Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

profession with a societal context leading to socialresponsibility.” Engineering Service Learning promotes the concepts of social responsibility inthe engineering profession.The new course sequence begins with Engineering Service Learning in the fall semester of junioryear. Completely restructured, the new course requires the students to propose at least twoprojects with engineering service learning content using a project assessment form, Figure 1. Page 14.1054.4 Figure 1 – Project Assessment FormThe project summaries are then distributed to the entire

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

disciplines outsideof environmental engineering. Different types of projects may lend themselves more readily todifferent mixtures of personality types. For example, creativity plays a more important role inprojects with a research and development focus.31 Therefore, it was of interest to see howpersonality types would impact team performance on short term non-design projects in afreshman environmental engineering course.Team ProjectsAll first year students in engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder are required totake a 1-credit course to introduce them to their major of interest. Students transferring into theprogram and students in the College of Arts and Sciences may also enroll in the course if theyare interested in learning about

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

Page 14.860.2In spring 2008 the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) released a draft ofthe Body of Knowledge for Environmental Engineering (EnvE BOK).1 The BOK was developedby a group of distinguished practicing environmental engineers and academics. This documentoutlines the skills and abilities that are needed to become a licensed Professional Engineer. Itincludes the skills and abilities that should be acquired as part of the accredited Bachelor’sdegree in Environmental Engineering. The document included 18 outcomes, whichencompassed 15 knowledge domains and varying levels of achievement expected at the B.S.degree level. The levels of achievement are based on Daggett’s Rigor/Relevance Framework2and are defined as six

Conference Session

Attitudes, Self-Confidence, and Self-Efficacy of Women Engineering Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Women in Engineering

this problem is expected toworsen in the future as changing demographics in the U.S. will reduce the population fromwhich engineering has typically recruited the most students; i.e. white males. Strong efforts torecruit and retain female students in engineering began in the 1980s with the creation of variousWomen in Engineering programs on campuses nationwide. While initially successful, theseefforts recently appear to be losing ground. The overall average percentage of female enrollmentin undergraduate engineering degrees in the U.S. of 17.24% in 2005 and 2006 has declined fromthe peak of 19.8% in 1999. 1 Particular majors have more female students, such asenvironmental engineering where women earned 44.5% of the Bachelor’s degrees in the

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Russell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

groundbreaking book, The System of Professions: An Essay on the Division of ExpertLabor.1 Abbott’s work effectively created a theory of professions, which profoundly influencedsubsequent sociological research in this area. In more recent years, Eliot Freidson incorporatedand expanded upon Abbott’s work. In Professionalism: the Third Logic—On the Practice ofKnowledge, Freidson articulated a comprehensive theoretical model for professionalism—a richconceptual framework, within which the professions can be analyzed and better understood.2Ten years after The System of Professions first appeared in print, the American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) initiated a far-reaching effort to better prepare civil engineers for entry intothe civil engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

performance that are related not to abilities butrather how people prefer to use their abilities8.Our MI test results show that 42% of graduate engineering students have strong visual/spatialintelligence, 17% have strong linguistic intelligence, 17% have strong kinesthetic intelligence,and 24% have strong logical-mathematical intelligence. Students with strong linguisticintelligence have highly developed auditory skills. They have the ability to use words andlanguage. Interpersonal and intrapersonal preferences of the students are to be found 50-50.According to the VAK learning styles test, 50% prefer the auditory learning style, 35% prefer thevisual/spatial learning style, and 15% prefer the kinesthetic learning style.Figure 1: MI and VAK test

Conference Session

Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Ofodike Ezekoye, University of Texas, Austin; David Hearnsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University; Michael Elliott, Florida Memorial University; Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University; Carlos Handy, Texas Southern University; Elena Stefanova, Texas Southern University; Muchere Russ, Huston-Tilliston

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Nuclear and Radiological

pursue nuclear science related experiences. V. To increase awareness of nuclear science related careers to HT students and minority groups in the communityOutcomes:1 Adapt modules from University of Texas courses for inclusion in the following courses: Environmental Biology, Introduction to Biology, Physical Science, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Physical Chemistry, and Physics II over a two year period2 Plan developed and evaluated for HT nuclear science concentration3 Implement alternate course in nuclear science as a second Physical Science options for HT students4 Have at least three students participate in summer internships or complete a semester at Florida Memorial University or courses at UT5 Prepare a

