Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akash Choudhary, University of Missouri; Donald Myers, University of Missouri; Halvard Nystrom, University of Missouri; Mihir Gokhale, University of Missouri

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

interested in entrepreneurship after takingthe course and many perceive to have become successful entrepreneurs.Introduction “Entrepreneurship is a dynamic process of vision, change, and creation. It requiresan application of energy and passion towards the creation and implementation of new ideas andcreative solutions. Essential ingredients include the willingness to take calculated risks in termsof time, equity, or career; the ability to formulate an effective venture team; the creative skill tomarshal needed resources; and fundamental skill of building a solid business plan; and finally,the vision to recognize opportunity where others see chaos, contradiction, and confusion” 1.Entrepreneurship is more than the mere creation of business. The

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 12.529.2be prohibitive, it was decided to propose to the National Science Foundation Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program to adapt and implement acourse and laboratory on Intelligent Systems.Such a proposal was clearly in keeping with the strategic plan of the College ofEngineering at ONU1. Particular strategic plan actions that related to this proposalinclude: • “Regularly reassess the curriculum, and make comparisons to curriculums of other institutions. Changes to the ONU curriculum may be made to keep pace with industry and other leading-edge institutions. • The integration of engineering courses with mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses as well as integration within each

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Mark Nelms, Auburn University; Regina Halpin, Program Evaluation and Assessment

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

solar house and learn how to integrate weather-related activities with the alternative energy concepts. The teachers discovered from theseactivities that the topic of weather, which is familiar to all students, was an interestingintroduction to the more complex alternative energy concepts. Furthermore, they were able tolearn how to integrate language arts into their lesson plans by completing open-ended activitiesthat required writing explanations and descriptions using the weather and energy data from theInternet. This led into a discussion of how the content was interdisciplinary. Page 12.712.8 Figure 3. The Auburn

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Schick-Richards, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Robert Juepner, University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal (FH), Germany; Manuela Tzschirner, Institute for Water Management and Ecotechnology, Magdeburg, Germany; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

have been accepted and put to use.However, the United States relies on FEMA to gather its information, while Germany has a Page 12.20.5regional and cross border collaborative approach to gather the most current data for floodhazard mapping and therefore has completed their system.Sustainable TechniquesThere is no way to prevent flooding catastrophes, but there are ways to reduce the loss of lifeand property through effective methods of prevention with the focus of sustainability duringcity planning or re-development in a floodplain. Sustainability is development that maintainsor enhances economic opportunity while respecting, protection and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin; Sven Grottke, Technische Universitat Berlin

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Electrical and Computer

know how JPEG1and its related standards work. But we believe that just knowing and managing the technology isnot sufficient to prepare them for their further careers. One of the skills one needs in industry isthe ability to plan and manage large projects. And the team has to be organized as well: Studentshave to learn how to cooperate with their colleagues, an often surprisingly complex task in alarge team, and a skill usually not taught at university level. Last but not least, as we are workingat the institute of mathematics of the TU Berlin, we also considered it important to make ourstudents understand the scientific foundations of the field.Our idea was to simulate the work-flow of industrial software development as close as auniversity

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Menicucci, Montana State University; James Duffy, Montana State University; Betsy Palmer, Montana State University

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First-Year Programs

isshown in Figure 1.For the past three years a significant portion of the laboratory has been a student-designedexperiment where groups of two to three students design their own experiments, run theexperiments, analyze the collected data, run follow-up experiments, and present theirresults to their peers. The student-designed experiment provided a much neededcomponent to the introductory laboratory: application of learning. The student-designedexperiment offers students the opportunity to take what they’ve learned and apply it to anexperiment of their choosing. Students had dedicated time with an instructor forexperimental plan development. Students were then required to propose their ideas toboth instructors and other lab groups prior to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso

that theinformation is incomplete and not as useful as it could be. The essential problemis that the reflections indicate only what happened during the course from theinstructor perspective. The problem is that there are many important activitiesleading up to the class and the reflections do not accurately indicate this. Data thatrepresents how activities were planned for expected outcomes is missing.Furthermore it is possible that the extent to which faculty embrace inquiry-basedapproaches will depend on the difference between what faculty expect when theyplan an inquiry-based activity and what actually happens. Page 12.427.8In the next semester the plan

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

12. Metrics for reliability & repair 13. Availability and efficiency (OEE) 14. Continuous improvement impact 15. Risks beyond planning horizon 16. Intellectual property defense 17. Regulation and legal factors 18. Competitive position 19. Time to obsolescence 20. Conditions of sale.Students at any level can see the rationale for these metrics. Some, such as intellectualproperty may be unfamiliar but they quickly see the need to understand the competitiveimportance of novelty 7. Again, there are interactions between combinations of criteriaand it is consider examples for any course topic. Inherent contradictions or conflicts ofpriorities quickly come to light and force a more rigorous re

