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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder

2006-1222: INCREASING INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS OF ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSAngela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder Dr. Bielefeldt is an Associate Professor and a licensed P.E. in the State of Colorado. She teaches Civil Engineering courses for freshman, seniors, and graduate students on topics including hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and bioremediation. She is a co-faculty advisor for the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at CU-Boulder and is working with other faculty at CU to start a new emphasis in Engineering for Developing Communities at both the graduate and undergraduate levels

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Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Titus, Purdue University; Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

2006-809: DESIGN AND SPECIFICATION CLASS TEAMING WITH ALCOA INREAL WORLD DESIGN PROJECTMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.Noel Titus, Purdue University Noel Titus is

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University; Clifford Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University

2006-1688: EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH SECONDARY SCHOOLS TOPROMOTE MINORITY ENTRY INTO THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYDISCIPLINES – THE INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF PROJECT SMILEAndrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University ANDREW W. OTIENO has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology at Northern Illinois University (NIU) since August 2000. He received his Ph.D. from Leeds University, UK in 1994, in mechanical engineering. Dr. Otieno has worked in various capacities at several institutions both in the United States and in Kenya. Before joining NIU, he was a Post-doctoral research fellow at the Intelligent Systems Center, University of Missouri-Rolla. His research interests

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Simo Lehto, Helsinki Polytechnic

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International

, Finland. He was Acting Professor of Electrical Engineering at University of Oulu in 1970-73 and 1975-78. At University of Oulu his research fields were industrial process dynamics, electronics, and wireless communications. During the 1970s and 1980s he did high-tech R&D and product development as an entrepreneur. During 1998-2000 he worked as Project Manager for a Digital Radio project. He started the EE development work in the 1970s. During 1978-83 he was manager of the Further Education Organization at University of Oulu. He continued EE development at Kymenlaakso Polytechnic in the 1990s. Since 2001 he has been Project Manager at Helsinki Polytechnic for the R&D work aimed at

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglass Klein, Union College; Robert Balmer, Union College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

2006-912: LIBERAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYDouglass Klein, Union College Douglass Klein is Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Converging Technologies at Union College.Robert Balmer, Union College Dr. Balmer is Emeritus Dean of Engineering and Computer Science and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College in Schenectady New York. Before coming to Union he was Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He has industrial experience at Westinghouse and DuPont, and is a registered professional engineer. Dr. Balmer has

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Miles, Brigham Young University; Val Hawks, Brigham Young University

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Manufacturing

as a manufacturing strategy, and who prefer graduates with some levelof practical lean knowledge. Our approach to teaching lean has used experiential learning as amethod of improving student understanding, as many others have done in various disciplines1-4.To this end we have augmented university classroom lectures with industry-based projects,recognizing that lab exercises are useful, but can have limited utility in demonstrating leanprinciples5. We have used this approach for a number of years in two graduate courses. Andmore recently we used this method in the context of an international internship in Cambodia,during the summer of 2004. The experience gained in that internship is the focus of this paper.Five junior and senior level

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-813: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ANDLEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.JoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K

Conference Session

Preparing Engr Students for International Practice

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalia Kapli, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Wesley Donahue, Pennsylvania State University

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International

2006-1473: PREPARING STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBALMARKETPLACENatalia Kapli, Pennsylvania State University Natalia V. Kapli is a doctoral candidate in Instructional Systems at Penn State. She received her B.A. in Modern Languages and Education from Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University in Russia and her M.S. in Adult Learning, Performance & Development from Drake University. Before starting graduate school she worked in both academic and corporate settings for four years. Address: 315 Keller Building, University Park, PA 16802. Telephone: 814-769-9014, email: nvk104@psu.eduJohn Wise, Pennsylvania State University John C. Wise is Director of Engineering Instructional Services

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Chen, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Dexter Whittinghill, Rowan University

