Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J.W. Bruce, Mississippi State University; Lee Hathcock, Mississippi State Univ.

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

0.23Q4 My ``hands-on'' skills improved because of the dissection activity. 1.1 0.54Q5 I learned more about manufacturing from the dissection activity. 1.3 0.68Q6 I learned more about economics from the dissection activity. 1.2 0.62Q7 I learned more about ethics in engineering from the dissection activity. 0.0 0.89Q8 My future designs will be different because of what I learned in the dissection 0.5 0.72 activity.Q9 Preparing the dissection journal helped me to become a better technical writer. 0.3 1.12Q10 Preparing the dissection journal helped me to better understand my product's 1.3 0.46 operation and design.Q11 I learned more about

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Branco, Politecnico de Viseu; Odete Lopes, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

ICTs, Time 1−2 Entering Higher Education management, 35 35 study skills 3 History Historical milestones 35 35 4 Engineering and Society Profiles, Ethics 35 35 Engineering work, Science, Technology and research methods 5 36 36 Society science and technology Communication processes

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 12.1314.2 (g) An ability to communicate effectively (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.ME

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Professional Practice (CAP3) began by analyzing the three fundamentalcharacteristics of a profession—an ethic of service, a professional organization, and a specializedbody of knowledge.2 The committee’s analysis of the civil engineering profession suggested thatonly the first two of these three characteristics had been adequately defined. Thus began abroad-based effort to define the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge.In January 2004 this endeavor achieved a major milestone with ASCE’s publication of CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century—a report describing the knowledge, skills,and attitudes necessary for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.3This report describes the Civil Engineering Body of

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Divisions

International

course goals include: (i) introduce students to open ended problems at the community level;(ii) help students develop the skills to solve those problems and provide holistic engineeringsolutions that are sustainable and appropriate to the community being served; (iii) help studentsdevelop cultural and social awareness; (iv) help students work in interdisciplinary teams; (v) givestudents the opportunity to reflect on the importance of their community service; (vi) givestudents a professional work ethic, and (vii) help students gain a better understanding of theimportance of engineering in society and in community development. Two different models forthe course have been used: in year one, a single team of three students worked on two

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Jake Lauer, Smith College; Katie Silva, Smith College; Netty Nina, Smith College

. Improved learning will occur by designing activities that focus onaddressing misconceptions and helping students construct new knowledge. The need foridentifying preconceptions is particularly true when the intended learning outcomes includedeveloping a deeper understanding of the big issues related to AI, such as its theoreticallimitations (if any), the relationship between AI and human intelligence, its ethical application,and so on. This is because students may already have strongly held beliefs about these topicsthat are not easily changed without full engagement.To begin addressing this need for identifying student knowledge about the field of AI and thefuture of technology, this paper presents two data sets that provide insight into

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Christina Curras, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Michael Penn, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Max Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

– planning, engi- neering, financing, politics, procurement, education of public, etc. Ability to evaluate projects from a holistic perspective – environmental, ethical, aes- thetic, political, historical, social impact, technical needs, costs. Page 12.213.5 Awareness of sustainability issues of projects. Ability to use engineering judgment - evaluation of reasonableness of answers, sense of proportion, common sense. Ability to make decisions based on an ethical framework. Recognition of the need for innovation and an increased willingness to take calculated risks.Infrastructure throughout the

Conference Session

Redefining the Boundaries of Engineering and Liberal Education: Contributions to the Year of Dialogue

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Cech, University of California-San Diego; Kara Boettcher, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

savvy, and deep-seatedcommitments to ethical practice. The visibility and positive reception of the National Academyof Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020: Visions of a New Century1 attests to the increasingimportance of this commitment. The purpose of this article is to examine the extent to whichsuch well-roundedness is reflected in the actual work that engages graduates of U.S. engineeringprograms.In undertaking this study, the authors expected to find evidence of graduates applying theirproblem-solving skills to non-technical arenas such as policy work, public service, or legislation.This hypothesis was introduced by The Engineer of 2020, and serves as an axiom within theASEE community. The authors ventured beyond The Engineer of 2020’s

