Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, AZ State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

140 25 (17.9%) 3 (2.1%) 5 (3.6%) 18 (12.9%) 26 (18.6%)DivisionFull-timeSubtotal 1066First-time 26 6 (23.1%) 4 (15.4%) 2 (3.8) 5 (19.2%) 11 (42.3%)Part-timeFreshmenLower 7 1 (14.3%) 0 (0%) 1 (14.3%) 1 (14.3%) 2 (28.6%)DivisionPart-timeUpper 38 5 (13.2%) 1 (2.6%) 2 (5.3%) 6 (15.8%) 9 (23.7%)DivisionPart-timeSubtotal 71Table I. Full-time and Part-time New Enrollment for Fall 2009 in the Ira A. Fulton Schools ofEngineering by freshmen, transfer, gender, and ethnicity. Source: Office of Institutional Analysis,Arizona State University.3Each year some 300 students transfer into the Fulton

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Douglas Howe, Portland State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, and by other authors1-4. For example, the supplemental material to the textbook byMunson, Young and Okiishi4 includes a video of water draining from three holes in a two litersoda bottle. Libii1, and Libii and Faseyitan2 describe a tank-draining experiment where the drain Page 15.161.2orifice is at the bottom of the tank. Saleta et al. use a configuration similar to that in Figure 1,below3. The experiment we have developed uses a digital camera to measure the jet trajectory(like Saleta et al.) and a pressure transducer to measure the fluid height (like Libii andFaseyitan). Our version of the tank draining exercise is unique in that the

Conference Session

Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement -- What the Experts Are Saying!

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria Rogers, ABET, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

program outcomes resulted in true CQI processes? A CQI process involves a clearunderstanding of mission (who you are, what you do, who you serve), involvement ofconstituents (those who have a stake in the quality of the ‘product’), clear program educationalobjectives (after graduation attainment), well-defined program outcomes (desired performanceby time of graduation to meet the objective), focused processes (internal practices to enable theachievement of the outcome), facts (data collection focused on performance criteria related to theprogram outcomes), evaluation (interpretation of results of data collection), and action (feedbackto improve processes). If all of these processes are in place, then a true CQI process exists.1 Seymour, D. 1992

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Jiang, Purdue University, North Central; Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

). The course was taught for 16 weeks with 3 lecture hours weekly. The textbook selected was“Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis”, published by John & Wiley Sons, Inc. 2007 [1]. The bookcovers most of the topics required by the course, specifically AC circuits and power analysis,steady–state frequency responses, the Laplace circuits and their solutions, the determination of atransfer function, and the calculation of a circuit’s step response or impulse response. The text Page 15.1178.4presents course materials at an appropriate math level, uses an ample amount of accurateexamples, adopts MATLAB and PSPICE programs to demonstrate simulations

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Chulalongkorn UniversityAct transformed the status of the university from a public university into an autonomousuniversity. The loss of fiscal security and benefits also brought further challenges. Moreover, thecompetition for students from local institutions and globalization present new threats, challengesand opportunities that a program has to accept and adapt [1]. Thus, it is clear that the methods ofteaching and learning must be radically changed in order to ensure the success of the program.This paper describes an experience in implementing design as the integrative experience of anengineering program via a capstone design course: 2103-499 Mechanical Engineering Project.Prior to this work, the learning experience and assessment in this course was

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mamdouh Bakr, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dept. Of Engineering Technology

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

the various project factors issummarized in the following tables. Table -1 defines the various project factors and theirassociated levels, and Table -2 shows the various projects, the factors scores and the conceivedsuccess score for each project.3 Page 15.894.5 Table 1: Industry – University Project Characteristic Factors and Factor Level DefinitionFactor Project Characteristic Factors Factor Level Definition1. SIC (Standard Industrial Classification)2. Company Size: (Number of (A) 1-10, (B) 11-49, (C) 50-99, (D) 100-199, (E) 200-299

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Grayson, University of Pretoria

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International

contentsof the courses than mainstream students. Although extra tutorials were offered in some of thesubjects in the first two years, students had quite a lot of free time that they were expected to useto study on their own.An analysis of the 531 (34 black) students who first enrolled for Engineering in 2002 showedthat while the overall graduation rate for students on the 5-year extended degree program (54%)was similar to that for students in the mainstream 4-year program (57%), only 35% of blackstudents on the 5-year program graduated within seven years of first registration (Figure 1).Although this is nearly twice the graduation rate for black students on the 4-year program, theattrition rate is too high to meet South Africa’s need for equity and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pao-Chi Chen, Lunghwa University Science and Technology; Kwannin Kuo, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology; Meei-Ruey Hsu, Ming-Chuan University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

