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Stanley J. Pisarski

Technology (EET)department at UPJ is no exception. Students enrolled in this course are required to designinterface circuitry, write and debug microcontroller programs, perform simulations, and field testthe final product.Since 1992, the Electrical Engineering Technology Department (EET) at UPJ has utilizedMotorola’s 68HC05 series microcontroller to control many different peripheral devices includingpersonal computers, liquid crystal displays, keypads, analog to digital converters, digital to analogconverters, temperature controllers, motor speed controllers, X-Y recorders, and stepper motors.This microcontroller is one of the easiest devices to program and has many individuallyprogrammed bi-directional I/O port pins combined with a serial

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Marilyn J. Smith; Bethany Bodo

Session 2793 Learning Across Disciplines: Aerospace Digital Library Narayanan Komerath, Marilyn J. Smith and Bethany Bodo Georgia Institute of TechnologyAbstractThe Aerospace Digital Library, http://www.adl.gatech.edu is a resource used by learners at all levels,to solve engineering problems by learning across disciplines. At its core is a growing body ofbasic technical knowledge, used by college students to explore far beyond the normal reaches ofengineering courses. A learner-centered gateway, set at the level of a college freshman, links thefundamental logic of technical disciplines. A

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Jean-Michel I. Maarek

Session 2209 Objective structured exam for biomedical electronics Jean-Michel I. Maarek University of Southern California, Los Angeles CAIntroductionThe assessment of engineering students enrolled in laboratory courses is usually based on reportsthat the students prepare after completing experiments in the laboratory. This practiceencourages the development of technical writing and presentation skills that are necessary forpreparing successful future engineers. However, the students abilities for analysis of a laboratoryexperiment, their manipulative skills in conducting measurements

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James E. Fuller

in mind, what are the ramifications? What extended effects do theseintroduce? What are the influences that need to be evaluated and considered to effectivelyprepare ourselves to teach with these in mind? Where are our students in this? Page 5.232.1The Technology InfluenceLet’s look at each of the technology-influences more closely to see what topics in thecurriculum, in particular, they influence.Curriculum Supplement:: Technology has already had a significant impact in this area.Technology supplements current and traditional curriculum in such technical subjects as statics,structural design, contract documents (working drawings) and mechanical

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Peter Milne; Pascal Rol; Jean-Marie Parel; Fabrice Mann

Session 2209 Teaching optics and lasers in biomedical engineering Fabrice Manns1,3, Pascal Rol1,2, Jean-Marie Parel1,3, Peter Milne3,4 1 Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami, FL/ 2 Department of Ophthalmology, University of Zurich, Switzerland/ 3 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, FL/ 4 Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Miami, FLAbstractThe development of a biomedical optics and laser curriculum at the University of MiamiDepartment of Biomedical

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Rose M. Marra; Thomas Litzinger

Session 2793 Life Long Learning: Implications for Curricular Change and Assessment Thomas A. Litzinger and Rose M. Marra Penn State, University Park, PA 16802AbstractEC 2000 brings lifelong learning to the forefront for engineering educators. In the past, our rolein lifelong learning was primarily offering courses and degree programs for practicing engineers;now EC2000 demands that we prepare engineering students to engage in lifelong learning.These demands immediately raise a number of questions, including− What are the critical skills and attributes needed for lifelong learning?− What changes can be

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Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan

processengineering components such pipes, tubes, valves, regulators, filters, pumps, compressors,mixers, instruments, etc. Most of these components are integrated into the set-ups used in a unitoperations laboratory. Often the students start the unit operations laboratory without priorexperience with or technical knowledge of these components. As a result the students seldomappreciate the need for such knowledge and experience that leads to the proper design, sizing,selection and operation of these components. Since ABET emphasizes the outcomes that arebased on practicing profession of engineering, we found it very useful to have one-hour lecturesas a part of the laboratory course in which we discuss various process components, theirspecifications

