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III, John J. Bausch; Fredric M. Gold

some of their tixturing issues withinthe Learning Factory. This paper examines the importance of project based learning, how WPI and PWAhave incorporated it into the Learning Factory and the difllculties of teaching fixturing and tool design.Changing Engineering Education R has been noted that the technology used by some industries has surpassed that of the academicenvironment (Sisson 1996), This ilmplies that students who then go to work for these companies are notadequately trained to use the tools that are available. Engineers coming out of school have been trained forfour to five years to be able to perform a job, if they then need fhrther training before they can become aneffective member of the company team, companies may see this as

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Jose A. Macedo

. Introduction Freshman and Sophomore level courses with laboratories usually contain demonstrations or a set ofexercises with a fixed time, defined objectives, and predictable results. Although this is practical and effectivein many areas of science and engineering, the tradeoff is a limitation in promoting the creative ability ofstudents. Encouraging creativity to identify opportunities for improvement and to find solutions to problems isimportant in manufacturing automation because the rapid changes in new technology can make new solutionspossible and feasible. Traditionally, open-ended problems and design projects are gradually introduced in the curriculum, 6][7]with larger concentration in

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William R. Conrad; Earl F. Brune; Elaine M. Cooney

**/ /******************************/ NAND=G1; EXOR=G2;Figure 6. EXP2.PLD file that will run in CUPL. Conclusion The schematic entry format underCapFast isthesamelevelof difficulty asother schematic entrypackages onthemarket .Theadvantageof using CapFastisthat schematicentrycan be learned once. CapFastcaninterfaceto various software packages. Students have used CapFast to interface with PSpice, CUPL, andSusie. CapFastsoflware iscompatablewith DosandWindows platformsonthePC andonanumberofengineering workstation platforms. CapFast isavailable asastudent version for $80. Thesite license for theIUPUI Engineering Technology network is $500. The students have been successfid in using CapFast to create the

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James A. Newell

relating the analysis techniques to “real-world” problems, the students learn the concepts within theframework of engineering analysis. The students are not simply asked to calculate statistics based on arbitrarynumbers. Instead, they are asked to make informed engineering decisions using the statistical analysis techniquesas tools. Additionally, chemical engineering undergraduate students are becoming increasingly interested inapplication oriented topics such as polymers and environmental technology. By designing problems in theseareas, student interest is enhanced. Data Analysis Techniques The problems presented in the next section assume that students have been instructed in the

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Robert O. Harger

engineering”, IEEE. Trans. Educ.38, pp. 13-16, Feb. 1995.11 H. Vos and F.F. deBrun, “A basic course in networks: Part II”, IEEE Trans. Educ. 38, pp. 7-12, Feb. 1995.12 A.E. Woolfolk, Educational Psychology, 6th Ed. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995.13 R.B. Hilborn, “Team learning for engineering students”, IEEE Trans. Educ. 37, pp 207-211, May 1994.ROBERT O. HARGER (Ph. D., U. of Michigan, 1961) teaches in the Electrical Engineering Department at theUniversity of Maryland where he served as chair (1 975- 1980). He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE and received the1977 Carlton Award of the IEEE AES Society. He is interested in teaching with technology, especially usingmathematical software in a computer classroom

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Ph.D., Robert D. Borchelt

Session 2642 Manufacturing Systems Integration: What is it and how do we teach it? Robert D. Borchelt, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeIntroduction In today’s increasingly fast-paced manufacturing environment, engineers are called upon to design anddevelop manufacturing systems that can respond quickly and efficiently to constantly changing demands. Theincreased use of automation and continuing trend toward shorter life cycles and more customized productscreates a heavy demand for sophisticated skills in information technologies

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Ronald P. Krahe; Thomas E. Russell

,differential inputs, noise rejection, reduced parts count, and medium speed conversions. These emerging technologies are incorporated in laboratory design exercises, and presented as part of anintermediate level microprocessor course in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Penn State Erie. INTRODUCTION Contemporary microcontroller texts cover basic architecture and simple interface circuit design. [1-4] Theyprimarily concentrate on functionality contained within the microcontrollers themselves, and do not get into circuitelectrical details. This paper presents supplementary lessons and labs that delve more deeply into electrical

