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computer programs are available for the structural analysis of a pavement such as ELSYM,BISAR, and ILLIPAVE. However this program is suitable for eliminating tensile stresses in granularlayers by stress transfer method. Moreover this program is tailor made for analyzing runway pavementsmaking it user friendly. Thus the demand for time and energy for learning initialization process of otheradvanced software is eliminated.Students have successfully used this program for not only designing the runways but also optimizing theirdesign by simulation. The power of simulation of the program enhanced the students’ learning of runwaydesign by providing them a feel for the large ranges of weather, load and material conditions that exist inthe country

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Bahram Nassersharif

$80,000.Initial Vision for the ClassroomThe Discovery-based Learning Center was envisioned to be a sophisticated viewing facility, theater, andlecture room for life-size interactive real-time simulations of virtual models, environments, and processes.The center would provide a unique laboratory/classroom environment for immersive interaction withmodels, environments, data, and processes in engineering and the sciences. The center would mergeteaching and research activities into a powerful discovery environment in which faculty and students 2share a problem-solving tool for exploration of any subject using methods that are impossible in aphysical laboratory. For example

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Rashmi Jain; Keith Sheppard; Elisabeth McGrath; Bernard Gallois

Promoting Systems Thinking in Engineering and Pre-Engineering Students Rashmi Jain, Keith Sheppard, Elisabeth McGrath and Bernard Gallois Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030 AbstractThe context of engineering is one dominated by systems. In order to better prepare graduates with asystems perspective and the competencies to be effective in system design, we discuss initiatives topromote the development of systems thinking, both in undergraduate and K-12 communities. This paperdescribes vertically-integrated curriculum innovation, in which graduate-level coursework spawned apilot program to embed

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Linda Ann Riley; Charles Thomas

postsecondary study in STEM disciplines. Each state in the country is allocatedESEA monies based on a formula funding model. The 2008 funding estimate for the Title II program isapproximately 4.1 billion dollars of a 127 billion dollar education budget to the states.The Engineering Department at Roger Williams University has partnered with the Rhode IslandDepartment of Education (RIDE) and the Bristol Warren School District under an innovative partnershipcalled PRIMES (Partnerships and Research Investigations with Mathematicians, Engineers and Scientists)to take advantage of the ESEA Title II, Part B opportunities. This article will discuss the background ofthe STEM pipeline challenge, nature of the joint partnership, its challenges and successes, as

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Abdelrahman Elleithy; Alaa Abuzaghleh; Abdelshakour Abuzneid

and outdoor medium. IEEE802.16 security weakness comes from the keylength of DES of 56-bit. In addition to the IEEE802.16 link because the developers of the IEEE802.16standard tried to avoid the problem in IEEE802.11 standard they tried to incorporate the existing standardinto the IEEE802.16.The IEEE802.16 physical layers have a lot of flexibility in its four shapes. Hence, the operation on thespectrum allocation will have a wide range in its channel bandwidth, frequency division duplex, and timedivision duplex. These four modes layers have significant tasks such as initial ranging, bandwidthrequests, connection channel, and registration. Although there is a variation types for the physical layer,the security protocol will be the same.The use

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Diana Schwerha; Chang Liu; Sertac Ozercan; Tripura Vadlamani; Lev Neiman

exercise focused on hypothesis testing and types of statistical error. Students met ingroups on the Second Life Ohio University campus in the Human Factors and Ergonomics virtual lab.They initially worked in teams to solve statistical questions related to usability research on cell phoneperformance. After working in teams, students re-assembled in the lab to perform independentassignments. These independent assignments utilized a modified version of the Groupthink exercise(originally developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)) and rewarded students for theirindividual answers as well as entire team performance. Optimal performance required correct individualanswers as well as correct answers for the entire team. In this way, the

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R. Radharamanan; Ha Van Vo

strong multi-disciplinarybackground is required of new engineering graduates because of increased automation and datanetworking on the shop floor as well as the globalization of most industries. Assessment of studentachievement in engineering design is an important part of engineering education and vital to engineeringprogram accreditation. Systematic assessment of design is challenging yet necessary for programimprovement.Several educators, design researchers, and designers from industry have studied and addressed theimportance of goals for design engineering education1, engineering design process2, 3, designconsiderations and constraints in the design course sequence4, visualization skills5, freshman engineeringdesign6, and senior capstone