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Patrick C. Gee

). The program has developed three main components over the years of itsevolution. One component is the summer engineering and technology experience, which will bediscussed in this paper. The other two components are the undergraduate student scholarshipprogram and pre-college internship program. The summer component of the program is open to6th – 12th grade students interested in engineering and technology. Public and private schools arecontacted with application information and asked to recommend possible candidates. Once thestudent has been suggested to the program, a final selection process takes place by the MEAPstaff. The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology promotes and supports this programthat is a community effort as well as a

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William L. Scheller

Session 3563 Puttering Around -- An Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Project W.L. Scheller II, Ph.D. Kettering University, Flint, MichiganAbstractInnovative, interdisciplinary laboratory exercises are difficult to develop and successfully execute. Thispaper describes a joint manufacturing engineering/mechanical engineering project to design and machinethe head of a golf putter. The project spanned two terms. The project involved two separate courses,one in manufacturing engineering and another in mechanical engineering. Only one student in the firstterm was a member of both

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Asad Yousuf

Session 2548 Self-Efficacy and Vocational Interests in the Prediction of Academic Performance of Students in Engineering Technology Asad Yousuf Savannah State University.ABSTRACTResearch on career self-efficacy has previously focused on investigations of the relationship ofgeneral elements of self-efficacy to students’ consideration of a range of career options.However, researchers have moved from that traditional approach of general self-efficacy towardsexamining self-efficacy in relation to educational progress and achievement in specific fields.This paper will discuss the result

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Bill T. Ray

Session 3520 Calculations and Design Checks Using an Internet Server Bill T. Ray, Ph.D., P.E. Southern Illinois University CarbondaleAbstractThis paper discusses the use of scripting (uncompiled) computer programming languages toprovide students with interactive calculations and design examples over the Internet. Manyengineering faculty already possess the programming skills necessary to perform these activitiesfor course-related web sites. VBScript (Active Server Pages) and JavaScript (JScript) canperform a variety of programming functions

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Ernest W. Tollner

Session 2608 Introducing Ethics into the Natural Resources Engineering Curricula Ernest W. Tollner, Professor Driftmier Engineering Center University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 Ethics is the discipline concerned with the process for deciding what is "goodbehavior" and what is "bad behavior" in particular situations. In other words, what isone's moral obligation in particular instances? How do our values map into behavior inspecific situations? Ethics provide written or spoken standards. The goal is not todefine a "one size fits all

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William Biles; Carroll Hyder; Mark R. Rajai

integrated latest technological innovations (IPTeam software by Nexprise, Inc) intotheir product development with great success. The results of a survey and the role of ConcurrentEngineering and latest technological innovations in enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the worldmarket are also presented.I. IntroductionThe competitive and intense manufacturing market and global economic recession haveprompted many manufacturing companies to re-evaluate and reconstruct the process theyundertake to design and manufacture a new product. Rapid changes in technology are changingthe basis of competition throughout the world. Weakness in design and manufacturingcapabilities in U.S. firms is often cited as a major factor in decline of their

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R. Sureshkumar; J. Sato

Session 1608 Internet-Ready Instruction Modules in Engineering Education R. Sureshkumar, J. Sato Washington University, St. Louis, MO 63130.AbstractThe primary objective of Internet-Ready Instruction Modules (IRIMs) is to utilize the globalaccessibility of the Internet to aid and enhance traditional classroom instruction. Recent advancesin Internet technology offer a myriad of possibilities for IRIMs. In this paper, we outline howIRIMs can be used to promote multidisciplinary learning, to illustrate difficult concepts throughaudio-visual aids, for the development of virtual/real

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Alex O. Kalu

Division (session) 65 An Algorithm for Computing Quotient and Remainder Polynomials Alex Kalu Department of Engineering Technology Savannah State University Savannah, Georgia 31404ABSTRACTThe task of dividing one polynomial by another is encountered in continuous fractionexpansion (CFE) and other engineering and systems science computations. This notepresents an efficient algorithm for performing the division. A method for constructingsynthetic division tableaus (SDT) for polynomials over any coefficient field is formulatedand the relative ease in

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Jr., Donald J. Fournier; J. Kirby White

