Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

is important tobuild upon the “conceptual and cultural knowledge that students bring with them to the Page 13.1147.2classroom”1. It is known that teaching any course in multiple ways, especially in wayswhich build scaffolds from the students’ previous knowledge base, can prove to be veryeffective for a wide range of learners1-7. Several of the activities and strategies for thiscourse have been reported and described elsewhere 8-10. One of the strategies used in thecourse which has proven useful and effective involves the use of stringed instrumentdesign. This particular paper describes the selection of alternative materials for thedesign of soprano

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

(IC) chip package to theprinted circuit board (PCB). A segment of such an interconnect topology can be assembled as asimulation model using Ansoft HFSS and simulated to get a feel for a variety of parameterswhich govern the transformations of an electric signal propagating via such structure. Inparticular, once the architecture shown in Figure 1 is drawn, students can attempt the followingsets of simulations: Generate and plot S-parameters at the frequencies of interest – learn to read S-parameter tables to determine the point of rapid increase of signal attenuation and discern frequency regions with high reflection loss; Run an animation of an electric field propagation along the interconnect structure

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

constructability.IntroductionSince the 1980s, many developments have occurred in the production of shop drawings due toadvancements in computer technology. The advancements in computer-aided drafting haveimpacted how shop drawings in structural steel, reinforcing steel and other trades are produced.The utilization of computer-aided drafting and 3D building information modeling (BIM) haveimpacted constructability and improved communication among the major players in the overallconstruction process.“To the construction industry, shop drawings seem to be a necessary evil. Contractors find themexpensive to produce and architects find them unappealing to review.”1 Shop drawings, however,do serve the purpose of avoiding unexpected flaws in the constructed facility. Among

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Ferro, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Naoki Osawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Masakatsu Matsuishi, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Richard Stamper, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Wayne Sanders, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology; Taketo Yamakawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology; Tetsuro Furukawa, Kanazawa Institute of Technology

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International

fourto six students at each university, and instructors help facilitate international collaboration.The paper discusses methods and challenges for conducting an international engineering designcourse. Experiences in project selection, communication format, language, software andassessment are summarized. The paper offers ideas for future improvements in each of theseareas.IntroductionBefore starting the collaboration, discussions were held to determine the optimal method forcarrying out the project. Options included:Option 1: Students from different institutions gather at one location and form teams.Each team selects a project and design activities are practiced and presented throughout theacademic term,Option 2: Students from

Conference Session

Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Noe Vargas Hernandez; Samuel Riccillo, University of Texas at El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

engineers with both research (at the graduate level predominantly) and engineering skills (atthe undergraduate level to work in industry).This cycle of research and technology development for solving engineering problems in theworld, and solving and sharing of successful solutions for engineering problems, is limited,however, by two important factors: 1. geography and distances; 2. limited engineering skills/expertise in local communities.Given these limitations, this paper proposes a cyber-infrastructure framework among globalengineering communities for engineering education, training, learning and problem-solving, andfor sharing successful engineering solutions among world communities.The framework in this paper is based on the

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-362: ENSURING A STRONG U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE FORTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS: THE FRAMEWORKOF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR INNOVATIONThomas Stanford, University of South CarolinaDonald Keating, University of South CarolinaRoger Olson, Rolls-Royce CorporationRandall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc. Page 13.560.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Ensuring a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce for Technology Innovation and Competitiveness: The Framework of Professional Education for Innovation1. IntroductionEngineering education has been the focus of numerous papers and reports in the last several decades.1

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University; Karen Tonso, Wayne State University

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Computers in Education

systems have grown in significance with increasing complexity built into products andservices today. Until recently, these devices communicated with one another via point-to-pointwiring, an inefficient means of communication, with too many connections. (Figure 1 shows anexample of an outdated point-to-point embedded system from the automobile industry wheredevices like anti-lock brakes, power seats, and power windows communicate with one another.)Figure 1. Automobile communication using point-to-point wiring (microcontroller.com) Anti-Lock Brakes Power Engine Seats

