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Recruiting, Retention & Advising

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kay C. Dee; Glen Livesay

Session Number 2253 First-Year Students Who Leave Engineering: Learning Styles and Self-Reported Perceptions Kay C Dee, Glen A. Livesay Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118Abstract Many engineering programs/schools would like to reduce student attrition. Implementingsuccessful special courses or activities to retain students depends on identifying major reasonsfor student attrition. This study therefore sought to identify reasons cited by students for leavingthe School of Engineering at Tulane University, and explored whether retention of

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chia-Jeng Tseng

focus on the syntax for describinglogic blocks such as combinational circuits, flip-flops, and simple finite state machines as well ashow a synthesizer may infer logic from a VHDL description. Most students, even after theyhave learned the language features, still encounter tremendous difficulty when they begin to usethe VHDL to describe a digital system for synthesis. In this paper, we describe the essence ofmodeling digital functions and present a powerful concept, called clocking schedule, for writinga VHDL program for RTL and logic synthesis. This technique facilitates seamless integration ofall the modules in a digital design. A motion-guide project is used to demonstrate theapplications and effectiveness of the technique to RTL and logic

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Emerging Trends in Graduate Education

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2004 Annual Conference

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Walter Massie

Session 3155 Bringing Practitioners (and Practice) into the Curriculum Walter W. Massie, MSc, P.E. Offshore Engineering Curriculum Leader Delft University of Technology Delft, The NetherlandsAbstractMany of the Delft University of Technology curricula have a rich history of bringing practice intothe classroom. The most common and most obvious way that this is done in Delft is to seekcandidates for full professorships almost universally from industry as opposed to having themprogress ‘up through the ranks’ as

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

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David Cottrell

Session 1793 Innovative Strategies for Teaching Graphics Communications – Designing Residential and Commercial Properties in an Introductory Course David S. Cottrell Pennsylvania State University at HarrisburgIntroductionThis paper describes the integration of design projects during the Fall Semester, 2003,into the curriculum of an introductory graphics communications course at Penn StateUniversity at Harrisburg. These projects served a double purpose of reinforcing topicstaught in the classroom as well as introducing students to the engineering design processwith their

Conference Session

Trends in BAE

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2004 Annual Conference

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John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

Session Number 2408 The Switching Circuits of Biology Kathleen M. Kaplan, D.Sc., Lt Col John J. Kaplan (Ph.D., J.D.) USAF Howard University/USAFAbstractTeaching biology to undergraduate engineering students can be a daunting task. There are arange of concepts to learn that do not seem to have any relationship to engineering. But there is amapping between engineering and biology that is applicable for engineering students to study.By using biological data in switching circuits, engineering students can relate biology to familiarconcepts.Specifically within switching circuit concepts, engineering students seem to enjoy

Conference Session

Programming Issues for Engineering

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Estell

introduces the graphical user interface (GUI) and the related concept of eventhandling. After two courses with a text-based focus, the introduction of visual components inthe third course provides an opportunity to excite students about programming. However, inorder to reach today’s students, one must understand that their perception of computers isdifferent than that once held by today’s faculty when they were entering the profession. Many ofour students have their conceptual images of computers formed primarily through theirinteractions with video games and GUI-based applications. Given this context, the use of gamesis an effective motivational tool as students now have the opportunity to study that which theyeasily relate to. Most games are both

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Leonhardt

developed the Ekranoplanvehicle project during a Technology Education course. An Ekranoplan or Wing-In-GroundEffect vehicle flies very close to a water surface. The vehicle uses design elements of bothairplanes and marine craft. Ground-effect flight enables a vehicle to carry either a larger payloador operate with greater fuel efficiency than a conventional airplane. The candidates testedseveral vehicle configurations, power sources and construction techniques. Vehicle constructionguidelines and curriculum outlines were developed to disseminate to other technology educators.The project has been used to teach the engineering design process to freshman students inWestern Washington University’s Engineering Technology Design Graphics

