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O. Hawaleshka

colleges and for licencing andsupervising private schools. There is a built-in discriminatory and preferen-tial treatment of certain favourite chartered public establishments such 104as the University of the Philippines (the official flagship of philippinetertiary education) that are allowed considerable autonomy which is sometimesabused with great arrogance.Philippine Educational Priorities and Policies.Present educational policies of the Philippines are mainly specified by theEducational Development Decree of 1972 (PD 6-A) based on findings of the1970 Presidential Commission to Survey Philippine Education. The Act givespriority to the following objectives: 1. Improving instructional quality. 2

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David Anthony Rogers; Attilio Jose Giarola; Darlene Hicks Rogers

respectable number of publicationsthat have appeared in the international scientific and engineering liter-ature. I. Introduction In this paper we will discuss some graduate level programs thatexist in a developing country. While our presentation is applicable inprinciple to all such programs in Brazil, we will concentrate ourattention on the programs at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). 1 ' 2 The State University of Campinas selects students graduated frommany universities· in Brazil. Each student working for his Master's degreehas to complete at least 24 credits (semester system) in courses chosen 113with the orientation of an adviser. In addition he must present

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Herbert W. Gernand

problems that technology and sciencehave created and to contribute to the direction of thetotal world of man. 131 NOTES 1 R. Descartes, 11 Principia Philosophiae, IV 11 inOuvres de Descartes, vol.8, p. 326. 2 G. Galileo, Dialogue on the Great Would Systemin the Salisbury Translation ed. by G. de Santillana(Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1953), p. 63. 3 M. Planck, Where is Science Going?,(New York: W.W. Norton and Co., 1932), p. 44. 4 W. Heisenberg, 11 Scientific and Religious Truth 11 inAcross the Frontiers (New York: Harper

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William A. Bares; David A. Rogers

THE EVOLUTION OF AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ORIENTATION COURSE William A. Bares and David A. Rogers Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105ABSTRACT During the last three quarters faculty members in Electrical Engi-neering at North Dakota State University have been experimenting withpossible new directions for a traditional orientation course for fresh-man electrical engineers. These new directions are an effort to meetthe challenges of: (1) the increasing enrollments, (2) the continualpressures on the curriculum caused by new technologies, and (3) therealization that our students need a more

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T. Koryu Ishii

perhaps the junior year in a technical instituteor engineering college. The type of homework should dependon the type of subject which is being taught. Homework forthe courses in fundamental engineering should differ fromassignments in the practical or applied engineeringcourses. Types of engineering homework can be classified intothe following two categories: the drill-type homework [1]and the creative-type homework [2][3]. The drill-typehomework [4] should be given for the purpose of developingfundamental engineering skill. In this type of homework,application of the same engineering fundamental principlesto many different problems are required until the studentmasters the use of engineering fundamentals. Most assign-ments in mathematics

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Andrew Baracos

existed in the Geological Engineeringprogram according to the CAB. Immediate corrective measures werenecessary in order that the program would achieve at least minimumrequirements. The deficiences were: 1) While the degree was granted by the Faculty of Engineering,there appeared to be inadequate participation by the Faculty ofEngineering in the administration and control of the curriculum. 2) The curriculum analysis pointed out a low content in synthesisand design. The temporary minimum requirement of 37.5% (later raised to50%) for engineering sciences and synthesis and design was met byconsidering the spring field courses as being entirely synthesis anddesign and giving them a relatively high rating. The visiting teammembers

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O. Hawaleshka

fact there is no doubt at all that the major requirement ofthe country is a steady supply of a large number of well-trained crafts-men and technicians. The difficulty is making the population accept that 157type of non-professional employment.The Engineering Education Project.The Government of the Philippines has secured a major loan from the AsianDevelopment Bank for the purpose of improving the engineering educationsystem with its Engineering Education Project administered by the Educa-tional Developments Implementing Task Force of the Department of Educa-·tion and Culture of the Ministry of Higher Education. The objectives are 1. To upgrade the quality of education in the four major basic disci-plines of

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David A. Carlson; Clyde E. Work

utilize it in the classroom. GENERAL APPROACH AND PHILOSOPHY Michigan Tech's computer graphics effort approachesgraphics usage and capability at three levels. 1) Micro computer based graphics systems for broad usage in the classroom both for demonstration and hands on experience.These system/lab networks are being developed primarily atthe departmental level with requisite software and peripheraldevices tailored to individual departmental needs. Apples,TRS-80's, Tetak's, and Cromemcos would be examples. 168 2) Mini and super mini based graphics systems at the departmental/college level (with emphasis on the latter) for driving sophisticated state of the art graphics

