Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Mott Community College; James Moseley, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

as the curriculum design tool. The subjects shown in Table 1 are teachers and students at three high schools in Genesee County, Michigan, which is the service area for MCC, and these schools participate in articulation agreements with the DET department at MCC. All three of the high school classes chosen for this study have similar descriptions and require similar experience and prerequisite skills. Although, shown in Figure 1 the students from School C, who make up about 40% of the comparison group, have not had any previous drafting background, where students from Schools A and B have had at least one year of drafting experience. The instructors are vocationally certified

Conference Session

Innovative Lower Division Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

rate of transfers to four-year institutions can also bemonitored as good indicators of the program’s quality.Hopefully best practices will be shared and disseminated between colleges providing enoughinformation to help more community colleges develop competitive programs that will helpstudents pursue successful engineering careers.References: 1. Science and Engineering Indicators 2004, NSB- 04-1 and NSB 04-1A, Arlington, VA. 2. PREP – PreEngineering Program, URL: < www.texprep.org > 3. < www.msoe.edu/admiss/summer/index.shtml > 4. < http://studentservices.engr.wisc.edu/diversity/esp/ > 5. < www.engr.ncsu.edu/summerprograms/index2.html > 6. < www.seas.virginia.edu/minority/ite.htm > 7

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Stephens, Lawrence Technological University; Mariam Iskandarani, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 11.1172.4There are three types of leases: 1) Fair Market Value Purchase Option (FMV) - has the lowestmonthly payment of a standard lease with flexible purchase options at lease end. A Fair MarketValue lease is the preferred option for businesses who are interested in avoiding equipmentobsolescence. At the end of lease, the lessor has the options of: Returning the equipment, orpurchasing equipment for the Fair Market Value, or extending the lease under a new leaserenewal. 2) 10% Purchase Option –the entrepreneur’s monthly payments would be lower than a$1 Buyout Lease, but higher than the Fair Market Value option. And, at the end of the lease, thebusiness owner can choose to purchase the equipment for 10% of the original cost or return

Conference Session

Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College; Ida Ngambeki, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

the feedback is crucial,especially in helping students balance the analytical and reflective aspects. We assert that theblog holds potential for stimulating moral imagination and encouraging students to pursue newideas that emerge from the integration of personal experience, technical content, and concepts inethics. Page 11.1287.2IntroductionEducators in engineering ethics have long discussed the advantages and disadvantages ofteaching ethics across the curriculum versus in stand-alone courses. The integrated approach hasbeen shown to be effective in meeting key outcomes criteria.1 It can also help students betterunderstand the relevance of

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Sprinsky, Pennsylvania College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching GIS with Intergraph GeoMedia In a Civil Engineering Technology Program.Author: Dr William H. SprinskyAffiliation: Pennsylvania College of TechnologyAddress: 1 College Avenue, Williamsport, Pa, 17701Email: wsprinsk@pct.eduTelephone: (570) 326-3761, Extension 7365AbstractAt the Pennsylvania College of Technology, we feel that the tools of project design andmanagement, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), should be taught along with themore usual subjects in a Civil Engineering Technology curriculum. With an NSF(ILI) grant,Pennsylvania College of Technology purchased the Intergraph MGE software suite for use instudying and teaching the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College; Nora Paul-Schultz, Smith College; Ida Ngambeki, Smith College

Page 11.880.6received a 2 if they made an effort but did not seem to connect with what was asked of them. 1 2 3 4 5 To what extent Not at Not very much A fair Quite a bit A lot are the following qualities all (manages to amount (engages (engages practiced and achieved? (fails to engage with the (engages with the skill actively with engage skill

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

content and learning process, between their engineering educationand their future professional lives. The connections students make between their education andtheir personal lives is most often untapped. Using liberative pedagogies (processes that empowerstudents in their learning through active engagement and self-reflection), the engineeringthermodynamics course at Smith College has been revised to promote the relationship betweenthermodynamics and student experience.1 Student engagement with the classroom innovationsaids the learning process and provides an opportunity for students to take responsibility for theirlearning. Thus, an excerpt from Foucault’s Power/Knowledge2 discussing the “regime of truth”was introduced to stimulate questions

Conference Session

Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne (ET)

