Conference Session

Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

does this in turn affect how these students make decisions about further participation in engineering after graduation? Page 15.344.2 ≠ EDUCATION: What elements of students’ engineering education contribute to these changes observed in skills and identity? What do students find difficult and how do they deal with the difficulties they face? ≠ WORKPLACE: What skills do early-career engineers need as they enter the workplace? Where did they obtain these skills? Are there any missing skills? How are people’s identities transformed in moving from school to work?While the APS has utilized a variety of methods

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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College-Industry Partnerships

, internships are really the only way to make sureyou get on the career track of your choosing.” 1Engineering programs and the hosting industries also benefit in many ways. “Theprograms possess several advantages and provide benefits to all stakeholders.” 2 TheInternship program is a perfect vehicle to network into many different types of businessesand industries. This working relationship often results in program benefits such as state-of-the-art equipment donations, sources of student scholarships, recruiting tool for currentindustrial employees wishing to upgrade their skill set, a job placement highway forgraduates, faculty industrial sabbaticals, advisory board members, and an excellentvehicle for some great community public relations.Internships

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Carrie Boykin, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

first demand was a demand for 50 new academic scholarships for Black Students bySeptember of 1968; and by 1971, a demand that at least 10 percent of the incoming freshmanclass be black and to establish a Program such as Project Ujima to aid in the recruitment,retention, support, and academic/career/personal/cultural development of Black students.Shortly thereafter, in February 1969, the Black students submitted a proposal for an Afro-American Institute (AAI) and a Black Studies Department, which the Board of Trustees grantedpermission for the use of a building referred to as the Forsyth Annex to serve as the first AAIhome.The Ujima Scholars Program, formerly known as Project Ujima, grew out of the establishment ofthe African-American Institute

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Jonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Katrien Kraft, Arizona State University; Laura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

AC 2010-1818: EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES IN THEENGINEERING CLASSROOMJenefer Husman, Arizona State UniversityJonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneKatrien Kraft, Arizona State UniversityLaura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating Instructor Practices in the Engineering ClassroomThe purpose of this study was to examine instructor practices in the engineering classroomespecially with regard to students’ 1) use of knowledge building and collaborative teachingstrategies1 and 2) perception of how their classes align with their future career

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California at Berkeley; Sara Atwood, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

they often lack the mentorship, educational opportunities, or role modelsnecessary to make this a realistic career path. The educational system further narrows theselection of students in engineering as most technologically rich courses are delivered in asequential manner with no active exercises or connection to the real world. This approach placeschildren who learn in global, sensing, visual, and active modes at a disadvantage and restrictsopportunities for diversity. Engineering outreach that provides interactive projects and addressesthe spectrum of learning styles can enhance both interest and diversity in engineering. A modelfor K-12 outreach teaching has been incorporated into an undergraduate engineering courseentitled, Structural

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Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Kelly Keelen, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

diploma)should be positively framed to express the school’s commendation. The task force also felt thatby their senior year, students should be aware of the job hunting process, proper interviewprotocol, and have a well-developed career plan. Finally, some type of exit mechanism shouldbe in place to gather feedback from the graduating students and an invitation to involve studentsas alumni should be made.Shea1 explains that universities have the responsibility to ready students for life after college:“Advising and counseling seniors through the job search process, providing some type of closureon the college experience, motivating alumni relationships, and evaluating experiences are someof the responsibilities institutions have in easing the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College

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Engineering Management

lucrative for working professionals as well asdistance learners. The paper examines how the basic principles of Six Sigma were systematicallyapplied to curriculum development to not only ensure quality of the program but also toexpressly address needs of the students and industry.IntroductionAs engineers, scientists, and technologists advance in their careers, they encounter an increasingexpectation of project and team management. At the same time, these technical specialists areoftentimes poorly prepared to take on these additional job responsibilities. A Master of Sciencein Engineering Management degree is designed to help technical professionals take this next stepin their career. In addition to added technical exposure, this well-rounded degree

Conference Session

Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Ramesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

