Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

10Construction Estimating 10Structural Analysis 5Fluids and Hydraulics 5Steel and Wood Design 5Concrete and Masonry Design 5Soil Mechanics and Foundations 5Construction Management 5Construction Planning and Scheduling 5Engineering Economics 5

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Goldowitz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Karl Korfmacher, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

of Northeast Associations (CONEA), representing Upper Falls o The Northeast Block Club Alliance (NEBCA), representing North Marketview Heights Page 11.98.3These three local organizations form part of the umbrella planning and coordination initiative,known as The NorthEast Neighborhood Alliance (NENA). NENA is, “a resident driven planninginitiative committed to the revitalization of three neighborhoods in northeast Rochester, throughcitizen empowerment and ownership2.One solution to these problems envisioned by NENA and community leaders was thedevelopment of new mixed income properties within the community. In

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Real World Concepts

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Plemmons

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Page 11.1321.2to follow professional development programs associated with grade descriptions, experience, andprofessional registration. A common and often used model for this career advancement is theASCE Professional Grade Descriptions 3. Each grade, from Engineer I to Engineer IX, isdelineated by the general characteristics, directions received, typical duties and responsibilities,and typical position titles. Using the professional engineer (PE) registration as a discriminatorbetween Grade III and IV, practicing engineers are not normally expected to “plan, schedule,conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work in part of a major project or in a totalproject of moderate scope” until becoming an Engineer IV as a registered

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marsha Lee, Texas A&M University; Jan Rinehart, Texas A&M University; Scott Starks, University of Texas-El Paso; Karen Villatoro, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

levels • To increase the number of competently prepared students from the El Paso area who will ultimately pursue engineering studies in college; • To increase the retention rate of these students as they progress through college. • To recruit participants from the school districts in and around El Paso with special efforts made to attract female students and students from minority groups who have been traditionally underrepresented in the professional engineering and high technology areas.Additional information about this program is found in Appendix A.Elements of Discover EngineeringThrough the collaborative efforts of SEI and EAPO personnel, it was possible to execute theproject plan in an efficient and timely manner

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

course delivery to having active sites, and all their technical and non-technical activities, become the central point through which the course is delivered. Directcontact with a “living” site provided valuable insight to what the students were reading andhearing in lectures as well as immediate relevance to course assignments. It is hoped that thecourse becomes sustainable via a continued partnership between the department and theconstruction manager.BackgroundIn the Fall of 2003, Tufts University initiated the development of a Master Plan for its campus inSomerville/Medford, Massachusetts. The plan, which is evolving, noted a number of potentialbuilding sites for the existing campus. Two such sites are the locations for Tufts first newbuilding

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bloomquist, University of Florida; Michael McVay, University of Florida; Scott Wasman, University of Florida; Clinton Slatton, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

thesetests, the water flow was maintained at a constant, low rate. In the case of the HWB, head lossdue to the flow path (pipe friction, fitting losses etc. from the source to the first manometer) wasnegligible. We measured a 0.5 cm. difference (or loss) between these two points. It is importantto note that the flow rate had to be adjusted in order for the bridge to work properly. This wasdone by trial and error and once set, the remainder of the tests worked properly. While we didnot have a flowmeter sensitive enough to measure it, we plan to incorporate a rotameter tomonitor the flow in the next model. Page 11.56.7 Table 2. Results of

Conference Session

Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samer Tawfik, Georgia Institute of Technology; Serkan Ozbay, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erian Armanios, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Technology. COE 2001 (Statics)is the first class in structures and introduces students to the elements of statics in two and threedimensions, free-body diagrams, distributed loads, centroids and friction. In COE 3001 thestudents are further exposed to stress and strain analysis applied to beams, vessels, pipes, andcombined loading, stress and strain transformations, beam deflection as well as column buckling.The method consists of weekly problem sessions, a test evaluation concept and a tailored work-plan. The weekly problem sessions are conducted by teaching assistants. The students are given achance to discuss with the TA a set of suggested textbook problems assigned by the instructor aswell as any other recommended problems pertaining to the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cathy Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Baikun Li, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Jin Li, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Amy Pruden, Colorado State University; Peter Stroot, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

advisors providing independent, objective criticism; (e) local assessors at eachparticipating school using common elements of an evaluation plan originally developed at UC;and (f) a Co-PI as a lead assessor to coordinate the implementation of the evaluation plans at allfive participating schools as well as cross-comparing and analyzing the feedback received from Page 11.489.3each local evaluation in an overall ‘meta-assessment’ plan to research teaching and learning.As can be observed in Table 2, the five programs where these teaching materials will be adaptedand implemented represent a mix of programs with a variety of

