Conference Session

Special Initiatives and Programs at Two-Year Colleges

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Two Year College Division

conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of IEEE and is a member of ASME, SIAM, ASEE and AGU. He is actively involved in CELT activities and regularly participates and presents at the Lilly Conference. He has been the recipient of several Faculty Learning Community awards. He is also very active in assessment activities and has presented more than thirty five papers at various Conferences and Assessment Institutes. His posters in the areas of Assessment, Bloom’s Taxonomy and Socratic Inquisition have received widespread acclaim from several scholars in the area of Cognitive Science and Educational Methodologies. He has received the Assessment of

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Georg Mauer

complete when the numberof equations equals the number of remaining unknown variables. In the example of Fig. 2, onlytwo scalar variables remain at the output side of the two-dimensional vector equation, i.e. thesolution vector (time t and horizontal travel distance d) has been conceptually found.Step 3: Adaptation: The student matches parameter names in generic laws (as formulated in‘Equations’) in terms of the pertinent, problem-specific variables and constants defined in Step 1.Example: In the upper part of the Mathcad window in Fig. 1, parameters in the Equation Set arematched with those in the problem statement of Fig. 1.Step 4: Solution: From the conceptual map of Fig. 2 and from the set applicable laws (here theEquations in Fig. 2), The

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Joseph Neal, Kettering University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

value in that, as is stated by,“virtually no meaningful learning takes place.” 1 The previous physics laboratory employed these“cookbook” experiments; students would execute without generating work or procedures of theirown, leading to an inadequate linking of physical laws with work performed outside of theclassroom and poor retention of skills and concepts. This lead to the development of Crash intoPhysics using an inquiry/discovery laboratory style that is based on the lab structure of RealTimePhysics.2An alternative to the expository style that requires more student engagement might be describedas a discovery or inquiry style. A discovery style laboratory has a predetermined outcome,inductive reasoning approach and the procedure is student

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra J. Miller; Paul Yock; Mark C. Tsai; Kenneth L. Melmon; Christopher T. Shen; Larry Leifer

Session 1309 Needs Assessment and Evaluation of a Web-Based Information System for Self-Initiated Biomedical Education Mark C. Tsai, Christopher T. Shen, Sandra J. Miller, Larry Leifer, Paul Yock, and Kenneth L. Melmon Stanford UniversityAbstractThe Internet and Intranet have emerged as convenient and cost effective media for informationretrieval and dissemination. Recently, many bibliographic systems, medical databases,knowledge-based systems, and online books have been built to improve access to biomedicalinformation. Although all facilitate access to

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

technical expertise and the humanities andsocial sciences; to gain the sensitivity to project and test the moral and social implications oftheir future professional judgments and activities; and to foster their leadership abilities inpreparation for managing change and promoting the general welfare in an evolving technologicaland global context." 5 Honors students are expected to achieve several goals including: Page 2.471.2 the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a variety of audiences the ability to analyze and critically evaluate both their own ideas and those of others development of a

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

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Chemical Engineering

undergraduatestudents are overlooked for research positions due to their reduced level of technical knowledgeand lack of laboratory experience. However, these same undergraduates generally have morefree time and enthusiasm to devote to their research efforts and are more likely to continueworking with the laboratory beyond their first semester. Many of the greatest contributionsmade to our laboratory research by undergraduates have come from those who were recruited atthe sophomore or even freshman level and retained by the laboratory for multiple semesters.The core strategy of our undergraduate research program is to impart a sense of ownership to thestudents, in the hopes that they then take a greater stake in their work and can make a moresignificant

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Loren Limberis; Bijan Sepahpour

• Use of Non-Corrosive & Aesthetically Pleasing Materials• Simplicity of Operation • NO use of Discontinued Parts/Components• Time Factor in the Experiment • Application of Software for Initial PrototypingTable (1) summarizes the parameters involved in the successful implementation of the project. # Type of Activity 1 Brainstorming for Design of the Experiment and the Apparatus 2 Meeting Minutes and Progress Reports 3 Prototyping 4 Generation of Technical Drawings for all (Home Made) Components 5 Selection of (commercial)Components and Identification of Suitable Sources 6

