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Xingguo Xiong; Linfeng Zhang; Lawrence V. Hmurcik P.E.

Instruments Inc. [8]MEMS have been successfully commercialized and widely used in many applications.MEMS industry maintained strong need for qualified MEMS engineers each year.However, as MEMS technology is a newly developed interdisciplinary field, moststudents did not have a chance to know MEMS in their undergraduate study. In order tomeet the industry’s need for a strong MEMS workforce, we developed MEMScurriculum in Electrical Engineering department at University of Bridgeport, CT. In thispaper, we share the experience of the curriculum development, course teaching andstudent research advising in MEMS field. It has triggered tremendous interests amongstudents and attracted many students into the MEMS field. Students are also doing theirmaster

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Chiara Silvestri; Adriana Hera; Malcolm H. Ray; Siamak Najafi

Incorporating Software Usage in Teaching Structural Analysis Courses in Civil Engineering Chiara Silvestri, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Adriana Hera, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Malcolm H. Ray, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Siamak Najafi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Session 2: Tools, techniques, and best practices of engineering education for the digital generation.Abstract This paper illustrates an approach of software integration in teaching structural analysiscourses in civil engineering. The authors describe key facets of their methodology to

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Suxia Cui; Younhui Wang; Felecia M Nave; Kendall T. Harris

, imaging, and digital music. Educators also teach high schooland college students with multimedia tools in order to maintain students’ interest in the subjectmatter being taught. A survey of the literature suggests that multimedia teaching tools canincrease the recruitment and performance of students. A group of faculty members fromPVAMU utilized such techniques in recruiting and retention and proved to be effective [1]. Herewe present two example projects of introducing computer engineering to freshmen throughmultimedia technology. Both projects have been tested to be effective through PVAMU COECEEI 2009 summer program. One project is microcontroller-based music beat generation and theother is to create 3D anaglyph images through digital image

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Kara Cokeley; Claire Mockler; Min Feng Zheng; James Patrick Abulencia

extent to whichbiofuels can eventually replace fossil fuels as the world’s primary source of energy depends onhow efficiently they are produced. As research in this field intensifies to optimize theseproduction methods, it is imperative to educate students on the importance of alternative energy. Biodiesel from algae has great potential because of its high-volume, cost efficientproduction. Consequently, it is crucial for engineers and scientists to understand how algalgrowth is affected by parameters such as temperature and carbon dioxide concentration, as wellas the methodology on how to extract the necessary oils from these sources. One way toincorporate this topic into the chemical engineering curriculum is to integrate alternative

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Ronald C. Lasky

Iteach, whether they be at a university or at a technical conference.Overall, I believe that the students of today are much better prepared for the world ofengineering than I was at their age. However, in teaching them over these past few years, I haveuncovered some weaknesses in their math skills, that I had initially missed. These weaknesses, Ibelieve are the result of the availability and use of power math tools, such as Excel®,MATLAB®, MINITAB®, etc. This paper is not to suggest that these tools are not useful, on thecontrary, they form a foundation for modern engineering and science. However, theiravailability and power may be some of the cause of the math weaknesses I observed. This paperalso does not suggest that these students are less

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Andrzej Zarzycki

BIM as Design Exploration Tool in Architecture Andrzej Zarzycki New Jersey Institute of TechnologySession 6 : Teaching project based courses and design courses, including senior design course.Recent developments in contemporary architecture have been significantly influenced by theemergence of digital technologies as a primary production tool allowing for new ways ofthinking. These new developments, combined with research into new materials and fabricationtechnologies, make possible to purse imaginative designs that were not possible in the past. While often criticized for its overemphasis on formal expressions and its pursuit of thespectacular

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Tom Goulding

faculty use GM-Games and GM-Method their ‘expertise in teaching lies not so much in … subjectEven though GM-method projects can be very knowledge …as in her/his focus on studentdemanding (Figure 5), the Socratic GM-method is, learning’ [1] We believe that instructors shouldthus, based upon a large body of academic research participate in technical discussions with students,which supports the notion that non-traditional but almost never propose solutions. So we alsoclassroom methods can radically improve student have adopted R.L Moore perspective that “theperformance and result in spectacular performance. instructor plays the role of coach, mentor,[9, 11

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Lisa Shatz

Incorporating design into a class teaching technical communication skills Lisa Shatz Suffolk University Session 8: Other topics relevant to engineering education AbstractA technical writing class is a perfect vehicle for giving students the opportunity to be creativedesigners and to learn more about the engineering profession as well.In order for our students to have more experience in brainstorming, teamwork, and productdevelopment, we have incorporated into our technical communication class participation inSuffolk University’s Business School’s New Product

