Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I - Courses I

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Ana Marcela Hernández de Menéndez, Tecnológico de Monterrey; Ruben Morales-Menendez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Pedro Orta, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM)

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

Intercultural awareness, 4.2 Design of a HP Virtual Room, Skype, Individual and were integrated. Students from multicultural communication, building Dropbox and email peer assessment different backgrounds participated management skills, trust, planning Synchro, Microsoft Project, 11 students were from VTech and 12

Conference Session

Cool Ideas

Collection

2017 EDI

Authors

Scott A Ashford; Gregory Washington; Molly M. Gribb P.E.; Bob Kolvoord; Jim Garrett; John English; Ronald Harichandran

ENGINEERING DEANS INSTITUTE 2017 Cool Ideas Session April 3, 20171. Change Team for Diversity,Equity, and InclusionScott Ashford, Kearney Professor and Dean Goal 1 in our strategic plan is to become a model of an inclusive and collaborative community • Disrupted faculty hiring process for diversity • Last three years over half new hires women and minorities • Added Associate Dean for Faculty Advancement • Primarily to guide recruitment and P&T process • Unexpected benefit as resource for faculty in need • Established the “Change Team” in Fall 2016 • 25 faculty and staff across the college • Did not turn out as expected3 Change Team for College of Engineering as

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session - Retaining and Developing Women Faculty

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Elizabeth Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Margaret B. Bailey P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Engineering Deans Council

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Engineering and Public Policy, Women in Engineering

considerations. The resulting group had theexpertise needed to carry out the charge and quickly took on the characteristics of a“conscientious” team. They devised a plan and timeline to guide their efforts and they developeddeliberate processes to promote productive dialogue where all voices could be heard and all ideascould be vetted. Questions that drove their initial efforts included “what elements should afaculty salary equity study include?” and “how should an external data analyst/consultant beselected”?The RAC developed a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct the faculty salary equity studyusing the standard template provided by the university purchasing department. The RFPcontained several sections shown in Table 1. Some of the sections in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Using Technology and/or Technology Tools to Enhance Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Maua Institute of Techonology; Luiz Roberto Marim, Maua Institute of Technology; Juliana Ribeiro Cordeiro; Hector A. C. Gil, Maua Institute of Technology; Camila Cunha Toledo Guerald, Maua Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

practical opportunity tofeel the “temperature” of the classroom in order to decide to either review some conceptsor move forward to another subject. There are many cases in literature about the use ofclickers as an immediate feedback system. The clicker itself is neither a tool to directlyteach concepts, nor it is meant to replace quality lesson preparation and planning. Theclicker is a powerful tool to augment and enhance active learning in classroom, and mostimportantly, it is a mean to provide accurate situational awareness to the instructor.However, implementing this solution is usually expensive, since it costs about US$ 50each one. Kahoot is an online classroom-response system that eliminates the need to givestudents handheld clickers

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Mark R. Peters, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

previous to the activity (Q6). While these percentages suggest that we need tomake the connection more explicitly in the future, it was encouraging to see that students foundvalue in the activity. In fact, one student insightfully pointed this out in their comment: “Theboundary between engineering identity and personal identity could be examined more.”To address this disconnect, in future iterations of this activity, we plan to tie this personal valuesactivity to “resume values” following the engineering career fair. As first- and second-yearstudents, attending the engineering career fair pushes them to think critically about what sort offuture they are seeking as professional engineers, and how they should begin constructing theirresumes to

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La'Tonia Stiner-Jones, Ohio State University; Wolfgang Windl, Ohio State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

more of our graduate programs inthe college. Most recently, we were asked to create a plan for the university. As changescontinue, we will evaluate outcomes and impact within the college and across the university overtime, which we hope will inform best practices for improving completion of graduate degreesand diversity of graduate programs.IntroductionFor decades, graduate programs have evaluated students for admission based in considerable parton the standardized graduate record examination (GRE) and grade point average (GPA). Thesemetrics, however, have limited correlation to success in graduate school. Moreover, based on a2008 Council of Graduate Schools study, only about 50% of PhD students in science completetheir degree in seven years

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering

 strongly agreed that respect characterized their student­faculty partnerships. In addition, the value of empathy characterized by understanding a student’s perspective of a course was emphasized through individual faculty comments such as “(I) gained some perspectives I would not have otherwise had” and “(my student partner) brought a student perspective to the planning process. Really invaluable.” One faculty respondent did not agree with characterization of the partnerships in the areas of reciprocity, responsibility, community, or empathy. However, the responses of this particular faculty member may be explained by their individual comments which included statements such as “personally I was not as involved as the other team members

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vy-Linh Gale, New York University; Victoria Bill, New York University; Jessica Si

