2006-446: OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATIONKenneth Stier, Illinois State University Dr. Ken Stier is a professor and Coordinator of the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Program at Illinois State University. He received his Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction and has been responsible for coordinating the assessment plan for the Manufacturing Systems Program for the last three years. He has served in various capacities on six accreditation site visits. Regular teaching responsibilities include courses in manufacturing processes, materials technology, and manufacturing organization and management.Richard Boser, Illinois State University Dr. Richard Boser is a Professor and Coordinator of the
. Formation and characterization of borohydride reduced electroless nickel deposits. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 365, Issue 1-2, (2004) 197-205.9. S.U.Jeong, R.K. Kim, E.A. Cho, H.-J. Kim, S.-W. Nam, I.-H. Oh, S.-A. Hong, S.H. Kim. A study on hydrogen generation from NaBH4 solution using the high performance Co-B catalyst. J Power Sources. 144 (2005) 129- 134. Page 11.1173.12
. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago, IL, June, 2006. 8. Olds, B. M., Streveler, R. A., Miller, R. L., and Nelson, M. A. (June, 2004). “Preliminary Results from the Development of a Concept Inventory in Thermal and Transport Science.” Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Salt Lake City, UT. 9. Reiner, M., Slotta, J. D., Chi, M. T.H., and Resnick, L. B. (2000). “Naive Physics Reasoning: A Commitment to Substance-Based Conceptions,” Cognition and Instruction, Volume 18, Number 1, 1-43. 10. Rowe, G., Wright, G., and Bolger, F. (1991). Delphi: A Reevaluation of Research and Theory. Technological
Training (CTLT) where students spend three weeks as a lieutenant in a real Army unit(the USMA equivalent of a Co-Op experience), and the summer training programs where theupperclassmen form the cadre that teach and lead the under classes. The day to day activitiesduring the academic year are administered through a student chain of command where everystudent will hold several leadership positions throughout their four year education. A number of Page 11.236.11other courses such as Military Science and Military History have a distinct leadership focus.V. b. Program Areas for ImprovementThe program needs improvement in Outcome 14 as it pertains to
2006-1739: DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF INTERACTIVESPREADSHEET SOFTWARE FOR THE TEACHING OF SEMICONDUCTORDEVICE THEORYRamachandran Venkatasubramanian, Arizona State University RAMACHANDRAN VENKATASUBRAMANIAN recently graduated with an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University. He received his B.E. (Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. His research interests are in mixed-signal circuit design, computer architecture, semiconductor devices and software development for interactive semiconductor education.Guillermo G. Mendez, Arizona State University GUILLERMO G. MENDEZ is a M.S. student in the Mathematics
University CAROLINE BELLER earned her B. S. in Education from Florida Atlantic University in 1967 and her M. Ed. In 1989 and Ph. D. in 1998 from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. Dr. Beller is an Assistant Professor in the School of Teaching, Curriculum, and Learning in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. Her main research interest are in science education and professional development. Dr. Beller has presented extensively at state, national, and international conferences in her research areas.Pamela Fry, Oklahoma State University PAMELA FRY was named Dean of the OSU College of Education in March 2005. As dean, she also serves as the Director of
– AISI1020, 4140, and 4340 – to demonstrate the effect of carbon and alloy content on hardenability. Page 11.739.6The 1020 alloy does not harden or demonstrate good hardenability due to the low carbon content.Both the 4140 and 4340 develop greater surface hardness than the 1020 alloy due to the highercarbon content. The 4340 alloy which has a higher chrome content demonstrates a much betterthrough thickness hardenability than does the 4140 alloy. As with the other experiments, thistype of experiment is also performed at other universities 1,4. Figure 5 a) Jominy specimen during quench, and b) students loading specimen in quench
, CA,August 2004.4. Schroeder, B., Melder, T., and Perry, E. : Using MERLOT in Teaching Math, Physics andEngineering. . Presented at the MERLOT International Conference, Nashville, TN, July 2005.5.Felder, R.M. & Silverman, L.K., Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education,Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 78, No. 7, pp. 674-681, (1988).6. Felder, R. M., Matters of Style, AEEE Prism, December Issue, pp. 18-23, (1996)7. Zwyno, M.S. A Contribution to Score meaning for Felder-Solomon Index of Learning Styles.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference andExposition. ASEE 2003-454, Nashville, TN, June 2003.8. IEEE Learning Technology Standards Committee Draft standard for learning
