Conference Session

Faculty Development: Works-in-Progress room 1

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle C Vigeant, The Pennsylvania State University; Karen A High, Clemson University

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division (FDD)

pedagogical approaches in her courses, in particular those that promote active engagement and active learning during lectures. She also enjoys mentoring undergraduate and graduate research assistants on topics that link quantitative measures of room acoustics and noise to human perception of and physiological response to sound. Prior to joining Penn State, Dr. Vigeant was an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at University of Hartford where she taught undergraduate courses in acoustics and provided research experiences for undergraduate students.Dr. Karen A High, Clemson University Dr. Karen High holds an academic appointment in the Engineering Science and Education department and joint appointments in the

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Alyssa J. Harris, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

experiment to test whether students are responsive whenintroduced to the “art of estimation,” using visual and engaging material. Students wereintroduced to multiple estimation methods designed to sharpen their estimation skills. As aresult, students were expected to utilize these methods to solve simple problems without the useof more complex, resource-intense calculations.Students were exposed to six techniques of estimation, including Segmentation, the Fermimethod, Rules of Thumb, the 80/20 Rule, Upper and Lower Limits, and the Visual method. Theywere then asked to complete a questionnaire based on their immediate understanding of themethods. At a later point, students were asked successive questions on their preferences andoverall understanding

Conference Session

Professional Formation and Career Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nathan E. Canney, Taylor Devices, Inc.

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #34914Using a Values Lens to Examine Engineers’ Workplace ExperiencesDr. Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University Samantha Brunhaver is an Assistant Professor of Engineering in the Fulton Schools of Engineering Poly- technic School. Dr. Brunhaver recently joined Arizona State after completing her M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. She also has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. Dr. Brunhaver’s research examines the career decision-making and professional identity formation of engineering students, alumni, and practicing engineers. She also

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Chemical Engineering Education

Authors

Joseph Holles; Lawrence Schmidt

a M.E. and Ph.D. from the University ofCarlson, et al. follow this up with “… it is not simply enough Virginia in 1998 and 2000. His research areato teach students about handling incoming data, they must is nanoscale materials design and synthesis for catalytic applications with an emphasisknow, and practice, how to develop and manage their own on structure/property relationships and in-situdata with an eye toward the next scientist down the road.”[2] characterization.Federal agencies (e.g., NSF,[3] NIH,[4] and USGS[5]) are alsorequiring the submission of a Data Management Plan (DMP

Conference Session

Sociotechnical Systems in Practice

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Desen Sevi Ozkan, Tufts University; Samantha Fried; Beth J. Rosenberg

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

., 2022).In this interrogation, we draw from Bell, Daggett and Labuski, who posit that there is a need to“name the injustices inherent in the life cycles of all types of energy production – not just fossilfuels” (2020, p. 7). They note that, while solar adoption is critical for the transition away fromfossil fuels, it has its own set of issues around the hazardous materials used in the manufacture ofsolar cells (Bell, Daggett, and Labuski, 2020). While the authors acknowledge the wariness ofefforts to challenge any aspect of the long-awaited energy transition, particularly “given the highstakes of the climate crisis” (ibid, 4) they maintain that integrating thinking and action aroundsystemic change alongside the energy transition is necessary to

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Feland

win the game rather than learn the material. In our approach in the sophomoredesign course we bring teamwork into the context of improving design team performance.Grades tend to be the motivating factor for students. The other main motivator is competition,such as that created between student teams in the final design contest. By casting the teambuilding skills in the context of improving their grades and design contest performance, the levelof acceptance and enthusiasm grew significantly.The team building content was integrated into the sophomore level design course, ME290.Students participate in three design contests throughout the semester long course. The first is anindividual project focused on getting the students’ feet wet in design

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Torres, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

science and advancement of materials, such as concrete and cementitious materials, glass fibers, and composite materials. Dr. Torres’ research interest also extends to the classroom, where he is constantly evolving his courses to provide the best education to his students.Dr. Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos Page 26.1262.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Project Based Learning in Concrete Industry Project Management Abstract A Project Based Learning (PBL) method has been implemented in a

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 4

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #41860Implementing Entrepreneurial Minded Learning in a First-Year Seminar CourseDr. Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel Dr. Simon Ghanat is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.). He received his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Arizona State University. His research interests include geotechnical earthquake engineering and engineering education.Dr. Deirdre D. Ragan, The Citadel Deirdre Ragan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as the director of the Honors Program, at

