Conference Session

Venturing Out: Service Learning, Study Abroad, and Criterion H

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

. 9ReferencesBegel A., Garcia D. and Wolfman S., "Kinesthetic Learning in the Classroom", ACM SIGCSEBulletin, v. 36, n. 1, March 2004.Dave, R. H., Developing and Writing Behavioral Objectives. Educational Innovators Press. 1975.Dunn, R. S. and Dunn, K. J., Teaching Secondary Students Through Their Individual LearningStyles. Prentice Hall. 1978.Felder, R. M. and Silverman, L. K., “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”,Engineering Education 78:7 674-681. 1988.Felder R. M. and Soloman, B. A., “Index of Learning Styles”, http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/ILSpage.html , accessed 01/17/08Feldman J. and McPhee, D., The Science of Learning and the Art of Teaching. CENGAGEDelmar Learning. 2007Gardner, H., Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

). Linn and Petersen2008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008categorize spatial ability into three categories: (a) spatial perception, which can be done efficiently using a gravitationalor kinesthetic process; (b) mental rotation, which can be done efficiently using a Gestalt-like mental rotation processanalogous to physical rotation of the stimuli; (c) spatial visualization, which can be done efficiently using an analyticprocess. In spatial perception tasks, subjects are required to determine spatial relationships with respect to theorientation of their own bodies, in spite of distracting information. The example of such test is a Rod and Frame Test(RFT), in which subjects must place a rod vertically while viewing a frame

Conference Session

Materials in Design and Manufacturing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiqiang Hu, University of Missouri - Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Biomass suspensions collected from wastewater 10 treatment plants or laboratory nitrifying B bioreactors are aerated with pure oxygen gas 5 before aliquots of nanoparticles and 0 substrate (e.g., glucose, NH4+-N) are 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 injected into the vessels. A decrease in the Time, (h) dissolved oxygen (DO) level in the vessel due to substrate oxidation will be recorded

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Kuhlman, West Virginia University; Donald Gray, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

AC 2008-1575: “MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH TEAM” (MRT) PROJECTCOURSEJohn Kuhlman, West Virginia University John Kuhlman is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University. He received his Ph.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1975, and his M.S. and B. S. Mechanical Engineering degrees also from CWRU in 1973 and 1970, respectively. His current research interests include spray cooling, reduced gravity fluid mechanics and heat transfer, and CFD. He is a course instructor for the WVU Microgravity Research Team project course, and also serves as co-instructor for the WVU Balloon Satellites project course.Donald Gray, West Virginia University Donald D. Gray

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olutola Jonah; Temitope O. Ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; O.O. Akinwunmi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

the two terminals indicating that a connection has Page 13.1025.7been made. (a) (b) Figure 4: (a) Main interface and (b) signal plotting interface of the Flex OpLab RLIConnecting the nodes of the circuit allowed another advantage of Flash to emerge. Flash allowsthe seamless integration of different types of media from video to images and simple text. In thepresent instance, the use of a RLI implies that the students need to determine what physical pinson the LM324 correspond to what functionality. To achieve this, the students are

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyu Yon Lim, Pennsylvania State University; Roxanne Toto, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Mark Wharton, Pennsylvania State University; John Cimbala, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

in lieu of a textbook at the beginning of the semester andthen posted annotated notes immediately after each class. In Course B, the instructor postedrough outline notes as pre-notes before each class, but posted the annotated notes under twothree-week long alternating time conditions. In the first condition the instructor did not post theannotated notes until several days prior to assessment. In the second condition the instructorposted annotated notes after class. The authors applied both qualitative and quantitative methodsto investigate the research questions. The research findings reveal that classroom attendancedecreased gradually in both courses as the semester progressed, regardless of the difference innote-posting strategy. The

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Wright, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment13Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes:(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Rossow, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

” ofinformation that working memory can contain is, as expressed in the title of a widelycited article, “The magical number seven plus or minus two” 13.3. Long-term memory, on the other hand, appears to be essentially unlimited. Learning“may be defined as the encoding (storage) of knowledge and/or skills into long termmemory in such a way that the knowledge and skills may be recalled and applied at alater time on demand”2.4. One key concept in CLT is “schema” acquisition. A schema is an element of long-term memory that a) although it may refer to multiple pieces of data, may be brought intoworking memory and treated as a single “chunk” of information, and b) containsinformation about how the data will be used. A chess master seeing a

