Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Russell, University of Hertfordshire

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

opportunities for students to develop and re-conceptualise theirgrowing knowledge. Such principles are articulated in instruments suggesting how we mightthink about learning, see for example Kolb’s experiential learning cycle(1), as well as insuggested principles for good practice in undergraduate education(2).Learning is also enhanced when it is a situated activity such that it presents an opportunity forthe students to see, explore, and gain first-hand experiences. Far too often, however, didacticteaching transmits to the learners a second-hand view of knowledge. A view that is held bythe teachers or conventional wisdom. Whilst the transmission of knowledge may be highlyefficient the views are often too abstract and have limited relevance to the

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

overall economic Page 12.619.2development for countries and regions. In the well developed countries, the role of theengineer is well understood and utilized. In much of the developing world, however, the -1-available pool of engineering talent is typically below critical mass – and economicdevelopment and even important basic societal needs that rely on engineering – such asclean water supply and sanitation – lack the technical talent to address them.Technical capacity building efforts aim at developing a sufficient pool of well educatedand certified engineering graduates in developing countries to effect

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

limited to textbook experiences as these faculty spendtime working to develop their research. This has led to a gap between what universities areteaching, and what engineers are expected to know in industry.1 Engineers in industry spendmuch time working on complex system integration, yet few engineering graduates understandthis process.2 Reference 2 adds “the state of education in this country, especially in science,engineering and technology, has become a matter of increasing concern to many of us inAmerican industry.”In order to meet the needs of industry, Universities must place a renewed emphasis on teachingthe practice of engineering. In order to teach the practice of engineering, students must bechallenged to study the complex interactions

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valentina Cecchi, Drexel University; Michael Kleinberg, Drexel University; Milo Tong, Drexel University; Bridget Kleinberg, Drexel University; Karen Miu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students, were re-designed and adapted for outreach education. Aniterative design procedure was employed with the active involvement of and feedback from anon-engineer and a high school student. New laboratory manuals were developed and a new setof laboratory activities were selected. Assessment surveys were also created to evaluate theparticipants’ understanding of the material and the effectiveness of the hardware laboratoryexperience.I. Introduction In response to the general public’s increasing interest in power and energy systems,especially for non-engineering professionals that require education and training in electric powersystems, the power engineering community has responded with the development of severaleducational courses, e.g. [1

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Ana Nieves, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Cristina Pomales-Garcia, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; Nayda Santiago Santiago, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; José Vega, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Vilma Lopez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Educational Research and Methods

Page 12.197.3active learners, which are learning styles proposed by Felder and Silverman11. Spink12conducted a case study to empirically investigate how an information seeker multitasks and thepatterns of multitasking information behavior and information task switching. This was achievedthrough a mix of data collected through observations, journal entries, and interviews. The modelsuggests that multitasking information behaviors and information task switching is affected by:(1) the nature and complexity of content in relation to the information seeker’s domainknowledge, (2) the amount and depth of information processing required for differentinformation tasks, (3) the information seeker’s level of interest, including their attention andfocus

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American

final exam. Solutions postedby the students were not corrected by the instructor so that students had to take the responsibilityfor reviewing and commenting on the work of their peers. This allowed for a quick turnaroundin the distribution of problems to other students and for continual feedback on the accuracy ofsubmitted solutions. The students were very interested in viewing the problems of other studentsbut were reluctant to post corrections or comments. A sample student problem posted by in theundergraduate mechanical vibrations course is shown in Figure 1.In two of the classes the assignment was given credit as a homework assignment. In the otherclass the participation in the activity was voluntary. Although participation in the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Barsanti, The Citadel

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Nuclear and Radiological

Engineering was offered as a three credit hourtechnical elective. The prerequisite courses were completion of both the physics and chemistrysequences required of engineering freshman and sophomores. Table 1 and Table 2 provide aquick overview of the course. Table 1 provides a list of the course objectives while Table 2depicts the plan for how the classroom hours would be allotted. ELEC 307 Nuclear Engineering Spring 2004 Course objectives 1. Introduction to nuclear engineering concepts including; ‚ Introduction to atomic and nuclear physics. ‚ Fission and fusion ‚ Nuclear fuels ‚ Operation & construction of

