Conference Session

Teaching with Technologies

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores; Fernando Rios-Gutierrez

development for mobile computers d) Enhance active learning and instruction e) In laboratory data collection and document viewing f) In class assessment and evaluation of students, by means of electronic quizzes and polls. g) The wireless connectivity facilitates collaborative and interactive learning, and promotes in class participation for the students. With the integration of this technology in our classes we have made the learning experiencemore interesting and dynamic, and made difficult topics more accessible and easier to understandto the students. The wireless computer provides each student with immediate access to coursematerial such as lecture slides, examples and quizzes. In addition, the use of the

Conference Session

BME Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas Christensen

students each assemble an electrical circuit analog of the same system. With the models,they make measurements of pressure and flow for both healthy cardiovascular parameters andfor several common diseases.Introduction – We developed our two freshman biomedical engineering courses around three goals: 1) tointroduce beginning students to our Department and the field in general; 2) to teach basicconcepts and principles that underlie several specialties in biomedical engineering; and 3) tochallenge the students with real-world problems, giving them a chance to assess their interest andskill level early in their academic careers. The purpose of this paper is to describe how weaddressed these goals in the first-semester's class by incorporating

Conference Session

Recruiting and Building Diversity

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Kane; Carla Purdy

graduate level initiatives are more limited andtheir success rate has been lower. While some programs for increasing diversity at theundergraduate level can be extended to the graduate level, other factors must also be taken intoaccount. For example, at the undergraduate level only 7.1% of B.S. in engineering degreesawarded in 2002 went to foreign nationals, while at the graduate level the percentages were42.6% for M.S. degrees and 54.9% for Ph.D. degrees respectively. This greater cultural diversitycertainly impacts both understanding and dealing with issues of diversity in graduate engineeringeducation. Here we discuss some of the major issues whose impact on diversity in graduateeducation needs assessment. These include both issues which are

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Keshav Varde

30.8 53.8 15.4 1997 15 26.7 53.3 20.0 1998 13 23.1 53.8 23.1 1999 13 15.4 61.5 23.1At the completion of the bridge all participants were strongly encouraged to take the mathplacement test over again. The implementation of the second placement test was to assess impactof the bridge program on students’ learning. Table 3 shows participants’ performance aftercompletion of the bridge program. Most of the students who participated in the summer bridgeprogram improved their math competence and

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

physicsclasses of up to 200 engineering students at a time. The laboratory exercises and reports, andtheir associated assessment system, have all been specially designed to encourage thinking,questioning and creativity2. The Department of Civil Engineering was among the firstdepartments at the university. Currently, the department of Civil Engineering has more than 30faculty members in 6-technology areas3.In this paper, the civil engineering curriculum of both universities are described and comparedbetween course administrations in terms of credit hours, program durations, number of exams,grade distribution for various activities and criteria on the procedure to obtain the professionalengineering licenses.Course AdministrationsUniversity of FloridaThe

Conference Session

Issues in Multidisciplinary Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheryl Sorby

8.192.1 Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education• A general education component that complements the technical content of the curriculum and is consistent with the program and the institution objectives.In addition, there are student outcomes that must be achieved and the program should be continu-ously monitored and improved through adequate assessment practices. Thus, it seems that ABETaccreditation standards allow universities a great deal of flexibility in designing programs thatmeet the needs of their constituents. Unfortunately, it seems that most universities have not yettaken advantage of the flexibility afforded by EC2000 in developing engineering programs.The Michigan Tech BSE Program

Conference Session

Motivating students to achieve

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Murphy

the presenter with immediate feedback. The presentations will enhance your class anddevelop critical presentation skills for the students. Seek student feedback. How are you doing as an instructor? If you truly want to know,ask. Self-assessment is the first step of self-improvement. Mid-term evaluations are frequentlyused at many universities, while others do not to do so. In addition to periodically asking “Howam I doing?”, a good instructor may choose to construct their own midterm evaluation. Careshould be given to structure the evaluation so that it promotes constructive comments. Explainthe results in class and implement positive changes as practical. The changes will not onlyimprove the class, it demonstrates your respect for the

Conference Session

Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Surendra Gupta

five hardened tool steel specimens.The instructor may choose to use a single specimen or to compare several specimens. Guideddata analysis with appropriate contextual questions is provided for exploring graphs, descriptivestatistics, population models, and statistical inference. The instructor may use any parts of themodule individually or together.The analysis begins with an examination of the data. Students create histograms and/or boxplotsand use these for an initial assessment of typical value, variability, unusual observations, anddistributional shape. Next, descriptive statistics (mean, median, standard deviation, etc.) areobtained. Students must choose the “best” measure of center and spread among those obtained.A histogram of the

