Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) technical reports and through individual and group presentations. (h) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning with an awareness of the significance of membership and contribution to IEEE and other similar professional organizations (i) An ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities (j) A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues (k) A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement Page 14.183.9

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Silas Bernardoni, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Tyler Lark, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

) Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madisonrequires all undergraduate students to take a design course every semester beginning in theirfirst-semester sophomore year for six sequential courses. The students work in a team on aclient-centered biomedical engineering design project to learn concept generation, productanalysis, specifications, evaluation, clinical trials, regulation, liability, and ethics. Thus thedesign course provides students an opportunity to learn about engineering design and the processof integrating engineering and life sciences to solve real-world biomedical engineering problems.It also teaches them how to function on diverse teams, develop leadership skills and to takeinitiative to communicate their ideas and thoughts

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

data to get it back to time-domain I and Q components. 8. Demodulation: various methods are used to demodulate the signals. For example, and AM signal is demodulated simply by takingGiven the sampling rate of the soundcard and the types of waveforms we are converting, thesoftware must process each digital sample within about 250 mS.3. PedagogyThe CS department has a two-semester senior project course track. The first semester, a one-credit Page 14.895.4course is given that emphasizes design (particularly user interface analysis and testability), projectplanning, specification, and the ethical implications of the students

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit, Mercy; Darrell Kleinke, University of Detroit, Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

sake of completeness, these two educational outcomes arean understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context.Service learning is a beneficial educational practice in all fields of study, in particular when it isa part of a professional education program (law, health professions, etc…). The preponderanceof free law and health clinics3,4 that are staffed primarily by students are very telling examples.In their creation, they draw on the paradigm that if one needs to practice his/her profession in thecourse of professional training, that practice should yield economic and societal benefits,especially

Conference Session

Design Education in Manufacturing Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology;c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes;d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or appropriate to program objectives;e. an ability to function effectively on teams;f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems;g. an ability to communicate effectively;h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning;i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibility;j. a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues; andk. a commitment to quality

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York, Farmingdale; David Wells, North Dakota State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Page 14.393.9 ≠ Engineering Materials ≠ Engineering Mechanics and Design ≠ Manufacturing Processes ≠ Manufacturing Systems Design, Analysis, and Control ≠ Control of Machines ≠ Quality Systems ≠ Computer Systems ≠ Electrical Circuits and Electronics Professional Competencies ≠ Communication ≠ Global Multiculturalism ≠ Teamwork ≠ Ethics ≠ Creativity and Innovation Enterprise Management ≠ Project Management ≠ Manufacturing Information Systems ≠ Product Life Cycle Management ≠ Enterprise Resource Management ≠ Financial Management ≠ Human Resource

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Caitlin Buchhaults, University of South Carolina; Donald Griffith, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

accomplishtheir objectives, they also must adhere to an ethic of “gracious professionalism” and goodsportsmanship.For the 2009 competition the game is named “Lunacy” in recognition of the 40th anniversary of Page 14.1352.3Neil Armstrong’s landing on the moon. It features low traction flooring (and wheels) to simulatethe low-gravity environment present on the lunar landscape. Alliances of three robots competeto throw spherical ‘Lunar Cells’ into trailers hitched to three opposing robots while alsoprotecting their own trailers4. The 2008 contest featured a race track on which robots drovecounterclockwise and manipulated large, 10 pound balls over and under 6

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Chris Moore, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Chris Baralus, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

eight semesters at Rowan. Each clinic class involves students inteamwork (often interdisciplinary), hands-on activities, and report writing and presentation.The Freshman Clinic is focused on engineering measurements (Fall) and competitive assessment(Spring). Fall lectures teach survival skills and other topics important to freshman engineers,such as note taking, problem solving, engineering judgment, and ethics. Laboratory componentsin the Fall introduce students to engineering concepts. In Spring clinic, students work on asemester-long competitive assessment project. Competitive assessment is the systematic testingof existing products, for the purpose of improvement and comparison. For example, studentshave assessed beer brewing, portable

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Paul Kuban, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

