AC 2009-2542: ABET ACCREDITATION: BEST PRACTICES FOR ASSESSMENTKristi Shryock, Texas A&M UniversityHelen Reed, Texas A&M University Page 14.148.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Session XXXX ABET Accreditation – Best Practices for Assessment Kristi J. Shryock, Helen L. Reed Aerospace Engineering Department Texas A&M University AbstractThe ABET process and purpose is very often one of the most misinterpreted
AC 2009-526: A PRACTICAL GLOBAL DESIGN COMPETITIONLawrence Whitman, Wichita State University Lawrence E. Whitman is the Director of Engineering Education for the College of Engineering and an Associate Professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University. His Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Arlington is in Industrial Engineering. He also has 10 years experience in the aerospace industry. His research interests are in enterprise engineering, engineering education and lean manufacturing.Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University Zulma Toro-Ramos serves as Dean of the College of Engineering
14.1107.3TongaProject DescriptionThe first project that was undertaken by the class was to design a process that could be used inthe Kingdom of Tonga to extract the oil from a coconut and convert the oil into biodiesel. Asubstantial amount of research was available for the process of converting vegetable oils intobiodiesel, as well as the process of extracting the oil from coconuts. The purpose of this projectwas to combine the two processes and show how simple biodiesel production could beimplemented in Tonga.Students were divided into six groups that each focused on one specific aspect of the process: oilextraction, conversion to biodiesel, separations following conversion, waste management, addedvalue (such as soap), and economics. Throughout the school
second day, twoparallel 90-minute sessions are held: one for relatively new faculty members on getting academiccareers off to a good start, and one for more experienced faculty members on techniques forpromoting effective teaching on individual campuses. For each topic addressed in the workshop,practical suggestions are offered and the research attesting to their effectiveness is cited anddiscussed. Page 14.177.2 Participant evaluations collected at the conclusion of each workshop offering have beenconsistently positive. In the eighteen years that the workshop has been given, 820 overall ratingshave been submitted of which 84% were
AC 2009-1926: GOOD JOBS, BAD JOBS: DESIGNING PROGRAMEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESJane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo Jane M. Fraser is chair of the Department of Engineering at Colorado State University-Pueblo. She was formerly on the faculty at the Ohio State University and Purdue University. She has a BA in mathematics from Swarthmore College and MS and PhD in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California-Berkeley. Page 14.651.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Good Jobs, Bad Jobs
undergraduate and experienced graduate students who have a demonstrated interest in issues of sustainable development. 2) Integrating the research experience into education initiatives that are focused on sustainable development. 3) Ensuring the research experience focuses on appropriate technology (defined here as the use of materials and technology that are culturally, economically, and socially suitable to the area in which they are implemented). 4) Using an operational model for sustainable development that is a global partnership, so students understand how to integrate and transfer the best and most appropriate knowledge, methodologies, techniques, and practices between the developed and developing
classes.Multidisciplinary engineering courses could stimulate faculty and students to approach otherdepartments to conduct multidisciplinary research and conduct collaborative design projects.Multidisciplinary projects are highly encouraged by the departments and help the studentsbecome more knowledgeable and valuable in their future positions. Describing the advantagesand limitations of the mechatronics course as a multidisciplinary teaching endeavor provides acatalyst for the development of other courses.The short term goals are to evaluate the existing course content and integrate more labs anddemonstrations that could make an immediate impact on the students’ learning. For instance,student feedback has indicated the second lab with the Sumobot on the balance
theoretical principles of technical tasks, they struggle withevaluating and synthesising real engineering problems due to a lack of actual experience1,2. Suchexperience can be gained through real-world engineering research projects, where creative andadaptive problem-solving is facilitated in a contextual learning environment3,4. Contextuallearning is especially important for natural resources, environmental, biological, civil and otherengineers who practice at the interface of the living environment (i.e. ecosystems)5.Industry depends on its ability to attract graduates with a deep technical and broad professionalskills base. Professional skills are considered an integral part of an engineers formal education asstipulated in the professional
