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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Evan D. H. Green; Emily L Allen; Linda Vanasupa

responsible for their own “profits” (learning), a more cooperative environment has been created,one where students learn more and strengthen many of the skills needed for industry in addition to gaining theknowledge content of semiconductor processing.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to thank Dr. Peter Gwozdz of SJSU for his contributions to the course development aswell as his maintenance of the Integrated Circuits Laboratory. ELA and EDHG were supported by a SJSUInnovative Teaching and Learning Fellowship and by National Science Foundation ILI/LLD Grant #DUE-9551520. EDHG's efforts were also supported by NSF CAREERS Grant #ECS-9502288. ELA's efforts werealso supported by NSF CAREERS Grant #DMR-9502290. LSV was supported by a National

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

James D. Jones; Dianna Brickner

measurable improvement in comparison to students in atraditional lecture section of the course. Attitudinal changes were dramatic but difficult to quantify. Overall, morethan 90% of the students in the cooperative learning class expressed positive comments towards this approach andmany indicated that this course was among the best courses that they have had in their career at Purdue. INTRODUCTION Basic Mechanics I (ME270 - Statics) is an introductory, sophomore-level engineering course designed to1) introduce students to the fundamental principles of mechanics and 2) develop the basic problem solving skillsnecessary to model and analyze complex engineering problems. Because of the large

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

John K. Brown

-dependent professions and careers. In additionto bridges between the disciplines, we need focused initiatives yoked to practical concerns and professionaltraining.3 Such pressing problems as America’s declining industrial competitiveness, the gulf between technicaland managerial personnel in industry, or the mastery of regulatory policies affecting technological change allcall for such focused interdisciplinary initiatives. In recent years, numerous reports have called for curricular reforms to address such problems. A 1994report by the ASEE noted that Engineers now operate in a world where their accomplishments are more often limited by societal considerations than by technical capacities . . . . Thus engineering education must

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Miller, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

) program. Using techniques such as reverseengineering and design-build-test, students will be introduced to general mechanical engineeringtopics such as materials and structures and mechanical design. Integrated within each laboratorymodule are student presentations, curriculum investigation, and potential career opportunities.The success of this new approach will be discussed with regards to higher retention rates ofmechanical engineering students as the program progresses, as well as, student confidence indegree choice, improved understanding of future curriculum and career potential. II. IntroductionEvery university, college, department and program struggles with attracting and retaining newstudents. From this motive, a significant body of

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael H. Gregg; Dr. Deidre Hirschfeld; Dr. Bevlee Watford

alreadyemployed as engineers do not see female role models to indicate that advancement for women ispossible.’6 (The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) recognizes ten women asengineering deans.7 Dr. Vetter referenced other studies that : 1) ‘found that women in engineeringare under-utilized, and that their career advancement is stymied by a number of remedial barriers.’;2) ‘Women are leaving engineering because they aren’t allowed to succeed’; and 3) ‘Networking andsupport groups for women are not encouraged.’ Dr. Vetter’s first recommendation for ‘removing thebarriers’ was that ‘women should form or join networks for women. Employers should encourage,rather than discourage such activity, developing formal mentoring programs to provide

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Kantowski; Marc Hoit; Matthew Ohland

guiding students into engineering careers. The survey primarily measures interest andbackground knowledge, with a few questions which specifically evaluate the program as a whole which areincluded in the survey administered at the completion of the institute. Many survey questions were taken directlyfrom an instrument previously used at the University of Pittsburgh[1] and the University of Florida[2] in order toprovide the opportunity for cross-comparison. Additional questions were added to suit the particularcircumstances of those in the teaching profession. A five point (Likert) scale was used to assess studentagreement with survey statements. The scale is shown in Table 1. Table 1: Definition of survey

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey G. Sczechowski

students the research skills they need to complete a quality Senior Project and prepare themfor similar work in their future careers, we employ the following:The Dedicated Course Option: ENVE 551Currently our unit operations lab (ENVE 551) is part of our graduate program but severalundergraduates take the course as a technical elective. For various resource reasons, the coursewas not taught for 5 or 6 years prior to my arrival. When asked to revive the course, I found theequipment in a state of neglect and disrepair. To make things operational again, I pulled theclassic academic trick of having the students enrolled in the course do the work for me. We haveall probably been the “victims” of this approach during our undergraduate education. I still