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gordon Silverman

Session 2420 A Student-Designed Interactive Simulator for the Study of Queuing Theory and Other Applicationsi Jamielynn Savino, William Stefanko, Gordon Silverman Electrical and Computer Engineering Manhattan College Riverdale, New York, 10471AbstractQueuing theory relates to the study of process congestion. Where engineering programs do nothave provision for a focused study of such problems, an interactive simulator can convey thebasic concepts without extraordinary or extended explanations

Conference Session

Programming Issues for Engineering

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Hankley

Document: 2004-2305 Software Engineering Emphasis for Engineering Computing Courses: An Open Letter to Engineering Educators William Hankley Department of Computing & Information Sciences Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506 hankley@cis.ksu.eduAbstractSoftware is an important component for engineering development for all engineering fields, notjust for computing sciences. This paper addresses what might be included in a service course forengineering majors on the topic of software development

Conference Session

Lessons Learned From Design Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mustafa Guvench

Session Number: 3659 Solar Simulator and I-V Measurement System For Large Area Solar Cell Testing M.G. Guvench, C. Gurcan*, K. Durgin and D. MacDonald* University of Southern Maine and *National Semiconductor, S.Portland AbstractThis paper describes the design, operation and use of a PC controlled test setup designed specifically tomeasure the I-V characteristics of large area solar cells operated under simulated solar irradiation for thepurpose of testing their quality and determining their optimal operational points for maximum

Conference Session

Portable/Embedded Computing II

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Lim; James Kokernak; Dean Lewis; Abhijeet Golwelkar; Paul Schoch

Labor ator y Intr oduction to Embedded Contr ol Paul M. Schoch, Abhijeet Golwelkar , Linda Lim, Dean Lewis, J ames Koker nak* Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute/ * Advanced Ener gy Conver sionIntr oduction:LITEC, Laboratory Introduction to Embedded Control, is an introductory laboratory coursetaken by more than 500 engineering students per year, from all disciplines, at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute. The course goals are: 1) engage the students, 2) provide a modernlaboratory experience, 3) reinforce engineering and science topics, and 4) introducemicrocontrollers. The fourth goal is based on the fact that embedded control is generic to allengineering

Conference Session

ET Distance Learning: Instruction & Labs

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2004 Annual Conference

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Robert Easton; John Stratton

Session No. 1648 Distance Learning: Facts, Failures, Foibles, and the Future Robert Easton and John Stratton College of Applied Science and Technology Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstract:Within the last decade there has been a strong push for colleges and universities to providedistance-learning opportunities. While “correspondence” schools have been in existence formany years, the “brick and mortar” schools have traditionally felt the classroom setting was thepreferred and appropriate venue for higher-level education. The rapid growth of access to theInternet

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Derek Maxwell; Kathleen Kramer

Session 1532 Projects with Applications to Wireless Communications - An Innovative Approach to the Digital Design Course Kathleen A. Kramer and Derek R. Maxwell University of San DiegoAbstractAdvances in wireless and broadband communications have been fueled by the advances indigital design, with more and more aspects of modern communications systems relying upondigital techniques. Digital design work by electrical and computer engineers is thus oftenapplied to wireless and other communications systems. Efforts to make a junior-levelundergraduate course in digital

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering I

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2004 Annual Conference

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Daniel Maggio; Sandra Yost

Session 1692 The Mechatronics Road Show: Building on Success in Mechatronics Curriculum Development Sandra A. Yost, Daniel D. Maggio Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering/ College of Engineering and Science University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MichiganAbstract:This paper describes a progression of successful pre-college programs that have grown from acomprehensive mechatronics curriculum development project sponsored by the National ScienceFoundation’s Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI

