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, I., Pezeshki, C., and Roberts, T. (2005) “Citizen Engineers: Why and How We Engage City, State and Federal Governments On behalf of Engineering Education and Research,” Proceed- ings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, June, CD-ROM.4. Paushke, J. and Ingraffea, A. (1996) “Recent Innovations in Undergraduate Civil Engineering Curricu- lums,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 122(3), 123–133.5. Chan, S. (2005) “A Bridge Too Bulky,” The New York Times, February 18, 2005, p. B1.6. National Academy of Engineering (2004) The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Cen- tury, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.7. Friedman, T. (2005) The World is Flat: A Brief History of

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increasing demand of theDEM in engineering application and research, it is very critical to have a course on thisarea. In many universities, it is impossible to find a faculty member in the teaching of thisadvanced method. There are not many other universities offered the similar course. AtUniversity of Pittsburgh, the application of the DEM as a computer aid in a geotechnicalprogram was attempted (Lobo-Guerrrero and Vallejo 2006), where the simulation of astandard laboratory test and different cavities inside a rock mass were introduced tostudents.Objective of the Course and ActivitiesThe objective was to teach students numerical analysis methods-focusing on DEM. Inorder to introduce the advances of the DEM to the graduate curriculum, some

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Hetal Jasani

Developing an Innovative Mobile and Wireless Networks Course Hetal Jasani Assistant Professor School of Technology Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractAll over the world, mobile and wireless courses become increasingly popular in colleges(including community colleges) and universities. This paper discusses about developing theinnovative course of mobile and wireless networks using laboratory activities. It elaboratesinnovative projects that are suitable for laboratory work in network engineering (includingtechnology) curriculum. It explores both hardware and software components that are

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processesand controls. Her primary research areas are precision manufacturing and microsystems.DEBRA D. CHARLESWORTH is Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School and anInstructor in the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech. Dr. Charlesworth teaches courses inmaterials science and design dynamics systems. Her primary research interests are inbiomaterials and engineering education. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference

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John L. Irwin

Teaching Design Engineering Technology: Experiential Learning Activities John L. Irwin, EdD Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractThis research shows that experiential learning using problem-based simulation activitieswas perceived by students and teachers as a valuable tool to use in design engineeringand in the education of CAD/Drafting students. The simulation activities offer manyadvantages to the user in visualizing results and being able to predict more accuratelyanswers to problems. Results are shared from action research projects involving highschool design/CAD students, university workshop participants, and university

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Qiong Zhang; Dana Johnson; James R. Mihelcic

discussed in this article can be found atwww.cee.mtu.edu/sustainable_engineering and www.sfi.mtu.edu.Biographic InformationDr. QIONG ZHANG is the Operations Manager of the Sustainable Futures Institute and an Adjunct AssistantProfessor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Shehas expertise in water treatment technologies, risk assessment, and multimedia fate and transport modeling.Dr. DANA JOHNSON is an Associate Professor, Operations Management, School of Business and Economics.She has extensive industry experience as well as interdisciplinary teaching and research experience. She hasexpertise in operations management and financial/cost based business case presentation.Dr. JAMES R MIHELCIC

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and Rose Ann Tomasini Assistant Professor of Transportation Engineering of theDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Michigan Technological University, and serves as theAssociate Director of the Transportation Materials Research Center. Dr. You taught graduate and undergraduatecourses in construction materials, pavement engineering, numerical modeling, transportation engineering, andbituminous materials and mix design at Texas A&M University -Kingsville. He teaches Civil Engineering Materialsand Advanced Bituminous Materials at Michigan Tech. Dr. You’s research interests include asphalt materialscharacterization and mix design, performance evaluation and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on micromechanicalmodeling of

