Conference Session

Using Laboratories for Instruction in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge; Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #14887Integrating Instrumentation and Mechatronics Education in the MechanicalEngineering CurriculumDr. Vidya K Nandikolla, California State University, Northridge Dr. Nandikolla has backgrounds in Mechanical, Electrical and Control Engineering and has developed courses in electro-mechanical areas to improve engineering curriculum. She has experience developing and teaching engineering core courses with hands-on experimentation and industry collaboration within classroom encouraging creativity and teamwork.Dr. Vibhav Durgesh, California State University, Northridge c American Society for

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14823Introducing Writing Assignments in Engineering Technology Courses to En-hance Technical Writing Skills and Critical ThinkingDr. Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University Dr. Otilia Popescu received the Engineering Diploma and M.S. degree from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest, Romania, and the PhD degree from Rutgers University, all in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research interests are in the general areas of communication systems, control theory, and signal processing. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, Old Dominion University in Norfolk

Conference Session

Engineering Management: Six Sigma, Data Modeling, and Risk Management

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Agnes Galambosi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Sandeep Krishnakumar; Arun Kottayil

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Engineering Management

Paper ID #17277How to Design Lean Six Sigma Simulation Games for Online LearningDr. Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Systems Engineering & Engineering Management, and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor and for Tefen USA, a systems design and industrial engineering consulting firm. Dr. Ozelkan holds a Ph.D. degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering

Conference Session

Foundations for Pedagogical Success

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Chanelle Pickens MLIS, CA, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Mariam Jalalifard, West Virginia University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #16672Jazzing Up Next-Gen Librarians for Freshman Engineering Instruction De-liveryMs. Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University Marian Armour-Gemmen has been the Patent & Trademark librarian at West Virginia University Libraries since 2003. In this capacity she assists inventors throughout the state of West Virginia. She is also the Engineering Librarian at WVU. Previously she worked as the head of the Physical Sciences Library and as an associate in the Government Documents department. She is a past president of the Patent & Trademark Resource Center Association. She holds a M.L.I.S. from the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

.; Wenderoth, M.;Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) of the United States of America, Vol111(23), Jun 10, 2014 pp. 8410-8415[9] PCAST STEM Undergraduate Working Group (2012) Engage to Excel: Producing OneMillion Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics, eds Gates SJ, Jr, Handelsman J, Lepage GP, Mirkin C (Officeof the President, Washington[10] Prince, M. J., and Felder, R. M., "Inductive teaching and learning methods: Definitions,comparisons, and research bases," Journal of engineering education, vol. 95, pp. 123-138, 2006 [11] Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, eds., How People Leam: Brain, Mind,Experience, and School, Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 2000

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zahira H. Merchant, San Francisco State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21187Using Mobile Learning to Improve Low Success Rate in Engineering CoursesDr. Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University Zhaoshuo Jiang graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. Before joining San Francisco State University as an assistant professor, he worked as a structural engi- neering professional at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) LLP. As a licensed professional engineer in the states of Connecticut and California, Dr. Jiang has been involved in the design of a variety of low- rise and high-rise projects. His current research interests mainly

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2007-2525: THE BLENDED CLASSROOM: THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS?Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University Dr. Sophia Scott is an Assistant Professor at Southeast Missouri State University in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. She is currently interested in using face to face, blended, and online course formats to increase student learning, problem solving, project management and teaming. Page 12.1391.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Blended Classroom: The Best of Both Worlds?AbstractMost

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kailash Bafna, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Economy

AC 2007-2641: ENHANCING THE LEARNING OF ENGINEERING ECONOMYWITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND TEACHINGKailash Bafna, Western Michigan University KAILASH M. BAFNA is Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and a registered Professional Engineer. He teaches Engineering Economics, Facilities Design and Materials Handling, and Quality Control. His current research interests are in the areas of incorporating technology in education and developing methodology to enhance web-based learning.Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller is Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1399: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ONLINEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES: A CASE STUDYHarpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr. Harpal Dhillon is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. In the past he has taught undergraduate and graduate Courses in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Project Management at University of Maryland, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and George Washington University. Dr. Dhillon worked as owner/senior executive in three systems engineering companies over a period of 20 years. His research interests are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, and Applications of IT in