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jon E. Freckleton

Session 2563 CASE STUDIES IN ENGINEERING ETHICS Jon E. Freckleton, P.E. Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York 14623ABSTRACT The case studies presented in this paper are based on 22 years of experience at two majorUS companies, four years on active duty in the military, and 11 years of teaching. Cases arepresented first as the situation, with the results of action taken in a later section so that they canbe used for discussion with students. These occurred over a career that started as a new collegehire and

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

John G. Nee

to the development of a student’s technical skills and knowledgeand must be in direct support of the student’s major or minor. Students pursuing the IndustrialInternship are typically employed in such jobs as electronics, construction, manufacturing, designand engineering graphics, computer-integrated manufacturing, graphic arts, etc. The IndustrialInternship is designed to provide university credit for relevant work experiences under actualemployment conditions. Such intern experiences are appropriate for students pursuing careers inbusiness and industry. Goals and ObjectivesThe goal of the intern experience is to encourage students to obtain meaningful off-campuspositions related to their future

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

be alack of articulation between the two disciplines. A recent National Action Councilfor Minorities in Engineering (NACME) 1 report by a select group of engineeringtechnology educators and industry leaders demands (or requests) that substantiveand more innovative measures be undertaken to recruit and educate engineers forthe 21st centuryFurthermore, the study suggests changes that need to occur in developingcurricula with a more interdisciplinary approach that is relevant to the careers ofstudents, attractive to a more diverse student population, and connected to theneeds of society. In response to these issues and the growing demand to retainminority students in engineering and technology programs, we are in the processof developing a

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

served 23 participants.STEM RRG ProjectsSTEM-RRG consists of several projects that implement a number of activities, includingenrichment workshops, scholarships, internships, research experiences, mentoring andtutoring, advising and career counseling, experiential training, recruitment of high-potential students, and faculty professional development. These projects have beenclassified as recruitment or retention and are briefly described below.Recruitment Projects 1. STEM Recruitment and Enrichment Project (STEM-REP): The goal of this project is to improve the recruitment and preparation of minority students through participation in summer workshops and a follow-up science and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. in 1979, and his Ph.D. in 1982, all in engineering from UCLA. Page 14.801.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introducing Biomedical Engineering to Mechanical Engineers through Thermal Design ProjectsIntroductionThere is no question that an important part of the future of engineering will be inbiomedical applications. Due to resources and/or politics many engineering schoolscannot introduce an undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering. More and moreof the graduates from the mechanical engineering program at Michigan State Universitygo on to careers in the biomedical industry with companies

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Education ̇ Traveling Energy Education Exhibition in cooperation with the Cincinnati Museum Center ̇ Development of permanent Energy Education Exhibition at the Cincinnati Museum Center ̇ Technology conferences for alternative energy and industry development ̇ Career center for power generation industry ̇ Career center for power distribution and control industry ̇ Community Outreach for conservation projects – Cincinnati Go Green effort Ü CAS Online – expansion – provide course content for distance learning in this sectorFuture Plans:Duke Energy and the UC College of Applied Science have a demonstrated long and

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

inhumanities or social sciences further reduces the opportunities for students to obtain a globalperspective on the potential impact of their chosen careers; limited resources are available tothese departments for the types of campus activities that might be available at a comprehensiveuniversity (e.g. seminars, workshops).In order to address these limitations, a lectures series with an added classroom component wasdeveloped in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE). The program is runcollaboratively with faculty in the Industrial Engineering (IE) department; the SDSM&T IEfaculty provide an expertise in assessment, including the assessment of qualitative outcomes.The primary purpose of the lecture series was to expose students to

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and fringe benefits! As you can see, the investment is significant,and it makes sense that you are expected to do more than teach your three to six coursesper year and serve on two or three committees whether you are tenured or are tenure-track.It is noted that none of the material in this paper can really be considered “new” or“unique.” These are things that the author has encountered while a professor that he feelscan be used to get off to a good start towards tenure. Although the main focus of thepresent paper will be on research, many suggestions for teaching and service will also beprovided throughout the narrative.For additional advice on starting up your faculty career, consult the textbooks of Reis1 orWankat2, the website of Rich

