Conference Session

Institutional and Curricular Reform

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Goldberg, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Andreas Cangellaris, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Michael Loui, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Raymond Price, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Litchfield, Univ Of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1667: IFOUNDRY: ENGINEERING CURRICULUM REFORM WITHOUTTEARSDavid Goldberg, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign David E. Goldberg is Jerry S. Dobrovolny Distinguished Professor in Entrepreneurial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Andreas Cangellaris, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Andreas C. Cangellaris is M. E. Van Valkenburg Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Michael Loui, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Michael Loui is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Raymond Price, University of Illinois at Urbana

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Graham Thomas, Texas Southern University; Esther Thomas, Texas Southern University

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Design in Engineering Education

anundergraduate electronics engineering technology class in which case studies are utilized.Examples of the cases used, their sources, and the method used to incorporate these cases intoclassroom teaching and learning are provided. In addition, students’ comments on the benefitsassociated with the use of cases as a learning tool will be provided and a general summary of thecomments will be presented.Developing Cases for Use in the Engineering ClassroomA case is a narrative account of a situation, problem or decision usually derived from actualexperience. Cases are often a reflection of real world situation and issues which decision makers,such as managers and engineers encounter in formulating plans aimed at finding solutions to agiven problem(s) 6. In

Conference Session

Service Courses for Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

America Modern,” Wiley (1996).9. Bloomfield, L., How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life, 2nd Edition (Wiley, New York, 2001).10. Bloomfield, L., Explaining the Physics of Everyday Life. University of Virginia. 11. Carlson, W. Bernard, “Technological Literacy And Empowerment: Exemplars From The History Of Technology,” Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (2006). American Society for Engineering Education. .12. Converging Technologies at Union College, Union College, .13. Daniels, S., M. Collura, B. Aliane, J. Nocito-Gobel, “Project-Based Introduction to Engineering – Course Assessment, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Felipe Arango, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gonca Altuger, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

, SecondReiff Implementation: http://www.manuelglasl.de/index.php?article_id=1/.[8] Virtual Chemistry at the Brigham Young University: http://chemlab.byu.edu/Tour.php.[9] Freitas, S. D., (2006), “Learning in immersive worlds: a review of game-based learning”, Prepared for the JISC e-Learning Program.[10] Wang, G. G., “Bringing games into the classroom in teaching quality control”, Online document at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/engineering/mech_and_ind/prof/wang/index_files/Game-8-25-03.pdf.[11] “Source” game engine: http://www.valvesoftware.com/.[12] Arango, F., Chang, C., Esche, S. K. & Chassapis, C., (2007), “A scenario for collaborative learning in virtual engineering laboratories”, Proceedings of the 37th ASEE/IEEE

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Tenille Medley, Purdue University; Jeremi Hayes, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

J. Turner, "Growing a Garden Without Water: Graduate Teaching Assistants in Introductory Science Laboratories at a Doctoral/Research University," Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 41, pp. 211-233, 2004.[2] E. Seymour, Partners in Innovation: Teaching Assistants in College Science Courses. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2005.[3] D. M. Shannon, D. J. Twale, and M. S. Moore, "TA Teaching Effectiveness: The Impact of Training and Teaching Experience," Journal of Higher Education, vol. 69, pp. 440-466, 1998.[4] D. A. Torvi, "Engineering Graduate Teaching Assistant Instructional Programs: Training Tomorrow’s Faculty Members," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 83, pp. 1-6, 1994.[5

Conference Session

FPD5 - Teaming and Peer Performance

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claribel Bonilla, University of San Diego; Leonard Perry, University of San Diego

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First-Year Programs

rapid understanding of this tool in the academic Page 13.576.8environment. This will lead to enhancing not only the students’ teaming experience but theengineering learning environment.References 1. “Engineering Education for a Changing World,” Report prepared by the ASEE Engineering Deans' Council and Corporate Roundtable, Washington,D.C., ASEE, 1994. 2. ASTD, "Workplace Basics: The Skills Employers Want," American Society for Training and Development and U. S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, 1988. 3. Evans, D. L., G. C. Beakley, P. E. Crouch, and G. T. Yamaguchi, "Attributes of Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia

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Mechanical Engineering

: How responsive has the engineering curriculum and accreditation requirements been to cultural and societal changes?Authors investigate the conditions of three time periods namely: 1800’s to pre-world war II(apprentice, vocational focused), World War II to 2000 (engineering Sciences focused), and2000 to present (outcome focused). The guiding questions that helped answer the main researchquestion are the following: • What experiences did a typical student have prior to entering an engineering program in each time period? • What were the accreditation requirements during each of the time periods? • What was a typical curriculum within each of the time periods?Findings from this effort will provide recommendations to

