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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Michael Lesiecki, Maricopa Community College; Robert Simington, Intel; Mariano Carreras, SMC-IT; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Natalia Sandburg, University of South Florida; Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida

technician workforce with the skills andknowledge to be successful in the future will not be trivial. The exponential change intechnology related tools for all of us has increased our ability to be productive. Futuresuccessful technicians will have high levels of software, troubleshooting, problemsolving, and knowledge access skills. That, in addition to the variety of skills they havetoday will surely lead to higher levels of innovation, job satisfaction and furtherrevolution in our technology industries.A final observation reflects well on the initial development plan, i.e. the trends anddirections anticipated over four years ago and the need for education and training in thisarea are even more valid today. Industries are continuing on the course

Conference Session

Software Engineering Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Sebern, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mark Hornick, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. T. Hilburn, “Teams need a process!”, Proceedings of the 5th Annual SIGCSE/SIGCUE ITiCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE 2000), July 2000.6. W. Humphrey, A Discipline for Software Engineering, Addison-Wesley, 1995.7. W. Humphrey, Introduction to the Team Software Process, Addison-Wesley, 2000.8. W. Humphrey, The Team Software Process (TSP), Technical Report CMU/SEI-2000-TR-023, Software Engineering Institute, 2000, http://www.sei.cmu.edu/publications/.9. W. Humphrey, Winning With Software: An Executive Strategy, Addison-Wesley, 2002.10. W. Humphrey, PSP - A Self-Improvement Process for Software Engineers, Addison-Wesley, 2005.11. W. Humphrey, Software Engineering

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Yang, Troy High; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

Cal Poly Pomona. He is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly Pomona). Before joining Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Jawaharlal founded and developed APlusStudent.com, Inc., an online supplemental education company focusing on K-12 math. He also served as a faculty at Rowan University, NJ and General Motors Institute (renamed as Kettering University), MI. Dr. Jawaharlal is recognized as an outstanding educator for his innovative and engaging teaching pedagogy. Page 12.43.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A General

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International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn

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International

Series, Vol P1.5. Varde, K. S. (2005), Development of a DL Course and Comparison of Students’ Performance, Paper presented at Exploring Innovation in Education and Research, Tainan, 2005. Page 12.202.8

Conference Session

Design for the Environment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Graham Armitage, University of Calgary; Phillip du Plessix, University of Calgary; Kara Chomistek, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Clifton Johnston, University of Calgary; Mohamed Nazir, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Diane Douglas, University of Calgary; Brigit Knecht, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

the engineering education front inthe 1990’s. The following quote from the EWB website explains their philosophy: Poverty is not about weakness. For the 800 million people who go hungry each day and the one billion who lack access to clean water, poverty is an absence of opportunity. Engineers Without Borders is responding to this urgent need, helping people in developing communities gain access to technologies that will improve their lives. We believe that technology, when appropriately incorporated into each community's social, cultural, economic and political context, can drive extraordinary change.The focus of EWB is on developing the technical capacity at the local level in developingcountries to ensure that innovative

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University-Calumet

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Instrumentation

conduit in one controlsystem. Page 12.105.2I. INTRODUCTIONIn recent years telecommunications and computer industries have seen sweeping improvementand numerous new and innovative technologies. Many of these have been commercialized andintroduced for control and data acquisition for industrial processes. Currently reliable andeconomical wireless links for industrial control and data acquisitions are readily available andcan be implemented in the process control. This paper presents the suitable wireless links,relevant software for computer animation, control of remotely located rotating machinery overLAN and the required hardware for a

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University

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International

startups through innovative and creative projects that develop both Page 12.15.2intellectual capital and technology transfer.1,2The Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology hasdemonstrated leadership in applied research within the university community and has takenan active role in economic development opportunities. The school was approached onDecember 1, 2003 by the Education and Research Consortium to discuss the opportunity ofworking with a manufacturing company in western North Carolina. The collaboration wasto assist in prototyping and field testing of water-heating dehumidifier (HWD) combinationunits. The opportunity for

Conference Session

Design for the Environment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Smaili, Flashcut CNC; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Kinda Khalaf, American University of Beirut

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 12.452.7 Figure 2 Implementation of the traffic regulation system: (a) base station and (b) model carClosing ThoughtsCorrelating design to culture is not seemingly what engineers are trained to do. The subjecttranscends many fields of knowledge and experiences that engineers traditionally do not ventureinto unless to understand the world of business, entrepreneurs, and innovators, only to returnwith an amazement of the complexity of issues and the absolute impossibility for a man toabsorb, let alone analyze. But in a world that is threatened from within and without, and theunholy things humans do to exacerbate the threat and make it closer to reality, the paper servesas an eye opener to the fact that man and his intellect is largely