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Rufe, Eastern Michigan University; Gary Rodak, Eastern Michigan University; Scott Pollock, Eastern Michigan University; Mary Finkel, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 11.287.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Bringing “Real World Business” into the Classroom: Introducing Entrepreneurship to Technical StudentsAbstract What is the difference between engineers and entrepreneurs? Historically, on some level,there has been a difference. However, with a growing global economy and feverish foreigncompetition the roles of engineer and entrepreneur have merged. For a variety of reasons manyengineering and technical academic programs have not embraced the merger of engineer andentrepreneur. Consequently many engineers and technicians have a steep learning curve whenthey begin their careers. They do not fully understand or appreciate how the

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Alejandro Teran, ITAM (Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico)

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

3 3.2% Japan 139 4 2.9% Australia 349 10 2.9% UK 5295 2 0.0% Malaysia 52 0 0.0% Table 1We found only two programs in the UK that we would call industrial engineering, onewith that name and one called manufacturing engineering. • The University of Bradford has a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering. They state: “For those wishing to embark upon careers with an international focus, studying Industrial Engineering is likely to have special attraction

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

appropriate not only for engineering students, but for students from other disciplines as well. • Graduates of the systems-based engineering technology program have been successful in their subsequent careers. • Security is a difficult field in which to develop highly technical educational programs because: o Young graduates of programs in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics and the physical sciences have not developed an interest in security as a career. o Experienced engineers whose careers have evolved into the security field are unable to devote the time needed to return to school and complete a Masters degree. o While the interest in

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

environmental engineering student to environmentalengineer. Specific course objectives have the students:• form a community within the university;• establish friendships among students of similar academic interests;• develop an academic plan;• develop skills to deal with the many aspects of student life;• learn more about the university’s environmental engineering program;• develop a sense of the environmental engineering profession;• use some of the skills required by environmental engineers;• explore several of the specialty areas within environmental engineering;• master some of the basic environmental engineering language; and• use knowledge gained to make better career choicesWhile many of the topics in the list above are connected to

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Glenda Kelly, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-12engineering outreach at a research university. First, the requirement of committed faculty Page 11.1341.2members who are dedicated to the mission K-12 engineering outreach programs. Second, thefaculty members’ careers must benefit from the outreach activities. Third, the institution mustgenuinely support these activities. These conditions suggest an important question addressed inthis paper is: Are the necessary conditions for successful K-12 engineering outreach orthogonalto the mission of research extensive universities?There is significant institutional change taking place at several research extensive universitieswith respect to K-12 engineering

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Division Poster Sessions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Curriculum According to the perceptions of the survey participants, career success could have been made easier if their college education had prepared them with a broader technical background, and a more in depth set of business and leadership skills. Almost half of the participants were engineers who believed they were lacking in overall business skills in operations management and finance. They stated

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Schultz, University of North Dakota; William Semke, University of North Dakota; Douglas Olsen, University of North Dakota; Arnold Johnson, University of North Dakota; Ofer Beeri, University of North Dakota; George Seielstad, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

develops and promotes the Upper Midwest Aerospace Consortium (UMAC), a major research initiative Seielstad founded in 1994. Before coming to UND, Seielstad had an active career as a© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 initiative Seielstad founded in 1994. Before coming to UND, Seielstad had an active career as a radio astronomer, first at the California Institute of Technology's Owens Valley Radio Observatory, then at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia, where he was Site Director. He earned his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Dartmouth College. His Ph.D. in Physics is from the California Institute of Technology. Seielstad

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Natalie Segal, University of Hartford; Dr. Sallie 'Lee' Townsend

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

they should have multiplied in solvingequations. The same students wrote papers in Composition that revealed their reluctance towardgetting extra help. The FIG instructors discussed the information and found a way toindividualize assistance for those students.In addition to that micro-observation, the authors also have worked with students to provideconnections to broader educational paths. We attempt to be open as the students expressambitions, then help them refine their career objectives and steer them toward the courses thatwill help them efficiently achieve their goals. For example, many of our students express aninterest in graduate school. Because there are so few graduate degrees in technology, we workwith them to make sure they take

