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Raymond B. Landis

Session 2653 Enhancing Engineering Student Success: A Pedagogy for Changing Behaviors Raymond B. Landis California State University, Los AngelesINTRODUCTIONWhether we need to bring about greater success on the part of engineering students is not thetopic of this paper. The fact that we do is assumed to be self-evident. We only have toconsider the anecdotal statements of engineering professors that “students aren’t what theyused to be,” or measure our graduates against the outcomes established by the new ABETEngineering Criteria 2000,1 or look at the low

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B. Lee Tuttle

Session 2563 Creative Concept Convergence Tools for Use in the Product Development Stage of DFM/A B. Lee Tuttle GMI Engineering & Management Institute Flint, MI 48504Many engineers have embraced a rekindling of the creative thinking ( Divergent Thinking ) skillswere prevalent during the era of Value Engineering. However, once 50 - 75 concept ideas havebeen developed at the concept level most engineers have few if any concept Convergence tools.Although many engineers implementing concepts of DFM/A have adopted the

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B. S. Sridhara

1 Session 1547 Sunrayce 97 - A New Learning Experience for the Engineering Technology Students at Middle Tennessee State University B. S. Sridhara Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Abstract The US Department of Energy (DOE) organizes a solar car race called Sunrayce,once in every two years. This race is open for all colleges and universities on the NorthAmerican continent. As faculty advisor for the undergraduate team at Middle TennesseeState University, I

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Sub Ramakrishnan; Mohammad B. Dadfar

Session 2520 Client/Server Communication Concepts for a Data Communications Course Sub Ramakrishnan, Mohammad B. Dadfar Department of Computer Science Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 phone: (419) 372 2337 fax: 419 372 8061 email: datacomm@cs.bgsu.eduAbstractAs the computing environment is shifting towards client-server computing, there is a vital needfor people with expertise in internet applications and network programming. We feel this areawill continue to attract

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David B. Beyer

Session 3586 Associate Degree Program in Telemedia Communications Technology David B. Beyer P.E. Middlesex County College, Edison, N.J.IntroductionUnder a grant from the National Science Foundation, Middlesex County College faculty isdeveloping a two-year associate in applied science degree program in TelemediaCommunications Technology (NSF grant 9602375). As the name implies, telemedia is thetransmission of multimedia information over distances. This program will prepare techniciansfor careers in the telecommunications industry, and indeed, in any organization where technicianlevel

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Sub Ramakrishnan; Mohammad B. Dadfar; Jeffrey A. Francis

Session 2220 Application of Client/Server Paradigm and Web Technologies in a Networking Course Mohammad B. Dadfar, Jeffrey A. Francis, Sub Ramakrishnan Department of Computer Science Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, Ohio 43403 phone: (419) 372 2337 fax: 419 372 8061 email: datacomm@cs.bgsu.eduAbstractCommercial organizations realize the importance of providing information over the internet tocustomers about the services they provide. Today, the world wide web serves as the

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B. Towers; Max Rabiee

Session 3220 Use of Computers in Data Acquisition M. Rabiee, B. Towers Eastern Kentucky UniversityAbstract: Computer Engineering, and Computer Engineering Technology graduates need a clearunderstanding of analog transducers and the way to connect them to computers via digitalinterface circuits. In industry, transducers are used to measure temperature, pressure, strain,flow, position, velocity, and other analog conditions. In most two-year, and four-year electronicprograms, students generally study transducers with their applications in one analog course

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R. A. Davis; K. B. Lodge; D. N. Baria; Dianne Dorland

Session 2513 Experiments in Waste Processing for Undergraduates K. B. Lodge, R. A. Davis, D. Dorland and D. N. Baria Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota 55812SummaryThe emphasis on hazardous waste processing and pollution prevention in the Department ofChemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD), has been enhanced by aNational Science Foundation Instrument and Laboratory Improvement (NSF ILI) grant. It fundedthe development of 6 new experiments for the laboratory classes and for demonstrations inlectures. Two experiments provide the students with training in important

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John M. Dorosz; Ester B. Johnson

