Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

portion of the student’s college or universitycareer and allowing the progression in complexity of both the academic studies and the workexperiences is fundamental to cooperative education6. Employer and student performanceevaluation data have traditionally been used to reflect on and improve student or employerperformance in an informal way. An emphasis has been placed on developing evaluation criteriathrough learning outcomes that meet the needs of the cooperative education programs and theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the Canadian EngineeringAccreditation Board (CEAB).Research on cooperative education and engineering students has shown a positive impact onearnings and grade point averages at the cost of extended

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Page 14.667.6 Figure 2. Thrilled mentors after making a new hire.Our self reflection continued as we started training the new faculty using the Excellence in CivilEngineering Education (ExCEEd) model. All of us had been through multiple weeks of facultydevelopment programs at West Point and had all served as junior or senior mentors for ExCEEdin the past. We were expecting that providing this training would be easy. However, early on,we found ourselves spending three hours teaching a workshop that normally took one hour.Several words per slide had to be defined, and it was evident the new hires were not learning theway we hoped. There were resource and cultural challenges to overcome and time had to be setaside to clearly

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

middle of the 20th Centurydesigned to emphasize theoretical content reflecting a postwar embrace of science byengineering programs. A glaring exception is perhaps Olin College, which opened in fall 2002to an inaugural freshman class www.olin.edu/about_olin/olin_history.asp after creating andtesting “an innovative curriculum that infused a rigorous engineering education with businessand entrepreneurship as well as the arts, humanities and social sciences. They developed a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach that better reflects actual engineering practice.”Many feel that the transition from engineering applications to fundamental engineering sciencehas been unfortunate and that experiential learning should form the backbone of engineering

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

other skills required of the 21st Century Engineer.References1-20 discuss some of the major developments in the world order, in the engineeringfield, and in the educational structure of engineering and engineering technology of the lastcentury leading to the present situation. Despite the obvious pressures to meet the demands of atechnologically advanced and industrialized nation, engineering education at virtually all USinstitutions still follows a traditional model that dates back to the middle of the 20th Centurydesigned to emphasize theoretical content reflecting a postwar embrace of science byengineering programs. A glaring exception is perhaps Olin College, which opened in fall 2002to an inaugural freshman class www.olin.edu/about_olin

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Page 14.1061.4 operating conditions in a theory-to-practice approach. (narrowing the understanding gap between theory and practice)Figure 1 illustrates examples of four simulations of the “Wireless Fundamentals” module. B A C DFigure 1 Simulations shown above are designed for virtual exploration of signal reflection anddistortion effects. Using the drag and drop option (on the simulations A and C), a student can move thecar around a parking lot and to see the effect of different reflections from surrounding buildings on thesignal shape, phases, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Benjamin Choo, University of Virginia; Heather Rowan-Kenyon, University of Virginia; Amy Swan, University of Virginia; Marie Shoffner, University of Virginia

program will integrate three elements: anew interdisciplinary, design-focused undergraduate curriculum; the hands-on TechnologyLeaders Program Lab (TLP Lab); and applied summer experiences. Grounded in constructivistlearning theory, the interdisciplinary curriculum will focus on design throughout theundergraduate experience by incorporating multiple interconnected real-world problems into thecourses. The curriculum will be developed for both four-year university and two-yearcommunity college students. As part of the curriculum, Technology Leaders students from allyears will participate together in a learning community focused on developing leadership skills,fostering a sense of belonging, and providing space for reflection and student-led

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

= 6.94, df = 2)The Critical Thinking category is ranked higher in the virtual laboratories than in the physicallaboratories (64% vs. 42 and 51%). Again, this increase is consistent with the premise that thevirtual laboratories promote high level cognition. Similarly, the statements that were coded asExperimental Design averages 62% for the virtual laboratory. This value is significantly higherthan the first physical laboratory which averages 7%. This result is consistent with theinstructional design of the virtual laboratories, which, in part, is to engage students in an iterativeexperimental design approach that is reflective of the approach used by practicing engineers.2Indeed, a significant portion of instruction was devoted to explaining

Conference Session

Contemporary Practices in Engineering Management Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Lidon, University of Zaragoza; RUBEN REBOLLAR, University of Zaragoza; Palle Qvist, Aalborg University; Juan Luis Cano, University of Zaragoza