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-1902: USING RAPID FEEDBACK TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNINGJohn Chen, Rowan University John Chen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He has been a faculty member since 1994, when he began his career as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. He joined Rowan University in his current position in 1998. He is an active member of ASEE and is currently the Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Division.Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University Jennifer Kadlowec is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. She began as an Assistant Professor in 1999 after she received her M.S. and Ph.D. in

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Holmes, AcuityEdge, Inc.; Hisham Massoud, Duke University; Steven Cummer, Duke University; John Board, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; April Brown, Duke University; Michael Gustafson; Leslie Collins, Duke University; Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

2006-1390: REDESIGN OF THE CORE CURRICULUM AT DUKE UNIVERSITYApril Brown, Duke University APRIL S. BROWN, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research is focused on the synthesis and design of nanostructures to microelectronic devices. She received her Ph.D. in 1985 from Cornell University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in

Conference Session

New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University; Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Ethics

2006-1104: PROMOTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THROUGH AN ONLINEMODULEMurali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University MURALI KRISHNAMURTHI is Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at Northern Illinois University. His teaching and research interests include information systems, project management, optimization, simulation, and engineering ethics.Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University JASON RHODE is the Online Technologies Coordinator at the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at Northern Illinois University. He has a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and is currently a Ph.D

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Theodoropoulos, University of Oregon

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Architectural

. or abroad where theseismic hazard is more serious. Unfortunately, this has not been adequatelyreflected in architectural education. Architects assume a pivotal role in seismicresistant design and are responsible for communicating seismic resistant strategiesto building owners and community leaders. It is important that seismic designeducators and practitioners understand how seismic design is currently taught inschools of architecture in order to identify new avenues for seismic designeducation and disseminate best teaching practices.This paper reports on findings from: a survey of professors who teach structuresin the U.S. schools accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board(NAAB); a review of school catalog materials; and an

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-164: DEVELOPMENT OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTATION EXPERIENCEFOR CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES AT SAN FRANCISCO STATEUNIVERSITYChristopher Pong, San Francisco State University Wenshen Pong received his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to his Ph.D. in structural engineering, he also earned a Master’s degree in construction management. Wenshen Pong joined the School of Engineering and Computer Science, San Francisco State University in 1998. He teaches courses in Civil/Structural engineering. He is currently the graduate coordinator for the Master of Science in Engineering. Wenshen Pong is a registered Professional Engineer in California. He is a member of

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Gordon Romney, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

systems, computer-based library science, computerengineering, software engineering, and information technology. Additionally, there arenewly-emerging programs in disciplines that are heavily computer-dependent, such asanimation, industrial design, bioinformatics, and others.The purpose of this paper is to present the history and current status of the five corecomputing academic disciplines as described in the Computing Curriculum document:computer science, information systems, computer engineering, software engineering, andinformation technology. The information summarized includes the number of programsin existence, the development of a standardized curriculum for each, and the developmentand implementation of accreditation standards for

Conference Session

Convergence of Quality Assurance Systems Around the Globe

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; David Watkins, Michigan Technological University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University

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International

finish their degree programs as expediently as possible. Finally, while developedby faculty within one department, the strategy is one where students from anyengineering department can participate at any year of study – student development acrossacademic borders.The Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering Department has created four distinct programs to target students who arelooking for one international experience, or those who want to assemble a multi-yearsequence of experiences. While it is clear that more experiences results in richer learning, Page 11.822.2the strategy has to accommodate those who try

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Dunn, University of Maine

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Construction

Writing Exercises in Construction ManagementAbstract The University requires that at least two core courses in any academic program within thesystem be writing intensive. Under a writing intensive program, students write about assignedtopics that are discipline specific as would be created in professional situations within theirrespective fields. Writing exercises are evaluated on both technical content and proper writingstandards. This combination of technical and applied writing standards assists students inlearning to apply better communication standards for technical presentations. In Construction Management, practicing professionals must respond to a variety ofsituations that range from technical

Conference Session

Teaching with Technology in Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rungun Nathan, Villanova University