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

increasing after incorporating assistive technology or real-world medical applicationsinto course projects [3, 4].Research regarding the development of these real-world biomedical application courses andassistive technology often encourage multidisciplinary teams [1]. One example combinedengineering and business students who worked on entrepreneurial assistive technologyprototypes and a business plan [5]. These projects were also used to introduce and involvestudents in technology transfer opportunities [5, 6]. Another course combined biomechanicalengineering and occupational therapy students, with faculty from both disciplines teaching thestudents and combined design teams. Feedback on the interdisciplinary teaching style waspositive, though there

Conference Session

Student Learning and Success

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

instead of right before it is due. I try to plan ahead more often also so I can do things I want instead of writing a paper or something while my friends are out having fun.’ ‘One thing I have done differently is try to limit my procrastination. A couple years ago I probably would have tried to cram this assignment in last minute, but now I’m completing it on Monday! Another improvement I have made is using a planner, so I make sure I have time to complete all assignments and study for tests.The idea of relationships and connections shows up as a distinct difference between ASMTstudents and their engineering counterparts, which needs further investigation. Students werepassionate about connecting with

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; J. Carter Tiernan, University of Texas, Arlington; Kevin A. Schug, University of Texas, Arlington; Ramon Lopez, University of Texas, Arlington; James A. Mendoza Álvarez, The University of Texas, Arlington

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

first three semesters (see Fig 1). Since plans forinstitutionalization was a requirement of the STEP funding, efforts were made to make theAURAS classes less costly, so that they could be sustained in the institution only by the fundsgenerated from tuition of students retained. However, it became apparent at the beginning of year3 that major revisions were needed with a focus on sustainability if the promise of the grantfunding was to be attained. Three initiatives were initiated: mathematics course redesign,institution of an engineering problem-solving class, and further development of research methodscomponents. Each of these initiatives was successfully completed and fully institutionalized.Now, at the conclusion of the AURAS project, the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin F. Hopkins, University of Louisville ; Keith Brandon Lyle, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, practice problems,individualized study plans, weekly quizzes, unit exams, and a final exam. Based on the NCATemporium model (http://www.thencat.org/R2R/AcadPrac/CM/MathEmpFAQ.htm), weekly classmeetings consisted of group activities led by instructors and teaching assistants. There were notraditional lectures. Practice problems, study plans, and quizzes were assigned using Pearson’sMyMathLab® online software. At the end of each unit, students were given an in-class exam,and at the end of the semester, students were given a cumulative final exam.ProcedureWe manipulated the number and distribution of weekly quiz questions that covered specificcourse objectives. Four objectives (e.g., Simplifying Exponential Expressions Involving RationalExponents

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany Bradford, Rice University; Margaret E. Beier, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University; Megan McSpedon, Rice University; Michael Wolf, Rice University; Kristi Kincaid, Rice University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

that was not taught in the program). Very little content in second-semester introductory chemistry is directly covered in RESP. As such, we examine only overallexam performance for the second semester of introductory chemistry.For the second analyses, we compared the number of students who achieved a B- (whichcorresponds to a GPA of 2.67) or higher in both first and second-semester chemistry with thosewho received a C+ or lower.Course grades were based on Rice University's GPA scale, which uses the plus/minus gradingsystem and assigns GPAs from 0 for an F, 0.67 for a D-, and up to 4.33 for an A+.Statistical Methods. In the first analysis, one-way between-subjects ANOVAs were conducted inSPSS. Two planned contrasts were used to differentiate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

alignment with the goals of thegreater change initiative. In summer of 2017, all studio instructors were invited to participate in aweek long intensive workshop that was facilitated by two learning scientists with deepknowledge in instructional design for ambitious, equitable instruction. Instructors from eightstudio courses were able to attend. Work centered around building understanding of pedagogicalpractice and on leaving the workshop with at least one Studio 2.0 course activity for 2017-18.To help faculty develop activities that incorporate meaningful aspects of practice, we developeda material tool for planning and explaining, shown in Figure 1. This “quad design tool” askedinstructors to identify the context and engineer’s role in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-basedinteractions and, in turn, cultivate the culture of doing engineering. Supportive policy plays arole in motivating and sustaining changes.Based on the four-categories of changes, the five-year plan of the project is summarized in Table1. The evaluation process is ongoing, and the results are planned to be disseminated viaconferences, workshops, and visiting scholars who will be invited to campus to be immersed inthe program for two weeks. Table 1: Summary of Project Activities and Timeline Year 1 2 3 4 5 Shared Vision Obtaining consensus on the shared vision

