Conference Session

Software Engineering Course Content

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Maxim, University of Michigan - Dearborn

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

semesters. These coursesare required of all software engineering majors. Most students taking these courses do not createserious games as part of their capstone design projects. The educational outcomes for thecapstone design experience appear in Table 1.Students enroll in CIS 4961 after they complete all required software engineering courses. Thecapstone projects generally require about 500 hours of student effort to complete. The majoractivities in CIS 4961 are requirements gathering and project planning (including riskmanagement and quality assurance efforts). The major activities in CIS 4962 are product design,implementation, and testing. Serious game projects usually make use of a rapid prototyping

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Construction

• Participation as Industry Co-op Student • Participation on a Collaborative Industry/Student Design Team • Participation in Reporting Team Results • Participation in Developing Team Strategies, Plans, and Schedules • Participate in Computer Simulation Teams • Participate in Evaluating Team Products and Team Performance • Participate in Development of Risk Management Plans • Participation as Team Leaderand the others Page 13.741.12(e) Ability to Identify, Formulate, and Solve Engineering Problems • Ability to Formulate a Range of Alternative Problem Solutions • Ability to Identify Problems • Ability to Choose

Conference Session

Advancing the Global Capacity for Engineering Education Research: A Year of International Dialogue

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erik De Graaff, Delft University of Technology

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International

from Virginia Tech is serving as the principal ethnographer forthe initiative. The project has received IRB approval.Conference ScheduleThe past and future international engineering education meetings in which sessions have beenheld or are planned, including the session chairs and speakers, are the following.1 ＿ 1st SEFI-IGIP 4 Joint Annual Conference, 1-4 July 2007, Miskolc, Hungary Session Chairs: Jack R. Lohmann, Editor, JEE; Jean Michel, Editor, EJEE Speakers: Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech, USA; Erik de Graaff, Delft University of Tech- nology, The Netherlands; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, USA; Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University, Denmark2 ＿ 6th Global Colloquium on Engineering Education 5 , 1-4 October 2007

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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

of Massachusetts designed to increasestudent interest and teacher preparation in STEM subjects. Those STEM Fellows whowished to receive 3 graduate credits (45 hours) were required to attend 2 additional daysin the summer and were required to design and field-test a written lesson plan and thenshare the experience using the lesson with the other STEM Fellows.Objectives of Content InstitutesTeacher-participants would be able to • explain the science, technology, engineering and/or mathematical topics listed in the Topical Syllabus included in the Appendix; • demonstrate the application of the topics to Alternative energy systems; • specify which standard(s) of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Science and Technology

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

agreen-zone new demonstration city which is designed for zero carbon emissions. Thispaper describes the plans for these developments, and the current status ofimplementation. Page 13.1100.2Masdar InstituteThe Government of Abu Dhabi has established the Masdar Institute of Science andTechnology to meet the exceptional and progressive goal of transforming its economyfrom one based on petroleum to one focused on sustainable technology and renewableenergy. This new, private graduate Institute positions Abu Dhabi to make an historictransformation and to become a knowledge hub for global innovation. Developed with the support and cooperation of the

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Randall Holmes, Caterpillar Inc.; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

- Caterpillar Inc. Lafayette Large Engine Center Responsibilities: Oversee recruiting and selection processes, lead development and learning efforts for technicians and professional employees, manage annual succession planning process and manage employee engagement process for Caterpillar’s Lafayette IN, facility Former HR 6 Sigma Black Belt – Project manager for both corporate and facility specific Human Resources transformation projects domestically and China Indiana Advanced Manufacturing Education Collaboration advisory board member Lafayette/West Lafayette Workforce Development Council member Education: BS in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University

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

level.The paper is organized as follows. We begin with a very brief summary of the SUNRISEproject’s unique feature, implementation, ongoing activities, and evaluation plans. Next, wepresent our preliminary observations, and conclude by stating some of the challenges ofSUNRISE.A Unique Feature of SUNRISE Project:In this Section we highlight a unique feature of SUNRISE that makes this project different fromother GK-12 projects in the nation. This is one of the very few GK-12 projects that are steered byengineering faculty. The project is housed in the School of Information Technology andEngineering which is unique in the nation unlike the traditional College of Engineering. Theproject is focused on infusing Information Technology (IT) rich STEM

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

adjacent to the downtown area of Milwaukee. In the last century, it was at the heart of the manufacturing base of the city. The central shops for the Milwaukee Road railroad were located here. With the loss of manufacturing from the city’s economy over the last 20 years, much of the Valley reverted to brownfields. Planning for redevelopment of the area began in earnest about 12 years ago. The city promoted a comprehensive planning process, with involvement by the widest possible group of stakeholders. Menomonee Valley Partners was organized as a result. Menomonee Valley Partners continues to be closely involved in the ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Valley.Trolling for Projects: the

