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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Dawn Denney, Northwest Cabarrus High School; Kelly Teague, J.M. Robinson High School; Bill Welch, J.M. Robinson High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Articulate the importance of K-12 engineering education. a. Recognize the nation-wide shortage of engineers and technologists. b. Describe the overall decline in students entering engineering related majors. c. Characterize the demographics of students entering engineering related majors. 2. Explain engineering career opportunities within a global and societal context. a. Identify and contrast the engineering disciplines as outlined by ASEE. b. Relate the changing roles and skills of the engineer-of-the-future. c. Outline academic preparation requirements and available academic pathways. 3. Critique the impact of diversity in promoting engineering careers. a. Recognize student

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Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Moss, Clemson University; Dorothy Moss, Clemson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. (2002). Discourse That Promotes Conceptual Understanding. In Chambers, D. L., ed. PuttingResearch into Practice in the Elementary Grades: Readings from Journals of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.23. Kennedy, L., S. Tipps, and A. Johnson. (2004). Guiding Children’s Learning of Mathematics. Belmont, CA:Thomson/Wadsworth Learning.24. Kilpatrick, J., J. Swafford, and B. Findell, eds. (2001). Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics.Washington, DC: National Academy Press.25. Lawson, A. E., M.R. Abraham, and J. W. Renner. (1989). A Theory of Instruction: Using the Learning Cycle to

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ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Williamson; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

.: University of Missouri – Rolla "Preparing for the First ABET Accreditation Visit under Criteria 2000," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1999. 4. Pintar, A. J., B. M. Aller, T. N. Rogers, K. H. Schulz, D. R. Shonnard: Michigan Technological University" Developing an Assessment Plan to Meet ABET EC2000," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 1999. 5. Miller, R. L.: Colorado School of Mines "Reflections on Outcomes Assessment and the ABET Accreditation Process," ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 2002. 6. Bailey, M.; R. B. Floersheim, and S. J. Ressler “Course Assessment Plan: A Tool for Integrated Curriculum Management,” J. Eng. Edu., vol. 84, p. 425, October

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Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guoqing Zhou, Old Dominion University

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Civil Engineering

usuallyfollows the rules below: (a) Determine early the student characteristics, such as age, motivation, background, and knowledge. This information becomes critical because the students in our GIS course range from recent high school graduates to licensed land surveyors; (b) Specify desired learning outcomes; (c) Identify relevant subject content and assessment activity; (d) Determine appropriate teaching/learning strategies; (e) Revise and re-validate the course design throughout by periodic monitoring the outcomes from examinations and assignments. Page 12.1353.4 2. Lecture: Although the TTN system enables

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Innovations in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianxia Zhao, Indiana-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Electrical and Computer

}] ) Page 12.969.10 Fig. 7. Plot of 2D vector field in cylindrical coordinate(b) This uses the same idea to plot a 3D vector field in cylindrical coordinates:<Sqrt[x^2+y^2],q->angle[x,y]}, {x,x1,x2},{y,y1,y2},{z,z1,z2},opts];(examples : PlotCylindricalVectorField[{0,1,0},{r,q,z},{x,-1,1},{y,-1,1},{z,0,1}] ) Fig. 8. Plot of 3D vector field in cylindrical coordinate Page 12.969.11

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Issues of Diversity

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moshe Hartman, Retired; Harriet Hartman, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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Women in Engineering

math activities in high school; AP courses taken in math and science; (b) Role Models: having a sister or brother in engineering, math or science; having a female math or science teacher (role model for women); (c) Support of significant others for the student’s choice of engineering as a major and/or career. Hypothesis 1: Women who enter fields that have lower proportions of women will have stronger academic backgrounds, greater exposure to more role models, and stronger support from significant others for their choice of such a non-traditional major or career. (2) Self-confidence: (a) General academic skills; (b) Math-science academic skills; and (c) Engineering-related skills and subjects

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Henrickson, Harvard University; Rumi Chunara, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Iahn Cajigas, HST Division, Harvard and MIT; Heather Gunter, HST Division, Harvard and MIT; Joseph Bonventre, HST Division, Harvard and MIT

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Educational Research and Methods

School. Eds: Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., Cocking, R.R..National Academy Press (Washington; 1999).3. Greenberg, J. E., Smith, N. T., and Newman, J. H. (2003) Instructional module in Fourier spectral analysis, basedon principles of ‘how people learn’. Journal of Engineering Education, 92, 155-1654. Pandy, M. G., Petrosino, A.J., Austin, B. A., and Barr, R. E. (2004) Assessing adaptive expertise in undergraduatebiomechanics. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 1-125. Gunter H.E., Bonventre, J.V., D’Avila M.A., Sadeghpour S., Vijaykumar R. (2003), “Education Innovation inPhysiology” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference. Nashville, TN,June 22-25, 2003.6. Henrickson S.E., Gunter H.E., D’Avila M.A