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W. Kinsner; I. Shpancer

various institutions andcompanies. 182 OUTLINE1. WHY INDUSTRIAL TRAINING2. WHAT IS THE l~~C? - FOUNDING INSTITUTIONS - OBJECTIVES &/JCTIVITIES - STRUCTURE3. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AT IMC - IDP - TAP - MAP - GAP 4. THE IDP STRUCTURE 5. VERTICAL & HORIZONTAL IDP COURSE OFFERING 5. PARTICIPATING COMPANIES 7. TAP CouRSE OFFERING g. MAP COURSE OFFERING g. GAP10. PROGRAM UPDATING11. UNIVESITY TEACHING vs. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 183 1- WHY INDUSTRIAL TRAINING?PROBLEM • TREND 1960's - THE DECADE OF ELECTRONICS 1970's - THE DECADE OF (MICRO

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Frank J. Worzala; Jerome F. Saeman

the background of most professors is in the area of metal-1urgy. Over the past three years, the Engineering College of theUniversity of Wisconsin has been working with the Forest ProductsLaboratory (FPL) to provide pertinent and current text material for usein teaching students about wood. In the summer of 1979, the FirstHeritages Workshop was held in Madison, on 11 Wood-It 1 s Structure andProperties 11 , organized by FPL with funding from the Clark C. HeritageBequest. This workshop brought together world renowned experts topresent a series of coordinated lectures on wood. These lectures werewritten up as educational modules and presented to 35 materials scienceand engineering educators for review and criticism. The modules

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Hans J. Goettler

. Of particular interest in this regardare educational systems that are significantly different from our own.The German higher education system has a strongly different structureand approach.Short descriptions of the educational progress of the German engineer-ing student and of the structure of the German technical universityare presented first. Some advantages and disadvantages from the au-thor1s point of view are enumerated. Specific courses, laboratories,projects, examinations, etc., that are listed in this paper as exampleshave been comoleted by the author at the University of Karlsruhe,Karlsruhe, Germany, for a degree in Mechanical Engineering.The CurriculumTable 1 is an attempt to contrast the educational progress of a typicalAmerican

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Richard L. Witz; Charles W. Moilanen

have many panel boards for teaching differentphases of electricity. The following boards are used forboth agricultural engineering and agricultural mechanizationclasses and laboratories. 1. General demonstration board 2. Motor-starter panel 3. Two station motor starter wiring panel 4. Motor control with SCR's 5. Motor control with Triac 6. Solid state motor starter 7. Electronic power supply panel 8. Overload protection 9. Variable voltage supply panel 10. Heating control panel 11. Fluorescent light display panel 12. Series parallel circuits 13. A study of Triac's and SCR's Students like the approach of seeing these panels as ademonstration in class and then having the opportunity touse them

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Don L. Stuehm

the library. Most university libraries have audio visualfacilities for this purpose. The slides can include: 1) Titles for the apparatus 2) The apparatus 3) Modifications of the initial slides highlighting certain features 4) Schematics 5) Blueprints 6) Reproductions of manufacturers specifications 7) Graphs and plotsThe supplemental information that must be synchronized with the slidescan include: 1) Written information explaining the slides 2) Audio cassettes explaining the slides 3) Homework or lab assignmentsMost universities have audio visual departments that assist instructorsin generating supplemental aids for slides. The degree of sophisti-cation or investment in developing

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G. L. Pratt; K. R. Kaufman; L. F. Backer; J. Walter; M. Ziejewski

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E. G. Anderson; P. K. Rajan; K. Sankara Rao; Val G. Tareski

. 1. INTRODUCTION Microprocessors along with their associated hardwareand software are relatively new and unique devices. Due tothe great advances made in VLSI technology, these deviceshave become available at low cost and with high capabili-ties. They are used in a wide spectrum of applicationsranging from automobiles to space shuttles, from children~stoys to home computers and from household appliances to moresophisticated industrial controllers. New applications formicroprocessors are found every day. In addition, the rapiddevelopment of microprocessors has brought forth a dramaticchange in design philosophy associated with control and com-puting systems. No longer does one deal with a large numberof discrete components