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Pangborn, Pennsylvania State University; David Wormley, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

gained in creating and institutionalizing theLeadership Development Minor.15The Entrepreneurship Minor began as largely a “top down” approach to change, with those inleadership positions conceiving the vision and plan and then implementing them. In crafting asuccessful NSF Action Agenda effort, the opposite approach was used in which a vision andstrategy were built from the “bottom up.” Shortly after the formation of the Faculty AdvisoryBoard of the Leonhard Center, the Director began a strategic planning process with the FacultyAdvisory Board around the following question: “If you could make any changes you wished,what would you do to increase the success of your students in the workplace?” From thisdiscussion grew two major themes: (1) have

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

planning and ideation, production andpresentation. Ultimately, the promotion group must satisfy the needs of their client.The third pedagogical prerequisite is that the students should have a choice in how the tasks willbe accomplished. When students are involved in the planning and decision-making, and feel theyhave some autonomy over the process, they are more likely to make an effort and follow throughon their investment of time and energy.10 Often in a problem-solving type of course the studentsare given the problem by the instructor. They are allowed creativity in how they achieve asolution but the problem is identified for them. In the Engineering & Design capstone coursestudent teams are given a goal, an expected outcome, and must

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, and apply the relevant aspects ofinformation technology, data analysis, monitoring and processing.o I&M courses will provide ample opportunities for students to learn by doing (activelearning), in a real industrial environment.Additional outcomes expected:• Students will work cooperatively and be able to form effective teams.• Students will practice and improve technical communication and report writing skills.• WSU and FH will utilize the lab as support for advanced engineering applications inI&M and process control for senior undergraduate and graduate projects and research.3.1 Planned ActivitiesLeveraging the strengths of each institution – FH’s reputation for innovation andeducation of highly-qualified industrial personnel and

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado-Boulder; Derek Reamon, University of Colorado; Lawrence Carlson, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

theeffectiveness of required courses. On-going assessment will not be successful if faculty does not“buy-in” to the program, if students do not consider the exam a meaningful practice, if examsolutions are circulated among students, or if there is variability in the test administration.Success necessitates the full commitment of faculty, honest and consistent rewards for studentparticipation, rigorous faculty training and strict exam administration to reduce variability.Therefore, the first step for a successful assessment program is the commitment of the faculty.On May 4th, 2005 the current state of the ME proficiency exams, concept inventory backgroundand proposed concept inventory implementation plan was presented to the mechanicalengineering faculty

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

who need help will receive assistance through the Academic Enrichment Center andpeer support through the leadership track.The innovative MIMIC project not only serves as an effective recruiting and retention tool, itallows students to implement and sharpen their technical skills and to improve theirteamwork, critical thinking and communication skills in a simulated industrial setting. It is acost-effective, replicable model.The origin of the capstone projectTen years ago, the engineering design instructor and a business instructor at Illinois ValleyCommunity College developed an innovative plan to provide their students with workplaceexperiences. As a project in one of their courses, the instructors integrated their students intoteams to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Bower, The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; William Davis, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Page 11.1119.3The expectation set forth by the ASCE-BOK is that civil engineering graduates with aB+M/30 program demonstrate a level of competency consistent with a prescribedstandard for each of the 15 program outcomes. How to implement, document andprovide evidence that graduates are meeting these expectations is left up to individualdepartments, with little more than philosophical guidance provided by ASCE’s publishedreports addressing these topics.Many Academic institutions have started the process of addressing how ASCE-BOKoutcomes and assessment criteria can be integrated into the civil engineering curriculumby conducting internal investigations, creating detailed assessment plans and maps, anddeveloping on-line assessment tools. The

Conference Session

Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory; Robert Wharton, Idaho State University; Andrew Kadak, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Kevin Kostelnik, Idaho National Laboratory

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

faced by the energycommunity, introduces the Center, and outlines a 5-year plan during which time CAES willprogress from its current status as an “Initiative” of the INL to that of an independent, nonprofitjoint institute. This institute will be a partnership which integrates government, industry anduniversity resources and it will engage a wide network of other national and internationalorganizations.The Energy ChallengeWorld energy demands are at an all time high. The world’s population- currently over 6 billionpeople - uses almost 400 quadrillion BTU of energy annually. This is roughly equivalent to180 million barrels of crude oil per day. These energy demands are expected to triple by 2050 asa result of several factors and could increase by

