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Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naiquan (Nigel) Zheng, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

initiate the learning process in accordanceto their own preference, learning styles, and various skills9. DBL approach motivates students tolearn because of the more obvious application of their knowledge to real life situations8. TheDBL approach encourages active learning, creativity, team work and enthusiasm. Teaching engineering students some basic human anatomy, especially themusculoskeletal system, is important to their preparation to be a qualified orthopedic engineer(such as designer and developer of an orthopedic implant). However, in tradition, most learningis carried out in dissection laboratories. Recently WWW-based interactive images, anatomysoftware applications have made significant progress2, 5, 12, 17, 21, 23. PBL

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

write-up/procedure that other students would follow about their module(with a 100% correct report attached by the team) and, finally, a detailed project report. At the endof the semester, the student groups would archive all of this electronically and send it to theinstructor as well (for the teams to use in the follow-on years). Detailed information was providedto the students on the syllabus as to why this activity was occurring. This has been repeated below: While there is an increasing movement towards "hands-on" learning, especially in engineering, such an approach is mainly focused on modified laboratory experiences and/or out-of-classroom experiences. However, most of the contact hours in a curriculum

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Mokwa, Montana State University; Zachary Lee Morris, Montana State University; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

configuration for what is known in the industry as a thirdgeneration fan beam scanner is shown in Fig. 1. FIGURE 1. Typical laboratory x-ray configuration(6).During the image reconstruction phase, photographs of multiple x-ray scans are digitallysuperimposed in such a way that the resulting image describes the interior structure and featuresof the specimen. When the scan is reconstructed, the resulting image is a cross-sectional view ofthe object as if it had been cut through the plane at the scan location. The CT scanningequipment at the author’s university is capable of performing scans at increments as small as 1/8-degree of rotation. The author’s system, similar to that shown in Fig. 6, is a 2-dimensional (2-D)system, which can

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University

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Computers in Education

industry engineers. Note that thename “DSK” and “eXperimenter Kit” are considered synonymous in this context. LogicPD notesthat the OMAP-L138 eXperimenter Kit is well suited to a wide range of applications, includingthose that require high-speed data transfer and high-capacity storage, such as test and measure-ment, public safety radios, music effects and intelligent occupancy sensors.1 A photograph of theZoomTM OMAP-L138 eXperimenter Kit is shown in Figure 1. Compared to the older, but by nomeans obsolete, Texas Instruments (TI) TMS320C6713 digital signal processing starter kit (DSK),this new system significantly lowers the cost for educators to implement real-time laboratory ex-ercises and demonstrations in their courses. The current suggested

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank T. Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

Institute of Technology in December 1999. Dr. Man is currently an associate professor in the department of ECE. He is serving as the director of the undergraduate Computer Engineering program, and the director of the Visual Information Envi- ronment Laboratory at Stevens. His research interests have been in image and video processing, medical imaging, data analysis and pattern recognition. He has authored or co-authored more than 60 technical journal and conference papers on these topics. He is a senior member of IEEE and member of ASEE. Page 22.1709.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

2007 2008 Year Number of Responses 2 2 3 3 2Related Survey Question Pos Neg Pos Neg Pos Neg Pos Neg Pos Neg PEO 1 My education provided the up-to-date theory 1 1 2 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 necessary for my professional advancement 1 My education provided the up-to-date laboratory 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 experience necessary for my professional advancement 2 My education influenced my ability to remain current 1 0 2 0 3 0 2

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Undergraduate curriculum flow [From [5], © 2007ASEE] The enrollment in the senior elective sequence shown in Figure 1 varies annually, rangingfrom as few as 5 or 6 students to as many as 15 to 17 students. The Microwave Engineeringcourse emphasizes passive microwave passive circuit design and utilizes chapters 2-8 and part ofChapter 10 of reference7. These topics include • Transmission Line Theory and Impedance Matching; • N-port Network Theory; • Physical Transmission Lines • Microwave Power Directivity; and • Microwave and RF System concepts introduction The Microwave Engineering course includes weekly laboratories where students performbasic microwave measurements using traditional microwave laboratory equipment (slotted

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Peyton Jones, Villanova University; Connor W. McArthur, Villanova University; Tyler A. Young, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

range of potential applicability to students at many different levels – from freshman thru tograduate students.The toolbox has only recently been developed, and will be used for the first time in Spring 2011in a senior-level Machine Learning course. Students will implement a genetic algorithm toenable a spider-like robot to learn how to walk. It is also intended to use the toolbox in a senior- Page 22.1516.8level Automatic Controls course where the students will stabilize a Segway-like mobile invertedpendulum. Further work will be required to assess the learning benefits of these curriculainnovations and to develop additional laboratory modules

