Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Education by Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jim Rand; Don Bowie; Donald Peter; Anthony Donaldson

identified, bothby the instructors themselves, and by reviewing feedback from student questionnaires. Itwas a clear reminder that we were learning as we went. The most glaring issue was thesheer magnitude of the workload required for the EE3730 students when this interactiveelement was added to an already packed course. Most of the students enjoyed and valuedthe experience, but complained, some vehemently, that it was simply too much. Evenbefore attempting this, Don Bowie had expanded content of the course by including morenon-technical topics of the engineering profession like management of self, effectivecommunication, relationships with others, design methodology, decision economics,career planning, leadership, and ethics. This was on top of an

Conference Session

Industry-Based Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pramodh Viswanathan; Molu Olumolade

environment because of more clearance thatallows the operator to move freely in the area. Also, before the redesign, the direction of therelative height for which the operation tables were designed was part of the problem. This hasnow been eliminated in the redesign and hence provided better reach. Flooring at the area wasdesigned to be adjustable. This flexibility is designed to accommodate shorter workers andreduce cumulative trauma disorder.Overall, the work ethics have improved and workers are more productive. Quality of productthat was neglected in the past because of efforts to meet daily production quota has nowimproved. Workers do not have to exert additional effort to achieve this goal and they don’thave to be shoveled between jobs.A

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Interactive Learning, Student Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

sequence consists ofintroductory computer science classes and the other consists of introductory electricalengineering classes. Students must complete a minimum of 123 semester hours of course workto graduate.3 • The General Education requirements for the program is 18 hours which consists of the following: o 2 Fine Arts courses o 2 Humanities courses o 2 Social Sciences Out of the above 6 courses, one should be an Ethics course and 2 should be upper division. • A minimum of eight math and science courses must be taken • A minimum of 23 computer engineering classes must be takenThe following computer science and electrical engineering courses are required (Core Courses

Conference Session

Industrial-Sponsored Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Monte Tull; Gerald Crain

and for grading those products. Ph.D. students and/or Facultyfrom the School of Business provide an experience in team building early in the program to helpestablish an understanding the need for and means for good group dynamics. Outside lecturersalso provide perspective on Professional Registration, Design for Quality, Ethics in Industry, andIntellectual Property. Table 2: Presentations and Grading (*) by External Lecturers Expert Lecturer Lecture Content Target SubmittalStudent Placement Office Resume Writing Project Placement (4-days)Industry Mentors a. Project Kick-off a. PDR* in 4 weeks, b

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

fossil fuel and if U.S. will becomedependant to other countries. Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, a NASA astronaut, spoke about theChallenger tragedy. She was responsible for operating Spacelab and its subsystems whichperformed a variety of experiments, while participating in the 61-A Challenger (October 30-November 6, 1985). This was the first shuttle to carry eight crew members, the largest to fly inspace, and was also the first in which payload activities were controlled from outside the UnitedStates. Dr. Jim Wild, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, provided a thought-provokinglook into the ethics accompanying the rapidly evolving business and science of biotechnology

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Virendra Varma

presentations.”(3).The emphasis in the above description is on selected topics which can vary from year toyear, and on evaluation and review of current practices in construction. The evaluationand review requires students to read construction-related periodicals and journals,summarize and discuss articles of interest in the class. The course requires team work ingroup projects, and team presentation of their research paper. The students get to evaluateeach other in confidentiality, and are required to be active contributors in the groupprojects. Ethics are an integrated part of group work, and students are made aware at theoutset of the course.Student/Faculty Interaction & CollaborationA good syllabus is not a complete reflection of how the course

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Architectural Engineering

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Don Bury; Bruce Mutter

identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.This leads to an honest assessment of ARET Online as a web-based system for meeting therequirements above.6. Delivery SystemsA wide variety of online programs are being offered across the nation. The courses beingprovided by these programs provide their students with many online features such

Conference Session

TYCD 2004 Lower Division Initatives

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Granlund

business studentswill learn the basic engineering design process. Page 9.543.6 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”The 18-credit E-SHIP minor is made up of four core courses (12 credits) that forengineering students include:ENGR 310: Entrepreneurial Leadership. Coverage of the fundamentals of leadership,including theory, understanding of individual leadership styles, group and organizationalleadership, values and ethics, and life cycles of organizations. This knowledge basesupports an entrepreneurial

