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Sustainability in Construction Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

in the new curriculum, a common interactive learning station, which integrated theMEP systems, was developed in order to enhance student learning.Course Approach, Learning Objectives, and Delivery MethodThe integrated course described above was designed to introduce students to the scope and impact ofMEP systems for buildings. The mechanical and plumbing systems included in the course contentincluded: heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection, while the electricalsystems include power, grounding, lighting, communication, and fire detection. Primarily designedto give students detailed knowledge of the active building systems which form a key part ofbuildings and plants, the approach taken was to analyze the need

Conference Session

FPD5 - Teaming and Peer Performance

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlisa Labrie Richardson, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-654: TINKERING INTERACTIONS ON FRESHMAN ENGINEERINGDESIGN TEAMSArlisa Labrie Richardson, Arizona State University Arlisa Labrie Richardson graduated from Grambling State University with a BS in Physics. After ten years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry, she returned to graduate school to earn a MS in Engineering of Materials from Arizona State University. In May 2008 she completed her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education at Arizona State University. Her research interest includes freshman engineering and retention efforts for female engineering students. In her current position as the Coordinator of Instructional

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

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International

, recognizing the importance of technology in the progress of underdeveloped regions,and understanding the role of the future engineers in the advancement of technology, it wassuggested to offer a workshop as a forum for exchanging best practices, creating networks forinternational engineering educational experiences involving the Americas (research projectcollaboration, design projects collaboration, entrepreneurial project collaboration, andinternational internships) and sharing resources for promoting engineering design, innovationand entrepreneurship in the engineering institutions of the Americas.Workshop ProgramThe NSF sponsored workshop entitled The Global Engineering Education Challenge for theAmericas was held in Tampico, Mexico May 29 – June

Conference Session

Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

family support services, identifying and disseminating best practices and policies. A graduate of Williams College, she Holds an Ed.M from Harvard University and a PhD in in Educational Psychology from Boston College and has taught courses and workshops in applied research to faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates at Boston College and Wheelock College. Page 13.30.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Decade of Technological Innovation: A Retrospective View of the First Decade of the NCIIAAbstractThe role of entrepreneurship in engineering, science

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Aaron S. Bradshaw; Gary N. McCloskey; Franklin Miguel

various levels, the ability to understand and continually evaluate the problem athand, the ability to consider the impacts that a solution may have on the community and the environment,and the ability to deal with uncertainties that are prevalent in the natural world. For most students, theirfirst exposure to these aspects of engineering may not be until after graduation when they enter theprofession. However, it is also possible to give students “real world” exposure in the classroom if thecourse can bring in some of these elements.This paper presents a design for a civil engineering design course where the students apply learnedtechnical skills while fostering their “soft” engineering skills that are critical for success in practice. Thecourse

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

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Aaron S. Bradshaw; Gary N. McCloskey; Franklin Miguel

various levels, the ability to understand and continually evaluate the problem athand, the ability to consider the impacts that a solution may have on the community and the environment,and the ability to deal with uncertainties that are prevalent in the natural world. For most students, theirfirst exposure to these aspects of engineering may not be until after graduation when they enter theprofession. However, it is also possible to give students “real world” exposure in the classroom if thecourse can bring in some of these elements.This paper presents a design for a civil engineering design course where the students apply learnedtechnical skills while fostering their “soft” engineering skills that are critical for success in practice. Thecourse

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Aaron S. Bradshaw; Gary N. McCloskey; Franklin Miguel

various levels, the ability to understand and continually evaluate the problem athand, the ability to consider the impacts that a solution may have on the community and the environment,and the ability to deal with uncertainties that are prevalent in the natural world. For most students, theirfirst exposure to these aspects of engineering may not be until after graduation when they enter theprofession. However, it is also possible to give students “real world” exposure in the classroom if thecourse can bring in some of these elements.This paper presents a design for a civil engineering design course where the students apply learnedtechnical skills while fostering their “soft” engineering skills that are critical for success in practice. Thecourse

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Devanandham Henry, Stevens Institute of Technology; Richard Turner, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Lawrence Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kristen Baldwin, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, Logistics)

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

in the School of Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. Her research area is based on systems thinking in K-12 education. She graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, and then she worked with Lucent Technologies as a software developer first in embedded systems and then she held a position as a software designer/architect for CDMA2000 project where she participated in numerous projects developing several features to enhance the existing software system. She is now participating in a project to create a model curriculum in software engineering.Lawrence Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debbie Mullins, Texas Space Grant Consortium; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas at Austin

