Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos

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Manufacturing

polymernanocomposites; bio-based polymers and composites; and polymers in NVH applications.Students were also encouraged to bring their own topic ideas. Students were expected to referhandbooks, magazines, research articles, and web sources. They were encouraged to visitindustry and research labs within and outside university. A minimum of 15 core technicalreferences were expected from different sources. Students prepared a 10-12 page research paperand delivered a 10 minute presentation in front of the entire class. Two external evaluators withbroad industrial experience were invited to assess the performance. Course evaluations revealedvery promising results and provided concrete feedback. In fact, out of ten students, three havedecided to pursue careers in

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Construction

theseactivities are important to both the goals of the owner for on-time completion and for soundfinancial management of the project. Students receive copies of their results and can use them toassess their own performance based on the grade. Students are encouraged to use the results as amotivation for further learning and enhancing their proficiency of generalization as they entertheir professional careers. Township Fire Station Judge 1 Judge 2 6 Topic Score (Max of 5

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

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Graduate Studies

invited papers prepared for a special panel session of the NationalCollaborative Task Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform to enable a strong U.S.engineering workforce for competitiveness and national security. There has been a significantincrease in educational opportunities for the working professional, as employees and theircompanies have recognized the criticality of continuous learning to sustaining economic growthand prosperity in a highly competitive global economy. To meet the needs of a demanding andhighly diverse constituency, educators have experimented with a wide range of program formats,modalities, and pedagogy in an effort to insure a high quality learning experience in the face ofsignificant career obligations. This

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

endeavor.Applicability towards the assessment efforts of other engineering technology programs isalso addressed.Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering TechnologyThe mission of the computer engineering technology program is to provide graduateswith the academic and practical knowledge that is widely accepted in the field ofcomputer engineering technology. This is done by encouraging students to incorporatehardware and software computer systems in solving science, engineering, technology,and manufacturing problems.The computer engineering technology degree program offers students a balancedfoundation and a wide choice of career paths. This program will also be a solid and a verymarketable program of professional training to fit in many of the high paid, high

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

– Awareness of how social, political, economic and historical issues impact race and ethnic relations in the world. d. Changing Demographics – Understanding population dynamics related to ethnic minority and majority citizens. e. Diversity Implications for Career – Understanding how diversity impacts the academic discipline, career and professional development. 2. Personal Attributes – Traits needed by those who live and work in a diverse world. a. Flexibility – The ability to respond and adapt to new and changing situations. b. Respect – An appreciation for those who are different from one's self. c. Empathy – The ability to understand another person's culture by

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Abu S.M. Masud; Don E. Malzahn

IACassessment is qualitative. Table 1 shows how these tools are used in assessment.The direct method for evaluating whether the objectives of the program are beingachieved is to obtain the employment history of program alumni to find out the extent towhich the program prepared them to be successful in their chosen careers. Thisinformation has been obtained indirectly, through the Alumni Survey, carried out by the 1. Faculty Develops Initial Set of Program Objectives 2a. IAC 2b. Alumni 2c. Employer ISC Comments Survey Survey Input

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Deran Hanesian; Angelo J. Perna

journals and to present theresults of their effort at national and international technical conferences. Bothprograms require participants to present their research efforts at the annual NJITResearch Symposium. The aim of these programs is to foster an interest in thestudents to continue their education in Graduate School and obtain advanceddegrees. The primary aim of the McNair Program, however, is to produce morefaculty members from the underrepresented student body by allowing them togain an insight into the research process, learn about Graduate Schools and learnabout an academic career. The URE Program allows students to perform researchand independent study under the guidance of a Faculty Advisor. The programprovides academic and educational

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Rei Marzoughi

kinds of career choices these students make.I chose to study art history and cultural studies as my focus outside of chemical engineering. Asa high school student, I enjoyed English and art courses; I have always loved writing. Havingthis focus area to break up the routine of technical courses is what helped me finish my degree;without this opportunity, I think my educational experience would have felt very constrictive andmaybe even unbearable. As PhD student, the cultural theory I was exposed to thanks to culturalstudies courses has been very helpful in formulating some of my thoughts and ideas.Furthermore, because I was forced to write many academic papers, I feel very comfortable withwriting – more comfortable than many of my friends who

Conference Session

An International Perspective

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University; Nancy Felipe Russo, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

