Conference Session

Software Engineering Course Content

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Maxim, University of Michigan - Dearborn

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

motivate students to focus on the non-technical aspects of project management, ifthe final software product is the only artifact assessed by the instructor. Students can beconvinced that real-world problem solvers complement their technical skills with knowledge ofproject management skills. Perhaps, one of the best ways to teach the importance of managingproject resources and fostering good team dynamics is to allow students to manage a real-worldproject with serious development constraints including concrete deadlines1. Development ofserious games is no exception. Students working on serious games in our course sequence arerequired to create the same milestone documents as students working on traditional softwareengineering projects.The annual

Conference Session

Focus on High School Girls in Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Brake, Eastern Michigan University; Kaninka Bhatnagar, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

issue of confidencewith respect to the girls that must be addressed. There may be subtle and often unintentionalmessages that teachers and parents might be conveying to this highly impressionable age group,that affect their decisions about choices of college major. The choice that students make, girls orboys, must be dictated by a realistic assessment of their abilities and interests, and notconditioned by biased messages that could potentially undermine their self confidence.This study highlights the need for a greater understanding of technology perceptions and the waythey relate to students’ self confidence, their knowledge about technology and the messages,both direct and subconscious, that they receive at school about technology. High

Collection

2008 GSW

Authors

Cheryl L. Willis

abilities that are required in over 800 occupations. The presentation of this workforce research data is afar cry from the LMIS’s predecessor, the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Workforce information is now deliveredover the internet; the data is repurposed to provide an online career management system for job seekers and jobchangers, and career planning information is provided directly to students and their parents. The same data isavailable to institutions of higher education, but few programs have taken advantage of it to inform their outreachand recruitment efforts nor their statements of program objectives and outcomes. IntroductionOutcomes-based assessment is designed to ensure program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Michael Hilgers, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard Elgin, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Charles Morris, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology

) demonstrate the process of exposure assessment; 4)have them evaluate whether a region is out of compliance for a pollutant; 5) demonstrate thatsome regions (often disadvantaged neighborhoods) are disproportionately exposed to airpollutants. The module will include several point sources located in a metropolitan area. Pointsources may include power plants (emitting aerosols, mercury, NOx, etc.), dry cleaners (emittingtrichloroethylene), etc. The students will find information about the climate (wind velocity anddirection) and the source (mercury emission rate) and use them to develop parameters for aGaussian Plume model. They will have several choices of model available and must choose theappropriate model depending on the type of source and pollutant

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

health andsafety of consumers. The class also discussed the trustworthiness of food manufacturers and thegovernment agencies who are supposed to regulate them. The goal of the discussion, lastingapproximately 20 minutes, was to allow students to observe the varying views of theirclassmates.Since the Departments of Engineering Education and Biological Systems Engineering are onlybeginning to implement ethics training using the spiral themed curriculum, it is essential todevelop an assessment plan for future evaluation. As mentioned above the tool utilized for thisexercise was a pre- and post- survey. At the end of the class discussion, students were asked tocomplete a post-survey which consisted of the same eight questions given in the pre

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

summarize best practices, lessons learned, anddirections for future experimentation and development. Using OSS tools helps students learn touse new tools, exposes them to tools or types of tools they are likely to encounter in the future,and enables them to attempt and complete more ambitious projects under more realisticconditions. Like any tools, OSS requires an ongoing time investment by faculty, but helps themto diagnose and correct problems, assess student performance, and help the projects and teamsadapt to other factors.1. IntroductionOpen source software (OSS) is distributed without charge and with the underlying source code,so that other software developers can fix defects, update documentation, add enhancements, orotherwise modify the

Conference Session

Contemporary Practices in Engineering Management Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanislav Karapetrovic, University of Alberta; John Doucette, University of Alberta

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

identified [e.g., immediately] course issue] 7.2 7.2, 7.4 Response S2C2 Acknowledge Feedback Track Feedback [e.g., 24-hour [by e-mail in accordance with [through a uniquely – acknowledgement] the Response numbered S2C2] 7.4 Feedback Form] 7.3 Initial Assessment, Action Feedback Form & Response [containing data on the [i.e., to student] feedback &

Conference Session

Structural Education Methods

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific; Luke Lee, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

course has been taught twice (once without the use of the tools and asecond time with the tools). The course average exam scores on questions related to the sixaforementioned topics (embedded indicators) and scores of relevant student evaluation questionsare used to assess the effectiveness of the computation tools. The tools will be made availablefor other instructors via the internet.I. IntroductionEarthquake engineering is widely taught in civil and architectural engineering graduate programsaround the country. However, at the undergraduate level, there are few schools that offer acourse in earthquake (or seismic) engineering; though most graduate programs allow qualifiedundergraduates to enroll in a graduate level course as an elective. On

