Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University; Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University

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First-Year Programs

partnering with area high school math and science teachers in Discovery Weekends for high school students. • Louisiana Tech’s S-STEM Scholarship Program – NSF-0631083 – scholarship program supporting the Freshman Enrichment Program (FrEP) students. • Innovation through Multidisciplinary Projects and Collaborative Teams (IMPaCT) – NSF-0536082 – motivates students to look at the “big picture” in a horizontally and vertically integrated program centered on year-long design projects. • Living with the Lab – NSF-0618288 – encourages students to develop a “can do” attitude by giving students ownership of a mobile experiment platform. • University Seminar

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Integrating Math, Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Janowski, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Melinda Lalor, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Hassan Moore, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Mathematics

AC 2008-2167: A NEW LOOK AT UPPER-LEVEL MATHEMATICS NEEDS INENGINEERING COURSES AT UABGregg Janowski, University of Alabama at BirminghamMelinda Lalor, University of Alabama at BirminghamHassan Moore, University of Alabama at Birmingham Page 13.72.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 NEW LOOK AT UPPER-LEVEL MATHEMATICS NEEDS IN ENGINEERING COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAMAbstractA four semester-hour course is being designed to follow Calculus II, with the intention ofreplacing Calculus III and Differential Equations in the engineering curricula at the University ofAlabama at Birmingham. As part of the planning

Conference Session

Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

-worked or lazy, the pathof least resistance seems to be the assigning of an A grade, or at least an inflated grade, toeveryone”. Long quotes Zirkel23: “Stripped of its rationalizations, grade inflation exists becauseit is simply easier for teachers to give high grades…easier on students, parents, administratorsand certainly on teachers themselves. At Lake Wobegone, after all, everyone is not only aboveaverage, everyone is also happy and politically correct” (Zirkel, 1997, p.A15).Why is there higher resistance along other routes? Doesn’t faculty peer pressure make objectivegrading the path of least resistance? Long quotes Edwards24: “Research in the area of gradeinflation has led scholars to cite post-secondary administrative practices and the

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert MacDonald, Purdue University; Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp.; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; James Goldman, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2591: COMPARATIVE FRAMING ANALYSIS FOR TEACHINGWIRELESS NETWORK MOBILITYRobert MacDonald, Purdue University Robert MacDonald is a graduate student with the College of Technology at Purdue University. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2006, obtaining his BS in Network Engineering Technology from Purdue University as well. Robert is expecting to complete his MS in December of 2008. His interests lie in advanced internetwork design, wireless networking, and applied network security. His thesis research is focused on the implementation of secure routing protocols.Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp. Raheel A. Malik is a senior analyst with the Information Security and Audit Compliance

Conference Session

The Academic Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa McClain, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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Women in Engineering

all equity issues should be handled in the same way and will bereceived with the same degree of satisfaction by differing groups.DiscussionAlthough most universities have policies in place designed to promote equity, unfortunatelywomen and other minority faculty often become professionally stalled by subtle forms ofdisadvantage interwoven into university culture which policy alone fails to eliminate.3,17 This istrue for faculty university-wide as well as for S&E faculty as indicated by survey responses. Thedevaluation of a faculty member’s “non-traditional” research agenda, the inflexible weighting ofteaching/research/service workloads related to promotion and tenure, toleration of sexist or racistcomments, de facto exclusion from

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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International

technical and non-technical audiences - Design effective and usable IT-based solutions and integrate them into the current environment - Recognize the need for, and engage in, continuing professional development - Develop proficiency, both oral and written, in the English languageThese should evolve over time as the CS department continues to implement its curriculum andthe faculty collectively develops a better understanding of what it actually wants from graduates,but establishing a foundation and teaching the faculty an appropriate model for the developmentprocess is essential to the mentor’s role. The mentor must ensure that the faculty will continue toask, answer, and

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Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ricky Castles, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dewey Spangler, Virginia Western Community College; David Kibler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computers in Education

their final product design. Final marked-up CAD Vision panelsare then sent back to the reviewed team and to the instructor.3.2 Assessment Data – Mechanical Engineering ApplicationTo study the impact of the new Tablet PC technology on learning in undergraduate engineeringcourses, a questionnaire was developed in collaboration with experts in education research tomeasure changes in the learning strategies of the students in ME 2024. The pilot study not onlyallowed for implementation of new technology but also it allowed for a field test of the measurewith pilot study participants (69 students total) to ensure validity. A section of the assessmentincluded questions mirroring the ECAR Research Study 67 that examined student skill level

