Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Richard Weggel, Drexel University; James Mitchell, Drexel University; Charles N. Haas, Drexel University

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Civil Engineering

understood on entering the university. In addition, thecourses address a number of the ABET (a) through (k) outcomes; the outcomes specificallyaddressed include: a. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering b. Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data d. Function on a multi-disciplinary team f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility g. Communicate effectively, and k. Use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Page 13.1300.13

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hoffa, none; Steven Freeman, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

Page 13.1134.13Appendix A – Raw Data (continued) Page 13.1134.14Appendix B – Sample Statistical Analysis for Research Question 1 Page 13.1134.15Appendix B – Sample Statistical Analysis for Research Question 1 (continued) Page 13.1134.16

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergio Sgro, Eastern Kentucky University; Steve Freeman, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

(SeeFigure 1). Although successful academic programs depend on many good characteristics,Zhang7 finds two characteristics to be notable; they are, “…(a) facilitates critical thinking and (b)recognizes a variety of intellectual styles” (517). Page 13.1155.2Figure 1. Staircase to Critical and Creative Thinking4As demonstrated in Figure 1, remembering or retrieving information, although the first steptowards higher-order skills, is not evidence of unique perspective and exploration of situationswith questions and assessments. Instead, proficient critical thinkers go beyond constructing newmeanings by mixing new material with existing ideas (Understand

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

boundaries between engineering and technology, it became clear that engineers were not adequately prepared in laboratory techniques. ‚ By late 1990s ABET EC2000 appeared, requiring institutions to develop mission and objectives for each program, to develop outcomes that could be periodically assessed, and to continuously improve programs’ offerings.The new EC2000, referred to engineering laboratories as a significant part of engineeringeducation in 4 places; Design of experiment (3b), Use of modern tools (3k), Facilities (newcriterion 7), and Support (new criterion 8). Outcome 3.b, in particular, states that engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their students attain: an ability to design and conductexperiments, as

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

b: characteristic length a: speed of sound Mach Number Ma = V / a V: speed of airplaneAn efficient wing has a large lift-to-drag ratio CL / CD. The lift force Lf of an airfoil can be alteredby changing the angle of attack α. This actually represents a change in the shape of the object, andthese shape changes can be used to alter the lift when desired. Various types of airfoils have beendeveloped over the years in response to changes in flight requirements. Typical shapes of airfoildesigns are sketched in Table 2 and the corresponding experimental lift coefficients CL

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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International

eye opening experience.” - Student A “This is the first time in my life that I have traveled overseas, let alone to Africa.” - Student B “One thing I didn’t expect is that we couldn’t find a waste basket anywhere in the hotel. All drinks are served out of bottles, which are recycled. There were no napkins, but we washed our hands before and after meals with water and a rag. Any food or items purchased were not packaged in any cardboard or plastic. There is almost no waste produced here.” - Student C “Before our meeting with the District Chief Executive (like a mayor

Conference Session

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

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington; Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Brook Sattler, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

teaching practice, and what would count as an effective use ofinformation about learners. The review also raises questions about how these various ways oftaking learners into account map to the extent and the ways in which practicing engineeringeducators currently take learners into account, questions that we address in this paper.Research questionsThis paper addresses the following questions: a) To what extent are engineering educatorscurrently taking into account learners in their teaching? b) How do engineering educatorscharacterize their learners when they do take them into account (what information, how is theinformation organized)? and c) Where do engineering educators get their information about theirlearners? In the next section, we

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University; Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University

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Design in Engineering Education

thinking. Tasks which could be completed by sequential steps generated low engagement and collaborative thinking.3. Include accessible assessment criteria in each task. The criteria are accessible if the students Page 13.1102.14 can easily employ them to assess the quality of their solution as they create it. Students were observed using four different sources of assessment criteria: a. Physical reasoning to determine if an activity was physically possible or not. b. Constraints within the stated problem. c. Calculated values to compare one design to another. d. Optimization rules to compare a design to an ideal.4

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University; C. Dale Elifrits, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-510: ASSESSING THE OUTCOMES OF TWO SUMMER CAMPS AT NKUSeyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University Seyed Allameh is a full graduate faculty of Northern Kentucky University. Prior to joining NKU, Dr. Allameh conducted research at Princeton University for 5 years in the areas of MEMS, nanotechnology and advanced materials. He has served as a guest editor/editorial board of journals including Journals of Materials Science. Dr. Allameh holds a PhD from The Ohio State University. He has published over 70 scientific papers/book chapters.Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University Thomas B. Brackman is the Physical Science and Pre-Engineering Recruiting Director at CINSAM, Northern

