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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Taryn Bayles

engineering programs demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (g) an ability to communicate effectively (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Jessica Matson

3100 Course Summary IME 3100 Engineering Economy Course Outcomes Course % Credit Hrs. a. Summarize concepts of time value of money. 5 0.15 b. Perform interest formula calculations for cash flow diagrams. 15 0.45 c. Develop the cash flow diagram for a project. 10 0.30 d. Perform an economic analysis, including sensitivity analysis, of 30 0.90 alternative projects using interest formulas. e. Determine the effect of taxes and

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Building Cross-Disciplinary Partnerships

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mark Plichta; Mary Raber

Session 3454 The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University Results and Assessment To Date Dr. Mark R. Plichta Mary B. Raber Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractIn 2000, Michigan Technological University restructured its entire curricular offering in associa-tion with an academic calendar change from quarters to semesters. As part of this restructuringthe university developed the Enterprise Program (www.enterprise.mtu.edu), a new andinnovative experience that provides all students on

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Virtual Instrumentation

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2003 Annual Conference

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M. Kostic

EducationResults and DiscussionAs seen in Figure 6(a, b & c), the input variables are presented as the virtual instrument controlson its control panel. Several characteristic examples are presented on Figures 6a, 6b, and 6c, andare discussed next. As seen on these figures, the same signal (green thin curve) "measured" withdifferent damping ratios and natural and sampling frequencies, appears quite differently in form,shape and even frequency (red thicker curve). This paper's theme phrase, "What we ‘see’ is notwhat it is!" is compellingly self-evident, especially during interactive presentation, or in a limitedform, available as an interactive online experiment on the Web[4]. The simulations presented onFigure 6 expends on similar previous work[1

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International Collaborative Efforts

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2003 Annual Conference

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Reid Vander Schaaf; Ronald Welch

occurs each June. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationStudents gain practical experience on the capabilities of construction equipment and anappreciation of operator skills through hands-on training in building temporary/permanentfacilities, roads, and airfield aprons.Objectives The objectives of the two summer programs are to: a. Allow USMA CE students to gain practical engineering experience away from the West Point environment. b. Introduce students to the US Army Corps of Engineers. c. Allow USMA students the opportunity to participate in the USAFA FERL

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Academic Standards and Academic Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

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Andrew Sterian; Paul Plotkowski; Jeffrey Ray

Page 8.484.3 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education (a) (b) Figure 1: Excerpts from the assessment of academic progress report.database using the GDBM database technology.Our database snapshot is then uploaded to a secure Apache web server. This server uses PythonCGI scripts to provide a web interface to the database contents. The web interface also allows forthe maintenance of a separate annotation database (also using GDBM) that is used to indicatecourse substitutions, waivers

Conference Session

New Faculty Issues and Concerns

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2003 Annual Conference

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Amy Miller

’ comments were tallied andcomplied for class. The results, in their entirety, are given in Appendix B; an abbreviated table ofmain concerns is shown in Table 1.The new faculty member first reviewed the results with the mentor. Several interesting pointswere noted. First, a major comment in all three classes was that the students did not want theinstructor to do book questions as classroom examples. Second, nine members of the 10:00 AMfluids class commented that the pace was too fast while none of the 9:00 AM class made a similarcomment. By comparing the results it was determined that the 10:00 AM class, made up of CETstudents, had a different background than the MET students in the 9:00 AM class, as a result,they required additional explanations of

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Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Suzanne Heyman; Aisha K. Lawrey; Ronald H. Rockland

2001SUZANNE B. HEYMAN is the Educational Technology Specialist for PrE-IOP. She has a B.S. in Education andan M.A. in Educational Communication, and Technology. She holds a New Jersey Teaching Certificate and hastaught in New Jersey schools. .Ms. Heyman's activities include professional development workshops, in-classsupport, curriculum development, development of evaluation tools, and educational technology support forteachers.AISHA K. LAWREY is the Project Manager for the Outreach component of PrE-IOP. She has a B.E. in ElectricalEngineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Previously she was an instructor for the Consortium for Pre-College Education at UMDNJ. She volunteers as an Instructor at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark. Over the

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Curricular Change Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

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Carolyn Clark; Prudence Merton; Jim Richardson; Jeffrey Froyd