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

25.50 Group 4 ------ 25.00 Group 5 ------ 21.00In the case of Zaragoza, to validate the results obtained by this questionnaire, both the facilitatorand the members of the groups concerned were asked to confirm in a joint meeting whether theyactually had problems functioning as a group. In every case, the diagnosis was confirmed.This questionnaire is a tool for facilitating group reflection about coordination problems. So,PSTQ works like a mirror that shows to the members how is the group performance currently.For each case, and according to the various problems detected in each group, a plan of actionwas set up with the help of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Culbertson, Arizona State University; Michael Oehrtman, Arizona State University; Janice Meyer Thompson, Arizona State University; Josh Gardner, Arizona State University; Christopher Mehrens, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

students with constructive feedback to help them learn more effectively. The valueplaced on this learning was enhanced by class discussions of the use of models in the SEMI-STEM approach as well as how these types of activities can impact the students’ self-confidenceand professional career interests. Design is a neglected context for learning science and designactivities not only help students learn science content, but also engage students in scientificdiscourse9. We found that the design process had to be embedded in a student-selected designproject, experience using design tools, and a community that supports iterative reflections anddiscussions and continuous feedback for peers1\0.Our goal was to not only develop exemplary learning materials

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bret Bosma, California State University, Chico; Gregory Kallio, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

and Current. Page 14.1022.11 Figure 9. Module Temperature.Figure 10 shows the dc power output for static and tracking tests. Again, the static test shows anincreasing trend with time due to decreasing tracking error. The tracking dc power is nearlyconstant and approximately 40% higher than the static dc power for this test. Figure 11 showsthe PV system efficiency versus time. Both tests show similar values because of the normalizingeffect of the solar irradiation in the denominator of the efficiency equation. The slightly higherefficiency for the tracking test is unknown – it may be due to pyranometer angle-of-incidenterrors, increased reflection from the PV module glass at non

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

/discussion to create an alarm system to catch the culprit. This scenarioallowed the students to personalize the activity by defining what object was missing fromtheir room and by taking on the role of technical expert to create an alarm to catch the culprit.Students’ problem solving techniques were explored in the design of the switch to activatethe alarm system. Each group had to decide on the best approach to create a switch thatwould activate an audio buzzer when tripped. Students were provided with questionsregarding their switch design in the documentation materials. These questions were posed toinitiate reflection on their own problem solving methods and promote the investigation ofstrengths and flaws within their design approaches.At the

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshad Rajabipour, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

determine how life style changes (for example usingpublic transportation) can reduce the user’s environmental impact. This assignment was designto evaluate students’ mastery of the performance objective #1 and to evaluate the ability ofstudents to perform an independent research and write a short report. The submitted reports wereof higher than expected quality reflecting that students have a good understanding of thechallenges caused by global warming and climate change. The homework grades were in therange 90-100 with an average of 94.0. It should be noted, however, that since no beginning-of-the-semester pre-test was administered in this class, it was not possible to determine the extent ofstudents’ familiarity with these subjects prior to start

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anuradha Basu, San Jose State University; Minnie Patel, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, implying that students couldconsult the text to answer the questions. However, the instructor’s experience suggested thatstudents were more likely to connect theory with practice, if the theory had been explicitlydiscussed in class. Secondly, in the instructor’s opinion, the 2008 student cohort seemed, onaverage, to possess superior reasoning and analytical skills than the 2007 cohort. Thecomparatively higher score on the fourth question was unexpected since the question requiredanalytical skills rather than comprehension. In part, it reflects the open-ended nature of thequestion because of which the answers were quite diverse and therefore more difficult tocompare or evaluate using a rubric. While a few students suggested a large number of

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

system work. The story includesmany examples where engineers, operating under constraints, identify and solve problems.October Sky tells an autobiographical story of a group of young men who, after a long learningcurve with many failures, develops the technology to make very successful small rockets. Whilethis is a story about high school students, it reflects the perspective of an author who went on toan engineering career with NASA, and the story is a useful study for technological projects atany level. Moving to fiction and a setting in the distant future, Forbidden Planet tells a story ofthe enticing benefits of new technological marvels. It also explores the risks of unintended andunanticipated consequences. While these movies illustrate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; Stacy Klein-Gardner; Loren Limberis; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian Nicholls, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

college degree without completing it by the study’send. Other theoretical departures included dying or declining to participate further in the study,but these departure types were eliminated by the design of the data collection. Students werepurged from the study if they died, were not selected for further sample inclusion, could not belocated for the fourth and final follow up (F4), or declined to participate in the fourth follow up.The 12,144 records in the NELS:88/2000 dataset reflected all students that were chosen forinclusion in F4 and responded to the survey. Students who actually achieved a STEM degreenever experienced the event of interest because they did not depart the STEM track. The 12,144records were sorted to remove from analysis

