2006-2078: WHAT IS RECYCLING? A PROJECT TO DEVELOP K-12ENGINEERING CURRICULUM ABOUT REUSE OF WASTE MATERIALSChris Swan, Tufts University Dr. Swan is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Tufts University. His current interests are the reuse of recovered or recyclable materials and sustainable construction. Page 11.1442.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 What is Recycling? A Project to Develop K-12 Engineering Curriculum about Reuse of Waste MaterialsAbstractWhile over the last 25 years, recycling programs have developed
2006-1289: CROSS-DISCIPLINE, CROSS-COUNTRY: A COLLABORATIVEDESIGN STUDIO INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERINGKevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Kevin Dong, S.E. is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (ARCE) at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo. For the past five years he has been teaching classes that emphasize structural systems and structural design to various majors (Architecture, Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management) within the College of Environmental Design and Architecture. His class work utilizes his 13 years of experience with Ove Arup & Partners (ARUP), where he worked in both the San Francisco and London offices. As an Associate with ARUP he worked on
2006-1530: COSMM: AN UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY FORENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING COMPLEX, ORGANIC SHAPESUSING NATURE AS A TEMPLATEDaniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University Dan Walsh received his Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds an M.S. and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well. He is currently an Professor and Chair of Biomedical Engineering and General Engineering and a Professor of Materials Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Prior to joining Cal Poly, he worked for General Dynamics and for Coulter Curtin Matheson. His research interests include
2006-1548: A THIRD YEAR REVIEW OF THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENTPROGRAM AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYDonna Reese, Mississippi State University Dr. Donna Reese is Associate Dean for Academics and Administration in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State UniversityKirk Schulz, Mississippi State University Dr. Kirk Schulz is Dean of Engineering in the James Worth Bagley College of Engineering at Mississippi State UniversityNoel Schulz, Mississippi State University Dr. Noel Schulz is an Associate Professor and holder of the TVA Professorship in Power Systems in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State UniversityRoger King, Mississippi State
2006-1569: A PROGRAM TO IMPROVE LEARNING AND RETENTION OF FIRSTYEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTSCamilla Saviz, University of the Pacific Associate Professor, Civil EngineeringAbel Fernandez, University of the Pacific Associate Professor and Director, Engineering ManagementMichael Golanbari, University of the Pacific Assistant Professor, Electrical EngineeringRahim Khoie, University of the Pacific Professor and Chair, Electrical EngineeringKyle Watson, University of the Pacific Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Page 11.99.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Program to Improve Learning and Retention of
2006-1690: HURRICANE KATRINA: A RESEARCH-BASED COURSE FORENGINEERING AND NON-ENGINEERING HONORS STUDENTSCharles Pierce, University of South Carolina Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Page 11.706.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Hurricane Katrina: A Research-Based Course for Engineering and Non-Engineering Honors StudentsIntroductionHurricanes Katrina and Rita damaged much of the civil infrastructure along the Gulf Coast,especially in the historic city of New Orleans. Reconstruction efforts and planning for futurehurricanes in this region will fall on the shoulders of civil engineers. Most
2006-1709: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PEER MENTORINGPROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING STUDENTSDawn Farver, University of ArkansasCarol Gattis, University of Arkansas Page 11.449.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development and implementation of a peer mentoring program for women in engineering studentsAbstractThe College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas is composed of approximately 1600undergraduate students. Approximately 18 percent of those students are women, although thepercent of female students varies widely from department to department. We developed andimplemented the Society of Women Engineers (SWE
