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Design Communications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Tamara Knott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Richard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Design in Engineering Education

design, computer-based learning, hypermedia, constructivist learning, cognitive tools, and problem solving. His current research focuses on the cognitive processes engaged by problem solving and models and methods for supporting those processes during learning.Tamara Knott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityRichard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Page 13.1062.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Scaffolding Collaborative Design OnlineAmong engineers, design is a ubiquitous professional activity. Most engineers engage insome form of

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Patrick Favier, IUT Bethune, France; David Jouglet, IUT Bethune, France

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International

Bethune, France Dr.David Jouglet is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the IUT Bethune,University d'Artois, France. He is an associate member of the LGI2A, a research lab at the University d'Artois. Dr.Jouglet served as the Department Head of Electrical Engineering, IUT Bethune, from 2005 to 2008. He is a peer reviewer of several scientific and engineering journals. Page 13.91.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Project-Based International Collaboration in Engineering EducationAbstractThis manuscript

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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Landis, The Technology Collaborative; Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education; Robin Shoop, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-454: STEPS ALONG A ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYDavid Landis, The Technology Collaborative Dave Landis received the BS EE degree from Carnegie Mellon, MS from the University of Pennsylvania, and PhD from the Pennsylvania State University. His industry experience includes work in reliable and fault tolerant computer / chip design for RCA and Honeywell. He has been an Electrical Engineering Professor at the University of South Florida and at Penn State, doing research and teaching on the subjects of embedded systems, chip design and test. He is currently Vice President, Education and Training at The Technology Collaborative where he is responsible for career pipeline, professional

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Distinguished Lecture: Indo/Us Collaboration

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Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Hans Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

AC 2008-2821: THE INDO-US ENGINEERING FACULTY INSTITUTES - AMODEL FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONKrishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts-LowellHans Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education Page 13.1240.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Indo US Engineering Faculty Leadership Institute Summer 2008 May 26 to June 13 & June 30 to July 18, 2008 Global Education Center, Infosys Technologies Ltd., Mysore FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Offered by Indo US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE) Information Brochure

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Challenges of CE Education in a Global World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; Senro Kuraoka, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

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Civil Engineering

- Madison and was a Research Associate at the National Research Council of Canada before joining Nippon Koei. His expertise includes numerical modeling, rockfall analysis and mitigation, and general geomechanical analyses. Page 13.789.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 International Collaboration for Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory ExercisesAbstractThe project described in this paper is a collaborative effort between California Polytechnic StateUniversity and Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. based in Tokyo, Japan. The collaboration was establishedfor the Geotechnical

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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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Ken Barnard, K-State at Salina; Greg Stephens, K-State at Salina; Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

. Page 13.457.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Earth Day Teach-In: A Model for Industry, Community, and Education CollaborationAbstractEarth Day is a driving force for environmental awareness around the world. It can also be aneffective event for educating the local community and the 21st century engineer sincetechnologists will play a vital future role in civic engagement, green economic development, andglobal awareness related to energy, global warming and conservation. This paper presents a crossdisciplinary team presentation from faculty in Engineering Technology, Business, and Aviationcollaborating together to explain the first campus Earth Day Teach-In at K-State Salina. Thispaper

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Multidisciplinary Teams

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Samantha Jacques; Deepti Suri, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. She received her PhD from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2000 and has several years of industrial experience. She joined the SE faculty in 2000 and has been the program director of the SE program since 2006. Her research interests include software engineering architecture, analysis and design and educational research. Page 13.1101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Strategies for Assessing Multi-Disciplinary Collaborative ExperiencesAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in its Criterion 3 requires

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Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Sam Mason, Morehead State University; Xiaolong Li, Morehead State University

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Engineering Technology

Departmental Survival through Collaborative Industrial PartnershipAbstractIn this paper/discussion the author's identify how the Industrial and Engineering technologycurriculum and program strengthened at Morehead State University. The author's initially reviewa brief history of the Industrial and Engineering Technology program and how the departmentsurvived from closing down to become one of the most successful departments at the university.The author's also describe how the objectives were set and how department worked with thelocal industrial partners and advisors to set up and help with the curriculum to meet the industrialdemands. The objectives were set based on the local educational and industrial demands forthe employment, research and