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George A. Bohlen; Donna C.S. Summers

of these teams. Educational institutions, unlike business, continues to educate students within particular functionalareas. While education serves many purposes, including stimulating students to acquire and utilize knowledgeto think critically, from a more practical viewpoint, education should assist students in developing skillsapplicable to their future careers. To prepare graduates for work in an interdisciplinary environment, cross-functional courses should be developed at the undergraduate level to expose students to the types ofinterdisciplinary problem-solving and team activities they will encounter in industry. At the University of Dayton, the Department of Industrial Engineering Technology in the School ofEngineering

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Peter M. Boerger

Information Peter Boerger is completing his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. He has worked ina manufacturing environment as a development engineer and has researched and published numerous reports inareas of technology & public policy and economic development while employed in state government-related or-ganizations. He has taught undergraduate engineering economy at Purdue a number of semesters and is a regis-tered professional engineer. Page 1.330.7 . . -

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Denise Dorricott; Richard Devon

engineeringdesign. It is suggested that pedagogy is one of those activities that can benefit greatly by being informed bydesign methods. Thus, we can prepare all students for a changing world by teaching them the norms andmethods of design through a pedagogy which embraces those norms and methods. The theoretical and researchsupport for such a pedagogy is also presented.Social Change Technology is one of the forces that drives social change, and it seems to be doing so at an increasingrate. It led to the transition from an agricultural economy to a manufacturing economy to a service economy.Now, with massive corporate re-engineering laying off hundreds of thousand of white collar workers, a neworder may be emerging.1 This time it is information

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Dr. Martin Pike

Statics course. This is the first course in the PurdueUniversity Mechanical Engineering Technology program where students are being exposed to the designexperience. The goal of the project was to expose the students to the full design cycle and to verify that theanalysis methods learned in class really do predict the structure’s behavior. The project was a group effort todesign and build a truss structure given exterior dimension constraints, load point constraints and a providedpack of materials. The student groups were to design the truss to maximize a score determined mainly as afunction of the load to failure divided by the structure’s weight. On a prearranged date, all trusses wereloaded to failure in a tensile test machine. Afterwards, the

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Jean K. Sando; Gloria Rogers

.— - .... Session 1230 —.. . -- A Qualitative, Comparative Study of Students’ Problem Solving Abilities and Procedures Gloria M. Rogers, Jean K. Sando Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyI. Introduction Currently, two freshmen curricula exist at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. This creates aunique opportunity to compare the problem-solving, team training and technology utilization abilities ofstudents who completed the Integrated First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics(IFYCSEM) pilot program to the abilities of

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Emil C. Neu

Notebooks, PC World, July 1995, pp. 190-202. 7. nView Corp., nSight Monochrome LCD Data Projector, Newport News, VA: nView Corp., 1993. EMIL C. NEUEmil C. Neu is Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. Inaddition to teaching, Dr. Neu has done research on reliability, computer-aided testing, and partial period FourierSeries. He currently is working on the integration of computers and modern teaching methods into theEngineering Curriculum. He also is Secretary of the Faculty and Coordinator of Graduate Advising. Page 1.116.4

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B. Lee Tuttle

thepresent form the DFM/A course includes: DFM Methodologies Overview, Break-Even Analysis, Process Analysis, Design forFunction, Design for Assembly Principles, BDI-DFA Manual Methodology, Creative Concept Development, Design for AutomatedHandling, Value Engineering, and Group Technology. Historical Events: The discussions of a course to integrate the functions of product design and manufacturing processes began in the Spring of 1985 whena new academic program called Manufacturing Systems Engineering was proposed at GMI. One of the hallmarks of the MSE curriculumwas the integration of the various product and process functions under one engineering program hat. As appears to be the stamp ofacademia the process flow from concept to

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Richard Wall; Kathy Belknap

. Utilizing power line carrier technology eliminates the need forseparate communications lines. The power line carrier communications allowed the utility customer display unitto be highly portable, requiring only an outlet to get both power and communications. From our educational perspective, this project was highly desirable because it utilized all the students inthe class on a single system. It required a wide range of electrical engineering knowledge, so all students madesignificant contributions to the success of the design effort. The class organized into three teams, eachresponsible for a particular portion of the project. This project’s size affords a unique educational opportunityfor the students to experience multi-team coordination