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the park’s landscape. Suchmodels can be built upon to help users understand what was at a given site, what it might havelooked like, and how it operated and possibly changed through time. This method is expected toprovide a unique and informative presentation of the history of St. John. The resulting computerfiles can be easily copied. The data and outcomes can be preserved on a durable medium, paper.Three-dimensional modeling of cultural heritage sites has been taking place for many years, butdeveloping low-cost methods suitable for public display is an ongoing area of research in thefield. 1 No attempt to “recreate” the structures through computer modeling is envisioned becausethe project focuses on a virtual preservation of the structures

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College; Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Patrick kinnicutt, Central Michigan University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

and outside of class time. To achievethis goal, design projects designed to make students work in teams are assigned during the courseof the semester. Active learning techniques are not new [1-7]. On the other hand, its support forteaching at the university level has been a hot topic of research in recent years [8-19]. Accordingto Bonwell and Eison, Active Learning is described as follows: "When using active learningstudents are engaged in more activities than just listening. They are involved in dialog, debate,writing, and problem solving, as well as higher-order thinking, e.g., analysis, synthesis,evaluation." [4].According to Johnson, Johnson, and Smith, Cooperative Learning is described as follows: "Is aninstructional paradigm in which

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

whilst robust does not always work but even in failure thereare often valuable insights into what the true first order contributors are and also the nature ofoften overlooked component interactions. In recent years a ‘watershed’ situation has come about with the advent of ever morepowerful engineering application software. Whilst software per se is not new, it has evolvedfrom being coded by the engineer end users themselves or programmed very specifically forone application into a whole new ‘beast’. Modern software packages require a largeraudience and more user friendly features if they are to make the return on investment neededfor a commercial enterprise. To wit packages demonstrate the following :- 1. Generality of application. E.g. A

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Walter, Texas Christian University; Robert Bittle, Texas Christian University

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Design in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Bachu, University of Bridgeport; Deepak S. Deepawale, University of Bridgeport; Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

pre-set goals of international graduate students from India, who are currentlypursuing degrees at the graduate level in the School of Engineering at the University ofBridgeport. Volunteers consisting of international graduate students from India pursuingthe Master of Science (MS) in engineering (electrical, computer, mechanical, andtechnology management) at the University of Bridgeport, CT were surveyed. The surveyhighlights two broad areas: (1) areas in which student expectations do not match thefacilities, resources or practices currently available, and (2) areas where opportunitiesexist for faculty and staff to meet reasonably held expectations. Based on our results, wemake recommendations to address the identified imbalances between

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Whittington, Purdue University Calumet; Kim Nankivell, Purdue University Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Conference Session

BME Courses & Curricular Content

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatice Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

Engineering EducationBME student ranking, with the inclusion of physical homework [1]. Our definition of physicalhomework does not involve modeling and measuring of identical systems but involves analysisof experimental data collected by a team in the hands-on laboratory of the Physiology forEngineers course which is aligned with the Linear Systems course.BackgroundIt is not difficult to imagine how the “before” picture looked. Physiology for Engineers andLinear Systems for Biomedical Engineers were taught during the same semester. The first coursewas taught by a Biomedical Engineering professor, the second by an Electrical and ComputerEngineering professor with a BME background. They taught their courses independently; theydid not look into

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hussein Abaza, Southern Polytechnic State University; Javier Irizarry, SPSU; Zuhair Itr, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

general, and particularly in the construction industry. Most highschools in the United States and Canada now offer Auto CAD and other CAD software classesfor their students [7]. Many Construction Management programs in the US offer CAD trainingas part of their curriculum.Teaching CAD applications is especially challenging when there is a large gap in the students'backgrounds. Many attempts were made to make CAD instructions practical and enjoyable tostudents with different backgrounds [1], [2]. While students with previous knowledge of CADobtained in high school expect advanced CAD instructions related to the constructionmanagement, students with no previous CAD experience expect basic CAD instructions at first,and before advanced CAD

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT), the Masdar Institute of Science and technology (MIST) is anindependent, not-for-profit, research-driven institution focused on science andtechnology. MIST will educate a workforce that will be prepared to compete in globalmarkets and participate in research and development with an emphasis on alliances withglobal corporations and entrepreneurial opportunities. MIT is assisting the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in four integralareas: (1) joint collaborative research; (2) development of degree programs; (3) outreachthat encourages industrial participation in research and development activities of MIST;and (4) support for capacity-building at MIST in terms of its organization