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Mechanics

2006-2156: INTEGRATING MULTI-MEDIA AIDS (TABLET-PC, STREAMINGVIDEOS, ELECTRONIC SLIDES) TO THE FUNDAMENTAL INSTRUCTION INMECHANICSRungun Nathan, Villanova University Dr. Rungun Nathan is an assistant professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Villanova University since fall 1999. He got his BS from University of Mysore, DIISc (electronic design technology) from Indian Institute of Science, MS (System Sciences) from Louisiana State University and PhD (Mechanical Engineering) from Drexel University. He worked as a post-doc at University of Pennsylvania in the area of Haptics. His research interests are in the areas of mechatronics, robotics, virtual reality and haptics, and teaching

Conference Session

New Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, SUNY Binghamton; Justin Sturek, SUNY Binghamton; Sumit Parimoo, SUNY Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, SUNY Binghamton

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Industrial Engineering

2006-433: STREAMLINING THE WORKFLOW OF AN ENROLLMENTMANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT THROUGH INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGCONCEPTSSreekanth Ramakrishnan, SUNY Binghamton Sreekanth Ramakrishnan is a doctoral student at the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at Binghamton University, State University of New York at Binghamton. His research interests include Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Process Reengineering and Simulation-based Frameworks. Currently, he is a research associate with IBM Enterprise Learning, Poughkeepsie, NY. His email address is sramakr1@binghamton.edu and his webpage is http://bingweb.binghamton.edu/~sramakr1.Justin Sturek, SUNY Binghamton Justin Sturek

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Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Nerenberg, University of Notre Dame

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Environmental Engineering

2006-2470: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN WORKING WITHMINORITY/OVERSEAS REU STUDENTSRobert Nerenberg, University of Notre Dame Robert Nerenberg is an Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. His research is in biological/biofilm treatment processes. Page 11.315.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Challenges and Opportunities in Working with Minority/Overseas REU StudentsAbstractThis paper describes our experience recruiting and hosting a Hispanic REU student

Conference Session

Faculty Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Amy Gottfried, University of Michigan; Matthew Kaplan, University of Michigan; Vilma Mesa, University of Michigan; Christopher O'Neal, University of Michigan; Mary Piontek, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-882: EVALUATING METHODS TO IMPROVE TEACHING INENGINEERINGCynthia Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia J. Finelli (cfinelli@umich.edu)is Managing Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) North and Associate Research Scientist of Engineering Education at University of Michigan (U-M). Her current research interests include evaluating methods to improve teaching, exploring ethical decision-making in engineering, developing a tool for comprehensive assessment of team-member effectiveness, and assessing the effect of the first year experience on under-represented student retention. She serves on the Executive Board of the Educational Research and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development & Assessment in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University; Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University; Leonard Bond, Idaho National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

2006-2657: THE 2+2 SCHOLARS PROGRAM: COLLABORATIVEUNDERGRADUATE NUCLEAR ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN IDAHOMary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University Dr. Dunzik-Gougar is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering at ISU and is Director of the 2+2 Nuclear Engineering Scholarship Program for the Institute. She holds a joint appointment with the Idaho National Laboratory as an Affiliate Research Scientist.Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University Dr. Lineberry is Director of the Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering for Idaho State University, University of Idaho and Boise State University. He is now a full-time Professor of Nuclear Engineering at ISU

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Hodges, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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New Engineering Educators

the puzzle of written andunwritten requirements specific to each institution, and 2) the linking of those pieces ofthe tenure and promotion puzzle to form a foundation upon which the New EngineeringEducator can successfully construct their professional careers. This understanding andlinking of tenure and promotion requirements is far from clear-cut and variessignificantly between larger research-oriented universities and smaller teaching-orientedcolleges, and even varies significantly across similar types of institutions. A completelisting of all possible tenure and promotion requirements at all types of institutions is, ofcourse, not feasible within a single paper. However, even without such a complete list ofrequirements, it is important

