Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

concept andadhered to the size constraints of the project. This work is an update on this process.Student Design Desktop Modules – The Process PlanIn an effort to best describe the overall goal of the project, it is illustrative to sketch out a long-termimplementation plan. As such, a seven-year plan is provided, which allows ample time forfeedback and refinement of the ideas. While seven years might seem like a long time, the processhas refinement/feedback steps incorporated directly. The outline of this process plan is providedbelow.Year 1: Students design and build a desktop module to demonstrate a single thermodynamicsconcept.Year 2: Students take existing student-designed modules from the previous year and refine them tobetter demonstrate

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee king-lien, National Taipei University of Technology, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering; Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University; Chao-Chia heng, National Central University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

case study that it is expected aredesign of prototypes of light guide panels by design-around strategies to avoidinfringement of existing patents can be used to illustrate the integrated process.Key Words: systematic innovation, design-around, the theory of inventive problem-solving, patent infringement, light guide panelIntroduction Most of large enterprises adopt a policy distribution of independent technologicalresearch and development and innovation, they supply themselves with the innovationachievements or sell to relevant industries to make profits. The enterprises should hold thesetechnical patents firmly to maintain a market position of leading innovation. However, notonly large enterprises could plan and practice high

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Otie Kilmer, Purdue University; Zhenyu Cheryl Qian, Purdue University; Rosemary L. Kilmer, Purdue University; Clark A Cory, Purdue University; Travis Horton, Civil Engineering; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Raymond Patrick Hassan, Purdue University; Jonathon Day, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, our team was also invited to submit aconceptual design, which included a 1/48 scale model and a poster board describing the home.The judges liked what they saw because our team was one of 20 invited to join the competition. The summer of 2010 was needed to recruit a team for completing the project. Up until thispoint the group had consisted of about 5 to 10 dedicated students from Mechanical EngineeringTechnology, Building Construction Management, and Interior Design, but a much larger groupwas required to tackle the design, construction, fundraising, event planning, and public relationswork. A high profile competition to create a new generation of sustainable housing proved to bea compelling topic because recruiting new talent was

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shi Stan Lan, DeVry University, Tinley Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

performance (Douglas, 2008). This research was to address the questionwhether there were significant differences between the three levels (low, adequate, andhigh) of virtual attendance in newly implemented blended-learning classes, in regard tostudents’ academic performance measured by the end-of-term overall scores.The research resulted in significant findings between different levels of e-learningattendance in regard to students’ end-of-term overall scores in blended-learning format.The statistical results asserted that for both programming and English classes, the virtualattendance in various e-learning activities played a critical role in student performance.The pre-planned and correlation tests revealed that, for students enrolled in

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brandes, Lafayette College, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation of Natural Resources. He serves on the Watershed Advisory Board of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission and on the Board of the Bushkill Stream Conservancy. Page 22.1361.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Sustainable Stormwater Management as an Opportunity for Campus and Community-based Engineering EducationAbstract Sustainable stormwater best management practices (BMPs) seek to mimic natural or predevelopment site hydrology, improve runoff quality, can

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

an open wiki site at http://sites.google.com/site/eyfcincinnati. The wiki site also hasthe added advantage that high school instructors can contribute to the site with lesson plans,grading rubrics, and project plans. A discussion forum is also available that facilitates continued Page 22.1644.5discussion among teachers.Changes were not made to the open-ended nature of the projects. While some are challenging tolead and can cause students to struggle, they represent the best opportunity for students toexperience the true nature of engineering. Moreover, once students succeed in the project work,their sense of accomplishment and enthusiasm for

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George York, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel J. Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

plan to verify the design meets requirements. 2. Apply proper software design practices with previously acquired software experience to assess requirements, develop valid ready-to-code software designs, write code for the risk reduction prototype and plan to verify that the design meets requirements. 3. Use system engineering and management tools including schedules, risk management, configuration management, and progress reporting to complete the project design, risk reduction prototype and integration and test plan on-time. 4. Cooperatively work as a multi-disciplinary team to execute the project plan. 5. Successfully communicate the details of a project through written documents and oral presentations

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris C Delia Jr., Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Rowan University; John L. Schmalzel P.E., Rowan University; Carlos Daniel Barreiro; Kevin Anthony Whitten, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, utilizing Kaneka’s new multi-junction “Hybrid” amorphousmodules. The installation required that all work be completed in accordance with local laws andcodes as well as be designed for optimal array output. Working in an engineering clinicenvironment, modeled after the medical school approach, undergraduate engineering studentswere charged with design and installation of this system to meet any necessary political anddesign specifications. This involved every aspect of design, including obstruction shadinganalysis, PV array layout, single-line design, specification, procurement and purchasing of allrequired balance of system (BOS) equipment, as well as plan submittals for Rowan Universityand New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) approval

