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Conference Session
Student Learning and Research
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Saleh Sbenaty
paper, A4 or larger Blank paper allows 360º of freedom to express the full range of your cortical skills, whereas pre-drawn lines restrict the natural flow of your thoughts2. Use the paper in landscape orientation Words and images have more space in the direction we write, so they don’t bump into margins as quickly3. Start in the centre Thoughts start in the centre of our mental world. The Mind Map page reflects this4. Make a central image that
Conference Session
Teaching Software Engineering Process
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Stanislaw Maj; Anuradha Sutharshan; D Veal
needs, and ChallengesEnterprise Architecture groups exist to nurture enterprise assets and to support othergroups, such as development teams, within the organization. These enterprise groupsshould act in a manner that reflects the expectations of their customers and the waysin which their customers work.The authors suggest the following key points for developing and improving the EAprocess: - Focus on People, Not Technology - The quality of the people on a project, and their organization and management, are much more important factors in success than are the tools they use or the technical approaches they take [18]. - Keep it Simple - A critical concept is that enterprise architecture models and documents just
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Kanchana Jayasuriya; Doreen Thomas
perception of the Faculty 7. More accurately reflecting the gender and cultural profile prevailing outside the University environmentConclusionsThe Faculty of Engineering at the University of Melbourne has followed affirmative actionpolicy to create new women-only positions. An exemption was granted by VCAT to enablethe Faculty to advertise these positions only for women. The advertisement attracted 48applications from candidates, many of whom had excellent research track records. Followingthe selection process four appointments were made, which was one more than originallyplanned.As Table 1 indicates, this initiative has contributed to a dramatic increase in the number ofResearch only women academics in 2004 (compared to 2002). However
Conference Session
A through K and Beyond
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Matthew Dettman
but contains several procedural procedural errors affecting the problem solution. or two minor procedural errors. errors. problem solution. Final result is correct and Final result is correct, presentation Final result and/ or presentation Final result is incorrect, answer Final Result presented in the most appropriate of answer generally appropriate reflect noticeable errors
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
James Higley; Gregory Neff; Susan Scachitti
principles, they must also play an integral rolein reviewing and updating these principles to reflect the needs of the constituents whichthey serve. So whereas in the past being unfamiliar with the guiding principles of theinstitution did not necessarily affect a faculty member’s ability to do their job, now itdoes. Therefore, all pertinent documents must be readily assessable to all facultymembers. In light of this it only makes sense to place all important documents on anintranet or internet in order to insure accessibility of the latest version of all documents.The METS faculty found that both intranet and Internet locations are of value for thispurpose. The editable version of documents subject to on-going change are kept on LANdirectories
Conference Session
Engineering Education Research and Assessment III
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Daniel Bailey; Andrew Ricke; David Spurlock; Susan Murray
scales themselvescomprise multiple items. This convention allows for a somewhat more immediate interpretationof results and already reflects the necessity for reverse scoring negatively worded items. Variable Group Mean SD Mean 95% C. I. of Sig. (GPA) difference the difference (2-tailed) (Lower-Higher) LL----------UL Organization Lower 3.19 .63 -.24 -.47 -.00 .047 Higher 3.43 .64 Activity Lower 3.58 .67 -.29 -.53 -.04 .021
Conference Session
Project Management and Team Issues
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Thomas Wollin; Ronald Bennett; Melanie Steinborn; Al Dombrowski
. Question 1 Question 2 Mean 4.80 4.40 Median 5.00 4.00Question 1: “Live cases gave us a way to analyze actual cases, before knowingthe outcome. They made a connection between course curriculum and real worldsituations of actionable relevance. Learning was enhanced by group dynamicsthat ensued as a result of the realization that our analysis would have tangiblemeaning to the live case host. They allowed me to reflect on my own industryexperience and formulate questions and ideas that could be beneficial to resolvingthe issue.”Question 2: “Live Cases are a better method than other case study methods sincethe student becomes an active participant in the
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Stacy Wilson; Mark Cambron
proposed to improve thecourses.Assessment of student work and the results of the Peer Review of Course Effectiveness showthat students are exhibiting an improved performance. This process will continue to be acornerstone of the program’s ABET assessment plan.Reference:[1] www.wku.edu/engineering[2] J. Lenoir and J. Russell, "The roles of the students in a project-based engineering curriculum," International Conference on Practice-Oriented Education: Transforming Higher Education, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 2001.[3] J. G. Harris and etc., "Journal of Engineering Round Table: Reflections on the Grinter Report," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 81, pp. 74-94, 1994.[4] F. L. Huband