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Judson Singer

online ( singer.kettering.edu/play-on-ideas.htm ) for the winner ofeach category below. The Winners receive an automatic perfect score on the next quiz. Your voteis kept confidential. Please vote just once by submitting the online ballot just once. We willperform this kind of creative exercise several times during the academic session. We will voteonline for the winners in four different categories: funniest, most outrageous, most complex, andprettiest.” This play and mildly competitive exercise places much greater emphasis upon creativityrather than technical skills or software competency thereby permitting even the mildly competentengineering graphics student to occasionally shine and boost their self esteem through theapproval of their

Conference Session

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

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Ramiro Jordan, ISTEC-ECE-UNM; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Javier Paez Saavedra

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International

significant research agenda in the Latin Americaninstitutions. Being consistent with this proposal, the consortium started encouraging scholarshipprograms for professional development among their members.Finally, it is also important to mention the Ibero-American engineer initiative. This engineer isdefined as a professional of engineering with a solid technical and general cultural formation thatwithout loosing the characteristics of their nationality and preserving their cultural and historicalbases of their Iberian inheritance contributes to the solution of the problems of his or her localcommunities; however, these new engineers are also endowed with global competencies thatallows them to work in multinational settings. They are also committed to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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International

International Community-Based Projects and Engineering Education: The Advisor’s ViewpointAbstractThere has been tremendous growth in the interest of engineering students to perform communityservice projects on an international scale. National organizations, such as Engineers WithoutBorders and Engineers for a Sustainable World, have provided a mechanism for students to dosuch works and further develop both their technical and non-technical skills. Over the last fewyears, student teams from Tufts University, many times teaming engineering with non-engineering students, have undertaken projects in Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, and Tibet. Eachproject presents unique issues, but there are also elements common to all.This paper

Conference Session

Assessment in EM Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Bonnie McCormick; Jessica Matson; David Elizandro

Session 3642 ABET Program Accreditation Criteria Applied in a School of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering David Elizandro, Jessica Matson, William Thomann, Bonnie McCormick Tennessee Technological University / University of the Incarnate WordAbstractDegree programs in mathematics and the natural sciences have similar characteristics ofengineering programs. Many of the program differences can be explained by differences in therequirements of governing professional societies and the research emphasis of the program.Typically, engineering programs have more emphasis on applied science and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Poster

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mani Mina

Session 1532 Making Technological Paradigm Shifters: Myths and Reality Experiencing the Electrical Engineering Learning Community (EELC) at Iowa State University Mani Mina Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Iowa State UniversityIntroductionDuring the second half of the 20th century, teaching technology to the engineering freshmen hasposed tremendous challenges. The main challenge can be summarized in the following question:What can we teach the freshmen in engineering disciplines that will be useful and

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Metacognition, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation #2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Peter M. Ostafichuk, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Susan Nesbit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Naoko Ellis P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Gerald Tembrevilla, University of British Columbia, Vancouver

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First-Year Programs

who completed one or both of the MAI activities, there were 405 paired samples (i.e.,completed both activities) from students who gave consent for their data to be used in this study.A regression analysis was conducted using the pre-post change in MAI self-rating for eachindividual correlated against the number and type of university learning screencasts viewed.6. Results and DiscussionResults are summarized below in sections corresponding to general screencast usage statistics,followed by findings from the qualitative interviews, from the survey, from the MAI, and fromcorrelations to course academic performance.General Usage StatisticsThe screencast usage, as recorded by the LMS, is shown in Figure 1 for both the 2018 and 2019years. The

Conference Session

Engineering Across the K-12 Curriculum: Integration with the Arts, Social Studies, Sciences, and the Common Core

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board; Lesley Eva Bristol, Maui Economic Development Board; Graham R. DeVey, Maui Economic Development Board

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teaching of STEM subjectsin U.S. schools must be improved. The focus on STEM topics is closely related to concernsabout U.S. competitiveness in the global economy and about the development of a workforcewith the knowledge and skills to address technical and technological issues.1 Several nationaltrends are driving the advancement of engineering education within the United States. Thesetrends include a declining interest among U.S.-born students in engineering, a decrease innational achievement in mathematics and sciences at pre-college levels, and a lack oftechnological literacy for all Americans. There are also predictions that there will not be ayounger generation of U.S. citizens ready to replace science and engineering professionalsnearing

