Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Information Systems

specifictasks such as: a technical group; a procurement and selection group; a metadata group; apublicity group. This paper presents a framework for the design and development of IRETE.IntroductionThe cornerstone of the US economy depends on innovation and creativity, backed by a welltrained engineering workforce. Engineers work in settings that are dictated by globalperspectives. As manufacturing continues to shift offshore, many US companies have beencompelled to maintain a competitive edge in their global perspectives. This places a need forengineers who can operate seamlessly in global environments. It is imperative that colleges anduniversities worldwide must collaborate to develop strategies that provide the global perspectivesand international

Conference Session

Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter Schilling, MSOE

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New Engineering Educators

TAs”, The Teaching Exchange, Volume 8 Number 1. September, 2003. 4. S. Blanchard et al. “Rubrics Cubed: Tying Grades to Assessment to Reduce Faculty Workloads” Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, 2004. 5. L. Anglin, K. Anglin, P. Schumann, and J. Kaliski. “Improving the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Grading Through the Use of Computer-Assisted Grading Rubrics.” Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education: 6(1), January, 2008) Page 14.1338.12Appendix A: An Introduction to merging with Microsoft Office 97Mail merging with Microsoft Office makes the generation of individualized grade sheetsand rubric sheets

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

result in arousing the reserachers’interest to deliver more productive ideas towards innovation for creating wireless solution formanufacturing processes. The project itself will be a model that could be repeated for otherapplications as well. It will be a great learning experience that both undergraduate and graduatestudents could invest different skills such as C-programming skills and electronics knowledge.Furthermore, Engineering Technology programs at University of Northern Iowa could witnessmore collaboration between the institute and the industry.Proposed WSN as an Undergraduate and Graduate Education Teaching ModuleWSNs have attracted significant interest from academia especially in computing programs andindustry. One of the challenges

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University; Stan Mitchell, LogicForce Consulting, LLC; Hugh Berryman, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Advanced Technological Education grants over an eight-year period. He also served as the Coordinator of the Computer Engineering Technology program for more than six years. Dr. Sbenaty published and presented over 30-refereed national and international articles and attended/conducted over 60 workshops. He is also conducting research in the area of mass spectrometry, biosensors, electrical characteristics of concrete, and instrumentation. Dr. Sbenaty has several years of industrial and research experiences with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Lockheed-Martin, and TVA. Dr. Sbenaty served as a Guest Editor and on the Editorial Board, Journal of SMET Education: Innovations and Research. He is

Conference Session

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders through Co-op Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University; Denise Stodola, Kettering University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

the American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference 2008, Pittsburg, PA, June 22- 25, 2008.5. Baber, T., and N. Fortenberry. “The Academic Value of Cooperative Education: A Literature Review,” Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Educators Annual Conference 2008, Pittsburg, PA, June 22-25, 2008.6. “Education for High Growth Innovation,” Synergy, Autumn 2005, Issue 5, Cambridge-MIT Institute, p. 11. [cited February 2009]. Available from http://www.cambridge- mit.org/object/download/1713/doc/Synergy_05.pdf7. Gall, M., Borg, W., Gall, J., (1996) Educational Research, An Introduction, Sixth Edition, ISBN 0- 8013-0980-8, Longman Publishers New York: USA.8. El-Sayed, J., Kowalski, H., (2004

Conference Session

Starting the Last Day with New Ideas

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shengyong Wang, State University of New York, Binghamton; Mohammad Khasawneh, State University of New York, Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, State University of New York, Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

AC 2009-1166: DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTH-SYSTEMS CURRICULUM ININDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERINGShengyong Wang, State University of New York, Binghamton Dr. Shengyong Wang is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Science & Industrial Engineering at the State University of New York at Binghamton. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University in 2006, his M.S. in Innovation in Manufacturing System and Technology from Singapore Massachusetts Institute of Technology Alliance in 2001, and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, in 2000. Dr. Wang’s research is focused on applying Industrial and

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Public Policy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Harding, Purdue University; Paul McPherson, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

developed by large corporations or the government. Few understandtheir discipline’s relationship to standards, nor the system of normative referencing acrossstandards. Many view standards as hampering innovation and not very user-friendly. Page 14.725.5Is there hope at the end of the tunnel?ABET is beginning to add language about standards to both engineering and engineeringtechnology criteria. However much of the wording is vague and arguably unenforceable. Forexample: • In the program criteria for the baccalaureate of applied science programs (2008-09) and (2009-10) it states in curriculum criteria #6 “… graduates must be able to: identify and