Conference Session

Intro to Engineering: Not Just 1st Year Engineers

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Todd A. Watkins; Drew Snyder; John Ochs

entrepreneurial, multi-disciplinary productdevelopment projects from the first year, students not only become multi-functional, self-directed and team-oriented, but better understand the context of the latter courses in theircurricula. The program emphasizes higher-order skill development, including: problem and taskidentification in ill-defined problems; decision making under uncertainty and lack ofinformation; integrating, connecting, and reflecting on diverse areas of knowledge; and writtenand oral communication. We also evaluate our progress based on several related sources ofqualitative and quantitative assessment information. The paper concludes by exploring the majorissues and lessons learned in program implementation.Overview of collaborative

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Stefanone; Jae-Shin Lee; Geraldine Gay; Barry Davidson; Anthony Ingraffea; Alan Zehnder; Scott Jones; John Dannenhoffer

the AIDE is based on IBMLotus QuickPlace. The synchronous part (inset) is based on IBM Lotus SameTime.Evaluation Procedures and ResultsThe effectiveness of the IT tools and of the overall course is being assessed through an on-goingprocess of evaluation via surveys, logging of student interaction with the IT tools, focus groupinterviews with students, and exercises in which teams of students complete specific tasks usingthe IT tools. The evaluation, to a large extent, focuses on the social aspects of technology use, specificallyin the contexts of learning and collaboration. Many researchers argue that learning isfundamentally a social process and the purpose of a knowledge community is to create andsustain knowledge, culture and social

Conference Session

Trends in Nuclear Engineering Education I

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Audeen Fentiman

interests include radioactivewaste management, environmental risk assessment, and engineering education. Page 8.939.5“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”

Conference Session

Pre-College and ECE Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Johnson

the environment 6. Role of society in technology 7. Evaluation and history of technology 8. Attributes of design 9. Engineering design 10. Methods to solve design problems 11. Ability to apply design process 12. Ability to use and maintain products and systems 13. Ability to assess impacts of products and systems 14. Medical technologies 15. Agricultural and related bio-technologies 16. Energy and power technologies 17. Information and communication technologies 18. Transportation technologies 19. Manufacturing technologies 20. Construction technologiesThe California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) Industrial and

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Martin

3Final Details: The final class is held in the evening to accommodate all students goingout on a Co-op (i.e. both first- and second-timers). This is a valuable time forinstructions and reminders in such areas as: - Tuition costs and payment plans for participating in the Co-op Program - Special instructions for students who receive financial aid - Evaluations by students in the PPS and the general Co-op Office performance - Written assignments during the Co-opRegarding the latter, all students complete a 3-5 page Co-op report during their Co-opassignments describing various aspects of their Co-op experiences. Besides being usedfor assessment by their Co-op coordinator, these papers assist future student applicants

Conference Session

Curriculum Issues in Graphics

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Wiebe; Theodore Branoff; Nathan Hartman

powerful. Oneof those tools, constraint-based CAD, puts the 3D database at the center of the concurrentengineering design process. Within this environment, the 3D model is the driving force behindall engineering information. It is critical that our students know how to use this tool and use itcorrectly. In order for this to happen, engineering graphics educators will have to break awayfrom traditional methods of instruction and design new activities that introduce students to thereal power of constraint-based CAD tools. In addition, examining print-outs will no longer be theonly acceptable way to evaluate a student’s performance. Engineering graphics educators willhave to learn new ways of assessing performance by examining the electronic files of

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Duane Dunlap; Stephen Tricamo; Dennis Depew; Donald Keating

Annual Conference, 2003. “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education”2. Tricamo, S.J., Sebastian, D.H., Snellenberger, J.M., Dunlap, D.D., Keating, D.A., Stanford, T.G., Growing the National Innovation System: Assessing the Needs and Skill Sets for Innovative Professional Graduate Education Defined by the Tasks and Responsibilities of Enginee r-Leaders in Industry, Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2003.3. Dunlap, D.D., Tricamo, S. J., Sebastian, D.H., Keating, D.A., Stanford T.G., Growing the National Innovation System: Defining the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Research

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh

obtained a co-op opportunity and one decided to pursue graduate degree, are good examples of these results.We consider this as a mean for the assessment of the undergraduate research program. In thefuture, we will consider increasing the number of student participants on the project. This may Page 8.1220.5“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”add the depth to the experiment as students could work in teams on collaborative and cooperativelearning.5. Conclusions This paper