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

planners and policy makers. Graduates of the programwill be able to pursue a wide range of career opportunities, not only within the emerging fields ofrenewable energy, but within more traditional areas of energy engineering as well.1 Without amechanism for obtaining professional licensure, these graduates would either not be able toadvance in their careers or they would not find employment in these fields to begin with. Oursurvey of the renewable energy industry cluster in the Pacific Northwest convinced us that anengineering degree, the BSREE degree, was the only suitable option for our students.Industry Cluster AnalysisRenewable energy resources are attracting considerable investment as concerns surrounding thestability of energy supply

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hallbach, Rochester Institute of Technology; Martin Gordon, Rochester Institute of Technology

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International

. Page 14.268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Baja SAE Competitions: Meeting and Interacting with International Students – Experiences of Student and University ParticipantsAbstractIn today's global economy, engineers must collaborate with their international colleagues.11Study Abroad is an excellent preparation for this collaboration. Unfortunately, less than 3% ofUnited States (U.S.) engineering students take advantage of such programs.1 Baja SAEcompetitions may be a good alternative for students to achieve exposure to the culture of theirinternational peers.Baja SAE student competitions were started in the 1970’s in the U.S. and involve the design,analysis, and

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

with the instructor and ability to have physical interaction with classmates is absent.”1One of the biggest disadvantages of asynchronous delivery of freshman and sophomore level Page 14.72.2technology courses is the lack of professor-student interaction in a classroom environment.Experience shows inadequate classroom interaction directly affects students’ ability to learn thematerial.1 Furthermore, asynchronous distance delivery of courses does not work well at thefreshman and sophomore level because of its self-driven instructional environment that usuallyworks well for mature audience. The other reasons are: 1) delay in the professor

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, those who acquire specific knowledge and aprofessional engineering license, for many years until recently.Based on the current pipeline, it is unlikely that this country can meet the demand of 2012because there a shortage of American engineers. This shortage is due to 2 factors: a substantialnumber of baby boomer engineers are retiring13, and there are not enough U.S. students studyingengineering today29 to meet this future employment estimate. Concepts that may be related to thesolution to the engineering shortage will be explored: (1) the historical fluctuations in educationfocus and the current STEM presence in education legislation that may prompt younger talentedstudents to study engineering, and (2) the needed integration of engineering

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Management Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lenisha Gandhi, IBM

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

fundamental practices that will helpbuild this trust are:1. Building virtual relationships within the team will greatly help in building trust among the global team members. Nothing can replace the importance of a face–to-face meeting. However, in today’s economy and budget constraints, that is not always possible. But if at all possible, when an initial global team is formed, the first thing to attempt is to arrange a face- to-face meeting between the global team members and the leader of the project. For example, on a recent joint work effort between Germany and Silicon Valley, a face-to-face meeting between the German architect and the US team was not done until the end of the project. When the fact-to-face meeting happened, it was

Conference Session

Engineering and Mathematics Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

functions. This same student may become more open tostudying other aspects of polynomials and other functions. These techniques can provide a quickcheck of computer-generated graphs or be employed when a computer is unavailable orinconvenient. If we desire to recruit more students into the analytical and other sciences, weneed to discover better, easier and more pleasurable ways to present conventional math conceptsbefore attempting to accelerate curricula by moving advanced differential concepts into thelower grades.Contents 1. Introduction 2. Polynomials 3. Arithmetic operations on functions and their effect on curves Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division 4. Elementary operations on curves and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Douglas Howe, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Calvin Hsieh, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

confrontingmisconceptions and exposing students to qualitative reasoning. These common themes arediscussed more detail in conjunction with specific examples from the set of EET experiments.The equipment used in the project is listed here: 1. Blender 2. Hair dryer 3. Toaster 4. Bicycle pump 5. Tank filling/draining 6. Sudden Expansion 7. Power supply The EET equipment is designed to be useful in different ways. The obvious use case is aspart of an undergraduate engineering laboratory experience. For example, we have use the tankfilling exercise, the tank draining exercise, and the sudden expansion exercises in the lab sectionsfor an undergraduate fluid mechanics course. The Blender, Hair Dryer, Toaster and BicyclePump have

