Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Theodor Richardson; Jed Lyons

Montague; every effort was made to ensure that the characters would still beinteresting to the students in the older grade levels as well. Screen shots of the final MMOsoftware product can be seen in Figure 1 below. This paper discusses the development cycle,analyzes its effectiveness, and suggests a set of best practices called the Educational SoftwareDevelopment and Analysis Toolkit (ESDAT).Figure 1. Screen captures of the Math with Montague Online software demonstrating the software environment(addressing the engaging content quality attribute of the system) and various problem types: (a) counting with thecomplete browser environment for student users, (b) addition, (c) counting money, (d) multiplication, and (e) longdivision.2. MethodThe

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lee Young; Sanjiv Sarin; Xiaochun Jiang

extensionprograms in agriculture.Project DescriptionCurrently, the project is in phase III. During this phase, the program implementationcontinues its focus on nurturing and supporting students through their undergraduatestudies in STEM curricula through the institutionalization of “best practices” learnedduring Phases I and II, and places new emphasis on the attainment of M.S. and Ph.D.degrees in these disciplines. Phase III priorities include expanded undergraduatelaboratory research opportunities, community college recruitment and transfers, a schoolto college summer bridge program, science and mathematics teacher preparation forgraduate students as well as preparation for graduate school through mentoring and peergroup activities

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Technology

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Howard Evans; Shekar Viswanathan

discipline, it focuses on the tools, processes, and methods needed to design,implement and test complete systems, and to adapt existing systems as their environmentevolves. This academic program combines the engineering management area with the field ofsecurity and safety. This curriculum identifies the common fundamentals and practices thatdefine the theory and effective practice of asset and people protection, and it communicatesthese principles through a sound academic forum. The highlights of the program includeproblem identification, assessment, risk reduction and control engineering. Graduates areacademically prepared to appear for both the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certificationadministered by the American Society of Safety

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stacy Wilson; Mark Cambron

Curriculum,”International Conference on Practice-Oriented Education: Transforming Higher Education, NortheasternUniversity, Boston, MA, 2001.3 2004-2005 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Criteria, www.abet.org4 Cambron, Mark E. and Stacy S. Wilson. “Course Review: Designing a System for Continuous Improvement,”ASEE Southeast Region Conference, Chattanooga, TN, April 2005.Biographical InformationSTACY S. WILSONDr. Stacy Wilson is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Department of Engineering at WesternKentucky University. She received her B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from TennesseeTechnological University in Cookeville, TN. Her current research interests include control

Conference Session

Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russel Jones

capital, Chisinau, is the only technicaluniversity in the country. The university enrolls 14,000 students in nine faculties, taught by around 800teaching staff. The TUM offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, and is deeply involved in scientificand technical research. The TUM has administrative responsibility for a network of technical collegesthroughout the country, and thus functions somewhat as a multi-campus educational system. The TUMis also a leader in the Black Sea University Network, an organization of over one hundred universitieslocated in eleven countries clustered around the Black Sea and dedicated to “peace strengthening,conflict prevention, early warning institutions, governance improvement, instructional technology andlearning

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Uwakweh Benjamin; Richard Miller; Bryan Dansberry; Kettil Cedercreutz; Cheryl Cates

impact ofchanges in curricular design upon student work performance; d) piloting and contrasting projects in both different academic fields and at differentcolleges; and e) developing a set of best practices to be used for further refinement and dissemination of the process. Initial collaborators includeUniversity of Cincinnati (UC) academic units as follows: the Department of Architecture (College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning);the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (College of Engineering); the Department of Civil and Construction Management(College of Applied Science); the College of Business Administration; and the Division of Professional Practice. The assessment data will beanalyzed by the UC Evaluation Services

Conference Session

First-Year Design Experiences

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin Kidd; P. Paxton Marshall

"Inside the Box: Teaching Engineering Design through Theatrical Special Effects" P. Paxton Marshall, Benjamin W. Kidd Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of VirginiaAbstract In order to stimulate enthusiasm for engineering among its students, and topromote leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and social consciousnessof the impact of engineering, the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) atthe University of Virginia (UVA) has undertaken a cluster of curricular enhancementscalled Engineering in Context (EIC). One aspect of this effort is an expanded first yeardesign experience This experience provides

