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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Piechota, University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reinforcement of the need to stay on task and turn in assignments in a timely manner. High school students are also more likely to lose focus and become diverted in to other topics that interested them.Bibliography1. Wallace, D.R., and P. Mutooni, 1997. A comparative evaluation of World Wide Web-based and classroom teaching, Journal of Engineering Education, 86(3): 211-219.2. Haag, S., and J.C. Palais, 2002. Engineering Online: Assessing Innovative Education, Journal of Engineering Education, 91(3): 285-290.3. Rutz, E., R. Eckart, J.E. Wade, C. Maltbie, C. Rafter, V. Elkins, 2003. Student Performance and Acceptance of Instructional Technology: Comparing Technology-Enhanced and Traditional Instruction for a Course in

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Lingard, California State University-Northridge

• Intro. to Software Engineering • Demonstrate proficiency in collecting, • Plus Electives analyzing, and interpreting data. • Demonstrate an understanding of emerging technologies and a working knowledge of currently available software tools. • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices for software

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manfred Hampe, Technische Universitaet Darmstadt; Lars Hagman, KTH; Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech

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International

degree program.6 Cooperative mechanisms Page 12.1501.7The faculties of mechanical engineering at VT and TUD already share a broad portfolio of col-laborative activities. These include a bilateral BSME senior year abroad program; a dual MSMEdegree program; a joint U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Un-dergraduate (REU) dual international site for automotive technologies; a DFG Graduiertenkol-leg for autonomous vehicles; and a joint, team-taught course of global collaborative engineeringdesign. Hence, ongoing collaborations and faculty exchanges are frequent and on the increase,and the faculty members make regular use of

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi; David Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi

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Construction

AC 2007-328: AGENCIES AND THE DATA PROVIDED TO ASSESS LAWENFORCEMENT SURVEILLANCE IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION ZONESTulio Sulbaran, University of Southern MississippiDavid Marchman, University of Southern Mississippi Page 12.189.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Agencies and their Data to Assess Law Enforcement Surveillance Impact on Construction Zone SafetyAbstractMaintenance and construction programs are arguably one of the most important functions ofstates DOT’s (as represented by the percentage of the budget invested). On the other hand duringthe construction period, there are temporary traffic disruptions, which increase the number

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Computer Tools for Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianyu Dong, California State University-Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University-Los Angeles

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Computers in Education

. Smith, S. Sheppard, D. Johnson, and R. Johnson, “Pedagogies of Engagement: Classroom-Based Practices,”Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No. 1, 2005, pp. 87-102.[4] R. Anderson, L. McDowell, and B. Simon, "Use of Classroom Presenter in Engineering Courses," Proceedings,35th ASEE/IEEE Frontier in Education Conference, Oct. 19-22, Indianapolis, 2005.[5] T. Denning, W. G. Griswold, and B. Simon, "Ubiquitous Presenter: Enabling Student Control and Access in aDigital Environment," Proceedings, EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Meeting, Jan. 29-31, San Diego, 2006.[6] V. Diaz, V. Piscitello, M. Sechrest, and L. Small, "Integrating Tablets and Mobile Technology: Breaking downthe Large Class Through Active Learning, Practice, and Faculty Engagement

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso

AC 2007-561: CULTIVATING AUTHENTIC ENGINEERING DISCOURSE:TRANSITIONING FROM AN NSF CCLI PHASE 1 TO A PHASE 2 PROJECTLouis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis J. Everett is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas El Paso. Dr. Everett is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Texas and has research interests in the use of technology in the classroom. His technical research interests include robotics, machine design, dynamics and control systems. leverett@utep.edu http://research.utep.edu/pacelabArunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso Dr. Arunkumar Pennathur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at UTEP. He holds a PhD in Industrial

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FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University; Ghodrat Karami, North Dakota State University

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First-Year Programs

Engineering Education, 2007 Introduction of Nanotechnology into Fundamental Mechanics Classes: How to Think Small in a Good Way!AbstractCalls for engineering curriculum review to increase effectiveness and relevance have been madeby both industry and university communities over the past decade. When considering thefundamental engineering courses in Statics, Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials it is importantthat the traditions long associated with these courses do not stand in the way of improving theirrelevance by inclusion of technological advances. This paper will discuss an approach andpropose some examples that can be utilized to introduce the latest arena of technologicalresearch, nanotechnology, into one of these

