Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine A Broom, University of British Columbia, Okanagan; Wendy Lynn Klassen, University of British Columbia, Okanagan ; Carolyn Labun, Ph.D., University of British Columbia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

are reinforced by mass media9 and by curricula and in class activities that may notinclude girls’ preferred learning styles,3 which centre around collaboration and relationships3.Students hold views that scientists are men,7 that males are better at STEM fields8 and havenegative notions of females in these fields.1As students view STEM fields to not encompass collaboration, connection, and care,2 asignificant number of girls choose not to go into them for careers.5 However, these conceptionsare questionable as the STEM careers, for example the field of engineering, in fact requirecollaborative work, which is embedded in an ethic of care. The researchers conceptualize care ascollaborating with others in the development of solutions to societal

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-18: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COM-PREHENSIVE NANOTECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS LAB FOR EN-GINEERING STUDENTSNael Barakat, Grand Valley State University Nael Barakat, PH.D. P.Eng. is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Grand Valley State University, MI. He is also a Fellow of the ASME and the Committee on Ethical Standards and Review (CESR). His interest and research work is in the area of Dynamic Systems, Robotics, NEMS, Engineering Ethics, and Engineering education.Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University LIHONG (HEIDI) JIAO Lihong (Heidi) Jiao is currently an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, Univeristy of Wisconsin - Platteville

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NSF Grantees

learning practices into their class periods.• Provide in-class assessments (e.g. minute papers, muddiest point evaluations).• Provide out-of-class activities (e.g. homework assignments).• Address selected cross-cutting themes.A total of 20 cross-cutting themes were included. To reinforce these important concepts, theywere each revisited in at least two modules. The themes were: analysis vs. design; sustainabili-ty; public financing; societal impact; ethical considerations; economic impacts; historical pers-pective; security; constructability; political considerations; systems approach; maintenance andrehabilitation; planning; forecasting/modeling; operations; access; risk; teamwork; link to morecomplex material; and interrelationships

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Carlos Estuardo Ventura, University of British Columbia

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Civil Engineering

the undergraduate curriculum) in terms ofcredit hours in these programs ranged from 74.0% to 89.8%1. Core courses make up89.8% of the credit hour requirements at the University of British Columbia (UBC),which until 2010 was the only institution in British Columbia (B.C.) to offer anaccredited program in Civil Engineering. There is therefore limited opportunity to takespecialized and advanced optional technical structural engineering courses in the typicalCanadian undergraduate civil engineering program and in B.C. specifically.The practice of Professional Engineering in Canada is self-regulated by Provincial andTerritorial associations. Each of the associations’ Code of Ethics are modeled on those ofEngineers Canada, which contains an

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar, Seattle University; Brandon Shuman, MS

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Design in Engineering Education

project. All projects, which satisfy ABET’s design-related criteria foraccrediting engineering programs1, are sponsored by either government or industry. Theycommence at the beginning of fall quarter (commonly last week of September) and end at theend of spring quarter (commonly second week in June.) Students work in teams of three to five,are supervised by a faculty advisor, and are encouraged to work closely with the liaison engineerfrom the sponsoring company.Typically, the senior design course requirements include working on the assigned project,reporting on progress in oral and written format, writing final project report, learning andassessment of basic design process, learning engineering ethics, building knowledge ofcontemporary issues

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kenneth J. Fischer; Christopher D. Depcik; Lorin P. Maletsky; Robert M. Sorem; Ronald L. Dougherty

teach the design process including related tools (methodology), project 2management, engineering communications, and professional ethics within a comprehensivedesign project. However, the span of capstone design curricula can be as short as one semester.In addition, some curricula require the fabrication of a functional prototype, while others merelyrequire a complete detailed design package. Clearly, the size and requirements of the project, aswell as the level of instruction on methodology, management, communications, economics, andethics, are limited within a one-semester capstone experience. Yet, a review of programsshowed that this was

Collection

2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Stacy Gleixner; Elena Klaw PhD; Patricia Backer

way to get involved while they are students. Theproject fosters an ethic of civic engagement among the engineering students. This engagementwith the community should enhance their engagement with learning and increase their dedicationto engineering.[13] The positive effects of integrating service-learning in the curriculum includeimproved retention and graduation rates particularly among underrepresented groups andwomen, and a stronger civic ethic among students.[14,15,16]Students, particularly women and underrepresented groups, cite the ability to make a differencein society as one of the main reasons they choose careers in science and engineering.[17]However, the impact engineers have on society is more commonly viewed from a

