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Capstone Design

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Quadrato; Ronald Welch

multiplyingrequirements as the design progresses. Additionally, students are given the explanation thatsuitable coverage of all the listed requirements should lead to a grad of B, while quality andappropriate additions will lead to higher grades. Subject 10% Submittal 35% Submittal 100% Submittal Introduction USMA Standard Title Required Required Required Page A-E Firm’s name, logo Required Required Required and project cover

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New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mustafa Abushagur; Harvey J. Palmer

nanotechnology. The program is designed to cater to incomingstudents with diverse backgrounds, to prepare the students for new challenges in theworkplace, and to provide a curriculum with strong multidisciplinary foundation that canevolve with changing technology. The new curriculum consists of a set of core coursesand several focus research areas. It provides students with extensive hands-onexperience, a comprehensive experience in teamwork and technical communication, andthe opportunity to exercise and develop their creativity and innovation.I. IntroductionThe integration of entire systems into micron scale devices and the sensing technology tointerface these devices to the real world is and will be core disciplines required for nextgeneration

Conference Session

Motivating students to achieve

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Davis; David Socha; Valentin Razmov

that choice, and (b)we could provide them with an industrial level set of development tools.† We would think very carefully before having a real customer for such a course, because this would increase thecost of failure, which in turn may prevent students from taking risks and trying something new. Academia is not the Page 8.1080.2real world, and it may be best to use that to our advantage by doing things that are not easily done in the real world,such as encouraging students to focus on learning even if it may lead to project failure. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

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Engineering Education Research

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jolly Lesley; David Radcliffe

Session 1630` Dilemmas in Framing Research Studies in Engineering Education David F Radcliffe, Lesley Jolly Catalyst Centre, School of Engineering, University of Queensland, AustraliaAbstractThere has been considerable debate about the need for more empirical, evidence based studies ofthe impact of various interventions and practices in engineering education. A number ofresources including workshops to guide engineering faculty in the conduct of such studies haveemerged over recent years. This paper presents a critique of the evolution of engineeringeducation research and its underlying assumptions in

Conference Session

Perceived Quality Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

N. K. Anand; John Weese

Graduate Degrees Polymer Technology 2.3 Graduate Admissions Systems & Controls 2.4 Financial Support Turbomachinery 2.5 Graduate Student Enrollment 5. The Future of the Department 2.6 Digital Archiving System Appendices 2.7 Graduation Statistics A. Faculty Biographies 2.8 Exit Interviews B. Graduate Course Syllabi 2.9 Rankings C. ME Development & Advisory3. Degree Requirements

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Web-Based Instruction

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Trippe

4.25Average of the above factors (5 = very good & 1 = very poor) 3.89 4.62 4.77 4.43 4.43Percentage of student grades B and A 50.00 50.00 69.00 93.00 65.50Percentage of student grades C and below 50.00 50.00 31.00 7.00 34.50 Page 8.1312.5 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education

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Programmatic Curriculum Developments

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Marlee Walton

communicators, be socially adept, manageprojects, and be prepared for leadership roles.Changing an existing education program can be a daunting task. However, when inspired tosuccessfully prepare graduates for engineering practice in the 21rst century, it is well worth theeffort.Bibliography: 1. Beder, S., “Beyond Technicalities: Expanding Engineering Th inking.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, January 1999, 12-19. 2. Bowman, B. A., and Farr, J. V., “Embedding Leadership in Civil Engineering Education.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, January 2000, 16-20. 3. Koehn, E., “Professional Program Criteria for Civil Engineering Curriculums.” Journal of Professional

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Uske; Robert Barat

Session 2793 ESTIMATION OF LAMINAR BURNING VELOCITIES BY DIRECT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY J. Uske and R. Barat* Chemical Engineering Department New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights Newark, NJ 07102Abstract By being a function of both transport (diffusion) and chemical reaction rates, thelaminar burning velocity (LBV) of a gaseous fuel/oxidant mixture is a window to thecomplexities of combustion. Direct photography of the inner cone of a Bunsen flameremains a