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gilbert, Sinclair Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and courses at Sinclair Community College. He has published on building’s thermal loads and has presented at the 2007 Energy Sustainability Conference in Long Beach, California, the 2009 Energy Sustainability Conference in San Francisco, California, the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Workforce Education Conference in Hudson Valley, New York, the Sustainability Symposium in Eugene, Oregon, and others. Page 22.1298.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Blueprint for Developing a Laboratory and Curriculum for Energy Efficiency, Renewable and

Conference Session

Public Policy in Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Adams, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn S. Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

• determine the equivalent circuit of single- and three-phase transformers • apply the principles of electric machines and their control, • apply AC circuit analysis techniques to transmission lines and interconnected power networks.Virginia Electric Power Laboratory experiments based on principles of electric power engineeringTech17 Engineering Major Measurable Learning Objectives: Laboratory • develop models of transformers, motors, and transmission lines from experimental data, • apply models to

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Otie Kilmer, Purdue University; Zhenyu Cheryl Qian, Purdue University; Rosemary L. Kilmer, Purdue University; Clark A Cory, Purdue University; Travis Horton, Civil Engineering; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Raymond Patrick Hassan, Purdue University; Jonathon Day, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

the Solar Decathlon spans 2 academic years. 2009 2010 2011 2012 Topic Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Proposal Conceptual DesignRecruit Project Team Detailed Design Construction Commissioning Competition Monitoring Event PlanningFundraising, PR, etc. A proposal for participation in the 2011 Solar Decathlon was submitted to the NationalRenewable Energy Laboratory in Fall of 2009. The proposal did not have much technical detail;it focused on the overall design philosophy, the structure of the team, and the resources availablefor completing the project. Based on that document

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shi Stan Lan, DeVry University, Tinley Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

attendance in e-learning activities in blended-learning format is of equalimportance as face-to-face learning, if not more critical. The fast-growing pace ofblended-learning delivery trend necessitates the need for quantifying the impact ofdifferent levels of virtual attendance in e-learning activities on students’ performance.In blended-learning format, the e-learning activities include the following components: 1. Instructor-led threaded discussions 2. Internet-based e-books 3. Online or tele-Q & A sessions 4. Virtual document sharing 5. Internet-based Webiography 6. Web-based practice quizzes and tests 7. Web-based laboratory exercises 8. Web-based homework exercises 9. Web-based grade-books with feedback commentary areas

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Sawaya, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

more value inreturn. But otherwise their objectives are roughly the same. However, the function that willsatisfy their needs might be somewhat different. For instance, for graduate students who havespecific knowledge needs, there may be a desire or need for more personalized attention fromfaculty or more specialized dedication of resources, such as laboratories in order to fill theirneeds.Professional StudentsProfessional students are generally interested in knowledge that will help them perform better atjobs that they currently hold. They may also be interested in obtaining certificates orcertifications that might increase their earning potentials or allow them to switch jobs. But ineither case, the practical nature of the additional

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiu Liu, McNeese State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instructor’s personal expertise. For example, a teacher who had been working on measurements of different process variables chose to teach all sensors including different types of thermal, displacement, position, motion, pressure, flow and optical sensors. A different substitute teacher chose to teach all topics about motors. They still introduced some basic concepts about process control system, however, the author and the department think the course can benefit students more if the courseware is redesigned at a different level. There is a need to change the existing courseware and establish a comparatively fixed pattern. Laboratory needs to be changed to match up the course contents and teaching philosophy.To

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brandes, Lafayette College, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Environmental Engineering

Page 22.1361.4as a laboratory for students learning construction management12. Retrofits can later beinstrumented and monitored after installation, providing an opportunity for campus-basedresearch13. The remainder of this paper describes how such a project was implemented at a sitenear Lafayette College.Case StudyIn September 2004, the remains of Hurricane Ivan moved north through the mid-Atlantic region,resulting in widespread localized flooding. In eastern Pennsylvania, Ivan caused major damageto many small tributaries whose headwaters had become suburbanized over the previous 30years. Severe damage to streets and sidewalks occurred below an eroding stormwater channel(see Figure 1) that eventually discharges to Bushkill Creek, designated a

