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Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Szaroletta

patents. He received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, AnnArbor in 1977, M.S. Degree in Engineering (Product Design) from Stanford University in 1984, and a Master ofApplied Mathematical Sciences Degree (Computer Science) from University of Georgia in 2000. He has 7 yearsuniversity teaching experience, where his current applied research interests are rapid product design engineering,experimental mechanics laboratory automation, and applied optimization. Page 8.1272.14 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Abdolmajid Lababpour

journal of Roshde Amoozeshe Shimie. p. 45-53,19933. Ghareyazie Behzad, Iran: Hopes, Achievements, and Constraints in Agricultural Biotechnology.WWW.cgiar.org/biotech/repo100/ghareyaz.pdf4. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Education Program web page.Appendix: The list of universities in Iran offering Biotechnology coursesPhD programs in biotechnology, University of TehranPhD programs in biotechnological products, Pasteur Institute of IranPhD programs in Chemical engineering-biotechnology, Tarbiat Modares UniversityPhD programs in Chemical engineering-biotechnology, Sharif University of TechnologyPhD programs in Molecular genetic, Tarbiat Modares University and NRCGEBPhD programs in Cellular and molecular biology, Kermanshah University and

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Projects in Ocean and Marine Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Diane DiMassa

memos updating their progress. Although there is no formal program at UMD for ocean or marine-relatedengineering, several senior design projects of late have had a marine emphasis. Onoccasion, these projects have a connection with other departments or facilities of theUniversity of Massachusetts or local research institutions. For example, one project wasconducted through the Center for Marine Science and Technology (CMAST), a UMass-affiliated research laboratory that has recently started a Ph.D. program. One project wasdone in conjunction with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the USpremier ocean research facilities; and another project was completed jointly with students1 The author was the course instructor for all

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Recruitment and Retention

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Britt; Dr. Tom Eppes

Technology model and starts with algebra and algebra-basedphysics. This provides students with a less aggressive math and science challenge and gives themtime to “ramp up.” AET is an applied study that relies heavily on the application and servicing ofequipment so students spend equal time in the laboratory and lecture. Page 8.254.3“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”AET is different from more established Recording Engineering programs where musicproduction and composition are the focus. It is also distinct from a BSEE

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University; Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, commissioning agent, conference speaker, and business development/marketing liaison. She also collaborated with the University of Wisconsin’s Construction Engineering & Management Department as an adjunct faculty, teaching one course each fall semester related to building systems from 2002-2007. Vogt was awarded the 2008 National Electrical Contractors Association Faculty Award for her instruction and mentoring of construction science students in CNS535 Electrical & Lighting, a course focused on the electrical exposure and education of future construction professionals. Page 25.654.1

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Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3243: MATLAB DEMONSTRATION OF TRANSMISSION LINEPHENOMENA IN ELECTROMAGNETICSDr. Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his electrical engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then, he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electro- magnetics texts and has won several awards related to teaching. He is the department’s undergraduate Program Director and Chair of its Curriculum and Assessment Committee. Page

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Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Gutierrez, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Automated and Semi-Automated Manufacturing ProcessesAbstractDuring the period of 1950-1990 productivity in United States industries increased 50 percent dueto technological innovation. High-value-added products were a consequence of more efficientmanufacturing processes and data processing equipment. It is predicted that in the next decadesproductivity increases will be largely due to the ability to add flexibility and improveinfrastructure through the collection and management of product data. By achieving the goalsset forth in this project, a valuable tool for educating future students will be added to ourprogram and we will also continue to improve our laboratory facilities for applied research,education and industrial partnerships.Microsoft

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1628: COMMUNITY COLLEGES CAN HELP UNIVERSITIES DURINGABET ACCREDITATION EFFORTSDan Dimitriu, San Antonio College DAN G. DIMITRIU has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses concurrently for over 20 years. He has been involved with several engineering societies and was elected vice-chair of the Two-Year College Division of ASEE in 2005. He has been the coordinator of the Engineering Program at San Antonio College since 2001. His research interests are: alternative fuels, fuel cells, plastics, and engineering education.Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College JERRY O’CONNOR has been teaching physics (and a few engineering courses) at San Antonio College since