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Primus Tillman; Keith Johnson

increase in enrollment at both the undergraduate and graduate levels,continued funding increasingly became a concern. Considering the limited state resourcesavailable to the University, finding private partners and contributors became increasingly vital tothe successful continuation of the program. In 2000, the City of Johnson City agreed to add astate-of-the-art facility onto the wing of the new Centre at Millennium Park. The facility costmore than $2 million and comprised approximately 13,000 square feet of laboratory, office, andpresentation space. ETSU currently leases the space.Shortly after the new facility was completed, a donor provided a $1.5 million gift, of which halfwas designated for furnishing and equipping the facility. Another

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susanne Green; Michele Auzenne; Chris Burnham; Ricardo Jacquez

responsible engineering and scientific practices. Includes how to balance profit and risk of public harm, honesty in research, legal vs. moral responsibility, Page 10.279.3 environmental concerns.• SMET 102: Introduction to Engineering Design develops a foundation and understanding “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” of the engineering profession in a non-disciplinary way, develops a good basic understanding of the engineering design process, and generates excitement and enthusiasm

Conference Session

Nanomaterials for Learners of All Ages!

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Amanda Runciman; Lisa Christensen; Katherine Chen

Department at Cal Poly StateUniversity, San Luis Obispo, CA. She received her bachelor degrees (in Chemistry and Materials Science &Engineering) from Michigan State University, and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At CalPoly, she teaches undergraduate students Structures of Materials, Kinetics of Materials, and various other courses.LISA CHRISTENSENLisa Christensen graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 2004 with an MS inEngineering, specializing in Biomedical Engineering. Her thesis research focused on understanding fracture andfatigue behavior in cortical bone. Prior to her graduate studies, she earned her BS in Materials Engineering in 2002.Currently, Lisa works as a design engineer in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Labs/Design II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Joon Kim; Daniel Biezad

outset that the course strive for more than merely turningstudents into kit builders, though that may certainly be one of the outcomes. Here are theofficial course objectives of Aero 572, Aircraft Manufacturing and Fabrication, that is offeredtwo quarters of every academic year: “The objectives of this course are to provide a hands-on demonstration and practice of the techniques used in aircraft manufacturing and fabrication. This may include, but is not limited to, seminar topics, field trips to aircraft designers, and actual construction of an aircraft. The primary purpose of the course is to compliment the capstone aircraft design sequence and give selected students significant exposure to aircraft fabrication techniques. By its nature this

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Waddah Akili

Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationimportant to contemplate different approaches to accommodate different learners, particularlyafter having learned about one’s own learning style. An instructor with some understanding ofdifferences in students’ learning styles is well on his/her way in making his/her teaching moreeffective.(28)A viable learning style model must be grounded in research, periodically evaluated, and adaptedto reflect the developing knowledge base.(19) Implementation of learning style practices mustconform to accepted standards of ethics, and be carried out by competent instructors, who canprovide suitable activities that appeal to each learning style. To promote effective learning,within the context of varied

Conference Session

College Engineering K-12 Outreach III

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Nation; Leah Jamieson; Jill Heinzen; Carla Zoltowski; William Oakes; Joy Krueger

(composed of students from 20 disciplines), vertically integrated (freshman-senior), engineering-based series of design courses. Each EPICS project involves a team ofeight to twenty undergraduates, a not-for-profit community partner – for example, a community-service agency, museum or school, or government agency - and a faculty or industry advisor. Apool of graduate teaching assistants from seven departments provides technical guidance andadministrative assistance. Currently, the Purdue EPICS program has 29 teams (over one third ofwhich serve pre-college needs) with over 400 students participating during the 2004-2005academic year. EPICS teams work in four areas of the community, access and abilities,education/outreach, social services and the

Conference Session

Improving Multidisciplinary Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Joan Gosink; Catherine Skokan

Design Course is a creative multidisciplinary designexperience emerging from combined efforts in civil, electrical, mechanical, and environmentalspecialties in engineering. Within the engineering community it is widely believed that many ofthe challenges which are facing practicing engineers in the 21st century can best be met byexploiting multidisciplinary approaches. This Program in Senior Capstone Engineering Designhas been established to demonstrate the value and ingenuity which can be derived fromcooperative design efforts among traditional engineering disciplines.Project for the senior design program are suggested by industrial, academic, and governmentalclients, and from professional society through engineering contests. The requirements

