Conference Session

International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vasili Zhurakovskiy, Russian Association of Engineering Universities; Aleksey Nesterov, Russian Association of Engineering Universities

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International

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II / Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conry, Clarkson University

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Design in Engineering Education

theimpact of engineering solutions on society can be emphasized. Drawing upon studentexperiences in design of systems for use by persons with developmental or cognitive disabilities,for persons studying human skeletal structures, and for persons with certain neurologicaldysfunction, this paper also identifies and illustrates ways of leading students to understand theimpact of engineering solutions in a broader social context.IntroductionABET accredited programs in engineering must engage students in a “major design experiencebased on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriateengineering standards and multiple realistic constraints”1. The educational program must also beone in which students attain a

Conference Session

Special programs and activities for minorities in engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abulkhair Masoom, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Fahmida Masoom, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Minorities in Engineering

possible future improvements in involving under representedminority students in such activities.BackgroundThe General Engineering (GE) Program is designed to prepare students for admission into one ofseven professional engineering programs available at UW-Platteville. All new freshmanengineering students and transfer students who do not immediately qualify for a professionalprogram must begin their studies at UW-Platteville in the General Engineering Department. Page 12.774.2The GE Department has the following continuing goals, which directly support the mission ofthe College and the University: 1. Prepare students for entrance into the

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Lee, University of South Florida; Linda Nook, Riverview High School; William Massolio, Riverview High School; Robert Liming, Riverview High School; Nancy Smith, Riverview High School; Susan Pantling, Riverview High School; Rodeny Jones, Riverview High School; Jan Davis, RIverview High School; Judy Meksraitis, Riverview High School; Effa Beauette, Riverview High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

attractiveness and perceived value of such a program. The results ofthis survey will show that there is indeed interest and support for such a development.A survey of student/parent attitudesA survey instrument was designed to explore: 1) the extent to which high school studentscurrently were involved in the VPA; 2) parental/student attitudes towards the extent to whichVPA pursuit should be incorporated into the general engineering curriculum; and 3) the influenceof environmental factors such as high school program, parental background, and first time incollege (FTIC) status.Survey MethodologyCurrent high school students and parents of high school students were surveyed separately. Theinclusion criteria for survey participation were: 1) student (or

Conference Session

Software Engineering Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Duggins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

that satisfy both masters: ABET and SE2004.History of Software Engineering EducationPeter Freeman et. al.1 proposed the earliest framework for software engineering education (SEE). Page 12.990.2It was for graduate software engineering, and it identified a set of criteria that any SE curriculamust follow and a set of five content areas necessary for any software engineering (SE) degree.Revisiting SEE a decade later, Freeman2 reported that few, if any, efforts since his earlier paperhad “strategically addressed the question of where SEE is or should be headed.” He furthernoted that in spite of the past ten years of development in software

Conference Session

Training Faculty to Teach CE

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

documents such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) “CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century,”1 and “Engineering the Future ofCivil Engineering,”2 together with the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) reports“The Engineer of 2020,”3 and “Educating the Engineer of 2020”4 make it clear that thefaculty of 2020 will not be cut from the same cloth as the faculty of today. In order to getfrom here to there, a variety of faculty development programs will be required. Thispaper reports on a survey of civil engineering department heads, designed to determinethe current status of faculty development activities in civil engineering programs in theUnited States. This survey will serve as the first step in an ongoing process to

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ryan Elwell, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to be created for buildings that made it past the firstscreening. This was in order to evaluate those systems for NJ rebate eligibility5 and generate therequisite applications for the NJCEP rebates. Finally, those systems that were eligible for rebatesbecame part of a long-term cost/benefit analysis that incorporated the engineering cost estimatesfor each system, the maintenance costs, the City of Ocean City’s bond fees and interest and thebenefits stream from energy savings and Solar Renewable Energy Certificate6 value. Page 12.460.3 Figure 1: Initial scope of renewable energy project with feasibility ratingsElectrical Usage

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

systems designknowledge, it is crucial that the curriculums for computer science and engineering to be Page 12.597.2reviewed and enhanced.Currently, there are five models for teaching embedded systems topics in universities andcolleges: 1. Offering courses mostly on software (Real-Time Systems) in CS and SE undergraduate programs (e.g., at Florida State University, Vanderbilt University, Seoul National University …). 2. Offering courses in CE and EE undergraduate programs which emphasizes the hardware aspects of embedded systems (e.g., University of Utah, Boston University, Carnegie Mellon University …). 3. Graduate

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Chuck Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

