Conference Session

Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Robertson, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

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Continuing Professional Development

• Alternative paths to system realizationThe advantage of having a smoothly-operating consortium pays off in delivering such abroad-based plan. Processes are already in place to identify the required expertise andmanage the balance between the different thrusts and measure their effectiveness. Thereis also an important ‘trickle down’ effect. Topics that appear first in high-levelleadership courses steadily diffuse out to a wider range of participants to mimic the waytechnology is spread throughout the industry. The trends are also seen in detail by theacademic collaborators and the relevant sections are quickly incorporated into academiccourses.Bibliography 1. D McNabb, L Gibson & B Finnie, The case of the vanishing workforce”, Public

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Robinson, Edge Hill University; Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University

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International

AC 2007-935: ENGINEERING EDUCATION: THE UK CHALLENGEIan Robinson, Edge Hill University Professor Ian Robinson is the Dean of Quality Enhancement at Edge Hill University and was previously Professor of Engineering Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Technically he specialised in electrical drives and power electronics, but now spends much of his time working in the area of engineering pedagogy and academic quality. He is a member of the International Liaison Group for Engineering Education and is a member of the editorial board of Engineering Education, the Journal of the Higher Education Academy Engineering Subject Centre.Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University Mike is

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New Approaches to the Development of Online Learning and International Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Batts, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Cheryl McFadden, East Carolina University

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Continuing Professional Development

practical application in theuniversity classroom.8 Since that time, the Seven Principles have evolved into standards forundergraduate education and have been used by instructors in face-to-face classrooms to enhancethe quality of instruction.9, 26 These principles have also set the stage for a large number ofresearch studies3, 4, 13, 25 in support of both face-to-face and online course quality.Chickering and Gamson’s Seven Principles assert that good practice in undergraduate education(a) encourages student-faculty contact, (b) encourages cooperation among students, (c)encourages active learning, (d) gives prompt feedback, (e) emphasizes time on task, (f)communicates high expectations, and (g) respects diverse talents and ways of learning.7

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Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

skills to be able to complete their projects.Multicultural CompetenciesAnother framework to support the goals of this project is provided by the Kansas StateUniversity’s Tilford Group Multicultural Competencies Development, which has been defined as“the knowledge, skills and personal attributes needed to live and work in a diverse world.”2Following is a summary of these competencies: 1. Knowledge – Awareness and understanding needed to live and work in a diverse world. a. Cultural Self – The ability to understand one's ethnic identity and how it influences identity development. b. Diverse Ethnic Groups – Knowledge of diverse ethnic groups and their cultures. c. Social/Political/Economic/Historical Frameworks

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Tricks of the Trade II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Benitez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Juan Jimenez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Yesenia Cruz, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Marta Rosa, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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New Engineering Educators

life in order to understand theentire concept. When a lot of information is given to a student he/she cannot have a completeknowledge of the whole idea until it is put it in practice. Students want to know how they canapply the theory to the jobs, how they are going to convert the concepts and ideas to the reality ofan industry. They exhort instructors to go a little bit forward of what books present and bringinto the classroom the industries´ situations and problems. One student said: “A professor shouldbe dynamic, enthusiastic and prepare an interactive class. The professor should state that he/sheis opened to answer any question anytime, and care for the students”.b. Help us Visualize

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; Rodney Custer, Illinois State University; Jenny Daugherty, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Martin Westrick, University of Illinois,-Urbana-Champaign; Yong Zeng, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

principles to solve problems. 4 The introduction of these tools intothe analytical stage of the design process represents an indispensable part of engineering design. 5Eekels observed how the prediction component functions in the engineering design processnoting that “if the conditional prediction sounds unfavorable, then we generally simply abstainfrom that action and design another action,” (p. 176) which is to make the informed decisionbefore constructing the prototype of a design. 6 Hayes observed that predictive analysis is carriedout in the planning environment, not the task environment, with several distinct advantages: (a)moves made in planning the environment can be easily undone while task environment actionscannot be reversed; (b

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; John Charonko, Virginia Tech; Alicia Williams, Virginia Tech; Satyaprakash Karri, Virginia Tech; Kelley Stewart, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering, (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g) an ability to communicate effectively, (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, (i) a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, lifelong learning, (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University

AC 2007-1132: USING AWARENESS OF LEARNING PROCESSES TO HELPSTUDENTS DEVELOP EFFECTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIESKevin Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He has received the 2002 ASEE PIC-III Award, 2003 Joseph J. Martin Award, 2004 Raymond W. Fahien Award and 2005 Corcoran Award for his contributions to engineering education.Roberta Harvey, Rowan University Roberta Harvey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing Arts at Rowan University. She has been part of the faculty team that teaches Sophomore Clinic I since 1998 and played a key role in the development of the integrated design and communication pedagogy of the