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Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

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Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso; Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Tzu-Liang Tseng; Noe Vargas Hernandez; Samuel Riccillo, University of Texas at El Paso

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2008-359: WORK DESIGN FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN A FLATWORLD: A GLOBAL, VIRTUAL, COLLABORATIVE MODELArunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso Arunkumar Pennthur is Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at UTEP. He teaches work design, senior design and human factors engineering. His research interests are in virtual collaboration and problem representation in engineering education.Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso Louis Everett is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at University of Texas at El Paso. He teaches Dynamics and Controls. His research interests are in metacognition in engineering education.Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso Bill

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Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica Jovanovic, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mileta Tomovic, Purdue University; Richard Mark French, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering/1988 - University of Dayton, Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering/1993 - University of Dayton. Industrial & Business Experience:Senior Engineer, Robert Bosch Corporation, 1999-2004, Manager, Lear Corporation, 1995-1999, Research Engineer, Wright-Patterson AFB, 1985-1995 Page 13.300.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Collaborative Product Design and Realization in Mechanical Engineering Technology CurriculaAbstractMechanical and manufacturing engineers are working in a global environment which requiresnew skills. New term developed over the last decade for them: the

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The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University; Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University

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Design in Engineering Education

papers on use of small teams in design engineering. Page 13.1102.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Structuring Team Learning Tasks To Increase Student Engagement and CollaborationIntroductionDesign in industry is usually done in collaborative teams. So, it is only natural that designclasses also use teams. Student teams, however, present a common challenge for design faculty.Every instructor is familiar with “dream” teams that excel at everything, and with “nightmare”teams that fail to complete tasks, degenerate into conflict, or both. Though the benefits oflearning in teams is widely

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Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Richard Hayes, Dublin Institute of Technology; Robert Herrick, Purdue University; Heinz Schmidt-Walter, Hochschule Darmstadt; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University; Eugeue Coyle, Dublin Institute of Technology; Robert Simpson, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

AC 2008-1576: DETECT: DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS TOWARDINNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION BETWEEN FOURENGINEERING, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INSTITUTIONSMichael Dyrenfurth, Purdue UniversityMike Murphy, Dublin Institute of TechnologyDonal McHale, Dublin Institute of TechnologyRichard Hayes, Dublin Institute of TechnologyRobert Herrick, Purdue UniversityDhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State UniversityHeinz Schmidt-Walter, Hochschule DarmstadtEugeue Coyle, Dublin Institute of TechnologyRobert Simpson, Dublin Institute of Technology Page 13.381.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 DETECT: Developing Sustainable Pathways Toward Innovative

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Brian Randolph, University of Toledo

Engineer of the Year in 2005. Page 13.1285.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Multiyear Assessment and Expansion to Collaborating InstitutionsAbstract The inability of incoming students to advance past the traditional first-year calculussequence is a primary cause of attrition in engineering programs across the country. As a result,this paper will describe an NSF funded initiative at Wright State University to redefine the wayengineering mathematics is taught, with the goal of increasing student retention, motivation andsuccess in engineering. The WSU approach begins with the development of a novel first

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FPD4 - Teaching Methods for First Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University; John Clements, California Polytechnic State University; David Janzen, California Polytechnic State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-464: IMPROVING ENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGHCREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND CONTEXT IN A FIRST YEAR COURSEMichael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University Michael Haungs is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at California Polytechnic State University. He received his B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley, his M.S. degree in Computer Science from Clemson University, and his PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Davis. His interests are in systems research, with an emphasis on: Distributed Systems, Networking, Interprocess Communications, Operating Systems and Parallel

