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Conference Session
Research on Design Learning
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Janet McDonnell, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London; Ryan C. Campbell, University of Washington; Jim L Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington
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Diversity
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Design in Engineering Education
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the ASEE. She was the recipient of the 2002 ASEE Chester F. Carlson Award for Innovation in Engineering Education and the 2009 UW David B. Thorud Leadership Award. Dr. Atman holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University.Prof. Janet McDonnell, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London Janet McDonnell is Professor of Design Studies at Central Saint Martins, London where she is Director of Research. She holds a PhD for work on modelling engineering design expertise, an MSc in Computer Science and a BSc in Electrical Engineering. She is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of CoDesign.Mr. Ryan C. Campbell, University
Conference Session
Engineering Libraries Technical Session 1: Library Services
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Qianjin Zhang, The University of Iowa; Kari Kozak, The University of Iowa; James Cox, The University of Iowa; Sara Scheib, The University of Iowa; Wendy Robertson, The University of Iowa; Amanda Bartel, The University of Iowa
Arizona (Tucson, AZ), and a BS in Biotechnology from Jiangsu University of Science and Technology (Zhenjiang, China).Wendy Robertson Wendy (she/her) manages the University of Iowa Institutional Repository (Iowa Research Online) and works with the Libraries' journal publishing. She also works closely with the Graduate College regarding theses and dissertations. Her research/interest areas are metadata, preservation, accessibility, and scholarly communication.Kari Kozak (Director, Lichtenberger Engineering Library) Kari Kozak has been the Director of the Lichtenberger Engineering Library at The University of Iowa since July 2011. She provides instruction, reference, and consultation services to student, faculty, and staff
Conference Session
Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margaret Ellis; Ryan Gniadek, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Godmar Back, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirk Cameron, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
, 2018.[7] J. Smeds, K. Nybom, and I. Porres, “DevOps: A definition and perceived adoption impediments,”Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, pp. 166–177, 2015.[8] S. A. I. B. S. Arachchi and I. Perera, “Continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelineautomation for Agile Software Project Management,” 2018 Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference(MERCon), 2018.[9] B. P. Eddy, N. Wilde, N. A. Cooper, B. Mishra, V. S. Gamboa, K. M. Shah, A. M. Deleon, and N. A.Shields, “A pilot study on introducing continuous integration and delivery into Undergraduate SoftwareEngineering Courses,” 2017 IEEE 30th Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training(CSEE&T), 2017.[10] Z. Chen, “Applying scrum to manage a senior Capstone
Conference Session
Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Daniel D. Jensen, Westmont College; Gregory Reich; Joshua Guinto; Jared Lush
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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)
alignment enhanced their researchexperience in terms of efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction of the research work.BackgroundIn 2020 approximately 4 million bachelor’s degrees were given in the US [1] across all academicdisciplines. According to the Council on Undergraduate Research, only 28% of undergradsengage in research [3]. However, within 10 years, approximately 40% of former undergraduatestudents enter graduate programs [2] where research capability and experience is often critical tosuccess. One study indicates that 29% of undergrads do not choose to participate in researchbecause they simply are not interested in research [3]. Possibly if research projects could betailored to be more attractive to undergraduate students, more students
Conference Session
Engineering Technology Division Poster Session
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raheem Taiwo Ariwoola, East Tennessee State University; Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University
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Engineering Technology
Paper ID #14796Use of Drone for a Campus Building Envelope StudyRaheem Taiwo Ariwoola, East Tennessee State University Raheem Ariwoola developed an early interest in Engineering due in part to being born in a family dom- inated by Engineers. Having enjoyed fidgeting with all electronics equipment found in his surroundings when he was growing up, he developed a curious and inquisitive mind to further his study in the field of engineering. In 2012, he received a degree in BSc Electrical Engineering in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria, with the highest honors. Immediately after graduation, he went ahead to
Conference Session
Learning and Assessment in ME 1
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Canino, Trine University; Brett Batson, Trine University
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Mechanical Engineering
Paper ID #17922A Study in Collaborative Learning in Flipped Class EnvironmentsDr. James ”Jamie” Canino, Trine University Jamie Canino is currently an associate professor at Trine University where he focuses on undergraduate education research. He teaches in the thermal-fluids and aerospace engineering fields and can be reached at caninoj@trine.edu.Dr. Brett Batson, Trine University Dr. Batson has taught thermal sciences courses at Trine University in Angola, Indiana since 2006. Prior to that, he taught three years at Iowa State University as an adjunct professor. His non-academic experience includes automatic controls
Conference Session
ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Alm, Oral Roberts University; William Parker Garrison, Oral Roberts University; Victor R. C. Gomes, Oral Roberts University; Caleb H. Harris, Oral Roberts University; Gabriel Troy Shrauger, Oral Roberts University; Caleb Whitacre, Oral Roberts University; John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University
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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)