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Alva L. Couch

key job skill, as well asan objective of ABET in accrediting Engineering programs (6).Related workIt is well established that discussion and contextualization improve student learning andperformance. So- called “community learning” (7) is a matter of creating within the classroom acommunity with shared values and purpose, a technique that – while it is less prevalent inengineering – is common in liberal arts teaching. 1What we do to foster social interaction is very simple. It is much less structured than what hasbecome known as “Collaborative Learning” (8) (9); group sessions are not strictly monitored; in-class interaction is observed, but there

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Chitra N. Javdekar

Northeastern University (NU) for teaching students tomake connections between science and engineering. The activity at NU centered on discussion arounda low-cost small toy wind-turbine that harnesses wind energy to store in a capacitor that runs a smallelectric car. The activity was not directly adopted as the formative assessment of student-body revealedinadequate preparation in certain areas of Physics. However, a similar activity of using a paper hang-glider to discuss about the aerodynamics of glider and factors affecting the glider's movement in the airwas designed. Some of the responses generated were an indication of students were able to makeconnections of concepts learned earlier to the current problems before them. As an example, thequestion

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Vijay Kanabar; Robert Schudy

to Mr. Leo Burstein, Architect, Research & Educational Technology,Boston University for providing support with the technology and with the paper.BiographyDr. Vijay Kanabar is the Director of Project Management programs at Boston University, MetropolitanCollege and Associate Professor of Computer Science. He has more than 25 years of teaching experiencein academia in North America and has been teaching at Boston University for the past 17 years in thedepartments of Administrative Sciences and Computer Science. He can be reached at kanabar@bu.edu.Dr. Schudy is Associate Professor of Computer Science. He has made pioneering breakthroughs inintelligent pilot aiding systems, autonomous systems, metrology, network management, flight operations

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A. Richard Vannozzi

modern engineering learning environment. Second, thestudents who come to us, for the most part, are technologically savvy and have a comfort withutilizing technology in their education that often outstrips our own. Third, engineering softwareis the workhorse in the modern engineering practice and research environments we are preparingour students for. Software crunches our numbers, brings our ideas to life, and even controls themanufacturing and construction that springs from engineering designs. If anyone is stillwondering, software is here to stay and debate no longer can center on whether we utilizesoftware in our teaching, but rather how do we utilize software effectively in order to best helpour students achieve the learning outcomes we

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Ross McCurdy

Fuel Cell and Alternative Energy Education Program and Projects in the High School Ross McCurdy Ponaganset High School Session: Interdisciplinary programs, sustainability and alternative energy as related to engineering educationAbstract Ponaganset High School began fuel cell and alternative energy education in 2001 and hasgained momentum through innovative projects that strengthen the students’ learning experiences.Students at Ponaganset initially demonstrated fuel cell technology with the formation of Protium,a fuel cell-powered rock and roll band. The successes of the

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Chiara Silvestri; Suzanne LePage; Paul P. Mathisen

hercurrent appointment, Ms. LePage worked in the community planning field for nearly fourteen(14) years. Her work spanned a variety of planning disciplines, including transportation systemsmanagement, community visioning, GIS to support public decision-making, economicdevelopment, and public policy.Paul P. MathisenPaul Mathisen is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has been teaching and advisingresearch for more than 15 years. Dr. Mathisen’s research interests emphasize water qualitycontrol, ground-water and surface-water hydrology, and environmental modeling. His teachinginterests include the incorporation of field experiences and software into the

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Vijay Kanabar; Virginia Greiman; Jim Cormier

longaccepted methodology particularly valuable in teaching such disciplines as law, management andengineering [14]. Mustoe and Croft have described the importance of communicating case studies inMotivating Engineering Students by Using Modern Case Studies, European Journal of EngineeringEducation [15]. Since historically, the case study method has been primarily used in live classrooms,there is little empirical research on the comparison of the lecture and or case study method with onlinecase study pedagogy. There are, however, several studies that indicate that generally online education isas effective as live classroom teaching. This is a good area for further study and research. 7. Final Paper ConclusionsIn conclusion let us ask ourselves the

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Ibrahim Alkore Alshalabi; Eman Abdelfattah

