Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Construction

MEPdrawings are then highlighted and the procedures for their analysis are presented in a systematicorder including the differentiating aspects of various systems. The laboratory portion of themodule concentrates on performing quantity takeoff, digital or manual, where the results aretranslated into work scope sheets. The paper further explains the detailed scope identificationmethodology for each system and their integration into estimating course context.IntroductionConstruction science and management graduates are expected to work in a dynamic workenvironment performing various tasks including planning, estimating, scheduling, and managingthe construction process. The graduates are also expected to be familiar with work scopes for allconstruction

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Bodenhamer, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Steven Michael Corns; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

, schedule, and technological performance of a designed system Technical Management  Describe and discuss the necessary management articles necessary to Plan oversee a complex engineering system  Plan analysis and design activities, manufacturing operations, integration and test  Plan reviews, configuration freezes, verification activities  Prepare and track performance to budgets  Create a work breakdown structure that represents the execution of the systems engineering effort.  Create

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Page 25.1485.5dominated. We need to educate our female faculty about ways to overcome these stereotypes.Program History and DevelopmentIn 2009, SPSU developed its new three year strategic plan that is in effect from 2010 to 2013.11This strategic plan has three major goals – one (Goal 3) of which is “To increase the sense ofcommunity within the University and between the University and the region.” One of themajor objectives (Objective 3.2) under this goal is “Increase the diversity and inclusiveness ofthe University community”. As part of the plan, each objective has a set of key indicators (oractions) that would indicate how this objective (and goal) would be met. Two of the keyindicators for objective 3.2 are: 1) Increase the percentage

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Danny King, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

on probation will stay on continued probation until their cumulativeGPA reaches a 2.0.In order to intervene early for students on probation, the advisors in the NSAAC developed andimplemented a two-step action plan: mandatory attendance at a workshop focused on improving Page 25.1206.6academic success and goal setting, and a follow-up appointment with each advisee. Theworkshop began at the start of the Fall 2010 semester. Students were able to choose from anumber of one-hour face-to-face workshops offered multiple times throughout the semester.Days and times varied so students were able to choose an offering that fit their schedules best.An

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2 - Faculty Development

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2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mohan Khedkar, Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati

Tagged Topics

Track 3 - Faculty Development

fulfilling theirobligations to achieve the goals and objectives of their institutions. It comprises of :a) Improved teaching and learning necessary for deep understanding oftechnical information and skills – The effectiveness of teaching learning process is a function of multitude offactors like teacher, student, course curriculum, course planning and assessment. Page 17.41.2Hence, to have effective learning by the student, faculty development is must. 1However, shortage of training opportunities and attention to overall growth of facultyis adversely affecting

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

Award, 1998, and the ASEE College Industry Partnerships Division Best Session Award, 1997. Page 25.68.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A MODEL FOR DIVERSITY AND EQUITY: DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING GRADUATE EDUCATIONAbstractA model of Diversity and Equity for building inclusive excellence in graduate engineeringeducation is proposed as a systemic action plan for achieving high diversity and equity impactsin women and underrepresented minority (URM) STEM graduate education. The proposedmodel is implemented through the following six strategic dimensions

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles S. Wasson, Wasson Strategics, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. Page 25.1227.2 • Paradigm Shift- A transformational change driven externally by: 1) the marketplace or technology, or 2) internally through visionary leadership to advance state of the practice or being from one paradigm to another over a planned period of time. • System Engineering - “The multi-disciplined application of analytical, mathematical, and scientific principles to formulating, selecting, and developing a solution that has acceptable risk, satisfies user operational need(s), and minimizes development and life cycle costs while balancing stakeholder interests.” [2]INTRODUCTIONOne of the challenges of industrial enterprises operating in a highly competitive global economyis the capability to

Collection

2012 EDI

Authors

Michael Kassner

development for young women in HS • 100% Female • Teams pitch their App and business plan to • 40% Minority Participation panel of venture capitalists • $850,000 Annually • Winning App is professionally developed • After participating in program, 80%of and released students interested in pursuing STEM • Each team paired with a female graduate Education/Career or undergraduate student near-peer mentor • Locations in San Francisco Bay Area,• Partnership with Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Boston, New York City MIT, Twitter Ongoing Metrics

