Conference Session

Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilka M. Balk, University of Kentucky

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

(UK), she is the Staff Adviser for the recently re-started Engineers Without Borders chapter, a group that plans, designs, and implements public service engineering projects, mostly in developing nations. In 2006, Balk also helped establish the German and Engineering program in the college, through which students can work, study, or conduct research in Germany. Under her direction, the College has established an exchange program with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany. She is also leading a group of freshmen students on a five-week tour to Germany every summer. Before coming to Lexington in 2004, Balk served as a political consultant to candidates and campaigns in the Washington, D.C., area and for

Conference Session

Design Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Charles Cappello, York College of Pennsylvania; Takeshi Jonathan Ei, York College of Pennsylvania; Edward Miller Jr., York College of Pennsylvania; Dan Bosse, Weldon Solutions; Berne S. Edwards, Graham Packaging Company; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Gregory M. Link, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Design in Engineering Education

years of Naval service, Takeshi Jonathan Ei commenced undergraduate studies at Northamp- ton Community College in Bethlehem, Penn. He then transferred to York College of Pennsylvania and graduated with a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering in June 2011. Ei has interests in marine systems and power generation technologies and plans to pursue a postgraduate degree and a career in the field of commercial or military shipbuilding.Mr. Edward Miller Jr., York College of Pennsylvania Edward Miller received his B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering in Aug. 2011 from York College of Pennsylvania. Miller is interested in power systems and renewable energy technologies. He plans to pursue a postgraduate degree, as

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

AC 2012-4503: DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING GUIDED INQUIRYMODULES IN A CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS COURSEDr. Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Chung-Suk Cho is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, preproject plan- ning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in con- struction management and working experience with Fluor Corporation as a Project Manager. His studies at University of Texas, Austin, resulted in a Ph.D

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin M. Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

the same!• Overall I thought this was a very good course. The instructor was engaged and interested. The final project was a huge learning experience and was an exceptional replacement for a final. This was real world experience that can't be learned from a book.Given these results and in response to students’ feedback, this course will further enhance onlinelaboratory learning through a detailed plan. Table 1. Overview of ET615-Rapid Prototyping and Product Design Week Topic 1 Development of a Successful Product, Cost, Quality and Time to Market 2 Product Development, Product Prototyping 3 Prototype Planning and Management, Product and Prototype Cost Estimation 4 Prototype Design Methods, Prototype Design Tools 5

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Ken Starcher, West Texas A&M University; Pam Groce, Texas State Energy Conservation Office

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, say $150 dollars a month for converting wind energy assuming againno maintenance cost for wind turbine and inflationary cost adjustment for commercial energy.An important step in making a shift in the paradigm from conventional to renewable energy is tointroduce the advantages of the renewable energy to high school students through hands-onexperience. A project plan was developed to build two wind turbines and use them as showcasesto local communities. The most important objective of the plan was to make the high schoolstudents interested in science, engineering, and renewable energy. They were given appropriatetraining about the technology, safety, and project management by the authors. A societalcomponent was also added by identifying

Conference Session

Design Spine

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Design in Engineering Education

additionto demonstrating project planning and management tools, these projects also provide Page 25.51.4opportunities for developing team skills. Towards the end of the semester, students in the junior-level design course prepare for the senior design project by identifying a project and forming ateam. Specific topics for the junior-level design process course include:  Project planning and management tools o Project definition, engineering requirements, idea generation, resource allocation, budgets, decision matrices and timelines  Systems engineering

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Yubin Lan, USDA ARS; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

current progress andimplementation strategies on this course and discusses the future plan of the project in betteraligning the goal of the department to that of the sponsoring agent. Page 25.271.21. BackgroundIn the 2009 white paper on Human Capacity Development prepared by the Academic ProgramsSection of the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities [1], the authors identified thechallenges: the rate of investment in human capacity development in Food, Agriculture,Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (FANRRS) has lagged behind investment in thecreation of new knowledge, resulting in an increasing gap between discovery

Conference Session

Active Learning and Demonstrations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Materials

provided two CAD drawings: a plan view with many dimensions in inches and a 3-Drendering of the grip. The student explains the design as follows: Here is a quick explanation on the part that I have created to allow the biology department to tensile test their materials on this new machine. The first interesting thing about my piece is that the two sides are not symmetrical. I did this to keep the overall length of the piece at 4.7" just like the calibration bar included with the machine. In doing so one also should take into account Page 25.1385.6 that one side of the machine has an obstruction that goes

