Conference Session

Innovations in ChE Labs

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2005 Annual Conference

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Richard Zollars; Jim Henry

Introducing Reality into Process Control Classes Jim Henry, Richard Zollars University of Tennessee at Chattanooga / Washington State UniversityAbstractOver the past two years the students in the process control class at Washington StateUniversity have been using the process equipment at the University of Tennessee(Chattanooga) via an Internet connection to obtain data from real processing equipment.A drawback of this arrangement is the fact that students at the remote locations cannotaddress equipment malfunctions on a timely basis. This year we have teamed students atthe two institutions to help correct this weakness as well as providing an opportunity tohave the students have experiences

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Laura Lucas; Chul Kim

A DEVELOPMENT OF WIRELESS CLASSROOM FRAMEWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY COURSES Chul S. Kim, Laura Lucas Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisIntroduction Many courses in the Construction Technology (CNT) Program in Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) are taught in traditional classrooms that are notequipped with computers. This is partially due to the lack of funding to provide enoughcomputer facilities; however, it is more because computers are not currently deemed integral inthe teaching and learning in these courses. Thanks to the rapid progress in informationtechnology

Conference Session

Pedagogy

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2005 Annual Conference

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Charles Pezeshki

Session 2566 Managing a Capstone Design Clinic—Strategies for Pedagogic and Financial Success Dr. Charles Pezeshki School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-2920 pezeshki@wsu.eduMany ABET-certified programs in mechanical engineering have a team-orientedpracticum involving projects generated by outside industrial sponsors that are supportersof the university. A smaller subset of these programs are financially successful, andgenerate

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark State College

AC 2005-39: EVALUATION OF A LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITY FORENGINEERING FRESHMENJennifer Light, Lewis-Clark State College Page 10.595.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Evaluation of a Living-Learning Community For Freshmen Engineering Students Jennifer Light, Jennifer Beller, Greg Crouch, Denny C. Davis Washington State UniversityAbstractThe idea of learning communities is not new or novel, however, its role in retaining, engaging,and intellectual development for engineering students has yet to be fully explored. There arenumerous learning community studies that

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2005 Annual Conference

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Peter Wild; Kevin Firth; Brian Surgenor

Lessons Learned from a Mobile Robot Based Mechatronics Course Brian Surgenor*, Kevin Firth* and Peter Wild** * Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen’s University ** Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of VictoriaAbstractExperience with an elective course in mechatronics is discussed. The course is structuredaround a series of laboratories involving a mobile robot. The course introduces students toselected sensor and actuator technologies and sensitizes them to mechatronic systems designissues. The course is organized to promote a high level of active learning. The course has beenvery well received by students to date

Conference Session

College/University Engineering Students K-12 Outreach

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2005 Annual Conference

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Malinda Zarske; Jacquelyn Sullivan

Session #_____ The K-12 Engineering Outreach Corps: A Service-Learning Technical Elective Jacquelyn F. Sullivan and Malinda Schaefer Zarske Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, COAbstractThe service-learning educational method activelyengages students in community service as anintegral component of coursework, fostering bothcivic responsibility and leadership. Research hasshown that the use of service-learning pedagogyhas

Conference Session

Lab Experiments & Other Initiatives

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2005 Annual Conference

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Guoping Wang

Teaching Digital Logic Design Using CAD Tools in a Teaching-Oriented University Guoping Wang Department of Engineering, Indiana University Purdue University Fort WayneAbstractDigital Logic System Design is a very important course in electrical and computer engineeringprograms. Current teaching methods propose the integration of Hardware Description Language(Verilog or VHDL). This paper describes the author’s experience in integrating Xilinx ISE toolsand FPGA/CPLD logic devices into the teaching of digital logic system in a teaching-orienteduniversity. The author’s experience indicates that integrating CAD and FPGA/CPLD instead ofthe early

Conference Session

Capstone Design

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2005 Annual Conference

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Steven Reyer; Stephen Williams; Owe Petersen

Session 2425 Senior Design as a Transition from Academia to Industry Stephen M. Williams, Steven E. Reyer, Owe G. Petersen Milwaukee School of EngineeringAbstractIn its eighteenth year, the Electrical Engineering Senior Design course sequence at theMilwaukee School of Engineering has evolved from an engineering-focused course set, to onewith design at the center of a process focused on fostering professional growth. Successfuldesign is treated as the natural outcome of a combination of technical preparation and a set ofprofessional skills. As a result, the student grows from an academic

