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IE Program Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Benjamin Redekop

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2007-1818: BRINGING NEW TOPICS INTO THE INDUSTRIALENGINEERING (IE) CURRICULUMTerri Lynch-Caris, Kettering UniversityBen Redekop, Kettering University Ben Redekop, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Social Science in the Department of Liberal Studies. He teaches courses in the history of science, humanities, philosophy (including ethics), and leadership. He has published books and articles on a variety of related topics. He is interested in raising environmental awareness and fostering a sense citizenship among students at Kettering. He is currently working on a history of common sense philosophy, and a book on leadership and ethics

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Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

explicitlyalso introduce students to EVEN as an academic major. Two additional objectives werespecified: instill a sense of ethics and commitment to service, and develop writing skills.Writing skills were developed through a series of 4 writing assignments, each of which wentthrough mandatory revision process based on instructor and an “Online Writing Lab” critique.Guest speakers (about 6) were practicing EVENs (many former students in the program), 1current upper level student. Students read 2 to 3 significant books related to EVEN (such asSilent Spring), which were the subject of in-class discussions and writing assignments. Finally,ethics was covered as a significant topic. In 2004, students wrote essays (~half page) on “WhyEnvironmental Engineering

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Brian P. Self; Lynne A. Slivovsky; Kevin Taylor; Sema Alptekin

Service Learning in Engineering at Cal Poly Brian P. Self, Lynne A. Slivovsky, Kevin Taylor, and Sema Alptekin Mechanical Engineering/Computer and Electrical Engineering/Kinesiology/ Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CAIntroductionThe benefits of service learning have been demonstrated in a number of different settings(Jacoby, 1996; Tsang, 2000). By participating in projects with a community-based focus,students gain an appreciation for the role they can play in society by reflecting on a variety ofsocioeconomic and ethical implications of their experience. Cal Poly has long had a strongdesign

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Doug Reeve P.Eng.; Annie Simpson; Veena Kumar; Emma Master; Dave Colcleugh; Greg Evans P.Eng.

leadership tools of inclusiveness, empowerment,ethics, purposefulness and process.The skills of good leadership are not innate; they can be learned. In her recent study onthe development of leadership identity among students, Susan Komives (Komives, et al.,2005) identified four key developmental influences: adult influences, through externalaffirmation and as role models; peer influences, as role models and collaborators;meaningful involvement -- experiences that help students experience diverse peers anddevelop new skills; and reflective learning -- structured opportunities to allow students touncover their passions, integrity, and commitment.At the same time as we are learning about the demands of leadership in the 21st century,the Faculty is

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Harb, Brigham Young University; Richard Rowley, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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International

same view was emphasized in arecent study by the National Academy of Engineering on the required attributes of an engineerfor the year 2020. Besides technical excellence, the attributes include creativity, communicationskills, leadership abilities, integrity, flexibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning2.In this paper, we describe the strategy that the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering andTechnology at Brigham Young University (BYU) is taking to meet these challenges. Thestrategy involves five key areas of focus: 1) Technical Excellence with a systems emphasis, 2)Leadership, 3) Character Development (including ethics), 4) Global Awareness and 5)Innovation that address the attributes needed for success in a changing global environment

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Jokar, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hamid Rad, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

input energy to run the vehicle as far, fast, and straight as possible. Student teams first designed their prototypes using the Working Model software and later built and test them for the competition. • Engineering problem solving; about one-third of the course schedule was spent on solving real-world engineering problems in different sub-disciplines of mechanical engineering through case-studies; including: systems of units, unit conversions, forces in structures, stress and strain, fluidic systems, thermal systems, motion, power transmission, design of machines. • Soft-skills in engineering; each faculty member introduced ethical and contemporary issues related to their sub-discipline as part of their