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provide two sub-scores, which are randomly embedded in theinstrument. Thirteen of the statements yield scores for the Personal Science Teaching Efficacy(PSTE) subscale, which reflect science teachers’ confidence in their ability to teach science. Theremaining ten statements yield scores for Science Teaching Outcome Expectancy (STOE)subscale, which reflect science teachers’ beliefs that student learning can be influenced byeffective teaching. Participants used a five-point Likert-type scale to respond to each of the 23statements by selecting one of the following responses: strongly agree (5), agree (4), areuncertain (3), disagree (2), or strongly disagree (1). Negatively worded statements were scoredby reversing the numeric values. The possible

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard W. Crain; Michael S. Trevisan; Kenneth L. Gentili; Dale E. Calkins; D. C. Davis

definition of the educational outcomesexpected at the end of a baccalaureate engineering degree. In the case of the design componentof curricula, these outcomes define what the student has learned and is capable of doing withrespect to design. The set of outcomes which apply to all of the engineering disciplines becomecriteria for the curricula. Achievement of these outcomes requires assessment at critical pointsin the educational process if growth in student design ability is to be developed throughout thecurriculum. This perspective is reflected in proposed changes in accreditation requirements set bythe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, 1995). These criteria placeresponsibility on the institution to define program

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Vinay Govande; Kristine Laubach; Jr., Dr. Emory W. Zimmers; Jennifer Montemurro; Dr. Roger Nagel; Alice Swanger

disciplines are madeavailable to the students. These case studies reflect the current market trends and technologies. Videoconferencing, summer internships, guest lecturers, work study programs, and plant tours provide continuousindustry interaction. This unique learning opportunity enables students to get the feel for the professionalatmosphere of industry while still an undergraduate at Lehigh. The team work the students are involved infurther develops communication, interpersonal skills, behaviors and values that have become as necessary as the“hard skills”, needed to succeed in the professional environment. Also such real-world experience clearlybenefits the student by enabling him or her to test potential career paths before actually accepting a

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cassady, University of Arkansas; Sean Mulvenon, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

generallyreflects an adequate work ethic, a grade of B generally reflects a marginal work ethic, and agrade of C or lower (including most withdrawals) generally reflects a poor work ethic.Therefore, we use the GNEG 1111 grade as a descriptor of work ethic in the remainder of thispaper.Anecdotal data suggests that grades in the first-semester MATH class are of great concern to allfaculty and staff members (across all colleges and universities with engineering programs) whowork with first-year engineering students. Such concern is shared by the FEP faculty and staff. Inthe Fall Semester of 2007, only 58% of the students in the FY07 cohort who attempted MATH1203, MATH 1285, MATH 2554, or MATH 2554H received a passing grade. Therefore,performance in these

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac Wait, Marshall University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

, administered tostudents during regularly scheduled class time. No personally-identifiable information aboutstudents was gathered. The survey was administered in English, and the survey questions areincluded in the Appendix.Since the results and conclusion of this study are based on self-reported data, it is important tonote that actual student behavior may differ from that which was reported in the survey.Considering the negative implications associated with cheating, it is thought that any differencebetween self-reported behavior and actual behavior would be reflected in actual rates of studentdishonesty being greater than reported.Analyses of variance (ANOVA), including post-hoc pairwise comparisons and two-way cross-tabulation (Chi squared analysis

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

of when they may be needed in the future. Emphasis on computer simulations can also consume class time that historically was devoted to covering fundamentals. As with all of the trends discussed in this section, balance has to be struck between well-proven historical methodologies and new and (potentially) improved ones. Page 14.293.76. Hybridization of Academic Disciplines: Another recent trend is hybridization of academic disciplines, both in academia and profession(s). This offers certain advantages, for example, resource pooling and broader perspectives on problem solving. It reflects increasing hybridization of disciplines in the

Conference Session

Design Methodology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Carla Gould, Ontario College of Art and Design; Casey Wong, Ontario College of Art and Design; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Djordje Zegarac, University of Calgary; Sean Gibbons, University of Montana; Carl Hastrich, Ontario College of Art and Design; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bruce Hinds, Ontario College of Art and Design; Denise DeLuca, Biomimicry Institute; jessica ching, Ontario College of Art and Design

