Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Materials

develop undergraduate-level training materials associatedwith the context of research. Topics covered include the scientific method, ethics in research,documentation and treatment of research data, publication practices, presentation of results, thestructure of the broader research community, the graduate school application process, effectivepresentations, and abstract writing. The “learning objects” (videos, readings, case studies, anddiscussion activities) we created have been used to introduce undergraduates to the conduct ofscience and engineering research. These resources have been tested in formal classroom andseminar venues, through an “Introduction to Engineering Research” course in our EngineeringPhysics bachelor’s degree program and a

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Two Year College Division

problems.In contrast in some areas such as those listed in Criterion 3, items g and i which deal withcommunications and the understanding of professional, ethical and social responsibilities, theIEM makes no differentiation between engineers, technologists or technicians. For all of thepeople in these three groups, they are expected to communicate clearly with others and toconduct his or her activities ethically. Thus to be in agreement with these accords in these twocategories, there would not need to be a change in Criterion 3 items g and i for either two year orfour year programs.Applied Science CriteriaThe 2008-2009 ASAC of TAC criteria3 differentiates between baccalaureate and associatedegree programs primarily in Criterion 3, Program Outcomes

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Neeley, University of Virginia; W. Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia; Sarah Pfatteicher, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Bruce Seely, Michigan Technological University; Douglass Klein, Union College; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored and the NAE hosted a workshopaimed at developing successful models for technological literacy courses at the college level. Theapproach advocated in this paper arose in one of the breakout groups at that workshop.The name “Technology in Context” captures the central idea behind the approach: courses thatcombine specific engineering or scientific knowledge with an understanding of the historical,social, and ethical context in which the technology is arises and is implemented. Three keyfeatures define the approach: 1. Start with existing courses and modify them so that they explicitly pursue TL outcomes and help students develop TL traits. This aspect leverages existing faculty expertise and

Conference Session

Careers and Professional Development in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guruprasad Madhavan, State University of New York-Binghamton; Aimee Betker, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Jennifer Flexman, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA; Barbara Oakley, Oakland University

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Biomedical

strategies for careergrowth and renewal, (3) leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial development, and (4) social,ethical, and political stewardship in bioengineering. In this work, we describe our best practicesand outcomes in developing these student activity sessions. We also share our experiences onincorporating facets of this initiative into a sample bioengineering educational curriculum andpresent its relevance to visionary frameworks that include the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology’s Criterion 3, the National Academies’ Engineer of 2020 and theNational Science Foundation’s Strategic Plan.Introduction There is lively ongoing debate about the essential underpinnings of an engineeringeducation. With growing disparity

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Fong Mak, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

managementplan, and test plan. Actual design and verification are conducted in a team environment usingmodern software and hardware tools. Ethics and legal issues are also discussed as part of thecourse. In the subsequent sections, details of the course are provided, as well as, evaluation ofcourse outcomes and students’ learning experience in this course.Course Objectives and TopicsIn our ECE graduate curriculum, the Engineering Project and Management is a core courseintended for the first-year graduate students. This course focuses on the skills required to managethe development of effective system architectures from concept through engineering design andproduction. The course objectives are i) to understand ethics and the common developmentprocess of

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

, legitimate, and ethical use in anacademic setting. Activities that once might have been considered “cheating” might now beconsidered demonstrations of the ability to collaborate, a skill highly valued in corporateAmerica. To investigate the tension that may exist, the authors report herein a summary ofbackground information from the literature and the results of a preliminary survey of students.According to the Center for Academic Integrity at Duke University, “three quarters of collegestudents confess to cheating at least once.”14 Students who participated in an exploratory surveyat the University of Houston reported the following questionable behaviors involving ICT. • “People not only use computers but cell phones, as well. Text messages are

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandra Vinogradov, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

engineeringprofession. A freshman course “Introduction to Mechanical Engineering” has been developedwith the objective to address such topics as the necessity of good communication skills;professional ethics; the importance of innovation, critical thinking, team work, diversity, andlife-long learning. The effectiveness of addressing these issues in a freshman course incomparison with the traditional approach to teaching an introductory mechanical engineeringcourse has been assessed through a study involving student surveys administered in control andpilot class sections at the beginning and at the end of the course. The results of the studydemonstrate that the pilot group of students exposed to novel course materials acquiredenhanced understanding of the

