Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

diploma curriculum originally established in thefall term of 2001. The first Master of Science year group commences in the fall term of 2011.The new curricula combine engineering and business studies with a view to prepare studentsfor a career in the aeronautical industry. In the 3-year Bachelor programme, students maychoose between the Aeronautical Engineering and Piloting branch after a common educationduring the first two years. All students thus receive four semesters of English languagetraining: Business and Aviation English 1 and 2 as well as English for AeronauticalTechnology and Management 1 and 2. In addition to that, those students in the engineeringbranch attend the fifth-semester language course Professional Presentations, which

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

are challenged to design, build, and test a robust, single-person, off-roadvehicle designed for the “weekend enthusiast”1. Today, all vehicles are designed around thesame 10 hp gasoline engine donated by a prominent engine manufacturer, making the designaspects of the vehicle very important. Students compete in one of three domestic competitions:East, Mid-West, and West. A unique aspect of the Baja SAE East competition that West Pointhabitually attends is that the vehicle must also be amphibious. Page 14.1285.2 Figure 1. One of two West Point Baja teams at the 2008 Baja East competition.The

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland; Timothy Doughty, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

experimental testing is described in detailalong with the associated results. . After that, the results of a student survey designed to quantifythe effectiveness of the two-part project are presented with a discussion of the results. This isfollowed by the conclusion.Theoretical Analysis and Finite Difference SimulationA semester project involving writing a finite difference code to determine the temperature(centerline and surface) of a small aluminum cylinder was assigned to introductory heat transferstudents. The project demonstrates heat transfer concepts of conduction and convection as wellas numerical solutions to time-dependant partial differential equations. The geometry of thecylinder is shown in Figure 1 below. Cylinder is

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suryaprasad Jayadevappa, PES School of Engineering; Ravi Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

into 4 core categories namely, software, hardware, human-computerinteraction and networking. Further each category curriculum is divided into 4 levels: (1) Level1 (basic/system level) courses broadly include Software Engineering, SOC (System on a Chip)overview, Principles of User Interface Design, and Internet technology; (2) Level 2(intermediate/component level) courses include Object Oriented Analysis & Design (OOAD),System Level Design, Operating Systems (OS), and Computer Networking; (3) Level 3(higher/expanded level) courses could include Aspect Oriented/Extreme Programming,Computer Architecture, Modern Computer Design, OS Design, Grid Computing etc; and (4)Level 4 (detailed/micro level) courses include Data Structures &

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan Lima, North Dakota State University

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International

technology to exchange ideas, solve problems and present solutions; be a leader; ateam member; and an ambassador1, 7, 13. However, preparing engineering students with all theprevious mentioned attributes is no small task given that engineering programs are alreadyoverloaded with credits, content, and other demands.Eight international prestigious universities, chaired by TU Darmstadt, started in October 2005 aninitiative to conduct the first worldwide scientific study on “Global Engineering”2. The results ofthis study lead to four recommendations: 1. Global competence needs to become a key qualification of engineering graduates; 2. Transnational mobility for engineering students, researchers, and professionals needs to become a

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

for effective teaching non-EE majors. These guiding principles are based on the author’s teaching experiences asjunior faculty member at two different Midwest institutions. Teaching philosophy forgrading, homework assignments, and exams, are not discussed in detail since the authorbelieves that these topics should be tailored in a case by case basis.1. Appropriate pedagogyThe traditional order to teach EE is that one must learn about semiconductor junctionsbefore common emitter amplifiers. Wolaver et al. 10, defend the thesis that electricalengineering instruction for non-majors can be greatly improved by taking up many topicsin reverse of the usual order. Instruction should follow an order that starts with the broaduses and system components

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Phil Centonze, Positive Impact; Richard Gilbert, USF; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Bradley Jenkins, Saint Petersburg College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, Connecticut College of Technology