Session 2653 The "Hybrid" Approach to Engineering & Computer Science Student Orientation John M. Dorosz, Ester B. Johnson University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeINTRODUCTIONThis freshman orientation course in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) atthe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) utilizes a "hybrid" approach to new studentorientation. In its current form we believe it is unique in the 26-campus University of WisconsinSystem. The course effectively combines an expanded campus orientation with an introductionto the study of engineering

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Yeu-Sheng Shiue; Bernard B. Beard

thesyllabus they are instructed in the principles of parametric design, including the creation of Page 2.258.3relations among dimensions, parent/child relations, and family tables.Table I. Syllabus for ME 435: Intermediate Manufacturing Figure 3 shows a typical part. This is a1. Basic tools for computer-aided design a) Basic part creation, datum planes gear that is eventually realized in b) Slots, rounds, chamfers, etc. hardware later in the course. The c) Blends, patterns, etc

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Trevor B. Davey; Ngo Dinh Thinh

Session 1260 ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN VIETNAM Trevor B. Davey, Ngo Dinh Thinh California State University, SacramentoVietnam has begun to implement a reorganization of its higher education system. From 1979through 1989, Vietnam was strongly influenced by the Soviet Union and higher educationfocused on Soviet Studies, Russian language instruction, and science and engineeringcurriculums dominated by work done in the Soviet Union. In 1989, the Vietnamese governmentembarked on a policy that would shift it away from a dominant Soviet influence and movetoward a market economy featuring private property

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V. Coppola; K. Powell; D. Hyland; B. Cosgrove; A. Waas; A. Messiter; Joe G. Eisley

Session 3268University of Michigan’s Aerospace Engineering Curriculum 2000 ’ K. Powell, V. Coppola, J. Eisley, D. Hyland, A. Messiter, A. Waas and B. Cosgrove Abstract This paper summarizes a two-part curriculum reform that is well underway in the University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering Department. The first part of the reform was developed by a college-wide task force, and addressed the overall structure of the thirteen Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering (BSE) programs across the College, and the courses

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Tom Zickel; Gary B. Randolph; Ronald Goodnight

SESSION 2247 USING PERT ANALYSIS FOR STUDENT LEARNING CONTRACTS Ron Goodnight, Gary Randolph, Tom Zickel Purdue UniversityABSTRACTThree technology disciplines used a Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)modified network for student teams to develop learning contracts. The adult learning andragogyapproach1 was followed emphasizing student self-direction in their own learning, sharedexperiences, near-term application and performance feedback.The PERT methodology was used in Computer Technology, Electrical Engineering Technologyand Organizational Leadership courses in which student teams

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Michael A. Magill

Tm = yo-yo mass TT = constant string tensionAssume no slipping! (a) (b)Find: Which way will yo-yo roll?Solution:a) Assume yo-yo moves to the right so maG must be to the right and Ff to the left to force rolling. FBD KD W T = I Gα maG Ff N ΣFx = T − Ff = maG ← T must be greater than Ff or maG will be to the left. T − Ff = mαr2 ← aG = αr2 because there is no slipping. T − Ff α

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Bruce A. Finlayson

at the surface is at 500 psia, 65 °F. Find the composi- tion of the gas and liquid streams and the vapor fraction using the program DIS- TILL or ASPEN. b) The liquid is taken to the stock tank, which is at 14.7 psia, 70 °F. Find the vapor fraction at these conditions. c) Take the K-values from part (a) and use them in the Rachford-Rice equation. Solve this equation for the vapor fraction using EXCEL, or MATLAB, or a program of your choosing (not DISTILL or ASPEN).Problem 8 is also a single nonlinear equation: solve the cubic equation of state for either thecompressibility factor or the specific volume. The constants A, B, a, and b can be determinedfrom the values for the individual components and the

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← in direction opposite positive y. (v B )3 − (vA )3e = ← vA = Velocity of ball and vB = Velocity of ground (vA )2 − (v B )2 0 − (vA )e = 3 (vA )2 − 0 (vA )3e = − (vA )2 2 g y4e = − (− 2 g y1 ) y4e = ← ∴Coefficient of Restitution function of height only! y1 Page 2.101.5 PARTICLE: CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM / IMPACT - COLLISION OF A LARGE OBJECT WITH A SMALL OBJECTSupplies: Tennis ball and basketball