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Manufacturing

, and Computer Science (ETCS) at IPFW. ManufacturingEngineering Technology encompasses the field of manufacturing systems, processes, andoperations. The objective of the program is to develop a B.S. degree program that willconcentrate on process and systems design, manufacturing operations, maintenance, sales andservice functions with sustainable initiatives in design and manufacturing.The intention of the program is to prepare students for careers as professionals in manufacturingengineering technology (MFET) occupations that would be current with sustainable initiativesand efficient utilization of resources. It will provide employers within the northeast Indianaregion with a highly trained workforce having technical and leadership skills in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Pizziconi, Arizona State University; Susan Haag, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; Lynn Cozort, Arkansas State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; B.L. Ramakrishna, Arizona State University; Deirdre Meldrum, Arizona State University; Brian Lunt, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Albert Valdez, Arizona State University; Victoria Yarbrough, Arizona State University

funded on proposals including: MSP Project Pathways (NSF $12,5M); Gender in Science and Engineering, GSE/RSE Career Choice Barriers: (NSF $329K); and MSP, Mathematics Modeling Partnership: 7/2009- 9/2010. She has published and presented nationally on science, engineering and cognitive research topics and has been recognized for work in learning outcomes in pre-college contexts and in higher ed.Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sara E. Wilson

design and in career paths such as industry and government.IntroductionThe America COMPETES Act, which was signed into law Aug, 2007, increased researchfunding, but also contained mandates for those institutions seeking NSF funding. Specifically, inSection 7009 of the America COMPETES Act, the National Science Foundation was mandatedto require responsible conduct of research (RCR) training for all trainees on NSF fundedprojects: “The Director shall require that each institution that applies for financial assistance from the Foundation for science and engineering research or education describe in its grant proposal a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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David H. Plantz; William M Simpson Jr. P.E.

. The goal is to have cases that highlight Coast Guard issues from the fields ofmarine safety, naval engineering, and aviation which are the most common career paths forgraduates in the Mechanical and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering majors. In addition,material science case studies from outside the Coast Guard will be examined to ensure thatgraduates have an appreciation for national and global material science challenges. Byexamining failures as well as successes, students will have an opportunity to consider theconsequences of poor decision-making and will be able to explore ethical considerations. Ascase studies are incorporated, tools are being developed to assess the impact of this educationalapproach on student learning and

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Satterfield, National Institute of Standards and Technology; Susan Heller-Zeisler, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

school science experiences, and for suggestions on ways toencourage interest in science, technology, engineering, and math(STEM) careers. Other informaloccasions are made available for NIST scientists and engineers, undergraduate research fellows,and NIST Summer Institute teachers to meet and socialize with the goal of building networks for Page 15.1247.2future interactions. 1Teacher participants in the NISTSummer Institute are invited back to NIST during the schoolyear for ‘Science Afternoons at NIST’ where the focus is on one chosen topic with an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Heather Rowan-Kenyon, University of Virginia; Amy Swan, University of Virginia; Marie Shoffner, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso, University of Virginia

and also hone team problem-solving skills.Open-ended responses from end-of-semester course evaluations indicated that students found thecourse “challenging,” “energetic,” and “worth the effort.” Several students noted that theywould have preferred to spend less time in the classroom, and more time on team project work.Among the students who took part in individual and small group interviews, all reported that thecourse increased their understanding of engineering practice. They also said that they planned tocontinue with engineering coursework, and pursue careers in engineering.The process of working on design teams appeared to enhance engagement and interest in coursematerial. However, students who took on administrative roles linked to

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah McCubbin-Cain, University of Kentucky; Bruce Tschantz, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Civil Engineering

Infrastructure, noting that the number of dams identified as “unsafe” isincreasing at a faster rate than those being repaired.The disastrous levee failures resulting from Hurricane Katrina and a recent report by the NationalCommittee on Levee Safety3 that cited a need for “creating a cadre of national levee experts”also underscore the need to recruit students into careers dedicated to dam and levee safety. Inaddition to the nearly 90,000 dams listed in the National Inventory of Dams, the U.S. is home toan estimated 114,000 miles of federal and non-federal levees, many of uncertain condition.According to surveys of association members conducted by the authors in 2004 and 2009, thereis an inadequate supply of qualified candidates for jobs relating to dam

