institutional research. He is a council member ofWACE (World Association for Co-operative Education), the Engineering Council of South Africa and the SouthAfrican Quality Authority. He also is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the SouthAfrican Society for Co-operative Education, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering and serves astrustee on four educational trusts. He has presented more than 40 papers at national and international conferencesand is the author and co-author of 15 publications since 1991.(12039901.ka.asee) Page 4.144.10
computerskills. Additionally, students are immersed in a situation which builds community and providesthe opportunity for development of informal role modeling by current CEAS students, who act asinstructors to the current SBP participants. During the two weeks, the participants are given theopportunity to practice what they have learned through the completion of the interdisciplinaryteam based design project. This newspaper project was judged to be very successful and will beused in future MEP Summer Bridge Programs.REFERENCES1. “Transferring the Knowledge in a Bridge Program: Engineering Students Become Coaches,” Maria Reyes, Mary Ann McCartney and Mary Anderson-Rowland, Annual Conference Proceedings, American Society of Engineering Educators
traditional campus programs. Animations or three-dimensional graphics will be used to present material impossible to draw on a chalkboard. Thecomputer tutorials will be offered in abridged form to students who wish to brush up on thesubjects outside of regular class time. Some of the interactive aspects of the tutorials may also beused to enhance dialogue between instructor and students during class time.This work is funded through a subcontract from the Greenfield Coalition, under NSF Agreement#EEC-9630951.REFERENCES1. Cobourn, W.G. and Lindauer, G.C., “A Flexible Multimedia Instructional Module for Introductory Thermodynamics,” Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 271-277, July 1994.2. Moran, M.J. and Shapiro, H.N., Fundamentals of
AC 2010-856: STUDENTS ISSUE INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT CARD GRADESDavid Devine, CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED Page 15.1133.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Students Issue Infrastructure Report Card GradesAbstractStudents in three civil engineering courses developed infrastructure report card grades for aspectsof infrastructure in Indiana. An assignment in each of these three courses was made in which thestudents developed a grade for a particular type of infrastructure. The three types ofinfrastructure investigated were drinking water, waste water, and solid waste. The results of thestudent efforts were shared with the Indiana Section, American Society of
currently an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at TAMU. His research interests include the design, implementation, and testing of dynamically reconfigurable computing systems, performance evaluation of computer architectures, and behavioral synthesis and testing of digital systems. Page 15.303.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Computer Architecture Education and Research Involving Reconfigurable Hardware PlatformAbstractComputer Architecture and Organization deals with both software and hardware aspects ofcomputer systems. This is important both
) Program, which she co-founded in 1993 and continues to co-direct. She is also the advisor to the Science Club on campus. Page 15.1232.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The FIRSTE Decade of the New Millennium Outcomes and Assessment For nearly two decades, the Females Interested in Reaching for Science, Technology andEngineering (FIRSTE) Program has directed a considerable number of young women intoengineering, engineering technology and/or non-traditional science careers. Developed throughthe engineering and science departments at XXXX University
ABET and a Senior Member of IEEE, where he currently serves on the Educational Activities Board. Page 15.420.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of Nanotechnology and Power Systems Concentrations for an On-line BSEET DegreeAbstractAccording to a report titled “Workforce Planning for Public Power Utilities: Ensuring Resourcesto Meet Projected Needs”, published by the American Public Power Association (APPA) in2005, the electric utility industry is faced with an aging workforce and the potential retirementsof a large percentage of its employee base. A large number of electric
. Page 15.253.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 BUSINESS BASICS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS: A CASE STUDY ON A NEW GRADUATE COURSE ABSTRACTOne of the common complaints of those teaching entrepreneurship courses is that non-businessstudents simply do not have the background in accounting, finance, leadership, organizationalbehavior, and marketing to benefit from the courses at an appropriate level of depth. As a result,those professors have to teach those topics at some level of detail, which cuts into theirinstructional time on the key elements of the course. On the opposite side, many engineering andscience professors
AC 2010-251: SOFT SKILLS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY: THEIR PLACE INGRADUATE EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, and Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies for the School of Technology Page 15.1070.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Professional Skills for the New Economy: Their Place in Graduate Education in Engineering and Engineering TechnologyAbstractMuch has been made in the media of the skills required for the new economy, andthe role of professional or “soft” skills in getting and keeping a