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

they generallycompleted two items at the same time, they were asked to give them the same rank number.There were 19 different strategies used to complete the textbook material. Analyzing the order inwhich students completed the activities, the top three strategies were:1. Watched the voiced-over PowerPoint(s), read and reviewed the chapter(s), and then completed the WebCT Vista assessment (30%).2. Read and reviewed the chapter(s) and then completed the WebCT Vista assessment (11%).3. Read the chapter(s), watched the voiced-over PowerPoints, and then completed the WebCT Vista assessment (7%). Page 13.602.8Students completed the solid modeling

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

Page 13.14.3assessment tool that would have value to the community as well as the academicpartner. In doing so, it will focus upon the tools that are of value to the teacherand overall service learning program more than the students and it will also seekout the types of questions and answers that serve the clients’ needs.Literature Review: Service Learning as PedagogyService Learning charts a relatively new avenue in pedagogical research. It hasonly seen a surge in research activity since the 1990’s 3, so it suffers from ashortage of literature steeped in the discipline. Even leaner is the amount ofmaterial that addresses client satisfaction or community partner assessmentstrategies related to service learning projects.It is best to begin with

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Willis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

Image Processing FPGA Board(s) and environment sensors (light, acceleration, compass, bump, and sonar). 4. Develop algorithms that translate image knowledge and sensor measurements to path planning, complete with in-course path modification. 5. Test the system on flat and angled terrain with existing obstacles.Specific educational outcomes of the robotic design aspects of the project included (1)understanding pulse width modulated (PWM) motor controllers, (2) power considerations inmobile computing designs, (3) Linux device driver programming, (4) RS232 hardwarecommunications design.3. Results AchievedAs is typical of ambitious senior design projects such as this, the teams fell short ofaccomplishing all their stated goals. This

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Li, Youngstown State University; Theodore Burke, Ajax Tocco; Jalal Jalali, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. M. Feliachi and G. Develey, “Magneto-thermal behavior finite element analysis for ferromagnetic materials in induction heating devices,” IEEE Trans. Indust. Applicat. Syst., vol. 27, pp. 5235–5237, Nov. 1997.7. F. Dughiero, M. Forzan, and S. Lupi, “Solution of coupled electromagnetic and thermal problems in induction heating applications,” Inst. Elect. Eng. Comput. Electromagn., no. 420, pp. 301–305, 1996.8. I.-G. Kwak and S.-Y. Hahn, “Design sensitivity of transient electro thermal problems for the specific temperature distribution,” IEEE Trans. Magn., vol. 36, pp. 1148–1152, July 2000.9. Zhang Jinlong; Chen Houjin, "Integrating RTOS into SHARC DSP to implement parallel processing," Signal Processing, 2004

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Michael Ostendorf, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Scott Cray, Minnesota State University-Mankato

Techniques to Computer- Based Instruction of Introductory Thermodynamics,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (2002).6. Tebbe, P, Ross, S., Weninger, B, Kvamme, S., and Boardman, J., “Promoting Student Engagement in Thermodynamics with Engineering Scenarios,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (2007), paper AC 2007-1731.7. Tebbe, P, Ross, S., Weninger, B, Kvamme, S., and Boardman, J., “Assessing the Relationship Between Student Engagement and Performance in Thermodynamics – Phase I,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (2007), paper AC 2007-1722

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

more efficient.General Arrangement in EERC SB-36: Page 13.1292.16 16Existing Equipments Arrangement R Material Crib Hallway C Cut-off Saw SB-37 B Belt Sander SB-37 S Band Saw Dow/ATDC D Drill Press SB-36 M Vertical Mill SB-36 A Assembly Bench SB-36 ANALYSIS AND RESULTSLink No. Routing(Operation

Conference Session

The Impact of Engineering Disciplines

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venetia Dover, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Viara Quinones, Howard University

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Women in Engineering

findings provide insights about the role that academic climate plays on the postbaccalaureate decision making process.IntroductionResearch suggest that the number of women earning baccalaureate degrees in science andengineering has increased every year since 1966 (excluding 1988) and by 2004 women earned44% of master’s degrees in science and engineering (as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2)1.Although the number of baccalaureate degrees for men in science and engineering reached over224,000 in 2004, the number of master’s degrees earned by men in the sciences and engineeringdeclined during the 1990s (as illustrated in Figures 1 and 2)2. Figure 1. Bachelor's degrees awarded in S&E and non-S&E fields