Tagged Divisions

Materials

approach as my former instructors: create a set of notes on paper, then deliver the lectureswith a chalkboard. To supplement the lecture material, handouts contained pictures, graphs, andtables that could not be replicated well on the chalkboard. Some handouts were mini-lessons thatcovered additional material not in the lecture or textbook,1 such as the impact test data in Figure1. In addition, homework assignments were listed on separate handouts as shown in Figure 2. Page 11.1193.2MET 180, Class #7 MET 180Charpy impact testing of the Titanic’s hull

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

EPA originally defined green engineering as the design, commercialization and use Page 11.150.2of processes and products that are feasible and economical while minimizing the generation ofpollution at the source and also minimizing risk to human health and the environment [1]. Thedefinition of green engineering was more broadly defined in a recent conference (Sandestin,Florida, 2003) to transforming existing engineering disciplines and practices to those that lead tosustainability. Green engineering incorporates development and implementation of products,processes, and systems that meet technical and cost objectives while protecting human

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Engineering and science students from ClarksonUniversity work in partnership with area teachers to develop and teach modules that requirestudents to learn and apply standards-based mathematics and science content and process skillsas they work to solve a real-world problem that is relevant to their school or community. Acombination of quantitative and qualitative assessment results demonstrate that the programsuccessfully enhances student interest and confidence in STEM, and contributes to measuredimprovements in mathematics and science achievement scores.IntroductionWhile today’s science instructors struggle to meet the demands of increasingly complex learningstandards [1-4] and

Conference Session

Improving ME instructional laboratories

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Perwez Kalim, Wilkes University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

rotational speed N, pumpoperational efficiency also changes, which directly affects the operational costs. As depicted inthe Figure 1 the efficiency of variable speed pumps varies with the changes in flow. It is alsoevident that the variable speed pump is more efficient than the constant speed pump at lower andmid-level flow rates. However, as the flow rate approaches towards the maximum, the differencebetween the efficiencies reduces until they are the same. It is therefore, important to employ asefficient pump as possible for any system. The students were encouraged to consider theseparameters before planning the system. Involving and challenging the students in designing,building and testing the experimental setup placed the responsibility for

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Dennis Coon, University of Wyoming; Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; John Pierre, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

possibilities for themselves, Wyoming society; and to stimulate and reward excellence in Wyoming schools [Adapted from 1].‚ Engineering Summer Program (ESP): The College of Engineering and the Wyoming Engineering Society, in conjunction with the J. Kenneth & Pat Kennedy Endowment Endowment and the University of Wyoming College of Engineering Hewlett Foundation Engineering Schools of the West Initiative offer high school juniors an opportunity to participate in a summer program of hands-on experiences in various engineering fields. For example, students may design and build a digital circuit, study solutions to an environmental issue, test the aerodynamics of a tennis racket or model rocket, fabricate advanced composite

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Williamson, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam, East Carolina University

apply ontheir own. This paper reports on a freshman engineering problem-solving moduledeveloped to broaden students’ perspectives on formulating and constructing their ownstudent-made problems as a way to improve problem solving skills and assess knowledgeof fundamental principles. The paper discusses students’ application of elementarymechanics concepts to solve problems typically found in FE review manuals. The paperalso reports on laboratory exercises that help students explore notions of competency bydeveloping their own FE assessment questions from elementary mechanics.1. Introduction More often than not, first and second year engineering students see problemsolving as merely finding answers to homework problems that lack strong

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the experiences of MFG 407 instructors regarding how to set up a project-based learning environment in the engineering course. Keywords Engineering education; Facilities Planning; Material Handling; Project-based learning.IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) is any learning environment in which the problem drives thelearning 1. PBL emphasizes learning activities that are interdisciplinary, student-centered, andintegrated with real-world issues and practices 2. It is currently the most-favored pedagogicalmodel for teaching design 3 and has the following significant benefits as far as learning, workhabits, problem-solving capabilities, and self-esteem are concerned 2, 4-7: • PBL is learner-centered. It

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Daniel Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

several areas ofthe criteria [1].As future engineers, our students must recognize the tremendous responsibility they havedesigning devices, products, and projects that will interact and be used by the public atlarge, in some cases dealing directly with human lives. Often testing is relegated to arequirement that must be accomplished as part of a laboratory assignment or for asoftware project. A student, who will remain anonymous, provided a seemingly typicalfeeling concerning testing and test plans, “oh yeah, I have to do a test plan for thisproject…I’ll throw something together to satisfy the assignment.” Students frequentlyview the test plan as a separate assignment they must complete without considering thesystem they are designing. We believe

