Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

AC 2007-617: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AS A MOTIVATION FORATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOLNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics and energy systems. His ongoing pedagogical interests include developing undergraduate research programs, service-learning programs, and assessing their impact on students’ soft skills. His technical research areas are advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goang-Shin Liaw, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-707: NASA ADMINISTRATOR'S FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ? A STEMFACULTY FELLOW'S POINT OF VIEWGoang-Shin Liaw, Alabama A&M University Dr. Goang-Shin Liaw is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Alabama A&M University located in Huntsville, Alabama. He is currently a NASA Administrator’s Fellow, Cohort 10. He has served as Chairman of the Department of Civil Engineering for more than sixteen (16) years and as Interim Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology from 1990 to 1992. Dr. Liaw holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Science from Cheng-Kung University (Taiwan, Republic of China), a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering from the Florida Institute of

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

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

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2007-743: USE OF THE MACHINERY’S HANDBOOK IN AMANUFACTURING DESIGN COURSESean Falkowski, University of Dayton SEAN A. FALKOWSKI is an assistant professor at the University of Dayton. He holds a Masters degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. His interests include automotive research, materials engineering, and tooling design. Page 12.1530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Use of the Machinery’s Handbook in a Manufacturing Design CourseThere are many ways in which to teach a manufacturing design course. The focus that thisuniversity took was to

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2007-764: FIRST-TIME ACCREDITATION OF A SMALL,MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING PHYSICS PROGRAMDenise Martinez, Tarleton State University Dr. Denise Martinez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Engineering at Tarleton State University. Her research interests include K12 Outreach and Engineering Education Techniques and Assessment as well as Control Systems and Signal Processing. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2001 and is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Conference Session

Intersdisciplinary Courses and Environmental Undergraduate Research

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; Jesse Cooper, Tufts University; Amanda Stockwell, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-1303: INTRODUCING ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO RESEARCHTHROUGH A FIRST-YEAR ADVISING PROGRAMChris Swan, Tufts University Dr. Swan is an Associate Professor in, and current chair of, the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at Tufts University. His current interests are the reuse of recovered or recyclable materials and sustainable construction.Jesse Cooper, Tufts University Mr. Cooper is currently a junior at Tufts University majoring in mechanical engineering.Amanda Stockwell, Tufts University Ms. Stockwell is a current junior at Tufts University majoring in engineering psychology

Conference Session

Issues of Diversity:Path Forward for Action

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Sherra Kerns, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Paige Smith, University of Maryland; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Barbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard Company

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

AC 2007-1308: ARTICULATING A MULTIFACETED APPROACH FORPROMOTING DIVERSITY IN GRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONEugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University Eugene Deloatch is Dean of Morgan State College of Engineering. He served as the President of ASEE in 2002-2003.Sherra Kerns, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Sherra Kerns is Vice President for Innovation and Research at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. She served as the President of ASEE in 2005-2006.Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard Lueny Morell is Director of Hewlett Packard Latin America University Relations Program and former Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.Carla Purdy, University of

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1330: BUILDING A MODERN POWER ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICMACHINES LABORATORYKe Chen, Cleveland State University Ke Chen received BS degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He is currently a master student in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University.Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University Dr. Ana V. Stankovic received BS, MS and PhD degrees from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University. Her expertise is power electronics and electric machines and drives

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1842: DEVELOPING A TRIZ DESIGN TOOL TO ENHANCEENGINEERING DESIGN COURSESShih-Liang (Sid) Wang, North Carolina A&T State University Page 12.483.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing A TRIZ Design Tool to Enhance Engineering Design CoursesTRIZTRIZ1 is the acronym for the phrase "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving" in Russian. TRIZresearch began with the hypothesis that there are universal principles of invention that are thebasis for creative innovations that advance technology, and that if these principles could beidentified and codified, they could be taught to people to make the process of invention