Conference Session

Novel Courses for ChEs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Bowman

of last year's offerings: Hi-Fidelity SoundReproduction, The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Laser Vision Correction, Fundamentals ofEngineering Ethics, and Frontiers in Chemical Engineering.Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Freshman SeminarFor the past five years I have helped teach the "Frontiers in Chemical Engineering" seminar aspart of the Vanderbilt freshman engineering seminar program[9]. Different professors spendthree to four weeks teaching a unit that is focused on their research area. The class meets for 75minutes once a week for a total of 15 weeks. The course is designed so that different researchunits can rotate or be replaced from year to year depending on faculty availability and interest.During the past five years, we used

Conference Session

Portable/Embedded Computing I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J.W. Bruce

. This disclosure allowsthe instructor to (i) give frequent feedback to ensure quality data collection, (ii) identify teamswith a poor team dynamic, (iii) promote a friendly competition between teams to operate withmaximum efficiency, and (iv) motivate engaging classroom discussion on ethical, economic, anddesign method issues.As might be expected, some students resisted the process described here as a “complete waste oftime”. Students argued that designers are “born, not created”. Many examples from theliterature to support quantitatively the effectiveness of development process were given incounter argument. Students are asked to follow the prescribed procedure for a few weeks. Apromise to discuss, evaluate, and incorporate any suggested

Conference Session

Experience with Experiential Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Beth Lakin; Gary Crossman

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationabout the identification of learning outcomes. They must also determine specific criteria, levelof sufficiency of documentation, appropriate level of writing, and issues with learning gaps.Courses often have objectives related to professional behaviors, or soft skills, such ascommunication, ethics, presentation and collaboration, so there must be consideration of howthese skills can be assessed in the portfolio process (Lakin and Clark, 2002). At Old Dominion,the engineering technology faculty re-examined and clarified learning outcomes for the capstonecourse and how they could most effectively be

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Slack

identify, analyze, and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.The need is to have a means of demonstrating assessment of students similar to, but not the sameway as the course books demonstrated it in the past.Why not use course books?First, course books assumed a great deal of consistency in the material being covered from

Conference Session

Molecular and Multiscale Phenomena

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Turton; Joseph Shaeiwitz

new material not taught in class 4.0 Demonstrate ability to function in assigned role 3.0 Demonstration of ethical behavior 3.0 Demonstrate understanding of societal impact and need for assigned design 3.0In our student evaluation of instruction, it is possible for the instructor to add an individuallydefined question, usually specific to a class. One question asked of the class was: I feel that myexperience with the group design taught me the importance of and the need for continuouslylearning new material. The results were a 4.17 on a 5-point scale, which demonstrates

Conference Session

Design Throughout the ChE Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Shannon White; Patricia Niehues; Steven Peretti; Lisa Bullard

, economics, ethics, regulations, intellectual property,market/societal needs). In addition, the desired case studies would provide real world challenges– open-ended, complex problems with incomplete data that require pruning of alternatives. Note that the term “case study” has been used to mean a variety of different things bydifferent practitioners. There is a large body of literature on using “cases” for the purpose ofstudent instruction, primarily in the disciplines of business and law, but more recently in theengineering literature 1, 2, 3. In this context, “cases” are brief (1-2 page) descriptions of an actualproblem. Students are challenged to analyze the situation and formulate a response, taking intoconsideration all of the facets of the

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Creese

department is over 50 years and is increasing as new faculty hires are unlikelyin the near future. As an interesting potential parallel in the medical profession, there is a severeshortage of nurses, but companies are going overseas to hire skilled nurses from less developedcountries rather than train our people and pay market wages. In the information technologysector, many internationals were hired to meet the demands of the late 1990’s, but now we havean excess. The ethics of taking the highly trained persons from developing countries must be Page 8.1215.4considered as we live in a global world. If we do not train people for the positions or pay

Conference Session

Mentoring Women and Minorities

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie Jessop

), such as generation ofresearch ideas, literature and citation searches, presentation skills, publication evaluation, writingmechanics, and research ethics. Since all first-year students take the course, the faculty advisersknow that the students have the same basic understanding and competency in this skill set. Italso provides the faculty adviser with an idea of the student’s strengths and weaknesses in theseskills so that they can facilitate improvements throughout the remainder of their graduateeducation. Finally, the course promotes early interaction between the students and their mentorson their research projects, which leads to more productivity in a shorter period of time.Developing a healthy mentoring styleThere is no single right way

