Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Kenneth W. Santarelli

newgraduates from other areas difficult. The model that is evolving provides only upper divisioninstruction from the degree granting institution. Upper division instruction is provided through theuse of interactive live-broadcast lectures and classes that combine students from the distant and maincampus locations. A regional university center hosts the laboratories required for upper divisionstudents and is centrally located with respect to the population distribution. This approach requiresthe development of partnerships with the region’s community colleges to provide the explicit lowerdivision curriculum that students require to meet their degree objectives.This paper will describe the model in its current state of evolution and report on its

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED): Models, Methods & Frameworks for Experiential Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

YongChun Lin, Zhejiang University; Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; peiyun xu

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Paper ID #46373Exploring an experiential learning project:A case study through Kolb’s LearningTheoryYongChun Lin, Zhejiang University Yongchun Lin, PhD student in School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University.Research Interests: Engineering education.Prof. Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University 2015-Present Professor, Institute of China’s Science,Technology and Education Strategy, Zhejiang University Associate director of Research Center on Science and Education Development Strategy, Zhejiang University 2012-2014 Professor, School of managpeiyun xu School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China research

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Engaging and Empowering K-12 Students through Collaborative STEM Projects and Inclusive Outreach

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Yung, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Paper ID #48154Ducks and Diversity: Expanding Pre-College Engineering Participation throughThemed STEM FairsDr. Douglas Yung, Syracuse University Dr. Douglas Yung is an Associate Teaching Professor and Program Director in the bioengineering undergraduate program at Syracuse University, where he has made a significant impact through his teaching, research, and community outreach efforts. With a research focus on interfacing microbes with engineering tools at the micro- and nano-scale, Dr. Yung is exploring methods to rapidly assess the viability of superbugs and harness energy from extremophiles using advanced

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Hands-On Learning and Clinical Immersion in BME

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael D Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

Paper ID #47766Building and Integrating an Undergraduate Clinical Immersion Experienceto Expand ImpactProf. Benjamin Hawkins, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo My professional interests focus on the development and use of microsystems (biosensors, microcontrollers, etc) to matters of human health. Primarily this is focused on microfluidics, but also ranges from wearable devices to laboratory equipment. ApplicatiDr. Christopher Heylman, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoDr. Michael D Whitt, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Michael D. Whitt is currently

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ECE-Student Learning and Academic Performance

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #47812Electronic System Design: A Hands-on Course on Creating a ProfessionalElectronic ProductDr. Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, projects-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about engineering education

Conference Session

ENT-5: Pathways for Developing Entrepreneurial Skills Across Educational Levels

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reap, Quinnipiac University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #46950A Review of Entrepreneurial Concepts in Mechanical Engineering EducationProf. John Reap, Quinnipiac University As one of Quinnipiac University’s School of Computing and Engineering’s Founding Faculty members, John Reap helped shape, foster and guide its undergraduate focused engineering school since its founding in 2012. Educating undergraduate mechanical engineers remains one of this primary career foci. His scholarly activities are rooted in engineering design with an emphasis on environmentally benign / sustainable design and manufacturing. He also possesses a growing interest in engineering education

Conference Session

Program-Level Assessments for Multidisciplinary Areas

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Li, Tsinghua University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #18245On Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Engineering Education: A Case Studyof Purdue UniversityMing Li, Tsinghua University Ming LI is a postdoctor at the Institute of Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, PRC. He received B.A. in Qingdao Agricultural University, M.Ed. in Shandong Normal University, and Doctor of Management in Beihang University. From March 2013 to June 2013, he studied in School of Engineering Education at Purdue University as a visiting scholar. He is interested in higher education administration as well as engineering education. Now his research interest focuses on the quality assurance in

Conference Session

ERM: Problem Solving and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boni Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hannia Koolman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anna Lummus, Georgia Institute of Technology

Paper ID #37161Using Post-Assessment Reflection to Enhance StudentLearning Outcomes in a Fluid Mechanics CourseBoni Frances Yraguen (PhD Student) Boni Yraguen is a PhD student at Georgia Tech. Her dissertation work is in the field of combustion/thermo./fluids. She studies a novel diesel injection strategy: Ducted Fuel Injection (DFI), which is used to drastically decrease soot emissions during diesel combustion. In addition to her thesis work, Boni is passionate about engineering education. She has led and participated in various educational studies on the impact of student reflections, authentic learning

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 13.1377.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Utilizing Undergraduate Engineering Student Research Assistants in Fuel Cell Durability and Reliability Testing; Assessing Their Feasibility, Benefits, Value and ContributionsAbstractThe question of whether undergraduate engineering students can provide meaningful support to auniversity’s research program is not unusual. Undergraduate engineering students often havelimited technical experience, and sometimes have yet to complete even basic academic coursesrequired to fully understand the research activities involved. This paper evaluates, assesses andreviews the feasibility, benefits, value and contributions of undergraduate engineering students ina

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Innovative Changes to the Typical Civil Engineering Coursework.

