Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Bill Linn, East Carolina University; Merwan B. Mehta, East Carolina University; Janet Hooper Sanders, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

wasimportant to understand the social structure of science, technology, engineering and mathematicsin order to understand the need and best fit for the new BS-IET program for the Eastern NorthCarolina region. Several years back, students wanting to pursue higher education aftermatriculation had only 3 choices: 1) Choice 1 was to pursue an option from among the pure sciences, such as physics, chemistry, or biology. These majors in the present context are only appropriate for people interested in pursuing additional degrees, laboratory research, or careers in education. 2) Choice 2 involved selection from among the engineering science majors like civil engineering, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Engineering

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mara R. London, Gonzaga University; Jillian Rae Cadwell, Gonzaga University; Alexander Maxwell, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

engineeringIntroductionMultiple studies have documented that women value career paths that incorporate a clear socialpurpose and provide opportunities to help others1,2. Furthermore, studies have shown that thegeneral public does not view engineering as a discipline that plays a viable role in solving theproblems of society2,3.Currently, recruitment and retention of women pursing engineering degrees at GonzagaUniversity is in accord with the national average. Described here are efforts to recruit, retain, andattract additional female students through the on-going development of an independentengineering study abroad program in Africa that integrates engineering and social justiceprojects. The motivation to focus on a study abroad program as a recruitment and retention

Conference Session

Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University; Steven E. Benzley, Brigham Young University; James Nelson, Brigham Young University; A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

to include management issues in thecurricula, and 3) the ASCE vision for civil engineering in 2025 to include leadership, teamwork,public policy, and management as educational outcomes.Some advantages of the MS management option include (a) a structured mentoring experiencefor graduate students, (b) an effective means to acquire projects for the undergraduateculminating design class, and (c) a forum that allows practicing engineers to share professionalexpertise directly with students. In addition, students gain an understanding of how technicalproficiency must be meshed with business acumen to have a successful career in engineeringmanagement.IntroductionThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has become a strong advocate

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John, Jr. Lipscomb

professorcomes to mind that was nationally known for scholarship and never obtained any funding in hislong career. However, acquiring tenure without scholarship is probably impossible. Althoughless valued than refereed journal articles, presentations are another avenue of publication.Because travel to conferences requires expenditure, several papers should be presented. A oneyear time-lag is typical for both publications and presentations. Consequently, good scholarshipeffort during the first year in a tenure-track position is very important, particularly if a third yearreview is required.To publish is to say something useful and hopefully new. This cannot be done without expertise

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay

withnew baccalaureate programs. As a specialized college, Farmingdale has been challenged toreengineer the traditional concept of the technical college and to restructure itself so as to be apivotal element in transforming the regional economy to a non-defense, high-technology base.Farmingdale redesigned its academic offerings to create career-oriented programs in thoseapplied sciences and technologies directly related to the needs of restructured regional economy.The paper also discusses core curriculum issues, external supports, initiation of high schooloutreach programs, initiation of distance education, and other relevant issues. IntroductionThe state of the State University of New York at

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherman K. Ward; Dan Budny; William LeBold

career decisions.This paper discusses the use of self-reports of beginning engineering students using theMathematics Science Inventory (MSI). The MSI is used in placing students in beginningmathematics and chemistry courses and to evaluate their perceptions of their achievements inthese courses.IntroductionThis paper reports on the mathematics and chemistry phases of a comprehensive research effortconducted at Purdue University to measure the background, achievements and self-perceptions ofbeginning engineering students. Initial efforts to examine the differential computer abilities ofengineering, science and technology students demonstrated the feasibility of using self-reports tomeasure computer literacy, knowledge and competency[1]. Later

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

engineering graduates is inadequate for replacing professionalengineers leaving the profession for other careers or due to retirement as well as meetingprojected demand. It is thus not surprising that the recent growth of domestic enrolment inengineering courses at Australian universities had a positive impact on engineering schools,and faculties, government agencies and industry bodies2. Yet, despite the optimism amongengineering educators, the reality is that the domestic enrolment in engineering representsonly 6.8 percent of the total commencing university enrolment in Australia. This enrolmentfigure does not reflect sudden interest in engineering and represents the middle of historicalfluctuations in engineering enrolment which have traditionally

