Conference Session

Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sumei Dai, China University of Mining and Technology; Shanjun Xu, China University of Mining and Technology; Ruiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

zoom functions built in. In order to accommodate different studentpreferences, these functions can be controlled by either moving the mouse in the 3-D space, bykey combinations using the “←”, “→”, “↑”, “↓”, “Page Up” and “Page Down” keys, or by gamekeys “A”, “D”, “W”, “S”, “E” and “R”. During the experimentation, any changes in parametersand variables are immediately reflected numerically and graphically as a response to the students’inputs. For example, by selecting a different airfoil type from the “Model Selection” list, allcorresponding outputs are refreshed automatically. This design is expected to create a strong feelof immersion in the represented space for the students. Figure 14: GUI of virtual airfoil and wing

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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LaRuth McAfee, Case Western Reserve University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-week science apprenticeship program on high school sophomores and juniors. In thisstudy the metrics for success were based on concepts advocated by the National ResearchCouncil in its National Science Education Standards5, which encouraged learning science withinthe context of real-world problems. This concept of learning by doing is the basis for manyapprenticeship programs. However, in the study by Bell, et al., the students were found to havechanged their ideas of science and scientific inquiry very little between the beginning and end ofthe program. The sole student who had a significant positive change in these areas was found tohave done significant reflection on the project throughout the experience.Another example of a high school

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandra Vinogradov, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Mechanical Engineering

subjects identified by the Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC) as professional skills.IntroductionIn the past decades, significant strides have been made toward the development andimplementation of innovative strategies aimed at achieving excellence in undergraduate science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Such efforts reflect theoverarching vision that the health of the U.S. economy in the 21st century directly depends on thenation’s ability to maintain its technological leadership in increasingly demanding, complex, andcompetitive international markets.Recent studies conclusively demonstrate that America’s technological infrastructure must betransformed in order to maintain “a diverse, competitive, and globally

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Friess; Carol Briam, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University; Linda Thompson, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University; Hemdeep Dulthummon, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise University

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First-Year Programs

allowed to present as part of their team, but ratheronly as an individual. While this change in the grading did not meet general enthusiasm,especially by the students who were relying on their peers’ efforts, it was welcome by themajority of the class. The final results are indicative of the success of this arrangement, as thewinners clearly reflect the students who have excelled in their team environment, as well asin their individual technical research efforts.Summative assessmentThe summative project assessment took the form of a faculty and advisory panel debriefing,and a student survey evaluating their impressions.Student surveysThe following charts depict the student survey results when grouped under the respectiveheadings, which correspond

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Duff, Arizona State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

of highereducation in this country and abroad. A number of funding models exist for these visualization centers, both for initial startupand continuing support. These models reflect unique local legislative, economic, and educationalfactors: state appropriations, internal institutional funds, one-time economic development funds,sponsorships by technology providers, partnerships (industry, military, and government), andongoing funding through research grants (NSF, NASA, DOD). Visualization techniques such as modeling, simulation, video imaging, and virtual realityallow students who otherwise would find it difficult or impossible to understand complex visualrelationships the opportunity to directly interact with numerical, graphical

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Becker, Montana State University

developed for the lower-level courses take a fundamental topic from the course andexpound upon it using a concept relevant to high-frequency electronics. In addition to helpingstudents learn the fundamentals in terms of modern engineering applications, the newlydeveloped materials are intended to introduce students to an increasing important specialty inelectrical and computer engineering. For those students developing sufficient interest in high-frequency electronics, as mentioned previously, the senior-level elective in microwaveelectronics has been revamped to reflect best practices in the field. A similar vertical integrationscheme that involves materials related to other specialties within electrical engineering is being

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Mechanics

F34 x ? / F43 x F34 y ? / F43 y F14 ? k SD y SD - RSD v SDywhere negative signs come from the fact that in Figure 5, springs and dampers are defined asbeing positive in extension. Eq’ns (19) reflect the fact that tension forces at point B, forexample, will create negative forces F23x and F23y as drawn on the free body diagrams of Figure6. In Figure 6 all constraint forces have been arbitrarily drawn in positive directions. One mayinstead choose to draw equal and opposite forces on the free body diagrams and remove thenegative signs from Eq’ns (19). If only the equations for bodies 2 and 3 were considered, with jforce F32 omitted, then the resulting equations would

