Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

in recent years were taught by student instructors. Endof the academic quarter course evaluations indicated that the quality and depth of lab instructionvaried significantly across the lab sections.Our university is on quarter calendar system where each quarter is identified by a 5-digit code:first four digits indicate the beginning of the academic year and the last digit refers to the quarter(Fall = 1; Winter = 2; Spring = 3; Summer = 4). Table 1 lists the number of sections andinstructors involved during the last two academic years. Each lab section is limited to amaximum of 12 students although on a few occasions this policy has been violated toaccommodate students with schedule conflicts. Table 1: 0304-344L

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; Kimberly Batta, Purdue University; Alex Morgan, Purdue University; Eric Wack, Purdue University; Ben Wheeler, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

effectivegraphical communication. A survey methodology was used in the research to measure viewerperception of message effectiveness in both educating and alleviating concerns in potentialpatients. This paper will report on the techniques utilized to model the complex anatomicalfeatures of the knee joint and joint replacement mechanisms, the data translation and formattingstrategies used to present 3D CAD information in both static and dynamic forms, and surveyresults and recommendations for future research.IntroductionMore than half of all Americans will develop arthritis in their knees and other joints at somepoint in their lives.(1) A significant number of these medical problems will require jointreplacement surgery, an option for which clear and easily

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Paul Corder, Lamar University; Hsing-wei Chu, Lamar. University; X. Chang Li, Lamar University

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Computers in Education

and interest [1]. In order to help the students better understand theconcepts and topics in system dynamics, a series of MATLAB based graphical user interfaces(GUIs) and models have been developed. Multi-layered graphical user interfaces have been usedin classroom teaching, including time and frequency response of first and second order systemsdue to a variety of different input conditions and initial conditions, for both one degree offreedom and two degrees of freedom systems. In this paper, selected example GUIs areintroduced and displayed. The graphical user interfaces present data in a form so that studentscan immediately see the effects of changing system parameters as they relate to frequencies,damping, and even the principles of

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiang Zhou, Lamar University; Paul Corder, Lamar University; Hsing-wei Chu, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

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Mechanical Engineering

, or boards via cracking. The impacts and shocks can lead to the failure andmalfunction of the products. Manufacturers usually determine the fragility of such products bythree levels research on the drop reliability – component level, board level, and system level [1-8]. Vibration analysis can be used in both board level and system level analysis.Board level drop tests can be simplified and analyzed as one degree of freedom dynamicsystems, and system level product analysis can be simplified and analyzed as a two degree offreedom system. Two projects of finding analytical and numerical solutions for both board leveldrop tests and system level product analysis were assigned in different stages of the students’learning experience.In the paper

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melinda Hess, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Corina Owens, University of South Florida

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Computers in Education

, including supplementing readingassignments, class presentations, and problem assignments. A seven-point scale was usedfor these items ranging from Truly Inadequate (value = 1) to Truly Outstanding (value =7). In addition, five open-ended items asked for specific feedback on the textbook,PowerPoint presentations, multiple choice tests, and e-books. A final open-endedquestion request general comments if the reviewer was so inclined. Reviewers addressedboth technological aspects of the module as well as the content, including layout,formatting, presentation of problems, and organization of materials.The four faculty members represented varying degrees of experience, from 2 years to 36years, and all had taught a Numerical Methods course within the last

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma; randa shehab, University of Oklahoma

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Minorities in Engineering

: cynthia.e.foor-1@ou.edu.randa shehab, University of Oklahoma Randa Shehab is an associate faculty member and Director of the School of Industrial Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. Before joining OU in 1997, she worked as an Ergonomics Consultant to the Manufacturing Ergonomics Laboratory at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. The focus of her research is in the area of human factors and ergonomics, with emphasis on human performance of special populations, technology and learning, and engineering education. Her most current research is focused on identifying factors related to success of underrepresented minority engineering students. Address: School of

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Lambert, Arup; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Civil Engineering

industry professions that theywill encounter on real world projects. To that end, the ARCE students take four design studiosfrom the Architecture Department and multiple courses from the CM department to attain theproficiency required by the ABET ARCE program criteria. Similarly, both the Architecture andCM students take a five course sequence in structures from the ARCE Department. What iscurrently lacking is an upper division, interdisciplinary, project-based design experience forevery student. The college is committed to creating such an experience for the benefit of everystudent.ABET criterion 3d 1 requires that “students are able to function on multi-disciplinary teams”. Amulti-disciplinary team does not truly exist until each individual

