Conference Session

Engineering Librarians Boot Camp

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Curtis, Linda Hall Library

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Engineering Libraries

of problems that crop up in looking for thesepapers in a database. Any general conclusions drawn to assess quantitatively the completeness oraccuracy of the database would therefore be specious. Of the ten papers selected, seven returnedbibliographic records corresponding to the paper in Compendex. Those records located werefound under serial titles like “American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Advance paper,”“ASME – Paper,” or “American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Papers.” While these titlesare suggestive, and fairly consistent, they do not lead unambiguously to the determination thatthe record is a miscellaneous technical paper publication. Of the three papers that Compendexfailed to return a correct bibliographic match for, one

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; William Miller, University of Missouri; Matthew Schmidt, University of Missouri; Matthew Easter, University of Missouri; Rose Marra, University of Missouri

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Two Year College Division

), wedid not find any empirical studies regarding effects of ASK systems on educationaloutcomes in our literature review. Nonetheless, the ASK system design provides an idealframework for practical implementation of the learning theories that guided the designand development of the RPT curriculum. ASK systems are well-suited for accessingcourse scenarios in the form of stories (cases) and for embedding authentic activities(anchoring tasks) within those scenarios.ASK systems share three common characteristics: 1) categorization of links betweentexts; 2) implicit domain theories distributed between content and reader; and 3)automatic generation of links between texts for large ASK systems (Fitzgerald; Wisdo1994). Categorization of links between

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Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

and Assessing ABET “Soft Skills” in the Technical CurriculumAbstractTAC-ABET accreditation requires that each program develop program outcomes that embraceABET criteria 2a to k. Several of those, such as diversity, internationalization, and ethics, areoften referred to as the soft skills. Generally students exposure to these items is through theirelective (or required) courses in the humanities and social sciences. However, ABETaccreditation also requires that the achievement of the outcomes be assessed and evaluated.Obtaining direct evidence of achievement of the outcomes by the students can be problematicalas the other departments may not be doing assessment. Even if they are, the technology studentsin a humanities

Conference Session

Industrial Technology/Industrial Engineering Technology Forum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

the student to indicatehow much they learned and how much they liked each activity by using a rating scale from one toten (1 means the student did not like it and a 10 means they really enjoyed it). They are alsoasked to comment on what they liked most about the class and what they liked least about theclass. The activities in the example in table one have been written generically for the most partto respect the privacy of companies and people involved.Table 1.Assessment Form to Evaluate Course Activities.______________________________________________________________________________ TEC370 Activity Assessment Please respond to each of the activities that were completed this semester. In the first

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Muci-Küchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-1264: TEACHING CONCEPT GENERATION METHODOLOGIES INPRODUCT DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTSKarim Muci-Küchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Karim Muci-Küchler is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Before joining SDSM&T, he was an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University in 1992. His main interest areas include Computational Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Product Design and Development. He has taught several different courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, has over 30 technical

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

AC 2008-297: IMPLEMENTATION OF CAD/CAM/CNC CURRICULUM USINGMASTERCAM X SOFTWARE IN TECHNICAL PROGRAMSFarzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Page 13.702.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Implementation of CAD/CAM/CNC Curriculum Using MastercamX Software in Technical ProgramsIntroductionOne of the major contributions to the growing acceptance of Computer Numerical Control(CNC) has been the development of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). A ComputerAided Manufacturing (CAM) program uses a CAD drawing, and then adds the cuttingparameters to generate the CNC program.MastercamX is PC-based CAD/CAM software, which

Conference Session

FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Montgomery, University of Michigan; Rodney Johnson, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

generation” of their device. Page 13.376.3 Fig. 1. Dym and Little design process steps3The class is taught in 1.5 hour lectures and one 1.5 hour recitation section each week, and staffedby one instructor from the Technical Communication program and one from an Engineeringdepartment (in this case, Chemical Engineering), plus one or two recitation instructors. Standardclass size is 96 students, divided into four recitation sections of 24, with six teams of 4 studentsin each section. One of the challenges in teaching Engineering 100 is the wide range of abilitiesand skills present in the student population. Whereas a student with

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.; Cyrus Meherji, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Two Year College Division