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Forsman, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of the Solver Dialog box, as there are two sets ofcoordinates which define the answer.In the worksheet, use the Solver tool to find the coordinates of the minimum value of the parabola.Use Goal Seek (two times) to find the roots of the parabola. Remember that a root is the x-value thatcauses a function to have a y-value of zero (in other words, at what values of x does this functionintersect the x axis). You must check this answer by doing hand calculations using the quadratic formula.Side note: For a function having the form ax2 + bx + c = 0, the values of x can be determined by thequadratic formula which states: / b ‒ b2 / 4 a c X

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

to be job related; reporting on the use and relative success of the project “on the job” is required.“Engagement theory” effectively draws IRRAE participants into their projects and ensures an“applied” result within a rigorous “academic” program.Course Scheduling/Project ManagementTime is short, and participants in IRRAE are warned to control the scope of their projects. Toprovide a more practical schedule, initial IRRAE work is integrated with the precedingCommunicating Technical Information course. See Appendix B: Integrated Schedule for Workin IRRAE.The milestones in the course reflect the overall management of research projects; deliverablesinclude a formal proposal with a reading plan, a literature review, a draft, and a final

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Graham Thomas, Texas Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

short description is“High-level, object-oriented language programming using JAVA. The course includesinheritance and polymorphism, implementing hiding, and the creation of JAVA applets forinternet usage.” Upon completing this course, students should be able to program in Java at anintermediate level. Specifically, they should be knowledgeable about object-orientedprogramming, and able to implement a median software system in Java.The Computer Engineering Technology is a new program in author’s Engineering TechnologiesDepartment. This programs has begun the process for seeking ABET accreditation in the nearfuture. The proposed roles of Java course in aiding program outcomes are a, b, d, e, I and kdefined in ABET Criterion 3.The BlueJ IDE is

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosemarie Guzman, University of the Pacific; Michael Golanbari, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Davis, in 1999. From 2000 to 2003 he was a communications systems engineer on the technical staff of Alantro Communications Corporation and Texas Instruments (TI) Corporation, Santa Rosa, California. At Alantro and TI, he worked on wireless local area network (WLAN) transceiver design and development (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi). Since 2003 he has been on the faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. His research interests are in engineering education, wireless communications, and

Conference Session

Assessing the Efficacy of Non-traditional Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Donald Peter, Seattle Pacific University; Steven Parsons, Seattle Pacific University; Brad Gjerding, Seattle Pacific University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

are not able to attend class today due to work and athletic commitments;they will view the Adobe Connect recording at a later time. One off campus student isn't clearon an example and speaks into her microphone to ask the professor for further clarification...This scenario affords the distance learner the ability a) to learn from the questions posed by theon-campus students, and b) the ability to interact with the instructor real-time in an efficientmanner. Our implementation does not significantly alter the experience of the on-campusclassroom, and it can be implemented in most classroom settings. Thus, it promises to bescalable to all of our engineering courses. In this paper, we discuss the benefits and challengesof this scenario as we

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

with again amplifier is problematic as such a small resistance has significant noise current whichdegrades the receiver. Johnson–Nyquist noise13, also known as thermal noise is the electronicnoise generated by thermal agitation of charge carriers inside a conductor. Thermal noise isapproximately white meaning that the power spectral density is equal throughout the frequencyspectrum. The RMS value of the noise current in (8) is I n where k B is Boltzmann’s constant inJoules per Kelvin, T is the resistor’s absolute temperature in Kelvins, ∆ f is the noise bandwidth,and R is the resistance. To achieve the 70MHz bandwidth described above calls for a resistanceof 568 Ohms. The resistor has a thermal noise current of approximately 45.2nA

Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

variability, however, multiple samplings over time must beconducted. It is important to not only keep track of the collection time, but also to assign each Page 13.1206.5time point with a consecutive subgroup number. ab c d eFigure 2. Construct run charts by collecting and then plotting data for a given quality parameterover time, in order to see trends and scatter in the data. Ideally, the data will appear fairlyuniform, with random variability about a central location (a). If there are outliers (b),trends/patterns (c), abrupt alterations (d), or