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simple experiments to assess the applicability of simplifyingassumptions on analytical models was conducted in the context of Bernoulli’s equation in anintroductory fluid dynamics course, the method is applicable to any discipline were analyticalmodels with simplifying assumptions are used.ReferencesBueche, F. J. (1980). Introduction to physics for scientists and engineers (Third ed.). New York: McGraw–Hill Inc.Munson, B. R., Young, D. F., and Okiishi, T. R. (2006). Fundamentals of fluid mechanics (Fifth ed.). John Wiley and Sons, Inc.Woods, D., Hrymak, A., and Wright, H. (2000). Approaches to learning and learning environ- Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference ments in problem–based vs

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Nihad E. Daidzic; Vojin R. Nikolic

students have been familiarized with the fundamental concepts and relationships of science and engineering in general, and of aerospace engineering and aviation, in particular. Two major team projects have been completed and tested. The activities have culminated in an FAA approved flight simulator sessions and the students’ flights aboard Piper Seminole twin-engine airplanes. The participating students have provided extensive positive feedback on the program. To the teaching faculty, this has been a very pleasant and rewarding experience. The outcomes of the two-week Camp have been discussed in detail and some very useful guidelines for successful outreach efforts have been presented. Introduction

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Leonard Bohmann; Dana Johnson; Kris Mattila; Nilufer Onder; John Sutherland

directly to the Dean of Engineering. The Directoroperates similarly to department chairs in the COE, attending Engineering Council andAcademic Forum meetings. The Director is also responsible for the administrative details suchas scheduling courses and teaching assignments for the SSE courses. Currently, the AssociateDean for Academic Programs in the COE serves as the Director for the Center for SSE.However, as the Center grows, it is expected that other faculty on campus or new hires willassume the Director position.Concurrently, with the development of the Center for SSE, a search for faculty began. Facultywith teaching and research interests that emphasize service systems design, analysis, andoperations; human factors, risk management, project

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K. R. Haapala; M. J. Hutchins; J. L. Rivera; V. Kumar; A. R. Clarke; T. D. Eatmon; R. A. Harris; M. H. Durfee; J. R. Mihelcic; D. R. Shonnard; J. W. Sutherland

engineeringIGERT Trainee. A public policy IGERT Trainee is investigating the industrial environmentalrisks in the face of natural disasters. A mechanical engineering IGERT Trainee is incorporatingenvironmental engineering pollution evaluation tools into supply chain performance costmeasures. Through collaboration among departments, disciplines, and universities, the SFIGERT project is striving to answer difficult and complex questions about sustainability, whichrequires novel sets of knowledge and skills. The global social, environmental, economic, andtechnical challenges necessitate exactly this type of innovative, multi-disciplinary research.2.3 Training AspectsBeyond the novel research and educational programs, the SF IGERT is designed to

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Pasi T. Lautala; William J. Sproule

. 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional ConferencePASI T. LAUTALA is an Instructor and Director of the Railroad Engineering Program, Michigan TechUniversity, Houghton, MI. Pasi has several years of experience in the rail industry, transportationconsulting in both Finland and the United States.WILLIAM J. (BILL) SPROULE is a Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Michigan Tech University, Houghton, MI. Bill has over 30 years experience in government service,consulting, and university teaching and research in Canada and the United States. He teaches and conductsresearch in several areas including traffic engineering and safety, transportation planning, airport design,and hockey history. 2007 ASEE North

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traditionalIntroduction to Environmental Engineering class. The objectives of this Podcast-Enhanced Learning (PEL) research are to provide guidance for the creation of suchpodcasts, pedagogical evidence supporting best use of such podcasts within a universitycourse setting, and student assessment of such efforts.The enhanced-podcast creation process is a multi-step workflow. Major steps includemedia design, sound, video, and post-production. Free software tools were used in theproduction of the podcast episodes. Podcast design guidance will be shared in the paper,as will typical workflow resource requirements.In the Introduction to Environmental Engineering class the enhanced-podcast wasintegrated into the class in three distinct methods for evaluation purposes