Conference Session

Service as an Element of Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

activities intolocal K-8 classrooms as a means to reinforce the students’ math and science learning. Bydeveloping activities and utilizing preexisting activities that complement the state math andscience standards, the ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is impacting K-8 studentlearning through training teacher candidates (student teachers) how to incorporate these activitiesin the classrooms to which they are assigned. As may be obvious, the mechanics involved indelivering such an innovative and far-reaching initiative as this involves many individual, yetinteractive pieces. While planning for the collaboration, there were seven major areas ofconsideration.  The Teachers’ College iTeach Program  The development and/or adaptation of

Conference Session

Engineering and Technological Literacy: Past and Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

States has remained at aboutone half hour since the automobile became the main choice of personal mobility a century ago.This identified invariant is practical and useful, for example, in the design and planning ofautomobiles. The advice to automobile manufacturers is that seat design need onlyaccommodate the average drive, about 30 minutes. This example and other results from studiesof transportation technology histories can provide insight into the design, adoption, andproductivity of telecommuting and „virtual workplace‟ strategies envisioned to be part of thefuture R&D organization and operation.An example of invariant behavior is evident in the consistent trajectories of human exploration,whether terrestrial or extra-terrestrial (see

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Se Jun Song, Texas A&M University, College Station

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Ventures Figure 4. Project Team and Supporting Team ProgramAs shown in Figure 4, the preliminary project team consists of two or three EET/TETundergraduate students and one program mentor. The mentor is a supporting team programmember student from either Business School students or previous EET/TET project teammembers. The EET/TET undergraduate students will have primary responsibility for theapplication software design. The mentor student will be tasked to coach marketing strategies andbusiness plan development for project teams. Faculty advisors from each college will mentor theproject team. They will provide technical guidance and development expertise to the team vialectures and seminars. At the end of the semester, some of

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Z. Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology; James Kedvesh; Joy Kubarek-Sandor, John G. Shedd Aquarium; Cheryl L. Heitzman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Sima Ala Faik, Illinois Institute of Technology; Yaozhen Pan, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, however, has notbeen easy6-9. The interest in promoting inquiry-based teaching has certainly generated actualinstances of inquiry-based instruction - specific curricula and instructional plans. Thesehave limits, though, as specific examples rather than broader concepts. In reviewing thestate of inquiry as an organizing theme of science education, Anderson stresses “teachershave to be the focal point of a move towards more inquiry-oriented science education”4.Our concern, therefore, lies with what conceptual resources have been provided tosupport teachers in enacting inquiry. At the other end of the spectrum from specificinstructional plans, well articulated, abstract goals have been established. Thoseembedded in the various standards documents

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

1.83 associated hardware. 2. I would value seeing applications of data 4.03 4.19 4.09 acquisition in many of my courses. 3. I would value using data acquisition in my lab 4.05 4.22 4.12 courses 4. It is important to reinforce theoretical concepts learned in lecture with lab 4.50 4.26 4.40 experiences involving the same topics 5. I plan to use data acquisition (position measurement, strain measurement, 3.92 4.22 4.05

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydney Rogers, Alignment Nashville; Sandra M. Harris, Alignment Nashville and PENCIL Foundation; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; David Conner McNeel, Alignment Nashville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

the establishment of a number of academies with STEM-related pathways  Renewed emphasis on rigor, relevance and relationships by o Focusing on developing a deeper understanding of a subject versus just learning facts, o Connecting with local business and industry to make education more relevant, and o Developing caring and supporting connections with faculty  Emphasis on graduates being college and career ready and beginning that emphasis early on, not just in high school  Increased emphasis on project- and problem-based and other forms of experiential learning as an instructional method  Development of educational and career plans for the futureThe

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy M. Hodges P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Elizabeth White Baker, Wake Forest University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

planning for continued longitudinal study of the program.OverviewAlexander (1) suggests that the essential features of a successful summer program include: ameaningful research experience, the opportunity to interact with role models and otherundergraduate students forming a “community”. In the Bauer(2) study researchers surveyed threegroups: those who participated in research experience as part of a “university organized”program, those who participated in research on their own with a faculty member or those whodid not do research as part of their undergraduate experience. In the first two groups thosesurveyed were more likely to go on to graduate school, reported a greater satisfaction in theirundergraduate experience, and reported increases in