Conference Session
Innovative Graduate Programs & Methods
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Ram Mohan; Narayan Radhakrishnan; Guoqing Tang; Kenneth Murray; Ajit Kelkar
integration of knowledge and methodologies fromall these disciplines, and as such is a subject which is distinct from any of them." The followingfigure, which has been widely accepted in the CSE community, reflects the view that besidesconnecting the sciences, engineering, mathematics, and computer science, CSE also has its own Figure 1: Interdisciplinary Nature of the CSE Programcore of elements that draws together and bridges all these disciplines. Such a CSE core is madeup of a collection of computationally intensive problem-solving methodologies and robust tools,which constitute the building blocks for the study of scientific and engineering problems of everincreasing complexity and realism.As suggested by Yasar and Landau 8
Conference Session
Capstone & Educational Resource Developments
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
George York; Daniel Pack
) imposes for all accredited undergraduate engineering programs [1]. The requirementis a reflection of the engineering customers’ (industry and, in our case, the United States AirForce) desire to hire engineering graduates who possess teamwork skills. This paper presentsour collective experience, both students and faculty mentors, of conducting a team-based seniordesign project at the United States Air Force Academy. We present challenges associated withthe administrative and technical aspects of completing a team project and share the lessons wehave learned. The paper is organized as follows. In Section 3, we provide background Page
Conference Session
Teaching Strategies in Graphics
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
David Cottrell
practicalembellishments: (1) A sports area for watching events a 54” television in front of aroaring fireplace; (2) Revamping the clubhouse decorum to reflect a Texan motif; (3)A deck/patio with a Jacuzzi with over-head cover that overlooks the course; (4) An Page 10.681.3 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Education”office/work area for managing the club house and golf course financial affairs. For thestudent, new design submittals included the following: • A refined projection representing a realistic picture of the
Conference Session
Computers in Education Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Thomas Walker; Hayden Griffin
administrative space at Virginia Tech [11], withadditional increases of coverage planned, this capability will soon reach the entire campus.Conclusions• The basic conclusion is that the laptop requirement is a success.• The laptop requirement has been well-received by students, who no longer worry about the same things they anticipated in 2001 (theft, damage).• Students enjoy in-class work on software systems using their own computers. Files created during class are available for later review, reflection, and modification.• Students believe their learning is enhanced by this mode of presentation• We are somewhat surprised at the relatively small number of students who have opted to purchase external monitors.• Students tend
Conference Session
Assessing with Technology
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Andrew J. Wiesner; Jonathan P. Mathews; Sarma Pisupati
students were more likely tosubmit the weekly quizzes and reflective assignments than students with GPA below a Caverage. Students were likely to at least match their incoming GPA with course grade inthis general education course. Most of the students were tenacious in obtaining the 100%score for the weekly quiz, despite the value being 1% of the grade. Hence, this approachwas considered useful for a directed review of the material.Bibliographic Information1. McGraw-Hill, C., 2005, http://www.ctb.com/articles2. ClearLearning, 2005, http://www.clearlearning.com/3. Tuckman, B. T., 2003, http://all.successcenter.ohio-state.edu/belgium-paper/BWT-belgium-paper.htm4. Gunn, C., McSporran, M., Macleod, H. and French, S., Dominant or
Conference Session
Writing and Communication I
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Trine Kvidal; April Kedrowicz
. Attributions,the reasons people provide for their own and others’ behaviors, are important becausethey reflect perceptions of causality, serve to protect and enhance self-esteem and impactmotivation and expectations for future performance5.Several studies have linked attributions with ego, or self-concept6-8 such that attributionsserve to protect one’s self-concept. In particular, the self-serving effect9-11 has shown thatindividuals attribute success internally and failure externally. That is, individuals attributesuccess to effort or ability, while failures are attributed to the task or other circumstancesbeyond individual control. In addition, attributions have been linked to motivation12-14.Findings of these studies point to the impact
Conference Session
Women Faculty & the NSF ADVANCE Program
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Ryan Dupont; Mary Feng; Hailey Christine
tochange. None of these characteristics are new or unique but what differentiates the Dual Agendamodel from other models is that change must link organizational goals of equity andeffectiveness, usually assumed to be adversarial. As far as model structure, there are three main Page 10.1062.3elements: research, action, and interactive collaboration. The research step surfaces underlying “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”assumptions, the action step reflects commitment to learn and take
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Jennifer Karlin