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 13.499.8SummaryThis paper has summarized images of engineers and engineering in various media (e.g., videogames, television, and radio). It has explored the design of new media products to enhance thepublic’s understanding of engineering; and it has identified a near-term strategy to pursue inroute to this long term goal.AcknowledgementsThis work was partially supported with funds provided under NSF grant HRD-0441207. Theviews expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NationalScience Foundation.Bibliography1. Digital Media and Learning Fact Sheet. [cited Jan. 2008]; Available from: http://www.digitallearning.macfound.org/atf/cf/{7E45C7E0-A3E0-4B89-AC9C- E807E1B0AE4E}/DL%20FACT

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Paulik, University of Detroit Mercy

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Electrical and Computer

this course,” 37% ofthose who responded either agreed or strongly agreed.We believe that these disappointing results reflect some resistance from the students to engage inthe kind of independent enquiry-based learning that the instructor expected from them throughoutthe course. After discussion, it was suggested that in the second offering of the course, theinstructor provide a little more structure and guidance early on to gradually build up the students’confidence in their ability to seek the relevant information needed to solve novel problems.4.1.4 EE355: Advanced Electronic SystemsTo the statement: “I find the design projects interesting and effective in connecting theory withpractice,” 83% of those who responded either agreed or

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques; Deepti Suri, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

13.1101.10 is shown.Use Cases Do not reflect Use cases are The purpose of the All sections are primary appropriate in UC case is clear appropriately business scope, but and there is completed: events and are superficial in sufficient detail to description, actors, not readily detail, not write good preconditions, basic derivable from providing requirements, but flow, alternative the work enough some key items are flows, exception context

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Rose, Ball State University; Jim Flowers, Ball State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Computer Use by ChildrenAs the problem scenario is presented, the instructor assigns students to small groups of 3 to 5individuals. Over a six-week period, these cooperative groups engage in a cycle of planning,self-directed study, collaborative analysis and debate, self-reflection, and cooperative decision-making and writing. In essence, these learning groups collaboratively select and apply thetechnology assessment process and analytical methods they discovered earlier in the class to theexigencies of this issue. Eventually, the results of their analytical work enable them to proposefour policy options. Accompanying each is a future scenario that might result if these policieswere adopted

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

reasonable effort to acquire knowledge that was not previously taught. In the reference section of the final report, the students listed the library and internet resources used in the project.One possible weakness of this self learning experience is that the students might not acquireknowledge with significant depth. This is reflected in the self evaluation that the students werereluctant to give themselves a higher score. It is understandable as the capstone course is a 2-credit hour course and students would not be able to put the same amount of time as they wouldfor a 3-credit hour course.3. Rapid prototyping projectProject ObjectivesFor years, industry has strived to produce physical prototypes to demonstrate and promote newand innovative

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Lari Garrison, University of Washington; Daniel Amos, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

that make a good engineer, and others. Inresponses to such questions students described how they imagined engineering workplaces andthe work of engineering. We found that students in their first year of preparation to becomeengineers knew little about what kind of work they would be doing in the future as engineers.That is, they developed hopeful images of engineering. In some cases these images were alteredor augmented in later years to become more mundane. For some students images from the firstyear remained virtually unchanged into their fourth year. Our discussion reflects how students’identities are affected both by common, widely circulating images of engineering and theabsence of real workplace experiences in the undergraduate

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia

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Educational Research and Methods

these signs that engineering education may not be providing graduates with sufficientattributes to commence their careers, it is interesting to observe that little research has beenreported on engineering practice.There are very few recent reports of systematic research on engineering practice, with thepossible exception of certain aspects of engineering design14. Florman5 complained that "Theaverage citizen has very little idea what we do, often confusing us with people who run trainsor take care of boiler rooms." In fact it is still not easy for the interested citizen to find acoherent written account that could provide a comprehensive answer.On reflection, the reason for this gap in the research literature might be explained by therelatively

Conference Session

Novel Courses and Content for ChEs I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen White, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

at:http://www4.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSpage.html, Accessed 1/15/2008.8. Fleming, N. and Mills, C.: Not another inventory, rather a catalyst for reflection, To Improve the Academy,11:137-149, 1992.9. Fleming, N.: VARK, a guide to learning styles, information and instrument available on-line at:http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp, Accessed 1/12/2008.10. White, A. and Livesay, G.A.: Differential student engagement with hands-on activities, Accepted forpresentation at the ASEE IL/IN section meeting, Terre Haute, IN April 3-5, 2008. Page 13.432.10Appendix – Detailed Description of the Hands-on Activities

