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Tricks of the Trade I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Richard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-1766: SMALL INTERVENTIONS, BIG IMPACTS: HOWMODIFICATION OF DELIVERY PROCESS OF IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES FORFRESHMEN CAN DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE LEARNINGAly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Aly Tawfik is the VTSTA President and a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is a doctoral student in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research is in the area of transportation systems. He is currently a workshop leader for freshmen courses at Virginia Tech.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in Engineering Education and Mechanical

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Creative Engagement and Developmental Tutoring Method

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma

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Minorities in Engineering

. Page 13.815.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Is Transfer Credit a Strategy for Success or a Prescription for Failure? Susan E. Walden and Cindy E. Foor Research Institute for STEM Education University of OklahomaIdentifying the factors contributing to successful completion of an engineering degree at apredominately white, research institution by under-represented and under-served minoritystudents is one goal of the Research Institute for STEM Education (STEM = science, technology,engineering, and mathematics). Additionally, we seek to differentiate the strategies and obstaclesaffecting the success of

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CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Atin Sinha, Albany State University

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Manufacturing

resizing orredesigning the part in a CAD environment before constructing the prototype. In order tointroduce students to this emerging technology, the procedural steps are currently being workedout to introduce one or more undergraduate projects at a sophomore level engineering coursewith a new system consisting of 3D scanner, software, CAD tools and 3D printer.IntroductionDuring the last two decades, a collection of technologies known as Rapid Prototyping1 (RP) hasevolved into a mature alternative form of manufacturing that has made significant inroad intovarious fields. In RP a physical part is created by an additive process driven by solid modeldefinition created by CAD software. The RP technologies, Stereolithography, Selective LaserSintering

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Elif Kongar; Tarek Sobh

A Preemptive Goal Programming Model for the Sustainability of Growth in Engineering Colleges Elif Kongar*Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management. University of Bridgeport Tarek Sobh University of Bridgeport AbstractToday, ever-decreasing budgets and dynamic variations in the number of both faculty and student bodiesare two major challenges that most U.S. universities deal with. In addition to the effort to solve theseproblems, every higher education institution also concentrates on ensuring its sustainability in

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Elif Kongar; Tarek Sobh

A Preemptive Goal Programming Model for the Sustainability of Growth in Engineering Colleges Elif Kongar*Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management. University of Bridgeport Tarek Sobh University of Bridgeport AbstractToday, ever-decreasing budgets and dynamic variations in the number of both faculty and student bodiesare two major challenges that most U.S. universities deal with. In addition to the effort to solve theseproblems, every higher education institution also concentrates on ensuring its sustainability in

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

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Elif Kongar; Tarek Sobh

A Preemptive Goal Programming Model for the Sustainability of Growth in Engineering Colleges Elif Kongar*Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Technology Management. University of Bridgeport Tarek Sobh University of Bridgeport AbstractToday, ever-decreasing budgets and dynamic variations in the number of both faculty and student bodiesare two major challenges that most U.S. universities deal with. In addition to the effort to solve theseproblems, every higher education institution also concentrates on ensuring its sustainability in

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Hossein Oloomi, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Elizabeth Thompson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne; Steve Walter, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-947: DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM ATA REGIONAL CAMPUS: THE PROCESS, CHALLENGES, AND RESULTSDonald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort WayneHossein Oloomi, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort WayneElizabeth Thompson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort WayneJiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort WayneSteve Walter, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng) Page 13.409.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of a New Graduate Degree Program at a Regional Campus: The Process, Challenges, and ResultsIntroductionAs technology advances, the need for

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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International

including COST 247 (Verification and Validation Methods for Formal Descriptions), EC Copernicus COP94-774 SEIHPC, and InterpRISe - Interregional Co-operation for Promoting Regional Innovation Strategies in Europe; member of the IEEE Technical Committee on Engineering of© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Computer-Based Systems, IFIP WG10.1, and Board of Editors for Journal of Universal Computer Science; Chair of Curriculum Committee for Ph.D. studies in Information Technology, Curriculum Committee for MSc. and BSc. studies in Information Technology and member of Scientific Board at the Faculty of Information Technology, Brno University of Technology; and

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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International