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University, Calumet; Juan Salinas, Purdue University, Calumet; Deepthi Karanam, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

relinquished. It was determined that the volume of existing assignmentsmust be minimally reduced as the existing curriculum had time and again been assessed bygraduates as presenting them with true to life step-by-step tools to accomplish their objectives forfacility design. The four learning objectives of the course were reviewed and it was determinedthat these existing learning objectives should and could be still accomplished with one additionalobjective added to focus on simulation: 5. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the ability to utilize computer simulation to design appropriate process flows and proactively solve process related

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Autenrieth, Texas A&M University; Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Cheryl Page, Texas A&M University; L. Diane Hurtado, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Welch, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects, and all havestudent bodies that are primarily from underrepresented minority groups (average 88%), lowincome (average 77%), and first generation to college. The goal “to involve teachers inengineering research” has been accomplished by satisfying 3 objectives linked to the intendedoutcomes and impacts. The objectives are: 1) Provide contemporary engineering researchexperiences and enhance understanding of the nature of engineering; 2) Scaffold teacherdevelopment of authentic inquiry activities for the high school classroom; and 3) Improve publicschool teachers’ knowledge about careers in engineering. Assessment of the program isintegrated into its structure providing regular feedback which is

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

teaching skills can be exacerbated in distance learninginstruction.9BackgroundIn the fall of 2006, an inter-institutional Department of Biomedical Engineering was created thatincludes The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas Health Sciences Center atHouston and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Given that these institutionsare located in two cities, separated by a couple hundred miles, distance learning is utilized. Priorto the launching of this department, we surveyed both faculty and students to assess their needsand perceptions of DL.10 These surveys indicate that even though technology plays a supportingrole, strong pedagogy is fundamental to its success. Both faculty and students recognize thatinstructional

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

electrical engineering studentsenrolled. One student was female, one non-native English speaker, and one student representedthemself as American Indian. Different metrics were implemented to assess student learning forthree parallel tracks of experimental skills (technician), conceptual understanding (class work),and analytic skills in system design (building the SAR).Two separate metrics were used to assess how well students were able to fulfill the role of atechnician to characterize, graph, and fabricate microwave components. Submitted student workwas scored using a rubric (Appendix A) developed for this course. Students were also asked todemonstrate a measurement of a microwave component to the TA. The demonstration wasvideo-taped for later

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Reichle, Old Dominion University; Avery Bang, University of Colorado; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

programs for estimating andscheduling.Assessment of Bridges to Prosperity Service Learning ProjectAn assessment survey, Figure 1, has been developed which will be given to all teams thatparticipate in the Bridges to Prosperity Service Learning Projects. The results of the survey canbe used to document that the participating students have gained the skills, knowledge, abilitiesand understanding that they should possess upon completing an accredited engineering program. Page 14.790.9Bridges to ProsperityService Learning Assessment Survey Use the following rating scale for all

Conference Session

Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

mechanics and content of the senior design capstone.In the remainder of the paper, we present the major characteristics of our design challenge andalso provide descriptions of accompanying student assignments where appropriate. As thisconcept has potential beyond the specific technical challenge used by our program, we also offersuggestions on how to adapt this idea to a range of educational settings. Finally, we presentsome preliminary assessment of the design challenge.Overview of the Design ChallengeOur three-week design challenge quickly leads students through the major milestones of thedesign process. In our specific implementation, students are challenged to design and build adevice for a third-world clinic to infuse a cholera treatment

Conference Session

Robot Mania in Precollegiate Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Bing Chen, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Neal Grandgenett, University of Nebraska, Omaha

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of a37-item, paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment, covering a variety of STEM topics. Thisinstrument is available on the SPIRIT website along with its reliability and validity ratings.The SPIRIT project has also been working closely with OPS and area school districts to set upvarious control groups of students (not using educational robotics), to compare to the classroomsof SPIRIT-trained teachers who incorporate STEM activities with new groups of students eachyear. The control group effort is using the following strategies: 1) Control group teachers are selected from the peers of a SPIRIT teacher at the same school. 2) The control teacher gives the same content pre-test/post-test instrument within the same time

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University; Davis Harbour, Louisiana Tech University; Hisham Hegab, Louisiana Tech University; Danny Eddy, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