Conference Session

Unique Student Opportunities in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Malkin, Duke University

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Biomedical

medical staff and maintenance personnel across a culturaland linguistic barrier. Our engineers are taught the importance of training the hospital staff.The Second Four WeeksIn the second four weeks of the summer program, the now trained engineers are sent in pairs todeveloping world hospitals in Tanzania and Central America. In most cases, they again staywith families. In other cases, they stay at the hospital in their staff housing. During their time atthe hospital, the students accomplish multiple tasks. The most important two tasks are:1) Repairing equipment that is broken2) Training staff to use equipment that they already haveHistorically, our students can put back into service 65% of the equipment they encounter.Twenty-eight percent

Conference Session

The Latest in Improving Learning in ChE Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Kelly, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering

theconception and development of the new technologies were emphasized. In assessingperformance on the projects, it was noted whether the students chose project ideas thatextended from the concepts learned during the active learning activities and to whatdegree those students exhibited entrepreneurial tendencies by identifying and developingcreative new technology ideas in the area of heat transfer.Introduction Active learning (AL) is an important part of many high school and collegeclassrooms. The core elements of active learning are student activity (doing) andengagement (thinking)1. Many students prefer to learn or have concepts reinforcedthrough active learning, and believe that it promotes better understanding because “youare using or

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Cathy Mariotti Ezrailson, University of South Dakota; Ramesh Talreja, Texas A&M University

-E project funding includes support for an assistant professor and a PhD level graduatestudent from the College of Education and Human Resources. These two project participantshave drafted a training program for the UPTs and GTAs to be held prior to each semester, andthey convene the instructional team on a weekly basis to share experiences, share additionallearning resources and discuss plans for the following week. They assist the engineeringprofessors in charge of the course to incorporate student-centered learning strategies in line withdesign principles of the How People Learn 1 framework. They also conduct research on thecourse design and its effectiveness in achieving learning goals, emphasizing critical thinking,effective

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Nordenholz, California Maritime Academy

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Mechanics

this laboratory experience,with a discussion of intended learning objectives, an assessment of whether they are beingachieved (based on surveys), and suggestions for improvement, will be included.The paper will conclude with some suggestions for additional rigid body motion experimentsusing this general method of motion measurement.I. IntroductionEngineering educators have identified several learning objectives to be achieved in engineeringlaboratory courses, including (but not limited to) the development of the following abilities(quoted from 1): Page 13.1054.21. (Instrumentation) The ability to apply appropriate sensors, instrumentation

Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mieke Schuurman, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

of Engineering Education, European Journal of Engineering Education and Technovation. She is a member of ASEE and ASME. She is also a National Research Council-US AFRL Summer Faculty Fellow of the Human Effectiveness Directorate for 2002, 2003 and 2004. Page 13.537.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancing Design Learning by Implementing E-PortfoliosAbstractThis paper presents the findings of a pilot intervention that implemented e-portfolios to enhancedesign learning at The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). It will answer the followingquestions: (1) What type of guidance do students

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

may be called toinvestigate.1 The goals of this new design project are to: a) encourage the development ofengineering skills (graphical and technical communication, and computer proficiency) b)introduce students to a “real-world” engineering problem and c) apply the concepts ofsustainability toward an engineering solution. Upon completion of the project, students willhave: Page 13.36.2 1. Evaluated the technical and economic feasibility of a biomass-to-ethanol facility in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, 2. Calculated the resource requirements of the facility to quantify the sustainable timber harvest from the local forests, 3

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

for quick reference at the end of this section.Production Engineering (Junior Year Fall Term): This course presents the techniques of Page 13.904.2production engineering and fundamental manufacturing process concepts, at an introductorylevel. Methods of production are introduced, and productivity improvement methods areexplored with an emphasis on quality, efficiency, and product cost. Basic metrology principlesare also introduced. Applicable ABET Outcomes are: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 8. Applicable Track-SpecificABET Outcomes are: M2 and M4.Fundamentals of Manufacturing Engineering (Junior Year Spring Term): This course is anintroduction to the