and Environmental Engineering, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901-6603 Page 11.268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Benefits and Challenges of Training Teaching AssistantsAbstractGraduate teaching assistants (TAs) contribute significantly to laboratory instruction,grading, and, to a lesser extent, classroom instruction in undergraduate engineeringeducation. However, many universities/colleges do not offer formal training forengineering TAs and, instead, rely on generalized workshops and orientations offered bythe University or Graduate School. While these workshops are beneficial to
Steering Microcontroller Computer Drive Motors Power Supply Figure 1: Vehicle Block ChartFor each vehicle, three two-student design sub teams were formed. a) Vehicle design andmodification team was in charge of the mechanical base modifications. The wheels, stability,motors, and other vehicle components were altered and/or fabricated by this team to ensure thatthe vehicle is capable of performing the desired tasks. b) The video capture processing andultrasonic obstacle detection team was in charge of the video camera and sensors interfaces thatwere
Doing Science? In Naming Silenced Lives: Personal Narratives and Processes of EducationalChange, McLaughlin, D.; Tierney, W. G., Eds. Routledge: New York, 1993; pp 9-27.15. Margolis, J.; Fisher, A., Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing. The MIT Press: Cambridge,Mass., 2002.16. Olds, B. M.; Moskal, B. M.; Miller, R. L., Assessment in Engineering Education: Evolution, Approachesand Future Collaborations. Journal of Engineering Education 2005, 94, (1), 13-25.17. Malgwi, C. A.; Howe, M. A.; Burnaby, P. A., Influences on Students' Choice of College Major. Journal ofEducation for Business 2005, 80, (5), 275-282.18. Shivy, V. A.; Sullivan, T. N., Engineering Students' Perceptions of Engineering Specialties. Journal
were also indicated to the statement of: “Ilearn best from lecture.” “I like this class and would want it in additional classes.” (-0.83)* “I find this class format to provide a deeper level of learning.” (-0.69)* The researcher’s evaluation in this area is that the students are being taken out of theircomfort zone and are required to change learning interventions in order to survive. Thesestudents were identifiable and it was noted that their average class grade was B+. They werelearning the material, but they did not like the process. The two statements above (*) had an interesting and strong correlation (0.85). Manystudents liked this class format and found that it provided a deeper level of learning. At
perspective enable students to face more challenging problems.• To deal with these challenges, technology and motivation provide resources.• Student attitudes and expectations change as a result of this experience.AcknowledgmentsDr. B. Kulfan of BOEING Company generously provided material for in our aerodynamicscourses, relevant to design analysis of high-speed aircraft. Faculty, staff and students of theAmrita Institute of Technology provided valuable encouragement and support. The author isgrateful to CETL, Georgia Tech for the Hessburgh Senior Teaching Fellowship.Bibliography1 Kudrjavtseva, Svetlana, “e-Technologies in Engineering Education: A Case of Pedagogy Development”.Proceedings of the 2002 eTEE Conference, Davos, Switzerland, 11-16
. By comparison, thegoal of the current effort is to use the engineering software as a vehicle to facilitate withinstudents a deeper approach to Contextual Knowledge. 1 Would the jack function properly if the car was replaced by a Ford F150? 2 How does changing the material of the lift pad (to steel/aluminum/polymer/composite/etc) effect the jack performance? 3 How does reducing the thickness of the main bracket by 10% effect the design? 4 How does reducing the main bracket shaft diameter by 10% effect the design? 5 Discuss differences in performance using Bracket B (supplied) in the design.Table 4. Potential modifications of the car-jack module for in-module student
importantissues that affect our ability to increase the number of women engineering deansand department heads. For the engineering associations panel, the panelists werealso asked to comment on what they felt the role of these associations could be inpromoting women leaders within both academia and industry.Guidance from the Summit Panels can be divided into three types: a. Guidance specific to Individual Women Engineers – those seeking to be leaders and those who already are and want to be successful. b. Direction for how Engineering Organizations (industry, government and academia) can seek more women leaders or foster the culture that will encourage them. c. Views on the Engineering Profession and how Professional Engineering