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilka Balk, University of Kentucky; G. Lineberry, University of Kentucky

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International

credit hours for this tour, four for Calculus III, two for EGR 199 and oneStudy Abroad credit-hour (pass/fail). The Study Abroad credit hour is important, as it provesthat the classes were taken abroad.FundingMost students utilize a combination of funding sources to fund their College degree. Tuition isusually financed by parents, scholarships, summer and part-time work, and financial aid. Manyof the University’s students are first-generation college students. For many of them, the step tocome to UK is a big one, so asking students to go on a study abroad tour initially seemed Page 13.628.5ambitious. When planning this tour, the College decided

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

Description Revised Engine-Related Activities ET2140 Solution of drafting problems Generate fully dimensioned CAD drawings of select Computer and development of graphic engine components and assembly drawings of Graphics presentations using CAD complete model engine, including bill of materials. MIT3510 Study of selected Make the engine components using conventional Manufacturing manufacturing processes; machine tools. Instructor gives informal guidance Processes Fabrication of materials using on process planning issues. Assemble and test conventional machines; engine. Write detailed

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Facilities Planning, basics of site selection, plant layout, requirements for new Layout and Process disaster control, energy Industrial Technology Degree Flow conservation, & pollution abatement. MET 4660 Comprehensive use of both Course added and required for Applied Finite computer derived solutions and concentration in Computer- Element Analysis experimental validation of Aided Engineering analytical and finite element solutions using methods such as strain gages, photo-elasticity and brittle

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Crain, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Monte Tull, University of Oklahoma; Samuel Lee, University of Oklahoma

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Graduate Studies

COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA By G E Crain, James J Sluss, Jr, Monte P Tull, and Sam C LeeAbstractA new requirement for assessment of graduate programs at the University of Oklahoma wasestablished in 2003. Program Goals and Program Objectives were established and reported inour earlier work. Outcomes of the Program Objectives can be measured with students active inthe program. The tactical plan to assess the effectiveness of meeting the Objectives of AdvancedDegree programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering is discussed in this paper. Keyelements of the plan include1) identifying strategic opportunities for measurement,2) developingthe instruments and processes to collect this data, 3

Conference Session

Writing and Portfolios

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Kejun Xu, University of Washington; Matt Eliot, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

did was a division of labor, however, most of the machining and designing of process plans we did together. This allowed us to remain on the same page, and always to understand what the other person was doing and why. An important part of teamwork is compatibility. My partner and I were fortunate enough to work well together, however, this may not always be the case. In the engineering world, personality screenings are often done to determine which people should work together on a team, and which should not. When personality screenings aren't done, it is important to be able to work together nonetheless, and to focus on the project goals as opposed to personal differences. Many people learned this lesson while

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Crismond, The City College of New York

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

difficult-to-teach topics, and as transfer tasks to test studentunderstanding. One of the enduring conundrums in engineering design is that designers,regardless of level of experience, can end up with final products that look remarkably similar totheir first sketches or prototypes. A number of explanations for this problem, which has beendubbed “functional fixedness” (Cross, 2000) and “idea fixation” (Sachs, 1999), have beenproposed for this phenomenon where little seems to get learned or gained through cycles ofdesign iterations. One hypothesis that this study investigates is the notion that idea fixation,especially when done by beginning designers, is simply due to the novices not noticingweaknesses in their current plan or prototype. If all

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Technology

displayed in the Tablebelow.ELECTRONIC DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 1. Articles were an open window to the engineering profession 2. Helped realized that although I do not master all the details, I have a good knowledge 3. Reviews helped me to become more confident in my technical skills 4. I plan on re-reading the articles 5. I plan on keeping them after graduation 6. Helped me to expand concepts beyond textbook 7. Reviews were a bridge to real life engineeringCONTENT 8. Articles too focused on OpAmps 9. Less technical and more application-oriented would be better 10. Reviews were a waste of time 11. Reviews helped me realize that I will have to continue learning after graduationREADING and WRITING 12. They made me

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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International

sciences such as philosophy,psychology, and, especially, economics, and thus deals with theories concerning the basic lawsof humans and society. The goals of the Social Engineering Program are to educate advancedresearchers and administers who work in areas related to policy, design and planning in nationalterritory socio-economic systems and to develop the integrated theories and methods of theseareas. It has been designed in a way to satisfy the education law of the country. The design andimplementation of this program comes to add to the efforts of the different sectors of thecommunity to solve the social problems that are perpetuated by decades such as environmentalissues, overpopulation, and the urban problem.1. IntroductionThe Social

