Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Verma

Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education An apprenticeship is a formal training program which allows a person to receivethorough instruction and experience - both theoretical and practical - in the variousaspects of a skilled trade. Today's apprentices are fully trained, well-paid men and womenacquiring skills and knowledge that will serve them well throughout their careers. The Apprentice School of Northrop Grumman Newport News offers four-year,tuition-free apprenticeships in 17 skilled trades to qualified men and women. Apprenticeswork a regular 40-hour week and are paid for all work, including time spent in academicclasses. Two optional design and

Conference Session

The Climate for Women In Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Jarosz; Ilene Busch-Vishniac

committed to the engineeringendeavor from the time they set foot on a campus, that they will pursue courses which offer noinsight into engineering as a profession for a minimum of a year knowing that after this “hazing”,there will be the reward of relevant classes. This sort of approach selectively disadvantageswomen, as they are less likely to be exposed to engineering as a profession and to be encouragedto pursue an engineering career. For most women, the structure of our curriculum is downrightunattractive, uninformative, and uninviting.Integration of Curricular Material Page 8.353.3Bordogna, Fromm and Ernst advocate course integration, stating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Oerther

Session 1526 NSF CCLI: Developing a Molecular Biology Lab Course in Environmental Engineering and Science Daniel B. Oerther Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of CincinnatiAbstract.Using support from a NSF CCLI, a NSF CAREER award, and two NSF workshop grants as wellas resources from the Ohio Board of Regents, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, andthe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, we have developed a new course andassociated short course to teach molecular biology skills to undergraduate and graduate studentsin

Conference Session

Student Interaction

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robin Qiu; Ying Tang

: tang@rowan.eduAbstract -- A class for professionals could be quite different from one for college students due to a varietyof backgrounds and work experience. Some of them want to make a career change; some of them want tocatch up with the state-of-the-art technologies. In class, concepts, principles, and equations might be tooabstract when there are no good real life examples. Object relationship modeling in object-orientedsoftware engineering course is a good example. This article briefly shows a few cases of how real lifeexamples can help professional students understand the covered contents, which have been experimentedin class using the Rational Rose enterprise suite. Issues on how examples get picked and how theyshould be explained and

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Carr

emphasizes communication skills with the doing of design (as ahallmark activity of engineers) is now being implemented in senior level capstoneexperiences. Consequences of Engineering First on attracting incoming students aswell as on post-graduation careers will be presented.IntroductionEngineering First is the McCormick School's response to the many calls for curricularchange coming from the profession and from external concerns, such as the NationalAcademy of Engineering and the National Science Foundation. Engineering Firstchallenges its students to develop new ways of thinking, by converting them fromlearning academic topics in isolation to learning engineering topics in an integrativefashion. Given that engineering at its very essence is "the

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Sterian; Paul Plotkowski; Jeffrey Ray

spend precious time on clerical matters,the faculty are able to discuss career aspirations with the students and build a plan of study that ismost appropriate.Grand Valley has a strong liberal arts tradition. As a result we have a substantial generaleducation program that includes upper level course requirements. It is a logistical challenge forengineering students to blend the engineering school requirements with the general educationprogram. It is only through careful and continuous review of student progress that this issuccessful. The timely updating of the student study plans is essential to this process.The final auditing process relies upon the automated Assessment of Academic Progress report.Upon receiving a request for graduation audit

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi

Institute ofTechnology (SUNYIT), Utica, New York. The first course deals with the basics of fiberoptics and contains a structured lab of eight experiments while the second coursesincludes advance topics and experiments in optical communications, and a project. Thepaper also discusses the development of experimental facilities used in support of thesecourses. The implementation of these courses has made our curriculum current, andhelped the students to enhance their career options in the current technologicalenvironment.IntroductionOptical communication is a technology of transmitting information in the form of lightby way of optical fibers or free space as a medium. Over the last two decades the lowcost of optical fibers, enormous capacity and

Conference Session

The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tracey Evers; Gilbert Casterlow; Eric Cheek

taughtin a vacuum. Philosophies were presented and students recited them, principles were “taught”, butmany times without the students being able to apply them to any real life situation. Math waspresented in such complex ways that students were often discouraged from pursuing careers thatwould require strong math backgrounds. Math educators in the U.S. recognized this was aproblem and in the 1980’s they embarked on a movement to improve the way math is taught. Theprimary goal was to extend instructions beyond rote learning by tying in real life lessons that givethe students the ability to visualize the concepts, and as such improve their retention andunderstanding. An out come of such an approach would be to given the correct activities