2006-1779: A GUIDING VISION, ROAD MAP, AND PRINCIPLES FORRESEARCHING AND TEACHING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTIONKaren Hansen, California State University-Sacramento Assistant ProfessorJorge Vanegas, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 11.49.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Guiding Vision, Road Map, and Principles for Researching and Teaching Sustainable Design and Construction ABSTRACTThe Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry plays a critical role in delivering adiverse range of Facilities and Civil Infrastructure Systems (F&CIS), including
2006-2066: SHORT AND LONG-TERM INFLUENCE OF EXCELLENTINSTRUCTORS ON GRADUATES IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: A CASESTUDYMaher Murad, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Maher Murad is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Dr. Murad was a visiting assistant professor at Bucknell University and had overseas teaching experience. He also worked as a highway project manager for Acer Freeman Fox International (Hyder Consulting). Dr. Murad received M.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Toledo in 1987 and a Ph.D. in Engineering Science from the University of Toledo in 1994. His teaching interests include transportation, highway design
2006-2134: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT USINGCOOPERATIVE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS)James Wicker, U.S. Air Force Academy an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the U.S. Air Force Academy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987 and his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton in 1997. He has experience in developmental test and evaluation of radar systems and aviation navigation systems. His research interests include unmanned aerial vehicle and electromagnetic signal propagation modeling. He is a member of ASEE and IEEE.Erlind Royer, U.S. Air
2006-2251: ADDING A HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCE TO THEFRESHMAN ENGINEERING PROGRAMMING CLASS AT CLARKSONUNIVERSITYJohn Bean, Paul Smith's CollegeJames Carroll, Clarkson UniversityJohn P. Dempsey, Clarkson UniversityAndrew H. Strong, Clarkson UniversityWilliam R. Wilcox, Clarkson University Page 11.158.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Adding a Hands-On Laboratory Experience to the FreshmanEngineering Programming Class at Clarkson UniversityAbstractClarkson University received a grant from the National Science Foundation to effectcurriculum reform by adding more hands-on experiences in engineering classes. The firstclass for attempted reform was the freshman
2006-2270: A QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION TOOL FORAN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING LEARNING COMMUNITYMani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina (SM’98) received the B.S. degree, the M.S. degree in physics, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Iowa State University, Ames, in 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1989, respectively. He has research experience in applied electromagnetics, microelectronics and device physics, nondestructive evaluation, instrumentation, networking and physical layer issues. He has had industrial experience in the areas of instrumentation, system integration, and design in nondestructive evaluation and handheld computer systems. Currently
2006-2382: INDUSTRY-SPONSORED DESIGN COMPETITION: OPPORTUNITIESAND CHALLENGES FOR A CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTBetsy Aller, Western Michigan University Dr. Betsy M. Aller has a Ph.D. and M.S in Rhetoric and Technical Communication from Michigan Technological University. She coordinates senior capstone design and teaches technical communication and industrial management courses in the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University. Dr. Aller’s research interests include professional development of students in the engineering workplace, assessment and evaluation of ABET criterion and STEM-related experiences for women and minorities.Alamgir
2006-2392: THE INFINITY PROJECT: ON THE DESIGN ANDIMPLEMENTATION OF A HIGH SCHOOL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMScott Douglas, Southern Methodist University Scott C. Douglas is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas and the Associate Director for the Institute for Engineering Education at SMU. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. Dr. Douglas' is a recognized expert in the fields of adaptive filters, blind source separation, and active noise control, having authored or co-authored six book chapters and over 150 journal and conference papers in these fields. He was the recipient of an NSF
2006-2393: CBT TEACHING TOOLBOX: A MECHANISM FORCOLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE COMPUTER ANDWEB-BASED TRAININGStephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan AmericanArturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan AmericanBob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American Page 11.313.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 "CBT" Teaching Toolbox: A Mechanism for Collaborative Development of Interactive Computer and Web-Based TrainingAbstractThe "CBT" teaching toolbox is a dynamic forum for the planning, development, anddissemination of interactive computer and web based training. The toolbox web site serves as aresource of