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Kris G. Mattila

(3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley and Sons,Inc.Trochim, W. (1993). Reliability of Concept Mapping. Annual Conference of the AmericanEvaluation Association, Dallas, Texas, November, 1993.KRIS G. MATTILA is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan TechnologicalUniversity where he teaches and conducts research in the area of Construction Engineering. He has degrees fromMichigan Tech, Cornell University and Purdue University. In addition he has 12 years of industry experience.. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference

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William S. Helton; Michele H. Miller; Robert Pastel

very nature, system engineering is constantly emerging.Once a system is perfected the interdisciplinary researcher can study the challenges inanother field. We are never alone; rather we are always working with other scientists andengineers. There are real barriers to teaching HF, but the bridges make it doable. Thetrolls do exist in other people’s heads. The best course of action for the HF instructor is tobe patient in regards to the barriers, enthusiastic in regards to the bridges, brave inregards to the trolls and to constantly seek out like-minded colleagues in otherdisciplines. HF is an intellectual adventure, with many challenges and even morerewards. Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE North Midwest Sectional

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M. Walworth, "Re-engineering the senior design experience with industry-sponsored multidisciplinary team projects," Proceedings of Frontiers in Education Conference, 1996, pp. 1313-1316.[33] Starkey, J. M., S. Ramadhyani and R. J. Bernhard, "An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design for Sophomores at Purdue University," Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 83, No. 4, 1994, pp. 1-8.[34] Harris, T. A. and H. R. Jacobs, "On Effective Methods to Teach Mechanical Design," Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 84, No. 4, 1995, pp. 343-349.[35] Shetty, D. and C. Sahay, "Innovative Integrated Mechanical Engineering Curriculum," ASME Curriculum Innovation Award Honorable Mention, 2003, http://files.asme.org/asmeorg

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A Curricular Strategy for Information Security Engineering Richard Smith Department of Computer and Information Sciences (formerly QMCS) University of St. ThomasAbstractExisting textbooks and training materials in basic information security do not reflect theactual problem solving techniques and practices in the field of information securityengineering. In general, texts focus on memorization of a broad range of facts related tomodern information security practice. Analytical techniques, when present, often focuson mathematical foundations of cryptography, the inner workings of security protocols,and perhaps the logical derivation of formal security policy statements

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Tamer Ceylan

-2008 Accreditation Cycle. (2006). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION TAMER CEYLAN is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He received his M.S. (1976) and Ph.D. (1979) degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Ceylan’s research area and teaching interests are in thermosciences. Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, Educating Engineers for a Sustainable Future, September 20-22, 2007

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Valerie J. Fuchs; James R. Mihelcic

, as a group, write equally about economics andenvironment, with less focus on society. As an assessment, this offers an indication of whatMichigan Tech teaches well (environment and economics) and what could be better incorporatedinto the programs (societal interactions). However, the different purposes of the ISD and PCMIreports should also be kept in mind. PCMI students write a research report as a reflection of theirwork in 27 months in the Peace Corps. Their community is their natural focus, and in a researchreport, economics is of less importance. ISD students write engineering feasibility study andinitial design reports for a client community or organization. These reports are more likely to Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE

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William J. Sproule; William H. Leder

years experience in government service,consulting, and university teaching and research in Canada and the United States. He teaches and conductsresearch in several areas including traffic engineering and safety, transportation planning, airport design,and hockey history.WILLIAM H. (BILL) LEDER is the Maricucci Distinguished Practitioner in Residence and an AdjunctProfessor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Michigan Tech University, Houghton, MI.Bill has over 35 years experience in airport management and consulting and was a Principal in a small-medium sized consulting firm that specialized in automated people mover systems. At Michigan Tech, heteaches courses in public transit and consulting engineering, and directs senior