– Strength of Materials (0dh) L ENGR 335 – Engineering Economics (0dh)ENGR 366 –Dynamics of Machinery (2dh) ENGR 375– Fluid Mechanics (0dh) LENGR 347 – Microcomputer Engineering (1dh) L ENGR 365 – Modeling Dynamics Systems (1dh)ENGR 382 – SCADA Systems Design (1dh) L ENGR 447 – Embedded System Design (2dh) LHistory Related General Education Global Communities General Education Professional Ethics Fall Semester – 4th Year Spring Semester – 4th YearENGR 435 –Engineering Statistics ENGR 491 – Senior Design (3dh)ENGR 463 – Heat Transfer (0dh) ENGR

Conference Session

Technical-Capacity Building & Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Akram abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Nasir Ali Ahmady, Herat University, Afghanistan; Devdas Shetty, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

International

to finalize the curriculum see Table 1.Laboratories are integrated into the curriculum in various levels of the curriculum and areassociated with the following courses: Tech Drawing I, Physics I and II, Digital Systems,Chemistry I, Strength of Materials, Circuit Analysis, Elements of Machine Design, MechatronicsI and II, and Machinery. Technical Elective courses in Safety Engineering, Renewable Energy,Construction Management, and Quality Control Concepts will be offered.The curriculum includes the core courses of engineering: mathematics, basic sciences andengineering sciences. Although not typically considered humanities/social sciences electives,religion courses include cultural and ethical content. In combination with the history and non

Conference Session

Liberal Education and Leadership

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

: “program changes wouldreshape students’ educational experiences inside and outside the classroom, which would in turnenhance student learning.” 1Engineering communication was positioned to receive particular benefit from the replacement ofthe old ABET criteria, which had largely evaluated engineering curricula by the total coursehours devoted to distinct subject areas. That system had enforced a firm distinction betweentechnical curriculum and instruction in the humanities and social sciences—offering noparticular credit for instruction that successfully bridged the divide between liberal education andprofessional engineering practice. ABET’s system did recognize the existence of professionallyrelevant non-technical subjects—naming “ethical

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

(c) states that engineeringprograms must demonstrate their students attain the following outcome: “an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”4Through these general Program Outcomes, ABET acknowledges the importance of considering Page 14.593.2sustainability within design. To do this, an understanding of the economic, environmental, andsocietal impacts (within sustainability, these impacts are often referred to as the Triple BottomLine, a phrase

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Moore, Petroleum Institute; lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute; Lisa Lamont, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

understanding principles of project management. ≠ Demonstrate skills in effective teamwork. ≠ Demonstrate ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data. ≠ Demonstrate ability to self learn, research and use information ≠ Gain awareness of ethical, social, global and economical influence of engineering design.Another key component of the STEPS program is its requirement that projects utilize‘real-life’ problems from industry. By teaming up with industry and by introducingstudents to real clients, students are given the opportunity to have real world experiencebefore graduation. While this is interesting for both male and female students, it has moresignificance for the prospective Emirati female engineers. This will be an early

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ozdemir Gol; Jan Machotka; Zorica Nedic; Andrew Nafalski

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

issues related to the setting of assessment tasks which may inadvertentlyencourage plagiarism.Measures for countering plagiarism (preventive measures)Plagiarism is multi-faceted issue. It involves ethical and cultural factors, but is also open tointerpretation - particularly if the intellectual tasks are formulated fuzzily so as to encourageplagiarism.It stands to reason that the combating plagiarism must start with academic integrity education.This must be the theme throughout the entire educational process. Principles of academichonesty, fairness, morality and rightness must be inculcated into the students’ minds. Directingand coaching students to learn ways of avoiding plagiarism should bear fruit if done in anappealing and motivating manner