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Gaetan Garcia; Matthew R. Stein

ALaboratory learning objectives not achieved by the remote laboratory. Objective 4: Data Analysis. Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data, and to form and support conclusions. Make order of magnitude judgments and use measurement unit systems and conversions. Objective 8: Psychomotor. Demonstrate competence in selection, modification, and operation of appropriate engineering tools and resources.Objective 9: Safety. Identify health, safety, and environmental issues related to technological processes and activities, anddeal with them responsibly.Objective 12: Ethics in the Laboratory. Behave with highest ethical standards, including reporting information objectivelyand interacting with integrity.

Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology; Rory A. Cooper, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Ding, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology; Alicia Koontz, Human Engineering Research Laboratories

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

disability and aging. Day 3 Technical Aspects of Disability and Aging introduces a wide range of assistive devices as well as the Participatory Action Design paradigm for designing such devices. Introduction to Research Methodology covers basic statistics and research design and process including institutional approval and ethical use of human subjects. Day 4 Technical Writing and Oral Presentations analyzes the components of a sample conference paper and provides hands-on exercises to enhance students’ skills. Ethics Forum is organized by Pitt OEL and aimed to provide an opportunity for students to Week 3 consider ethical practice in research through

Conference Session

Understanding Students and Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; Nina J. Truch, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

contribute money to environmental organizations I would sign a petition in support of tougher environmental laws I would take a job with a company I knew was harming the environment Page 22.235.4Another instrument, developed by Forsyth, Nye and Kelley, measures the ethic of caring[15].This 10-item scale is a 9-point scale ranging from completely disagree (1) to completely agree(9). Their testing of this unidimensional scale revealed a high internal consistency as measuredby Cronbach alpha (α=0.85). It is intended to indicate the ethic of caring. The items are listed inTable 2.Table 2. Items from the Ethic of Caring Scale by

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Hyun Kyoung Ro, Penn State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

resources for a solution, implementinga solution, and review; however, for most engineers, design connotes a broader, moreencompassing landscape.Popper12 claims “All life is problem solving!” and hence all humans solve problemscontinuously. ABET, Inc. lists problem solving as a separate educational outcome from design inthe a-k outcomes, stating that students must have: “(c) an ability to design a system, component,or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability and (e) an abilityto identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems”5.Although we have stated that, in the engineering domain, problem solving is often

Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, Ph.D., University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Cory Carr

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First-Year Programs

classes from roommates and neighbors/study groups; Better understanding of course material D: Accessibility of tutor Tutors; Easy access to tutors E: Building Facilities Live in new hall; Better studying areas F: LLC Programming Guest lectures; Field trips G: Promotion of study habits and Surrounded by people with similar work habits/ethics; work ethic Promoting study habits Table 3: Codes for Text Responses to Question 2 “What do you perceive to be the drawbacks of participation in the Engineering LLC?” Type Response Examples A: Social group

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

catalogue description for ELMC 461: Students work in teams to design and construct an interdisciplinary project. Teams, with clearly defined individual responsibilities, are required. During the course of the semester, each team undertakes the necessary activities to bring about a successful design project that is well understood, documented, and presented in both oral and written form. Emphasis is placed on research, innovation, project management, decision-making, prototyping, design for manufacturing, design for testability, environmental and ethical issues in design, depth and breadth of analysis, quality of hardware, documentation, and communications. Prerequisites: Junior Status; ELMC160

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Q. Lewis, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

affect the lives of the villagers and any ethical considerations that may arise from installing the pump system, (3 pages max); Team process guidelines (2 pages max). Week 9: Complete list of marketing specifications (customer needs), engineering specifications, and initial conceptual approaches. Week 12: Progress report with updated specs, sketches of design concepts, final design selection with screening and/or decision matrices, and expected loading conditions. Week 14: Final design report containing the following items in a 3-ring binder with tabbed sections: o Revised (if necessary) background description, needs analysis, choice of regional location, ethical considerations, and

Conference Session

Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lynne A. Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; J.Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

. Apply current industrial design practice and techniques such as DFX, FMEA and/or TQM to engineering design problems. 12. Construct and test prototype designs. 13. Develop and implement a design verification plan and report. 14. Communicate and present engineering design project results orally, graphically and in writing 15. Students will improve their ability to discuss and take a stand on open-ended topics involving engineering ethics and product liability 16. Discuss engineering professionalism and its responsibility to society 17. Understand the codes of ethics and their implications in engineering practiceWhile the students are engaged in designing adapted physical activity solutions to their