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

madethe class more reflective of the real world engineering applications. It brought students closer towhat they would do in a real job situation. It is not a question of who the better instructor was butit is a question of who the students would have wanted to learn from. The inference is that thepracticing engineers turned clinical adjunct faculty can build student interest in the subject, andcan provide beneficial interests in terms of student learning. The departments that attract thesekinds of adjunct faculty also benefit because it builds their reputation.It is interesting to note that the Chronicle of Higher Education reported that “nearly half ofundergraduate courses are taught by non-tenure-track instructors.”1 The article goes on to

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering from UCLA. Page 14.109.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Solar Heated Worm Compost BinIntroductionLandfills continue to grow in this county, with 20-25% of the trash coming from food or yardwaste [1]. For several years, Woodcreek Elementary School has collected their cafeteria foodwaste and used a worm-based compost system to turn the food waste into fertilizer. Due to thisprocess, there has been a significant reduction in garbage collection at the school. However,during the winter months, the worms become very inactive and composting comes to a halt. Inpartnership with a non-profit community

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug Kueker, Vivayvic; Pam Newberry, Project Lead the Way

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

made complex because there are multiple viewpoints from which one mayexamine a curriculum. Porter25, 26 (2002, 2004) makes distinctions regarding the four levels atwhich curricula analysis may occur. Table 1 reflects the focus of curricula analysis at each of thefour levels.Table 1. Primary Focus of Curricula Analysis at Each Dimension of a Curriculum Level Primary Focus of Curricula Analysis Intended Curriculum Analysis is concerned with examining the content (e.g., declarative, procedural, tactile, and situative knowledge) and the performance expectations, which is the level at which a student is expected to know and use the

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Nontraditional Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Baukal, John Zink Institute; Wes Bussman, John Zink Institute

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Continuing Professional Development

industries (HPI/CPI) to heat hydrocarbon fluids that are being convertedinto fuels like gasoline and chemicals like ethylene. The John Zink Institute has been teaching acourse on process burners used in those heaters for many years. However, until fairly recently,relatively little consideration was given to adjusting the instructional methods to accommodatethe various learning styles of the students. This paper describes how multiple techniquesaddressing different learning styles are used to help explain a somewhat complicated, butcritically important concept in that course, for properly operating process heaters.IntroductionContinuing professional education is critical for graduate engineers because of rapid changes intechnology. 1 -4 This

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Design in Engineering Education

course with the follow-up senior design course,assessment methods, and ABET outcomes are also addressed.IntroductionIn recent years, the fast-paced, competitive working environment required that the new graduatesfrom colleges and universities transform from students to professionals within a short period oftime. Evidence of this trend is that more and more employers in industry seek graduating seniorswho are qualified in both “hard” and “soft/professional” engineering skills so that they can fitinto the new positions without a long training session. The terms “hard” and “soft/professional”are used by Shuman et al.1 to classify the outcomes in ABET accreditation Criterion 32 (SeeTable 1). According to Shuman et al.1, the outcomes related to the

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego; Arzu Baloglu, Marmara University, Turkey

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Information Systems

a traditional HIS, but also incorporates the distributedflexibility and access of the Web.Keywords: Web enabled, Information System, Distributed System, Knowledgebase,Database, Software Architecture, Protocols.1. IntroductionHealthcare has become one of the most important service industries undergoing rapidstructural transformations. In this transformation, a number of factors have contributedtowards making access to patient health information, a critical success factor for healthorganizations including hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities11. A patient’s healthrecord may be composed of heterogeneous data with varying granularity as well asdifferent display formats. On the other hand this data may directly come from

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Folz, Virginia Tech; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Materials

laboratory, there were 21 separate learning objectives. It wasdeemed that this was far too many separately listed objectives for a one-credit course, especiallygiven that many were redundant. The revised list of nine learning objectives as well as examplesof activities and assignments associated with each are provided in Table 1.Table 1: Learning objectives and associated activities and assignments in the re-designedprocessing laboratory course. Learning Objective Example Activities/AssignmentsApply selected materials processing techniques to • Five weeks of instruction in processingprepare materials and manipulate their structures. methods/equipment operation

Conference Session

Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

determined the accuracy with which subjects perform the tasks. In order ofdecreasing accuracy, these perceptual tasks are (as summarized by Robbins2): 1. Position along a common scale 2. Position along identical, nonaligned scales 3. Length 4. Angle or slope 5. Area 6. Volume 7. Color hue, color saturation, densityThis list helps us identify the problems associated with bar (and column) charts. Horizontal bars(or vertical columns) define areas on a graph, and the list shows that our perceptions of area areless accurate than our perception of other graphical elements. Moreover, the area of a barcontains no data—often only the endpoint of the bar represents data. The area of the bar just getsin the way of our ability to make

