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High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Abdelrahman, Tennessee Technological University; Cynthia Rice-York, Tennessee Tech University; Dalton York, Tennessee Tech University; Cynthia Stowers, Clark Range High School; Robert Sircy, Tennessee Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-reviewed journal. Page 15.1282.6The teacher comments: “Being an education student graduating the next December, this was avery rewarding opportunity for me. I had some experience with engineering, being a chemicalengineering major before I switched to education, however I did not expect to have such greatsuccess, most of which came about by the guidance of my mentors and fellow lab associates.More specifically my mentor who is writing the paper we are hoping gets published. I found alove for research and would like to pass that on to my students. I really liked the fact that theresearch I was doing had a purpose and practical application in

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA

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Minorities in Engineering

research to a broader audience, training is provided tobuild the fellows’ professional development skills including time management, researchpresentation skills, and interviewing skills.In this paper we will share our best practices in the IMPACT LA program on enhancing thepipeline to recruit minority students and prepare them for advanced degrees in engineering fields.We also present the preliminary assessment data to show the positive impact on K-12 students’perceptions of engineers and on the professional development of our graduate fellows.Constituents of the IMPACT LA PipelineTo strengthen the K-20 engineering pipeline for underrepresented minorities, specificallyHispanic students, the IMPACT LA program has formed partnerships with the Los

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International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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International

AC 2010-1106: INTEGRATING COMMUNICATION AS A NEW LEARNINGCOMPONENT INTO CHINESE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROGRAMFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Page 15.758.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integrating Communication as a New Learning Component into Chinese Software Engineering ProgramAbstractEngineering programs in China generally focus on development of student’s ability in learningmathematics and engineering theories with limited exposures to their practical skill development.Recent research finds that lack of soft skill training on human communication may severelyaffect student’s ability in conveying their thoughts and

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Masud Mahmud, Wayne State University; Cheng-Zhong Xu, Wayne State University

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Electrical and Computer

the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer of Wayne State University. His research interests lie in distributed and parallel systems, particularly in resource management for high performance cluster and grid computing and scalable and secure Internet services. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals and conference proceedings in these areas. He is the author of the book Scalable and Secure Internet Services and Architecture (CRC Press, 2005) and a coauthor of the book Load Balancing in Parallel Computers: Theory and Practice (Kluwer Academic, 1997). He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing, the Journal of Parallel

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Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Jim Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Missy Wooley, Ruston High School; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

well as additionalresources for teachers.ResultsTechSTEPEach of the programs described above is designed to engage high school teachers and theirstudents in challenging engineering design projects that demonstrate applications of high schoollevel mathematics and science. For TechSTEP, the immediate goal is to encourage the studentsimpacted to pursue STEM degrees in college. However, the long-term (and we believe moreimportant) goal is to provide teachers with a more thorough understanding of how to connecttheir classroom topics to engineering and science, thereby extending the impact of TechSTEP toall students in their classes. To date, the TechSTEP program has directly impacted 8 highschools, 24 teachers, 163 high school students, and 14

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Joshua Hewes, Northern Arizona University

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Civil Engineering

University.Joshua Hewes, Northern Arizona University Joshua Hewes is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management, and Environmental Engineering at Northern Arizona University. He received his BS, MS, PhD in structural engineering from the University of California at San Diego. Prior to NAU, Hewes spent 4 years as consulting bridge engineer in California. His research interests are related to the analysis and design of bridge structures for seismic loads, and the development of new ductile fiber reinforced masonry materials. Hewes is a registered professional engineer in the state of California

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Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University; Amanda Idema, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Carmellia Davis-King, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

experience. He received his BSME and MSME degrees from Michigan Technological University.Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University THOMAS F. WOLFF is Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University. From 1970 to 1985, he was a geotechnical engineer with the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Since 1985, on the faculty of MSU, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in geotechnical engineering and reliability analysis. His research and consulting has focused on the design and evaluation of dams, levees and hydraulic structures, and he has been involved in several studies related to the failure of New

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Warren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Arlene Russell, University of California, Los Angeles

and to use the data to improve teaching and student learning. She is currently working with several engineering faculty, researching the impact of in-class use of technology on teaching and student learning. Dianne has also worked as an education consultant for a number of organizations and is currently serving as external evaluator on several grants.Arlene Russell, University of California, Los Angeles Arlene Russell is a Senior Lecturer at UCLA in both the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and in the Department of Education. She has been active in Chemical Education for over 30 years. She was a co-PI on the Molecular Science Project under which the Calibrated Peer ReviewTM