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Harding University; Stephen Secules, University of Georgia; Nicola W. Sochacka, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Benjamin Okai, Harding University; Kanembe Shanachilubwa, Harding University; Jeremiah Sullins; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

undergraduate mechanical engineering major anticipating graduation in May of 2019. I am a member of the Beyond Professional Identity research group based in Harding University located in Searcy, Arkansas. I plan to further my studies in engineering education in graduate school particularly in regards to equipping students to work in development and sustainability. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #22967Dr. Jeremiah SullinsDr. Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia Shari E. Miller is an Associate Professor and the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work at the Uni- versity

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar V. Nedunuri, Central State University; Edison Perdomo, Central State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

also wants to increase the diversity of the program with respect to gender and race. These were the rationales behind the CSU’s S-STEM - Strand 1: STEM Institutional Capacity Building grant application with the proposal, Undergraduate Scholarships for Excellent Education in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources Management (USE4WRM). USE4WRM Objectives and Plans US4WRM Objectives USE4WRM proposed the following three objectives to enhance the educational opportunities in WRM and ENE for potential students from low-income communities.1. Increase the enrollment numbers and the academic preparedness of the ENE-WRM majors selected from the low-income communities In Fall 2015, there were 15 Water Resources Management

Conference Session

Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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Computers in Education

matter expert such as a TA or instructorprovides guidance and clarification as the students work on the assignment. There are severalproblems with this approach, finding enough TAs and/or instructors, and enough class hours.Also, with students having a variety of skill levels, class time might be wasted since some,perhaps many of the students would complete the task quickly. Complementary, those studentsneeding the most help might run out of class time to complete the task, and then have tocomplete the task without assistance (which might very well contribute to an increase incheating). Our plan for achieving this outcome would be to have students complete simulationbased training programs such as MyITLab or other similar products. Students are

Collection

2019 CIEC

Authors

Patricia Fox; Charles McIntyre

/managingmultiple priorities; interpersonal abilities; leadership/management aptitudes; multiculturalsensitivity/awareness; planning/organizing; problem-solving/reasoning/creativity; and teamwork11. The desire for these soft skills were confirmed as something employers sought in otherstudies conducted in Europe, such as: professionalism; reliability; ability to cope withuncertainty; work under pressure; capability to communicate and interact with others, either inteams or through networking; good written and verbal communication; information andcommunication technology skills; creativity and self-confidence; good self-management andtime-management; and willingness to learn and accept responsibility.3, 20, 21, 26 A 2011 studyconducted through the Corporate

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Timothy Urban; Margaret Baguio

summer internships to By leveraging the strengths of this partnership, SEES include classroom differentiation.is: • Provide opportunities for participants to understand and be a• Educating students by utilizing rigorous STEM part of NASA’s role in climate investigations and how these curriculum enhancement activities that meet national studies fit into the global picture. science, technology, engineering, and math standards 4.2 Project Plans and encompass the research and technology of NASA’s The primary focus of the internship is for the students to learn Earth Science mission

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Chaoyi Wang; Michael Frye; Sreerenjini Nair

competitions. In summer 2016, 26has been viewed as other approaches to increase students’ camp participants were representing different schoolinterests and improve study accesses to STEM fields in the districts of San Antonio with a special emphasis onUnited States. The addition of the arts in STAEM education recruiting from underrepresented communities. Fiveprovides more learning opportunities and real-world undergraduate research assistants from the AVS Lab andcontexts which meet more students’ interests. three middle school teachers from the local school districts miniGEMS 2017 was a free two-week summer STEAM helped with the prior planning and the entire managementand programming camp for middle

Collection

2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Vijaya Gopu; Ayman Okeil; Roger Seals

course during any given semester, Finally, the content of the modules was rated good-verycooperation of the course instructor was needed. That good on average, which is acceptable but leaves room forcooperation entailed providing two class periods and time improvement. The authors are continuously improving thein another class for the briefing cited above. In addition, content of the modules as well as the quality of the deliveryprovision for the inclusion of a description of the planned of the modules to ensure better student engagement andeducational experience in the course syllabus as well as achievement level of learning outcomes.course credit for the experience extra credit or somepercent of the course

Conference Session

Track: Learning Spaces, Pedagogy, and Curriculum - Technical Session 11

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

initial spatialability, all first-year engineering students were required to take the PSVT:R during the first week of thesemester. Students were then placed in one of three categories based on their test scores: Spatial Novice,Spatial Intermediate, and Spatial Master. A different point value was associated with each category, asshown in Table 1, with a maximum of 5 points translating to full credit for the 5% of the semester coursegrade. Table 1. Incentive Plan for Spatial Skills Component (Fall 2018) Spatial Novice (0 pts) Spatial Intermediate (3 pts) Spatial Master (5 pts) Test score 60% - 69% Test score > 70% Test score < 60