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Technology

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2005 Annual Conference

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Howard Evans; Shekar Viswanathan

Creating a Differentiated, Relevant, and Accessible Engineering Management Program Shekar Viswanathan and Howard E. Evans School of Engineering and Technology National University, 11255 North Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California 92037. U.S.A.AbstractThis paper summarizes the step-by-step approach adopted in developing a unique, relevantand accessible master’s program in engineering management based on a modular conceptwith specializations in project and program management, security and safety management,industrial engineering management, and supply chain and e-Logistics. The interactions amongpractitioners and academicians leading to the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Ronald Gonzales; Stephen Renshaw

Connected Computing - A Hierarchy of Pre-Engineering Computing Skill Competencies by Ronald F. Gonzales and Stephen Renshaw Document: 2005-2498 Title: Connected Computing - A Hierarchy of Pre-Engineering Computing Skill Competencies Division: Emerging Trends March 2, 2005 Page 10.342.1 ABSTRACTConsidering the global aspect of computer literacy and our involvement as engineeringeducators, the design of curriculum involving

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

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2005 Annual Conference

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Wafeek Wahby

Session 1621 Teaching Construction Project Management On-line: A Case Study Wafeek Samuel Wahby, Ph.D., B.Th. Professor, Industrial Technology Program Coordinator Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IllinoisAbstract:The author transferred one of the courses he teaches at Eastern Illinois University, Schoolof Technology, into a web course for Internet delivery on-line. The course is entitled“Construction Project Management.” This paper compares on-line delivery mode to thetraditional face-to-face (F2F) mode and summarizes the steps taken by the author

Conference Session

Curriculum: Ideas/Concepts in Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

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Kofi Nyamekye; Yildirim Omurtag

A NEW MODEL FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE Ph.D. LEVEL Kofi Nyamekye, Ph.D. Nyamekye Research & Consulting Rolla, MO 65401 USA ////// Yildirim Omurtag, Ph.D., P.E. Dean School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Moon Township, PA 15108 USAAbstractThis

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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Robert Edwards

Session 1348 A Simple Hairdryer Experiment to Demonstrate the First Law of Thermodynamics Robert Edwards The Pennsylvania State University at ErieAbstract:Equipment for thermodynamics experiments and lab demonstrations can be very expensive. Acommon inexpensive hairdryer makes an excellent example of an open thermodynamic system,and can be used as an effective piece of lab equipment to illustrate the principles of the first lawof thermodynamics.Heat, work and mass all cross the boundary. From the first law of thermodynamics, the energyinto the

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kathy Vratil Brockway

1 The Income Tax Return: A Framework for Engineering Economics Kathy Vratil Brockway Kansas State University at SalinaAbstract StatementThis paper will explore the use of the income tax return as a capstone project in an EngineeringEconomics course.IntroductionAs educators, we are faced with the task of connecting textbook theory to real-world application.In Engineering Economics courses, the income tax return is the ideal way to tie together all‘engineering economics’ topics while, at the same time, demonstrating the practicality of thecourse topics

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Hunter Epperson

A Proposed High School Course for Improving Secondary School Recruit Quality. Hunter Epperson Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the ArtsMany educators and education administrators have retained the perception of engineering as avocational elective, not true rigorous academics. As with “business education” vs. “education forbusiness”, such pursuits and offerings are seen as being for the academically less able, an almostdropout alternate strategy, something close to “shop”. To cloud the issue, there is a relativelynew technology shop program in place around the country that is being confused withengineering education

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Andy Moore; C.J. Fisher; Pat Crosby; Wayne Helmer; Chih-Hao Wu

A Low-Cost EFI Engine Dynamometer Part 1 – Design and Construction Andy Moore, C.J. Fisher, Pat Crosby Dr. Wayne Helmer, Dr. Chih-Hao Wu Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Arkansas Tech University Russellville, ArkansasAbstract The purpose of this project is to design and fabricate an electronic fuel injection(EFI) engine dynamometer using standard, low-cost components. Energy conversiondevices are a main component in any mechanical or electrical engineering department.Energy conversion devices such as internal combustion engines usually require