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Adjo Amekudzi-Kennedy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kevin Haas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan Burns, Georgia Institute of Technology; Armistead Russell, Georgia Institute of Technology; Iris Tien, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kari Watkins, Georgia Institute of Technology; John Koon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert Simon, Georgia Institute of Technology; John Taylor, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donald Webster, Georgia Institute of Technology; Emily Grubert, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lisa Rosenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology

Paper ID #37657Early Engagement and Vertically-Integrated Learning:Developing Whole-Person and Entrepreneurially-MindedEngineersEllen Zerbe (Postdoctoral Fellow) Ellen Zerbe is a postdoctoral fellow with the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech where she is working on curriculum development and innovation. She earned her doctorate from Penn State University where she studied engineering graduate student attrition, writing, and thriving.Adjo A Amekudzi-kennedy (Professor) Professor Amekudzi-Kennedy studies systems problems on the integrated built, natural, social and information

Conference Session

Freshman Design and Other Novel Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Peter Chen, University of California-San Diego; Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET). Because of the rapid growth in student entry into the Department as well as the breadthof career pathways, it was recognized that there was a need for students to be introduced to theBioengineering faculty and research early in their academic career. This need is well-established, and arises out of the need to satisfy student curiosity aboutthe bioengineering discipline, to provide students with information about the department, and toinstill in students the beginnings of much-needed technical survival skills. These first yearcourses can improve academic performance, stimulate interest and improve retention, and betterprepare students for future coursework1-3. It is

Conference Session

Student Teams And Project Based Learning / The Critical First Year in Engineering Education / Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

P.K. Imbrie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University. His research interests in educational research include modeling student success, modeling student team functioning, and multidisciplinary engineering education. His technical research interests include solid mechanics, experimental mechanics, nonlinear materials characterization, microstructural evaluation of materials, and experiment and instrument design. Page 12.1296.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Thornton, University of Maryland; Jacqueline Rogers, University of Maryland (Retired); Nathan Myers, University of Maryland; Monica Neukomm, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

the business division, and at UM the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute(MTECH), a unit in the Clark School of Engineering, manages the program. Being housed inboth a business and engineering department offers students a collaborative and broad perspectivetoward entrepreneurship that combines the two departments’ strengths.This program can already point to many successes, but there have been programmatic shifts toadjust for lessons learned about the depth of some students’ challenges – and the challengesinvolved in developing a new model for entrepreneurship education.This paper addresses program experiences and lessons learned in five critical areas: ̇ Screening and selection of Hillman Entrepreneurs; ̇ The transfer process

Conference Session

Robots in Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Mentis, United States Military Academy; Charles Reynolds, United States Military Academy; Donald Abbott-McCune, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Ring, United States Military Academy

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Computers in Education

(hereafter referred to as CS1). A problem often encountered, however, isthat the details of the underlying code hidden by good and interesting abstractions are often toocomplex to be used to teach beginning programmers to read and understand code written byothers. This paper introduces an easy-to-use Ada wrapper package for the iRobot® Createplatform’s Open Interface specification that is useful for illustrating the topics above, but it isimplemented with code that is also relatively easy for beginning programmers to read. Theaccessibility of the underlying code further allows for its easy use in exploring more advancedconcepts in follow-on CS and computer engineering courses. We believe our package and ourapproach toward its use support the

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College

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Liberal Education

energy for sure Empowerment as a woman 1* Course activities mentioned included relating thermodynamics to its social impact (6), ethics (2), reflective essaysand weblog (2), and the dynamism of the class (1).Focus Groups: Two key themes emerged in the focus groups related to this aspect of the course.The first was a fear expressed by some students that the emphasis on liberative pedagogies --including the Foucault assignment, weekly reflections on both technical content and ethics, andessays on topics including Foucault, liberative pedagogies, and women in thermodynamics –would take away from their technical education. This view was expressed by two or three of theparticipants. As one put it:If I wanted to be

