AC 2007-499: MYSPACE IN THE CLASSROOM: CLASSROOM NOTE TAKINGCOLLABORATION VIA A SOCIAL NETWORKING MODELJeff Ringenberg, University of MichiganDavid Chesney, University of Michigan Page 12.1093.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 mySpace in the Classroom: Classroom Note Taking Collaboration Via a Social Networking ModelAbstractWith the recent surge in next-generation internet technologies becoming available to bothstudents and instructors, it is undeniable that technology will soon become an integral part ofeveryday classroom life. Social networking sites, instant messaging programs, and onlinecollaboration tools may be beneficial
AC 2007-464: ACTIVE ASSESSMENT IN CAPSTONE DESIGN USING A SYSTEMAPPROACHKelley Racicot, Washington State University Kelley Racicot is a graduate student in Teaching and Learning at Washington State University. She is employed at the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology at WSU.Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University Chuck Pezeshki is a professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and Director of the Industrial Design Clinic. Page 12.168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Active Assessment in Engineering Design Using a Systems ApproachAbstractA
AC 2007-1390: COMMUNITY COLLEGE - INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP TODEVELOP AN AUTOMATED TRAINING PLATFORMMarilyn Barger, University of South Florida MARILYN BARGER is the Executive Director of FL-ATE, the Florida Regional Center for Manufacturing Education funded by NSF and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa Florida. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College, and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curriculum in engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school and post secondary institutions. She is a registered professional
AC 2007-156: NUCLEAR POWER: MUCH SWEETER THE SECOND TIMEAROUNDWilliam Rezak, WILLIAM D. REZAK Bill Rezak was President of the State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred from 1993 to 2003. He was instrumental in transforming Alfred State from a two-year technical college into a baccalaureate polytechnic. Prior to coming to Alfred State, he was Dean of the School of Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia. Earlier, Rezak spent 18 years in engineering, design and construction of power generation facilities, both nuclear and fossil fueled. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, a
framework inherent in ISO 14000 is particularly relevant asthe relentless pressures of pollution, climate change, and depletion of finite resource becomemore apparent with each passing day. These problems will require geopolitical, sociological,technological, and engineering solutions. Therefore, there is a pressing need to pursue inclusionof ISO 14000 concepts into our courses. Ideas such as the development of environmentalmanagement systems, environmentally benign manufacturing, life cycle assessment, and producttake back should be included wherever appropriate. In this paper we will explore the educationalopportunities that naturally emerge when addressing underlying concepts that are implicit in ISO14000. Toward this end we will examine the
involvement with OCAST helped me transition from being an intern to a full-timeemployee. My experience at Tucker Technology gave me a glimpse of what it was like in thework field. It also gave me an idea of what I was looking for in my career path. I gained someuseful skills working as an intern for Tucker Technology, but the job was more technical thanwhat I was interested in. I realized that my interests lay more in human relations and less in thetechnical area. After Tucker, I did an internship with PSO and found my niche. I do enjoy thetechnical side of my work, but more importantly I get to work with lots of different peopleincluding customers, contractors, and engineers. After three months as an intern, I was offered afull-time position and
members within the EE and ME Departments at UML, particularly through projectsin assistive technology and global sustainable infrastructure development13.Given this effort’s large scale, a number of questions needed to be addressed: 1. Can enough faculty members be recruited who are willing to offer service-learning in their required courses to meet the goal of one S-L course every semester for every student? 2. Will a significant number of students be open to doing S-L projects? 3. Will this program attract underrepresented groups into engineering?The SLICE program is a work in progress; however, there are results so far to address thesequestions.Approaches, Methods, and ResultsThe approaches and methods to develop the project
