Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2009-576: DESIGN, BUILD, TEST, COMPETE: A BATTLEBOTJanet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong,Ph.D is an assistant professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at University of Cincinnati. She holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in 2003. Her academic interests include CAD/CAM, manufacturing engineering technology, process planning, control and automation, robotics, engineering education and research, and manufacturing applications in the dental field.Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati Janak Dave PhD, PE is a Professor in the

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Niku, California Polytechnic State University; Frank Owen, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

class in thefreshman year, and subsequently, after taking a safety test, use the machine shop for theirprojects. The final project involves the design and planning of a product with social or Page 14.416.4commercial value. It must be something that does not already exist, at least not exactlythe way students design it, and therefore, in most cases should be patentable (in the past,at least two patent applications have been filed when financial support was available). Inmost cases, the product is designed for household use, for people with disabilities, or forspecific target audiences such as teachers, mountain-climbers, or campers. Ideas includehand

Conference Session

Professional Development in Materials Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kalan Kucera, University of Kentucky; John Balk

Tagged Divisions

Materials

materials science course, information on ferrous metallurgy would provide afoundation for basic materials science and steel-making concepts and would be beneficialfor both the university and industry1. In order to achieve this goal without completelyrevamping their lesson plans, instructors could instead continue teaching existingfundamental content, and use examples in the area of ferrous metal technology toreinforce the information. For example, when teaching the difference between variouscrystal structures an instructor could use the transition of steel from one crystal structureto another as an example to illustrate this. Using examples that tie into some of the mostessential concepts of materials would help introduce students to important

Conference Session

Writing Is Fundamental

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Hisham Alnajjar, Computer and Electrical

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

relevant subjects for civilengineering students. Using BSE as a base, development of a class reader began.Given the wide range of English language background found in the first-semester English course,the workbook attempted to meet the needs of as many levels of readers as possible. Each chapterbegan with the original text from BSE, appropriate for the 20% of students with the highestEnglish language skills (equivalent to above grade 8). The second passage adapted the originaltext for the lowest level readers (equivalent to primary grades 2-4). A third passage (if needed)adapted the original text for intermediate-level readers (equivalent to grades 5-8).Keying readings to grammar textsAs of summer 2008, there was no common syllabus or course plan

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

first of its kind in North America, and it was created to preparegraduates for careers in the various fields associated with renewable energy. These include, butare not limited to, energy management, energy auditing, energy systems planning, energyeconomics, energy policy and development, carbon accounting and reduction, and energy-relatedresearch, as stated in OIT’s 2005-2006 catalogue.In 2008, however, the BSRES degree was discontinued and replaced by the Bachelors of Sciencein Renewable Energy Engineering (BSREE). Analysis of the market place and observed growthin career options across the renewable energy fields revealed significant opportunities forgraduates with a solid energy engineering education. This paper discusses these and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

interplay between theory and practice- This is a very fundamentaltrait of every engineering discipline. The students should be able to practically apply theconcepts learnt in theory in order to develop tangible products. • Attention to rigorous thinking- The devil is in the detail! All engineering disciplinesshould ensure that the students are suitably equipped with the use of sound practices whichinclude planning, tracking progress, measuring and generally managing quality. Page 14.1186.4 • Adaptability- Due to the rapid pace of changes in related technologies, graduates ofCSE program must possess a solid foundation that allows and

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

that came out of meeting at Residency was two students wholive in different states began the planning of starting a consulting engineering business together.We hope this phenomenon was not a one time event and will continue to occur periodically overthe years.While meeting and building friendships is a great outcome of Residency, we have also seenanother effect of meeting as a cohort. When one student dominates every online discussion area,the other members of the cohort are reluctant to meet but at last year’s Residency the studentsfound the “dominator” to be one of their best friends after they met face to face. Thatdominating personality only came out when online and he could hide behind his monitor.Our observations of relationship building

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Jeffrey Goss, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

Security 14 Grid Disturbances Page 14.204.6 15 Exams (midterm and final)3. Licensing, Regulatory Issues, Standards – covers the role of organizations such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO), standards organizations (ANSI, IEEE, ANS, ISA, ASME, ASTM); the one-step (10 CFR Part 52) licensing process; requirements for and need to update the plant safety analysis report; and quality assurance.4. Emergency Preparedness and Response – addresses the procedures and plan for plant