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Crain, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Monte Tull, University of Oklahoma; Samuel Lee, University of Oklahoma

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Graduate Studies

areas of optical communications and photonics. He has been awarded seven U. S. patents and has authored/co-authored numerous journal and conference publications. He is a member of the IEEE Education Society, IEEE Communications Society, OSA, and ASEE.Monte Tull, University of Oklahoma MONTE P. TULL joined Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in 1996 after a 29-year career in advanced switching technology at AT&T, Bell Labs, and Lucent Technologies. Research interests are in digital hardware, multiple-valued logic, reconfigurable computing, and embedded systems. BS Physics, East Central State University; MSIE, OU; MSEE, OSU; PhDEE, OU.Samuel Lee

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Shelley A. Lorimer P. Eng., Grant MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

, 2018.11 S. Usón, B. Peña, I. Zabalza, E. Llera, L. Romeo, “Combining Flipped Classroom Model and Edu- cational Videos for Improving Teaching-Learning Process in Thermodynamics and Thermal Engi- neering,” Proceedings, vol 2, no 21, 1329, 2018, https://doi.org/10.3390/proceedings221132912 T. Hattingh, W. van Niekerk, H. Marais and Y. Geldenhuys, “Engineering student experiences of a remotely accessed, online learning environment,” 2020 IFEES World Engineering Education Forum - Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), pp 1-6, 2020, doi: 10.1109/WEEF- GEDC49885.2020.9293652.13 S. Habib and T. Parthornratt, “Anticipated and Actual Challenges Pertaining to Online Delivery of University Courses During COVID-19 Pandemic

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2003 GSW

Authors

James M. Gregory; Xuepeng Xie; Susan Mengel

developed and added to the sleep model including alcoholand caffeine functions to predict concentrations in the blood as a function ofconsumption, bodyweight, and time to metabolize the chemicals (alcohol and/orcaffeine). The REM fraction equation in GREG was redeveloped to adjust REM fractionas a function of REM latency, which varies as a function of amount and type ofchemical(s) in the body at bedtime. A function to predict the average time needed to fallasleep was also added as a third dependent variable. While there are several internaldependent variables that are then used to predict something else, the general sleep modelhas four dependent variables: active or stimulated efficiency, passive or un-stimulatedefficiency, time to fall asleep, and

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2008 GSW

Authors

Ronald E. Barr; J.P. Mohsen; Jane M. Fraser; Amir Karimi; Nelson A. Macken; John A. Stratton; John J. Uhran, Jr.; Sandra A. Yost

E S G P P N S N Il/ NM M R T Total Cate- Topic t. E MA E C In W W S M N S

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Serdar Tumkor, Stevens Intitute of Technology; Kishore Pochiraju, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

and appreciated creation of prototypes forpresentation of concepts and for testing the human interfaces of the products.Bibliography1. Pahl, G. and Beitz, W., Engineering Design, Springer-Verlag, London, 1984.2. Ullman, D.G., The Mechanical Design Process, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992.3. Ertas A., Jones J.C., “Engineering Design Process”, John Willey and Sons, 19974. Dieter G., “Engineering Design”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.5. Shigley, J. E. & C. R. Mischke, 1989, Mechanical Engineering Design, 5th. ed., McGraw-Hill, New York.6. Harris, L.V.A. and Meyers F., “Graphics: Into the 21st Century”, ASEE 07 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, AC2007-327.7. Tumkor, S., Fidan, I

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

education (details of diploma are not yet decided).10. COMMITMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTSParticipating faculty are expected to prepare for the workshops before hand using materials to be provided. All participatingfaculty will be expected to complete projects based on the workshop/s attended and assess outcomes in the relevantcourses they teach during the following semester. Participants selected to be Trainers will be expected to offer at least oneworkshop in their own region (in the following Fall semester or Spring semester). All participants will be expected to conductone workshop in their region for attracting high quality students to enter the teaching profession. A report on the outcomes ofthese workshops will be expected by IUCEE, in

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Richard Rothaupt, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Linards Stradins, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

" " S A c a d e m i c t a r t Y e a r

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jiaxin Zhao, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of the students to communicate effectively.There are also other assessment activities related to the capstone senior design project.Throughout the first semester, the project advisor(s) assess the problem statement, the generatedconceptual designs, the evaluation of the conceptual designs, and the detailed final design. Theassessment is based on the written reports provided by the team. Throughout the secondsemester, the project advisor(s) assess the measured parameters statement, building prototype,testing and evaluation, and the final design report. The measured parameters statement and thefinal design report are assessed based on the written reports provided by the team. The buildingprototype, testing and evaluation are assessed through

