Conference Session

STEM Pipeline: Pre-College to Post-Baccalaureate

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian Nicholls, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

changingthe values of individual variables by one unit will allow educators to determine the resultingvalue in intervention efforts. The most valuable variables for developing intervention programswill be those that are directly controllable and have the greatest impact on increasing theestimated probability of a STEM outcome.Bibliography[1] National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Graduate Students and Postdoctorates inScience and Engineering: Fall 2002, NSF 05-310, Project Officers: Julia D. Oliver and Emilda B. Rivers (Arlington,VA 2004). (available from NSF website http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf04318/ )[2] Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPST), data derived from the American Associationof

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 13.1107.7 Figure 5: (a) Pad Base Gravel/Insulation/Lower Concrete Layer; (b) Initial Piping Installation on Concrete; (c) Final Upper Concrete Layer.A gravel base supports the pad, followed by two-inch insulation boards to reduce heatloss to the ground (Figure 5a). A one-dimensional, finite difference numerical heattransfer analysis of a 6” layer of concrete was performed to determine the benefit ofinsulating concrete with a top temperature of 100 ºF and a lower ground temperature of50 ºF. Insulation produces a 10 ºF higher temperature at the 2” depth where the waterpiping will be located compared to an un-insulated design; this was the reason for the useof insulation.A three-inch concrete layer was poured on the

Conference Session

Fostering and Assessing Effective Teaming

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, learning-oriented, support-oriented,challenge-oriented, and disruptive. The coding book is included in Attachment B. Table 2 showsa short episode from one of the teams. As seen in this table, both the students who engaged in theaction (action by) and the student towards whom the action was directed (action towards) wererecorded during coding.Table 2. Sample CodingStudent Code Discourse Action Discourse ActionName By Move TowardsA2: Alex I think one of our priorities should be distance A2 IDE from the building when you lower it down. Like having a little hang up away from the

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Devanandham Henry, Stevens Institute of Technology; Richard Turner, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Lawrence Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kristen Baldwin, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, Logistics)

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

compared to Computer Science and other engineering disciplines. The data shows 29% of the programs have 25 or fewer students and 71% have 100 or fewer. • The admission requirements vary widely. Some will accept anyone with any bachelors degree and a B average while others require a computer science degree and two years of relevant experience. • There is a wide variation in the depth and breadth of SWEBOK coverage in required and semi-required (those which a student has at least a 50% chance of taking) courses. Page 13.34.7 • On average, students take 11.6 courses for their degree, 8.3 of

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

following format: Survey on Teaching AssignmentA. Please provide specific written information, based on your experience in the TeachingAssignment:1) What was done well (please be specific):2) How can you be better motivated to learn the course materials?3) How would you do the teaching assignment if you have a choice?B. Please rate (on a scale of 1-10, with 10 = best) your perceptions of how successfully the teaching assignment was in terms of these dimensions: 1. Usefulness of the teaching assignment guideline ____ 2. How do you like the format of team presentation ____ 3. Learned all the materials in chapter 20____ 4. Learning of chapter 20 more effective than other chapters____ 5. Was the grading fair

Conference Session

Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Lisa Brooks, Texas A&M University; Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

course project. Peer-teachers helpedstudents in groups of four to five to design and present final course projects on energysustainability that modeled a similar project designed as a K-12 outreach activity.Students in the various project groups developed posters, short movies, and presentations.Some conducted interviews with people on campus.The delivery of the ENGR 101 course at our research campus differed from traditionalengineering course offerings in two ways: (a) peer teachers led the recitation activitiesand (b) weekly homework assignments were essays rather than problem solvingassignments. It is not uncommon that many students view engineering practice as simply

Conference Session

Successful Outcomes of Student Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Richard Scruggs, Texas A&M University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2008-485: EMBEDDING BUSINESS STUDENTS INTO EET/TET E4 E-TEAMSJay Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University.Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and telecommunications systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

Project,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Section 1648, June 2005.3. Wang, J., Liu, S., and Price, A. H., “The Dancing Marionette - An Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Experience for Engineering Technology and Computer Science Students,” ASEE Annual Conference, June 18- Page 13.536.11 21, 2006, Chicago, Illinois.4. Pocius, A. V., Adhesion and Adhesives Technology – An Introduction, Hanser Verlag, 2002.5. Gerhard Gierenz, Werner Karmann. “Adhesives and adhesive tapes”, 2001, New York.6. Philippe Cognard. “Handbook of adhesives and sealants”, 2003, New York.7. Phillips, J., Adams, B

Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mieke Schuurman, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, and CEIA, and published in the Journal of Engineering Education, the Journal of Language and Social Psychology, the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, the European Journal of Social Psychology, and the European Review of Social Psychology.Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University Christine B. Masters is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at The Pennsylvania State University. She earned a PhD from Penn State in 1992. In addition to raising four children with her husband of 20 years, she has been teaching introductory mechanics courses for more than 10 years, training the department graduate teaching assistants for 7 years, coordinating the

Conference Session

1553 FPD3 - Computer & Programming Tools in First Year Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maja Mataric; Juan Fasola; David Feil-Seifer

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First-Year Programs

a tu s e s r o b o t i c s a s

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Randi Walters, Boise State University; Bill Clement, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

, “Assessing a Retention Program for Pre-Freshman Engineering Students,” CD-Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Expo, Honolulu HI. 6. F. Costanzo and G. L. Gray, “On the implementation of Interactive Dynamics,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 16, No. 5, 2000, 385-393. 7. R. Moreno, “Decreasing Cognitive Load for Novice Students: Effects of Explanatory versus Corrective Feedback in Discovery-Based Multimedia,” Instructional Science 32: 99-113, 2004. 8. R. H. Hall, T. A. Philpot, D. B. Oglesby, R. E. Flori, N. Hubing, S. E. Watkins, and V. Yellamraju, “A Model for the Evaluation of Innovative Engineering Courseware: Engineering an

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Industrial Technology/Industrial Engineering Technology Forum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

technology, how it works, how it is being used, where it is being used, advantages and disadvantages of using the technology, cost savings it is providing, etc. Based on review of the literature, contact with field professionals, and perhaps personal experience with the technology, write a report and present or demonstrate the results to the class. - Other project ideas mutually agreed to by the instructor and the student.Grading Scale:The following grading scale will be used in assigning grades:100-90% = A 89-80% = B 79-70% = C 69-60% = D 59- 0% = FAdditional Notes and Policies:1. Please read assigned material PRIOR to the scheduled date.2. Incomplete "I" grades are reserved for students who have a serious

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pramod Kumar, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

will then be used to create the mesh surface. This data is then processedto extract basic features if obtainable. All the regular features such as plane, cylinder, and conecan be extracted, while irregular surface are fitted to the spline surfaces. The surface created withsplines is NURBS surface (Non-Uniform Rational B- spline). Feature extraction will give a highquality representation of the road profile. A schematic flowchart how the laser scannermeasuring system operates is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Data processing diagram of the road scanning system3. Results from measurement and building of 3D modelThis section shows the experimental results obtained by placing three wooden planks on the floorin the indoor environment

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Mary Moriarty, Smith College; Gary Felder, Smith College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

pace within the course framework to address these needs. The role of formative assessment for helping them identify these needs and monitor their progress was also discussed.• Students completed a content-based pre-assessment (see Appendix B). Page 13.54.3• Students worked on developing an intuitive understanding of position-time and velocity-time graphs and the derivative/integral relationship between them by completing an extensive series of kinesthetic activities. In these activities students used Vernier motion detectors2 to measure and plot their position or velocity in real time as they walked to match different motion

Conference Session

LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University-Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

stays entirely within its travel lane around corners. b) Robot stops within 0.05m of stop lines. c) At an intersection, robot exhibits less than 10 seconds of delay when intersection is clear. d) Robot completes passing maneuver around a stationary obstacle (of similar size to robot) within the modular section maintaining a safety buffer of 0.1m in front of and behind obstacle. e) Robot perpendicular parks in a designated parking spot.2. Required modified basic traffic rules are as follows. a) Robot stops between 0.1m and 0.25m behind a stopped lead vehicle. b) Robot travels at least half its maximum speed on straight-aways.3. Optional modified basic navigation rules are as follows

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University; Eileen Rossman, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanics

toprovide a physical feel for three-dimensional kinematics. In the 3D Matlab simulation project,students were first provided a description of how the simulator moves. The team of 3-4 studentscreated a physical model of the simulator with a representation of the different axis systems. Thismodel was used to help the teams develop coordinate transformation matrices between thedifferent axis systems. The angular velocities for each of the different motors (planetary, pitch,and roll) were provided to the student teams and they were asked to determine (a) the angularvelocity and acceleration that a pilot in the gondola would experience and (b) the linearaccelerations at the pilot’s head (i.e., the vestibular system). After calculating the inertial