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Ayush Bhardwaj, Savannah State University; Crystal Reeves, Savannah State University; William Lehman, St. Mary School; Sylvester Chukwukere, Savannah State University; Shinemin Lin, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-949: CLOSING THE HARDWARE DESIGN LOOP WITH MULTISIM: ACASE STUDYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State University Dr. Asad Yousuf is a Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Savannah State University. Dr. Yousuf has written number of articles published in the ASEE conference proceedings over the years.Ayush Bhardwaj, Savannah State University Ayush Bhardwaj is a student of Georgia Tech Regional Engineering program at Savannah State University. His major is Electrical EngineeringCrystal Reeves, Savannah State University Crystal Reeves is a student of Georgia Tech Regional Engineering program at Savannah State University. Her major is Electrical Engineering.William Lehman, St. Mary

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1032: A SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO PROJECT FOR FIRST-YEARECET STUDENTSPeter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne PETER E. GOODMANN, P.E. is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at IPFW. He earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his MS degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He has worked for 28 years in industry and education, and is a member of the IEEE and the ASEE. Page 12.116.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Software-Defined Radio Project for

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology; Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Carpenter, Oregon Institute of Technology; Brant Hempel, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1053: A CAPSTONE ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PROJECT FORELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORSDavid Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology DAVID N. POCOCK is an Associate Professor and is the Curriculum Coordinator and head of the Analog Block of the Electronics Engineering Technology department at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. His main research interests are semiconductor device modeling, infrared focal plane arrays, nuclear radiation effects, and web-based real electronics labs for distance education.Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology KEVIN MCCULLOUGH is a Senior at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Electronics Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2007-1174: A VERSATILE AND ECONOMICAL APPARATUS FOREXPERIMENTS IN STATICSRick Williams, East Carolina University Rick Williams is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at East Carolina University. Prior to joining ECU, he was a faculty member and Associate Research Professor at Auburn University. Williams has sixteen years of industrial experience in design and project engineering functions. He received BS and MS degrees from Georgia Tech, and his PhD degree from Auburn University. Williams is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia.William Howard, East Carolina University William E.(Ed) Howard is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at East Carolina University. Prior to

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Walters, Pennsylvania State University; Prasad Marugabandhu, MAGLEV, Inc.; Bryan Bond, MAGLEV, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2007-1210: DEVELOPMENT OF A INDUSTRY-DRIVEN ASSOCIATEDEGREE IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYRobert Walters, Pennsylvania State UniversityPrasad Marugabandhu, MAGLEV, Inc.Bryan Bond, MAGLEV, Inc. Page 12.508.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INDUSTRY-DRIVEN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN PRECISION MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGYAbstractThis paper describes the development of a unique educational program that addresses an industryneed for workers trained in precision manufacturing techniques. Penn State University, CommunityCollege of Allegheny County, and MAGLEV, Inc. have partnered to develop a unique associatedegree in Precision Manufacturing

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Cheng, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Kathleen Hayden, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Zekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1279: IMPLEMENTING A HANDS-ON UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INSOFTWARE-HARDWARE CODESIGNYi Cheng, California State Polytechnic University-PomonaKathleen Hayden, California State Polytechnic University-PomonaZekeriya Aliyazicioglu, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Page 12.836.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Implementing a Hands-On Undergraduate Course in Software-Hardware CodesignYi Cheng, Kathleen Hayden, Aliyazicioglu ZekeriyaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona1. IntroductionThe Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department of California StatePolytechnic University, Pomona started to offer a Bachelor of Science of

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1286: PLANNING A SMALL-SCALE WIND-ELECTRIC SYSTEM INEAST-CENTRAL IOWAMichael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa Michael Hay completed his masters degree in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 25 years of experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on six US patents. His graduate research was in planning small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several other renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-941: ASSESSING A NEW THERMAL/FLUIDS SYSTEMS CURRICULUMUSING FE RESULTSOrval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy Orval A. "Rusty" Powell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and as a Distinguished Graduate from Air Force ROTC. He received his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering as a Distinguished Graduate from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is on active duty and has served as an Acquisitions Officer with engineering assignments in research and development, operations support and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Mechanics at the US Air Force Academy. He is currently a doctoral student in Engineering