Conference Session

NEE Potpourri

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Loendorf

Session 3575 Transitioning from Industry to Education: The First Year William R. Loendorf Eastern Washington University School of Computing and Engineering Sciences Department of Engineering Technology and Multimedia DesignAbstractAfter years as an engineering professional in industry, a career transition into a related field wason the horizon. The events at the beginning of the 21st century lead to the downsizing ofnumerous companies and the eventual elimination of countless jobs. As the economy weakened,it became increasingly difficult to

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

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Steven Brandt; David Hansen; Steven Kuennen; Pamela Neal; Cary Fisher

GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE YOUNG! Integrated Engineering for Freshmen Dr. Steven A. Brandt1, Col. Cary A. Fisher2, LtCol. David S. Hansen3, LtCol. Steven T. Kuennen4, Maj. Pamela J. Neal5 United States Air Force Academy Engineering Division 2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6L-155 USAF Academy, CO 80840-6240AbstractNothing captures the imagination more than a hands-on, highly-relevant and interactive experience. Thispaper will describe Engineering 100 at the US Air Force Academy, a new freshman core course

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Bahman Motlagh; Walter Buchanan; Alireza Rahrooh

Session 1379 Innovative Technologies in the ET Curriculum Alireza Rahrooh, Farhad Kaffashi, Bahman Motlagh, Walter Buchanan Univ. of Central Florida/Case Western Reserve Univ./ Univ. of Central Florida/ Northeastern UniversityAbstract Closed-loop feedback control system is an important component of a well-roundedengineering technology program. However, since feedback control systems tends to be a rathercomplex topic, students react positively to hands-on experiments that assist them visualizecontrol systems in practical situations, and, in

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry O'Connor; Dan Dimitriu

Session 2004-676 FORGING STRONGER TIES BETWEEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND FOUR YEAR UNIVERSITIES Dan G. Dimitriu, Jerry O’Connor Physics, Engineering, and Architecture Department, San Antonio College This paper is based on a work in progress funded by the National Science Foundation,initiated to address common problems faced by Engineering Programs in Community Colleges. In order for the U.S. to remain competitive in a global, technology-based economy, there is apressing need for more students to prepare for careers in engineering and technology. It iswidely known that engineers are essential to both the private and public sectors, and

Conference Session

TIME 7: ABET Issues and Capstone Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Burt; Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang

University-Industry Partnership to Enhance Senior Capstone Design Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC 27411, USA Paul Burt The Gillette Company Global Business Management Grooming Products Boston, MA 02127, USAMechanical Engineering Capstone DesignThe mechanical engineering senior capstone design course at North Carolina A&T StateUniversity (NC A

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephan Hussmann; Nitish Patel; Julainne Sumich; Bruce MacDonald; Abbas Bigdeli

Session 1725 Engineering Design in Computer Systems: An Interdisciplinary approach in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Auckland Stephan Hussmanna, Nitish Patela, Bruce MacDonalda, Abbas Bigdelia and Julainne Sumichb a Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering / bElam School of Fine Arts University of Auckland Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New ZealandAbstractThis paper reports our recent

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

Session 3125 Adapting the Studio Critique to Large Capstone Design Courses Paul Ruchhoeft Department of Electrical Engineering Richard Bannerot Ross Kastor Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Houston AbstractIn this paper we describe the successful adaptation and application of two techniquesused primarily in teaching the visual arts, the studio and the critique, to a large capstonedesign environment. This new

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chong Chen

Session 3447 Radio-Controlled Robot Lawnmower Chong Chen and Jonathan Derr Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN 37132Abstract This paper presents an engineering technology senior project: radio-controlled robotlawnmower. The lawnmower can go forward and reverse. It can also turn around. The speed ofthe lawnmower is comparable to a push lawnmower. This project involved use of the student’s knowledge acquired from many major courses,which included

Conference Session

TIME 7: ABET Issues and Capstone Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Wei Zheng; Dong Young Jang; Donald Harby; Yuyi Lin