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1413: SENIOR PROJECT COURSE ENHANCEMENTJohn Irwin, Michigan Tech University Page 12.1271.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Senior Project Course Sequence EnhancementAbstractCurriculum changes implemented to enhance the Mechanical Engineering Technology(MET) BS degree curriculum have brought about distinct differences in the methodologyof teaching the Senior Design Project course sequence. The previous course sequencerequired a senior project course that spanned two semesters for the undergraduatestudent. The students sought out an advisor who offers a choice of senior projectproblem statements that most often require a team of 3 or 4 students to

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

industry after graduation andtherefore would benefit from the experience and lessons learned from those who have reallyencountered the problems while functioning as a full time practicing engineer. The theory is thesame but the practical execution and frame of mind are different than that of the researcher.Today’s students need both perspectives if they going to be able to compete in the highlycompetitive global economy. The student of today needs to be more job ready and know morethen just theories if they are to compete for the jobs of tomorrow. Exactly how this uniqueperspective has helped to shape the curriculum at Eastern Washington University’s (EWU)Engineering Technology Programs will be described. Engineers who return to the classroom

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, Purdue University; Sybil Sharvelle, Purdue University; M Katherine Banks, Purdue University; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 4, October 2001.3. Seat, E., J. R. Parsons, and W. A. Poppen, “Enabling Engineering Performance Skills: A Program to Teach Communication, Leadership, and Teamwork,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 1, January 2001.4. Shuman, L, J., M. Besterfield-Sacre, and J. McGourty, “The ABET “Professional Skills” – Can They Be Taught? Can They Be Assessed?,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No.1 , January 2005.5. Bransford, J. D., A. L. Brown, and R. R. Cocking (Eds.), How People Learn: Brian, Mind, Experience, and School, Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1999.6. Purdue University Course Catalog, available on-line, http://www.courses.purdue.edu/cgi- bin/relay.exe/query?qid

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

accreditation).3. The reportage and the participation of corporate personnel in an industrial project can be useful in university evaluation.1 Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind,Experience, and School; The National Academies Press.2 Ferguson, C.; Ball, A.; Stone, W.; & McCrary, P. (2005). Engagement in Industry: Preparing UndergraduateEngineering Technology Students For Graduate Study; ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006.3 Ferguson, C.; Ball, A.; Stone, W.; & McCrary, P. (2005). Engaging Industry in Graduate Engineering TechnologyEducation; ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2005.4 Aller, B.; Alamgir; C.; Kamman, J.; Rodriguez, J.; Elsamawal, M.; Desjardins, M

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

world news. More specifically, if contemporary issues pertain to thediscipline of engineering, students will do little to maintain their knowledge apart from what isdiscussed in the classroom context. In reality, this topic must be more intentionally interjectedinto the curriculum to show application of engineering principles.Two categories of courses come to mind that should adequately support “soft” outcomes. Onesuch course would be a senior capstone design course. Berg and Nasr discuss such a course.1 Itis true that the capstone design course should be the pinnacle of an engineering program, wherestudents are able to integrate all aspects of their education into a challenging project. It is anatural place to discuss topics in the

Conference Session

Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bryan Norman, University of Pittsburgh; Jean Fullerton, Elizabethtown College; Susan Pariseau, Merrimack College

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Industrial Engineering

; Evaluation, 7(10), 2000b.(14) Multon, K.D., Brown, S.D., and R. W. Lent., “Relation of Self-Efficacy Beliefs to Academic Outcomes: A Meta-Analytic Investigation”, Journal of Counseling Psychology, 38(1), 30-38, 1991.(15) Nakamura, M.S., S. Sakakibara, R. Schroeder, “Adoption of Just-in-Time Manufacturing Methods at US- and Japanese-Owned Plants”, Transactions on Engineering Management, 45, 230-240, 1998.(16) National Research Council (NRC), How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, Washington, D.C.: Nataional Academy Press, 2000.(17) Terenzini, P. T., A. F. Cabrera, C.L. Colbeck, J. M. Parente, S. A. Bjorklund, “Collaborative Learning vs. Lecture/Discussion: Students’ Reported Learning Gains”, Journal of Engineering