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath J. LeBlanc, Ohio Northern University; Bryan O'Neil Boulanger, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Economy

of the projectassignment schedule, Appendix 1 for the RFP, and Appendix 2 for a copy of the addendum).The point-of-contact groups in the ECE class were assigned in the middle of the fifth week of thesemester and the point-of-contact groups were briefed on their role in the project during the sixthweek of the semester. In this briefing, the CDO (CE instructor) and CFO (ECE instructor)described the RFP to the ECE students and explained the expectations for them as liaisons to thecompanies developing proposals to respond to the RFP. Some of the expectations outlinedincluded: 1) to supply server specifications to the company (by the end of the sixth week); 2) towork with the assigned company to help formulate the technical approach; 3) to answer

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kristen Strominger, University of Cincinnati - School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering; Urmila Ghia, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs

Program with a special emphasis on the Page 23.533.6collaborative learning methodology and its relevance to the engineering process. The companiesvisited each year include the following: 1. General Electric Aviation Engines Jet Engine Training Center. 2. The Toyota Manufacturing Plant in Georgetown, Kentucky and the Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc., headquarters in Erlanger, Kentucky. 3. Procter and Gamble Health Care Headquarters. In summary, the Summer Bridge Scholars Program is structured to: 1. Build a self-supporting community of learners to assist each other to achieve

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; John Bardo, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Raymond Morrison, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Norman Egbert; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Mohammad Noori, California State Polytechnic University; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Graduate Studies

session of the National CollaborativeTask Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform that is focusing its efforts on the deliberateadvancement of professional engineering graduate education to enable a strong U.S. engineeringworkforce for competitiveness and national security purposes.Initiated in 2000 by the ASEE-Graduate Studies Division, College Industry Partnership Division, andCorporate Members Council, the National Collaborative Task Force is a coalition of key leaders frominnovative universities and industry who are working in a unique collaboration to respond to the urgencyfor reshaping the U.S. system of engineering graduate education to better serve the needs of modernengineering practice to strengthen the nation’s capability for

Conference Session

Teaching Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Conner Seepersad; Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

activities,learning journals are intended to help students enhance their own learning processes.Our learning journal initiative is predicated on two primary assumptions: (1) one of the mosteffective ways to encourage lifelong learning among engineers is to encourage them to bereflective about their professional and educational experiences and to apply those insights tofuture activities,4 and (2) learning journals catalyze critical thinking and reflection as studentsarticulate and generalize the lessons they have learned.5-8 Journals are also cited as effectivetools for enhancing student creativity9 and active (versus passive) forms of learning.5 In additionto promoting reflective learning, learning journals are excellent feedback mechanisms

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angel Martinez, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

prototyping tools exist on the market, they aregenerally expensive and provide functionality that does not map well to the needs of electricalengineering students. A RASCL unit, at a cost of around $250, consists of a carrying case thatcontains a National Instruments USB–6009 data acquisition module, a function generator, a largebreadboard, a desktop power supply, and a parts/tools storage area. The data acquisition modulecommunicates via a Universal Serial Bus interface with a LabVIEW virtual instrument runningon a personal computer or a laptop. While this low-cost alternative to a regular laboratoryworkspace has technical limitations such as sampling frequency and instrument fidelity, it offersthe potential for students to address hands-on homework

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tyson Hall; David Anderson

Session: 2632 Merging Theory and Implementation: A Framework for Teaching DSP Hardware Design Tyson S. Hall and David V. Anderson Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0250 {tyson,dva}@ece.gatech.eduAbstractIn this paper, we present a framework for teaching DSP hardware design and provide thenecessary technical infrastructure for enabling this convergence of theory and implementa-tion. Even though many curricula include separate classes in both DSP theory and VHDLmodeling, there are few opportunities given to students to combine these two skills

Conference Session

Lab Experiments in Materials Science

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Glenn Kohne

Session 3264 Case Study: Using a Neural Network to Identify Flaws during Ultrasonic Testing A. Kayabasi, G. S. Kohne and P. J. Coyne, Jr. Loyola College in Maryland Department of Electrical Engineering and Engineering Science Baltimore MD 21210-2699Abstract: A feed forward neural network with a single hidden layer was used to identify a series ofcylindrical samples based on the first ultrasonic echo. The simulated flaws were placed at varyingdistances directly in front of a 1 MHz broadband