Conference Session

Problem Solving and Misconceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Carla Firetto, Pennsylvania State University; Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Kelli Higley, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Francesco Costanzo, Pennsylvania State University; Gary L. Gray; Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Jonna Kulikowich

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Educational Research and Methods

: Problem-solving processes,domain knowledge, and translations between symbol systems.Since Polya’s seminal work in mathematics,3 the utility of learning and using a sequence of stepsduring problem-solving has been widely accepted. Although several specific models exist, ageneric 4-step model captures most: (1) Represent the Problem, (2) Goal Setting and Planning,(3) Execute the Plan, and (4) Evaluate the Solution. In the first step, problem representation, thestudent must read the problem statement and discern the objective. There are instructionalinterventions for engineering education that are grounded in this theoretical model of problem-solving. For example, Gray et al.4 developed a systematic approach to solving Statics andDynamics problems

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kin Moy, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

tofunction satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerableelectromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment.1 EMC technology is not new andhas been around since the 1960’s. However, it has been mainly utilized in the military where theelectronic devices were incorporated into the communication and weapon systems. Thecommunication industry was next to place emphasis on EMC when wireless communicationbecame the main stream of the consumer market in the 1980s. The next large scale application ofEMC came in around early 1990s when the automotive industry began to incorporate electronicdevices into operational control of the automobile2. Coupling of the first automotive EMCdirective from EU (European Union) in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Zagorski, Drexel University

in AET. • To stimulate students’ interest in further study in AET. • To introduce students to concepts, tools, and techniques utilized in real-world industrial applications.An introductory, laboratory-based course in ultrasound imaging was developed and offered at theundergraduate level in the School of Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University.1 Lecture timewith students allowed for the introduction of topics included in the laboratory experience, suchas measurements of sound velocity in different material, attenuation coefficients, and directivitypattern of ultrasonic transducers. The objective of the proposed project is to implement thematerial developed at the Center for NDE (CNDE) at Iowa State University

Conference Session

New Ideas for ChEs I (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; H. Scott Fogler, University of Michigan; Valarie Thomas, University of Michigan; Don Chmielewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Michael Gross, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

potential; for many applications the cells are “stacked” togetherto give a higher voltage to power an electric motor. As such, the majority of design andanalysis of fuel cell systems focuses on a single cell. A cartoon is shown in figure 1below. Page 13.271.2 Bipolar Plate Bipolar Plate Gas Diffusion Gas Diffusion Layer Layer Anode Cathode ElectrolyteFigure 1. Schematic of one cell of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell. The

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improve processes”The typical mechanical measurements course includes familiarization with a variety of sensors,while completing fundamental mechanical measurements[1, 7, 9]. The course allows students togain experience with experimentation, along with expanding their understanding of mechanicalphenomena presented in other courses.The use of sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems in commercial products andmanufacturing equipment has been rapidly growing over the last several years. “Smart” hasbeen used to describe products from aircraft to automobiles to toasters[14]. Expertise withmechanical measurements is critical for technical professionals working with the design or

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Kander, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and, if feasible, to propose a type of program that will meetcurrent and future workplace needs for more qualified engineers, contribute to the overallacademic offerings of the university and the state, and attract additional qualified studentsinterested in science, technology, engineering, and math to the university.The task force established an aggressive timeline (Table 1) that took the group from concept toimplementation in little more than two years. In that time period, many external and internalsources of information were reviewed and considered in the design of the new program. Page 13.262.2 Table 1: Program Planning and

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, andmathematics.IntroductionThe use of visual-based systems in modern culture and education is becoming more prevalent,requiring schools to adapt their curricula and instructional practices accordingly. Visual literacyis becoming central to curricular initiatives as society begins to rely heavily on visualization andvisual communication strategies 1. Education, aesthetics, communication, ethics, research, andother aspects of learning have placed emphasis on visual science and visual literacy as a responseto our increasingly complex, highly visual, and interconnected society 2. Developinginstructional materials and methods of instruction that develop visualization abilities, meeting theneeds of technology educators, and preparing students for future careers in STEM areas