Management of Multimedia in E-Learning Environments Ibrahim Alkore Alshalabi and Eman Abdelfattah University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604Session: Tools, techniques, and best practices of engineering education for the digital generation Abstract- E-learning and distance education are growing very fast. Finding the best way todeliver quality education needs us to think how we can improve and manage the content ofdocuments especially multimedia. The importance of using multimedia for E-learning is the key factor of success for any E-learning system. There are many tools available to create media such as images, audio and

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Siben Dasgupta

Teaching Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB,Simulink and DSP Kits A Practical, Cohesive, and Hands-On Approach Siben Dasgupta Associate Professor, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper provides an introduction to Digital Signal Processing topics taught in the undergraduateelectronics /computer engineering programs at Wentworth Institute of Technology. This paper describeshow Wentworth Institute of Technology provides “hands on” experience with real signals by using a“laboratory” based on MATLAB and SIMULINK running on PC’s. In addition, an innovative approach isprovided in this paper for integrating DSP course in to the graduate program

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Andrew C. Foley; Eben H. Phillips

Senior Engineering Mechanisms Design Machine Design Instructive Capstone Design I Capstone Design II DemonstrativeFigure 1 :Design course progression through four year Mechanical Engineering ProgramCourse Objectives The introduction to mechanical engineering design (IMED 1208) course isambitious in its practical goals and in its significant contribution to numerous ABEToutcomes. E.g. ED03, an ability to design a system, component or process to

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R. Radharamanan; Jeng-Nan Juang

,” John Wiley, New York, 1995.[12] D. C. Montgomery, “Design and Analysis of Experiments,” 6th Edition, John Wiley, 2005.R. RADHARAMANANDr. R. Radharamanan is currently working as Professor of Industrial Engineering and Director of MercerEntrepreneurship Engineering Education Program (MEEEP) at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. He has thirtyseven years of teaching, research, and consulting experiences. His previous administrative experiences include:President of International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE), Acting Director of Industrial Engineeringas well as Director of Advanced Manufacturing Center at Marquette University, and Research Director of CAM andRobotics Center at San Diego State University. His primary research and

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Gautham Das; Rishi Cariappa

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OUTER RING ROAD IN BANGALORE Das, Gautham1 and Cariappa, Rishi2Assistant Professor, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Avenue Boston MA02115President, Anjanadri Construction Company, BSR developers Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore 560094,Karnataka state, IndiaBangalore is one of the fastest growing cities in Southern India and is popularly known as theinformation technology capital of India. To meet the requirements of this rapidly expanding city,the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is constructing and expanding the major roads andfreeways within the city. To assist the engineers and contractors working on these freeways,Bangalore University (BU) requires civil engineering

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Kevin John McDonnell; Anne Joan Caraccio; Nithin Susan Abraham; Nicholas Alexander Ruffini; Susan Gallardo; James Patrick Abulencia

DEVELOPMENT OF A PERSONAL WATER PURIFICATION SOLUTION IN NAGCARLAN, PHILIPPINES Kevin John McDonnell1, Anne Joan Caraccio1, Nithin Susan Abraham1, Nicholas Alexander Ruffini1, Susan Gallardo2, and James Patrick Abulencia1, 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, 10463, USA 2 Department of Chemical Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines Session 3: Incorporation of Service Learning into engineering education in the digital ageAbstract: The number of those who need basic life services increases throughout the world as theworld’s population continues to grow. One such

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Jeanine Lee Skorinko; Jennifer Lay; Grant McDonald; Brad Miller; Colleen Shaver; Cindy Randall; James Kevin Doyle; Michael A. Gennert; Gretar Tryggvason; James Van de Ven

The Social Outcomes of Participating in the FIRST Robotics Competition Community Jeanine Skorinko, Jennifer Lay, Grant McDonald, Brad Miller, Colleen Shaver, Cindy Randall, James Kevin Doyle, Michael Gennert, Gretar Tryggvason, and James van de Ven Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609 Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and FIRST are partnering to investigatesocial networking within the FIRST community. FIRST aims to get young peopleinterested in science, engineering and technology by providing young people withopportunities to develop and apply knowledge and skills in

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Joanne Tuck

Designers of Death: Nazi Engineers during the Holocaust Joanne Tuck Wentworth Institute of Technology1. Introduction I’ve been teaching the Facing History and Ourselves: Holocaust and Human Behaviorcourse to juniors and seniors at the Wentworth Institute of Technology for twenty- five years.This humanities and social science elective is a unique course that deals with many social issuesusing the Holocaust as a case study. This is done through the explorations and analysis of a hostof ethical and moral concerns relating to and continually challenging Wentworth students on anindividual, societal and national level.To fully engage the students in