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Two Year College Division

controllers, smartsensors and process control systems. Such components are the heart of modern day electronicand electro-mechanical systems and can be found extensively in various fields such asautomotive, HVAC, medical instrumentation equipment, remote monitoring (e.g. weather stationand utility infrastructure), consumer/commercial/industrial electronics, high tech manufacturingprocesses, and anywhere sensors and data acquisition are required. Students will study completesystems including sensors, PIC controllers, motors, relays, actuators, indicators and displaydevices. Students will also develop an understanding of bus systems, control system feedback,electro-mechanical systems and simple programming concepts. Programming will be kept to aminimum

Conference Session

M1B: WIP - Learning Experiences 2

Collection

2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Sara Willner-Giwerc, Tufts University; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University

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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

Paper ID #28004Work in Progress: Analyzing a Distributed Expertise Model in an Under-graduate Engineering CourseMs. Sara Willner-Giwerc , Tufts University Sara Willner-Giwerc is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Tufts University. She is a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow, which supports her research at the Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) on technological tools and pedagogical approaches for facilitating hands on learning in educational settings.Dr. Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University Kristen Wendell is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy Ward, Ohio State University; Ann Christy, Ohio State University; Robert J. Gustafson; Jessica D'Ambrosio; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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International

North Americann/a Brian Augustine, Center for Materials Science, James Madison University4 William Ball, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University8 Bethany Corcoran, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Stanford University8 Jessica D’Ambrosio, Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering, The Ohio State University5 Paul Golter, School of Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering, Washington State University8 Bob Gustafson, Director of Engineering Education Innovation Center, The Ohio State University9 Rosalyn Hobson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University7 Garrick E. Louis, Department of Systems & Information Engineering, University of

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Sameer Kumar; John Walker; Jeffrey A. Jalkio; James Rehg

the outstationsites.The following lessons were learned from using this system which apply to all our distancelearning activities: 1. Physical distance among classrooms has no bearing on the dynamics of classroom or learning. There are advantages of classrooms being near each other. However, quality of sound is very important when all members of the class can hear anyone for greater interaction among students and the instructor to reduce the impact of physical distance. 2. Voice contact is comparatively more important than the small faces appearing on visual images on the screen. 3. More preparation required for the classes. The relevant material for the class session must be in the hands of the students at the beginning

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

: convert data to 2) Be able to solve problems using bi-phase coding; signal using various encoding 3) Learn how to use scrambling to achieve synchronization methods. 4) Understand B8ZS and HD3B coding8(week 4) 1) Be able to describe what are asynchronous and • Explicit Instruction synchronous protocols. 2) Understand the working mechanism of RS-232 3) Be able to identify applications using RS-2329(week 5) 1) Understand what is flow control and why it is necessary • Explicit Instruction 2) Be able to explain the working mechanism of Stop-and- Community inquiry: discuss and Wait and Sliding Window flow

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Krogmeier; Mustafa Kamasak; Maribel Figuera; Luis Torres; Jan Allebach; George Chiu; Edward Delp; Charles Bouman; Catherine Rosenberg; Lynne Slivovsky

overall undergraduate educational experience, introduce them toresearch, and encourage them to on to graduate school9.The proposed mechanism for accomplishing this was to organize students in small teams, eachworking under the supervision of one or two Purdue faculty members. Our new junior/seniordesign course provides the framework for this effort. Coordination of the course and teamactivities also makes use of new mobile paradigms. The program involves eight Purdue facultymembers in three different departments. The program is modeled after the EPICS (EngineeringProjects In Community Service) program at Purdue5.II. Course StructureThe new junior/senior level design course Mobile Communications Projects is cross listed inthree departments

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

gave them the background to create their own animatronic model. The Animatronics campcurriculum covered the following topics: Introduction to Robotics and Animatronics,Engineering and Product Design and Development, Project Management and Teamwork Basics,Concept Development and Artistic Design, Modeling/Prototyping, Mechanism Design andAssembly, Electricity and Electronics Basics, Costuming and Integration, and Animatronics inEntertainment or Daily Life.The interaction with the “real world” through company tours was a significant feature of thecamps. The Animatronics camp toured The Creegan Company’s “Animation Factory” inSteubenville, Ohio. Creegan’s motto is “We make things move” and this family owned andoperated company is the nation’s