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

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Engineering Technology

the students − enhance the initiative traits in the students Page 12.1062.4 − enhance the transfer traits in the studentsDesign and Methodology The subjects in the study are seniors majoring in Engineering Technology who arerequired to develop a proposal, construct an item, and demonstrate its function.The instruments utilized in both the pre-test and post-test are: 1. Tests of Adult Basic Education, Form 8, Level D. 2. Cornell Critical Thinking Tests, Level X and Level Z. 3. Trainers Assessment of Proficiency. 4. Achievement Motivation Profile. 5. Open-ended self assessment post test survey.Procedures

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos; Robert Tisdel, Texas State University - San Marcos

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Construction

information about buildings, the processes of building became increasinglylegalistic, codified, complex and adversarial. In fact, today’s standard AIA contracts state that“the architect will not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques orprocedures.”1 Fortunately, the introduction of Building Information Modeling (BIM) holdspromise for ending the disassociation between constructing and designing, thereby paving theway for an increase in building innovations and the potential return of the ‘master builder’ role.Software that allows for the three dimensional (3D) construction of a virtual building (i.e., BIM) Page 12.333.2will

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos; Josh Bostwick, Cornell University; Andrew Dressel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Mechanics

. Page 12.1206.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Promoting Holistic Problem-Solving in Mechanics PedagogyAbstractThe authors propose three strategies that are designed to enhance students’ understandingand problem-solving ability in introductory mechanics courses: (1) employing multiple-method problem-solving, in which students solve a given problem using more than onemethod; (2) organizing systems of linear equations into a standard “tabular” format whichresembles matrix format; and (3) emphasizing the discussion and use of assumptions inproblem-solving activities. The authors give a rationale for each strategy, present areview of several mechanics textbooks to determine the prevalence of these strategies,and provide

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

student may have difficulty understanding what a mathematical solution to a problem 2means from a practical point of view. If students are provided with the means to performexperimentation and to apply the theory to real world situations, this can only be expected to leadto a better visualization and understanding of the theoretical concepts. The simulation systemdiscussed here presents an attempt of integrating Web-based content and interactive multimediatechniques into the curriculum. The integrated platform provides an easy flow of data fromtheory to modeling and measurement, bridging the gap between theory and hands-on learning, asshown in Figure 1. It greatly enhances the students’ understanding

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Lax, Purdue University

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Liberal Education

instruct these students in the use of appropriately worded emailcorrespondence as many of them seek internships and full-time employment in North Americaafter graduation.References1. M Abdullah. (2003, Dec.). The impact of electronic communication on writing. ED477614. [Online]. Available: http://www.eric.ed.gov.2. D. Carpenter. (2006, Dec.). “Business schools increase efforts toward written communication,” in Lafayette Journal and Courier, D3.3. N. Baron, “Why email looks like speech,” presented at Language, the Media, and International Communication, Oxford, U.K., March 29-April 1, 2001.4. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, “Criteria for accrediting engineering programs.” [Online] Available: http://www.abet.org5. J

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans; Vijaya Gopu, Tulane University

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Civil Engineering

city is surrounded by water with LakePontchartrain to the north and cradled in a crescent section of the river to the south. Most of thecity is built below sea level except for the oldest sections. Figure 1 consists of a map of NewOrleans which shows the location of the two universities of interest, Tulane University and theUniversity of New Orleans.Figure 1: Map showing locations of Tulane and UNOTulane University is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university [1]. Founded as apublic medical college in 1834, the school grew into a full university and eventually privatizedunder the endowments of Paul Tulane and Josephine Louise Newcomb in 1884 and 1886.Newcomb’s endowment led to the establishment of H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Donaldson, University of Dayton; M Zoghi, University of Dayton

AC 2007-2660: DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW COURSE ON DESIGN WITH FIBERREINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALSSteven Donaldson, University of DaytonM Zoghi, University of Dayton Page 12.518.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW COURSE ON DESIGN WITH FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE MATERIALSBackgroundFrom the 1960s through the 1990s, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) matrix composite materialswere expensive and considered primarily for applications where extremely high strength, highstiffness, and corrosion resistance justified their high cost (primarily aerospace and defenseindustry needs) [1]. In approximately the last ten years, however, advanced