Conference Session

Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joachim Walther, University of Queensland; David Radcliffe, University of Queensland

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Educational Research and Methods

interventions. “Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten”1 B. F. Skinner (1904 - 1990)1. Introduction: Outcomes-based education in engineering educationThe rapid societal and technological changes of the last decade have resulted in a sustainedtransformation of engineering work and the engineering profession. Engineering graduates todayare expected to be equipped with a whole set of new technical abilities as well as an awareness ofthe social and environmental implications of engineering work. In many countries thesepressures have led to reforms of the engineering education system in an attempt to better equipstudents for the changed and changing

Conference Session

An International Perspective

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Tatiana Ramirez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Idalis Vazques, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Women in Engineering

. 2006.9. Ref. 510. Ref. 811. Van Aken.,E..,Watford B., Medina-Borja A. The Use of Focus Groups for Minority Engineering Program Assessment, Journal of Engineering Education, July 1999.12. Krueger, Richard A., Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research, SAGE Publications Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA, 1994.13. Amer. Assoc, o.U.W., Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America, in AAUW Publications. 1991: Washington, D.C.14. Levenson, N., Educational pipeline issues for women. Comput. Res. News, 1990. October: p. 11-13.15. Melymuka, K., If Girls Don’t Get IT, IT Won’t Get Girls, in Computer World. 2001.16. Gilligan, C., In a Different Voice. 1982, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.17. Belenky, M.F., et al., Women’s Ways of

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waleed Abulfaraj, King Abdulaziz University; Mohamed Hassan, Alexandria University, Egypt

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Engineering Ethics

during the final evaluation may involve: a. Adhering to the technical practices and reporting any inconveniences. b. Honesty when dealing with the public c. Reporting malpractices d. Design flaws (if any)Further Steps to Complement Ethics Teaching in the Nuclear Engineering ProgramsAcquiring the professional outcomes may not result simply from participation in a particularclass or set of classes. Rather, these outcomes are more often acquired or influenced throughsources both in and outside the classroom. This necessitates paying attention to the properplanning and monitoring of out-of classroom activities to be able to properly use them for ethicsteaching24.It is thus proposed to enhance ethics

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Off the Beaten Path

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Adams, Purdue University; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; David Socha, University of Washington; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Ken Yasuhara

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New Engineering Educators

with challenges, finding rewards, giving advice, and being successful. • Assign a reporter to document “table stories” of challenges and difficulties to share with broader audiencePhase V Goals: illustrate and summarize what we accomplished as a group and discuss future opportunities(10 min) Page 12.1302.6 Format: • Presenters debrief and elicit feedback and ideas for future opportunities I S M Y W R I T I N G T H A T B A D

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

experience involving manufacturing, design and analysis of Submarine Components and Navy related equipment. In addition Dr. Gates has worked in the aerospace industry, helicopter fuselage and rotor blade aerodynamics coupled with wind tunnel testing. Currently Dr. Gates is involved with high temperature Fuel Cell Research and development. Dr Gates earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut and BS ME and MS ME from Rochester Institute of Technology. E-mail: GatesA@ccsu.eduZdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University Zdzislaw B. Kremens received the M.Sc. and Ph.D, degrees in Electrical Engineering from Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw

Conference Session

Cooperative Education Addresses ABET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Competencies onto ABET 2000 Criterion III Outcomes. ABET 2000 Criterion III a b c d e f g h i j kPurdue CompetenciesCommunication x x x xCultural Awareness x x x x x xGlobal Perspective x x x xJudgment x x x x x x xLeadership x xPlanning & Responsiveness to Change x x xSynthesis

Conference Session

Cooperative Education Addresses ABET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mathews, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

and interpret data 7. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 8. Design a system, component, or process which addresses: a. Economic constraints b. Environmental constraints c. Social constraints d. Political constraints e. Ethical constraints f. Health & safety constraints g. Manufacturability constraints h. Sustainability constraints 9. Function on multidisciplinary teams 10. Identify engineering problems 11. Formulate engineering problems 12. Solve engineering problems 13. Understand professional and ethical responsibilities 14. Communicate effectively in writing 15. Communicate

Conference Session

The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Lindsley, Arizona State University; Veronica Burrows, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