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #19087Project Based Learning in an Introduction to Civil Engineering Course: ACascade Effect on Student Engagement and Retention in Subsequent YearsDr. David Brian Dittenber, LeTourneau University Dr. David Dittenber is an assistant professor of civil engineering at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at LeTourneau and spent a year teaching high school math and science. He then attended West Virginia University, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in civil engineering, with a research focus on the use of composite materials in

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); Barbara Louise Stewart, University of Houston; Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT)

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #18414In Support of Student Academic Success with Technology: The Student ViewProf. Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITHCOE) Susan L. Miertschin, M.Ed., M.S.I.S., is an Associate Professor teaching in the Computer Information Systems program at University of Houston. Her teaching interests are in the areas of (1) information systems applications development and the complementary nature of back-end developer and front-end developer skill sets and (2) managing IT services. Her research interests are program and student as- sessment, the impact of instructional

Conference Session

Early ChemE Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Gomez, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Abhaya K. Datye, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #18351Jigsaws & Parleys: Strategies for engaging sophomore level students as alearning communityDr. Jamie Gomez R, University of New Mexico Jamie Gomez, Ph.D., is a Lecturer Title III in the department of Chemical & Biological Engineering (CBE) at the University of New Mexico. She is a co- Principal Investigator for the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Professional Formation of Engineers: Research Initiation in Engineering For- mation (PFE: RIEF) for the project- Using Digital Badging and Design Challenge Modules to Develop Professional Identity. She is a member of the department’s ABET and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eun Ah Lee, University of Texas at Dallas; Nicholas Gans, University of Texas, Dallas; Magdalena G Grohman, The University of Texas at Dallas; Marco Tacca, The University of Texas at Dallas; Matthew J. Brown PhD, Center for Values in Medicine, Science, and Technology
, The University of Texas at Dallas

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #12674Exploring Implicit Understanding of Engineering Ethics in Student TeamsDr. Eun Ah Lee, University of Texas at Dallas Eun Ah Lee is a graduate student at University of Texas at Dallas. She received her PhD in science education from Seoul National University in Korea and has worked for STEM education in which she has strong interest. Currently, she is studying for dual masters’ degree in Applied Cognitive Science and in Emerging Media and Communication for her professional development.Prof. Nicholas Gans, University of Texas, Dallas Nicholas Gans is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David J. Gagnon, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Litzkow, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Maidl Pribbenow, Wisconsin Center for Education Research

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11788Game Design and Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Engineering Ther-modynamicsProf. John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor John M. Pfotenhauer earned his BA, MA, and PhD degrees in physics from St. Olaf College and the University of Oregon in 1979, 1981, and 1984. For eight years he conducted research as part of the Applied Superconductivity Center at the University of Wisconsin – Madison before joining the faculty there in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Physics in 1993. In addition to his research in cryogenics, and in educational games, he teaches

Conference Session

Awareness, Expectations, and Recognition of Ethics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Andrés Strello, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Francisca Castro, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #19002Are All Engineering Students Capable of Recognizing Ethical and Profes-sional Issues? An Assessment Approach to Engineering EthicsMrs. Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile Isabel Hilliger is the Associate Director for Assessment and Evaluation in the School of Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile. She creates qualitative and quantitative instruments for measur- ing engineering student outcomes. She conducts research on engineering assessment and its effect on the continuous improvement process of practices in engineering education. Her primary research interest

Conference Session

Improving and Understanding Engineering Collections and Publication

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan B. Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Richard J. Zwiercan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #29117Improving access to standardsMs. Susan B. Wainscott, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Susan Wainscott is the Engineering Librarian for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Li- braries. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Illinois State University. As liaison librarian to several departments at UNLV, she teaches information literacy for many students, provides reference assistance to the campus and community, and maintains the collection in assigned subject areas. Her research inter- ests

Conference Session

New Approaches to the Development of Online Learning and International Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Batts, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University; Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Cheryl McFadden, East Carolina University

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Continuing Professional Development

preparation for onlineteaching including exposure to best practices for online teaching. Despite thestrong relationship between good teaching and good preparation, there is aperception that the type of preparation and the amount of preparation provided forinstructors prior to teaching online courses is highly variable from one institutionto another institution. Given this context, instructor preparation is the main focusof this paper and best practices for online instruction is a secondary focus. Toexplore these topics an existing survey instrument was selected and minorrevisions were made in order to collect data regarding the type of preparation, theamount of preparation and the source of that preparation. Another aspect of thesurvey is the