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Bowman

Electrical Engineering Education,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 45, No. 3, August2002[18] W. E. Dixon, D.M. Dawson, B.T. Costic and M.S. de Queiroz, “A MATLAB-Based Control SystemsLaboratory Experience for Undergraduate Students: Toward Standardization and Shared Resources,” IEEETransactions on Education, Vol. 45, No. 3, August 2002[19] J. Attia, PSPICE and MATLAB for Electronics, An Integrated Approach, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla., 2002,ISBN 0-8493-1263-9[20] Discussions with the RIT Electrical Engineering Department Industrial Advisory Board, May 2002.[21] J. Lang, “Industry Expectations of New Engineers: A Survey to Assist Curriculum Designers, Journal ofEngineering Education, January, 1999, pp. 43-51.[22] E. W. Maby, A. B. Carlson, K. A

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa Anneberg; Ece Yaprak

offers seminarsfor beginners and more advanced faculty. Blackboard’s online teaching environmentincludes the following functionalities: (a) Content management tool for instructors to posttheir lecture notes, homework assignments, study guides, homework and exam solutions,(b) Communication tool for asynchronous and synchronous collaboration between facultyand students and among students, (c) Assessment tool which includes test and quizcapabilities along with an online gradebook, and (d) Control tool for faculty managedutilities. Fig. 1 shows the control panel of EET 3100 Advanced Digital Design course,which was delivered the first time during Fall 2002 semester. Fig. 1: Blackboard Control PanelCourse-management tool

Conference Session

Design Projects in Manufacturing

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ali Kashef; Mark Rajai

examined some existing and also new methods and technologies needed toglobalize CD projects. We also presented our own personal experience with ipTeam software inseveral funded pilot projects. We believe by adopting these technologies into design curriculum,engineering schools will have the same potential of improving their programs that leadingmanufacturing companies have enjoyed through the integration of these technologies into theirs.Bibliography1. Trippp, S.D., Bichelmeyer, B. “ Educational Technology Research and Development”, 38 (1), 31-44, 1990.2. Bunderson, C. V., Gibbons, A. S., Olsen, J. B., & Kearsley, G. P., “Work models: Beyond instructional objectives”, Instructional Science, 10, 205-215, 19813. “Ford, GM Announce

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Motivating students to achieve

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Debra Wright; Gretchen Hein; Mary Fran Desrochers; Mary Raber

term.SummaryIntroducing games in the classroom can be daunting, but the benefits to your instruction and students’learning makes it worthwhile. It takes time to find activities that are suitable for your subject matterand students. Don’t be discouraged that every class doesn’t have the same level of fun and games –take it one class at a time. Start by trying one activity the next time you need a change of pace in classand watch the fun and learning begin!Bibliography 1. Felder RM. Reaching the second tier - Learning and teaching styles in college science education. Journal of College Science Teaching 23(5):286-290, 1993. 2. Sanoff AP. Building tomorrow's workforce. ASEE Prism 10(6):16-22, 2001. 3. Anthony S, Mernitz H, and Spencer B. The ChemLinks and

Conference Session

Teamwork & Assessment in the Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Sauer; Pedro Arce

), and Dr. A. Serbezov (ChE, RHIT). Their feedback has been veryhelpful in achieving better results. Student feedback and participation have been invaluable.References 1. Arce, P. “Group Projects-Based Final Exams,” Proceeding of the Annual Meeting of the ASEE, 1999. 2. Arce, P. and P. Arce-Trigatti, “Parallel between Team Sport Coaching Techniques and Engineering Instructions,” Proceeding of the Annual Meeting of the ASEE, 2000. 3. Arce, P., and L. B. Schreiber, “High Performance Learning Environment or Hi- Pele,” (Pre-print, 2003). 4. Creighton, L., “Kicking Old Habits” Prism Magazine, April Issue, 33 (2001). 5. Smith, K., “Project Management and Teamwork,” McGraw Hill BEST, N.Y. (2000