Conference Session

Engineering and Other Disciplines

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Matthew Boutell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2009-743: MERI: MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICSINITIATIVECarlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyMatthew Boutell, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologySteve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDavid Fisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 14.877.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 MERI: Multidisciplinary Educational Robotics InitiativeAbstractThis paper will describe the implementation of an innovative multidisciplinary roboticscertificate program at a small teaching institution in the Midwestern United States. TheMultidisciplinary Educational Robotics Initiative (MERI) is a product of a collaborative effortbetween

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

,4 the life cycleapproach has wider potential to help students attain two of the ABET “a through k” outcomes:“(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability” (emphasis added); and “(h) the broad education necessaryto understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context.”To date, most of the engineering education literature’s treatment of life cycle has been limited todiscussion of innovative exercises and courses. 2,4,5 In particular, there has been littleexamination of how much engineering students consider life

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

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 graphicexaminations to measure skills and knowledge of course materials. The graphic exams will use avignette format, solving limited scope design problems in a set amount of time. The graphicexams will be posted on the CART CMS specific to MIET Online. Each student will generate asolution to the vignette utilizing an internal, limited scope CAD program. No additionalsoftware will be required. AutoDesk, Inc. and Educational Testing Services

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

withconcept map navigation systems for complex learning environments. A usability studygrounded in theoretical principles of human-computer interaction and interface design is Page 14.1300.10recommended for future work.ConclusionsTechnology continues to transform all aspects of society, but especially areas related toinformation organization, integration, and delivery. While most educators have had someexperience with learning management systems, many have not yet experienced thebreadth of changes represented by innovations related to knowledge management. Thispaper presents some basic ideas and technology related to the idea of mapping knowledgein a domain

Conference Session

Using Information Technology to Create New Information Resources

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haymwantee Singh, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Richard Sweeney, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

response unit could possibly answer more than onequestion. For example, the answer to the question about “placing a book on hold”, providesadditional information such as “how long does a hold or recall take”, steps to place a book onhold, a link to the library’s circulation policy, and a link to the online catalog.This answer associated with the term “book on hold” constitute a self-learning informationliteracy experience for the user. Below are some of our thoughts on the benefits and impact ofthis innovation on library users and the library community.Benefits to Library Users: o Accessibility anywhere/anytime via the web o Increased accuracy and consistency to directional, policy and procedural questions o Reduction of a user’s

Conference Session

Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Knudtson, Saint Louis University; Nicholas Freed, Saint Louis University; David Zidar, Saint Louis University; Michael Dunning, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

thematerials, the group was developing the mindset and skills necessary to write a technicalconference paper. This will be of great benefit to the students in their professionalcareers. The third conference entered was the American Society for EngineeringEducation (ASEE). The value of this conference was in helping the group to understandthe scope and place of their design project. Reflecting on the project’s educational valuehelped cement the importance of the work being undertaken. The only official competition entered was the Idea to Product (I2P) competitionfor seeking out innovative products with marketing potential. This competition proved tobe of tremendous importance to the group. By presenting the capstone project as abusiness

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to attain the program educational objectives. There must be adocumented and effective process for the periodic review and revision of these student outcomes.For purposes of this section, broadly defined activities are those that involve a variety of Page 14.155.3resources, that involve the use of new processes, materials, or techniques in innovative ways, andthat require knowledge of standard operating procedures. Narrowly defined activities are thosethat involve limited resources, that involve the use of conventional processes and materials innew ways, and that require knowledge of basic operating processes.” For both baccalaureate

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kamala Mahanta, State University of New York, Oneonta

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Instrumentation

conducted with a grant (Project # 1059010) from the US Department ofEnergy grant as part of the collaboration on the NYNBIT project (Grant # DE – FG02-06ER64281) administered by the SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, NY. The authorthankfully acknowledges the support.References: 1. Lynn E. Foster: Nanotechnology: Science, Innovation and Opportunity, Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc., 2006. 2. C. S. Lent, T. P. Fehlner, G. Bernstein, G. Snider, M. Lieberman: Molecular Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata, University of Notre Dame, In. 3. Zhong Lin Wang: Nanostructures of Zinc Oxide, Materials today, June 2004 4. H. Rubinsztein-Dunlop, T. A. Nieminen, M. E. J. Friese and N. R. Heckenberg: Optical Trapping of Optical Particles

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Programs and Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Nemes, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

. The asynchronous model has been well-received by students thus farfor its flexibility. The use of short video and audio clips rather than long recorded lectureshas also proven to be very popular, and the emphasis on student-student and student-facultyinteraction as well as timely feedback from instructors has also received positive studentevaluations.References1. Allen, I.E and J. Seamen, Staying the Course – Online Education in the United States, 2008, Sloan Consortium, Needham, MA, 2008.2. Fabrycky, W.J., ‘Understanding and Influencing Systems Engineering in Academia’, INCOSE Insight, 2007, 7-14.3. Shuver, M., et al., ‘Enabling the U.S. Engineering Work Force for Technological Innovation: The Role of Interactive Learning Among Working