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Lester W. Spencer

(LED). Although itis made of the same materials as the injection laser, theLED radiates a wider spectrum of light frequencies. 210 By utilizing only a small part of the full range oflight frequencies generated by the laser, a single systemcould in principle simultaneously carry the telephone con~versations of every person living in North America (Boyle,1977). A few examples of existing applications are: (1) Telephone inter-switching center communica- tions of under 5 km (3 mi) are being con- verted to fiber optics. Systems in Chicago and Long Beach, Calif. have been operational for over two years. (2) Cable TV installations in the US, UK, Germany, and

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Thomas Shepard

to the instructor. Also provide the details and reasoning behind yourmethod. There is a 50 minute time limit for this challenge.ResultsFollowing the competition a survey was administered to get feedback from the students on thisexperience. The first part of the survey had students rate certain aspects of the experience on aLikert scale and the results of this are shown in Table 1. It is seen that students responded verypositively to the exercise and its use as a last day lab experience. Statement rated from 1-5 (1=strongly disagree, 5= strongly agree) average The Labstravaganza helped to strengthen my understanding of material presented in this course. 3.7 The Labstravaganza is useful as a cumulative

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J. T. Anderson; M. R. Weisz; J. A. Meyer; D.L. Hanson; B. D. Braaten; D. A. Rogers

isolated antenna element and does not include the influence of theantenna feeding network. This value is useful for proper design of efficient power delivery tothe antenna by a transmitter or efficient power delivery by the antenna to a receiver.TOPOLOGY OF THE ANTENNA MEASUREMENT SYSTEMThe AMS consists of three major components: 1) antenna positioner, 2) network analyzer and 3)computer. The topology of the entire system is shown in Fig. 1. The following sections describethe operation of each major component.Antenna PositionerThe antenna positioner rotates the antenna under test 180 degrees in both the x-z and y-z planes.Photographs of the antenna positioner are shown in Fig. 2. The step size of the positioner isdefined by the user on the computer

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Allen L. Jones

established, known as the “a” through “k” outcomes. Evaluation of outcome“b”, “a graduating student should have an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well asto analyze and interpret data” was accomplished using a well-designed rubric, as is the subject ofthis paper. The rubric was established and administered in CEE-346L, Geotechnical EngineeringLaboratory. The means of assessment was a particular laboratory experiment, One DimensionalConsolidation Test. The rubric consisted of several indicators in each of the categories: “1” –Below Expectation, “2” – Meets Expectation, and “3” – Exceeds Expectations, with a desiredmetric threshold score of 2 or greater. The rubric was applied to the entire class for the selectedlaboratory exercise during

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William B. Hudson; Craige O. Thompson

Spring 2010 senior designexperiences were truly collaborative and real world experiences. The first project consisted of arework of an existing commercially available product. The second design effort consisted oftaking a concept that was undergoing patent protection and creating hardware to supportdemonstration of the proof of concept. Both experiences were incredibly positive for the studentsand sponsors but also provided challenges that others following this path should be aware of.Design experience 1. The Fall 2009 senior design experience truly began during the summer of2009 with the course instructor meeting with the president of the company with the productneeding redesign. The product is a very successful commercial product in which the

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Melanie I. Cashin; Saeed Moaveni

before granting accreditation [1]. In this paper, wefocus on ABET Criterion 3(g), which requires engineering programs to demonstrate that theirgraduates have attained the ability to communicate effectively. At Minnesota State University(MSU), to develop our mechanical engineering students’ communication skills, we require allstudents to take the following courses. The values in parentheses indicate the number of semestercredits associated with each course. The course descriptions are taken from the MSU website 2 .ENG 101 (4): English Composition: Students will practice strategies for generating anddeveloping ideas, locating and analyzing information, analyzing audience, drafting, writingsentences and paragraphs, evaluating drafts, revising, and

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Deborah Nykanen; Ashley Rehder

into aschool district’s required curriculum. Benefits for the kindergarten teacher as well as theengineering professor will also be discussed.1. IntroductionKindergarten is a transitional stage in a child’s life. Their young minds are soaking in new ideasand learning every day. The kindergarten curriculum not only focuses on their social andemotional development, but it also emphasizes the importance of academics such as reading,math, science and problem solving. Bringing fun, hands-on activities into the classroom thatdemonstrate simple engineering concepts is an excellent opportunity to introduce these studentsto engineering at a young age and motivate their interest in learning. There are numerousresources available for teachers through