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

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Civil Engineering

knowledgecontent. One group handles the subject TOS and the other group the subject ESOT. It is possibleto divide these two subjects because both are based on the same mechanical theory but can beachieved in an independent manner.In this step learning will be done immediately on the content. The students will work in a webbased setting. The content will be presented in a multilinked semantic network. According to theRadical Constructivist Theory of von Foerster and Glaserfeld [1], [2] based on Piagetsconstructivist model a personal differentiation takes place by the individual learning method. Inthis way the students can choose their own speed of learning. Furthermore an explorativelearning takes place. Thereto every student can choose his own path of

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University; Jianhua wang, Eastern Michigan University

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International

products and process to be manufactured in low-wage areasneed to be cognizant of these issues.Six weeks from the shipping dock in Shanghai/Pudong to the U.S. assembly plant createsanother set of unique issues. Outsourcing logistics are complex. Toyota and Honda in theU.S. have strategically located most of their supply base along Interstates within a 2 daydrive of their assembly plants.3 The old Ford Rouge complex made basically everythingin Detroit.1 In the current U.S./Japanese transplant model, just-in-time means about a 2-3delay between making parts and making cars. Problems in the transplant supply chain arerevealed quickly and purging the supply chain or accommodating engineering changestakes place rapidly. In the de-verticalized supply

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University

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Information Systems

in college computer labs as earlyas 20026,7,8. However, the technology has not been adopted broadly until recent years due to afew factors: 1) the early virtualization products were buggy and not very reliable; 2) thevirtualization software packages were resource-demanding and costly. Therefore they wereusually hosted on high-end machines in centralized on-campus computer labs.Members from our faculty have been using VMware since 2002. In 2006, VMware Server wasreleased free of charge for personal use. Microsoft released Virtual Server R2 for free download.Then we decided to migrate from physical computers to virtual machines in selected labs. Thecost of creating and maintaining a virtual lab was much lower than that of building

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

recordkeeping practice based on OSHA resources2 and other Industrial Safety textbook information7. They are given several hand-outs and links to the OSHA web resources. They study the requirements for qualifying incidences as recordable, distinguishing between the non-recordable first-aid and the recordable medical treatment. They are then given multiple cases to process as shown in Figure 1. They make a decision based on given information for each case. After that, the information for each recordable case transferred to the OSHA 301 Form - Injury and Illness Report as shown in Figure 2 and each recordable case becomes an entry for the OSHA 300 Form - Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses

Conference Session

Advanced Materials Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Materials

in rheology to occur within the bulk of the fluid on application of arelatively modest magnetic field. The material can change from being fluid to solidalmost instantaneously, the rheology of the material reverting to its original state uponremoval of the field.“Response, which takes only milliseconds, is in the form of a progressive gelling thatis proportional to field strength. With no field present, the fluid flows as freely ashydraulic oil”.1 As a result, MR technology provides fast and infinitely variablecontrol of energy dissipation of industrial and automotive devices.2 This change ofstate has the potential to revolutionize the control aspects of vibration and theresponsiveness of hydraulic power transmission systems. “The application

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gymama Slaughter, Virginia State University; Toni Harris, Virginia State University; Kabongo Ngandu, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University; Kwame Adom, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

) Page 14.1290.3and faculty assistance. The learning objectives included developing problem solving techniques,improving communication, working in teams, understanding time management, understandingthe impact of problem resolution, understanding the relatedness of multiple engineeringdisciplines, and developing an appreciation of the courses in their engineering curriculum. Weused a multi-tiered undergraduate research approach which incorporated student advising andmentorship, weekly individual meetings (15-30 minutes), a group meeting (1 hour), reportwriting, and participation in national or local research conferences.The students were supervised by the CBE committee in conducting scientific research in theareas of biosensors and bioelectronics

Conference Session

Critical Thinking and Creative Arts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Donis-Keller, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Liberal Education

Global Century (2007), acknowledges theneeds for all college students to prepare for twenty-first-century challenges by gaining fouressential learning outcomes: 1) knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world,focused by engagement with big questions, both contemporary and enduring 2) intellectual andpractical skills, including inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oralcommunication, 3) personal and social responsibility, including foundations and skills forlifelong learning, ethical reasoning and action, intercultural knowledge and competence and 4)integrative learning, including synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general andspecialized studies. For Engineering students in particular

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Minorities in Engineering

to $1,161,787.50 have been received towards the completion of theCenter. The Center has greatly enhanced the relationship between the university and the Town.This project was a good service learning project for engineering and construction education. Thispaper covers the demolition, design and construction activities of the Center. It highlightsfaculty, student, and community involvements, service learning activities and addresses thechallenges encountered during the project execution, the current level of completion as well asthe significant outcomes of the project.1. IntroductionThis community-based project served as a good service learning activity in which studentsaugmented their classroom academic work with a real-world planning, design