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumya Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

and Exposition, Pittsburgh, 2008.13. Gnanaraj Chellaraj, Keith E. Maskus and Aaditya Mattoo, “The contribution of skilled immigration and international graduate students to U.S. innovation”, Policy research working paper series 3588, 2005.14. Shideh Hanassab, and Romeria Tidwell, “International Students in Higher Education: Identification of Needs and Implications for Policy and Practice”, Journal of Studies in International Education, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 305-322, 2002.15. Dennis M. Peterson, Peter Briggs, Luiza Dreasher, David D. Horner, Trevor Nelson, “Contributions of International Students and Programs to Campus Diversity”, New directions for students services, 1999, 86, 67-77

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Vernier, Ohio State University; Craig Morin, Ohio State University; Patrick Wensing, Ohio State University; Ryan Hartlage, Ohio State University; Barbara Carruthers, Ohio State University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Education Innovation Center, and he teaches the three-quarter FEH engineering course sequence. He is also a Professor of Practice in the Aerospace Engineering Department and Associate Director of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Research Laboratory at Ohio State. Dr. Freuler earned his Bachelor of Aeronautical and Page 14.1301.1 Astronautical Engineering (1974), his BS in Computer and Information Science (1974), his MS in Aeronautical Engineering (1974), and his Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (1991) all from The Ohio State University.© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Rinehart, NIOSH; Donna Heidel, NIOSH; Andrea Okun, NIOSH; Michael Barsan, NIOSH

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

fatigue. In underground coal mining, the operation of continuousmining machines - which cut and gather coal - pose a significant risk to miners’ health. Thesemachines contain an onboard conveyor consisting of a chain with flight bars that drag the coalalong the base of the conveyor system. The chain creates excessive noise as it makes contactwith the metal base and the coal. Mine operators working in proximity of the machine are at riskof permanent and irreversible hearing loss. An innovative Prevention through Design solutioncalls for coating the chain conveyor and flight bars with a heavy-duty, highly durable urethane.The redesigned chain conveyor and flight bars decreased noise exposures of continuous miningmachine operators by 3 dB(A). The

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haluk Ozemek, San Jose State University; Preetpal Kang, San Jose State University; Albert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State University; pradeep badhan, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

how easily sensors and controlservo-motors are controlled, they immediately acquire self-motivation to learn more on computerengineering topics and create very innovative projects. With a strong foundation inmicrocontrollers, students not only learn the true value of computer engineering, but they alsoform a career path to do better in their career. Besides, this course has also created a big impacton the retention rate of Computer Engineering students at San Jose State University.REFERENCES1. Departmental observation and Office of Institutional Research at SJSU, “University Student Enrollment by Class Level, College & Major (2009, Feb. 1). [Online]. Available: http://www.oir.sjsu.edu/cognos8/cgi- bin/cognos.cgi2. Atmega324

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Senior Design. Thus, thedepartment is realizing that the current model (provide guidelines and a large amount of practice)is not working.The study described in this paper compares an innovative writing instructional method (the “testmethod”) to a more traditional method (the “control method”). The test method consisted ofweekly lecture time devoted to discussing handouts on various writing competencies paired withtargeted writing assignments. The control method is typical of the method used by the CEEfaculty at University X. Both methods provided students with regular written feedback on theirwork.The objective of this study is to determine whether students taught using the test methodperformed better on a final writing assignment than students

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

communication skillsthrough the process. Page 14.1383.8Bibliography 1. Innovation in Linking and Thinking: Critical Thinking and Writing Skills of First-Year Engineering Students in a Learning Community. With K. High. Frontiers in Education Conference. 2008. Proceedings. 2. High, K. &Damron , R. (2007) Are Freshman Engineering Students Able to Think and Write Critically?” Proceedings of the Annual American Society of Engineering Education Conference, Honolulu, HI, June 24-27, 2007. 3. O’Neill, P. (2008). Using peer writing fellows in British universities

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University; Suzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

2001).5. Prusak, Z., “Development of Engineering Problem-solving Skills Through Laboratory Experimentation,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference (Albuquerque: ASEE, June 2001).6. Kholamkar, S., Chandrashekar, N., Anderson, E. and Hashemi J. “Web-Based Delivery of Laboratory Experiments and its Effectiveness Based on Student Learning Style”, 2006 ASEE Annual Conference (Chicago: ASEE, June 2006).7. Morgan, R., and Jones, K., “The Use of Simulation Software to Enhance Student Understanding,” IEE International Symposium on Engineering Education: Innovations in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Ref. No. 2001/046), 2001, 33/1-33/6