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Impelluso, San Diego State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

improved learning by non-traditional engineeringstudents. This paper also reports on two additional teaching strategies that were deployed toimprove learning. Finally, this work points to the next step in this evolving redesign.Introduction Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) provides guidelines to present information in a mannerthat encourages learning and optimizes intellectual performance [1]. As an example, considerthe obstacles in learning new material in a non-native language. Clearly, there is an overload:learners must master both the new material and the language itself. Interestingly, this is resonantwith the challenge of learning to program a computer which faces those students not in thecomputer science major. Such learners must master

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the automotive and steel industries as its primary constituencywhile PUC has served the steel industry. Both automotive and steel industries have experienceddifficulties, and both MET programs are placing graduates in more diverse areas with success.II. MET Program ObjectivesAs part of the outcomes based assessment process, both programs developed program objectivesindependently. We define program objective to be the skills students possess after graduation asthey enter the workforce. Table 1 below compares both programs. Page 14.273.2 Table 1 – Program Objectives YSU

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

needed to reduce the cost of packaging. Machines performingthese packages are getting more complicated with faster speed and better accuracy. The newpackaging machinery utilizes high speed controllers, imaging techniques, wireless technology,and a high degree of intelligence for operation and diagnostics. The packaged goods consistingof a vast variety of items such as food, beverage, and consumer products in 2004 constitutedmore than $2.1 trillion of United States economy.1 The packaging industry itself allocated about$165 billion market in U.S.2 The U.S. packaging machinery has an annual sales exceeding 6billion dollars3. The packaging industry and packaging machinery are expanding rapidly andrequiring engineers and technicians to design, to

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Richard Scott, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Technology. He is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has obtained a teaching award from the College of Engineering and was selected as professor of the semester four times by the local chapter of Pi-Tau-Sigma. Page 14.811.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introduction of some optimization and design problems into undergraduate solid mechanicsIntroductionIn previous works 1, 2, 3 examples were given illustrating benefits of introducing modernsoftware, such as MAPLE®I, into undergraduate mechanics courses. The emphasis there wasmainly

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

teaching and learning experiencefor their students, the assessment process should be considered a success.In addition, there are requirements for educational institutions to be in compliance with a numberof accreditation bodies.1 This will include a regional accreditation board, such as the Southern Page 14.1109.2Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for schools in the southeast. For engineering and “Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2009, American Society for Engineering Education”engineering technology programs, periodic accreditation

Conference Session

Hands-on Lean Manufacturing Simulation Workshop

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

paper.Introduction:Every company wants to cut costs and provide outstanding value and service to their customers.Two philosophies and tools to produce the needed results are lean manufacturing and six-sigma.Lean manufacturing has been defined as “a systematic approach to identifying and eliminatingwaste (non-value-added activities) through continuous improvement by flowing the product atthe pull of the customer in pursuit of perfection,” [1]. Six-sigma methodologies are a businessphilosophy and initiative that enables achievement of world-class quality and continuousimprovement, along with the highest level of customer satisfaction [2].Principles of Lean processes were first identified by Womack and Jones [3] [4], when theyconducted their five-year, five-million

Conference Session

Special Session: 19 years of NETI-- A Tribute to Jim Stice

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Felder, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

“Excellent,” 16% were “Good,” <1% were “Average,”and none were “Fair” or “Poor.” As gratifying as this level of participant satisfaction is, however,it provides no real indication of what the workshop has actually accomplished. In the spring of2008, we designed and administered a survey to all of the NETI participants in the 1993–2006offerings whose contact information we could find. The survey—hereafter referred to as theNETI Alumni Survey—is shown in Appendix B. It asks the participants about their teachingpractices, their students’ and their own ratings of their teaching, the effects of the NETI on boththeir practices and their ratings, their involvement in educational research and instructionaldevelopment, and several demographic questions

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, thermomechanical processing of steels and other metallic materials, microstructure characterization and structure – property relationships. He has conducted a number of technical failure investigations, consulted on various materials-related problems, and acted as an expert witness in the Court of Law. Page 14.134.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Top-Down Approach for Teaching an Introductory Engineering Materials Course1. BackgroundIt is recognized that teaching an introductory engineering materials course to non-majorstudents is a complex task due a variety of reasons [1

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

learning exercises increase active learning in the classroom (for examples, see references 79, 82-83)Other simple-to-use active learning methods include: ≠ Think-pair-share – think for 1-2 minutes, talk with neighbor for 1-2 minutes, then share answers with the rest of the class) ≠ Poll the audience – with a show of hands, colored notecards, or clickers ≠ Minute paper – the students write down 1-2 ways to do something, then the instructor solicits answers from the students. This is also a good way to get anonymous feedback on the course content, what the “muddiest” point of a lecture is, etc. ≠ Engineering Education articles from Rich Felder84 – this site highlights recent teaching methods that have been