Session 2003-1892 Evolving Models of Curricular Change: The Experience of the Foundation Coalition M. Carolyn Clark, Jeff Froyd, Prudence Merton, and Jim Richardson Texas A&M University / Texas A&M University/ Texas A&M University/ University of AlabamaAbstractThis paper examines one aspect of the curricular change process undertaken by the FoundationCoalition, namely how the understandings about change held by the FC leaders evolved as theymoved through the process of developing and implementing a new curriculum. We show howthose change models became more

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Kelvin Kirby

Session 2490 Prairie View A&M University SMET Enhancement Program Kelvin K. Kirby Program Manager, NSF SMET Enhancement Program Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TexasSMET Enhancement Program OverviewThe National Science Foundation (NSF) – Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology - Enhancement Program (SMET-EP)has as its goal the significant increase in the number of students enrolling andsuccessfully completing an undergraduate degree within SMET-related disciplines atPrairie View A&M

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Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

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2003 Annual Conference

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

type robot controller is usedfor each material transfer device. The vertically articulated robot is a SCORBOT-ER IX, whilethe horizontally articulated robot is a SCARA-ER 14. These assembly stations cost $74,470.b. Advanced Robotic/Machine Vision Training StationsAn advanced robotic/machine vision training stationoffers robotic control plus machine vision training.Machine vision technology can be leveraged forimage processing and enhancement, gauging andmeasurement and pattern matching. Flaw detectionand assembly inspection are practical applications forthis technology. The machine vision system (acomputer-controlled camera used for partrecognition, inspection and robot guidance) preparesstudents for state-of-the-art training in current

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanics Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Redfield Robin; Robert Borchert; Brian Self

motivation andunderstanding, and also to make the class more enjoyable for the students. Labs included a rocketlaunch, a lego car design project, and a catapult launch. While these labs increased the motivationand enjoyment in the class, there is a danger of overloading the students with projects anddecreasing the coverage of critical material. Extensive surveys were completed after eachsemester by both the instructors and the students, and appropriate changes to the course weremade. The surveys consisted of the typical student critiques, followed by thirty additionalquestions. Some were multiple choice, while many were open ended. More in-depth feedbackwas obtained by the use of a Student Management Team (SMT) and a focus group. The SMTwas a group

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Potpourri Design

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2003 Annual Conference

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Steven Beyerlein; Denny Davis; Kenneth Gentili

design environmentq Collaboration across disciplines and institutions that promotes: • new knowledge about engineering design • new pedagogical processes • materials that enrich design educationBased on feedback by collaborators across the northwest, TIDEE established three goalsfor its work in design education:(a) To articulate a set of universal design education outcomes for all levels of the undergraduate education experience,(b) To create tools for assessing the effectiveness of design learning accomplished via different instructional approaches found in community colleges, four-year colleges, and research universities across the region, and(c) To create instructional materials that help students master knowledge and

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Nabil Ibrahim

Manufacturing Engineering can be summarized in the following points: a. This project has demonstrated that the concept of a 2+2+2 program is an excellent approach to recruiting and retaining minority students into any technical program. b. The 2+2+2 program is considered as the best solution to the problem of academic remediation. The problem of remediation is a serious one in California. More than 60% of students admitted to the California State University system are in need of some form of remediation to remove deficiencies in their academic preparation. A 2+2+2 program offers an effective solution to the problem. Academic institutions

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Perceived Quality Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Shelia Barnett; Joan Burtner

analysis of engineering k) ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools problems. necessary for engineering practice 4. Design and conduct experiments b) ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and analyze data. and interpret data k) ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 5. Function effectively on d) ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams interdisciplinary teams. 6. Communicate effectively in a g) ability to communicate

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Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

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Ted Bickart; Pam Newberry; Douglas Gorham

Session 2132 ABET and Standards for Technological Literacy Douglas Gorham The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pam B. Newberry Project Lead The Way Theodore A. Bickart Colorado School of MinesAbstractPre-college students must be educated to make informed decisions in our technologicalworld. Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology andthe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology's Engineering Criteria

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Current Issues in Information Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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John Jantzi; Xiannong Meng; Maurice Aburdene