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-517: PROJECT-BASED RESIDENCY COURSE FOR ONLINEGRADUATE PROGRAMBimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M UniversityDr. F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University Dr. Barry Lawrence holds the Leonard and Valerie Bruce Leadership Chair, the Program Director of the Industrial Distribution Program, Director of the Thomas and Joan Read Center, and Director of the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University. As a faculty member of the Industrial Distribution Program he is involved in graduate, undergraduate, and professional continuing education teaching activities, funded research projects, publications and in- dustry presentations. His teaching activities surround classes in manufacturer/distributor

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University; Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

do not leave enough room for interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary courses that could be important for the future careers of the graduates. Further, thelack of facilities such as appropriate laboratories and trained faculty could markedly hamper theinclusion of well-structured cross-disciplinary topics in the curriculum. Nevertheless, effortsshould be made to somehow incorporate such activities in the program of study 5, 7, &8. Forexample, students could be engaged in cross-disciplinary projects or case studies at the juniorand senior levels.The survey of pertinent literature suggests an increased need to equip computing professionalswith interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary skills and some solutions have been offered to theproblem

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn A Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, engaging discussions about entrepreneurship and engineeringdisciplines with graduate students, faculty, and invited speakers, an interactive chemistrylaboratory, campus tours, evening fireside chats with industry executives, nightly researchcollaborations, guided site visits to corporations such as Google and NASA, computerscience lectures and laboratories, and a hands-on collaborative research experience. Althoughall these elements work in tandem to make the LEAD-SEI experience phenomenal, the last Page 22.623.4two activities are critical elements that have helped to make LEAD-SEI a success at U.Va.Hence, we will give an in depth overview of these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal, Cal Poly, SLO

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

appropriatebackground for the project, and that, after learning more details about the project, the studentsare still interested.Once a project is staffed with the necessary student(s), the project officially begins. This isinitiated by a kick-off meeting at the company. The MEDITEC program pays for the students totravel to the company to meet their technical leads, learn all relevant information about theproject, obtain necessary parts or equipment, and see the facilities.FinancesThe donation from each company is used to support the MEDITEC projects. The moneyallocated per project is nominally $5,000. Any funds that are not used remain in the MEDITECfund. This covers student stipends, site visits and travel, project materials, laboratory usagecosts, and

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Bill B. Elmore, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

Engineering award, and the 1999 College of Engineering Outstanding Engineering Educator Award.Dr. Bill B Elmore, Mississippi State University Bill B. Elmore, Ph.D., P.E. is the Interim Director and Hunter Henry Chair for the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University. His teaching areas include integrated freshman engineering and chemical engineering courses through the curriculum including ChE Problem Analysis and Unit Operations laboratories. His current research intersts include engineering education reform, enzyme-based catalytic reactions and bioengineering applied to renewable fuels and chemicals

Conference Session

ECCD Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American; Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Elizardo Garcia, Universidad TecMilenio; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Roman Garcia, IEEE; Jose Sanchez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

developing and sharinglearning tools in the Renewable Energy field.The general educational outcomes of the EE program in UTPA are, concisely written: 1- usemath, 2- make experiments, 3- design equipments, 4- do team work, 5- communicate ideas, 6- beresponsible, 7- lifelong learning, and 8- computer literacy. Student's working on theseexperiments can develop further these abilities. Assessment of these outcomes will be done bythe inclusion of pertinent questions in Lab handouts.7- ConclusionGiven the current interest in the integration of solar technologies to the electric utilities, and thelack of teaching materials in this area, UTPA has developed six laboratory experiments on PVsolar technology topics. The experiments use software and hardware

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel López Gaxiola, Michigan Technological University; Daniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Desheng Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey S. Allen, Michigan Technological University; John T. Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Barry D. Solomon, Michigan Technological University; Jay Scott Meldrum Sr., Michigan Technological University; Thomas F. Edgar, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

ASEE.Daniel Lpez Gaxiola, Michigan Technological UniversityDaniel A. Crowl, Michigan Technological UniversityDavid W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University David Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory Facilities and Instructor in the Chemical Engineering De- partment at Michigan Technological University. He received a B.S. Engineering degree from Michigan Tech in 1982 and has also worked as a Training Specialist, Project Engineer, and Project Manager. He has over 25 years experience instructing and coordinating Unit Operations and Plant Operations Labora- tory, implementing distributed control and data acquisition systems, and designing pilot-scale processing equipment.Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan TechDennis Desheng Meng