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Freeman, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; Grant Sharpe, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

be significantly complicated by the language barrier but thisexperience only enhanced the student appreciation for pre-trip planning with an emphasis onadaptability and design flexibility. All students who are involved with this project, traveling or not, have the opportunity toexpand their knowledge of a foreign culture and build global awareness as international citizens.All technologies implemented were to be sustainable, re-creatable, and acceptable within thesocial, political, and economic contexts of the community. The students worked towardsimproving the standard of living without being culturally intrusive. In the process the teamempowered both the community and the individual students involved.Implementation The

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark McConkie, Utah State University; Timothy Taylor, Utah State University; David Britt, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

2006-2342: REDEFINING A BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATECURRICULUM: PROFITS, PITFALLS, AND PRACTICALITYDavid Britt, Utah State University David Britt is an Assistant Professor of Biological Engineering. His research interests focus on renewable polymers, molecular imprinting, and biofilm formation. He is currently the Principle Investigator for an NSF Planning Grant in the Department Level Reform Division.Mark McConkie, Utah State University Mark is currently a doctoral student in the department of Instructional Technology at Utah State University specializing in the representation of declarative knowledge for systems that improve recall of textual material, and also the field of open

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renuka Thota, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

; • To develop a learning laboratory at each partner institution, integrated with the curriculum, to provide facilities for hands-on experience in design, manufacturing and product realization; • To understand and experience selected elements of the product realization process; • To develop a complete business plan for the introduction of a new product; • To bring virtual designs into reality; • To prepare students for the shift to industry by boosting their confidence, and by strengthening their engineering and soft skills; and • To develop strong collaboration with industry.Product RealizationA rapid product development approach is intended to encourage students, from the outset, toconsider all elements of

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

their common foundations.”Dr. Philip Schmidt, Centennial Professor of Engineering and University DistinguishedTeaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented a paper at the 2003ASME Congress entitled ‘Mechanical Engineering 2004-2005 Plan to the College’(3) onthe curriculum reform effort being undertaken at UT Austin. His disciplinary area isMechanical Engineering, and he stated that “A successful Mechanical Engineeringsolution often requires an equal application of information, energy and materialstechnology. As such, the most important research areas in Mechanical Engineering are ablend of systems research and engineering science research.” His department hasidentified specific and critical research thrusts which include

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

clearly seen (between about400 s and 1000 s for run 1). And the difference in acceptable runtimes for the two flow rates caneasily be discerned from the data. From this experiment, students can gain a betterunderstanding of the behavior of a dynamic system comprised of an activated carbon adsorber.Assessment of learning outcomes is being collected, which will include a specific comparison ofexperiences for on-site students to remote students.The experiment is currently planned for implementation in two undergraduate courses in Spring2006. Future plans are to add the ability to adjust flow rate remotely, provide for using twodifferent “contaminants”, and allow one of two different activated carbons to be selected. Otherinternet-controlled

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tricia Berry, University of Texas-Austin; Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas-Austin; Randy Emelo, Triple Creek Associates, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, easy-to-use mentoring tool called Open Mentoring®,licensed from Triple Creek Associates, Inc. By marketing engineering options and showcasingthe career paths of College of Engineering alumni through Open Mentoring®, WEP and EOEstrive to increase student knowledge about career planning, as well as increase the retention andgraduation rates of participating female and minority engineering students.The College of Engineering at UT Austin prepares students to enter the workplace withcompetence and confidence by providing them with opportunities such as Open Mentoring® todevelop into independent, creative professional engineers. The Web-based Open Mentoring®process guides a student through: • assessing her/his development needs, • finding a

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Willis Tompkins, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

seminar course called Biology in Engineering Seminar, which introduces the student to research at the boundary of engineering and biology across the various disciplines of engineering.ResultsThe Biology in Engineering Certificate program began admitting students in the Fall of 2005.Thirty-three students enrolled in the Biology in Engineering Seminar class, 20 of whom wereeither enrolled in the certificate program or planned to enroll. Of those students, all wereundergraduates majoring in BME. Graduate students and non-BME undergraduates also took thecourse (6/33) but were not enrolled in or planning to enroll in the certificate program.The value of the certificate program cannot be evaluated at this time. However, the value of theseminar