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Aerospace

program for undergraduate students and NASA should continue this. Sanjana Datta, Texas Tech University – Red Raider – Ice / Water Transportation System on the Lunar Surface – Fall 2007 • I loved the Design Challenge! It gave my team experience in writing documents, and practice in conveying our research in a succinct and professional manner. I think my favorite part of the Design Challenge was the Showcase. It was a feeling of satisfaction from completing the first steps and presenting, as well as learning about other research projects. Eva Wang, Rice University, Team Phoenix – Medical Diagnostics for Space Application, Fall 2007 • I enjoyed participating in the Design Challenge very much. It was

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Masten, McMaster University; Robert Fleisig, McMaster University

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Design in Engineering Education

term, students were expected to complete an engineeringdesign project during an intense six-week period, and then repeat the process a second time for adifferent project. Students were assigned to some 200 teams (3 – 5 students each) and dividedinto 16 tutorials, supervised by 87 teaching assistants (12 graduate, 75 undergraduate) and 7faculty consultants. Students were guided in structured tutorials, group discussions, andcomputer-mediated interactions. To ensure students made steady progress, there were threedeliverables: a preliminary report describing background research, ethical considerations, anddesign alternatives; a final report that included the team’s proposed technical design, costanalysis, feasibility, and impact on the community

Conference Session

New Ideas for ChEs II (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerardine Botte, Ohio University; Keeley Schneider, Ohio University; Bryan Boggs, Ohio University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-1024: KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTIES: “HAVING FUN AND LEARNINGENGINEERING”Gerardine Botte, Ohio University Gerardine G. Botte: Dr. Botte is an Associate Professor at the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department at Ohio University and the Director of the Electrochemical Engineering Research Laboratory (EERL) at Ohio. She received her B.S. from Universidad de Carabobo (Venezuela), and her M.E. and Ph.D. from University of South Carolina. She worked for three years as a Process Engineering in a Petrochemical Complex (PEQUIVEN, filial of PDVSA. Venezuela) before going to graduate school. Dr. Botte applies chemical engineering principles for the analysis of electrochemical systems. She has

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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International

Engineering has alsocalled for better preparation of engineering graduates for the practice of engineering exemplifiedin capstone courses18,19. These courses have improved and expanded to better prepare studentsfor the practice of engineering through the involvement and support of accreditation agencies,the National Academy of Engineering, industry, and educational leaders along with professionalorganizations’ research into the technical and pedagogical content, assessment, and execution ofengineering curriculum15,16.Design and manufacturing of products and services is already a major focus of many capstonecourses, it seems that these courses are ideally situated to include elements of globalizationwithout compromising their current learning outcomes

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Meyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

, 1993, Carr, 1996, and others), or small, but significant paperbacks (Turner and Hill, 1999and Ramsey 1996). Monographs are best used as library reserve resource materials. Some booksfeature a programming language for instrumentation and controls. Examples are Khalid (2000),Olansen and Rosow (2002), Travis and Kring (2006), and Khoo (1999). Many text books dependon the student’s background to understand the material presented. A new text book beingcompleted by the author also provides the student of this discipline an opportunity to understandand gain practical experience with modern measurement equipment, data acquisition, and digitalcontrol systems. The course assumes that the student is a junior, senior pre-engineer, or afirst–year graduate

Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Miller, Society of Automotive Engineers International; Elizabeth Bachrach, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

managed over 35 projects at GRG, ranging from national outreach initiatives accompanying public television series and documentaries to multimedia educational packages, and professional development workshops and distance learning for K-12 teachers. In addition to managing multiple projects, she has written proposals and designed evaluation plans for projects that have received funding from the NSF, NIH, and HHS, and serves as an internal consultant on several evaluations. Dr. Bachrach earned a Certificate of Completion from RIVA (Research in Values and Attitudes) Moderator Training and has expertise conducting focus groups with children and adults as well as evaluating

Conference Session

Challenges of CE Education in a Global World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Farid Momand, Kabul University; Qaium Fekrat, Kabul University; Aziz Gulistani, Kabul University

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Civil Engineering

program in mechanical engineering at Ohio University, under the auspices of the Afghan Merit Scholars Program.Aziz Gulistani, Kabul University Aziz Ahmad Gulistani holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Kabul University in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has served as an Assistant Professor (Pohialay) at Kabul University for one year, an adjunct instructor at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan for one semester, and a practicing design engineer for eighteen months at 18 months at the Amu Construction Company. He is currently enrolled in the master’s degree program in civil engineering at Ohio University, under the auspices of the Afghan Merit Scholars Program