Conference Session

Computer ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Honchell, Purdue University; Gregory Palmier, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Conducting the laboratoryexperiments will provide students with a “real world” view of computer processing inreal-time. Analyzing these characteristics of computer systems will provide students withan understanding of how to properly assess the performance of new computer systems fortask specific applications.The objective of benchmarking is to attempt to define and measure machine power insuch a way that they can compare one machine with another [1]. Students in theComputer Engineering Technology field need the experience of working on a laboratoryexperiment to answer questions like; “What is being measured? How is performanceproperly analyzed? How is this affected by the operating system?” The human desire forfaster technology fuels the problem

Conference Session

Digital System Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

usually have steep learning curves.In some cases, a non-working design can have problems in the hardware or software portion, which canbe difficult to track. This paper describes teaching microprocessor design using a soft processor core, ourexperiences, our methodology, and the pitfalls in depth. 1 IntroductionDuring the last three decades, the microprocessor course has traditionally been taught using a discretemicroprocessor such as the Motorola 6800 series, Intel x86 series, or IBM PowerPC series. The usualtopics include the architecture of a selected microprocessor or microcontroller, assembly and Cprogramming, and devices interfacing. Usually, an off-the-shelf prototyping board with the

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University; Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, communication andlifelong learning. One possible and feasible approach is to address those professional lifeskills via targeted content in engineering applications courses [1] . This approach was chosenin reforming the tooling design and measurement course for manufacturing engineeringtechnology (MNET) students at the South Dakota State University (SDSU).Subjects in the course include jigs, fixtures, molds, tools and dies in various productionsettings, material selection, precision machining, manufacturing inspection equipment andtechniques, dimensional metrology and geometric conformance. WebCT courseware, anenvironment for developing web-based educational activities and materials [2], was used tosupplement lecture material, lab projects, homework

Conference Session

Digital System Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University; Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Matt Murdock, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

system more than three years old will introducemany problems in the laboratory. This is because the CAD tools are processor and memory intensive.Older computer systems have difficulties satisfying what is required by the CAD tools. 1 IntroductionTeaching a sophomore digital systems course using just basic discrete transistor-transistor logic (TTL)components is no longer a viable and productive option [1-6]. In this case, the pace of technology shoulddictate what is being taught in the classroom and used in the laboratory, such that students emerging fromthe course will find the knowledge and skills learned to be useful in the upper division courses and thosecompleting the degree program will be more

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

projects. Green engineering is a multidisciplinary topic that ifpracticed to the fullest would greatly impact how industry operates and provide a sustainablefuture. Rowan University is incorporating green engineering into its curricula in various courseand our latest efforts (as described in this paper) are to actively involve industry in greenengineering projects through our engineering clinic program.The EPA originally defined green engineering as the design, commercialization and use ofprocesses and products that are feasible and economical while minimizing the generation ofpollution at the source and also minimizing risk to human health and the environment [1]. Thedefinition of green engineering was more broadly defined in a recent conference

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Rolfe, University of Kansas; Francis Thomas, University of Kansas-Lawrence

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

an outstanding engineering education sothat they are able to help sustain our existing infrastructure system and to create newinfrastructure systems. A critical part of that education is a clear understanding of the importanceof always acting in an ethical manner.Recognizing that students come to our Department with a variety of ethical backgrounds, weneed to continuously emphasize engineering ethics in three broad areas: 1. Academic: The importance of doing ones’ own work, not cheating, and performing to the best of ones’ ability. This is the foundation for professional ethics. The importance of academic ethics and the consequences of not developing individual academic ethics

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Alejandro Teran, ITAM (Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico)

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

business considerations (such as cost and marketing) to a traditional engineering degree so that an engineer designing a product thinks about the business issues. • industrial engineering. Some programs, especially in the UK, use this label to mean engineering applied in industry. For example, at the University of Wales Cardiff (see www.uwic.ac.uk/new/courses/industrial%5Fengineering/), the phrase Industrial Engineering encompasses electrical and mechanical engineering programs.The Mexico to UK dimensionAs shown in Table 1 (see next page), we tabulated the total number of accreditedengineering programs in each country, the total number of accredited IE programs, andthe percent of all programs