Conference Session

Engaging Upper Level Classes

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Thompson; Matthew Roberts

tested in the structureslab. Additionally, lectures on case studies are used to show students applications and issues ofactual concrete structures. These exercises satisfy key educational goals. The beam design com-petition with subsequent fabrication and testing allows the students to see how the subjects theylearn in class translate to practice in a hands-on approach. The case studies build a broaderawareness of their field and introduce ethical issues into the class discussion. Page 10.1277.1* Designer of reinforced concrete. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

BME Introductory Courses

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mia Markey; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

review issues specific to teaching of statistics so thatthis course could incorporate best practices including the use of a Web site to extend learning3and including small-group cooperative learning.42 Methods IRB approval was obtained for this study and efforts were made to protect the students’interests. For example, the instructor did not have access to any study data not regularly used forinstructional purposes until the final course grades were submitted and only had access toanonymized data (names removed). Each of methods used to probe students’ learning and use ofinstructional technology is described the following sections.2.1 Self-report Surveys Students in BME 335 completed several surveys. For the items described in

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electrical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tyson McCall; Corinne Ransberger; Steve Hsiung

the process of designing application programs startsfrom the individual module development through extensive testing, verification, andmodification. Applying these developed modules in a useful manner requires the links andintegrations that lead to the practical project implementation. Frequently, in students’ seniorproject designs and faculty’s research plans, the microprocessor/microcontroller resourcesbecome scarce or cause conflicts during the modules’ integration stage. To accommodate the shortfall of the resources and resolve any conflict state, severalchoices must be considered, such as the need to revise or totally rework the module, or apply themodule with additional circuit design. This article presents a proven concept that

Conference Session

Internet Computing and Networking

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shelton Houston; Christopher Herrod; Steven Blesse

their applicability to address theusers’ needs(f) Analyze the impact of information technology on individuals, organizations and society, includingethical, legal and policy issues(g) Demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their application(h) Demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem solving skills(i) Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and groupcooperation(j) Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, users and peers both verbally and in writing,using appropriate terminology(k) Recognize the need for continued learning throughout their careerTable 7 illustrates enrollment and graduation trends in the Information Technology program atSouthern Miss

Conference Session

IP, Incubation, and Business Plans

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Solt; Ashbjorn Osland; Anuradha Basu

surrounding area in termsof socio-economic development. It’s a large state university attended primarily by commuters. The State of California isexperiencing a budgetary shortfall that limits resources allocated to the university system,including SJSU. This is important because faculty have to bootstrap all activities related toentrepreneurship. In fall 2003 the total SJSU enrollment was 28,932. Demographics of the student bodyfollow: • Overall median age was 26.2 years, 23.9 for undergraduates and 32.9 for graduate students • 21,396 undergraduate students, 7,536 graduate students (others were working on a second baccalaureate or seeking needed creditials. • 65% were full-time • Ethnic

Conference Session

K-12 Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Jordan; Rosalind Hale; Renee Akbar; Ramona Travis; John Fulwiler

received a B.S. in mathematics from Xavier, an M. A. inSec. Ed. from the University of South Alabama, and an Ed. D. in educational leadership from Auburn University.She is currently the principal investigator for a 1.2 million dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Education topromote alternate teacher certification.Dr. Hale teaches graduate courses in research, educational leadership, curriculum and instruction and instructionaltechnology. She has had articles published in Schools in the Middle, the High School Magazine, the NASSP Bulletinand the Kappa Delta Pi Journal. She is a member of a number of professional organizations and has served onvarious local, regional and national boards related to education. She is a past chair of RWE and was

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Waddah Akili

: the mission, the nature, extent, and relevant benchmarks of this collaborative effort (i.e., effort to close the gap between academia & its industrialpartners). Training, capstone courses, consulting by faculty and joint research projects, aimed atserving the interest of both parties (academia & the industrial partners) are also addressed. Atthis critical juncture, if engineering faculty and program planners, would slant curricula andprograms more in the direction of “industrial relevance” and the “practice”, it would help a greatdeal in equipping engineering graduates with the “tools of the trade” thus lessening the burdenon the industries.In this endeavor, the author draws on his own experience as a faculty member in the Arab

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Program Innovation

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Russomanno; Anna Lambert

Tips, Traps, and Troubleshooting: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Multiple Modes of Mentoring for Success in the Fields of Computer Science, Engineering, Math, and Technology A. Phillips-Lambert, D. J. Russomanno, R. Hairston The University of MemphisAbstractIf educators are going to be successful in guiding, advising, and mentoring studentsmajoring in the fields of computer science, math, technology, and engineering, it isessential to develop a complementary approach to the leadership team. While we oftentell our students that teamwork skills are essential for success at school and at work, wedo not always practice what we preach.This research presents our attempts at