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Bryan Hill

Workshop on Best Practices for a Successful Undergraduate Student RecruitmentProgram, Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas Many engineering programs across the nation have tried to implement a recruiting program to stop the declining engineering enrollments. The recently expanded Office of Recruitment at the University of Arkansas’ College of Engineering has stopped their decreased enrollment trend and steadily increased the number and quality of entering students through an aggressive organized undergraduate recruitment program using a team of undergraduate students supervised by one staff member. This interactive workshop will look at the best practices to make a recruiting program

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Karen A. High; Paul E. Rossler; Martin S. High

A Proposed Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Program at Oklahoma State University Karen A. High, Paul E. Rossler, Martin S. High We are developing an entrepreneurship curriculum at Oklahoma State University(OSU) through the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) andthe William S. Spears School of Business (SSB) that will: − Provide entrepreneurship experiences that complement a multidisciplinary curriculum; and, − Leverage current initiatives, such as the CEAT Legal Studies in Engineering Program, the SSB Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, the CEAT New Product Development Center, and the CEAT Engineering and

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Warren Lewis

"New Teaching for a New Generation: Online Video Technology" Warren Lewis, MS Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OklahomaAbstractIt is a primary goal in higher education to provide a high-quality learning experience for allstudents. However, changing times have created a need to alter educational methods in order tomeet ever increasing financial and personnel constraints as well as attune to the individualabilities and learning styles of students. Thankfully, evolving technology has provided a way tomeet these needs. Media-rich instructional methods offer multiple

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kellie Schneider; C. Richard Cassady

Designing and Implementing a First Year Experience Course in Industrial Engineering Kellie Schneider, C. Richard Cassady, Ph. D., P.E. Department of Industrial Engineering University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701Abstract Two years ago, we were asked to revitalize the First Year Experience course for theDepartment of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. This paper summarizes ourefforts in designing and implementing this course. The main objectives of this course are to (1)get students introduced to and involved in both the Department of Industrial

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Jason Moore; Mitchell A. Thornton; Ronald W. Skeith

An Undergraduate Course in Perl: An All Purpose Programming Language Jason Moore, Mitchell A. Thornton Ronald W. Skeith Southern Methodist University University of Arkansas Dallas, Texas Fayetteville, ArkansasAbstract Perl programming is a skill that students will not fully appreciate until they havemastered it. Perl is best known as a scripting language. Even people who know how to programin Perl generally only think about using it for automating other processes. Perl is also known forits powerful text manipulation capabilities through the use of regular

Conference Session

Crossing the Discipline Divide!

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mike Dunlap; M.L. Meier

Session xxxx Integrating the Financial Aspects of Laboratory Procedures into Electron Microscopy Courses at a Community College and Materials Science Courses at a University Mike Meier and Mike Dunlap Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science University of California, Davis Davis, CAAbstractBasic financial issues related to the cost of performing standard laboratory procedures andmaterials analyses have been incorporated into two courses in an attempt to teach students howto plan an

Conference Session

Early College Retention Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Burleson; Theodore Djaferis; Paul Dobosh; Orin Hoffman

“Moving Towards a More Systems Approach in a Robotics Based Introductory Engineering Course at Mount Holyoke College” Orin Hoffman, Paul Dobosh, Theodore Djaferis, Wayne Burleson Mount Holyoke College, Mount Holyoke College, University of Massachusetts, University of MassachusettsAbstractIntroducing engineering principles and practices to students in an all-female liberal artsinstitution is a challenging task. This paper documents the challenges and progress madein developing and teaching a robotics based introductory engineering course at MountHolyoke College. The course was offered for the first time in Spring '04 and, aftermodifications, was offered again in Fall '04. Though the hands-on

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Computer/Communications ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren Koontz

Session 2247 Fiber Optic Telecommunications Technology and Systems – A Two-Course Sequence for a Telecommunications Engineering Technology MS Program Warren L G Koontz Rochester Institute of TechnologyIntroductionThe continuing growth of telecommunication networks is currently dominated by twotechnologies: fiber optics (or optical networking) and wireless. The TelecommunicationsEngineering Technology program at RIT, as part of its continuous improvement program, hasbeen developing and updating courses in these important areas. This paper describes

