Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Gatchell, Northwestern University; Robert Linsenmeier, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

higher orlower than the ratings determined in the previous step. This sequence of collecting,disseminating, and rating is continued until a consensus is reached regarding theimportance/relevance of a set of ideas to the topic of interest. Page 12.1584.3Overview of the VaNTH Key Content SurveyThe VaNTH Key Content Survey is a Delphi study focused on identifying key concepts that allundergraduate biomedical engineers should know upon graduation. The study is designed toundergo three iterations: 1) rate the importance/relevance of a comprehensive list of biomedicalengineering, biology, and physiology concepts, as well as a list of co- and pre

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Miller, Saint Cloud State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, orshould both methods be taught?Mechanical engineering students generally take their introductory thermodynamics course atsome point in their first two years. A lot of new terminology and concepts are introduced in thefirst half of the course, making it a significant hurdle for students. 1There is no explicit mention of this issue in the ABET criterion for mechanical engineeringprograms. Thermodynamics are only mentioned in program criterion 1 on curriculum, “…theability to work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas including the designand realization of such systems”.2A more direct impact on the use of tables comes from The National Council of Examiners forEngineering and Surveying (NCEES). The vast majority of mechanical

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sherwood, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

submit a finalreport describing the design and actual performance of the linkage system.A total of nine lab reports will be written during the course of the semester. In addition todeveloping experience in a design project and working in a team environment, the students willdevelop technical communication skills. Project AssignmentA component of the company’s latest model all-terrain, all-weather, shockproof, self-primingbilge pump requires four spot welds as a final assembly operation. As shown in Fig. 1, the weldlocations can be "paired up" because there are two common 2.756-in. spacings. With this pairing,two spots can be welded simultaneously, thereby reducing production time.The unwelded component will be delivered to the welding

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler

program content around the following courses; (1)Introduction to 3D Design and Modeling, (2) The Designed World, (3) Systems ofTechnology, (4) Communications in Technology, (5) Artificial Science, (6)Control Systems, (7) Invention, Innovation, and Design, (8) Industrial Design, (9)Prototyping and Simulation, (10) Human-Centered Design, (11) TechnologicalResearch and Development, (12) Teaching Skills for Design and Innovation, and(11) Design and Innovation Studio. Page 12.421.2Scene: The Time Machine, by H.G. Wells, directed by George Pal (1960). George, the scientist and time traveler, returns from the future and has explained to his friends the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Non-traditional Ways to Engage Students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Keith Stanfill, University of Florida; Ted Astleford, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

consultants, university inventors,and business, engineering, and law school faculty mentors.The ITV program has been in operation since fall 2003. Since that time nine Page 12.853.2virtual companies have been formed and over 70 students have participated. Afterthe pilot offering, it was recognized that several issues were limiting the overall “Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2007, American Society for Engineering Education”success of the ITV program and diminishing the educational value for the studentstakeholders. Chief among these issues were the following: 1. The

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

of collaborative effortThe end-of-semester student questionnaire results appear in Table 1. Page 12.54.5 Proceedings of the 2007 American Society of Engineering Education Conference and Exposition Copyright @ 2007 American Society of Engineering EducationTable 1Student Survey Form and Results Summary:Did the lab component enhance achievement of course learning objectives ?________________________________________________________________________This brief survey explores the degree to which the addition of a ‘hands-on” laboratorycomponent to your course, “Spanish for Engineers: Language, Culture, Technology”, hasenhanced the

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Jianhua Wang, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

International

, finiteelement analysis (FEA), and simulations such as Impact/Crash. Communicationsissues might include Step and IGES direct transfer and e-conference via computeror video. Knowledge of cost issues must incorporate the fact that both labor andengineering costs in China run at 5-10% of U.S. rates.Capstone courses can integrate many of these techniques and provide seniorstudents with actual data and examples from current faculty projects.1. Overview Page 12.1176.2As documented by Tucker2, international supply chains are increasing in scopeand complexity. “The trend in manufactured goods is toward more outsourcing;greater complexity in international supply chains… U.S

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Pauline schwartz, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Agamemnon Koutsospyros, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. Table 1 indicates the main topics that were retained, added,modified or removed in creating the new course. Additional details are provided in the sectiondescribing delivery of the lecture portion of the course. Up to this point the new course hadworking titles of “Lab Science for Engineers” or “Interdisciplinary Science for Engineers.” Page 12.50.4After much discussion the course was renamed “Chemistry with Applications to Biosystems,” atitle that alluded to the concept of the course. The course, as was the case for other coursesdeveloped for the MEFSC, did not initially have any subscribers. The various engineeringprograms needed to decide if

