MAJORSStephen O’Brien, The College of New Jersey Dr. O’Brien is an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Technological Studies within the School of Engi- neering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ).Dr. Suriza VanderSandt, The College of New Jersey Research Interest: Dr. Van der Sandt conducts research in the broad area of pre-service mathematics teacher education. Her research interests include geometry teaching and learning, focusing on spatial orientation and spatial insight. More recently she has also conducted research on factors influencing teaching and learning of pre-service mathematics

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

., “Incorporating MatLabin the mechanical engineering courses at Alabama A&M university”, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference andExposition, 2002.10. Shih, Chiang and Alvi, Farrukh, “An Integrated Thermal and Fluids Curriculum”, Proceedings ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, 2000.AppendixA1 Course Learning Objectives1. Basic Concepts a. Students can identify control volumes, closed systems, and transient systems b. Students can apply the state principle c. Students can work in different unit sets d. Students can identify intensive and extensive properties e. Students understand the concept of equilibrium f. Students can apply conservation of mass2. Property Evaluation a. Students can recognize

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Amy Ahim Kim

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Construction

AC 2011-617: TOMORROW’S UNIVERSITY GRADUATE: CONSTRUC-TION INDUSTRY NEEDS AND CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTJohn Walewski, Texas A&M University John A. Walewski, Ph.D., is an assistant professor with the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University with research interests in sustainable design and construction techniques, risk management and insurance, pre-project planning, and the use of alternative project delivery and procure- ment methods. John is a Board member of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Central Texas-Balcones Chapter. Dr. Walewski obtained a Civil Engineering Ph.D. (Construction Engineering and Project Man- agement focus) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) in May 2005, and

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Krishna Prasad Kisi, University of Nevada Las Vegas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and a project engineer. Page 22.704.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Factors Influencing High School Students to Pursue an Engineering BaccalaureateIntroductionIn the twenty-first century, students have myriad curricula that may be pursued in high schools.Curricula at specialized high schools have been developed for very specific areas of study whencompared to the curricula at most comprehensive high schools. At comprehensive high schools,a general program of study is offered either in a college-preparatory curriculum orgeneral/vocational

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University; Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Design in Engineering Education

must be rooted in an understanding of the ways inwhich the targeted learning is achieved and made observable. To be most valuable to thegraduate and to society, important learning goals and outcomes must be achieved and assessed inan authentic context representing practices of the engineering professional community.GoalThe goal of this paper is to present and illustrate the use of the Integrated Design EngineeringAssessment and Learning System (IDEALS). The IDEALS model integrates learning and Page 22.791.3assessment to develop targeted professional skills and effectively document this achievement.This model, described briefly in Figure 1

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-2012: BUILDING EXPERTISE ON ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY(BEES) - AN INTEGRATIVE MODEL TO INCREASE RESEARCH ANDEDUCATION IN ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYJose F. Espiritu, The University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Jose F. Espiritu is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department at The University of Texas at El Paso. He is interested in interdisciplinary research that focuses in the understanding of the energy and sustainability challenges and alternative energy issues through innovative solutions for consumers and industry. His research work has been published in several recognized journals such as Electric Power Systems Research, The Engineering Economist, Journal of Risk and

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment in SE Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet E. Burge, Miami University; Paul V. Anderson, Miami University, Ohio; Michael Carter, North Carolina State University; Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Mladen A. Vouk, North Carolina State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2011-2041: INTEGRATING COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTION THROUGH-OUT COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CURRIC-ULAJanet E. Burge, Miami University Janet Burge is an Assistant Professor in the Miami University Computer Science and Software Engineer- ing department. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2005) and performed her undergraduate work at Michigan Technological University (1984). Her research in- terests include design rationale, software engineering, AI in design, and knowledge elicitation. She is a co-author (with Jack Carroll, Ray McCall,and Ivan Mistrik) of the book ”Rationale-Based Software En- gineering”. Dr. Burge is a recipient of a NSF CAREER Award for

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research in K-12

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Irene B. Mena, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Transformation or assimilation?Purpose of the study and research questionsThe aim of this study is to examine how elementary school teachers translate what they learnedfrom using the Engineering is Elementary (EiE) curriculum. The research questions include thefollowing: 1) What are the teachers‟ first steps in developing engineering design-based sciencelessons? 2) What are the teachers‟ actual attempts at integrating the engineering design process?3) How can we characterize teachers‟ attempts? The context of this research study is auniversity-based initiative focused on creating an engineering literate society throughpreeminence in P-12 engineering education research and scholarship.Theoretical frameworkCentral to this study is the work of teachers

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, thereby moreeffectively integrating student education.1,2 The author further believes that such an approachcould be generalized to other non-design courses in the curriculum such as courses taken in the3d and 4th year (see Table 1) that would establish bridges to the capstone 5th year design. Alsobased on recommendations from students in Spring 2009 junior design who took NetworkTheory II with the term project in Spring 2008, as well as the better performance of thosestudents who chose a design project, the author decided that future projects would all be requiredto be design projects instead of also allowing research papers on special topics.The author plans to continue refining this approach as well as continue assessment while refiningthe

Conference Session

Integration of Liberal Education into Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

internal team leadership needed toresolve common behaviors within dysfunctional teams. While no new theoretical results onteamwork are presented, the authors have focused instead on applying their experience asmanagers of teams in major corporations and institutions of higher education to explore what aneffective teaming curriculum might include and to develop related assessment tools. This paperoutlines a strategy for integrating deliberate teaming instruction into senior-level engineeringcapstone or project courses. The curriculum focuses on building team leadership skills andtechniques for addressing challenges such as planning and execution, social loafing, andprocrastination. Models for assessing students‟ teaming skills and for providing