Conference Session

Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dewey Spangler, Virginia Western Community College; Kimberly Filer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computers in Education

research interests involve active magnetic bearings, product design, K-12 engineering education, solid mechanics, and non-linear structural mechanics. He has ten years of full-time industry experience in steel manufacturing and nine years of consulting experience in the areas of mechanical and civil design. He is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech.Kimberly Filer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Kim Filer is currently a graduate research assistant on Virginia Tech’s Tablet PC Initiative assessment team in the College of Engineering. She is pursuing her doctorate in Educational Research and Evaluation. Her research

Conference Session

New Tools and Techniques for Information Literacy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Baer, Wichita State University

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Engineering Libraries

journals are worried about the rising occurrences of plagiarism in articlessubmitted for publication.3The Internet has changed way students plagiarize to some extent because it has changed the way Page 13.1367.2they research. A wealth of information is now at the researcher’s fingertips. A library ofinformation is brought straight to their desks. The phrase “cut and paste plagiarism” expressesthe ease of copying a sentence, paragraph, or more from an article into a term paper.Additionally, many in the upcoming generation view materials retrieved online differently thanthose obtained from other sources. Clifton Poole stated “there is a tendency to

Conference Session

Mechanics and the Internet

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Calvin Ashmore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bo Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Geoff Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Daniel Upton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sneha Harrell, UC Berkeley; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

survey using the Web Monkey system which we will continue to use for the rest of theproject.Platform Research and ChoiceThe first requirement for the InTEL platform is portability. The software should be easilyaccessible to students, and the best solution to this is to allow exercises and work to be done onthe web. The second requirement is visual capacity and the ability to perform physicalsimulation. Finally, we desired platforms that were non-proprietary and open source. With theserequirements in mind, we chose to implement the software in Java, using the Java MonkeyEngine as a stable graphical engine. We selected the Open Dynamics Engine as a system forconducting physical simulations.Exercise Design and DevelopmentWe clarified our goal of

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Frank Goforth, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

Page 13.258.9wanted the practice to continue, but they can also be critical. Therefore, educators must keepstudents engaged and adjust their teaching techniques accordingly. In fact, the best lessons maybe learned from reading students’ comments and suggestions as listed in Appendix C.Although computer simulation has shown to have a positive impact on student performance, itseffects on students’ attendance and retention was not established and thus, require furtherinvestigation. Moreover, further examination of the variant in student lab evaluation relative tothe overall course requirement may be warranted. The course-level continuous improvementprocess has proven to be very effective in targeting problems in conceptual student learningduring

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, Murray State University; Arthur Pallone

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Engineering Physics & Physics

] Kang, N. H. and C. S. Wallace, “Secondary science teachers' use of laboratory activities: Linking epistemological beliefs, goals, and practices,” Science Education, 89.1 (Jan. 2005): 140-165.[7] Liu, N. F. and D. Carless, “Peer feedback: the learning element of peer assessment,” Teaching in Higher Education, 11.3 (July 2006): 279-290.[8] Macias-Guarasa, J., J. M. Montero, R. San-Segundo et al., “A Project-Based Learning Approach to Design Electronic Systems Curricula,” IEEE Transactions on Education, 49.3 (August 2006): 389-397.[9] McDowell, L., “The impact of innovative assessment on student learning,” Innovations in Education and Training International, 32 (1995): 302.[10] Papinczak, T., L. Young and M. Groves, “Peer

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Barry, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of an REU Summer ProgramAbstractAn NSF-funded Center, a three-university partnership with research focused onnanomanufacturing, has held a Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)Program for undergraduate students over the past three years. Over 70 students have participatedin the program, in which each student is guided in a project to learn more about research relatedto nanomanufacturing. In our laboratories, students with diverse technical backgrounds gainskills in electron and atomic force microscopy; chemical synthesis; MEMS and NEMSfabrication; dip pen nanolithography; template-guided assembly and transfer of polymers andnanoparticles; high rate polymer processing; assessing the impact of nanoparticles on theenvironment

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Victor Rubanchik, Southern Federal University (Russia); Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

. B A C DFigure 7 Simulations designed for virtual exploration of signal reflection and distortion effects.Using the drag and drop option on simulations A and C in Figure 7, a student is able to movethe car around a parking lot and see how the different reflections from surrounding buildingsaffect the signal shape, phases, and amplitudes. S/he can choose between one or two pulsesignals and vary signal frequency, pulse duration, and delay between pulses. Simulations Band D help the student understand the Huggens-Fresnel principle and the impact of variousparameters on the structure of Fresnel’s zones, as well as what sources of secondary

