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Jack Waintraub

opportunities for members of underrepresented populations toparticipate in these activities, as well as in academic enrichment, mentoring and careerexploration activities.Professional development of faculty, teachers and industry personnel is essential to implementthe necessary changes in technician education. College faculty and secondary-school teachers, aswell as industry personnel, participate in workshops, summer institutes and conferencessponsored by NJCATE. Workshops on topics such as: cooperative learning, student assessment,activity based learning, use of technology, as well as ethics are presented. Summer Institutesbring faculty from across the country together to experience innovative curricula andmethodologies, learn about the authoring

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Gerard N. Foster

Session 1547 Using Sound and Music in Technology Gerard N. Foster Purdue University - School of Technology at KokomoIntroductionThis paper presents work aimed at adding the aspect of sound, and music, to technicaldemonstrations, presentations and projects. The focus of this work is to explore themathematics and technology of sound at a basic level, to create a background for laterexperimentation. To enhance the apparent relevance of technology to everyday concerns, thehuman voice and musical instruments are employed as sources of sound. It is postulated that bystirring the

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Albert Lozano-Nieto

remote sitewere less enthusiastic about the overall result. They recognized that even though it is a promisingway to deliver information when the personal contact is not possible, the use of interactive videoconferencing cannot substitute for human contact. All the students also recognized that there is aneed in their training to become successful professionals in the clinical field to address issues thatare less technically oriented, but focused on their other human and interpersonal skills. However,all the students also showed less enthusiasm in these discussions compared to the ones focused onthe technology of medical equipment. This dichotomy needs to be addressed by the educators byshowing the students the importance of receiving a well

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William Whitaker

Session 1148 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY William Whitaker Murray State University Murray, Kentucky AbstractCooperative education began in an engineering program at the University of Cincinnati in 1906where the program continues to exist and be used as a model for others. Cooperative educationand engineering technology has a common focus in preparing graduates for a successfulprofessional career. Examining the cooperative education

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William Gay

Management of Crew Resources Aircraft Turbine and Piston Engines for Pilots Capstone course Thus, aviation students completing their associate degree technical coursework at UCClermont College, will arrive at CBA with an advanced standing of 15 quarter-credit hours. Agraduate of this baccalaureate business degree program with have an associate of applied sciencedegree in aviation technology, a commercial pilot’s license ( including an instrument rating ), andover 200 hours of accumulated flight and simulator time. Using the Clermont College - CBA articulation as a model, agreements with other UCColleges may be negotiated. The UC College of Education, College of Engineering, College ofApplied Science, and College of Arts and Sciences

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Aaron A. Jennings

additional support information. Often this can be retrieved from a data base. Therefore, creative educational use of an environmental software package requires the support of case studies and databases. The same is true for case study or database modules. When students are assigned a case study problem, they are expected to explore creative solutions. Often this requires gathering additional information (e.g. database application) and conducting engineering analysis (i.e. software use). The interactions among these areas are illustrated in Figure 1.2. There was reasonable agreement that “Databases” did not require the intensity of development that software or case studies required. Databases are important, but once created

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Earl A. Evans; Susan L. Murray

. Primarily, these studies have focused on individual assessmentsof the web-based technologies. In contrast, this paper will provide a broad based assessment ofapplied web-based technology for higher education. This research was conducted via a surveycompleted by university and college faculty from numerous 4-year institutions. To gain aneffective assessment, eleven categories of web-based course delivery tools, such as chatroomsand digitized lectures, were included in this survey. In addition, for each course delivery toolcategory, course instructors were asked for the frequency of application of the particular tool andtheir perceptions of importance, efficiency of use, and instructor satisfaction for each tool.Accordingly, this paper presents the

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Mark A. Shields; John P. O'Connell

Session 1261 Technological Capability: A Multidisciplinary Focus for Undergraduate Engineering Education Mark A. Shields, John P. O’Connell University of VirginiaIntroductionProfessional interest in the purposes and scope of liberal education for engineering studentstracks a long history during this century, going back perhaps as far as the years immediately afterthe First World War.1, 2 Humanities and social science faculty at the University of Virginia’sSchool of Engineering and Applied Science (UVA–SEAS) have been active participants in thatdebate for more than