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Anne E. Mohan; Enrique Sola; James Patrick Abulencia

builder, lowest to the academic theorist. In the 20th century, there was a shift in engineering education from practical training toacademic training due to the nature of the projects during World War I, II, and the Cold War. Itwas observed during these times that those proficient in the fundamental sciences such as physicsand chemistry were more apt to complete the projects required. The new disciplines ofengineering that appeared as a result (e.g. electrical and chemical engineering) were built moreheavily on basic science and often required more theoretical approaches. As Lawrence Grayson comments in his book, “The Making of an Engineer – AnIllustrated History of Engineering Education in the United States and Canada,” this

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Ali Alshubbak; Saeid Moslehpour; Eugenio Pellicer; Joaquín Catalá

byengineering student completely needed by the industry? Are engineering syllabusactualized and designed considering the industries’ needs emerged by the continuouschange in the sector? It is very important that the industry receives well qualified andspecialized engineers able to assume their responsibility and to carry out their jobassignments. The industry should be involved in the determination of the main coursesof an engineering syllabus. This paper presents the implementation of the Delphimethod to investigate the industry’s needs regarding engineering education. Thisimplementation doesn’t contradict with durable knowledge to be acquired by students,durable knowledge doesn’t mean being rigid and non-innovative. Engineeringdepartments should

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Enrique Sola; Anne E. Mohan; James Patrick Abulencia

dramatic improvements in technology have created a global market, and as such,engineers are now required to know how to perform their duties not only on their native soil, butabroad as well. Because of this, travel has become another important method of teaching. AtManhattan College, Dr. Abulencia recently sent a student research group to the Philippines toattend a conference wherein the students presented their work on cost-effective water filters. Conclusion The effect of technology on the curriculum, students and professors at Manhattan Collegeis prevalent. The curriculum now incorporates many more classes that focus on technologicalassistance. The curriculum is also now more diverse, with classes that cater to many

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GLENN E. VALLEE; RICHARD P. BENIOT

Springfield, MA. Dr. Vallee currently teaches graduate andundergraduate courses in engineering mechanics, experimental mechanics and machine design,and has published in the areas of nonlinear finite element analysis, experimental mechanics andthe experimental determination of dynamic material properties. Dr. Vallee received a BS inMechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island in 1985 and began working for theFastening Systems Division of the Stanley Works in East Greenwich Rhode Island soon after.Beginning as an Engineering Lab Technician, he received a number of promotions, serving as aTest Engineer, Design Engineer, Product Development Engineer and finally as the Manager ofthe largest Engineering Laboratory at Stanley. He received both

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Ismail I. Orabi

) administrative information related to designprojects, and (4) a forum for the students' presentations of their design projects. The facultylectures covered three main areas: structural analysis techniques, project management and designfor manufacturability.Another aspect of the course involved bringing in outside speakers to give seminars. Several ofthe speakers were practicing engineers from industry. Topics covered by the guests includedProject Management, design for manufacturability, and a Intellectual property.” The challengein presenting some of the research talks was keeping them at a level that undergraduate studentscan comprehend. One seminar was a joint effort with the local ASME section and hosted by adistinguished ASME speaker. If possible

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Hudson V. Jackson P.E.; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E.; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E.; Nathan Rumsey; Sharon Zelmanowitz P.E.

certaincomponents such as problem definition, research, scheduling, solution analysis, design andcommunication of results. To better prepare our students for their unique future roles as civilengineers in the Coast Guard, most capstone projects involve working with Coast Guard officersand civilian engineers in the field on actual Coast Guard projects. Project selection criteriainclude funding for site visits, a mandatory design component, a reasonable project schedule,realistic stakeholder expectations and a good match with expertise of the faculty advisors. Thecapstone design teams are provided specific instructions to guide them through the execution oftheir capstone projects. These guidelines include mandatory weekly progress meetings withadvisors

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Anne Y. Boisvert; Bahaa E. Saleh; S. Hamid Nawab

. Walker, P. King, “Concept Mapping as a Form of Student Assessment and Instruction in the Domain of Bioengineering,” ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, pp.167-179, 2003.[4] J. McClellan, L. Harvel, R. Velmurugan, M. Borkar, C. Scheibe, “CNT: Concept-Map Based Navigation and Discovery in a Repository of Learning Content,” Proceedings of the 34th Annual ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, Georgia, F1F-13, October 2004.Biographies 1. Anne Y. Boisvert is a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Boston University, currently pursuing her Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. She has been a research assistant in the department since