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Eric S. Musselman; Andrea J. Schokker

to the scaling back of laboratory and hands on courses and components [1].Within the development of the curriculum at UMD it was decided early on that there was a needfor a program that emphasized practical, hands on learning while still including the technical 2010 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conferenceskills and fundamental knowledge that is required to be a successful engineer. In addition tothere being a need for this type of program, it was thought that having an intensive hands-onprogram would result in graduates who are better prepared to enter the workforce. Thejustification being that even if you are employed as a design engineer, the more practicalknowledge you have about what you are designing or where

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AnnMarie Thomas; Amy Miller; Heather Spicuzza

: 2 Project 1: C a De g Students must design a chair for a specified imaginary client that can be built using a single piece of standard plywood. After creating a CAD model of this chair, students are taught how to use a laser cutter to make scale models of the chair. Project 2: C e P ec Students must design a chess set for their choice of one of three possible imaginary clients (a blind individual, a child, or a beginner chess player.) They must create a list of user needs for the chess set, and then create a CAD model of a full set of chess pieces that meet these needs. Students are then given the opportunity to have one of their designed pieces 3D printed in the design lab.The goal of

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Deborah Nykanen; Rebecca Bates; Marilyn Hart; Mezbahur Rahman

. (2010) provided an overview of the MAX Scholars program, details on thescholarship selection process, benefits for involved faculty and suggestions for implementing asimilar program at other institutions. This paper will focus on the weekly seminar attended bythe MAX Scholars and discuss its key successes in facilitating interdisciplinary group workacross Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) majors, building communityamongst the scholars, and helping them develop academic, professional and life skills. 22. BackgroundThe MAX Scholar program seeks to understand and address (1) the significant challenges facingstudents that contribute to

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Srinivasulu Sykam; Gale Allen

Dynamic Signal Analyzer Developed With LabVIEW-RF Tools Srinivasulu Sykam, Gale Allen Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology Minnesota State University, MankatoIntroductionSignal distortion consists of changes in the original amplitude, frequency, or phase of a signal.Some of the functions of a Dynamic Signal Analyzer were implemented in a LabVIEW programwhich controls a NI Signal Analyzer.Laboratory EquipmentTwo sets of National Instruments LabVIEW-controlled RF systems are shown in Figure 1. Figure.1. Two NI RF SystemsEach system has a signal generator (Figure 2) and a signal analyzer (Figure 3) and a

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Beckry Abdel-Magid

course, wherestudents follow prescribed procedure to run the equipment, test specimens, obtain results,analyze data and write a report in which they discuss and interpret the data and drawconclusions. However the first element of “designing an experiment” is rather difficult toaddress in an undergraduate course. The difficulty is due to many reasons including lack of timeto cover essential laboratory tests in the curriculum, lack of preparation of undergraduatestudents to design and perform their own experimental work, and the extra training needed tooperate expensive equipment.Some educators argue that it is better to have students run fewer but more open-endedexperiments than many well-prescribed and guided experiments [1]. This paper

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Waddah Akili

lecture method is a helpful start.Lectures have a number of characteristics that makes them, for the right subject matter, desirablein the classroom (Bonwell and Eison 1991). It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities andexperience of the lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: Proceedings of the 2010 ASEE North Midwest Sectional Conference 4 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject matter; 2. Provide students with a thoughtful, scholarly role model to emulate; 3. Supplement the subject

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Swaminathan Balachandran; Justin Kile

ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM Dr. Swaminathan Balachandran and Dr. Justin Kile Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin – Platteville 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818 ABSTRACT The paper provides an introduction to the industrial engineering (IE) program at UWPand the Pioneer Academic Center for Community Engagement (PACCE). The paper summarizeshow student engagement has become larger in scope and now comprises

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Daryl L. Logan; Laurie Geyer; Ann Terrill

, safety, quality, and cost. Decisions on material selection andmanufacturing process, sometimes dictated by the client, also were of significant importance inthe design process. These concepts were presented to the therapists. Often concepts weredemonstrated using rough models of wood or cardboard or CAD animations, as appropriate.The final design decision was based on numerous iterations with input from the therapists. Atypical decision matrix for the learning center is shown in Figure 1. Ergotron Design 1 Square Tube – Design 2 Weight Score Value Score Value factorTime to Produce 0.05 10 0.5