AC 2007-254: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF E-LEARNING IN AUNIVERSITYMing-yin Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityKwok-wai Mui, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Page 12.696.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Evaluating the effectiveness of e-learningAbstract Computer assisted instruction and assessment is increasingly being adopted withinthe university sector to complement more traditional methods of teaching and learning.Much focus is often given to the advantages of exploiting technology, and the ability tostore, manipulate and report data. However, teachers and trainers are increasingly aware thatstudents and learners are beginning
Computer Engineering Undergraduate Course,” Session T4C, in Proceedings of the 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, NV, October 10-13, 2001.7. D.E. Comer, Hands-on Networking with Internet Technologies, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, 2002.8. WorlWideLearn, “Computer Network Training Online”, http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online- training/network-training-course.htm, 2006.9. M. Aburdene, D. Hyde, X. Meng, J. Janzi, B. Hoyt, R. Droms, “An Undergraduate Networked Systems Laboratory”, in Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2002.10. Maurice F. Aburdene, Xiannong Meng and Gregory L. Mokodean, “Analysis of Computer
AC 2007-3120: NANOSCALE HETERO-COAGULATION AND ABSORPTIONPHENOMENA: MAGNETIC BONE MINERALOtto Wilson, Catholic University of America Dr. Otto C. Wilson, Jr. received his Ph.D. in Ceramic Science and Engineering from Rutgers University in 1995. Otto conducted post doctoral studies in bioceramics at the University of Maryland (UM) and Johns Hopkins University and taught at UM from 1997-2003. In September, 2003 he joined the Biomedical Engineering Faculty at Catholic University where he focuses on research and teaching in biomimetics, biomaterials, biomineralization, bone, and tissue engineering in the Biomimetics, Orthopedics, and Nanomaterials Education/Composite Research for Advanced
students’ critical thinking capabilities. Page 12.289.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Assessment of Perceptual Modality StylesAbstractResearchers have shown that systematic use of technology actually helps instructorsaddress perceptual dimensions of learning. Technology should not be viewed just as agrowing trend; rather it must be intelligently implemented as a valuable instructional toolthat can accommodate diverse learning styles of 21st century students. (Watkins, 2005).It is important to acknowledge that students learn better when alternative modes ofinformation processing are made available at
AC 2007-2480: BUILDING SECURITY AND BIO-CHEMICAL TERRORISM ? ANINTERDISCIPLINARY COURSEFrank Yeboah, North Carolina A&T State University Research Associate and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Center for Energy Research and Technology (CERT), North Carolina A&T State University. He graduated with a doctoral degree in Earth and Environmental Engineering, with focus on Energy Economics, from Columbia University in the City of New York in October 2004, and an ME degree in Mining and Mineral Economics from the Technical University of Clausthal, Germany. Currently, he co-teaches “Sustainable and Secure Building Design” in the Architectural Engineering Department. He is also the Project
constructionknowledge by integrating several concepts in the course, which will help prepare engineers tosolve real construction situations. The benefits are drawn from an enhanced flexibility inmanipulating the knowledge to evaluate alternatives using real visual sections of videos toeffectively convey the integrated processes among disciplines. Example tasks include theselection from several compiled choices, viewing, composing, and decomposing cases. Thisflexible user-technology interaction furnishes direct visual understanding and integration ofseveral engineering concepts in the processes. Use of the case-based system will allow (1)integrated teaching with other educators; (2) enhanced students understanding and visualizationof the concepts involved; and
assessed for this study were quite different in terms of composition, Page 12.262.4task demands, and general approach to working together. The Mars Rover team served as theexemplar since it was comprised of students from different engineering sub-disciplines(electrical, computer, mechanical) and computer graphics technology and it received anational award for the excellence of its design product at the end of the semester. The MarsRover team designed and constructed an exhibit for a local science museum that focused onspace travel. The Traffic team designed three different solutions on traffic problems forschools within a local school district. Team
routinelyemployed in small laboratory and discussion sessions. Wireless technology coupled with pen-based computing technology that is suited for analyzing and solving engineering problemsprovides an ideal venue for these interactive teaching and learning methods to be applied to alarger, more traditional lecture setting. This study focuses on how Tablet PCs and wirelesstechnology can be used during classroom instruction to create an Interactive Learning Network(ILN) that allows real-time student assessment and assistance. The ILN is designed to enhancethe instructor’s ability to solicit active participation from all students during lectures, to conductimmediate and meaningful assessment of student learning, and to provide needed real-timefeedback and