Conference Session

K-12 Outreach Initiatives

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Larry Richards

computer-based component (a simulation or demonstration). Most ETKs will include a designcomponent; some will involve a contest or competition. The ETKs will conform to astandard format, and undergo a uniform set of tests and evaluations. Our goal is todevelop, test, evaluate, and distribute six to ten distinct ETKs during the next three years.ETKs are being designed according to the best pedagogical principles [4,5]. They willinvolve active, cooperative learning. The students will work in teams to solve problemsand design products. The middle school students will reflect on what they have learned,and explore the impacts or consequences of technology. These materials will promotesocial, ethical, aesthetic, and environmental awareness. Finally

Conference Session

Quality & Accreditation: Outcome Assessment

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ventura

, aesthetics, and ethics. 5. Provide an economic evaluation of the project. 6. Perform testing of the overall solution in the process of constructing and evaluating for performance against the original design objectives. 7. Meet progress report deadlines. 8. Learn how to organize a written presentation. 9. Learn and use good techniques in the oral presentation of the subject.The selection of attributes and subcomponents characterizes the learning outcomes but does notaddress the type of understanding that a student must demonstrate. Introductory courses andadvanced courses may require the ability to design and contain similar attributes, but the studentis required to demonstrate different levels of understanding. To

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wim Ravesteijn; Erik DeGraaff

American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationtime, to reflect on the desirability of certain technical solutions. Better world visions could bespecified as criteria students could choose when selecting a level of excellence (see: DeGraaff & Cowdroy, 2002).Another approach to stimulate the development of a utopian consciousness is possible withinthe traditional framework of several non-technical electives, e.g. history, philosophy, ethics,psychology, sociology, sustainability, safety, and communication skills. However, theteaching of these subjects within an engineering curriculum, usually focuses on rationalchoices on the basis of extensive

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ernest Goeres; Elisabeth Sanchez; Alejandro Lozano; Victor Mucino

effort andultimately, the ability to get the right things done at the right time and within budget.Leaders from Industry have expressed concerns about the deficiencies of engineering graduates,citing specifically the following traits [1]:- Communication skills,- Ability to work in teams,- Ability to accept ambiguity comfortably,- Ability to work with people form diverse backgrounds,- Appreciation of globalization and its implications, and- Adequate ethics trainingIt is no accident that these issues, among others, are also addressed by the ABET EngineeringCriteria [2]. What is not so obvious, is that both academia and industry share the responsibility,the challenge and the opportunity of producing top quality in one of the most important “agents

Conference Session

Innovation in Design Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Young

. Use physics-based and empirical-experimental models of engineering systems to evaluate proposed designs, conduct trade studies, and generate new design solutions.4. Understand the role of aerospace engineering in a wider social context including economics, policy, safety, the environment, and ethics among others.5. Communicate engineering results in written reports using clear organization, proper grammar and diction, and effective use of graphs, engineering drawings, and sketches.Starting in September 1998, the Department initiated investigations into the development of achallenging aeronautical DBF project for the Spring 1999 term. A primary impetus was the

Conference Session

Current Environmental Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ishrat Mirzana; Ali Ansari

Engineering Education: A Brief on a Paradigm in Progress”, J. ofEngineering Education, Vol.91, No.4 (October 2002)5. CHRISTENSEN, C.M. 1997. The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail.Harvard Business School Press, Boston, MA.6. KRISHAN, A. Ed., 2001. Climate Responsive Architecture, Tata McGraw-Hill (New Delhi)7. ANSARI, A. 2001. “The Greening of Engineers: A Cross-Cultural Experience”, Science and Engineering Ethics,Vol.7, No.1., Jan.2001, pp.105-115.8. PARSONS, J.R. et.al. 2002. “The Engage Program: Implementing and Assessing a New First Year Experience atthe University of Tennessee”, J. of Engineering Education, Vol.91, No.4, Oct.2002, pp.441-446.9. EHRENFELD, J.R. 1994. “Industrial Ecology and Design for the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeanette Garr

, and after-graduation success? Engineeringstudents are becoming more interested in ROTC programs,19 forensics,20 family-friendly benefitsfrom employers,21 and advanced materials for sports equipment. 22 The goal of general ofeducation, diversity, and ethics is brought together by R.J. Sternberg, who simply states that “it’snot what you know, but how you use it: teaching for wisdom”.23 Vi Brown discusses anintelligent “segregation of memory” example of the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 in a manner that anengineer would read, become inspired, and likely discuss with peers even without a classassignment!24 These are two examples of stimulating work that are self-promoting.Engineering students would generally appreciate letting the following “count” for