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Gad J. Selig

and managers. • Develop, lead and motivate high-performance and diversified global teams. • Champion and sustain innovation initiatives and environments. • Manage accelerating change proactively.As part of our market research, we reviewed about 20 leading edge university programs offering eithergraduate TM or equivalent degrees such as Engineering Management, Management of Technology,Manufacturing Management, Information Technology well as MBA or MS degrees offered by leadingedge business schools relating to some aspect of technology (e.g. Information Technology, Health CareManagement and Technology, Supply Chain Management, New Product and Venture Creation,Entrepreneurship and others. We focused on universities that had both

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Richard J.H. Gash; David Fedroff

Getting Students to Think Green: Incorporating Green Building Rating Systems into Undergraduate Reinforced Concrete Education Major Richard J.H. Gash, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY Major David Fedroff, United States Military Academy, West Point, NYAbstract This paper presents a plan for introducing undergraduate students studying reinforced concretedesign to sustainable engineering. As increased emphasis on sustainable development initiatives continueto gain popularity it is imperative that young engineers entering into the design and constructionindustries understand the potential that concrete has for building green. Beginning

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Dean M. Aslam; Zongliang Cao; Cyrous Rostamzadeh

Innovative Engineering Education Using Programmable Lego Robotic VD Graaf Generators Dean M. Aslam, Zongliang Cao and Cyrous Rostamzadeh* Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 * Robert Bosch LLC, EMC Department, Plymouth, MI 48170. aslam@msu.eduAbstract The Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) learning, with majorfocus on innovations in the use of technology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than oneducation research, goes far beyond the

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Gregory S. Parnell; Michael Kwinn

course drifted because we lacked sufficientdocumentation defining the process and the techniques. In 2006, unable to find an appropriate text forour course, the first author used his sabbatical to lead the development of a book to be the text and areference for our capstone research course that culminates our engineering programs. With tremendoushelp from our colleagues, the first draft of our text was completed and used in Fall 2006. We designedthe text and the first course based on three core foundations: systems thinking, the profession of systemsengineering, and a new value-focused Systems Decision Process. After several revisions, our text,Decision Making for Systems Engineering and Management, was published in the Wiley SystemsEngineering

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M. Ali Montazer

Helping Connecticut Aerospace Parts Manufacturers Become Lean M. Ali Montazer, Ph.D. University of New Haven – Tagliatela College of Engineering West Haven, Connecticut 06516 AbstractWith funding support from the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) /National Aerospace Leadership Initiatives (NALI), a Center for Simulation Modeling andAnalysis has been established at the University of New Haven. The objectives of theCenter are (1) to bring modeling and simulation techniques and tools, through faculty andstudent teams, to the Connecticut aerospace parts manufacturers to support their efforts inimplementing Lean / Six

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Dean Aslam; Aixia Shao

Nanotechnology Learning Modules Using Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics Dean Aslam and Aixia Shao Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 aslam@msu.eduAbstract Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) focuses on innovative use oftechnology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than on education research. The explanationof nanotechnology is challenging because nano-dimensions require high-magnification electronmicroscopes to see them. Hand-on learning modules are difficult if

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Eileen M. Kowalski; Joe D. Manous

Cognitive Learning in Introductory College Science EducationEileen M. Kowalski, Department of Chemistry and Life Science, and Joe D. Manous, Jr.,Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, United States MilitaryAcademyAbstract This research seeks to categorize dominant areas of cognitive learning weakness and strength withintraditional college-level, introductory science education. The basis of any undergraduate STEMeducation is an understanding of fundamental concepts and how these concepts describe or predictphysical phenomena. However, the apparent retention and understanding of basic concepts is sometimesminimal as expressed by student work during subsequent courses. Potential causes for this difficulty in

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Yiming (Kevin) Rong

scholars with achallenging academic atmosphere and advanced research facilities. The WPI-HUST collaboration on the Senior Project Center in ME has been well sponsored byindustrial companies who are doing global business in China. Currently there are more than five westerncompanies sponsoring projects through their China operations. Other sponsors include local companies,hospitals, and universities.3 Doing Projects in Mixed Teams and with Global CompaniesThe exchange program between WPI-HUST was initiated in 2004 and first implemented in summer 2005.Four WPI students came to HUST working with five HUST on two projects of robot design, designatedby HUST professors. The students worked in mixed teams, making partners and friends, and learning