pioneering design.Reproducing this project and associated lab in a classroom setting can benefit engineeringstudents. Firstly, utilizing Ansys Fluent software to replicate this project has the potential togenerate new, innovative and optimized propeller designs. This project is an excellentintroduction for students to an engineering problem where there is a lot of potential for improvedefficiency from an optimized design. It allows students to engage in the engineering research,design, and development phases. Moreover, students who aspire to pursue graduate-leveleducation may find this project intriguing as it can help familiarize them with the researchenvironment.ConclusionBy continuing research on propellers, the university can contribute to
Conference Session
Teaching Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Materials
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Jerry Qu, University at Buffalo ; Adres Nuri, University at Buffalo ; Syed Ali Hasan, University at Buffalo; Nilanjan Kundu, University at Buffalo
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Mechanics
Paper ID #19448Torsion Tests to Study Plastic Deformation in Ductile MaterialsProf. Somnath Chattopadhyay, University at Buffalo, SUNY Dr. Somnath Chattopadhyay teaches mechanics, manufacturing and design at the University at Buffalo. He has authored a text on Pressure Vessel s and till recently was an Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology. His research interests are in the areas of fatigue and fracture of metals, carbon nanotubes, multi-scale material modeling and engineering education. He had a very successful industrial career with Westinghouse Electric where he directed and performed
Conference Session
Technology in Environmental Engineering Courses
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Carlos Ortiz
andfrom the student perspective. From the academic point of view we believe that we gained a betterunderstanding of the membrane process as a secondary treatment component, and its controlrequirements. This project also improved our laboratory capabilities allowing us to include themicrokjeldahl digestion and distillation systems as additional components of the academicmaterial. These pieces of equipment will help the implementation of new laboratory experiences,and their integration in the required environmental course for CET students, as well as in electivecourses. This project also exposed the demands of research on faculty in academic programsdedicated almost exclusively to teaching, and without the support of graduate programs inengineering
Conference Session
WIED: Medley
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).; Mohamed Nasor M. Kalil; Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology
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Women in Engineering
Paper ID #9785Attracting and Retaining Women in Undergraduate Engineering Programs –A Case StudyDr. Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Dr. Mohamed Nasor M. KalilProf. Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology Professor Fahar Hayati graduated with B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering from Sheffield University in 1966. He received his Ph.D. from Edinburgh University in 1971. Since 1969 Professor Hayati has worked both in industry and in university in several countries. With a career stretching over 45 years he made vast contributions as an academic
Conference Session
BIM in Architectural Engineering
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University
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Architectural
, and integrating digital applications into the design process. He is skilled with a variety of digital modeling tools including Revit, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, 3DS Max Design, and AutoCAD Architecture. In addition to university teaching he is an Autodesk Certified Revit Professional and provides training and consulting services. Page 26.1660.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using BIM to support Habitat for Humanity: A case studyAbstract This paper documents a graduate level research project intended to enable students togain experience with Building
Conference Session
College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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College Industry Partnerships
Paper ID #21244Case Study: Industry-sponsored Mechanical Engineering Capstone SeniorDesign ProjectsDr. Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, Fort Wayne Hosni I. Abu-Mulaweh received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from the Missouri-University of Science and Technology in 1984, 1987, and 1992, respectively. Currently, he is a professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is also the mechanical engi- neering capstone senior design coordinator. His research interests include heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.Nusaybah Abu-Mulaweh, Purdue University, West
Conference Session
Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1: In the Classroom
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University
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Engineering and Public Policy
Paper ID #9769Importance of Radio Regulation Policies in Wireless Communications StudyDr. Reza Kamali, Utah Valley University Page 24.712.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Importance of Radio Regulation Policies in Wireless Communications Study Abstract— Wireless communications needs radio frequency links. Radio frequency spectrumis a limited and expensive resource. To improve efficiency of radio frequency spectrum, wepropose a new topic in spectrum engineering and radio
Collection
2001 Annual Conference
Authors
James Barrott
Session 3650 Why Should Cases be Integrated into the Engineering Technology Curriculum? James L. Barrott Chattanooga State Technical Community CollegeI. IntroductionThe case method of instruction was first introduced in 1870 at the Harvard Law School. In 1908,the Harvard Graduate School of Administration was formed and its curriculum was based onpractical case studies. Today, medicine, human behavioral sciences, education, law, business,applied physical sciences, and engineering faculty successfully use the case method ofinstruction. The
Conference Session
ASEE Multimedia Session
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Sohail Anwar; Eric Granlund