AC 2008-773: DATA MANAGEMENT FOR OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTBertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.Cyrus Meherji, Technical Career Institute, Inc. Page 13.350.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Data Management for Outcomes and AssessmentAbstractOur college faculty has been inundated with requests for data concerning Outcomes and Assessments. Often thequestion on most of the faculty minds is what is the purpose of keeping all this data? Will it improve the qualityof education that we provide? This question is academic because Middle States and Tac Abet are veryconcerned and required analyses of Outcomes and Assessments.To comply with

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Joshua Phiri, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Patressa Gardner, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2008-589: ADDRESSING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AS A VITAL STEP INTRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE TO IMPROVE ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY AND TECHNICIAN EDUCATIONElaine Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical CollegeJoshua Phiri, Florence-Darlington Technical College Principal Investigator, SCATE National Resource Center for Expanding Excellence in Technician Education and Instructor of Physics, Florence-Darlington Technical CollegePatressa Gardner, Florence-Darlington Technical College Project Manager, SCATE National Resource Center for Expanding Excellence in Technician Education and Business/Industry Liaison, Florence-Darlington Technical College

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Alice Scales, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

. Examples of statements used on the NCLAGES include: 1. “It is useful for me to do lots and lots of problems when learning graphics.” 2. “Learning graphics changes my ideas about how the world works.” 3. “In graphics, it is important for me to make sense out of engineering and design concepts before I can use them correctly.”Seven randomly selected sections of GC 120, Foundations of Graphics, were used in the study atNC State University. GC 120 is an introductory course designed to teach the fundamentals ofengineering/technical graphics. The course is listed on the university’s general educationrequirements as an elective under the Visual and Performing Arts category; therefore, it attractsboth engineering and non-engineering majors

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Technology

issues commonly addressed during those training sessions. Once again,there was no difference between both groups of students.Compensation packages.The survey also reveled that students need some additional help in placing an economic value totheir technical skills. The results of the surveys given to the students show not only a great disparitybetween their perceptions in this area, but also a level of unawareness on salary compensation for agiven position and geographical area. Although some of the students who had had interviews werestill confused on this item, this confusion was most evident with the students who had not had aninterview. These students also felt, in general, uncomfortable with placing that economic value totheir technical

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Tracy Volz, Rice University

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Biomedical

. Instructor, peer,and self evaluations were compared. There was a strong linear correlation between instructorevaluation and peer evaluation (r = 0.60, regression model ANOVA P<0.0002). In contrast,there were poor linear correlations between instructor and self evaluations and between peer andself evaluations (r < 0.25, regression model ANOVA P>0.2). These results suggest that studentsmay be better able to technically evaluate others’ work, rather than their own. Studentsperceived the peer evaluation process as generally helpful, although they noted that their peers’comments were less specific and occasionally inconsistent with their instructor’s feedback.Students reported on surveys that peer evaluation was effective in helping them to

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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International

AC 2008-1421: USING TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICELEARNING TO PROMOTE AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses and does research concerning appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education.Glenn Blalock

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; William Parker, Laramie County School District 1; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Cheyenne, Wyoming a grant of $230K to integrate mathematics,science, and language arts into the district’s seventh grade curriculum. The overall goalof the grant was to enhance the technical and cultural literacy of the students. To achievethis goal an objective was set that all seventh grade students would improve theirauthentic critical thinking skills by developing inquiry skills through the use of DiscoveryBoxes that would integrate mathematics, science, and language arts skills. A DiscoveryTeam was formed to implement the grant. The team consisted of professional educators.Approximately 20 team members were teachers from constituent middle schools withinLCSD#1. The remaining six team members were subject matter experts includingeducators from

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State University; Charlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-882: A RACE CAR DESIGN-BUILD-TEST PROJECT FOR LOWINCOME, FIRST GENERATION PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTSNicholas Oswald, Oklahoma State UniversityCharlie Huddleston, Oklahoma State University Charlie Huddleston is currently earning his Masters degree in electrical engineering at Oklahoma State University. His experience in embedded systems and electronic design has enabled him to be technical lead on a wide variety of technology development projects both at OSU and for small technology companies.Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University Page 13.95.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Yeary, University of Oklahoma; Robert Palmer, University of Oklahoma; Kevin Kloesel, University of Oklahoma; Tian Yu, University of Oklahoma; Kent Johnson, University of Oklahoma; Mike Biggerstaff, University of Oklahoma; Phil Chilson, University of Oklahoma; Guifu Zhang, University of Oklahoma

interdisciplinary, in whichengineering, geoscience, and meteorology students are encouraged to actively participate.As discussed in a report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, about 1/3 of the nation’s$10 trillion dollar economy is influenced by weather. Storm cells, tornadoes, and haz-ardous weather cause damage and loss that could be minimized through enhanced radarand longer warning lead times. To study these topics, the program has generated a unique,interdisciplinary research-oriented learning environment that will train future engineers andmeteorologists in the full set of competencies needed to take raw radar data and transformit into meaningful interpretations of weather phenomena. The heart of the program is the development, implementation and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Brian Schratz, Pennsylvania State University