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

rigidity (fig. 10 step5). These functions are related by commonproperties and relationships between liquid and solid states of a given substance. This exampleprovides a case where individuals search and recall analogies using a complex interactionbetween knowledge of the physical world, behaviors and functions. Functional analogy alone isnot capable of duplicating such an example. d. The University of CalgaryThe engineering instructors of our design course developed an action based approached to designthat is intended to better reflect the actions taken by successful design engineers. This action-based approach is based on the activities of design: familiarization, functionality and testing orFft. Familiarization requires the students to seek

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

conceptual and practical issues to consider ishighly valuable when one is embarking on the design and implementation of an onlinecourse.The purpose of this study was not only to gather data from faculty and students regardingtheir perceived usefulness of these materials in a Numerical Methods course, but also toprovide methods and examples of instruments used to evaluate and assess the utility ofthe tools and information provided through the web-based resources and modules.Although the literature base for evaluating online courses is expanding as a reflection ofthe ongoing expansion of the implementation of online instruction, much of informationavailable addresses a specific issue, design characteristics, or target population.Currently the

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

that keeps direct sunlight away from windows while providing sufficient daylight reflection to eliminate the need for electric lighting, and selected openings to allow adequate ventilation throughout.≠ The school included the construction of a mosque which required sensitivity, awareness, and some research into cultural and religious issues for the predominately Christian design team. The age of the students who will be attending the Same Polytechnic meant that the arrangement of living accommodations of male and female students in relation to one another needed direct attention. While it is common for young men and women to attend the same educational institutions after graduating from secondary school, there were

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Popescu, Princeton University; Patricia Gaspari-Bridges, Princeton University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

statistics monitored by the library reflect thistrend. In fact, all new journal subscriptions acquired since 2006 have been electronic format only.Having the print copy of a journal on site is no longer a requirement, therefore during the2005/06 and 2006/07 academic years, 4,652 bound journal volumes were sent to remote storageand 2,084 volumes of duplicate volumes were withdrawn since these titles were availableelectronically. It is expected that by July 1 2009, 2,000 more volumes will be sent to remotestorage or withdrawn.Table 1. The Engineering Library Collection in NumbersLibrary Collection 2001 2009Monographs (vols.) 74,700 71,000Bound periodicals (vols

Conference Session

Communication and Collaboration

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University; Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

the“You scratch my back; I’ll scratch yours” syndrome, the actual grade each student receives forthe peer review is a combination of scores from other students and a score reflecting formcompletion, based on the review guidelines in Figure 5. Page 14.1287.12 Oregon Institute of Technology Civil Engineering & Communication Departments CIV/COM 401. Senior Project Peer Review Guidelines You will receive two scores for your peer reviews: one for how well you complete the forms and

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

step further when theyessential threw out a course on electronics devices that had a really heavy emphasis on Op-Ampsas the basic active device building block component. In an effort to provide the Verizonemployees with a course that would be more reflective of their world of work and at the same Page 14.1236.10time give them a useful course on maintaining and troubleshooting electronic systems used in thetelecommunications industry, a course titled “Electronic Systems” was conceived by the groupand is in the process of being developed for implementation in the Fall of 2009. The majorcourse topics are listed here while a more detailed outline

Conference Session

Engineering for Social Justice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University-Kingston

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

, Page 11.581.7ever recasting itself, and not to seek to halt or reverse all such changes. This does notpreclude efforts to protect endangered species per se but it does call for a carefulconsideration prior to intervention. Perhaps, after reflection, society may wish to preservegray wolves or Bengal tigers through government action while not permitting continueddredging of the Atchafalya River Basin near New Orleans, Louisiana. Biodiversityconsists of an appreciation for the place in the web of life of the various plants andanimals, a commitment to the protection of species, particularly endangered species and acommitment to conservation in concert with the dynamic nature of ecosystems. Naturalbalance encompasses an appreciation of the

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Andre Benard, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

between the two authors. The syllabus for the firstyear offering (spring 2004) is shown in Attachment 2. The initials following a topic or projectindicate which author took primary responsibility for it. This approach proved to be a veryefficient way to develop course materials.In developing the lectures and projects for the course, it occurred to the authors that in the fieldof alternative energy, the practicing engineer must have an understanding of the political, social,and economic issues associated with alternative energy. These topics were added to the courseand are reflected in the syllabus, both in lecture topics and project assignments.Evolution of the CourseAt the time of submission of this paper, the course has been taught twice