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron Newberry, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2007-2245: ENGINEERS AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYByron Newberry, Baylor University Byron Newberry is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University, where he teaches courses in engineering design, engineering materials and mechanics, and engineering ethics. In addition, he teaches courses in the history and philosophy of science, ancient and modern, as an affiliate faculty member of the Baylor Great Texts Program. Dr. Newberry’s current research is primarily on the topics of engineering ethics, the philosophy of engineering, and social issues in engineering and technology. He has published numerous articles on these topics and has given numerous presentations at

Conference Session

Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carsten Ahrens, F.H. OOW

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

solving problems within their field of study; ‚ have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues; ‚ can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences; ‚ have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.Second cycle qualifications are awarded to students who: ‚ have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that typically associated with the first cycle, and that provides a

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College; William Kelly, Catholic University of America; Manoj Jha, Morgan State University; Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, anda research agenda. We also comment on the implied experiential component required beyond theuniversity.IntroductionSustainability is cited as the top systems integration problem facing engineering today and intothe futurei. This is corroborated by the Joint Charterii among the American Society of Civil Engi-neers (ASCE), the Canadian Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE), and the Institution of Civil En-gineers (ICE), wherein professional responsibility is asserted for realizing sustainable civil soci-ety across all peoples and through time. Codes of Engineering Ethics from ASCE and the Na-tional Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) reinforce this responsibility. Further, the re-cently-announced aspirational vision of the civil engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

assignment, other aspects ofengineering are introduced including units, model limitations, engineering ethics, engineeringmodel uncertainty and legal liability. Page 12.1.3Modeling ‘Kangaroo’ JumpingThe initial assignment asks students to develop a computer program that calculates the distance akangaroo jumps. Function Programs and Introductory Programming Principles Problem: Animal Jumping to specific target distances Equations: Development of a Model, Unit consistency Modeling: The development of a Model using Science / Math / Information Practical Solutions: Knowns and unknowns, Simple Model Solution Programming

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Wilson; Dennis George; john bruni

potential ethical dilemmas in engineering practice 6 FI.11 Address ethical issues when working on engineering problems 6 FI.12 Convey technical ideas in writing 7 GI.13 Convey technical ideas verbally 7 GI.14 Convey ideas in formal presentations 8 HI.15 Estimate the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context (in a 8 H particular culture, community, state, nation, etc)I.16 Participate in professional development 9 II.17

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

responsibilities, f1) ability to k1) commitment accepted Recognize identify to quality, professional i2) ability to understand ethical need for continuing technical standards of responsibilities, professional problems, integrity and h1) recognition of the need for development MET i3

Conference Session

Engineering Entrepreneurship and K-12 Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Gregory Feierfeil, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

campus.Goal 5: To partner with academic, professional, and governmental organizations tosecure long term viability of the program.The key strategies for sustaining the program are curricular integration ofentrepreneurship, institutional budgeted support, endowed faculty, a broad and expandedstudent base through cross listed courses, multidiscipline capstone experiences, fundedstudent and faculty activities, and an established passionate community of entrepreneursand university constituents.Program Student Learning OutcomesThe student learning outcomes are the measurable skills for students involved in theprogram. Those skills are communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics and ethicaldecision-making, opportunity recognition, persistence, creativity

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Michael Gregg, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

AC 2007-1313: MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON IMPLEMENTING ATEAM-TEACHING MODELJenny Lo, Virginia Tech JENNY LO, assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, has interests in freshman curricula, engineering ethics, increasing diversity of the engineering population, and promoting undergraduate research.Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech VINOD LOHANI, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, has research interests related to freshman curricula, predictors of student success, international study, and sustainability.Michael Gregg, Virginia Tech MICHAEL GREGG, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at

