Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

approaches his/her work. Vincenti describes“normal” engineering as a social interaction that serves practical needs9. Public safety standardsand client desires must factor into the thinking of the engineer. Similarly, Davis finds thatengineering work is rooted in ethics10. Engineers have to weigh options, give reasons to pick oneoption and explain the reasoning for that option. Ethical questions critically factor into thisanalysis. Will this be safe? Will it be of high enough quality? Does it meet standards? But, asmentioned above, it’s not a simple analysis as organization factors of budgets and timeconstraints come into play. It’s an interplay of technical, organizational and public constraints.Furthermore, Bucciarelli notes that design engineers

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

instructional models without fully discarding them. Though this subjectwas designated to be delivered as a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) subject, the educationalapproach taken was such that the PBL delivery was only a part of a pedagogical toolbox. Themain educational thrust was one of inductive learning and teaching derived from courses suchas creative arts. Aside from PBL, the inductive teaching approach incorporated Case-Based(CBL) and Enquiry- Based learning (EBL) which provided the appropriate pedagogicalscaffolding for knowledge integration. Material technological sciences, manufacturingengineering, engineering design, issues of ethics, sustainability and environment were weavedtogether. Such educational approach was necessary if strictly academic

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

laboratory groups10. Perform experiments in a disciplinary manner using standard electrical laboratory instruments.11. Communicate effectively through the submission of professional technical reports12. Investigate a given topic in technology and discuss societal and ethical considerations13. Understand and have a commitment to quality, timeless, and continuous improvement14. Draft and simulate the operation of electric circuits using MultiSim15. Present a technology topic effectively in front of an audience Table 1- Course Learning Objectives Electrical Devices and Measurements Course Content • Science of Electricity and Electronics- The Nature of Matter, Static Electricity • Basic

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Quagliana, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Doran, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Rod Hassett, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Greg Harrington, University of WIsconsin-Madison

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Civil Engineering

meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), inwhich the basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering sciences are applied to convertresources optimally to meet these stated needs.”More specifically, general criterion 3 (c) states that, “Engineering programs must demonstratethat their graduates have...an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desiredneeds within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,” and hence design is essential topreparing civil engineers. Below we will describe in more detail the evolution of the capstonedesign class.I – CREATION (1994-2004)A new department-wide capstone

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. X X X X X X Problems Com- X X X X X X munication Lifelong X X X X X X Learning Ethical & X X X Social Resp. Diversity, X X X

Conference Session

Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Jack Patzer, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

research Page 15.1080.3involves the following active areas of expanding the utility of MEAs: development of studentreflection tools; implementation of learning technologies; detection and repair ofmisconceptions; development of engineering students’ ethical frameworks; and development ofadvanced curriculum (Hamilton, Lesh, Lester, & Brilleslyper, 2008).An MEA has to be carefully constructed on six design principles that assure the MEA willprovide the student and instructor with the learning experience desired. The MEA frameworkpresents opportunities to address the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) criteria, especially the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

contribute to the design process.5. Have demonstrated the ability to function effectively on multi-disciplinary teams and be a successful leader.6. Have demonstrated the ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.7. Have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively.8. Have demonstrated continuous professional and technical growth, with practical experience, so as to be licensed in their field or achieve that level of expertise, as applicable.9. Be capable of addressing issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental impact, and social and economic impact in professional practice

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McGinnis, University of Texas, Tyler; Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

course that has been conceived to do the following: (1) Give students a real-world, design office design experience tackling an open- ended design scenario that encompasses high level Bloom’s2 cognitive thinking across seven CE sub-disciplines (2) Ensure students wrestle with professional issues such as communication with engineers, policy makers and the public (3) Ensure students are faced with issues associated with typical design constraints such as regulatory, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and Page 15.260.3 safety, constructability, and sustainability

