Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henriette Bier, TU Delft; Dave Hoffers, TU Delft; Matthijs Frederiks, TU Delft; Sander Korebritz, TU Delft

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

AC 2007-934: BR: AN INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE-PROTOTYPE FOR 3DLAYOUTHenriette Bier, TU Delft After graduating in architecture [1998] from the University of Karlsruhe in Germany, H. Bier has worked with Morphosis [1999-2001] on internationally relevant projects in the US and Europe. She has taught computer-based architectural design [2002-2003] at Universities in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands and started a doctoral research at TU Delft [2004]. Her research focuses not only on analysis and critical assessment of digital technologies in architecture, but also reflects evaluation and classification of digitally-driven architectures through procedural- and object-oriented studies. It

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. the ability to store waveforms indefinitely. b. the capability to store and display waveform points before the trigger. c. the possibility of doing statistical analysis on accumulated data. d. all of the above are advantages of DSOs. Figure 2: Final Exam Jitter Questions Page 12.52.5ConclusionThe results are encouraging, but with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight and more time for reflection,the data seem to suggest several adjustments to the exams are in order. First, although thestudents most likely understood it, their understanding of the definition of timing jitter was neverexplicitly tested

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

of cross-culturalengagement. The representatives from one university have been very quick to take the lead,another university’s representatives seemed relieved to defer to the leader but have on occasionbeen very decisive. The third university has had continued delays and has caused someconsternation for the others due to their apparent lack of proactivity. These actions and responsesseem to reflect available literature for international teams11.Lessons LearnedWhile this paper is only an initial report on the collaborative efforts of an international team ofeducators, still some lessons learned are apparent. 1. The project has demonstrated project like qualities that have been associated with international projects. There was

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

class is completed. These laboratories are completed in group format and currently account for 25% of the grading for the entire class. Groups are divided up; the laboratories are performed, and upon completion, reports in writing and oral presentation take place. These written report and presentation represent each group as a whole. At completion, each student in the group receives the same grade. This current grading procedure, to some, may seem unfair. Students believe they did more work than others, and the final grade should reflect this work. The objective of the computer simulation of the thermodynamics laboratory experiments is to give each student the ability to become familiar with the set up before attempting the hands on

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

customers are dissatisfied. So, what dothese customers need? They want things to happen rapidly—at the click of the mouse! Theywant to be in the driver's seat as they explore the unknown. They want to control the time, place,and speed of their learning. They want to be significant partners in their learning process. Theymainly learnt through the interaction with machines and men. They know the world is a complexnetwork of different objects and issues. They want the teaching to reflect this complexconnectivity. They are not happy with a linear lecturing process. They want the things theyinteract with to be friendly, colorful, multitasking, and efficient. They simply cannot stand amonologue of a lot of words! That is just not their thing! The only

Conference Session

Creative Engagement and Developmental Tutoring Method

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

institution. Both facts reflect the preponderance ofstudents who either attended high school or who have immigrated with their family since highschool to within 45 miles of the two primary sending institutions. Page 13.815.7TT students are a highly urban population with access to numerous institutions that meet variedneeds and schedules attended high schools in urban/suburban communities [7]. Ten of 11 ASAMstudents with TT hours are from urban/suburban communities. Of these10, nine attended highschools located within ten miles of the two primary sending institutions in the metro- area, which in turn are 15-30 miles from our receiving

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton; Robert Wolff, University of Dayton; Jack Waintraub, Middlesex County College

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

streamlining their manufacturing offerings to better align with their local industry needs• Customizing curriculum materials o Example: A large community college in Florida used the MERC instructional design team to edit and review their faculty’s own materials and to adapt NMCE curriculum modules to reflect the manufacturing processes that are prevalent in their area• Providing faculty development workshops o Example: Faculty and instructional designers from MERC’s leadership team provided training in activity-based learning to community college and university faculty attending a program in collaborative design and rapid prototyping• Assisting in grant proposal development

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Farison, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

labeled emphasis). Accreditationwas renewed in 1994-95. In 1995, the current School of Engineering and Computer Science wasestablished, with its two units: the Department of Computer Science and the Department ofEngineering.Forming Options within the Initial ProgramGradually, as the number and strength of the engineering program faculty grew and the studentenrollment and course selection increased, there developed a greater identification of theprogram and its students (and faculty) with the two options. Continued development of the twooptions was influenced by the engineering profession through alumni and employers andconsiderations such as those reflected by the ABET general and program accreditation criteria.In the year before requesting the