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph O. Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Construction

Paper ID #8665Kenaf Building BlocksDr. Joseph O Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Dr. Joseph Arumala is a Professor in the Construction Management Technology Program, University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Professor Arumala is an experienced Civil/Structural Engineer who teaches Statics, Strength of Materials, Structural Design, Soils and Surveying courses. He is the Faculty Advisor to the UMES Chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi, the Internal Honor Society for Construction. He is the President of the Eastern Shore Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Professor Arumala is actively involved in

Conference Session

Promoting Technological Literacy

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

modules. A team of EOT specialists is developing a curriculum that uses educational shake tables for teaching fundamentals of earthquake engineering design19. Three of the testing sites have developed curricular modules to allow students to engage in remote laboratory experiences using research-grade equipment. The first involves remote real-time video monitoring, tele-control, and execution of experiments using the geotechnical centrifuge facility20, 21. The second involves remote control of a shaker on a research structure located in the California desert and the collection and analysis of time history data22. NEES research projects have developed educational modules and made them available on NEESacademy to fulfill their

Conference Session

Implementing the BOK - Can it Be Done?

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Karl Meyer; Allen Estes; Ronald Welch

private, large or small, research-focused or teaching-focused. To date,18 universities ranging from Bucknell and Norwich to Penn State and the University of Nebraskahave volunteered to participate. The committee formed in August 2003 and is scheduled to issuea final report that provides curriculum implementation strategies, suggests revisions to the BOK,and offers possible BOK-compliant curricula with commentaries in December 2005. The UnitedStates Military Academy joined the partnership in October 2004. The purpose of this paper is todescribe the current status of the BOK, the nature of the West Point civil engineering curriculum,the reasons why West Point joined this effort, and the initial assessment as to how well thisprogram meets the BOK

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Recruitment and Retention

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Chen; Albert Peng; Daniel Jones

Technology Programs at CMUThe engineering technology programs at Central Michigan University (CMU) are designed toprepare students who aspire to careers in electronic, manufacturing, or mechanical areas7. Eachmajor requires a minimum of 24 semester credits in mathematics and science, 21 credits intechnology core that emphasizes hands-on laboratories, 21 credits in technology specializationthat emphasizes engineering science and design, and 9 credits in technical electives that studentscan use to strengthen their technical backgrounds in one of the areas.The students who wish to pursue one of the ET majors must be first admitted into the university.A typical student who receives a general admission would have a high-school GPA of 3.3 and

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Serving the Information Needs of Engineering Technology Educators

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Lance Miller; Jack Waintraub

• Strategies and programs for recruitment and retention of students, with an emphasis on students from underrepresented populations • Instructional Materials, Teaching Guides • Manuals, Resource guides • Conference papers, position papers, monographs, etc. • Research/technical reports • Technical and employability skills standards • Degree and Certificate program listings, articulation dataSome of the materials are directly available at the NETEC site. In some cases, links are providedto the projects themselves, and in other cases, materials may be purchased for a fee. The methodof distribution is determined through negotiation with the creators.Clearinghouse users are also provided with linkages to a wealth of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

the Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering and the College of Engineering for fabrication of test specimens andcalibration of the different instruments to be used. This included laboratories on the maincampus of the University of Cincinnati, as well as the Large-Scale Structural Test Facilitylocated at Center Hill, about two miles from the main campus. The remaining weeks of theresearch project dealt with analysis of moment-rotation results from previous experimentaltesting1, 2, as well as designing, fabricating and erecting the test set-up for full-scale testing of T-stub connections subjected to cyclic loading. Though specimens for four tests were designed andfabricated, but due to time limitation only one test was conducted at

Conference Session

Advances in Civil Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Justine Stiles; Ashly Middelberg; Farhad Reza; Subhi Bazlamit

conducting measurements of both components atdifferent temperatures. The British Pendulum Tester was used in a laboratory setup to measurethe two components of friction on test briquettes. To simulate the polishing of pavement surfaces Page 9.809.3 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationas a result of repeated application of wheel passes; the briquettes were subjected to cycles ofmechanical polishing using aluminum grit and a drill press equipped with a rubber-polishingdisc.Briquettes representing