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Management Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Eisner, George Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

The George Washington UniversityAbstract This paper provides an overview of Systems Engineering education in the context of anEngineering Management program. This program has successfully integrated systemsengineering into the broader perspective of engineering management. From a base of corestrengths and competencies in engineering management, the systems engineering courseshave grown in substance and acceptance in the marketplace. Combinations of thesecourses lead to Certificates and Master’s degrees. Further study in systems engineering,together with research and dissertation activities, can lead to a doctorate degree. Aspectsof the offerings discussed in this paper include: (1) system requirements, (2) the systemsapproach, (3) system

Conference Session

Robots in Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Richard Fischer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Paul Drews, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Maegan Grady, Saint Mary's College, University of Notre Dame; Robert Rucker, Vanderbilt University; Jessica Tham, Louisiana Tech University; Thomas Bierbower, Randolph High School

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Computers in Education

theaccomplishments of one of three robotics teams that participated in the summer roboticsworkshop in 2008. The program which is administered by NASA's Office of Education placesstudent teams at several NASA Centers engaged in robotics work. Robotics Team 1 at theMarshall Space Flight Center located in Huntsville, Alabama was assigned to the Self-AwareSurface Networks (SASN) project. The SASN project is studies the use of networks to gatherdata from scientific instruments and to control robotic vehicles in scenarios similar to thoseanticipated when NASA returns to the moon or beyond. SASN project has a fleet of eight (8)small MARCbot robots acquired from the U.S. Army which have been modified with a prototypecommunications network. The project also has a

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

ofactual job cost vs. estimate. Sample of an ePlan Estimate (Various broad categories and numbers are included in the form below for information only)Estimate No.: 1Date: 2/6/2009Estimator: A. BcdeProject: XYZContractor: DEFShop Vendor Quantity Unit Extension TotalFabricatedMaterial 150 tons 1 Lbs $225,000.00 $225,000.00Labor 15 MH ton 1750 Hour $60 $100,000.00Detailing 25% ShopEngineeringClean UpMark-Up 5%Sub-TotalBrought Out Vendor Quantity Unit

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

Mathematica can be used, by instructors and by students, to helpstudents make these connections and to use them once they are made. Benefits that accrue to upper-classstudents able to make effective use of a computer algebra systems provide a further rationale forintroducing student use of these systems into our courses for those who plan to major in physics or othertechnical fields.1. IntroductionPhysics is guided by simple principles, but for many topics the physics tends to be obscured in theprofusion of mathematics. As interactive software for computer algebra, such as Maple, MathCAD,Mathematica or MATLAB can assist educators and students to overcome the obstacle of mathematicaldifficulties or to improve the lecture presentations via power

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Murphy, University of Texas, Austin; David Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Cliff Davidson, Carnegie Mellon University; H Scott Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Braden Allenby, Arizona State University; Chris Hendrickson, Carnegie Mellon University; John Crittenden, Arizona State University

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Environmental Engineering

the balance between environmental, economic, andsocial considerations. The Brundtland Commission report describes this as “meeting the needsof the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirneeds” 1. Engineering, with its basis in scientific objectivity and focus on problem solving,would appear to be an appropriate home for the study of and development of solutions to issuesof sustainability (or lack thereof). A recent study performed by the Center for SustainableEngineering (CSE), a consortium of the Univ. of Texas at Austin, Arizona State Univ., andCarnegie Mellon Univ. has found that sustainability is an area that many engineering educatorsare embracing. Indeed, with the caveat that the results

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Michael Golla, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, wehave implemented a new collaboration model to engage industry partners with a vested interest in ourcurriculum, students, and our overall facilities and resources. The model’s vision consists of engagingindustry partners in a way where value can be generated by and for all key stakeholders. The model canbe broken down into the following key phases: 1. Identification of industrial distributors and their associated industrial manufacturers’ network. 2. Initial industry contacts and visits to their facilities. 3. Identification of the distributors or manufacturers needs including human resources and training. 4. Understanding of the distributors’ or

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Daniel Tauritz, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

atMissouri University of Science and Technology. The principal conclusion is that it is imperativeto the success of this type of program to provide a mechanism for frequently collecting feedbackin order to prioritize and schedule activities to best meet the needs of participants.IntroductionThe National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project “A Program to Facilitate ScholasticAchievement in Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics” at Missouri University ofScience and Technology (Missouri S&T) ran from August 15, 2004 through July 31, 2009. Thegoals of this program were to address: (1) the decline in the number of students pursuing degreesin mathematics, computer science, and engineering, and (2) the minimal rate of low-incomestudents