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

strategies: Lessons from research and practice. Sydney, Social Science Press.8. King, P., & Kitcherner, K (1994). Developing reflective judgment. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.9. Prince, M. (2004). “Does active learning work? A review of the research.” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-246.10. Siller, T. (2001). Sustainability and critical thinking in civil engineering curriculum. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, July 2001, 104-108.11. Smith, K., Sheppard, S., Johnson, D., and Johnson, R. (2005). Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom based practices. Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 94, No. 1, 87-101.12. Turns, J., Atman, C., Adams, R., and Barker, T. (2005

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering to Minority Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

self-confidence development, desire to study technical education, etc are required. Thispaper shows that by implementing certain pre-conditions, the enrollment of minority AfricanAmerican Women Engineers can be significantly increased which will lead to a balancedworkforce and improve the national economy. Page 12.877.21. BackgroundAlabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU), a historically black university, wasfounded in 1875. Alabama A&M University reflects the uniqueness of the traditional land-grant institution combining teaching, research, service, liberal arts, and vocational fields. Theuniversity offers baccalaureate, masters

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

environment; puzzles, homework and exam format2. What did you like least about the course? Tedious/lengthy homework; fast pace sometimes; too much material (but interesting); no book; math and equations; exam format3. What suggestions do you have for improving the course? More movies/films, videos, and in class demonstrations; have textbook; less homework; less math; make it more challengingSome of the comments sound contradictory. This reflects the mix and wide range ofbackgrounds of the students. In particular, non honors students are allowed to register for Page 12.1196.6the course after registration of honors students. Clearly

Conference Session

Thinking around the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

Member Page 13.1204.2The IssueTechnology encompasses what we do and what we dream of doing, but technology alone will notsolve tomorrow’s problems. Societal leaders must understand engineering’s methods and valuesto successfully shape government and economic policies, design and interpret laws, teach futuregenerations, produce creative work that reflects the modern world, and use technologythemselves. Below are several selected quotes about this topic from national leaders and nationalreports. “Undergraduate engineering should be reconfigured as an academic discipline, similar to other liberal arts disciplines in the sciences, arts

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Tollner, University of Georgia-Athens

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

piqued a few years ago when a group of seniordesign students who had taken my course began working with an extension colleague on aproject involving the estimation of average annual erosion from an agricultural field. Threestudents computed three very different estimates and the variation was due to differences in theway one selects the length factor. As the instructor of the Introduction to Natural ResourcesEngineering course where the students would be expected to learn how to use the USLE, thiscaused some consternation and reflection. I asked this colleague how he would have made thecalculation, and saw quickly how students could get different answers for a typical field asshown in Figure 1.Figure 1. Typical slope lengths. Slope A- If

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Joseph Rencis; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Mohammad Noori, North Carolina State University; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; David Woodall, Oregon Institute of Technology; Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Albert McHenry; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Edmund Segner, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Barry Farbrother, University of New Haven; Ken Burbank, Western Carolina University; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

industrynor does it reflect the modern practice of engineering and the engineering method forthe deliberate generation, development, and innovation of new, improved, and breakthrough technology[See Appendix A, B].One size graduate education doesn’t fit all.Excellence in basic research and excellence in engineering practice for world-class technologydevelopment & innovation are two very different pursuits with different purposes and methods; requiringtwo different types of education at the graduate level.The National Collaborative is focusing on two primary questions: First, can an effective system of professionally-oriented engineering graduate education be created in the United States for further developing the nation’s engineering

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Roller, Purdue University Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

assessment techniques but uponcareful reflection by the course instructor.IV. Evaluation of Results in CGT 351CGT 351 has been assessed using the ABET criteria over the course of two years, respectively 4.Identical to MET 461, each year the faculty evaluate the assessment results and decide whatactions should be taken to improve or enhance the course. Since January 2006, several itemshave become evident: 1. After significant course projects, students should write a complete scope and definition document detailing their final project from proposal to delivery. 2. Significant time needs to be allocated to applying and enhancing techniques which enable students to become more proficient with the tools and methods demonstrated