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Tran Thi Hong; Trevor B. Davey; Ngo Dinh Thinh

Session 3660 Joint US/Vietnam Engineering Education Programs Trevor B. Davey, Ngo Dinh Thinh California State University, Sacramento Tran Thi Hong Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City The opportunity for student exchange programs between engineering schools inthe United States and Vietnam now exits. An agreement to establish such a programinvolving students from California State University, Sacramento and the VietnamNational University, HCM City, has been signed and is in the process of implementation.It will initially involve Vietnamese

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J. C. Sener; R. R. Mirsky; David R. Haws; Stephen B. Affleck; J. L. Mason; L. C. Aburusa

Session 1421 Using Web Technology to Promote Student Internship/Cooperative Education in College of Engineering at Boise State University J. C. Sener, R. R. Mirsky, D. R. Haws, S. B. Affleck, J. L. Mason, L. C. Aburusa Boise State University ABSTRACT The Internship/Cooperative (Co-op) Education Program in the College of Engineering,Construction Management Department of Boise State University (BSU) provides an opportunityfor students to apply firsthand what they have learned in the classroom. Students gain practicalexperience in their chosen career

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Thomas G. Stanford; Donald Keating

-drivenmodel of technology largely set in place in 1945 by the Bush report, “Science: The EndlessFrontier.”1 It is now apparent, after 50 years, that this model is only partially correct. Based on anew understanding of the technology innovation process, it is now evident that technologyinnovation is primarily a deliberate and systematic needs-driven process using the creativeengineering method. Correspondingly, a graduate professional education alternative whichfurthers the growth, learning, and creative development of the nation’s in-place graduateengineers in industry can significantly improve U.S. technological competitiveness. 2. THE RESEARCH DRIVEN MODEL FOR GRADUATE EDUCATIONWhile the research-driven model of graduate education has

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Michael B. Cutlip; Mordechai Shacham

SESSION 2520 A COMPARISON OF SIX NUMERICAL SOFTWARE PACKAGES FOR EDUCATIONAL USE IN THE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM Mordechai Shacham Department of Chemical Engineering Ben-Gurion University of the Negev P. O. Box 653 Beer Sheva 84105, Israel Tel: (972) 7-6461481 Fax: (972) 7-6472916 E-mail: shacham@bgumail.bgu.ac.il Michael B. Cutlip Department of Chemical Engineering University of

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George G. Karady; Daniel Tylavsky

indicates that they also like the animation exercises and believe theanimation exercises are good tools for improving understanding. Page 3.601.4 4 Figure 4. Loop rotating in a homogeneous magnetic field3. Multimedia Approach to Technology TeachingDiscussions with students revealed that, with the use of this animation they learn to solveproblems with more proficiency and attain a more in-depth understanding of the theory ofelectric machine operation; however, they still often lack a clear picture of how the machine ismechanically put together. Time pressure prevents complete

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Cliff J. Schexnayder; Avi Wiezel

these research studies are currently being applied.Cooperative learning processes, multi-media (MM) educational tools and educationalprograms using WWW are the primary areas of development efforts.Today, various academics are attempting to use the WWW as a teaching delivery tool.Efforts are also being made to integrate other new technologies and teaching methods.The use of multi-media and cooperative leaning, and the joining of the WWW and MMapplications are examples of these combinations.An Arizona State University undergraduate estimating course, in the Del E. Webb Schoolof Construction (DEWSC), uses the WWW as a instrument to support knowledgetransfer. This paper discusses the DEWSC effort into using the WWW to improve thequality and

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James A. Houdeshell; Robert Mott

IndustriesThe primary outcomes of the center's work are a novel associate degree curriculum inmanufacturing engineering technology and a competency-based, modular, activity-based programand pedagogy. The target employer for the graduate of the associate degree program is anyproduct-producing industry. Skills are built in modern manufacturing processes, materials, leanmanufacturing, just-in-time, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction toprepare graduates to be strong contributors to world-class industrial production operations.These skills are central to overcoming the gaps in manufacturing education as identified by the1996 study conducted by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) called theManufacturing Education Plan: Phase