Conference Session

Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Team Behaviors Bad Team Behaviors organization disagreement leadership scheduling united communication (lack of) mutual goal selfishness cooperative poor work ethic lack of leadership differing levels of commitment contrasting views personality

Conference Session

Status of CE Education: Today & Tomorrow

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Daniel R. Lynch, Dartmouth College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, engineering problems, formulate alternatives, identify, formulateformulate and and recommend feasible solutions and solvesolve engineeringengineering problemsproblems6. An Hold paramount public safety, health, and 3(f) An Explain theunderstanding of welfare understanding of importance ofprofessional and Thoughtful and careful weighing of professional and professional licensureethical alternatives when values conflict ethical responsibilityresponsibility

Conference Session

Design Spine

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Frank, Queen's University; David S. Strong, Queen's University; Rick Sellens, Queen's University

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Design in Engineering Education

, engineeringcommunications, professionalism, and ethics. The EDPS was designed to meet requirements ofthe Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board graduate attributes , which addressesrequirements of the Washington Accord. They also target applicable elements of the CDIOsyllabus. The EDPS is being delivered to first year engineering students for the first time in the2010-2011 academic year and will continue rolling out over the next three years.The paper discusses the process involved in creating the sequence, the course objectives anddelivery for each year of the program, and proposed assessment and evaluation methods. Thesequence will also be compared to previously published engineering design and practicesequences. The outcomes of the first year, including

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beverly Radloff, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

recognizing thedeficiencies in traditional curricula in providing graduates with social skills.2 Dual degreeprogram goals are the integration of engineering, the humanities, and social sciences throughoutthe program to develop the students’ technical skills and ethical, historical, political, andeconomic insights which are so essential to the conduct of national and global affairs.7There is ongoing national debate over the need for well-rounded education for engineers and thelack of programs that provide such an education.5 Dual degree programs can be the solution tothis shortage. In fact the NAE states, “We aspire to an engineering profession that will rapidlyembrace the potentialities offered by creativity, invention, and cross-disciplinary

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Baygents, University of Arizona; Jeffrey B. Goldberg, University of Arizona; Jane Hunter, University of Arizona

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

sustainability. The second project is “instructor choice” and has been both construction oriented as well as dissection oriented. The projects have a mathematical modeling step where the students use engineering science models to predict performance in advance of construction. o Outside lectures – speakers to show what engineers doing in real world situations. o Major selection – we run open house presentations where students can do some exploring. At this point, our largest majors for incoming freshman are “undecided” and “pre-engineering” so there is real demand for this material. o Software tools – introducing, for example, SolidWorks and MSExcel. o Teamwork, ethics, and strategies for academic success – items

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

effectively utilize advanced technology to solve complex problems. Goal 3 - Develop students who gain a perspective on the role of engineering in a global society including the importance of ethics, professional responsibility, diversity and culture, lifelong learning, safety, sustainability and the environment. Goal 4 - Develop students who communicate their ideas effectively in various formats to both technical and non-technical audiences.There are 15 objectives related to these goals, as summarized in Appendix A. In mostcases, there is a straightforward, one-to-one mapping between the program’s objectives(e.g., graduates will be able to do X) and measurable outcomes (e.g., students willdemonstrate during the

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

remotely operated vehicle). (SeeFigure 9) Figure 8: (a) buoyancy lab, (b) Stokes’ law lab Figure 9: Styrofoam cup that has been submerged in approximately 3,000 meters of water, next to a comparison cupEngineering and Society (3 hour unit)The goals for this unit are for the students to:  Understand the societal and environmental impacts that engineering and its products can have  Be able to identify both positive and negative impacts of engineered systems  Discuss the ethical obligations of engineersIn preparation for this unit, students were asked to choose an invention and write a briefhistory of it. They were then asked to list 3-5 positive aspects of this

Conference Session

FPD II: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-Year Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Roesch Johnson, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Engineering Professional Development

