Conference Session

Philosophy of Engineering Education: Epistemology and Ethics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Valenzuela, University of Evansville; James Allen, University of Evansville; Brian Swenty, University of Evansville

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Liberal Education

standard deviation was1.0. Although the faculty response rate was a subject of contention at subsequent facultymeetings, the question did provide a snapshot of faculty enthusiasm (or lack thereof) for thecurrent general education program. For the authors, however, it raised a larger question thatcould be approached by actual data as opposed to just perception. Namely, how does the generaleducation program at the University of Evansville compare in content, if not in quality, withother such programs across the country?To answer this question, and to identify possible new models and best practices that couldtranslate well into the culture at the University of Evansville, a review of general educationcurricula of colleges and universities with

Conference Session

Learning to Communicate with Engineers and Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Potter, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Matthew Search, Iowa State University

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Liberal Education

Yalvac et al. describe how an engineering course was redesigned topromote advanced writing skills by adding writing exercises based on the VaNTH taxonomy ofcore competency skills in writing.11 Many educators and institutions recognize the value ofincreasing communication emphasis in a longitudinal manner throughout a student’s academicprogram.12, 13 While this emphasis is significant and necessary for developing efficient and Page 13.71.2effective engineering graduates, increased “practice” time and/or varied assignment formats arenot sufficient by themselves to accomplish this goal. Just as a successful engineering design isachieved through

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Callie Ruben, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

. Youngman, J.A., and Egelhoff, C.J., “Best practices in Recruiting and Persistence of Underrepresented Minorities in Engineering: A 2002 Snapshot,” Proceedings: Frontiers in Education, 30th Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, October 2000, Session F2D, pp. F2D-11-F2D-16.2. Reyes, M. A., Gotes, M. A., McNeill, B., and Anderson-Rowland, M. R., “MEP Summer Bridge Program: A Model Curriculum Project,” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 1999, CD Rom, 8 pages.3. McGee, M.M. and Fentiman, A.W., “Components of a Year-Long Bridge Program for Minority Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, June 2002, 5 pages. 4

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Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Welch, The University of Texas-Tyler; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Tonya Nilsson, San Jose State; Jim O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

each attendee teaches threeclasses while receiving guidance and feedback from his or her group and mentor team. Theworkshop is designed to review and demonstrate the best methods of teaching and assessment, tointegrate the latest in learning theories, and to provide ample opportunities for participants toapply and practice methods and theories. ETW has encouraged the development of a community Page 13.586.3of engineering educators passionate about teaching and learning in civil engineering. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 20081

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Karen Alfrey; Steve Owens, Indiana University - Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

be used to assess students’ abilities.These traits can serve as criteria for the development of rubrics.Bibliography1. Nelson, S. "Impact of Technology on Individuals and Society": A critical thinking and lifelong learning class for engineering students. in 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. 2001. Reno, NV.2. ACNielsen, Employer Satisfaction with Graduate Skills. 2000, ACNielsen Research Services.3. National Survey of Student Engagement 2006 results summary. 2006, IUPUI Information Management and Institutional Research.4. Dewey, J., How We Think. 1910, Lexington, Mass: Heath.5. Siller, T.J., Sustainability and critical thinking in civil engineering curriculum. Journal of

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Careers and Professional Development in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

. Additionally, they participate in a discussion series with readings relevant to the field,often on contentious topics (embryonic stem cell research, the role of design in biomedicalresearch, biomedical ethics, etc.). In other classes in the third year of study in our curriculum,students focus on concise, clear technical writing, as well as oral presentations. Other requiredcourses within our Engineering School emphasize the global, societal, and ethical impact ofengineering endeavors.The sections that follow describe the methods we have implemented in our BiomedicalEngineering Capstone Course sequence to address the need for additional professional skillsdevelopment in our undergraduates. The overarching aims of these methods are not necessarilyunique

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Han Ahn; Hyuksoo Kwon; Annie Pearce; John G. Wells

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Construction

Integrated Sustainable Construction: A Course in Construction for Students in the U.S.A.AbstractThe construction industry actively adopts the concept of sustainability to minimize the impact onthe environment through accepting sustainable design and construction practices. This growingtrend in sustainable construction requires both new knowledge and new skills for sustainability,in addition to conventional knowledge, such as scheduling, estimating, contracting etc. This is aparadigm change in the construction industry. Construction programs in the U.S.A should offersustainable construction courses in order to teach sustainable knowledge and skills to theirstudents before their entrance into

