Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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)

Collection

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

Collection

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

Collection

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

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University; Steven E. O'Hara, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

are ongoing in some capacity and have been offered for various amounts of timesince the early 2000s.This paper will be two-part. The first will highlight each community outreach program theschool offers. The second will summarize a survey of the school’s current students. The surveywill cover students’ exposure to the school’s programs and any subsequent impact on their careerchoices. It will also poll the students on any P-12 exposure to architecture or architecturalengineering they may have experienced.Introduction:Studies have shown that children consider careers much earlier than thought. By age 7, childrenhave realistic career aspirations (Moulton, et al, 2014). During developmental stages, childrenwill shape these aspirations based on

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sue A. Guzek, Kansas State University, Salina; Timothy Bower, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

systems, the degrees also offered flexibility for the students. Forexample, the bachelor degree option had eight computer elective slots in the curriculum. Intheory this gave students the ability to follow their interests. It also made it fairly easy forassociate degree students in both computer systems technology and web development technologyto seamlessly continue on to the bachelor degree option.By many standards the computer degree options were successful. Students were meeting most ofthe assessment goals for the program’s student learning objectives. Employers were hiring thegraduates and providing good feedback on how well the students were prepared. Many of thegraduates came back years later to talk about their successful careers and

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima P.E., Louisiana State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

, teamwork, and creativity skills, and tocomplete a set of exercises that will enable the student to choose whether biological engineeringis an appropriate major for their career goals. These objectives are accomplished by having thestudents work in teams to design a playground at a local public elementary school. Through thisprocess, college students must learn about play from the true experts at play: the children; theymust also facilitate the children’s vision and ideas on how to best transform their playground(Lima, 2013).Service-learning was deliberately chosen by the instructor because she wanted the students’ firstdesign experience to be an engaged one; engineers are supposed to hold the safety of the publicparamount, but engineering students

Conference Session

EET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Yoonill Lee, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

electronics, and optical/wireless networking systems. He has designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His other books are, Analog and digital communication laboratory, and First course in Digital Control, published by Creatspace (Amazon). His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology and wireless power transfer.Prof

Conference Session

Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Majed Jarrar, University of Ottawa; Hanan Anis, University of Ottawa

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

students graduate with an entrepreneurial mind set that enable them to play leading roles in existing organizations or create their own jobs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Ecosystems of Entrepreneurship in Canadian Engineering Faculties: A Systematic MapThe economic turbulence of the 21st century is changing the engineering career landscape. Largefirms face great challenge in boosting the economy and creating more jobs amidst uncertaineconomical forecast. Engineers today need innovation, leadership and business skills more thanever. Engineering schools are aware of the rising demand of engineers to learn aboutentrepreneurship and entrepreneurship programs

Conference Session

Merging Disciplines: Practice and Benefits

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis A. Silage, Temple University; Keyanoush Sadeghipour, Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

peer role model of interdisciplinaryunderstanding in engineering practice.As a direct result of this sea change, a new ME for EEs course, actually termed MechanicalSystems, as a requisite for all EE students has been offered because of the discussions on theimplications of the interdisciplinary engineering curriculum by the EE faculty.3 Infusingmechanics into such EE courses as electromechnical systems, control theory and electrical powerand energy conversion had been challenging without the inclusion of this ME for EEs course.Professional Careers and Graduate EducationOf course, the Electromechanical Engineering (EME) and Energy and Power Engineering (EPE)BSE programs are not meant to be the strict equivalent of the defined discipline BSEE

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, 2017 Engineering Technology Students – How do they compare to other STEM students?For many years, students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) majors were easily identified. However, since the realization that the US has a lownumber of students enrolled in STEM programs, great effort has been expended to encourageyouth to pursue careers in these areas. Because of these broad-based efforts, the demographicsof students moving into STEM are different from those in the past. There is a noted lack ofdiversity in students majoring in engineering technology; this is not as prevalent in other STEMfields.Engineering technology students belong to a unique group. They are

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Paying More Attention to Retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Yatchmeneff, University of Alaska Anchorage; Matthew Calhoun, University of Alaska Anchorage

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

survey instrument used in this study was largely adopted from Prybutok, Patrick, Borrego,Seepersad, and Kiristis4 who completed a similar study. Prybutok, Patrick, Borrego, Seepersad,and Kiristis4 developed their engineering identity survey based on a physics identity model8,9.This physics model used four factors: performance, competence, interest, and recognition4,8,9.Performance is where a student believes in their ability to perform tasks specific to engineering4.Competence is when a student believes in their ability to be success in engineering4. Prybutok,Patrick, Borrego, Seepersad, and Kiristis4 described interest as “how motivated a student is in thecontent and career they are pursuing, often encompassing the motives a student has for