AC 2008-1944: ENHANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND DISTANCE LEARNINGTHROUGH HYBRID E-LEARNING APPROACHAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, signal estimation, biocomputing, and use of computers and related technologies in undergraduate and graduate education to improve and enhance teaching and learning

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Daniel Walsh; Bob Crockett; Stacey Breitenbach

the General Engineering program in 1998 and nowallows General Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ElectricalEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, ComputerEngineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Materials Engineering students toprogress toward the terminal applied MS in Engineering degree appropriate to their interests, orin existing specializations in Biochemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering,Integrated Technology Management, while still undergraduates.This paper describes the implementation of the 4+1 blended dual-degree program offered in theCollege of Engineering, and the outcomes it has produced for students. This program wasdesigned

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica

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International

AC 2008-2860: ENERGY ISSUES AND STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE IN COSTARICAKarim Altaii, James Madison University Dr. Altaii is a Professor at James Madison University.Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica Prof. cavallini is the Mechanical Engineering Department Head. Page 13.492.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Energy Issues and Study Abroad Experience in Costa RicaAbstractJames Madison University’s (JMU’s) summer Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica wasdesigned for students from JMU’s unique Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program tostudy alongside students from the University of Costa Rica (UCR). This program

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The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

identification of new technologies, and the review of new business opportunities for the corporation. His responsibilities included transitioning projects into development and potential commercialization. He identified and successfully created research programs with leading academic institutions and formed strategic alliances with other high technology companies. He is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Technology Management Program in the College of Engineering. He remains active if the field of medical devices as a consultant for new ventures and investment firms

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New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Stacey Breitenbach, California Polytechnic State University

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Graduate Studies

Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering,Integrated Technology Management, while still undergraduates.This paper describes the implementation of the 4+1 blended dual-degree program offered in theCollege of Engineering, and the outcomes it has produced for students. This program wasdesigned to fill the needs of students, the needs of society and the needs of industry. Ten yearsafter its formal implementation, results indicate that the program is achieving many of its goals.Data indicates that the 4+1 provides a win-win situation for all participants, and has beenstrongly supported by students, faculty and industry. The program has dramatically increased thenumber of students pursuing advanced degrees at our primarily undergraduate

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teac

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Birdy Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Michael Lovell, University of Pittsburgh; Christian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-2304: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A PRODUCT REALIZATION RETSITE: MAXIMIZING SUCCESS FOR TEACHER RESEARCH AND HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT IMPACTBirdy Reynolds, University of PittsburghMatthew Mehalik, University of PittsburghMichael Lovell, University of PittsburghChristian Schunn, University of Pittsburgh Page 13.849.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Lessons Learned from a Product Realization RET Site: Maximizing Success for Teacher Research and High School Student ImpactAbstractRecent trends suggest a degradation of our nation's technological competitiveness and thesignificant decline in the number of K-12 students

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The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley; Danielle DeCristoforo, Lockheed-Martin

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-53: SORTING OUT CREATIVITY IN DESIGN ASSESSMENTKathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STS (Science, Technology, and Society) at the Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies, Pennsylvania State University. A graduate of The Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 1989), Dr. Jablokow's teaching and research interests include robotics, control systems, and problem solving in science and engineering. She is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves on the Executive Committee of ASME's Technology and Society Division. Dr. Jablokow has developed and teaches a four

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

Early and Continuous Exposure to Engineering as a Profession: Career Imprinting in Grades PK-12 Hudson V. Jackson, PhD, P.E and Evelyn A. Ellis, Ed.D United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, U.S.A.AbstractIn recent years, there has been much discussion about declining interest in engineering programsthroughout U.S. colleges and universities. Several possible causes for the decline have been identified andare fodder for debate: (1) PK-12 educational systems are not adequately preparing students tocomprehend the connections among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) andfuture career opportunities and (2) College engineering curricula need to be more

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

Early and Continuous Exposure to Engineering as a Profession: Career Imprinting in Grades PK-12 Hudson V. Jackson, PhD, P.E and Evelyn A. Ellis, Ed.D United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, U.S.A.AbstractIn recent years, there has been much discussion about declining interest in engineering programsthroughout U.S. colleges and universities. Several possible causes for the decline have been identified andare fodder for debate: (1) PK-12 educational systems are not adequately preparing students tocomprehend the connections among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) andfuture career opportunities and (2) College engineering curricula need to be more

