Conference Session

ChE Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Krantz, National University of Singapore

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, V., Communicating in Science: Writing a Scientific Paper and Speaking at Scientific Meetings, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, U.K. (1993).3. Alley, M., The Craft of Scientific Presentations: Critical Steps to Succeed and Critical Errors to Avoid, Springer-Verlag, New York (2003).4. Ellis, R., Communication Skills – Stepladders to Success for the Professional, Intellect Publishing Company, Bristol, U.K. and Portland, Oregon (2003).5. Condrill, J. and B. Bough, 101 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Instantly, Goalminds, Inc., Palmdale, California (1999).6. Hamilton, C., Essentials of Public Speaking with Infotrac, Thomson Wadsworth, Belmont, California (2005).7. Hargie, O., A Handbook of Communications

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Willis, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

4 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 0 20 40 60 80 100 (a) Test 1 (b) Test 2 (c) Final ExamFigure 1: Plots (a-c) above show histograms of the students performance on the three tests ad-ministered over the course of the semester. Each test consisted of approximately 50% historical /conceptual questions and 50% technical questions. Students showed improved their performanceon tests over the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

interest while the instructor observed the students applying higher order thinking skillsto formulate, analyze, and generate a working solution for their projects [6, 7].In the fall semester of 2007, a second project experience was introduced into the 2 hour creditElectronics lab. This project had the following objectives:Provide students with the opportunity to: a) Apply the concepts learned from previous courses, especially Circuits I and II, b) Apply the concepts learned from their concurrent Electronics lectures and predefined lab experiments, and c) Challenge them to research, study and apply concepts from future course such as electronic communication circuits and RF

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christiaan Gribble, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

transport of lightthroughout an environment.As a small comprehensive college, we hope to demonstrate that ray tracing is accessible toundergraduate students at a broad range of colleges and universities, both large and small. Wealso hope that our experiences are both insightful and useful to other instructors interested in Page 13.1019.11developing their own ray tracing courses.References[1] E. Catmull. A subdivision algorithm for computer display of curved surfaces. PhD dissertation, University of Utah, 1974.[2] T. Whitted. An improved illumination model for shaded display. Communications of the ACM, 23(6):343-349, 1980.[3] J. Cleary, B

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Schmitt, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

Tagged Divisions

International

are ensured by having a mother wavelet that is absolutely and squareintegrable. The mother wavelet forms a family of wavelets when the function is scaled andtranslated in the time domain. When a mother wavelet is translated by a factor of a and scaled bya factor of b, it can be expressed in a generic form as follows7: ΖΑ Β Τ Α Ζ Τ Β Α (3)The use of these wavelet functions provides a robust method of analyzing non

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal Nepal, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering. Although the extent of topic may vary by discipline,per ABET Criteria 3(b) (c), which states that all should have the ability to design and conductexperiments and to analyze and interpret data skills1. Several educators and researchers in thepast have studied the competencies gaps in the manufacturing engineering and manufacturingtechnology curricula. Lahidji and Albayyari2 have conducted a survey on the competencies in theManufacturing Engineering Technology programs. Their finding suggests that qualityengineering is one of the thirteen major competency gaps found in the graduates ofmanufacturing engineers. In the same study, Lahidji3 quotes that 69% of the respondents fromindustry rated quality as very important skills set that they

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tris West, Lewisburg Area School District; Abe Feuerstein, Bucknell University; Steven Shooter, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

• understand that decision making is better served through various perspectives • appreciate their local community and stateOne of the goals of this WebQuest was to have the students develop their critical thinking skillswhile working in groups of four. They did this by formulating their own ideas, synthesizing theinformation, and debating with teammates. Below is a list of relevant Pennsylvania statestandards addressed in this WebQuest.Science and Technology Standards 3.8.7.C Identify the pros and cons of applying technological and scientific solutions to address problems and the effect upon society.Geography Standards 7.1.6.A Describe geographic tools and their uses. 7.1.6.B Describe and locate

Conference Session

Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Fatou Mbengue, University of the District of Columbia; Bodjona Coboyo, University of the District of Columbia; Abdulaziz SIrag, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

junction depth must beless than the diffusion length Lp of holes in the N material to allow holes generated nearthe surface to diffuse to the junction before they recombine. Similarly, the thickness ofthe P region must be such that the electrons generated in the P region can diffuse to thejunction before they recombine. b. Review of some photovoltaic production optionsThere are mainly two technology options for solar production: flat plate or concentrators.Flat plate technology includes crystalline silicon and thin films of various semiconductormaterials as well as organic polymers and nanomaterials. The concentrator technologyuses a system of lenses or reflectors to magnify and focus the incident solar illuminationsfor higher efficiencies1,2,3