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Kathy Bradley, MotoTron, Inc; Eric Bradley, MotoTron, Inc

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-795: FIRST-YEAR REAL WORLD COMPETITION TO MOTIVATESTUDENTSJoseph Fuehne, Purdue University-ColumbusKathy Bradley, MotoTron, IncEric Bradley, MotoTron, Inc Page 13.614.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 AC 2008 – 795 First-Year Real World Competition to Motivate StudentsAbstractFirst-year students in Purdue University’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program arenormally advised to take courses in English, Speech, Mathematics, Physics and MET classes inmaterials, and analytical and computational methods. While the materials class offers interestingelements with various types of material testing, the analytical and computational methods class isbasically

Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University; Opal McFarlane, Hadady Corporation

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-1108: ECO-FRIENDLY BUSINESS PRACTICES CAN CREATEOPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIONRalph Ocon, Purdue University Professor of Organizational Leadership & SupervisionOpal McFarlane, Hadady Corporation Safety and Training Engineer Page 13.459.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Eco-Friendly Business Practices Can Create Opportunities For InnovationAbstractGlobal warming, along with other ecological concerns have made environmental health anational and global issue in every industry. The social, governmental and economic pressureshave created the need for companies to develop eco-friendly business practices whilemaintaining efficiency. For

Conference Session

Developing Communication/Teamwork Skills in ChEs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Loren Connell, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-1182: COMPETITION BETWEEN STUDENT GROUPS IN THE PROTEINPRODUCTION CHALLENGEBrian Lefebvre, Rowan UniversityLoren Connell, Rowan UniversityKevin Dahm, Rowan University Page 13.316.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Competition between student groups in the protein production challengeAbstractConverting biological discoveries into commercial-scale processes requires that graduatingchemical engineers obtain an understanding of modern bioprocess principles. This paperdescribes the development and implementation of a five week long protein production projectinto a multidisciplinary upper level elective course

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thorsten Wagener, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering

(Reprinted in Korean, Civil Engineering, vol 53, no. 12, pp. 85-114, 2005).12. Prince, M. (2004). Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of Engineering Education. 93(3), 223-231.13. National Research Council (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. National Academy Press: Washington, D.C.14. Handelsman, J., Ebert-May, D., Beichner, R., Bruns, P., Chang, A., DeHaan, R., Gentile, J., Lauffer, S., Stewart, J., Tilghman, S. M., and W. B. Wood. 2004. Scientific teaching. Science, 304, 521–522.15. Lumsdaine, E. and Lumsdaine, M., “Full implementation of a first-year course in creativity and problem solving,” Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, ASEE, Washington, DC, 1572, 1991.16

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

relate to and provides a good laugh (sticks in my mind), and the atomic fireball because you are able to experience it. I don't think that I'll forget either one.” – Josh Powell, junior civil engineering student at UCD, Spring 2007. “The hamburger helper analogy helped a lot and was a really good example. Traffic Gridlock is also good. Group of straws is also excellent. Those three examples are stuck in my head and I understand it very well. Last week when my Timber Design professor talked about wood for 30 seconds, all he talked about is wood being like a bunch of straws. If weren't for mechanics of material's lab, I would not know what he is talking about”. – Hiep Nguyen

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Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Achintya Bezbaruah, North Dakota State University; Wei Lin, North Dakota State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2008-2617: DESIGNING AND DELIVERING AN ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENT COURSE FOR ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE STUDENTSAchintya Bezbaruah, North Dakota State University Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering & Environmental and Conservation SciencesWei Lin, North Dakota State University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering & Director, Environmental and Conservation Sciences Program Page 13.378.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Designing and Delivering an Environmental Management Course for Engineering and Sciences StudentsAbstract Environmental education for

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-900: TESTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE THREADED FASTENERS AS ACULMINATING LABORATORY PROJECT IN MATERIAL SCIENCE FOR THEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology.N.M. HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology,B.S. Bangladesh University of Engineering