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

: Work with certified teachers and/or FEF Ph.D. Fellows Sharpen skills in mathematics, critical reading and/or writing Explore math and language arts in action through applied activities and projects Learn test-taking strategies that will help enhance scores on the SAT Take weekly simulated practice SAT's Participate in college planning workshops with guidance counselors and college and university admission and financial aid representatives Interact with professionals in career planning sessions Earn elective high school credit for satisfactory completion of Summer Camp requirements, if eligibleFlorida Education FundThe Florida Education Fund (FEF), under the leadership of Dr. Lawrence

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and HVAC systems.We discuss the capstone design program from students’ point of view, and the experience earned indesign, experimentation, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans to evaluate theeffectiveness of this capstone in term of learning outcomes.Introduction:In many states, local authorities and state officials spend significant amounts of money, time, andresources each winter to help low income families pay their heating bills. Many weatherization programsexist. However, these programs focus only on adding insulation and sealing major air leaks. Energyefficiency measures are applied with various degrees of comprehensiveness. The capstone design courseobjective is the conduction of a comprehensive study that

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

knowledge of both hardware and software. Thereis a shortage of individuals who could implement hardware-software integration in design anddevelopment. The proposed degree curriculum plan will bridge the gap between these twodisciplines, and will provide the students a solid foundation in each. The proposed curriculumwill integrate the knowledge in the areas of electronics, computer and software with intensiveclassroom and laboratory experiences.From a software perspective, the proposed curriculum would draw its resources and wouldinclude most of the existing courses from the Computer Science curriculum within thedepartment of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Statistics . Students will gain proficiency insoftware design and development using

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

supportive environment in which constructive criticism is not aimed at individuals but instead focused on content and ideas. • The starting point and focus of a course should be the needs and interest of the adult learning. • Course plans should include clear course descriptions, learning objectives, resources, and time lines for events. • General to specific patterns of content presentation work best for adult learners. • Active participation should be encouraged, such as by the work groups, or study teams17.In a study by Wittenborn 11, it was shown that the presentation of product lifecycle management(PLM) and computer-aided design (CAD) concepts was effective in engaging

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); William M. Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert A. Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

mechanics and mechanical design. He has been a MET Program Evaluator for ABET for 10 years. Professor Merrill has also con- sulted with area industry for over 30 years primarily in the area of mechanical design and reliability. He earned a BSME from Clarkson and a MSME from Northeastern. Page 22.129.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 ABET Report GenerationAbstractA continuous improvement plan is central to the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) accreditation criteria. The management of the continuous improvementprocess utilized by many academic programs requires the collection

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Steve Klosterman; Simon Pitts; Steven McGonagle; Carey Rappaport

should be for new products, systems and enterprises. 9. Realizing the Vision: Designing processes and approaches to move from abstraction to invention, innovation and implementation. Lead an organization to plan and deliver a project exercising solution judgment and critical reasoning. 10. Inquiry: Listen to others with intention of genuinely understanding their thoughts and feelings; recognize their ideas may be better than yours. 11. Interpersonal Skills: Respect needs of individuals and the group; recognition of others’ strengths; coaching, gracious professionalism. 12. Communicating and Advocacy: Clearly able to explain point of view, approach to those with differing backgrounds and cultures

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith G. Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; John A Nastasi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; Peter L. Russell, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

SECompetency Areas of DoD known as SPDRE-SE/PSE7, which means Systems Planning,Research, Development and Engineering (SPRDE) – Systems Engineering (SE) and ProgramSystems Engineer (PSE) and shown in Appendix A. This was developed for the defenseacquisition community and is one of a number of such competency models that have beendeveloped in the SE domain. They are used for workforce development and education. The SECapstone project goals listed below have the numbers of relevant competencies from AppendixA noted: Identify the needs and objectives of key stakeholders including the operational and life-cycle context, and how these shape and set the scope for the development program (2, 4, 5). Demonstrate recognition that the value of a system

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Tenenberg, University of Washington, Tacoma