first-year engineering students in designing, building and operating special effects for student written and directed plays.Benjamin Kidd, University of VirginiaPing Guan, University of Virginia Page 12.1076.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Modeling, simulation, monitoring, and verification in a design- build residential housing projectAbstract: Energy conservation is one of the major challenges of the 21st century. Residentialenergy usage currently represents over 20% of all consumption in the US. While many energyefficiency technologies such as fluorescent lighting
. The authors are ofthe opinion that service learning relieves the students of the monotony of routineclassroom work and learning disengagement. The authors believe that service learninghelps to rekindle the social consciousness of the student learner. The authors promotedesigning of service-learning programs that can make a significant impact in the area ofsocial activism.This philosophy has been put in to practice at Miami University. A Senior DesignCapstone Experience has been designed in such a manner that it does not become an itemthat occupies a table in an engineering laboratory. Instead, it has been transformed to beviewed as a major event that brings the college, the community and the schools togetherto experience a technological
engineering design.FIRST Lego League Background1989 saw the creation of the FIRST10 as a method to make science and technology fun for kids ofall ages. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a multinationalnon-profit organization that has undertaken this task. Their main mission statement is anaspiration to transform culture by making science, math, engineering, and technology as cool forkids as sports are today. Founder Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway Human Transporterenvisioned team robotic competitions for high school students would have sponsorship andassistance from local companies, teachers, coaches and other volunteers could design, build andtest robots in a fun competitive environment. The cornerstone of
AC 2007-2384: USING SERVICE-LEARNING TO DEVELOP A K-12 STEMSERVICE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SITERebecca Blust, University of DaytonMargaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Page 12.1561.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Service-Learning to Develop a K-12 STEM Service and Experiential Learning Website Site Rebecca P. Blust, Margaret Pinnell Ph.D. University of DaytonAbstractThis paper will discuss a National Science Foundation grant project that has beendesigned to provide a mechanism to inform a significant group of science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators of
AC 2007-1822: MULTINATIONAL DESIGN: KEYS TO INCORPORATINGMULTINATIONAL DESIGNOwen Carlson, Brigham Young University Owen Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Cantonese fluently and lived in Hong Kong from 2001-2003. He worked for BD Medical in product design and manufacturing. Currently he is working for ATL technology as a Global Product Developer.Mason Webster, Brigham Young University Mason Webster is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has completed two internships in China at a Lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant. Next
AC 2007-1927: A LEARNING PROGRESSION TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTVIRTUAL REALITY AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR K-12 NANOSCIENCEEDUCATIONJohn Bell, University of Illinois-ChicagoThomas Moher, University of Illinois-Chicago Page 12.56.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Learning Progression to Effectively Implement Virtual Reality as an Educational Tool for K-12 Nanoscience EducationABSTRACTNanoscience and engineering are the wave of the future, and nanoscience education is key todeveloping the next generation of innovative developers. However many K-12 students havedifficulty relating to science that they cannot directly observe. Virtual reality
communication from the model, andthe model is easy to be used in construction practices. Overall assessment score is 4.6, whichmeans this model is well accepted by students and they are satisfied with this kind of education.ConclusionThis paper describes the construction project organization and communications among projectparticipants and implements simultaneous collaboration applications based on the BuildingInformation Model and the Internet-Based Construction Collaboration Model that research isconducted at Tongji University. It also examines new technology in the current and futureeducation and professional practice of construction engineering and management. This researchreveals that construction management practice requires construction