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Biney, Prairie View A&M University; Raghava Kommalapati, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Annamalai Annamalai, Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Ravindra Iyengar, Prairie View A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

experimental result can be used to improve a process, and (iv) draw appropriate or reasonable conclusions.Performance Criteria for Outcome Group 3Outcome group 3 consists of (1) EAC Criterion 3, outcome c, “an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability”,(2) TAC Criterion 3, outcome d, “ an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems,components or processes appropriate to program educational objectives, and (3) CAC Criterion 3c, “an ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component,or program to meet desired needs. Five performance

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Pappas; Ronald Kander, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

, management skills, gender issues, and professional ethics. Since 1975, Dr. Pappas has consulted on a wide variety of topics including management skills, technical and scientific writing, public speaking, interpersonal communications, sexual harassment prevention, employee relations, creative thinking, diversity, and conflict negotiation. Address: Department of Integrated Science and Technology ISAT 117 / MSC 4102 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 PappasEC@jmu.edu 540-568-1694Ronald Kander, James Madison University Professor Kander is Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison University (JMU) where he teaches and does research in the area of polymer

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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Two Year College Division

withenthusiastic and capable students to assist with recruiting and mentoring. The team wasestablished in 2006 as part of a National Science Foundation grant initiative to provide academicsupport to technical students and to assist in recruiting high school students into technicalprograms. Only two years later, the team has evolved into much more than the organizersimagined, as a result of the team members taking ownership of their activities.Students are recommended for the team by high school industrial education instructors andIVCC engineering design, electronics and manufacturing instructors. A committee of IVCCinstructors selects students for the team based on attitude, commitment and work ethic,willingness to help others and leadership potential

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

October 1998. This initial version ofthe policy stated that the Society “supports the concept of the master’s degree as the FirstProfessional Degree for the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.”1 Chargedwith implementing Policy Statement 465, the ASCE Committee on Academic Prerequisites forProfessional Practice (CAP3) began by analyzing the three fundamental characteristics of aprofession—an ethic of service, a professional organization, and a specialized body ofknowledge.2 The committee’s analysis of the civil engineering profession suggested that onlythe first two of these three characteristics had been adequately defined. Thus began a broad-based effort to define the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge.In January 2004 this

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Dekker, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

: An occupational science perspective” by Cail Carin-Levy & Derek Jones, Queen Margaret University College“Ethics”8. Ethics Case 1: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster (Texas A&M)9. Ethics Case 2: Choose different ethical dilemmas from the website: http://ethics.tamu.edu/pritchar/an-intro.htm“Teamwork”10. Team Performance Evaluation (Varney3)11. Team Performance Evaluation (Parker4)12. Final Team Performance“Presentation”13. Presentation Critique (View the DVD, and write a one-page critique.)Pro-Engineer:During the semester, the students have nine weeks of instruction in Pro-Engineer. They have nothad any instruction in a CAD program except AutoCad when they were freshmen, so it is helpfulwhen they interview for a job to

Conference Session

Materials in Design and Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiqiang Hu, University of Missouri - Columbia

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Mechanical Engineering

education for over 70 years. Its new criteria for the evaluation of engineeringprograms, Engineering Criteria 2000, require implementation of sustainability concepts inundergraduate education, as reflected in the following areas (criteria 3c and 3h) (1): ‚" “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;” ‚" “Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.”Limited work has been conducted to address the need, effectiveness, and impact of incorporatingsustainable engineering

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Design in Engineering Education

Property, Technical Communications, WritingSpecifications, Engineering Ethics, Engineering Economics, Codes and Standards, theDesign Process, and Sustainability) which results in nine individual homeworkassignments (about one sixth of the grade) and two exams (about one third of the grade).Detailed descriptions of the projects and assignments for the sophomore design courseand their assessment in Fall 2007 will now be presented along with results from studentsurveys in the course.Assignments for the Sophomore Design CourseIn the fall 2007, 70 students enrolled in the sophomore design course, MECE 2361. Bythe time teams were self-selected for the team project during the fourth week, twostudents had dropped. The remaining 68 students completed the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford

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Design in Engineering Education

is integrated with a course on Ethics in theProfession; (iii) Creation of a new junior year design course integrated with courses inbiomedical, civil, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering; and (iv) Partnership withindustry in the creation of real-life engineering projects for senior capstone design course.This paper presents how the sophomore design course has evolved and the changes that werebrought about based on faculty and informal student feedback.Design Throughout the Engineering CurriculumConsistent with most engineering programs, the curriculum at the University of Hartfordincludes a freshman engineering and senior capstone design course. Because of the relativelysmall size of the engineering program with about 100