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Construction Engineering Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Nishant Shah, Lamar University; John Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

AC 2010-365: SHANGRI LA: A LEED PLATINUM PROJECTEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Nishant Shah, Lamar University

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Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tech; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

mission statement and primary goal tosupport an increase in black engineers globally and through a student-managed model hasmaintained a board of directors of college and graduate level engineering students. In 2002,Technical Outreach Community Help, TORCH was formed as an initiative of the board ofdirectors to take the NSBE mission into action by “positively impacting the community” andnarrowing the digital divide through service of the organization’s membership. Selection of thelearning environment is also key; TORCH experiences take place in various settings includingafter-school and Saturday programs, at NSBE events, and in community centers, churches,college campuses or even a shopping mall.Recently, a new structure has been developed for

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

. Theprimary medium for collecting student feedback was via end-of-semester surveys.a. An Ability to Function Effectively on Teams (ABET Criteria e)A time tested principle in education stipulates that a student best learns by doing; developingteam skills is certainly no exception. During this course, students work in teams of 3-4 toresearch and prepare two short in-class presentations. Student teams research the industry intheir own respectively chosen fields – electrical, mechanical, civil engineering technology, andconstruction management. Relevant industry representatives may result from personalexperience or from exterior research and must be equal in number to the quantity of members onthe team – i.e., three members = three companies; four

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jones, Louisiana State University; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Roger Seals, Louisiana State University; Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-816: S-STEM: ENG^2 SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS ENGINEERINGENGAGEMENTSarah Jones, Louisiana State University Sarah Cooley Jones is the College Programs Coordinator for the Office for Diversity Programs, College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. Ms. Jones develops and manages programs for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate engineering students. These programs include scholarships, seminar series and activities that develop the student academically and professionally. She joined LSU in 1992 as a College of Engineering research associate in the area of environmental analyses and worked on numerous projects including utilization of industrial by-products, water

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ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna M. Zajicek, University of Arkansas; Shauna A. Morimoto, University of Arkansas; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Valerie H. Hunt, University of Arkansas

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Women in Engineering

al.26 recommend that future research designs should not only expand the time periodunder study but also include the starting points—percentages of women faculty within each rankand discipline—as a comparison group for changes during and after the implementation of anADVANCE program.More recently, Bilimoria et al.24 examine the outcomes of the ADVANCE IT program at 19institutions representing the first and second cohort of the program. They argue that successfulinstitutional transformation requires the synergy of facilitating internal factors (senioradministrative support, collaborative leadership, flexible vision, and visible action), research andevaluation, change initiatives, institutionalization of changes, and outcomes. Although 18 of

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

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Information Systems

abide by a published code of ethics. In today’s competitive work place, many students continue on after their Bachelor degrees for graduate education. This trend is no different in Geospatial Technology fields. Acknowledging this trend, the proposed curriculum is also designed to prepare students for graduate-level education. In this respect, the proposed curriculum will emphasize the acquisition of research skills and effective writing and communication. Even if students do not choose to continue on for graduate education, these skills will enable them to be leaders and innovators in their careers. Furthermore, in preparing students for graduate education, this curriculum fits within the institutional vision for increased

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Ryan Smith, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

CenturyFor the U.S., broad-based discussions in the 1990s about engineering graduates’ capabilities andchanging realities in the workplace lead to major restructurings of accreditation criteria.5-7.Recently published engineering career profiles call for enhancements in technical proficiencies,contextual awareness (teamwork and globalism), and personal attributes. For example, theprofile for quality performance from a practicing engineer developed by Davis, Beyerlein, andDavis illustrates the broadening of engineering education to include a range of interpersonal andprofessional skills or behaviors.8We frame our discussion of PRISM by focusing on a less well-publicized change in demands forpractitioners – the impact of advanced, computer-based