Engineering Educator by the Society of Women Engineers. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is the Chair of PIC IV and a frequent speaker on career opportunities in engineering, especially for women and minority students. She has more than 150 publications, mostly on the recruitment and retention of students in engineering, especially women and underrepresented minority students.Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University BIANCA L. BERNSTEIN, Ph.D. is the Principal Investigator of a major research grant from the National Science Foundation upon which the work reported here is based. The grant aims to improve persistence among women in science and engineering Ph.D. programs, and includes Drs. John Horan

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Continuing Professional Development

. Page 12.739.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Feasibility of a Fully Online Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Degree for Non-Traditional LearnersAbstractAlthough there are a number of online degrees available online today from some of the mostrespected educational institutions in the US, very few of these are accredited undergraduateengineering programs. Of interest here is an online program specifically designed and developedto address the many mid-career employees and non-traditional students who have yet to earn anundergraduate engineering degree, especially those in business and industry and at militaryinstallations. In this paper, we present the results of a study which seeks to address how

Conference Session

Patenting & IP Issues for Commercializing University-Developed Technology and Launching Innovative Technical Entrepreneurship Ventures in Universities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Baker, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Richard Berkey, Michigan Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. degree from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University.Richard Berkey, Michigan Technological University Rick Berkey works in Michigan Technological University’s Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, as a Senior Research Engineer II/Project Manager. In this role, Rick acts as a primary point-of-contact for the identification, planning, and coordination of industrial-sponsored Senior Design and Enterprise projects. Prior to working for Michigan Tech, Rick spent twelve years in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and consumer products industries, working for Honeywell, Dana Corporation, and Applied Technologies, Inc. His career progressed through positions in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise Amel, University of Saint Thomas; Camille George, University of St. Thomas; Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

AC 2007-781: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE ME COURSES:CREATING AND VALIDATING TOOLSElise Amel, University of Saint Thomas Dr. Amel is an Associate professor at the University of St. Thomas. Professor Amel is trained as an industrial/organizational psychologist. Her most recent research, however, is in the area of conservation psychology, understanding people’s reciprocal relationship to the rest of the natural world. Her expertise includes survey development, psychometrics (reliability, validity, utility), data analysis, as well as environmental and feminist issues in psychology. She is interested in how gender affects career choice. She believes strongly in the scientist-practitioner

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Celina Bochis, University of Alabama; Steven Hsia, University of Alabama; Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Karen Boykin, University of Alabama; Sandra Wood, University of Alabama; Larry Bowen, University of Alabama; Kevin Whitaker, University of Alabama

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, public relations, training, teaching, and research. In addition, she has over 15 years of volunteer service and work experience conducting outreach activities related to the encouragement, exposure, and education of students and the general public to careers in and the importance of science, engineering, and mathematics in today’s society. Her professional contributions include over 25 technical papers and abstracts prepared for publication or presentation at regional and national association meetings and research conferences. Sandy joined the faculty at the University of Alabama College of Engineering in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as the Freshman Program Coordinator in March 2002

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University; Keith Fisher, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

MEpositions have been filled, resulting in a new culture open to change and program improvementswithin the M&IE department.The MET program remains committed to the goal of preparing graduates to immediatelycontribute to industry upon graduation, as well as to prepare graduates for continued success intheir chosen careers. To meet this commitment, the MET program at MSU must continuallyevolve and improve. This paper will detail the process and outcome of a curriculum reformexercise undertaken to develop a framework for the future MET program designed to betterprepare graduates for entry into the evolving job market with the required skills to succeed.MethodologyThe MET program at MSU chose to obtain accreditation under the ABET TC2K criteria in

Conference Session

Systems Engineering and Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

the understanding ofentrepreneurship, alone may not be the foundation for the entrepreneurial leader’s survival.Character and difficult to measure traits, like passion and vision are considered factors thatempower individuals who faced entrepreneur specific challenges 21.A revival of interest in understanding the entrepreneur’s personal characteristics 22, 23 may be asmuch about a search for modeling the relationship between traits and situational motivation toventure growth as it is a response to a growing societal need for defining career success inengineering and science.A focus on entrepreneurial leadership in this study contributes to the renewed interest in theeffects of the entrepreneurs’ personality and background characteristics

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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Manufacturing

school and the number of new students.Five of the twelve programs, 41%, reported their local manufacturing industries were stable.Two programs, 16%, reported that the industry is growing in some areas and staying stable inother areas. Five of the twelve programs, 41%, reported their local manufacturing industrieswere shrinking. Figure 10 shows a breakdown of growing, stable and shrinking manufacturingindustries as reported by the participants in the 2007 MET survey.Ten of the twelve participants, 83%, implied their graduates are finding appropriate professionalemployment. One of the twelve participants, 8%, did not reply. The second part of the question,in the 2007 survey, asked what percentages of graduates enter careers or graduate programs

