Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rywalt, Florida Tech; John Hadjilogiou, Florida Tech

and interpret data. C. An ability to design a system, components, or process to meet desired needs. D. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. E. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. F. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. G. An ability to communicate effectively. H. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. I. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. J. Knowledge of contemporary issues. K. An ability to use

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leo McAfee, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Yogesh Gianchandani, University of Michigan; Kensall D. Wise, University of Michigan; Michel M. Maharbiz, University of Michigan; Dean Aslam, Michigan State University; Paul Bergstrom, Michigan Technological University; Craig Friedrich, Michigan Technological University

, clean water, homeland security, manufacturing, globalwarming, population growth and its implications, nanotechnology, space exploration, andmedical implants, as well as engineering ethics. Students have regular homework assignmentsand select a topic of interest to them on which to do a term report. These oral reports have beenvery successful in allowing fascinating looks at many additional topics. In addition to societalchallenges, the course also offers the opportunity to examine pioneers in electronics, fromBenjamin Franklin to Robert Noyce, to obtain insight into the origins of innovation and thechallenges faced in the past. Figure 8 and caption provide a glimpse of the course integration ofsocietal challenges. The designated textbook is

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

purposeful courses foundation courses Quality/SPC Engrg Econ supporting courses Figure 2: A Minimalist Instruction Pattern for Manufacturing Engineering Instruction The ‘production engineering’ course would reprise the product and process engineeringfacets with multiple parts that make up a complete product. Then, quality engineeringconsiderations would be added. Finally, the entire production system would be designed. Issuessuch as ergonomics, energy efficiency, safety, environmental impact and ethical issues arereadily interwoven with this ‘systems design’ effort. The principal metrics used to evaluate theresultant production system designs are

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Chesney, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

give coherent meaning to seemingly divergent topics; ‚ To aid students in remembering content; ‚ Or, simply to break up a long lecture.The author is on the faculty in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department atthe University of Michigan. He has used story-telling extensively in all of his classes, includingjunior-level Data Structures and Algorithms, and senior/grad-level Software Engineeringcourses. Story-telling also fits naturally into a Professionalism and Ethics course that hefrequently teaches.This paper describes story-telling as a teaching method. Several examples are used to illustratethe use of story-telling for different purposes. Dos and Don’ts are listed. Finally, the paper givesa summary.Story-telling

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

technical level appropriate for the students; • the lecture topics can be shown to have relevance to South Dakota and the surrounding region; • the topics are suited to the overall program theme; and • the speakers are qualified to speak informally on a large range of topics during the classroom component of the program.Interaction with the speakers prior to their arrival proved to be one of the most criticalcomponents of an individual speaker’s impact.Classroom ComponentA required course in the CEE curriculum is CEE 463: Civil Engineering Professions, offeredonly in the spring semester to graduating seniors. The course emphasis is on professional,personal, and ethical development of the student engineer. The class meets once

Conference Session

Novel BME Courses and Course Adaptations

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

2006-26: LIFE IN MOVING FLUIDS: INTRODUCING CLASSICAL FLUIDMECHANICS INTO BIOENGINEERINGGeorge Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton Dr. Catalano is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He researches and teaches in the areas of engineering design, the fluid dynamics of the natural world and applied mathematics and is included in the Philosophers’ Index for his work in environmental ethics Page 11.896.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Life in Moving Fluids: Integrating Classical Fluid Mechanics into an Undergraduate Bioengineering ProgramAbstractA new course that seeks to

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, design, analysis, procurement of equipment and materials, implementation, and performance verification. 2. Conduct necessary engineering experiments, make observations, collect and analyze data, and formulate conclusions. 3. Understand the ethical and societal impact of engineering solutions. 4. Communicate and function effectively and productively both as an individual and as part of an engineering team. 5. Recognize the need for and have the desire to engage in life-long learning. Outcome for all the Engineering Technology programs were exactly the same asthose listed in the TAC of ABET criteria. Nine assessment tools were identified to collectdata for the assessment of outcome achievement for the continuous