Conference Session

Integrating Research into Teaching

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Johnson; Andrew Jackson

Incorporating the 5S Philosophy into a Modern Engineering Education Program at Texas A&M University-Commerce Andrew E. Jackson, Ph.D., Mary E. Johnson, Ph.D. Industrial Engineering and Technology Department Texas A&M University-CommerceAbstract Professional aviation organizations, National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing(NASCAR) teams, Indy Racing League (IRL) Teams, and Championship Auto Racing Teams,Inc. (CART) have known about and practiced the principles of 5S for years. The 5S acronymstands for 1) Sort, 2) Set in Order, 3) Shine, 4) Standardize, and 5) Sustain. Simply stated, itencompasses the philosophy of workplace

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Radha Balamuralikrishna; Clifford Mirman

ADOPTING A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO DESIGN A FRESHMAN COURSE IN TECHNICAL GRAPHICS – MEETING THE SOCIETAL NEED FOR ARTICULATION Radha Balamuralikrishna, Clifford R. Mirman Department of Technology, Northern Illinois UniversityIntroductionThe freshman course in engineering or technical graphics has received wide attention in recenttimes 1. There is a significant variation in course offerings taken across engineering andtechnology degree programs nationwide both at two-year and four-year institutions. Forexample, in problem solving, some courses are solely restricted to structured drafting exercisestaken from typical textbooks and others are devoted to an ill-structured design

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovation & Assessment

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Whalen; Susan Freeman; Beverly Jaeger

Get with the Program: Integrated Project Instead of a Comprehensive Final Exam in a First Programming Course Beverly K. Jaeger, Richard Whalen, Susan F. Freeman College of Engineering, Northeastern UniversityAbstractPart of our responsibilities as engineering educators is to continually revise and update ourcurriculum, including assessment methodologies and procedures. We need to ensure that ourselected evaluation methods are not only fair and challenging to the students, but also relevant tothe requirements of their future employers and to the demands of technological advances inengineering. In this paper, we describe the motivation and set out the strategies for changing

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Taylor; Robert Green

QUEST: A Program to Attract and Recruit Highly Qualified Engineering Students through a Summer Program Focused on the Needs of the Students Robert A. Green, Robert P. Taylor James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, Mississippi State University / University of AlabamaAbstractThe James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State University has beenexperimenting with a program aimed at recruiting highly qualified students to studyengineering. The premise of the program is the belief that once high school studentsexperience engineering college life on campus, their interest in both engineering and theUniversity will be piqued and new

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kiem-Dung Ta; Helen Clements; Kevin Drees

Creating a Library Instruction Session for a Technical Writing Course Composed of Engineering and Non-Engineering Students Kevin P. Drees, Kiem-Dung Ta, and Helen Peeler Clements Oklahoma State UniversityAbstractThis paper provides a framework of ideas for librarians and technical writing instructorsinterested in developing library instruction programs to enhance students’ performance intechnical writing courses. A new library instruction program for ENGL 3323: Technical Writingaddresses a concern of engineering faculty that engineering students, the largest studentpopulation enrolled in this course, are not locating the high quality resources needed to round outthe

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2005 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Edgar C. Clausen; W. Roy Penney; Alison N. Dunn; Jennifer M. Gray; Jerod C. Hollingsworth; Pei-Ting Hsu; Brian K. McLelland; Patrick M. Sweeney; Thuy D. Tran; Christopher A. von der Mehden; Jin-Yuan Wang

+ ct2). This equation was differentiated to determine dT/dt = b + 2ct. 6. Cengal7 gives the following correlations for local heat transfer coefficients for forced convection flow over a horizontal plate: 0.5 Nu x = hx x / k = 0.332 Re x Pr 1 / 3 for laminar conditions, i.e., Re < 500,000 (5) Nu x = hx x / k = 0.0296 Re 0.8 Pr1 / 3 for turbulent conditions, i.e., 5x105 < Re < 107 (6) The integrated average coefficients are given by 0 .5 Nu = hx / k = 0.332 Re x Pr 1 / 3 for laminar conditions, i.e., Re < 500,000 (7) Nu = hx / k = (0.037 Re 0.8 − 871) Pr1