Collection

2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Erick Froede; David Saint John; Richard Devon

nanotechnology and itssocial, ethical and legal impacts has worked best with a mixture of graduate and undergraduatestudents and a flat pedagogical hierarchy. We need to select against the culture of top downexpertise in this multidisciplinary and rapidly developing field. Outside of the classroom, anascent student club (the Intercollegiate Futures Society) cultivates the hobbyist ethos with handson work with a Rep-Rap Mendel, (the aforementioned open source 3-D printer). It also increasesthe range of majors that get recruited into nanotech related work in policy, scenario planning,ethics, and commercialization. We‟re hoping we can find a few good “F” students like Torvaldsto help us out.Bibliography 1. Linux online http://www.linux.org/ Viewed 10

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Walters; Keisha Walters

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

aspect of fluid mechanics andaerodynamics relevant to critical environmental, societal, ethical, and economic issues, such asdeveloping alternative energy sources or improving agriculture for developing nations.It was hoped that the course would excite students about a rigorous STEM discipline byexposing them to aspects that have real impacts on society, and by demonstrating the innovativeand creative ways in which fundamental science is used to solve problems on the cutting edge oftechnology. Fluid mechanics is important to a number of scientific disciplines (e.g. physics,meteorology) and engineering fields (e.g. civil, chemical, mechanical, aerodynamic). However,in contrast to many other scientific subjects such as neuroscience, nanotechnology

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tuba Yildirim, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Page 15.1050.6particular situation; i.e., it must be capable of being used by other students in similar situations,and robust enough to be used repeatedly as a tool for some purpose.Effective prototype: The solution to an MEA provides a useful prototype, or metaphor, forinterpreting other situations. The activity needs to encourage the students to create simplemodels for complex situations. The underlying concepts must be important ideas. Studentsshould be able to think back on a given MEA when they encounter other, structurally similarsituations.We are using these six principles to improve an engineering student’s understanding ofengineering concepts, problem solving skills, as well as ethical reasoning and the ability ofworking in teams. The

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

” strategies to get their ways. This is usually not consistentwith maximum research productivity. Absenteeism, coming late and leaving early, and lack of Page 15.939.9focus, initiative, and diligence have been major problems, with a few exceptions, among theauthor‟s undergraduate research assistants over the last 5-7 years. Yes, the students aresometimes overextended and strapped for time, but frequently these are due simply to poorplanning, confused priorities, the inevitable distractions previously discussed, and sometimes apoor work ethic. The author frequently encourages, but sometimes has to chastise eitherindividually or as a group depending

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

body of the university. Page 15.211.24 11. Employer FeedbackSaxe talks about Peer Influence and Learning in a paper published in the Training andDevelopment Journal. O’Brien and Bennett also talk about The Building Blocks of the LearningOrganization in a paper published in a journal titled Training. Perry also talks about Cognitiveand Ethical Growth in several of his papers and publications (Perry, 1981). The departmentshould consider employer feedback to be an extremely valuable and effective assessment tool(Saxe, 1990). It is possible to obtain significant feedback data from employers who can assessand comment about students’ technical

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the make up of students who select to enroll in pre-collegeengineering classes. To deny (or even delay) access to suit research faces serious ethical barriers,since it denies students and parents their preferences, and could impose serious damage to theirscholastic progress and even later academic and workplace opportunities. In a somewhat similarmanner, teachers opt to participate in or avoid engineering instruction and manipulating thisselection for research purposes faces serious professional and ethic issues. With limited ability inpublic schools to assign teachers to their classes, there is a need to document inherent differencesthat may exist among teachers and to interpret the impact of training and teaching experiences

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. This paper attempts to review the literature onthe subject of inclusivity with respect to these issues, within the context of first year post- Page 15.362.2secondary education, to create a practical framework that unites the different approaches into anup-to-date resource that is relevant for engineering.The Online Ethics Center at the National Academy of Engineering 1 has a collection of over 50abstracts that address teaching to diversity in engineering. Minority retention rates in post-secondary education, for instance, is a topic that also falls in this category. The 2008 annualreport by the National Action Council for Minorities in

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

Tagged Divisions

International

. Action items were identified toprovide a better education in the professional skills without detriment to the technical skills. An Page 15.668.2important element of these criteria is the emphasis on assessing the following professional skills: 1 ≠ Ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet needs (globally) with realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety ≠ Ability to function on multidisciplinary (multi-cultural) teams ≠ Understanding of