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

PartnershipWPAFB’s AFRL/XPPD, Domestic Partnering Branch, was selected by DoD as the coordinatorresponsible for the NDEP implementation in the state of Ohio. The selection was made based onthe strong series of on-going STEM programs at AFRL been managed by XPPD. One of theseprograms is the Dayton Regional STEM Center partnership. The Center was created in 2007 viaa National Governors Association competitive process to be the hub of STEM curriculum design, Page 15.909.2training and support for educators in order to advance the goal of preparing all students with theskills and knowledge to participate in the high-demand STEM careers of the future. The

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville; Angela Cline, University of Louisville

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-833: ENHANCING THE CO-OP LEARNING PROCESSR. Mark Schreck, University of Louisville Director, Engineering Cooperative Education and Career Development Office, University of Louisville Speed School of EngineeringAngela Cline, University of Louisville Assistant Director, Engineering Cooperative Education and Career Development Office, University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering Page 15.515.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing the Co-op Learning Experience AbstractThe University of Louisville Speed School of

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Michaels, AZ Page 15.745.1 Seth Hodges, B.Ed., is in his fourth year of teaching science on the Navajo Indian Reservation in St. Michaels, Arizona. After a lengthy career in the U.S. Military, Hodges earned his undergraduate degree in Earth Science Education from Western Washington University. He has taught biology, physical science, earth science, and geology as well as geography and economics.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Hodges is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Science Education (MSSE) degree from Montana State University and is on track to graduate in

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Maria C Sanchez; Nell Papavasiliou; Hernan Maldonado

related careers, show promise in addressing this national shortage7.The authors believe that it is necessary to create local programs such as those mentioned before,aimed at exposing female students in their final three years of high school to basic conceptswithin different areas of engineering and construction management to open the possibilities forthese students to choose a technical major.Since retention of students is another major concern, the camp was designed in such a way thatcurrent female engineering students can participate as mentors and assistants for each activity.The faculty in charge of the different activities trained the students, providing a service learningexperience and giving leadership opportunities to them.Description of

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Stuart Kellogg

continue tobelieve that the drop outs are mainly students who lack the necessary analytical skills required ofthe engineering discipline. In their classic study, Seymour and Hewitt1 showed that the gradedistributions of students who leave engineering are essentially the same as the grade distributionof those who stay in. That is, while a number of students drop out due to poor academicpreparation or other difficulties, it is equally likely that a good student will drop out because ofdissatisfaction with instruction or career mentoring. Local data reflects some of the sameobservations made by Seymour and Hewitt and is shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 plots thecumulative gpa for 204 freshman, sophomores and juniors who did not return to

Conference Session

Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Downey, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education

international engineering educators to identify what led them to such workand made it worthwhile, sometimes at considerable risk to their careers. Drawing evidence fromlengthy personal geographies written by sixteen international educators, this paper reports that akey feature of their pathways has been experiences outside home countries that led them toquestion their own knowledge and normative commitments and want others, prospectiveengineers in particular, to have opportunities for similar experiences. Characterized here as“adding identities” outside home countries, these transformational steps helped motivatesubsequent efforts to add practices to engineering education that would challenge students toconfront their assumptions about the knowledge

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Describe the various careers in biomedical engineering 1.67 4.19 2.52 Develop techniques for advising students about careers and preparation requirements in engineering 1.89 4.56 2.67 Locate popular sources to develop engineering learning activities 1.96 4.48 2.52Pre- and Post-Knowledge Content Tests ResultsOut of 31 teacher participants, 94% completed the pre- and post-content knowledge surveys.When comparing the average pre- and post-test percentage scores for the total MarathonHSTEAP participants (N=29), the average pre-test percentage score was 33.56 and the averagepost-test percentage score was 75.30, yielding a

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in BME

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Wabler, Clemson University; Estefania Alvarez, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University

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Biomedical

undergraduate student in topics of medical devices, biomaterials, and clinicalanatomy. This paper details the development, application, and assessment of a mentoredundergraduate teaching and research program known as Creative Inquiry at Clemson Universitythat is focused on the development of a statewide implant retrieval program for educational andresearch purposes.IntroductionThe mission of the Department of Bioengineering at Clemson University is to provide anoutstanding education for engineers in bioengineering and developing future leaders. With thismission in mind, three goals were identified: 1) to provide students with the education needed fora rewarding career, 2) to provide an intellectually rigorous undergraduate education thatemphasizes