University, Commerce Bob Wilkins is an instructor in the Department of Applied Sciences at Texas A&M University – Commerce. He currently teaches online courses in Corporate Communications and Global Technology and its impact on Society. He has also taught courses involving the use of Solid Works, Product Design, Basic Electronics and Programmable Automation. He has conducted research in the areas of CIM cells, Rapid Prototyping, 3D Digitizing (Reverse Engineering) and Programmable Logic Controllers. He has authored and/or co-authored several publications. Prior to his academic experience he was employed at Texas Instruments for 33 years with a background in Semiconductor manufacturing
provider.Operations and Energy ManagementThe Director of Plant Operations Maintenance and Engineering Department acknowledged thatenergy management systems are lagging, compared to other best practice organizations.However, the department uses Energy Star® appliances throughout the laboratory installations,the office spaces, and the lavatories. There are plans, in the form of capital projects, whichinclude the acquisition of an automated Energy Management system. Costs are currently beingcalculated for the present Administration Wing building, since allocation plans intend to capturethis facility as a stand-alone profit center rather than a standard expense center.Workplace Design and Interior Space PlanningThe workplace is designed, keeping in mind the
between U.S.engineering graduate education and the creative practice of engineering ─ has contributedto a long-term underdevelopment of the nation’s graduate engineers for technologydevelopment and innovation, reflected in a long-term decline of our core competence forengineering innovation of new technology which has been a contributing factor to thenation’s long-term decline of U.S. competitiveness. It is now evident that one-size ofgraduate education for the nation’s academic scientific researchers, who are pursuingcareers of scientific discovery and inquiry at research universities, and that of graduateeducation for the nation’s graduate engineers who are pursuing professional careers ofadvanced engineering practice for technological
University Professor, Educational Leadership and Counseling Psychology, and Director, Assessment and Evaluation Center, Washington State UniversityRobert Gerlick, Washington State University Graduate Research Assistant, Engineering Education, Washington State UniversitySusannah Howe, Smith College Director, Design Clinic, Smith College Page 14.237.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Assessing Design and Reflective Practice in Capstone Engineering Design CoursesAbstractEngineering practitioners in the twenty-first century face complex challenges with social,political
, their workersare forced to adopt complex understanding and problem solving skills in technical areas.However, research pertaining to worker preparedness indicates that colleges and universities arenot adequately preparing graduates for this new work environment (Wieman, 2008)24.Manufacturing has become a field where global view and technical savvy are desirous qualitiesfor all persons involved. Since the 1980’s, manufacturing has undergone significant changes inoperational costs and product quality. The lean mangers of the 20th century are now retiring andthere are not enough new lean experts to lead US manufacturing into the next 20 years (Linford,2007)13.BackgroundResearch surrounding instructional design models has found that effective
Collaborative Task Force concludes that a new seamless approach for ‘lifelong learning’ and postgraduate professional education is needed in the U.S. system of graduate engineering education that: 1) Is complementary to academic scientific research, but is specifically designed to be more relevant to the progressive growth needs of experienced degreed engineers who are emerging as engineering leaders and; 2) Specifically advances U.S. postgraduate professional engineering education in the modern process and systematic practice of engineering and its leadership for continuous technological Page
AC 2009-1042: I’M GRADUATING THIS YEAR! SO WHAT IS AN ENGINEERANYWAY?Holly Matusovich, Virginia Tech Holly Matusovich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education. Dr. Matusovich recently joined Virginia Tech after completing her doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She also has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Materials Science with a concentration in Metallurgy. Additionally Dr. Matusovich has four years of experience as a consulting engineer and seven years of industrial experience in a variety of technical roles related to metallurgy and quality systems for an aerospace supplier. Dr. Matusovich’s research interests include
AC 2009-995: THE DESIGN LANDSCAPE: A PHENOMENOGRAPHIC STUDY OFDESIGN EXPERIENCESShanna Daly, University of Michigan Page 14.1189.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Design Landscape: A Phenomenographic Study of Design ExperiencesKey Words: design, phenomenography, professional experiencesAbstractDesign is central to engineering education and practice. Thus, it is important toinvestigate aspects of design that can be applied to facilitate engineers in becoming betterdesigners. Designers’ experiences impact their views on design, which then impact theways they approach a design task. Design approach then impacts new
