Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Julia N. Savoy; Mia K. Markey; H. Grady Rylander III

outcomes,” Research inCFCs, which requires self-assessment, organization, Higher Education, vol. 47, no. 4, pp. 451-476, 2006.reflection, and planning, all of which are prompted by the [8] Y. Sakurai, K. Pyhältö, and S. Lindblom-Ylänne,TPT and IDP processes. “Factors affecting international doctoral students' academic engagement, satisfaction with their studies, and dropping out,” International Journal for Researcher4. Summary Development, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 99-117, 2012. This study investigated the

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Holmes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provided Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with the resources necessary toassist Worcester Public Schools (WPS) in bringing technology and engineering into theirelementary classrooms. Through the Partnerships Implementing Engineering Education (PIEE)program WPI faculty, graduate fellows, and undergraduate students worked closely with WPSteachers to develop a curriculum in grades K-6 that would address the Science andTechnology/Engineering Frameworks and ensure that each year built upon concepts taught in theprevious year. Graduate fellows and undergraduate students then helped the teachers bring thatcurriculum into the classrooms where they both assisted with teaching and also evaluated theirlesson plans and activities. WPS teachers provided

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

lab. There will also be a briefoverview of the process for evaluation and the future plans for additional labequipment and learning activities.Body of the PaperMany say that experience is the best teacher. Students can successfully complete Page 12.844.2a plan of study at the top of his or her class having learned, in theory, everythingthey can possibly know about a given field but without the opportunity practicethe skills identified in the acquisition of knowledge. Some industrial partnersperceive this education as incomplete. Traditionally educational institutionsprovide students with a great deal of ‘book-learning’ but provide little or nohands-on

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 1

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilan Grave, Elizabethtown College; Nat Hager III, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Page 12.934.2liberal arts setting.The integrated project we describe here is at its infancy, with main components still underdevelopment or in the planning stage. However, it is based on recent accomplished research andhas already recorded some initial meaningful interactions and achievements in thecomplementary educational components, reinforcing the general ideas and goals of the projectand forming the basis for publication of this report.The research component, which is central to the project, involves the use of Time-Domain-Reflectometry to study hydrating portland cement. The project provides opportunities forinterdisciplinary research for students in Physics and Engineering, Biology and Chemistry. Anadditional important part is the

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shayna Stanton, Student; Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2007-1316: WHOSE JOB IS IT? TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY IN SOCIETYShayna Stanton, Student Shayna is an undergraduate student at Brigham Young University earning her degree in Facilities Management from the College of Engineering and Technology. She has worked as a research assistant studying the effects of technology on society. She spent 18 months in France as a service missionary and some time in West Africa participating in humanitarian efforts. After graduation, Shayna plans to pursue a graduate degree in Urban Planning for developing countries.Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University Page

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Source Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

other rural villages in Ghana as wellas the major cities of Kumasi and Accra to study the economic and business environment, aswell as the technical infrastructure, in the area. This paper describes the GlobalResolve programand this biodiesel project that has the goals of providing students global experience in problem Page 13.1216.2solving and plans to help the village develop a plan for a sustainable biofuels venture.Global Resolve at ASUThe biodiesel project described in this paper grew out of an interdisciplinary interculturalinitiative at ASU called GlobalResolve. GlobalResolve was established at ASU in 2006 as asocial entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M.P. Sharma, University of Wyoming; Robert W. Peters, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

• District of Columbia (Washington D.C.) University Departments Offering Sustainability Courses: • Agriculture and Life Sciences • Agriculture, Environmental and Regional Economics and Demography • Anthropology/Sociology with an environmental studies minor • Applied Sciences • Architecture • Architecture and Urban Planning • Biology • Business Administration • Center for International Programs 5Page 13.115.6 • Civil Engineering • Civil and Environmental Engineering • Economics • Environmental Earth Sciences • Environmental Economics and Policy • Environmental Engineering and Science • Environmental Health

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

implementing or creating.Teachers work collaboratively on developing the module, including identification of studentscience learning objectives (tied to the district science curriculum and standards), lesson plans,implementation and classroom management plans, and student assessments.The overarching aim of the three-year PISA program is to: (a) demonstrate and institutionalizewithin participating schools a methodology, supporting curriculum materials, and otherinstructional resources and strategies to increase student interest, engagement, and achievementin science, mathematics, engineering, and technology and further, to (b) promote a culture ofinventiveness and creativity that calls upon students to demonstrate 21st century workforce skills

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University-Athens

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Department Risk Assessment ProcessUsing the fundamentals of risk assessment, along with the guidance from the literatureconcerning academic and campus risks, we embarked on our own risk management process. Arisk assessment is the obvious first step in a risk management approach, and even on its own it isvery important because it can allow potential dangers that previously were known to only a fewpeople to be brought to the awareness of others. The risk management approach often used inbusiness and industry combines the assessment with appropriate management plans to eliminateor control the risks. The risk management approach is not just a one-time event - if fullyembraced it can change the way an organization plans and conducts their

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Felicelli, Mississippi State University; John Berry, Mississippi State University; Rafael Cuesta, CIDAUT, Spain; Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University; Ratessiea Lett, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

International

period in preparation for the visit atthe foreign institution includes theoretical, experimental and modeling aspects. The objective ofthe training is to have the student arrive at the foreign lab with a well defined work plan and thenecessary technical background to perform the required tasks with supervision but minimuminstruction. Preparation in Spanish language and familiarization with the culture and geographyof Spain are also included in the student training. Page 13.189.2In this work, we describe the project phases, organization, logistics and particular aspectsinvolved with the participation of an undergraduate in an international project

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Richard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

teams of three to five students each. In 2006-2007, fifteen ID2050 courseswere offered. Prepared with information about projects, with topics ranging from NoiseMonitoring in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Assessing Prepay Water Metering in the InformalSettlements of Windhoek, Namibia, librarians begin to formulate a research plan to guide theproject teams. To assure continuity, as some projects are continuations of prior student work orsponsor assignments, librarians are assigned to specific project centers. Certain faculty serve asProject Center Directors even though instructors of ID2050 courses vary each year. This meansthat librarians have the opportunity to work with different faculty each term, even though theyare assigned to a specific Project

Collection

2003 GSW

Authors

E. H. Shaban

income. Both students and faculty can still plan for other activities or along summer vacation.Engineering program courses, however, are difficult to teach within two or four weekssession and they are planned for the long summer semester that extends for eight weeks.Classes are taught in a daily basis for a time period of one and half hour in comparison tothe regular semester time period. Sometimes, in some departments, there may not be Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas Arlington Copyright © 2003, American Society for engineering Educationenough courses offered with acceptable student’s enrollment to allow the availableteaching

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Andrew Hak, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

among team players iscrucial to the success of the final design. Throughout the following semester the engineeringstudents will interact with each other, their professor and professional engineers from the utilityas well as their industrial sponsor (SunTechnics) to ensure that they deliver their part of theproject which includes: specifications, designs and plans for the medium voltage switchgear,480V to 33kV transformers, 480V switchgear and cable sizing for the required project deadline.Their key resources include their engineering education, their professors, their new contacts on Page 13.882.2the utility professional team and their partners

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

engineering technology programs, especially, in the fluidmechanics course, the theoretical learning is impeded by lack of hands-on practices andexposure to modern problem-solving tools. During last few years, several computerassisted tools [2-5] were developed to enhance student-learning in specific areas. Theexperience of developing these tools and their outcomes has motivated authors to addressthe learning deficiency in the current fluid mechanics course. The plan is acomprehensive approach to the problem including curricular reform; adaptation of amulti-mode inductive learning methodology, and continued assessment and improvementof the learning process. It partially adopts the inductive learning model implemented byS. Moor [6]. Inductive approach

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

haveselected lessons specifically intended to embolden entrepreneurial attitudes of individuals withinlarger organizations.Rather than dedicating entire lectures or weeks to the topic of entrepreneurship, we havedeveloped a plan to include various entrepreneurial topics throughout the entire semester. It isour intention to weave these lessons and activities into the microcontroller topic at hand. Thisshould reinforce the applicability of the entrepreneurial lessons without distracting the studentsfrom the technical material at hand. For this purpose, we use a supplementary textbook, The Artof the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything13. The veryname of the book speaks to the heart of what we expect to accomplish in

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Marie Kendall-Brown, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

-university collaborative research study assessing the ethical outcomes associated with the curricular and extra-curricular experiences of engineering undergraduates on a national scale, she leads projects to evaluate the effects of different kinds of instructional consultations on teaching, to assess the impact of an interactive theater sketch on student teamwork skills, and to determine the effects of an applied honors math course. Dr. Finelli is Chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of American Society of Engineering Education, is a member of the International Planning/Advisory Committee for the 2009 Research in Engineering Education Symposium, and is

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

focusing on the assessment results includingdirect and indirect measurements with special emphasis on the evaluation used to testeffectiveness in terms of course objectives and learning outcomes. Furthermore, we emphasizedthree main issues for implementing course improvement plans: course reorganization, whichincludes a discussion on why there was a need for course redesign and how it affects studentperformance; development of assessment tools, which describes the mechanisms used for courseassessment including the use of a course-level outcomes form (CLO), a continuous improvementefforts form (CIE), and a student course outcome form (SCO); and, finally, the implementationof the continuous improvement plan, which describes the results of the

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Cynthia Jester, United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

and recovery work, and other management and technicalservices. This diverse workforce includes: biologist, engineers, geologist, hydrologists,natural resources managers and many others whose expertise would be potentially usefulfor the AFRICOM mission. A detailed review of USACE capabilities yielded thefollowing list suitable for AFRICOM programs and projects. ≠ Capacity Development - training to increase host nation or regional organization capabilities in all types of professional engineering, construction management, contract management, project management; water resources and environmental planning and management; conflict management focused on natural resources; and, disaster management. Corps can help create

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra L. Bishop; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre

, stress management, and developing campus resources. In introducing goal setting in a time managementiimctio~ students took the Goal Orientation Index, a self-administered instrument, to assist students in focusing on thetheir strengths and weaknesses in goal setting. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was also given to thefi-eshman in the Summer during freshman orientation sessions for use in their small groups. The leadership team alsotook the instruments. The experience of learning about themselves proved to be usefhl to the mentors and theleadership teaq but ftiled in the planned environment. The mentors were not skilled enough to explain and discussthese instruments for it to become a valuable experience for the fi-eshman. The

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell A. Aubrey; Dennis O. Owen; Jack Beasley

were completed are described and discussed. Plans for future activities and expansion of the program are also provided. INTRODUCTION The Indiana State Legislature has decreed that all high schools in the State of Indiana will develop and offer to their students a Tech Prep curriculum. In August, 1994, Purdue University Statewide Technology at Anderson began development of a program with Highland High School in Anderson. This program offers university level technology based experiences to the students enrolled in the Tech Prep program. Through meetings between the high school tech prep faculty and the university faculty, a series of visits to the university campus were arranged. At these visits, the high school

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

uniqueopportunity to establish strong links with faculty, gain hands-on laboratory experience, anddevelop an appreciation for research careers in academia and industry. TREX participantsreceive a $2,600 research stipend ($1,300 per semester) and are required to spend an average of10-14 hours per week on his/her research project throughout the fall and spring semesters. Inaddition, TREX participants are required to submit: (1) a research plan; (2) monthly progressreports; (3) a daily research journal; and (4) a final written report. Finally, TREX participantsare expected to attend weekly seminars/group meetings and prepare a poster and oralpresentation.Since Fall 2001, 97 students have participated in TREX. The retention rate in engineering forTREX

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

it. Homework and laboratory projects will be used to help students understand concepts and build problem solving skills. 4. Professional Development Plan: The professional development plan includes offering professional development workshops for faculty in the STEM fields at TAMIU. Our goal is to increase the proportion of students who complete introductory mathematics, engineering, biology and chemistry courses with a grade no lower than a C and return the following year to continue their program of study. 5. Model Transfer Agreement and Student Advising: To increase the number of students in STEM disciplines, a TAMIU STEM Academic Advisor(STEM AA) will identify likely candidates through

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Leadership_____________________________________________________________________________________Stages of Growth Typical Responsibilities-Autonomy-JudgmentENGINEER IX An engineer-leader at this level is in responsible charge of programs so extensive and complex as to require staff and resources of sizeable magnitude to meet the overall engineering objectives of the organization.ENGINEER VIII An engineer-leader at this level demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities of outstanding novelty and importance. Is responsible for deciding the kind and extent of engineering and related

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

course materials. Selection of the design project has become crucial tomaximizing the student learning outcomes. The instructor challenges the students by selecting adesign project with real life parameters; in this case, the new buildings being constructed oncampus. Students are provided with only a text file of the proposed plan of one of the futurecampus buildings. Students are divided into groups of two to four and required to use theircombined imaginations and engineering abilities to produce a design that meets the minimumexpectations outlined by the instructor. On the last day of class, students showcase their finaldesigns in a poster presentation. Grades are assigned by invited guests. Surveys, feedback fromthe judges, and performance by

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Richard Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

assist students and teachers in building prototypes with LEGOs. A limitedset of functions for designing with LEGO Technics, called the LEGO Functional Common Basis,was developed. The “Design with LEGO” web tool is based on the LEGO Functional CommonBasis. The tool has been evaluated during teacher professional development institutes (PDI) thatprovide hands-on introduction to engineering design. Survey analysis of the tool indicates thatteachers exposed to the tool plan on using it in the future. This paper provides an overview ofthe research on functional modeling with LEGOs, how functional modeling for LEGOs was usedas the basis for the web-based tool, and a discussion of the findings that indicate positive resultswhen the tool is used to

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

encourage a wide range of alternative energysources, President Obama voted in favor of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, proposed a NewEnergy for America plan, and signed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Thekey points in these policies are as following:≠ Reduce the overall U.S. oil consumption by at least 35%, or 10 million barrels per day, by 2030 in order to offset imports from OPEC nations.≠ Help create five million new jobs by strategically investing $150 billion over the next ten years to catalyze private efforts to build a clean energy future.≠ Ensure 10 percent of our electricity comes from renewable sources by 2012, and 25 percent by 2025.≠ Implement an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

project has specific purposes or objectives to meet; for instance, anoffice would have certain requirements, such as space for a set number of computers,reception, meeting rooms, and washroom. A restaurant would accommodate a particularnumber of patrons, should have spaces for spreading buffet, restrooms, etc. Similarly,every construction inherently should be driven by the needs of the consumer and thereshould be a means to verify if the proposed plan will meet all the demands. It amounts toa tremendous waste of time, effort, and money to build some project and finally realizethat it falls short or fails to meet the objectives. Hence, considerable care has to be takenin planning and designing phases. Visualization is a very useful tool that holds

Conference Session

Design Methods and Concepts

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Balachandran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

ofScience in Project Management Program.MIE 7440 Taguchi Methods of Designing Experiments This course was developed in 2001 and made available online with the assistanceprovided by the University of Wisconsin Learning Innovations (UWLI). It was taughtusing the Prometheus course management system once. In 2002, the course was move tothe Blackboard course management system. It was taught using the Desire-to-Learn(D2L) course management system from 2003. This DOE course provides experience in planning, conducting, and analyzingstatistically designed experiments using the Taguchi methods. The primary objective ofthe course is to educate and train students in the quantitative and qualitative methods forquality planning, measurement

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. This balancing act then becomesquite a challenge. To address this challenge, a two-tier approach was developed and delivered duringthe Fall 05 term at Robert Morris University to deal with the differing expectations of thestakeholders in the teaching/learning environment as described in Figure 1. This approachis further discussed in this article.3. The Two-Tier Approach The first tier of the teaching plan, called the ‘essential teaching plan’ includes all ofthe essential teaching elements. These elements consist of the following: • Set teaching method(s): The options are lecture, discussion, tutorial, laboratory, mutli-media resources. For different topics, the instructor identifies appropriate teaching methods and

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Davis, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

experiences. This variety of people and experience makes the meetingsmuch more productive and the board much more effective. Finding and attracting the rightoutside advisors is not as easy as it seems, and it is not always possible to cover every area with aparticular group of advisory board members. Regardless of who is on your board, it is importantthat they can be relied upon for good advice and direction.Advisory Board FundamentalsMany university programs are now beginning to discover that an advisory board can serve as avaluable complement to the program’s leadership team. In today’s increasingly complex andcompetitive world, the proliferation of advisory boards is helping university programs developspecific plans with clear and effective