Conference Session

Systems Approach to Teaching ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Masciadrelli; Nicholas Massa; Gary Mullett

formats and routine laboratoryexperiences. This approach to education often results in graduates who do not have a full range Page 10.1053.1of important employability skills and competencies needed in business and industry, such as theability to apply knowledge skillfully to problems of practice, communicate effectively, work as Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationmembers of a team, and engage in lifelong learning. As a result, engineering technicians oftenenter the workforce inadequately

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tomas Cavanagh; Richard Gilbert; Linda Austin; Edwin Goolsby; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

biotech companies. According to this report, the primary goalin workforce development should be to develop, “short-term, customized training curricula” thatprovides training in core skills needed for entry level jobs in the biotechnology industry, andaddress the needs of recent high school graduates, dislocated workers and individuals changingcareers. WFI’s 2003 report followed the October 2002 governor designation of the biomedicalindustry sector as a “high impact” sector. “High Impact” also signifies high wage, high skill jobproviders. In addition, these business sectors are eligible for state investment tax credits andperformance incentives to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and medical devicemakers for expansion or relocation to

Conference Session

New Learning Models

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Inglert; Kathleen Ossman

complications in seekinguseful solutions, and evaluates how effectively the assessment strategies supported andpotentially drove the learning.2 The six faculty members strongly agree with the assertion thatthe active research strategy of PBL methodology positively impacts the quality of studentlearning.Faculty administered a survey instrument on the first day of class and on the last day of class. Page 10.693.1The two survey instruments were identical and probed cognitive, behavioral and affectiveattitudes. The “Assessment” section included here provides graphs that aggregate the results. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum Topics: Industrial ET/Industrial Technology

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris

the class. The stipulation was that it had to look like the sameinformation designer created each molecular structure. The professor had to take the complexacademic content and intentionally construct meaning from the experience. In order for theexperience to be learner-centered, the students determined what actions must be taken in order toreach the significant goals. The professor had to assist by giving no answers –– only questions.This prompted the students to be self-regulated, assume responsibility for their actions, and todepend on each other in order to get their part done.Forming a TeamThe team project included opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, enrolled inArizona State University’s graphic information technology

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Niiler; David Beams

2005semester.BackgroundLast year at this meeting the authors presented a paper describing the University of Texas atTyler Electrical Engineering Laboratory Style Guide and assessing its impact on the writing of Page 10.1009.1upper-division EE students (http://www.asee.org/acPapers/2004-457_Final.pdf). The StyleGuide is a document drafted to help junior and senior-level electrical engineering students write Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationstronger, more coherent laboratory reports. The authors’ research

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Thompson; George Bodner; William Oakes

StartGreater Lafayette Research and recommend improved data management tools forRecreational Soccer the leagueAllianceCaregiver Created and installed a website for the organizationCompanionPurdue’s Boiler Researched and identified ways to improve data management ofVolunteer Network volunteersFreshman Designed and implemented outreach curriculum for middleEngineering school childrenTrinity Mission Developed training materials for fixing computers and appliances for thrift store sales.Hanna Community Tutored after school children and reported on ways to improveCenter facilities through technologyImagination Station Designed

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kanti Prasad

A case study of eradicating weakness in accreditation owing to vital role played by industrial and government leaders in academia Kanti Prasad, Ph.D.; P.E. Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Massachusetts Lowell Lowell MA 01854 Kanti_Prasad@uml.eduIntroduction In the fall of 2000, we were visited by ABET for regular accreditation forour Electrical Engineering Program. We were cited ‘weakness’ in our course16.499 Capstone Project. Although the design content was of great quality, but itlacked in elucidating the design impact on society, its environmental implication,ethical content, and economic

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Gregg

undergraduate and graduate, as well as the lion’s-share of research expenditures. TheCollege of Engineering consists of 10 degree granting departments plus the Division ofEngineering Fundamentals – the home of engineering’s common-first-year program. VirginiaTech’s College of Engineering is unusual in that, in addition to the multitude of special interestgroups, labs and research areas, the college contains a Green Engineering Program. GreenEngineering encompasses all of the engineering and science disciplines, focusing on the designand synthesis of materials, processes, systems, and devices with the objective of minimizingoverall environmental impact (including energy utilization and waste production) throughout theentire life cycle of a product or