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam, East Carolina University; Craig Sanders, East Caroilina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technology. Xc) An ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments andapply experimental results to improve processes. Xd) An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems,components or processes. Xe) An ability to function effectively on teams. Xf) An ability to identify, analyze & solve technical problems. Xg) An ability to communicate effectively. Xh) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage inlifelong learning. Xi) An ability to understand professional, ethical and socialresponsibilities

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

/about/aboutlibraries.html 3. Turner, K. (2005, October 11). New Students’ Library Guide. Retrieved January 4, 2006 from http://www.library.drexel.edu/about/studentguide.html 4. Bhatt, J. and Baldwin, J. (2003). A collaborative approach toward fostering information literacy in freshman engineering students at Drexel University. Poster presented at the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition : Session 1541. 5. Bhatt, J., Fromm, E., and Manion, M. (2004). Engineering ethics, the Drexel Engineering Curriculum and the library - a collaborative teaching partnership. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; William Lehman, Materials Engineering; Shinaz Jindani, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

effectiveinstruction, with the ultimate goal of improved learning. In an attempt to gain a methodicalunderstanding of these factors, Kahn 8 developed a framework for Web-based learning,consisting of eight dimensions: (1) pedagogical, (2) technological, (3) interface design, (4)evaluation, (5) management, (6) resource support, (7) ethical, and (8) institutional. Kahn 14 lateroffered a framework for placing Web-based instruction along a band ranging from “micro” to“macro” uses. The “micro” end of the band involves the use of the Web as a way to supplementor enhance conventional classroom instruction (e.g., providing students in a electronic coursewith an interactive map of the electronic circuit to help them learn device functions). Furtheralong the continuum

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

course and program outcomes. For example, the RMU benchmark states that at least 80% of the class obtains 80% or better marks in ABET outcomes assessment tasks.Parents would like to see the following: • The university offers a safe and supportive environment for learning. Page 11.193.4 • Student motivation is increased so that students complete the degree requirements. • There is value for their money in terms of student success.The greater community expects modern engineers have the following skill set: • Awareness of ethical responsibilities • Attention to energy conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

), Construction Engineering (Engr439), Finite Element Methods (Engr 432) and Mechanical and Structural Vibrations (Engr 461).Most of these courses focus on basic design-oriented content to prepare students for practicalexperience. In their last semester, students enroll in a required two-course sequence, SeniorDesign Project (Engr 696/697), in which they: (1) engage in laboratory and field exercises anddemonstrations; (2) discuss the selection of design projects, methods of research, engineeringprofessional practice, ethics, and time management; (3) select, develop, schedule and completean original design project; and (4) present the project orally and in writing. This advanced workis done with maximum independence under the supervision of a faculty

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation to Improve Student Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Michael Miller, Michigan Technological University; Kirk Opella, Michigan Technological University; Julia King, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Chris Green, Michigan Technological University; Geoff Gwaltney, Michigan Technological University; Scott Bradley, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Entrepreneurship (1) (1) ENG3971 Seven Habits (1) ENG4951 Budgeting (1) ENG 4951 Global Competition ENG2963 Electric Circuit (1) Design & Fab (1) ENG3955 Conceptual Design / ENG3956 Industrial Health and Problem Solving (1) Safety (1) ENG3957 / 3967 Product and Process ENG3958 Engineering Ethics Development (1) in Design (1) ENG3966 Design for ENG3968 Manufacturing Manufacturing (1

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

were informed that their engineering technology degree was not recognized andthat they were ineligible for the positions. Ethically, it became necessary to inform students atthe outset of the program that they may not be eligible for such jobs, which effectively broughtenrollment in the program to a halt. Page 11.114.8Conclusions and RecommendationsThe experiences in the development and delivery of the SET program at ASU have led to theseveral conclusions. • Such a program is best delivered as a Security Systems Engineering program. • The Sandia methodology forms a foundation for such a Security Systems Engineering program and is