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anil Saigal, Tufts University; Arun K. Saigal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

 the top 10 ranked institutions.   While the ‘myth’ that PhDs are not hired at the institutions where they received their PhDs mightbe true at smaller institutions; it does not appear to be true at the top ranked institutions. So what do these finding mean for graduate schools and graduate students? As the fraction ofdoctorates employed in tenure track positions in academia continues to decline and becomehighly competitive, it might be more than ever important for graduate schools in general toredefine the PhD as also training for high-level positions in careers outside academia besidespreparing them for an academic position.  Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University; Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

consortium called the Kansas State University Electrical Power Affiliates Program(EPAP) in 2008. EPAP is a consortium of industry leaders committed to the continuedexcellence of engineering education in the area of electrical power and energy systems. Theprogram can be leveraged to help with various aspects of this project, including the recruitmentseminar, internships, and research projects. At the recruitment seminar, EPAP members will beable to discuss career opportunities for graduates in the power and energy field. They can alsoprovide realistic technical problems or scenarios that can be presented to participants so that theycan better understand the current challenges in this field. Students already in our program willhave the opportunity to

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Eric L. Mann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

studies and a faculty member of both the Istitute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) and the Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) at Purdue University. After a military career involving the the design and operation of space systems and several years teaching middle science and mathematics, Mann earned his Ph.D. in educational psychology from University of Connecticut. Mann’s research interests center on creativity and talent development within science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) disciplines.Dr. Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette Matthew W. Ohland is Associate Professor of engineering education at Purdue University. He has degrees from Swarthmore College

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

equipment provides real- life scenarios that will give the Buffalo State Electrical Engineering Technology students a situational learning environment that provides a better understanding of what to expect once in a career; one such example is generator synchronization.  These experiments, though performed in the school learning environment, provide students the opportunity to discuss scenarios with industry personnel on a higher level of understanding than those who are only learning in a strictly theoretical or computer modeling situation; we are using a real life connection schedule, wiring diagrams, dynamic loads, and SCADA software to monitor the various modules and make engineering

Conference Session

Ethics and Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Joseph Frey, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Marcel J. Castro-Sitiriche, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Fatima Zevallos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Denisse Echevarria, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

be realized or frustrated by means of a proposed hydroelectric project. The goal hereis to outline how engineers can serve, not only as technical advisors, but also as facilitators of asmall and local community’s dialogic exploration of its own philosophy of technology. Weconclude with a discussion of what we can learn working in Haiti that can help our studentsimagine and construct different career paths that employ engineering skills for communitydevelopment and appropriate technology. Through our project, we hope to show how engineerscan gain skills to work as true enablers who facilitate the conversion of local capabilities intorealized functions.II. Basic ConceptsAppropriate Technology. The term “appropriate technology” comes from

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Pezeshki

specializedsupport for customers that fly Boeing aircraft.5 Their division is actively involved withoutsourcing contracts to Russian aerospace firms. He made the point that work that is“boxable”—easily enclosed, and specified—is prone to being outsourced in the present,and more so in the future. If the constraints around the problem are easily identified, thenit can and probably will be shipped overseas to a low-cost engineering services provider.Asked about giving advice to a young engineer about pursuing a career, he advisedcaution regarding the portability of projects. He also cautioned against following currentbusiness practice in revamping the engineering curriculum. Fundamentals will alwaysbe important. Glavin emphasized that the current round of

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Women

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ying Tang; Linda Head

establishing programs to encouragemore women to see careers in engineering. From a diversity perspective, these newentrants bring more elegant engineering solutions. This contributes to society resilienceand adaptability, which are particularly important with rapid advancement in technology.It is expected that about 100,000 job opportunities will be available between 2000-2010in the areas of computer hardware, electrical and electronics engineering [3]. However,the current low percentage of representation for women in Electrical & Computerprogram as shown in Fig. 1 (adopted from [4]) will be a major deterrent in precludingthem from the future job market. The development of a diverse talent pool is then animportant national challenge. The College