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

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Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

Early and Continuous Exposure to Engineering as a Profession: Career Imprinting in Grades PK-12 Hudson V. Jackson, PhD, P.E and Evelyn A. Ellis, Ed.D United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, U.S.A.AbstractIn recent years, there has been much discussion about declining interest in engineering programsthroughout U.S. colleges and universities. Several possible causes for the decline have been identified andare fodder for debate: (1) PK-12 educational systems are not adequately preparing students tocomprehend the connections among science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) andfuture career opportunities and (2) College engineering curricula need to be more

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Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Paul Newton, The Boeing Company; Rick Stephens, The Boeing Company; George Backus, Sandia National Labs; Barry McPherson, Boeing - Learning, Training & Development

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Engineering and Public Policy

initiatives both inside and outside The Boeing Company to bring innovative PLM training solutions to the Boeing engineering community at large. Page 13.1262.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 THE SCIENCE &TECHNOLOGY ECO-SYSTEM: PRESSURES FROM KINDERGARTEN TO GLOBALIZATIONAbstract:The National Academies’ 2007 report “Rising Above the Gathering Storm”: Energizing andEmploying America for a Brighter Economic Future,” was a response to a bipartisan request byCongress. It proposes a coordinated set of policy actions consisting of four recommendations andtwenty specific actions to “enhance the science and technology (S&T) enterprise so that theUnited States can successfully

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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International

AC 2008-695: ADVANCING A COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM INAFGHANISTAN: A MENTOR'S PERSPECTIVEPaul Stanton, United States Military Academy Page 13.158.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 ADVANCING A COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN AFGHANISTAN: A MENTOR’S PERSPECTIVE The National Military Academy of Afghanistan (NMAA) recently requested assistancefrom the United States Military Academy to build a computer science program capable ofproducing the technological leaders needed by its nation and its army. We spent several monthsin Kabul, Afghanistan working alongside the host nation faculty to structure an ABET-style, goaloriented curriculum that can evolve

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Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Bradley Dearing, Illinois State University; Edgar Clausen, University of Arkansas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

University of Arkansas. He manages the college-wide recruitment operation and directs the engineering summer programs.Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas Dr. Carol Gattis is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of Recruitment, Retention, Honors and Diversity for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. In this latter role, she directs and develops new programs for the college-wide efforts in recruitment, retention and diversity.Bradley Dearing, Illinois State University Dr. Brad Dearing is a faculty associate at Illinois State University and teaches Engineering and Technology at the University’s laboratory high school, and has a B.S. and M.S. from

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York; Bala Veeramcheneni, State University of New York

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Construction

AC 2008-1318: THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PROPOSEDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH WEST SEWER DISTRICT INSUFFOLK COUNTY – A STUDENT ASSISTED PROJECT.Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York Dr. Bandyopadhyay is a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Architecture and Construction Management at SUNY FarmingdaleBala Veeramcheneni, State University of New York Dr. Veeramcheneni is an assistant professor of economics at SUNY Farmingdale Page 13.1255.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008AbstractRt 110 Redevelopment Corporation is a non-profit community development organization.The

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Philosophy of Engineering Education: Epistemology and Ethics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Valenzuela, University of Evansville; James Allen, University of Evansville; Brian Swenty, University of Evansville

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Liberal Education

profession1 as well as outside of theprofession2 focus on outcomes, identifying cognitive skills that are required for an educatedperson in general or for an educated engineer in particular. Consequently, this study focuses onthe stated outcomes and goals of colleges and universities with programs accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission-Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(or EAC-ABET). Because the original motivation for this study was for the design of a newgeneral education program at the University of Evansville, the study focused on masters andbachelors schools, excluding large, national research universities. However, it is hoped that thedata gathered may prove useful to other engineering departments who are involved

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Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