ofthe fully student-run model, the current iteration is assessed yearly. While the preferencefor particular workshops shifts, just over 94% of the participants felt that the E-WeekGIRLS program helped them to learn about their career options. Additionally, 94% ofparticipants found it helpful to meet and talk to current female students on the SDSMTcampus. Of those who expressed a positive reaction to meeting and talking with currentfemale engineering students, just over 78% are considering attending college on ourcampus. The positive assessment of the program is reflected in a comment oneparticipant made to her friend: “This program has ruined my life. Until today, I knewexactly what I wanted to do, now I have too many options.”Comparison of the
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
David Ferruzza
sense“real-life” problems that graduating engineers find in their first job efforts, and do help preparethe students to the multifaceted requirements of graduate research.We analyze the performances and the attitudes of different classes and students to the sledproblem and we report on a survey that reflects some of the students’ thoughts on such type ofchallenges and their usefulness.Introduction“The Sledder” is a simulation exercise in dynamics, developed at the Department of Physics andEngineering at Elizabethtown College. It was first offered in 1993 in the framework of a coursein Statics, and more recently has been incorporated into first-year Physics courses. Students areasked to simulate the dynamics of a sled along a trajectory of
Conference Session
Curriculum Development in Manufacturing ET
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Kenneth Stier
intended to provide data that reflects the totalpopulation with a sampling error of +/- 5% at a 95% confidence level. The participants wereplaced into mid-sized or small company categories based on the number of employees theyemploy. They were further segmented based on companies that hired IMS alums and those thatdidn’t.Instrumentation and data collection The contact person and address listed in the 2004 Illinois Manufacturers Directory foreach of the manufacturers selected was used for mailing purposes. A letter explaining the study, Page 10.22.3an informed consent form, a questionnaire, and a postage paid return envelope were sent to
Conference Session
Curriculum Development in Computer/Communications ET
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Austin Asgill; Willie Ofosu
listed. This block is also used foroptimization. Figure 2 shows the transmission (S21) and reflection (S11) coefficients of the filtercircuit. The analysis is done by use of scattering parameters. Page 10.439.4 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Page 10.439.5Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition
Conference Session
DEED Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Ressler Stephen; Estes Allen; Karl Meyer; Matthew Morris
thedefinition of the indicator.As this was the first use of this assessment technique, there was no historical data against whichto compare. Comparison to future applications of this technique that reflect modifications toCE450 to address noted shortcomings will be useful in further validating its usefulness.ConclusionsThe embedded assessment technique proposed herein proved to be far superior to surveys andother non-embedded assessment tools. Linking goal assessments to the grading processaccomplished three objectives. The technique reduced instructor work load, tied studentevaluation more closely to the relevant institutional academic program goal, and provided asystematic method for identifying both shortcomings and areas of excellence in a program
Conference Session
Experiential Learning
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Larry Hanneman; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm
education can be broadly defined as a philosophy and methodology in whicheducators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focused reflection in orderto increase knowledge, develop skills, and clarify values9. In the College of Engineering at IowaState University, we use a much narrower definition for engineering experiential education. Forus, it is work experience in an engineering setting, outside of the academic classroom, and beforegraduation. Iowa State engineering students work in either a cooperative education program(alternating periods of full-time academic college training and full-time work experience ofapproximately equal length) or an internship (a single work period of institutional supervisedfull-time employment of
Conference Session
Capstone/Design Projects: Information/Computer ET
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Paul Chanley; Michael Pelletier
learned a lot.Students were able to design digital circuits using both TTL logic and CPLDs, to work in teamsand to make written and oral reports on their design work.Conclusions and RecommendationsAs a result of adding both design projects and design assignments to the lab course during thefall of 2004, the department changed the course name to Digital Design Lab, effective fall, 2005to more accurately reflect its objective of combining design theory and application. In addition,the format will change from a 1-credit lab meeting for 3 hours per week for 15 weeks to a 2-credit course meeting for 1 hour of lecture and two hours of lab work per week for 15 weeks.The lecture aspect of the lab will introduce digital design topics to the students
Conference Session
Design and Computation in ChE Courses
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
David Miller; Atanas Serbezov
