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Program Delivery Methods & Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Eldon Larsen; Betsy Dulin

Session 2542 Utilizing Distance Learning Technology to Deliver a Graduate Program in Engineering Management to Working Professionals Betsy Ennis Dulin, Eldon Larsen, William Crockett Marshall University College of Information Technology and EngineeringAbstract Delivering an innovative graduate program in engineering management to a student bodyconsisting almost entirely of working professionals can be challenging, especially when studentsare geographically remote from each other and from the main campus. Distance learning methodsand technologies

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Effective Teaching to Motivate & Retain

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2003 Annual Conference

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Zia Razzaq

Session 1046 An Effective Teaching Strategy for Motivation and Retention of Engineering and Technology Freshmen Zia Razzaq Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23529AbstractThe introduction of a pair of new courses titled ”Explore Engineering and Technology I and II” atOld Dominion University has yielded dramatic results in both motivating and retaining freshmen.Each course is of two credit hours and is divided into three five-week modules. Each five-weekmodule is

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Building Bridges with Community Colleges

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2003 Annual Conference

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Sharon Robinson; Scott Segalewitz; Raymond Lepore

Session 2148 Establishing a Partnership to Deliver Baccalaureate Engineering Technology Programs to Location-Bound Non-Traditional Students Scott Segalewitz University of Dayton Raymond Lepore Sharon Robinson Edison Community CollegeAbstractOhio’s Upper Miami Valley is a rural region extending approximately 30-60 miles north ofDayton. The region is heavily industrialized with manufacturing representing 36 percent ofemployed persons aged 16 years and

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The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

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Tracey Evers; Gilbert Casterlow; Eric Cheek

teachers. The first course identified for this effort was Technology andApplications in Secondary School Mathematics, a graduate course primarily taken by in-serviceteachers with a desire to enhance their students understanding of the materials through hands onactivities with the TI-83 calculator.The paper illustrates how engineering concepts have been integrated into a graphing calculatorcourse and sparked new interest and collaborations between engineering and education faculty aswell as the math teachers in Guilford County. The partnership has great potential for exposingseveral middle and high school students to the practices of the engineering profession.IntroductionIn the Fall of 2001, North Carolina A&T State University established an

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Program Delivery Methods & Technology

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Paul Ranky

Session 2542 A Novel 3D Internet-based Multimedia Method for Teaching and Learning About Engineering Management Requirements Analysis Paul G. RankyProfessor, The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,New Jersey Institute of Technology, MERC (Multi-lifecycle Engineering Research Center), Newark, NJ, 07102, USA. Email: ranky@njit.eduIntroductionThe objective of this research was to create a case-based / problem-based teaching andlearning curriculum, supported by an advanced 3D web-enabled case library, focusing onneeds, or in other words requirements analysis.Our solution enables students

Conference Session

Technology, Communication, & Ethics

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2003 Annual Conference

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Paul Ross

and other independent discussions with MEPP students revealPaul L. Ross UW-Madison 8 Teaching Communication Skills Onlineambivalent attitudes and some frustration about “technical leadership.”“Managers” are sometime dismissed as “TIPS” – “Technologically-uniformed ImportantPeople.” However, most working engineers are quite aware of the challenges of avoidingtechnical obsolescence in their own careers and are working hard to prevent that.Many MEPP participants have expressed frustrations to the authors about theiropportunities and abilities to make a difference: “The old and established people don’t want to hear about new ideas.” “Suggesting new ways is seen as a criticism of the status quo.” “My

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Technology, Communication, & Ethics

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2003 Annual Conference

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Paulette Beatty; Jackie Revuelto; Dianne Kraft; Carolyn Clark

additional time in teaching. All FC members valuediversity and have worked to attract and retain underrepresented groups, typicallymanifested in terms of ethnicity, gender academic preparation, and economic resources.Below we describe the major features of each program. (for more detail, see [2])Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) is a small private technical college locatedin Terra Haute, Indiana. Founded in 1874, the institution enjoys a strong nationalreputation. US News and World Report recently ranked it first among colleges that offermasters of engineering as their terminal degree. A typical freshman ranks in the top 5%of their high school class. Approximately 80% of its 1600 plus undergraduate studentsmajor in engineering. Most of the

