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International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

AC 2007-460: ASSESSMENT STUDIES OF GLOBALLY DELIVERED ONLINECOURSES IN BUSINESS AND ENGINEERINGIsmet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University Dr. Ismet Anitsal is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Tennessee Tech University. Dr. Anitsal holds a Ph.D. in Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research interests focus on customer productivity and customer value in services marketing, specifically at technology-based self-service environments. He formerly worked in the manufacturing, banking and retailing industries and has taught at several universities. His research has been published or accepted for publishing in Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, Services Marketing

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University; Lawrence Behr, LBA Group; Kenneth Dingle, Allvac

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Manufacturing

mandated radio frequency (RF) exposurestandard. However, several non-government organizations, such as the AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI), the Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers, Inc. (IEEE), and the National Council on Radiation Protection andMeasurements (NCRP) have issued recommendations for human exposure to RFelectromagnetic fields.”4 Using these standards, the FCC has created a de factofederal standard under 73CFR1.1310 under which it enforces “maximumpermissible exposure (“MPE”) limits applicable to facilities, operations, ortransmitters.” OSHA specifically recognizes RF hazards in OSHA standard 29CFR §1926.550 (a) (15) (vii), Cranes and Derricks, but fails to set in place anystandards. It also provides a general

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Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Hawkes, WiSE / University of Southern California; Jean Morrison, University of Southern California; Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-1145: THE WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE)PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES OF THE FIRST FIVE YEARSNicole Hawkes, WiSE / University of Southern California Nicole Hawkes is the Program Manager for the Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Program at the University of Southern California. She received a B.A. in History from Mount Holyoke College in 1996, an M.A. in African Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000, and an M.S. in Arts Administration from Boston University in 2002.Jean Morrison, University of Southern California Jean Morrison is the Vice Provost for Graduate Programs at the University of Southern

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Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Kiefer, Tri-State University

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Mechanical Engineering

ComponentsAbstract Many mechanical engineering students try to avoid having to work on senior designprojects that include electronics because they feel like they are in over their heads. The attitudeis understandable because most mechanical engineering students have very little opportunity todo any type of hands-on activities with electronics, and their graduation hinges upon completingtheir senior project. Most have taken one course in circuit analysis, but have never designed orbuilt anything that includes any electronic components. This paper describes attempts to breakdown the stigma that mechanical engineering students often hold: “It is a job for the EE’s.” For the past two years, Tri-state University has had successful senior design

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Ivey; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis

AC 2007-3127: WHEN THEY STAY AND WHEN THEY DON’T: EXAMPLES OFFIRST SEMESTER RETENTION RATES AND RELATIONSHIPS TO LEARNINGSTYLESStephanie Ivey,Anna Lambert, University of Memphis Page 12.1609.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 When They Stay and When They Don’t: Examples of First Semester Retention Rates and Relationships to Learning Styles Stephanie Ivey1, Anna Lambert1 1 Department of Civil Engineering, The University of MemphisAbstractOur research presents initial findings of a pilot-scale project performed at The Herff College ofEngineering, The University of

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Redefining the Boundaries of Engineering and Liberal Education: Contributions to the Year of Dialogue

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cech, University of California-San Diego; Kara Boettcher, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University

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Liberal Education

AC 2007-1871: THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING JOB DESCRIPTION: TRENDSAND CONSEQUENCES OF AN INCREASINGLY TECHNICAL ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONErin Cech, University of California-San Diego Erin A. Cech received bachelors degrees in Electrical Engineering and Sociology from Montana State University and is currently working towards her doctorate in Sociology at UC San Diego. She is engaged in research on gender and cultural issues in engineering, social stratification, and the intersection of technological and societal ethics.Kara Boettcher, Montana State University Kara M. Boettcher is a 2002 Chemical Engineering graduate of Montana State University. She spent three years working as a process engineer for

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Emerging Information Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Pickard, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; Chip Popoviciu, Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1955: IPV6 COURSE DEVELOPMENT FOR INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMSJohn Pickard, East Carolina University John Pickard has more than 15 years in the Technical training profession and 9 years experience in the information technology field. John has held various positions and has experience involving management, designing, testing and teaching of data networks, enterprise networking systems, digital switching systems and transmission systems. Currently, John is a faculty member at East Carolina University and holds an instructor position in the Department of Technology Systems. John is also a senior trainer at Network Training and Consulting and teaches courses in networking