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College Industry Partnerships

practicing industry professional (the industry fellow) in the joint curriculumreview, planning and teaching of a course related to the professional's domain of expertise. Thebalance of this paper is structured as follows. In the next section, I provide an overview of theIndustry Fellows model. This is followed by a description of three instantiations of the modelthat define the range of kinds of participation by the industry fellow that this model supports.Following this, I discuss the key characteristics common to the model, with links to supportingresearch: viewing education as increasing participation in practice communities20, division oflabor along lines of expertise8, using authentic artifacts of practice to mediate humaninteraction29,30, and

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Donald P. Visco, University of Akron; Evangelynn Thurber, Cookeville High School; Ryan Thomas Pavlovsky

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

helping them translate their research experiences and new knowledge of engineering into classroom activities 7.”The RET site at TTU is called RETainUS and is a multidisciplinary program focused onreintroducing manufacturing in its modern view, “a field full of challenging opportunities.” Theprogram pairs faculty mentors from different departments with high school teachers. The teacherjoins the mentor’s research group, develops a research question and for six weeks during thesummer months conducts research, much as a graduate student or Research Experience forUndergraduate (REU) student would. During that time, the teacher also develops a lesson plan,using the Legacy Cycle pedagogy8 that will be implemented in the succeeding school

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace E. Mazze, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

Paper ID #2108Research in Progress: Transforming and Integrating: Evolving ConstructionMaterials & Methods to the Next LevelChung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Chung-Suk Cho is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, pre-project planning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in construction management and

Conference Session

Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Powell Draper, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

ethical issue? The possible responses were “yes,” “probably,” “maybe,” “unlikely,” and “no.”• How relevant is this ethical issue to your career plans? The possible responses were “very much,” “considerably,” “somewhat,” “hardly,” and “not.”• How important is this ethical issue to society? The possible responses were “very much,” “considerably,” “somewhat,” “hardly,” and “not.”The ethical issues can be described as macroethics in the sense that these problems demand thecollective actions of engineers and society, as opposed to microethics that typically involves onlyindividuals. Undeniably, the study of macroethics is significantly different from topics thatmight emerge in a more conventional engineering ethics course and requires new content

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Monica Terrell Leach, North Carolina State University; Steven L. White, North Carolina State University ; Philip Albert Moses, North Carolina State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-497: ENGINEERING STUDENT SUCCESS: AN INTERVENTIONCOURSEDianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University Dr. C. Dianne Raubenheimer is Director of Assessment in the College or Engineering and Adjunct As- sistant Professor in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NC State University. Within the College of Engineering she serves as the coordinator of ABET and other accreditation processes, acts as a resource/consultant to faculty in the different programs, develops and implements assessment plans, and serves as the primary educational assessment/data analyst adviser on the Dean’s staff. A particular interest is in helping faculty to develop and implement classroom-based assessment and action

Conference Session

Best Practices in K-12 and University Partnerships

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Kathy Ann Zook, Adams 50 School District; Megan Yoder, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; David Burghardt, Hofstra University; David Crismond, City College of the City University of New York; Christopher Malanga; Timothy James Johnson, S. F. Austin High School, Houston ISD; Brent C Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

populations. Participating teachers attend a ten day,six hour per day summer workshop, that is offered simultaneous to the graduate student summersession, and this workshop addresses the applications of mathematics and science to engineering.Joint sessions are held during the summer session among graduate students and teachers,allowing for collaboration and brainstorming on lesson plans that will be implemented during theacademic year. The bond between the graduate students and the teachers begins to developduring the summer and is strengthened throughout the academic year. These workshops aretaught in collaboration with expert district teachers, university faculty, and engineers andscientists from a local national laboratory. Each workshop further

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

the student schedules. The students are taught learning skillsthrough the “Guaranteed 4.0 Plan” developed by Donna O. Johnson. 19 The Plan is the onlyguaranteed learning system in existence. Johnson offers any student that she trains $100 whichshe will pay if the student follows the Plan 100% and does not received straight A’s. Ms.Johnson has yet to pay out any money. The most difficult part of the plan may be to get at least8 hours of sleep each night. The Academic Success Class helps the students to do wellacademically, as well as broaden their general knowledge about engineering, including resumes,internships, research, networking, portfolios, career planning, graduate school, industry (throughindustry speakers with graduate degrees), and

Conference Session

Assessing Students and Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Scozzari, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Jennifer Astwood, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

flexibility needed tosucceed in a sustainable economy.Learners will demonstrate their knowledge through a project incorporating a sustainable designand development solution.Learners will participate in a study abroad component, travelling to Sweden and Denmark.Learners will apply new learning from international experience to projects upon return to U.S.Why Scandinavia Was SelectedSustainability and long-term thinking were key concepts in Scandinavia long beforesustainability became a buzz word for environmentalists and politicians around the world.Denmark is well known for its commitment to areas such as alternative energy, energyconservation, public transportation, urban planning, and ecologically and socially sustainablearchitectural design. Few