Conference Session

The Latest in Improving Learning in ChE Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Kelly, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

section on active learning than the other, at timesthe lectures were given faster, with some detail on peripheral points not elaborated on.The results for segments A and B are presented below in Table 1:Table 1: Instructor-monitored allocation of in-class time for segments A (Introduction to Heat Transfer) and B (Conduction) In-class Activity Segment A: Segment B: Segment B: Sections #1 and #2 Section #2 Section #1 (more AL) (less AL) % % %Instructor - lecturing 57.0 47.0

Conference Session

FPD8 - Early Intervention & Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; J. Ryan Sigler, West Virginia University; Andrew Lowery, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. Student mastery is trackednumerically and illustrated by filling in appropriate sections of the student’s progress pie chart.Faculty and graduate assistant time is available to help students with any content topics, asneeded, and the student’s grade is based completely on mastery of the pre-calculus topics.Students who master 90% or more earn an A, 80% or more earn a B, 70% or more earn a C, 60%or more earn a D, and below 60% earn an F in the mid-semester math course. As a benefit to theinstructor, ALEKS tracks each student’s assessment records, the total time s/he spent in thecourse, and the average number of hours spent each week. Instructor time is spent answeringdirect student questions about content and sending email reminders and

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Samir Hefzy, The University of Toledo; Mehdi Pourazady, The University of Toledo; Abdollah Aliakbarkhan Afjeh, The University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

on the last day of classes. A standardengineering report format includes a) a cover sheet, b) an abstract (executive summary), c) anintroduction (should include a statement of objectives, as well as salient information to bring thereader up to speed), d) the body of the report: methods, analysis, results, etc., e) conclusions, andf) appendices (such as: calculations, data tables, computer programs, etc.). Each group willpresent its design report orally. Each of these presentations (approx. 15 minutes) is scheduledduring the final examination week. Every group member must participate in this oralpresentation. Additionally, a design exposition is planned during the final examination week.Participation is mandatory in both of these events.6

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science Course

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Materials

pictures, pure aluminum is white and pure copper is A B C black. A darker shade of gray indicates there is more copper mixed with the aluminum. D E FYou are employed by Materials, Inc., a company that develops high strength alloys for theaerospace industry. Your team

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Jordan, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

. Page 13.1330.15 Figure 9—Sonshine School near Ruhengeri, RwandaConclusionIt is possible for college students to have a significant impact upon poor people in the developingworld by using a bottom-up approach. As more engineering students work in this way, manycommunities can be transformed.References1 Our Day to End Poverty: 24 Ways You Can Make A Difference, by Shannon Daley-Harris and Jeffrey Keenan,San Francisco, CA, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007, 216 pages.2 Kelley, B., Bradley, W., and Thomas, B., Student-Aimed Appropriate Technology Engineering Projects in Kenya,presented at the 2006 A.S.E.E. Southwest Regional Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2006.3 Jordan, W., Ballard, B., Morton, A., Sanders, B., and

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rashmi Jain; Keith Sheppard; Elisabeth McGrath; Bernard Gallois

theexcitement of engineering, but also the holistic approach that the modern engineer must take to solvingengineering problems.Finally, these efforts have recently prompted educational research to try and identify key concepts in thesystems domain that students have problems learning and how the pedagogy can be best adapted tocorrect the misconceptions that hinder learning.References1. Pugh, S., “Total Design: Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering”, Addison-Wesley, New York, 1991.2. Gallois, B. and Jain, R, “Introducing ‘Total Design’ in an Engineering Design Course: A Pilot Experience”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Chicago, June 2006, Session 1425.3. Sheppard, K and Gallois

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Rashmi Jain; Keith Sheppard; Elisabeth McGrath; Bernard Gallois

theexcitement of engineering, but also the holistic approach that the modern engineer must take to solvingengineering problems.Finally, these efforts have recently prompted educational research to try and identify key concepts in thesystems domain that students have problems learning and how the pedagogy can be best adapted tocorrect the misconceptions that hinder learning.References1. Pugh, S., “Total Design: Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering”, Addison-Wesley, New York, 1991.2. Gallois, B. and Jain, R, “Introducing ‘Total Design’ in an Engineering Design Course: A Pilot Experience”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Chicago, June 2006, Session 1425.3. Sheppard, K and Gallois