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1036: INTRODUCING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING THROUGHSIMULTANEOUS IN-CLASS AND WEB-CAST LECTURES: ANINTERNATIONAL EXPEDITION TO A MEGAPOLIS AT SEISMIC RISKAyhan Irfanoglu, Purdue University Ayhan Irfanoglu is an assistant professor of civil engineering at Purdue University. He received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, and master’s and doctoral degrees in civil/structural engineering from California Institute of Technology. Prior to joining the School of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Dr. Irfanoglu worked for five years at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, an engineering consulting company. His primary research

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; Mary McCormick, Tufts University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2009-1839: ABET OUTCOMES VIA PROJECT-BASED SERVICE LEARNINGATTRIBUTES: ASSESSMENT VIA SUCCESSFUL INTELLIGENCEChris Swan, Tufts University Dr. Swan is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Tufts University. His current interests relate to service learning in engineering education, the reuse of recovered or recyclable materials, and sustainable construction.Mary McCormick, Tufts University Ms. McCormick graduated from Tufts University with a MSCE in 2008. Her masters research focused on the use of service learning in engineering education. She currently works as a geotechnical engineer with GEI Consultants, Inc. in Woburn, MA

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

courses, and serving as coursedirector for large enrollment courses. Even with this system the authors experienced cases offaculty candidates being selected and, after signing a contract, changing their minds in favor ofother higher paying jobs in private industry. The governments of developing nations must beaware of these competing demands for engineers and offer incentives to retain top engineers ineducation. Ultimately it will be the engineers who remain in education who will teach andprovide the subsequent generation of engineers.In a developing program, the need for continuity is critical. There is a high rate of personnelturnover at NMAA and this will continue for several years. Without a continuous presence atNMAA, educational gains will

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sivakumar Krishnan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; M. Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1911: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN INTRODUCTORYTHERMODYNAMICSSivakumar Krishnan, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisM. Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 14.986.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Project-Based Learning in Introductory ThermodynamicsAbstractThe sophomore year is a critical decision point for engineering students. In freshman year, theymight have been given exciting introductions to engineering design and applicable science byfaculty dedicated to teaching. In sophomore year, they encounter traditional lecture presentationof challenging engineering science courses, probably

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-2059: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE FORINTEGRATION OF MATHEMATICAL AND CAE TOOLS IN ENGINEERINGCOURSESRaghu Echempati, Kettering University Dr. Echempati is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, Flint, MI. His area of expertise is Design and CAE. He is a member of ASME, SAE and ASEE.Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University Dr. Mahajerin is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI. His area of expertise is Computational Mechanics. He is a member of ASME.Anca Sala, Baker College Dr. Sala is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College in Flint, MI. She is

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Meyer, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-2105: LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS: PREPARATION FOR ABETUNDER THE NEW CE PROGRAM CRITERIAFred Meyer, United States Military Academy Colonel Fred Meyer is the Civil Engineering Division Director in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from USMA in 1984, a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2002. COL Meyer has been a member of the USMA faculty for over six years and teaches courses in basic mechanics, structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, structural system design, and professional practices. He is an active

Conference Session

Issues and Opportunities in IE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Eric Bickel, University of Texas, Austin

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2009-2249: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND STRICTLY PROPER SCORINGRULESJ. Eric Bickel, University of Texas, Austin Page 14.607.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Experiential Learning and Strictly Proper Scoring RulesAbstractExperiential learning is perhaps the most effective way to teach. One example is the scoringprocedure used for exams in some decision analysis programs. Under this grading scheme,students take a multiple-choice exam, but rather than simply marking which answer they think iscorrect, they must assign a probability to each possible answer. The exam is then scored with aspecial scoring rule, under which students’ best strategy is to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in unpredictable “messy” contexts. Framing problems becomes anessential activity where the normal is distinguished from the deviant. Professional practiceseeks the deviant, to focus the gaze on what the possibilities are. The gaze embedded in therational mind only identifies “rational” disorder.A simplified discourse analysis of engineering educationAn American survey in the world of professional engineering practice found that engineeringgraduates needed to be equipped for challenges they were likely to encounter in the realworld40. In particular, the respondents of the survey, expressed desire that engineeringcurricula should: • Not neglect the classic “ back of the envelope” method in favour of computation. There were concerns