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiong Zhang, Michigan Technological University; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University

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Environmental Engineering

one example beingthe American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE) Code of Ethics which states that “The Codeof Ethics of ASCE requires civil engineers to strive to comply with the principles of sustainabledevelopment in the performance of their professional duties…[including] global leadership in thepromotion of responsible, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable solutions thatenhance the quality of life, protect and efficiently use natural resources4.” Since the UnitedNations Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment in 1972, there has been growinginternational interest in the role of higher education in fostering a sustainable future5. Agenda216 and a series of higher education for sustainable development declarations in

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Anderson, Somat Engineering, Inc.; Stuart Walesh, S. G. Walesh Consulting; Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

as follows: Foundational 1. Mathematics 2. Natural Sciences 3. Humanities 4. Social Sciences Technical 5. Materials Science Page 13.1249.5 6. Mechanics 7. Experiments 8. Problem Recognition and Solving 9. Design 10. Sustainability 11. Contemporary Issues & Historical Perspectives 12. Risk and Uncertainty 13. Project Management 14. Breadth in Civil Engineering Areas 15. Technical Specialization Professional 16. Communication 17. Public Policy 18. Business and Public Administration 19. Globalization 20. Leadership 21. Teamwork 22. Attitudes 23. Life-Long Learning 24. Professional and Ethical ResponsibilityThe importance

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

two different products were combined into one product.CPR 4: Product A Project Design Specification (PDS) should reflect the commonDesign knowledge of the team about the project. The students make use ofSpecification (PDS) their preliminary research to develop environmental, performance, and technology specifications for their projects.CPR 5: Social Requires students to reflect on their proposed project and write an Page 13.1370.3Impact Statement impact assessment using the IEEE Code of Ethics [3] as the guidelines. For this assignment the students write one or two

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Civil Engineering

defined as: A truly liberal education is one that prepares us to live responsible, productive, and creative lives in a dramatically changing world. It is an education that fosters a well- grounded intellectual resilience, a disposition toward lifelong learning, and an Page 13.623.4 acceptance of responsibility for the ethical consequences of our ideas and actions. Liberal education requires that we understand the foundations of knowledge and inquiry about nature, culture and society; that we master core skills of perception, analysis, and expression; that we cultivate a respect for truth; that we

Conference Session

Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Bibel, University of North Dakota

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Aerospace

illustrated with related issues such as ethics, cost/benefitanalysis of safety improvements, role of government regulation, lawsuits, etc.Student response and interest were excellent. See limited assessment results at the end ofthe paper.In general the stories are fascinating and serve as a great starting point for numerousengineering discussions. The following are example crash stories and associatedconcepts of engineering science.PressureThe de Havilland explosive decompressions of the 1950’s are well known. Also wellknown is Aloha Airlines Flight 243 on April 28, 1988 in which an 18’ by 14’ section of aBoeing 737 fuselage blew out (see Figure 1). Amazingly all the passengers had theirseatbelts on and survived. Only one attendant standing nearby

Conference Session

Software Engineering Course Content

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Maxim, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

thirty-minute seminar discussions on ethics or professional issues papers requiring independent library and/or Internet research.Classes meet for two hours each week for 56 semester contact hours over a period of 8 months.The ACM/IEEE Computing Curricula 2004 recommendations suggest that 11 lecture hours bedevoted to social, ethical and professional issues. We include this material in our capstone designexperience. The recommended topics associated with these knowledge units come from fourbroad groups of topics:• Historical and social context of computing this includes: definition of computing subject matter, comparison with other disciplines and computing technology uses/limitations.• Topics associated with responsibilities of the

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Masten, McMaster University; Robert Fleisig, McMaster University

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Design in Engineering Education

Students in Engineering Design through Engineers Without Borders ProjectsAbstractIt is important that first year engineering students learn that the engineering design processinvolves more than mathematics and physics. To accomplish this, students choose designprojects from a variety of disciplines, developed with Engineers Without Borders (Canada) andsituated in either a developing country or a remote area of Canada. All projects required, not onlya technical solution, but also consideration of ethics, health and safety, economics, and impact onthe community. Among the design projects were a rain-water harvesting system and ceramicwater filter for villagers in Cambodia and a press for extracting oil and producing biodiesel

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University; Stephen S. Tompkins, Virgina State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University