Session 3151 The Debate Over Land Farming Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) Generated by the Oil and Gas Industry in Mississippi Donald J. Fournier, Jr., J. Kirby White The University of Southern MississippiAbstractSince 1995, regulators, landowners, environmental activists and the petroleum industry within thestate of Mississippi have been engaged in a contentious debate over an industry-sponsoredproposal to allow land farming as a disposal option for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material(NORM) associated with the exploration and

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Traxon Rachell; Kaori Sakaguchi-Hall; Chris Swan

Session 2793 Community-Based, Service Learning Approach to Teaching Site Remediation Design Christopher W. Swan, Traxon Rachell, Kaori Sakaguchi-Hall Tufts UniversityAbstractA common difficulty in teaching environmental site remediation is how to consider both hardand soft constraints in course design, in a fashion that leads to students being able to drill downto the core of problem and formulate their design accordingly. This paper describes how hardand soft constraints were addressed in engineering design using community-based, servicelearning (CSL) design

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Bob Lahidji

Session 3548 Competencies in Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs from employer’s point of view.Bob Lahidji, Ph.D., CMfgEEastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI. 48197734-487-2040bob.lahidji@emich.eduAbstractThis paper seeks to identify the competencies that employers of manufacturing engineeringtechnology graduates must have in order to succeed in today’s working environment. The resultof this survey will provide a guideline, which will help improve existing manufacturingengineering technology programs, or assist in establishing new programs.IntroductionThe changes in the manufacturing environment caused by implementation of new technologyand

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Chee Lum; Alvin Goh; Craig W. Somerton

Session 2520 Web Based Interactive Thermodynamic Property Evaluation Craig W. Somerton, Alvin Goh, Chee Lum Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State UniversityI. IntroductionWith the tremendous growth of the Internet and the world wide web, many engineering coursesnow have some components that are web based. At its simplest, this may involve posting coursematerials, such as syllabus and homework assignments, on the web, while in its more complexform includes full-fledged web based courses. To fully accomplish a completely web basedcourse in thermodynamics, some provisions must be made for interactive

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Dennis J. Miller

engineeringworkplace. For most undergraduates, developing oral communication skills most often involvesmaking several formal or semi-formal presentations over the course of the undergraduateprogram, usually as traditional technical presentations with visual aids and a passive audience.The ability to make effective technical presentations is without doubt a key skill for today’sengineer, but there are many circumstances in the workplace where effective communication at aless formal level is no less important. Examples of these situations include working withtechnicians or operators in a manufacturing setting, explaining technical topics to a non-technicalaudience, and training of new employees. In all of these settings, interactive one-on-one or smallgroup

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Elaine L. Craft; James C. Wood

arerequiring a different type of workforce to remain competitive in a global market 1,2,3. A shortageof highly qualified engineering technicians already exists in the state, according to the SCDepartment of Commerce and SC Technology Alliance, and the growth of technology-intensivecompanies is placing even more pressure on the SC Technical College System to meet theincreasing demands for technicians 4.The mission of the South Carolina Advanced Technological Education (SC ATE) Center ofExcellence (partially supported by NSF grant DUE 9602440), a statewide systemic initiative, isto produce greater numbers of more highly skilled engineering graduates through the state’s 16technical colleges. "Re-engineering" engineering technology programs involves not

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Melanie Basantis; Zenaida Otero Keil

partners. The team approach to internship development has served to enhance students’technical as well as human relations skills. Workshops designed to enhance studentdevelopment and marketability include topics such as resume writing, communicationskills and team dynamics. The partnership between the College of Engineering and theCareer and Development Center is a significant factor in the success of the RowanPrograms. The success of the program is evident by the student and industrialparticipants program evaluations. To date, 71% of the Rowan Engineering Students haveparticipated in the internship program. The student participation increased with the levelof study. Of the junior class, 94% of students participated in the internship