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

to create the student outcomes with input from students,faculty, and industry. Important influences on the outcomes structure are attributed to Perry's2model of intellectual development that spans nine stages of student progression and to theassessment approach at Alverno College3,4. Table 1 shows the program student outcomes andfour developmental levels associated with each outcome.The outcomes reflect the developmental nature of student growth as they progress through thecurriculum. Instead of viewing outcomes as subjects covered in one or two courses, we viewoutcomes as incrementally developed over the entire engineering learning experience. Eachoutcome has four associated developmental levels describing student progress in achieving

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

thecourse sequence high praise for exposing them to business-related issues of which they weretotally unaware, and providing meaningful perspectives on these issues. Students also give highpraise for a signature element of the honors curriculum: the week-long domestic andinternational “field trips” that the class takes with their faculty mentors. The integration of thesetrips into the curriculum is illustrated in the following table.Table 1. Curricular structure of the college-centric elements of the honors program for thehonors students in the Kate Gleason College. Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Break Spring Quarter 1 credit: Product 0 credit

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Construction

Curves Figure 1: Student Performance of Graded Conceptual Estimating ExercisesStudent Performance, Feedback, and ConclusionAs can be seen from the figure above, student performance was superb. They clearlymastered the mechanics of these relatives straight forward application of techniques fordeveloping estimates when information about the proposed project is lacking. Design-build projects can have as much as 25% of the design completed when the contractorbegins to develop his estimate of the cost. Student surveys concerning the estimatingprocess in the face of little of no information indicated that initially the students wereskeptical that any estimate could be set with the given conditions. However, afterwards,they were highly confident in

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Engineering to take classes in advance to be a definite part of the program. Thispaper will address the main issues as to how we go about teaching technology and engineeringappreciation to non-engineering students.IntroductionThe need for more technological literacy is one of the major items on today’s nationaleducational agenda.1-4 This is a task that has been nationally advertised by many educational,political, social, and international organizations. Technological literacy is a strong component ofthe success of nations in the future. The global need for more understanding of technology,technology trends, and technological development is seen by all governments as well ashumanitarian and cultural organizations.1,2In the United States, a fundamental

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

/organizations such as ASSE, ABET and WASC. • Be flexible with a broad appeal to scientists, engineers, and technologists • Provide suitable knowledge and capabilities requisite to getting national certification from societies such as Board of Safety Professionals (BSP) and American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH). Page 12.893.3Upon completion of the BS program, graduates from Environment, Health, and Safetyprogram will be able to: 1. Assess, plan, and implement environmental, health and safety problems. 2. Encourage flexibility and innovative approaches to problem solving which stimulate independence and

Conference Session

MentorNet

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Jo Wellenstein, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Susannah Sandrin, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Karen Showers, Wisconsin Technical College System; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Jennifer Chou-Green, MentorNet; Carol Muller, MentorNet; Laurie Mayberry, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Isla Yap, Maui Economic Development Board

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Women in Engineering

strategies for otherstates to consider.ProblemGender equity is a key strategy for maintaining our Nation’s preeminent status in science andtechnical innovation. The last 30 years have seen women make great strides in education andemployment.1 Women now receive more than 50 percent of the bachelors degrees conferred andare close to reaching parity in the once male-dominated fields, such as law and medicine.Unfortunately, these gains have not been uniform in all fields. Women continue to bepersistently underrepresented in high-demand, high-wage employment fields of science,technology, engineering and math. While women make up nearly half of the American laborforces in 2003-2004 (Bureau of Labor and Statistics), they are less than 30 percent of the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wing Chan, Alabama A&M University; Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University

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Manufacturing

Biotechnology Manufacturing.Keywords: Hudson-Alpha Institute for Biotechnology (HAIB), Biotechnology Manufacturing.Introduction Huntsville, Alabama, is one of the best-known “high-tech” cities in the nation with thehighest per capita income in the Southeast [1]. As “America’s space capital,” technology, space,and defense industries have a major presence here with the Army's Redstone Arsenal, NASA'sMarshall Space Flight Center, and Cummings Research Park. However, in the near future,Huntsville will not be only known for its space and defense industries; it will also be known asone of the important biotechnology cities in the nation. This is all because of biotechnologypioneer Jim Hudson’s vision of creating an institute – Hudson-Alpha Institute