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Manufacturing

five program educational objectives to prepare graduates who 1. Understand and apply math and engineering principles to the manufacturing engineering profession. 2. Understand and apply problem solving and analysis skills to meet the challenging demands and responsibilities of a successful career. 3. Demonstrate continuous learning and growth in their profession using both oral and written communication skills to contribute as a team member or leader in solving problems for their employer and society. 4. Demonstrate high standards of professionalism and ethics in fulfilling their responsibilities to both employer and society. 5. Demonstrate the ability to pursue a variety of career paths with many finding employment in

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Samir Hefzy, The University of Toledo; Mehdi Pourazady, The University of Toledo; Abdollah Aliakbarkhan Afjeh, The University of Toledo

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Design in Engineering Education

problems relevant to industry. Oral and written communications with participating companies, as well as teamwork, are stressed. Other topics include patents, product liability, safety, ethics, and design for manufacturing.”Class meetings, participation, and role of Course Director and Project Technical Advisor:One faculty member serves as Course Director and is in charge of all administrative aspects ofthe course, including identifying the projects to be conducted by the students. Each group issupervised by a Faculty Advisor (Project Technical Advisor) and a Client Advisor. The ProjectTechnical Advisor and the Client Advisor meet with their groups on a weekly basis.Activities during the class meetings may typically include

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Lari Garrison, University of Washington; Daniel Amos, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

illustrate how some images of the field of engineeringwere developed at a larger cultural level at these schools. In some cases these images were sodominant that students at a school forced themselves to do reconciling work in order to identifythe aspects of their engineering identities that did not fit within these images. At Suburban Page 13.1113.13Private University the dominant image of engineering fostered a culture of great expectations.Technical Public Institution students found themselves working in strong teams of engineeringstudents and developing a strong sense of ethics. Students at Urban Private University sought todevelop a sense of

Conference Session

Assessment Issues in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Reinhart, University of Central Florida

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Environmental Engineering

2. Design and Conduct Experiments 3. Modern Engineering Tools 4. In-Depth Competence 5. Risk, Reliability and Uncertainty 6. Problem Formulation and Conceptual Analysis 7. Creative Design 8. Sustainability 9. Multimedia Breadth and Interactions 10. Societal Impact 11. Contemporary and Global Issues Professional Outcomes 12. Multi-disciplinary Teamwork 13. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities 14. Effective Communication 15. Lifelong Learning 16. Project Management 17. Business, Public

Conference Session

New Trends in Engineering Management Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Galloway, The Nielsen-Wurster Group, Inc

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Engineering Management

Pletta observed in The Engineering Profession, the objectives to which theengineering profession should aspire should be; Page 13.1197.6• To educate novices for the responsible practice of a specified professional art;• To transmit applicable existing knowledge after first “distilling” it for concise presentation;• To search for new knowledge that enhances the art involved;• To convey a sense of ethics and professionalism;• To motivate novices for public advocacy roles to protect the public health, safety, and welfare as well as the earth’s resources and its environment; and• To groom societal leaders for a technological

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to Outcome 3 improve processes (ABET 2.c) An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to Outcome 4 the program objectives (ABET 2.d ) Outcome 5 An ability to function effectively on teams ( ABET 2.e ) Outcome 6 An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems (ABET 2.f ) Outcome 7 An ability to communicate effectively (ABET 2.g ) Outcome 8 A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET 2.h ) Outcome 9 An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities (ABET 2.I

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

variety of circumstances. 3. Contributing within team environments, demonstrating ethical, respectful, and professional behavior in all associations. 4. Recognizing and appreciating the environmental, societal and fiscal Page 13.1138.3 impact of the technical professions in a local, national and global context. 5. Demonstrating an individual desire and commitment to pursue continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning.TC2K ABET TAC Criteria 2. The Program Outcomes describe the knowledge and skillsof graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) at the timeof their graduation from the program

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ROBERT GRAY, Penn State Erie

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

benefit and use of written standards used in practice; 4. provide new employee plant safety training to all students; 5. discuss the need in design of the IEEE Code of Ethics and the National Code of Ethics for Engineers; 6. provide direct hire co-op and internships to students.GE wanted the partnership to expose students to: 1. failures and failure rates; Page 13.1135.3 2. cutting-edge technology; 3. how mechanical systems integrate with electrical systems; 4. the importance of quality and reliability; 5. interactions with mechanical and electrical engineers; 6. working in a multidisciplinary team that includes