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

involves a visit to the campus, meeting with the faculty anda tour of the facilities. At the meeting, the specific interests and capabilities of the sponsor andfaculty are discussed. Subsequently, sponsors generate statements of work and identifyrepresentatives to serve as points of contact for the teams. The above preparations are completedprior to the capstone semester so work can begin immediately. At the start of the semester,projects are assigned based on team interest, and an onsite visit to each sponsor is arranged. Forprojects to be successful, a lot of preparatory work must be done early on.Comparing and Contrasting CapstonesAn examination of MET and EET capstones reveals five points of contrast: 1) project sourcing,2) type, 3) interim

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; Charles Snead, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

important in today’s competitive environment.The goal of the laboratory was to exercise and enhance the creative process in lower level ECEstudents. This trait, creativity, is considered to impact globalization1 yet most engineeringprograms do not emphasize this skill. Globalization is stressed as a critical issue for the successof future STEM professionals in The Engineer of 20202 and Educating the Engineer of 2020.3 Adisadvantage in de-emphasizing creativity is that functionality may dominate the design processwith little regard to visual considerations.1 Project objectives include: 1) Making ECE more appealing to students early in their academic career

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

processes of particle transport,deposition and removal and re-entrainment were described. Computational simulationmethods as well laboratory experiments are integrated into the curriculum. In addition, acomprehensive website was developed for these courses, and the courses were taught attwo universities simultaneously on several occasions.Course Modules Four course modules are included into these combined research and curriculumdevelopment (CRCD) courses. These are: Page 14.942.2 ≠ Fundamentals of particle transport, deposition and removal. 1 ≠ Computational modeling of particle transport and

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Egbert, Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Missouri State University (MSU) signed aMemorandum of Understanding that allowed Missouri S&T to offer bachelor’s degrees in Civiland Electrical Engineering on the MSU campus.Memorandum of UnderstandingKey issues in the Memorandum of Understanding were: 1. The degrees in both Civil and Electrical Engineering will be Missouri S&T degrees and will be the same degree programs as are already offered on the Rolla campus. The diplomas will read Missouri University of Science and Technology in cooperation with Missouri State University. 2. The degree programs will be ABET accredited. Page 14.1072.2 3. Courses in the program

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Laux, Purdue University; Edem Tetteh, Virginia State University; Carmen Caldwell, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

also clarifies learner expectations of course material andalign instructor and student perceptions of the most important course understandings; a tenant ofbackwards design11,19. Feedback from students through a survey of a Lean manufacturingsyllabus will aid further development of the course for continuous improvement of distancedelivery 21.The following research questions were explored: 1. Do students’ perception of the syllabi differed based on the university they attend? 2. Do students’ perception of the syllabi differed based on their enrollment status such as part time or full time? 3. Is there a strong correlation between ownership of learning, promotion online collaboration, competency building with problem solving

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madiha Khurshid, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

students aware of our city’s 10-year Plan to EndHomelessness, to introduce a workshop on the root causes of homelessness, and to designsustainable, inclusive, affordable housing (Fig. 1).This presentation will focus on a hands-on design project for all first-year engineering students.In 24 teams of 28 students, they will design affordable housing that is structurally sound,sustainable, cost-effective, aesthetically pleasing, functional, meets the client's needs and hascommunity input. The 30-student team will be subdivided into 4-person groups. Each group willcover one of the following aspects: project management, urban planning, sustainability, interiordesign, building, costing, and architecture. Effective communication will be key to the success

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gerry Galloway, University of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

detailed plan for the full realization of ASCE Policy Statement465. This effort is also referred to as the Raise the Bar initiative. The National Council ofExaminers for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES) 1, the National Society of ProfessionalEngineers (NSPE) 2, and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) 3 have joined in thisadvocacy. In addition, there are many other individuals advocating change including Norman R.Augustine 4, James J. Duderstadt 5, and those leaders that attended the “5XME” Workshop 6.The Raise the Bar effort ties directly into ASCE Strategic Plan via the Competency StrategySketch. The Competency Strategy Sketch is one of four key long-term strategic issues beingpursued by ASCE. ASCE’s “motive to act” on this strategic