  Summative &  Raw data  Data sorting  elements mechanisms &  Data analysis Data reporting effectiveness  collection and recording forms reportingFigure 1. Basic steps in an evaluation process (single pass not illustrating feedback loops)Baldrige Plan OverviewFLATE uses the Florida Sterling process, which is the state’s implementation of a MalcolmBaldrige Criteria as the model for the Center’s evaluation. FLATE’s implementation of theSterling process is a plan that consists of 2 interdependent levels with various types of data

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Design Graphics

tools are used throughout the design process 1. CAD tools arealso used to facilitate global development projects with engineers located around the world allworking on the same project 2. When used in concert with product lifecycle managementsystems; a complete library of CAD models can be accessed by engineers around the world 3.These trends increase the importance of designing in a manner that is both intuitively organizedand amenable to change.The design intent of a model should capture its function and allow the model to be easily altered4-6 . Design intent is at the core of the CAD modeling process, encompassing feature* selection,order, and organization 4. To produce models that are amenable to change and use modern CADtools to their

Conference Session

Goal Specific First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Arash Salehi, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

teaching and learning, and self-efficacyhas been widely studied in higher education.1-6 The degree to which students believe they cansucceed, with an accompanying commitment to achieving that success in their chosen field ofstudy, however defined, is influenced by a variety of factors. Personal values and goals, earlyacademic preparation, gender/race/socio-economic7 factors and even group dynamics within agiven student cohort can affect a student’s determination and persistence in his/her major. Thisis clearly seen among students pursuing degrees in engineering where rates of retention arealarmingly low and continuing to decline.Mindful of these issues, the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi StateUniversity, in the fall 2006

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Descoteaux, Norwich University; David Muckerman, CH2M HIll; Scott Sabol, Vermont Technical College

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Graduate Studies

lasttwo courses before Residency there are always several discussion topics posted that are related to“Looking forward to meeting you at Residency” or stating something similar to “Wow, Renee, Ican’t WAIT to actually meet you in person!” after a post of a very strong idea on the discussionboard. The bonding and friendships are based on meeting at the University so the Universitygains long term benefits from its online alumni.One obvious way Residency helps the University is financially due to the surge in donationsafter the students attend Residency. A recent student, when completing the end-of-Residencysurvey, made the comment “made my first donation of $1000 today and am proud that it will notbe my last”.(1)One recent unexpected relationship

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Lau, Universidad del Turabo; Sastry Kuruganty, Universidad del Turabo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

the power flows in a small-scale power sys-tem. The examples are simple enough so that readers can replicate hand calculations and repro-duce the spreadsheet implementations. The application of spreadsheets for solving power flowsand other related problems has been reported in the literature.1, 5−7 The emphasis of this paper ison the educational value of spreadsheets in the analysis of power systems.The paper is organized as follows: Section 2 provides a spreadsheet implementation for solvingthe power-flow problem using the Gauss-Seidel method; Section 3 presents an implementation ofthe Newton-Raphson method for solving the power-flow problem; Section 4 discusses the au-thors’ experience in the classroom and their pedagogical insights; and

Conference Session

Case Studies and Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

International

enrollment is increasing rapidly starting in 2001 andbeyond in comparison to a slow increase of overall undergraduate engineeringenrollment. The enrollment in the graduate level is even more encouraging4.Figure 1 represents the typical progression of EET program with biomedicalconcentration. TYPICAL SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRESSION ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (141), AY 2008-2009 Biomedical Concentration (141B) 1ST YEAR 2ND YEARFall Se Spring Se Fall Se Spring Se1st Semester m 2nd Semester m 1st Semester m 2nd Semester m Hr Hr Hr

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petros Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

researcher during the editing and modifications made to theinstruments between rounds. The review panel also participated as a test-piloting group toensure the instrument being used for a given round was reader-friendly and easily understood(Martino, 9). The instrument for Round I of the modified Delphi method was developed frominformation found in the review of literature. Examples of quality indicators were establishedand placed in a survey instrument (see Table 1). Once the review panel approved the instrument,the expert panel was given access to the instrument on the web through a username andpassword. An email was sent to panel members after two weeks as a reminder to complete andreturn the instrument. Results from Round I were tabulated, with