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Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas; Casey Radtke, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

. Few sites includedinformation on enrollment or the award of degrees in ‘manufacturing’. It is quite clear that thereis far from universal understanding as to the meaning of this designation in terms of content orextent. The next stage of the current study was the compilation and distribution of a comprehensivesurvey form. It was an attempt to collect information in some depth in five substantivecategories: [a] program identification; [b] program context and content; [c] research andindustry focus; [d] resources; [e] enrollment and degree production. This survey wasadministered through an SME web-based automated survey instrument. Announcements weresent via email to the 104 contacts who had responded to the earlier SME inquiry into

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1535: LEARN AND SERVE – DESIGN PROJECTS FOR THECOMMUNITYMariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Dr. Mariappan “Jawa” Jawaharlal is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly Pomona). Before joining Cal Poly Pomona, Dr. Jawaharlal founded and developed APlusStudent.com, Inc., an online supplemental education company focusing on K-12 math. He also served as a faculty at Rowan University, NJ and General Motors Institute (renamed as Kettering University), MI. Dr. Jawaharlal is recognized as an outstanding educator for his innovative and engaging teaching pedagogy.Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic

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Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

comparison above would also appear to dictate the deletion of criteria provisions regardinglifelong learning and contemporary issues, as well as changes to criteria provisions regarding thesocial sciences. However, all of these provisions are contained in the ABET Basic-LevelGeneral Criteria and thus cannot be readily changed by ASCE. It should also be noted thatdeletion of the requirement for experimentation from the Civil Engineering Program Criteriawould not result in the removal of experimentation from curricula, because Criterion 3(b) of theGeneral Criteria still requires “an ability to design and conduct experiments,” albeit notnecessarily in a civil engineering context.The comparison above would also appear to dictate the addition of a

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

Needy, Robert Ries, Laura Schaefer, Larry Shuman School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USAAbstractA new challenge facing engineering educators is how to train both undergraduate and graduatestudents to routinely include sustainability topics as important design criteria. Equally importantis the need for engineering students to both broaden their perspective and learn to functioncollaboratively in cross-cultural environments. The University of Pittsburgh’s School ofEngineering is addressing these issues by educating students from the BS through PhD levels aspart of a comprehensive

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

fabricating an actuallab station and identifying areas for efficiency. Page 12.410.7 Appendix A, Piping and Instrumentation DiagramPage 12.410.8Page 12.410.9 Appendix B, Bill of MaterialComponent Type Equipment Used Qty Reqd.Vessel 4" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe 6 feetVessel Support- 2" Galvanized Pipe 3 feet- 2" Support Flange 1- 6" Pipe Clamps 3 2" Galvanized Split Rings

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Saeed M. Khan; Gregory Spaulding; Deanna Livengood; Paul Benjamin; Justin Schemm; Kenton Dreilling; Chase Maxton; Fred Kreiman

processes appropriate to program objectivesUnderstand the role of yes 1. Simulation using b. an ability to apply currentsoftware in modern Microstripes knowledge and adapt towireless design 2. Use of Net Stumbler to emerging applications of study access point mathematics, science, signals. engineering and technology.Understand the role of yes Understanding the quarter-wave a. an appropriate mastery oftransmission lines in

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elise Amel, University of Saint Thomas; Camille George, University of St. Thomas; Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

sorted within topic in terms of difficulty (easy, moderate, and difficult). Thisthree-step method resulted in a final version consisting of five questions (load, pulleys, rotation,compressors, etc.).For the Thermodynamics course, several commonly available teaching and evaluation resourceswere scoured for conceptual questions. However, most questions required calculations such thatstudents would be unlikely to complete the questions during a pretest even if they intuitivelyunderstood the underlying concepts. Thus, we utilized a set of conceptual questions (SeeAppendix B) and compared students’ scores to the course professor’s final exam to determineconstruct validity (students doing better on professor’s final will also do better on the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Kurt Rosentrator, USDA

collegestudents (http://www.solarnow.org.)BooksBerger, J. 1997. Charging Ahead: The Business of Renewable Energy and What it Means forAmerica. Henry Holt & Co.Berinstein, P. 2001. Alternative Energy: Facts, Statistics, and Issues. Oryx Press.Boyle, G. 2004. Renewable Energy. Oxford University Press.Boyle, G. 1996. Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future. Oxford University Press.Boyle, G., Everett, B., Ramage, J. 2003. Energy Systems and Sustainability. Oxford UniversityPress.Ewing, R. 2003. Power with Nature: Solar and Wind Energy Demystified. Pixyjack Press.Morgan, S. 2002. Alternative Energy Sources. Heinemann Library.Scheer, H. 2004. The Solar Economy. Earthscan Publications.Sorensen, B. 2004. Renewable Energy. Academic Press