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Craig, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University; Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer; George Rouskas, North Carolina State University; Larry Silverberg, North Carolina State University; Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

Simulation Conference and acts as the technical coordinator for the conference’s management system.Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University Carolyn S. Miller is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at NC State University. She received her M.S. in Computer Science and worked as a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Telephone Laboratories and a Senior Digital Systems Engineer at General Electric before joining NC State University. Ms. Miller teaches introductory computer science classes and focuses on researching and integrating new teaching techniques into the classroom.Tom Miller, North Carolina State University Thomas Kenan Miller, III received the BA degree in Mathematics and

Conference Session

Emerging EM Areas

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Zafft, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Engineering Management

experienced by a leader [34]. Table 1 (see Appendix A) provides an outline ofeach quadrant and its accompanying leadership role [33], [25]. The roles are both differentiatedand integrated [7]. It is possible for managers to display up to three roles at one time [25]. “Thevalue of this framework is in allowing managers to pursue a systematic journey of self-directedlearning and self-development by helping them identify relative weaknesses and strengths andenhance their competence level” [7]. Through conversations with Katherine Lawrence, co-author of the CVF ManagerialBehavior Instrument, it was brought to the researcher’s attention that the findings in theLawrence et al. [23] paper suggested a modification of the original leadership roles

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC; John K. Layer, University of Evansville; Sandra L. Dietrich, Eastern Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, behaviors and motivators to integrate the entrepreneurialmindset into undergraduate engineering education. This project includes benchmarkingpracticing EMEs and mapping these insights with respect to engineering undergraduate studentsas they matriculate through their education, as freshmen, mid-classmen and seniors.The goal of this research was to study the hypothesized relationships between EME behavior,motivation, and exhibited skills, and seek to identify key EME attributes that may be interwoveninto the current undergraduate engineering pedagogy in order to equip tomorrow’s engineer.Drawing from a data sample of 4,965 undergraduate students, and 313 EMEs, this paper willemploy a combination of descriptive and multivariate methods and techniques

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University; Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University; Megumi Usui Leatherbury, Weber State University; Kelly A. Harward, Weber State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

conducted customer training and software devel-opment in a wide variety of applications. She provided technical support in the implementation and useof CAD/CAM applications such as design using solid modeling techniques, finite element analysis, en-gineering documentation creation and control, and NC programming. She conducted application studies,assisted in CAD/CAM implementation plans and developed custom software programs for demonstra-tions and productivity improvements. She has done consulting and contract work, 1987- present. ForVenture Outdoor Products, she has been a Design Engineer, Brigham City, Utah, Feb. 2006 - present.She designed (using Solidworks) two kick-boats made of roto-molded and plastic injection molded com-ponents for a small

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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International

. Action items were identified toprovide a better education in the professional skills without detriment to the technical skills. An Page 15.668.2important element of these criteria is the emphasis on assessing the following professional skills: 1 ≠ Ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet needs (globally) with realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety ≠ Ability to function on multidisciplinary (multi-cultural) teams ≠ Understanding of

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Ethics

engineering ethicsto undergraduates is substantial and programs, courses, case studies, special assignments,partnerships with industry and other venues have been forged and implemented quitesuccessfully in undergraduate education. A quick look in the IEEE archives, for example, showsover 75 recent papers and conference panels that address teaching undergraduate engineeringethics in the past three years alone.However, the body of work about how professional engineers are trained about ethics on the job,how they enact ethical decision making, or how/if they think about ethics in daily workenvironments is not nearly as rich. And while various professional codes of ethics are easilyfound in the engineering, business, and technical fields, part of our

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricio Torres; Matthew Stephens

difficulties.Besides, this new workforce, with the inclination to learn, could easily be prepared to assumenew responsibilities and to obtain promotions (Hammer & Champy, 1994). An educational experience in lean manufacturing is the first step to improve productivity.The opportunity for students to be educated in lean concepts will offer them the unique skill toperform in a technical and scientific way. Educating students and teaching them lean conceptswould offer a critical practical thinking and a skill to make fast business decisions in production,flexibility in manufacturing, inventory management, facilities layouts and workforce policies. Page