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

) (b) Figure 1: Standard (a) charpy and (b) izod specimen. Izod specimen has the same notch geometry, only tested vertically. Figure 2: Idealized ductile-to-brittle transition (metals) or glass transition (polymers) as temperature decreases.The outputs of the test are the energy that is absorbed by the specimen during the deformationand fracture. The higher the energy the higher is the impact toughness of the material. Theresults are not absolute but rather comparative. Thus toughness measured by one method, suchas, tensile impact, can only be compared with results from same test using standard specimens.The ASTM D18221 sets the standard for tensile impact testing. It

Conference Session

Focus on IE Course Design and Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Cathy Hall, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; John Garner, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

degree. College Student Journal.10. Borkowski, J. G., Carr, M., Rellinger, L., & Pressley, M. (1990). Self-regulated cognition: Interdependence of megacognition, attributions, and self-esteem. In B. Jones & L. Idol (Eds.), Dimensions of thinking and cognitive instruction (pp. 53-92). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. Page 13.990.1011. Borkowski, J. G., Chan, L. K. S., & Muthukrishna, N. (2000). A process oriented model of metacognition: Links between motivation and executive functioning. In G. Schraw & J. Impara (Eds.), Issues in the measurement of metacognition (pp. 1-42). Lincoln, NE

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hennessey, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

length prediction will befairly sensitive to any variation in or . This conclusion is consistent with a qualitative fact wellknown to golfers: fast greens are hard to putt on. Note that the coefficient of restitution can bedetermined from the well known drop test ( e ? h1 h2 , where h1 is the drop height and h2 isthe bounce back height) provided that proper support of the club head is available. If not, theball can be dropped onto a flat surface made of a material that possesses a similar elasticmodulus to that of the club head. Lastly, observe that for the limiting case of a perfectly elasticcollision (so e ? 1 ) with a heavy club head so that m / M B 0 , xmax B 4h / or .A summary of major requirements for student design teams is as follows:1

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Shooter, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

forimprovement. The students dissect several staplers on the market and then use design methodsto suggest a new stapler to satisfy a potential market. The module follows the case of Accentra,Inc. who has seen considerable market success through the launch of their PaperPro line ofergonomic staplers. The laboratory exercises are supplemented with instructional video podcaststhat asynchronously guide the students through the product dissections.IntroductionProduct dissection has been used in a variety of ways to successfully engage engineeringstudents in their learning. Intellectual and physical activities such as dissection help to anchorknowledge and practice of engineering in the minds of students6,7 (Sheppard, 1992 a,b) and hasbeen successfully used

Conference Session

Micro-/Nano-Technology Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

students, twograduate students withdrew early in the quarter due to prolonged illness or inadequatebackground. Students’ expertise in algebra and basic calculus ranged from poor to adequate. Ofthe remaining 12 students, seven more withdrew from the course later in the quarter because theywere unlikely to obtain an “A” or “B” in the course.In Q20053, students working in pairs were asked to work on two experimental projects tocharacterize material surfaces of their choice and submit project reports. However, several pairschose material surfaces that did not deserve characterization by high resolution equipment suchas the atomic force microscope or x-ray diffractometer. The instructor spent considerable timeout of the class in helping students do the

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

different and so thenumber of hours cannot be directly determined. The company has kept some records on thenumber of components and the assembly hours required which are given in the worksheet (“Part3”).Background:A simple model of the effect of one variable, say x, on another, say y, is a simple linear equation: y = mx + b.Here y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable. The parameter “b” is theintercept on the y-axis and parameter “m” is the slope. Graphically, the relationship is: y - axis slope =m y-intercept = b x

Conference Session

Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

Collection

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

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Te Q ar om B on so t Le en ss er C sm rp Le er te th es In O ss AFigure 7. Longitudinal survey results (ETW 1999-2006) regarding how often the skills taught inExCEEd are used.The survey also asked a number of questions about the value of the ETW with

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

International

Figure 1 [a]and [b]). For example, in fall 2007 relevant data for following countries were provided: Brazil,India, China, USA, Nigeria, Russia, etc.Figure 1 [a]: Students taking part in World Figure 1 [b]: Lego Blocks showing the oilMap activity in class. consumption and production along with populationIn addition to creating Lego models, students are asked to complete a worksheet which includescalculation and graphing of projected populations of different countries, using an exponentialgrowth model as below, determining the consumption and production of oil, and discussingcurrent environmental issues using reliable online resources.Pt = PoertPt = estimated population