ESL graduate assistants (GA’s) in doctoralprograms and 17 faculty (assistant professor to professor)The theoretical framework for this study is the whole systems sub-paradigm of the learningparadigm in human resource development, where the goal is to provide employees with learningopportunities that will simultaneously build individual learning capacity and knowledge,improve performance, and strengthen the organization as a whole. 37, 38 The research questionsare guided by core adult learning principles and Knowles’ process design for adult learningprograms, wherein participants are actively involved in identifying their own needs and learningoutcomes, as well as how to best address the needs and fulfill the outcomes. 39 This study’sresearch
graduate studies and achieve their academic goals. The program will also expand facultyinvolvement in research and professional development and increase students’ participation inindustrial applied research and product development projects that will positively impact theirmarketability and satisfy the Middle States reaccreditation and review process. This will preparestudents for successful futures by providing real life applications of knowledge, critical thinkingand a sound liberal arts education to help them pursue rewarding and successful careers.According to the College’s mission review, the implementation of this proposed program isgiven a top priority in the ongoing institutional planning process as it will foster teaching,learning
working with Dr. Nicholas Peppas to develop carbohydrate-decorated hydrogels for oral protein delivery. She is currently serving a two year term as the National Student President of the Society For Biomaterials. Page 14.685.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Impact of Integration of Undergraduate Students in an Engineering Research Laboratory: A Case StudyAbstractParticipation in undergraduate research projects in engineering can result in lasting benefits forthe education and careers of both the undergraduate students and their graduate student mentorsand supervising professors. This
Pennsylvania StateUniversity. The course design incorporates lecture, discussion, active learning, and peer learningactivities that allow the students to experience the teaching process first hand. The courseincorporates two teaching observations, one by the course instructor and the other in the form ofa peer observation. The purpose of this paper is to share the experience, lessons learned and thebenefits of the course as it prepares a diverse population of graduate assistants to be teachers inundergraduate engineering courses. Publications that support teaching and learning strategies,model programs and framework for TA seminars are represented in the research.2 However, theresearch is lacking in the area of “how to implement” a program for TAs in
thecompetitive position of the School for applied research opportunities in the current environmentfor research and development; helps promote the general economic development of the region;expedites and simplifies the acquisition and utilization of research contracts; improvestechnology transfer; and links applied scientific research and technological advancements togrowth in the industries that employ graduates of the School.Examples:SET and its Center enhance Institutional Outreach through ongoing efforts to connect its mostcreative ideas and share its best practices with the industries it serves, the professional societies itsupports, the competitions it enters, and the region it respects in an engaging partnership formutual improvement. There have
research (mean increase = 1.94) and training effort. Bothgroups also measured having capacity interdisciplinary research opportunities and sharedleadership as well as high quality research practice. Additionally and qualitatively, the groupsreported significant benefits from the experience. The groups gained a mutual understanding ofthe needs of underrepresented groups in research settings. Further, the teachers gained anunderstanding from the undergraduate students of what it takes to guide underrepresentedstudents in to engineering and science fields. The undergraduates gained leadership andpresentation skills as they were mentored through this by the K-12 teachers and universityfaculty. This experience proved to be highly impactful for both
PittsburghManuel Peace, General Motors Alan Wiechman The Boeing Co. Greg Shultz , Wal-MartPaul Clayson, nCoat Inc. James E. Stike, Materials Innovation Technology Ohio State and Ohio is active in industry; One of the first ERC programs; Comprehensive partnerships are necessary (ex. with Honda – schools pay a role in research, cost sharing, day to day solutions for practical problems); Faculty/Student Teams working with Industry, and Industry working directly will University; NSBE Jr Chapters, Following trends which need benchmark research to push the technology. Multiple methods need to be used to work with companies for success; NSF provides a good template for forming partnerships with companies; Master