-loop control of the system, as well as provide a user interface where key system parameters aredisplayed. As part of our integrated freshman curriculum, this project provides hands-onexperience to accompany traditional approaches to teaching science and engineeringfundamentals including conservation of mass and energy, basic salt-water chemistry and electriccircuitry. Assessment of the skills imparted through this project is provided using before andafter survey data measuring student confidence in designing, fabricating and testing a workingelectro-mechanically controlled system. Page 14.56.2Introduction Engineering educators who are

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Amy Stuart, University of South Florida; Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida; Helen Muga, University of South Florida; Linda Phillips, University of South Florida; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the proposed EnvironmentalEngineering BOK (2009). Learning objectives and assessment are presented anddiscussed in the context of program outcome requirements of the proposedenvironmental engineering BOK. Page 14.913.4 2Table 2: Application of Case 1 and Case 2 programs to outcomes 11 and 8 of theproposed Environmental Engineering BOK. Outcome 11: Outcome 8: Globalization and Sustainability Other Contemporary Issues Case

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristine Lalley, Univerity of Pittsburgh; Josephine Olson, University of Pittsburgh; Brant Hawk, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

International

, who during their first year of studies had participated in a short term study abroad program in2005 or 2006. The intent of the study is twofold: 1) to determine if the program is meeting its goals ofinfluencing participants to pursue additional study abroad opportunities later in their college career, inspiringstudents to further study foreign language and culture, and encouraging students to become involved inadditional international activities; and 2) to assess learning outcomes of the participants two to three yearsafter the time of participation in the short term education abroad program.Quantitative and qualitative data were collected in the study, and are presented in this paper. The researchersprovide an analysis of both the

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Ted Lee, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

to traditional areas of chemical engineering. Students in the nanotechnologyemphasis, for example, synthesize nanoparticles in the Mass Balance course, examine theinteraction strength between these nanoparticles in Thermodynamics, size-fractionate thesenanoparticles in Separations, investigate nanoparticle catalyst in Kinetics, and examine thethermal conductivity of nanocolloids in Heat Transfer, all culminating with an independentresearch project in the senior year. A comprehensive assessment strategy is utilized to study these changes to the chemicalengineering curriculum in collaboration with faculty in Engineering and Education. Threeassessment measures are utilized, including an observational rubric, a chemical

Conference Session

Design Cognition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rogelio Cardona, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Ted Cruz, University of Puerto Rico; Noraica Davila, University of Puerto Rico; Omar Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico; Alexander Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Ramon Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Willie Gonzalez, University of Puerto Rico; Nelson Mendez, University of Puerto Rico; Damian Torres, University of Puerto Rico; José Vega, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

offers a comprehensively networked approach.In other words, the main problem behind engineering education is not in teachingfundamental technical skills, but rather integrating these skills in order to becomeprofessionals. The report continuously emphasizes the need for practice-likeexperiences, where would-be engineers (engineering students) would move fromthe classroom into the field, becoming active participants within engineering2.From this we can conclude, that a more interactive way of teaching is necessary.In addition to promoting a more interactive and collaborative environment3, ourapproach to assess the need for more interactive teaching focuses on the use ofcreativity. We believe that engineering education stands to benefit

Conference Session

OMCED Topics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University; Ronald Yeung, University of California, Berkeley; Spyros Kinnas, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

students, (vi) career placement upon graduation. These activities areconducted in collaboration with CISD personnel. The 10-week summer internships at CISDreally motivate students in the program. The impact of these activities on ocean engineeringeducation is assessed. At FAU, 23% of graduates participating ocean engineering graduates overthree years took up careers in Navy laboratories and ship related marine industry. Overall, 17% Page 14.686.2of all students interning at CISD over five years took up jobs at Navy laboratories.1. IntroductionNational Naval Responsibility for Naval Engineers (NNRNE) program was established by theOffice of Naval

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Vipin Kumar; Miguel Torres; Jens Jorgensen; John Lamancusa

• List of references for further exploration• Assessment tools for student feedback The currently available dissection modules are: bicycles, electric hand drills, four stroke engines, theKodak Funsaver disposable camera and a rotary dial telephone. These products are obtained at local discountstores (drills, cameras), or second hand shops (bicycles). Engines were either purchased new, or obtainedused from small engine repair shops. The rotary dial phones were former dormitory phones rescued from thedumpster and donated by Penn States campus phone service. More modules, following the same format, arebeing developed to provide a large selection of possibilities. An instructor can then choose the mostappropriate module or modules to