2006-2197: DOCTORAL STUDENT CO-FOUNDERS: A CASE STUDY OFADVANCED LASER MATERIALS, L.L.C.Robert Evans, University of Texas-Austin R. S. Evans, Ph.D. is a post-doctoral fellow and lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. His current research focus is on technology commercialization and engineering education. Dr. Evans completed his doctorate in mechanical engineering at UT Austin in 2005. His dissertation covered materials and product development for rapid manufacturing. He also co-founded a company based on his doctoral research concurrently with his doctoral studies. Prior to enrolling at UT he worked as a manufacturing engineer and
2006-2290: ENGINEERING EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND THE DIGITALDIVIDE: BASIS FOR A COMPARISON OF INDIA AND LATIN AMERICAMary Jane Parmentier, Arizona State UniversityHaritha Mogilisetti, IntelN.K. Kishore, IIT, KaragpurUma Devi Sundararajan, National Highways, India Uma Devi Sundararajan earned her BE in Civil Engineering from the Govt. College of Engineering, Salem (affiliated with The University of Madras, Chennai, India). Currently she is serving as a Junior Engineer in the National Highways Department at the Quality Control Division in Vellore. Her interests include aspects of digital divide, especially in India.Krutarth Mehta, Arizona State University Krutartth Mehta is pursuing his MS in Technology
A PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE ENGINEERING DESIGNCOURSE FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE MECHANICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS Eric Granlund Sohail Anwar erg100@psu.edu sxa15@psu.edu The Pennsylvania State University-Altoona 3000 Ivyside Park Altoona, PA 16601 Abstract: All the associate degree mechanical engineering technology (2MET) students at The Pennsylvania State University, Altoona College are required to take a capstone engineering design course during their fourth semester in the two-year degree program. This project-based three credit-hour course is titled “Product Design with
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FOLLOW-ON COURSE IN THERMAL-FLUIDS ENGINEERING Justin Highley Justin.Highley@usma.edu United States Military Academy West Point, NY 10996 Abstract: In the fall of 2005 the Mechanical Engineering program at the Unites States Military Academy taught the first semester of an integrated two-course thermal-fluid systems engineering sequence. The first course, ME311: Thermal Fluid Systems I, addressed the fundamental conservation principles: mass, energy, and momentum. These concepts are common to both thermodynamics and fluid
Technology in Thailand: A Case Study for Science, Technology and the World Course Dr. Harold R. Underwood Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics School of Mathematics, Engineering and Business Messiah College, Grantham, PA 17027 (717)796-1800 x7125 HUnderw@messiah.edu Innovative TeachingAbstract:While the history of technology in the Western world has been well documented,technology in the East, such as in Thailand and other Asian countries, has developedalong a different, less well-known pathway. Aspects of electrical technology in Thailandsummarized here
Standards Education: An Industry, Government, University Partnership William E. Kelly, Theodore A. Bickart, Richard J. Forselius kellyw@cua.edu tbickart@mines.edu rj.forselius@.hs.utc.com The Catholic University of America/ Colorado School of Mines & IEEE Standards in Education Task Force/ United Technologies Corp. Abstract: Standards education for universities was established as a priority in the National Standards Strategy (NSS) in 2000 and continues as a priority in the updated United States Standards Strategy (USSS) in 2006. To support standards education and outreach, , the
Proposal Preparation. To simulate the sponsored research environment, a request for proposals (RFP) was developed and released to faculty and students in the STEM departments seeking financial and support resources to complete undergraduate research. b. Creating a Research Environment. Approved proposals received funding to support summer stipends to both faculty and students, materials and equipment needs, travel to regional and national competitions and conferences, and publication costs. During this period of sustained research, students were encouraged to submerge themselves completely in the project, develop timelines and milestones, and contingencies. Faculty assumed responsibility for reporting and
in 7-12 grade science education. As Assistant Director, she has primary responsibility for the implementatino of DOC program components. Page 11.420.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Designing Our Community: Evaluating the Success of a Program to Recruit and Retain American Indian Students to EngineeringThe Designing our Community (DOC) program at Montana State University (MSU),which is supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, has three goals: (1)Increase the motivation and pre-entry academic preparation of American Indian studentswho want to study