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the course was to illustrate classroom lessons,lectures, and homework. This project required each student group to meet outside of thenormally scheduled lecture time to cast their reinforced concrete beams, but testing wasconducted during the lecture periods.BackgroundPractical experience whether it is design experience or construction experience is adesired trait in civil engineering graduates that many employers seek. In an articledirected to young engineers wishing to enter the construction industry, an industry thatmany civil engineers choose to enter, an executive vice president advised youngengineers “to get a good understanding of how the work is done”.1 Students may gainthis understanding during part time jobs while they are in school

Conference Session

Systems Engineering and Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

calms everyone down, does the entrepreneurial leader balance both?This research explores the construct of entrepreneurial leadership using the followingindependent elements as a guide: gender as a social experience, past parental relationships,cultural roots, real time strategic risk taking behavior, capacity to predict and create cross-functional teams, and a character type that thrives on the challenge of change. Specificconsideration is given to emerging dimensions and attributes influencing survival. Discussionincludes: 1) ways that the entrepreneurial leader assesses the audience with precision, 2) acts onthe belief that various sectors of technology drives leadership, 3) calculates the growth towardswhat is authentic and new, 4)expects

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; David Bowker, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University; Mi'schita' Henson, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

styles ofdifferent student populations and attractive for all those seeking a full and well-roundededucation that prepares a person for a creative and productive life and positions of leadership.1”“Today, America finds itself at a unique and delicate historical juncture, shaped by twounprecedented shifts—one in the nature of global competition, the other in the nature ofinnovation itself: The world is becoming dramatically more interconnected and competitive. ...Where, how and why innovation occurs are in flux—across geography and industries, in speedand scope of impact, and even in terms of who is innovating.2”"…In a globally integrated economy, our workers will get paid a premium only if they or theirfirms offer a uniquely innovative product

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Tim Lin, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

getting overly involved inprogramming. This will guide the students through basic concepts of signal representations,sampling, quantizing, coding, frequency domain representation, impulse response and transferfunction, digital filters, and basic filter types. 1. IntroductionDigital Signal processing (DSP) technology has changed fast and is extremely growing in thecommercials sector such as cellular phones, automobiles, stereo equipment, CDs, MP3 formats,and MPEG formats. This growth supports the discrete time signals and systems courses in theelectrical and computer engineering undergraduate curriculums to gain a solid understanding offundamental DSP theory, implementation, and applications in more detail. The changes incomputer and DSP

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; John Watson, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

1 traditional on-site programs, while still affording considerable flexibility for students and faculty. Several examples of various engineering concepts taught are explained.I. Introduction – On-Site Versus On-line LearningThe Internet is battling its way into higher education by offering a flexible and accessiblealternative for busy people who want to pursue higher education. Many higher educationalinstitutions are increasing the visibility of their traditional programs by offering on-line options.Still, many academicians debate whether on-line education can effectively communicate theessence of the lecture without compromising on quality. However, experts affiliated withtraditional programs hesitate to denounce on

Conference Session

What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

reinforce students’ interest,knowledge, and engineering judgment. The use of multi-level web-based games allows studentsto enter the instruction at the appropriate level. Students can select additional games in weakareas and skip levels if they are familiar with the topic. Additionally, students can play andreceive instruction on their own schedule and at their own pace. Finally, games (instruction) canbe repeated and reviewed if students need repetition to grasp and retain instruction (1). Theimpact of web-based games on the engineering and mechanics of materials learning environmenthas been previously reported in the literature including Crown (2), Lumsdaine (3), and Philpot et.Al.(4,5). However, the full capacity of web-based games is still

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

12.490.2Rather than researching new cryptographic algorithms, our students focus on evaluatingcryptographic implementations in the context of particular enterprise security goal(s). Inthese evaluations, our students draw on existing standards and standard organizationssuch as the Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (FIPS-140) [2] and theNational Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). A look at sample learning goalsfor our laboratory module’s will help illustrate this.Sample Module GoalsAt the end of this class, students will be able to:1. Apply cryptographic services to: a. Conceal information within a file (encryption). b. Verify a file’s integrity c. Authenticate a file’s origin2. Provide evidence of non