CompetitiveEdge in Science, Engineering and Technology. Sept. 2000.Howley, Craig B., Mathematics Achievement in Rural Schools, ERIC Digest, 2003, 1-8National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Women, Minorities, andPersons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2004, NSF 04-317 (Arlington, VA, 2004)National Science Foundation, Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication, SummaryReport on the Impact Study of the National Science Foundation’s Program for Women and Girls,NSF RED9452967, Arlington, VA December 2000USDA, ERS, Rural America at a Glance, 2003, Sept. 2, 2003,http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/rdrr97-1/lowres_rdrr97-1.pdf80-55 Development for Rural America, http://www.8055.org
and ways in which engineering education in theUS is answering and can answer the call for help to find solutions.Bibliography1 National Research Council, “The Fundamental Role of Science and Technology in International Development: AnImperative for the U.S. Agency for International Development,” February 2006.2 Watson, R, Crawford, M, and Farley, S, “Approaches to Science and Technology in Development” The WorldBank 2003.3 Wagner, C., Brahmakulam, I., Jackson, B., Wong, A., Yod, T. “Science and Technology Collaboration: BuildingCapacity in Developing Countries?” RAND Corporation, 2001.4 InterAcademy Panel, “Inventing a better future: A strategy for building worldwide capacities in science andtechnology” 2004.5 UN Millennium Project Task
presenting my work before professionals (either industrial or academic) and so this element of the project did not 43% affect me much. b) I gained knowledge about how to prepare for and give a 86% professional presentation. c) I learned nothing about preparing for or giving a professional 0% presentation. d) I have never presented for a professional audience before. 14%Table 5. Student answers to Question 7: “How did preparing a report for external review affectyou? (circle all that apply
over the samematerial to emphasize important points.One critical flaw in the standard lecture-before-lab implementation is that it depends on studentsreading assigned material before lecture. If they do not, then either (a) lecture is unintelligible tostudents who have not done the assigned readings if the instructor only addresses the keyconcepts of a unit, or (b) lecture becomes a substitute for the assigned readings. Neither of thesetwo results is desirable, and neither places the freshman learner in a position to actively engagein her own learning.An alternative implementation of the “large lecture/lab” instructional model would reverse theorder of lecture and lab (or recitation). Students would be expected to read material
Learned, Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation, 2004.7 Unruh, D.J., University of Manitoba Access Programs, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: University of Manitoba, 1992.8 Kisst Hackett, R., and Martin, G.R., “Faculty Support for Minority Engineering Programs,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 87, No. 1, 1998, pp. 87-95.9 Reichert, M., and Absher, M., “Graduate Engineering Education of Underrepresented Populations,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 87, No. 3, 1998, pp. 257-267.10 Van Aken, E.M., Watford, B., and Medina Borja, A., “The Use of Focus Groups for Minority Engineering Program Assessment,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 88, No. 3, 1999, pp. 333-343.11 Walvoord, B.E. and
2006-1857: ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND LAW CONFERENCESDouglas Sicker, University of Colorado-Boulder Dr. Douglas C. Sicker has held various positions in academia, industry and government. Presently, Doug is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado at Boulder with a joint appointment in the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program. Prior to this he was Director of Global Architecture at Level 3 Communications, Inc. Prior to this, Doug was Chief of the Network Technology Division at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Doug has also held faculty and industry positions in the field of medical sciences. Doug is a senior member of
program. Applicants are selectedbased on the following competitive criteria: their scholastic performance with an emphasis onengineering related courses such as mathematics and the sciences; their standardized test scoressuch as the PSAT, SAT and other achievement tests; prior exposure to pre-engineering classes oractivities; their expressed interest and motivation in a short essay; telephone interviews; andrecommendations from high-school teachers and guidance counselors.The CDE receives on average between 40 and 50 applications for the ITE program every year.Although the specific standards for admission vary year to year based on the qualifications ofthat year’s applicants, there are some general trends. Competitive applicants have a “B
factors and improve student learning in distance learning courses. Page 11.631.11Bibliography1. S. R. Hiltz. The Virtual Classroom: Learning without Limits, Ablex Publishing Company, Norwood, NJ, 1994.2. T. L. Russell. The No Significant Difference Phenomenon: A Comparative Research Annotated Bibliography on Technology for Distance Education, IDECC, Montgomery, AL, 2001.3. S. B. Steinweg, M. L. Davis, and W. S. Thompson. “A Comparison of Traditional and Online Instruction in an Introduction to Special Education Courses,” Teacher Education and Special Education, vol. 28, no. 1, 2005, pp. 62-73.4. C. Twigg. Innovations in Online