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Adrian Millward-Sadler, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

also a very useful opportunity for both young engineers and employers tomeet each other, and most seniors undertake their diploma thesis in the same company anddepartment.Description of the industrial internshipThe industrial internship has four stages: 1. Planning the internship 2. Application to the host-company 3. Carrying out the internship 4. Final report and oral presentationThe internship starts with a kick-off lecture at the beginning of the junior year summer-semester (March/April). Here the students learn more about the content, formalities, terms,aims, assessment criteria, final report, etc.The internship process is regulated by the department. The students apply to host-companiesand report all applications, which

Conference Session

Technical-Capacity Building & Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

Tagged Divisions

International

search of academic partnerships is that of New York University with the AbuDhabi Emirate of the United Arab Emirates. According to a 2008 article in the New YorkTimes 2 the President of New York University was approached by an investor trying toentice him to open a branch in the United Arab Emirates. Not sure what to make of theproposal, the President asked for a $ 50-million donation to the University as earnestmoney – saying that he would then take the proposal seriously. As things developed, themoney did materialize, from the government of Abu Dhabi.NYU had long been committed to building its international presence, and had increasedstudy-abroad sites to places such as Singapore, Accra and Buenos Aires. But the plan thathas developed for a

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques, Milwaukee School of Engineeirng; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Thomas Swiontek, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Vincent Canino, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Nancy Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Biomedical Engineering faculty saw manyplaces to incorporate these together.During the freshman design course, teams are used to design, build and test a product intendedfor rehabilitation. Student teams work with the machine shop and the rapid prototyping center tocomplete these projects. In this course, the teamwork is stressed and effective teamcommunication is discussed.Students take this experience and apply it to their senior design courses. Students spend over twoyears in a team completing the senior design sequence. This includes a marketing analysis,business plan, feasibility study, system and component design, design reviews, building andtesting. Students have the ability to “hire” engineers from other majors to help them completetheir

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Wendy Verrei-Berenback, University of Vermont; Wayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa

that they will face in senior design and on the job? 4. Lessons learned: i. What are the benefits and challenges to planning and implementing a course across multiple institutions? ii. How should the course and/or approach be modified for Fall 2009 based on findings from the pilot offering? Assessment MethodologyThe study employed a mixed-method design using both qualitative and quantitative methods toaddress the research questions. Students provided feedback on the course format and onlinemodules through feedback surveys, focus group interviews, and through beginning- and end-of-course surveys. Student performance relative to conceptual understanding and systems

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Public Policy

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

previous workshops that have explored the representations ofengineers and engineering in films and television in order to advance the implementation of a“prime-time” commercial television series that highlights the positive roles of engineers inmodern society. A key first step was to have a committee plan and convene a forum whereinexperienced producers, writers, and directors devoted one and one-half days in November, 2008,to discussion of key questions which will determine the viability of attaining an engineering-focused narrative television series. This project builds upon social constructivism and cultivationtheory to offer the hypothesis that those who view positive television and/or movie images ofengineers are more likely to believe that

Conference Session

Issues of Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

faculty and issues confronting underrepresented groups in the STEM fields. Catherine has served as the Coordinator of Special Projects for the Office of the Provost at Virginia Tech focusing on faculty work-life issues, diversity efforts, excellence in undergraduate education, and coordinating university planning activities and served as a doctoral intern with the State Council of Higher Education.Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech Dr. Creamer is co-Principal Investigator of the Women and Information Technology project funded by the National Science foundation, Principal Investigator of a grant to investigate climate in undergraduate engineering programs, and Director of Research and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Tim Katz, University of Brighton

Tagged Divisions

International

: Mathematics, Chemistry,Physics, IT and social science and the authors are unaware of the KPU plan to update orintegrate these subjects. However, the curriculum for subjects related to electrical Page 14.885.4engineering has been updated in order to: ≠ Provide a basic knowledge of electrical engineering principles along with the required supporting knowledge of mathematics, science, computing, and engineering fundamentals. ≠ Develop the basic skills needed to design and build basic electrical and electronic circuits and projects. ≠ Develop the ability to formulate problems and projects and to plan a process for their

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Chesney, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

was gently Page 11.273.5 guided away from the throne and towards the opposite side of the room, to the defendant’s seat, a crimson velvet chair. Mary Queen of Scots was on trial for treason. She had been accused of plotting to assassinate Queen Elizabeth in order to take the English crown for herself. Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth’s Principal Secretary, had already arrested the other conspirators, extracted confessions, and executed them. Now he planned to prove that Mary was at the heart of the plot, and was therefore equally culpable and equally deserving of death. [1]At this point, the students are hooked. I talk