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Eric J. Addeo

networking technology is a synergistic and rapidly growing field that is uniquelymatched to the challenges of the evolving information era. This new discipline integrates thefields of computer science, telecommunications, policy, business management and psychologyfor the design of usable and even fun-to-use user interfaces.Networking and information technology trends point to an increasingly strong coupling of here-to-fore separate disciplines. This paper will bring together a proposal for a new interdisciplinaryprogram in information networking technologies that are well matched to the needs of theinformation era in the next millennium. The program architecture could be customized for arange of higher educational programs, spanning the Associate’s

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William E. Cole

use of reinforced learning, willresult where students progressively learn based on the foundations provided by the lower levelcourses and repetitively used in the upper level courses.Though Northeastern University has no explicit plans to restructure its curriculum along theselines, it is the authors vision to try to work toward this approach to education. This program willbuild on the basic graphics taught in the freshman year. The basic building block is the threedimensional solid computer model. Under this vision, facilities for rapid prototyping, propertiesanalysis, finite element analysis, and kinetic analysis of the computer model will all be available.These tools for analysis can then be used in the basic engineering technology courses

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Susan L. Miertschin; Carole E. Goodson

Session 1547 Development and Implementation of Web Based Courses for Engineering Technology Carole E. Goodson and Susan L. Miertschin College of Technology University of HoustonDistance education in general and on-line courses in particular have an increased presence inuniversity curricula. In 1993, Peterson’s College Guide noted at least 90 schools that offered on-line educational opportunities while the 1997 Distance Learning guide included over 700institutions. The increase in interest is attributed to a student

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Richard Penson; Margaret Ross; Eur Ing

is expected to potentially affect the middle-class students, are also considered.1 Higher Education in the Learning SocietyThe Dearing report, Higher Education in the Learning Society [2], published in 1997 addressedthe future of higher education and the need for continuous learning over the next 20 years. Thisreport ranged from funding, whereby students would be expected to take a greater responsibilityfor the cost of the courses, quality assurance within Higher Education by the establishment of anew Quality Assurance Agency for granting degree-awarding powers, and to the need to establisha closer link between industry and academia and within the courses, between training andacademic study.1.1 TechnologyThe report supported the use of

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Paul J. Eagle; Jonathan M. Weaver; Roger W. Pryor; Mukasa Ssemakula

Greenfield Coalition" Proceedings,1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, Nov. 5-8, 1997, Pittsburgh, PA.5. Ssemakula, M.E.; Sheyman, V.; Houh, C.S.; Singh, N.; Zhong, X.K. and Bankowski, E; ‘New Approachto Developing A Mathematics Curriculum for Engineers.' Proceedings, 1997 Spring Conference of theNorth Central Section of ASEE, April 10 - 12, 1997; Dayton, OH, p.p. 518 - 525.6. Helps, C. et al "Revitalizing Technical Education with Structured Use of Multimedia." SME, ER, 1996.MUKASA E. SSEMAKULA graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science andTechnology, UK, with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1984. He joined Wayne State University in1993 where he teaches courses in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering Technology. His has

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Wayne Hager; Jacques Lesenne; Dominique Saintive; Richard Devon

Session 3148 A French - American Collaboration in Engineering and Technology Education Wayne Hager, Richard Devon The Pennsylvania State University Jacques Lesenne, Dominique Saintive The Université d’Artois at BethuneAbstract:With the globalization of the economy, it is becoming increasingly important for engineering andtechnology graduates to have international and cultural opportunities and experiences as part oftheir undergraduate curricula. This paper reports on the value of using a multi

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Carol Richardson

learning environments to meet the educational needs of theirstudents. Distance learning at RIT started in 1979 using the local cable TV service. Thecourse delivery has changed considerably since 1979 and the courses in the currentprograms focus on delivery systems based on widely available consumer technologies.Two Engineering Technology departments at RIT started providing distance learningcourses in 1989 and presently provide thirteen different courses for two different bachelorof science degree programs. Distance learning programs at RIT are keeping us competitive with other collegesand universities. The programs meet the needs of a growing population of RIT learnersfor whom distance delivered instruction is the only viable means by