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David I. Schwartz

) conditions, scoring can help represent a game as adynamic simulation. The paper derives a functional mathematical relationship between temporal gamestate and score, which provides a foundation for addressing computational issues of games. Scoringfunctions can provide analytical tools for game analysis by measuring continuous and discrete game state.These tools may assist with game design, analysis, and balancing. Linking game creation withcomputational analysis could provide an excellent context to integrate mathematics at early stages ofeducation. Moreover, the addition of theory might attract more engineering educators to provide rigor tothe emerging academic field of game design. The paper concludes with proposed research into classes ofscoring

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Beena Sukumaran; Joshua Bonzella; Kevin McGarvey; Heather Klein

Teaching Engineering Design with a focus on the developing world Beena Sukumaran, Joshua Bonzella, Kevin McGarvey, Heather Klein College of Engineering, Rowan UniversityAbstractThe paper describes a program, Entrepreneurs without Borders and a project undertaken through theprogram. The program seeks to establish entrepreneurship opportunities for the developing world. Thiswill be done through student teams comprising both engineering and business majors at RowanUniversity. The engineering and business students perform a survey of local communities in thedeveloping world, identified as having a need for engineering skills by Engineers without Borders1.During this initial survey, the students

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Aaron S. Bradshaw; Gary N. McCloskey; Franklin Miguel

thedevelopment of a residential housing design aimed at improving the substandard conditions in a poorneighborhood in the Dominican Republic. The course is composed of three parts, with each partrepresenting three active learning components. The first part of the course includes a period of research toprepare participants to conduct field research in the Dominican Republic over spring recess. Thispreparation is guided by “reflection-on-action,” i.e., determining from regulations and prior practiceapproaches to design that would appear to have application in the local circumstance. In the fieldresearch, students are guided in “reflection-in-action” as they apply their preparation to determine on-siteapplicability as well as the cultural and community

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Wei Cao; Yanqing Gao; Jason Robert Mace

the path planningand obstacle avoidance has been an essential built-in portion of any commercialized intelligent robot.Many of those intelligent robots have been manufactured in a quite large amount and used in battle field,such as explosive detection and etc.Fig.4 Swarmed Intelligent Robots However, regarding to the formation and cooperation among a group of intelligent robots thereare still many open questions existing now, which attract many attentions from the researchers. Among 3them, “swarming” is an emerged popular subject (see Fig.4). Conceptually, “swarming” means that ahuge number of intelligent robots with verity of

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wordsassociated with creativity are invention, innovation, thinking outside the box, art1. Creative worktypically involves a trade-off or an amount of risk. Engineers and engineering students must decidewhere the balance between creativity and other requirements is. Measuring creativity has become thetopic of research in many fields including engineering2,3. The development of a creative model or thevalidations of a model is not the scope of this article.Creativity has been linked to projects and problem-based learning since several engineering professorsargue that creativity can be enhanced through the project method2. On the other hand, literature showsthat individuals who are faced with complex problems typically resource to familiar, bounded and

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Robin K. Burk

curvedarrows in the diagram indicate the potential need to iterate data gathering and analysis steps beforemoving on to the next phase or sub-phase of the process. Assessment of student work is addressed laterin this paper; however, it may be helpful to point out here that the SEMP assumes regular interactionbetween student teams and their project client. These take the form both of data gathering interviews andof slide presentations which offer valuable opportunities for client feedback.Phase 1, Problem Definition, establishes the client’s need and results in construction of a value modelwhich captures the various (and often competing) objectives the client has for the project. Needs analysisbegins with an initial problem statement from the client

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Bassem Alhalabi; M.K. Hamza; Ali Abu-El Humos

Distance Education: Remote Labs Environment Bassem Alhalabi 1 M. K. Hamza 2 Ali Abu-El Humos3Abstract – Since the invention of the Internet, research for [capable] virtual lab experiments has been thetarget of higher education’s distance learning research; however, the very nature of real experimentation(real elements and real instrumentation) was not possible or missing from much of the acclaimed virtual labexperiments. Nonetheless, in the past decade or so, countless scholarly writings asserted the availability of[real] or virtual laboratories that mimic real laboratory experimentations. Within these virtual experiments’infrastructures, the elements of real experimentation- in comparison to conventional laboratories

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Peter Thomas Tkacik

scheduled MIG and TIG weldingtraining. His second role is to assist professors in research activities including the running ofdynamometers and fabrication of test equipment.A solution for student apathyStudent engagement is characterized by large numbers of students every day working on race cars. AtUNC Charlotte, we have found that students suffer from a wandering phenomenon initiated when theyleave for an extended period of time due to exam or other pressures. Once gone, they forget theexcitement and stop returning altogether, thus abandoning the program.Initially to force students that don‟t pull their weight on race teams, a program was instituted whichrequires 40 attendance hours per month. This can be spent working on a race car or on class