Conference Session

Building a Community in Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Gray

Tagged Divisions

Materials

comprehensive single course incomposite materials, methods and applications. Such a course would be especially significantfor all mechanical and manufacturing related disciplines. As previously stated, there exists ashortage of engineers, technologists and technicians that understand how and why compositesare used. Therefore, in order to better expose them, a stand-alone specific course on compositeswould be introduced within their disciplines and degree plans. Graduates with little knowledgeof composites will not be able to assist with advancing the development of products andprocesses. This will ultimately create voids between new creative product designs andassociated manufacturing applications. Students with a broad educational base in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Liou, University of Missouri-Rolla

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, engineering and design jobs will follow, as an engineer cannotdesign a product well without knowing how to manufacture a product. Althoughoutsourcing could be just a part of globalization, it may permanently hurt the U.S.industry’s competitiveness and product innovation capability if the trend continues. Inorder for the U.S. to stay competitive, product innovation is the best strategy so thatconsumers will continue to purchase higher priced yet higher value products. It is criticalto educate our future engineers about the importance of manufacturing1.To respond to the need for the enhancement of manufacturing education, theCoordinating Board for Higher Education in cooperation with the Missouri State Boardof Education prepared a Missouri State Plan

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

International

affordable.Students log onto TTU website (http://webct.tntech.edu) and use the interactive course materialspresented at the course site in WebCT [1], which is a widely used e-learning system across thenation. Some of the interactive teaching methods include cases, competitive computersimulation, applied problem solving, team building exercises, cross-functional activities,scenario planning, role playing, and feasibility projects. “The campus-based and distance-basedprograms earn the same degree” [2].In the summer semester of 2004/05 academic year, the authors were able to offer fullyundergraduate and graduate level online courses for their degree programs. These courses wereCAD (Computer Aided Design) for Technology (undergraduate level) and Strategic

Conference Session

Innovative Partnerships

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University; Pooneh Lari, North Carolina State University; Michelle Hsiang, Research Triangle Institute

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

Research Triangle Institute (RTI). RTI isconducting electronic skill inventories during each course, reviewing portfolios of student work,collecting and analyzing contact logs between students and faculty, reviewing recruitment plans,and reviewing curriculum materials from each course. Table 1 shows demographic data from thefirst and second cohorts. Page 11.1029.6 Table 1. Demographic Data from the Cohorts. Gender Male Female Total Cohort 1 3 (33%) 6 (67%) 9 Cohort 2 7 (41

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Summers, Weber State University; Julanne McCulley, Weber State University

such things as personnel, facilities, finances, access to technology, internalorganization and planning. A SWOT analysis examines all areas of the internal environment andcreates a detailed description of where the organization is strong, and where it is weak.Opportunities and threats come from the external environment and include social values,demographic forces, political and legal forces, technological advances, economic andcompetitive forces, and natural resources or physical factors such as weather events.3 Anorganization has no control over these outside factors, but must surely address them and developstrategies to accommodate them. The SWOT analysis becomes a dynamic document, whichchanges over time. The value for such a document lies

Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Roger Gonzalez, LeTourneau University; Thomas Hellmuth, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

miss the original objective of the project. The goal of a Formula Car or Mini-Baja competition team, for example, is not simply to produce an elegant design but to compete well and to be a top contender in the competition. This means that (1) the project specifications are driven by the competition rules, and, that (2) part of the planning must include adequate time for competition specific needs, such as driver or pilot training. Examples of purpose statements include: “It is our goal to successfully acquire and install all necessary electrical and electronic components required for the SAE formula competition vehicle in a timely, orderly, and professional manner in such a way as to have as little impact as possible on the

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qian Du, Mississippi State University; Judy Schneider, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

basic measurements, the acquisition and processing of the measurementprocess. The second course in the sequence, ME4721 (ET1), concentrates on identification ofthe key parameters needed to guide the design of experiments using uncertainty analysis. Theseconcepts are merged into ME4731 (ET2), which provides the opportunity for students tocombine the knowledge gained in both EO and ET1 to plan an experiment which compares theirtheoretical predictions with the measured outcome.4All these three laboratories, taken in sequence, are one credit each without an accompanyinglecture. The first course, ME3701 focuses on measuring techniques and data acquisition. Therecommended sequencing for ME3701 is the second semester of the junior year, which