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James E. Hertel; Amy J. Hamlin

degrees from Marquette University, Lawrence University and University of Washington.AMY J. HAMLINAmy J. Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan TechnologicalUniversity where she teaches first year engineering courses and an introductory spatial visualization course.Additionally, she advises General Engineering and Biomedical Engineering students. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Conference Copyright © 2007, American Society for Engineering Education

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Amber J. Kemppainen; Alex S. Mayer; Jacqueline E. Huntoon

North Midwest Section Conference, Educating Engineers for a Sustainable Future, September 20-22, 2007 10 AMBER KEMPPAINEN is a Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Technological University where she teaches first year engineering courses. Her research interests include online learning, ethanol production and sustainability. DR. ALEX MAYER is a Professor of Geological and Environmental Engineering and Director of the Center for Water & Society at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Mayer’s research and teaching specialties include hydrology and integrated water resources management. DR. JACKIE

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applications and/or technologies that embodied thetheoretical class information. In order to do so, students were required to research topics of theirown choosing and then communicate their findings to their peers, thus developing “soft skills.”The other central objective was for students to analyze the engineering design process as a wholerather than focusing on one aspect without examining the broader consequences. By examiningthe physical materials used, potential societal benefits of the product, and the practices of themanufacturing/sales companies, students were to study the impacts of these decisions anddetermine which would be sustainable. Furthermore, these objectives were carried out in such amanner that encouraged sustainable learning.The

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Qingli (Barbara) Dai

A Computer-Aided Design Method Course to Improve Students’ Design Skills Qingli (Barbara) Dai, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering- Engineering Mechanics Michigan Technological University qingdai@mtu.eduAbstractNX Unigraphics is a key CAD/CAM/CAE software used in the mechanical engineeringcurriculum of Michigan Technological University (MTU). The elective Computer-AidedDesign (CAD) Method course instructs students in both practical and theoretical aspectsof using computers to aid in the design of mechanical systems. Computer-Assisted SelfTeaching (CAST

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Charles McIntyre; Rhonda Magel

, 1035-1049.Sheehan, E.P. & DuPrey T. (1999). Student evaluations of university teaching. Journal ofInstructional Psychology, 26, 188.Theall, M., and J. Franklin (2001). Looking for bias in all the wrong places: A search for truth ora witch hunt in student ratings of instruction? New directions for Institutional research, 27,45-56.Trout, P. (2000). Flunking the test: The dismal record of student evaluations," Academe, 86,58-61.Wachtel, H.K (1998). Student evaluation of college teaching effectiveness: A brief review,Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 23, 191-211.Biographical InformationCharles McIntyre is Chair of the Department of Construction Management and Engineering atNorth Dakota State University (NDSU). He is the

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.ConclusionsAn alternative oral communication exercise has been developed to simulate a common profes-sional setting for both entry-level and experienced engineers. Student response to the exercisehas been overwhelmingly positive. The time commitment for both students and faculty is notexcessive. In addition to oral communication skill development, students gain exposure to ad-ditional material not covered in lecture. Students are provided with the research summaries touse as study guides for exams. Furthermore, this information is presented by the students to thestudents. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional ConferenceReferencesLang, J.D., Cruse, S., McVey, F.D & McMasters, J. (1999). Industry Expectations of

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Michael A. Rother

ROTHER is Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Hereceived his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999, and his research area is transport phenomenain the study of drops and bubbles. He teaches fluid mechanics, transport phenomena and senior design. Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference

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Robert A. Marlor

INCORPORATING A TRUSS DESIGN PROJECT INTO A MECHANICS & STATICS COURSE Robert A. Marlor, P.E., Ph.D. Associate Professor of Engineering Technology Northern Michigan UniversityINTRODUCTIONWhen teaching engineering design concepts in engineering technology programs, instructors arechallenged to create realistic, hands on, intuitive design experiences at an early stage in thestudents’ development. This paper describes a balsa wood truss design competition used in aStatics & Mechanics course at NMU to motivate the learning of the concepts of staticequilibrium and truss analysis.Balsa wood bridge projects have been used