AC 2010-305: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS, ANDEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SHOULD BEGIN IN PRE-SCHOOLCraig Gunn, Michigan State University Page 15.323.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Cooperative Education, Internships, and Experiential Learning Should Begin in Pre-SchoolAbstractCooperative Education, Internships, and Experiential Learning have been part of the vocabularyof educators for over 100 years. The birth of Cooperative Education as an important part of theeducation of engineers was the brainchild of Herman Schneider. His foresight in realizing that inorder to fully understand what engineering was about required an immersion in
Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S. in Computer-based Management Information Systems from the University of the West Indies, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Planning, Governance, and Globalization from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Sate University. Page 15.945.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Peer Mentoring: Impact on Mentees and Comparison with Non-ParticipantsAbstractPeer mentoring programs are a method often implemented to help addressretention in engineering especially during the first and second years of study. Thisstudy examines the
business logistics from The Pennsylvania State University. He had a 13-year career in the transportation field before joining ASTM in September of 1998, when he began as a manager in the Technical Committee Operations Division. Page 15.1087.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Standards Education: Bridging the Gap Between Classroom Learning and Real World ApplicationsThis paper introduces the role of standards education in materials science and engineeringcurricula. Technical standards provide a common language for engineers to specify materials foruse in design and for discussing
AC 2010-430: EVALUATION OF REDESIGNED PARTS CONSIDERINGANALYSIS, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACTORSJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University Page 15.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Redesigned Parts Considering Analysis, Production and Distribution FactorsAbstractWhenever a new or improved design is proposed, it is important to consider more than just thetechnical aspects of the new design (e.g., safety, deformation, strength, weight). It is essential totake into account several additional factors in the total production cycle of the new or improvedproduct. Ideally
AC 2010-431: APPLYING DESIGN PROCESS TO REDESIGN A PERSONAL CAREPRODUCT – INTEGRATION OF TECHNICAL AND MARKETING ISSUESJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityLuis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Page 15.186.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Applying the Design Process to Redesign a Personal Care Product Integration of Technical and Marketing IssuesAbstractAs part of the curricula in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), there is arequirement of an Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project for the students to complete duringtheir last year in school. The
AC 2010-940: DEVELOPING A NEW MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu DhabiRamesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneJihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University Page 15.377.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 DEVELOPING A NEW MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMABSTRACTManufacturing is one of the areas that had been deeply hit by globalization and most of themanufacturer’s associate globalization with outsourcing due to recent history of U.S.manufacturing. Approximately 300,000 jobs were outsourced to foreign countries in 2003 andresearch predicts that 3.4
this fall.Robert Melendy, George Fox University Page 15.82.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Review of Programmable Logic Controllers in Control Systems EducationAbstractA Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a standard industrial control device that provides asimple, yet robust, method of controlling manufacturing and dynamic processes. As a result oftheir low cost, adaptability, and reliability, PLCs are by far the most common control mechanismused by manufacturing businesses of all sizes for environment control, food processing, motioncontrol, and automated test
an IEEE Senior member and is actively involved in funded research projects while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of power electronics, motor drives, power quality and clean power utility interface issues. Page 15.1290.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Undergraduate and Graduate Research Projects On Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) Supported by the Local Electrical Power CompanyAbstractThis paper will chronicle the implementation of the offer of support for students to do appliedresearch in the area of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by the
organizational development activities, and serves a variety of roles in the NSF ATE community. Page 24.898.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Leadership Development for Engineering Technology Faculty: Becoming an Educational Leader through Knowledge Generation, Application, and ContributionExecutive SummaryLeaders understand that knowledge is power. They also know knowledge creates resilience,flexibility, and adaptability, and therefore provides a competitive edge for those using andapplying that knowledge. This paper explores how engineering technology
Paper ID #10210On the Road With Codester: Using An Educational App To Teach ComputerScience To Grade 1-6 StudentsMs. Gili Rusak, Siena College I am currently an undergraduate student at Siena College taking classes in computer science and mathe- matics. Page 24.950.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 On the Road with Codester: Using An Educational App To Teach Computer Science To Grade 1-6 Students Gili Rusak
(IUPUI). Dr. Koo is also a registered PE. Dr. Koo’s research and professional activities are primarily focused on heavy civil infrastructure system, underground infrastruc- ture system management and development, trenchless engineering, and sustainability. Dr. Koo received a Ph. D in Civil and Environmental Engineering and MS in Construction Management at Arizona State University in 2007 and 2003 respectively; and a BE degree in Civil Engineering in 1999. Page 24.1010.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Program Accreditation: Developing a Methodology to
