Conference Session

Teaching Software Engineering Process

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lee Vallone

: teamwork, communication skills suchas listening & supporting, conflict resolution, leadership, risk management, presentation,political skills, and finally, knowing how all the technical and interpersonal pieces fit together.Most software engineers learn these skills the hard way, by trial and error on the job. Somenever learn. Consider the typical engineering career progression where a developer does anoutstanding job designing and implementing software and is thus promoted into management, aposition that relies almost entirely on the “soft” skills. While one might argue that the highfailure rate of software projects is due to aggressive schedules and unrealistic customerexpectations, it is certainly conceivable that the Peter Principle1 is a

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Pyke; John Gardner; Amy Moll

engineering professors will often tell a student, “You HAVETO be superior at math to be an engineer.” This statement also implies that you have totake advanced placement math and AP Calculus in high school to succeed in anengineering college. Are these statements really true? And what impact do they have onthe student’s career choice?The authors suggest that it is a myth that students HAVE TO be excellent at math to bean engineer. Clearly math is a very important tool for engineers. All engineers musthave some level of competency at math. However, once students are no longer takingclasses at a university, the amount of math used in engineering positions varies widely.For many B.S. level engineers in the workplace, advanced math is not a regularly

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Diane Hickey; Raluca Rosca

Engineers, Gainesville Student branch and supported by the Dean ofGraduate Studies in the College of Engineering. The first offering of ETP-UF took place duringthe last half of the Fall 2004 semester, and a second offering is advertised for Spring 2005.IntroductionThe general objectives of the Engineering Teaching Portfolio Program (ETP), as well as theoutcomes of the first offering were presented at the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference 1 by itsdesigners at the NSF-funded Center for Advancement of Engineering Education at University ofWashington. In short the program strives to better prepare graduate students in engineering forthe teaching component of an academic career, by offering an eight week, step-by-step approachto writing a teaching statement

Conference Session

Ethical Roles: Admins, Government, Industry

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lawrence Hole; Day Radebaugh; Kurt Soschinske

Engineering Wichita State University Wichita, Kansas 67260 USAAbstractThe practice of engineering, in the context of the current society, is an extremely complexenterprise. This paper argues that a framework for ethical decision-making must considercorporate, social and global goals, as well as the objectives of the individual engineer. Theethical education of the engineer must be through collaboration among academic institutions,business interests, and professional engineering organizations. This paper recommends adoptionof a single thread of ethics education, beginning early in life and continuing throughout theacademic training and subsequent professional career of the engineer

Conference Session

Experiential Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Larry Hanneman; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

Session 1882 The Data Are In: Student Workplace Competencies in the Experiential Workplace Thomas J. Brumm1 Larry F. Hanneman2 Steven K. Mickelson1 1 Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 2 College of Engineering Career Services and Chemical Engineering Iowa State UniversityAbstractWorkplace competencies describe the skills, knowledge and behaviors

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh

economically disadvantaged students’completion of baccalaureate degrees. The Michigan Department of Career Development’s KCPInitiative provides oversight to the MICUP Program and technical assistants to the institutions. This paper describes a college-university partnership program supported by the MICUPProgram. This partnership program, namely the Tech Scholar Learning Community, wasestablished between the Division of Engineering Technology at Wayne State University inDetroit, Michigan and Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan. The main objective is to createa learning-centered program that ensures the success of academically and economically under-prepared students as they transfer to four-year institutions. The majors that are the center

Conference Session

Promoting ET thru K-12 Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Erekson

and scientific careers in the US in their August, 2003, report The Science andEngineering Workforce: Realizing America’s Potential 1. A national policy imperative wasrecommended by the NSB in this report: The Federal Government and its agencies must step forward to ensure the adequacy of the US science and engineering workforce. All stakeholders must mobilize and initiate efforts that increase the number of US citizens pursuing science and engineering studies and careers. (p. 10) Science and technology have been and will continue to be engines of US economic growth and national security. Excellence in discovery and innovation in science and engineering (S&E) derive from an ample and well-educated