Mississippi State University and his MS and PhD degrees from the California Institute of Technology. Prof. Koenig teaches introductory courses in aerospace engineering and flight mechanics, and upper division courses in aerodynamics and propulsion. His research areas include rocket and scramjet propulsion and sports equipment engineering.Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University Chris Hamm is a first year graduate teaching assistant in the aerospace engineering laboratories. He obtained his BS degree in aerospace engineering from Mississippi State University, and is currently enrolled as a candidate for a master of science degree. He assists in teaching upper division laboratory classes and

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Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Johnson, Central Washington University

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Materials

AC 2008-803: COMPOSITE COLUMN DESIGN/TEST LABCraig Johnson, Central Washington University Craig Johnson is a Professor and Coordinator of the Mech. Eng. Tech. Program (ABET) in the Ind. & Eng. Tech. Dept. at Central Wash. Univ. (www.cwu.edu/~cjohnson). He is also Coordinator and FEF Key Professor of the Industrial Technology Cast Metals Program. He has a P.E. in Metallurgical Engineering, but also has a B.S. in Phys. Sci. and previously taught high school. His BSME is from U WY, an MSMSE from UCLA, & a Ph.D. in Eng. Sci. from WSU. Dr. J. is a past ASEE Materials Division Chair. He specializes in test design, interface characterization/joining. & process optimization

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Paul Krajeski, U.S. Naval War College; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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International

introducedthe adjuncts to the use of technology in the classroom. Thanks to financial support from theU.S., the National Military Academy of Afghanistan proudly boasts a computer aided design labcomplete with video projector and smart board. The mentor team worked with the Afghanadjuncts to ensure they understood the software needed to incorporate these tools into thecurriculum9. As international aid allows Kabul University to invest in technology, the adjunctsabilities will greatly facilitate implementation. In addition to automation, the U.S. mentors alsobrought state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. When outfitting NMAA’s civil engineering labs,they ensured they purchased the same equipment found in West Point’s labs. This allowed thementors to

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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International

Engineering Education, 2008 Summer Research Program for Meaningful International ExperienceAbstract An important aspect of engineering education in the 21st century must include thebuilding of international awareness. A practical and highly impactful way for engineeringinstitutions to foster this awareness is to provide international research programs andencourage students to take part in them, for experiences that are meaningful bothacademically and socially, and that will prove to be invaluable to them as workingprofessionals. With the “flattening” of the world – or the increased competition in theglobal marketplace due to advancements in web technology – it is of great value forengineering students to learn about other cultures

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2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Bruno Osorno

Online Teaching of Electrical Power Systems in Electrical Engineering; Experiences and MythsAbstract- Online teaching is here to stay. The integration of technology into teaching can be adangerous approach because of the different learning styles that our students have. We can notlonger deny or refuse to teach online, therefore we must reinvent ourselves and develop skillsthat we did not have or did have and did not know it. This paper attempts to analyze the teachingof electrical power systems online in electrical engineering. More specifically, how we deal withthe delivery of the material. We will show how effective the system, we have implemented, hasbeen for the teaching of online classes, versus the classical

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Paul G. Ranky

pedagogical as well as advanced educational technology methodsand tools are discussed, and demonstrated to satisfy the above requirements forboth live and eLearning / distance learning (DL) classes.IntroductionThe objective of our case-based multimedia research, that the author has startedover 25 years ago, was to create a case-based / problem-based teaching andlearning curriculum for Millennial generation engineering and IT students. Inorder to satisfy the need of an integrated, simultaneously analytical,computational, interactive, as well as practical, real-world-focused, customizededucation, we have developed an advanced 3D web-enabled active-code caselibrary, supported by on-line features, DVD full-screen, as well as HD videos,and even by smaller

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Paul G. Ranky

pedagogical as well as advanced educational technology methodsand tools are discussed, and demonstrated to satisfy the above requirements forboth live and eLearning / distance learning (DL) classes.IntroductionThe objective of our case-based multimedia research, that the author has startedover 25 years ago, was to create a case-based / problem-based teaching andlearning curriculum for Millennial generation engineering and IT students. Inorder to satisfy the need of an integrated, simultaneously analytical,computational, interactive, as well as practical, real-world-focused, customizededucation, we have developed an advanced 3D web-enabled active-code caselibrary, supported by on-line features, DVD full-screen, as well as HD videos,and even by smaller