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Plumlee, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-814: ASSESSING ENGINEERING STUDENT ATTITUDES ABOUTCOGNITION DUE TO PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUMDonald Plumlee, Boise State University Dr. Plumlee is certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Idaho. He has spent the last ten years es- tablishing the Ceramic MEMS laboratory at Boise State University. Dr. Plumlee is involved in numerous projects developing micro-electro-mechanical devices in LTCC including an Ion Mobility Spectrometer and microfluidic/chemical micro-propulsion devices funded by NASA. Prior to arriving at Boise State University, Dr. Plumlee worked for Lockheed Martin Astronautics as a Mechanical Designer on struc- tural airframe components for several aerospace vehicles. He developed and

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael D. Murphy; Daniel Jensen

curriculum.2.3 ME 290: 3-D “Integrated Course” in Engineering DesignThe desire to ease the curriculum at USAFA, especially for the 160-semester hour MechanicalEngineers, was the driving force to move CAD back into the sophomore level design course. Adowngrade in software performance was not acceptable and an expansion of the course wasobjectionable. This dilemma birthed a compromise: award an additional credit hour (4 vs. 3) byadding a 2nd hour laboratory to this already time intensive course and teach only the 3-D solid-modeling software (neglecting GD&T) to include drafting and assembly creation. The context ofthe original course could then be used to develop software and design skills concurrently. Due to

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Leonard Sokoloff

Controls laboratory at DeVry,in order to provide them with hands-on experience that they are likely to experience onthe job.Virtual Instrumentation is a current technology that is making a significant impact intoday’s industry, education and research. DeVry Institute selected LabVIEW as an goodrepresentative of this technology and is using LabVIEW in its curriculum at all DeVrycampuses in the United States and Canada. This article is a result of a research projectfor LabVIEW implementation into the Industrial Controls course. LabVIEW is also usedin the communication and physics courses. LabVIEW is one of many skills that thestudent will need as he enters today’s highly competitive job market.I. IntroductionLabVIEWTM (Laboratory Virtual Instrument

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry A. Caskey

oflaptops in class in several ways. Students in Material and Energy Balances use them to workgroup problems in class that were too unwieldy previously. Students in Process Control can callup software from the campus network ( for example Tutsim ) for in-class demonstrationsbecause each seat in most classrooms can be connected to the Institute network. Students in ourStatistics elective course can also connect to software such as Minitab for in-class calculations.Student groups in Unit Operations Laboratory can perform data analysis and calculations whilein the laboratory. During the 1998-99 academic year all chemical engineering students hadChemCad IV design simulation software available for loading onto their laptops. ChemCadhas been used to

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert H. Bond

Session 1432 Leadership Training - A Different Look at Design Courses Robert H. Bond New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyAbstractThe capstone design course contained in most engineering curricula is a multifacetededucational tool. This course’s primary aim is to allow students to synthesize solutions to real,open ended engineering problems. However, the course also provides a laboratory for thelearning, development, and practice of leadership skills. This paper deals with materials that canbe presented, and some results obtained, when leadership-management training

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Neda Fabris

purchased several SME Manufacturing Management videotapes that I show inclass.3. Assigned Projects with Emphasis on the Team WorkIn this class two projects are assigned to students:1. CAD-CAM project2. Ergonomics design group projectThe CAD-CAM project involves the Dyna numerically controlled milling machine and MasterCam CNC software. This project gives mechanical engineering students a hands-on opportunityto use our well-equipped automated manufacturing laboratory and learn about numericallycontrolled machines and Computer Aided Manufacturing. On this project two students work as agroup, designing and manufacturing two matching parts of dies that have close fit tolerances. Iexplain in class very briefly the principles of CNC, then students learn

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest Tollner

. Terrace design and layout topics are Page 4.398.5justifiably minimized because the prominence of terraces in erosion control schemes is greatlydiminished with the coming of minimum tillage farming. The design of diversion channels isvery relevant in urbanizing settings. Laboratory exercises where students go to field sites,estimate peak runoffs for existing conditions, survey existing channels to determine stage-discharge relationships and survey existing culvert structures to determine peak capacity are wellreceived by students whatever their background.Hydraulic structures, especially culverts, are worthy of increasing emphasis. We enlarge

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francisco Ruiz; Michael E. Gorman; Phil Weilerstein

, their inventions. Each student is expected to come up with a problem and apatentable solution for it: new, useful, and not obvious. Students have individualprojects but in a participating "small company" atmosphere. This atmosphere is createdat the "Invention Center" where each student has a personal desk, in addition to sharedcomputers for computation, word processing and Internet access and sufficientmechanical prototyping tools.Having a place for this activity provides a context for the students’ creativity that allowsthem to focus on their projects with an intensity that could not be achieved if they hadto go to different laboratories or information sources to piece their ideas together. Asthey work in this environment, they develop a