Session 2793 Teaching Engineering Design to First Year Engineering Students: A Case Study Sohail Anwar, Eric Granlund, Stephen Fokuo The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona CollegeIntroductionEngineering design is the communication of a set of rational decisions obtained withcreative problem solving for achieving certain stated objectives within prescribedconstraints. 1 Engineering design is a systematic and cognitive process. 2 The methodsfaculty choose to teach engineering design relate to the skills and competencies they wanttheir students
Collection
2024 South East Section Meeting
Authors
Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel; Timothy A Wood, The Citadel
Paper ID #40863An Active Learning Case-Study Approach to Introduction to CivilEngineeringDr. Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel Stephanie Laughton is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. She acquired a Bachelor’s in Civil & Environmental Engineering with Honors from Duke University followed by Master’s and Doctoral degrees in the same field from Carnegie Mellon University. Laughton’s research interests include engineering education and pedagogy, sustainability education, and environmental nanotechnology.Dr. Timothy A Wood, The Citadel
Conference Session
Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 2
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Theodore J. Branoff, Illinois State University
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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)
Paper ID #36881Position Verification in a GD&T Course: A Longitudinal StudyDr. Theodore J. Branoff, Illinois State University Dr. Branoff is a professor and chair of the Department of Technology at Illinois State University. He taught engineering graphics, computer-aided design, descriptive geometry, and instructional design courses in the College of Education at North Carolina State University from 1986-2014. He also worked for Siemens- Switchgear Division and for Measurement Group, Inc. Dr. Branoff’s research interests include constraint- based solid modeling strategies and spatial visualization abilities in
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Interdisciplinary Capstone Projects, Pandemic Adapted Mechatronics Lab, Call for Change
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adeel Khalid, Kennesaw State University
Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. His research is focused on system level design optimization and integration of disciplinary analyses. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comInter-Disciplinary Senior Design Projects with Industry Partnership – A Pilot Study 1. Project DescriptionThree inter-disciplinary senior design engineering projects were undertaken over the course of twosemesters (Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) at the Kennesaw State University. At the beginning of Fall2020 semester, a call was sent to all senior engineering students to enroll in a newly designed
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Education in ET
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS
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Engineering Technology
2006-2328: AN EVALUATION OF AN ESTABLISHED CASE STUDY FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONRadha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University RADHA BALAMURALIKRISHNA has an educational background in engineering, industrial education, and business administration. He is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Illinois. He received the Faculty of the Year award in 2000 sponsored by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. His primary areas of expertise are computer-aided design and process improvement methodologies.Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS KURT A ROSENTRATER is a Lead Scientist with the United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Research Service, in Brookings
Collection
2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Firdous Saleheen; Salvatore Giorgi; Zachary Smith; Joseph Picone; Chang-Hee Won
Virtual Teaching Assistant for Electrical Engineering Science: Initial Study Firdous Saleheen, Salvatore Giorgi, Zachary Smith, Joseph Picone, and Chang-Hee Won Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, USAAbstractThis paper presents a framework for a Virtual Open Laboratory Teaching Assistant (VOLTA)which provides personalized instructions for undergraduate students in an entry level electricalcircuits laboratory. Traditional closed laboratory environments do not provide 24/7 access tosuch labs hindering the learning-on-demand paradigm that is so critical to the laboratoryexperience. VOLTA offers an open laboratory environment with a virtual teaching assistantwhere the students enjoy a self
Conference Session
Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2
Collection
2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Peng Li, East Carolina University; Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University
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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)
Paper ID #47175A Follow-up Study of a Redesigned Cybersecurity Lab CourseDr. Peng Li, East Carolina University Peng Li received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Connecticut. Dr. Li is currently an Associate Professor at East Carolina University. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in programming, computer networks, information security, web services and virtualization technologies. His research interests include virtualization, cloud computing, cyber security and integration of information technology in education.Dr. Sohan Gyawali, East Carolina University Dr. Sohan Gyawali is currently an
Conference Session
International Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Elvira Valeeva, Kazan National Research Technological University
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Diversity
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International
world where people are becoming closely interconnected (Kofi Annan, 2009). Infact we are here speaking of the so-called “global competence”. Global competence as an up-to-date necessity for engineers is widely studied. AlanParkinson in his paper “The Rationale for Developing Global Competence” presents a Page 26.425.5thorough analysis of the concept of global competence and lists 13 attributes of globalcompetence. According to his model global competence means engineering graduates: 1. Canappreciate other cultures; 2. Are able to communicate across cultures; 3. Are familiar with thehistory, government and economic systems of several target
Conference Session
Design Experiences in Energy Education
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Sara Ross; Patrick Giordano; James Blanck; Dona Johnson; Peter Jansson