. Elementary School Center for Mathematics and Engineering. He earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. His experiences include over 30 years teaching in Kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms and 1 ½ years as a resource teacher. Chuck has curriculum writing experience and has presented at various state and national venues.Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School ROBIN LITTLE is the Engineering Coach at Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School Center for Mathematics and Engineering. She earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida. Her experiences include over 23 years

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Frank Skinner, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

start adding instruction tothe course, they would need to do so gradually to minimize any negative impressions studentswould have toward attending class (“There was no class lectures last semester”). This paperdescribes the background of the UNC Charlotte program before these curricular changes. It alsodescribes the deliverable documents that students now submit as assignments. The results werean improved identification of project capabilities and requirements as measured using apublished rubric.1. IntroductionCapstone design courses offer engineering students an opportunity to apply the skills they havelearned throughout their undergraduate education to an applied engineering project. One of themain goals of the senior design course is to

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science for the 21st Century

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

supplementary learning methods including pre-quizzes, multidisciplinary learning throughextramural speakers and off-campus lab visits, and service learning.1. IntroductionTeaching is an unnatural act, an incursion on another person's learning-in-progress. In particular,demonstrating the gee-whiz applications for new materials in trendy commercial products thatare smaller or faster or just plain better-designed is the glamorous side of teaching materialsscience. The challenge lies in delivering along with the applications the underlying science andmath principles needed to understand materials topics that strike terror at first glance in manynovices’ hearts, such as crystal structure and phase diagrams. Therefore, it is necessary for thestudy material

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Vollaro, Western New England College

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Materials

for the course; memory stickThe participants in this course were part-time Masters’ Degree students, who are young,working professionals looking to improve their engineering skills to better compete in theworkplace. Students have backgrounds in mechanical or industrial engineering and work asengineers in the areas of production support, test and project management. Only 1-3 years pastgraduation with their Bachelors’ degree and significant entry level experience at their companies,these students are eager learners. For most students, a Master’s Degree will be their highest levelof technical education attained. It is noted here that upper level undergraduates, who havecompleted courses in design, materials, manufacturing processes and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University

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Instrumentation

discussion, which was immediately followed by an activity where students solved paper-and-pencil problems, investigated computer simulations, or conducted hands-on experiments. • Access to Professors: The entire class was taught and supervised by a Ph.D. faculty member. Previously, the professor-in-charge had contact with the students only through the lecture Page 12.862.2 portion in which the entire enrollment met in a large lecture hall. Recitation (discussion) and ‐ 1 ‐  laboratory classes, where student-instructor interaction was more easily fostered, were taught by

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Watson, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-1910: USING A SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT TO MAKE PROGRESSON BOTH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OBJECTIVES FOR AMERICANINDIAN ENGINEERING STUDENTSSheree Watson, Montana State UniversityHeidi Sherick, Montana State UniversityCarolyn Plumb, Montana State University Page 12.1534.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using a Service-learning Project to Make Progress on Both Recruitment and Retention Objectives for American Indian Engineering StudentsThe Designing our Community (DOC) program at Montana State University(MSU), which is supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, hasthree goals: (1) Increase the motivation and

Conference Session

Technology in the Physics Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Rothberg, Stevens Institute of Technology; Pavel Boytchev, Sofia University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

an experimental setup to observe the temperature of water as it is heated in a calorimeterfrom ice at low temperatures to liquid to vapor at high temperatures. A mercury thermometer isincluded as well as digital instruments for measuring time, temperature, heater voltage and massof water in the liquid state. When the experiment is running the student sees the readings of theinstruments changing and the liquid rising in the thermometer.Figure 1. Softlab setup to measure temperature of water as heated. The buttons on the left side call up a variety of instruments, which the student connects ashe wishes, and provide for other substances besides water. More instruments and substances willbe added as development continues. The experimental

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Sandfry, US Air Force Academy; michael bettner, US Air Force Academy; Tim Lawrence, US Air Force Academy; Michael Sobers, US Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

-student team designed FalconLAUNCH II. This new design incorporatedmany new features necessary for attaining the programs ultimate altitude and payload goals,including a graphite composite case to reduce structural weight, a silica-phenolic nozzle liner,new avionics hardware & software, and a new recovery system. The team static fired the rocketmotor in April 2004 and flight tested a supersonic, reduced-performance version at the PinonCanyon Maneuver Area range in southern Colorado. The static firing was successful except for anozzle failure attributed to manufacturing problems which were subsequently resolved. Theflight test achieved supersonic flight, but soon after achieving Mach 1, at approximately 17,000ft, the rocket experienced a