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Angela Shih, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Mechanics

Kettering University), MI. Dr. Jawaharlal is recognized as an outstanding educator for his innovative and engaging teaching pedagogy.Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-PomonaAngela Shih, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Page 12.1118.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF A HYBRID VECTOR STATICS COURSE TO REDUCE FAILURE RATEABSTRACTA group of mechanical engineering faculty members have initiated a hybrid Vector Staticscourse which involves Macromedia presentations, Hands-on experiments, Online homeworkprogram for collecting homework, and online Multimedia

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Crosby, Southern University; Samuel Ibekwe, Southern University; Guoqiang Li, Southern University; Su-Seng Pang, Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge; Kun Lian, Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD)

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Minorities in Engineering

embarked. This research is performed cooperatively between thelead investigators at Southern University which is an HBCU (historically black college oruniversity), researchers at Louisiana State University which is the state's flagship school, andCAMD (the Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices) which is a state-of-the-artresearch and technical facility−all located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The major goal of thisthree-year project is to develop innovative methods to enhance performance of Naval reactors byoptimizing manufacturing techniques for complex structures made with high performancematerials that can withstand extreme high pressure and elevated temperature. This will beaccomplished by unifying the expertise of the team in LIGA (a

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

department should be accomplished to provide the best learning environment possible for the students. • A balance of 'hands-on' applications and theoretical expertise and understanding should be established to best prepare the students for future professional endeavors. • Additional upper-level elective courses should be established to provide a greater depth of coverage than currently exists. The faculty will research traditional and newly developed techniques and subject areas required by industry. In so doing, the topics and techniques necessary to best prepare students for industry will be brought into the classroom. • The faculty will investigate new and innovative teaching methods and

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Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David McStravick, Rice University; Marcia O'Mallley, Rice University

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Biomedical

Mode: after the gel ice is frozen, the power is disconnected from the TEC and the cap is placed over the assembly and attached to the vacuum insulated cylinder (see figure 4). In this mode, the unit can be carried or placed in luggage. The gel ice will maintain the desired temperature for up to 48 hours.• Figure 1 shows the TEC cooling assembly with metal base and sleeve.• Figure 2 shows how the TEC cooling assembly fits into the insulated cylinder.Medi-Fridge as Case StudyThis project was carried out under the course innovations described above. Positiveinterdependence was helpful in this team’s results. The jigsaw technique was used on many ofthe class sessions for instruction of basic course/project considerations (items noted

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

in the MIET Online program will involve projects assigned to student groupsdescribed above. Developing and maintaining teams in online format course will pose the mostproblematic set of challenges. Program courses will use existing CART CMS “chat rooms” andforum technology and newly emerging conferencing software to allow collaboration betweengroup members. Software features will establish communications parameters between membersof individual groups, while providing security via password from viewing by other nonmemberstudents.Online graphic testingThe MIET Online program poses a situation that will require an innovative solution to the onlinetesting challenge. The design courses in the program will require a series of real-time

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

-traditional or innovative teachingmethodologies, including active learning, in universities as they attempt to create a moreeffective learning environment for students. 7 Page 12.905.4The ADDIE Model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) was adapted forthe development of the instructional materials to assure that the needs of the students andobjectives of the courses would be met. ADDIE was developed in 1975 by Florida StateUniversity and selected by the armed forces for developing training. 2 It is a generaldescription of most instructional design methods and provided a useful model for teachingthe basic elements of instructional design to

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

. Exploring common ground: A report on business/academic partnership. Washington, D.C. AmericanAssociation of State Colleges and Universities. (1987).2. Foroudastan and Hardymon (2003). Innovative applied research projects using industry collaboration.Innovations and Applied Research in Mechanical Engineering Technology, 3, 7-10.3. Mead N., Beckham K., Lawrence J., O’Mary G., Parish C., Unpingco P., et al. (1999). Industry/UniversityCollaborations: Different Perspectives Heighten Mutual Opportunities. Journal of Systems and Software, 49, 155-162.4. Mueller, R. L. A Senior Project Done in Collaboration with Industry. Proceedings of the American Society forEngineering Education, Montreal, Canada (2002)5. Newton, K.A. & Schmidt, E.K. A successful

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert Butera, Georgia Institute of Technology; Selcuk Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew Clark, Georgia Institute of Technology; Andy Deck, National Instruments; Michael Torba, National Instruments; Steven Trahan, National Instruments