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Cavicchi, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-3: INTEGRATION OF PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERPROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE INTO CONTROL SYSTEMS COURSESThomas Cavicchi, Grove City College Thomas J. Cavicchi received the B. S. degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, in 1982, and the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in electrical engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana, in 1984 and 1988, respectively. He is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Grove City College, Grove City, PA, where he teaches year-long courses on digital communication systems, digital and analog control systems, and the senior labs (including co-teaching the senior capstone design projects). He also has recently taught

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Richard Rothaupt, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Linards Stradins, University of Wisconsin-Stout

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

engineering study, using local media to your advantage, on-campus recruitingtechniques, and ideas to improve student retention in engineering have all been discussed. Weinvite all manufacturing engineering programs to enter a national dialogue on manufacturingengineering education. All parties involved must be active participants in promotingmanufacturing engineering, manufacturing technology, and engineering education for our Page 13.276.9continued success in manufacturing.References1. Bee, D. and Meyer, B., 2007, Opportunities and Challenges for Manufacturing Engineering, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

related skills.6 These three coursesconstruct a critical pipeline in the computer engineering curriculum to properly prepare studentsfor the workforce and graduate studies by engaging them in project-based learning activitiesearlier and developing the appropriate skills needed to contribute to significant team-baseddevelopment projects. Figure 1(b) illustrates how the core curriculum has been enhanced to fillthe knowledge and skills gap with the construction of a pathway to acquire superior student skillsthrough requisite participation in project-based learning projects.This paper provides an overview and lists the learning outcomes for each of these courses andincludes some examples of laboratory projects that are used to meet these learning

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Dekker, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Team”, First Capstone Conference, Boulder, CO, June 20072. Dekker, Don, Sundarrao, Stephen, & Dubey, Rajiv, “Capstone Design and the Rehabilitation Engineering Program: ASEE Annual Conference, Honolulu, June 20073. Pahl, G. and Beitz, W., “Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach”, Edited by Ken Wallace, Springer-Verlag, The Design Council, 19884. Parker, Glenn M., "Team Players and Teamwork: The New Competitive Business Strategy", Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco, 19905. Varney, Glenn H., "Building Productive Teams", Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco6. Tuckman, B., "Developmental Sequence in Small Groups", Psychological Bulletin, Number 63, 1965, pp 384-399

Conference Session

Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jonassen, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

development (pp. 371-393). Oxford, UK: Blackwell.6. Kuhn, D., & Dean., D. (2004). Connecting scientific reasoning and causal inference. Journal of Cognition and Development, 5 (2), 261-288.7. Zimmerman, C. (2000). The development of scientific reasoning skills. Developmental Review, 20, 99-149.8. Sembugmorthy, V. & Chandrasekeran, B. (1986). Functional representations of devices and compilation of diagnostic problem-solving systems. IN J. Kolodner & C.K. Riesbeck (Eds.), Experience, memory, and reasoning (pp. 47-53). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.9. Thagard, P. (2000). Explaining disease: Correlations, causes, and mechanisms. In F. C. Keil & R. A. Wilson (Eds.), Explanation and cognition (pp. 254-276

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Programming.A summary of results from the pre and post surveys is shown in table 3, including the mean andstandard deviation of student self-assessment results, by section. Results are aggregated into theBasic Spreadsheet (B), Advanced Spreadsheet (A) and Programming (P) categories. Table 3 - Comparison of Post to Pre Survey Results Spreadsheet Basics Spr 06, Sect 2 Spr 07, Sect 3 Spr 07, Sect 1 Spr 07, Sect 50 All mean st dev mean st dev mean st dev mean st dev mean min max st dev Pre 1.3 0.35 1.7 0.55 1.3 0.49 1.1 0.58 1.3 0.2 2.9 .53 Post 2.7 0.15

Conference Session

Metrology Laboratories

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards & Technology; Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Science of Weights and Measures, 2005. Butler County Community College, P.O. Box 1203 • Butler, PA, 16003-1203.4. Metrology Education and Training – NCSLI Taking the Initiative, Cal Lab, The International Journal of Metrology, Oct-Nov-Dec 2007, C. Grachanen pp. 31-33. Article also included in The Standard, Vol. 21, No. 4, The Newsletter of the Measurement Quality Division, American Society for Quality, December 2007, C. Grachanen pp. 9-10.5. You Can Be a Metrology Ambassador! Metrologist, January 2008, C. Grachanen, pp. 22-24. Appendix B. Page 13.922.11Appendix A: Next Generation Education OutreachMeasurements