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ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

features to promoteactive learning, including (1) hands-on activities and demonstrations, (2) the integrated use ofwireless laptops through an in-house developed web-based learning tool to promotemetacognition and assessment of student learning, and (3) a capstone ethics project wherestudents complete a risk assessment of the impact of nanotechnology on society. Additionally,this course will focus on synthesizing fundamental concepts in science and engineering towardsapplications in nanotechnology. The other new sophomore course, Material and Energy Balancesin Nanotechnology (ChE 214), is a ChE specific laboratory-based course, emphasizing how thefundamental skills students have just learned couple to nanotechnology. For ChE students, theapproach

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Nan Byars, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

processes, d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.As part of the accreditation process, programs must demonstrate that their graduates possessthese skills and

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Manufacturing

, modeling, evaluation, iteration) to satisfy project requirements for thermal or mechanical systems. C-3. Can work within realistic constraints, (such as economical, environmental, Page 12.464.3 social, political, manufacturability, health and safety, ethical, and sustainability) in realizing systems. C-4. Can build prototypes that meet design specifications.Each PC appears in various courses. For example, the faculty identified that theperformance criterion “C-1” would be achieved if the corresponding activities in Mech314, Mech 414 and Mech 417 are successful. We have a total of 38 such

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University; Keith Fisher, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

; VII. Assume ethical leadership roles that contribute to the success of their organization or community; and VIII. Advance in the profession.The MET outcomes defined for MET graduates states that “The MET program seeks to producegraduates with a good foundation in engineering fundamentals as well as one strong inapplications, design, problem recognition and resolution, project management, communication,and professional and ethical responsibility. MET graduates will:8 1. Fundamentals: Demonstrate math, basic science and engineering science skills necessary for proficiency in MET careers. (contributes to abet criteria a, b, f) 2. Applications: Demonstrate an ability to integrate basic theoretical, experimental

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Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Design in Engineering Education

liaison biweekly. Each student within a team servesas a Project Manager for part of the academic year. The Project Manager is incharge of running the project meetings, assigning tasks to team members at themeetings and following up with action items, and communicating with the liaisonand the faculty advisor.The year-long capstone experience provides the students ample opportunity tointegrate their knowledge of science, engineering, ethics and humanities withcreative problem solving, to work effectively in a team setting, to improvecommunication skills, to understand and respond to client needs, and to developproject management and human relations’ skills. Because the senior designproject covers many of the topics in ABET criterion 3 (a-k) program

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College; David Lange, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Civil Engineering

, collaboratively, and ethically as master: • planners, designers, constructors, and operators of society’s economic and social engine, the built environment; • stewards of the natural environment and its resources; • innovators and integrators of ideas and technology across the public, private, and academic sectors; • managers of risk and uncertainty caused by natural events, accidents, and other threats; and • leaders in discussions and decisions shaping public environmental and infrastructure policy.The educational base of liberal learning is conventionally divided into four categories:Science, Mathematics, the Humanities, and the Social Sciences. This is a

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; David Mongan, Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani

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Civil Engineering

global population that is shifting even more to urban areas will require widespreadadoption of sustainability. Demands for energy, transportation, drinking water, clean air, and safewaste disposal will drive environmental protection and infrastructure development. Society willface increased threats from natural events, accidents, and perhaps other causes such as terrorism.Informed by the preceding, an aspirational global vision was developed that sees civil engineersentrusted by society to create a sustainable world and enhance the quality of life. Civil engineerswill do this competently, collaboratively, and ethically as master builders, environmentalstewards, innovators and integrators, managers of risk and uncertainty, and leaders in

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Abu S.M. Masud; Don E. Malzahn

provide students with a betterappreciation for real-world engineering.Following is the list of the current B.S.I.E./B.S.Mfg.E. program outcomes selected asattributes that its graduates will attain at the time of graduation. These are the sameOutcomes (a) through (k) of Criterion 3. 1. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. 2. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. 3. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 4. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. 5

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Rachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program