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Elisabeth Cuddihy; Steve Lappenbusch; Jennifer Turns

offering of the seminar1. Getting to know each other: Students shared their interests within the discipline of technical communication and their ideas about post-PhD careers.2. Preliminary exam preparation: The students identified questions related to the first PhD milestone (the preliminary exam) and then one student who had completed the preliminary exam described his experiences, using the questions as an advance organizer.3. Preliminary exam follow-up: The group revisited the questions generated during the previous session, with the department chair and the PhD advisor providing authoritative answers to some of the questions.4. Research questions I: Prior to the session, each student generated two example research questions

Conference Session

TYCD 2005 Lower Division Initiatives

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Shanehsaz; Michael Qaissaunee

will provide technician training in wireless communications, an area oftechnology innovation with great industry demand. By incorporating security as an integral partof this program, the curriculum will serve to foster greater growth and adoption of mobiletechnologies. This project will benefit regional industry, government agencies, high schoolteachers and students, community college faculty and students, those switching into informationtechnology careers, and those with bachelor’s degrees in unrelated fields. Page 10.807.2 Proceeding of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition

Conference Session

A Renaissance in NRE Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Bennion; Jay Kunze; Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar; Michael Lineberry

close relationship with the Nuclear University Consortium that is part of the BEA team.In summary, the opportunities for developing a new paradigm for national laboratory anduniversity interaction and cooperation lies ahead. Successful development of the partnership willlead to effective implementation of the INL mission and of a viable future for nuclear energy inthe nation and the world.--------------------------------------Biographical InformationJay Kunze is the Dean of Engineering and Associate Director of the Idaho Accelerator Center atIdaho State University (ISU). He spent 20 years of his career at the INL predecessor laboratories,then 5 years as president of a geothermal energy company. During that period he was an adjunct(teaching

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Research

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Beverly Davis

, personal objectives or overall career growth from their participation in the project. This should be a key factor in assessing the impact of the project. Given the educational nature of the project undertaken, the goals and objectives should be clearly stated. Figure 1 provides a framework to ensure the plan associated with the project covers all areas for participation. Customers Mission Objective

Conference Session

Electrical ET Laboratory Practicum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stanley Dick; Russell Aubrey

-Introduction to EET andProjects, provides an opportunity for entering students to gain insight into theelectrical/electronic field early in their academic careers. At the Anderson location of PurdueUniversity School of Technology, EET students enter the program with a variety of backgroundsand abilities. It is not unusual to have age ranges from 18 to 50 years old in the same class.Their experience with hand tools, mechanical layout and the technical aspects ofelectrical/electronic systems usually is as varied as their age spread. It cannot be taken forgranted that all entering technology students have had repair experience with their parents oncars, bikes or homes. This course utilizes defined learning and teaching objectives coupled withextensive

Conference Session

Integrating Taxes, Law, & Business

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeannette Russ

and engineering is particularlyrelevant to engineering students.5 Thus, a major goal of this project is to introduce students tothe challenges and benefits of working with people from entirely different fields of expertise.A second goal is to give students an opportunity to develop and practice communication skills,another widely recognized element of both effective education and career success.6, 7 The projectinvolves three oral presentations and one written report. To emphasize the importance of goodcommunication, 30% of the overall project grade is derived from the students’ performance onthe presentations and grammar/style elements in the written report.Two additional goals are somewhat interrelated. The case requires students to consider

Conference Session

Are Classical Solutions Outdated?

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherif Yehia; James Nelson

-yearspan of his or her career.”The easy answer to this question is that we must teach the fundamentals of structural analysisand that the student must assimilate those fundamentals. The difficult question that naturallyfollows this question is “What are the fundamentals of structural analysis that an engineer shouldknow.” In this paper, two aspects of this latter question are explored in an effort to provide ananswer. First, the authors will attempt to distinguish between the skills, attitudes, and knowledgenecessary for an engineer and those necessary for an engineering technician. This distinction willbe based on the definitions of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the bodyof knowledge for professional practice prepared by

Conference Session

Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Krishna Vedula

needs ofU.S. industry.Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) - provides support for proposals that seek toattract talented students into academic research careers in engineering. Proposals are in twomajor categories, REU Sites and REU Supplements. Page 9.966.2 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education" 3Research Experiences for Teachers (RET

Conference Session

Promoting ET thru K-12 Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Naomi Gomez; Jan Rinehart; Robin Autenrieth; Karen Butler-Purry; Angie Hill Price