Conference Session

Technology, Communication, & Ethics

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2003 Annual Conference

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C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw

] training at the beginning of a job isoften not sufficient to prepare the worker for changing conditions in the job due to newtechnologies or new roles.”1Technological companies spend millions of dollars each year upgrading their computer systemsand training their workers to stay current with the latest technological advances. In light of this,students entering industry with a solid ability to expand their expertise in accordance with the Page 8.425.1technological advances will be ready to participate and lead in their chosen field. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promoting ET Through K-12 Projects

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2003 Annual Conference

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Steven Harper; David Meyer

Session 2003-913 Capturing History with Modern Technology Wright Flyer Replica Space Launch Steven D. Harper, MS Eng, David G. Meyer, PE Sinclair Community CollegeAbstract Student interest in engineering technology has been in decline over the 10 past years.Today's students seek exciting career opportunities and can choose from a number of interestingand rewarding non-scientific disciplines. The need to show high school students that engineeringoffers rewarding career opportunities has never been stronger, with an estimated 400,000 unfilledjobs

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Strategic Issues in EM Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Elise Barrella; Keith Buffinton

Session 3542 Opportunities in Education at the Confluence of Technology and Management Elise M. Barrella and Keith W. Buffinton Bucknell UniversityAbstractDue to the increasing need for an understanding of technology and engineering for individuals inmanagement positions, a familiarity with both business and engineering principles, as well astheir interdependence, is required. This paper is a study of the academic opportunities offered byselected colleges and universities to prepare students to become business leaders in fields

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Product and Venture Creation Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

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Richard Brown; Michael McCorquodale

Session 1654 Academic and Professional Resources for Student-Led Technology Ventures Michael S. McCorquodale and Richard B. Brown Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2122AbstractStudent researchers face daunting challenges when attempting to commercialize technology thatthey have developed. Engineering students typically lack an overall understanding of the com

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Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2003 Annual Conference

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Jeremy Poling; Emily Blakemore; Lee Greguske; Glenn Wrate

Session 2233 On-Campus Comparison of Energy Saving Technologies for Vending Machines Glenn Wrate, Emily Blakemore, Jeremy Poling, and Lee Greguske Milwaukee School of Engineering/Wisconsin Focus on EnergyAbstractAs part of the Wisconsin’s Focus on Energy Program, the Milwaukee School of Engineering(MSOE) investigated two possible technologies to save energy involving vending machines.MSOE is interested in this research for two reasons: involvement of our students in emergingtechnologies to save energy and to provide a service to our community. Two soda vendingmachines were installed

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2003 Annual Conference

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Herbert Hess

Session 2233 Expected Future Technology Direction for Small Electric Generator Sets Herbert L. Hess University of Idaho Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Moscow, IdahoAbstractA summary of a recent study into the future of small, portable electric generation technologies.The changing character of the load is identified and a set of basic principles for design andanalysis are developed. A number of candidate technologies are considered and evaluated

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Remote Sensing and Telemetry

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2003 Annual Conference

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William Berg; Manuel Blanco; Fabio Urbani

, calculation of cooling and heating degreedays, -- etc. In a concerted effort among K-12 students, educators and UTB faculty, the acquiredsolar and meteorological data will also be used for calibration and fine-tuning of satellite modelsof ground-level solar radiation estimates. The involvement of K-12 students, and their educators,in such a relevant scientific endeavor is expected to raise their interest in science and technology.This paper sketches the complete concept of the educational weather station network beingproposed, and discusses its educational and research potential.Manufacturing engineering technology and electronic engineering technology students areinvolved in the design and implementation of the network. They will be deeply involved

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Visualization and Computer Graphics

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2003 Annual Conference

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Eric Wiebe; Aaron Clark

Session 2438 The VisTE Project: Visualization for Improved Technological and Scientific Literacy Eric N. Wiebe, Aaron C. Clark, Miriam Ferzli and Rachel McBroom NC State University, Raleigh, NCABSTRACT: Visualization in Technology Education (VisTE) is a standards-based initiativedesigned to promote the use of graphic visualization among grade 8-12 students to improve theirhigher order thinking, communication skills, and understanding of science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics. By using simple and complex visualization tools,students can conduct