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Holden, San Francisco State University; Juan Carlos Miranda, San Francisco State University; Jose Coto, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

explaining the baseline system (question 3). As the motor control equipmentwas received almost at the end of the semester, and the project itself was quite rushed, it is notsurprising to the instructor that the students would want more time on this project, and the nextoffering of the course will reflect this data. Page 12.1064.8 1. A real time programming project seems appropriate in an advanced controls class12 1010864 32 0 0 00 5 4 3 2 1 Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael VanAuker, University of South Florida; Joel Strom, University of South Florida; William Lee, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

will come from the Asia/Pacificregion and the Latin-American region, which are expected to grow significantly by 20107. Interms of all medical devices, the U.S. market was estimated to be approximately $86 billion by2006 (close to $220 billion worldwide), with a projected 10% annual growth rate for the nearfuture8. The U.S. medical device industry employs more than 411,400 individuals, about 1/3 ofall biotech jobs8. Cardiovascular devices are a significant part of this market; Table 1 lists someof the dominant technologies. As one example of a specific product, the worldwide market forstents is estimated to be about $8 billion by 2008, with this growth reflecting advances in drug-eluting stents9.Dominant cardiovascular pharmaceutical companies

Conference Session

Teaching Emerging Energy Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

usingcarbon nano-tubes that introduce the current literature and research in fuel cells.Figure 5. General Schematic representation of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell. Module 4 deals with nanotechnology that offers several benefits when makinginexpensive and efficient solar cells on a large scale. In this context, nanostructured layersin thin film solar cells offer three important advantages. First, due to multiple reflections,the effective optical path for absorption is much larger than the actual film thickness. Second,light generated electrons and holes need to travel over a much shorter path and thusrecombination losses are greatly reduced. Third, the energy band gap of various layers canbe tailored to the desired design value by

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ward, California State University-Chico

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Survey results analyzed - results reported to Department Chairs1 Week Before Assessment Committee present assessment results to faculty, set actions if needed.*Classes BeginFall Reporting ActivityOctober Annual Assessment Report from Department Chairs to College Deans summarizing assessment results, actions.** Department assessment results are to be shared, analyzed, and reflected with appropriate constituent Page 12.842.5groups including advisory boards or student groups at regularly scheduled meetings.Annual Reporting of ResultsThe results from most of the assessment activities previously mentioned

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Walter Block, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kristyn Masters, University of Wisconsin-Madison; William Murphy, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mitchell Tyler, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John Webster, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

self team evaluation 6 Reflection paper 6 Design notebook 12 Oral design review meeting 72 Written progress report 84 Patent disclosure x Human studies protocol x Table: Number of times a BME student experiences each type of professional communication during the six-semester BME design course sequence.To insure consistency across the

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulo Blikstein, Northwestern University; Uri Wilensky, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

validity of a random walk description of grain growth kinetics for large grains, and curvature driven kinetics for small grains.”29 In other words, Anderson et al. state that the classic rule-of-thumb for grain growth(“large grains grow, small grains shrink”) is not necessarily valid and that randomness plays amuch more important role. Given the microscopic dimensions and small time scale of thephenomenon, one of the only ways to visualize this new finding is through computer simulation.The traditional methods for investigating grain size and growth, nevertheless, reflect the tools(and visualization techniques) that were available in the fifties: mathematical abstractions,geometrical modeling, approximations, and empirical

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and Chin An Tan, “Achievement of Course Leaning Objectives: An Assessment Tool That Promotes Faculty Involvement,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2003.6. King, Franklin G. and Shamsuddin Ilias, “Imbedding Assessment and Achievement of Course Learning Objectives with Periodic Reflection,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 2003. Page 11.794.6 Appendix A: Ethics Questions - PretestPlease answer the following questions by placing the letter corresponding to you choice in the blank beside the number._____1. You miss a day of work because you have partied

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Mathews, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. 26., No. 3, Nov 2005.2 Uden, L., An engineering approach for online learning, International Journal of Distance Education Technologies,Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan-Mar 2003.3 Maor, Dorit, Using reflective diagrams in professional development with university lecturers: A development toolin online teaching, Internet and Higher Education, Vol. 9, No. 2, Summer 2006.4 Pais, Carlos, Vitor Pires, Rui Amaral, Joao Amaral, Joao Martins, Carlos Luz, and O. P. Dias, A strategy toimprove engineering teaching process based on an e-learning approach, Proceedings of the Fifth InternationalConference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, ITHET 2004, 2004.5 Cheong, Pauline Hope, Namkee Park, and William H. Dutton, New Technologies, old