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Smith, University of Arkansas; Waleed Al-Assadi, University of Missouri

AC 2007-2353: INTEGRATING ASYNCHRONOUS DIGITAL DESIGN ANDTESTING INTO THE UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMScott Smith, University of Arkansas Scott C. Smith received BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia in May of 1996, an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia in May of 1998, and a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida, Orlando in May of 2001. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Missouri - Rolla. He has authored 9 journal publications, 23 conference papers, 3 US/international patents

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glen Thorncroft, California Polytechnic State University; J. Scott Patton, California Polytechnic State University; Raymond Gordon, California Polytechnic State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Polytechnic State University J.S. Patton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. from California Institute of Technology in 1985. Currently he teaches courses in Thermal Sciences and Fluid Mechanics. His Research is in multi-component flows, heat transfer, and bioengineering.Raymond Gordon, California Polytechnic State University Raymond G. Gordon is Professor Emeritus in the Mechanical Engineering department at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1974. Currently he teaches courses in Thermal Sciences

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Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

AC 2007-313: EVALUATING STRUCTURAL FORM: IS IT SCULPTURE,ARCHITECTURE OR STRUCTURE?Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University Page 12.693.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Evaluating Structural Form: Is it sculpture, architecture or structure?AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the idea of a continuum between sculptural form,architectural form and structural form. A linkage between the various forms will beproposed, and several scholarly views on this subject will be presented. Then, this paperwill describe a brief web-based survey which tested people’s subjective categorization ofvarious

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadi Kurdahi, University of California, Irvine; Judy Shoemaker, University of California, Irvine; John LaRue, University of California-Irvine

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-814: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROGRAM OUTCOMEASSESSMENT PROCESS FOR AN ABET-ACCREDITED COMPUTERENGINEERING PROGRAMFadi Kurdahi, University of California, Irvine Fadi Kurdahi has been a professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the University of California, Irvine since 1987. He holds a PhD degree from the University of Southern California in Computer Engineering. From 2004 till 2006 he was the ABET lead person for the Computer Engineering degree program in the EECS Department.Judy Shoemaker, University of California, Irvine JUDY SHOEMAKER is Director of Research and Evaluation for the Division of Undergraduate Education at UC Irvine. Dr. Shoemaker

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Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Klenk, Duke University; Frank Dreher, Duke University; Emilie Condon, Githens Middle School; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Lara Oliver, Duke University; Glenda Kelly, Duke University; Nancy Shaw, Duke University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

similar engineering teaching Fellows programs. Fellows in many ofthese programs encounter limited English proficiency (LEP) students6,7. Four Fellows programshave been implemented by the Pratt School of Engineering’s K-PhD Program: Duke-NCSUEngineering Teaching Fellows in Elementary Education sponsored by an NSF GK-12 Track 1grant8, MUSCLE: Math Understanding through the Science of Life sponsored by the GEFoundation Math Excellence Program9,10, MUSIC: Math Understanding through ScienceIntegrated with Curriculum sponsored by an NSF GK-12 Track 2 grant11, and Techtronics:Hands-on Exploration of Technology in Everyday Life sponsored by the Burroughs WellcomeFund’s Student Science Enrichment Program12-14. One intention of these programs is that

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Light, University of Washington; Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs

doctoral candidate in Human Resource Development and Strategic Management and Organization at the University of Minnesota. He is also a research assistant for the university’s Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His research interests include learning, socialization, and performance in education and the workplace.Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington at Seattle and a graduate research assistant with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His interests include recruitment/retention, gender equity, and

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Roy Myose

learning tool whichbridges the gap between discipline-specific engineering science courses and the senior-year capstonedesign sequence. Proceedings of the 2007 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 9References1 "Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs: Effective for Evaluations During the 2006-2007 Accreditation Cycle,"October 29, 2005, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Baltimore.2 J.H. McM asters and J.M. Cummings, January-February 2004, "From Father, Faster, Higher to Leaner, Meaner, Greener:Further Directions in Aeronautics," Journal of Aircraft, Vol. 41, No. 1

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International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Odete Lopes, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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International

foreign courses analyzed (see Table 1). Generalskills, critical for professional future, such as analysis and ability to summarize,communication skills, practical and critical sense, time management and team work were alsoconsidered activities to be coached and developed throughout the course.Table 1. General structure of the new Mechanical Engineering degree CREDITS SCIENTIFIC AREA Obligatory Optional Maths 17 Information Technologies 4 Engineering Sciences 127.5