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Junichi Kanai

, March 2006, pp. 115-118.3. Engineering Accreditation Commission, CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITING ENGINEERING PROGRAMS - Effective for Evaluations During the 2007-2008 Accreditation Cycle, March 17, 2007.4. Kanai, J. and Steiner, M., “Effects of a Web-Based Collaboration Tool in Engineering Design Courses,” Educating Designers for Global Context, Proceedings of the 4th Engineering & Product Design Education, Salzburg, Austria, September 7-8, 2006, pp.385-390.Biographical InformationJunichi Kanai received his B.S. in EE, and an M.Eng. and Ph.D. in CSE from Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute (RPI) in 1983, 1985, and 1990, respectively. He is currently Associate Director of the O.T.Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory in the School of

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Junichi Kanai

, March 2006, pp. 115-118.3. Engineering Accreditation Commission, CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITING ENGINEERING PROGRAMS - Effective for Evaluations During the 2007-2008 Accreditation Cycle, March 17, 2007.4. Kanai, J. and Steiner, M., “Effects of a Web-Based Collaboration Tool in Engineering Design Courses,” Educating Designers for Global Context, Proceedings of the 4th Engineering & Product Design Education, Salzburg, Austria, September 7-8, 2006, pp.385-390.Biographical InformationJunichi Kanai received his B.S. in EE, and an M.Eng. and Ph.D. in CSE from Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute (RPI) in 1983, 1985, and 1990, respectively. He is currently Associate Director of the O.T.Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory in the School of

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Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-498: INDUSTRY-UNIVERSITY COLLABORATION TO IMPROVE TESTDATA QUALITYJoseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus Page 13.742.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Industry-University Collaboration to Improve Test Data QualityAbstractA major engine manufacturer, Cummins, Inc., had organized a charter1 to provide training to agroup of employees involved with data collection. Their objective was to improve data qualityby improving the calibration of test instruments. The group of employees would also beencouraged to take the Certified Calibration Technician examination as part of obtaining thiscertification offered by the American Society for Quality

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Jewell, Union College

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International

AC 2008-1042: IN PURSUIT OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGEXCHANGESThomas Jewell, Union College Thomas K. Jewell is the Carl B. Jansen Professor of Engineering, and Director of International Programs for Engineering at Union College. His duties include developing and managing international programs for engineers, advising engineering students on international programs, and leading programs to international locations. Professor Jewell has published two textbooks, and numerous technical and pedagogical papers. He is a Fellow of ASCE. Page 13.724.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008

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Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-207: ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING EXERCISES FOR AFIRST COURSE IN FLUID MECHANICSStephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University Stephen R. Turns, professor of mechanical engineering, joined the faculty of The Pennsylvania State University in 1979. His research interests include combustion-generated air pollution, other combustion-related topics, and engineering education pedagogy. He has served as an ABET mechanical engineering program evaluator since 1994. He has received several teaching awards at Penn State, including the Milton S. Eisenhower Award for Distinguished Teaching. He is also the author of three student-centered textbooks: An Introduction to Combustion: Concepts and

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Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kate Thomes, University of Pittsburgh; Beth Bateman Newborg, University of Pittsburgh; Kate Joranson, University of Pittsburgh; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Steven Abramowitch, University of Pittsburgh; Carol Washburn, University of Pittsburgh; Carol Baker, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Libraries

Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of PittsburghCarol Washburn, University of Pittsburgh Research Associate, Center for Instructional Development & Distance Education, University of PittsburghCarol Baker, University of Pittsburgh Senior Administrator, Office of Measurement & Evaluation of Teaching, University of Pittsburgh Page 13.818.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 IT TAKES THE WHOLE UNIVERSITYTO INSTRUCT THE WHOLE ENGINEER: NARRATIVES OF COLLABORATION Page 13.818.2It Takes The Whole University To Instruct The Whole Engineer: Narratives

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Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural

AC 2008-1688: FACULTY COLLABORATION ON DOCUMENTING OUR NEWSCHOOL OF ARCHITECTUREJohn Phillips, Oklahoma State University John Phillips is an Associate Professor in Oklahoma State University's School of Architecture. He teaches Analysis I, Foundations, Structures: Timber Steel & Concrete, Steel II, Steel III and team teaches in the Comprehensive Design Studio. Professor Phillips is a registered engineer in the state of Texas and acts as a structural consultant for Brown Engineering P.C. in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Page 13.607.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Faculty