Conference Session

Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

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Continuing Professional Development

for the participants or the topics being studied. The format now usedby many professional development courses developed by the consortium is to ‘chunk’ thecontent into 30 – 60 minute blocks. Each block has roughly the same format with fiveactivities: 1. Define the topic and its operations 2. Individual or team analysis 3. Review, share experiences 4. Compile generic conclusions 5. Create individual plans to apply the lessons learnedWith a simple structure of this form, it is clear that the role of the instructor is verydifferent from a traditional course. The function is to facilitate discussion and to chart apath that makes best use of the combined experience of the group. The result is that eachtime the course is

Conference Session

Communication and Professional Skills in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey Blessing, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Schmedeman, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

Larry Schmedeman is a Professor in the Rader School of Business at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He joined the faculty in 1982 and has taught a wide spectrum of courses ranging from economics, finance, management, international business, and business planning. He serves as the Program Director for the international business. Educational background: B.S. Education, Bachelor of Management, and MBA.Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Larry Fennigkoh is currently an Associate Professor in MSOE’s Biomedical Engineering program where he teaches courses in: physiology, medical instrumentation, biomedical engineering design, biomechanics, and biostatistics. He has been with

Conference Session

Advice from the Experts for NEEs at Small Universities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger

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New Engineering Educators

Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. Given the unusualcharacteristics of FGCU (new public university, new engineering program, and non-tenuresystem), a young faculty member starting his or her career is indeed in an unorthodox situation.That is exactly the case for the authors of this paper, who represent all three fields. One of theauthors held a non tenure-track assistant professor position at a different university for the lasttwo years, while the other two held post doc positions in their respective fields. Managing theresponsibilities and challenges of our new positions has afforded us lessons that indeed amountto our own innovations in career planning. Cognizant and respectful of the forward-thinkingmission and vision of FGCU and the

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Engineering Management

project selection, project planning,management techniques to reduce cost in their statistical diagnostics, controls, and a fewoperations. Engineering managers are expected others help a Six Sigma practitioner complete ato know how to manage this specialized project project. However, these tools are not allmanagement force including black belt, green completely new. What sets Six Sigma apartbelt, and yellow belt project engineers in order from other management methodologies is theto deliver the expected savings and efficiencies step by step process in which projects arethat have been produced by other Six Sigma completed. There are several different versionsorganizations. In order to educate future of Six

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

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Graduate Studies

other comment the students wished to add.3.2 Impact on Students The responses of the eleven students who completed the survey were collected and analyzedto obtain general trends and attitudes towards graduate studies. Nine of the respondents havegraduated. The following general statements could be safely made. Four of the students were attending graduate school and four said they were planning onattending graduate school in the near future. One student said he was not planning on attendinggraduate school while the remaining student had no opinion. Seven students indicated that the research experience would help them ‘a lot’ in theirgraduate studies, while two said it would provide ‘some’ help. The remaining two students hadno opinion

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

three-phase power systems, power circuit analysis, characterizationand modeling of power system components, such as transformers and transmission lines, forstudy of power flow and system operation with extension to advanced power systemcomponents. This course, although it seem like a basic undergraduate level course, was selectedbecause number of students did not have prior power engineering education.EE 587 Z Special Topics in Electrical Power Distribution.System planning and design, surge protection, system protection, system power factor, powersystem pollution, and system interfaces.EE 583 Z Power Systems Engineering II.Investigate transmission line characteristics of aerial and underground lines includingdevelopment of their symmetrical

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mulchand Rathod, Wayne State University

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Manufacturing

. Angus, R.B., Gundersen, N.A., “Planning, Performing, and Controlling Projects: Principlesand Applications,” Prentice Hall, 1997.16. “CQI 101: A First Reader for Higher Education,” AAHE Publication, 1994.17. “Process Improvement Reference Guide,” Ford Motor Company, 1993.18. Brassard, M., Ritter, D., “The Memory Jogger II: A Pocket Guide of Tools for ContinuousImprovement & Effective Planning,” GOAL/QPC, 1994.19. “Partners in Quality Manual,” Ford/WSU Continuous Quality Improvement Symposium,1995.20. Roberts, H.V., “Academic Initiatives in Total Quality for Higher Education,” ASQC QualityPress, 1995.21. Miles, L.D., “Techniques of Value Analysis and Engineering,” McGraw-Hill, 1972