Conference Session

EMD Program Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra Elrod, University of Missouri; Ashley Rasnic, University of Missouri; William Daughton, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Bridge the Gap Material/Equipment Management Business Operations Management Science Decision MakingTerm Systems Problem Solving Ethics Staffing Controlling Resources Project Management Organizations Planning Marketing Cost/Finance Organizing Communication Leadership

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 12.997.2 Table 1: Civil Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives 1. Applying general and discipline specific concepts and methodologies to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems. 2. Articulating technical material in a professional manner to potentially diverse audiences and in a variety of circumstances. 3. Contributing within team environments, demonstrating ethical, respectful, and professional behavior in all associations. 4. Recognizing and appreciating the environmental, societal and fiscal impact of the technical professions in a local, national and global context. 5. Demonstrating an individual desire and commitment to pursue

Conference Session

Critical Success Factors for Technopolis Creation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Peter Hriso, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

interests while publicly owned firms will tend to give tosocial entities that act as a clearinghouse for many social entities. The service learning in SIFE is designed to incorporate the students’ educational trainingwith a passion for their community and complementing these with proper facultyoversight and resources. One excellent example of this is the Monster’s Inc. project thatis designed to provide a forum for discussion of corporate ethics at various levels ofprimary and secondary education. This particular project exemplifies the characteristicsof a sound service learning environment as recommended by Giles & Eyler3.The initial stage of the project requires the students (team of three) to meet with the hostteacher (K-12th grade) and

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama; Richard Anderson, Somat Engineering, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

understand the principles of leadership.Engineers will need to exhibit high ethical standards and a strong sense of professionalism, andthey need to be lifelong learners. The NAE also recognizes that engineers will need somethingthat cannot be described in a single word or phase but involves dynamism, agility, resilience, andflexibility.As for the second NAE report which focuses on preparing the future engineer for entry into theprofession, the first recommendation states that “The baccalaureate degree should be recognizedas the “pre-engineering” degree or “bachelor of arts” in engineering degree, depending on thecourse content and reflecting the career aspirations of the student.”The common theme and mutual support communicated through ASCE Policy

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi Nambisan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

for the first of the two course sequence.Specific requirements for this Senior design experience are that the students need to complete aproject based on the following criteria: 1. The project must be based on the knowledge and skills related to the design process acquired in earlier course work. This explains the lengthy prerequisite list. 2. The project must incorporate engineering standards and be responsive to local codes and regulations. This explains why proposals are presented by practicing engineers. 3. Consideration must be given to the recognition of reasonable constraints imposed by economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, constructability, ethical, health, safety, reliability, social

Conference Session

Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bruce Ferguson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Moore, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terry Schumacher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark Yoder, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

theypropose, undertake, and complete projects for a variety of clients. The tenor of the sequence focuses on theunderlying principle that engineering is a profession in which services for clients are rendered in an equitable,economical and ethical manner. This paper describes the learning objectives, evolution, current status, andassessment of the four-course sequence. This paper details the content, implementation, activities, teaching loads,assessment, and student reactions to the design sequence.Index Terms – Creativity, Teamwork, Design, Project, Professional.Introduction“. . . the proper study of mankind is the science of design . . .”, Herbert A. Simon1In the mid-90’s, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Rose-Hulman Institute

Conference Session

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Non-traditional Ways to Engage Students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University; Martin High, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

enrolled as college freshman—as well as other freshman engineering students.Engineering and business faculty members, along with a focus group of entrepreneurs,were involved in the course’s development. At the beginning of the course, the designcycle for product and process innovation, as well as problem definition, was described.A number of outside business speakers provided insight into the world ofentrepreneurship, including teamwork, intellectual property, business and marketingplans, international and social entrepreneurship, and ethics. The students engaged incritical thinking exercises and worked on projects to develop marketing and businessplans for projects based on inventions. Examples of course curriculum, and retention andrecruitment

Conference Session

Educational Research and the New Engineering Educator

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malcolm Drewery, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Stefani A. Bjorklund