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville; David Wheatley, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

some aspects of the modern practice of engineering, namely:teamwork, problem and data analysis, design creation, presentation and defense of a designedsolution, and professional ethics. The Introduction to Engineering course is taken by allincoming students to the School of Engineering and the class is not separated by engineeringdiscipline. Because of this diverse student population and potential interests, efforts are made tomake the case study subjects as general as possible with detailed discipline specific technicalanalyses minimized. Generally, the case study work concentrates on the evaluative nature ofengineering work such as identifying important variables in a problem, project assessment, andsystem analysis. Highly technical aspects

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Salman Adam, Montana State University; Darla Goeres, Montana State University; Steven Anderson, Montana State University; Diane Walker, Montana State University; Alfred Cunningham, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

dynamic interactions of humans in society and be able to interact constructively across societal and cultural lines. ‚ Develop a clear understanding of the ethical implications of engineering issues and engineering decisions upon humanity, as well as a working knowledge of professional engineering ethical codes and responsibility.Step 3: Examine the requirements of the research centers and the necessary skills andattributes of potential internsResearch becomes more productive when the scientists have a collection of tools that arespecifically designed for the task at hand. The CBE is a leading edge research center currentlydeveloping new testing methods and procedures. These methods and procedures requiremechanical lab

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DeRome Dunn, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Robin Liles, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Clinton Lee, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Shawn Watlington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Nanotechnology, andComputational Modeling and Simulations in Materials Processing and Nanoengineering. Thefollowing enrichment topics were carried out. During the opening program, a diversityicebreaker/mixer activity was done to establish interactions between participants to facilitateteam building and later team work. Also, seminars on: intellectual property and patient rights -The How and Why of Data Collection, a case study in biomedical ethical issues and dilemmas,funding sources and technical grant writing, a presentation by the state’s BiotechnologyResource Center, oral presentation skills, a plant trip to a producer of ostomy and woundsupplies, and a trip to an incubation center for entrepreneurship were done. These once to twice aweek programs

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Willis, Southern Methodist University; Paul Krueger, Southern Methodist University; Alice Kendrick, Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

“helpful,”the highly technical, tedious, and sometimes uncertain nature of their work resulted inparticipants on the Final Day also using words such as “failure,” “erratic,” and “monotonous.” Table 2: Participant Descriptions of Engineering Before and After Participation in the REU Program Three Words That Describe Three Words That Describe Engineering– First Day Engineering – Final Day •challenging, changing, cohesive •difficult, innovative, important •precise, technical, necessary •innovative, logical, important •details, ethics, precision •detailed

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J Thompson, Kansas State University; Ata M. Nazar, Kabul University

Tagged Divisions

International

Examination isbeing used as a bench-mark of progress. The several aspects of the rebuilding project aredescribed along with a report of progress and lessons learned. The paper concludes withobservations about the ethical and cultural nature of engineering education and somerecommendations about changes that are required to achieve the desired outcomes of therebuilding project.Historical Backdrop:The Faculty of Engineering was established in the 1960’s and 70’s by a consortium of USUniversities with USAID sponsorship1,2. The project was a “turn-key” project that provided abuilding, laboratories, and US based education for the new Afghan Faculty members. Facultymembers from the participating US Universities established and taught classes and

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technicalinformation, including analysis of audience, language, and purpose; techniques of persuasion;page design and graphics; and technical definition and description. Students also prepare memos,resumes, lab reports, and a documented technical research paper. Oral technical presentations arealso required. The interrelationships of technology and society, along with the ethics oftechnology, are considered.TC 481: Advanced Technical Communication. Applications of skills learned in previoustechnical communication courses, with emphasis on practical writing and speaking. Studentsprepare informal and formal documents, including instructions, proposals progress reports, andletters. Individual and group oral presentations, as well as group project and ongoing

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Javier Macossay, The University of Texas-Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

junior year, cannot join the program at any other time.A new Introduction to STEM course was implemented in the DEEA program as one ofthe first courses that the new DEEA students ever take in College. The new course coversfundamental concepts and information about engineering professions, ethics, engineeringeconomics, systems of units, and other topics that are included in the Introduction toEngineering courses at STC and UTPA. In addition, the course also involves CBI withhands-on activities to engage and motivate students to learn and get familiar withpractical applications in STEM fields. In this new Introduction to STEM course, 53students participated during the Summer II term in 2009. 2. Supporting STEM Pathways with CBI and Hands