Conference Session

Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Alice Abreu, OAS; Marta Cehelsky, InterAmerican Development Bank; Teofilo Ramos, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey; Daniel Marcek; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Luiz Scavarda Do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro; John Spencer, Microsoft Corp.; Jorge Yutronic, Conicyt - Chile

Tagged Divisions

International

the establishment and maintenance ofcross-border economic, political, and socio-cultural relations or it can be thought of as thewidening, intensifying, speeding up, and growing impact of worldwide interconnectedness [1].But regardless of definitions, most agree that globalization has fundamentally transformedeconomies around the world. In this era, economic networks rather than political boundaries arethe building blocks of prosperity and change.In the World is Flat, Tom Friedman [3] suggests how the world is in its 3rd globalization wave,one that is governed by people and communications. He states that the flattening of the worldhappened at the dawn of the twenty-first century, and that countries, communities, individualsgovernments and

Conference Session

Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Garcia, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Acceptance Rates) and extremely low 0.2%FRR (False Rejection Rates).Keystroke BiometricsKeystroke Recognition is completely a software-based solution. It involves two processes: 1. Enrollment Process: This process will enroll the user and generate a template for him/her. To start with, the individual must type in a specific word or a phrase or a set of alphanumeric characters. This is usually a username and password. 2. Verification Process: This process will verify an enrolled individual to confirm the identification of the person. It will match the current template with an existing one for authentication purposes 7

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Rubina Nashine, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 11.917.3The proposal was used for four purposes: 1. to determine the resources needed for the project, 2. to get the approval of the trucking company management for project activities, as well as provision for needed financial support and customer information needed for the project, 3. to garner support of the Industrial Technology Department and the Business Office, and 4. to assist with the introduction of the project to the students.The company management was very eager to proceed with the project and agreed to the proposaldetails, as well as the request for financial support for transportation to and from the company fortwo visits during the

Conference Session

ChE: Outreach Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ford, University of Tulsa; Christi Patton Luks, University of Tulsa

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, $75, and $50 for 2006. The students maycompete either individually or as a team, with no upper limit on the size of the team.The test circuit was designed and built by two University of Tulsa electrical engineering studentsas a project for one of their classes. Their circuit diagram is given in Figure 1, and a picture ofthe unit is given in Figure 2. The test circuit has an on/off switch and a green LED that indicatesthat the unit is on. This simple feature is very useful for determining that the unit is workingcorrectly. The students attach their equipment to the circuit with the alligator clips. The testcircuit contains a blue LED that is on when the circuit is completed through the alligator clipsand the contest entry. When thestudent

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

content area knowledgeable. Ideally, a faculty member would be bothknowledgeable and appear to be knowledgeable.In the instructional delivery skills area, he defines these as "….those human interactiveskills and characteristics which (1) make for clear communication of information,concepts, and attitudes, and (2) promote or facilitate learning by creating an appropriateaffective learning experience." These skills relate to the particular attributes listed byFilene, namely the presentation of ideas with clarity, engagement with the students, andlaying the groundwork for stimulating students. In this dimension, students are probablythe best people to evaluate a faculty member's skills.Arreola then defines the instructional design skills dimension

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Earley, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 11.1334.3how computer generated data may be used within subsequent project assignments. Figures 1, 2,and 3 are examples of how these presentations are used to reinforce the concepts of integratedtraditional and computerized mechanism analyses. Figure 1 illustrates the use of twodimensional CAD and rigid body animation software to enhance the concepts of kinematicsdiagrams and plane mechanism mobility. The kinematics diagram is shown animated within theelectronic slide presentation. Figure 2 illustrates the use of parallel computation utilizing a twodimensional CAD software program and hand computation to construct a vector polygon.Figure 3 illustrates the use of a computer spread-sheet to plot data generated within the spread-sheet

Conference Session

EM in a Global Environment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

products. Basically there are three critical aspects oftime compression “(1) shortened product life cycles; (2) shortened development times; and (3)… decreasing payback periods” (Narayanan7, 2001, p. 48). It is becoming clear that product lifecycles are decreasing over time as new products are introduced at an accelerated pace increasingthe speed through which a product penetrates the market. In order to accomplish this task thetime to develop a new process or technology into a marketable product must also shorten. Finallythere is increased pressure from the capital markets to yield quick returns from investments indevelopment of new products and technologies. They demand decreasing payback periodsforcing a reduction in the cycle time for the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators