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Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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. , http://www-cdr.stanford.edu/images/Dissection/dissphil.pdf4. Brown, A. and Ollis, D. , “Team Teaching: A Freshman Engineering Rhetoric and Laboratory”, ASEE proceedings, 19965. Brown, A., Luyendyk, S. and Ollis, D.F., “Implementing an English and Engineering Collaboration,” in Liberal Education in Twenty-First Century Engineering: Responses to ABET/EC2000 Criteria, (eds: Ollis, D.S., Neeley, K.A., and Luegenbiehl, H.C., Peter Lang Publishers, New York, NY, pp. 270-279.6. Kennedy, A., Ollis, D., and Brent, R, , “Cross-College Collaboration to Enhance Spanish Instruction and Learning,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual conference, 2005.7. Laffitte, B., Ollis, D., and Brent, R.,, “Cross-College Collaboration of Engineering with Industrial

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camille George, University of St. Thomas; Elise Amel, University of Saint Thomas; Christopher Greene, University of Saint Thomas

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results.These add up to a system that helps students see the connections between the data they are takingand its meaning. They also can see and modify the visual representations of the data to betterinterpret the information and to draw conclusions supported by that data. Taken together, thishas the potential to help the student develop stronger critical thinking skills and to testhypotheses against data in meaningful ways. Page 12.2.9 Figure 2 - LabVIEW Diagram Created by Students to Display TemperaturesAssessment of ActivitiesWe collected data both before (see Appendix B) and after the workshop (see Appendix C) tonote any changes in

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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, George 3. Random-House College Dictionary, Random-House, NY, 1984, pgs 1079 & 1407. 4. Krupczak, John, and David F. Ollis, Improving the Technological Literacy of Undergraduates – Identifying the Research Issues, National Science Foundation, 2005. 5. Krupczak, John, and David Ollis, Technological Literacy and Engineering for Non-Engineers: Lessons from Successful Courses, Paper No. 2006-744, Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 6. Gorham, Douglas, Pam. B. Newberry, and Theodore A. Bickart, ABET and Standards for Technological Literacy, Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

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Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Whitman, Wichita State University; James Steck, Wichita State University; David Koert, Wichita State University; Larry Paarmann, Wichita State University

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AC 2007-710: A CLASS FOR UNDERGRADUATE TECHNICAL LITERACYUSING LEGO MINDSTORMSLawrence Whitman, Wichita State UniversityJames Steck, Wichita State UniversityDavid Koert, Wichita State UniversityLarry Paarmann, Wichita State University Page 12.12.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A CLASS FOR UNDERGRADUATE TECHNICAL LITERACY USING LEGO MINDSTORMSAbstractMuch effort is underway to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics. There is a growing base of infusing these necessary skills andattitudes to stimulate the pursuit of these avenues as careers. There is also much effort aimed ataddressing the

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Mark Breitenberg, Art Center College of Design

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look at nature in a different way and have been grateful for thisassignment.Final ProjectThe final assignment in the course is an independent research project. Students are givena choice of three project formats as described below. Choice A: Pick a natural system that is particularly intriguing to you (for any reason). Write a 10 page (minimum) research paper on this system. You should explore your chosen system in depth. Highlight specific attributes of this system and discuss what function they serve. Analyze the design of your chosen system in terms of the characteristics which we have discussed in class. Choice B: Design a project that incorporates a study of a natural system. Examples

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

-functions in design and creating a sense of practical empowermentin novice or even tentative engineers.Bibliography 1. National Science Foundation, “Shaping The Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology”, NSF 96-139, October 1996. 2. Pearson, G., and A.T.Young, (editors) Technically Speaking: Why all Americans Need to Know More About Technology. Washington, D.C. National Academy Press, (2002). 3. National Academy of Engineering, Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century, National Academy Press, (2005). 4. Nocito-Gobel J., S. Daniels, M. Collura, B. Aliane, “Project-Based Introduction to Engineering – A

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Mary Graham, Clarkson University

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/Why America Needs a Refresher Course on Energy. In National Environmental Education & Training Foundation: Washington, DC, 2002.7. NOWCAST, U.S. Public in the Dark on Climate Change Issues. American Meterological Society 2005, June 2005, 775.8. Riecken, G.; Yavas, U., Energy Conservation Awareness. Ball State Business Review 1979, 9, (2), 2.9. Ritchie, C. A.; Steinbrink, J. E., Knowledge, Attitude, and the Energy Ethic. Social Education 1984, 48, (2), 149-52.10. Barrow, L. H.; Morrisey, J. T., Energy Literacy of Ninth-Grade Students: A Comparison Between Maine and New Brunswick. Journal of Environmental Education 1989, 20, 22-25.11. Farhar, B. C., Energy and the Environment: the public view. Renewable Energy Report

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shayna Stanton, Student; Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University

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: An opportunity for design faculty? Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago.4. National Academy of Engineering, and National Research Council, Committee on Technological Literacy. (2002). Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology. Pearson, Greg, and Young, A. Thomas. (Eds.).5. Mikic, B., and Voss, S. (2006). Engineering for everyone: Charging students with the task of designing creative solutions to the problem of technology literacy. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Page 12.1610.8 Education, Chicago.6. Christopher

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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. a. How it works b. For whom it works c. Its deployment: market value or other measure of value d. Its competition e. The trends f. The tradeoffs: strongest and weakest features (what the critics say) g. List references 3. The topic may be on technologies such as high intensity white LED lights, or microbial disposal of toxic waste, or on a major project (system), such as the Three Gorges or (saving) Venice. It could also focus on a failure like the Columbia Shuttle, or the New Orleans levees. See helpful links below. 4. Note: Some generic technology families like explosives, or nanotechnology, may appear to have no competition. They do.Comments

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Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Oakley, Oakland University; Lorenzo Smith, Oakland University; Yin-ping (Daniel) Chang, Oakland University

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://www.themorningnews.org/archives/personalities/birnbaum_v_henry_petroski.php. Accessed Jan 7, 2007.6. L. S. Anderson, K. A. Gilbride, "Image of engineering among Canadian high school students." http://www.ccwestt.org/cnu5news/images/Image_of_Engineering_Among_Secondary_Students.p df. Accessed December 28, 2006.7. C. Baillie, "Motivation and attrition in engineering students," European Journal of Engineering Education, 2000;25(2):145-155.8. P. Patel-Predd, "Careers: A League Of Extraordinary Women," Spectrum, IEEE, 2005;42(10):59- 61.9. G. Waterworth, "Renaming And Restructuring In Engineering Education." http://www.hull.ac.uk/engprogress/Prog1Papers/LMUgwaterworth.pdf. Accessed December 29, 2006.10. Heather B

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron Newberry, Baylor University

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professional conferences and universities. He is currently working on a book, under contract with Rowman & Littlefield, titled The Engineering Ethos, which analyzes the values and thinking styles common to the engineering profession. Dr. Newberry, in collaboration with colleagues at Texas Tech University and the University of Texas, has multiyear funding from the National Science Foundation to develop educational materials for professional ethics for engineers. Dr. Newberry gives frequent presentations on professional ethics to groups of Texas engineers to help them satisfy continuing education requirements. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and has been involved