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Dr. Martin Pike

Session 1268 Designing a Design Project Martin Pike Purdue University School of Technology at Kokomo AbstractWith the current stress on incorporating design throughout the curriculum, many courses thathave in the past lacked a design component are being altered to include one or more designexperiences. Some courses, specifically upper division, are easier to incorporate design projectsbecause of the knowledge and maturity level of the students. Creating good design projects forlower division courses tends to be more

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Linda V. Itzoe; Charles A. Gaston; Janice Margle

Session 1547 A Multipurpose Windmill Design Project Charles A. Gaston, Linda V. Itzoe, Janice M. Margle Penn State - York / Penn State - Abington College ABSTRACTThere is growing recognition of the value of having engineering design projects in the freshmancurriculum1. The Windmill Project described here not only provides a design challenge, butincorporates elements of team-building, laboratory data collection, engineering designcalculations and optimized testing procedures. If desired, the project can be expanded to includesignificant research and writing on the

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Michael Prissovsky; Edwin R. Carney; David B. Oglesby; Dave Crites

Session 1358 Statics On-Line: A Project Review David B. Oglesby, Edwin R. Carney, Michael Prissovsky, Dave Crites University of Missouri - RollaAbstract: Software developers and content experts from the Basic Engineering Department atthe University of Missouri-Rolla are engaged in the development of on-line learningwarematerial for Engineering Mechanics - Statics. An initial, draft release of Statics On-Line isplanned for the Fall 1998 semester. This paper provides an overview of the project.Statics On-Line is described from a number of different perspectives. The eventual

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Izak Smit

Session 3448 TEACHING PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS USING PROJECT MANAGEMENT - A TRUE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Izak Smit School of Civil Engineering CAPE TECHNIKONABSTRACTProof of the learning experience can best be established in the application of knowledgegained. Traditional evaluation by examination not only rates the student's abilities but alsothe educator's abilities to transfer practical knowledge by means of theoretical data. Theprocess is obviously influenced by subjectivity and time constraints.A more realistic approach is

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Don L. Dekker

Session 2225 Design, Build, Test Project in Thermal Design Don L. Dekker Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyABSTRACTThermal Design is currently a required course for all senior mechanical engineering students. Thecourse content includes heat exchangers, piping, pumps, fans, and non-steady flow. A project, thedesign of a heat exchanger, provides the focus of the course. The heat exchanger design has evolvedover several years into the design of a heat exchanger to preheat the cold water entering an industrialfacility.During the first four weeks of the quarter, student

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William Park

Session 2553 Freshman Projects the Hard Way (a la Goldberg) William Park Clemson UniversityABSTRACTDesign and construction of devices in the style of Rube Goldberg is being used as the primarymotivational structure for teaching engineering design and teamwork to freshmen. The earlytrials began with each team of nominally four students designing a device to perform a simplefunction (e.g. crushing an aluminum can). This has evolved to projects involving two fourmember teams working together to implement a pair of devices which must interact toaccomplish the

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William H. Mason

Session 2202 Haftka’s Helicopter Project: Combined Theoretical/Experimental Design William H. Mason Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061 mason@aoe.vt.edu AbstractA helicopter design project is described that combines computational modeling, optimization,design of experiments theory, fabrication, test, and analysis of the results, including

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Surya Kalidindi; Philip Perdikaris; John Lannutti; John DiNardo; Gary Ruff; Charles McMahon; Jed S. Lyons; Alan Lawley; Linda Schadler

Session 1364 The NSF Gateway Engineering Education Coalition Materials Project Jed Lyons - University of South Carolina Surya Kalidindi, Alan Lawley, Gary Ruff, John DiNardo - Drexel University John Lannutti - Ohio State University Charles McMahon - University of Pennsylvania Philip Perdikaris - Case Western Reserve University Linda Schadler - Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteABSTRACT The Gateway Coalition Materials Project is a collaborative effort to improve the teaching ofMaterials Science and Engineering fundamentals

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Frank J. Rubino

Session 3547 Project Based Freshman Introduction to Engineering Technology Course Frank J. Rubino, PE Middlesex County CollegeABSTRACTAll engineering technology students at Middlesex County College are required to take MCT–101: Introduction to Technology, except Civil/Construction Engineering Technology studentswho take CIT-110: Introduction to Civil/Construction Engineering Technology. These courseshave no prerequisites and requires students to work in teams of 3-4 on several projects over thefourteen weeks of the semester. Time is spent during the first week on team building skills andthese

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William M. Clark; Anthony G. Dixon; David DiBiasio

Session 1313 A Project-Based, Spiral Curriculum for Chemical Engineering William M. Clark, David DiBiasio, and Anthony G. Dixon Chemical Engineering Department, Worcester Polytechnic Institute AbstractWe developed a project-based, spiral curriculum for the chemical engineering sophomoreyear. The spiral curriculum is a complete restructuring of the traditional curriculum, andemphasizes repetition and integration of topics with increasing complexity throughout theyear. It is designed to increase motivation for learning and retention of basic skills andconcepts. The new curriculum features multimedia