AC 2009-1032: THE IMPACT OF REFLECTIONS IN SERVICE LEARNING ANDOTHER UNDERGRADUATE TEAM PROJECT LEARNINGMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Margaret Huyck is Professor in the Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Her areas of expertise include adult development and program evaluation. She has been working with the IPRO Program at IIT for many years. She was a co-PI on an NSF CCLI-1 grant for adapting an EPICS Service Learning Pathway at IIT; and is the PI for a collaborative project funded with an NSF CCLI-2 grant to measure and identify best practices in multidisciplinary teamwork and awareness of ethical issues.Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology
potential factors with effects on student learning. Such aframework can be of use while comparing design settings for their effectiveness as well asguiding educators in developing course materials, modules, or experiences that can stimulate aneffective design learning environment. The study’s goals are not only to validate but also toenhance the conceptual framework by better understanding the relationship between the dynamiclearning environment and the desired design outcomes.Literature ReviewDesign research tackles with design practice in three different ways: normative, empirical anddesign-as-an-art. Normative approach theorists have proposed systematic approaches to design 1234 . This body of work derives from a rational analysis of design
thecage. The server cages were fabricated in Paraguay by an outside contractor and installed in theschools. A graphic of the server cage is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 Server cage designed for Paraguay Educa by UW engineering students. This student project is a wonderful example of how college students can successfullyapply their professional skills while supporting non-profit efforts around the world. The studentsworked with a diverse team comprised of people from numerous countries and cultures whichrequired them to alter their normal practices in engineering design courses to accommodate theneeds of the group. In the long term, the UW College of Engineering curriculum has decided toincorporate these design projects as student
education and human resource development for over 30 years as high school industrial arts instructor, a training consultant to industry, and as a teacher educator at the university level. His research and consulting activities address ways to improve the quality of technical instruction. Dr. Johnson specializes in instructional design, instructional methods, and online learning. He is a primary developer of HRE Online, a web-based system that supports the delivery of the department's online graduate program. He is also the Research Director for the 33 National Center for Engineering and Technology Education and co-director of the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education. The focus of
systems. In addition to these two primary thrusts, complimentaryresearch is also conducted when appropriate and productive. Typically, these involveopportunities to advance membrane applications for important classes of practical problems, andto understand related environmental implications of membranes.The heart of the PERMEANT project involves individual student projects designed withcollaborative links between projects and with foreign institutions. Students conduct much oftheir research as they would with any other laboratory-based project. A key difference is thattheir projects are designed around teams involving US and international co-advisors, studentsfrom both countries, and a study design based some activities being carried out in the
tothe flattening world, Dym has called for increased design and experiential learning – orprocess and synthesis oriented engineering curricula rather than reductionist analysis6.And invoking the challenge that engineering graduates will face in a the rapidly changingand globalizing world, Haghighi15 called on engineering educators to take a rigorous,research-based approach to their profession rather than continuing to engage in “anenterprise of methodical guessing” (borrowing a quote from Bertrand Russel). Haghighialso posed a long list of research questions that he called on engineering educators toaddress.At the University of Toronto, we made a large number of recommendations for initiativesdesigned to prepare our students for a globalizing
Page 14.1026.10management as a tool to assess the strength and sustainability of a faculty member’s researcheffort.Bibliography1. John M. Braxton and Marietta Del Favero, “Evaluating scholarship performance: Tradit ional and emergentassessment templates,” New Directions for Institutional Research, Vo lu me 2002, Nu mber 114, October 1, 2002, pp.19-32.2. Halil Dundar and Darrell R. Lewis, “Determinants of research productivity in higher education,” Research inHigher Education, Vo lu me 39, Nu mber 6, December, 1998, pp. 607-631.3. Peter Seldin, Evaluating Faculty Performance: A Practical Guide to Assessing Teaching, Research, andService, Wiley, 2006.4. Raoul A. Arraeola, Developing a Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation System: A Guide to Designing