-minute datawould not be included in the answers input into the system. However, as can be seen in this case,after comparing video-tapes to answers input, it does appear that essentially all relevant studentdesign process data has been included in the student answers, such as assumptions, heuristics,etc.As with the alpha-test, the students that completed the work in the pilot study supplied a richdescription of their design process thinking about the problems presented. An example of astudent team response to the first interactive question (see Appendix B) was: “First, we defined the problem using the present state/desired state heuristic. See figure 1 on page one for this work. Next we formulated assumptions, that an equal

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University; Paris von Lockette, Rowan University; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

laboratory sequence," Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 31, pp. 116-119, 1997.7 N. Van Orden, "Is writing an effective way to learn chemical concepts?," Journal of Chemical Education, vol. 67,pp. 583, 1990.8 Johnston, C.A., Let Me Learn, Corwin Press Inc., London, 1998.9 Pearle, K.M. and Head, L.M., “Using your Brain to Build Teams that Work: A Study of the Freshman andSophomore Engineering Clinics at Rowan University,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2002,Montreal, Quebec, Canada.10 Evans, D.L., McNiel, B. W., and Beakley, G. C., “Design in Engineering Education: Past Views of FutureDirections,” Journal of Engineering Education, 79, 4 (1990).11 E. Constans, J. Courtney, K. Dahm, J. Everett, C. Gabler, R. Harvey, L. Head, D

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

velocity) (area of fan)b. kg/s = (m3/s) (density of air)c. Density of air ~ 1.2 kg/m3 (5) Calculate the heat rejected by the condenser as follows: a. Heat rejected = (kg/s) (specific heat of air [Cp]) * (Temperature difference of air) b. Heat rejected = kJ/s c. Specific heat of air [Cp] = 1.008 kJ/kg K Experiment 4 – Evaporator Heat Absorption Purpose: To calculate the heat (kJ/s) absorbed by the evaporator from the air. Definition: Heat is transferred from the hot refrigerant vapor to the condenser tubes and fins and finally exhausted to the air. Assuming

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen McClain, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

the function. Unfortunately for the two groups, the nature of thecombined-cycle optimization caused Mathcad to find local-maximums for specific power basedon the groups’ initial guesses that were less than the class maximum specific power. However,consideration was given to the groups for ingenuity and resolve.ME 321 Introduction to Fluid MechanicsAppendix B presents the project assigned during the Fall 2003 offering of ME 321 Introductionto Fluid Mechanics. The project required designing a thrust reverser to retrofit the Gulfstream IIbusiness jet owned by Virtucon Inc., the cover company for Dr. Evil’s empire. The thrustreversers were needed to safely land the Gulfstream II on the 0.5-mile landing strip on Dr. Evil’sIsland. The specifics of

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Boyer, St. Louis University; Krishnaswamy Ravindra, St. Louis University; John George, St. Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, St. Louis University

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Aerospace

) BT 3 0.029  d B  C DB = (3) CDBT  d    t  S C DF = 2 C f 1 + 2  F n (4)   c  SBTThe determination of payload – method #1:Error! Reference source not found., below, shows a typical mission profile for the flight ofmodel rocket. 3 v=0 sc = Σ∆s 100 ft

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candace Sulzbach, Colorado School of Mines

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Civil Engineering

toward the paddlers.A large amount of tumblehome, or sides angled heavily inward as shown in Figure 3c, alloweasier access to the water for the paddlers but reduces stability. The opposite of tumblehome isflare, when the sides of the canoe angle out away from the paddlers. Excessive flare adds tothe stability of the canoe by increasing underwater volume. While flare adds to the stability ofthe canoe, it makes it harder for the paddlers to reach the water with their paddles. Page 12.665.9 Figure 3: (a) Cross-Section Shape, (b) Forms of Rocker, and (c) Tumblehome and FlareAlthough the hydrodynamic attributes are considered the most critical aspects

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1261: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODOLOGY TO HELPSTUDENTS SUCCEED IN THE REAL WORLDKeith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc. Page 12.595.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Embedded Software Design Methodology to Help Students Succeed in the Real WorldIntroduction: A Tool for Entering the Workforce with ExperienceIn the good old days, new engineers could look forward to a long and rewarding career,working for a well-established engineering firm. They would typically spend their firstyear of employment “learning the ropes” from older, more-experienced engineers.During this apprenticeship, they would pick up the tips, tricks and

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Slobodan Petrovic, Arizona State University; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; John Robertson, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

global market for renewable energy is already dramaticallyincreasing. In 2006 its turnover was US $38 B, 26% more than in the previous year and this trendis expected to continue3.A dual energy crisis strategy of conservation or maximizing efficiency and vigorousdevelopment of alternative energy sources is proposed. The role of the Arizona State Universityas a New American University in this regard is the one of a bold leadership and relentless pursuitto promote and establish new energy sources.The mandate of the newly established Alternative Energy program at Arizona State University atthe Polytechnic campus is to strategically develop electronics engineering cadre capable ofmeeting the demands of the new energy economy that will rely on energy