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of Technology; Xian Sun

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Engineering Technology

the structure is developed, the programming process will become very simple. The wholeprogram is illustrated in Figure 3. Page 25.1432.4 Figure 3. VBA code based on the modular structure in Figure 2.3. A case study to implement the MPSThe MPS has not only been used in the programming course at the sophomore level, but alsobeen implemented in a graduate level course, MFG 596 Plant Design and Materials HandlingSystems. This course introduces the design of industrial facilities with the emphasis onmanufacturing engineering and materials handling (including systematic layout planning, activityrelationship chart, materials handling

Conference Session

Technology in Mechanics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

investigationsare planned to determine if the audio commentary (as compared to written parentheticalcomments) adds significantly to the student benefit. Finally, detailed studies of the extra timerequired to develop annotated video solutions are planned to help understand the cost/benefitratio of developing this resource for students. Page 25.1491.7References[1] Steif, P. S., and Dantzler, J. A. (2005). “A Statics Concept Inventory: Development and Psychometric Analysis.” Journal of Engineering Education 94 (4): 363-71.[2] Steif, P. S., and Hansen, M. (2006). “Comparisons Between Performances in a Statics Concept Inventory and Course

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University; Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University; Nathan Davis EIT, Central Washington University

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Materials

materials available on site, including Permalloy, Silectron, and relay steel. The contract specifies that any of these three materials, in addition to air, may be used as the core material.Function statement: Propose two designs for a 24 mH inductor. Select your core materials, then use Figure 2.27 on Page 29 of your text book to determine the permeability of the materials you plan to use. Assume that the core of the inductor will not enter saturation.Requirements: • Specify  the  gauge  of  wire  used  in  the  design.   • Specify  the  number  of  turns,  cross  sectional  area,  and  length  of  each  inductor.   • Provide  a  mechanical  drawing  of  each  inductor.   • Submit  a  one-­‐page

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Ben Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Electronics and Telecommunications programs were planned and implemented overthe next two years. These included:  To ensure that the students had a true product development experience, the capstone course sequence was improved. Prior to this, the capstone experience did require that the students develop an electronic device prototype but often not for a true customer. Now, Page 25.1071.4 the capstone experience requires that all teams have a sponsoring customer and that they interface with the customer to develop requirements and performance specifications prior to design. Almost one hundred percent of the teams now

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

as survey results, student profiles, and brief project descriptions. Outcomes from studentprojects will be reported and future plans to improve retention will be discussed. Page 25.1103.21. IntroductionIncreasing the quality of undergraduate students while keeping the retention rates steady if nothigher has been one of many challenges in undergraduate education, particularly in science andengineering fields. Therefore, the research on the student engagement in engineering researchprojects have been one of the main goals of National Science Foundation’s education divisions.There are a numbers of requests for proposals through the agency such as

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Rice; Christian Ochei; Alamgir Choudhury

locate the source of error in theircalculations until the two solutions match. The program will not allow solution of thelaboratory problem, which is generally overhanging in one side only. Figure 4 Cantilever beam problem5. Measurement of student outcomesAll engineering technology programs in CCC have developed a plan for studentoutcomes assessment. Currently the data for such assessment are being collected fromvarious sources in specific cycles. Analysis of these data relevant to strength of materialsclass will provide quantitative measurement of student learning improvement due to useof the tool presented here

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Rehg

method exclusively. Thecomplex nature of the final quality testing area and the unstructured nature of the empiricalprocess combined to leave students frustrated after spending many hours trying to fixprogramming problems. Three years ago students were required to use the SFC technique on thequality testing part of the system. The following results were observed: • Program planning and development time increased significantly. • Program implementation and troubleshooting of programming problems reduced significantly. • The PLC ladder logic had slightly more rungs. • Students had a better understanding of system operation. • Both team members could use the program documentation with equal ease. • The