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Elmer A. Grubbs

, followed by a steered design of the basic components of a four bit microprocessor,which can solve a simple equation of the form y = mx + b. This involves presenting to thestudents techniques for designing the data components of a computer such as the accumulator,program counter, instruction register, bus structure, etc, as well as the control structure which isnecessary to implement eight basic instructions. A block diagram of the data section and the list Page 2.97.1of instructions is shown in figure one. The design of the control section is based on asynchronous clock with two phases, and comes directly from the timing diagrams of the

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-depthbackground research on their topics and then developed those topics (see list below) into morefocused problems of human development. Students also were required to develop a creative yetpractical mix of technological and/or nontechnological solution proposals to their team’sproblem. They then presented their research to a panel of three faculty judges–a mechanicalengineer, chemical engineer, and a communications specialist–during a one-day poster exhibitionandcompetition (see Exhibit A). The oral-poster presentation was judged in terms of: (a) qualityof research and analysis, (b) clarity of presentation, and (c) cogency of proposed solutions to theproblem. Finally, the teams submitted a lengthy, well-documented 20-25-page report of theirfindings as

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curriculum without diluting it over a number of courses. Both technicaland ethical problem-solving techniques can proceed on optimum schedules, without interference.The instructor can tailor the sessions and schedule to individual course or campus constraints.The interspersed ethics component offers a strong alternative in ethics instruction.Acknowledgment The author acknowledges the consultation and assistance provided by Assistant ProfessorCatherine Ludlum, of Indiana University East. Many of the crucial, course developmentdecisions drew upon her perspective as an experienced instructor of ethics.References1. Cross Section—Responses: How Should Engineers Be Taught Ethics?, Engineering Education, Vol. 79, No. 4 (1989) 468-69.2. B. L

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James A. Newell

? If not, Explain. Page 2.435.55. Does the paper present material efficiently? Indicate suggested changes on the manuscript or 6under comments. a) Could the clarity or efficiency be improved by changes in the order of the paper? b) Should the language or grammar be improved? c) Are there portions of the text that could be omitted?6. Are there errors in factual information, logic, statistical analysis or mathematics? Address these issues in detail in the comments. Suggest improvements.7. Mechanical Errors (address on

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her team mates. At midterm students perform a practice evaluation. Peer evaluationshelp create interdependence and accountability among team members (two key attributes neededfor cooperative learning [9]). Appendix B contains a copy of the midterm evaluation form.(Much of the content of the peer evaluation was borrowed from materials presented by ProfessorGregory Deierlein in the Spring 1991 Class of ENG 600 Teaching Engineering [5].)Each student in the class has a 15 minute conference with the instructor. The instructor and thestudent review the contents and when necessary discuss ways of improving the student's or theteam's performance. In addition, the instructor indicates ways to improve the quality of theevaluation itself, by pointing

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Jose A. Macedo

. Page 2.157.5 ALARM A2 START STOP SENS1 A1 Figure 3: Sample System Schematic (side view)B. Diagram of Controller and Inputs/Outputs.Figure 4 shows a simple input/output diagram. This type of diagram is used to help thestudents clarify their understanding about the sensors and actuators and their interface withthe controller. Inputs Outputs SENS1 A1 START CONTROLLER A2 STOP

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student’s computer.AcknowledgmentsWe would like to acknowledge the NASA Lewis Research Center Computing and Interdisciplinary Systems Officefor partial support of this work (Grant No. NCC-3-207). In particular, we would like to thank Greg Follen for hiscontinued support. J. A. Reed is partially supported by a University of Toledo Doctoral Fellowship. For directions onaccessing the Java Gas Turbine Simulator applet, send e-mail to jreed@top.eng.utoledo.edu.Bibliography[1] Gosling, J., Joy, B., and Steele, G., “The Java Programming Language (version 1.0),” Addison Wesley, July 1996.[2] Booch, G, “Object Oriented Design with Applications,” The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc., New York, 1991.[3] On-line document. URL

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Kara B. Wright; Charles T. Wright; Christine L. Collier; Lawrence Genalo