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Fred I. Denny

with the transmission of electricity may become more significant. However, new technologies such as flexible A.C. transmission systems (FACTS) and unified power flow controllers (UPFC) are currently being developed to reduce losses in individual lines and to give power system operators increased control over power routing. There is a need to develop data and forecasts concerning these technologies as a basis for influencing future technical and policy decisions. Several specific design concepts will be considered including the cost and value of replacing mechanical switching systems with new power semiconductors, and the cost and environmental impact of using new materials and new configurations for transmission

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Collins; Lisa Huettel

processor.Although fundamental concepts are explored in laboratory exercises, the emphasis often remainson the mechanics of hardware implementation. Thus, topics are not presented in the context ofrealistic applications. While such an approach may be ideal for preparing motivated upper-levelstudents for future careers in signal processing, it is not suitable for students with no priorexperience in the field. The signal processing laboratory being developed at Duke University ismodeled, in part, after existing successful signal processing laboratories, but introduces twoinnovative features. First, the new laboratory will be integrated into multiple courses from thesophomore to senior level, rather than a single course. Second, the laboratory exercises will

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Watkins

that an engineering technologist may see on the job. Preparingthe student to use these computer based tools should be an important part of ET curricula. Anumerical methods course, with the correct focus, can meet this need for today’s student.UNC Charlotte’s course “Applied Numerical Methods” has recently been updated to includeextensive work in Microsoft Excel and Matlab, two software packages commonly used bytoday’s practicing engineers. The course teaches the basic concepts of formulating engineeringproblems for computer solution. Each topic includes computer based assignments thatdemonstrate each program’s strengths and weaknesses in that area. Emphasis is placed onengineering applications from mechanical, civil, and electrical

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Darrell Gibson; Patricia Brackin

Session 2525 Techniques for Assessing Industrial Projects in Engineering Design Courses M. Patricia Brackin, J. Darrell Gibson Department of Mechanical Engineering ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYABSTRACT The benefits of company sponsored student design projects, both to academia and to industry, havebeen well established recently in symposia and in publications. However, assessing these benefits inorder to improve the students’ experience can be difficult. Traditionally, design reports alone havebeen the method by which the students’ performance is judged. In this paper

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Paper ID #37170Adapting Capstone Design for the Solar District Cup CompetitionDr. Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University Hazleton Dr. Joseph Ranalli is an Associate Professor at Penn State Hazleton, teaching in the Alternative Energy and Power Generation Engineering program. He previously earned a BS from Penn State and a PhD from Virginia Tech, both in Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include solar energy and enhancing the use of technology resources in engineering education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Adapting Capstone Design for the Solar District

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Merton Stwalley III, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

of this grant, three lesson plans for high school students, teachingmodern agricultural equipment skills, will be developed and pilot-taught once forimplementation and post-implementation improvement by the developers. An IRB-approved pre-and post- knowledge test and open-ended response survey will initially be used to evaluate thenewly created materials. The overall program is intended to involve three technology-basedhands-on lessons, each lasting 5 weeks. These lessons consist of instruction in aerial droneoperations, off-road vehicle balance, and the construction and operation of small agriculturalrobots. The modules are independent and can be implemented in any order. The physicalelements and instructor’s curricular needs for these

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia H. Carlson PE, PhD, Merrimack College; Anne Pfitzner Gatling, Merrimack College; John G. Adams, Merrimack College; Jocelyn Fraga Muller, Merrimack College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Colleges North,Best Colleges Engineering Programs, and Best Colleges for Veterans. The college hasapproximately 3,200 undergraduate students, and 575 graduate students. The 90 academicprograms offered include BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Electrical Engineering, BS inMechanical Engineering, BA in Environmental Studies, and an interdisciplinary program inSTEM Education program available to students majoring in Education.BackgroundDuring the summer of 2016, the Andover Conservation Commission brought two differentprojects to the attention of faculty at Merrimack College, a liberal arts college whose majorsinclude BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Electrical Engineering, BS in Mechanical Engineering,BA in Environmental Studies, and an interdisciplinary

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Technology

and online studentspurchase a kit that provides them all the general materials (wire, breadboards, components, tools,etc.) necessary to laboratory work throughout their curriculum. Online students are furtherprovisioned with an oscilloscope, digital multi-meter, power supply, and signal generator,whereas campus-based students have access to facilities with workbenches replete with testequipment.A three course sequence in fundamental electronics is taken by all electronics engineeringtechnology students. Reinforcement of test equipment and circuit simulation, DC, AC, and Page 24.98.3device fundamentals are all covered. The device course