Conference Session

Retaining Women Engineering Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Suzanne Brainard, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

implemented the following protocol.Quantitative SurveyThe PACE questionnaire included questions in the following categories: Quality of Teaching,Professors, Teaching Assistants, Labs, Resources, Student Interaction, Extracurricular Activities,Personal Experience, Perceptions of Engineering Careers, Perceptions of Engineering Major,Confidence and Demographic Information. In addition, Personal Experience included ninequestions relevant to sensitive issues such as sex and race discrimination and harassment.In recognition of the varying Institutional Review Board rules that regulate the release of studentdata, we created four survey administration options from which each institution could choose.They included 1) school hosts survey, school samples

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

College-Industry Partnerships

University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University

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College-Industry Partnerships

faculty enhance the content of undergraduate educationin ways that will better prepare tomorrow's graduates for careers in a global environment and,to have faculty observe the Boeing environments, processes, and procedures with ‘freshperspectives.’ Faculty will use their expertise to help identify areas for possible improvementsand document their observations at Boeing.” Overall, the program was very valuable for meprofessionally. Boeing also received valued feedback on their operations. Some of theFellows’ observations led to constructive suggestions offered to help the Welliver programprocess improve. The paper will also outline how the Welliver program has impacted myteaching in my subsequent courses and how I am able to share my experiences

Conference Session

Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Green, University of Maryland

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Program in 2008 and an additional 115 freshmen registered for Mtech’sFreshmen Connection entrepreneurship course, this collective 184 freshmen population alreadyexceeds the anticipated 75 seats within EIP each year. We believe this level of interest isconsistent with the Honors category of students, and is likely higher based on the parallelsbetween high-achieving students and the desire for entrepreneurial, innovative career paths.Student demand is evident based on: • 69 freshmen applicants for the Hinman CEOs program. In 2008, 69 freshmen applied for the Hinman CEOs Program. This is the clearest level of demand for freshmen desiring to enroll in a living-learning entrepreneurship and innovation program at the University of

Conference Session

Design in BME Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Taylor, University of Virginia; Katelyn Mason, University of Virginia; A. Leyf Peirce Starling, The Fletcher School; Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

instructors compile adescriptive list of potential projects which is distributed to Capstone students at the beginning ofthe course. A “BME Capstone Project Fair” is held one week later, where all potential advisorsand students gather to interview one another for the various projects. After the Project Fair,students indicate their interest level in each project using a numerical ranking system (i.e. 1 =extremely interested, 4 = not interested in project). Students are also asked to indicate their toptwo project choices and to describe the reasons for their interest in the projects (i.e. previousexperience in the area, relation to career goals, etc.). Advisors also submit their preferences forparticular students based on the interviews at the Project

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University

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Biomedical

AC 2011-1544: A FIRST COURSE TO EXPOSE DISPARATE STUDENTSTO THE BME FIELDCharles J. Robinson, Clarkson University Director, Center for Rehabilitation Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST) and Shulman Prof of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Clarkson Univ, Potsdam, NY; and Senior Rehab Research Career Scientist, VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY; and Adjunct Prof, Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabili- tation, SUNY Upstate Medical Univ, Syracuse, NY Page 22.41.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A First Course to Expose Disparate Students to the BmE

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A. Disney, Mission College

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

literacy and reconciles the overlap between theNAE and ITEA approaches.Engineering and Technology Courses for Non-Engineers.The engineering education community has begun developing a broader scope and is becomingactive beyond its traditional boundaries. Engineers have embraced the need to increase theawareness and understanding of engineering as a career by initiating a number of programsaimed at the K-12 audience. A recent example is the American Society for EngineeringEducation’s (ASEE) publication, Engineering Go For It,9 and a website10 aimed at a K-12students and teachers. Most major engineering societies now have outreach activities forK-1211-14; meanwhile, ITEA is working to develop program and assessment standards, andcurriculum materials

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Kirk Love, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

have continued to decline12, 13. More recent studies have begun tooutline fundamental differences in the ways young women think versus the thinking process ofyoung men with regard to their careers, contributions to society, fundamental views oftechnology, and motivations behind choices and education 8, 11. Page 15.1020.2A young woman’s view of computers and their usage is much different from that of a youngman’s. Experience also differs significantly between young women and men entering college5,10 . Usage of computers in areas such as word processing is similar for boys and girls enteringcollege5. However, a higher percentage of boys entering

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Jenkins-Stark, Iridescent; Tara Chklovski, Iridescent