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Educational Research and Methods

teamworkskills, improving communication and project management skills, and practicing ethical behavior.All undergraduate students must participate in at least two semester-long three credit hourprojects. Projects vary widely in focus, including Service Learning, Entrepreneurial, ProductDevelopment and others; some projects have participating external sponsors. We are collectingdata on ca. 36 - 40 teams each semester, enrolling approximately 400 students.We have developed several strategies for assessing teamwork effectiveness: (1) a self-assessmentof the extent to which each student feels that they have developed teamwork competencies, (2) aKnowledge Test of teamwork concepts drawn from the vast literature on teamwork, (3) a TeamExcellence and Trust

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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William A. Kline; Thomas Mason

needs within realistic c constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, h economic, environmental, and societal context i a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and

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Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. She was recently awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study interdisciplinarity in engineering graduate programs nationwide.Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo, assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, is interested in understanding and improving engineering curriculum related to introductory engineering courses, engineering design, engineering ethics, and undergraduate research

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Williams, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ashley Griffin, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

… automatically are gonna go on all the good trips and travel and learn aboutscholarship information ahead of time. So that was my first real thrust into how I wantedto do… engineering….” Page 12.387.7In both of the African American students’ cases, there was also exposure and interest inthe engineering field early in their academic careers. However, disciplined study habitshad to evolve through a maturation process that may have temporarily impeded academicsuccess. The stories of the African Caribbean students illustrate that the discipline waspresent during their secondary education and their success is attributed to coming tocollege with that work ethic in

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; Frank DeRego, Purdue University; Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

issues of Race/Ethnicity, Religion, and Complex Organizations. He also holds the Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium. He has worked with the EPICS program as EPICS National Coordinator and as the teaching assistant in charge of developing materials on ethics and the social context of engineering for the program.Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego Page 12.728.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Facilitating Multidisciplinary Teams in a Service-Learning EnvironmentAbstractToday’s engineers

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Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

ASCE’s prescribed Body ofKnowledge (BOK)1 learning outcomes. However, with a full third of the BOK’s prescribed learningoutcomes based on professional practice and communication skills, Civil Engineeringadministrators have begun to consider the interdisciplinary2 characteristics of the BOK.Among ten more technically-focused learning outcomes, the BOK entails that graduatesdemonstrate “(6) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (7) an ability tocommunicate effectively, (8) the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal context, (9) a recognition of the need for, and anability to engage in, life-long learning,…[and] (15) an understanding of the role of the leader

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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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First-Year Programs

will continually be adapting and learning as theyencounter rapidly changing technologies throughout the world and become cognizant of societal,economic and ethical issues. International design requirements will challenge engineeringstudents to understand other cultures and the ways their designs will affect multiple societies. Ifthese designs are developed with cross-cultural teams, there will be the added challenge ofmanaging various cultural dynamics. Page 12.872.2In 1994, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) analyzed the changes neededfor engineering education.3 Their report stated that engineering education programs must

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Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

experience.One goal is to provide students a service-learning design experience situated in the developingworld so they can explore the technical, economical, environmental and social implications of Page 12.944.3engineering design and construction. 2A second goal is to afford students a cross-cultural learning experience, that is, to prepareengineering students for ethical, reflective, quality service to diverse communities anddemonstrate that social responsibilities of engineers are fundamentally important and addressreal facets of sustainable engineering

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Writing and Communication I: Innovative Models for Curriculum and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Diana George, Virginia Tech; kelly belanger, Virginia Tech; Lisa Norris, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education

skills.Moreover, preliminary analysis of student responses (described below) suggest that students Page 12.1135.6themselves view their composition classes as key sites for learning teamwork, ethics, andanalytical and critical thinking. Consequently, we believe that an effective partnership betweenfirst-year composition and engineering has the potential to provide students with a strong basisfor the broad education stressed not only by ABET but by the National Academy ofEngineering,63 and employers.64, 65 We argue that this partnership, framed by the WPA outcomes,has the potential to address a full range of professional practices in

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FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University