Conference Session

New trends in ECE education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Jacobson, Iowa State University; Thomas Daniels, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

departments. We have offered the workshop four times to a total over 60 faculty membersfrom around the United States. This paper will describe the workshop, the intended outcomes,feedback from the faculty involved, the curriculum, and future plans. We will also discuss issuesrelated to recruiting faculty, integration of faculty with different backgrounds, and ongoingfaculty support.IntroductionThe growing need for information security professionals is well documented. Few universitiesoffer a comprehensive program in information assurance and security. The end result is a severeshortage of graduates proficient in the technology and policy issues critical to the security of theinformation infrastructure. While several universities have started programs

Conference Session

Virtual and Distance Experiments

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Schmidt, Bismarck State College; William Wahlman, Bismarck State College; Zachery Allen, Bismarck State College

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-101: WEBLAB – COMPREHENSIVE REMOTE LABORATORY SYSTEMZachery Allen, Bismarck State College Mr. Allen has over 9 years of technical experience in the Computer Industry, the last six of which have been specifically in the Electrical Industry. He presently works for Bismarck State College (BSC), leading development of new and interactive tools for teaching online. He previously led the development of a degree program for Electrical Transmission Systems Technology (ETST). In addition he is the resident expert on transmission systems operation and helps manage relations with the Electrical Industry.Daniel Schmidt, Bismarck State College Mr. Schmidt has over 23 years of experience in

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Batie, East Carolina University

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Architectural

, and it is imperative that a new learning tool be employed to educate students tounderstand the language of construction and construction drawings.This paper addresses the need for developing such a learning tool. Using the computer programSketchUp, a catalog of 3D manipulative computer models were created and incorporated into avariety of academic Construction Drawing and Analysis class exercises. This tool enabledstudents to manipulate, orbit, zoom in/out, and have selective viewing of constructioncomponents learning models. These activities allow students to dissect a building structure anddevelop an understanding how building components inter-relate. The analysis of comparativestudents using the models showed a positive direction in

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

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Manufacturing

always been the source ofAmerica’s innovation and our standard of living.” [1] The crisis is the increasing penetration ofglobal competition on the economic output of the United States, now an issue to whichengineering education is paying serious attention. However, it is not a crisis of just technicalissues. What is needed with respect to global learning and experience is more than just technicalcompetence and expertise. Bill Wulf said “…engineering is now practiced in a global, holisticbusiness context, and engineers must design under constraints that reflect that context. In thefuture, understanding other cultures, speaking other languages, and communicating with peoplefrom marketing and finance will be just as fundamental to the practice of

Conference Session

Digital System Design

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University; Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Matt Murdock, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

reduce the number of problems that can appearduring laboratory sessions. The students are exposed to digital circuit design using discrete 74xx seriescomponents during the first four weeks of the semester. For the rest of the semester, all designs aretargeted at FPGA. The use of 74xx series components has been kept in the laboratory for two reasons.First, a 74xx series component might be all that is needed for a simple design. Second, the concept ofputting together a design utilizing multiple components (system-level design) can be introduced.Potentially, this encourages the students to optimize their designs so that wiring the digital circuit iseasier.Our findings through this introduction have all been positive. Students are eager to learn the

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder; Diana Shannon, University of Colorado-Denver; Jay Shah, University of Colorado-Boulder; R. Scott Summers, University of Colorado-Boulder; Jim Ruttenber, University of Colorado

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1223: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITIESPILOT COURSEAngela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder Dr. Bielefeldt is an Associate Professor and a licensed P.E. in the State of Colorado. She teaches Civil and Environmental Engineering courses for freshman, seniors, and graduate students on topics including design, hazardous waste management, solid waste management, and bioremediation. She is a co-faculty advisor for the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) and is working with other faculty at CU to start a new emphasis in Engineering for Developing Communities at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.Diana

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

2006-674: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PHOTONICS TRACKAlfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida Dr. Alfred D. Ducharme is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology and the College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida. He is currently the Program Coordinator for the BSEET – Photonics program instituted in 2003. His research interests include solid-state lighting, imaging system testing, and laser speckle. Dr. Ducharme earned his B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Central Florida (CREOL). Dr. Ducharme was awarded the Rudolf