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Manon Bourgeois; Gilbert Drouin

thoroughly revised our Annuaire and itscontent. Stimulated by these observations and following consultations with representatives of the labor market, that wehave judged urgent and appropriate to find new formulas to allow the amelioration of the structure and pertinenceof our masters programs. From this thought emerged the concept of modular masters, In practice, the modularmaster formula, which the content is mostly composed of courses (30/45 credits), is intended for engineers inpractice who seek a more advanced training in their specific working field. These thematic, and generallyinterdisciplinary or even interuniversity, have a more technological and fleeting content than the traditionaldisciplinary masters. Furthermore, important

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Nikhil K. Kundu; Jerry L. Wickman

I Session 3226 .—. - .. Manufacturing System A Class Project in Industry Environment Nikhil K. Kundu, Jerry L. Wickman Purdue University / Ball State UniversityABSTRACT Many of the technology students in the first two years do not understand how the coursework isapplied in the practice of engineering. These courses introduce engineering students to the type of tasks

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Osama Ettouney; Don L. Byrkett

are organized to support computer integration Understand and explain how data files are organized to support CIMS Understand and explain how computers are used for solids modeling, for design, and for analysis Understand and explain how computer integration will support concurrent engineering Understand and explain how computer technology and group technology are changing the way manufacturing systems are organized Understand how computer technology can be used in process planning Understand and explain how information systems are used to support the management and control of a manufacturing system Use computers to control a manufacturing system

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Sara McComb; Linda Blevins

Young investigator awards Engineering technology education Suggestions for preparing a five year research and teaching plan Innovative classroom techniques Integrated curriculaCONCLUSIONSIn conclusion, a graduate seminar series has been conducted as part of the activities of the first student chapterof ASEE formed at Purdue University. The series deals with getting the right job, keeping a job, and developinga personal educational philosophy. The attendance, averaging over 100 graduate students per seminar, isevidence of the success of the series. The sustained interest in these programs is the incentive the studentchapter needs to continue developing quality seminars in the future

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Richard Magin; Margery Osborne; Bruce Bertram; Bruce Wheeler

software. Asynchronous learning technology is helpful incommunicating among instructors students and for coordination of group project work. The educationalgoal of the new course is to motivate further study in science and engineering, while making efficient use offaculty time.Introduction Introduction to Bioengineering: Focus on Medical Imaging is a new bioengineering course at theUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). It introduces an interdisciplinary field of science andtechnology to engineering and science students, as well as non-science, non-engineering majors. Since thecourse is being developed to satisfy the UIUC General Education Requirement in the area of science andtechnology, one of the course goals is greater

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Mario G. Beruvides; C. Patrick Koelling

topractitioners and researchers on the potential instructional technique.Introduction The academic community has a long standing and frequently visited topic: that of how best to instructpupils. The engineering education community is not immune to this debate (see [7], [11], and [18] to mention afew). Specitlcally in engineering, many changes are affecting the future of pedagogy as we know it. Such topicsas distance learning, exporting engirtcering education [12], and softening enrollments [14] have made for a veryuncertain and fluid enviromnent for engineering educators. Notwithstanding all these charges in technology, environmen~ and demographics, one point still holdstrue: there are students and there are teachers.l Thus, the

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Karl F. Meyer; Stephen J. Ressler; Thomas Lenox

. . _ Q-describing our methodology for organizing a class, we begin by assuming that the classroom isequipped with the engineering educator’s most important physical resource--a large blackboard. Indeed, weassert that the blackboard is an essential and irreplaceable tool for the effective conduct of engineering classes. Inthis ma of high-technology multi-media teaching tools, the old-fashioned blackboard is often scorned or, at best,overlooked. Yet, having tried most of the modern electronic alternatives, we invariably return to the oldstandard. As a medium for presenting information, the blackboard is far superior to the projector screen orcomputer monitor, in the following significant respects: . An instructor can write on a blackboard

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L. F. Borjón; L. M. Martínez; K. A. Córdova; J. L. Hernández; A. Lozano

are related with sensors, data acquisition and programmablelogic controllers. As an assistant to the Dean, Mr. Borjón works on accreditation issues, establishing relationswith Industry and supporting technological applications at the Division.L. M. Martínez was born in 1965. He received an MSc. degree from Brunel University (UK) and the BSc.degree from Universidad Iberoamericana . Mr. Martínez is lecturer at the Electronic Engineering program Heworks on the development of Instrumentation projects . These are related with sensors, data acquisition andprogrammable logic controllers.K. A. Córdova , J. L. Hernández, A. Lozano were born on 1972. They received the BSc. on ElectronicEngineering with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico

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Rick L. Homkes

Session 2275 Writing and Publishing Your Way to Tenure Rick Homkes Purdue University - KokomoAbstract New engineering and technology faculty have come into one of the best jobs in the world. They are ableto teach and learn in a field they love. They have worked hard to achieve this position, as it took many years toget an advanced degree. For some, there were additional years acquiring practical knowledge and experience inindustry. It often comes as a surprise when they realize that they have to work even harder to keep

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David J. Beebe

results of their work in the lab are more tangible than a written homeworkproblem.Living systems ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) program evaluation criteria states“...bioengineering laboratories must include the unique problems associated with making measurements andinterpreting data in living systems and should emphasize the importance of considering the interactionbetween living and non-living materials.” So in addition to the previous arguments, ABET criteria explicitlystresses the importance of aquiring data from living systems in bioengineering laboratories.Survey results A survey distributed via e-mail was sent to approximately 30 schools either known or thought toteach one or more biomedical

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Michael J. Bartz

augment “distance learning” programs, but will not relieve or change un-derlying problems, challenges, or difference associated with distance learning. Clearly, Web technology,however, will augment current student-to-teacher communication. Its primary instructional strength willbe self-paced review and instruction. Textbooks will produce hypertext companions. Efforts at completecomputer-based instructional programs, however, will not be advanced by the use of the Web. The limi-tations of computer-based instruction are not relieved by the Web. Regardless, Web use and the use ofWeb-based courseware will continue to grow.References[1] Engineering Science 130 Home Page, http://ciee.vuse.vanderbilt:8080/es130/home130.html[2] A Short Course in

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Winston F. Erevelles

Session 3263 Experiential Learning in Computer Integrated Manufacturing Through Team Projects Winston F. Erevelles GMI Engineering& Management InstituteAbstract The paper describes projects undertaken by student teams in a senior level course in ComputerIntegrated Manufacturing. Students generate concepts for a product, synthesize this concept into multipledesign alternatives, select the most feasible design based on manufacturability and assemblabilityconsiderations, manufacture the product on CNC machines in the CIM Laboratory, develop solutions

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Stephanie L. Blaisdell; Peggy Fussell; Manuel Aroz; EIT, Maria Reyes; Catherine R. Cosgrove; Mary Ann McCartney; Maria A. Reyes; Mary Anderson-Rowland

technology student programs.PEGGY FUSSELL graduated from Northeast Missouri State University in 1973 with a BS in Education. Sheis the Program Coordinator for Recruitment in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at ASU. Shecoordinates all recruitment efforts, from the annual Engineering and Applied Science Days to individual toursand interviews for prospective studentsMARY ANN MCCARTNEY graduated from San Jose State University in 1975 with a BS degree. Whileenrolled in a Masters program she joined IBM Corp. In 1986-88, she served as a corporate liaison betweenIBM and UCBerkeley in the Mathematics Engineering, Science Achievement program, afterwards assumingthe position of Manager, Academic & Community Relations. She now serves as the

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Barbara Blake Bath

core subjects. ● enhance their higher order thinking abilities and apply these abilities in humanistic, scientific, and engineering contexts. ● understand the historical and cultural contexts which have influenced developments in science, humanities, and engineering. ● struggle with some of the world’s great ideas and issues, . further develop their sense of ethics and values, particularly concerning the applications and limitations of technology in the modern world. . improve their oral and written communication skills, Again referring to the original proposal written by Barbara M. Olds, Principal

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Kristin A. Young; Masoud Rais-Rohani

introductm-y course in Thermodynamics. Mosterman et al, have utilized the concepts derivedfrom virtual reality in creation of a virtual laboratory. Daily and DailyQ have conducted a study on the use oftelev~ed interactive multimedia distance education with a focus on engineering. Numerous projects have beencarried out over the past decade or more to integrate computers with instruction in engineering education.While the approaches taken are somewhat different, the ultimate goal remains the same — to improve thequality of higher education in engineering. Although not yet fully utilized, the technology exists today that allows the dissemination of informationthrough the network of computers (i.e., the Internet) in a multimedia format with the