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in MFG ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacob Chen; Joseph Chen

% 5 Professional Ethics 85% Development of the CurriculumThis project considered the industry’s demands and the effects of those demands onfuture employees in order to improve teaching methods and curricula in communitycollege manufacturing education programs. A goal-driven strategy was used throughoutthe development of the curriculum to effectively build the necessary components thatwould hold all the important design concepts and parametric solid modeling (PSM) toolstogether with a logical sequence to allow students to learn while reaching the final goal.The capstone that pulls all the materials in the curriculum together is a DFM (design formanufacturability) final team project. In

Conference Session

Course Development and Services

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw

, organizations and society, including ethical, legal and policy issues; (g) Demonstrate an understanding of best practices and standards and their application; (h) Demonstrate independent critical thinking and problem solving skills; (i) Collaborate in teams to accomplish a common goal by integrating personal initiative and group cooperation; (j) Communicate effectively and efficiently with clients, users and peers both verbally and in writing, using appropriate terminology; (k) Recognize the need for continued learning throughout their career. This Committee has also defined the main topic and sub topics of the core curriculum. The main topics are as follows: Security, Social & Professional Issues, Information

Conference Session

Motivating Students to Achieve

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Socha; Valentin Razmov

E 3 Retrospective end of course P 3 0-Feature Release / Thin Vertical Slice Jan 9 l 3 Value (Software Engineering) E 2 Mythical Man Month E 3 Requirements Gathering Session Jan 15 Team e 2 Appreciations L E 3 Speech Acts Session l E 3 Games And Roles L 1 Ethics

Conference Session

Trends in ME Education Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Heer

problems, including the use of standard engineering format, estimation and dimensional analysis. 2. Identify and describe the major disciplines within engineering, and areas within mechanical engineering. 3. Identify and describe the operation of basic mechanical systems. 4. Describe basic group creativity and teamwork concepts, and successfully apply those concepts as a productive member of a team. 5. Communicate technical information through written, oral and graphical means. 6. Describe the basic concepts of professionalism and ethics. 7. Develop an understanding of engineering principles through the hands-on, real world design and troubleshooting of a mechanical system.The class consisted of lecture, lab, and

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods & Technology

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Enke; Susan Murray

the advantages and flexibility of distance education. Some students feelinsulted by being asked to be proctored, since they are working professionals andconsider themselves to be ethical. Other approaches include open-book exams oreliminating exams from the grading structure. A less extreme approach to control thetime allowed for test taking is using fax machines or emails. From the time a studentreceives the exam, they have a certain amount of time to take the exam. The time stampon the fax or email message determines if the student has met the time requirement,although having numerous students all faxing their test back at the same time presentsadditional challenges. ConclusionThe paper presented a

Conference Session

Issues for ET Administrators

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Samples

should faculty consult to satisfy ABET if itdoesn’t satisfy the professional development requirements for tenure and promotion?The answer to the first question of “Why consult at all?” can be easily answered in view of ourprofession: that of being an engineer. Since we are responsible for teaching the futuretechnologists and engineers, it is our duty to keep abreast of our disciplines and consultingallows us to do exactly that. Our ethic is to ensure the health and safety of the public, and thepublic rely on us to be technically competent at all times. Besides, many faculty consult to addto their income: so, the idea of keeping abreast of the discipline, and being paid to do so, isactually not a bad one.Professional DevelopmentThe second

Conference Session

EM Skills and Real-World Concepts, Pt. 2

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Mayer

. Brief descriptions of each follow.⋅ EN412, Ocean Resources Engineering: The principle focus of this course is the identification,recovery, and utilization – i.e., effective management – of ocean resources including alternateenergy sources; deep-ocean oil and gas recovery; desalinization; uses for dredge spoil; mineralexploitation; wetlands, reefs and other coastal developments; along with related discussions ofenvironmental economics, ethics, and regulatory statutes. Currently, this is the most popular ofengineering elective courses with a Spring Semester ’04 enrollment of 59 midshipmen.⋅ EN445, Marine Fabrication Methods: This course presents some of the basic techniques used