Conference Session

LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Jose Salinas, United States Military Academy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the success or failure oftheir engineering design projects. This failure to fully understand physical principles wasattributed to a tendency by some students to over-simplify or fail to completely grasp thefull extent of the problems presented. When this happened, students invariablydeveloped perceptions that the engineering design process was, at best, unnecessary and,at worst, a hindrance to effective problem solving.The following comments, excerpted from course-end reflective student essays illustratethis particular area of concern:“The modeling and analysis was so nebulous a concept that I grew to hate it.”“During this project, we were required to apply principles and concepts without fullyunderstanding them.”“I only began to learn about

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quincy Brown, Drexel University; William Mongan, Drexel University; Dara Kusic, Drexel University; Elaine Garbarine, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Faculty member in the Department of Materials Engineering at Drexel University. He also serves as the Director of© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Fabrication for the A. J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute. Dr. Fontecchio is the recipient of a NASA New Investigator award, the International Liquid Crystal Society Multimedia Prize, and the Drexel ECE Outstanding Research Award. He has authored over 35 peer-review publications on Electro-Optics and Condensed Matter Physics. His current research projects include developing liquid crystal polymer technology for optical film applications including electro-optic virtual focusing optics, reflective displays, flexible

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

. Since the content wasprovided, each team focused on delivery only. In class, the teams gave their presentations, andall were video recorded. Faculty provided critique and non-presenting teams provided peerfeedback. Then, all teams watched the video recording. Finally, all teams repeated theirpresentations. The lead faculty for professional speaking supplied final written feedback, inaddition to the team grade.One week later, each student team prepared a second presentation, this one based on coursecontent that is coordinated with the writing assignment just completed. Three more presentations,all content-based, followed throughout the semester, reflecting the students’ growing body ofinformation and analysis on their engineering projects. Each

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas at Austin; Rose Stiffin, Flroida Memorial University; Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University; Michael elliott, Flroida Memorial University; Ayivi Huisso, Florida Memorial Univeristy

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Nuclear and Radiological

, homeland security and non-proliferation. As a result of the ever broadening educational and research needs, ten years agothe nuclear program changed its name to Nuclear and Radiation Engineering to better reflect itsnew directions. In spring 2007, we were funded by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission toimplement at new undergraduate technical option in the Nuclear and Radiation EngineeringProgram at The University of Texas at AustinObjective The overall objective is to provide: (1) a Nuclear Certificate geared towardsundergraduate students in engineering and individuals in the nuclear industry consisting ofcourses in nuclear safety, nuclear security, nuclear environmental protection, and reactoroperations including 15 overall credits with 3

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios; Seth Sivak, Carnegie Mellon University; Mark Sivak, Northeastern University

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Manufacturing

programming background. The Shortfallgame engine will present the results of player actions in the context of real-world scenarios thatare drawn from a database. The database of scenarios will be created by graduate students and Page 13.654.11faculty, using discrete event based modeling that is based on supply chain operations. Thesescenarios will describe conditions or situations that reflect real world environmental andproduction issues faced by engineers, designers and managers. The scenarios will be presented tothe players at appropriate times and will be dependent upon the decisions that are being madewithin the game structure.Players will have

Conference Session

Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University Calumet; Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Matthew Stephens, Purdue University; Annaji Sharma Ammu, Purdue University Calumet; Richard Szromba, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

its own title to adopt a broader spectrum of quality management and improvement. The course has added discussion of Six Sigma methodology and concepts as well. ‚ IT 483Facilities Design for Lean Manufacturing. This course title was changed to incorporate the term ‘Lean’ to reflect the importance of this systematic approach to facility design and its effect on reducing or eliminating waste such as excessive inventory, material handling, backtracking, over and underproduction, and ineffective use of resources. The course contents emphasize a systematic approach to designing a facility which integrates principles of a lean

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

technical and social content.This need for energy education is the fundamental motivation for the energy awareness efforts atBaylor University. According to the National Energy Policy7, the U. S. must have between 1,300and 1,900 new electricity generation plants in place to meet the projected 45% increase inelectrical demand by the year 2020. Economic and political policies often reflect the unspokenassumption that the United States will be able to continually increase its reliance on naturalresources and more importantly, energy resources. On May 2, 2007, a local newspaper editor Page 13.491.2took time to remind the public of the energy history