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Wilbur L Walters, Jackson State University; Stevenson Paradeshi, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

under the grant EEC-0634279 (programmanager Dr. Mary Poats). Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. Gabbert, U. and Tzou, H. S. (2001). Smart Structures and Structronic System, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London.2. Song, G., Qiao, P. Z., Binienda, W. K. and Zou, G. P. (2002). “Active Vibration Damping of Composite Beam using Smart Sensors and Actuators.” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, July 2002, 97-103. Page 13.1086.123. Inman, D. J. (1994

Conference Session

Materials In Design And Manufacturing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Bhavaraju, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University

K R F S L M5 SS L M3 M1 M4 M2 M4 M5 M2 M3 M1 Moments and their resultant direction Figure 1 Physics of OT3. MethodologyOnce theory is determined

Conference Session

Distinguished Lecture: Indo/Us Collaboration

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Hans Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

education (details of diploma are not yet decided).10. COMMITMENTS FROM PARTICIPANTSParticipating faculty are expected to prepare for the workshops before hand using materials to be provided. All participatingfaculty will be expected to complete projects based on the workshop/s attended and assess outcomes in the relevantcourses they teach during the following semester. Participants selected to be Trainers will be expected to offer at least oneworkshop in their own region (in the following Fall semester or Spring semester). All participants will be expected to conductone workshop in their region for attracting high quality students to enter the teaching profession. A report on the outcomes ofthese workshops will be expected by IUCEE, in

Conference Session

Mechanics and the Internet

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siamak Faridani, University of Oklahoma; Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2116: ONLINE INTERACTIVE MEMS EXPERIMENTS ANDWEB-BASED CURRICULUMSiamak Faridani, University of Oklahoma S. Faridani is a PhD student at the University of Oklahoma.Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma K. Gramoll is the Hughes Centennial Professor of Engineering and Director of the Engineering Media Lab at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Gramoll received his B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Utah and received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Tech. He has developed and published several CDs and web-based sites for engineering education

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Raelin, Northeastern University; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 13.1220.2academic learning. These programs comprise co-op jobs, internships, apprenticeships, and othermethods that integrate experience in the world with experience in the classroom. Theseapproaches are becoming increasingly relevant in a work culture characterized by the need tocontinuously reflect and learn from ongoing experience.2 A 1998 census of cooperativeeducation found that approximately 250,000 U.S. students were placed in cooperative educationjobs that year.3 In 2006, the career publisher Vault.com. reported in its third Internship Surveythat some 62% of undergraduate students completed an internship that year.4In terms of outcome studies from co-op, the majority of research was conducted in the 1970’sand 1980’s due to the

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ane Johnson, Virginia Tech; Margaret Layne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

., Rosser, S.,Shalala, D. & Sheridan, J. (2005 August). More women in science. Science Magazine 309. 1190-1191.Trower, C. & Chait, R. (2002 April). Faculty diversity: Too little for too long. Harvard Magazine.Stewart, A. Malley, J. & LaVaque-Manty, D. (2007). Transforming Science and Engineering: Advancing AcademicWomen. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.7 Etzkowitz, et. al. (1994)Gibson, S. (2004). Being mentored: The experience of women faculty. Journal of Career Development 30(3). 173-188.Stewart, A. Malley, J. & LaVaque-Manty, D. (2007). Transforming Science and Engineering: Advancing AcademicWomen. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.Yedida, M. & Bickel, J. (2001). Why aren’t there more women leaders in

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trent McDonald, West Inc.; David Mukai, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

meanthat students are better equipped to solve statistical problems later in their careers.The benefits of NPCI are being investigated and results are presented elsewhere.This paper focuses on the concepts, methods, and applications of NPCI statistics.NPCI Concepts Page 14.912.2The theory behind many NPCI methods is not new. Many of the basic conceptshave been in the statistics literature since the 1940’s. However, NPCI methodsdid not see widespread application until the early 1980’s because the necessarycomputing power was not available. With the advent of cheap and easy-to-usecomputers, computer intensive methods for realistic data sets became possible.The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Kyle Hoermann, Texas A&M University

, individualize studentmodel, tutor module, and post-test module.Pretest and question module. The system offers a dynamic pre-test that can classify learnersaccording to their level of knowledge, such as beginner, intermediate, or advanced.Student model. The system includes an Error Patterns database that records patterns of errors inrung programming. If a learner attempts to run a program that contains an error, the system willuse built-in heuristic functions to identify the error pattern in the database that most closelymatches the learner’s error. Once the most similar error pattern has been identified, themisunderstood concept(s) will be displayed for the learner to see