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Electrical and Computer

thelaboratories after they were initially written. While Georgia Tech does consider coursedevelopment and innovation in the promotion and tenure process, both faculty are alreadytenured.ConclusionsMany students find early ECE courses to be abstract, narrowly focused, and mathematicallydemanding. By using NXT robots as an instructional vehicle, our academic/industrial team hasdeveloped a course where students’ first exposures to ECE are broad scoped, educational, andfun, yet also challenging. As successive lectures introduce the relatively sophisticated NXTcontroller, motors, and sensors, students learn not just how to use them but also how they work.Each new component allows an introduction to those areas of ECE related to the design andoperation of that

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science for the 21st Century

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University

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Materials

additional self-pacedmanufacturing exercises during the first half of the semester.This report describes the steps that were taken to maintain the quality of the hands-onexperiences of a greater number of students in a laboratory course with limited laboratory space,a description of the modifications and innovations that were attempted, and a review of whichmodifications were successful and which require future modification or replacement.IntroductionIn the second semester of their junior year, our mechanical engineering students take EGR3322 –Mechanical Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes (hereafter referred to asMaterials), a 3-credit course (i.e., 2 credits lecture / 1 credit laboratory) that is their first upper-division, hands-on

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Abu-Hajar, San Francisco State University; Michael Holden, San Francisco State University

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Computers in Education

learning process itself attains significance whenstudents’ become involved in shaping it. In the constructivist model, the instructor’s main task isto monitor and guide students through the learning process. We support a different strategy fordeveloping effective computer-based engineering courses. Engineering is an exact science,where marginal error can prove catastrophic. As a result, passive learning settings have been themainstay of engineering curriculums. But engineering is also an applicable science that requirescreativity, innovation, teamwork, critical thinking and social skills, in addition to rigidity of mathand science skills. Our proposed new teaching model, specially designed for engineeringcourses, combines the constructivist and

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Koehler, North Carolina State University; Susan Matney, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Mary Clare Robbins, North Carolina State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 12.1056.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 MENTOR: Motivating ENgineers Through Organized Relationships Year Two ImplementationIntroductionUndergraduate engineering students benefit from exposure to upper-class students and othernetworking opportunities. MENTOR (Motivating ENgineers Through Organized Relationships),a unique and innovative program in year two of implementation at NC State University, links1400 students in our First Year Engineering Program to 350 co-op students. By workingtogether through MENTOR first year engineers learn about successfully navigating theirfreshman year, are exposed to cooperative education, and improve their understanding of theengineering profession. Co-op

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Eric Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

necessity, this component is limited to what occurs during the time that the student is in the care of and under the influence of the program. • Only now may the curriculum and all other aspects of the program be developed to ensure that the desired body of knowledge and understanding is imparted to the graduates. The organization of the curriculum usually is in the form of prescribed course requirements but could, potentially, be achieved in any one of a number of innovative ways [15]. It should be noted that Criterion 4: o Specifically only mentions “The faculty must ensure that the program curriculum devotes adequate attention and time to each component.” o And, “The professional

Conference Session

Computer Tools for Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saroj Biswas, Temple University

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Computers in Education

Active Learning in Computer Science Courses,” 9th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education.10. Tront, J.G., and Prey, J. (2006), “Classroom Presentations using Tablet PC and WriteOn,” ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA.11. Tront J.G. (2005), “Using Tablet PCs in Engineering Education”, ASEE International Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR.12. Camtasia Studio website, http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.asp13. Blackboard website, http://www.blackboard.com/us/index.Bb14. Scott, C., Leigh-Mack, P., Alao, S., Davis, A., Astatke, Y., Small, S.,(2005), “Facilitating Active Learning Engineering Courses with tablet PC Note-Taking Technology,” ASEE International

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Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, West Virginia University

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Manufacturing

, Marcel Dekker, Inc, pp 85-98.4. Creese, Robert C and Gupta, Deepak, and Zhi, Yang, “Team-based Design Using Custom Designed Software”, Looking Forward: Innovations in Manufacturing Engineering Education, CIMEC(CIRP) 2005,3rd SME Intl, Conf. on Manufacturing Education, Copyright 2005 Society of Manufacturing Engineers, ISBN 0-87263-824-3, pp 320- Page 12.218.10 327.