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Rajai; Mel Mendelson

resistant bumper for automobiles. For each product, theLMU/ETSU teams worked together as joint companies to define the problem, establish thecustomer needs and markets, design the product, construct a prototype, develop marketing andmanufacturing plans, and conduct the product economics [2, 3].Since LMU was the lead institution on the grant, the first step was to create a subcontractagreement with ETSU that identified the obligations and terms/conditions for working together.The subcontract agreement established LMU’s statement of work, disbursement of funds, andcancellation of funds for non-performance. The statement of work described the shareddeliverables of the two universities, i.e., course syllabi, lectures, class notes, assignments,project

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Yaw Owusu

. Formulate or design a comprehensive engineering education program within new education model 1. Specify personal responsibilities of the stake- holders: students, educators, industry, and governments. IMPLEMEN- Determine implementation schedule of the TATION new model. 2. Formulate plans to monitor the outcome of the new educational model. Figure 1. Schematic View of Systems Model for Improving Standards and Retention of Engineering Students1.Two sets of engineering graduates are the expected outcomes from this educationalmodel: those who desire to enter directly into the workforce and those who desire

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Sara Soderstrom; Chris Lorenz; Michael Keinath; Donald D. Carpenter

HispanicProfessional Engineers Regional conference, which was held at the University of Michigan.ASEE student members will be participating in an informational panel about applying to andchoosing a graduate school. We will also be hosting an informational booth about graduateschool during the conference’s Career Fair. Secondly, we actively perform service to theUniversity community with our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Event. In the past few years wehave organized various events including a seminar on the climate of graduate school for minoritystudents and an outreach program to inner-city middle schools. This year, we plan to again focuson the climate at the College of Engineering. We hope to organize both informational and socialevents that will welcome

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Howard Medoff

skills Team building skills Familiarization with engineering through the study of spectacular failuresThe students enrolled in this course were first term freshmen, with most planning to enroll in avariety of engineering majors. However, the course was not restricted to engineering studentsand non-engineering majors could also enroll. As is typical of many of our students, theirengineering backgrounds were minimal, and their knowledge of engineering limited. One of thefirst steps in the course was to introduce the students to basic engineering principles,concentrating on those areas that relate to structural failure. Mechanical properties of materials,strength, and failure modes were covered. The text used (Petroski) made use of

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Midkiff

distributed and culturallydiverse, consider global, economic, and regulatory factors in their research, and communicateeffectively in a variety of settings. The objective of our education and training program is toproduce Ph.D. graduates who will become highly productive researchers prepared to meet thenew challenges in advanced networking. Specifically, we plan to educate and train highlyqualified to ensure the following five student outcomes (A through E).A. Graduates from the program should have strong research abilities and in-depth knowledge in some aspect of advanced networking.B. Graduates should understand and be able to integrate technical, business, regulatory, and global issues in the creation and analysis of technologies, systems

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Guy Johnson

created by PLTW to ensure continuedparticipation and success. Key elements promote support at every level of the program. PLTWprovides local, state and national organization for leadership and support, a model curriculum,teacher training and development, and a network of consultants throughout the country. Theparticipating school districts implement the 5 course sequence based on a plan developed inpartnership with colleges and universities, operate a Partnership Team with members drawnfrom higher education and the private sector, and serve as a model for other school districts.Colleges and universities provide strategic regional leadership, involve industry, and assistschool districts to establish partnership teams. Private Sector members

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia L. Fox; Stephen Hundley

courses – especially those offered during times when theinstitution will otherwise be idle – will want to consider the following: What semester the courseshould be tied (for our holiday course, it was considered a spring semester course that simplymet early). What will be the faculty compensation (will there be an overload payment, or will itcount toward the regular teaching load)? What special campus resources (library, technology,laboratory, etc.) are needed for the course, and to what extent will they be available? Involvingthe campus’s registrar’s, computing services, and physical plant offices in the planning of theconcentrated courses can go a long way toward minimizing mishaps during the teaching of thecourse.As faculty prepare to launch

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Sharp; Rebecca Sidler Kellogg; Barbara M. Adams; Loren Zachary

Iowa Communications Network, a statewide fiber optic cablenetwork. At the end of the course, students travel to Iowa State University for a workshop wherelesson plans are demonstrated and assessed. The results of the workshop, including the lessonplans are disseminated to the participants. A selected sample is available on the TechKnowwebsite for mass distribution. The results and feedback from the students are captured during afocus group evaluation discussion that will be held in conjunction with the end-of-semesterworkshop. Page 6.823.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