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to their personal sphere of experience.5 Bycontinually expanding this sphere of experience through service and experientiallearning, students will broaden their potential career choices to include STEM fields. Bydeveloping a central repository for these educational resources and designing it to beuser-friendly and easily assessable, educators are more likely to implement them intotheir curriculum thus influencing or even persuading young women to pursue careers inthe STEM fields. Page 12.1561.4General ApproachA plan was developed which included several elements to complete the site. Elementsincluded were; identification of appropriate resources, and

Conference Session

Product Innovation And Entrepreneurship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

conflicting with the planned schedule for this project. Further complicatingthings was the pressure to succeed on a project as important as this one. While in many cases thelearning experience works best when students are allowed to fail and learn from these failures,the benefits that a successful project could bring to a community in need encouraged courseinstructors to more closely guide the team while still allowing them to explore solutions to theproblems on their own.This paper will describe the current course structure in the multidisciplinary senior design courseat ________ University as well as the goal of this particular project. The conflicts between thethis service-based project and the structure of the course as well as the resolution of

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Robert Matthews, University of Louisville

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Engineering Technology

are to 1) educate the reader about e-Health 2) describe the different components of e-Health 3) illustrate how e-Health works 4) summarize the potential benefits of e-Health 5) Detail a plan to increase the probability of a successful e-Health program. 6) describe a visionary, yet practical, initial e-Health activity that would benefit developing countries – the online Health Sciences CentreDefinition of e-HealthE-Health can be defined as, The use of information and communications technology to deliver health services and exchange health information when distance separates the participants2E-Health is a general term that includes many different technologies andtelecommunications modalities applied to many

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Susan Donohue, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

engineering: what were the major influences or factors in your decision to leaveengineering? What, if anything, would have made you stay in engineering? If you stayed at U.Va., what were the major influences or factors keeping you here? If you transferred to another university, why did you transfer?For all: would the opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate have any influence onyour decision?Do you anticipate working in engineering or a related profession after graduation? If so, for how long? If you plan a short career (> 5 years), to which career path do you plan to switch? If not, in what field do you plan to work? Will you need graduate education to accomplish your career goal?Any other

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Tycho Fredericks, Western Michigan University; Steven Butt, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

discover howimagination, creativity, technology, and engineering tools combine to turn their ideas into reality.Active learning in a collaborative, discovery-oriented design environment that involves studentsin a competitive, real-world type of project provides the opportunity for the students to acquireand/or apply multiple talents and skills. The students are constantly challenged during theprograms as they conceptualize and plan a product or system, develop models, build prototypes,evaluate and redesign their product, and present a finished product prototype and marketingstrategy to the “contracting company” (i.e., industry people, Institute participants and parents).For both, the institute and the long workshops, the design philosophy

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dewey Spangler, Virginia Tech; Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

teachingstudents. One way of achieving this is to provide students with workstations having thenecessary engineering software and hardware. RVGS plans to provide on-site engineeringworkstations which include the following items: • Plotting devices capable of printing A through E size drawings. • One or more universal material testing machine(s). • Networked lap top computers (one per student) with necessary computer software, including: o three dimensional parametric CAD software (e.g. Inventor), o control systems software (e.g. Lab View) , o mathematical numeric and symbolic software (e.g. Matlab), o statics and strength of materials instructional software (e.g. MDSolids

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Michael Lesiecki, Maricopa Community College; Robert Simington, Intel; Mariano Carreras, SMC-IT; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Natalia Sandburg, University of South Florida; Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida

theconception of and ultimate realization of the HAS 200 (Highly Automated System)Training Platform, currently available from SMC - International Training. HAS 200training systems were installed at the Pilot schools over a 12 month period in 2003 –2004. The Pilot group has been facilitated and coordinated by MATEC, a NationalScience Foundation National Center for Advanced Technological Education. This paperdescribes the long range planning and implementation of this project, and lesson learnedduring this long term development partnership between industry and academia.Equipment Concept DevelopmentThe role of manufacturing and production technicians in many industries is rapidlychanging. Technicians are now required to have a working understanding of

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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Engineering Design Graphics

year MET students from each of thefocus areas are required to complete a team-based senior design project. Studentsprogress through a two semester sequence starting with Product Design and Developmentpresenting integrated methodologies that examine marketing, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams including concurrent engineering and projects utilizing CAD systems,and ending with a Senior Project course including evaluation and design optimizationmethods for efficient and cost-effective designs requiring an oral/written report andcomprehensive exam. In the capstone sequence the student teams first generate thedesign, optimize the design and document the design. Then, during the last semester theteams plan for production, manufacture and