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Teaching Ethics II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Hipp, University of South Carolina

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Engineering Ethics

and delivery.Exploring arguments about the content of engineering ethics education surpass the limits of thispaper, and others have engaged in such.1 Thus, though arguable, I will assume that engineeringethics education should include the following: stimulate the moral imagination, recognize ethicalissues, develop analytical skills, and promote ethical obligation and professional responsibility ineach student.The second prong of the dialogue considers pedagogical delivery whereby the content is relatedand the goals realized. A survey of recent literature displays four major strategies as educatorsendeavor to unpack the ABET criteria – micro-ethics, meta/macro-ethics, heuristics, andcasuistry. However, these approaches entail a number of

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Retention Programs for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helene Finger, California Polytechnic State University; Tracy Van Houten, University of Southern California; Barbara Curry, California Polytechnic State University; Jennifer Harris, United Parcel Service; Malia Francisco, United Parcel Service; Betsy Sale, United Parcel Service

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-1714: ADVANCING WOMEN IN ENGINEERING BY EMPOWERINGSTUDENT LEADERS TO PROMOTE THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTIONOF FEMALES IN ENGINEERINGHelene Finger, California Polytechnic State University Helene Finger is the Director of the Women’s Engineering Program in the College of Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Her responsibilities include supervising staff and advising the student SWE section in the planning and implementation of programs for the recruitment and retention of women. She has also taught in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Cal Poly since 1997 and is a registered professional engineer. In 2001 she was named a recipient of National Organization for

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

opportunities to develop life-long learning skills as well. In 2002, ourinstitution launched a summer research program under the umbrella of the SummerResearch Institute to increase the involvement of undergraduate students in researchactivities. The other goal of the program was to involve regional high school students inundergraduate research in partnership with university students and faculty, and to attractthem to join our institution after their graduation from high school. In Summer 2006, theEngineering Technology programs were funded for the first time for two researchprojects. This paper describes one such research project entitled “Design and Simulationof Nanostructure-Based Devices.” Due to funding and time limitations, the summerresearch

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Two Year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University; Duane Akroyd, North Carolina State University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2007-481: COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHER PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENTTheodore Branoff, North Carolina State University Ted Branoff is an associate professor of Graphic Communications in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. A member of ASEE since 1987, Ted is currently the chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE. His research interests include spatial visualization in undergraduate students and the effects of online instruction for preparing community college educators.Duane Akroyd, North Carolina State University Duane Akroyd is a professor in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at North Carolina State

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

AC 2007-2664: THE EFFECT OF STUDENT TABLET PC USE ON THEIRATTITUDES TOWARDS AND UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGNHien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University Hien Nguyen is a doctoral student in Instructional Systems at Penn State University. She has a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. She is currently a Research Assistant in the Engineering Design program and the Engineering Instruction Services at Penn State. Her research interest includes the use of digital ink technologies in learning, problem based learning, collaborative learning in cross-cultural context and learning communities.John Wise, Pennsylvania State University John Wise is the Associate Director of the Regional

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Digital and Embedded System Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liang Hong, Tennessee State University; Md Hasanuzzaman, Tennessee State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1965: UNDERGRADUATE EMBEDDED SYSTEM EDUCATION USINGADAPTIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGYLiang Hong, Tennessee State University Liang Hong received the B.S. degree and M.S. degree from Southeast University, Nanjing, China, in 1994 and 1997, respectively, and the PhD degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, in 2002, all in electrical engineering. Since 2003, he has been with Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has held summer visiting appointment at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, in 2006. His research interests include digital communications and multimedia signal processing with a

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Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers in the World of Corporate Business / Engineering and Poverty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2007-239: ENGINEERING AND THE OTHER AMERICAGeorge Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton Page 12.616.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering and the Other America AbstractIn the present work, the growing awareness in engineering of the responsibility towardsthe poor is considered. The following approach is taken: a brief overview of the issues ofpoverty particularly in the U.S. is provided; and recent developments in engineeringrelated to the issue of poverty are discussed. The purposes of the work are: to bring anawareness of the plight of the poor that live here in the United States

