Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gene Liao

short amount of time, bothapproaches use commercial FEA software as a teaching tool.Integration of FEA with undergraduate engineering courses has been held in many schools. Anycourse involving applications of mechanics of materials is appropriate for integration with FEA3-7 . However most of these integrated undergraduate courses are for civil and mechanicalengineering (and engineering technology) curriculum, very few evidences have been found thatintroduce FEA in the manufacturing engineering (and manufacturing technology) curriculum.Waldorf1 introduced FEA for fixture design analysis to the tool engineering course. Hedeveloped a series of FEA laboratory exercises to analyze and optimize fixture, mold, and diedesigns.A project-based

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough; Jesus Alberto Gonzalez-Rodriguez; Adriana Rios Santiago

laboratory with a last generation CMM, with characteristics identical tothose existing in the industry, where the student can develop the set of skills that the industrydemands and that can help them to integrate faster into this specific field of the industry. Thefirst generation of students has graduated recently; and has been able to quickly and successfullyenter the local industry.Detailed Design of Coordinate Measuring Machine TrainingThe modern industries have high demand for engineers and technologists with good qualitycontrol skills and knowledge in manufacturing. The CMM manufacturing companies, such as theHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence [1], have put together comprehensive training needs withthe help of major worldwide manufacturers

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Amir Karimi; Randall Manteufel

turnmajority of students who have attempted ME 3293. students spend some of the classroom time to solveThey have used various teaching concepts and student example problems, engage in classroom discussionlearning tools to engage students to help them to learn under the guidance of the instructor, or answer quizthe fundamental thermodynamic concepts [3-13]. questions.” The flipped classroom concept has been aThese efforts include hands-on laboratory hot pedagogical topic in the recent year. Some ofexperimentation in thermodynamics and recent studies have reported that flipping classroomimplementation of thermodynamic software for

Conference Session

Track : Graduate - Technical Session 10

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Ashleigh Wright, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs, Inc; Elizabeth C. Dickey, North Carolina State University; Kimberly S. Weems, North Carolina Central University; Brian J. Reich, North Carolina State University; Caesar R. Jackson, North Carolina Central University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Graduate Education

collaboration between North Carolina CentralUniversity (NCCU), a historically black college/university, and North Carolina State University (NCSU),a predominantly white institution. The Bridge-to-Ph.D. Program is a component of SEAS that preparesunderrepresented minority (URM) Master’s degree candidates at NCCU for Ph.D. degree programs inSTEM fields at NCSU or other doctorate-granting institutions. Bridge-to-Ph.D. supports academic andprofessional preparation of the trainees and includes elements in which trainees and doctoral candidates atNCSU jointly attend monthly seminars on selected technical and professional skills, multidisciplinarycourses, and faculty-led mentorships, research studies, and laboratory rotations. Faculty advisors atNCCU and the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Claude Thomassian, Georgia Southern University; Risa Kumazawa, Georgia Southern University; Patrick kinnicutt, Central Michigan University

example of what the tutorial looks like, Figure 1 shows a snapshot on teaching studentshow to create an object toward the bottom of the screen labeled ‘hello1’. Figure 1. A Snap Shot (Step to Create an Object)ProceduresEach student was asked to log into their WebCT account and download the tutorial. The studentsthen went over the tutorial by themselves. All students had never been exposed to JAVAprogramming at the time of the implementation of this media based instructional tool. They wereable to follow and comprehend the tutorial with relative ease and without using a great deal oftime. Then in the following laboratory session they used BlueJ to run and simulate the givenlaboratory that was due for that day.The main

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Thatcher, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-2469: INCORPORATING ACTIVE LEARNING INTOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGTracy Thatcher, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Page 12.870.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Incorporating Active Learning Into Environmental Engineering Lecture CoursesIntroductionThe benefits of incorporating active learning into science and engineering classes have long beenrecognized. Traditionally, the active learning portions of courses have been primarily relegatedto laboratory and ‘discussion’ sections. However, during recent years, there has been arecognition that the same techniques that make laboratory classes so valuable can also transformthe traditional

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Yeboah, North Carolina A&T State University; Harmohindar Singh, North Carolina A&T State University; Shamsuddin Ilias, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