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Christopher C. Ibeh

that has flight path correction.Subhasish Mitra, Philip H. S. Wong, “Nanotechnology-Carbon Nanotube (CNT)Electronics,” Stanford Nanofabrication Lab25-26This research effort epitomizes some of the best practices in nanoelectronics as it leveragesfundamental research in CNT science into useful nano-chip technology for high speedcomputing based on quarter-size CNT chips. CNTs are highly electrically conductive, andtheir small, nanometer size allows for wafer scale, smaller circuits than the conventionalsilicon circuits. In this, CNT instead of silicon is grown on quartz wafer facilitated by catalystnanoparticles at 900 oC for 17 hours. This growth process is carried out at optimal conditionsof density, length and uniformity to marginalize the

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Daniel Kirk, Florida Institute of Technology; Tein-min Tan, Drexel University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University

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Aerospace

the early school years and the paper suggests that Boeingand industry partners, because of their interest in the challenges of STEM education, could investmore of their resources to have a significant impact on STEM. Several recommendations aregiven to industry to position themselves for this challenge.IntroductionThe Boeing Company is a company dedicated to developing the best engineers in the world.Their commitment to the engineering education process is evident in the unique program calledThe Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellowship Program. This is a program that has been operated byBoeing every summer since 1995. The Welliver program is a unique program designed to: “… expose a small number of competitively selected professors from U.S

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Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Sharon Caraballo, George Mason University; James Groves, University of Virginia; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Continuing Professional Development

measurements will allow program directors to assess thesuccess of the new initiative.SummaryThe CGEP directors are working together to share institutional strategies for moving engineeringcourses and degree programs online. While the approach may be different at each institution thedirectors are investigating how to apply Rogers Theory of Diffusion as a framework to increasefaculty interest and movement toward placing courses and degree programs online. The firststep in the development of this process occurred in June 2009 with a workshop designed topromote the best practices for developing and delivering online engineering programs.Additionally a follow-up assessment is planned to help determine additional best practices.References1. Allen, Elaine

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Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Yang, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Susan Daniel, Cornell University

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Chemical Engineering

current issues, excite student interest in finding solutions to challenges that face theirgeneration, and engage students in learning the required skills to solve these problems.Never has it been more important to engage more students in science and engineering than intoday’s society where the demand for engineers is expected to significantly exceed the supply inthe near future1. Concurrent to this growing deficit in technically-trained workers is the rapiddiversification of our population. In order to fill the gap, people from diverse backgrounds willneed to be motivated to choose engineering as a career choice2. Extensive research shows thatone way to engage students is to connect problems to societal impact by integrating the “humanelement

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Blekhman; Jason Keith; Ahmad Sleiti; Eileen Cashman; Peter Lehman; Richard Engel; Michael Mann; Hossein Salehfar

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

severalinstitutions are being presented in a single publication. In addition, descriptions of severalcustom experiments addressing specific needs in their respective programs are shared.IntroductionIn fall 2008, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made five awards to university programsseeking to develop and expand Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Education2. The original solicitationsought to expand hydrogen and fuel cell technology awareness among the general public,decision makers and also develop professional educational programs. Five academic institutionsthroughout the country were selected to further expand the latter. The main objective of thissection of the program was to train graduates who will "comprise the next generation workforceneeded for research

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Administering First-Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

incorporate best practices from the National Science Foundation’s Engineering EducationCoalitions.1 Among these best practices was the “Implementation of ‘engineering up front’: theexposure of freshmen to hands-on, real world engineering practice early in their undergraduateeducation, ranging from ‘professional level’ laboratory facilities to realistic design projects.”2Two freshman courses designed to provide students early exposure to engineering concepts werecreated. Both were six-credit courses. The first, ICEE 1010 (ICEE stands for IntegratedCollaborative Engineering Environment), was taught in three one-hour lectures and three two-hour lab sessions per week. Topics included graphics, introductions to mechanical and electricalengineering

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and at the Center on Education and Work. He uses experimental and discourse-based research methods to understand the cognitive, social and embodied nature of STEM learning and instruction. He is currently co-principal investigator of the AWAKEN project in engineering education, along with Professors Sandra Shaw Courter and L. Allen Phelps.Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin Benjamin Stein is a graduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, where his work is in hyperspectral laser design. Before returning to school, he worked as a math instructor at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University and an electronics design engineer at ASML. These experiences as an

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Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wolter Fabrycky, Virginia Tech