Conference Session

Current Issues in Information Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw; Joseph Ekstrom

warranted.Bibliography1. Theall, Michael, Student Ratings: Myths vs. Research Evidence, Focus on Faculty, Fall 20022. Linn, Robert L., Gronlund, Norman E. Measurement and Assessment in Teaching, Eighth Edition, New Jersey, 2000, Merrill, Prentice Hall, p563. Linn, Robert L., Gronlund, Norman E. Measurement and Assessment in Teaching, Eighth Edition, New Jersey, 2000, Merrill, Prentice Hall, p514. Helps, C. Richard G. Paradigms and Scope of Engineering Technology Education, Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 2001 American Society for Engineering Education, Session 31495. Anderson, Lorin W, and Krath wohl, David R., Editors, A Taxonomy for Learning, Teaching, and

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Issues in Computer Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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David Yoon; Stephen S. Yau, Arizona State University; Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Arizona State University; Fariaz Karim, Arizona State University; Sheikh I. Ahamed, Arizona State University; Yu Wang, Arizona State University; Bin Wang, Arizona State University

Session 3420 Smart Classroom: Enhancing Collaborative Learning Using Pervasive Computing Technology Stephen S. Yau, Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Fariaz Karim, Sheikh I. Ahamed, Yu Wang, and Bin Wang Computer Science and Engineering Department Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287, USA AbstractSmart Classroom facilitates collaborative learning among college students. Students in such anenvironment form small groups to solve a specific problem or develop

Conference Session

Practice/Industry Partnership

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2003 Annual Conference

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Joseph Betz

Page 8.530.1terms of epistemology, technology and organization. Design was typically done by hand from “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”start to completion by one or two individuals and learned under the tutelage of a master. In thisrespect, the entire design process for both had not advanced much beyond the craft level.This paper will examine the underlying operational tendencies between academia and industry inthree important areas: epistemology, technology, and organization. A three-dimensional modelwill be developed to map and show this operational divergence. New design typologies will

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Fred Vondra; Ali Sekmen; Ismail Fidan

the CNC machining code: molds or parts are virtually machined and simulated Page 8.720.1 using CNCez or MasterCAM. “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education” • Select or build the tooling and fixtures. • Machine, cast, or form the part. • Post process the part for extra trimming, polishing, and painting. • Present, discuss, and report the lifecycle analysis, problems faced, and troubleshooting.Since Internet is rapidly being adopted in technology education as a tool

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Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mohammad Davoud

A course/laboratory in Computer Integrated Manufacturing system as an integral part of a Mechanical Engineering Technology program Mohammad S. Davoud, Ph.D., P.E. Georgia Southern University Session 3247IntroductionManufacturers are increasingly automating their production lines with Computer IntegratedManufacturing (CIM) systems in order to stay competitive in the world market. The trend amongmanufacturers today is to produce smaller batches of more varied products. Without CIMautomation, this trend would result in higher costs associated with increased setup time

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Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Andrew Otieno; Clifford Mirman

Session 3247 A LABORATORY BASED PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC) COURSE FOR A MANUFACTURING CURRICULUM Andrew Otieno and Clifford Mirman, Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University otieno@ceet.niu.edu or mirman@ceet.niu.eduAbstractThe need for continuous reengineering of the curriculum is evident in this era where mostcompanies are downsizing their engineering staff in an effort to provide cost reduction. In thiscost conscious environment, industry is looking for employees that can fill numerous roleswithin

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International Engineering Education II

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2003 Annual Conference

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Fazil Najafi

Session 3160 A Comparison of the Curriculum of Civil Engineering at the University of Florida and The University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan Mudassar Mehtab Alam, Dr. Fazil T. Najafi Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of Florida/Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of FloridaAbstractThe objective of this paper is to compare the curriculums and the methodology of teaching of theCivil Engineering (CE) departments of the University of Florida (UF) and the University ofEngineering &

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: New Research

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2003 Annual Conference

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Thomas Gralinski; Janis Terpenny

Session 2692 K-12 and University Collaboration: A Vehicle to Improve Curriculum and Female Enrollment in Engineering and Technology Thomas Gralinski1 and Janis P. Terpenny2 Amherst Regional High School1 University of Massachusetts at Amherst2AbstractIn 1993, the State of Massachusetts enacted the Educational Reform Act to improve studentperformance and to increase school accountability. One of the curriculum frameworks of thisinitiative is titled Science and Technology/Engineering. One of the strands