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

plans to use in hisor her classroom. Second, a problem is defined based on the learning objectives. A problem ofsolar powered flashing light was given to the teacher participants. Small groups of two teacherparticipants worked collaboratively. The team brainstormed and discussed methods to solve theproblem. The faculty member facilitated the learning process and provided consulting to theteacher groups when necessary. Through the group design project, participants demonstrateunderstanding of relevant electric safety issues and increase their ability to design and implementalternative energy systems.Introduction A conceptual framework has been provided to show that professional development ofquality can lead to increases in educators

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC; Ronald Lee Cutshall Sr., R. L. Cutshall Sr., Consulting; Steven J. Swanson; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arvind Varma, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

science and technology, and electrodispersion precipitation processes. He has collaborated on multidisciplinary and multi-institution efforts requiring a range of powerful direct probing methodologies including dynamic light scattering, x-ray scattering, high resolution electron microscopy, and NMR spectroscopy. He is recognized as an outstanding researcher, teacher, and citizen. He also excels at mentoring undergraduates, many (more than 100) of whom have benefited by conducting research in his laboratory. Harris brings a broad per- spective in many areas important to Purdue’s College of Engineering’s strategic plan, especially through his commitment to diversity and the creation of a climate which results in a the

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Norm Clark, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2. Description of current issues and challenges 20 3. Quality of solution proposed [Alternatives, 30 Recommendations, Implementation Plan] 4. Value of solution [Link to Profitability] 10 5. Grammar/ Writing Quality 10 6. Bibliography/ References 10 Table 2 Grading Rubric for final project report 1.Organization 15 2.Subject Knowledge/Content 30 3.Graphics and Mechanics 15 4.Eye Contact, Elocution and Body Language 15 5

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter H. Meckl, Purdue University; Marc H. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Leah H. Jamieson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

through a series of readings and discussions. He currently serves as the Co-chair of a Strategic Planning initiative entitled ”Grand Challenge Design” to introduce multidisciplinary design experiences in the College of Engineering.Dr. Marc H. Williams, Purdue University, West LafayetteMs. Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University College of EngineeringDr. Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael Harris is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and professor of chemical engineering at Purdue University. He serves as Program Chair for the Minorities in Engineering Division of ASEE for the 2011 and 2012. He is a Fellow of the American

Collection

2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert I. Egbert; Douglas R. Carroll

, history, economics, English, as well as the freshman engineeringcourse.The first step in the program is to be admitted to MSU and begin taking the freshman levelcourses. All of the freshman level courses are offered by MSU. After students have completedthe freshman level courses in the program, they apply for admission to Missouri S&T. Studentsare considered to be “pre-admitted” to the program prior to being admitted to Missouri S&T.Once they are admitted to Missouri S&T, they are fully admitted to the program at bothuniversities. In the MSU system, students are “pre-admitted” to a degree plan until theycomplete the general education requirements, and then they apply for formal admission to theprogram. At Missouri S&T students are

Conference Session

FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. DeJong, Central Michigan University; Joseph Langenderfer, Central Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

per fall (root mean square error (RMSE) = 2.2), +0.7 per spring (RMSE=2.9).The fall semesters are consistently larger (enrollments of 79-143 versus 26-38 for the springsemesters), with an overall enrollment for this study of 828 students. Overall, 78% of thestudents are in their first year at CMICH (see Fig. 1).Fig. 1. Miscellaneous enrollment distributions.The GPAs and EGR120-grades of the students have stayed relatively constant. The GPAsaverage 2.52 (Fig. 1; standard deviation (STD) across semesters = 0.13). The grades given inEGR120 average 2.48 (Fig. 1; STD=0.19), with the distribution remaining similar.Surveys of the students show that they are consistently interested in ME followed by EE (Fig. 2).Half the students plan on ME, a quarter

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

recommendations for individuals wishing to try such a courseformat.IntroductionThe Research Methods course evolved from restructuring the graduate program in 2001 initiatedby a new department head joining the Department of Mechanical Engineering. At that time, thegraduate program offered a thesis only BS/MS (and MS option for those who had alreadycompleted their BS degree), and had done so for the past thirty years. Over the years, a largenumber students accepted into the program were not research oriented, and were more focusedon getting to work in industry in the shortest possible time. Many of these students completedtheir coursework, and accepted a job before completing their thesis, planning to finish it in theevenings and on weekends. For many