Conference Session

Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

andare currently preparing a proposal for a minor in entrepreneurship.As part of the Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) Program sponsored by theKern Family Foundation, UDM is developing a number of entrepreneurship case studies whichare being integrated into existing engineering fundamental courses. These case studies areintended to illustrate how entrepreneurs have capitalized on their knowledge of specificengineering topics. The aim is to provide routine exposures to successful engineeringentrepreneurs and principles of entrepreneurship throughout the curriculum. The ideal, long-termvision is that each engineering course would have one or more corresponding case studies. Thispaper will summarize the three cases which have been

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Raelin, Northeastern University; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Graduates,” Journal of Cooperative Education, 27(3), 1992, pp. 16-26.[6] Parks, D. K., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., & Cash, S. H., “Development of a Measure for Predicting Learning Advancement Through Cooperative Education: Reliability and Validity of the PLACE Scale,” Journal of Cooperative Education, 36(1), 2001, pp. 23-31.[7] Weston W. & Rogers, B., “A Survey of Recent Engineering Graduates: The Relationship of Cooperative Education to Job Factors,” Journal of Cooperative Education, 23(3), 1987, pp. 33-39.[8] Eames, C., “Researching in Cooperative Education: How a Practitioner Met the Challenge!” in Linn, Miller & Adams (Eds.), Handbook for Research in Cooperative Education and Internships, Mahwah, NJ

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics IV

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queen's University; Donna Riley, Smith College; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Ethics

) you can find and write down each one’s nutritional data from the USRDA label and cost. What is the energy cost ($/100kcal)? What is the energy density (kcal/kg)? b. Now find the most nutritious item you can find in each category in the store and write down their nutritional values and costs. What are their energy costs ($/100kcal) and energy densities (kcal/kg)? 2. Plan a day’s menu for yourself using each of three alternative budgets: a. $5 (maximum individual daily allotment for a food stamp recipient) b. $10 (low budget/student)Maximize nutrition regardless of costModule 7: Carbon FootprintFrom a physics point of view, the creation of electrical

Conference Session

Potpourri II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Waterfall, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Elizabeth Albrecht, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

in the Research University. (1988). Reinventing undergraduate education: A blueprint for America’s research universities. Stony Brook, New York: State University of New York at Stony Brook for the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 14. Winston, R. B., Ender, S. C., & Miller, T. K. (Eds.), “Developmental approaches to academic advising,” New Directions for Student Services, No. 17. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1982 Page 13.402.9 8

Conference Session

Learning to Communicate with Engineers and Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nicoleta Serban, Georgia Institute of Technology; Nagi Gebraeel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Garlie Forehand, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

: Many students answered the three questions, “In what ways was the workforcepresentation instruction useful?” 2) “Is there anything else you would suggest changing?” and3) “Any additional comments?” The answers represented four themes: professionalism,awareness of good communication skills, comments about skills, and appreciation. Some of theanswers are included below. 1) Professionalism---for example, students said a. “It [the instruction] helped to gather a sense of professionalism.” b. “I like this program! I think it will definitely help students with senior design, other campus presentations, and presentations in industry.” 2) Awareness of good communication skills--- a. “Good tips

Conference Session

Software Engineering Course Content

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sebern, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Henry Welch, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

, “Integrating formal methods tools into undergraduate computer science curriculum”, Proceedings of the 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 2006.17. J. Spivey. The Z notation - A Reference Manual (Second Edition). Prentice Hall, 1992.18. J. B. Wordsworth, Software Development with Z, Addison-Wesley, 1992.BiographiesMARK J. SEBERN is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the MilwaukeeSchool of Engineering (MSOE), and was the founding program director for MSOE's undergraduate softwareengineering program. He has served as an ABET program evaluator for software engineering, computer engineering,and computer science.HENRY L. WELCH is a Professor of computer and software engineering in the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Richard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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New Engineering Educators

devations of the other two workshops at a significancelevel of 5%. Whereas, Figure 4 shows that there is not enough evidence to reject the nullhypothesis of equal standard deviations between workshops 1 and 2. Since the end-of-semestermeasure of students’ satisfaction turned out to have a non-normal distribution which is alsocharacterized by unequal variances – and by checking the distributions, provided in Appendix B,the distributions did not seem to look similar – there was no reliable statistical test available tocompare the two distributions central tendencies. Table 4: Tests of normality, equal variances and equal central tendency measures Normality Equal Variances Equal