Conference Session

Information Integration and Security

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Okechi Egekwu

) laboratory at James Madison University as part Page 9.671.5 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyrightø 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationof an integrated security solution for a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)system. [6] CSA goes beyond traditional endpoint security solutions “by identifying andpreventing malicious behavior before it can occur, thereby removing potential known andunknown security risks that threaten enterprise networks and applications.” [7] Specificinnovative features of CSA include: ‚ Proactive defense

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Tonkay

programs to enhance the skills of their employees.They expect those working in higher education to develop leadership competencies in the Page 9.731.1individuals they are sending into the workforce. To that end, there is clear evidence that teaching Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationstudents leadership skills, and giving them opportunities to apply that knowledge within theirchosen fields of study is imperative.3 These skills and opportunities give the student an addedadvantage during the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Manuel Toledo-Quinones; Jose Colom

Session 1332participating company. A total of 22 projects are being supported during the 2002-2003academic year with grants of up to $3000.Overall BenefitsThe IAP program is a catalytic force that promotes closer ties with the production world andstrengthens industry-university collaboration. Extensions to the basic IAP format are notuncommon and have generated improvement of laboratory facilities through company donatedequipment, joint faculty-industry proposal writing, faculty summer internships, and theenrichment of the university curriculum through the creation of new courses. In one specificinstance a company follows up the IAP experience with COOP employment that normally takesplace during the summer and semester following participation in

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in MFG ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Gore

meet these intentions with anemphasis on "hands-on, can do" attributes. In addition to better hands-on laboratories and moreindustry collaborations (involving student projects), industry-sought-after certifications are beingconsidered and will be provided "if appropriate" to help achieve these intentions. In particular,the ET Department has decided that a Six-Sigma “Greenbelt” certification would be a goodcandidate to provide the desired attributes if included as part of the existing Industrial QualityTechnology course. This certification is typically part of “Continuing Studies” non-degreeprograms offered by universities outside the ET degree curriculum, which raises the question, “IsSix-Sigma certification appropriate for the college

Conference Session

New Program/Course Success Stories

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Daughton

technical projects. Topics include selecting projectSystems alternatives, managing project teams, developing project plan elements, risk management, monitoring and controlling projects, and financial analysis. Students apply skills learned to a representative project.EMEN 5040 Establishes the foundations to understand the urgency forQuality, Strategy, and Value quality improvement and excellence goals as an executiveCreation priority based on the teachings of W. Edwards Deming. Covers the systems approach, theory of variation, theory of

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Darcy Schein; Cathryne Stein

from NASA, Naval Research Laboratory and University of Oklahoma wereinvited to give students interaction with professionals in robotics. Speakers discussed roboticexploration, project management, artificial intelligence and learning, and then tied those topics tothe concepts the students were learning in Botball. Our goal was for students to envisionthemselves in careers and higher education in STEM areas by hearing about each presenter's areasof research, personal stories, and experiences in the field.Break-out sessionsWhile the plenary sessions gave participants the opportunity to hear about cutting edgedevelopments in robotics, the break-out sessions allowed participants to share their owndiscoveries about using robots in science

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Moeness Amin; Athina Petropulu; Ahmad Hoorfar; William Jemison; Robert Caverly

outcomes and assessment methods for each module subtopic in thearea of smart communications were developed in consultation with published guidelines [1] andthe Villanova University Institute for Teaching and Learning (VITAL). The learning outcomesuse language that specifically indicates the skill set students will have at the completion of eachsubtopic. Some examples of learning outcomes already developed for SCS modules are: • Students will calculate efficiency and PAE (power added efficiency) of class A and B amplifiers and compare with simulations (CMOS Microelectronic Systems); • Students will successfully calculate the channel capacity improvement achieved by using multiple antennas (Digital Signal Processing

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Marvin Needler; Anna Shiver; Elaine Cooney

LabVIEW software for control and data acquisition.Background EET 371 Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control is a junior-senior level coursein the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, IUPUI. The purpose ofthe course is to introduce ECET majors to automation concepts and control and instrumentationequipment and software. Emphasis of the course is on integration of hardware and software systems. It focuses ona major laboratory project to implement a model automated-assembly-line-style test system foran FM circuit board. (Figure 1) To update the course to provide for more experience with state-of-the-art technology,machine vision has been added and control of a Rhino Selective Compliance Assembly