Conference Session

IE and EM Program Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Brunkhorst, University of Missouri; Halvard Nystrom, University of Missouri; Donald Myers, University of Missouri

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Engineering Management

processes. Sridhar B. Seshadri isthe Vice President of Planning and Process Excellence for Stanford Hospital and Clinics and isrepresentative of this career opportunity. Although currently working in a management role,Seshadri started his career in healthcare as an engineer. In an interview, Seshadri states: “Our Page 12.1390.6focus is to improve those operational processes that ‘envelop the clinical event’.”16 As part of a marketing class at the University of Missouri-Rolla, a number of studentsinvestigated the demand within hospitals for engineers with not only a knowledge and educationin the biomedical discipline but also in business. Ten

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Abu-Hajar, San Francisco State University; Michael Holden, San Francisco State University

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Computers in Education

; Vagge, S. (1999). Maximizing constructivist learningfrom multimedia communications by minimizing cognitive load. Journal of EducationalPsychology, 91(4), 638–643.4. McCombs, B. L. (2000). Assessing the role of educational technology in the teaching andlearning process: A learner centered perspective. The Secretary Conference on EducationalTechnology 2000.5. http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/6. Way Kuo, Assessment for US Engineering Programs, IEEE Transaction on Reliability, vol 55,March 2006, pp 1-67. F. Frankel, “Translating Science into Pictures: A Powerful Learning Tool,” Invention andImpact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) Education, AAAS Press, 2005, pp. 155-158.8. L. Cochran et al

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Outstanding Contributions to ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2053: AN INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE DYNAMIC SYSTEMSTEACHING METHODOLOGY UTILIZING ANALYTICAL ANDEXPERIMENTAL APPROACHESPeter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Peter Avitabile is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME, IES and SEM. Page 12.222.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 AN INTEGRATED UNDERGRADUATE

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Blanco, California Institute of Technology; Kenneth Pickar, California Institute of Technology; Luz Marina Delgado, GEMA; Oscar Arce, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Jeff Kranski, California Institute of Technology; Francoise Herrera, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Charles MacVean, Universidad Rafael Landivar

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Design in Engineering Education

Knew About The World Bank, a World Bank publication,The World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433· USA, 2006. See also: http://info.worldbank.org/etools/reducingpoverty/about_b.html2. See http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/afghanistan/3. Smith, A. B., Banzaert, A., & Susnowitz, S. (2003). The MIT IDEAS Competition: Promoting Innovation for Public Service. Proceedings of the ASEE/IEEE 2003 Frontiers in Education Conference, Session S1B. Retrieved February 14, 2005 from Frontiers in Engineering web site: http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2003/papers/1401.pdf4. Banzaert, A., Goss, J., Smith, A., & Susnowitz, S. (2003). MIT’s Public Service Design Seminars: Inspiring Applied Innovation. Proceedings of the NCIIA

Conference Session

International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Simcock, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University

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International

the University’s profile in engineering education. PBLprovides the means to:-a) address more explicitly the essential attributes needed by engineering graduates in professional practice;b) enhance pedagogical effectiveness;c) tackle at the outset the learning difficulties faced by many commencing students.”In summary there were political, practical, social, industrial/employment related as well as thepedagogically sound reason that PBL would best suit our particularly diverse student cohort.Overall VU could cite 8 (namely 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11) of the 12 reasons for making thechange to PBL as identified by Moesby 2, and shown in Table 1. 1 To attract better and - if preferred - more students. 2 To improve the

Conference Session

Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Bott, Virginia Military Institute

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-485: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTERECRUITMENT INTO THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGCharles Bott, Virginia Military Institute Charles B. Bott, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia Previously an Environmental Engineer with Parsons Corporation Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Virginia Tech M.S.E. in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Military

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

underclass undergraduate engineeringstudents.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.DUE-0536342.Bibliography1. Miller, R. L., Ely, J. F., Baldwin, R. M., and Olds, B. M., “Higher-order thinking in the unit operations Page 12.393.13 laboratory”, Chem. Eng. Ed., 32(2), 146-151, (1998).2. Welty, J. R., Wicks, C. E., Wilson, R. E., and Rorrer, G., Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer, 4th Ed., Wiley, New York (2001).3. Wilson, E. E., A basis for rational design of heat transfer apparatus., Trans. ASME, 37, 47-82 (1915).4. Fernandez-Seara, J