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

International

“global citizenship” is a term used with increasing frequency todenote “a wide range of educational and philosophical aims.”5 Grandin and Hedderichdiscuss various definitions for global competence and comment on the “elusive” nature ofthis term. 6 If this ability is to be taught, developed and assessed, it must first be clearlydefined.In this section we will review some of the definitions given in the literature. We start withsome general definitions that apply across many disciplines. We then become more specificand look at definitions more focused on engineering. These definitions are presented in partto show the broad scope of knowledge and abilities encompassed by these terms.Deardorff interviewed 23 scholars in the field of intercultural

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Lund, State University of New York, Buffalo

wealthof problems and examples that can be used for learning and in assessment. Many also providetools like computer codes that are useful in solving problems in the field. In most cases, however,textbooks fail to provide resources for teaching the subject in the classroom, and particularly soin the case of teaching approaches such as active learning. Such resources are available fromother sources, particularly via the internet, but this imposes upon the instructor the additionalburdens of locating suitable teaching resources, modifying them to fit their specific course,ensuring that pre-requisites are incorporated earlier in the course, and deciding exactly how toimplement their use in the classroom.An alternative to this situation would be to

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Russell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

charged with defining the future education requirements necessary to practice civil engineering at the professional level. Page 14.1252.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Sociology of Professions: Application to Civil EngineeringAbstractThis paper applies the sociological theory of professions, as espoused by Abbott and Freidson, asa conceptual framework to assess the critical issues associated with the ongoing AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Policy Statement 465 initiative. The sociology of professionsprovides an objective basis for judging the appropriateness of various aspects of

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; Charles Snead, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

project teams. Other researchers have assessed studentthinking preferences with the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument. Their research project Page 14.956.4showed that many engineering students become more left-brain dominant (highly analytical,logical, structured) as they go through their curriculum. Yet quadrant C thinkers, (empathetic,emotional, interpersonal) according to their experience, are preferred by industry.29 A freshmancourse and textbook30 was developed by this research team to train engineering students to thinkmore creatively.Interestingly, music and engineering have many parallels in the sense that both disciplinesinvolve

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Thecourse consists of three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.In the laboratory, students spend two weeks learning how to use micrometers, calipers, variousgages, and other measuring instruments. In subsequent weeks, working on various manufacturingsteps during production of a device (desk lamp, wind vane, etc.), students engage in casting,machining, polishing, sheet-metalworking, welding, and painting processes. An additionalelectric discharge machining (EDM) lab is introduced as a demonstration. Assessment of thelaboratory experiences is performed in two phases. Regular midterm test questions addressmetrology topics. At the end of the semester, students write a laboratory report that includesshort descriptions and justifications of

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Lutz, Monmouth University; James McDonald, Monmouth University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

programs.Continuing education opportunities need to be made available to sustain currency in thesetechnical areas for virtually all technical professionals. Those employees responsible for systemarchitecture and strategic systems development will need exposure to additional domainknowledge and developing technologies to maintain their expertise.Study MethodologyInitial Interviews and Survey Design. The authors started by interviewing several managersand employees, discussing topics that included their personal assessments of professionaldevelopment experiences, plans for the future, technical areas of expertise considered important,issues dealing with management and leadership development, and other topics of importance tothe interviewee. These initial face

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Anderson, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

displays business cards, a pen, sticky notes, paper clips and a commemorative coin.Assessment of the CourseAssessment of Engineering Tools Seminar was accomplished by faculty and cadets alike.Faculty members have shared anecdotes with the authors highlighting cadets using knowledgegained from this seminar immediately in other courses. During a block on heat transfer in ourThermal Fluid Sciences curriculum all of the project groups utilized lessons learned in MicrosoftExcel® and VBA when performing laboratory data analysis.Cadet assessment was accomplished through in-class surveys at the end of each major block ofmaterial. Students were asked to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of material presented and toassess their

Conference Session

Energy Curriculum Advancements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zietlow, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 Thickness [m]Sensitivity analysis holds all the specified variables except one constant. That variable isexercised over a range to determine how sensitive the result is to the variable. It is particularlyuseful if the changes in the specified variables are presented in a non-dimensional form so therelative sensitivity can be assessed. One way to do this is to calculate the value of the variable asa percent difference from the base case as shown in Equation 17. PSV = SVb ⋅ + SVb (17) 100where,SV is the specified variable (e.g. Ceu, n, etc.)SVb is the value of the specified variable