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia; Sabbia Tilli, University of Western Australia

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Educational Research and Methods

, consulting and reassessing as and when necessary iv. Metacognitive monitoring of oneself, people needing attention and the general process of the case, problem, project or situation.The time dimension provides for instant reflex actions (short term), and deliberative diagnosisand action with review and reflection (long term). The survival dimension involves theconstruction of learned routines that become tacit over time enabling the professional to respondquickly to situations with increasing responsibility and complexity.None of these studies provide detailed information on what the graduates are actually doing intheir work and hence can provide information to evaluate in detail the strengths and weaknessesof their undergraduate

Conference Session

Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Welch, The University of Texas-Tyler; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Tonya Nilsson, San Jose State; Jim O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

picnic, a closing dinner, student skits, morning/afternoon snack breaksand lunches are important for team building, reflection, and discussion. COURSE SCHEDULE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Admin & Gift Admin & Gift Admin & Gift Admin & Gift Admin & Gift 8:00 Demo Classroom Making it Assessment work Class I Lab III Principles of Lab IV Design of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Dent, University of Alabama; Keith Woodbury, University of Alabama; Robert Taylor, University of Alabama

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Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Matusovich; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines

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Educational Research and Methods

change with time and relate toexperiences they are having on campus.In his third year, Joe talks about balancing skills and knowledge with “willingness to learn andexplore”. During this time he is trying to decide if he should pursue industry or research and hisinterview responses reflect his struggle with this decision. His basis for distinguishing thebetween two career avenues is not clear.By her fourth year, Anna’s beliefs about skills needed for success are more grounded inengineering. Similar to Hillary’s answer in the first year, Anna’s answers are generic. Annatalks about having “many, many skills: writing skills; people skills; management skills; skills tobe aware of, of umm, the project as a whole and where you’re going with it” and

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristyn Jackson, Stanford University; Tori Bailey, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Inaddition, the authors thank Dr. George Toye for tending to the database storage needs of theproject, Elizabeth Lee for her assistance in coding the data, Mia Clark for her assistance inediting, and Patrick Ferguson for providing data on the School, as well as Claire Dwan and hertranscription services.References1. S.D. Sheppard, K. Silva, "Descriptions of Engineering Education: Faculty, Student and Engineering PractitionerPerspectives," 2001 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, October 9-11, 2001, Reno, NV.2. L. Saks, “Undergraduate Science Majors

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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International

, entrepreneurship and leadershipEngineering education of today is still rooted in the skills required to support the workenvironment of the 1950s when manufacturing was the predominant engineering activity.Engineering education has not changed to meet the needs of current work environment whereservice sector dominates the economic activities8. This is clearly reflected, as table [Table 1]below shows, in the glaring differences in the perceptions the industry and education have of theskills engineers need.Table 1. The emphasis given by employers and by academics to the desired skills of universitygraduates9.Not long ago, when engineers were working in mostly regional operations, the above skills weresufficient for them to perform effectively but not now in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P K Raju, Auburn University

similar International Research Experiences for their students so thatengineering students can gain significant global research experiences while still in school AcknowledgementsThis project was funded by the National Science Foundation, OISE # 0439706 and0623351. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thisweb site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation. We particularly thank Dr. Marjorie Lueck, Program Director, NSF,for her valuable support and encouragement. We thank L&T and BHEL for providingsignificant research projects during Summer 2007. We also thank our faculty colleagues

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University; Anthony Mutai, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

(formerlyArchitectural Desktop), Autodesk Revit, Bently Architecture, Gehry Technologies (CATIA), andVectorworks Architect. 22The GSA is also promoting a 3D-4D BIM initiative using 4D models to support theunderstanding project phasing. According to the GSA “4D models, which combine a 3D modelwith time, allow Architects, Engineers, contractors, and GSA employees to communicate theproposed project phasing to all stakeholders” 23 (Figure 1.). Specific issues being explored in the3D-4D initiative are spatial program validation, 4D phasing, laser scanning, energy andsustainability, and design validation. This life-cycle approach is reflected in the GSA’scomprehensive definition of BIM: Building Information Modeling is the development and use of a multi-faceted