Teaching Capstone Design in Globalization Environment Yuyi Lin, Donald Harby University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211 LinY@missouri.edu Dong Jang, Seoul National University of Technology, Korea Wei Zhen, Xiamen University, China AbstractIn an effort to improve the mutual understanding and communication among future engineers in aglobalization environment, the authors have started to establish a set of common course material anddesign tools for capstone design education. Internationalized course material will be web

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2004 Annual Conference

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Nathan Blackham; Charles Higby; Michael Bailey

Re-Imaging Computers for Multipurpose Labs Charles F. Higby, Nathan Blackham, Brandon Rogers, Michael G. Bailey Brigham Young UniversityAbstractIn lab environments, where multiple computers are used, a method called imaging can be used tohandle the challenge of installing and configuring multiple machines. Imaging is a method thatuses a client server relationship that allows the client to download and install the necessarysoftware, virus updates, and security patches by selecting an image file that resides on a server.Several software components and services are necessary to successfully image a client. First, aDHCP server provides a connection between the client and the image

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Industrial-Sponsored Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Ohland

Session 1325 Clemson-FujiFilm Partnership for Introducing Design to Freshmen Matthew W. Ohland General Engineering, Clemson UniversityAbstractDetails of a partnership between Clemson University’s General Engineering program andFujiFilm’s Greenwood facility provide an excellent example of an industry-sponsored designproject. Two years of experience with students engaged in design projects based on makingmodifications to Fuji QuickSnap cameras have yielded creative results, and descriptions andphotos of the more interesting designs are available. The grading criteria for both the

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Kukulka

Session 3133 Development of Energy Design Projects at Buffalo State College to meet TAC/ABET Outcomes David J. Kukulka Buffalo State College, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14222Students completing their studies in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at BuffaloState College (BSC) are required to complete a senior design project. The Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET) has developed a set of learning outcomes used to guidefaculty in assessing the effectiveness of

Conference Session

Web Education I: Delivery and Evaluation

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J. Mark Pullen

Low-Cost Internet Synchronous Distance Education Using Open-Source Software J. Mark Pullen, Priscilla M. McAndrews School of Information Technology and Engineering, George Mason UniversityAbstractIn the School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University, we haveintegrated a suite of open-source software for teaching simultaneously in the classroom and overthe Internet. The system uses five open-source components from other groups plus a masterclient, live server, and playback server that we have developed. All software is available at nocost to educational users and runs on low-cost Windows or Linux systems. We have presentedabout thirty

Conference Session

Industry-Based Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Rothaupt

the capstone courses in the Manufacturing Engineering (MfE) program at Universityof Wisconsin-Stout has focused almost exclusively upon industrial sponsored projects. Thecapstone course is a two semester sequence where the first semester course focuses uponresearch and design of a product and the building of a mock-up. The second semester is todesign and build a functional automated machine to produce a product. Projects are managed byteams of students, industry contacts and faculty advisors. Projects completed in the past havevaried from food production to robotic welding cells. In order for the students to complete theseextensive projects the curriculum at UW-Stout has been designed to provide the students with a‘technical toolbox’ which

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Engineering/Technology I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachel Shinn

Session 1123 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics for Undergraduates Dr. Rachel Shinn Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZAbstractTeaching spacecraft attitude dynamics to undergraduate students is a challenging proposition.The subject has a hefty mathematical base that poses a significant challenge to many aerospaceengineering undergraduate students. The challenge for the instructor is to provide a coursewhere students can begin to build their intuition and give them tools to predict how spacecraftbehave in space, without the force of gravity. Building this

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Whalen; Chris Fernandes

Session 1520 Data Warehousing from the Web Chris Fernandes and Michael Whalen Department of Computer Science Union College Schenectady, NY 12308AbstractData warehousing is the ability to collect information from various data repositories and combinethem into a single structured repository that can be queried for new information such asperformance trends, decision modeling, predictions, and association rules. Internet web sites aredata repositories containing useful but unstructured data. In this paper, we