Engineering Education, 2006 The Introduction of Environmental and Industrial Health and Safety Issues and Emerging Technologies in a Beginning Manufacturing Processes CourseAbstractIntroductory courses pertaining to manufacturing processes have traditionally beenincluded in the curriculums of associate and baccalaureate programs in mechanicalengineering technology. The majority of these courses emphasize such topics as forging,rolling, casting, welding, and machining, among others. While these courses typicallyprovide an outstanding foundation in the particular subject area and process mechanics,many have not included any significant coverage in the areas of environmentalmanagement or industrial health and safety. In
2006-393: DEVELOPING GLOBALLY-MINDED ENGINEERS THROUGHEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A PANEL DISCUSSION ON INTERNATIONALCO-OP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM MODELSDebbie Gulick, Georgia Institute of Technology Debbie Gulick is the International Practicum Coordinator at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her responsibilities include developing and sustaining a large, broad-based program of international internships and cooperative education opportunities for students. Debbie has worked in the field of international education with a specialization in international technical internships for the past five years. She has sent students from over 50 universities to internships in approximately 40 countries. Debbie
2006-403: A LOOK AT THE PROGRAMS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARYENGINEERING AREAS FOR WHICH ASEE IS NOW THE LEAD SOCIETY FORABET ACCREDITATION REVIEWJames Farison, Baylor University Dr. Jim Farison is currently professor and chair of the ECE Department at Baylor University, and is also administratively responsible for Baylor's B.S. in Engineering program. He currently serves as chair of ASEE's Multidisciplinary Engineering Division, and is a member of the ASEE Accreditation Activities Committee. He received his B.S.E.E. from the University of Toledo and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University, before returning to serve on the faculty at UT in the EE and then the Bioengineering departments, and including
2006-426: FROM "HOW STUFF WORKS" TO "HOW STUFF WORKS": ASYSTEMS APPROACH TO THE RELATIONSHIP OF STS AND"TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY"Kathryn Neeley, University of Virginia Kathryn Neeley is a Virginia Engineering Foundation Faculty Fellow and an associate professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. She is a former chair of the Liberal Education Division of ASEE. Page 11.652.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 From “How Stuff Works” to “How STUFF Works”: A Systems
2006-903: TEACHING CONCEPTS ON SOFTENING: OBSERVATIONS FROMACTIVE VERSUS PASSIVE INSTRUCTION IN AN UNDERGRADUATE AND AGRADUATE LEVEL COURSECyndee Gruden, University of ToledoDefne Apul, University of ToledoMaria Diaz, University of Toledo Page 11.1204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching concepts on softening: Observations from active versus passive instruction in an undergraduate and a graduate level courseIntroductionCurrently, engineering course content is a delicate balance between theory, problem-basedlearning, and hands-on experience. Controversy continues to exist regarding the merits ofteaching mostly theory as opposed to incorporating
2006-947: THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF STUDENT PROJECT COLLABORATIONBETWEEN COLLEGES: A HINDSIGHT VIEW FROM TWO COMMUNITYCOLLEGESNikki Larson, Edmonds Community College Ms. Larson is currently an assistant professor in the engineering technology department of Western Washington University. Before this appointment, she was an instructor in the materials science technology program for Edmonds Community College. There she is developed the coursework and laboratory experiments necessary to make the new program a success. She has 6 years of industry experience implementing lean manufacturing techniques, managing development projects, and leading cross-functional teams to assess technical capability of
2006-526: STUDENT-GENERATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A RESEARCH INSTRUMENT USED TOCAPTURE STUDENT, FACULTY, AND INDUSTRY PARTNER PERSPECTIVESAND EXPECTATIONSCraig Silvernagel, University of North Dakota Craig Silvernagel is Entrepreneurship Director at the University of North Dakota (UND) College of Business and Public Administration. Craig came to UND from the University of Minnesota-Crookston (UMC), where he helped develop a new program emphasis in entrepreneurship while serving as a marketing faculty member. For the eight years prior to his time at UMC, Craig owned a full-service advertising agency he co-founded in 1994. The agency served several regional and