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Primus Tillman

education need to develop asymbiotic partnership relationship that benefits both.When streaming media solutions are applied to the challenges of making high quality educationmore affordable and available to consumers, everyone benefits: Business and industry,telecommunications, science and medicine, and education all share in the benefits of faster andbetter information delivery methods. Unlike several years ago, when computer learning waslimited to classrooms and computer labs, students no long have to rely on attending lectures,taking copious notes, participating in classroom exercises and laboratory experiments, handing inpapers, or other activities requiring their physical presence. Educators no longer have to rely onphysical classrooms

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Clare Cook

advantages anddisadvantages of each operating environment and the issues of loading an operating system.Linear interface and calibration can be examined with the temperature sensor circuitry. Finally,loading a web server and writing scripts to access the server can provide many experiences withInternet enabled designs. This project alone could provide many laboratory experiences for acourse in embedded computer systems. Work is currently under way at to incorporate laboratoryexercises from this project into the embedded computer systems course taught in the ComputerNetworks and Systems program at Ferris State University. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmed Elsawy; Ismail Fidan

estimation, life cycle analysis, machineprogramming, tool and workpiece selection, production rate, and number of machiningsteps etc. In this paper, a knowledge-based tool (KBT), which is still under development,has been presented. The current development and its implementation are also given inthe present paper.I. IntroductionWhile it is important for technology programs to educate students about the use ofcomputer aided design (CAD) tools, they must also ensure that the students have a basicunderstanding of the underlying principles upon which these computer programs arebased. Striking a balance between teaching the fundamentals and giving the studentshands-on experience with the technology continues to be a challenge.All technology majors are

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Hilda Black; Jenna Carpenter

courses.IntroductionThe College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech has replaced the traditionalcurriculum for freshman and sophomores engineering majors with an integrated curriculumwhich incorporates mathematics, engineering and science. The curriculum integrates topicsacross the disciplines and incorporates active/cooperative learning, various technologies,freshman and sophomore design projects, and hands-on-laboratories. During the freshman year, Page 6.452.1the mathematics portion of the integrated curriculum focuses on differential and some integral“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Sally J. Steadman; Bruce R. Dewey; David Whitman

course, but are scheduled for common courses in Chemisty, EnglishComposition, and Orientation to Engineering.For many institutions, implementing a common course scheduling system for new students is arelatively low-cost, low-maintenance intervention for increasing student retention. Theadvantages include not only an increased level of cooperative learning that occurs spontaneouslyamong the students, but also the opportunity for faculty to gain a more complete picture ofstudent progress. When a student is struggling in one course, that student may also beexperiencing difficulty in another course. At UW, the faculty teaching each of the courses in aPower Group meet periodically and share concerns about individual student situations as well

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Crotty; Chong Chen

low in cost, easy to build, and easy to install. Based on the commandsreceived, the microcontroller will control other equipment or contact a computer linked to themicrocontroller. The entire system has been built and tested in the laboratory. It performed allthe functions expected.Bibliography Page 5.523.71. David Stamper: “Local Area Networks”, second edition, Addison Wesley, 1998.2. Michael Kheir: “The M68HC11 Microcontroller, Application in Control, Instrumentation, and Communication”, Prentice-Hall, 1997.3. Michael L. Gurrie and Patrick J. O’Connor: “Voice/data telecommunications systems”, Prentice Hall, 1986.4. “HT9170 DTMF Receiver

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Hakan Gurocak

analysis and turn the design into a "workingmachine." Photographs below show some of the student designs over the past two years. Three of the rope climbing machines designed by students in the past two offerings of the course. Page 5.534.5Assessment of individual contribution in a team projectProduct design in industry is accomplished by teams. To simulate this environment inacademia, especially in design courses like ME 316, we must emphasize and teach team work.Consequently, the rope climbing machine project is assigned to teams of students.However, the difficulty with promoting team work is in assigning grades to the individual