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petros Katsioloudis, Berea College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and works towards a Best Practices international Symposium that will benefit the educators of Cyprus and other countries. Page 13.679.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Identification of Quality Indicators of Visual-Based Learning Material in Technology Education Programs for Grades 7-12.Abstract – The purpose of this study was to identify the quality indicators of visual-basedlearning material in technology education for grades 7-12. A three-round modified Delphimethod was used to answer the following research questions: RQ1: What indicators

Conference Session

Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Giver, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD

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Ocean and Marine

means to build therobot. Sea Perch was born!The MIT Ocean Engineering Department recognized the value of the Sea Perch underwater robotas a tool for Outreach, and developed the prototype of a program, a listing of the parts required tobuild the robot, and a rudimentary design plan. The Sea Perch project was introduced to severallocal high schools in the Boston area, generating immediate interest. MIT sought and receivedfunding from the Sea Grant Program and the Office of Naval Research to expand the program,and one by one, schools became involved with the project.As the Sea Perch project continued through word of mouth, and as more teachers becameinvolved, a more developed curriculum was required. MIT, and many of the teachers whoinitially

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Rabb; David Chang, United States Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

13.788.4how each system is physically controlled in practice. Laboratory exercises include feedbackdesign and system identification. Computer design exercises include dynamic modeling andcontrol of various engineering systems. The course learning objectives are: 1. Model the dynamics of various physical systems that include mechanical and electrical components. 2. Analyze a physical system that utilizes a control system and determine its ability to meet performance specifications for stability, steady-state error, and transient response. 3. Design a controller for a physical system to meet a set of performance specifications using Root Locus, Frequency Response, and State-Space methods. 4

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Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marilyn Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

US citizens or permanent residents2. They had to be taking full academic loads towards an approved CSEMS degree3. They should be aiming for technical careers in these disciplines4. The scholarship was intended to relieve students of the financial burden of seeking outside jobs, thus allowing them to focus on their academic programs.5. The program was prohibited from requiring research or other productive activities.Program Objectives & Elements Page 13.962.2The objectives of our program are to enable access to a top-quality education to the mostdeserving students and to ensure the best guidance for their success

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Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

that will be impacted and the types of employers the students work for after graduation. These companies don’t typically know that they want these elaborate proposals, but the author has found success in the justification of a significant discount from a business standpoint. There were several times along the path that competitors were competing to award a discount or even donate a product to the laboratory after their management understood the position that this put them in with our students. 2. Repurposing equipment is an important lesson. One electrical control box in the laboratory would have cost $12,000 - $15,000 if it was purchased from a supplier. Instead an old robot control

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Boyle, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-449: ADAPTIVE WATER LABORATORY FOR K-12 OUTREACH ONSUSTAINABLE WATER USEPaul Boyle, Rice University Paul M. Boyle is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Rice University. In addition to his research in computational fluid mechanics and separation processes, Paul is active in engineering outreach. He tutors underrepresented high school students in mathematics and assists the math team during their practice for competitions.Brent Houchens, Rice University Brent C. Houchens is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Department at Rice University. His research interests include modeling flow and separation in

Conference Session

Innovative Programs - Structure, Delivery, Evaluation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2008-1643: A REVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION,DEVELOPMENT, AND RECOGNITION OF FACULTY TEACHING IN HIGHEREDUCATION AROUND THE WORLDDirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Dirk Schaefer is an Assistant Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech Savannah, USA. His research interests are focused on the high-impact interdisciplinary area of Information Engineering for Complex Engineered Systems. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Dr. Schaefer was a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Durham University, UK. He has published around sixty-five papers on Computer-Aided Engineering and Design as well as Engineering Education in conference

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Halada, State University of New York at Stony Brook

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First-Year Programs

questions to assess the impact ofboth course design as well as other factors which affect the complex issue of self-efficacy.Clearly, combinations of new online methods such as SEAS and the user-modified SALG whichprovide quantitative data with qualitative information from student reflection papers haveprovided the best insight so far into the correlation between course design and overallperceptions of student self-efficacy.v) Finally, I have observed that there is a proportional tendency between the amount ofassessment done and students’ negative impression of the value of assessment (“assessmentburnout”). This has taught me an important cautionary lesson for future assessment efforts. Also,the more “informal” and directly linked to classroom

