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Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2008-2726: A STUDENT OVERVIEW IN PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITYCindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. CYNTHIA (CINDY) ORNDOFF is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering. She received a B.S. in 1984, an M.S. in 1997 and a Ph.D. in 2001, all in Civil Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her coming to FGCU she was an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has taught courses in infrastructure management, planning, introduction to transportation and construction management. She has a passionate interest in sustainability as well as policy which led to her

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Boerger, Engineering Economic Associates, LLC

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2008-2849: A TAXONOMY OF EPP PROBLEMSPeter Boerger, Engineering Economic Associates, LLC Peter Boerger is an independent consultant specializing in solving problems that incorporate both technological and economic aspects. He has worked and published for over 20 years on the interface between engineering, economics and public policy. His education began with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, adding a Master of Science degree in a program of Technology and Public Policy from Purdue University and a Ph.D. in Engineering Economics from the School of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. His firm, Engineering Economic

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Kamyar Haghighi, Purdue University

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Engineering and Public Policy

, b. integrate knowledge with other fields and within subfields of engineering education research, and c. apply new knowledge to the solution of practical problems in engineering education both directly and by encouraging broad dissemination and use of the knowledge base 3. Develop mechanisms for identifying and pursuing research questions relevant to any and all elements of systems of engineering education. 4. Develop research tools and instruments that will aid in the development of a continually replenished body of knowledgeIt is probably to be expected that these categories correspond to the People, Ideas, and Toolsconstruct previously used by NSF in

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zarjon Baha, Purdue University; Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton

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Engineering and Public Policy

Engineering, University of Brighton, UK. He received his BS from Kabul University and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Universities of Salford and Brighton respectively. He has been teaching at University of Brighton since 1989. He has conducted a survey for the Afghan government and UNDP about the current state of Technical, Vocational Education (TVE) and Engineering Institutions in Afghanistan in 2004. In addition, he has been actively involved to help higher education in Afghanistan, especially Kabul University since 2005. He has published several papers and reports on improving higher education in Afghanistan. Since December 2006, Dr. B. Baha has been helping

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Paul Newton, The Boeing Company; Rick Stephens, The Boeing Company; George Backus, Sandia National Labs; Barry McPherson, Boeing - Learning, Training & Development

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2008-1063: THE S&T ECO-SYSTEM: PRESSURES FROM KINDERGARTENTO GLOBALIZATIONMichael Richey, The Boeing Company Michael Richey is a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow supporting the Learning Training and Development group. Michael has 30 years experience in tool design and metrology, analyzing commercial aircraft and has developed many advanced CAD/CAM and Product Lifecycle management standards and engineering educational programs. Michael is the industry representative for the FAA AMTAS Center of Excellent at the University of Washington and is the Chair of their A&A Department's Aircraft Structures Composite and Manufacturing Certificate Programs. Michael received his B.S. in

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Gillespie, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University

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Engineering and Public Policy

of the program4. Table 1. The ABET A-K criteria A. Apply mathematics, science, and engineering principles B. Ability to design and conduct experiments as well as interpret data C. Ability to design a system, component or process to meet the desired needs D. Ability to function with multi-disciplinary teams E. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems F. Ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility G. Ability to communicate effectively H. Ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global context I. Ability to recognize the need for and to engage in life-long learning J. Knowledge of contemporary issues K. Ability to use

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Engineering and Public Policy

in, and diffusion of effective models of engineering education. Page 13.891.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Metrics to Assess Broadening Participation in STEMAbstractThe National Science Foundation (NSF) has long advocated increased diversity among itsgrantees, in particular through the Broader Impacts Criterion for grant proposals that looks at theimpact of NSF support for research on education and on NSF support for both research andeducation on such things as a) advancing public understanding of science and engineering b)advancing learning, c) increasing the participation in the science and

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Kenneth Nichols, University of Maine

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2008-2622: CREATING CLASSROOM LINKS BETWEEN PUBLICADMINISTRATION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINESPhilip Dunn, University of MaineKenneth Nichols, University of Maine Kenneth Nichols holds a doctorate from Georgetown University. He retired from a career with IRS before changing careers into teaching. He teaches courses in Public Administration at the University of Maine in Orono Page 13.342.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Creating Classroom Links between Public Administration and Civil Engineering DisciplinesAbstract Professionals from the public