Conference Session

Real-World Applications

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2003 Annual Conference

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Jerome Tapper; Walter Buchanan

Session 1649 Engineering Technology Students Gain Insight into Real-World Engineering Problem Solving by Providing Solutions to Industry Provided Senior Design Projects in Industrial Control Systems Jerome Tapper, Walter W. Buchanan Northeastern University, Boston, MassachusettsAbstract  At Northeastern University, students are learning how to solve real life engineeringproblems as they provide hands-on solutions to industrial control systems problems in a real timeengineering environment. Students are required to team-develop solutions to real life problemsas provided to them

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Professional Graduate Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

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Thomas Stanford; Donald Keating

Session 1455 Growing the National Innovation System: Reshaping Professional Graduate Education to Ensure a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce D. A. Keating, 1 T. G. Stanford, 1 D. D. Dunlap, 2 D. R. Depew, 3 S. J. Tricamo, 4 D. H. Sebastian, 4 S. K. Fenster,4 G. S. Jakubowski, 5 M. I. Mendelson, 5 R. J. Bennett, 6 J. M. Snellenberger 7 University of South Carolina 1 / Western Carolina University 2 / Purdue University 3 New Jersey Institute of Technology 4 / Loyola Marymount University 5 St Thomas University 6 /Rolls-Royce

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Pre-College Initiatives in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Tohru Kitamura; Masashi Tani; Kazuya Takemata; Masakatsu Matsuishi

Session 2253 Pre-College Education of Engineering at Kanazawa Institute of Technology to Senior High School Students in Japan Masakatsu Matsuishi, Kazuya Takemata, Masashi Tani and Toru Kitamura Kanazawa Institute of Technology/Wakasa Senior High SchoolAbstractIn order to stimulate young students’ interest in science and engineering, Kanazawa Institute ofTechnology (KIT) and Wakasa Senior High School (WSHS) started a collaboration project in 2000.KIT gives a two-day pre-college engineering course to students from WSHS. As students have littleengineering knowledge, we intend to achieve the objective

Conference Session

Abroad Educational Opportunities in Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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William Smith; Angela Quick

Session 3260 The Joint US/French Research Partnership between the Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology (Conyers, Georgia, USA) and the Lycée de la Communication (Metz, France) William W Smith, Jr / Angela Hinson Quick Georgia Tech / Rockdale Magnet School for Science and TechnologyAbstractThe Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology is an alliance between the GeorgiaInstitute of Technology’s College of Engineering and the Rockdale County Public Schools.Immediately adjacent

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2003 Annual Conference

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Thomas Nicholas; Ted Stilgenbauer; Anthony Brizendine

Session 2649 MicroStation® Applications for Highway and Transportation Structures Design as Part of the Software Series in Civil Engineering Technology Independent Learning Program at Fairmont State College Thomas Nicholas II, Fairmont State College Anthony L. Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State CollegeAbstractThe authors developed a series of computer aided drawing instructional modules utilizingMicroStation® software as part of the Software Series in Civil Engineering

Conference Session

What Makes Them Continue?

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2003 Annual Conference

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Connie Della-Piana

Session 3553 A Longitudinal Study of Student Persistence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at a Regional Urban University Connie Kubo Della-Piana, Ann Darnell, Julia Bader, Lilly Romo, Nohemi Rubio, Benjamin Flores, Helmut Knaust, Thomas Brady, and Andrew Swift The Model Institutions for Excellence*† The University of Texas at El Paso‡AbstractIn 1995 the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded six minority-serving institutions in aneffort to develop models for undergraduate science

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Sven Hvid Nielsen

Session 2003-1695 The Aalborg Experiment. University - Industry Interaction: A means for stimulating Engineering Excellence in technology and learning systems. Sven Hvid Nielsen, associate professor Department of Production Aalborg universityAbstract: This article present what an engineering school at a university may do forstimulating the engineering excellence. Aalborg University experiment will be used as a caseexample with its unique use of problem-based education methods in connection with projectand group-organised