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering career” suggests the interviews did not increase or decrease interest inengineering careers on average. One of the most significant responses is C7=4.0 indicatingstudents believe the extreme experience interviews “inspired ideas that are better for averageusers as well.” The extreme experience interviews occurred immediately after the normalcustomer interviews, and therefore student ratings are based to some extent on the additionalvalue added by the extreme interviews. Page 15.571.9 Table 6: Student Survey Results (FA’08 and SP’09 Cumulative; n=103) Scale: 1) Strongly disagree, 3) Neutral, 5) Strongly

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

resources available to inform, motivate, fund, mentor, promote, and support minorities andwomen to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but finding theseresources is not easy. MIND Links gathers and updates each year links to resources in anorganized manner that is useful for parents, students, professionals, academics andadministrators. Special attention is paid to provide useful resources to every stage of forming theengineer, including • Exploratory and motivational stage: K-12, enrichment activities, competitions • Preparatory: scholarships, fellowships, rankings of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, internships • Professional careers: publications, salary surveys, organizations

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA

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Minorities in Engineering

successfully recruited women and minorities graduate fellows forits second year. Of the nine fellows 44% are women and 56% are Hispanic.The two primary goals of the IMPACT LA Program are to 1) change teachers, students, andparents’ perceptions of engineers and encourage K-12 students to explore engineering andresearch careers, and 2) to enhance the communication and research skills of graduate fellows.To achieve these goals, during the summer workshop teachers participate in a wide range ofexploratory research experiences designed by fellows to introduce teachers to their researchareas. During the school year fellows expose students to their research in different waysincluding informal research discussions, videos showing fellows conducting their

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury

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Construction

Universityis considered as a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), where over90% students are underrepresented minority African-Americans. The mission ofthe program is to produce quality construction management graduates withtechnical and management skills that meet or exceed the expectations of industry,government, and graduate programs, and introduce diversity in the nationalworkforce. The goals of the program are to prepare graduates for a lifelongprofessional career in the construction industry, meet the educationalrequirements for professional certification, and to provide graduates with solidacademic preparation for graduate study. The construction industry needsqualified people who possess skills and knowledge in the management

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Sara Branch, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University; James Cawthorne, Purdue University; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Osman Cekic, Purdue University Osman Cekic, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Purdue University School of Engineering Education. Osman’s research interests include higher education policy, finance and the linkages between budget and organizational culture, and college student retention. In his previous appointments, Osman has worked with the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS

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Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

quantitative technology forecasting techniques, and the author providesseveral examples of his experiences researching and applying the methodologies. The authorshares his experience introducing the concepts and sample studies in discussions of career andpersonal technology choices with undergraduate students in introduction to engineering andengineering technology courses.IntroductionLiteracy in technology, including knowledge of technological and social change, has been citedin various organization and research publications1,2,3 as cornerstone to maintaining social,cultural, and economic progress in the United States and around the world. The means to modeland project technological and social change has been improving over the years

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Ronald Rosenberg, Michigan State University

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Engineering Management

, rather than lagging behind them.”Structural change does not come easily even to a profession that sees new technologies displaceold ones on an ongoing basis. To maintain the historically competitive advantage of theengineering workforce in the United States, our undergraduate engineering programs must havethe ability to change to meet societal need.In the College of Engineering, Michigan State University we are developing an agile engineeringeducation program that builds on the foundations of physical and social sciences, business andthe humanities. Building on these pillars, a student develops career-oriented knowledge andskills in a student-selected satellite cognate. Our program design balances between technicaldepth and breadth. Further, it

Conference Session

Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Roe, Polk Community College - Corp. College; Ernie Helms, Polk Community College - Corp. College; Bob Lachford, RWD Technologies; Rick Johnson, Mosaic Company

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Manufacturing

. Page 15.335.2Presented herein is the curricula map of the apprenticeship program, alignment with nationalcertifications, articulation for the engineering technology core courses and specialization technical 1electives, and institutionalization within the Department of Education. The process for conductingthis reform could be applied to any technical career cluster to facilitate relevant training programs,formal manufacturing apprenticeship models, engineering technology degree programs, andarticulation pathways.Demand Driven ReformIn Florida, Nancy Stephens, the Executive Director of the Manufacturers Association of Florida,presented the following statement to the state’s legislature, “Addressing the