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yasemin Jones; Elaine Maldonado

toshare real world experiences and offer guidance as students prepare for careers in Page 10.1256.4engineering professions. The mentoring part of the Adjunct Academy will be piloted inspring semester 2005. The goal of the mentoring network will be to provide additional Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationways for our college students to seek guidance and information about their chosenprofession as they progress through their collegiate careers. This informal match makingprocess will allow flexibility

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

BackgroundAcademic institutions must address a number of constituencies along a variety of dimensions asthey seek to fulfill their missions. The mission statement for the Rochester Institute ofTechnology (RIT), the institution that the authors will address here, reads in part:“Our mission is to provide technology-based educational programs for personal and professionaldevelopment. We rigorously pursue new and emerging career areas. We develop and delivercurricula and advance scholarship relevant to emerging technologies and social conditions.”At this institution, there is a good deal of variability among departments in terms of how theiractivities are expected to support the pursuit of “new and emerging career areas” and “advancescholarship relevant to

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

undergraduatecourses in engineering disciplines to using a more learner-centered teaching, such as problem-based learning. This shift is fueled by the need for future engineers to demonstrate the use ofhigher order thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal aspects of a career, such ascommunication and team-work skills (NAE, 2005). Specifically, the engineering field is seeingshifts in the types of engineers needed to emerge from college ready to participate as active andeffective members of a global society. This leads to the search for a new pedagogy that willallow students to have higher critical thinking skills and create problem solvers who can work inthe complex and ill structured environment. However, it is not an easy task to teach students todeal

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Daniel Mosse, University of Pittsburgh; Margaret S. Smith, University of Pittsburgh; Jennifer L Cartier, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

certification track willreplace the current elementary track (K-6) and overlap with the existing secondary track (7-12).Camblin reminds us that “the middle grades, those enrolling 10- to 14-year-old students, have animportant relationship to college access.1 The middle grades are when students, families, andschool personnel begin to address career aspirations, academic preparation, and collegeinformation.” The Commonwealth’s new emphasis on highly qualified middle grades teachersprovides a unique opportunity to impact children at a crucial time in their formal educationexperience.2In our project, we are aiming to (1) develop a program (SUSTAINS, STEM UndergraduateStudents Teaching Adolescents Innovation and Sustainability) that will allow

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip M. Reeves, The Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

elements of risk, control, and reward9.” Clearly, Kriewall’s definition views entrepreneurship from a different perspective:essentially, entrepreneurship involves business ownership. The other elements illustrate thatentrepreneurs need to be comfortable with all of the aspects associated with being the person incharge. Risk tolerance is frequently mentioned as an entrepreneurial trait9,10, as is the notion thatentrepreneurs tend to enjoy determining their own career path11. In essence, the success orfailure of the business and the entrepreneur rests on their ability to navigate their chosenmarketplace. Undoubtedly, many individuals view entrepreneurship in a similar manner, whichmay seem extremely appealing or terrifying depending on their

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

Tagged Divisions

International

fiveyear program is taken. At the moment, the five year national degree is the prioritized degree,and the students get the additional to degrees (BSc and MSc) as a bonus and to facilitateinternational careers. The trend is however to move towards the European degrees and reducethe importance of the five year degree. For the rest of this paper, the five year programs arereferred to as the “national engineering programs”.A student that starts at KTH therefore chooses between nine three year engineering programsand seventeen five year national engineering programs. All programs (except one) are givenin Swedish for the first three years and in English for the last, meaning that all BSc programs(except one) are in Swedish and all MSc programs are in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Roy Brown, Eastern New Mexico University; Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

educationinstitutions may not possess extensive soft skills. Much has been made in the media of the skillsrequired for the new economy and the role of professional including “soft” skills in getting andkeeping a job. Technical skills alone are insufficient to prepare graduates in engineering andengineering technology for a career. ABET and other accreditation standards acknowledge therole of these skills in engineering and engineering technology education at the undergraduatelevel. 2 To help students improve their soft skills which includes oral communication, leadershipskills, time management skills, and professional presentation skills in a multidisciplinaryenvironment, the S-STEM recipients at our institution were required to register for a one-creditcourse

Conference Session

Computer Programming and Simulation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University; K. Andrew R. Richards, Purdue University; Charles A. Calahan