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering technology program must demonstrate that graduates have:A. Technical Skills and Knowledge. a. an appropriate mastery of the • Strong analytical skills1. the understanding of electric circuits, circuit knowledge, techniques, skills, analysis techniques, and analog circuit design. and modern tools of their2. the understanding of computer programming, disciplines. digital circuit design, microcomputers, b. an ability to apply current operating systems, and local area networks. knowledge and adapt to3. the understanding of industrial electronic emerging

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

various ASK systems we have developed, as well as aglossary, search functions, and contextual help. In the following sections we specificallydiscuss system navigation, the ASK system, and the embedded narratives. Page 13.1181.8 Figure 1.b Components of learning enmvironmentNavigational SchemeThe navigational scheme we have implemented is two-tiered. Learners use a macronavigational structure to navigate to specific cases by first selecting a course, then acourse learning module, and then a scenario (case). Once the learner has selected a case,he or she navigates within the case by using the navigational controls within the ASKsystem and

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Cox, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Approaches to Assessing Technological Literacy. Washington D.C: The National Academies Press.[6] National Science Board. (2006). America’s Pressing Challenge – Building A Stronger Foundation. A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators 2006. Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation.[7] Rogers, G. E. (2007). The Perceptions of Indiana High School Principals Related to Project Lead the Way. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 44(1), p. 49-65.[8] Hanson, D., Burton D., Guam G. (2007). Six Concepts to Help You Align With NCLB. The technology teacher. September 2007, p. 17-20.[9] Olds, B. M, Moskal, B. M., Miller, R. J. (2005). Assessment in Engineering Education: Evolution, Approaches and Future Collaborations. Journal

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Andrew Hak, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2241: LARGE-SCALE PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN: LEARNINGSUSTAINABILITY THROUGH ENGINEERING CLINICSPeter Mark Jansson, Rowan UniversityUlrich Schwabe, Rowan University Ulrich Schwabe is a graduate student at Rowan UniveristyAndrew Hak, Rowan University Andrew Hak is a senior in electrical and computer engineering at Rowan University Page 13.837.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Large-Scale Photovoltaic System Design: Learning Sustainability through Engineering ClinicsI. AbstractWorking on cutting edge technology projects with industry is a key component of RowanUniversity’s engineering

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Gonzalez-Barreto, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Antonio Gonzalez-Quevedo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Sonia Bartolomei-Suarez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Minorities in Engineering

of Critical IndicatorsThe execution of the students in our institution could be summarized using several criticalindicators in a single graph. Bar graphs for a subgroup of five critical indicators are shownFigures 4 and 5. These CI are: First Year Retention Rate, Graduation Rate, GPA in all Mathcourses taken, GPA in all the Spanish courses taken, and GPA in all the English courses taken.These indicators, for the school under consideration, are presented against the median for allschools to establish a comparison between the schools. In Figure 4, an actual school, labeledSchool A, showed above median behavior for all indicators. Figure 5 presents a case, School B,for which certain indicators are well below the median for all schools. By

Conference Session

Applications of Engineering Economy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Merino, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jakob Carnemark, SKANSKA

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Engineering Economy

. Benefit Estimation - Capital A - Operating Savings A - Operating Expense - Other Savings 4. Economic Analysis - Establish Economic Criteria (MARR, FoM, Tax Rate, etc.) - Use After Tax Analysis (ATA) Model - Calculate Life Cycle Costs (EUAC) 5. Evaluate Intangibles / Non Economic - Environmental, Aesthetic, Legal, etc. - Set Goals / Criteria 6. Decision Analysis A. Conduct Economic Analysis B. Conduct Sensitivity Analysis

Conference Session

Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso Macia, Arizona State University; John-Paul Ishioye, Arizona State University; Brigid Dotson, University of Washington; Maria Macia, Veritas Preparatory Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

irradiation on its roof and walls. Thesimulation is performed for a home in the southwest portion of the United States, specifically,Phoenix. The simulation is performed twice: a) with half of the roof shaded with PV modulesmounted on a rack, and b) with no PV modules. Even though the specific device used here toprovide the shading is PV arrays, any other means would produce similar results. The dynamicthermal model of the house is implemented in TK-Solver. The simulation goes through everyhour to determine the required cooling and heating load. It takes into consideration direct anddiffuse solar irradiance. It uses the Sol-Air temperature approach to determine wall and rooftemperatures. This approach modifies the outside skin temperature depending