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Shek, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert Hendricks, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

) Department,addressing a need that was identified through student and employer surveys for concreteexamples of fundamental concepts in electrical engineering.1 LiaB is a set of ‘hands-on’exercises in which students design, build, and test at home various d.c. and a.c. circuits using aninexpensive electronics kit, digital multimeter, and a software oscilloscope.2 Thus, LiaB doesnot require significant resources to implement. The inclusion of LiaB in our ECE curriculum hasreceived overwhelmingly positive comments from the students as well as from faculty memberswho have adopted the kits for projects in upper division courses, which traditionally have beenlecture-based with no lab component. LiaB has also been adopted by three community collegesin

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; John Pierre, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

our constituents in the field who requestedengineers be better prepared to design industrial systems controlled by PLCs.BackgroundIn the February 2008 IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer Online, Mike Anderson, Chief Scientist ofthe PTR Group, Incorporated wrote a definitive article entitled, “Help Wanted: EmbeddedEngineers - Why the United States is losing its edge in embedded systems…[1]” An abbreviatedversion of the paper was later published in the IEEE-USA Today’s Engineer Digest in March2008 [2]. In the article, Anderson describes the prevalent use of embedded systems in a widevariety of industries and notes that on average the citizen of an industrialized nation comes intocontact with over 48 embedded systems everyday [1].To be considered an

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Meghan Armstrong, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

14.558.9Bibliography 1. David Merritt and Kim Moodie, "Drawing As..." Just My Imagination, ed. Jim Drobnick (London, Ontario: Museum London, 2005) 12. 2. E.S. Ferguson, Engineering and the Mind's Eye. (Cambridge, Massachusetts: MIT Press, 1992). 3. Erik Olofsson and Klara Sjölén, Design Sketching: Including an Extensive Collection of Inspiring Sketches by 24 Students at the Umea Institue of Design. (Sweden: KEEOS Design Books AB, 2005) 5. 4. Olofsson and Sjölén, Design Sketching: Including an Extensive Collection of Inspiring Sketches by 24 Students at the Umea Institue of Design. 5. 5. Gabriela Goldschmidt, "The Dialects of Sketching," Creativity Research Journal 4.2 (1991): 131. 6. Paul Laseau, Freehand

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. The course will consist of two parts. The first part will emphasize the foundations ofnanotechnology. In the second part, nanotechnology applications and techniques will be studiedthrough experiments that closely simulate industry-relevant processes or scenarios in a pilot-scale manufacturing processes laboratory. The laboratory work will be supported andsupplemented with lectures and seminars on Lean Six Sigma. Experiments and projects willfocus on two key areas: nanobiotechnology, such as nanoparticles for diagnostic imaging andtherapeutics, and nanostructured energy conversion devices such as solar cells.The objectives of the project are to: 1. Attract students with an interest in nanotechnology to applied engineering technology and

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

block diagram consistingof an antenna, mixer, oscillator (LO), bandpass filter (BPF), intermediate frequency (IF)amplifier, detector (det), audio (Aud) amplifier and speaker (see Figure 1 block diagram). Here,the antenna-received amplitude modulated RF signal is mixed with a tunable oscillatorfrequency. The output of the mixer is filtered to leave behind only the intermediate (ordifference) frequency, which is then amplified. This amplitude modulated IF signal is passedthrough a detector to extract the audio signal. The audio signal is then amplified and passed tothe speaker.The weekly progression for the trial run of the AM radio lab is shown in Table 1. Prior to