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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International

across national boundaries. This paper describes an approach andpreliminary results of research leading to establishment of a framework for creation ofmultinational, engineering programs, which will produce graduates capable of workingefficiently in multidisciplinary teams engaged in international collaboration on industrial RSICprojects. The emphasis is on projects which require conformance to specific national andinternational standards mandated by regulatory authorities. A key element of the framework isthe identification of appropriate educational objectives and outcomes for the program based onindustry surveys and the analysis of accreditation criteria. The proposed RSIC curriculum modelis designed to be used by engineering schools, both in

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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International

AC 2008-1383: A COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT WITHRECOGNITION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTSFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Fanyu Zeng is an assistant professor of Business Information Systems and is actively involved in several projects to develop Chinese higher education programs and international student programs for Indiana Wesleyan University. Page 13.15.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Collaborative Curriculum Enhancement with Recognition of Characteristics of Chinese College StudentsAbstractThis study aims to enhance a software engineering

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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International

AC 2008-1944: ENHANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND DISTANCE LEARNINGTHROUGH HYBRID E-LEARNING APPROACHAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, signal estimation, biocomputing, and use of computers and related technologies in undergraduate and graduate education to improve and enhance teaching and learning

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California

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International

Engineering Education, 2008 Summer Research Program for Meaningful International ExperienceAbstract An important aspect of engineering education in the 21st century must include thebuilding of international awareness. A practical and highly impactful way for engineeringinstitutions to foster this awareness is to provide international research programs andencourage students to take part in them, for experiences that are meaningful bothacademically and socially, and that will prove to be invaluable to them as workingprofessionals. With the “flattening” of the world – or the increased competition in theglobal marketplace due to advancements in web technology – it is of great value forengineering students to learn about other cultures

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Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the State Bar of Texas. Page 13.969.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Peer Assessment of Teamwork and Collaborative Learning in Construction/Civil Engineering Recently, employers have indicated that they are not totally satisfied with theindividualistic approach of the average engineering graduate. This may be due to the fact that inmany companies team goals, team contributions, and team rewards often supersede individualactions. The findings of a past study suggest that students have accepted the

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; Greory Spaulding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 13.270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 “Building the Largest Cantenna in Kansas: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration between Engineering Technology Programs”Abstract:This paper describes the design and development of a large 20 dBi (decibels isotropic)Wi-Fi antenna for a class project in the Communication Circuit Design course. This largeantenna is based on smaller Wi-Fi antennas commonly referred to as cantennas (gain ofabout 10 dBi). The smaller version is made with a single can (3-4 inches) in diameter andan appropriately placed feed probe. Our version consists of several progressively largercylindrical sections connected together by 34 degree

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Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. Investigations of interdisciplinary graduate programs nationawide are funded through her NSF CAREER award. Page 13.970.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Perceptions of Engineering EducationAbstractThe impact of engineering education seems to be felt in all veins of

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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International

of knowledge and skills required to address the situations encountered in this large domain. This includes inculcating foreign languages skills, knowledge of foreign laws, practices and customs or knowledge of foreign environments, resources and needs.Lloyd et al12 observe, in connection with an innovative program titled A Dispersed Design TeamApproach for the Globalization of Engineering Education that Michigan State University (MSU)and the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) collaboratively offer, in addition to the many technical issues the engineering design process normally encounters, extra-technical issues of leadership, power, trust, language, time differences, cultural differences

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Global Cooperative Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Akins, Georgia Institute of Technology; Debbie D. Gulick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 13.903.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 MODELS ON INDUSTRY AND UNIVERSITY GLOBAL COLLABORATION THROUGH CO-OP AND INTERNSHIPSIntroductionFrom industry giants to start-ups; from the U. S. News’ top schools to aspiring institutionsof higher education; and from the bastions of engineering education in the U. S. tocampuses in all areas of the world, globalization is the mantra being spoken by educators,administrators, and corporate leaders. Author Thomas Friedman brought this to theforefront in his best selling book, The World is Flat, and the topic is constantly