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Dan Allison; Colin Davidson; Martha Shawver; Shelly Belles; Chris Wilkinson

motivation for the Spirit GlobalDesign Challenge, its linkage to ABET outcomes, defines global learning andhow it integrates into the Engineer of 2020 program, and provides implementationand initial assessment plans. I. Introduction and MotivationIndustry has made clear the need to graduate engineers with more than justtechnical skills. A key component for today’s graduate is the ability to thrive in aglobally collaborative workplace. Engineers must work with global colleaguesboth in face-to-face and computer mediated environments. Efforts to assessvirtual team projects have been performed [1]. This paper describes the SpiritAeroSystems Global Design Challenge (SGDC) which is an effort to integratedesign and global communication. The effort

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Shannon G. Davis; Bryan W. Hill; Carol S. Gattis; Bradley M. Dearing; Edgar C. Clausen

result of the learning activity; 2) the identification of assessment evidence, allowing teachers todevelop performance tasks to evaluate student results; and, 3) the creation of a learning plan thatincludes activities for students, enabling them to achieve the desired results.8, 9 The purpose ofthis paper is to summarize activities from the Year 2 Institute, as well as the follow-upimplementation activities that were performed by the teachers during the academic year. The useof this information in planning and development of the Year 3 Institute is also discussed.The Year 2 Summer InstituteGetting StartedThe first step in putting together the Year 2 Institute was to obtain commitments from middleschool teachers to attend the Institute.  Since

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Biney, Prairie View A&M University; Raghava Kommalapati, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Annamalai Annamalai, Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Ravindra Iyengar, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

criteria were developed for this outcome.For each performance criteria, detailed guide for assessing the performance criteria were alsoprovided. The five performance criteria developed for this outcome, are based on1. Ability to define the problem This performance criterion is assessed by determining if students are able to (i) identify the customer and the needs, (ii) identify and list the design objectives, and (iii) identify the design constraints.2. Ability to plan the project This performance criterion is also assessed by determining if students are able to (i) define the design strategy and methodology, (ii) identify and break down work into tasks and subtasks, and identify the personnel and deliverables for each, (iii) develop a

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tamim Younos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering

with “The Engineer of 2020”vision. In our proposed recruitment plan, at least 60% of the REU participants will bestudents who belong to under-represented groups in the academia and those from smallercolleges/universities with who have few research opportunities at their home institutions.We were successful in meeting this target in our first year of implementation.2. Proposal Submission and ReviewsThe authors submitted the original proposal in 2004 and resubmitted in 2005 and 2006.The 2006 submission was successful. This section documents panel summary andindividual reviewer’s comments on our successful (final submission) and unsuccessfulproposals. Major evaluation criteria include proposal intellectual merits and broaderimpacts. Unedited

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jodi Cullum, Utah State University; Christine Hailey, Utah State University; Daniel Householder, Utah State University; Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; James Dorward, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

development wasgrounded in a common set of standards and showed teachers how to connect their work tothe specific standards for student performance. Sixth, reform strategies for schoolimprovement must be connected to other aspects of school change.Loucks-Horsley, Love, Stiles, Mundry and Hewson13 present a professional developmentmodel specifically designed for mathematics and science. The core of the model consists of aseries of components including commitment to a vision and standards, analysis of studentlearning and other data, goal setting, planning, implementation and evaluation. Secondedition augmentations include major sections on knowledge and belief systems (e.g., learnersand learning, teachers and teaching, the nature of the disciplines

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in university BME laboratories, with teachers directly immersedin NSF-sponsored research activities, collaborating with faculty members and Ph.D.students on appropriate aspects of their investigations. The teachers, faculty and Ph.D.student mentors met weekly to review, network, compare experiences, address issues,and plan. The lab experiences that the teachers experienced included the followingresearch areas:Lab # 1-Fundamental Research in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) gradually destroys the macula, the part of theretina most important for central vision. In advanced stages AMD can result in theinability to read all but very large print, legal blindness with the consequent loss ofdriving

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

transfers, and plans to attend graduate school.Before we look at the results of the study, we look at literature to understand what types ofresearch have been done on community college transfer students.II. Literature Review on Engineering and Computer Science Community College TransferStudentsIn this section we look at the literature on the case for community colleges, curriculum,articulation, resource sharing, special programming for new transfer students, challenges, andmany-faceted programs with community colleges. We then look at studies on gender issues andthe community college.The Case for Community Colleges: There are many reasons that 45% of all first-time freshmenchoose to begin their college education at a community college.1 Students