Page 9.570.1Texas A&M University (TAMU) in conjunction with the Texas Engineering Experiment Station “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”(TEES). The purpose is to match secondary, math and/or science public school teachers withengineering researchers. The objectives of the program are to: 1) offer teachers experiences withthe latest in engineering research; 2) to enhance laboratory skills and techniques; 3) to reinforceeducational research in inquiry, learning styles, and diversity; and 4) excite public schoolteachers about careers in engineering so more students study mathematics and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: Faculty/Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jan Rinehart; Robin Autenrieth; Karen Butler-Purry; Angie Hill Price

few of thedemands of faculty time. Having a community of female faculty with whom a genuineconcern for each other’s professional and personal achievements and failures was felt,was comforting particularly for those who often felt isolated and invisible among theirdepartment colleagues. Probably because of these gatherings, friendships have grownthat would have not occurred because people’s paths may not have otherwise crossed.Over the years we have celebrated together, commiserated together, and laughed a lot.Getting OrganizedIn Fall 2002, the TAMU NSF Gender Equity Project sponsored a career planningprogram conducted by an outside consultant to assist female faculty in developingsuccessful career strategies. Twenty female engineering and

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Dillard

field tests conducted.Assessments During the semester, two formal assessments were conducted as surveys. The firstsurvey, administered early in the semester, targeted the students’ preparation for the modifiedcourse structure, particularly their previous exposure to computer hardware. From the surveystatistics listed in Table 3, students were prepared for the course with the vast majorityhaving PC’s at home and some confidence in circuit construction. Essay questions were included to gauge student opinions on the importance of computersystems and particularly embedded systems in their future careers. All students felt theyshould have at least an introduction to the fundamentals of embedded systems and half felttheir education should include

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hilkat S. Soysal; Oguz Soysal

usedin all introductory classes to enhance the assessment process. The paper presents thestudent profile, program objectives, and discusses the importance of the introductorycourses on recruitment and retention as well as adequate preparation to the upper level.Student background, interests, and career goals are continuously monitored throughsurveys. Learning outcomes are assessed by several tools such as course-specificevaluation forms, journals, minutes, and focus groups. Since each student has a differentlearning style, continuous monitoring helps understanding the differences among studentsand enhances teaching style to increase the students’ attention and productivity.IntroductionAssessment, feedback, and program improvement are the most

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Korinne Resendez; Carryn Bellomo; Rafic Bachnak

speakers. Faculty, students, professional organizations,and a number of manufacturing and processing industries are involved in the delivery ofthe program. The workshops are designed to introduce students to career opportunities,expose them to college life, involve them in hands-on educational activities, andencourage them to pursue careers in science and engineering technology. This paperdescribes the program and discusses the activities involved in its implementation.IntroductionThe current US workforce is comprised of 77% White, 4% Asian, and 19% Minority.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Science Foundation,however, among engineering professionals, 88% are White, 6% are Asian, and only 6%are minority [1]. To improve

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Maria Suchowski; Frank Severance; Damon Miller

things about the class."7. Clarify career choices. Introductory courses enable students to evaluate their career choice at an early date7. Perhaps the single greatest impact of ECE 123 has been to help students to decide early on if engineering is a good fit. The course has helped students to choose exactly which major suits them best. This includes strengthening an existing resolve to become electrical or computer engineers ("It's just helped me to reinforce that awareness that I'm doing what I wanted."), causing engineering students to switch from a non-ECE major to ECE, and attracting students who had not previously considered engineering as a career to switch to an ECE major. For example, one student related that "sometimes

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Advances II

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stuart Bernstein

Page 8.1127.3relevance of their coursework, how it related to their internships, and vice versa (see the “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2003, American Society for Engineering Education”following.)Perceived Value of Classes and InternshipsBelow, you are given the choice of rating an answer from 1 to 5. Consider 1 as being indicative of themost negative, 3 as being neutral, and 5 as being the most positive. 15. How beneficial to your future career has your internship been? 16. How well do you think your internship will relate to your future classes? 17. How beneficial to, or complementary with, your classes is (are) your