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Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Caldwell, North Carolina State University; Jessica McCoy, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thedifferences in impact on various subgroups: male and female, white and minority, STEM(science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and non-STEM, undergraduate andgraduate. All fellows surveyed (undergraduate and graduate) believe that RAMP-UP is arewarding experience. Between pre- and post- surveys over the course of the fall 2006 semester,undergraduate fellows recorded a significant increase in their value of public speaking as a resultof RAMP-UP; the experiences of the STEM fellows especially drove this difference. During thesame time period, the appeal of being a role model increased equally for both white and minorityfellows. For NCSU fellows, a much higher percentage of undergraduate fellows plan to attendgraduate or professional school

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gypsy Denzine, Northern Arizona University

. (2003). Relationship between student learning styles andmethods of presentation for engineering technology students. Proceedings of the AmericanSociety for Engineering Annual Conference & Exposition.20. O’Brien, T., Bernold, L., & Akroyd, D. (1998). Myers-Briggs Type Indicator andacademic achievement in engineering education. International Journal of EngineeringEducation, 14(5), 311-315.21. Rosati, P. (1998). The learning preferences of engineering students from twoperspectives. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Annual Conference &Exposition.22. Fowler, L., Allen, M., Armarego, J., & Mackenzie, J. (2000). Learning styles and CASEtools in software engineering. Proceedings of the Teaching and Learning

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekhar Sharad, National Instruments

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Biomedical

evolving and now has languages capable of being used toteach control courses with complete simulation, system identification and control designcapabilities[8]. Embedded design has also seen a resurgence in ease-of-use and focus onconcepts with innovations such as the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kit[9] which is completelyprogrammed with graphical tools. Graphical tools are already being used for Medical DeviceDesign[10].While some of these courses may not be applicable today to biomedical engineering,they may well be relevant in the future with nanotechnology and BioMEMS.5. Assisting ABET AccreditationBecause Graphical Programming involves using state-of-the-art technology and promotes hands-on project based learning with actual hardware, it is helpful in

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Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darin Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Mischa Kim, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

-Drawing Tree/Eng. Drawing-Operation Concepts Concept -Engineering Tests List-Life Cycle Cost -Preliminary System -Hardware/Software List -Interface Control DocumentEstimates Specification -Risk Analysis -Payload to Carrier Integration-Feasibility Assessment -Science Requirements -Development Test Results Plan -Trade& Analysis Results -Technology Development -Verification Plans -Technology Development Requirements -Verification Requirements Plan Matrix

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

a call for improved methodsin teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).5 The evidence stronglysuggests that inquiry- and problem-based learning is more valuable to students in laboratorycourses than merely following a “cookbook”-style set of instructions.6 Undergraduatelaboratories in BME face the additional challenge of integrating concepts across the wide breadthof the field while still effectively teaching students a critical set of core competencies (not justskills and concepts in specific subject areas).7 In the experience of the authors, achieving thiscombination of goals (breadth and depth, taught in an inquiry-based fashion emphasizingdevelopment of core competencies) is challenging within a single semester

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Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University

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Computers in Education

lower numbers offemales and minorities in the engineering and technology professions.One of the most pervasive impediments for students deciding against engineering lies in thestudent perception that our curricula are not integrated programs. A specific and importantexample is the perceived disconnect between computational tools for technical problem solvingand the technical engineering disciplines the students hope to pursue. This impediment isapparent in student perceptions about first year courses that focus on computationalenvironments like MATLAB.The shortcomings pointed out by critics of engineering undergraduate programs take manyadditional faces. But many are traceable to shortcomings in the core-defining characteristic of an

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BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Blanchard, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

* Biomedical Engineering BS 2006-2007** Worcester Polytechnic Institute Biomedical Engineering BS 2008-2009 2004 University of Hartford Biomedical Engineering BS 2009-2010 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Biomedical Engineering BBmE 2007-2008** University of Rochester Biomedical Engineering BS 2009-2010 Virginia Commonwealth University* Biomedical Engineering BS 2006-2007** 2005 Brown University* Biomedical Engineering BS 2006-2007** Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Electrical and Computer