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Russell D. Jamison

have moved to a team-basedproject management model. This model requires effective interaction of team members fromdiverse academic backgrounds and widely different problem-solving experiences. It places apremium value on those who can function effectively in such an interdisciplinary and interde-pendent environment.The Technology and Management Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign isa new course of study in which engineering and business majors learn together in an integratedprogram without sacrificing disciplinary depth in their major fields of study. The focus is on theundergraduate student. Teams of business and engineering students working together developcomprehensive solutions to real world problems. There is an

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Bodgan M. Wilamowski; Aleksander Malinowski

Session 2532 Web-based C++ Compiler Aleksander Malinowski, Bogdan M. Wilamowski Bradley University, Peoria, IL / University of Wyoming, Laramie, WYAbstractThis paper reports the successful use of Web-based interface to C++ compilers. There are severalbenefits that make networked software desirable. A web-based application can be used remotelythroughout any network connection. Any operating system can be used to access it, making itplatform independent. There is no local installation or maintenance work necessary. Access canbe controlled and limited if required by software license agreement. Internet

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Marcia DeMendonca; Charles U. Okonkwo

given toenvironmental and social impacts. With the increase in public awareness, pollution and healthconcerns become an important factor in today’s engineering practices. Engineers andtechnologists familiar with DFE tools can positively impact company’s market share andprofitability without sacrificing sustainable development. The ISO-14,000 standard will soon become the common standard among internationalcorporations as a result of the world’s market rapidly moving towards globalization. Companieswill embrace this standard similarly to ISO-9,000, which has gained broad acceptance among USand international companies. The DFE principles and practices are necessary tools for achievingmajor components of the ISO-14,000 objectives. Presently

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Roman Z. Morawski; Jerzy Woznicki; Andrzej Krasniewski

Session 3460 Dilemmas of Financing Higher Education in Poland Roman Z. Morawski, Jerzy Woźnicki, and Andrzej Kraśniewski Warsaw University of Technology, PolandAbstractThe paper is on the methodology of financing higher education, being currently discussed bythe Polish academic milieu. A legal and economic background of the discussion is outlinedand several options for the future system of financing higher education are presented, viz.options proposed by the Ministry of National Education and by the Conference of Rectors ofAcademic Schools in Poland

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Mahammad Najafi; George Yang

Session 2647 IMPACT OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TO LOCAL INDUSTRIES George Yang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology Mohammad Najafi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology Missouri Western State College, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507AbstractIn this paper, the history of a newly-established two-year manufacturing engineering technologyprogram is presented. Impact of the program to the local community has been characterized bystudent population, student employment situations, and on-going collaboration with localindustries. Statewide and local need assessment

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Joseph R.V. Flora

Session 2451 Asking Students to Design their Own Laboratory Experiments Joseph R.V. Flora University of South Carolina – ColumbiaAbstractAn undergraduate environmental engineering laboratory class was revised to include an openexperiment in addition to traditional experiments. Each student group identified a problem,designed an experiment to address the problem, performed the experiment, and documented theresults with a laboratory report. The topics selected were remediation of acid mine drainage,evaluating different absorbents for oil spills, evaluating water quality of campus

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Donald N. Merino

Session 2342 Executive Level Masters Programs in Technology Management (TM), Management of Technology (MoT) and Engineering Management (EM) Donald N. Merino, Ph.D., P.E. Stevens Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper concentrates on executive level Masters programs (MS) in MoT, TM and EM.Executive level MBA programs were excluded. Programs were selected based on an extensiveliterature search, searching published directories and a survey of program directors. Thesesearches did not uncover any “official” definition that clearly defined executive as compared toadvanced or basic level Masters

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Karim M. El-Dash

construction management course feels abandoned fromthe students at the beginning of the semester. The challenge to the instructor is how to convertthe students to his side against their habitual learning attitude. This paper introduces one approach currently being implemented in the ConstructionManagement program at Zagazig University-Benha branch, Egypt, to apply the required change.In this technique, the instructor motivates and enhances the communication skills of the studentsthrough discussion sessions held once a week after a lecture. The discussion may take the formof a student-led seminar followed by a question-answer session. It may be in the form ofstudent-student discussion or instructor-led discussion. It was observed that the students