Conference Session

IE and EM Program Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Duening, Arizona State University

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Engineering Management

Financial Engineering (Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers)This introductory course for non-finance managers will focus on financial engineering coveringtraditional portfolio of theory, forwards, futures, financial stochastic models, option pricing, andrisk management.IEE 593 CapstoneElectives (Select 3 Courses)IEE 552 Strategic Technological PlanningStudies concepts of strategy, strategy formulation process, and strategic planning methodologieswith emphasis on engineering design, enterprise-wide systems, and manufacturing strategycomplimented by case studies. Presents and uses an analytical executive planning decisionsupport system throughout the course.FSE 598 Collaborative Innovation Management and Value Creation (Duening)This

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College

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Engineering Technology

relation between theory and real-world applications asearly as possible.Having a good coupling between the lecture and the laboratory components of the course plays avery important role in the learning process. However, if the laboratory experiments are notcarefully planned, laboratory experiences could seem abstract and disconnected from real-worldapplications. For example, we consider that connecting switches and LEDs to the microcontrollerwill help students to learn about basic input/output parallel ports, however, laboratory assignmentsshould be planned to show students the practical side of I/O. Furthermore, we consider that it ismore relevant that students can learn about different type of sensors and devices, at the physicallevel, and how

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Ramseyer, University of Oklahoma

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Civil Engineering

. There was a strong need to avoidwasted time at the beginning of the summer. Any delay at the beginning of the summer couldtranslate into a perception on the research assistants' part that either time was not critical or that afailure to complete the work by summer's end could be blamed on a lack of preparation by theprinciple investigator. Neither of these outcomes was considered appropriate. Materials wereready to complete improvements to the laboratory work area to increase efficiency, and allmaterials and testing equipment required for the first eight weeks were available on the first dayof Camp Concrete.To further instill a sense of mission and urgency,each day of the first week was pre-planned withgroup meetings and work. The meeting

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

, policies, and planning documents aboutteacher-scholar models at various institutions of higher learning. For instance, the teacher- Page 13.839.2scholar model at the University of Michigan - Dearborn is endorsed over a research-scholarmodel. They state: “We seek faculty who value and are committed to excellence in teaching andresearch. We believe the two are inextricably linked, and that on-going research contributes tothe intellectual vitality characteristic of quality classroom instruction.”[2] Clearly, there is aconcern as to the relative importance of teaching compared to research, and at other school,research compared to teaching. Excellence

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brandy Bratton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Dillard, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Ellis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Maggie Bump, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

collaborative student activities provided a good start in thetransition to a learning community model. More activities can be adapted as described in thefollowing section.Plans for 2008For the 2008 Fuel Cell REU program, we plan to implement several changes and additionalprograms to continue to build collegiality and to attract students to research in alternative energysources. The brown bag lunches will continue in some form agreed upon by the students. Thisyear, we will add a “book club” element. We plan to provide the book, Hydrogen - Hot StuffCool Science: Discover the Future of Energy 4 by Rex Ewing. We’ll read and discuss the role offuel cells in the future through this fun and imaginative yet scientifically grounded book thatpaints a picture of

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Baker, Texas Tech University; Brian Nutter, Texas Tech University; Mohammed Saed, Texas Tech University

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Electrical and Computer

met with the team in the early planning phases and discussedpractical aspects of design and implementation. This team visited a senior citizenscenter, but did not have a clearly identified customer. The adaptive bicycle team had amentor from out of state that serves on the TTU ECE Industrial Advisory Board and is an Page 13.406.4avid cyclist. This mentor met personally with the team at the beginning and at the end ofthe project, and communicated via telephone and e-mail on numerous occasions. Thisteam also had a specific customer, a disabled child, who met with the team,communicated her needs, and later evaluated the final result. Each team had a

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Barbara Rampel, Arizona State University; James Edwards, Raytheon

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Instrumentation

engineering function throughout the product life-cycle.For those involved in the process of system design and validation, the important jobfeatures are: Plan all data acquisition and its management over the whole life of the product. Recognize that the quantity of data will be large. Organize the data structure to facilitate the way it will be used. Have consistent descriptions for all variables with complete supporting Page 13.672.6 documentation. No mistakes with units and conversions. Build-in adequate scope for calibration and validation. Assume no data will ever again be lost or destroyed. Never

Conference Session

The Year of Dialogue: What We Have Learned So Far

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Ronald Barr, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Divisions