Tyler (UT-Tyler) ispart of the College of Engineering and Computer Science and has been in existence for 9 years.Our first graduating class was in May 1999, consisting of students who completed their pre-engineering coursework at the area junior colleges. The first graduating class to include studentsthat completed all four years at UT-Tyler was in the year 2003. The EE program was grantedaccreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the fall of2002 which was a milestone in the development of our program. In an attempt to boost theenrollment university-wide, UT Tyler created the position of the Dean of Enrollment that has avariety of active recruitment programs under his office. In a continued effort to

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Day W. Radebaugh

what an engineer isentitled to claim to be certain, and what is regarded as uncertain should precede anyattempt to evaluate the ethical implications of the technology under consideration.I. IntroductionThere are eight categories of decisions that must be made during the course of anengineering project. The accuracy of these eight categories of decision depend in eachcase on the degree of certainty of the information used to make these respectivejudgments.I.A Project IssuesEvery undertaking, from the small to the large, the simple to the complex, is subject tothe dynamics of the project. We can associate 5 management dimensions with eachproject: scope (roughly, the requirements or objectives), deadline, budget, quality of thework

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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V. Briller; E. Deess; R. Calluori; K. Joshi

Center for Women inTechnology or another university women’s group?No10. When you were in high school, did you have any contact with a women’s center or group atyour current college?No11. What is the best way to increase the number of women students at a technological university?~ Offer scholarships to attend pre-college programs (F).~ Have more female university students talk at high schools (F).~ Invite dynamic female engineers speak at open houses and at high schools (F).12. Is there anything you’d like to add that we didn’t cover?~ Safety factor (M). 6BibliographyLivingstone, S. & Lunt, P. (1996). Rethinking the focus group in media and

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Lisa Schneider; Michael Kelley; Shefford P. Baker

, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology: A Meta-Analysis,” Review of Educational Research, Vol. 69, No. 1, 1999, pp. 21-52.[11] Terenzini, P., A. Cabrera, C. Colbeck, J. Parente, and S. Bjorklund, “Collaborative Learning vs. lecture/Discussion: Students’ Reported Learning Gains,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 1, 2001.[12] Felder, R. M., G. N. Felder, E. J. Dietz, “A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally-Taught Students,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 87, No. 4, 1998, pp. 469-480.Biographical InformationLISA SCHNEIDER has been the Director of Engineering Learning Initiatives in Cornell University’s College ofEngineering since December 2002

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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University; Joe Tranquillo; Donna Ebenstein

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Biomedical

AC 2007-1121: A FOUR-YEAR PROGRESSION OF OPEN-ENDED PROJECTS INAN UNDERGRADUATE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDaniel Cavanagh, Bucknell UniversityJoseph Tranquillo, Bucknell UniversityDonna Ebenstein, Bucknell University Page 12.40.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Four Year Progression of Open-Ended Projects in an Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering CurriculumAbstractOne of the important instructional goals of our Biomedical Engineering Program is to providestudents with the opportunity to develop strong, independent project skills in both the classroomand the laboratory. To accomplish this goal, the Program has developed a

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FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Rowe, Vanderbilt University; Stacy Klein-Gardner

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-105: A STUDY OF CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES INAN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING COURSEChristopher Rowe, Vanderbilt University Christopher Rowe received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering and Master of Engineering degree in Management of Technology from Vanderbilt University in 1996 and 1998, respectively. He joined the Engineering faculty in January 2003. His research interests include technical program management and engineering education and is the Director of the Freshman Year for the Engineering Dean's Office.Stacy Klein, Vanderbilt University Dr. Klein teaches undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. An

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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K. A. Narh; R. N. Dave

NSF-Research Experience for Undergraduates in Engineered Nano- Composite Particulate Materials at NJIT K. A. Narha and R. N. Daveb a Department of Mechanical Engineering b Otto York Department of Chemical Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ 07102-1982IntroductionThe NSF funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site program at NJIT, was designed tofulfill the main requirements of the NSF solicitation document for this program - that REU projectsinvolve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects

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Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mica Hutchison, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

students. These efforts have resulted in findingsindicating that students’ choices to pursue and persist in engineering, and their achievement andinterest in the field, are significantly influenced by their engineering self-efficacy beliefs4, 5 – Page 12.1396.2their confidence in their abilities to perform the tasks that they deem necessary to succeed in theengineering environment.Numerous studies have made thorough use of quantitative measures assessing students’ science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) efficacy beliefs and relating them to theirpersistence, 6-13 achievement, 6, 7, 14, 15 and interest6, 14-17 in the fields. The