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Laramee, State University of New York, Binghamton; Shelley Dionne, State University of New York, Binghamton; Hiroki Sayama, State University of New York, Binghamton; David Wilson, State University of New York, Binghamton

behavior including, in particular, principles relevant to human problem solving behavior asa particular kind of social interaction.Lab: Students solve problems based on published literature comparing the efficacy of individualsvs. groups in solving a complex cognitive task. Some work individually while others work ingroups then individual and group performances are statistically evaluated and compared. Thisprocess is repeated with different experimental parameters enabling students to learncommunication and motivation strategies needed to make groups function effectively. Studentsalso examine how collaborative problem solving can produce more innovative solutions, andlimitations that exist within group contexts. An example activity is shown in

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

. Using Moodle has helped me to improve my pedagogy (for example, to 39.7 51.7 3.5 0 5.2 construct engaging activities, to writing rubrics / scoring devices that reflect learning objectives, and to embed feedback that fosters better learning).aStrongly Agree (SA). bAgree (A). cDisagree (D). dStrongly Disagree (SD). eNot Enough Experience to Answer (NE)DISCUSSIONMuch has been claimed for course management systems as a transformative agent for education,but relatively few studies have been published that examine the contributions of this web-delivered innovation. CMS is the fastest growing educational technology application today on

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Chris Moore, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Chris Baralus, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Page 14.533.2BackgroundOur Engineering College is committed to innovative methods of learning to best prepare studentsfor a rapidly changing and highly competitive marketplace [1]. Key objectives include: • Creating multidisciplinary experiences through collaborative laboratories and coursework; • Incorporating state-of-the-art technologies throughout the curricula; • Creating continuous opportunities for technical writing and communication, and • Emphasizing hands-on, open-ended problem solving, including undergraduate research.To help meet these curriculum objectives, the four engineering programs have commonEngineering Clinic classes (Clinics) throughout their programs of study. Students enroll inClinics in each of their

Conference Session

Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Alfred Kalyanapu, University of Utah; Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah; David Judi, University of Utah; Christine Pomeroy, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

from http://cee.uiuc.edu/sstl/java/.4. Koenders, E.A.B., Schlangen, E., Dado, E. (2008). “Virtual testing of compressive strength of concrete.” Proceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 – Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction, 613-618,5. Koenders, E.A.B. and Dado, E. (2004). “A virtual lab for composite materials.” Proceedings, 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE, 13-19 Nov 2004, Anaheim, CA, 53- 58.6. Steidley, C. and Bachnak, R. (2005). “Developing a prototype virtual laboratory for distance science and engineering education.” Proceedings of the Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomasz Arciszewski, George Mason University; Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; Mark Houck, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

various structural sequences to gain depth. Similarstatements can be made about the bridge courses defined for other civil andenvironmental engineering specialty areas.The one-credit format also has several advantages from a program managementstandpoint. Due to the small size of our faculty it will be necessary for many of thesecourses to be taught by qualified practitioners serving as adjunct faculty. Suchprospective faculty may be more willing to take on a limited obligation to teach for fiveor six weeks, as opposed to the usual 16-week commitment for a regular three-creditcourse. Also the lower credit value allows innovative scheduling such as having thecourse meet on two or three Saturdays.The proposed system of one-credit courses is also

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rogers, United States Military Academy; Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Christopher Korpela, United States Military Academy; Ryan Ebel, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

-innovative solutions require theintegration of introductory computer programming and microcontroller functions with electricaland mechanical engineering applications. These unique interdisciplinary activities are designedto reinforce classical control theory learned in a prerequisite course. Students cite the hands-onactivities in course feedback as relevant applications that help develop deeper understanding andgreater appreciation for the theory learned in the classroom. Working through the experiments inorder builds student confidence to solve open-ended problems in interdisciplinary teams. Theinitial assessments of our hands-on approach have been positive.1. IntroductionAt West Point, a Mechatronics course wasdeveloped to teach subject matter

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Venkata Tarun Cherukuri, University of Texas, San Antonio; Saumya Tamma, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kranthi Kumar Tiyyagura, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

an innovative web-based application, the Interactive Roadmap,to provide an exciting learning environment for high school students, who are interested inengineering. The roadmap of a manufacturing project from Computer-Aided Design (CAD)modeling to Rapid Prototyping (RP) is developed for young students to gain knowledge andhands-on experiences in the field of manufacturing engineering. The interactive roadmap,presented as a treasure map, contains several training modules under the main topic. Themodules are cross-linked to provide various alternative pathways for the students to explore thewhole package in the way they choose. Students gain credits as they visit each stop and completethe associated quiz or assignment until they finish the