and expanded into new areas, there has been increasingpressure to modify senior process design to better prepare graduates for the realities which theywill face during their careers. Some of the challenges discussed in the literature include thefollowing: 1. Shifting the emphasis from process design to product design within the chemical industry [1-3]. 2. Including the design of batch processes in addition to continuous processes to reflect the growth areas of the chemical industry [4]. 3. The need to understand the business factors that affect design [3,5] 4. The need to incorporate sustainable development and design of green processes [6].In addition to changes
Conference Session
Computer & Web-Based Instruction
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Brianno Coller
Society for Engineering EducationAcknowledgmentThe author gratefully acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation undergrant 0354557. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of the author and donot necessarily reflect those of the National Science Foundation.References[1] J. Bransford, T. Hasselbring, B. Barron, S. Kulewicz, J. Littlefield, and L. Goin. Uses of macro- contexts to facilitate mathematical thinking. In The teaching and Assessing of Mathematical Problem Solving, pages 125—147. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1988.[2] J. Bransford, N. Vye, C. Kinzer, and V. Risko. Teaching thinking and content knowledge: Toward an integrated approach. In B. Jones and L. Idol, editors, Dimensions of thinking and cognitive
Conference Session
International Engineering Education II
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Waddah Akili
faculty member should engage inself-reflection, exploring his/her personal willingness to experiment with alternative approachesto the common practice of traditional lecturing.(6) Within this context, and from author’sperspective, the paper sheds light on the common forms of active learning most relevant forengineering faculty in the Arab Gulf Region. Further, it examines the core elements for eachmethod, looks at the pros and cons, and underscores those specifics that are believed to beimplementable in the Region. In short, careful selection from published literature on alternativesto traditional classroom presentations provides a rich menu of different approaches, faculty in theRegion could readily add to their repertoire of instructional
Conference Session
BME Technical Modules and Laboratories
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Alan Sahakian
the principles associated.The effectiveness of the designed apparatus and its demonstration was assessed throughasking students to reflect upon the presentation. Students’ perspectives were explored toevaluate the effectiveness of the demonstration. We report the study context--thedemonstration--, and its effectiveness for the targeted population as how it was informedfrom students’ reflections.Study context: The NMR demonstration.The present demonstration was done in a typical classroom rather than a laboratory.Though we do not simply claim that it is always feasible to conduct an NMR/MRIexperiment in a typical classroom rather than a laboratory, in our case, it was moreconvenient for us to bring the apparatus to the classroom rather than
Conference Session
K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Adnan Javed; Fazil Najafi
Improver Continuous Inspection & Capacity Innovative of a Builder Learner Course on Team Construction Participation Project Skills Work with Real Technical Property on Course or Easement Seminar AcquisitionFigure 2 Checklist Reflecting Sarasota County’s Core Competencies Page 9.1016.7 “Proceedings of the 2004
Conference Session
Teaching about New Materials
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Wendy Crone
wavelength of light that is Figure 3. NiTi wire duringabsorbed or reflected by the liquid crystal, resulting in an transformation from austenitenoticeable change in color of the material. to martensite is shown. The wire has been painted with aTo conduct the experiment, acquire NiTi wire (alloy type SE- temperature sensitive liquid508 (austenite) straight, black oxide finish, diameter 0.02 in., crystal so that the transformation front can befrom Nitinol Devices and Components, www.nitinol.com) and
Conference Session
Capstone Course in Industrial Technology
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Recayi Pecen; Ronald O'Meara
electrical system (a) (b)Figure 3. (a) Charge controller, DC circuit breaker, and surge arrester inside the electrical box in themetallic frame, (b) Two deep cycle type Yellow 34/78 batteries connected in parallel. Figure 4. Installation of outdoor digital display into the metallic frameFigure 5 illustrates the overall system running during the summer semester. The scrolled messages inthe display can be seen clearly up to 200 m distance and it operates much brighter at night comparedwith day light operation due to the reflection. Page 9.375.5 Proceedings of
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Michael Sanders; Charles W. White; Sanju Patro
American Manufacturing PracticeThe conference provided an arena for individuals and organizations from various parts ofthe world to interactively participate in the conference in real-time. Speakers at the USPconference had a virtual presence in two places at one time. Since all speeches werebroadcast over the Internet, most speakers who attended the conference in person, hademployees from their organizations join the conference via virtual centers. Mr. SubrahIyar’s speech from his office in California made an effective self reflective emphasis onglobal reach – the CEO of WebEx speaking of connectivity and collaboration while beingconnected and collaborating with the USP audience! Ms. Terri Takai shared herexperiences in logistics and computer