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Knudson, Oregon State University; John Schmitt, Oregon State University

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Mechanical Engineering

introductory mechatronic course work at OregonState University. The successes, failures, and recommendations for further integrationtechniques are addressed.1. IntroductionThe complexity of dynamic systems students will face upon entering into industry is increasingquickly. Students must develop strong foundations in system analysis and control design toobtain an intuition for how these systems behave and how control can produce efficient methodsof performing required system tasks. However, as system and control complexity increasesoutside of the classroom, care must be taken to ensure that classroom theory remains connectedto the real-world application of these basics. Ensuring that the students come away from basic

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reem Nasr, Boston University; Steven Hall, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Peter Garik, Boston University

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Educational Research and Methods

variations are whether the course covers both continuous- anddiscrete-time systems, or only continuous-time, and whether the context of application is electriccircuitry. Despite these variations, a central theme that cuts across introductory signals andsystems courses is the study of continuous-time LTI systems, which constitutes the focus of thisresearch.It has been maintained in the science education literature that learners frequently expressconceptions that are in discord with expert understanding.1 Such conceptions could hinderstudent learning if not appropriately addressed and refined through instructional approaches.Research has shown that traditional modes of instruction which do not take into account students’initial knowledge state result

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Boyer, St. Louis University; Krishnaswamy Ravindra, St. Louis University; John George, St. Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, St. Louis University

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Aerospace

an opportunity to the students to use the fundamental knowledge theyhave gained in mathematics and physics in their freshman year. At Parks College the projectsassigned may include the design, build and test of a glider for a specified set of constraints, or theassembly and test of a model rocket (Figure 1) for a specified set of constraints. In this paper, thedetails of the model rocket project are provided. The constraint is that the payload mass must bedetermined such that the rocket altitude is 100 feet. This allows the test firing of the rocket in arelatively small area such as a baseball field. Wadding Figure 1 Diagram of a typical model rocketIt is noted that model

Conference Session

Special Session on Fixed-Point Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Padgett, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

-point effects • Coefficient quantization, signal to noise ratio (SNR), roundoff noise, filtering random processes • Overflow, scaling, examination of MATLAB’s implementation of scaling for second order sections • Single sideband modulation, Hilbert transform, single sideband receiver with interference • Implementation of Hilbert transform (1 filter + delay, 2 filters, infinite impulse response (IIR)), upsampling and downsampling • Polyphase, staged interpolation • Sinsusoid generation (table, oscillator) • Estimating power spectral density, hardware implementation issues (processor specialization, field programmable gate array (FPGA) vs processor, architecture vs algorithm, cost, power

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Waldron, Grand Valley State University; Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; Shabbir Choudhuri, Grand Valley State University; John Farris, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

additional motivation for the students to do their best work1.Figures 1-4 show four examples of the dishwasher designs from the winter 2006 semester. Thefirst two designs include rack and pinion systems to move the lower rack out of the dishwasherenclosure. After moving the lower rack out of the enclosure, these two designs raise the lowerrack using an electric cylinder and four arms that raise the rack with spur gears, respectively.The design in Figure 3 uses a scissor mechanism to raise the rack in one fluid motion. The lastdesign (shown in Figure 4) incorporates a four-bar linkage, wheel and track system, and ispowered from below by a ball screw and electric motor. Altogether there were approximately 20different designs last winter, but no

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bell, University of Illinois-Chicago; Thomas Moher, University of Illinois-Chicago

alternative, in whichcomponents are designed to fall into place by themselves, under the influence of attractive andrepulsive forces, ( generally hydrodynamics and/or some geometrical configurations. ) One Page 12.56.2example of this is the pixels on a common LCD computer screen. This latter application is animportant bridge in this project, providing a crucial connection between macroscopic,microscopic, and nanoscopic environments.Learning ProgressionIt has been found that students often have difficulty learning new material if they do not haveany pre-existing frame of reference upon which to relate the new content 1. Diving straight intototally new

Conference Session

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Quinn, University of Limerick; William Gaughran, University of Limerick

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

currentimpact on the environment. In the words of Vicomte de Chateaubriand, a Frenchdiplomat and writer “Forests precede civilization, deserts follow them”Design of experimental studyResearch QuestionsA survey of students and teachers in second level schools was designed to answer thefollowing questions: 1. How knowledgeable are students and teachers about environmental problems and solutions 2. What specific issues are best and least understood 3. Does the level of eco-literacy predict attitudes towards the environment? 4. To obtain a snapshot of second level schools thinking to create a baseline before intervention strategies are implementedA short 9-item questionnaire to test environmental knowledge was designed by