Conference Session

Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

Hybrid Instruction Model for a New Teaching Paradigm,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, session T1F, 1998. 9. Houdeshell, J., and Gilah Pomeranz, “Preliminary Results From a NSF-ATE Funded Distributed Hybrid Instructional Delivery Project,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, session 1648, 2004. 10. Carpenter, D. “Using a hybrid classroom environment for the instruction of ethics and contemporary civil engineering issues” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007. 11. Scott, S., “The blended classroom: The best of both worlds?” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

professor in charge usedPBL as the basis for defining common goals and guiding the students’ progress:1) From a project perspective≠ Identify the steps required to plan for and manage a project?≠ Identify resources and know-how required for success?≠ Identify the structure of the collaboration process?≠ Identify technologies (hardware and software) needed?2) From a teaching perspective≠ What knowledge should the student possess?≠ What skills will the project teach students?≠ What values and ethics are the most important?≠ How does the project prepare one for employment?BackgroundRapid Prototyping (RP) is a whole suite of technologies collectively referred to as “Additivefreeform fabrication” which includes Selective Laser Sintering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bahr, Washington State University

in with presentations from faculty around campus on their research activities) 2. Discussions of intellectual property, scientific integrity and ethics in research 3. Understanding the difference between popular, textbook, and peer reviewed literature 4. Selection of information sources and use of library resources 5. Making and presenting posters for research symposia 6. Improving technical writing skills 7. Improving laboratory notebook techniques 8. Developing time management skills 9. Long term career options for research, including how federal and state funding options impact research activities In the interests of providing a snapshot of the activities carried out it is instructive

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

product/process?). 7. Consideration of the influence of the context on the Implications issue (including where appropriate, cultural, social, How do the results of your Airplane Design Challenge economic, technological, ethical, political, or personal experiment “What is the difference between product and process context) design?” help you understand the importance of these concepts for *The papers are ranked on a 1 to 5 scale for each with 1=low and Engineering? (How does one affect the other and vice versa? Why is 5 = high on each of the criteria. Both rubrics have an

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

actual product. It might be an open-ended multidisciplinary team project involvingdesign, analysis, or application with results presented in a written report in specified format. Inmany programs students also present their projects in public forum. In this type of project,students must be able to apply technical tools and skills to develop a solution for the chosenproblem. To plan and track their progress, the students often use project management tools.Beyond the stated objective of the project, in the process the students also learn the importance Page 14.193.2of professional behavior, engineering ethics, role of a team member, need for

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

sciences.First-year students represented 43% of the sample, 17% sophomores, 17% juniors, and 23%seniors. Underrepresented minorities comprised 19% of the analytic sample.MeasuresTwo dependent variables were used in the present study. The first was a global measure of socialand interpersonal learning gains as measured by the CSEQ. Specifically, this outcome wasoperationalized using 5 items from the CSEQ that are purported to have psychometric andqualitative properties that are consistent with general definitions of this learning outcome.9 Anexample of this scale is, “In thinking about your college experience up to now, to what extent doyou feel you have gained in developing your own values and ethical standards.” Originalresponse options for each

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johannes Strobel, Purdue University; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Constance Harris, Purdue University; Jun Fang, Purdue University; Lindsey Tracy, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

-2006accreditation rules requires all engineering disciplines to include environmental andsustainability issues as constraints in design (criterion three)1. Similarly, the Institutions ofEngineering, Australia’s Code of Ethics and National Competency Standard 2000 mandatesustainability design and development for all undergraduate engineering students2.From a workforce standpoint, it is equally an opportune time to train engineers with a broaderunderstanding of environmental impacts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,employment for environmental engineers (EE) will increase “much faster than average” through20143. The National Science Board anticipates a 27% growth in EE jobs through 2010 4. And,while workforce estimates vary somewhat, the

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Wellness Awareness, etc.), ICT Literacy, Life Skills (Leadership, Ethics, SelfDirection, etc.), and 21st Century Assessments (applying skills learned in authentic situations).Ten states have already become P21Leadership states. These states require the use of 21stCentury Skills in the classroom – many other states strongly encourage it. Applying 21st CenturySkills within each TIME Kit makes them more likely to be picked up and used by classroomteachers.Unit implementation time should be three days or less. Originally, many of the TIME Kits Page 14.726.9created were very lengthy, and teachers found that they didn’t have two weeks to devote to aTIME

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Franz, University of Houston, Downtown; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

addition, the course contains demonstrations of computer simulation of electricalcircuits, spreadsheets, digital and analog control systems, and vectors with applications.Details of the Engineering and Technology Fundamentals subjects include: course study forsuccess; ethics; sources and reliability of information; engineering communication formats;fundamental dimensions and units; measurement error, accuracy, precision, and significantdigits; length, time and other parameters; vectors and moment of force applications; nominalsize vs. actual; graphs & coordinate systems; area, volume, and area moments; mass and relatedparameters; force and related parameters; statics; electricity; and related parameters.The Engineering and Technology