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University; Maria J. Leiffer, LeTouneau University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

engineering education in order to make a “whole person” of the graduate.Engineering faculty largely agree that engineering students (and faculty) can learn agreat deal from liberal arts faculty and their publications, particularly in the valuablearea of “soft skills.” Through our interactions on campus and the ABET 2000 Criteriawe have certainly seen that engineers benefit from interaction with arts/humanitiesfaculty and the materials they develop. Examples include dealing with team membersand clients, interpersonal communications, understanding one’s abilities and growthareas, communicating concepts to a wide audience, understanding ethical theories,wrestling with ambiguity in those situations which are not clearly black and white, andunderstanding

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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College-Industry Partnerships

problem statements andspecifications, consideration of alternative solutions, and detailed system description. Further, it isrequired to include constraints such as economic factors, safety, reliability, aesthetics, ethics, and socialimpact. Courses that contain engineering design normally are taught at the upper-division level of theengineering program. Some potion of this requirement must be satisfied by at least one course which isprimarily design, preferably at the senior level, and draws upon previous coursework in the relevantdiscipline”. (14)A proliferation of capstone design experiences, over the last decade, has taken place at manycolleges of engineering – all seem to meet some of the requirements noted above. The ABETrequirements is the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl West, UMass Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts Lowell

in their ability to make a difference and be productive members of society due toan increased awareness of developing engineering solutions within a societal and global contextrequiring a sense of ethics and civic engagement. Overall, students pointed to the benefit ofusing S-L experiences and projects as concrete and “tangible” ways to present their levels ofknowledge and skills on resumes and during actual and potential employment interviews.Students often commented on their coursework with S-L as bring more fun, engaging,interesting, and “cool” educational activities. Student Interview and Focus Group Reports of S-L Challenges and SuggestionsStudents also discussed their challenges with S-L experiences, and suggested possible

Conference Session

Understanding and Measuring the Impact of Multidisciplinarity

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

). Assessment of Ethics Modules in an Engineering Curriculum. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-14. Teaching Ethics – II. Session # 3440. Wednesday, 27th June 2007. 12:30 – 2 PM.51. Narayanan, Mysore. (2007). Assessment of Perceptual Modality Styles. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Paper # AC 2007-18. Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education – I. Session # 1530. Monday, 25th June 2007. 2:15 – 4 PM.52. Narayanan, Mysore (2007). The Three R’s of Assessment: Recording, Reviewing and Reporting. ASEE 114th Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, HI. June 24–27, 2007. Poster # AC 2007- 15. Emerging Trends in

Collection

2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Angel Riggs; Kirby Smith; Cindy Blackwell; Paul Weckler; Dan Tilley; Rodney Holcomb; Shelly Sitton; Ron Delahoussaye

Agricultural Education,Communications and Leadership. Her research interests include ethics in leadership andagricultural communications, as well as academic integrity and ethical issues in agriculturalcommunications. Her other duties include serving as the Communications Director for the OSUNew Product Development Center.Paul WecklerDr. Weckler an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems and AgriculturalEngineering. He is a registered, professional engineer with over twenty years experience inelectromechanical system design. His responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate andgraduate level courses (including the capstone senior design project courses), and conductingProceedings of the 2009 Midwest Section Conference of the American

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

assumes that students have no background other than a high school degree. Theprogram requires 21 credits for each student. There are three introductory classes (9 totalcredits): ES 260, Engineering: Getting from Thought to Thing; ES 265, Survey of theImpacts of Engineering Activity; and ES 270, Survey of How Things Work. In addition,each student should take 6 credits of junior- or senior-level classes from an approvedcourse list of junior- and senior-level classes. These classes are offered by different Page 15.331.3faculty and are all related to understanding technology, technological development, andsocial, ethical, and environmental aspects of

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

k. Te chn iques, tools and skills of eng r. a. A pply math,scien ce an d e nginee ring f. Professional & ethical r esp onsibility