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T. T. Maxwell; J. C. Jones; D. L. Vines; M. E. Parten

Session 3626 Advanced Vehicle Research in a Multidisciplinary Project Laboratory M. E. Parten and D. L. Vines T. T. Maxwell and J. C. Jones Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 Abstract This paper describes the use of advanced vehicle research projects in a multidisciplinarycapstone design laboratory course offered in the Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringDepartments at Texas Tech University. The course uses projects

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Majdi Najm

Session 3557 A Cooperative Learning Approach in Project Management Majdi Najm, PE, DE Adjunct Associate Professor of Engineering Management University of Missouri-RollaA problem-based cooperative learning approach is described, focusing on a project managementcourse taught to U.S. Army officers at Fort Leonard Wood. The utilization of modern tools suchas the Web and computer-based instruction and assessment is highlighted.Engineering and EducationNew trends in industry and economy are changing the face of engineering education.Organizations are forming joint

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Ece Yaprak; Attila Yaprak; David Wells

DESIGN PROJECT VALIDATION FOR THE GREENFIELD COALITION FOR NEW MANUFACTURING EDUCATION Ece Yaprak Wayne State University Attila Yaprak Wayne State University David L. Wells Focus:HOPE Center for Advanced TechnologiesABSTRACT The Greenfield Coalition is a National Science Foundation funded coalition whichsets a new paradigm in manufacturing engineering education. One of the key goals of thecoalition is the development of a unique, experiential, learner-centered curricula

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Hussein Anis

Session 2260 EGYPT’s ENGINEERING EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - FINAL ASSESSMENT AND FUTURE OUTLOOK Hussein Anis EEDP Project Director Cairo University , EGYPT INTRODUCTIONEgypt’s Engineering Education Development Project (EEDP) has been funded through a loanagreement between the World Bank and the government of Egypt. The project generally hasbeen aiming at the upgrading or the redesign of educational programs at the eighteen Egyptianfaculties of engineering 1,2,3. The participation of the different

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M. A. Mooney; K. K. Muraleetharan; H. Gruenwald; B. E. Vieux; Randall L. Kolar

Session 1526 Integrating Design Throughout the Civil Engineering Curriculum - The Sooner City Project R. L. Kolar, K. K. Muraleetharan, M. A. Mooney, B. E. Vieux, H. Gruenwald University of OklahomaABSTRACTEvaluations of existing undergraduate engineering programs continually cite three weaknesses:graduates lack technical literacy; graduates lack oral and written communication skills; andgraduates lack design experience. To address these weaknesses, the School of Civil Engineeringand Environmental Science (CEES) at the University of Oklahoma, is proposing a systemicreform initiative that

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Gary B. Randolph

Session 1275 Using Gantt Chart Software in Managing Student Team Projects Gary B. Randolph Purdue University School of Technology Anderson, Indiana INTRODUCTIONStudent team projects have become a popular way to teach. Good teams develop an environmentof effective adult learning andragogy,1 emphasizing student self-direction in their own learning,shared experiences, near-term application and performance feedback. But coaching teams andkeeping them on track is a difficult and delicate job for faculty.2 The

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Nikhil K. Kundu

Session 1547 Wheel Bearing Tester Project: Machine Elements to Design Engineering Nikhil K. Kundu Purdue UniversityIntroductionIn order to be competitive in the job market engineering graduates are required to haveunderstanding in fundamentals as well as training in the state of the art technology along withrealistic design experience. This demand can be satisfied by introducing real world applicationsin design courses, where students can use theories as well as training in solving problems.In this project students were presented with

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Jennifer T. Ross

Session 1526 A Microelectronics Curriculum Designed with Industry Input and Project- Based Laboratories Jennifer T. Ross Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of the Pacific 1. Introduction With the changes in the ABET 2000 criteria, universities have considerably more freedom indefining “sufficient” coverage in their curricula. With this freedom comes uncertainty in findingthe right mix between depth and breadth for the fast paced microelectronics field. Another issuein preparing students for this field is not only

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Henry G. Ansell

Session 1547 Senior EET Design Projects to Aid Individuals with Disabilities Henry G. Ansell Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College Abstract There are engineering programs throughout the U.S. that offer senior design coursesinvolving projects to aid individuals with disabilities, but technology programs that do this arerarer. This paper discusses experience with technology students doing successful client-basedsenior design projects to aid individuals with disabilities. It explains how projects were chosenand how funding was obtained

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Paul D. Schreuders; Arthur T. Johnson

Session 1608 Session 1608 Sprints vs. Marathons: Two Potential Structures for Assigning Engineering Design Projects. Paul D. Schreuders, Arthur T. Johnson University of Maryland, College ParkAbstractWhile a major goal of an engineering education is the preparation of students for solving “realworld” problems, actually assigning these problems is rarely possible in a teaching environment.A number of different strategies exist for structuring student projects, so that they prepare thestudents for