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hadas Ritz, Cornell University

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

office hours interactions we’ve everhad. This grading scheme strongly incentivizes students to understand and learn from theirmistakes. Students can engage with the material on a deeper level instead of arguing over points.Table 1: Learning outcomes for the course. Students had to demonstrate mastery of each LO acertain number of times to earn credit for that LO towards their final course grade.LO DescriptionModeling Generate differential equations to model physical problems and use the models to answer relevant questions.Slope fields Use slope fields to sketch differential equation solutions for given initial conditions (ICs).Separable

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Cheryl Xu, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Electrical and Computer

in 2007, Dr. Mousavinezhad served as Electrical/Computer Engineering Department Chair and Professor at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has been an invited keynote speaker for national and international conferences. He has been a Program Evaluator for ABET Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering programs in the US and for international programs.Cheryl Xu, Florida A&M University/Florida State University Dr. Chengying Xu received the Ph.D. in 2006 in mechanical engineering from Purdue University, U.S.A., and the M.S. in 2001 in mechanical manufacturing and automation from Beijing University of Aero- nautics and Astronautics, China. She currently is an associate

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Turner; Joseph Hoffbeck

, and may become discouraged. One solution to this problem is to give the students a set of tools that allow them toexperiment with the theory to verify the theory and to test their understanding of the theory. Thestudents can then become active learners engaged with the material by designing their ownexperiments, making observations, and reflecting on the results. The software package Simulink from The MathWorks, Inc. can be used to model andsimulate a variety of systems in a high-level, block diagram format without any low-levelprogramming. Many papers discuss how Simulink can be used as an effective teaching tool inareas such as electronic control systems,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 dynamic systems,11,12,13,14,15,16 mechanicalsystems

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley; Pamela Vercellone-Smith, Penn State Great Valley; Sally Sue Richmond, Penn State Great Valley

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-550: EXPLORING COGNITIVE DIVERSITY AND THE LEVEL-STYLEDISTINCTION FROM A PROBLEM SOLVING PERSPECTIVEKathryn Jablokow, Pennsylvania State University-Great Valley Dr. Kathryn W. Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and STS (Science, Technology, and Society) in the School of Graduate Professional Studies at the Pennsylvania State University. A graduate of The Ohio State University (Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, 1989), Dr. Jablokow's teaching and research interests include problem solving, invention, and creativity in science and engineering, as well as robotics and computational dynamics. In addition to her membership in ASEE, she is a Senior Member of IEEE and a

Conference Session

Engineering Communication I: History and Praxis

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Royce A Francis, George Washington University; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Rachel Riedner, George Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, “Engineering students’ epistemological views on mathematical methods in engineering,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 104, no. 2, pp. 139–166, 2015, doi: 10.1002/jee.20073.[21] C. J. Macrobert, “Introducing Engineering Judgment through Active Learning,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 144, no. 4, pp. 1–10, 2018, doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943- 5541.0000382.[22] J. E. S. Swenson, A. W. Johnson, T. G. Chambers, and L. Hirshfield, “Exhibiting productive beginnings of engineering judgment during open-ended modeling problems in an introductory mechanics of materials course,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. Conf. Proc., 2019.[23] V. P. Wagh, “Are we producing civil engineers or human robots?,” ASCE J. Prof. Issues Eng., vol

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Lisa A. Haston; James S. Fairweather; P. David Fisher; Diane Rover

orcomputer engineering course taken by students majoring in mechanical engineering. Whilepreparing for an EC2000 accreditation site visit to Michigan State University (MSU), severalmembers of the College of Engineering faculty came to recognize that engineering servicecourses were often overlooked— or even discounted— in terms of their potential educationalvalue 1, 2. This conclusion became very evident when the faculty began the process ofdocumenting how educational program objectives were actually being achieved within specificundergraduate engineering programs. By and large, MSU’s engineering faculty viewedengineering service courses primarily as a longstanding engineering curricular mandate fromABET. This Engineering Topics curricular-content

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineering Education http://www.asee.orgASHE American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the http://www.ashe.orgAmerican Hospital AssociationAmerican Society of Highway Engineers http://www.highwayengineers.orgASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air http://www.ashrae.org/Conditioning EngineersASM International (The Materials Information Society) http://www.asm-intl.org/ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://www.asme.org/ASNE American Society of Naval Engineers, Inc. http://www.navalengineers.org/ Page