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Ghayasuddin Mohammed, Northern Illinois University; Mohammed Murtuza, Northern Illinois University; Muhammed Abedur Rahman, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

inputs and boundary conditions1, 2. A virtualfacility can have two purposes: a) to facilitate the feasibility study of an engineering systemwhile in the planning stage, and based on the study, designers can adjust the parameters duringtheir final planning so the anticipated system can serve its purpose and b) to study the behaviorand control of a complex engineering system for educational and research purposes withoutbuilding the system. The development of these virtual facilities can involve expertise withcomplex mathematical solutions with tedious software developments and effective graphical userinterface 3. Considering the level of involvement, sometimes it is difficult for an individualinstitution to develop and maintain such

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wesner, Carnegie Mellon University; Michael Bigrigg, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Page 13.465.7described, and the goal was clearly stated. The students were shown the manufacturing facilityand the use environment, and given the opportunity to speak with potential users. Apparatuswith which their device would interact was made available to the students, to examine and to testwith. Throughout the semester the client representative stayed in very close communication withthe students.The results for these projects have included several functional prototypes, which could be shownto others in the sponsoring company as proofs of concepts. At least one has led to a patentapplication, as an innovative solution with true potential for the company.Company BCompany B has also sponsored several projects. Most have been well defined, but

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

International

audiences while exhibiting an intuitive understandingof management and leadership with high ethical standards. ASCE’s BOK and ABET identifyspecific requirements that engineering programs must fulfill to be an accredited program, most ofwhich are steps geared towards achieving the same goals as the NAE report. Although notexplicitly stated, problem solving ability is inherent to acquiring accreditation, as shown in thefollowing ABET EC (2000) requirements: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc; Eann Patterson, Michigan State University; Ilene Busch-Vishniac, McMaster University; Tom Kibler, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-499: INTEGRATING APPLICATIONS IN THE TEACHING OFFUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTSPatricia Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc Patricia B. Campbell, President of Campbell-Kibler Associates, Inc, has been involved in educational research and evaluation with a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and issues of race/ethnicity, gender and disability since the mid 1970's. Dr. Campbell, formerly a professor of research, measurement and statistics at Georgia State University, has authored more than 100 publications.Eann Patterson, Michigan State University Eann Patterson taught Mechanics of Solids for twenty years at the University of Sheffield

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Knud Holm Hansen, Copenhagen University College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

International

based on a structure in which the academic year is divided into two semesters of30 ECTS credits each. 5 ECTS credits is equivalent to a workload of 140 hours for an averagestudent, typically with 50-60 hours in class. Classroom teaching alternates with interdisciplinaryproject work.Semester B (foundation courses) meets the requirements in mathematics, physics, chemistry forentrance to the classic engineering programs. Some students may – more or less – skip thissemester. Title ECTS credits Mathematics 22.5

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Victor Rubanchik, Southern Federal University (Russia); Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

educational projects.Ahmed Khan, DeVry UniversityAmin Karim, DeVry University Amin Karim is the Director of Academic Technology at DeVry University. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the development and maintenance of an academic strategy to effectively implement advanced technology solutions for the university. Before joining DeVry in 1991, he worked as a control engineer in the power and manufacturing industry for about a dozen years, and as a faculty, program director and a department head of engineering technology programs.Victor Rubanchik, Southern Federal University (Russia) Victor B. Rubanchik, Ph.D. is a Professor of Computer Sciences and IT Technologies at Southern Federal

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

L. Brent Jenkins

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

insists that the terminal voltage of the "We refuse tocircuit is 2V, while the right source insists that compromise."the same voltage is 3V. In Figure 2b, the upper (a) (b)source insists that the branch current is 10 mA, Page 13.293.2while the lower source insists that the same Figure 2: Impossible Source Combinationscurrent is 15 mA. Since ideal sources lack the ability to compromise, such cases either reflect atheoretical stalemate, or a situation in which at least one of the sources has to either becomenon-ideal or non-functional.The

Conference Session

Issues of Cooperative Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ROBERT GRAY, Penn State Erie

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

modes a) During the project, students submit weekly progress reports that detail progress to date, tasks accomplished, tasks not accomplished (if applicable) with reasons why tasks were not accomplished, and a list of tasks to be accomplished for the following week. b) At the end of the project, students detail overall requirements, design, implementation, and results. They must present these details in a written final report, an oral presentation, and a visual presentation on a poster or equivalent. 2. Work effectively individually and in teams a) Students, in a team environment, distribute the work associated with defining a project, developing