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Ryan, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; Rahul Marathe, Iowa State University; Pavlo Antonenko, Iowa State University; Piyamart Kumsaikaew, Iowa State University; Dale Niederhauser, Iowa State University; Craig Ogilvie, Iowa State University

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Engineering Economy

students improve their information-reductionskill, we need to assess students’ ability to select relevant information in a realistic problem-solving environment. Therefore, the goals of this study are to: 1. Examine methods for assessing information reduction, 2. Observe changes in information reduction behavior as students solve progressively less- structured problems in an engineering economic analysis course.MethodsThis section describes a web-based system used to administer ill-structured problems andanalysis methods for the data collected.Problem Solving Learning PortalThe Problem Solving Learning Portal (PSLP) is a web-based collaborative environment that wasdesigned to help students improve their problem solving skills using ill

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Bentow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Richard Blais, Project Lead the Way; Laura Bottomley, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Christina Vogt, National Academy of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

contribute to teacher learning, changes in classroom practice, and changes instudent learning in comparison to face-to-face professional development. As such, some future researchquestions might arise from the later stages of this project:(1) What is the value of an online professional development experience in comparison to a classroom-based professional development experience?(2) What is the value of online professional development experience which is organized as a non-facilitated online professional development experience?(3) What are the benefits (improved teacher learning, classroom enactment, and student learning) as afunction of the relative cost of different professional development conditions?(4) What are the lessons learned in developing

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; Frank DeRego, Purdue University; Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

highly multidisciplinary, and faces many of these issues. In an attemptto address these issues, the program has adopted several strategies. Those strategies, which arediscussed in this paper, are the incorporation of multidisciplinary leadership in the use ofadvisors and teaching assistants from various disciplines, the use of inclusive language in thecourse outcomes, and the use of National Instruments LabVIEW to provide a common technicalmedium in which students can work.Need for Multidisciplinary TeamsIn their report The Engineer of 2020[1], the National Academy of Engineering highlightedthirteen different attributes that an engineer in the year 2020 will need to be effective. One of thedriving factors in the development of these attributes

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Chaphalkar, Grand Valley State University; David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Mechanics

a necessity for the today’sundergraduate mechanical engineering programs. At Grand Valley State University (GVSU), westrive to keep our curriculum up to date, reflecting the demands of industry. We have thereforebegun the process of integrating the use of FEA tools throughout the curriculum, instead ofdelaying it until the senior year either for senior design or elective courses. This paper describesthe introduction of FEA to students in the first course of Statics and Solid Mechanics. The firstpriority of this course is to build the foundation for Mechanics. The challenge therefore was todetermine the content without compromising the priority. Keeping this in mind, 1-D Barelements and 2-D Truss elements are introduced in the course. These

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University; Lance Kenney, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

expertise.Unlike most universities, Villanova University does not require students to select programsbased on an approved list generated by OIS or a faculty committee. Instead, students can chooseany program they want as long as it meets four basic criteria: 1. accredited, non-US universityaffiliation; 2. courses taught by non-US faculty; 3. integrated living arrangements; and 4. non-profit status. This push towards immersion meant that in the spring of 2007, VillanovaUniversity students were in 22 different countries and 71 different universities.Consequently, for the semester-long programs, most students enroll in non-Villanova programsthat have been reviewed for quality of academics and cultural immersion. Therefore, Villanovarelies on the program

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Corder, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

proposal acceptance, the student team andfaculty advisor are paired with a research-directed mentor. The teams then have an opportunityto engage in scientific research and hands-on design of space-related topics.Three mechanical engineering student teams from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas had theirproject proposals accepted. The topics were: Team 1) Lunar Lander, Heat Pump for ThermalControl of Space Vehicles; Team 2) Multi-Environment Evaporative Heat Sink Design; andTeam 3) Unpressurized Manned Rover for Use on the Moon or Mars. A systematic managementmethod was developed to ensure that the TSGC projects met usual expectations for academiclevels or disciplines required by ABET. This paper surveys that TSGC-sponsored activity anddiscusses

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

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International

and German, Chinese and Russian, Japanese and Arabic, Swahili and Spanish, andhundreds of other languages. We can probably survive, as we have in the past by expectingeveryone else to do things our way, but that expectation is no longer feasible if we want tocontinue to lead. We must develop a better understanding of other cultures, a task that entails Page 12.1175.2learning to speak the languages of other nations.”1 In the years since Hodges remarks were madethe world has become an increasingly smaller place. A person can go almost anywhere in theworld within 24 hours. One can request information from someone in any corner of the globeand