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland Brown, University of the Pacific; Joseph Rencis; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Chuan-Chiang Chen, Tuskegee University; Essam Ibrahim, Tuskegee University; Vladimir Labay, Gonzaga University; Paul Schimpf, Eastern Washington University

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Mechanical Engineering

avoiding its misuse. The major goal of this work is to educate a broad spectrum ofundergraduate engineering students with a basic knowledge of FE theory, along with practicalexperience in applying commercial FE software to engineering problems. Our engineeringgraduates’ lack of experience in designing structural solutions using numerical computationalmethods has been noted in the literature26,27. This is a level of knowledge and skill that isexpected of engineering graduates by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology,Inc. (ABET, Inc.). The 2008-2009 ABET Criteria for Engineering Programs specify in Criterion3, item (k): “an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice”14. A

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Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Calumet; Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Matthew Stephens, Purdue University; Annaji Sharma Ammu, Purdue University Calumet; Richard Szromba, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

systematically best practices of Japanese and other automobile manufacturersworldwide. The techniques highlighted in these publications are techniques that havebeen taught (using some alternative terminology) in traditional IET and IT courses suchas Facility Layout and Methods Improvement as well as many others. The focus of Leanis waste reduction for process improvement.Six Sigma was first started at Motorola, Inc. and was then developed into what we knowtoday at General Electric. The main thrust of Six Sigma requires an organization tofollow a prescribed process to reduce variation in order to improve customer satisfaction.It is a structured process that is designed to deliver almost perfect products or services ona consistent basis and improving

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Mobley, Ecology & Environment, Inc.

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Minorities in Engineering

subject.I was very apprehensive for a long time after becoming an engineer. I often felt inferior and questioned myabilities and professional decisions; most of the time my concerns were unfounded. It was then that I grewangry with myself that I had allowed one man to create so much grief in my life. I knew there had to be abetter way. I never wanted anyone else to experience the pain I had gone through. I began to seek outways to help other minority and women engineering students. I sought my Masters degree in EducationalLeadership to obtain the background information and understanding of the university process to determinehow I could make the best impact in the lives of these individuals. I enjoyed the research. I became moreindignant at the

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Gillespie, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University

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Engineering and Public Policy

in solving real world engineering problems each semester. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge, MSE from Rowan University and BSCE from MIT. His areas of research include novel electric generation technology and Mach's Principle.William Riddell, Rowan University William Riddell is an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rowan University. His research and teaching interests include design, structural mechanics, transportation safety, energy efficiency and clean energy generation. Prior to Rowan University, he worked for the US Department of Transportation Research and Special Program Administration, and was a National Research Council

Conference Session

The Year of Dialogue: What We Have Learned So Far

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Ronald Barr, University of Texas at Austin

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Campus Representatives

√ √ √ √ 4 C 7. Compared Educational Research to Technical √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 7 E Research 8. Seek Input and Support from √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 8 A Page 13.1286.4 the Engineering Deans9. ASEE Should Compile and Promote Best Teaching √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 8 C Practices10. Discuss Body of Knowledge for Engineering Education √ √ 2 C11. Seek Opportunities to Publish

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Todd Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Corinna Fleischmann, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Daniel Pickles, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Engineering Ethics

-boats on board for the number of passengers and crew? Did the TITANIC’s owners? Why or why not? 2. Would your answer change if you found out (hypothetically) that the TITANIC’s owners pressured the British Board of Trade’s decision not to increase the number of lifeboats? 3. How do you think that the belief that the TITANIC was unsinkable (i.e., the engineers had designed the ship as safe as the technology allowed) impact this ethical responsibility? 4. How would you convince your boss of the need to exceed the legal requirements for a design – especially if there were substantial costs associated with the redesign? 5. This is a case where the code of ethics forces the engineer to “overdesign

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia; Ashley Babcock, University of Georgia; David Gattie, University of Georgia-Athens

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Women in Engineering

environment, and Page 13.1225.6between students that tend to take a holistic approach to problem solving and a complex learningenvironment (bottom, left and upper, right corners of figure 3 respectively) and those in between(blue oval). Ideally, students would be capable of using a holistic and reductive approach by thetime they reach graduation. The blue oval area is a good fit region and would prepare studentsfor the professional, real-world environment. This would be an ideal region for students toremain in order to best prepare them for their professional careers so that they can transitionseamlessly between reductive and holistic problem solving