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Talley, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; Kristin Wood, University of Texas at Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-1064: ACTIVE LEARNING IN ACTION, UNDERSTANDING THEEFFECTS: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE “NEW” WEARS OFF IN TEACHERTRAININGAustin Talley, University of Texas at Austin AUSTIN TALLEY is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focus is in design methodology and engineering education. He received his B.S. from Texas A&M University. He previously worked for National Instruments Corporation. Contact Austin@talleyweb.comKathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. In this position, she promotes

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

readings were provided on-line and participants wereable to submit assignments on-line. Three graduate credits from Endicott College weremade available to participants in each institute. After the summer sessions of eachinstitute, participants designed and field tested in their own classrooms a lesson onalternative energy. At the end of each institute, participants received kits of smallelectrical parts or SNAP circuits and digital multi-meters to use with their classes.During the summer of 2006, a 45-hour Summer Content Institute entitled STEMS(Science, Technology and Engineering for Middle Schools) was held at Northern EssexCommunity College in Massachusetts. The STEMS Content Institute provided educatorsat the Grade 6-12 level with science and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Bhattacharya, Southern University & A&M College

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Engineering Ethics

Change To achieve excellence in engineering learning and instruction today’s engineersnot only need to acquire all the skills of the predecessors but have to understand manymore and in broader areas. Faculty’s weakness in engineering practice causes a sizeablebreach between the lessons taught in school and what employers and customers expectfrom graduating engineers. Engineers design and create products and processes toimprove safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professionalduties. This definition was given by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) to substantiate ethics and professionalism engineers have to have.However, in doing the first part, engineers should give paramount

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vijay Renganathan, Institute of International Education; Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Peggy Blumenthal, Institute of International Education; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University

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International

2 above, ofthe over 200,000 students that study abroad each year, less than 3% are engineeringstudents – this percentage that stayed fairly flat for the past decade.5 With a greatnumber of their graduate students (and much of their faculty) foreign-born,engineering schools may find it hard to see the logic in sending their own studentsabroad for further training, or how that will enhance their students’ professionaldevelopment. Without pressure from employers or government agencies, there hasbeen little incentive to change this approach, although the leadership within the fieldof engineering is beginning to encourage change through the peer-based accreditationsystem, as well as through competitive pressure to recruit the best

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K12 Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

education projects from kindergarten through graduate school. She has extensive experience in designing, directing, and evaluating science education programs. Dr. Sterling is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences and an author of over seventy-five articles, books, and reports.Philip Henning, James Madison University Phil Henning is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the department of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University. He is the external Project evaluator for SUNRISE at George Mason University. Page 13.964.1© American Society for Engineering

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Tolley, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michael Phillips, Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Adam Harris

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the NCJETSteams advanced to the national competition based on their TEAM+S scores.Two week-long resident technology camps are also held each summer on the UNC Charlottecampus. One camp targets middle school students and the other targets high school students. Thepurpose of both camps is to introduce students to engineering and engineering technologythrough fun and educational hands-on activities. Club sponsors are also invited to a day-longworkshop each summer as a way to share best practices and identify opportunities forimprovement.Lee College of Engineering students, some of whom participated in NCJETS in high school,serve as mentors for some of the clubs. They meet weekly with NCJETS participants and provideguidance regarding the design

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-1332: COMPUTER-AIDED LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT: THENATURAL PARTNER FOR PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGRoger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne Roger Hadgraft is a civil engineer with more than 15 years involvement in engineering education research. He has published many papers on engineering education, with a particular focus on problem/project-based learning and the use of technology to support learning in this way. He was instrumental in introducing a project-based curriculum into civil engineering at Monash University, commencing in 1998. From 2002-6, his work at RMIT was in curriculum renewal to embed graduate capabilities, specifically through a stream of project-based courses/subjects, one

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Casey, George Mason University; Ellen O'Donnell, George Mason University