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Brian Anderson, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and hence also mechanical energy losses in the stream tube comprising the windtunnel region. This readily shows that the major source of these losses is associated with thediverging section, in obvious contrast to the converging inlet section. Identification of theselosses represents an important component to be considered in the design of the wind tunnel itself,as they are directly related to the power requirements to drive the flow. Introducing students tothe strengths as well as the limitations of analytical tools such as Beronoulli’s equation, isextremely important to a meaningful experience in both aerodynamics and fluid mechanicslaboratory settings.Wind Tunnel FacilityFigure 1 shows the existing Educational Wind Tunnel associated with

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

ideally each team should have a chance to manufacture lampshades using all three forms ofmanufacturing. The manufacturing performance is gauged and compared by different keyperformance indicators including inventory levels, total manufacturing cycle time, customer fillrate, and production yield. This paper will describe the game, its objectives and shareexperiences from a classroom implementation.1. Introduction and Literature ReviewEngineering graduates have to be educated in different production principles in order to becompetitive as they transition to the industry. As Wang-Chavez et al.10 highlights it, nowadays itis necessary to create “ready to execute” graduates from engineering programs. Productionprinciples and strategies like “lean” can

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manar Shami, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Construction

technologies. It is conducted in partwithin the Research Seminar Series CIVL 197 accounting for 3 units. The author of thispaper supervised this project and provided guidance to three civil engineering seniors.As the world is becoming more dependant on diminishing fossil fuel resources,businesses are searching for alternative ways to produce inexpensive and renewable fuel.Biodiesel is an alternative fuel made from vegetable oil (or animal fat) that can be used inmost diesel engines without the need for any modifications. Biodiesel is more superior toconventional fossil diesel because it reduces toxic emissions by nearly 90% whencompared to regular diesel. Biodiesel is known to have an overall positive life cycleenergy balance of 3.2:1, while regular

Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

still relatively new EngineeringCriteria 2000 (EC 2000). While no one suggests that the criteria are perfect, we have found thatthey do indeed allow flexibility to “focus on what is learned rather than what is taught,” asABET asserts in its organizational history.1 The use of current events in the engineeringeconomy course has been one of our direct attempts to encourage student learning, but wereadily admit that using current events is not a particularly novel idea. In fact, others haveintroduced more formalized methods of integrating current events throughout the engineeringeconomy course.2 The main contribution of this paper is to demonstrate how this common-senseelement of teaching engineering economy can be implemented, measured, and

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Mitchel Keil, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

and implementation phases, and because they would be exposed to new technologies.The group was given the task to RE the location of brake hoses on a Chrysler PT Cruiser. Thiscar was a production unit not certified for street driving. In order to do the RE, students hadaccess to a digitizing Faro Arm. These factors were very exciting for the students, but at thesame time there were some challenges and problems for the team.Design Space. The first one of those problems came up because the wheels made it practicallyimpossible to take any measurements with them in place. The students responded by creating asteel foot to replace the front wheels. Figure 1 shows the left steel foot in place. It is important tonote that even with the wheel in place

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hamid Hadim, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert Ubell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

particular importance is to identify and addresscritical elements of such a program, including: potential student populations, facultyrequirements, discipline selection, curriculum requirements, admissions criteria, accreditationrequirements, implementation resources (faculty, technical equipment, financial), collaborationwith other institutions, laboratory requirements, etc.As discussed in more detail in two recent review articles,2,3 undergraduate engineering educationhas lagged behind other fields in generating online degree programs. Thus, while there exist asignificant number of online engineering programs leading to Master’s degrees,4 very few onlineprograms leading to Bachelors degrees in engineering have been developed to date (see Table 1

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Muthar Al-Ubaidi, University of Cincinnati; Richard Kegg, Tech Solve Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

focusshifted to design technologies to meet the needs of industry. Currently, design projects exploreopportunities for innovation in Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) and Manufacturing Page 12.1185.2Engineering Technology (MfgET). 1 Now, the focus is once again shifting to meet the needs of manufacturing and similarindustries. The engineering and engineering technology programs at UC are organized to workwith business and industry to continuously improve their curriculum. Recent transformations inbusiness paradigms require our institutions to

Conference Session

Influence of Race and Culture

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; John F. Flannigan, III, III, Sloan Construction Company; Renee M. Wooten, SAS Institute, Inc.; Eric P. Pearson, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

GoalsThe mission of our Minority Engineering Programs is to develop and maintain programs thatassist in the recruitment, retention, mentoring, placement, and graduation of top quality, under-represented (African-American, Native-American, and Hispanic) students within our College ofEngineering.Programs goals, as approved by our National Minority Engineering Advisory Board, are to: • Increase under-represented minority enrollment to 20 percent within the College of Engineering; • Achieve persistence and graduation rates of under-represented minority students comparable to the general engineering student body; • Become #1 among major colleges in awarding African-American undergraduate engineering degrees; • Achieve engineering