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Brittany Claar, Colorado School of Mines; Tori Bailey, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

name a few. Presentvariables include college GPA, factors related to school environment, and student effort andbeliefs. Future variables include students’ beliefs about salary and work demands, careerattainment, and expectations related to marriage and family.3While student demographics and social history influence college choice, current research isincreasingly examining the effects of the college experience itself on students’ decisions relatingto their major and career. In particular, research into engineering persistence is examining theacademic environment—classroom instruction, social pressures, departmental culture, andinstitutional structure—to determine the extent to which these factors impact students generally,and in particular

Conference Session

Engineering and Sustainability

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Carl Mitcham, Colorado School of Mines; Jon Leydens, Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata-Marr, Colorado School of Mines; Jay Straker, Colorado School of Mines; Marcelo Simoes, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Ethics

education needs to be re-designed to meet a new social context and prepare for new career paths [38-44]. For example, the Page 12.1488.6National Academies have recommended that S&E graduate programs “provide options thatallow students to gain a wider variety of academic and other career skills [in order] to producescientists and engineers who are versatile” [38], p. 78]. They have also called on private andpublic funding agencies to adjust their support mechanisms to include new forms of funding forthis purpose. The NSF has in part responded to such calls with the creation and continuation ofthe Interdisciplinary Graduate Education Research

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Adrienne Smith, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

programs will tell you that becominginvolved with Cisco Networking and/or A+ computer repair saved their departments and Page 12.254.3possibly either saved or extended their careers in higher education. Also, at the same time thatenrollments have been shrinking, the ET faculty has been asked to teach more and more coursesin DC/AC electrical fundamentals or customized electronics courses or modules to studentsenrolled in non-electronics based technologies such as alternative energy, automotive, bio-medical, computer, energy systems, laser optics, and telecommunications technology, to namebut a few. One would expect this trend to continue as these

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Joshua Smith, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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First-Year Programs

; 6. furthering an understanding of self and career goals; and 7.utilization of campus resources. Various schools within our university offer their own version ofthe learning community. Each, however, includes the template outcomes while at the same timeoffering students greater insight into particular fields of study offered by each school.Our freshman engineering program began offering learning community courses (ENGR 195) in1999. A few years later the learning community became a requirement for the engineeringdegree. During this same time, there was a rise in interest within the national engineeringcommunity about what curricular changes might improve recruitment and retention in thevarious fields of engineering. An assortment of textbooks

Conference Session

IE and EM Program Mangement

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University

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Engineering Management

management skills is also essential for the career-long success of anengineer.1-4 Engineering management can, in fact, be considered its own discipline, and anumber of universities offer specific engineering management degrees that help students prepareto become both technically skilled and knowledgeable about managing other engineers in aprofessional setting.5-9 Even within traditional engineering programs, the importance ofengineering management is emphasized in a variety of settings, including senior designprojects10-12 and undergraduate research programs.13With the ever-increasing curricular pressures on undergraduate engineering programs, it isdifficult to see how significant engineering management could be incorporated withoutnecessarily

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Blanco, California Institute of Technology; Kenneth Pickar, California Institute of Technology; Luz Marina Delgado, GEMA; Oscar Arce, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Jeff Kranski, California Institute of Technology; Francoise Herrera, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Charles MacVean, Universidad Rafael Landivar

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Design in Engineering Education

Delgado has a 30 year career devoted to the improvement of the lives of Guatemalan indigenous people. She is the author of "Manos de Mujer" (Woman's Hands), a book documenting indigenous technologies for rural areas in the highlands of Guatemala. Bill Garret, National Geographic Senior Editor, called this book a Survival Manual for Indigenous Guatemalan women.Jeff Kranski, California Institute of Technology Engineering Graduate Student, Teaching Assistant, California Institute of TechnologyOscar Arce, Universidad Rafael Landivar Professor, School of Architecture and Design, Universidad Rafael Landivar. Director of the Instituto de Investigación en Diseño (INDIS, Design Research Institute) at