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University; Joseph Cannon

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Meiry “Bang-Bang Aspects of Manual Control in High Order Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 336-342, July 1965. 6. Y. Chen and J. Naughton," An Undergraduate Laboratory Platform for Control System Design, Simulation, and Implementation," IEEE Control Syst. Mag., vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 12-20, June. 2000. 7. R. Molengraft, ML Steinbuch, and B. Karker, "Integrating Experimentation into Control Courses, "IEEE Control Syst. Mag., vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 40-44, Feb. 2005. 8. K. Arzen, A. Blomdell, and B. Wittenmark, "Laboratories and Real-Time Computing," IEEE Control Syst. Mag., vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 30-34, Feb. 2005. 9. D. Varsakelis and W. Levine," An

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Achintya Bezbaruah, North Dakota State University; Wei Lin, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

considerationsCourse Grading: Grades will be based on the following:Assignments 30%Class Tests/Quizzes/Exams 20%Final Examination 10%Project(s) 40%Grades: A (90+ to 100%), B (80+ to 90%), C (70+ to 80%), D (60+ to 70%), F (0 to 60%)resources14-17 have been extensively used.Use of guest speakers to fill the knowledge gap of the instructor has proven to be effective.Typical list of guest speakers include faculty from Industrial Engineering, Economics, PoliticalScience, environmental managers from local industries, and representative of nonprofitenvironmental organizations. Presentation by a

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; June Marshall, St. Joseph's College

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New Engineering Educators

teams on activitiesrelated to the teaching topic. This approach enables the instructor to listen and monitorstudents as they work through the material.6 Price observed that concepts breezedthrough in 10 minutes in a traditional lecture, were actually taking students an entire classsession just to get a feel for. This powerful teaching technique requires certain premisesof teaching and learning to be put into place.7Fortunately, by applying three fundamental principles, instructors can create theseconditions in the vast majority of learning groups. These principles, referred to as“KEYS” in his essay, are: a) promoting individual and group accountability; b) usingassignments that link and mutually reinforce individual work, group work, and total

Conference Session

Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Beardsley, Central Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Gerpen, J., Shanks, B., Pruszko, R., Clements, D., & Knothe, G. ( 2004, July). Biodiesel productiontechnology. (NREL/SR Publication No. 510-36244). National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Boulder CO. p. 56(4) Local B100 Website, http://www.localb100.com, accessed Dec 29,2007(5) Journey to Forever website, http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_vehicle.html, accessed Dec 29, 2007(6) Van Gerpen, J., Shanks, B., Pruszko, R., Clements, D., & Knothe, G. ( 2004, July).Biodiesel productiontechnology. (NREL/SR Publication No. 510-36244). National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Boulder CO. p. 1(7) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, CRC Publications(8) Canakci, M. & Van Gerpen, J. (2003). A pilot plant to produce biodiesel from high free fatty

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

intelligence,” 1950 Mind, Vol. 59, pp. 433-460.3. Cope, David, THe computers and musical style. Madison, WI : A-R Editions, 1991.4. Hart, David B. John Paul II and the Ethics of the Body. The New Atlantis (Summer 2005):65-82.5. Floridi, Luciano and J. W. Flanders. “On the Morality of Artificial Agents.” Minds andMachine 14 (2004): 349-379.6. Kaling, Mindy. The Office "Ben Franklin", Episode Number 42. [perf.] Randall Einhorn.February 1, 2007.7. Kant, Immanuel. Grounding of the Metaphysics of Morals. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing,1993.8. May, William. Pope John Paul II and Bioethic: Bodily Life and Integral to the Human Person.Undated Manuscript available at www.catholicsocialscientists.org.9. Norvig, S. Russell and P, Artificial intelligence: A

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

. He has been distinguished by awards that include Favorite Professor in the College of Engineering Award from the Student Teacher Education Association, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1987; National Science Foundation Research Initiation Award, July 1989; B. Ray Thompsan Professorship Award, University of Tennessee, 1998. He was recently honored as an ASME Fellow Page 13.819.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 It Takes Two To Teach Capstone DesignIntroduction:The Capstone Design course at The University of South Florids is a wonderful example of

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Wischow, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; Shanna Daly, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

did not use in any way. Based on these general trends in thefeedback and discussions, actions will be taken to establish a more coherent flow in the lessonand tie together the simulation and synthesis. One way to do this is to implement the applicationcomponent of the lesson, which will require teachers to draw on the information they gleanedfrom experimentation with the quantum dots and the simulation. In this application component,the teachers will create a presentation for a fictional “company” that wants to use quantum dots,explaining a) how they function and b) why they would be useful for this particular application. Page