Conference Session

Survivor: The First Few Years

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-252: NEW FACULTY MEETINGS: SURVIVING THE FIRST YEAR OFTHE TENURE TRACK TOGETHERRyan Beasley, Texas A&M University Ryan Beasley is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2006 as a result of his work on the control of surgical robots. His research activities involve designing surgical robots, developing virtual reality tools to enhance image-guided surgery, investigating haptic interfaces, and devising control algorithms for all the above.Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University Dr. Ana Goulart is an assistant professor in the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Becker, Montana State University

developed for the lower-level courses take a fundamental topic from the course andexpound upon it using a concept relevant to high-frequency electronics. In addition to helpingstudents learn the fundamentals in terms of modern engineering applications, the newlydeveloped materials are intended to introduce students to an increasing important specialty inelectrical and computer engineering. For those students developing sufficient interest in high-frequency electronics, as mentioned previously, the senior-level elective in microwaveelectronics has been revamped to reflect best practices in the field. A similar vertical integrationscheme that involves materials related to other specialties within electrical engineering is being

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meral Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Bonita Barger, Tennessee Tech University; Michael Allen, Tennessee Tech University

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Engineering Technology

Page 13.179.6mean and proportion for future use in any research on the part of the students.The Teaching MethodsCAD for TechnologyCAD for Technology is one of the first developed engineering courses and most commonlyoffered engineering course in the College of Engineering of this university. This course is acombination of instructional modules and industrial design practices. Each teaching module hasvery-well prepared, intuitive support materials. These materials help students learn the specificdesign issues by themselves. There are also numerous tutorials linked to instructional tutorials.As soon as students finish their learning, they start practicing the laboratory exercises given as aseparate handout.WebCTTM materials prepared for the

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

examining RFID adoption for the college’s library. The intention is for EE,CS and business to gain from working together and the department will carefully assess this“multidisciplinary” aspect of the course going forward.The course addresses specific business related topics including: • Business opportunities, planning and best practices • Supply Chain Management • DOD and Wal-Mart Mandates • Creating a Pilot Project Plan • Moving from Pilot to Production • Pharmaceutical Applications • Cargo Security 6The topic of RFID lends itself very well to discussions on the global impact of engineeringsolutions. For example

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

examining RFID adoption for the college’s library. The intention is for EE,CS and business to gain from working together and the department will carefully assess this“multidisciplinary” aspect of the course going forward.The course addresses specific business related topics including: • Business opportunities, planning and best practices • Supply Chain Management • DOD and Wal-Mart Mandates • Creating a Pilot Project Plan • Moving from Pilot to Production • Pharmaceutical Applications • Cargo Security 6The topic of RFID lends itself very well to discussions on the global impact of engineeringsolutions. For example

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

John Adams; Charles Kochakian

examining RFID adoption for the college’s library. The intention is for EE,CS and business to gain from working together and the department will carefully assess this“multidisciplinary” aspect of the course going forward.The course addresses specific business related topics including: • Business opportunities, planning and best practices • Supply Chain Management • DOD and Wal-Mart Mandates • Creating a Pilot Project Plan • Moving from Pilot to Production • Pharmaceutical Applications • Cargo Security 6The topic of RFID lends itself very well to discussions on the global impact of engineeringsolutions. For example

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and the industry, a model thatbarely exists in this region. The impact of this experience has been recently measured by the factthat this course was full at the first week of registration, a trend that was not seen. Students haveapproached me asking me to develop some undergraduate research opportunities in the area ofsolar energy. Two students who are graduating this year got accepted for a Masters degree in theUnited States of America (USA) in the area of photovoltaics. A study tour to Spain is currentlybeing organized with the emphasis on CSPs and wind turbines. At the end of this semester, asurvey will be conducted to see the impact of this course on the students and to study thepossibility of offering more related courses.V. ConclusionIt

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

area and regional math and science teachers inDiscovery Weekends for high school students. Our overall goal is an annual increase in STEMgraduation rates from 220 students per year to a sustainable 300 students per year.High School Partnerships and Discovery WeekendsThe goal of TechSTEP is the development of partnerships with key feeder high schools in ourarea. These partnerships are formed through a series of three Teacher Workshops, each leadingto a Discovery Weekend for students. They are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00pm andare designed around a common engineering or science theme for the year. The TeacherWorkshops, led by engineering, mathematics, and science faculty at Louisiana Tech University,illustrate practical applications of