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Innovative Curricula and Outreach

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Vivian Chang; Sonya Havens; Kathryn Clifton; John Lendvay; Eliot Metzger

. Navy Southwest Division Naval Facilities Engineering Command (SWDIV). 2002. Draft Hunters Point Shipyard Validation Study Report. San Francisco Bay, California.2. Zaimi, O., A. C. Blizzard, and G. J. Sorger. 1994. Teaching Water Quality Analysis with Community Collaboration. JCST. November: p. 105-110.3. United States Environmental Protection Agency. 1996. The Volunteer Monitor's Guide to Quality Assurance Project Plans. EPA 841-B-96-003, September 1996. Office of Water, Washington, DC.4. Middleton, J. V. 2001. The stream doctor project: Community-driven stream restoration. Bioscience. 51(4): p. 293-296.5. American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, and Water Environment Federation. 1998

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Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Saleh Sbenaty

procedure ofthe polymer-based pizza warmer. Visual aides are provided throughout the case, including photosof various PolythermTM designs, the pizza warmer under study, and its detailed schematic diagramthat includes all dimensions, material properties, components, and wiring diagram (Fig. 1.a and1.b). While navigating through the case, the student is faced with “challenges,” small problems,and is asked to address these challenges with his/her teammates. The main challenge here is tomodel the pizza warmer’s electrical circuit and to solve for the total resistance, current, power,and energy consumption. The case can also take various other tracks such as product design,thermodynamics/heat transfer, and/or business applications (engineering economy

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Bijan Sepahpour

Loader(HMAL) to lift the first constraint of the initial design while maintaining or potentiallyimproving on the second constraint.With the birth of HMAL–200 (described in Appendix D), a second prototype was attempted withthe necessary modifications and improvements. The Truss Frame is successfully designed andconstructed. The unit displays appreciable deformations under several loading scenarios. Theexperience gained in this process has been quite valuable both for the Coordinator and thecollaborating student designers. Design and manufacture of another experiment and apparatus -"Stresses in an I–Beam," has benefited substantially from the valuable lessons learned in thisexercise.A photograph of the unit is placed in Appendix: B. This

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Environmental Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kelley; Mark Talbot; Jeffrey Starke; Michael Butkus

Session 1451 Incorporating “Real-world Experiences” into Undergraduate Environmental Engineering Design Projects: Design of Small-Scale Water Purification Units J. A. Starke*, M. A. Butkus, M. B. Kelley, and M. Talbot United States Military AcademyDepartment of Geography and Environmental EngineeringUnited States Military AcademyWest Point, NY 10996*Corresponding Author. (845) 938 – 3042 (phone), (845) 938 – 3339 (fax), bj2846@usma.edu Page 8.691.1

Conference Session

Novel Courses for CHEs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

inductive presentationstyle of the material which started with an experiment. If an experiment was not possible thenthe results of an experiment where shown or a demonstration was given. Next a lecture waspresented on the material using the experimental results followed by a presentation of the theory.IntroductionThere is a tremendous potential for the use of electrochemical engineering in growth areas suchas fuel cells, bio-sensors, electrochemical sensors and batteries. In addition many new greenchemical reactions are being proposed to replace traditional organic reactions. Newenvironmental separation processes are being used for the removal of metals from wastewater.In addition to these new processes, traditional areas of chemicals production

Conference Session

Real-Time and Embedded Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Carl Steidley; Rafic Bachnak

-control-systems laboratory,” 2002 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 1526, 14 pages.2. R. Ramachandran, R. Ordonez, S. Farrell, Z. Gephardt, and H. Zhang, “Multidisciplinary control experiments based on the proportional-integral-derivative (PID) concept,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 1526, 17 pages.3. R. O’Brien, Jr., “Matlab simulation projects for a first course in linear control systems,” 2000 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2520, 7 pages.4. B. Diong, “Providing an updated dynamic systems and controls lab experience,” 1999 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 2532, 9 pages.5. N. Swain, J. anderson, M. swain, and R. Korrapati, “State-space analysis of linear, time