real world engineering problems eachsemester. He teaches Networks, Sustainable Design, Power Systems and research includes renewable powersystems. He received a PhD from the University of Cambridge, MSE from Rowan University and BSCE from MIT.JAMES BLANCK is a senior electrical and computer engineering student at Rowan UniversityPATRICK A GIORDANO, JR. is a junior electrical and computer engineering student at Rowan University whoenjoys the practice of "hands-on" engineering and excels at it. His plans include achieving his masters at Rowanafter graduating with his BSECE with minors in math, physics and computer science.DONA JOHNSON is a junior mechanical engineering student at Rowan University and a member Society OfWomen Engineers (SWE), the
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary Approach to Env. Engrg
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Wafeek Wahby
scheduled to becompleted in 2004. Currently, water required for various applications is supplied throughthe available groundwater stored in the local aquifer. Along the main canal, 5 productivewells were constructed to irrigate about 750 feddans (740 acres). However, to fullyutilize the available ground water, another 200 wells are being dug to serve an area ofabout 30,000 feddans (29,650 acres). The construction of those wells is scheduled to becompleted in 2002. Page 7.1188.8Meanwhile, the Ground Water Research Institute (GWRI) carried out studies to use theexcess in floodwater, which has been discharged to the Toshka Depression since 1996/97
Conference Session
NEE Technical Session 3 - Courses: development, logistics, and impact
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)
Paper ID #42645Case Study: A Comparative Analysis of Teaching Modalities in ThermodynamicsDr. Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Jennifer Mott is an Assistant in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her research interests include Thermal Comfort, using Team Based Learning in engineering courses and improving teaching for engineers. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Case Study: A Comparative Analysis of Teaching Modalities in Thermodynamics 2AbstractIn the dynamic landscape of engineering education
Conference Session
Aerospace Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
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Aerospace
Paper ID #11409Helicopter Aerodynamics and Design Course Developed from a Research-Informed FrameworkMs. Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University Antonette T. Cummings is a PhD candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She earned her Bachelors and Masters in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. She functioned as an aerodynamicist for military and civilian tiltrotors at Bell Helicopter for seven years, earning airplane and helicopter private pilot ratings. She has a Professional Engineer license in Texas in Thermal/Fluid Systems.Dr. William ”Bill” C. Oakes, Purdue University
Conference Session
Social Responsibility and Social Justice II: From Classroom to Community
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Katz, Virginia Tech
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
, mechanical, electrical, computer science, andcomputer engineering, there was no future at Tulane. They were already under the microscopefollowing an external review by a panel of distinguished engineering deans that identified thoseprograms as not competitive in areas of graduate studies and research in comparison to similarinstitutions. In order to redress these deficiencies, Tulane would need to secure resources tosupport adequate growth. Then Katrina hit, and in the face of unknown student retention andtuition revenue, uncertainty abounded. Instead of trying to remediate the identified programs,Katrina offered a second, expedient solution: cut the programs entirely. In effect, their sizerendered them unable to “compete” with Tulane’s peer
Collection
2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference
Authors
Kimberlee Smith; Mario Beruvides
2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference Educational Management: An Application of Research for Educational Outreach Programs Kimberlee A. Smith and Dr. Mario Beruvides Texas Tech University / Texas Tech UniversityAbstractHigher education serves a vital role in the health and stability of our nation-state. As educationaloutreach programs serve distinct functions within the educational mission of higher education,often addressing identified deficiencies, this paper assesses the state of educational managementwithin outreach programs. To address the structural application of this assessment, this researchidentifies
Conference Session
International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany
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International
AC 2007-640: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS INGERMANY – EXPERIENCES AND LESSONS LEARNEDRaghu Echempati, Kettering University RAGHU ECHEMPATI is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute). He has over 20 years of teaching, research and consulting experience. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of Mechanics, Machine design, and CAE (including metal forming simulation and Design of Machines and Mechanisms). He is very active in the Study Abroad Programs at Kettering University. He is a member of ASME, ASEE, and SAE, and a Fellow of the ASME.Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany MICHAEL BUTSCH
Conference Session
Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maria Jose Yanez, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Ernesto Gramsch, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Roberto Santander, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Cecilia Richards, Washington State University; Robert Richards, Washington State University
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International
manufacturing methods is enormous. For thisreason, many facilities and programs have been developed in educational institutions inthe US to introduce students to microfabrication methods [1-5]. Educating bothundergraduate and graduate students in microfabrication and batch manufacturingmethods is commonly seen as key to promoting US economic competitiveness, bycontributing to the talent base required by industry and by enhancing publicunderstanding of one of the key technologies shaping the industrial world.While many microfabrication facilities can be found in US colleges and universities,information about such facilities in educational institutions in Latin American is sparse. Itappears that extremely few such facilities exist and that very few Latin