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Deran Hanesian; Angelo J. Perna

New Jersey Institute of Technology’s K-16 Programs to Enhance Diversity in the Technical Work Force DERAN HANESIAN AND ANGELO J. PERNA The Otto H. York Department of Chemical Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, 07110. INTRODUCTION With globalization as a given fact of life in the 21st century, there is a need toexpand the engineering manpower pool and its diversity in order for the UnitedStates to compete. To increase diversity in science, technology and engineering,we must reach children at an early age and educate and excite them about careersassociated with these fields. Programs must be developed that interest individualsfrom

Conference Session

Topics Related to Assessments and Outcomes

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Ron Madler, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Darin Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Karl Siebold, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

AC 2007-2771: IMPACT OF NEW FACILITIES ON ENGINEERING STUDENTOUTCOMESJames Helbling, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University JAMES HELBLING, M.S.A.E. Currently an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering where he teaches structural analysis, computer aided design, and aircraft detail design courses. He has 21 years of industry experience with McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) and Northrop Grumman Corporation where he specialized in structural fatigue loading and served as manager of F-5/T-38 Engineering.David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University DAVID B. LANNING, Ph.D. Currently an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at ERAU/Prescott where he teaches courses in structural

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University

the human interaction in which one person communicates a new idea to another person. Thus, at the most elemental level of conceptualization, the diffusion process consists of (1) a new idea, (2) individual A who knows about the innovation, and (3) individual B who does not yet know about the innovation.”Online learning or distance education among individuals has been a topic of discussion for quitesome time. There have been many different thoughts and theories as to what distance educationshould consist of; how people perceive distance education; and what should be included in adistance education course. In order to understand the confusion behind the acceptance of newtechnologies and ideas, many turn to the Diffusion

Conference Session

Engineering and Poverty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Legand Burge, Tuskegee University; Heshmat Aglan, Tuskegee University; Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University; Nader Vahdat, Tuskegee University; Connie Price, Tuskegee University; Prakash Sharma, Tuskegee University; Stephen Sodeke, Tuskegee University; Vascar Harris, Tuskegee University; Gregory Murphy, Tuskegee University

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Engineering Ethics

out in partial ignorance. This ignorance stems from thefact there are uncertainties in a) models used in the design, b) material properties, c) qualitycontrol in manufacturing and d) system response to actual use.It is pointed out to students that engineers have an obligation to protect the safety of humanbeings. Hence, engineers should be aware of the experimental nature of any project, forecastingpossible side effects, and should make an effort to monitor them.Legal regulations and the existence of many regulatory agencies such as EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) are explained in this context. The case study of the Titanic disaster ispresented to demonstrate the uncertainties experienced by the designers and builder of Titanicand how

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Lawrence Agbezuge

On Validating Finite Element Results From Commercial Software By Applying Tests Of Reasonableness by Lawrence Agbezuge, Visiting Associate Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY AbstractThe main reason for presenting this paper is to emphasize the principle thatengineers should not blindly use commercial software to solve industrial problemsunless (a) the physics of the problem is understood, and (b) tests of reasonablenessare utilized when interpreting results from the software. This principle isdemonstrated in teaching the use of ANSYS® (a commercial Finite

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Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Christina Curras, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Michael Penn, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Max Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Civil Engineering

: Physics II, Engineering Geology, Linear Algebra, Geomorphology, Environmental Chemistry (instead of requiring Physics II and Engineering Geology). • Drop Dynamics and GE1030, Engineering Projects • Drop Reinforced Concrete as a required class for all students and add as an elective for structures students (and possibly others) • Drop 3 credits of required technical electives • Drop 2 credits of required technical electives and GE 1030 (Engineering Projects) which is 1 credit. Option B: Two three-credit classes on infrastructure Six credits to come from: • Dropping Computer

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Tormoehlen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Nagle, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, from http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_WC02612. Tormoehlen, R. L. (personal communication, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, August 10, 2003)13. Wessel, T., & Wessel, M. (1982). 4-H: An American idea 1900-1980, A history of 4-H. Chevy Chase, MD: National 4-H Council.14. Willis, B. (2004). Distance education at a glance. Retrieved May 13, 2004, from http://www.uidaho.edu/eo/distglan.html15. Woloshuk, J. M., Brown, G., & Wagaman, G. D. (1999). 4-H projects: Is completion important? Journal of Extension, 37 (5). Retrieved August 19, 2004, from http://www.joe.org/joe/1999october/rb5.html Page 12.585.16