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Sohail Anwar

activities with Penn State Altoona, the primary motivation of theIUT is to expand its faculty and student awareness of “American” English and American culture.The IUT provides financial support to its faculty for short-term exchanges to the United States.The IUT also provides limited support to the Penn State Altoona engineering technology facultyfor short-term exchanges to Bethune. Because of the English language proficiency requirement atIUT Bethune, the US faculty members are expected to teach courses in English. The primarymotivation of Penn State Altoona is to provide international experiences for its engineeringtechnology faculty.This paper completely describes the activities that are being conducted both at IUT Bethune andat Penn State

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Shomir Sil; Sashi Sekhar; Chandra R. Sekhar

a Bachelor’s program, it does affordthe Technology graduate the opportunity to gain business and managerial skills in addition toadvanced technical training. Their data shows that enrollment tripled from 13 to 40 people in afive year period (1989 - 1993) 2 .Schools such as MIT , Northwestern, and University of Pennsylvania/Wharton School ofBusiness are known for Technical Management graduate programs. University ofPennsylvania/Wharton School of Business also has an undergraduate dual degree program inEngineering and Business.The coming era is one that will be characterized by intense global competition across allcommerce. Every business will be a technology business in the sense that technical innovationswill either be used or developed

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Carl A. Erikson

Session 1360 Appropriate Technology: Engineering for the 21st Century Carl A. Erikson, Jr. Messiah College Engineering Department Grantham, PA 17027 Abstract According to the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000, engineering graduates of the 21st centurymust demonstrate eleven important attributes of an engineer. This paper deals with one of them:"the broad education necessary to understand the impact of the engineering

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Marilyn Dyrud

Session 1347 Ethics Education for the Third Millennium Marilyn A. Dyrud Oregon Institute of TechnologyAbstract A variety of technological disasters in the 1980s, including Challenger, Bhopal, andChernobyl, has prompted a renewed interest in teaching engineering ethics at the college level.This paper offers a discussion of need, subject matter, methodology, and resources to enabletechnical instructors to integrate ethical issues into their courses without sacrificing technicalcontent.Introduction Higher education in America, notes Steven McNeel, “was

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Salim A. Elwazani

distinct combinations of these methods; second, describing theapplication of the models in the context of the author’s teaching experience; and, thirdassessing the applicability of the models in educational settings at large.Model development capitalized on the author’s lighting teaching experience at BowlingGreen State University. In classes for undergraduate architecture, interior design, andconstruction students, the author planned and repeatedly taught lighting subjects in which avariety of lighting design teaching methods were used over the years. This first-handexperience provided the main body of data needed for the study. Teaching Methods and ModelsThe teaching methods of interest for this study exhibit

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Ann D. Christy; Marybeth Lima

Page 3.584.1The Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) recently publishedEngineering Criteria 2000, which sets new standards for evaluating, assessing and accreditingengineering programs in North America [1]. The criteria are purposefully vague in nature toencourage innovation in engineering education [2]. Proceedings from the National Conferenceon Outcomes Assessment for Engineering Education [3] reflect educators’ frustration with thisissue. The process for implementing new means of assessment will be iterative in nature, andwill involve collaboration among educators, industry leaders, accreditors, and stakeholders [2].Engineering Criteria 2000 cited the student portfolio as a means for meeting criterion three:program

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Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

. This paperpresents the result of authors involvement in applied sponsored research, and discusses the impacton the development of courses and curriculum in the department of electrical engineering technologyat the State university of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome.INTRODUCTIONState University of New York (SUNY) Institute of Technology is an upper division transfer collegefor students who have completed their first two years of higher education at a community college.It also offers graduate programs in accounting, advanced technology, business, computer science andtelecommunications.University research in engineering, according to Lester A. Gerhardt [1] is both a process and aproduct. It serves to create an environment for

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Engineering Technology Poster Session (1547)

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Eric J. Addeo, DeVry Institute

instructor and remote students. This canbe useful in many situations where it is impossible or expensive to gather an instructor andstudents in the same room. Distance learning systems could be used to allow home boundstudents to keep up with their studies, or for students to attend specialized classes not held withintheir school. Videoconferencing could also be used for students within a classroom tocommunicate with outside experts, or to work together with students in other classrooms. Inaddition to these scenarios, teleconferencing could be used to offer classes to remote students aspart of continuing education programs. In the work environment, distance learning systemscould deliver training courses to employees within their offices, or in their