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

commitment to assessing specific approaches to teaching, learning, andstudent learning outcomes. The report, Engineer of 2020 Project, Visions of Engineering in theNew Century, identifies the attributes and abilities engineers will need to perform well in a worlddriven by rapid technological advancements, national security needs, aging infrastructure indeveloped countries, environmental challenges brought about by population growth anddiminishing resources, and the creation of new disciplines at the interfaces between engineeringand science. To ensure that future engineers have these capabilities, they must be educated to benot only technically proficient, but also ethically grounded global citizens who can becomeleaders in business and public

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fadi Kurdahi, University of California, Irvine; Judy Shoemaker, University of California, Irvine; John LaRue, University of California-Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

X X X desired needs. (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary X X X teams (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve EECS 115 X X engineering problems. (f) An understanding of professional and EECS 129 X X ethical responsibility. (g) An ability to communicate effectively. X X X (h) A broad education necessary to understand General impact of engineering solutions in a

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

courses as early as their first quarter on campus: GraphicalCommunications in the fall quarter; Computer Applications and GIS in the winter quarter; andEngineering Surveying I, Engineering Statics, and Introduction to Design in the spring quarter.Three of the four courses are oriented towards civil engineering technology. The fourth course,Introduction to Design, has been developed to provide the students with a real, open-ended, civilengineering design experience in their freshman year. Along with the design experience providedin the course, students also learn skills outside of design, including time management, reportwriting, teamwork, client relations, and ethics. This paper examines how Covey’s The SevenHabits of Highly Effective People

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; John Bugado, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Albert Cruz, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

educational courses.Albert Cruz, National University Albert Cruz has had long-time careers in both income taxes and technology. He held a position as Tax Analyst Programmer at Intuit Inc for 11 years- working on the popular TurboTax and ProSeries software programs. Mr. Cruz holds a B.S.B. degree in Information Systems, and an M.B.A. in Technology Management, both from the University of Phoenix. He also holds an M.A. in Human Behavior from National University where he is now a member of the Associate Faculty at the School of Engineering and Technology. He teaches both online and onsite courses in computer ethics, information systems, and information technology

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Criterion 4, producing a product for thebetterment of the community, promoting university goodwill and instilling an ethic of publicservice in the student. In practice, however, poor project selection and poor conceptualdevelopment of service learning activities will negate any of the positive attributes listed above.In fact, the difficulty in creating meaningful service learning projects for the capstone designcourses has limited their use. Fewer than 30% of the 477 campuses that responded to the CampusCompact survey on service learning have used service learning projects as culminating designexperiences in all disciplines. The statistics for engineering disciplines is even lower. In light ofthe proposed “Body of Knowledge” for civil engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Adriaens, University of Michigan; Corrie Clark, University of Michigan; Robert Sulewski, University of Michigan; John Wolfe, Limno-Tech, Inc

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Environmental Engineering Design Course ExperienceCourse Motivation and ObjectiveEvery year, the instructors of the senior design course for Civil and Environmental Engineeringdevelop course materials and projects to illustrate the various professional life aspects ofpracticing engineers, including successful project proposal writing, development of statusreports, and final project delivery, analysis of ethics issues, and economics. The students areexpected to work in multi-disciplinary teams to successfully complete a civil/environmentalproject need. Defining the technology opportunity space, a compelling practical need, and aproject that capitalizes on the backgrounds of students in structures and materials, construction

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University; Ronald Earley, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

service-learningcourse must nevertheless be focused on career preparation of the college studentsas well. (Narayanan, 2004 e; Honnet & Poulsen, 1989). Furthermore it must be clearlyacceptable to the appropriate accreditation agencies. The Senior Design Project Class,which is a two semester-long course, with a total of four credit hours, can be viewed as aservice learning class, depending upon the project chosen by the select student group. Itcontains a substantial amount of education about ethics, ergonomics, economics,sociology and liberal education principles, in addition to rigorous engineering subjectmatter. The student groups are encouraged to appreciate the realities of the socio-economic impact of their chosen project. In many cases