State University since 1984. He hasbeen an active participant in Iowa State University's Program for Women in Science and Engineering and in variousIowa State University programs targeting minorities. Dr. Wright is recognized as an excellent undergraduateinstructor and has received several teaching awards throughout his career.KARA B. WRIGHTis an undergraduate student at Iowa State University pursuing a B.S. degree in Mathematics. Ms. Wright is involvedin the design, building, and implementation of Mobile Robots at Iowa State. She has supervised PWSE interns forthe past two summers. She is also involved on a National Student Advisory Committee for the NSF SynthesisCoalition.CHRISTINE L. COLLIERis an undergraduate student at Iowa State

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Michael B. Kelley; Joseph D. Myers; John H. Grubbs

for Engineering Education (ASEE) 1996 Annual Conference, Washington, DC,June 23-26, 1996.2. An Introduction to the Interdisciplinary Lively Applications Project, The Consortium for Mathematicsand Its Applications (COMAP), Lexington, Massachusetts, 1995.JOHN H. GRUBBS. Colonel John H. “Jack” Grubbs, a 1964 graduate of the United States MilitaryAcademy, is Professor and Head, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, USMA. Heholds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. and is a Professional Engineer. Hisservice includes two tours in Vietnam as a combat engineer, and service in Okinawa, Korea, and the US.MICHAEL B. KELLEY. Lieutenant Colonel Michael B. “Mike” Kelley, a 1974 graduate of NorwichUniversity, is

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Wayne C. Christensen; Robert B. Roemer; Donald S. Bloswick

Session 2625 Session 2625 Safety, Health, and the Environment in the Engineering Curricula: The Institute for Safety Through Design Donald S. Bloswick, Wayne C. Christensen, Robert B. Roemer University of Utah/National Safety Council/University of UtahThere appears to be a need for the consideration of safety, health, and environmental issues in thedesign process. In response to this need, the National Safety Council Institute for Safety ThroughDesign was established in 1995. The mission of this organization is to reduce the

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are presented with four plants, each with five sets of performance specifications,or 20 design challenges. They may use the controller representations shown in Table 1. Controller Representation Number which may be used. Continuous time, transfer function 7 Continuous time state space control Discrete time transfer function Discrete time state space controlTable 1. Controller representations. System Design Method Controller Structure Representation Continuous a. PI d. Phase-Lead a. Root Locus Transfer b. PD e. Phase-Lag

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Michael H. Gregg

, "L" record2: beam depth, “b” = "c"*2 record3: beam cross sectional area, "A" record4: beam moment of inertia, "I" record5: beam modulus of elasticity, "E" The applied load data is supplied in a second data file, whose name will also be entered by the user during execution. The data in this file is as follows: columns 21-22 Integer number of load columns 23-32 Magnitude of load in pounds force, "P" columns 33-38 Direction of applied load, Cartesian degrees columns 1-4 application point, inches from left end Note the

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blocks with academic blocks. Students are split between ‘Aand ‘B’ groups so that in any quarter about 50% are working and 50% are in classes.To prepare students for their first work block after only two years the students must havesufficient training to be useful. This requires an intense course schedule and significantdesign content. It also means the customers, the student and the employer, get to measurethe quality of the education not at the end, but at the midpoint.Project based design education starts at the freshman year and ends with a two-quarter,team based, capstone Senior Design Project Students can learn either from bottom up ortop down study of design. In the second year graphics course we offer, they have theoption of either

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. Sept. 1976.3. E. A. Walker, "The major problems facing engineering education, " Proc. IEEE. vol. 59, pp. 823-828, June 1971.4. M. E. Sloan, "The impact of digital technology on electrical engineering education, Proc. IEEE, vol. 66, pp. 880-885, Aug. 1978.5. C. V. Ramamoorthy, "Computer science and engineering education," IEEE Trans. Computers, vol. C-25, pp. 1200-1206, Dec. 1976.6. C. C. Cook, A Survey of Digital Engineering Instruction in Most Major U. S. Engineering Colleges, Morgantown, WV: Dep. Ind. Eng., Univ. of West Virginia, Apr. 1966.7. Univ. of Michigan, The Uses of Computers in Engineering Education, Ann Arbor, MI: Univ. Michigan, Jan. 1, 1963.8. E. L. McMahon, B