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: New Research

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Gralinski; Janis Terpenny

related careers? Who takes the lead on dispelling occupational stereotypes? Is theimportance of technological literacy and the relationship to career options brought up to girls aswell as boys? Do counselors work with teachers to help inform and encourage girls to developthe skills and knowledge required to succeed in technological careers? 7,85. Solutions and Planning for the FutureIt is clear from the research that there are gender differences in learning styles, that girls/youngwomen perceive technology differently7-15 and in at least the short term bring a considerablydifferent background in experiences and interests to a technology oriented class. If we truly wantto raise the level of technological literacy (a primary goal of technology

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeanette Garr

longhours, travel, families, career, finances; (3.) time management, ability to identify and prioritize;and (4.) continued professional development. These are four probable expectations in ourgraduates’ near future. Hence, concise survival skills that address these issues should bedeveloped. Personalized choices for (1.) healthy exercise; (2.) healthy eating/cooking; (3.) abilityto evaluate mortgage, building materials, contractor choices; (4.) evaluating legal and investmentchoices; (5.) marriage/relationship survival and theology; (6.) tips for success in small or largecorporate offices; (7) healthy hobby and R&R choices, art/music/dance classes; and (8.) basichome and auto repair should be offered and encouraged. Instead, categories of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in MFG ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacob Chen; Joseph Chen

9.754.1manufacturing design course impacts their academic performance throughout their degree Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering 1 Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationprogram, and even their future career (Newcomer, et al., 1999). Therefore, it isimperative for manufacturing educators to plan the content of this course to ensure thebest possible foundation for students seeking to enter manufacturing disciplines.Introductory manufacturing design courses used to be drafting-centered. Students in thepast learned hand-sketching skills and used drafting boards. A considerable amount ofclass time was

Conference Session

Course Development and Services

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw

experienced by other students.The main goals for a foundations course in IT are to give a good academic and professionalcareer orientation and to establish a “way of thinking” within the major. The academicorientation will allow the students to know what is expected of them within the IT major. Theprofessional career orientation will give the students a good understanding of careers in IT. The“way of thinking” will be the foundation for a community of learning that will fostercollaboration within the program.To achieve these goals within the course there is a broad scope of learning objectives that mustbe covered. These range from keeping a learning community thriving with these “new arrivals”to covering the introduction of core topics of IT as-well

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Judith Miller; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

students, in technical careers. The goal of the NSF Graduate Teaching Fellowsin K-12 Education (GK-12) Program is to prepare engineering graduate students, not necessarilyto become K-12 teachers, but to be informed about and engaged in K-12 education throughouttheir professional careers. Our project is titled "K-6 Gets a Piece of the PIEE (PartnershipsImplementing Engineering Education)"; its objectives are to develop partnerships between WPSand WPI; to implement the technology/engineering portion of the Massachusetts Science andTechnology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworks (MSTECF)(Massachusetts CurriculumFrameworks, n.d.) in grades K-6; and to develop curricular materials and prepare teachers so thatthe project is self-sustaining after the NSF

Conference Session

Design And Manufacturing Experiences I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Hunt; Eduardo Ortega; David Miller; Alfred Striz

discussions and in the design ofsubsystems such as the launch tower. It was difficult to keep them involved, however, since theywere already over-committed due to extracurricular activities at the local high school.Rocketry OutreachWith our rocketry outreach program, we want to expose local area high school students to theimportance and excitement of science and engineering in today’s world. The goal of the programis to teach them the engineering concepts needed to safely design, construct, and competitivelyfly the most effective model rocket. This is intended to prepare the students for such challengingprojects as the high-powered instrumented rocket described above and to encourage their pursuitof science and engineering career fields after they

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Qaissaunee

, an area oftechnology innovation with great industry demand. This project will benefit regional industry,government agencies, high school teachers and students, community college faculty andstudents, those switching into information technology careers, and those with bachelor’s degreesin unrelated fields. Page 9.1424.2 Proceeding of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationProject Goal The goal of this project is the modification of an existing Electronics EngineeringTechnology AAS Degree Program to

Conference Session

Teamwork, K-12: Projects to Promote Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Chesney

Session 2003-122 From Egg Drops to Gum Drops: Teaching Fourth Grade Students about Engineering David R. Chesney The University of MichiganAbstractStudents remember 80% of what they do and 20% of what they hear. With this premise in mind,the author developed an active approach to educating a classroom of fourth grade students inmultiple areas of engineering. The intent is minimally, to increase interest in math and science inthe young students. Optimally, the students will pursue engineering as a career. Hands-onactivities were used to