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Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

experiences.2 Since they have grown up in China, theyunderstand Chinese culture. Since they have gone to college in the US, they learn how to functionwithin the American culture and develop traits that are difficult to cultivate in China. We havefound these traits to be; innovation, professional managerial skills, and organizational structure.Universities should prepare students for the workplace not only to equip them with technical skills,but also interpersonal skills. These are skills that are difficult to hone within the boundaries ofChinese universities. These skills make the China student very marketable to American companiesthat have expanded into China. These graduates attain high paying jobs and enjoy a privilegedstatus.7 Their knowledge

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sasima Thongsamak, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Peed, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

perspective captures how companies provide their products and services from thecustomer’s point of view. Satisfying customers is a top priority for businesses. Managersneed to transform their customer service missions to measure issues that matter tocustomers. These measures usually fall into time, quality, performance, service, or costcategories.2. Internal perspective: What must we excel at?Since internal processes are what drive companies to ensure customer satisfaction, it isimportant for companies to focus on their internal process performance. Companies needto identify their niche to maintain their competitive edge. Therefore, companies need todetermine in what they must excel.3. Innovation and learning perspective: Can we continue to improve

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kausalai Wijekumar, The Pennsylvania State University Beaver; Brian Cameron, The Pennsylvania State University

System. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education (2001), 12, Available June 25, 2005: http://aied.inf.ed.ac.uk/members01/archive/vol_12/soller/full.html15. Weller, M., Pegler, C. & Mason, R. (2005). Use of innovative technologies on an e-learning course. Internet and Higher Education 8 (2005) 61-71.16. Weisskirch, R.S. & Milburn, S.S. (2003). Virtual discussion: Understanding college students’ electronic bulletin board use. The Internet and Higher Education 6(2003) 215-225.17. Wijekumar, K. & Spielvogel, J. (2006). Intelligent Discussion Boards© – Design and Page 12.363.8 Prototype of a Tool to Promote

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IE and EM Program Mangement

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Sarfaraz, California State University-Northridge; Tarek Shraibati, California State University-Northridge

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Engineering Management

, Quality, and Electrical), as well as computer science or additional engineeringmanagement courses and some non-technical courses. Course Title Course Description MSE ENGINEERING Comprehensive statistical estimation, design and 601 STATISTICS hypothesis testing methods, and their application to selected problems in engineering. MSE ADVANCED Starting, organizing, and managing engineering and 602 ENGINEERING technology research, design, and production. MANAGEMENT Technology and innovation, technological strategy and forecasting, technical entrepreneurship and

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

the curricular revisions have beenpublished at various conferences7-9. Because of the cost involved in equipping a laboratory withthe necessary hardware, an innovative approach which combines low cost NI data acquisitionPCI cards, and inexpensive analog and digital sensors and output devices, has been utilized. Thispaper outlines the development of the low cost SCADA systems as part of the automationcurriculum, and the challenges and learning outcomes as reported from student evaluationsspecifically for this component of the course.The Revised Automation Curriculum Incorporating SCADA ApplicationsThe Engineering Technology curriculum in Manufacturing at Northern Illinois University iscomprised of a variety of components which include

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

first decade of the twenty first century is witnessing the convergence of three strands ofdevelopment in e-learning which had relatively independent origins during the 1990s.The first strand is rise of e-learning technology as a recognized industry. This was fostered bythe rise of the Internet and the widespread adoption of e-learning software and courses,especially Learning Management Systems such as WebCT and Blackboard in the educationsector, and PWUTVU, Click2Learn, and others in corporate training. This strand grewpredominantly from software innovation around proprietary e-learning systems which foundits way into the wider market through venture capital investment.The second strand arose from attempts to create open standards for e

Conference Session

Materials Education Perspectives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Blicblau, Swinburne University of Technology

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Materials

CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems ACM Montréal (2006).11. Strudtler, N., and Wetzel, K., The diffusion of electronic portfolios in teacher education: issues of initiation and implementation, Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 37, 411 (2005).12. Lind, V., e-Portfolios in Music Teacher Education, in innovate journal of online education, Vol. 3 (2007).13. Lind, V., and Berg, M., Preservice Music Teacher Electronic Portfolios: Integrating Reflection and Technology, Journal of Music Teacher Education, 12, 8 (2003).14. De Rijdta, C., Tiquetb, E., Dochyb, F., and Devolderc, M., Teaching portfolios in higher education and their effects: An explorative study Teaching and Teacher

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Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1416: PERCEPTIONS OF ENGINEERING EDUCATIONJohn Mativo, The University of Georgia John Mativo teaches Energy Systems and Principles of Technology at The University of Georgia. His research interests include design and innovation, and engineering education. His university teaching totals twelve years six of which he served as Department of Technology Chair at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. He holds degrees in Engineering, Education, and Technology. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta.Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr