Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

objectives, e. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team, f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively regarding broadly-defined engineering technology activities, h. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development, i. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity, j. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark D. Shaver P.E., Pittsburg State University; James A. Lookadoo P.E., Pittsburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

problem is detected.Evaluation of Assessment ToolsHaving used two different type assessment exams over four years gives PSU-EET the ability tomake a comparative analysis of the two exams, their benefits and weaknesses. To compare thetwo exams, an evaluation of topics will be done. Performance on topical scores has to beanalyzed cautiously as the assessments occur at two different points in the curriculum and adirect comparison may lead to inaccurate conclusions.Correlation of GPA and AssessmentGPA is not a direct indicator of a student’s comprehension of the material taught. Other itemsfactor into a student’s GPA such as one’s work ethic. In fact the need of assessment directlyrelates to the deficiency of GPA in assessing student knowledge. In

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering (Cambridge Univ. Press, 1994). 4. Petroski, H. To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design (Vintage Press, 1992). 5. Ghosh, S. (2002) Humbleness As a Practical Vehicle for Engineering Ethics Education. 32nd Annual Frontiers in Education, Vol. 3, DOI: 10.1109/FIE.2002.1158738. 6. Chiles, J. R. Inviting Disaster: Lessons from the Edge of Technology (HarperCollins, 2002). 7. Kececioglu, D. B.; Wang, W. (1997) On the Lower Confidence Limit of the Calculated Reliability for Mechanical Components and Structural Members. Collection of Technical Papers – AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference, Vol. 4, 2885- 2889. 8

Conference Session

Computers in the Laboratory

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Marie Catchpole; Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron H.G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering• 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 Page 25.643.2• an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems• an ability to communicate effectively• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice”1In addition to undergraduate students, graduate students pursuing

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

and research awards. He is an active member of ASEE and IEEE. He is also an active member of IEEE Education, Magnetic, and Ethics Societies. Page 25.688.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Hands-on, discovery, critical thinking, and freshman engineering: A systems level approach to learning and discoveryAbstractOne of the most difficult tasks for teaching freshman engineering classes is to fill the gapbetween the high school experience and the paradigm of adjusting to the open, dynamic,exciting, and ever growing university environment. In a freshman engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

-Champaign. His interests include computational complexity theory, professional ethics, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. He serves as Executive Editor of College Teaching, and as a member of the editorial board of Accountability in Research. He is a Carnegie Scholar and an IEEE Fellow. Loui was Associate Dean of the Graduate College at Illinois from 1996 to 2000. He directed the theory of computing program at the National Science Foundation from 1990 to 1991. He earned the Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1980. Page 25.712.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Mainul Kader Faruque, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

qualified nanotechnology workers for the next two decades is estimated to be in the millions.Broad impact can be achieved by curricular enhancement and reform at the undergraduate level.Curricular enhancement, if it aims to be comprehensive, needs to ensure that students areexposed to the technical aspects as well as social, economic and ethical impacts ofnanotechnology that numerous researchers are exploring seriously. This paper reports activitiesand findings of a team of engineering, science, and education faculty members, who are activelyinvolved in nanomaterials-based research and have been collaborating with each other for thepast several years to enhance undergraduate nanoscience and engineering education in the areaof devices and systems

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

ABEToutcome. Table 1: First reduction in number of attributes to assess based on faculty questionnaireABET Student Outcome Number of Number of attributes attributes rated with rating > 4(c): an ability to design a system, component, or process to 14 9meet desired needs(d): an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams 12 6(f): an understanding of professional and ethical 4 3responsibility(g): an ability to communicate effectively 4 4(h): the broad education

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramirez Apud Lopez Zaira, Universidad de las Américas Puebla; Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4335: IMPLEMENTING PROBLEM-SOLVING LEARNING EN-VIRONMENTS IN A KINETICS AND HOMOGENEOUS REACTOR DE-SIGN COURSEProf. Ramirez Apud Zaira, Universidad de las Amricas Puebla Zaira Ramrez is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches ethics and development complex thinking skills related courses. Her research interests include faculty development, outcomes assessment, and creating effective learning environments.Dr. Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Nelly Ramrez-Corona is currently a full-time professor of chemical engineering at the Chemical, Envi- ronmental, and Food Engineering Department, Universidad de las

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Yu Yan, University of British Columbia; Carolyn Labun, University of British Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the instructor, submitted for ethics approval, andthen posted on WebCT Vista by the University‟s Centre for Teaching and Learning. In total, 53students were surveyed and 39 responses (74%) were received. A copy of the survey is includedin Appendix 2.Comparison of assignments, projects, lectures, tutorials and examsThe first group of questions focused on the value students gave to different teaching methods.Students were asked to identify which instructional methods, assignments, project, lectures,tutorials, and exams, best supported their mastery of the material. The importance of eachmethod was represented on a Likert scale of 1-5 from “very helpful” to “not helpful at all.” Table2 summarizes student responses regarding this group of

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

solicitation and obtainment offunding to solve current problems of external partners has to stay within ethical and legal bounds.Institutions of higher learning, if publically supported, are often constrained by state law withregard to competition with local industry. Thus, it is important to openly acknowledge that theseare student projects and failure to produce a viable or commercial solution is possible. While aviable design and professional prototype is always the project goal, the educational experience,e.g., learning, of the students is still the most important aspect of the process. Thus, routineengineering solutions or production of large quantities of product are not appropriate due tolower educational value and increased chances of

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

“an ability todesign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, andsustainability” (Criterion #3) [10]. ABET requirements already are addressing the issue ofsustainability in Criterion #3 by listing the word “sustainability” as part of the general criteria forall engineering programs. This should also be considered for engineering technology programs.According to the National Academy of Engineering, the growing environmental crisis meansthat, “Engineering practices must incorporate attention to sustainable technology, and engineersneed to be educated to consider issues of sustainability in all aspects of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

 subject 2E.1.  Engineering tools and templates  3E.7.  Community Impact  4E.3.  Project/Problem based learning 5E.4.  Team based learning 6E.6.  Effective Communication 7E.5.  Ethics  8The Guiding Essential Question

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

International

engineers who are capable of working inmore than one culture has increased.”1 Whether traveling to an international location to work onan engineering project or working on an international team at their industrial base, our graduatesneed to have an understanding of differences in values, manners, customs, language, work ethics,and leadership that may influence successful communication in the engineering problem-solvingprocess. It is also important for our students to have an awareness of global challenges facingengineers in the 21st century and intercultural differences that may influence communication and Page 25.829.2success in meeting those

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Jordan Sheen, Brigham Young University; Dale C. Rowe Ph.D., Brigham Young University; Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

IPSec Figure 2 - Example of Man-In-The-Middle SCADA Attack LabSCADA security modules such as these should be performed with the ethical intent tounderstand and prepare against attacks on SCADA systems. Modules such as these may solidifyunderstanding of SCADA systems, and provide ways to interest students in performingundertaking further research. Page 25.877.5Conclusion and Future ResearchAs security of large scale embedded systems becomes more of a focus in academia, there will bea new challenge in how to educate students on these kinds of environments. The history of thiseducation has been spread across disciplines

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia; Jennifer L. Chiu, University of Virginia; M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Deborah Hecht, City University of New York; Peter Thomas Malcolm, University of Virginia, Charlottesville; Edward Pan, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

questions: 1) How can a technology-enhanced engineering design modulehelp students understand 7th grade common-core mathematics concepts? 2) How can aninformed engineering design approach help students develop an understanding of engineeringdesign and habits of mind?BackgroundEngineering habits of mind include systems thinking, creativity, optimism, collaboration,communication, and attention to ethical considerations.1 Related design skills include divergent–convergent thinking, making decisions, handling uncertainty, generating solutions as a team, andcommunicating with multiple representations.6 Mathematical habits of mind encompass similar Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, biologicalsciences, and geosciences.As shown in Table 1, the first class was an introduction to nanotechnology with a focus onpractical applications. This was followed by 3 week blocks on nanoscience and nanotechnologyin chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, and electrical engineering. To meetthe objective of demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology, a team of facultyfrom the four disciplines taught the course where each instructor taught the section in theirdiscipline. After exploring many possibilities in nanotechnology, the final class focused on thepossible risks of nanotechnology including health risks, ethics and public perception ofnanotechnology

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert O. Grondin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

describedengineering degrees as possessing “a remarkably homogenous curriculum and pedagogy”. Theydescribe this curriculum as a building block curriculum, where the four main building blocks areanalysis, laboratory, ethics and design. The first order of business in these degrees is to establishdisciplinary expertise, to deliver technical knowledge to the student. Sheppard et al. note that theportion of the degree that is most clearly related to building broad understanding, the generaleducation requirements, is viewed by engineering faculty as a hurdle faced in the delivery oftechnical knowledge. It is interesting to note that electives do not appear in Sheppard et al.’sdiscussion. Indeed, the discipline specific engineering degree is often designed to be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

assumes that students have no background other than a high school degree. Theprogram requires 21 credits for each student. There are three introductory classes (9 totalcredits): ES 260, Engineering: Getting from Thought to Thing; ES 265, Survey of theImpacts of Engineering Activity; and ES 270, Survey of How Things Work. In addition,each student should take 6 credits of junior- or senior-level classes from an approvedcourse list of junior- and senior-level classes. These classes are offered by different Page 15.331.3faculty and are all related to understanding technology, technological development, andsocial, ethical, and environmental aspects of

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

k. Te chn iques, tools and skills of eng r. a. A pply math,scien ce an d e nginee ring f. Professional & ethical r esp onsibility

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Althea Arnold, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Construction

different emphasis on learning topics than dofaculty. Professional topics rated high in importance to industry. This was seen in the topics thatguest speakers from industry presented. Almost all of the speakers invited to the capstone coursespent a large portion of their talk on professional topics such as ethics, membership inprofessional societies, and professional presentation. The study also noted industry’s commentsthat students lacked the knowledge of how technical skills in college were applied in the workenvironment. The close relationship between industry and students in this capstone course hashelped bridge the gap between what is learned in the college curriculum and what industryexpects of the entry level graduate.ObjectivesABET

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Nespoli, University of Waterloo; Steve Lambert, University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

addressed using case studies and the case method, either individually or in combination. Criteria 1 A knowledge base for engineering 2 Problem analysis 3 Investigation 4 Design 5 Use of engineering tools 6 Individual and team work 7 Communication skills 8 Professionalism 9 Impact of engineering on society and the environment 10 Ethics and equity 11 Economics and project management 12 Life-long learning

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

AC 2010-1348: FIPY AND OOF: COMPUTATIONAL SIMULATIONS FORMODELING AND SIMULATION OF COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALSAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette ALEJANDRA J. MAGANA is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Network for Computational Nanotechnology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University West Lafayette. Alejandra's research interests center on how scientists and engineers reason with computing and computational thinking to understand complex phenomena. She is also interested in investigating how scientists and engineers perceive and experience the societal and ethical implications of nanotechnology. Based on her findings her goal is to identify and develop

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

develop abilities in critical thinking, problem solving, written and oral communication, quantitative analysis, leadership and teamwork, ethics and values awareness, and information technology b. The student will acquire a strong background in applied mathematics with an emphasis on computational methods c. The student will acquire a foundation in physics, computing tools and engineering science necessary to understand how each relates to realistic applications in at least one science application area d. The student will be exposed to computational applications in the sciences and engineering. The student will learn how to synthesize the mathematics, computing, physics, and engineering to

Conference Session

Information Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Priesmeyer; Mary Fernandez; John Fernandez

ScreenBoth J. Fernandez and M. Fernandez were certified by H. R. Priesmeyer as Emogramclinicians after extensive training and practice with the instrument. The training reflectsthe fact that the Emogram assessment is considered a psychoanalytic instrument and istherefore governed by the rules of conduct and ethics imposed on mental health Page 10.613.4 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationprofessionals. Administrators of the Emogram must be trained by certified Emogramtrainers and be awarded a license to use

Conference Session

Systems Approach to Teaching ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Myszka

assumed that theinterest level is greater for these students. The data revealed that the electronic andcomputer students had the best performance in college physics of mechanics. The data isshown in table 6. This once again points to intelligence and work ethic, and not interest,being the primary indicator of performance in engineering mechanics. Academic Major Average No. of Students in Mechanics Grade the Study Electronic ET 2.60 20 Computer ET 2.30 17 Mechanical ET 2.25 44

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Williamson; Carol Considine; Paul Kauffmann; Tarek Abdel-Salam

case results include both an oral and written component.(h) the broad education necessary to understand the Critical thinking required by case study analysisimpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal promotes system thinking related to larger impact ofcontext decision alternatives. Exhibit 2 Case Study Relationship to ABET CriteriaABET criterion (h) in Exhibit 2 is a particularly rich area of discussion for a privatization basedcase study. For example issues for fertile discussion include areas of government activitieswhich are appropriate for privatization, ethics of layoffs, and

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tze-Chi Hsu; N. Yu

methodologies and conducting agencies are different, the major attributes found are more or less the Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Educationsame as ABET EC2000. These attributes include: Ability to practice engineering Apply knowledge (math, science and engineering) Design and conduct experiments Design systems, components, or processes Function in multidisciplinary teams Identify, formulate, and solve problems Understand professional and ethical responsibilities Communicate effectively Understand global impact and societal context Ready for long-life

Conference Session

Education Ideas in Software Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gassert; Deepti Suri

. These concepts are reinforcedthrough a quarter-long project in which the SE student teams work with clients who have productdomain knowledge but often no formal experience in RE. Working in unfamiliar domains, beingcognizant of ethical issues, and having to deal with ambiguous and conflicting customerrequirements are some of the challenges that students face in a course like this.The authors have been working on a collaborative experiment where the clients for the junior SEstudent teams are biomedical engineering (BE) student design teams. This allowsinterdisciplinary collaboration, exposes the SE students to eliciting requirements in an unfamiliardomain, and exposes the BE students to a formal requirements process. The authors discuss howthis

Conference Session

Undergraduate-Industry-Research Linkages

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Clair Nixon

competencies identified by the interviewees. These competenciesincluded: • Communication skills • Critical thinking • Earned value concepts • Scheduling of projects • Cost of capital • Capital investment analysis • Profit and loss statements • Project budgeting • Marketing • Basic management skills • Project negotiations • Team work and working in teams • Business ethics • Maximizing shareholder value • Product life cycleIt was clear that some of the above skills could be grouped together. However, four keycompetencies consistently emerged from the interviews. These key competencies,identified above