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho

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Design in Engineering Education

values, the engineer demonstrates integrity and responsibility in engineering practice and contributes engineering perspectives in addressing societal issues. Page 13.362.5 Table 2: Behavior-Based Profile of an Engineer Role Behaviors or Observable Actions Analyst a. Searches strategically to identify all conditions, phenomena, and assumptions influencing the situation b. Identifies applicable governing principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences c. Selects analysis

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

. The term “evaluation”characterizes one or more processes for interpretation of the data and evidence accumulatedthrough assessment practices that (a) determine the extent to which program outcomes oreducational objectives are being achieved; or (b) result in decisions and actions taken to improvethe program. Use of multiple assessment tools and measures is imperative for (a) the programoutcomes, i.e., knowledge and capabilities of students at the time of graduation and (b) theprogram objectives, i.e., the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few yearsafter graduation.The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the assessment data collected for a specificcomponent of the curriculum (structures), over at least two

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; David Freiberger, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

-check matrix. The sparseness of H means that there are a very low number of 1’s in H,compared to it’s total size. Matrix H can be expressed by a factor graph. One example showingthe relationship is shown in Figure 1. A graph called Tanner graph (factor graphs can beunderstood as advanced graphs based on Tanner graph) is shown in Figure 1-(a) and thecorresponding H matrix is shown in Figure 1-(b). In Figure 1-(a), there are three check nodes and5 variable nodes. Hence, the graph can be expressed by the 3×5 H matrix shown in Figure 1-(b).In addition, the first check node in Figure 1-(a) is connected to the 1st, 2nd, and 5th variable nodes,which means there are 1’s in the 1st, 2nd, and 5th columns of the first row of the H matrix shownin Figure 1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Sara McNeil, University of Houston

. The load resistance is Rload=10 Ω, load inductance is Lload= 10 mH and source frequency is 60 Hz. (a) Determine the values of the filter components Lfilter and Cfilter so that the ripple factor of the output voltage is 10%. (b)Use PSpice and plot the Fourier components of the output voltage to verify your design. V (Ripple factor is the measure of the ripple content, and is defined as RF = ac ) Page 13.62.4 VdcExpt. 2: Design and Simulation of a buck converterDesign a buck

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Focus on IE Principles and Techniques

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arun Nambiar, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Dale Masel, Ohio University

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Industrial Engineering

Stream Mapping. A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree 2. Which of the following best describes your opinion on the duration of the presentation? A. Too long B. Just about right C. Too short D. No comment 3. Tell us what you think about the activity that was done in class today. A. Enjoyed a lot B. Enjoyed a bit C. Didn’t really care D. A bit boring E. Wanted to get out of the class! F. Not applicable 4. The activity was effective in illustrating Value Stream Mapping. A. Strongly agree B. Agree C. Neutral D. Disagree E. Strongly disagree F. Not applicable 5. Which of the following best describes your opinion on the duration of the activity

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Kim, Howard University; Mohamed Chouikha, Howard University; Veronica Thomas, Howard University

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Electrical and Computer

parentheses, and the analysis briefs are as follows.(a) What did you like most of the mobile studio class? • Hands-on experience by which circuit was heard and seen in practical sense. (17) • Portability as a mobile laboratory with easiness in connection and wide display screen (14) • Other (2) Page 13.59.6Over half the students liked the hands-on experience and practical sense of the class. About 40% ofthe students were impressed more on the technology enabled new learning environment. Overall90% of the students were favorable to the mobile studio class.(b) Do you like to have more mobile studio classes? • Yes (28)In this question

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

a clear understanding of this research focus. Servicelearning is defined by Bringle and Hatcher 4 (p.4) as “course-based, credit-bearingeducational experience in which students (a) participate in an organized serviceactivity that meets identified community needs and (b) reflect on the serviceactivity in such a way as to gain a further understanding of course content, abroader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civicresponsibility”. The first component of this definition is straightforward andeasily fits into the typical architectural educational experience noted above. Thereare few architectural education programs that do not explore the designopportunities that real communities can offer.The second component of the