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Scott Reimer, Purdue University Calumet; Ilija KaramacoskiI, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1101: AUDITORY, VISUAL AND TACTILE STIMULI SYSTEM ? ASENIOR DESIGN PROJECTChandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet CHANDRA R. SEKHAR is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Sekhar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Madras (India), a Diploma in Instrumentation from Madras Institute of Technology and Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. Professor Sekhar’s primary teaching and research focus is in the areas of Biomedical and Process Control Instrumentation and Clinical Engineering.Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet OMER FAROOK is a

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Braley, University of Idaho; Paul Anderson, University of Idaho; Tracey Windley, University of Idaho; Kevin Buck, University of Idaho; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

AC 2007-1108: ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORYWITH SMALL BUDGETMatthew Braley, University of IdahoPaul Anderson, University of IdahoTracey Windley, University of IdahoKevin Buck, University of IdahoHerbert Hess, University of Idaho Page 12.164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORY WITH SMALL BUDGETAbstract Development of electronic devices for cryogenic temperatures requires specializedenvironmental chambers. The Microelectronics Research and Communications Institute requireda low-cost alternative to the readily available environmental chambers. The solution was asimple aluminum

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Patti Culley, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-885: HELPING LOWER DIVISION ENGINEERING STUDENTSDEVELOP A GOOD RESUMEMary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R. ANDERSON-ROWLAND,PhD, is the PI of three academic scholarship programs and a fourth program for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Fulton School of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. She received the ASEE Minoritites in Engineering award 2006, the SHPE Educator of the Year 2005 and was given the National Engineering Award in 2003, the highest honor given by the AAAES. In 2002 she was named the Distinguished Engineering Educator by the Society of Women

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos; Robert Tisdel, Texas State University - San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2007-2900: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: A NEW FRONTIER FORCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONStephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos Stephen has spent the past ten years creating, developing, and implementing new concepts, systems, and solutions for complex problems facing the construction industry and its constituent companies. Working in both academic and commercial settings, he has successfully formulated and managed numerous initiatives to improve the financial and operational performance of several companies through the projects and programs which they execute. In particular, Stephen has developed a number of new techniques and management practices for repetitive building

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-2810: AN UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEWMULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING PROGRAMChell Roberts, Arizona State UniversityDarryl Morrell, Arizona State UniversityMark Henderson, Arizona State UniversityScott Danielson, Arizona State UniversityRobert Hinks, Arizona State UniversityRobert Grondin, Arizona State UniversityThomas Sugar, Arizona State UniversityChen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University Page 12.236.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 An Update on the Implementation of a New Multidisciplinary Engineering ProgramIntroductionIn 2003, a founding team of seven faculty members was given the unprecedented freedom

Conference Session

Retention of STEM Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morrison Obeng, Bethune-Cookman College; Xiaohe Wu, Bethune-Cookman College

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2955: ENGINEERING STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND RETENTIONSTRATEGIES AT A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITYMorrison Obeng, Bethune-Cookman CollegeXiaohe Wu, Bethune-Cookman College Page 12.650.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering Student Development and Retention Strategies at A Historically Black UniversityAbstractStudent retention and completion of degrees in the STEM areas are issues that higher educationinstitutions have been dealing with for quite sometime. Historically Black Colleges andUniversities (HBCUs) also have their share of issues with STEM-student development, retentionand completion of degrees. Various

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Michael McCuddy, Valparaiso University

AC 2007-3128: IMPLEMENTING A NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING THEETHICS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGYDoug Tougaw, Valparaiso UniversityMichael McCuddy, Valparaiso University Page 12.837.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 IMPLEMENTING A NEW APPROACH TO TEACHING THE ETHICS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY Douglas Tougaw1 and Michael K. McCuddy2 1 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN; Email: Doug.Tougaw@valpo.edu 2 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN; Email: Mike.McCuddy@valpo.edu 1. INTRODUCTIONEmerging technology holds great