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University; William Craft, North Carolina A&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the basics early,build on the experience, and consider pursuing careers in science and engineering.Building on this, we want students to learn the basics early, to build on these basics, andto prepare for an education that will lead to careers in science and engineering. Participation in the workshops has always been limited by space, schedule, andcost considerations, as well as by NASA Langley Research Center’s other competingsummer programs. Thus, in order to make a large impact, admission to the workshop ismade through an application process which attempts to identify teachers who are mostlikely to benefit and to apply what they learn to their classes. Enrollments since inceptionin July, 2003 have been from 18 to 32 teachers. The

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Program The B.S.I.T. program is a 2+2 undergraduate program, designed as an online completioncurriculum for students who have been awarded a qualified Associate in Applied Science (AAS)degree in Industrial Technology or closely related field. The courses completed in the qualifiedtechnical AAS degree provide the foundation and half of the technical courses required in amajor for the Industrial Technology degree. This BS degree program has the flexibility to allowstudents to tailor a curriculum to their specific career goals. Concentrations available via onlineDE include: Industrial Distribution, Information & Computer Technology, ManufacturingSystems, Industrial Supervision, or

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Mitchell, North Carolina State University; Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

and Space Administration Space Station.Angelitha Daniel, North Carolina State University Angelitha L. Daniel graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Science and Engineering. After graduation, she was hired as the Coordinator of Minority Recruitment for PECAP, Pitt’s Engineering Career Access Program (formerly known as the IMPACT Program) from July 1998 until June 2003. Ms. Daniel currently works as the Assistant Director of Minority Engineering Programs at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She is responsible for the planning and implementation of programs that assist the college in recruiting, retaining, and graduating

Conference Session

Climate Issues for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Duggins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

. Womenengineers (and computer scientists) are considered unfeminine. There is a strong cultural bias inthe US against women pursuing careers in CS. Girls don’t see computer scientists as havinglives outside their work; with the perception that working in computing related fields requires24/7/365 commitment.13 Women are ill at ease in a field that encourages highly focused, almostobsessive behavior as the key to success, and believe it will be difficult to balance CS with afamily life. The image of a CS student as someone (usually male) who has played withcomputers since early childhood is widespread and pervasive, and for a large percentage of maleCS students, it also happens to be accurate.Can Anything Be Done To Improve the Situation?Studies have shown

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

averagestarting salaries earned by university BS graduates. During the period of decline, CIT placementdipped to 83%; however, over the past two years, the program has returned to over 90%placement with impressive average starting salaries ($54,998 for 2005-06).Purdue has several computer-related departments and degrees. For example, the CIT departmentto some extent competes with Purdue’s Computer Science (CS) and Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) departments for students who are interested in a career as a softwaredeveloper. However, the teaching emphasis of these departments is quite different. For example,CS offers traditional programming courses in data structures, compiler theory, and operatingsystems. ECE offers courses in C language

Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kieran Sullivan, Santa Clara University; Ruth Davis, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

discuss the successes and challenges theyhad witnessed in their programs. Dr. Eleanor Willemsen, a psychologist at Santa ClaraUniversity, spoke about key concepts from developmental psychology that are relevant to girls'persistence in STEM careers.10 She noted that persistence in the face of challengingcircumstances is highest for goals that are valued in themselves (intrinsic motivation) rather thanwhen striving for the goal as a means to another end (extrinsic motivation). Thus girls who enjoythe process of problem solving, using complex equipment and mathematical skills, and who areproud of being technically competent, are much more likely to succeed and persist than those

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ignatius Fomunung, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Edwin Foster, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ronald Goulet, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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First-Year Programs

(ABET) identifies design as animportant element of the engineering curriculum. The faculty at the University of Tennessee atChattanooga (UTC) believes the concepts and principles of design are as fundamental toundergraduate engineering education as are those tools and topics traditionally thought asfundamental (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, statics, and dynamics). The faculty alsobelieves, as supported in the literature, that getting engineering students involved in hands-onprojects early in their academic career motivates students and aids in retention. This paperdescribes the process and outcomes of using Project-Based Learning, specifically hands-ondesign projects supporting upper level course work, in the freshman design course

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Anita Todd, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

career-related work experiences.An important goal of the University of Cincinnati is to provide improved marketfeedback to the degree granting departments to insure the department can meetthe ever changing needs of industry. The online assessment tools described in thispaper will help to close this feedback loop.IntroductionThe introduction of the Accreditation Board for Engineering EducationEngineering Criteria 2000 (ABET EC 2000) comprises a considerable milestonein the evolution of engineering and engineering technology education. The newABET criteria strongly accentuate a sensitivity to market needs. Measurement,feedback and continuous improvement form the corner stones of the ABET EC2000 philosophy. 1Cooperative education and internship