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Arthur Heinricher; Brian Savilonis; David Spanagel; Robert Traver; Kristin Wobbe

which is a very fertilizer intensive crop. As they researched the topic, theydiscovered a patent for capturing runoff water and recycling both the water and the dissolvedfertilizer, essentially a solution to the original problem and to a water use problem. Their projectthen became about promoting that system to farmers and devising ways to reduce the initial costfor the system.Project #2: Preventing Elderly Malnutrition in Worcester: Expanding the Meals on WheelsProgram -5-Elderly malnutrition is a greater problem in the U.S. than the growing obesity epidemic, but muchless well publicized. The group struggled for a bit, trying to find an effective potential solution tothe problem. With some advice

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Ryan A. Ebel; Donald S. Abbott-McCune; David Chang

Undergraduate Mechatronics Couse Design Project MAJ Ryan A. Ebel, United States Military Academy MAJ Donald S. Abbott-McCune, United States Military Academy MAJ David Chang, United States Military AcademyAbstractThere is a real need to educate our engineering students in the application of electronics, controls,mechanics, and software; this multidisciplinary initiative has led to the creation of an undergraduateMechatronics courses at the United States Military Academy (USMA) and many other universitiesaround the world. The focus of these courses is to emphasize application and hands on laboratory work ingeneral, and design projects in particular. This paper presents an

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Adam J. Czekanski; David-Michael P. Roux

tstatistic 1.215 P(T ≤ t) one-tail 0.139 tcritical one-tail 2.015 P(T ≤ t) two-tail 0.279 tcritical two-tail 2.571Discussion and ConclusionsThe results from the initial semester clearly illustrate a correlation between percentage of correct answerson lesson review questions and anonymity provided to the student. The provision of anonymity enabledthe student to place self-doubt and fear of embarrassment aside in order to answer according to her ownunderstanding6, 7. This condition produced results that were most often distributed in a manner expectantof a class

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Matt Armstrong; Richard L. Comitz; Andrew Biaglow; Russ Lachance; Joseph Sloop

data yielded an appropriate plot of 1/-rA vs. XA. Analysis of the plot makes it clear that thebest reactor design to minimize volume should be a plug flow setup. Using Mathematica, the meanresidence time and volume for the initial guess can be estimated. Questions left to resolve are reactorvolume, heat duty, and isothermal versus adiabatic operation. Students were free to explore various reactornetworks, such as parallel versus series reactors and use of recycle. Students were given latitude to exploreother unique strategies using ChemCad. Chemical Separations Design Project The chemical separations design phase of this interdisciplinary project was fairly open-ended. Thestudents could use any combination of separations

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Ismail I. Orabi

New Haven (UNH) had the opportunity to enroll in such a course. The initial preparation for the onlineclass was time consuming because of the amount of materials made available to the students. It has alsobeen found from experience that it takes much more time to teach and administer online courses. Otheronline course developers agree that teaching and maintaining an online course takes a considerableamount of time [4]. However, the time is well spent since the material developed in the online courses can 1also be used in the regular classroom. Student satisfaction is about the same in the traditional course andthe online courses. Furthermore, the composition of the student population at

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Roger Chapman Burk

students interested in literature. 2. Reality: Science, War, and Business Pioneers of rocketry—Tsiolkovsky, Goddard, and Oberth. The interplanetary societies. Von Braun’s Collier’s pictorial articles. The Space Race—Mercury, Gemini, Apollo. The denouement: Skylab, STS, ISS. New societies—L5, National Space Society. NASA’s Space Exploration Initiative (1990-91) and Vision for Space Exploration (2004-??). Utility of space for national defense, scientific exploration, and commercial exploitation (communications, earth resources, thrill rides, etc.). Interplay of the impulse from romance and the check from reality

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1990s the engineering department at CGA initiated a comprehensiveassessment program to address the new accreditation criteria established for ABET 2000.This assessment process has led to a number of curricular improvements, enhancedstudent learning and an educational program that better meets the needs of the CoastGuard. As a part of the assessment process, each course is subjected to an end of coursereview process where assessment data focused on achievement of the various educationaloutcomes (ABET Criteria 3 and 8) are reviewed and discussed with recommendations forcourse improvements. In 2000, as a result of the End of Course Review (EOCR) process,the Civil Engineering faculty created the framework for today’s capstone course based onstudent