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Neeley, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

character of thespecific technical knowledge required for full participation in a technological society. By Hirsch’s definition, even most engineers would not qualify as technically literate inengineering fields not related to their own. And, as Young, Cole, and Denton recognize in“Improving Technological Literacy” (2002), “Even engineers, who have traditionally beenconsidered experts in technology, may not have the training or experience necessary to thinkabout the social, political, and ethical implications of their work and so may not be Page 11.652.8technologically literate”.9 In sum, the terminology “literacy” is condescending

Conference Session

Building Blocks for Public Policy in Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Fayerweather, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, Page 11.1001.2 environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and manufacturability. (www.ABET.org)This project also satisfies the ABET criteria (3)(j) which reads: Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain knowledge of contemporary issues. (www.ABET.org)This was accomplished by having the students examine advancements in technology thathave improved the efficiency of different power plants and by having them investigatenewer and possibly less known forms of power generation

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

onesentence, rather than as part of a complete document, these were primarily used to makesure students understood the concepts, rather than to see if they could really proofread adocument.The major assignment in the proofreading area was that students were asked to discuss acase study related to ethical decision-making in engineering6. Students had the option ofselecting from a variety of cases. Most of the papers written were two to three pages inlength. When the students brought their papers with them on the due date, they were toldto exchange papers with another student. That student was to proofread the paper, notingerrors and possible corrections. When completed, the proofreader would return the paper

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

have a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. an ability to communicate effectively h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j. a knowledge of contemporary issues k. an ability to

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Themuseum needs to be able to show records of acquisition decisions. Acquisitions are frequentlytraded with other museums if there is an opportunity to acquire a better period piece.Prioritization of new acquisitions is also a database and planning need for the museum.It is important that ethical decisions are made in the acquisition of objects. The museum haslimited funds for acquisitions, and it certainly wants to authenticate items’ origins and values.Acquisition and disposal policies need to be part of the overall system planning. Typically theexecutive director makes recommendations to the board in collaboration with a collectionscommittee or another professional’s opinion. The museum’s ability to conserve an item mightalso be part of this

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia; Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia

ofengineering is extensive. Does that make us a learned profession? No! The skill with whichknowledge is applied to the solution of society’s problems is an essential part of a learnedprofession. Is skill in the application of the knowledge of engineering required? Most certainlyyes! Is this sufficient to qualify as a learned profession? We don’t think so.The Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude (KSA’s) necessary to master the practice of a profession, itsskillful application with the understanding of its impact on society, with integrity (ethics) isessential to be considered a learned profession. The practice of engineering can meet this test.We think it has been weak in fully complying with these requirements. Yes, engineering is alearned profession. If it

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Anthony Gaddini, Illinois Institute of Technology; Nishi Gupta, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology

some excellent guidelines on incorporating teamwork into existing courses[2]. Another approach to developing teamwork skills is the Interprofessional Projects Program(IPRO®) at our university. The IPRO program aims to build ethical, teamwork/communicationand project management skills in undergraduate students that enhances their performance inproject based real-world work settings. Even when promising strategies have been identified, theother major challenge is to develop ways of measuring whether the intended learning goals arebeing met. An important guide to developing self-report instruments to measure the professionaloutcomes specified by the ABET criterion 3 has been provided by Immekus, Tracy, Yoo, Maller,French, & Oakes [3]. They

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Ka-yiu San, Rice University; Larry McIntire, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

two texts: Biotechnology - Science, Engineering and Ethical Challenges for the Twenty-First Century [Joseph Henry Press (NAS), 1996] and Frontiers in Tissue Engineering [Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., 1998]. Page 11.474.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of Educational Materials for a Bioengineering Fundamentals CourseAbstractA significant effort has been made to develop educational materials for sophomore-levelbioengineering and biomedical engineering students. The materials focus on the conservationlaws and include: a textbook, a problem-based learning

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosamond Parkhurst, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech; Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech; Sharon Ruff, Virginia Tech