AC 2007-2188: A HOLISTIC EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF ANINFORMED PEDAGOGY ON INITIAL TEACHER EDUCATIONRonan Dunbar, University of LimerickSeamus Gordon, University of LimerickNiall Seery, University of Limerick Page 12.46.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Holistic Evaluation of the Effects of an Informed Pedagogy on Initial Teacher EducationAbstract:Science and Technology education plays an important role in Ireland’s knowledge basedeconomy. The University of Limerick is the main producer in the Republic of Ireland ofTeachers of Technology subjects for the second level (High School) education system andtherefore have a significant
AC 2007-2225: INTEGRATING CHINESE STUDENTS INTO AN AMERICANCLASSROOM: LESSONS LEARNEDDavid Myszka, University of Dayton Dave Myszka is a Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Dave is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Ohio and is actively involved in applied research with industry, specifically in the areas of intrumentation and computer aided design analysis. Dave received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo . He also received an M.B.A. degree form the University of Dayton.Scott Schneider, University of Dayton Professor Scott Schneider joined the Engineering Technology faculty at the University
instructionin all key disciplines along with knowledge sharing across discipline boundaries. Commu- nication Culture Teamwork Technology Leadership Innovation Total Logistics education experience Figure 1: The INTEnD Educational ModelThe 21st Century ProfessionalIn the INTEnD model, engineering
-source versioning applications such as Subversion or CVS, wikis, and free web-basedservices such as Google Docs & Spreadsheets (formerly Writely). This paper explores thesealternatives and then focuses on a versioning system-based solution as the approach judged mostappropriate for our requirements.2 Introduction and BackgroundMost engineering and technology programs place a high value on team-based assignments andprojects. At the University of Detroit Mercy, a written project report is often one of the requireddeliverables from each team. When the size of the team exceeds two or three, collaborative reportwriting becomes problematic. Ad hoc processes aimed to keep track of who is working on what,and which version is actually the correct
AC 2007-500: FULFILLING ABET OUTCOMES BY SENDING STUDENTS AWAYNatalie Mello, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteDavid DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteRichard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Page 12.771.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Fulfilling ABET Outcomes by Sending Students AwayIn 2000, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) mandated a newprocess of engineering program accreditation. The old system of counting course credits waslargely abandoned and replaced by an outcomes-based process. Institutions must presentevidence that graduates possess certain abilities such as communication skills and teamwork
AC 2007-656: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CASE STUDY ANDMULTIMEDIA COURSEWARE FOR THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLASSROOMGina Montgomery, Auburn University Gina Montgomery is a doctoral student at Auburn University studying the Management of Information Technology and Innovation. She received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University and holds various industry certifications. Mrs. Montgomery's research interests include innovations in the classroom, data security concerns, and risk management. She expects to complete her graduate studies in 2010.Chetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University
Page 12.516.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of a Nano-filled Composite Experiment for a Freshman ClassAbstractProjects that help first-year engineering and science students become more familiar withconcepts of nanomaterials may become an important vehicle for increasing student interest andunderstanding of the potential of technologies that manipulate materials at the molecular level.The authors received a National Science Foundation NUE award entitled “InfusingNanomaterials into Undergraduate Science and Engineering Curricula” for the development ofan undergraduate Certificate in Nanomaterials within the colleges of engineering and science. Aspart of the NSF-supported
published on writing assessment, electronic portfolios, and ABET.Rob Reed, Hewlett-Packard Corporation Rob Reed, University Relations Representative, has twelve years of experience in the fields of engineering and technology. Prior to joining Hewlett-Packard, Rob worked in a similar capacity at Microsoft. Rob earned a BS from Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, started a computer modeling consultancy, received an MBA in finance (Indiana University), worked for Deloitte Consulting and taught technology to undergraduates at Indiana University.Jim Vanides, Hewlett-Packard Jim is a Program Manager for Worldwide Higher Education Philanthropy at Hewlett-Packard. He leads the “HP Technology for Teaching