(Marketing, HR) from Punjab Technical University. I worked in Punj LLoyd Ltd., India and gained knowledge about the actual engineering behind the construction of Power plants and Process plants. Currently, pursuing my Masters of Science (Power Systems) from California State University, Northridge, CA. My Research interests includes Power Systems, Energy Storage Systems, Distribution System, Smart Grid and Distributed Generation.Ms. neha chawlaMr. Nattee Cheeweewattanakoon, Page 24.1045.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Residential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS
, The University of Iowa Lichtenberger Engineering Library Page 24.1096.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Speed Training: Library Instruction in 30 Minutes or LessAbstractA question plaguing many librarians today is how to get information out about resources andservices when everyone is so busy. One answer may be to offer express classes. In the spring andfall semesters of 2013, the Library offered a series of 15-30 minute drop-in classes as part of aseries called Library Xpress Classes. This series targeted one topic each week and repeated thesame class twice each
journals. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina and ETAC of ABET reviewer for Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology. Page 24.1098.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 SSTEM Scholarship - A Scholarship Program to Enhance Education in Computer Science and Engineering Technology AbstractUniversity XYZ is the only public, historically black college and university of state XYZ, seeks torecruit and provide scholarships to academically talented students with financial
professional activities are primarily focused on heavy civil infrastructure system, underground infrastruc- ture system management and development, trenchless engineering, and sustainability. Dr. Koo received a Ph. D in Civil and Environmental Engineering and MS in Construction Management at Arizona State University in 2007 and 2003 respectively; and a BE degree in Civil Engineering in 1999. Page 24.1224.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 The importance of a thriving student organization for a nonresidential college
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 The RepRap 3-D Printer Revolution in STEM EducationNext Generation Science StandardsSTEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields of study meantto improve U.S. competitiveness by guiding curriculum and influencing education policy. STEMeducation begins with K-12 educators, who are struggling with how to implement the NextGeneration Science Standards (NGSS) that now place explicit emphasis on the relationship ofengineering to science. The NGSS guidelines suggest that science curriculum should haveactivities with an iterative process involving; defining the problem, developing possiblesolutions, and optimizing design solutions. The NGSS guidelines
management and technology, and a researcher in the faculty of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management,at Rochester Institute of Technology. His principal areas of interest include voluntary, private-sector, strategic environmental management, and environmental sustainability. He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Environmental Sustainability. Page 24.1274.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Transfer Student Pipeline to Engineering & Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractThis paper provides an introduction to the
. Page 24.1340.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Using Practical Examples in Teaching Digital Logic DesignAbstractDigital logic design is often taught from the bottom up starting with the simplest components(transistors and gates), proceeding through combinational and sequential logic circuits, and ifthere is time may finish up with the basic components of microprocessors. With the bottom upapproach, it may be a fairly long time before students see a complete system that performs arecognizable function. Most of the standard example circuits, such as binary adders, decoders,multiplexers, etc., are parts used in a larger system. While knowledge of the standard circuits iscrucial for
develop engineered surfaces to control friction, surface tension and other properties. Page 23.904.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Micro-patterned Polypropylene Films: Reduced Sliding FrictionByron Villacorta and Amod A. Ogale*, Chemical Engineering and Center for AdvancedEngineering Fibers and Films (CAEFF), Clemson University, Clemson SC 29634Sarah Hulseman, Andrew Cannon, and Ralph Hulseman, Hoowaki LLC, 511 WestinghouseRoad, Pendleton, SC 29670*Corresponding author: Prof. Amod Ogale, ogale@clemson.edu, 864-656-5483
journal of engineering design. Extensive industry experience and consulting, Recipient of Engineer’s Council Merit Award for the year 2002. Director of MSEM Solutions Center and Facilities-VEDC community service learning. Page 23.912.1Dr. Mark Rajai, CSUN c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An innovative approach to an online program for Engineering Management at CSUNAbstractThis paper discusses the structure, requirements, and teaching methods of a new Online Masterof Science degree in Engineering Management (EMOL) to be offered
and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP. Page 23.914.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Modules for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Existing Curricula AbstractThe progress done towards implementing an integrated approach to innovation andentrepreneurship in existing engineering curricula is presented. These efforts are based on thefact that the knowledge and skills for the future workforce of an energy efficient, sustainableindustrial and entrepreneurial society are not fully nurtured in current educational programs.These topics