Conference Session

Unique Lab Experiments

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Voon; F.C. Lai; Chean Chin Ngo

) is denied for the access tothe web information. In each lab assignment, the students’ performance (in terms of the time forcompleting the assignment and the quality of the results obtained) will be evaluated. Acorrelation between the student’s performance and courseware usage will be sought. In addition,selected students from Group A will be asked to operate the LDV in person. By asking a studentto perform a basic flow measurement using LDV, the effectiveness of the instructional materialcan be assessed. The feedback from these students will be used to further improve the design ofthe courseware.AcknowledgementThe authors gratefully acknowledge the support of this work from the Using Technology for theImprovement of Learning (UTIL) Program

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering Courses

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Hirak Patangia

course to determine theirdifficulties and aptitude for the subject matter. The beginning survey collected backgroundinformation on the students, which served as a benchmark, and was used to assign teams. Themid-semester survey assessed conceptual difficulties, and provided feedback regarding the paceof the course. The final survey had 27 questions designed to evaluate various aspects of thecourse including course content, course speed, laboratory e xercises, homework, quizzes, mathusage, in-context learning approach, hands-on experience, and their overall satisfaction with thecourse. Ninety-five percent of the students indicated that the course enhanced their interests inengineering, and all students said that they would recommend the course to

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and New Directions

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Habibur Rahman

-in-time approach which proved to be veryfruitful. A few examples are in order: (a) The radar detection process is statistical in nature. The radar engineer must use statistical techniques to assess detection performance. The concept of continuous probability density function is developed through discrete probability histogram1, and is used to explain the probability of detection without overwhelming students with the complexities of probability theory. (b) Antenna is one of the integral components of a radar system. The concept of antenna theory is quite complex, so only pertinent features of antenna are covered with minimum amount of mathematical rigor. Only the antenna types commonly

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention--Lower Division

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Wood

curriculum modules and the SC ATEapproach to instruction provided a flexible foundation for quickly and effectively responding to aworkplace need.Development of Customized Certificate ProgramThe development of a certificate program to meet the retraining needs of a local textilemanufacturer began with the formation of an interdisciplinary faculty team. The team wascomprised of physics, mathematics, mechanical engineering technology, textile technology, andelectronic engineering technology faculty. The team's mission was to assess the abilities of thecurrent technical employees, identify the required competencies for the electronic technicians,and, through modification and adaptation of the SC ATE modules, develop a Control Equipmentcertificate

Conference Session

Effective Teaching to Motivate & Retain

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Zia Razzaq

they tend to be far moreexpensive than the materials. The students are also encouraged to use the campus engineeringworkshops thus providing added opportunity to familiarize themselves with some of thefabrication equipment used in real life.By the time a student has completed both ENGN I and II, she or he has completed six differentprojects in the same number of different engineering and technology areas. This experience alsoprovides an opportunity to the student to re-assess and change, if necessary, her or his plan forspecializing in a particular field.Some Causes of Student DropoutAs soon as a freshman initiates a program of study after high school, she or he is ‘bombarded’with a number of courses in English, Chemistry, Mathematics

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Peretti; James Spivey; Paula Berardinelli; Naomi Kleid; Deanna Dannels; Chris Anson; Lisa Bullard; Dave Kmiec

lecture.[6] Using the metricslisted below (see Table 4), we will be able to compare the subject group and the control group and quantifythe effect of the TWS training on our students’ performance and attitudes.Table 4: Spring 2003 Experimental MetricsMetric Corresponding proficiencyPre-and post-course self-report (survey) teaming; writing; speakingComparative analysis of oral presentation speakingComparative analysis of written lab assignments writingTeaming skills assessment rubric, completed by the teaminginstructor and the consultant

Conference Session

Successful Entrepreneurship Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Mason

costsand effectively raising funds. Therefore, there needs to be serious business screening ofpotential clients to get at least some assessment of the potential for commercial successand ready resources to aid entrepreneurs when they need rigorous business counsel. Rose-Hulman Ventures’ also has engineering management graduate students and interns frombusiness programs who analyze business plans and carry out specific business relatedprojects for Ventures and its clients. For example, we have one entrepreneurial fellowwho is spending two years with Ventures before going on to graduate business study.After being project manager on the development of a system to screen applicants, she hastaken on the primary role in making the review and selection

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanics Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Alan Zehnder

wouldalso like to acknowledge valuable discussions with Diane Kubarek of Cornell's AcademicTechnology Center, Profs. James Bartsch and Marjolein van der Meulen of Cornell and Prof.Elliot Eisenberg of the Pennsylvania State University at Hazleton.References 1. Hailey, C.E. and Hailey, D.E., 2000, Evaluation of instructional design of computer- based modules for a manufacturing processes laboratory, Journal of Engineering Education,89:345-352. 2. Ogot, M., Elliott, G., and Glumac, N., 2003, An Assessment of In-Person and Remotely Operated Laboratories, Journal of Engineering Education, 92:57-64. 3. Chevalier, L.R., Craddock, J.N., Riley, P.C., and Trunk, B.J., 2000, Interactive Multimedia Labware for Strength of

Conference Session

Design Through the Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Keat; Michael Larson

Session 2366 The State of Mechanical Engineering Design Education: Results of a Web-based Survey Michael C. Larson, William D. Keat Tulane University, New Orleans, LA / Union College, Schenectady, NYAbstractA web-based survey of mechanical engineering programs was conducted, with the assistance ofASME, to assess the manner in which design is spread across the curriculum. Forty-six schoolsresponded to the survey, which consisted of 18 questions per design course identified by theschool. Specific emphases were given to defining: (1) the nature of the freshman

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Keat; Michael Larson

Session 2366 The State of Mechanical Engineering Design Education: Results of a Web-based Survey Michael C. Larson, William D. Keat Tulane University, New Orleans, LA / Union College, Schenectady, NYAbstractA web-based survey of mechanical engineering programs was conducted, with the assistance ofASME, to assess the manner in which design is spread across the curriculum. Forty-six schoolsresponded to the survey, which consisted of 18 questions per design course identified by theschool. Specific emphases were given to defining: (1) the nature of the freshman

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Martha Garcia-Saenz; Madonna Tirtle

. This paper describes how tostart a program like ours, at a small college with no budget, and explains the steps, vision,direction, boundaries, benefits and ways in which to get such program started. It also assesses thetangibles and intangibles from a mentorship program like ours.Introduction:There are a small number of female high school students that are interested in engineering andtechnology and enrollment in this field at the college level. However, there is a high potential forwomen in engineering and technology. At the end of the nineties, the percentage of womenenrolled nationally was close to 20% 1, with a growing rate around 0.3% annually.It is imperative for educators to address this issue and help female students realize and

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin Flores; Elvia Martin Del Campo; Ariana Arciero; Patricia Nava; Rosa Gomez

to increase the positive impact of technology on the lives of the world'swomen [1]. If more technology was created for women by women, more females would probablybecome more interested in it. This Innovation Workshop gave way to interaction between thecollege students in WiSE and community members to discuss what types of helpful inventionsthey would like to see developed. A voice-activated spell check pen was the project chosen forthe students to work on. Throughout the semester, the students met in a group to accomplish thisproject, developed a proposal for the pen, assessed the parts and design that was going to beneeded to build it, and did this under the supervision and guidance of electrical engineeringprofessor Dr. Patricia Nava. To

Conference Session

Practice/Industry Partnership

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Liapi

building structure is usually the result ofthe geometric and kinematic characteristics of the mechanism, or method, by which thestructures transform in space and time. For a preliminary investigation of a new deployablestructures’ form and kinematic behavior advanced geometric configuration andvisualization is required. Computer simulation and animation studies can help identifyproblems in their initial geometric conception. The computer simulation of the motion ofthe structure and the display of the structure as an animation of moving parts can identifyproblems in their kinematic conception. It can also assess the effect of the changinggeometry of the structure on space definition, building morphology, and functionality. Thiseffort has been

Conference Session

Teaching Design

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Georg Mauer

Design,” Addison-Wesley, 1999[3] J.R. Parsons, J.E. Seat, R.M.Bennet, J.H. Forrester, F.T. Gilliam, P.G. Klukken, C.D. Pionke,D.R. Raman, T.H. Scott, W.R. Schleter, F.R. Weber, D.C Yoder “ The Engage Program:Implementing and Assessing a New First Year Experience at the University of Tennessee,”Journal of Engineering Education 441- 446, October 2002. [4] R. Tanner, W. Mitchell, M. Z. Atashbar, and D. A. Miller “Undergraduate ExperimentsWith Mobile Robots,” Proceedings Of the 2002 American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, 2002.http://www.asee.org/conferences/caps/document2/2002-906_Paper.pdf[5] Mark A. Minor, Sanford G. Meek “Integrated And Structured Project Environment InMechatronics Education