-interviewed according to their rich experiences in teaching, research, andindustrial performance were invited to be the interviewees. Seven of them are from industries;eight of them are academic scholars and five are from research institutes. Most ofexperts-interviewed are invited in Taiwan, while 2 of 20 experts-interviewed are invited fromIndia and America, respectively. The profile of interviewees is shown below: 1. 12 experts-interviewed with PHD degree 2. 17 experts-interviewed have working experience over 20 years: 5 in industry, 7 in universities and 5 in Research Institutes Underpinned by employment and certificate guidance, fourteen questions (as tabulated inAppendix 1) were listed to be used for the interviews. These

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan(R.O.C.); Wen-Cheng Chen, National Dong-Hwa University, Taiwan(R.O.C.)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

changing world. For example, knowledge and skills fromscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics—the so-called STEM fields—are crucial toeveryone, and all students should be educated to be “STEM-capable” 1. However, there are manyfactors affecting students’ learning performance in school, such as students’ attitude, motivation,and self-efficacy.Motivation is a crucial factor affecting students’ learning in school. It can be defined as anyprocess that initiates and maintains learning behavior. Motivation is important for learningbecause students can not learn unless they are motivated 2. Therefore, motivation could beviewed as an essential pre-requisite and co-requisite for learning.Attitude can be considered as a learning outcome. It is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida

and tools (1). At the academic tier, effort is directed toward teachers in K-12 and community colleges(the K-14 environments). This tier encompasses the general collection of engineeringeducators within a college or university structure where their College of Engineering orperhaps Department of Engineering is important and productive, but only one componentand certainly not the focus of the institution’s educational mission. For these engineers, thetalent, training, time and tools list can be reduced to just a matter of tools. In this case, atool means curriculum material that represents math driven, engineering or technologyrelated, and grade level appropriate course work. Any time element constraint may bedampened by the faculty member’s

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University; Angkee Sripakagorn, Chulalongkorn University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

only. Additionally, the final grade average was found topredominantly reflect the performances in lecture-based engineering courses.I. IntroductionThis paper originated during the ongoing process of program revisions in the Department ofMechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (CU), Thailand. The current bachelor’s andgraduate programs have been in use since 2002 and are due for a major adjustment in 2011. Bothcurrent and proposed bachelor’s degree curricula are very traditionally structured as they are bestdescribed by a series of courses and the corresponding content [1].As the opening for formal curriculum flexibility is very limited due to the stringent requirementson compulsory courses and credits, as demanded by the Commission on

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kwannin Kuo, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology; Pao-Chi Chen, Lunghwa University Science and Technology; Meei-Ruey Hsu, Ming-Chuan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

the assessment outcomes associated with theimportance index of fundamental chemistry knowledge could be applied in the evaluation of Page 15.1327.2current curriculum design for chemical engineering education as well as in the improvementof lecturers’ instructions by means of the Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) methods. IPA was proposed by Martilla & James (1977). They plotted a two-axis figure with fourquadrants as illustrated as Figure 1. One dimension represents “importance,” another“performance.” The four quadrants are characterized as “Concentrate here” (high importance,low performance), “Keep up the good work” (high importance

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech; Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University; Hyun IK Shin, Kumoh National Instute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Construction

students’ attitude toward sustainability. With this study, it is possible to helpeducators motivate and teach students to improve their attitude toward sustainability in the builtenvironment.KEYWORDSSustainability, Sustainable Construction, Construction Education, Students’ AttitudeINTRODUCTIONConstruction is a industry that significantly influences our economy, natural environment,natural resources and health. The construction industry is one of the largest industries in theRepublic of Korea, employing over 1.7 million people (7.8% of national employment) andgenerating over 15.9 % of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), $136 billion in revenue in 2008 [1].At the same time, the construction industry contributes to major environmental issues andproblems

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Ellen Worsdall, Northwestern University; Jessica Swenson, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

trends, and compared to the exposure they received to different engineeringdisciplines in the program. Page 15.1147.4Figure 1- Program participants’ response to “If you become an engineer, what would youdo?” composite of both years Compared to national trends, the responses shown in Figure 1 have some similarity towomen engineering students nationwide. Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering, whichmight be considered the three main types of engineering, are all represented in their responses.The relatively low rate of women pursuing electrical engineering nationwide is also reflected inthis collection of responses. Chemical