Carolina A&T State University. Dr. Ilias has been engaged in membrane separations and membrane reactors, Energy and Environments research, since 1986 and is a recognized authority in his field. Over the past six years, Dr. Ilias received 15 grants and contracts totaling over $1.9 million in sponsored research. Most of his current research is funded by the US Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (under Fossil Energy Program). Under his supervision, 31 graduate students completed their MS Thesis work. Dr. Ilias is also actively involved in teaching of graduate and undergraduate core courses in chemical engineering. To his credit, Dr. Ilias has over 30 refereed journal papers

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Erik Peterson, University of Cincinnati

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

thesequence is a new laboratory focused on design, fabrication, and characterization of microfluidicbiochips, introduced in spring 2006 with support from the National Science Foundation.Many undergraduate and most of the graduate students take the “BioMEMS sequence”concurrently with the “MEMS sequence,” which includes courses focused on principles ofmicrofabrication and microsystem design. Thus, for most students, the ECES607: Introductionto Biomedical Microsystems course is not only the first exposure to BioMEMS, but also toMEMS.The “Introduction to Biomedical Microsystems” CourseThe objective of the course is to expose students to biomedical microsystems and to teach themfundamental principles of MEMS applications in biology and medicine. Topics

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biomedical

results from errors in the model. To diagnose a disease, students learnthat they must identify what component of the feedback model is broken and how to quantifythat component to detect it. An example of the upregulation of integrin receptors in response toinjury is presented to illustrate the principle.Quantification and certainty of measurement for accurate diagnosis is reinforced through thepresentation of statistics. Mean, standard deviation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testingare all presented to the students as tools employed in the laboratory for assessing the reliability ofbiological measurements. From the lecture, students also learn how to generate receiveroperating characteristic (ROC) curves for ascertaining the quality of

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Cheryl West, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John McKelliget, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Eugene Niemi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Sammy Shina, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Chris Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Robert Parkin, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Majid Charmchi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering.Majid Charmchi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Professor, Mechanical Engineering. Director of the Heat Transfer Laboratory. Page 12.1274.1Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME and SEM.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University; Taher Abu-Lebdeh, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Mechanical Engineering

provide meaningful instruction that deal with the significant concepts of a discipline, incorporate critical thinking skills, and allow substantial time for discussion and idea sharing among students (Peterson, 1995).4. The instructor should create active learning environments to strengthen the Page 12.1227.3 relationships among teachers, students, and knowledge. Active environments require collaboration and communication, and encourage more analysis than do traditional classrooms (North Central Regional Educational Laboratory, 2000).5. The instructor should provide more learning options, because not all students learn in the same way, or at

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Baier, Florida International University; Yong Tao, Florida International University

sponsored by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) through its National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),[1] involving universities from around the world. It is fashioned after the Olympic decathlon and, like its namesake, consists of ten contests testing performance in selected skills. However, instead of focusing on athletic ability, the Solar Decathlon spotlights the application of solar energy and other sustainable building techniques to the construction of residential structures. Its purpose is to illustrate the feasibility and encourage the use of alternative energy sources and renewable energy technologies in a contemporary context. The first Solar

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Brittain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reginald Bryant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lincoln Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Robbin Chapman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Hampton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ishara Mills-Henry; Aisha Walcott, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

member of the Life Sciences Support facility flight hardware team at Cape Canaveral.Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Shaundra Bryant Daily is a doctoral candidate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Laboratory working in the Affective Computing Group. She holds a Bachelor (2001) and Master (2003) of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical-Florida State University College of Engineering. She also completed a Master of Science (2005) degree at the Media Laboratory where she designed, built, and evaluated interfaces to support affective development through digital storytelling enhanced with commonsense reasoning

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

each. The Columbus campus MET faculty focused their efforts ondirect assessment of program outcomes by using classroom assignments, lab reports andexam questions. An example of an embedded assessment utilized by the MET faculty is alaboratory report. The MET program consists of many classes with laboratory activitiesthat require lab reports. The rubric used for lab reports is a fifteen part rubric with eachpart varying from 1 to 4. Examples of Individual categories include spelling/grammar,participation, calculations, appearance, analysis, summary, conclusions, procedures,results, and drawings/diagrams. Assessments can be made of technical content (programoutcome (PO 1)), verbal communications including both written content and

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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Computers in Education