), he is Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded project Enhancing Engineering Education through Humanitarian Ethics, which is developing a graduate curriculum in humanitarian engineering at CSM.Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech Thomas Bigley (tbigley@vt.edu ), a Ph.D. candidate in Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech, is currently researching technology, identity, and Occidentalism in East/West relations. He teaches courses in Science and Technology Studies, including Engineering Cultures. He received B.S./B.L.A./B.E.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota, M.B.A. from Fordham University, J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law, M.Eng. in Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

today, it must increase the number and qualityof persons with technical expertise and the diversity of the STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) workforce1. The business community not only wishes to increasethe diversity of their workforce as an ethical responsibility, but has also come to understand thevalue of employing a diverse workforce and is embracing the concept as a business necessity.Diverse groups are known to combine their unique perspectives to devise exceptionally creativesolutions to the problems they encounter7. The different perspectives and frames of reference ofa diverse team offers competitive advantages in teamwork, service, product quality and workoutput because a workforce that mirrors a company’s

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Landon Gray, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

as the integration of theory with practice.‚ Inquiry methodology, which includes hypothesis forming, experimental design and methodology and evaluation of results.‚ Vocational aims, which include awareness of current practice and the inculcation of professional ethics.‚ Development of personal skills, such as communications, report writing and teamwork skills.Unfortunately, educational institutions often lack the resources needed to help students tobecome proficient with equipment. For example, a Manufacturing Automation and Roboticscourse typically uses programmable logic controllers, sensors, robots, and machine visionsystems in teaching automated manufacturing system design. However, students’ learning ishindered by obstacles

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wesner, Carnegie Mellon University; Richard Hoff, Carnegie MellonUniversity; Cristina Amon, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

on their projects, student team members learn and then put into practice Teaming, Project Management, Product Realization, Ethics, and other skills practiced by product developers in industry. A typical team may have three engineers from different departments (perhaps two undergraduates and a graduate student), an undergraduate industrial design student, and a graduate student in the English Department’s Professional Writing program. We have also had architecture students, art students, Human-Computer Interaction Institute students, and business majors in the class. Students from all fields have had exciting experiences working together, applying all of their varied skills and experiences to address the many aspects of

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Gartner, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John TIng, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Oguz Gunes, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

function on multi-disciplinary teams • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context • a knowledge of contemporary issues [2].Service-learning team projects have the potential to ensure students learn and demonstrate thesequalities in addition to the ability of applying engineering to the design of systems and Page 11.1358.2experiments. However, how to fit more material into an already packed curriculum is acontinuing challenge to engineering educators and students. Service-learning offers a

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Epolito, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Toxins Microbially Catalyzed Pollution (e.g. Acid Mine Drainage) Extreme Environments Microbes in Agriculture = in-depth coverage of topic and = general overview of topic Page 11.467.6 Many of the critical thinking skills described in Blooms taxonomy can be accomplishedvia laboratory experiences.8,9 And, ABET accredited programs are required to include labexperiences. The objectives of lab experiences include:8,10 instrumentation, experiment, dataanalysis, design, learning from failure, creativity, communications, teamwork, and ethics. Table4 presents laboratory exercises that could be used to support topics in each of

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Shollenberger, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

indicates that Mechanical Engineering students have unprecedented accessto textbook solutions manuals, and possibly a large percentage of students regularly refer to thesemanuals when working graded homework assignments. Many faculty voice concerns regardingthe ethics of this behavior and its affect on student learning; however, the prevalence of thesolutions manual usage and its effects on learning are not well documented. To better understandhow students use solutions manuals, a survey was submitted to undergraduate students andfaculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University,San Luis Obispo, as part of a larger study on the effects of solution manual access on studentlearning. The methodology emulates

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Rutkowski, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

-Req X X Lab II Report Stu-Req X X Capstone Design Project Stu-Req X X Multidisciplinary Team Project Stu-Req X X Ethics Project Stu-Req X X Heat and Mass Transfer Project Stu-Opt X Fluid Mechanics Project Stu-Opt X Reactor Design Project Stu-Opt X Separations Project Stu-Opt