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, Page 15.1162.42. Promote collaboration in Systems Engineering education and research,3. Assure professional standards for integrity in the practice of Systems Engineering,4. Improve the professional status of those engaged in the practice of Systems Engineering, and5. Encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational programs that will improve the Systems Engineering process and its practice.III. Systems Engineering Degree ProgramsA comprehensive study of Systems Engineering degree programs in the United States waspresented at INCOSE 2005, based on 2004 data.9 That study provided a descriptive benchmarkof programs encompassing academic content, administrative structure, accreditation status, andrelated topics. It was

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Devlin Montfort; Shane Brown

developed around questions conceptual change has not beenbroadly utilized in engineering education research. The purpose of this paper is to present thetwo leading theories of conceptual change, examples of current research in this area, and howthey can be applied to engineering teaching and learning.Why Does Conceptual Change Matter?It is worth briefly presenting the argument for considering conceptual change in engineeringeducation research. Although students’ scores on concept inventories surprise many instructors,the implications of low conceptual understanding in engineering are not often discussed. In thehighly regulated apprenticeship system of engineering, graduates who are adept at calculationsmay be all that is needed. While the complete

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Engineering Technology

previously andshown above in Table 1, and with the leeway to add other types of communications not alreadyexplicitly included, each Lead Faculty designated a small subset of technical communicationsdeemed to be most valuable for their program. Some examples of these subsets are shown inTable 2, where CIS, CSC, ENM and WCM stand for BS in Computer Information Systems, BSin Computer Science, MS in Engineering Management and MS in Wireless Communicationrespectively. Undergraduate Graduate Technical Communications Programs Programs CIS CSC ENM WCMLab report

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IE Applications and Systems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Industrial Engineering

first decade of this century. A systems engineer is acutely aware of this issue when considering every aspect of managing a business and designing a product. For managing a project, system engineering forces the manager to define the goals and objectives of the project. The project manager with an understanding of the systems viewpoint is capable of knowing the difference between the long-term goals and short-term goals, and can focus on the long-term goals when making strategic decisions. Indeed, the issues of life cycle development are prominent within the literature on project management, and hence they have had an impact on systems thinking by project managers. Another important focus of systems in engineering is from

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Dean C. Millar

engineering tools necessary for engineering practice”.A Proven Engineering Professional Development Program (17 continuous years) thatsupplements technical courswork to meet both student and engineering school needs:Pre-employment success- includes step by step actions for engineering undergraduates toaccomplish personal assessment and job-search skills to obtain career related co-op/internshipemployment and secure the best for them job offer when they graduate at the bachelor's Mastersor doctoral level.Professional success- experts from industry and academia- includes essential engineeringprofessional success subjects offering wisdom from appropriate industrial and academic experts.Presentation of professional success subjects enable engineering

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teacher training and curriculum development to establish research-based instructional methods that can be widely implemented as best practices by State educational agencies and local educational agencies.”6Not only did NCLB not address a more inclusive understanding and definition of technology andengineering, it did not prescribe how individual states were to meet the technological demands ofNCLB and current industry trends and conditions. Consequently, individual states were left ontheir own to develop programs to see that these goals were met in their school systems.In response to this egregious error regarding limited directive on what should be included astechnology literacy components of NCLB, many organizations such

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Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mazen Hasna, Qatar University; Abdelmagid Hamouda, Qatar University; Boualem Boashash, Qatar University

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International

sole sector, the new QNV2030 includes an ambitious plan to develop a knowledge based economy in preparation for thepost carbon era. The role of engineers in all of this is critical; projections indicate that this rolewill evolve over the next few years to run and manage the huge industrial plants being built, toacquire and retain the new technologies being implemented, and to have enough innovations tocreate opportunities in a dynamic and changing economy. This research project aims to addressthe key problem of adapting the Qatari engineer formation to the needs described above.1.3 AccreditationAccreditation is an important component for professional degrees. Efforts to identify thenecessary educational preparation for engineering practice in

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; McRae Banks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-426: EARLY EXPOSURE TO ENGINEERING INNOVATION ANDENTREPRENEURSHIPJerome Schaufeld, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Gretar Tryggvason is a Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He received his doctorate from Brown University in 1985. After fifteen years as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, he moved to WPI in 2000. Professor Tryggvason is well known for his research on numerical simulations of multiphase and free-surface flows, vortex flows, and flows with phase changes. He is a fellow of APS and ASME, and the editor-in-chief of the Journal