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Aerospace

AC 2008-1435: THE PENN STATE STUDENT SPACE PROGRAMS LAB:TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERSSven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University SVEN G. BILÉN is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at Penn State. He is the Chief Technologist for Penn State's Center for Space Research Programs and Director of the Student Space Programs Lab. He is member of IEEE, AIAA, AGU, ASEE, URSI, and Sigma Xi.Brian Schratz, Pennsylvania State University BRIAN SCHRATZ graduated with a B.S in electrical engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 2006 and is now pursuing an M.S. in electrical engineering at Penn State as a

Conference Session

Educational Outreach Efforts Led by the US Navy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Giver, The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers; Stephen Michetti, NSWCCD

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Ocean and Marine

Page 13.1264.7the Intelligent Ships Symposium (ISS) VII held at Drexel University in May 07, where studentsdisplayed their Sea Perch, presented their accomplishments to an audience of over 300 engineersand scientists, and interacted with engineers and exhibitors displaying their technology.Distinguished, senior level naval engineers and scientists were awestruck to hear a group ofmiddle school students address the large, technical audience as each student articulated his or herrole in designing and building their Sea Perch. There is no better demonstration of value of theprogram in motivating and educating youth. Audience members were so impressed that theyasked to schedule a Q&A session with the students in a separate room so the dialogue

Conference Session

Writing and Portfolios

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Judith Collins, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

collaborating faculty developed a linked assignment in a general education chemistrycourse and an upper-level technical writing course. The goals of our collaboration were to fosterstudents’ control, awareness and demonstration of learning, improve student informationliteracy, and cultivate students’ negotiations with team members. We use the term “distributedcognition” to describe virtual interactions among students that led to fulfilling the goals of thelinked assignment. Students’ information literacy skills “funded” the pool of knowledge forstudent teams to access as they address the problems posed by their assignment to build apresentation.DefinitionsInformation literacy (also known as information fluency) is an umbrella concept

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Victor Rubanchik, Southern Federal University (Russia); Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

University (Russia) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. His research interests focus on object-oriented and Web programming, e-learning standards, and distance education.Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Page 13.1355.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008Using Simulation-based Hybrid and Multilevel Virtual Labs for Fiber Optics, Photonics, and Telecom EducationYakov Cherner*, Amin Karim**, Ahmed Khan**, Victor Rubanchik***, Gary Mullett**** *ATeL, LLC, **DeVry University, ***Rostov State University (Russia), ****Springfield Technical Community CollegeAbstractA

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Clint Cole, Washington State University, Pullman; Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

path unit (vi) understanding the importance of functional verification, implementing testing strategies using an HDL based test bench and interpreting the results. (vii) understanding the architectures of different Programmable Logic Devices The present format of the ECE 333- Digital Systems course includes 3 lectures and 3 hours oflaboratory per week, during 10 weeks, in a quarter formats. Detailed information about thecourse can be found in reference 3. Laboratory experiments include use of discrete CMOS logic(1 lab session), programmable GAL ICs (2 lab sessions), programmable logic boards based onXilinx FPGA Spartan 3 chip (2 lab sessions and a 3 week project) and 2 lab sessions dedicated toanalog

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

* women men Gathering information Generating ideas* Modeling* Feasibility analysis Evaluation Decision CommunicationFigure 5. Mean confidence in ability to perform design activities, by gender, Year 2. Asterisks indicatesignificant gender differences (p ≤ 0.014, Mann–Whitney U; n = 41 women + 69 men). Confidence in ability to perform design activities, Year 4 Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent 0 1 2 3 4 Problem definition