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

point scale, i.e., 0 to 4.0 with 4.0 =A, 3.0 = B. etc.Comments on the design are given in column 2. At the Final Testing (column 3) the firstsolution weighed 4.5 pounds, sorted all ten balls (G+P=10) in 11.8 seconds whichresulted in a figure of merit (FoM in column 4) of 63 which was an outstanding result (anA+ grade) (Test = 4.3 in column 5). The instructor’s evaluation of the solution is givenin column 6 (Eval). The grade for the reports is given in column 7 (Comm.). The overallproject grade (column 8) was determined by combining the grades for the threecomponents (25% for Test. 25% for Eval, and 50% for Comm). Each of the first twoprojects earned an “A”; the third, a “B+”, and the fourth, a “B-”. Figure 2: Spring lifter, size sorter

Conference Session

Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

facilitatelearning of the methodologies, the steps could be organized into one “grand” creative problemsolving approach that consisted of five steps. By doing this, repetition was avoided, and theclassroom time was used more efficiently. Essentially the steps are A) Planning your approach,B) Defining the correct problem/understanding the challenge, C) Generate Ideas/Alternatives –Brainstorm, D) Decide course of action/Preparing for action/Carry through/Implement, E)Acceptance and Evaluation. Table 1 shows the general steps of the six methodologies studiedand references for each method are given. The letters beside each step correspond to steps A-Elisted above. Just because the steps are combined does not mean that there is no room forvariation or

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob Bruhl; Eric Crispino

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

through quick explanations and selected readings from the writing text chosen. Ourfocus is on helping students transition from the type of writing they are used to producing toeffective technical writing. The seven assignments during those first 12 lessons are listed inTable 1. Each assignment is less than 10 pages of reading. Details of each reading assignmentare included in Appendix B. Some time is spent during lesson 1 introducing the concept oftechnical writing and the writing program in the course. A small amount of time is spent insubsequent lessons touching on highlights from the readings about technical writing. Page 13.1295.3

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

90 95 100 Project #3 Score Figure 8 Project Grade DistributionStudent FeedbackAt the end of the semester a survey was administered to the students. For each of the alternativeenergy technologies covered by the three technical projects the students were asked to evaluatetheir level of confidence using a 5-1 scale with 5 being best for the course learning objectives forthe technologies. For ocean energy these were: a. Students are able to understand the nature of the ocean as an energy source b. Students are able to understand and evaluate different types of ocean energy sources

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

seemed surprised at their own capabilities. A year after this first experience with a freshmen design project, many of the students involved still come back to talk about the project and to see if they could use the system again for other course projects. Certainly in this case, the use of the gun design as a project topic motivated the students to higher achievement than picking a topic for the design that was equally demanding, but of no interest to them, (e.g. a kitchen utensil, or a vice-grip).b) System Dynamics: Water Rocket Project. Sophomore cadets in the Mechanical Engineering program take a course called “Introduction to System Dynamics” in which they learn to develop mathematical models for various physical systems

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics IV

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

, “Engineering students’ perceptions of and attitudes towards cheating,” Jnl. Of Engrg. Ed., July issue; 1-14.[4] Whitley, B., “Factors associated with cheating among college students: a review”, 1998, Research in Higher Ed., Vol.39, #3, 235-277.[5] Lipson, A.; McGavern, N.; 1993; “Undergraduate Dishonesty at MIT”; Office of Undergraduate Affairs, MIT (ERIC Document No. ED 368 272). Page 13.312.13

Conference Session

Developing Communication/Teamwork Skills in ChEs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Alabart, University Rovira i Virgili; Sibel Özgen, University Rovira i Virgili; Magda Medir, University Rovira i Virgili; Hans-Joerg Witt, Witt & Partner

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

and his/her assigned team leaders. Two more hours are devoted to teaching leadership,project management, and facilitation concepts, techniques, and tools. The remaining class hour isdevoted to the weekly formal meeting of leaders with the first-year project team. Hence, there isalso a vertical integration between the PMP course and the first-year integrated design project.The assessment of the team leaders’ leadership competence is carried out at the individual andteam levels. At the individual level, the following processes are in place: (a) a 360-degreefeedback process, (b) project management reports (a team charter and a final report per period),oral presentations (one presentation per period), (c) learning journals, (d) behavioral