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Elmer A. Grubbs

Session 1238 Student Learning Project with 3-D Visualization and Virtual Reality Elmer A. Grubbs Department of Electronic Engineering Technology The University of Southern ColoradoABSTRACTThis paper presents work done in Three-D and Virtual Reality in the Department of ElectronicEngineering Technology at the University of Southern Colorado during the 1996 - 1997academic year. Two student projects, one using Three-D imaging and the other presenting avirtual reality representation of the campus of the University of Southern

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Frank Wicks

Session 2633 A SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRY BASED AND ENERGY CONSERVATION RELATED SENIOR PROJECT Frank Wicks Union College Schenectady, New York, 12308ABSTRACT One such student and his manager proposed The Mechanical Engineering program at Union analyzing a cascade of industrial compressors that nowCollege which is on a trimester system requires a two consumes

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Karen E. Schmahl

Session 3263 TEACHING AN ADVANCED PROCESSES COURSE USING AN INDUSTRY PROJECT Karen E. Schmahl Miami UniversityA semester-long course in advanced manufacturing processes can barely scratch the surface inteaching students the many emerging technologies. An alternative approach to such a course hasthe students learning a single process very well, thus “learning what is takes to learn” a newprocess. This knowledge can then be applied to any process encountered. Senior students inMiami University’s Manufacturing Engineering program were given the opportunity

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J. Michael Jacob; Jeffrey W. Honchell

Session 3626 A Team Centered, Project Oriented Approach in Analog Integrated Circuits J. Michael Jacob, Jefffrey W. Honchell Purdue UniversityAbstractThis paper describes an end-of-semester day-long required project used as a capstone to a juniorelectrical engineering technology course in Analog Integrated Circuits Applications. Themotivation for the project is presented in the Introduction. The Project Description explains boththe problem presented to the students and the implementation constraints. The Evaluationsection has three parts; the

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B. S. Sridhara

1 Session 3233 Curriculum Integration of Engineering Technology Courses with the Solar Car Project at Middle Tennessee State University B. S. Sridhara Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Abstract The US Department of Energy (DOE) organizes a solar car race called Sunrayce,once in every two years. The race is nationally sponsored by corporations such as GMand EDS. It is open for all colleges and universities in North America. As facultyadvisor for the solar car team at

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Erdogan Sener

Session 1221 Design of the Learning Environment : Professional-project- Based Learning in Construction Education Erdogan M. Sener Indiana University – Purdue University IndianapolisAbstractWith increased emphasis on the end result of student learning rather than on the process ofteaching/instruction, the design of the learning environment has become a major task for faculty. For engineering and technology curricula not only should this environment include involvementof students in simplified versions of their professional practice but also emphasize both

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Vipin Kumar; Scott Grove; Rajendra K. Bordia; John E. Weller

Session 2563 The Development of a Project-Based Introduction to Manufacturing Laboratory Involving a Stirling Engine John E. Weller (1), Vipin Kumar (1), Scott Grove(1), and Rajendra K, Bordia (2) (1) University of Washington, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Seattle, WA (2) University of Washington, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Seattle, WA AbstractMany current introduction to manufacturing courses contain a series of individual labs illustratingdifferent processes: turning, milling, polymer processing, casting, etc. Although students leave

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Suzanne Keilson

Session 3553 Freshman Engineering Project and Design Contest with an Electronics Focus: Solar Cell Powered Mini-Vehicles Suzanne Keilson, Ph.D. Department of Electrical Engineering and Engineering Science Loyola College, Baltimore, MD 21210 keilson@loyola.edu Abstract An important goal of the introduction to engineering course is to provideincoming engineering students with a wide exposure to engineering fields, concepts, anddesign projects. These modules are often presented in the format of a team-based contest.It is often

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James S. Burns

Session 2478 A Material Processing Cell Utilizing Black-water Hydrostatic Pressure: A Student Project James S. Burns Department of Mechanical Engineering San Diego State UniversityAbstract:Autoclaves and hydroclaves are devices that contain and control moderate to largehydrostatic gas or fluid pressure. These devices are used with hot fluids (gas for autoclaves,water for hydroclaves) to heat and squeeze polymers, metals and/or ceramics during diffusionor pressure gradient controlled solid and liquid-phase materials processing. Autoclave andhydroclave

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Stephen J. Ressler

Session 3206 The Project Management K’nexercise: Using Role-Playing to Facilitate Learning About Design and Construction Stephen J. Ressler United States Military AcademyINTRODUCTIONThis paper describes the use of a role-playing exercise to facilitate students’ understanding of theinteractions between the key players in the civil engineering design-construction process. It alsodescribes the use of student journals as a means of assessing learning outcomes.The role-playing exercise is used in CE400A, a 1.0 credit-hour seminar course taken by allseniors