, August 2002. Available at: http://www-net.cs.umass.edu/sigcomm_education_2002_compiled_white_papers.pdf 2. M. Aburdene, D. Hyde, X. Meng, J. Janzi, B. Hoyt, R. Droms, “An Undergraduate Networked Systems Laboratory”, in Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2002. 3. N. Al-Holou, K.K. Booth, and E. Yaprak, “Using Computer Network Simulation Tools as Supplements to Computer Network Curriculum,” Session S2C, in Proceedings of the 30th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Kansas City, MO, October 18-21, 2000. 4. G. Bressan, M.V.S.O. Paula, T.C.M. Carvalho, and W.V. Ruggiero, “Infrastructure and Tools for a Computer Network

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ET Design Projects

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2003 Annual Conference

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C. Richard Helps

 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationMinimum Competition RequirementsThe robot must be able to maneuver from point A to point B in the competition arena. Objectretrieval is not a minimum requirement. Detection of the outside boundary is required. The robotmust support its own weight; no part of the object can be dragged except by design and withprior approval. For example wires, sensors, chassis, motors, etc. cannot touch the ground duringany part of the competition.The following areas earn points: Ingenious Mobility: Extra points for non-wheeled machines. Robot Construction: The judge will rate the quality of construction. Smallest Robot: This is the robot with the smallest footprint area as viewed from above. Largest

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Product and Venture Creation Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

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Richard Brown; Michael McCorquodale

those innovative research results. The Office also uses dis-cretionary money to support consultants in business development with the coordination of theBusiness Development Specialist. The idea is to foster interaction between researchers and sea-soned entrepreneurs from the community. These opportunities facilitate the development of a corebusiness team (milestone 7).B. The Samuel Zell and Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial StudiesThe Zell Lurie Institute is affiliated with the University’s Business School. Founded in 1999 witha ten million dollar gift from Samuel Zell and Ann Lurie, the Institute has moved forward with thefollowing mission: The Institute is an umbrella organization for existing and expanding efforts in entrepre

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kendrick Aung

undergraduatefluid mechanics course, an advanced calculus course that covers partial differential equations,and a numerical analysis course. The class is a 3-credit hour class with 3 hours of lecture timeeach week. The typical semester lasts for about 15 weeks so the total instruction time is about 45hours. The evaluation of students consists of assignments, exams, and group projects. Theweekly assignment covers 20% of the total grade, and the exams and group computer projectscover 80% of the grade. The main objectives of the course are (a) To develop understanding of theoretical knowledge and formulations underlying CFD (b) To provide students with hands-on experience using a commercial CFD software The curriculum for the CFD course is therefore

Conference Session

Motivating students to achieve

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ramesh Gaonkar

by learning, we as teachers should focus more on the feedback path than on the forwardpath. Our feedback path in the model very well represents the old saying:" If you tell me, I forget." If you show me, I remember." If you let me do it, I understand.References:1. Angelo, T . A., & Cr oss K.P., Classr oom Assess men t Techn iques: A Ha ndb ook f or Co llege Te ache rs (2 nd Ed.). (San Francisco, Jossey-Bass).2. Caine, R.N . & Caine , G., Makin g Con nection s: Tea ching and Hum an B rain . Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA - 1991.3. Chickerin g, A.W., & Gamson , Z.F. (Eds), App lying th e Seven Principle s for G ood Practice in Und ergra dua te Education. New Directions for

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade Inside the Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ramesh Gaonkar

by learning, we as teachers should focus more on the feedback path than on the forwardpath. Our feedback path in the model very well represents the old saying:" If you tell me, I forget." If you show me, I remember." If you let me do it, I understand.References:1. Angelo, T . A., & Cr oss K.P., Classr oom Assess men t Techn iques: A Ha ndb ook f or Co llege Te ache rs (2 nd Ed.). (San Francisco, Jossey-Bass).2. Caine, R.N . & Caine , G., Makin g Con nection s: Tea ching and Hum an B rain . Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA - 1991.3. Chickerin g, A.W., & Gamson , Z.F. (Eds), App lying th e Seven Principle s for G ood Practice in Und ergra dua te Education. New Directions for

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Dempsey; Craig Totman

Cohesive Crack Model: a) Splitting Tensile Test;b) Cylinder Compression Test; and c) Single-Edge-Notched Three-Point-Bend Fracture Testgeometries and tests are required to obtain the fracture parameters. A number of splittingtensile tests, uniaxial compression tests and single-edge-notched three-point-bend tests mustbe conducted in order to obtain the necessary data. The three test geometries and thequantities to be measured are portrayed in Figure 1. From the perspective of the student,the three different tests offer an opportunity to see the concrete fail under different modes.The splitting tensile test is purely a tensile strength based failure and is very abrupt. Thecylinder compression test is a compressive strength failure and occurs relatively