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington; Dennis Lund, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

generating as analysis continues. Additional results are being presented concurrently in twospecial sessions during the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference (#1530 and #2530). The resultssummarized below are collected along several themes: reasons for choice of major; curriculumand skill development issues; perspectives on diversity and gender-related issues; commitment tothe field of engineering; and reasons for leaving engineering. References are provided to papersthat can provide greater depth for each theme.Reasons for Choice of MajorStudents reported that their primary motivations for studying engineering were based on a strongpersonal interest in applied science and math and a desire to contribute to the betterment ofsociety30. In one campus sample of

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Clark, Stanford University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota

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Educational Research and Methods

(APPLES**) Jan.-Feb. 2008 21 U.S. colleges and students and institutions universities nationallyWorkplace Cohort Early-career Learn about the technical Semi-structured interview ( in process) engineers from public and social factors/skills and private companies that contribute to successful practice by young engineers, and where/how these skills were learned* In some APS publications the cohorts are numbered: cohort 1 is the Longitudinal Cohort, cohort 2 is theWorkplace Cohort

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

experiences, decisions and perceptions. Results from the first deployment of theAcademic Pathways of People Learning Engineering Survey (APPLES) suggest that SES plays arole in professional persistence in engineering, confidence in technical skill sets, extracurricularfulfillment, perception of curriculum overload, and general satisfaction with their collegiateexperience. SES does not appear to play a role in other areas, such as academic persistence inengineering, academic disengagement or motivations for studying engineering.We discuss the challenges of defining SES for college students relative to the literature, andpropose a simplified approach based on parents’ levels of education and perceptions of familyincome level. To analyze the APPLES

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Chen, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; George Toye, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

futureAPPLES deployments and analyses.Introduction/BackgroundThe Academic Pathways Study (APS) of the NSF-funded Center for the Advancement ofEngineering Education (CAEE) is a cross-university study that systematically examines howengineering students navigate their education, and how engineering skills and identity developduring their undergraduate careers1,2. APS research falls under the umbrella of the Center for theAdvancement of Engineering Education (CAEE) whose goals are to: 1. Identify ways to boost the numbers of students who complete engineering degrees (including increasing the numbers of women and traditionally underrepresented groups) 2. Better support those enrolled in engineering programs 3. Encourage greater numbers of

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Sislena Ledbetter, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Janice McCain, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

students find difficult and how do they deal with the difficulties they face?4. What skills do early career engineers need as they enter the workplace? Where did they obtain these skills? Are any skills missing?As common in many large research studies, sub studies will emerge from the vast array of datacollected. This paper only reports on data from the sub-study that surrounds how students viewdiversity. Specific research questions for this sub-study featured below sought to inquire moreabout undergraduate engineering students’ perspectives of diversity. 1. How does this generation of undergraduate engineering students define diversity? 2. How do students classify diversity within their academic settings? 3. How do students perceive that

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Leduc, Ball State University

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Manufacturing

” and “Six Sigma” technical articles published in the Societyof Manufacturing Engineering Technical Articles section, Six Sigma was primarily identified asa quality program with a focus on reducing process variation and Lean as a program focused oneliminating waste and improving flow using problem solving and statistical tools.1 Many of thearticles simply focused on the Lean and Six Sigma tool kits.In a recent article, the author advocated an integrated approach to process improvement usinglean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.2 Another article which focused on Lean, arguedthat “successful execution of the corporate strategy is the ultimate goal not merely becomingLean” and offered Profit Mapping as a methodology for tying Lean to the

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning / International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; James Carlsen, University of Florida; Meghan Ritter, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

authored over 85 technical publications in Technical Journals, Government & Industry project reports, DOE, DOD and NSF. His research areas of interest have been coupling of Solid Mechanics & Fluid Flow, 3-D Multiphase Flow in an Unsaturated / Saturated Deforming Porous Medium, Wave Propagation & Stress Concentration, and Filamentary Composite Materials. Page 13.916.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Municipal Solid Waste 1 Municipal Solid Waste Management Practices globally adaptable

Conference Session

ChE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Krantz, National University of Singapore

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Chemical Engineering

is obtained via an anonymous formal evaluation and via postings on the website.1. IntroductionThe focus of this paper is to provide an overview of a Workshop on Oral Communication Skillsthat the author has taught for the past two years in the Department of Chemical Engineering atthe National University of Singapore. This non-credit Workshop is required for all graduatestudents in the Department. The Workshop goals are to prepare students to make both formaloral as well as poster technical presentations. Considerations that present special challenges arethat the Workshop involves a relatively large number of students (45-75) from diverse culturalbackgrounds (primarily from China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Middle East) for manyof