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

and run classes with aminimum number of students as total enrollment has increased, there are still low enrollmentcourses in some of the focus areas.In order to address some of the enrollment management issues, suggested electives wereapproved by the Graduate Education Committee. The suggested electives designated were thosecourses which were deemed to be good rounding courses for almost every technology area. Thethree suggested electives were Project Management, Leadership and Ethics, and Technologyfrom a Global Perspective. Having three agreed-upon technical electives allows some degree ofenrollment management. Students are told that the suggested electives are suggested and notrequired, and in fact some do include other electives in their

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

topics and are designed to appeal to students who are considering graduateschool and to those in the process of applying to graduate school. The workshops are open to allstudents in the Cockrell School of Engineering. Table 5 provides a summary of workshopsoffered through “Considering Graduate School: An EOE Workshop Mini Series” during the2008-2009 academic year. Finally, oral presentations are set to take place during the TREXweekly course meetings in April.Table 5. Line up for TREX Weekly Course during the 2008-2009 academic year. Date TopicAug. 22 Status Meeting Fall TREX Orientation/TrainingSept. 8 Roundtable Discussion Ethics in ResearchSept. 22

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Adrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Multidisciplinary teaching helpsbridge the gap and illustrates the interrelation between courses. Many topics combine well inmultidisciplinary courses such as physics, mathematics, and engineering. Outside of thesciences, topics like writing, ethics, economics, and entrepreneurship relate well to engineeringas well. Page 14.772.4Rethinking Mathematics and the Sciences for EngineeringMost engineering schools in the nation require a minimum level of proficiency in Mathematics,Physics, and other sciences6-9. Four courses in mathematics consisting of a series of threecalculus courses and a differential equations course are considered a minimum in an

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Romitkumar Gajjar, University of Florida; Kirandeep Kaur, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

Tagged Divisions

International

NUMBER REQUISITE PASS COMPUTERMETHODS IN CIVIL CGN 3421 - 4 C ENGINEERINGEXPERIMENTATION CGN 3710 PHY 2049 3 D TECHNICAL DRAWING AND CGN 2328 - 3 D VISUALIZATION CE MATERIALS CGN 3501 - 4 D PROFESSIONAL - EGN 4034 1 D ETHICS CONSTRUCTIONCE COST ANALYSIS CGN

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

) Department has established the following objectives for its BSREEprogram:≠ Graduates will excel as professionals in the various fields of energy engineering.≠ Graduates will be known for their commitment to lifelong learning, social responsibility, and professional and ethical responsibilities in implementing sustainable engineering solutions.≠ Graduates will excel in critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication.Program outcomes are based on the ABET EAC outcomes, the so-called "a through k" outcomes,plus three additional program-specific outcomes, 'l', 'm', and 'n.'(l) an ability to apply the fundamentals of energy conversion and application(m) an understanding of the obligations for implementing sustainable engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

appropriate software. personal responsibility and (consistent with TAC/ABET Criterion accountability for one’s individual 2 Outcomes a, b, f); actions and performance. (i, k)5. demonstrate a broad education and 3.2.Students will have exposure to knowledge of contemporary issues in a situations that develop their philosophy global and societal context, as and appreciation for human differences. necessary to develop professional and (i, j) ethical responsibility, including 3.3.Students will be able to demonstrate the responsibility to employers and to ability to communicate in individual society at large. (consistent with and team

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

EET have taken different approaches in the planning, organizing and exectuion of theirrespective capstone projects. The primary areas of contrast are: 1) project sourcing, 2) type, 3)interim feedback and evaluation, 4) final assessment, and 5) supplemental resources. Theapproaches used in each area have advantages and disadvantages that necessitate trade-offs andcareful management.It is anticipated that capstones will continue to evolve with the most likely areas of improvementbeing: 1) better preparation embedded into the curriculum prior to the capstone, 2) increased useof external judging panels, 3) integration of additional project management techniques, 4) greaterfocus on societal and ethical responsibilities, 5) use of web-based