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Zengqian Wang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

developments. IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 41, No. 1, pp. 17-24.[11] Active Robotics, available at: http://www.robotics.reading.ac.uk/.[12] Esche, S. K., Prasad, M. G. & Chassapis, C. (2000). Remotely accessible laboratory approach to undergraduate education. Proceedings of the 2000 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Session 3220.[13] Esche, S. K. (2006). On the integration of remote experimentation into undergraduate laboratories - technical implementation. International Journal of Instructional Media, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 43-53.[14] Bhandari, A. & Shor, M. H. (1998). Access to an instructional control laboratory experiment through the World Wide Web. Proceedings of the American Control Conference, pp. 1319-1325

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Magaly Moreno; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Larry J. Shuman; Cynthia Atman

ordinal-based self-assessed confidence scale. The 50 items have then been statisti-cally clustered into 13 attitude and self-assessment measures, shown in Table 1ii. Table 1. Student Attitude and Self-Assessment Measures and Their Definition, 97-98 Student Attitude and Self- Definition Rating Value Assessment Measures General Impressions of Engineering How much a student likes engineering 1 – does not strongly like engineering 5 – strongly likes engineering Financial Influences for Studying Belief that engineers are well

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles S. Wasson, Wasson Strategics, LLC

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

to be a higher percentage; commercial industry is generally less.Yet, engineers are perceived as having the requisite skills required for the “engineering ofsystems.” This reality translates into technical cost, and schedule performance risks therebyimpacting organizational performance and profitability, as applicable. Institution of aFundamentals of Systems Engineering course in engineering curricula taught by instructors withboth in-depth industrial and instructional experience qualifications would significantly reducethese risks, improve organizational engineering capabilities and performance, enterpriseprofitability, and customer and user satisfaction.Analysis and assessment of organizational skills typically reveals competent domain

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

the course can help students to understand and gain further insightinto the theoretical lectures. According to the study [4], data communications and networkingcourses are divided into three categories: (1) The fundamental and general topics of computernetworks using some practical examples, (2) Internet protocols, and (3) A set of programming andproject assignments. The traditional approach to teaching data communications consists of lecturescovering theoretical information and mathematical basis, and of laboratory sessions where studentscan understand better the communication process and how to program a communications protocol.It is very crucial to keep up in classrooms with today's industry requirements for graduates in termsof both

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Patrick Hogan, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Computers in Education

over issues related to the structure of educational process forboth students and instructors. The spreading of computer and information technology in bothsocial and educational environments enhanced the generational issues and stimulated morefocused research on those generations that were either exposed early or were born with advancedtechnology tools. Researchers identified, among others, the “Net Generation” 1, the “Millennials”2,3,4 or “Me Generation” 5,6, depending on the main characteristics used to define the generationalgroup. Among these, the Millennials attracted a significant body of research that extended fromgeneral characteristics7,8 , to learning4 and to work related issues and strategies9,10.From the learning and

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Craig E. Quadrato, U.S. Military Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

better graphical representations for problems, whichcan be used to assist students in developing visualization skills. The other major learning stylethat BIM provides capability to address generating active learning, brought about by the natureof the BIM process in a group capstone. Page 25.278.8Several educators have compiled lists of learning principles, but using the list presented byPhillip Wankat and Frank Oreovicz, several cases where BIM adds to the educational experienceare highlight. The compendium of learning principles presented was: 1. Guide the learner 9. Individualize the teaching style 2

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gerry Galloway, University of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Certificate Program 5-year plan: target audience is young engineers. “Course in a box” will be available to sections/ Provide enhanced leadership and non-technical professional branches for delivery locally. skills training to civil engineers through a variety of venues CPP, ≠ Yr 1 – FY08: Pilot Session

Conference Session

Tenure and Promotion Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell

attached? Yes_____ No_____ F. Comment on other evidence of teaching enhancement, improvement, innovation, updating of skills, workshops attended, integration of diversity into curriculum, etc. Page 8.910.14“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education”III. Research scholarship. A. Application of knowledge (demonstrations, and technical assistance). 1. Research and/or scholarly publications. Consult guidelines on format used for “Research at the Pennsylvania State University” Office of

Conference Session

Design and the Community

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt

Session 3625 Challenges and Rewards on On-Campus Projects in Capstone Design Angela R. Bielefeldt University of Colorado, Dept. Civil, Environmental, & Arch. EngineeringAbstractThis paper discusses the Environmental Engineering capstone design course for Civil andEnvironmental Engineering undergraduates at the University of Colorado. Over the past fouryears, the course has successfully introduced a variety of service learning projects as optionsamong the three to four projects available each year. Clients for these projects have included theUniversity of Colorado and various communities. The structure