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Innovative Techniques in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-1472: EMBEDDED DESIGN IN PARAMETRIC MODELING AND CAMJohn Irwin, Michigan Tech University Page 12.594.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Embedded Design in Parametric Modeling, and CAMAbstractThe Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) BS degree recent curriculumenhancements have brought about the development of new courses for the 2006-07academic year. The present course sequence requires a freshman level introduction toengineering fundamentals course where the Unigraphics NX 3D modeling software andvarious other engineering software are introduced. Later in the curriculum during upperlevel courses students are expected to utilize these

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1699: USE OF ASSESSMENT SURVEY TO ASSIGN PROJECT TEAMSAND ROLESPromiti Dutta, Columbia UniversityAlexander Haubold, Columbia University Page 12.1526.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Use of Assessment Survey to Assign Project Teams and RolesAbstract:Effective assignment of teams and distribution of tasks within a group is an arduous task.Successful teams display harmony, successfully completed projects, and effective skill utilizationof all members. Weak teams demonstrate ineffective dynamics, poorly completed projects, andunderutilized team members. We propose a method to assign team members and to delegatemembers with equally weighted

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Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University; bruce jarrell, University of Maryland-School of Medicine; John Raczek, University of Maryland; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2216: NEW INQUIRY-BASED CURRICULA FOR BIOENGINEERINGEDUCATIONJulia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Julia M. Ross is Chair of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her technical research interests are in the area of cellular engineering. In particular, her work focuses on bacterial adhesion to physiological surfaces. In addition, she maintains an active research program in curriculum development with a focus on workforce development.Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Gregory Russ graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of

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Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Haws, Boise State University

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2007-130: MARGINALIZING DISSENT: ENGINEERING AND THE PUBLICHEARING PROCESSDavid Haws, Boise State University I like to think of myself as a boundary spanner—bridging between “hard” science and “soft” skills. The bridge metaphor is attractive, but it probably implies more precision than I deserve (urban sprawl comes more to my mind). My “professional” degrees are in Civil Engineering (an undergraduate degree from the University of Utah; and a master’s and Ph.D. from Brigham Young University). I also have an undergraduate degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley, and master’s degrees in Instructional and Performance Technology, and Technical Communication from Boise

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Kampe, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Matthew Stimpson, Virginia Tech; Brad Matanin, Virginia Tech; Amanda Martin, Virginia Tech; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2367: FRESHMAN ENGINEERING LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIESAT VIRGINIA TECHJean Kampe, Virginia Tech J.C. MALZAHN KAMPE is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University, her M.Ch.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, and her B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michigan Technological University.Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech WHITNEY A. EDMISTER is the Assistant Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Sate University. She received her

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Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Mahler, The Boeing Company; Ann Broughton, Purdue University; Barrett Caldwell, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2402: FALL SPACE DAY – AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ANDPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MODELCindy Mahler, The Boeing Company CINDY MAHLER is an International Space Station systems integration engineer at the Boeing Company in Houston, Texas. She is the founder of Purdue Fall Space Day and has a vision for creating a National Organization to expand Fall Space Day not only geographically but also to use the model to reach out to students in other subject areas. While working at United Space Alliance in spaceflight training, Cindy was awarded a Silver Snoopy, the highest award given by Astronauts to less than 1% of the workforce, for the successful integration of the U.S. and Russian

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Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Victoria Robson, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Tanner Bateman, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-1441: FOUNDATIONAL PREDICTORS OF SUCCESS IN THECOLLEGIATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMVictoria Robson, Virginia Tech Victoria Robson is a doctoral student in Industrial Organizational Psychology at Virginia Tech. Her dissertation focuses on the role of the self-concept plays in forming leadership perceptions. During her tenure at Virginia Tech, Victoria has worked in the Office of Academic Assessment. The Office of Academic Assessment is responsible for assessing student outcomes across the university.Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech VINOD K. LOHANI is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech

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Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Christine Corum, Purdue University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2095: USING OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUSQUALITY IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES FROM ABET PROGRAMACCREDITATION IN INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATIONSusan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet Susan is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. She holds degrees in Industrial Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and a MBA in Management from North Central College. She teaches and consults in TQM, six sigma, lean and continuous improvement. Sue is past chair of the IE Division of ASEE and formerly served as division chair, program chair, newsletter editor, and treasurer. She has served as a TAC/ABET commissioner or alternate since

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2066: VIEWPOINTS FROM THE DOORSTEP: WHAT’S TURNINGSTUDENTS AWAY FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington at Seattle and a graduate research assistant with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His interests include recruitment/retention, gender equity, and mixed-methods education research in computer science. Page 12.1589.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Viewpoints from the doorstep

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-44: RAPID MANUFACTURING VIA METAL CASTINGRobert Creese, West Virginia University ROBERT C CREESE is a professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He obtained his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees from The Pennsylvania State University, The University of California-Berkeley, and The Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of ASEE and also a member of AACE International, ASM, AWS, AIST, ISPA, SCEA, AFS, and SME. Page 12.1217.1© American Society for

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Mentoring Graduate Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Michael Kerley, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Jerome Paris, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Janet Bodner, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-375: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO TEACHING ASSISTANTTRAINING AND ORIENTATIONRonald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology Ronald S. Kane is Dean of Graduate Studies and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Before that he had been Dean of Graduate Studies, Research, and Continuing Professional Education and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology and before that served as Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Manhattan College. He has industrial experience in the energy and aerospace industries and worked for a number of years on nuclear safety and alternative energy systems, with focus on modeling and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ulas Toros, University of Florida; George Younis, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida

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International

AC 2007-522: CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OFFLORIDA AND THE MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, REPUBLIC OFTURKEYUlas Toros, University of Florida ULAS TOROS Ulas Toros is a PhD student at the University of Florida majoring in Civil Engineering. He earned his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. He earned his Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Texas at El Paso, and Master of Engineering degree in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of FloridaGeorge Younis, University of Florida GEORGE YOUNIS George Younis is a

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard Company; Claudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Nancy Hafkin, Knowledge Working

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International

AC 2007-162: HP, WFEO AND CWIT: BUILDING ENGINEERING CAPACITY INAFRICABarbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard CompanyClaudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Barbara Waugh, PhD, is Director for University Relations in HP, focused on the US diversity strategy; and on capacity building in Africa. She is the author of Soul in the Computer: story of a corporate revolutionary.Russel Jones, World Expertise LLCNancy Hafkin, Knowledge Working Page 12.813.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 HP, WFEO and CWIT: Building Engineering Capacity

Conference Session

Successful Professional Development Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rogelio Rodriguez, UC Irvine

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Continuing Professional Development

President for Association of Analytical Chemist (AOAC) Southern California Section. Page 12.1515.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Understanding the Medical Product Development Process:Continuing Professional Development for Life ScienceProfessionalsAbstractNavigating the medical product development maze from concept to market can result in achallenging experience. The life science industry is a highly regulated industry and depending onthe medical product and classification (device, pharmaceutical, or biologic) the approval processcan be complex and lengthy. Unlike high-tech products such as consumer electronics which

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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International

. Inparticular, health problems resulting from environmental risks and a lack of economicresources in the developing world pose daunting challenges to the global scientific andengineering communities. Addressing these challenges through international researchexperiences integrated with sustainability and appropriate technology principlesrepresents a significant and critical contribution to a more sustainable future. This hasbeen called for both within and outside engineering education, starting at theundergraduate level.Initiated in Fall 2006 with the help of a NSF grant, this program engages engineeringstudent teams in community-based learning (CBL) outside La Paz, Bolivia. CBL isdefined as learning via working with and in a community in need of

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Said Abubakr, Western Michigan University; Dewei Qi, Western Michigan University

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International

AC 2007-169: DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION INCHINA FOR WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING STUDENTSSaid Abubakr, Western Michigan UniversityDewei Qi, Western Michigan University Page 12.534.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of Global Engineering Education in China for Western Michigan University Engineering StudentsAbstractIn collaboration with Sichuan University in China, Western Michigan University had establishedand developed the China Summer Engineering Tour for the first time in 2006 and is in theprocess of launching a second tour in 2007. The program is designed to provide a uniqueopportunity for both