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah McAvoy, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

knowledge retention of engineering students as they advance through their academiccareers can enhance their quality of education and career success. However, engineeringprofessors constantly battle the quality of student knowledge retention from course to course.Knowledge retention has been a consistent problem for students regardless of the length of breakbetween courses, such as a one-week break or a three-month summer break. This is evidenced ina study conducted by the United States Military Academy at West Point (1). Student knowledgeof Statics and Strength of Materials were examined after a three-month summer break in theMechanics course. Faculty found that knowledge retention of the Statics and Strength ofMaterials topics was poor. They

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. This paper attempts to review the literature onthe subject of inclusivity with respect to these issues, within the context of first year post- Page 15.362.2secondary education, to create a practical framework that unites the different approaches into anup-to-date resource that is relevant for engineering.The Online Ethics Center at the National Academy of Engineering 1 has a collection of over 50abstracts that address teaching to diversity in engineering. Minority retention rates in post-secondary education, for instance, is a topic that also falls in this category. The 2008 annualreport by the National Action Council for Minorities in

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

, to provideintelligent navigation support, and to make individualized diagnosis of student solutions inlearning computer programming possible.IntroductionProgramming is a vital area in computer science education and a fundamental part of thecomputer science curriculum1 . Research shows that computer programming languages helpstudents develop problem solving ability and analytical skills2,3,4. Ebrahimi5 claims that the studyof programming provides a golden opportunity for: 1) understanding human problem solving, 2)learning the important aspects of programming, and 3) contributing to the refinement ofprogramming languages, training, tools, and design methods. In addition, programmingexperience as a part of IT education allows students to get a

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Koonce, Ohio University; Valerie Conley, Ohio University; Cindy Anderson, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

productivity, and others, are identified as markersof academic career advancement.Community colleges differ dramatically from their four-year counterparts in missions andinstitutional characteristics. These differences point to the need to re-examine the explanatorypower of some findings on STEM career success and advancement outcomes of female faculty inthe four-year sector in the context of two-year institutions.In this paper, we present a study to investigate (1) the extent to which the factors associated withadvancement and employment outcomes in the four-year sector translate to the two-yearinstitutional context, and (2) the extent to which there exist other factors affecting female facultymembers’ employment outcomes that are unique to two-year

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nur Ozaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

analyzed; andfrom this we identified patterns of “good” and “poor” innovation in designs.Specifically, the following research questions have been investigated while developing thisconceptual model.1. Do relationships exist between the various sequences of design activities and do these sequences relate to the innovation of the design outcome?2. Given that some design activities are crucial to the process, is there a relationship between when these “most important activities” occur and the innovation of the design outcome?3. Do exogenous factors affect the overall innovation of the design (i.e., mentor, advisor, prior internships, work experience, team contribution, etc.)?We addressed each of these questions utilizing data obtained from 26

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabila (Nan) BouSaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Martin Kane, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Steve Patterson, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

described in earlier papers1,2,3 and include: 1. Requirements and Capabilities 2. Planning (Work Breakdown Structure, Schedule (Gantt Chart), Risk Assessment and Mitigation Plan) 3. Financial (Project Budget, Bill of Materials, Purchase Orders) 4. Engineering Notebook 5. Status Reports 6. Poster Presentation 7. Written Report – Semester I 8. Project Presentation 9. Written Report – Semester IIA group leader is identified by each team and held accountable for the production and updatingof the project documents.Missing from the course was instruction on design. The course faculty determined that designinstruction in previous discipline courses was sufficient for students to complete a large designproject. Later the senior

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiangchun Cheng, Zhejiang University of Technology; Min Chen, Zhejiang University of Technology; Rong Gu, WWW.ZJUT.EDU.CN; Yingzhen Weng, Zhejiang University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

of trainingprograms for complex skills. According to its four components: learning tasks, supportiveinformation, just-in-time (JIT) information and part-task practice, by analyzing the skills ofautomobile engine assembly together with documents investigation and interview to the master Page 15.110.3about the engine assembly, we designed the framework of the AEVAS as shown in Fig.1. Figure 1. The Framework of Automobile Engine Virtual Assembly SystemThe AEVAS is composed of the following four modules: Knowledge Room, Assembly Room,Expert Room and Checking Room. Knowledge Room: Knowledge Room is the first part after the trainees login

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

acontinuous process of data collection, assessment, evaluation, and results-driven change can aprogram remain viable in the long term.Program Improvement ProcessWithin the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Lipscomb University, our processof continuous improvement closely follows the ABET “Assessment for Quality Assurance” Page 15.101.2model3 and includes two major loops of activity: 1) an “Objectives” loop where data related toour Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are assessed and evaluated and 2) an “Outcomes”loop where data related to our Program Outcomes (POs) are assessed and evaluated. Together,these loops produce evaluation