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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International

learning objectives overall are centered in thepreparation of both business and engineering students (undergraduate as well as graduate) forstrong participation in and leadership of technology commercialization projects and processes,regardless of setting; i.e., corporate or start-up ventures. The design employed to achieve theseobjectives has two platforms – learning the keys to success for high-tech business ventures anddemonstrating that learning by applying all the keys to a real-world project for a company orinventor who needs their insights. This design readily incorporates the application and Page 13.1359.15assessment of the engineering

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Fred Meyer, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

quality and rigor; and appropriate experience based uponbroad technical and professional practice guidelines which provide sufficient flexibilityfor a wide range of roles in engineering practice.Table 2. ABET outcome criteria for engineering baccalaureate graduates. 3a: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 3b: An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data 3c: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within Hard skills realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, heath and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 3e: An

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 13.534.7Content and experiences in the capstone design course are required to ensure studentsdemonstrate certain capabilities as outlined in criterion 3 and 4 for ABET accreditation. Manyrequirements of criterion 4 are also addressed by the capstone course. Specifically, Cal Poly’sMechanical Engineering program relies in some part on the capstone design course to providestudents with instruction, application, and feedback with respect to criteria a-d, g, i and k7. Forother outcomes, students may receive experience depending on the nature of their project. Thefollowing briefly outlines how these outcomes are practiced and sometimes assessed. In order tosatisfy the accreditation requirements, the Mechanical Engineering graduates must have

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bonnie Ferri, Georgia Tech; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joel Jackson, Georgia Tech; Jennifer Michaels, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Williams, Georgia Tech

AC 2008-1212: A PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTED LABORATORIES IN THE ECECURRICULUMBonnie Ferri, Georgia Tech Bonnie Heck Ferri received the BS from Electrical Engineering from Notre Dame in 1981, the MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton in 1984, and the PhD in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1988. She is currently a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Affairs in ECE at Georgia Tech. Her research has been in the areas of embedded control systems, applications of control, power electronics, and education. She is the recipient of the 2007 IEEE Education Society Harriet Rigas Award.Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology Jill Auerbach is a Senior

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

found on the Social Impact Games website. • The Learning Federation Project[6] of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) works on research and development strategies to harness the potential of emerging information technologies to improve how we teach and learn. In October of 2005, the FAS hosted a Summit on Educational Games. This summit marked the first meeting of individuals from academia, government, private foundations and the software development industry to determine the challenges that need to be addressed to create a strong marketplace for educational games. Although three games were identified on the website[7], none was determined to have a focus on engineering. • Finally, a general search of the web

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University; Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan, Arizona State University; Slobodan Petrovich, Arizona State University; Govindasamy Tamizhmani, Arizona State University

current hi-tech knowledge and skills. These experts are familiar with the recentadvances in technology, new processes, equipment, and industry “best practices.” To maintaincurrency with technology and produce work-ready graduates, SMEs are needed to help createand maintain curriculum that addresses key technologies and emerging industry trends. Topromote greater breadth of student learning, SMEs are needed to help integrate specific technicaltopics within core college curriculum—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Teaming SMEs with faculty developers, instructional designers/developers (IDs) produces aneffective blend of unique abilities for scoping, structuring, and organizing technical informationin a way that facilitates

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Gisela Coto Quintana; Jaime Salazar, Ibero-American Association of Engineering Education (ASIBEI); Jorge Ignacio Velez Munera, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, ACOFI

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International

countries. 11. There is a certain degree of difficulty in joining consortia such as the Washington Accord; even more so for individual countries. 12. Various groups need to be educated on these issues.After a day of discussion, a document called The Turabo Declaration12 was created thatsummarized the conclusions of the participants: “Whereas there is a need for Quality, Consistency and Mobility among Engineers educated in the Region, we recommend to LACCEI the appointment of a Task Force to draft a first principles document of a Latin American and Caribbean Engineering Accreditation Agency (LACCEAA). Some first principles for design of this: a. Engineering Mobility (to be defined) b. Draw from best practices and

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Girls and Young Women

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington; Tracie L. Brockhoff, Penn State University - New Kensington

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Women in Engineering

encourage and guide them in preparation for matriculation into engineering, engineeringtechnology, or science.The fifteenth annual FIRSTE Program was held on May 15-16, 2007. Students were exposed tointensive hands-on workshops designed to stimulate interest and provide a realistic view ofengineering and science-related careers. The young women had an opportunity to work on acomputer-aided design project, perform practical laboratory applications, and participate inscientific exploration – skills essential to engineering practice.The River Voyager provided a unique opportunity for the students to experience practical usageson modern technology as related to the world around them. Crew specialists met with the groupto demonstrate how trusses, dams