Conference Session

Improving Communication Skills in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Alley; Harry Robertshaw

Exposition (New Orleans:ASME 5 June 2001).[7] Gary Zess and Karen Thole, “Computational Design and Experimental Evaluation of Using a LeadingEdge Fillet on a Gas Turbine Vane,” Journal of Turbomachinery, vol. 124, no. 2 (2002), pp. 167–175.[8] Andrew Rader Studios, photograph of Blacktip Reef Shark, http://www.kapili.com/b/blacktipshark.html(1997–2002).[9] Greg Jaffe, “Slide Fatigue: In U.S. Army, PowerPoint Rangers Get a Taste of Defeat—Top BrassOrders Retreat from All-Out Graphics Assault,” Wall Street Journal (April 26, 2000), p. 1.[10] Kevin Desrosiers, “Evaluation of Novel and Low Cost Materials for Bipolar Plates in PEM FuelCells,” master’s thesis presentation (Blacksburg, VA: Mechanical Engineering Department, August 2002).[11] Breakthrough

Conference Session

Teamwork & Assessment in the Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Shamsuddin Ilias; Franklin King

sections.Portfolio is neatly organized.Solid evidence is provided for all course learning objectivesEvidence demonstrates capability to solve moderately difficult level problems for all learning objectivesII. For a Grade of B, 80 to 89Portfolio is submitted on time. Portfolio contains all required sections.Portfolio is neatly organized.Evidence is provided for all learning objectivesEvidence of capability for solving minimum difficulty level problems for all LOs and moderately difficulty level problems to50% of the learning objectivesIII. For a Grade of C, 70 to 79Portfolio is submitted on time. Portfolio contains all required sections.Portfolio is neatly organized.Evidence is provided for all 16 learning

Conference Session

Computer-Based Measurements

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Edwin Rezaei; Sri Kolla

# 3659,1998.[5] Jim Henry, “Using the Modern Chemical Engineering Laboratory at a Distance,” Proceedings of ASEE AnnualConference, Session # 3413, 2002.[6] Christophe Salzmann, Denis Gillet, Haniph Latchman and Oscar D crisalle, “On-Line Engineering Laboratory:Real-Time Control over the Internet,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, session # 2532, 1999.[7] Heidar A Malki and Aider Matarrita, “Virtual Labs for Distance Education Classes.” Proceedings of ASEEGulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Session # V B 6, 2002.[8] Nathaniel Hakes, Yang Zheng, Jesse Chen and David Munson, “Develoment of an Online Analog SignalProcessing Lab using LabVIEW,” Proceedings of First Signal Processing Education Workshop, Hunt, Texas, 2000.[9] Jamahl Overstreet and

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bowen

; Freshman Engineering. Proceedings of the 2000 American Society for Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education4. Fithen, B. 2001. Building a Web Based System for Automated Grading of Computer Modeling Assignments. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.5. Gottfried, B.S. 1996. Should Computer Programming Be Taught to All First-Year Engineering Students? Proceedings of the 1996 American Society for Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education6. Green, R.A. Mastery Learning with the MATLAB Webserver. 2000. Proceedings of the 2000 American Society for Engineering

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Global Issues in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Chmielewski

Session 2003-1056 “One Ancient Greek and One Mythic Bird: The Cunning of the Engineer” Philip J. Chmielewski, S.J. Loyola Marymount University Engagement in life-long learning (ABET) can be fostered by utilizing resources drawnfrom (a) classical Greek literature and (b) modern ethnography. Life-long learning does notsimply happen because a person lives or even lives long. The habit of the learning thataccompanies the stages of one’s life and one’s career must be acquired. In this paper the focus isdirected to the shrewd, problem