2006-2273: AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION CAPABILITY MATURITY MODELMaria Petrie, Florida Atlantic University Page 11.182.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Engineering Education Capability Maturity ModelAbstractWith the stress of producing a Global Engineer and the creation of International Registry ofEngineers, the importance of international recognition of Engineering degrees throughaccreditation is increasing. Many countries and whole regions are lagging behind adopting anengineering program accreditation system, and have found the expense of undergoing ABET orCEAB Substantial Equivalency prohibitive. At the Organization of American
engineering students. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Purdue University. 13 Branoff, T. (1998). The effects of adding coordinate axes to a mental rotations task in measuring spatial visualization ability in introductory undergraduate technical graphics courses. Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 62(2), 16-34. 14 Ary, D., & Jacobs, L.C. (1976). Introduction to statistics: Purposes and procedures. Orlando, FL: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. 15 Best, J.W., & Kahn, J.V. (1993). Research in education. 7th Edition. Needham Heights, MA. Allyn and Bacon. 16 Harnisch, D.L., Polzin, J.R., Brunsting, J., Camasta, S., Pfister, H., Mueller, B., Frees, K., Gabric, K., Shope. R.J. (2002). Using visualization to make
because they have the final result. Changing the inputs and monitoring theirinfluence on the output will definitely help inspire students desire to answer the “what if”question, hence helping them to think out of the box and become a better designers who look atthe problem from all perspectives analyzing all possible scenarios. The impact of using this toolwill be monitored through regular surveys among the students, and through statistical analysis ofstudent’s performance.References1 R. C. Garcia and B. S. Heck, (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., Piscataway, NJ, USA, Nashville, TN, USA, 2000), p. 515.2 C. T. Merke, in ASEE 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition, "Engineering Researchs New Heights
wherethey would be employed.15 The man who deserves credit for changing this state of affairswas Alois Riedler.The Reforms of Alois RiedlerRiedler was born near Graz, Austria into a middle class family. His first look atAmerican technology came when he was just 17 years old and visited the Paris World’sFair of 1867 when Elias Howe, Samuel F. B. Morse and Cyrus Field were honored fortheir contributions, and the Corliss Steam Engine, the locomotive “The General”, and themachine tools of William Sellers showed the world the range of America’s inventivegenius. Riedler received his technical education at technical universities in Graz andBrunn, and later in Vienna where he became a protégé of Austria’s most important
engineering programs before graduation.1 Severalreasons have been posited such as attrition resulting from inadequate academic support, or fromlowered student confidence due to estrangement from faculty members.3,4 For example, in fieldssuch as engineering and computer science, students have commented on the inaccessible orunapproachable nature of faculty. To evaluate this previous body of research, this study gathereddata across four research universities. Using structural equation modeling, it measuredenvironmental effects, i.e., academic integration or faculty distance on a) self-efficacy, b)academic confidence and c) self-regulated learning behaviors, and d) GPA. Results showed thatfaculty distance lowered self-efficacy, academic confidence and
: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LOWELL James B. Francis College of Engineering Department of Electrical & Computer EngineeringDr. Kanti Prasad 16.502/469 VLSI DESIGN Fall 2005TEXT: CMOS VLSI Design: A Circuits and Systems Perspective by Weste & Harris.REFERENCES: 1. Introduction to VLSI Systems by Mead & Conway 2. Basic VLSI Design Prinicples and Applications by Pucknell & Eshraghian. 3. Design and Analysis of VLSI Circuits by Glasser & Dobberpuhl. 4. Introduction to NMOS and CMOS VLSI Systems Design by Amar Mukherjee. 5. VLSI Engineering by Dillinger.OBJECTIVE: The domain of the
2006-2416: DIFFERENCES IN CULTURAL EXPECTATION BETWEEN FACULTYAND STUDENTS IN AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONYuko Hoshino, Nihon University Education: 2003-, Ph.D. candidate, Nihon University; 1994, M.A., Asian Studies, University of Oregon; 1980, B.S., Clinical Pharmacology, Kyoritsu College of Pharmacy. Professional Experience: 1980-87 in Industry; 1987-1989 and 1994-1996, Harvard University; 1990, 1992, 1994, Engineering Alliance for Global Education Japan Program; 1996-, Kanazawa Institute of TechnologyWayne Sanders, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology Education: 1975, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Southern Methodist University; 1970, M.E.S., Lamar University; 1960, B.S.M.E., Texas A