Conference Session

Tools and Support for Software Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Scott Hawker, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

, and being able to recover missing artifacts.The Kepler project12 is studying the use of digital libraries for individuals and smallcommunities, bridging the gap to digital libraries for large organizations (universities,companies, etc.). Kepler enables users to self-archive content and provide a federated access tocontent published by a group of collaborators. The Kepler vision has influenced the eNotebookvision, and we plan to re-use some of its open-source implementation in our implementation.Early work on electonic engineering notebooks, such as the SHARE project at Stanford,13showed the value of electronic capture and sharing of information in collaborative productdevelopment. The Design Space Colonization project at Stanford is now going

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

objective?(8) A specific objective of this course is to develop h Lifelong learning 2.4 Self -Learning 3 year academ ic 92% Lifelong 90% 30 70 0 0 0 4.3recognition of the need to prepare for life long learning plan learning paperopportunities. How well did the course meet this objective? 2.2 Exposed to Prof. Societies(9) A specific objective of this course is to develop an i Ethics 3.1 Personal Responsibility Vista Ethics

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Jacobson, Iowa State University

camp thestudents defend their networks against a red team “hackers” consisting of security professionals.One afternoon the students travel to Des Moines to tour different companies that are related tocomputer security.We expect students to gain interest in the area, broaden their knowledge on computer security,have fun, and meet faculty and experts that are able to answer questions about their occupations,and give them insight as to what the future could hold for them in computer security field. Thecamp will also perk their interest in coming to ISU or other universities after high school.This paper will outline the camp objectives, the planning process, and the recruitment process.The importance of a partnership between academia, government

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Dhaneshwar Lall, Pennsylvania State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Instructional Systems at Penn State University. He is currently the Assessment Coordinator for Engineering Technology programs at the Penn State campuses where he provides assistance to faculty members and administrators with regards to assessment, evaluation, and planning for accreditation of the various programs. He earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Hartwick College. Address: 201 Hammond Building, University Park, PA 16802. Telephone: 814-865-3165, FAX: 814-865-4021, email: DLall@psu.eduDhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University Dhushy Sathianathan is the Head of the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ramin Sadeghi, Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT); Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and other ones are, • its requirement for being widespread among all layers of the population • its requirement for a real and adequate training and education, without which new jobs will not come to fruitionThese requirements have introduced the concept of "Computer Literacy" in the educationalliterature of many countries. Computer Literacy is a pre-requisite for entering the virtualuniversity, and only on that basis a plan can be designed and presented. The plan firstly discussesthe meaning of computer literacy concept, and then analyses the deficiencies in the computertraining across the country, and then presents the plan for an all-encompassing effort of computerand IT training that matches the national needs and

Conference Session

Innovative Lower Division Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srikanth Pidugu, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas-Little Rock

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

savings, methods ofminimizing waste materials, monitoring and reducing pollutants, and adopting computerizedtools to affect the energy savings in manufacturing industries. The specific goals of the projectare • Develop instructional materials and course offerings for a two-year degree program (Certificate program in energy management) to prepare engineering technicians and tradesmen for careers in energy related and manufacturing industries. • Offer workshops and short-courses for industry to enhance the capabilities of workers in existing energy service and manufacturing industries. Education/training plans will emphasize energy sources, patterns of energy consumption,energy machinery and equipment, efficient energy

Conference Session

Course-based Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Joseph, Pace University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

was supported by a finance and a computer science professor whoteam taught the course and nine mentors/advisors who assisted the E-teams in identifyingfinancial problems in need of improved solutions, formulating problems to enable efficientsoftware solution, identifying markets for their completed software product, determining thelevel of software product user friendliness, and counseling and advising E-team members in thedevelopment of a successful business plan. On the basis of the midterm exam and the project, theevaluation of the course showed that each of the five purposefully designed E-teams completedtheir financial software product by the end of the semester. Two showed promise of beingcommercially viable with slight improvements

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juri Filatovs, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

final measure of their success lies in the future in the way they developtheir careers and is unforeseeable, and therefore they require skills which will sustain them for along time. These include the establishment of habits and methods for picking up needed newskills, and remaining current in their profession. They need to understand that there is continualerosion of their worth, driven by the new technology which engineers advance. They must haveinformation gathering skills, how to obtain information on current technology throughout theircareers.3) Management Skills: Professionals must be able to set goals, plan, and deploy, and manageresources. They must understand risk analysis, costing, legal/regulatory issues, and ethics.4) Technical