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wook-sung Yoo; Fong Mak; Stephen Frezza

wasimplemented and adopted by the ECE, ME, and CIS departments during the spring 2002semester.The web-based course-exit survey consists of information on course objectives, assessmentmethods, and textbooks/tools used for each course as well as the pertinent qualitative andquantitative means of data collection. The survey site also provides means to track courseobjectives in relation to program outcomes.Design philosophy:The web-based course-exit survey design was conceived to help the department Chair reduce theeffort required to (a) assist faculty in collecting objective evident to satisfy ABET EC2000criteria, (b) maintain and track objective evidence. Other design goals include (c) automatingparts of the faculty members’ ABET documentation process and

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan J.S. Lasser; Ronnie Chrestman; Matthew Ohland

birth date between matched cohorts was less than one year. In the aggregate data,the difference between the MEW and control group PGPR is less than 0.1.When grade data for math courses are recorded, only the grade earned in the first attempt isconsidered. Grade data were converted from an alphabetical form to a numeric value, wheregrades of A, B, C, D, F, or W were converted to 4, 3, 2, 1, 0 or blank, respectively. Again, theGLM procedure was used. Frequency counts by test group and grades were performed andpercentages of students receiving different grades were calculated. Grades of A, B, or C werelater characterized as acceptable while all other grades (D, F, W) were determined to beunacceptable. This converted grade into a dichotomous

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Stefanone; Jae-Shin Lee; Geraldine Gay; Barry Davidson; Anthony Ingraffea; Alan Zehnder; Scott Jones; John Dannenhoffer

conducting a study on theeffectiveness of advanced information technology tools for facilitating communication andcollaboration at a distance. This study combines fundamental research into the design and use ofthe IT tools as well as practical experience with using IT tools for distance collaboration. Ourworking hypothesis is that proper use of IT based collaboration tools can facilitate effectivedesign collaboration at a distance and can enhance our student’s education, better preparing themfor tomorrow’s workplace.Course Description To provide a formal mechanism to learn about, and subsequently teach students about, toolsand techniques for harnessing the benefits of distance collaborations, Syracuse (SU) and Cornell(CU) Universities have been

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ristroph

the user's initial entry of time 0 in the @ (i.e., Place @ t =) column tothe storage location of the equivalent, B0. This informs the user of the names of any new equiva-lents, thereby facilitating their use in subsequent computations. Figure 5 displays the system after evaluating the equation: E0 of A1:A5 = 100.00(P|A, i, 5-0) (2)The last step in solving the problem is to sum the entries at time 0 in columns A and B. The userinputs 0 into the @ column, enters Sum as the calculation, and declares A and B as the columnsto be summed (at time 0 only). Figure 6 displays the system after the Compute button is pressed,automatically changing the 0 entry in the @ column to A0

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Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nashwan Younis

. Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is a state-assisted university serving Indiana’s secondlargest city and the surrounding region. The core mission of IPFW is to provide qualitypostsecondary education in northeastern Indiana by focusing on student learning, while fosteringintellectual exploration and attainment, and serving the region. The overwhelming majority ofour engineering graduates are from and employed in Northeastern Indiana and the surroundingareas.(b) a process based on the needs of the program’s various constituencies in which the objectives are determined and periodically evaluatedThe potential constituencies of an engineering program include:1. Alumni2. Employers3. Industrial Advisory Committee4

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Mentoring, Outreach, & Intro BME Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Sherwood; Stacy Klein-Gardner

-31.[7] Whitehead, A. (1929). The aims of education. New York: Macmillan.[8] Bereiter, C., & Scardamalia, M. (1985). Cognitive coping strategies and the problem of“inert” knowledge. In S. Chipman, J. Segal, & r. Glaser (Eds.). Thinking and learning skills:Current research and open questions. (Vol. 2, pp. 65-80). Hillsdale. NJ: Earlbaum.[9] Sherwood, R., Kinzer, C., Bransford, J. & Franks, J. (1987). Some benefits of creatingmacro-contexts for science instruction: initial findings. Journal of Research in Science Teaching,24, 417-435.[10] Bransford, J., Hasselbring, T., Barron, B., Kulewicz, S., Littlefield, J., & Goin, L. (1988).Uses of macro-contexts to facilitate mathematical thinking. In R. Charles & E. Silver (Eds