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Civil Engineering

roughly one quarter of the programssurveyed13. Thus, the median of these programs is near the 75th percentile in degree production.This suggests that larger programs, as can be seen from Table 2, may be more likely to have aDC-type IAB.Comparing IAB programs with Third-Party RankingsA stated goal of this study was to determine whether the presence and level of involvement of aprogram-oriented IAB has an impact on the success of the program. As previously stated,success can be difficult to measure because of perceived reputation, asymmetricundergraduate/graduate programs, and other factors. As a cursory comparison, the productivityand research expenditures per B.S. student for the IAB DC programs (Table 1) were comparedwith schools in the US News

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Ali Farahani; Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mark Sotelo, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 13.140.1 Teacher Award for his performance in Fort Hays State University's College of Business and Leadership. He served as the chair of the department of Management and Information Systems at National University (2002 – 2004.) Dr. Farahani’s research interests are in optimization theory and algorithm design. He is also interested in mathematics and computer science education© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 focusing on innovative integration of technology to enhance teaching and learning.Shekar Viswanathan, National University Dr. Viswanathan is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Applied Engineering and Lead Faculty for Engineering Management and Homeland

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

two different products were combined into one product.CPR 4: Product A Project Design Specification (PDS) should reflect the commonDesign knowledge of the team about the project. The students make use ofSpecification (PDS) their preliminary research to develop environmental, performance, and technology specifications for their projects.CPR 5: Social Requires students to reflect on their proposed project and write an Page 13.1370.3Impact Statement impact assessment using the IEEE Code of Ethics [3] as the guidelines. For this assignment the students write one or two

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Abdelshakour Abuzneid; Khaled Elleithy

practical approach to figure out how to build an early and safetyresponse system that could fully work under sever emergencies such 9/11 catastrophic incident. Westarted with the understanding of the need of adapting the current available technologies; wirelesstechnologies in particular. We have checked for different approaches that could get us the best fault-tolerance. We needed to have a direct feedback from within the incident to the external world with anefficient and working channel of communication from the external emergency responder (presuming thatthey cannot be inside the incident area) to the people who need help inside the incident area. The qualityof video and audio streaming over wireless channel is not great yet under most of the

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Abdelshakour Abuzneid; Khaled Elleithy

practical approach to figure out how to build an early and safetyresponse system that could fully work under sever emergencies such 9/11 catastrophic incident. Westarted with the understanding of the need of adapting the current available technologies; wirelesstechnologies in particular. We have checked for different approaches that could get us the best fault-tolerance. We needed to have a direct feedback from within the incident to the external world with anefficient and working channel of communication from the external emergency responder (presuming thatthey cannot be inside the incident area) to the people who need help inside the incident area. The qualityof video and audio streaming over wireless channel is not great yet under most of the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Willis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

intended to stimulate studentinterest. No significant conclusions can be made regarding the impact of these materials on studentproficiencies on course outcomes. Yet, positive student feedback on the historical course materialsindicate that there may be a link between these materials and achieving course outcomes. Hence,teaching this course provided new insights regarding the inclusion of historical topics in engineer-ing courses. In addition, this paper presents effective rubrics for oral presentations and effectivetechniques for designing projects that may be completed by both undergraduate and graduate, i.e.,students with different enrollment status. The large enrollment for the course (15) relative to thattypically observed in other

Conference Session

Cooperative Education and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2008-154: THE ACADEMIC VALUE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION: ALITERATURE REVIEWTylisha Baber, Michigan State University At the time this paper was written, Dr. Tylisha Baber was serving as a National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Fellow. She earned a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Michigan State University. Tylisha’s dissertation focused on the design and implementation of a biomass conversion process for improving the fuel properties of biodiesel. She is currently an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at North Carolina A&T

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

, manufacturing curricula need to provide more emphasis onsustainability issues, including green engineering,21 not only at an undergraduate level, but alsofor graduate students.22 Incorporating biomass processing and utilization into engineering andtechnology curricula is one way to do this.7 In this vein, there has been a growing interest. Forexample, student research projects on bio-based polymers,23 and laboratory experiencesexamining biodegradability behavior of polymers24 have been discussed. Beyond these,unfortunately, there is a surprising lack of discussion regarding the manufacture of biologicalmaterials in terms of educational opportunities for curricular enhancement.The research literature, on the other hand, is rich with many examples of

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (CEUT). With the support of the Provost’s Office and CEUT, she is directing the Earth Sustainability project and the Living in the 21st Century liberal education program. The Earth Sustainability project is a holistic learning program that is designed to foster student intellectual development within a learning community. Dr. Bekken has a Ph.D. from Stanford University.Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Sean McGinnis is the Director of the Virginia Tech Green Engineering Program and a research faculty jointly appointed in Materials Science and Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering. Dr. McGinnis