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2001 Annual Conference

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Graham Walker; Henry Chaya

. IntroductionAt Manhattan College each department in the School of Engineering has a group of advisors wecall the "consultors". These are men and women with years of experience working in the field ofengineering who volunteer their time to help the departments plan appropriate educationalprograms. Often they are alumni who are familiar with the mission and objectives of theCollege.During the fall semester of 1999, there were a series of meetings between several facultymembers of the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, ECE, and their consultors.The purpose of the meetings was to discuss the objectives and implementation of capstonedesign courses in the undergraduate curriculum. We also discussed ways in which the consultorscould assist

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanjiv B. Gokhale; Michael O'Dea

in partnership with the Concord Community Development Corporation.The CET 484 course forms the last of a four course “Design Sequence” required of students inthe Department of Construction Technology, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology,IUPUI. The specific learning objectives of this course are to introduce students to: buildingloads utilizing prevailing codes; engineering properties and construction applications of wood &lumber; and fundamentals of structural analysis & design of wood structures. The main generallearning objective of the course is to serve as a “capstone design experience”. In the past thisobjective was fulfilled through having students work on a Design Project, usually one out of thetext book or from plans

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven T. Walsh; Frederick Betz; Donald D. Myers; Halvard E. Nystrom

by not only having students consider possibilities, probabilities, and expedients, but alsothe need to consider applicable guiding principles, concepts, and tools to reach viable solutions.III. Journal DesignThe Journal will be an online archive of refereed cases with instructor notes dealing with themanagement of technology. The present plan is to include a knowledge structure that follows oneused by Betz.5 This would include seven (7) broad areas: • Innovation Processes • Enterprise Systems • Technology Strategy • High-Tech Ventures • Research and Development • Technology Operations • Strategy IntegrationEach area would have sub-areas such as entrepreneurship (which in turn

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia L. Fox; H. Oner Yurtseven; Stephen Hundley

faculty and administrators; and graphs of the salary data byregion and number of faculty.Today’s administrators must be savvy in their approach to higher administration for the purposeof acquiring additional funds for their faculty and programs. Reports such as the nationalEngineering Technology Faculty Salary Survey have proven to be a reliable source fordeveloping compensation plans, which seek to attract, retain, and motivate faculty.This paper will look at the history of engineering technology faculty salaries using data gatheredfrom past surveys. In addition, it will compare engineering faculty salaries with engineeringtechnology faculty salaries, and discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats inthe future of engineering

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Albert B. Grubbs; Michael R. Kozak

technological information2. One of the definitive characteristics ofengineering technologists is the ability to plan, implement, interpret, and report on technicalprojects involving the application of existing or developing technology for solving industrialproblems.II. The University EnvironmentAccording to Curtis and Latif3, degree programs are identified in a university’s mission statementaccording to the following criteria: program priorities, instruction enhancement, collaborativeventures, efficiency and effectiveness, and service and research functions. While a university’sprimary focus may be on teaching and learning, the university is committed to offering training,applied research and other services that support local business and industry

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey L. Ray; John Farris

Padnos School of Engineering (PSE) at Grand ValleyState has additionally included an outcome that all graduates be able to create physicalrealizations of their designs. The criterion is required based on requests from co-op employersand the regional manufacturing community of West Michigan. Specifically, co-op employershave expressed a concern about engineering students understanding the manufacturingimplications of tolerances and dimensions. The methods and skills learned in the course willprepare students for subsequent courses to achieve more mature design and build projects.In 1997, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers issued the Manufacturing Education Plan(MEP)7 . The report identified several competency gaps in engineering education

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Hamid Y. Eydgahi; Saeid Y. Eidgahy

these new requirements, which are being met by application of technologyand fostered by some educational institutions as well as their partners in corporate andindustrial sectors.The fundamental principle of access to education ‘at any time, any place, any where, andany how’ have resulted in an explosion of new alliances such as Western Governors,Southern Regional and Open University – USA. At the same time, a review of theSociety of Manufacturing Engineers, Manufacturing Education Plan clearly outlinesemerging skills such as Personal attributes (values), communication and teamwork asprerequisites for success.This presentation specifically focus on: • A historical perspective