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Rivale, University of Texas-Austin; Taylor Martin, University of Texas-Austin; K. Diller, University of Texas-Austin

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

equations or other solution methods.3 To capture thischaracteristic, we examined two facets of student performance on the innovation test. The first werefer to as innovation. The innovation score reflects how effectively students are able apply theirknowledge base and analysis tools to devise a wise strategy for solving a difficult open endedproblem they have now encountered previously. The second facet we refer to as efficiency. Thisscore examines whether students applied appropriate governing principles and constitutive equationsto model the process. A high score on these two categories indicates that a student is approaching theproblem similarly to an expert in the area who was considering how to solve the problem for the firsttime. These coding

Conference Session

Examining the Synergy between Eng'g Mgmt & Sys Eng

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Trainor, U.S. Military Academy; Heidi Hoyle, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

of Engineering Managers. Engineering Management, as a discipline, evolved from the need to provide a linkbetween the managers and engineers of all types5. A quick review of undergraduate degreedescriptions describes EM programs as providing a strong engineering core with additionalstudies in management, technology and business related courses. Two pioneers in the EM field,Dr. John Farr and Dr. Dennis Buede, attribute globalization and the increase of large-scaleinterdisciplinary problems to the expansion of using systems engineering as the platform for EM,especially earlier in the product lifecycle6. The EM program at West Point recognizes theimportance of systems engineering to the discipline and is reflected in the curricular

Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Christina Curras, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

engineeringdisciplines so students can solve various problems in different technical disciplines. Organizingthe problems (which were stored by assignment as word-processing files) and tracking theirprevious usage became a daunting task. To facilitate our efforts, a database was developed(using Microsoft Access) to store the problems.The database is now in use and has simplified the creation of homework assignments. Thedesign of this database, its advantages, and usage issues we have encountered will be the focus ofthe paper. Assessment includes reflection by the instructors who have used the database.ObjectivesThe objectives of this project were to create a homework problems database that: Organizes more than 300 problems into an easily-retrievable format

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hodges, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

members within a department or between thedepartment and the Tenure and Promotions Committees of both LRUs and STCs can alsostrongly influence tenure or promotion decisions. As the department head of one STCnoted, he felt that the requirements for tenure and promotion at his institution seemed tobe shifting towards more emphasis on research than teaching. He added that he harboredconcerns about the effects of that shift on teaching effectiveness and wasn’t sure if thewritten requirements had been modified to reflect this shift. Such ambiguity clearlyeffects tenure and promotion decisions. Page 11.1244.5The lack of specific written targets or goals might

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Miner, Iowa State University; Andrew Riha, Iowa State University; Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

be incorporated when feasible • Other sources of money being contributed to the project are identified to reflect matching dollarsOver the past three years, the IMPACT grant program has funded over 50 trips to more than 23countries involving over 70 faculty members. These trips have resulted in not only initiatingnew research collaborations, but also creating three new summer programs, seven new exchangeprograms and a variety of sabbaticals and faculty exchanges.IV. International Task TeamThe College of Engineering is comprised of ten different academic departments4, each of whichhas a representative who serves on the International Task Team (ITT). ITT is a Dean’sCommittee; each ITT member has been selected by their

Conference Session

New Topics in Engineering Economics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

response indicates that technology management students see this as an onerous requirement. • Multiple choice question tests. Working professionals appear to dislike testing approaches that reflect simple questions and limit the opportunity to award partial credit. Exhibit 4. Response to Instructional Approaches Response to Instructional Approaches Live audio is essential Live video is essential Closed book Computation and essay both in a test Multiple choice is acceptable Proctored test is essential

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

student pleasure towards the learning experience and the instructorwith high marks. Student grades also reflected a successful experience with more than80% of the students earning grade B and above. This is the criterion that department uses Page 11.455.7as a measurement standard for ABET reaccredidation. Most related ABET outcomes alsoindicated a similar pattern documenting the effectiveness of the approach.Students gained invaluable experience by being exposed to various technologies. Theory,practice, emulation, and simulation factors were integrated within the curriculum.Students gained experience in hard-wired control circuits, build digital logic