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Scott Moor, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Educational Research and Methods

in each core with their monitors on support arms allowing easymovement. Computer connections are accessible at the desktop. In addition, each clusterincludes electric power, water and compressed air. Students break into groups of three forcomputer work, and can break into groups of two, three, four or six for other activities. Whennot in use for formal classes, students use it as an informal learning space.Use of the room for classes has just begun. We are currently assessing the basic configuration ofthis space. Student surveys, room observation and instructor interviews are planned ascomponents of this assessment.Initial indications are that the room is well liked in spite of some early technical glitches.Students, particularly groups

Conference Session

Challenges of CE Education in a Global World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carsten Ahrens, F.H. OOW

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Civil Engineering

the single partner university. This means that the educationcontent of the first three study semesters is not part of the commonly regulated ECEM-program. This also means that there is some space for “individual” national education paths.The experience showed that knowledge gaps, if existing, will be filled by students’ effortsduring their study at the partner university. During the two theoretical semesters abroad all ECEM-partner universities follow thecommon educational frame, which has been fixed during a number of common planning andorganizing meetings. The topics or contents of the respective modules are similarly orientedtoward management skills in the very civil engineering context. They are not mirror like, butat least

Conference Session

FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Montgomery, University of Michigan; Rodney Johnson, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

intervention as needed.In this paper, we provide details on the teaching of our course, and share insights that shouldhelp others planning to teach a similar course in the future.Course overviewThe outcomes that all students in the “Introduction to Engineering” course are expected toachieve are outlined in Table 1 and shown in more detail in the Appendix.It is worth noting that most of these outcomes do not lend themselves well to a purely cognitiveapproach—that is one that focuses on transferring knowledge from instructor to student. In fact,it is sometimes difficult to specify exactly what the “knowledge” component of design,teamwork or communication should be. Instead, we focus on developing students’ skill andconfidence as practitioners in these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Cyganski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Demetriou; Fred Looft; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bradley Miller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lance Schachterle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

WPI many entering students have recently expressed an interest in robotics. During theacademic year 2006/07, for example, over 130 visiting prospective students listed robotics eitheras a principal interest area or as their planned major on WPI Admissions Information forms. InFall 2005 and 2006, 96 and 101 freshmen, respectively, joined the WPI Robotics Team. One-third of them stated an interest in pursuing robotics for their senior project or academic major.43% had known of the WPI/FIRST/robotics connection before enrolling at WPI and 62% ofthese indicated that this knowledge was a strong positive reason for selecting WPI.3.0 Education in RoboticsOne may date the earliest robotics-related undergraduate curricula to the 1980’s where

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

nation were recruited,resulting to about 235 and 275 student participants, respectively for the pre- and post- surveys.In this paper, we present key findings of what students learned and valued, present outcomeswhich should be better addressed during the experience, student career path goals, etc. Thestrength of the research design plan is that the results can be generalized to other REU sites andcan be replicated across scientific disciplines and institutions at various levels and scales. These Page 13.231.3findings can aid REU site program directors and undergraduate research faculty advisors toimprove their program and assessment

Conference Session

Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricki Ingalls, Oklahoma State University; mario cornejo, Oklahoma State University; Chinnatat Methapatara, Oklahoma State University; Peerapol Sittivijan, Oklahoma State University; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Braden Hunsaker, University of Pittsburgh; Erin Claypool, University of Pittsburgh; Nuri Gokhan, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Mason, University of Arkansas

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Industrial Engineering

(1982), a M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University (1984) and a Ph.D. in Management Science from the University of Texas at Austin (1999).mario cornejo, Oklahoma State University Mario Cornejo is a Ph.D student in Industrial Engineering and Management at Oklahoma State University. Mario got his M.S. in Industrial Engineering at Oklahoma State University in 2005; then he worked at DELL implementing Six Sigma methodology where he got certified as a DELL-Green Belt and an ASQ-Black Belt. Before joining the master program, Mario worked for four years at an aircraft repair station of an airline company in inventory control and production planning areas. He also holds

Conference Session

Mentoring

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marsha Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Susan Zhou, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

was their first researchexperience of any kind. We had a positive impact on influencing the career path of the REUparticipants, according to their self-reported plans. The mentoring program has been verysuccessful, as indicated by the number of return attendees and alumni of the Bio-Discoveryprogram, who recommend their younger sisters or friends to the program. According to ourassessment data, the Bio-Discovery Program has been the most rewarding part of the programfor several of the REU participants, even though it also presented a challenge, as it limits theamount of time REU students can dedicate exclusively to their research projects. With ourrecommendations for improvement, this program can be adopted by other faculty who wish