. Specifically, we explore the pedagogic implications ofcreating two types of portals: (1) Course Management System (CMS) for course materials in anongoing semester and (2) Project Archival Tool (PAT) for completed project materials.We apply our proposed methods in a first-year engineering design course taught toapproximately 180 students per semester. The course is project-based and focuses on teachingstudents basic engineering design principles and professional skills. Coupled with these lecturesare additional laboratory components in which students learn to use MathWorks Matlab, acomputational tool, and Alias Wavefront Maya, a 3D design package. The final team-basedproject encompasses skills learned in class applied to a design problem proposed by

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

’ performance improves when strategies and skills are modeled for students15. Inother words, students learn best when they see how others approach and solve a problem. Withrespect to critical thinking skills and design methods it is obvious that the best techniques tomodel are those actually used in the real world by practicing engineers.Through a NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant, supplementarycourse material for thermodynamics is being designed for dissemination/production in anelectronic format and for use with standard thermodynamic textbooks on the market. Thematerial will include descriptions of real-world settings, each with several skills based (i.e.standard homework) and design-based problems specified. The

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

3MIET 410 Mine Production Technology 3MEET 410 Industrial Operations 3GNET 499 Engineering Technology Projects 3Core Skills Social Science 3 Total 15It remains to be proven if we will be able to develop on online version of these courses in everyinstance. Italicized courses are either already offered or in development. We will need toinitially rely on the availability of some transfer coursework in the student’s area, on campusresidency, or other online courses to round out these requirements. Common market agreementsand fee structures will need to be developed. A low residency program may develop to fill insome supervision intensive laboratories. Our

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Abu-Hajar, San Francisco State University; Michael Holden, San Francisco State University

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Computers in Education

.’ Animated computer-based lectures, presented in a standardizedsetting, could facilitate this development process.Professional engineers rely on computers for various purposes (design, verification, testing, etc.). Page 12.941.3Traditional engineering classrooms, however, are technologically unequipped to teach thecomputer skills required by industry10. This is primarily a result of limited lecture time. In thetraditional classroom model, the instructor’s lecture time is limited to teaching mathematics andtheoretical concepts. It is common for students to learn computer skills on their own, or withinthe framework of a laboratory assignment outside

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

Engineering students isclearly in need of improvement. No doubt some of these students genuinely have an interest insome field totally separate from Engineering, and find a better fit for their own talents andinterests after they arrive on campus. But the fact that so many of these students are lost to thesystem entirely is alarming. These are likely students who could be successful, but for anynumber of reasons are not able to perform at the necessary academic level, or are not happydoing so. It is our belief that Engineering Technology offers a percentage of these students witha viable option. We have experienced the reaction of students who began their studies inEngineering at University Park, in theoretical courses without laboratory components

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Eric Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-596: UNDERSTANDING ABET OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMESOwe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He is a former Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories and received his Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an ABET EAC program evaluator in Electrical Engineering.Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received the Ph.D. degree

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. It is time for creation of Power EngineeringEducation Consortium. Advantages of such close cooperation are: 1. Mutual use of facilities (laboratory and others) for more efficient allocation of funds for equipment. 2. Coordination of curriculum development at different levels, identification of talented students for possible recruitment by educational and industrial partners. 3. Cooperation on undergraduate and graduate research, both basic and applied. 4. International cooperation with partnering institutions.It is obvious that utilizing combined resources would allow addressing industry and academianeeds more efficiently, both in terms of educating workforce and research and

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

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Manufacturing

from the institution and college faculty. With tremendous departmental effort,the faculty developed the new MFET program to replace the obsolete MAFG courses,sought outside funding support for equipment, materials and supplies purchases andbuilding laboratory. Program structure had been established; however, it was not knownby the public. Since the MFET program is new and due to lack of integration between thecounseling and Engineering and Technologies departments, many SDCC counselors werenot even aware that the new MFET program existed. As a result, students were not givenfull options of career choices and were misguided in some cases.Student Recruitment StrategiesRecognizing the problems and challenges faced by the Manufacturing program

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ye, Polytechnic University; Ilya Brutman, Polytechnic University; Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University; Lorcan Folan, Polytechnic University