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Veronica Hinton-Hudson, University of Louisville; James Lewis, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

faculty chooses the session to be used and notifies the INSPIRE directoraccordingly.Non-engineering related sessions are conducted by a combination of the program director,graduate students, and alumni of the engineering school or consultants depending on the sessionobjectives, resource availability and expertise, and effectiveness. These sessions provide theparticipants with information on what it really takes to be prepared to major in engineering,exposure to various work environments of practicing engineers as well as an assessment of theirlearning styles.Minimum course taking guidelines for graduation requirements have been enacted by manystates in the U.S. since the early 1980s. These minimum course taking standards are usuallyconsistent

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

activity. The “design brief,” an idea importedfrom the United Kingdom, was typically a 1- or 2-page description of a design challenge thatprovided just enough structure to direct students to use the tools and materials of a TE laboratoryto design, build, and test a technological solution to the problem posed in the brief. A subset of“problem-based learning” (PBL), this “technological method” (also commonly referred to as“technological design,” “engineering design,” “design & technology,” or just design-basedinstruction”) challenged students in ways that the project method generally did not. Design briefstypically provided students with opportunities for “research” (information gathering), higherlevel thinking, intellectual and aesthetic

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reisdorph, the GreenTeam Inc.

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Environmental Engineering

graduate course in Sustainability andInternational Standards. The course conveys the importance of voluntary internationalstandards, such as from ASTM International or the International Organization forStandardization (ISO), to sustainability. The curriculum uses an innovative experiential learningapproach whereby students research and develop a standard using the ASTM Internationalprocess. One driven student joined ASTM International and worked to see her class projectcatalyze the publication of ASTM E 2348 Guide for Framework for a Consensus-BasedEnvironmental Decision-Making Process.IntroductionIn 2004, the Oklahoma State University Environmental Institute established a graduate-levelcourse covering sustainability and international standards

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James A. Ejiwale

not well managed, itsimplementation may constitute waste rather than fulfilling its anticipated outcome of increasingproductivity. Therefore, it is imperative to educate graduates of our programs with the skillsnecessary to manage and overcome many of the difficulties typically encountered in virtualsettings.Bibliography1. Avolio, J. B. , Kahai, S. & Dodge, G. E. (2000). E-leadership Implications for theory, research, and practice. The Leadership Quarterly . Vol. 11, 4 , p. 615-668.2. Cascio, W. F. & Shurygailo, S. (2003). E-Leadership and virtual teams. Organizational Dynamics, Vol. 31, 4, p. 362-376.3. Davenport, T. H. & Pearlson, K. (1998). Two Cheers for the Virtual Office

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

International

. Hope for those overlooked by engineers, and hope for academics to rejuvenate interest in engineering education, research, and practice. At University X multiple international sustainable development programs focused on developing communities have coalesced into the D80 Center, focused on providing hope to the 80% of the world’s population poorly served by engineered goods, services, and infrastructure. Based on ten years of experience, the programs clearly resonate with a more diverse student body and produce more well-rounded, global-minded engineers, as compared to traditional programs. Future obstacles include dealing with the demand of such programs with limited faculty, staff, and financial support

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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International

student remarked, “we had toproblem-solve, for example, find a way to get solar panels onto roofs.” Students alsocommented on the enormous sense of accomplishment, seeing their designs implemented, thepotential to make an impact, a new passion for their vocation, and a chance to see the lives thatcan be changed by their work. As related by one female student, “When you know that yourwork will impact someone’s life, you know you need to get it right, and it makes you driven tosucceed. I think that all too often, students are more focused on just getting the work done,rather than on the impact their work may have in the future.” Another female studentcommented that, “the obstacles were learning experiences. I learned much more from solvingcommunity

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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International

Polytechnic Institute and State University VINOD K. LOHANI is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and an adjunct faculty in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. He received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in 1995. His areas of teaching and research include engineering education, international collaboration and hydrology & water resources.Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Garrett Bradley currently works for Amsted Rail –Griffin Wheel division as an international manufacturing engineer, with current project assignment in Xinyang, Henan, China. Garrett graduated from Virginia Tech in 2007 with a