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.304.2planning. This will be referred to as the “independent-teams” approach.The web development capstone courses used a modified version of a Systems Development LifeCycle as described by Jonathan Lazar in his book, User-Centered Web Development Lifecycle2.The Lazar Model defines seven stages in project development: 1. Define the mission and the user population of your web site 2. Collect user requirements 3. Create conceptual design 4. Create physical design 5. Usability testing 6. Implement and market 7. Evaluate and improveIn both the cooperative-teams approach and the independent-teams approach the teams in theclass cooperated on the first two stages listed above. There were several practical reasons as towhy this

Conference Session

Utilizing On-Line Technology in Entrepreneurship Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

traditional course has continued to evolve, and it has beenadapted to different audiences and contexts. There are now three versions of Creativityand New Product Development, but they all share common goals and objectives.Class objectivesWe have three general goals for this course: (1) to provide an overview of the basicprocesses in new product development in a competitive marketplace by simulating themin class, (2) to acquire the skills for successfully creating and developing a new productthrough hands-on, team-based projects, and (3) to become more creative individuals andmore effective team members.The topics covered in this class fall into four categories: technical skills, creativethinking, business strategies, and people skills. Technical

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2926: PRECURSORS TO ENGINEERING THINKING (PET)Sean Brophy, Purdue UniversityDemetra Evangelou, Purdue University Page 12.1169.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Precursors to Engineering Thinking (PET) Project: Intentional Designs with Experimental Artifacts (IDEA)IntroductionChildren’s play naturally employs skills of observation and experimentation that lead to thedevelopment of intuitive models for how things work. These spontaneously occurring activitiesare precursors to engineering thinking that we recognize as preparation for future learning. Weare engaging in a research agenda to explore the learning progression [1] of

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Abbott, University of Missouri; Katie Grantham Lough, University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

graphical form known as a black boxmodel. Next, the main function is broken down into several flow chains associated to thedifferent flow types: material, energy and signal or information. The process of generatingfunction chains is difficult for novice designers, even with in class reverse engineering activitiesto augment the lectures. Expanding on the chain decomposition, an aggregation of the flowchains yields a functionally descriptive visual representation of the full system and therelationships between the individual functions. Figure 1 is an illustrative example of the blackbox and flow chain aggregation portions of this process performed on a bicycle.For the conceptual designer, it is vital that all desired functions are specified and

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan El-Kishky, The University of Texas-Tyler; Ralph Hippenstiel, The University of Texas-Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

of a distorted picture ofengineering education. The retention of engineering students is a very difficult problem [1].Demanding engineering curricula and ill-prepared students are often cited for poor retention andgraduation among engineering students. The problem is even more significant amongstunderrepresented minority groups. Lack of proper academic mindset and attitude for success andvery limited computer skills were cited as main challenges for incoming engineering students[2]. Also, lack of experience in bringing an engineering design concept to a working prototypeand poor written oral communication skills significantly contribute to the retention problem [2].The Electrical Engineering (EE) Department of the University of Texas at

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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First-Year Programs

activated on the condition that theyattempt to attain calculus placement prior to matriculation. We present data that demonstratemoderate effectiveness of these methods in fostering diversity among our scholars andreasonably encouraging retention and estimated graduation rates. We discuss areas ofimprovement for future program years, such as forging new partnerships with local Project LeadThe Way high schools to recruit higher numbers of females and minorities, and developing newmentoring opportunities to reduce attrition, especially among underrepresented minoritystudents.1. IntroductionThe Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) Program wasauthorized by Congress as part of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Act

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 12.997.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Keeping from Reinventing the Wheel: Some Lessons Learned from a Successful TC2K ProgramIntroduction The Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolinaat Charlotte (UNCC) has developed a comprehensive program leading to an academicenvironment of continuous improvement consistent with the ABET Technology Criteria2000 (TC2K).1 Experts have long debated the pros and cons of assessment at the courselevel versus program level assessment and the potential

Conference Session

Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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