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Sandfry, US Air Force Academy; michael bettner, US Air Force Academy; Tim Lawrence, US Air Force Academy; Michael Sobers, US Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1917: ENGINEERING EDUCATION LESSONS FROM A SOUNDINGROCKET CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSERalph Sandfry, US Air Force Academy Lieutenant Colonel Sandfry is Assistant Professor of Astronautics and Systems Division Chief, Department of Astronautics, United States Air Force Academy. He also serves as Program Director of the FalconLaunch Sounding Rocket Program. As Systems Division Chief, he leads 10 faculty members in developing and teaching 7 college-level courses in Astronautical Engineering. In directing the FalconLaunch program, he leads 5 faculty, 3 NCOs and 5 contractors in providing senior-level cadets an opportunity to design, build, test, and fly a sounding rocket to the edge of space

Conference Session

Sustainability & Environmental Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Quinn, University of Limerick; William Gaughran, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1928: CULTIVATING A SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE IN IRISHSECOND LEVEL SCHOOLSSonya Quinn, University of Limerick Sonya Quinn graduated with first class honours from the University of Limerick in 2005 in Technology Education. She is currently a researcher in environmental sustainability in the University of Limerick undertaking a Masters by research in the area of sustainability and second level schools in Ireland. Sonya is also a tutor in the Explore Engineering Summer Camp, which is run as an introduction to engineering programme in the University of Limerick and is a consultant tutor in the technology learning centre.William Gaughran, University of Limerick Dr Bill Gaughran is a Senior

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2007-1943: PREPARING ENGINEERS FOR A GLOBAL INDUSTRYTHROUGH LANGUAGE TRAININGDaniel Korth, Brigham Young University Daniel Korth spent several years living in Peru and speaks Spanish fluently. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in April 2007 and accepted a position with Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, California.Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University Owen Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Cantonese fluently and lived in Hong Kong from 2001-2003. He worked for BD Medical in product design and manufacturing

Conference Session

Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2007-2155: DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION AREA FORAN ENTREPRENEURIAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMKari Clase, Purdue University Page 12.505.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of a Biotechnology Option Area for an Entrepreneurial Certificate ProgramAbstractAn undergraduate certificate program in entrepreneurship and innovation has beendeveloped at --- University in collaboration with the --- Center for Entrepreneurship.Option areas are offered to students enrolled in the certificate program in order to explorespecific discipline areas or markets. The objective of this paper is to discuss thedevelopment of a course within an

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; John Lloyd, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2007-2183: THE INTEND EDUCATION PROGRAM: A NEW MODEL FORMULTIDISCIPLINARY, DISPERSED EDUCATIONTimothy Hinds, Michigan State UniversityJohn Lloyd, Michigan State University Page 12.1443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The INTEnD Education Program A New Model for Multidisciplinary, Dispersed EducationIntroductionSince 1998, engineering, cultural anthropology and telecommunications faculty at MichiganState University and several other universities around the world have collaborated to develop amultidisciplinary engineering design program for the purpose of studying and practicing howinternationally-dispersed engineering product

Conference Session

Practice/Partnership/Program Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Matthew Pfannenstiel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Douglas Alvine, Alvine Engineering; Clarence Waters, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

AC 2007-2280: EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY, A UNION TO FACILITATEENGINEERING LEARNINGMahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-LincolnMatthew Pfannenstiel, University of Nebraska-LincolnDouglas Alvine, Alvine EngineeringClarence Waters, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Page 12.572.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Education and Industry, a Union to Facilitate Engineering LearningAbstractEducation and Industry are critical pillars of society, dependent on each other for growth andprogress. The Architectural Engineering program at the University of Nebraska-Lincolnintegrates a dynamic alliance between these two pillars with a