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Peterson, Lamar University; David Cocke, Lamar University; Jewel Gomes, Lamar University; Hector Casillas, Lamar University; Morgan Reed, Lamar University; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

riskcreative solutions. Exposure to, and acquaintance with, novel ideas fosters skill development andcritical thinking through processes that are not fully understood. It is from wading in these Page 12.799.2uncharted waters that one develops and hones the requisite expected “navigational” skills to3/5/2007 Page 1 of 11 AC 2007Paper2835journey and explore what is beyond convention. We should encourage students to reach beyondnational borders and faculty to reach beyond traditional teaching practices to simultaneouslyenhance learning and produce more creative engineers with a global perspective. Given thelimited

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

passengers and elevenvictims on the ground [1]. The investigation indicated that this incident was a result of a bombplanted in luggage by Libyan agents. Until 2001, airlines and regulators were struggling withhow best to protect passengers from the threat of terrorist attempts to plant explosives due to lackof technology and processes.A 1,200 pound car bomb exploded underneath the World Trade Center in New York on Friday,February 26, 1993 killing six people and injuring scores more [2]. The entire bomb material wasassembled at a cost of a few hundred dollars. The blast happened during the busiest hours at theWorld Trade Center. As a result, it caused panic in over 100,000 people who worked in or visitedthe 1,700ft towers that day. Investigations

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Matson, Tennessee Technological University; Kristine Craven, Tennessee Technological University; Sally Pardue, Tennessee Technological University; Corinne Darvennes, Tennessee Technological University; Alison Wachs, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

arrived at the check-in location. Figure 1 shows a section of the data collection formand some typical results. Also recorded on the form, although not shown in Figure 1, were thegroup name and the observer’s name.Observer Assignment. Observers were randomly assigned to a participant group based on theirarrival times. Although the goal was to assign two observers for each group of girls, needs inother program areas caused reassignments, resulting in fewer than two observers per group. Ofapproximately 45 observer folders distributed, only 32 were completed and returned, and only 30of those were usable. Despite having fewer observers than planned, all activity sessions and 27of the 30 participant groups had at least one observation.Data Collection

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dewey Spangler, Virginia Tech; Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

continuous concern in the engineering professions and it isencouraging to have the representation of minorities and females in GSEN as demonstrated inTable 2. Table 1 - RVGS Demographics Total Number of Students 270 Female 130 Male 140 African Americans 8 Asian American 18 Caucasian 243 Hispanic 1 Table 2 - GSEN Demographics

Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramesh Prasad, University of New Brunswick-St. John; Ryan Munro, University of New Brunswick-St. John

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Combustion of the fuel sample results in a temperature rise of thebucket containing a measured amount of water in which the Oxygen Bomb is completelysubmerged. The energy balance relation is expressed by the following equation2,3: mf Hg = W ( T) – e1 – e2 – e3 (1) Page 12.1148.2where mf = weight of the fuel sample, W = water equivalent of the calorimeter, e1 = correctionfor heat of formation of nitric acid (HNO3), e2 = correction for heat of formation of sulfuric acid(H2SO4) and e3 = correction for heat of combustion of fuse wire. Heat of combustion, Hg, isdetermined from Equation-1.The

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of the project in integrating previousknowledge to the design of a system, dealing with real life constraints, engineer-client relations,and instilling an increased commitment to community or public service in the future.IntroductionAccording to some researchers, service learning has its roots in the Morrell Act of 1862 whichcreated land grant colleges to promote “…practical education of the industrial classes in theseveral pursuits and professions in life.” [1]. The reasoning is that land grant institutions wouldcreate a core of citizens with an education rich in agriculture and mechanics who would furtherthe goals of the Nation. However, service-learning as we think of it today did not really start toevolve until the 1960s when VISTA

Conference Session

Potpourri Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Brenda Puck, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Peter Heimdahl, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

the spring of2005, a survey was conducted of alumni of the STEPS classes of 1997, 1998, and 1999. Thesurvey was focused on determining their college program of study and sought to determine the Page 12.1384.3influence STEPS had in their program of study. Additionally, optional written comments weresolicited, and these comments can be seen in Appendix 1. Table 1 below summarizes theprograms of study from the three graduate groups. The table results also indicate the influencerank the graduates assigned indicating the influence they felt STEPS had on their career choice.A 0 indicates STEPS had no influence on choice and a 5 indicates STEPS had