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) (3) (0)A significant percentage of the campers thought the camps were a good experience and that thecamps broadened their educational horizons. Ninety-four percent thought the camps wereeducational (82 percent last year) and 95 percent thought the “instruction” was fun (75 percentlast year). All of the campers thought the activities were educational, but only 89 percent foundthem as fun.The statement: “I will consider UNC Charlotte as a place to go to college” increasedsignificantly over last year. However, the goal of the project is to increase the diversity ofengineers, engineering technologists, or related scientists in this region, whether they plan toattend UNC Charlotte or not.The most unexpected development (and opportunity

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Peterson, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

research articles provided a new prospective on and more in-depth understanding of fabrication methods • The course was organized well and easy to follow • Very interesting material; I took the course to see if it was something I would like to pursue; I enjoyed the topics covered and plan on taking more • I gained an understating of the developing technology; good exposure to new technologies in MEMS To the question, “What would you suggest improving?” students responded: • Too much time was spent discussing the basics of engineering mechanics before learning about their applications • More details in biological area • Reading more articles appropriate to the

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Thomas, University of Colorado-Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado-Boulder; Andrew Azman, University of Colorado-Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

International

collection of rainwater, or rainwater catchment, is one means by whichan additional source of water can be secured at a relatively low cost. A year of planning, designand fundraising while working with the Muramba College and Muramba Parish culminated in animplementation trip in May 2005. During this trip, gutter systems were installed on a dormitorybuilding and the cafeteria with the drainage being stored in two 6,000 liter tanks. The dormitorysystem consisted of all prefabricated material purchased in Kigali, while the cafeteria systemconsisted of a tank constructed with locally produced bricks. This installation was based on theavailability of storage tanks, budget constraints, rainfall data, and rainwater catchment potentialat the Muramba

Conference Session

Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, Texas A&M University; James H. Gill, Jr., Jr., Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

emphasize a system-wide approach (industry-widecode of ethics and weight of social responsibility in award criteria) and education for andenforcement of ethical behavior. The same study also notes that the ethical identity, reputationand trust are very important criteria especially when establishing long term relationships.SYSTEMS THINKING AND STRUCTURE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTSystems thinking is not a new concept. Over the years, systems theory, systems thinking,systemic approach, and systems engineering concepts have been utilized in several areasincluding leadership and organizational management11,12, business management13,education14, and planning and design15 among others. The soft-systems concept also gainedpopularity where the discussions

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; James Heisler, Hope College; Thomas Ludwig, Hope College; Roger Nemeth, Hope College; James Piers, Hope College; Neal Sobania, Pacific Lutheran University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Some Recommendations for U.S.A. Faculty on Teaching Liberal Education Courses in JapanAbstractThis work presents a summary of practical information for faculty from United Statesinstitutions of higher education planning on teaching liberal education courses in Japan.These recommendations are based on the experience of the authors in teaching sociology,history, economics, psychology, and general education classes, at both a US liberal artscollege and at a medium sized comprehensive university in Tokyo, Japan. For facultyparticipating in an exchange program, a key element is successful adaptation of existingfamiliar course materials for use in a different institution and

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Simon Castro; Octavio Carrillo; Rene Villegas; Christoph Ruepprich, Texas A&M University; Kevin Myles; Zach Adelman

Tagged Topics

Diversity

iswaterproof, and it can contain the electronics parts. The sensors and GPS antennas will be installedoutside of the electronics enclosure. Figure 4. Mechanical drawing and the construction in process.Project management This project is organized to be conducted for two semesters. The first semester of this capstoneproject is Fall 2021 and the second semester is Spring 2022. In the earlier portion of the firstsemester, the team members spent time creating this idea and the plan for the project. Next, thedetailed analysis was followed to break down the tasks, and the work breakdown structure wascreated. The tasks were assigned to students, and the Gantt chart was created. As an example, theGantt chart for Fall 2021 is shown in Figure

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla LoPiccolo M. Arch, PDip (CM), Architect, State University of New York, Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Scheduling (CON 401W), Advanced Project Planning and Scheduling (CON 406). Professor LoPiccolo brings private and public sector architectural work experience; architectural teaching experience; service on and off campus; sustainable construction knowledge, scholarship and course integration; service learn- ing course integration; and a commitment to continual improvement to the Department of Architecture and Construction Management at Farmingdale State College, SUNY. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Teaching and Learning through Telling Faculty Work Experience Stories: A Preliminary StudyAbstractStudents who are engaged in their coursework learn and retain