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

persistence of unfilled posts in programming and ITfields originates more from business hiring practices and a perceived “skill deficit”among degree holders and potential applicants (2, 5). Regardless of the veracity of theclaims, researchers have been working during the last 15 years to identify and overcomepotential barriers to careers and study in computer science. Following recommendationsfrom national reports (1, 15), mediation efforts have adroitly focused on K-12 education,measuring potential bottlenecks in the pipeline for programmers (4, 22). These effortshave also spurred novel solutions to increase interest and skill in computer programmingamong students, ranging from content-based solutions to inventive graphical learning

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bruce Franke; David Devine

work and activity-based learning; results of integrated curricular experiences; relevant nationally- normed examinations; results of surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with employment, career development, career mobility, and job title; and preparation for continuing education.Furthermore, assessment is a part of university requirements and is found in the IndianaUniversity Purdue University Fort Wayne Strategic Plan2 . The Department of Civil andArchitectural Engineering Technology has an Assessment and Continuous ImprovementPlan3 . This plan has assessment and evaluation procedures that are based in studentevaluations, meetings with Industrial Advisory Committees, accreditation visits by TAC-ABET

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Gilbert; Bradley Jenkins; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

II. Provide educational support for manufacturing and relatemanufacturing sector, the technology courses and programs.Department of Defense, the Society III. Incorporate an active corporate advisory team into all centerof Manufacturing Engineers, the project and activity development activities. IV. Promote manufacturing careers and recognize exemplaryTampa Bay Area Manufacturing manufacturing students and educators.Association, Agree Inc., regional V. Identify and monitor the manufacturing workforce needs.technical education program experts, VI. Support training for an initial regional workforce for newand the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sean Falkowski

Bringing Members of Industry into the Teaching Profession Sean A. Falkowski University of DaytonWhen coming from industry a new faculty member of engineering technology has manychallenges. The learning environment is enhanced by the faculty member’s experience gained inthe engineering field. Examples from industry can be used in the classroom to bring about a feelfor the applications necessary in engineering and technology. Also brought by this new facultymember are techniques used in professional practice as well as skills needed to survive in theworkplace. But this change of careers can bring new

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ganesh Venayagamoorthy

, “Evolving Digital Circuits Using Hybrid Particle Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution”, Conference on Neuro-Computing and Evolving Intelligence, Auckland, New Zealand, December 13 – 15, 2004, pp. 71 -73.[13] S. Rajasekaran, G. A. Pai, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms, Prentice Hall, 2003, ISBN- 81-203-2186-3.AcknowledgmentThe support from the National Science Foundation under CAREER Grant: ECS # 0348221 is gratefullyacknowledged for this work. The author is grateful for the following departments at the University of Missouri-Rollafor offering the experimental course on computational intelligence to their students: Electrical and ComputerEngineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren Koontz

Page 9.59.3 Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”Market For The ProgramThe MSTET program is clearly a good choice for people who have completed an undergraduateprogram in telecommunications engineering technology and want to learn the basic technologyin greater depth and to develop expertise in one or more specialties. Several of the currentstudents are in fact graduates of RIT’s BS program in TET.The MSTET program is also a good fit for graduates of other technical BS programs, such aselectrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, who would like to prepare further fora career in the telecommunications industry. A number of our current students are graduates ofBSEE programs that

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills for ET Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kozak

• identifies to you the gaps in your information • allows you to carry out desired changes.4Most professionals give presentations at some point in their careers.5 However, according toOakes, Leone and Gunn, one of the biggest complaints of employers of entry-level engineers islack of communication and presentation skills.4 Therefore, the ability to present informationeffectively in minimal time with maximum impact is a critical success factor.6 As Gaughanstates, reputation, self-image and even a career may be on the line every time an individualpresents.5 Creating a presentation is more than putting text and graphics on slides.5 Jones statesthat a presentation should be high quality, powerful, dynamic, interesting, stimulating,persuasive

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Julio Urbina; Hirak Patangia

forEngineering Education (BEE) Program in 2002 through a collaborative effort between the College ofInformation Science and Systems Engineering, and the College of Education. The focus of the BEE grantprogram is to bring together faculties of engineering and education with a view to improving engineeringcontent in K-12 education and also support engineering faculty with educational research innovations inpedagogy. The objective of the UALR BEE grant is to design, develop, and refine a series of ‘thematic’engineering courses to bring engineering education to pre-college educators, education majors, highschool students, and to any other university student who wants to explore engineering as a career path orenhance technological literacy. Educational