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

resources for students, parents, educators and professionalengineers. Table 1 shows a listing of engineering professional societies. The computer scienceand engineering technologies societies are included in this table because the computer scienceand engineering technology programs are often housed in the college of engineering. The tablealso includes architecture, because students may want to explore the differences between thisdiscipline and construction or civil engineering. Table 2 lists the engineering related honorsocieties. Table 3 lists other engineering-related societies, including science, mathematics,medical, and education societies. Table 4 lists engineering, technology, science and educationalsocieties that specifically target

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen Archer, Michigan Technological University; Kedmon Hungwe, Michigan Technological University; Luke Mounsey, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Electrical and ComputerEngineering Departments Power Engineering certificate program as well as co-op andlearn abroad programs. One of the distinguishing elements of education is the labexperience [3]. There is a growing interest in using the Internet to provide students withremote access physical laboratory apparatus [1, 2, 5, 6]. However, the adoption of theInternet to deliver to deliver and implement laboratory experiences has been sloweddown by concerns about quality of instruction [3, 4]. Engineering educators face newchallenges to design effective learning experiences for the next generation of engineers,using the emerging technologies [2, 6]. The problem for the Circuits and Instrumentationcourse at Michigan Tech was that it had a significant

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Thomas Schroeder, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Gilberto Mosqueda, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Sofia Tangalos, University at Buffalo-SUNY

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-service teachers of mathematics and science using state-of-the-art virtual design and earthquake engineering technologies. The research places teachers into aintimate workshop-based program that uses engaging experiences to develop content knowledgeand provide connections between education standards and practical application of theoreticalconcepts.IntroductionOne of the most difficult challenges in attracting students to engineering is conveying the ideathat relating theoretical and analytical results to real-world phenomena can be interesting andengaging. Innovation driven by advances in science and technology is a key component of theUS economy.1-2 However, this engine of economic development has multiple threats that willneed to be addressed

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

liability. To this end, it was found thatthe learners were exceptional students since the shared grades affected their classmates.Martinazzi7 presented four findings: 1. Students believe when one succeeds, all succeed. 2. Face to face interaction supports student’s efforts and motivates them to learn. 3. When individual (team) responsibility and accountability are stressed, it (learning) is taken seriously by the students. 4. Working together requires developing social skills such as leading, teaching, reaching consensus, resolving conflict and communicating.The students in this project initially had reservations but after agreeing to participate they found

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

solutionsin plane and descriptive geometry.The paper concludes by highlighting the value of freehand sketching in developingsymphonic design capabilities, the implications of this skill in terms of transferabilityand access of the physical symbol system present in the cognitive architecture. Page 15.601.2IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to further develop and investigate the effectiveness ofan intervention strategy which aims to determine how freehand drawing can beapplied as a multi-purpose autonomous learning tool in technology subjects in theIrish education system [1].Previous research carried out at University of Limerick with a cohort of

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

to determine its position andmotion.1 This information is used by the game to create very realistic user interactions with thegame. The Apple iPhone® and iTouch® devices also use accelerometers to determine theorientation of the device for use by applications such as games or just to rotate the display.2Some accelerometer applications are transparent to the user such as those used to detect freefallin devices containing spinning hard disk drive storage. When freefall is sensed, the hard disk Page 15.867.2drive read/write head is positioned to protect the storage device from the impact may beeminent.3Because of the prevalence of accelerometers

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Leigh Weiss, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

meeting the main pedagogical objectives of thecourse: teaching technical communication and engineering design. It will also givean assessment of whether the new assignments have been effective in causing morestudents to pursue entrepreneurship in the Junior/Senior Engineering Clinic.I. Background and IntroductionProject-based learning has been gaining popularity in engineering curricula to address theprofessional skills component (or A-K criteria) introduced by ABET in the 2000 criteria. [1] TheCollege of Engineering at Rowan University has adopted a sequence of courses, known asEngineering Clinics, throughout the engineering curriculum. In this sequence, engineeringstudents progress from limited scope projects freshman year, to ill-posed and

Conference Session

Technology-Enhanced Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmuid McCarthy, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Seamus Gordon, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

contemporary products and services thatmeet societal needs 1. As Ireland endeavours to be a “Top 5 global economy by 2020”a joint task force of the Irish Academy of Engineering and Engineers Ireland proposea vision for a knowledge-based economy which would place the island of Ireland tothe forefront of global economics. Achieving a growth rate of 4.5% annually is Page 15.273.2predicated by close collaboration between government and relevant educational andprofessional institutions to foster innovation2.The response by this task force also highlights that the entire island (both north andsouth) has fallen behind leading economies in terms of research and