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Capstone Design

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Thompson; Craig Gunn; Craig Somerton

Session 2425 The Role of the Faculty Advisor in the Capstone Design Experience: The Importance of Technical Expertise Craig W. Somerton, Brian S. Thompson, and Craig Gunn Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State UniversityIntroductionThe capstone design experience in the mechanical engineering program at Michigan StateUniversity is achieved through the Mechanical Engineering Design Projects course: ME 481.This course utilizes industrially sponsored design projects for which the company makes both afinancial investment ($3500) and a personnel investment (a staff engineer is

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kristoffer Findley; Mary Emplaincourt

, electrical engineering, and technicalwriting. Qualifications sought when interviewing students to work for the MSU IAC areat least three semesters remaining in school and at least a 3.00 grade point average.Attributes desired in students hired are dependability and good time management skills.The MSU IAC has concluded that junior-year students with at least a B average in theirstudies are prepared to learn the technical skills required to provide a quality assessment tothe client.Technical SkillsAnalyzing Utility Bills - The first step taken by the lead student before the assessmentvisit is to obtain, analyze, and graph a year’s worth of the facility’s utility bills. The graphsof the utility bills will show seasonal trends revealing irregularities

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Neal Armstrong, University of Texas at Austin; Sherry Woods, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

ABET EC2000 process.Two AAO driven initiatives, the New Faculty Orientation and the Faculty Innovation Center(FIC), demonstrate the College’s efforts to advance and reinforce this link.New Faculty Orientation: In addition to numerous teaching oriented initiatives targeting Page 8.1326.3experienced faculty, the College in recent years has expanded its new faculty program to include Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationthree components: (a) a new faculty orientation; (b) monthly gatherings with

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Environmental Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Enos Charles Inniss

: o Physical description of control mechanism, of phenomenon being observed, or of principle parts of the object, o Operation (how the technology works), and o "Its" significance to air quality. • Contain reference information about your sources; • List group member names and each of their contributions; and, • Be presented orally to the class (particularly discuss the usefulness of your fact sheet to the study of air quality)B. Slide ShowStudents were encouraged to use PowerPoint for preparing their presentation slides.Use of the Presentations tool in WebCT allowed for each of the groups to upload theirpresentations to a group folder. During the days of the presentations, using a

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Wherley; David DiBiase; Eric Spielvogel; Jonathan Mathews; Sarma Pisupati

version of the class which contained far fewerstudents. Out intention is to continue monitoring the class and report on the effectiveness of thelearning environment and the activity of the students. Page 8.901.8 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Bibliographic Information1. Novak, J.D., Concept Mapping: A Useful Tool for Science Education. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990. 27(10): p. 937-949.2. Trepagnier, B., Mapping Sociological Concepts. Teaching Sociology, 2002. 30: p

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Recruitment & Outreach in CHE

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2003 Annual Conference

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Claudia Morrell; Taryn Bayles; Anne Spence

Strategies for Women Engineering Scholars: On Establishing a Caring Community,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 91, no.1, Jan. 2002, pp. 49-55. 7. Etzkowitz, H, C. Kemelgor, C., and B. Uzzi, Athena Unbound: The Advancement of Women in Science and Technology, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2000. 8. Besterfield-Sacre, M., M. Moreno, L.J. Shuman, and C.J. Atman, “Gender and Ethnicity Differences in Freshmen Engineering Student Attitudes: A Cross-Institutional Study,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 90 no. 4, Oct. 2001, pp. 477-488. 9. Splitt, F.G. “Engineering Education Reform: A Trilogy,” International Engineering Consortium, Chicago, IL. Oct. 2002. 10. Ibid, p

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Successful Entrepreneurship Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wierman John; Shoukas Artin; Robert Allen; Larry Aronhime

Session 2554 Integrating Biomedical Engineering with Entrepreneurship and Management: An Undergraduate Experience Robert H. Allen, Lawrence B. Aronhime, Artin A. Shoukas, John C. Wierman Johns Hopkins UniversityAbstractWe describe aspects of our cross-disciplinary efforts between biomedical engineering andentrepreneurship and management. Specifically, we describe how these disparate programs arebeing integrated to encourage interaction between students, faculty and administrators to developtechnical prototypes with market potential. In biomedical engineering, a design program is inplace