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

photometry, i.e., howthe scene is illuminated and how surfaces viewed within the scene reflect that illumination, andenvironmental dynamics, i.e., the dynamics of the environment through which both theilluminating light and sensed light passes.Figure 1: Figures (a-c) detail errors in stereoscopic data produced from a near-field stereoscopic image pair fromSpirit on solar day (sol) 672. Fig. (a) shows the left Pancam image from the stereo image pair. A region of interestincluding a rock is highlighted in the right middle of the image. Fig. (b) shows the 3D surface with the left imagesuperimposed as texture onto the 3D surface with the same region highlights. For Fig. (c) the view is changed toalign with the arrow in (b) to visualize depth errors. Fig

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swami Karunamoorthy, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

information. The faculty member mayrequire the team to research the library and/or the web to find the latest availableinformation regarding their project. The visual representation of data helps to identifywhere the change is required and it serves as a feedback for continuous improvement ofprogram.In the matured or well developed stage of assessment, in-depth or specifics inperformance criteria are used for evaluation.Performance criteria #1: “Listening to other team members” Specific (A): Number of team meetings Specific (B): Minutes of the meetingPerformance criteria #2: “Sharing the work” Specific (A): Individual contribution Specific (B): Knowledge of other members’ contributionPerformance Criteria #3: “Information

Conference Session

FPD10 - Freshman Engineering Introduction to Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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First-Year Programs

Appendix – “Introduction to Engineering” course outcomes1. Solve engineering problems using project-specific mathematics, engineering, and science concepts.2. Analyze, interpret and make decisions about quantitative data using basic concepts of descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, normal distributions, and mode) and measurement, including issues in: a. precision and accuracy; b. sample and population; c. error and uncertainty.3. Solve an open-ended design problem by: a. transforming an open-ended design problem into an answerable one; b. breaking down a complex design problem into sub-problems; c. determining assumptions involved in solving the design problem; d. determining resources that

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johnny Chang, National University; Ayman El Salim, National University; Ronald Uhlig, National University; Michelle Bright

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

project(s) for other groups of students. b. One or more areas are relevant to faculty’s personal research interests and faculty is/are willing to mentor one or more groups of students to continue the research. 3. Assuming positive answers to Step #2, the interested faculty develops a Progressive Research Project Master Plan. The Plan for a progressive research project must identify desired outcomes that can be achieved by successive groups of students in a series of 3- month research projects. This should be based on the results Step #1. Ideally this is done in conjunction with the students who completed the initial project. 4. Faculty, with students who have completed their project(s

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Teo, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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Manufacturing

software, further optimization is required by doing a series of testruns.Even for small-manufacturing runs, this approach can be applied. The performance baselinesmake a very good starting point to help use the machine’s capabilities fully. A well-plannedapplication of HPM can see a 50% or better cycle time reduction, increasing the manufacturingthroughput by a factor of two. The time expended in applying HSM methodologies pays offalmost immediately, since the performance gains can be applied to manufacturing processes forboth existing and new parts.Bibliography1. Woody, B. A. & Smith, S. K. (2006). High Speed Machining Technology Basics, SME Technical Report.2. Arone, M. (1998). High Performance Machining. Hanser Gardner Publications.3. Oberg

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumya Keshavamurthy, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

) make faculty and studentsaware of some common challenges and b) provide guidance on dealing with these challengesfrom both a faculty and a student perspective.IntroductionThere are many advantages of pursuing advanced degrees at U.S. universities. Some of them areachieving leadership in many scientific disciplines, top caliber academics with internationalexposure, high national spending on research and development, talented colleagues, hundreds ofschools, freedom of thought, conscience and expression, competitive egalitarian society, highstandards of living, and generous stipends.For students coming from India or China, these advantages may not be enough. Funding,limitations on employment after graduation, expensive tuition and also visa

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University; Leotis Parrish, North Carolina A&T State University; Marcia Williams, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

nanofabrication processes. Page 13.717.4 (a) (b) (c) Figure 3. Infrastructure exposure to students (a) Ultra high speed camera (b) 5-axis precision stage (c) Customized inkjet system5. Program EvaluationThe Intel Undergraduate Research program was evaluated based on qualitative feedback fromstudents, faculty and program administrators. Students reported their research findings at weeklymeetings to faculty mentors. Also an end-of-semester report was required for studentsparticipating in this program. The results of their research were presented at the NC-LSAMPconference