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First-Year Programs

surface under water, aswell as when running submerged in between. The construction cost for material for theunderwater test field was kept below $1000.Many students are familiar with LEGO robotics on dry land. AUVs present many newchallenges: waterproofing conventional LEGO components, buoyancy, balance, and 3-D motion.Since completion of various tasks contributes different point values, the final total point value isa measure of how well the AUV has performed. This is the basis for a lively design competitionbetween Freshman Engineering teams.1 IntroductionPolytechnic University’s Introduction to Engineering and Design course consists of lectures (1hr/wk), laboratory work (3 hrs/wk), and recitations (2 hrs/wk) for an academic

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Kim Shollenberger, California Polytechnic State University; Jane Kennedy, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, before joining the faculty at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, as an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Currently she teaches thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. Her research is in the area of multiphase flows and computational modeling of thermal-fluid systems.Jane Kennedy, California Polytechnic State University Jane Kennedy is a lecturer of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. She received her B.S. from UCLA in 1991 and her M.S. from Cal Poly in 1996. She is the Research Director of Investors Internet Inc. and co-author of the book "The

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mativo, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

figures 1 and 2. A load was placed on the specimen until ultimatestress as shown in figure 3. Table 1 shows results from student laboratory exercises andcalculation of relevant data.Figure 1: Specimen placed in UTM Figure 2: Specimen under load Page 12.894.3 Figure 3: Specimen near fractureTable 1: Data collected from this experiment and relevant calculated valuesSpecimen Length Length Strain Cross- Applied Stress E Original Final (in/in) section Force (lb) (psi) (x106) (in) (in) Area (in2

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. in nuclear engineering. All faculty do have a Ph.D. in one of theinterdisciplinary fields represented in this program.Procedure 6.0 – Criteria 6Classrooms, laboratories, equipment, tools, and computing resources are reviewed annually, ormore frequently as situations warrant. Course evaluation forms described in the Criteria 3procedures are used as a tool for assessing facilities. Data is kept regarding additions, renovationand upgrades to classrooms, laboratories, equipment, tools, and computing resources. Theamounts requested, provided and spent are tracked by the department head.Procedure 7.0 – Criteria 7Institutional support and financial resources are reviewed annually to ensure that they aresufficient to assure quality and continuity of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David LaGraffe, Air Force Institute of Technology; James Petrosky, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, the research project is coordinated with customer organizations like theDefense Threat Reduction Agency, Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Air Force NuclearWeapons and Counterproliferation Agency to provide relevance and insight into the currenttechnical problems being addressed. Many of the skills and abilities gained in the program, suchas the ability to conduct advanced research, use of the scientific method and a host ofexperimental, mathematical, and laboratory skills are applicable in all three areas. This furtherreinforces the multidisciplinary approach of the program. Finally, during their sixth and last quarter, all students complete a capstone course. Thecontent of the capstone course is based loosely on the Department of

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Delton Martin, Pennsylvania State University-Berks; Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1330: AN INVESTIGATION OF ACCELERATION AND JERK PROFILESOF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION VEHICLESDelton Martin, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Delton L. Martin is an Electromechanical Engineering Technology student at Penn State Berks in Reading, PA. He received his associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Penn State (2005). He has served as vice president and president of the Berks student chapter of SAE and is also a research assistant for the EET program and a laboratory assistant for the MET program.Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Assistant Professor at Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College in Reading, PA. He received

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to student centered learning. The pedagogy has changed but nothinghas been eliminated from the menu of teaching methods. A short list of pedagogical methodsincludes: lecture, collaborative learning, cooperative learning, laboratory reinforcement,technology in teaching and learning, practical applications, student centered exercises, ongoingassessment, and student capstones. The use of any or all of these constitutes an environment that Page 13.838.4touches the learning style of students and the teaching styles of faculty. All cannot be utilized atonce, nor should one be utilized exclusively – thus, it will take some time to learn these and

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brandy Bratton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Dillard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maggie Bump, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

foreign oil. Two videos were shown, Earth’s Clean EnergyDestiny (2000) and The Hydrogen Age (2005). The history of the fuel cell was explored to leadinto the next activity. A hands-on fuel cell laboratory experience enabled the students to morefully engage with and appreciate the processes as they used solar energy to hydrolyze waterwhich then powered small circuits (Figure 1). Figure 1. Hands-on learning with fuel cells.Six fuel cell seminar/discussion programs were offered featuring speakers from outside industryas well as from within the university. The seminars included entrepreneurial, scientific, andglobal energy perspectives to broaden their understanding of contemporary fuel cell and energyresearch needs.Three