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Pitts Jr., Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

diffusion,hazardous waste removal) could be executed and simplified using various robots. Even todayrobots are used with assisting humans with common everyday tasks such as performing generaloffice work, doing the laundry, or retrieving a newspaper. However, none of these roboticactions are possible without the use of a computer to execute and control the actions and tasks.Since robots are controlled by computers, they can be integrated and connected to othercomputer systems to perform computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) activities. Therefore,CIM is the pervasive use of computer systems to design the products, plan the production,control the operations, and perform the various information processing functions needed in amanufacturing firm2

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Hoge Carriere, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Journal of Planning History, Perspectives on History, the Journal of Urban History, Reviews in American History, History News Network, Punk Planet, and Pitchfork.com. His first book, tentatively titled ”Between Being and Becoming: On Architecture, Student Protest, and the Aesthetics of Liberalism in Postwar America,” is forthcoming from the University of Pennsylvania Press. Page 25.798.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Integrating Entrepreneurship and Innovation into an Engineering Curriculum Through Service Learning and the Liberal Arts

Conference Session

Ethical Cases and Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu, St.Joseph’s College; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Page 25.836.7engagement in the topic when case studies are and are not included. PI 7-Took a More ActivePart in the Learning Process comes close to “students are more engaged in the topic when casestudies are included than when not”. The experimental group showed 25% improvement over thecontrol group on PI 7. Since 25% improvement is significant, one could say that students aremore engaged in the topic when case studies are included than when not. However, in futurestudies the authors plan to include “students are more engaged in the topic when case studies areincluded than when not” as a separate PI.The GPAs of the controlled and experimental groups were 2.29 and 2.31 respectively. Thedifference in the GPAs is so small that it is negligible

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Kaushik Das, Texas A&M University, College Station; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

experience, which took place during the summer of 2011.The first author, who was the undergraduate student, was supported by a summer research grant.One of the goals of this grant was to prepare students for graduate study and research. Thestudent participated in an inclusive learning community of graduate students, postdoctoralassociates, university faculty, and undergraduate researchers from the host university and fromother universities. Student activities included preparation of research plans, weekly presentationsto multidisciplinary research groups, preparation of progress reports and research papers, andresearch poster presentation. The student learned to operate state of the art laboratory equipment,such as scanning electron microscopes

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alpaslan Sahin, AggieSTEM Center at Texas A&M University; James R. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Niyazi Erdogan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

more than 20,000 students.The Texas Harmony charter school system’s mission is “to prepare students for higher learningin a safe, caring, and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered educationalprogram with a strong emphasis on mathematics, science, engineering, and technology”. 11Harmony students are predominately female (51%), Hispanic (47%), and low SES (56% free orreduced cost lunch).Course offerings at HPS.Texas provides three types of graduation plan: (1) Minimum (2) Recommended Graduation Plan,and (3) Distinguished Graduation Plan. HPS do not offer to their students to graduate withMinimum graduation plan because it only requires students to complete 22 credits in four-yearand they only need to take 3 years science, 3

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, andimmediately modified to include the expandable side, HVAC, insulation, and aesthetictreatments on the floors, walls, and ceiling by Kentucky Trailer Technologies, a division ofKentucky Trailer. The basic specifications of the facility are shown in Table 1 and the overallfloor plan of this part of the facility is shown in Figure 3.Because of the expandable wall, the classroom space is approximately 48.5 m2. The expandingwall contains two 1.5 m flat panel plasma screens for display of lecture slides or other mediafrom the lab’s desktop PC’s or any laptop. The expanding wall also has a 2.4 m white board tofacilitate traditional lecture methods and open discussions. A small podium on wheels can bepositioned in a convenient location for the speaker.Table

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2012-3532: A PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: DON’T GRADUATEWITHOUT ONEDr. John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include power and energy processing, applied process control engineering, automation, fluid power, and facility planning. Page 25.93.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Professional Internship: Don’t Graduate Without

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the debates on this issue it seems that the parties are talkingpast each other using specialized definitions and not really engaging each other in meaningfuldebate. As a result, the Raise the Bar Initiative is stalled and the planned implementation datehas been slipped from 2015 to 2020. This paper sets forth a comprehensive five-step plan toreconcile the competing interests in the Raise the Bar debate, proposing a politically feasible wayto close the industry exemption, retain the BS degree as the first professional degree, andsimultaneously restore 30 hours of engineering content subsequent to the BS degree and prior toregistration as a PE. The key to the proposal is to focus first on Raising the Bar for EngineeringInterns, after which