Campus Representatives

discussions at many of the section meetingsmade that clear. If one wants to pursue a pathway to rigorous research in engineering education, theresearch methodology in engineering education should be no different than the samemethodological approach used in technical engineering research: 1. define the research questionor hypothesis, 2. write a proposal or plan, 3. seek funding or other appropriate support, 4. do thework rigorously, and 5. publish the results in peer-reviewed journals. In this sense, engineeringeducation research should be considered favorably in promotion and tenure. One caveat ineducational research is that the student (human subject) is the target of study, and it makes the“experiment” more complicated. Thus, it is reasonable

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Construction

AC 2008-1628: A MODEL PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN PENN STATEHARRISBURG’S CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMAND THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRYSofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Dr. Vidalis is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering at Penn State Capital College in Harrisburg, PA. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. She has worked with Florida Design Consultants for a couple years as a Transportation Engineer. Her current research focuses on quality assurance in pavement construction and materials, construction management, and transportation planning and operations.Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Dr. Cecere is an

Conference Session

Institutional and Curricular Reform

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Goldberg, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Andreas Cangellaris, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Michael Loui, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Raymond Price, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Litchfield, Univ Of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

, collaborative team to move ahead with pilot changes tothe curriculum. This group has been meeting since September 2007, and plans for the firstiFoundry class are being set for September 2008.Voluntary participation. It is best to staff such a pilot program with faculty who are trulyinterested in undergraduate education and students who are amenable to change. Even the mostresearch-oriented institution has a cadre of dedicated undergraduate teachers, and many studentstoday are interested in many of the modifications to the curriculum that have been proposed inthe 2020 reports and elsewhere. iFoundry began with faculty and chief advisors from fivedepartments, and student leaders joined the discussion in September 2007.Signatory authority and variances

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, couldpotentially be used as real life examples of the process of architecture, engineering andconstruction. The question is how to go about deciding the limits of what could or shouldbe used in the classroom, and determining how to go about documenting the process atthis time. This paper will look at the collaborative process of planning for the use of theproject as a teaching tool, and arrive at a decision on the material that will bedocumented to be utilized in using the expansion and renovation of the School ofArchitecture as an educational experience for our students.IntroductionWith an enrollment of 22,000 students, the main campus of Oklahoma State Universityincludes the School of Architecture as part of the College of Engineering, Architectureand

Conference Session

Focus on Emerging Topics Around the World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

clearly defined and students werepresented with a variety of ways in which it could be satisfied. During registration for spring2008, each sophomore student met with their academic advisor (IE faculty members serve asacademic advisors) to discuss how they planned to meet the international requirement. Sincesophomores are scheduled to take a Humanities or Social Science elective in the spring of theirsophomore year, they were encouraged to take a globally-focused course as defined in therequirement. Students and advisors were encouraged to discuss if and how the student plannedto meet the travel portion of the requirement (Option A in Figure 1). Many sophomores havealready completed the travel requirement since they have participated in the Plus3

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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International

cannot be overstated. While theuse of computers is common in some places such as tertiary institutions and hospitals,computer applications have not assumed the proportions that render the computer as atool as is the case in Western societies. It must be noted that the digital divide isexperienced even in advanced Western nations such as the US3,4. A timely andappropriate action in third world countries will therefore alleviate this problem early intheir development5.The government of Ghana has put in place, a development plan for the people of Ghana.A necessary requirement in achieving the objectives of the plan is informationdissemination as stated above. The development plan is intended to be comprehensive inorder to initiate solutions that

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. This was a somewhat unanticipated consequence resultingfrom the project. However, it was one of the best possible outcomes from the experiment.Doing something different in class to break the routine is welcomed and appreciated by thestudents. As a result additional activities and surprises are planned. Many will occurunannounced and without prior warning offering new opportunities to experience old and newtechnologies.The only drawback from this active learning exercise was the extensive preparation timerequired to gather material and make the tools. However, it was an enjoyable experiencerecreating the past. A real plus was the cost involved, virtually none. Not many academicprojects can actually make that claim. In the future costs will be

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen Chen, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; George Toye, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

Advancement of EngineeringEducation (CAEE) is a cross-university study that systematically examines how engineeringstudents navigate their education, and how engineering skills and identity develop during theundergraduate period. Through the collective work of the APS, two instruments have emerged –the Persistence in Engineering (PIE) survey and the Academic Pathways of People LearningEngineering Survey (APPLES). This paper describes the redesign of the longitudinal PIE surveyinstrument for the cross-sectional administrations of APPLES as informed by emerging findingsfrom other APS methods. We discuss the challenges of the evolution of PIE and APPLES whileaddressing the comparability of these instruments to each other, and outline plans for