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

presented in this paper was developed using the userinterface toolbox (GUIDE) in MATLAB®,1, 2 but this new version is designed and developedusing C# to overcome the graphical interface limitations present in the MATLAB® environment.Unlike the previous version which required the MATLAB® environment to run, the new versionis completely portable and does not require special software other than an operating system, suchas Windows or UNIX. While MATLAB® may be readily available in many of the engineeringdepartments some students cannot afford to install it on their personal computers. By eliminatingthis issue, the new visualization tool enables students to spend extra time on the treated topicsout of the classroom and school premises. In addition, the

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Striebig, James Madison University; Susan Norwood, Gonzaga University

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Environmental Engineering

Engineering Education, 2009Abstract!"#$%&'!()*&"+,-./0&"11,21,-/*((.30242567&$89./*-207&/08&%(.-1,2.-*6:&-)&/0&-0*(,8-).-14-0/,6&.29,)(&;-*3&/&*3,((<1/,*&+2.9)=&.,2))&.94*9,/4&*,/-0-05&/08&-0<8(1*3&)*986&2+&!()*&"+,-./0&.94*9,(7&)*986&2+&3(/4*3&.208-*-20)&/08&3(/4*3&1,2>2*-20&-0&8(?(421-05&.290*,-()7&/08&(1-8(>-2425-./4&,()(/,.3&8()-50)&/08&*3(-,&1,/.*-./4&/114-./*-20&9)-05&/11,21,-/*(&*(.302425-()&+2,&(,/8-./*-05&;/*(,94*-8-).-14-0/,6&1,2D(.*&*(/>)&/08&9)(8&.29,)(&.20*(0*&/)&*3(&+2908/*-20&+2,&8(?(421

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Striebig, James Madison University; Susan Norwood, Gonzaga University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

study abroad experience duringtheir undergraduate education – and their parents are encouraging this. Additionally, accreditingbodies and employers are recognizing the value of such an experience. For example, theAccrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has stated that engineers shouldexhibit an awareness of global conditions and circumstances that may influence the designprocess. Similarly, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) identifies globalawareness and intercultural competency as essential outcomes for graduates of baccalaureatenursing programs.1 Professional accrediting organizations also are placing increasing emphasison interdisciplinary education and collaboration. Study abroad experiences also take

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

engineered or human-builtproducts.Outline of Functional Analysis PrinciplesFunctional analysis uses block-diagram type of structure to represent a technical system. Infunctional analysis or functional decomposition a product is represented as a functionalsystem26,34.The “black box” function transforms input into outputs. Figure 1 illustrates the basicfunctional analysis representation. Energy Energy Device Represented Materials as a Functional Materials SystemInformation InformationFigure 1: Basic Functional Analysis Representation.The overall function of a

Conference Session

Exemplary Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Becker, Utah State University; Jim Barta, Utah State University; Rebecca Monhardt, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, parents, and community leaders. The core partners forthis effort include the Navajo Nation in the Mexican Hat Elementary School in MexicanHat, Utah and the Northern Ute Nation in the Todd Elementary School, in Fort Duchesne,Utah.The three-year proof of concept grant: 1) designed a series of culturally relevantprofessional development modules for teachers of grades 4 through 6 that include anAmerican Indian perspective and that satisfy national and state of Utah core curriculumrequirements in math and science; and 2) developed a template that describes theorganization and methods for creating a Community Advisory Panel (CAP) of teachers,American Indian students, community leaders, parents, and tribal elders who work toincorporate important

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

of the friends of that individual; this constitutes a form of viraladvertising, complete with a ready-made link back to the group. Additionally, by making thegroup “open”, a prospective group member has the ability to look around prior to making acommitment. It should be noted that, regardless of the degree of openness, an administrator doeshave the ability to remove a group member if circumstances warrant it. At this point, the alumnigroup is active and its page is visible to those who have been permitted access. Figure 1 showsthe Facebook Group page established for the alumni of the Ohio Northern ECCS Department. Page 14.358.4