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First-Year Programs

sustainability, clean water,alternative energy including nuclear energy, web based learning, and medical technologies. Inaddition, as part of the first-year common reading experience, both composition classes readsections from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Skloot (10) that focused on the ethics ofownership in human tissue research. This attempt to explore common problems discussed inother science classes, as well the first-year common reading, helped to create a sense of a sharedintellectual community, which is another means in the creation of a transformative class.The CurriculumEngel’s transformative prescription asks for more than “covering’ the topics or teaching ageneralized concept of critical thinking. Rather she identifies several

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

interactions and bonding between the students increased as a result of the shared Page 22.150.4dormitory accommodations and hence tried as much as possible to offer on-campus housing tolocal students as well. Students worked in teams on their respective research projects. The teamsworked closely with the faculty members supervising their projects, graduate students, and oneor two industrial mentors. In addition, a number of group activities were also organized. Theseincluded seminars, ethics workshops, weekly lunch meetings with faculty and professionals fromindustry, lab or industrial facility tours, short courses, a conference and other activities

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; John E. Weaver, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose Luis Falliner, The University of Texas, El Paso; Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso

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Systems Engineering

best practices for newtechnology/product development and design within industries. However, by the timeengineering students graduate from Colleges and Universities they are disconnected from the realworld since academia has not prepared them for this multi-disciplinary approach.5, 11, 30 Inaddition, 21st Century engineers are not only faced with this multi-disciplinary lack of skills but Page 22.166.3also with the complexity of systems where traditional decomposition analysis and problemsolving for the design of systems are not sufficient for the multitude of technological, ethical,regulatory, and environmental issues that need to be taken into

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

to establish the relative strengths of the students such that they can harness them collectively to achieve the desired objectives of the project. • Social- Works well in a team environment. Is able to communicate his/her ideas effectively with others in his/her group. Understanding the fact that isolation or working on the entire project is not an option and to acquire the skills for integration and sharing of ideas even when the ideas are contentious • Cultural Sensitivity – Considers that the group is made up of people of diverse backgrounds, ethics and values that must be considered an influencing part of the group dynamic. A lack of cultural

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University; Melissa L Moore, American Society of Agricultural Engineers; Rodney A. Pearson, Mississippi State University; Robert S. Moore, Mississippi State University; Allison Pearson, Mississippi State University; Abby Lammons Thompson, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

management & scheduling • Market analysis, including identifying a target market demographics, psychographics, etc. • Product design, testing, & focus groups • Branding & connecting with target customers • Legal and ethical issues of entrepreneurship, including the Apple Developer Agreement • Dynamic product pitches • Capital acquisition and ownership issuesThe course is team-taught by five faculty members at the University, including Gerald Nelson,director of the MSU Entrepreneurship Center; Dr. Rodney Pearson, Professor and Head ofManagement & Information Systems; Dr. Allison Pearson, Professor of Management; Dr.Melissa Moore, Professor of Marketing; and Dr. Robert Moore, Professor of Marketing

Conference Session

New Faculty Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

improve their communication skills. Small stepsin creating text and placing that text in the forefront of engineering courses can be a simple way tomake of engineering students a force in the world around them.The structure of the courses within a department could expand to all required courses as in thefollowing. The communication elements in each course are shown below.Fresh. EGR 100 – Intro to Engineering DesignYear Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the university/college/majorsSoph.Year ME 201 – Thermodynamics Student communication survey, refresher for past grammatical expertise

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Tracy D Blake, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; David Dwight Sam PhD, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Page 22.1411.2• Promote Distance Delivery of Engineering Education: To engage remote students in a distance delivered framework with a geographically dispersed instructional team.• Promote Engineering Professionalism: To educate students in the profession of engineering and engineering ethics by highlighting the experiences of a multidisciplinary instructional team and practicing engineers as invited speakers.• Promote Engineering Recruitment and Retention: To excite students to complete engineering degrees and join the engineering profession with a learner-centered instructional environment.Based on the desired outcomes, instructors improvised the team at a distance-teaching approachto reflect the primary tenets of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M Hynes, Tufts University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chris Rogers, Tufts University; Megan Kiely Mueller, Tufts University; Xaver Neumeyer, Northwestern University; Richard M. Lerner, Tufts University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

tosucceed as an engineer.The engineering community, as represented by the engineering accrediting board ABET,recognized that the “hard skills” that are traditionally most prominent in undergraduateengineering education might not be the only skills important to successful engineering. In 2001,ABET made effective a set of six “professional skills” within their engineering accreditation Page 22.1500.4criteria. These six skills that engineering programs must now include throughout their curriculuminclude: • an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility