Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

science), to hardware (laboratory data acquisition), to software (commercial computer Page 12.1197.2codes). In this paper, only the software tools are considered.As new software developments become available, it is necessary to introduce students tothese tools and for them to develop a basic capability in their application. This is an ex-pectation of constituencies both external (governing boards, advisory boards, and em-ployers) for maintaining currency in the discipline and internal (administrators and stu-dents) for maintaining graduate competitiveness in the work force. Faculty membersthemselves sometimes expect students to apply modern computer

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

and analyzing components, assemblies and systems. Develop products andmanufacturing techniques demonstrating state of the art technology. Prerequisites: MachineDesign I and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.The sophomore course, AET 210, is an integrated lecture/laboratory course. Included in thiscourse are six laboratory experiences requiring students to write formal laboratory reports.These reports are graded both for technical content and the quality of the written presentation.Therefore, this course is an opportunity to assess both the analytical and writing skills of studentsat the sophomore level. The MMET faculty have identified this course as a bellwether coursesupporting five ABET outcomes, a, b, c, g and k. It is worthwhile to point

Conference Session

Sustainability in Construction Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

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Construction

information related to the design and installation of the systems, whileoffering no reasoning behind their prescriptive measures. Students now read about the designand installation of these systems in textbooks, and using the building codes, have in-classexercises drafting the systems, which in industry are used for fabrication and installation.Therefore, in conjunction with a new curriculum proposed for the construction managementdepartment at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo an interactivelearning station was developed for student use to enhance student learning. This paper focuses onthe design and use of interactive learning stations for building mechanical, electrical, andplumbing (MEP) systems that allow

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University-Berks

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Instrumentation

was compared to the theoretical predictions of Bernoulli’s theorem. The students used thewind tunnel test data to create a calibration table for each Pitot-static probe that was then used inthe analysis of the actual rocket flight data. In this paper, the construction of the modified modelrocket nosecones is described in detail. Nosecone geometry and port placement considerationsare also presented. The wind tunnel testing data is presented and compared to the theoreticalpredictions. Actual rocket flight data and its analysis is also presented and discussed. Details ofthe data acquisition systems used for the wind tunnel testing and in-flight data recording are alsoprovided.IntroductionAs part of an instrumentation course for third-year

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Douglas Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

school.Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Wanda Worley is Assistant Professor of Technical Communication in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Professor Worley plays an important leadership role in faculty governance within the school.Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Sheila Walter is Faculty Senate Secretary in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis H. Oner Yurtseven is the Dean of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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First-Year Programs

inengineering. Specifically, the course aims to 1. Help students understand and become familiar with engineering professions and careers. 2. Introduce students to the various technical areas and specializations within engineering. 3. Help students form academic and personal support groups and develop the ability to communicate and work effectively with others. 4. Acquaint students with the role of engineers in society and in engineering ethics. 5. Provide students hands-on laboratory projects and theoretical background to appreciate the importance of mathematics in engineering. 6. Guide students in choosing an engineering curriculumCourse Structure and Content :The Introduction to Engineering course is a three-credit course that

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Frassica, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Philip Voglewede, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

developing laboratory experiments and other hands-on active learning experiences for undergraduate, graduate and pre-college students.Philip Voglewede, Marquette University Philip A. Voglewede is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University. He received the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1994, the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1996, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2004. From 1994 to 2000 he worked for Whirlpool Corporation first in their Technical Excellence Program and then as a process engineer and shift superintendent

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

andflexibility of designing an engineering program from a blank slate. After a two-year planningprocess including a review of the current literature and site visits to many engineering programs,the new multidisciplinary engineering program was implemented. Currently, the newengineering program is in its second year of implementation offering freshman and sophomorelevel courses. The program design is grounded in pedagogies of engagement, curricularflexibility, and a focus on the individual. Student outcomes are based on a developmental modelpatterned somewhat after Alverno College. Outcomes assessment includes oral examinations andthe use of ePortfolios. This paper presents an update on the evolving program design andimplementation, its challenges and

Conference Session

Hardware Descriptive Language Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria; A.Y. Al-Zoubi, Princess Sumaya University for Technology; Danilo Garbi Zutin, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2008-70: DESIGN OF APPLICATION-SPECIFIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITSFOR IMPLEMENTATION IN A NETWORK OF REMOTE LABSMichael Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria Michael E. Auer received his Ing. degree in 1971 and his Ph.D. degree in 1975 from the Dresden University of Technology. From 1974 to 19991, he was an assistant professor at the faculties Electrical Engineering and Informatics of this University. From 1991 to 1995, he was with F+O Electronic Systems GmbH, Heidelberg as Head of software department. In 1995, Michael Auer was appointed Professor of Electrical Engineering of the School of Electronics at Carinthia Technical Institute, Villach, Austria and works as visiting

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2008-181: THE SCAVENGER HUNT: A TEAM BUILDING EXERCISEMarilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn A. Dyrud has taught in the Communication Department of Oregon Institute of Technology since 1983 and regularly teaches courses in technical and business writing, public speaking, rhetoric, and ethics. She is active in ASEE as her campus’s ETD section representative and compiler of the annual “Engineering Technology Education Bibliography.” A past chair of the Pacific Northwest section, she is a regular presenter at annual conferences and a member of the executive committee of the Engineering Ethics Division. She is also active in the Association for Business Communication and

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

but by the nature ofthe student body very different from all other school levels. Many children come to school with arich background due to being provided many opportunities outside of school. However, a largepart of our population has minimal background knowledge when entering school. In akindergarten through fifth grade program the elementary teacher deals with illiterate to middlegrades or better readers and children with no number sense to children who are ready for algebra.In science, the child may be scientifically illiterate and filled with misconceptions toscientifically literate and ready to explore concepts at a higher level. This paper outlines how ourschool has developed a model that supports children in both mathematics and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Carberry, Tufts University; Morgan Hynes, Tufts University

uses in the classroom[2]. With abroad range of topics involved in underwater robotics, it makes related activities ideal forteaching multiple concepts, while supplying a great context for hands-on activities. This studyfocuses specifically on one contained experiment involving underwater robotics and studentsranging in age from 10 - 13. In this experiment, students’ behaviors toward testing their designs,evaluating their results, communicating with others around them (students and counselors), andredesigning their underwater robots was analyzed to establish an initial hypothesis about the useof underwater robotics. This paper reports on the results of integrating science concepts and theengineering design process into an underwater robotics

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton; Scott Schneider, University of Dayton; Scott Segalewitz, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

International

students in the U.S. come from developing and newlyindustrializing countries, most notably China2. Many students believe that the prestige of adegree from a foreign, especially an American, degree is greater than one from a local institution.Also, with the tremendous growth of U.S. companies setting up manufacturing facilities inChina, a technical degree from an American university is extremely desirable3.In the classroom, many performance studies have been completed. Oakland4 documents thatChinese students are more organized than American counterparts. Chinese students exhibithigher achievement in mathematics than their American counterparts. However, Turner5 foundthat aptitude in critical thinking skills is below their American peers

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Maccariella, Urban Engineers, Inc. / Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

be fixed. Providing engineering students in the United States withan expanded education to meet the increasing body of knowledge requirements is a must,especially considering our highly competitive and expanding global marketplace.The author has noted instances where graduate engineers appear to lack the ability to apply Page 12.1459.2engineering judgment to their designs. While technically competent, some graduates rely tooheavily on computer programs to provide design results without understanding how the resultswere obtained. Such instances effectively reduce the graduates to technicians, and underminetheir confidence. Graduate engineers

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

Tagged Divisions

Construction

courses in communications, social sciences, andthe humanities. The content should reflect the needs of the construction industry as well as thephilosophy of the educational institution.Mathematics and ScienceA well-developed concept of mathematics and physical science is essential for a constructiongraduate. The technical process of construction can be best controlled by applying the principlesof mathematics, statistics, and computer science. Moreover, an understanding of the behavior ofmaterials, equipment, and methods used in construction require laws of physics, chemistry,geology, and environmental sciences.Business and ManagementA constructor is required to assume the responsibility of planning, management, co-ordination,and overall financial

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; ramin Sadeghi, Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT)

web-base educational courses. In this paper, we argue that a broadcast-centricsolution can be utilized to provide educational services to an entire region via Digital VideoBroadcasting (DVB). This distance learning solution can provide equity access to resources forseveral schools of a large region or access for undergraduate and postgraduate students of awide-spread university system. This approach includes combinations of broadcast delivery, localredistribution of content, direct access, and interactive access to the material over the broadcastinfrastructure. This approach also requires that special consideration be given to the organizationof content for distribution. We will discuss related issues and technologies for distance

Conference Session

Software Engineering Teaching Methods and Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Zhao, Mercer University; Laurie White, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

various stages of an incrementaldevelopment process so as to teach them software engineering by really doing it.In this paper, the effectiveness of such an approach in a Software Engineering class will bediscussed in detail. A simple voice mail system with a sound OO design is adopted from apopular OOAD text 8 as the baseline design of the sample application used in the workshops.Throughout the semester, this system is expanded functionally to introduce advancedprogramming techniques. Basic OOAD activities and key software development best practiceswill also be demonstrated in the series of workshops.Background and RationalesTypically, Software Engineering is designed as a senior capstone course in a Computer Scienceprogram for students to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Idir Azouz, Midwestern State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

: (940) 397-4289, E-mail: idir.azouz@mwsu.edu Page 11.459.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of a New Integrated Engineering ProgramAbstractA new four-year, integrated engineering program has been developed, from scratch, at SouthernUtah University (SUU). This program, which consists of a combination of several disciplines, isin its sixth-year of implementation and has been highly successful. This paper discusses in greatdepth this unique program. It shares the knowledge and experiences gained and the lessonslearned from developing this program, implementing it, and preparing it for and leading it

Conference Session

Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seung Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Richard Fasse, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

models of instruction are moving to center stage. 2. The contentious debate over “classroom vs. distance education” has subsided. 3. Courseware management systems are widely available. 4. Today’s students are knowledgeable about and comfortable with online communication. 5. Both faculty and students are “time starved” and crave greater flexibility in scheduling work.This study describes experiences that promote a learner-centered environment where students areengaged and interactive with each other, and where openness to a diversity of ideas is supportedthrough a blended-learning format in the classroom. More particularly, this paper examines anasynchronous learning environment that capitalizes on blended-learning in teaching a

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

voltageregulation, motor drivers, and protection circuitry.The paper describes the boards and how they support the course. Anecdotes and details areincluded for those planning similar implementations.The Course ContentEGR 345 - Dynamic System Modeling and Control is required for all Mechanical and ProductDesign and Manufacturing students in their junior year. Prior to this course, students have takencourses such as Differential Equations, Statics, Circuits, C Programming, Writing, CAD/CAM,and Introduction to Digital Systems. The goal for the course is to prepare students to use modernmethods to model and design electrical and mechanical control systems. Mechanical and electri-cal systems are modeled with differential equations and analyzed using techniques

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veekit O'Charoen, Boeing Commerical Aircraft Group (Seattle); Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

in the Engineering Technology Department at Western Washington University. Page 11.980.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Paddling for a Record – Building a Kayak to Improve CAD Surface Modeling and Composite Construction SkillsAbstractThis paper describes an advanced CAD course that used a kayak design project to engagestudents in developing their design, surface modeling, and composite construction skills.Students worked with a client, a competitive kayak racer, whose large size and personalgoal to set a twenty-four hour distance record for a kayak presented both design andconstruction

Conference Session

Two Year Colleges

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

the Department Chairperson for Physics, Engineering, & Architecture and a member of the AAPT Committee on Physics in Two Year Colleges. His primary professional interest is in the integration of the findings of physics and engineering education research with education practice. Page 12.1426.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 THE EVOLUTION OF THE EDGE PROGRAM IN ITS FOURTH YEARThis paper presents the results of the fourth iteration of the EDGE (Early Development ofGeneral Engineering) Summer Bridge Program that was initiated in 20031. This year the projectwas completely supported by a grant

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods (ERM) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #6253Examining Reflections of Current Engineering Students on Educational Out-reachDiana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Diana Bairaktarova is a Doctoral Candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria and an MBA degree from Hamline School of Business, St. Paul, Minnesota. Diana has over a decade of experience working as a Design Engineer. Her research is focused on human learning and engineering, i.e. understanding how individual differences and aptitudes affect interaction

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #5932Influence of S-STEM Funding: Challenges and SuccessesDr. Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University Dr. Mo Ahmadian is a professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Eastern New Mexico Univer- sity. He also serves as ABET/TAC program evaluator for Electronics and Computer Engineering Tech- nology programs. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before starting Ph.D. work, he worked three years as a project engineer. Page 23.745.1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Justin Adam Cartwright, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6410Lab-in-a-Box: Strategies to Teach Online Lab Courses While MaintainingCourse Learning Objectives and OutcomesDr. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Dr. Kathleen Meehan is an associate professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. Her previous academic positions were at at the University of Denver and West Virginia University. Prior to moving in academia, she was employed at Lytel, Inc., Polaroid Cor- poration, and Biocontrol Technology. She received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois-Urbana

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8668A Classification Scheme for ”Introduction to Engineering” Courses: DefiningFirst-Year Courses Based on Descriptions, Outcomes and AssessmentDr. Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University Ken Reid is the Director of Engineering Education, Director of First-Year Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University. He was the seventh person in the U.S. to receive a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. He is active in engineering within K-12, serving on the TSA Boards of Directors and over 10 years on the IEEE-USA Precollege Education Committee. He was awarded

Conference Session

Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Anderson, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Segal Design Institute; John Andrew Lake, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #7845Embedding communication in an interdisciplinary project-based upper-levelengineering design courseMr. John C. Anderson, Northwestern University John C. Anderson is a lecturer in the Segal Design Institute, where he also serves as Instructional Technol- ogy Coordinator. He has taught courses in composition and engineering communication at Northwestern for more than fifteen years. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan’s Residential College and his M.A. from Northwestern University.Dr. David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University Dr. David W. Gatchell is a clinical associate professor of

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Leighty; Recayi Pecen

Session 2433 A Novel Solution for California’s Energy Crisis: Wind Power Transmission from Energy Rich North Dakota to California through HVDC Lines Recayi Pecen William Leighty Electrical & Information The Leighty Foundation-Alaska Engineering Technology Program University of Northern IowaAbstractThis paper first investigates feasibility of establishing a 7,000 MW power capacity wind farm, and theconversion of the total AC electrical power of 4,000 MW to the DC in a large converter station inOlga, North Dakota. Then it includes

Conference Session

Information Literacy

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeanine Mary Williamson

Section 1441 Library Instruction Geared to the Personality of Engineering Students Jeanine M. Williamson University of Tennessee, Hodges LibraryAbstract Engineering professors and psychologists have extensively studied the personalityof engineering students.1, 2, 5, 7, 12, 15, 20-26 This paper offers applications for libraryinstruction that take into account the predominant personality characteristics ofengineering librarians’ typical audience. It outlines several suggestions for tailoringlibrary instruction to the traits of engineering students

Conference Session

Pre-College Initiatives in Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tohru Kitamura; Masashi Tani; Kazuya Takemata; Masakatsu Matsuishi

of the course by three pedagogicalconcepts: the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle, hands-on exercises, and cooperative learning.This paper discusses the experience of the pre-college engineering course, which the studentsattended at KIT in March 2001, and results of student feedback.IntroductionThere is a growing tendency in Japan for students to lose interest in science and engineering.Therefore, the importance of stimulating young students’ interest in science and engineering hasbeen strongly emphasized.1, 2 In order to stimulate young students’ interest in science andengineering, a collaboration project started in 2000 between KIT and WSHS. KIT has been giving atwo-day pre-college introductory engineering course to forty students from WSHS since