Conference Session

Issues of Persistence in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rose Mary Cordova-Wentling, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cristina Camacho, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

engineering. However, there aresome young female students who complete their engineering education despite the presence ofobstacles throughout their college years. This study addressed the university and personal factorsthat have hindered, motivated, and assisted women who were graduating with a degree inengineering. By studying and understanding the barriers that hinder women in completing adegree in engineering, as well as the factors that assist and encourage them, we can learn how tobreak down the barriers and how to facilitate the educational journey of female engineeringstudents.IntroductionIn the U.S. Technical occupations increase almost 5 percent per year, whereas the rest of thelabor force is growing at just over 1 percent per year

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mativo, The University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 14.550.2The ChallengeDesign and build a motorized cart capable of pulling a load of 50 hex nuts up a 150 inclined afterthe load survives an impact at the bottom of the downhill section. Design for best performance.Details: The course consists of an 11foot board inclined approximately 150. Construct a “tow-car” driven by a Lego motor and powered by a 9-volt battery, and a “trailer” capable of carrying50 hex nuts. For downhill phase, the trailer will start behind the 1’ marker at the top of theincline facing downhill loaded with 50 hex nuts and disconnected from the tow car. The trailer isreleased and rolls down the incline. At the bottom of the hill, it will impact a wall. If any partsof the car are dislodged the run is considered a failed

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Leicht, Pennsylvania State University; John Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hyeon Woo Lee, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

content. Studentswere open to the use of the recorded lectures, as supported by preliminary assessment datashown in Figure 1. The instructor of the course wanted to take the next step and flip the coursefor a variety of reasons. First, the availability of online lectures would allow students to beexposed to theory-based content outside of class time. Taking the lecture out of class wouldallow greater time for in-class problem solving and increase the opportunity for increasedteacher-student interaction. In addition, the use of the practicum period, which had previouslybeen used to deliver course content, could be used for students to work on group projects, withthe instructor available for assistance and guidance. Figure 1: Feedback

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

of the behaviorsassociated with low representation of women, including sexist behavior and sexual harassment.Across institutions, responses to questionnaires items indicated that faculty from the group ofinstitutions categorized as low enrolling were significantly less likely to perceive that theirenvironment was supportive of women than those from institutions with a somewhat largerproportional enrollment of women. There was a similar pattern of responses on questionsregarding the handling and/or accountability for sexual harassment and sexist behavior.Numbers of respondents were too small to break these data down and analyze it by engineeringdiscipline.Table 1 demonstrates that a significantly greater percentage of faculty members at high

Conference Session

Panel: Effecting Change in Higher Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla Nelson, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Theresa Hunt, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Cherrice Traver, Union College; Pamela Eibeck, Texas Tech; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Mary Roth, Lafayette College; delcie durham, University of South Florida

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Women in Engineering

topic segments, each with two focused panels (Table 1). Thepanel topics are identified and developed in material presented as Appendix B to this report.Each workshop attendee was assigned to a panel and invited to pre-prepare a white paper thatwould served as a personal statement about both her experiences and perspectives on the issuesrelated to her assigned panel. Each panel lasted two hours, and began with an overview by anassigned moderator, followed by a statement of personal views by the other panel discussants.The subject was then opened up for input and discussions from other attendees, furthergenerating varied perspectives on the single-issue focus. Lunch, dinners, receptions andconcluding activities provided opportunities for informal

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

book of printed lecture notes for the course. This laboratory exercise isdeveloped (1) to introduce students early in the Engineering of Manufacturing Processes courseto the broader concepts and complexities of modern production targeting intuitive learners, (2) tofacilitate active learning of book-making processes targeting sensing learners, and (3) to providescaffolding by building on the book-making processes when analyzing other manufacturingprocesses. Based on student responses to an administered survey, it is confirmed that thislaboratory presents an effective active learning tool. Furthermore, as indicated by students’survey results in two consecutive years, significant improvements in this laboratory are achievedby introducing