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The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; Alaine Allen, University of Pittsburgh; Jessica Quarcoo, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

performance of the freshman has been greatly improvedsince the mentor program was created. The percentage of students on first semester honors(above 3.5) has increased, the number of students on first semester probation (below 2.0) and thenumber of students with a GPA below 1.5 has been reduced, the GPA has increased by almost ahalf a point (C+ to a B-) and the number of students leaving engineering has been reduced.Regarding the transfer population, the 9.18% transfer out value consists of two parts: 1) Transferto another program within the university and 2) Students that leave the university. Part of thehomework assignments in the student’s first semester courses is for the students to also learnabout other fields in the sciences that are related

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

projects for classroom applications. These projects need to: a. be limited in scope, b. align and sequence with subject material being taught in the class, and c. support current AMP and CAMP projects. 3. As with CAMP and AMP, these projects should produce an environment similar to that the students will encounter during high-level capstone design activities and should include specific tasks such as “statement of work” and “deliverables”. 4. Staff from CAMP and/or AMP should co-lead the class during this teach- ing/learning process.As an example, we have developed a design analysis project for the Spring 2007 offeringof Heat Transfer. The following section briefly presents the project

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Climate Issues for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheryl Duggins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

. & Pollack, M.E., & Riskin, E. & Thomas, B. & Wolf, E. & Wu, A. (1990) “Becoming a ComputerScientist” Communications of the ACM 33(11) pg 47-579. Fisher, A. & Margolis, J. & Miller, F. (1997) “Undergraduate Women in Computer Science: Experience,Motivation and Culture”10. Blum, L. “Women in Computer Science: The Carnegie Mellon Experience”www.cs.cmu.edu/nlblum/PAPERS/women_in_computer_science.pdf11. Pearl, A. & Pollack, M.E., & Riskin, E. & Thomas, B. & Wolf, E. & Wu, A. (1990) “Becoming a ComputerScientist”12. Fisher, A. &Margolis, J. (June 2002) “Unlocking The Clubhouse: The Carnegie Mellon Experience” InroadsSIGCSE Bulletin, Women In Computing 34(2) pg 79-8313. Cuny, J. & Aspray, W

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Abu Rashid; Joko Sutrisno; Scott Cooper; Alan Fuchs

the ‘learnercentered” relationship to pedagogy. A survey was carried out which determined studentpreferences for learning the module of macromolecular self-assembly. Based on the results ofthis survey a lesson plan was created in order to efficiently present the content. Studentsemphasized the importance of solved problems in the textbook for increased learning.. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Annual Conference Copyright © 2007, American Society for EngineeringBibliography:1. Fuchs, A., Sutrisno, J., Whipple, W., Liu, Y., Kavlicoglu, B., Evrensel, C., and Gordaninejad, F., Supramolecular Proton Exchange Membranes for Fuel Cells, NSF STTR Research

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Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a globaleconomic, environmental and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an

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IE and EM Program Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Duening, Arizona State University

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Engineering Management

roughly a week and the last week will be dedicated tocreating the final management presentation. The course content pursues the following outline: a.The course begins by strategically positioning enterprise modeling as a business analysis andleaning tool. b. The course then introduces a series of modeling techniques that are used as theinternational standards for modeling. c. The course continues with the application of themodeling techniques to lean a process, create an integrated supply network, develop aknowledge management system, etc. d. The course ends with a capstone deliverable of a businessmanagement presentation by the student on how the enterprise modeling techniques can bepositioned to effectively address a real business issue.IEE 512

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Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1066: COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AS INTEGRATEDUNDERGRADUATE LEARNING EXPERIENCESThomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Thomas Nicholas II is currently a Faculty Associate in Civil Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has received a B. S. in Civil Engineering Technology degree from Fairmont State and a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University. Mr. Nicholas’ scholarly activities have included funded projects in transportation and structural engineering for West Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Nicholas was employed as a Structural Engineer and Project Manager for the West Virginia Department of

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Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

-functions in design and creating a sense of practical empowermentin novice or even tentative engineers.Bibliography 1. National Science Foundation, “Shaping The Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology”, NSF 96-139, October 1996. 2. Pearson, G., and A.T.Young, (editors) Technically Speaking: Why all Americans Need to Know More About Technology. Washington, D.C. National Academy Press, (2002). 3. National Academy of Engineering, Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century, National Academy Press, (2005). 4. Nocito-Gobel J., S. Daniels, M. Collura, B. Aliane, “Project-Based Introduction to Engineering – A