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First-Year Programs

incoming engineering students to take the introductorycourse, ENGR 100: Exploring engineering. The course is typically taught by a team ofeight faculty and has an enrollment of approximately 200. In the Fall semester of 2002,ENGR 100 was changed from a large-lecture-based course to a modular course based ona seminar format (Vigeant et al, ASEE conference proceedings, 2003). Students couldselect two of eight seminars focused on areas of interest to them, ranging from buildingand analyzing trebuchets to computer programming. These seminars were taken betweentwo large lecture modules, the first introducing engineering as a profession and the finalone introducing professional responsibility and ethics. This drastic change wasundertaken for several

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachael Schmedlen, University of Michigan; Mimi (Miriam) Adam; Robert Sulewski; Matthew O'Donnell, University of Washington

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Biomedical

validation, and the economic,legal, social and ethical implications of our technology. In class, students explore basic sciencesand emerging diagnostic technologies for genetic disease, including lab-on-a-chip, gene chip,and MRI imaging. Students receive hands on experience through lab modules dealing withgenetic sequencing and molecular imaging of proteins. In addition, students receive formalinstruction in technical communications, and problem solving strategies, including brain-storming and research organization. Performance on an individual and team basis is evaluatedthrough a series of homework sets, exams, lab reports, journals, team minutes, and oral projectreports, in addition to a final formal report prepared for the client. As students

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Alysia Starkey, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

for science, engineering and technology.3 These standards are based onACRL’s information literacy competency standards for higher education.4, 5 ACRLdefines information literacy as “a set of abilities to identify the need of information,procure the information, evaluate the information and subsequently revise the strategy forobtaining the information, to use the information and use it in an ethically and legalmanner and to engage in lifelong learning”. One of the five standards by ACRL states;“the information literate student understands that information literacy is an ongoingprocess and an important component of lifelong learning”.3ABET criteria2 and the American Chemical Society’s committee on professional training(undergraduate

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Jacqueline Mozrall, Rochester Institute of Technology; Diane Schaub, University of Florida; Patrick Patterson, Iowa State University

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Industrial Engineering

characteristics, and to determine causal relationships in processes 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to model, analyze, and interpret datac. An ability to design a system component, or 1. An ability to model processes and process to meet the desired needs within complex systems realistic constraints such as economic, 2. An ability to design an integrated system environmental, social, political, ethical, that includes people, materials, health and safety, manufacturability, and information

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Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

ethic that is inherent in these teams.In the Fall semester of 2005, student 5 transferred to our university in her senior year. Sheimmediately demonstrated a strong mathematical background. She also indicated an interest ingraduate studies. Because of her math aptitude, we thought it appropriate to find a simulationproject for her. With our encouragement, she decided to work on the development of imageprocessing techniques for facial recognition. This effort resulted in a presentation at theNational Conference for Undergraduate Research [6].In the Fall semester of 2006, student 6 transferred to our university in his senior year and likestudent 5 immediately demonstrated a strong mathematical aptitude. He also expressed aninterest in graduate

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Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Frederick, Mechanical and Aeropace Engineering; Rebekah Frederick, Homewood Academy for Girls

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Aerospace

illustratehow this benefits the student’s ability, “to design a system, component, or process to meetdesired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political,ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.” The symposium described wasfilmed making it available to use at another time or institution.IntroductionLearning outcomes for aerospace design students often stress the practical application of studentknowledge. For example, aerospace programs are asked to show that students have “an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability

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EMD Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Peterson, Arizona State University; Jane Humble, Arizona State University

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Engineering Management

returning to school for his doctorate he spent 20 years in engineering, engineering management, and general management in a wide range of industries.Jane Humble, Arizona State University Jane Humble holds BS and MS degrees in engineering and a PhD in business from Arizona State University. She is Associate Professor of Technology Management at Arizona State University. She has been a member of the faculty at Arizona State University for about 15 years with teaching and research interests in the areas of project management, ethical issues in technology, quality management, research techniques, and managerial decision making. Prior to and during her assignments in academia Dr. Humble has worked in