Conference Session

Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob D. Joseph, The College of William and Mary; Jessica Taylor, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Gail B. Hardinge, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Eugene F. Brown, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Virginia Demonstration Project— A Summative AssessmentIntroductionThe Virginia Demonstration Project (VDP) is a middle-school-focused, educational outreachprogram that is designed to increase the interest of middle-school students in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) careers. This is accomplished by exposing the students toreal-life, problem-based challenges, solved in a cooperative learning environment and stimulatedby lesson plans collaboratively implemented by their classroom teacher and visiting Navyscientists and engineers (S&Es). It makes science and math connections between the classroomand real life, supplies

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering design model,academic effectiveness, progressions of student learning, progressions of student attitudes, andimplementation fidelity were gauged. The research plan called for specific investigatation ofstudent learning in design, engineering, and science; student attitudes toward STEM content; andteacher implementation and effectiveness.Research QuestionsAs eluded to in the outline of the project framework, the overarching research question proposedand researched through this pilot study was: Does an integrated pedagogical approach thatincludes extensive teacher professional development, cross-curricular grade level teacherplanning, a student afterschool program, and ongoing programmatic alignment promote studentlearning, student

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Daniel Rucker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Hussain M Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Seshadri Mohan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

. • Provide better customer service to the passengers by providing better flight information displays with accurate information. • Develop management reports to track real time cost of enplaned passengers either by airline or by total for the airport. • Develop a runway utilization report by type of aircraft that uses the runway and frequency of use to better plan maintenance and predict the maintenance expenses.3.3. Technical Solution. In response to the LIT RFP and considering the identified limitationsand potential avenues for improvement of LIT airport operations, the solution proposed by thesystems engineering capstone design team is an automated system, called Automated AirportInformation Management System (AAIMS

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Wayne Santarelli, California State University, Fresno; S. Shelley, U.S. Air Force; Dhushy Sathianathan, California State University, Long Beach; Mark K. Smith, California State University, Long Beach, College of Continuing and Professional Education

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Two Year College Division

2009 the university had to make a decision to phase out the program due toa number of factors principal among them being the need to focus their allocation of resourceswhere they were most needed [2].The economic conditions in California have had an unprecedented impact on the state universitysystem over the last two years. The system has had to implement furloughs, layoffs, student feeincreases [3], enrollment limitations, and a planned system wide enrollment reduction [4]. It isdoubtful that the system will recover to a pre-downturn posture and the most recent state budgetnews is not encouraging. The most recent budget proposal from the Governor provides an 18%budget reduction for the California State University System [5]. New programs must

Conference Session

Engineering as the STEM Glue

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Pelleg, Drexel University; David Urias, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Ph.D., Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

SchoolDistrict. The graduate fellows then spent ten hours a week teaching with their partnered teacherin the classroom. The fellows applied their expertise in engineering to develop lesson plans thatuse engineering as a contextual vehicle to teach math and science. Over the course of ourprogram, the GK-12 fellows have developed more than 250 engineering based modules that areavailable for public access. Our GK-12 project aimed to benefit the GK-12 fellows, the GK-12teachers, and the middle school students. In total, our program directly impacted twenty onefellows, twenty teachers, and over 1500 students. The student population was composed ofprimarily minority and low-income students. We have previously reported on the impact ourprogram had on the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

or other catastrophes related to public health and safety.The testing is how the students' project will be used by the Chicago Fire Department.This model includes streets, buildings and other detailed information that will help theChicago Fire Department in planning interventions, considering various scenarios andcase studies.The model has been built in phases, with the overall design incorporating a sophisticated,computer-driven illumination scheme built within the model base, thus allowing themodel to be able to display animated scenarios of virtually any depth and focus, by meansof time-varying color and brightness. CAD Computer-generated images and laser-cuttingmethods have been the primary methods of design and construction for the

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

accomplish an on-time graduation plan as schedules aresomewhat inflexible and fewer class sections are being offered every semester. Many studentsare forced into a fifth year of undergraduate studies in order to complete their programrequirements. Looking for an alternative solution to this problem, a ―credit for experience‖internship pilot program was developed. The thought behind to program is to create a partnershipbetween universities and corporate partners whereby working together a program will allowstudents to complete a required senior design project in conjunction with internships or co-ops atthe company’s location; allowing students to use company resources towards their project andgain valuable industry experience during the process.An