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in the areas of science and engineering remained, and continues toremain disproportionate. Females and ethnic minority students in STEM careers have beenunderrepresented for the past 30 years2. In 2008, degrees in STEM awarded to women was only18% while the representation of African-American and Hispanic students combined accountedfor only 11% of bachelor’s degrees, far below their combined 28% share of the generalpopulation3. Underrepresentation continues into the workforce in these areas as well 4. Withoutthe representation of minorities and women in science and engineering, the United States isendangering its competition in the global economy4.In order to encourage participation in a dedicated and difficult field, much must be done

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erika Murguia, Arizona State University; Erin Kube, Arizona State University; Jennifer Bekki, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

the Content Team. Dr. Bernstein is a national leader in graduate education, having served higher education in a variety of positions. These have included: Dean of ASU’s Graduate College, Director of NSF’s Division of Graduate Education, leader of ASU’s extensive Preparing Future Faculty Program, innovator of ASU’s Preparing Future Professionals Program, President of the Western Association of Graduate Schools, and member of the Board and Executive Committee of the Council of Graduate Schools, and member of the CRPGE board of NASULGC. Her over 200 publications and presentations have focused on graduate education reform and the career advancement of women and underrepresented

Conference Session

Main Plenary 3 - Opportunities for collaboration with engineering educators in India (ISTE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Murugesan, Anna University of Technology Madurai

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

Page 17.34.4 ABOUT ISTE Indian Society for Technical Education is a National, Professional, Non-profit making Society registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 The First Meeting of the Association of Principals of Technical Institutions (APTI) in India was held at Delhi on 28th July 1941 The Meeting of APTI held at the University of Mysore, Mysore on 27th May 1968 a decision was made to Register Society under the name "Indian Society for Technical Education" (ISTE) Page 17.34.5 OBJECTIVESThe Major objectives of the ISTE to help the students in Personality Development, Faculty members in Career

Conference Session

Track 4 - Session II - Student and Curriculum Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Megan Elizabeth Sharp, IUPUI School of Engineering and Technology; Alison L. Stevenson, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Topics

Student and Curriculum Development

pur- suits have provided exciting opportunities to gain international experience in Germany, India, Bangladesh, Guatemala, and Mali. Currently, Megan is working with an environmental consulting firm in Indianapolis and leading the first Global Solutions course at IUPUI. She looks forward to future opportunities to serve others in the field of international development.Mrs. Alison L. Stevenson, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Alison studied at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis for her undergraduate career and complete her Bachelor of Arts in German, Minor in International Politics, and Certificate in International Leadership in 2005. Upon graduation, she worked in the manufacturing

Conference Session

Understanding Engineering Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Penny Hirsch; Ann McKenna

explore howstudents define persuasion and effective communication, and what they think is involved inperforming these abilities. Even though the ratings may appear high, they may be internallyconsistent with students’ notions of what it means to persuade and communicate, but inconsistentwith faculty notions of persuasion and effective communication. Exploring these questions inmore detail would uncover students’ initial and post understanding and could better determinehow they align or disconnect with the goals of EDC.The survey also contained three items that asked students to rate the likelihood of pursuing adegree in engineering, completing the requirements of an engineering degree, and confidencethat engineering is the right career choice

Conference Session

Visualization

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Charlesworth; Thomas Drummer; Kedmon Hungwe; Sheryl Sorby

Developing 3-D Spatial Visualization Skills for Non-Engineering Students Sheryl A. Sorby, Thomas Drummer, Kedmon Hungwe, Paul Charlesworth Michigan Technological UniversityAbstractThe ability to visualize objects and situations in one’s mind and to manipulate thoseimages is a cognitive skill vital to many career fields, especially those requiring workwith graphical images. Unfortunately, of all cognitive processes that have beeninvestigated, spatial cognition shows some of the most robust gender differences favoringmales, especially in the ability to mentally rotate 3-dimensional objects. This has obviousimplications for our attempts to encourage gender equity in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Collins; Lisa Huettel

processor.Although fundamental concepts are explored in laboratory exercises, the emphasis often remainson the mechanics of hardware implementation. Thus, topics are not presented in the context ofrealistic applications. While such an approach may be ideal for preparing motivated upper-levelstudents for future careers in signal processing, it is not suitable for students with no priorexperience in the field. The signal processing laboratory being developed at Duke University ismodeled, in part, after existing successful signal processing laboratories, but introduces twoinnovative features. First, the new laboratory will be integrated into multiple courses from thesophomore to senior level, rather than a single course. Second, the laboratory exercises will

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lennard Lema; Zbigniew Prusak; Peter Baumann

; Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationThere are many commonalities in the missions for the three programs in EngineeringTechnology: Mechanical, Manufacturing and Civil. Each program prepares graduates forprofessional careers as engineering technologists. The students acquire a knowledge base inmathematics, physical sciences, mechanics, fluids, manufacturing or construction processes,materials, testing, engineering design, computer-aided engineering graphics, computerprogramming, engineering standards, project planning and cost analysis. The students developwriting, communication, engineering problem solving and teamwork skills applicable to design,testing and fabrication of components

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Marcus

projects" and I have been a reviewer of papers on this topic.I have visited many of the local high schools and given presentations during career days and alsopresented at our campus during open house activities, but I was looking for a different approach.Many of the projects such as "Project Lead the Way"1 are great but they are quite involved andtake a significant commitment. What I describe in this paper is a simple project that I usedinvolving teachers and their students that I thought was quite successful. This project was easilymanageable for a faculty member acting alone or with a few other faculty members.Some of the teachers and students involved in the project were from schools with large minoritypopulations and as a result of this a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Carpenter; Harvey Smith; Murali Krishnamurthi

knowledge ofenvironmental issues, especially those who are being educated and trained professionally to facethis challenge. This is true whether one is pursuing a career in business, law, education, science,engineering, social sciences, or political science.Knowledge of environmental management systems (EMS) and how it encompasses subfields inthe sciences, math, public policy, business, law, and engineering is generally lacking amongstudents. This contributes to their inability to comprehend the value of basic math and science Page 7.184.1courses in solving real-life environmental problems. An interdisciplinary approach to educating

Conference Session

Pedagogical Best Practices

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

James Navratil

possible since it has been stated in CreativeTraining Techniques by Bob Pike that “People learn in direct proportion to how much funthey are having.”3 Finally, I tried to emphasize the importance of actinide chemistry andwhat the students could really use for their future careers and private life. I also tried toemphasize the conceptual understanding of actinide chemistry above rote memorization,but indeed used a variety of memorization techniques when possible. For example, Ithink you, the reader, could easily remember the names of the actinide elements (namedafter people and places) by reading the following story and drawing a learning mapillustrating the story in a clockwise fashion:Actinium (Ac), 89, and Thor (Th) (Norse mythical god of

Conference Session

ET Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher Murad; Andrew Rose

. Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of different summeremployment opportunities from student and faculty perspectives can help students pursueopportunities most appropriate for their career goals. In addition, faculty can better advisestudents on summer job opportunities to suit student academic and professional needs. Studentfeedback was obtained to assess summer employment experiences and quantify the resultinglearning experiences. The interactions between student learning experiences in the classroomand in their summer jobs are assessed and discussed. Suggestions for advising students onsummer job opportunities are also presented.IntroductionCivil Engineering Technology (CET) students at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assurance in engr edu

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sean Clancey; Anton Pintar; Jason Keith

learning were also tested. In addition, twenty students were interviewed by the departmentchair. Department strengths include: professors/instructors (reported by 11 students), unit operationslaboratory (4), size of department/classes (4), teamwork (2), hands-on experience (2),encouragement/motivation (2), and faculty-student closeness (2). Areas needing improvementincluded student advising (5), computers (5), and professors/instructors (4).Students also found career advising from the university career center to be generally positive.Additional comments included: the need to increase the number of credits and reduce the amount ofgroup work during the senior plant design courses.Tool #4—Alumni SurveyTool #4 of the department’s assessment plan is

Collection

2022 CIEC

Authors

Joseph Cecere

industry.IntroductionPartnership between educational institution, industries, and other units continues to fosterexcellent collaboration. There are many universities that partner closely with business andindustry to fit their needs. Universities and industries traditionally maintained relationshipswhich may include some of the same activities. The purpose of this SDCET’s partnership meetsnumerous elements in educating and preparing its students. However, the safety course is uniquesince it is not rarely covered in a specific course. The information and training they receive arevital for the student’s success in this chosen career. Again, programs that cultivated andstrengthen these relationships with firms, professional, society, and others. Proceedings of

Collection

ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia; Sougre Nonma Flavie Stephanie Rouamba, University of the District of Columbia; koffi Fonzan, University of the District of Columbia; Phillip Wright, University of the District of Columbia

Paper ID #44964UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE FOR BATHYMETRIC MAPPING OFSHALLOW WATER BASINSDr. Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer. Her expertise is in the areas of VLSI ASIC design and Embedded Systems design.Dr. Devdas Shetty, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Devdas Shetty Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Science Professor of Mechanical Engineer- ing University of the