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

International

science, engineeringand technology will be motivated so that the stagnant or even decreasing 20% level ofenrollment in engineering and technology fields nationwide may be lifted by understanding thatthe careers in these areas are exciting, rewarding, satisfying and accessible. Since science, mathand engineering education for domestic students has been declining and the demand forengineers and technologists outnumbers the supply the author will explore the potential ofinternational students from certain regions of the world which has decreased very much in thepast few years. In the long run, they can contribute their knowledge to this country with trainingand working visas. The overall job prospects along with ever lasting demands in some

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

we hope that the high school students, many of whom come from underprivilegedcommunities, will be introduced to the engineering profession, and realize that an engineeringdegree can lead them to excellent life long career opportunities in the future.Another goal of the partnership with community colleges is to facilitate access to engineeringeducation at SFSU for transfer students by streaming transfer procedures, and giving technicalpresentations and demonstrations in their engineering courses to acquaint them with our programs.Our main industry partner in PFEE is our long-established Engineering Advisory Board (EAB)consisting of respected local practicing engineers, and our alumni . The EAB advises us on how toshape our curriculum, assists

Conference Session

The Care and Keeping of Graduate Students - GSD Tech Session 6

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators

intersecting theories that lend themselves well to strategies for the “careand keeping” of graduate students. By considering the processes and mechanisms by whichgraduate students develop, faculty members can reform or revise their leadership practices(formally and informally) to better meet the needs of graduate students at various stages in theiracademic careers. Although these theories may seem disparate, they intersect and overlap in anacademic research group context. As we lead the attendees of this interactive panel workshopthrough the following activities, we ask them to reflect on how these theories impact how theymake decisions for their research group and how theory-guided decisions might help themimprove or plan for effective and productive

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Rush Leeker, Purdue University; Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

smallprogress towards a gender shift in STEM or to indicate acceleration of female and minorities inthe engineering career fields 6. The focused conversation and examination of underrepresentation of minorities (AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, and Native American), women, and people with disabilities have occurredfor over thirty years with increased interest in the 1990s 7–9. Nevertheless, the number ofminorities, women, and people with disabilities in engineering has remained stagnant. Becauseof the need to offer an equal opportunity for all involved, there is a robust desire to advance thevariety of perceptions contributing to engineering. In the absence of diversity, experiences canbe restricted, and because of this, future designs are never

Conference Session

Aerospace Hot Topic: Unmanned Aerial Systems

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Hudson, Western Michigan University; Kristina Lemmer, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

work. We find that student team members are most interested in building their technicalskills and improving their career prospects; team management strategies that address theseobjectives are most effective in keeping students engaged.Background: Small Satellite ProgramsSmall satellites are generally classified as satellites under 500 kg. CubeSats – satellites built in aform factor of one or more 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm cubes [1] – are a common type of smallsatellite. Some university programs focus specifically on CubeSat design, while other programsaddress a broader range of small spacecraft. Many university small satellite teams also pursueother high-altitude vehicle projects, such as payload design for suborbital rocket tests and high

Conference Session

Developing New Engineering Educators

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clint Armani PhD, Unites States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and presented from the perspective of a new faculty member in 2016, this paperprovides an overview of the new faculty development and orientation in the Department ofMathematical Sciences at the United States Air Force Academy and recommends key strategiesfor implementation at other institutions.IntroductionThe pace of a military lifestyle is often intense. For career officers, there are several movesaround the world with each duty location generally stable for only a two- to three-yearassignment. Family structures as well as the work environment are stressed by the high demandsplaced on our military leaders. For officers with advanced academic degrees, many spendseveral years outside of their academic specialty while serving in various

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behnam Shadravan, Florida A&M University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Emmanuel Cofie, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

questions, the options given were the standard selections for such a survey: stronglyagree, agree, fair/neutral, disagree, or strongly disagree. Some questions offered a range ofoptions pertaining to each specific question; a few of these questions asked students to selectmore than one option.An initial questionnaire was created as a “test survey” for students. It was administered in aclass to sophomore students noted as being primarily. The students were asked to answer a set ofquestions regarding their perception of the program’s education. Additionally, they wereinquired about their future education and career plans. The students completed thequestionnaires promptly and returned them. After reviewing the first questionnaire, theresearchers