been fewopportunities to build work relationships between area studies librarians and engineeringlibrarians.Bibliography 1 Shuman, L., B. Bidanda, K. Thomes, L. Feick. 2005. “The global and societal challenge – an innovative approach 2 Grandin, J. M., N. Hedderich. 2009. "Intercultural Competence in Engineering: Global Competence for Engineers"in: Darla Deardorff (ed.). The SAGE Handbook of Intercultural Competence, pp. 362-373 3 Parkinson, A. 2009. “The Rationale for Developing Global Competence”. Online Journal for Global EngineeringEducation 4 (2). Retrieved December 28, 2011 from http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/ojgee/vol4/iss2
during the semester. It is a well enrolled classwith an average enrollment of 45 to 50 students. It requires thermodynamics and fluidmechanics as prerequisites and heat transfer as a co-requisite. The course learning objectivesthat specially deal with geothermal energy are: a. Students are able to understand the nature of the earth as an energy source or sink. b. Students are able to understand and evaluate different types of geothermal energy systems. c. Students are able to calculate the performance of geothermal energy systems. d. Students are able to design a geothermal energy system.The paper continues with a review of underground heat pump technology. The project statementis then presented, including the grading rubric and results
objectives tied to each expected cognitive outcome are as follows: Year 1: Demonstrate technical competency in fundamental GIS skills utilizing existing GIS data to examine Civil Engineering problems. a. Define key GIS terminology b. Identify the process required to import data into GIS software c. Recognize two methods for making measurements within GIS d. Manipulate data to prepare maps demonstrating solutions to simplified Civil Engineering problems using GIS software Year 2: Analyze Civil Engineering problems by generating GIS data and integrating it with existing data while demonstrating comprehension of multiple decision factors. a. Collect GIS data and import to tables, shapefiles or
academic knowledge and skills are being integrated into the daily experience in a manner that will result in the attainment of critical management abilities such as decision-making, time management, and scheduling. b) The Supervisor who will provide guidance and support while at the hosting firm. Page 25.93.13 c) The Internship Coordinator who will assist in maintaining a high quality, productive experience for both the intern and the hosting firm. Table 3 - Supervisor Evaluation of Intern
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engineers.policymakers, they do not emerge from the student perspective. B. Curriculum: theory vs. practiceA. Prototypical models In the curriculum, balance must be struck between theory National policymakers create, support, and view and practice. Engineering as a discipline struggles to find theengineering training institutions for different purposes. In ideal mixture of theoretical training, practical experience, andvarying geographic regions, cultures, resources, and practices; the essential but even more challenging classes that combinedifferent colonial histories, national allies, and populations; and
did not respond to the postassignment.The pre and post Focus Group Interviews (Appendix B) were similar with the only differencebeing appropriate to whether the course was in progress or had been completed. After a warm upquestion, the discussion dealt with questions such as the organization of the course, working inteams, what they felt they had learned, and other parts of the experience. Four males and twofemales were in the first group and four males and one female were in the second. A summaryof the final course evaluations can be found in Appendix C.Results of AssessmentIn analyzing the pre-version of the Power Point assignment, more than 160 responses weregenerated for the first question. This is an approximation since several thoughts
inindustry hiring, where companies often include a short logic or programming problem as part ofthe interview process. The goal in all cases to gage how the individual works through a problemand to provide an indicator of their technical ability.Practica are given in class at the conclusion of each major topic (C with no pointers, C withpointers, Ruby, etc.). Appendix B contains a sample practicum description. We focus on shortprogramming problems that a competent engineer can complete within an hour. The problemsreflect the in-class activities and project assignment, and are submitted in stages to rewardincremental development and submission. Practica are open book, open notes, open internet – inessence, open everything except mouths. Practica turn
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student learning outcomes. This paper describes a faculty training protocoldesigned to demonstrate (a) how to assess (score) student artifacts with a rubric; in other words,effective use of rubrics, and (b) how insights gained from the assessment can guide programimprovement by identifying weaknesses and suggesting solution paths. For example, effectiveassessment can be used to determine if a new assignment is needed or if an existing assignmentneeds to be modified. The protocol is also an effective means for training faculty into thenuances of a particular learning outcome (and its associated rubric) and for gaining insights intopossible deficiencies in the rubric that should be addressed.This paper will describe the training protocol. An
different cross sections of the same shape.Evaluation of car-truck stands using Autodesk® Simulation MechanicalDesign Assumptions:Following the technical specifications for railway tracks [4], the following specificationsfor the car stand are used for the test stand. a. Distance between rails is 1435 mm. b. Distance between rail track and coach floor is 1300 mm. c. Car stand is 1000 mm long. d. Beam element type will be used for the analysis e. In order to eliminate any confusion in the strong vs. weak axis, a symmetrical cross section will be used for the optimization a. AISC 2005: Pipe Schedule 40 (STD) b. AISC 2005: Pipe Schedule 80 (XS) c. AISC 2005: Pipe XXS f. Weight of coach is 40 tons. So the
this Materials Engineering course were the most important. 2. What portion of the project challenged them the most? The students responded Pro/E modeling, finding the optimal design geometry, and stress analysis. 3. Rank the engineering topics mostly used (most to least): a. FE Analysis b. Design / Pro E c. Material Science d. Strength of Materials e. Graphics / Drawing f. Manufacturing 4. What did the student enjoy most? The students responded that they enjoyed the competition and freedom to make their own decisions with the design. 5. What did the student enjoy least? The students responded the the time involved with
innovation methodology with biomimicry design principles and apply to classroom topics; • demonstrate the ability to innovate using the NABC philosophy; N=Needs, A=Approach, B=Benefits per cost, C=Competition • describe an ergonomic design idea inspired by nature using the NABC approach, and • assess communication skills through peer evaluation.The entire task is broken down in a step-by-step process to insure consistent delivery andassessment. The process was developed using the biomimicry design process and can beapplied to any situation that demands similar learning and communication skills.The PlanThere are four basic steps to the overall plan for completion. The scenario described in the firsttwo steps can be modified for
elevated highway (I-93) and putting itunderground; and building a bridge over the Charles River as part of the I-93. All in all, theproject was completed at a cost of $14.7 billion in 2003. The initial estimates were in the rangeof $2.5B - $4.5. The Massachusetts Transportation Department had contracted with the jointventure of Bechtel/Parsons, Brinckerhoff (B/PB) for providing construction managementservices including design and construction phases. 1 Page 25.342.2Biggest Challenge during Construction: Although the project had to go through an exhaustiveenvironmental review process that took several years to complete, nobody had envisioned
somewhat subjective. Designs are scored on technical merit(need identification, concepts of operations, requirements, constraints, design alternatives, designanalyses, alternative selection criteria, final design viability, and design presentation) and teamperformance. This decides the total number of points available for the team. Individuals withinthe team are allocated points from within the total number of points based on instructorobservations, TA observations, and peer evaluations. It is not at all uncommon for some teammembers to get high grades (A or A-) while others get grades at the B or C level. Once, therewere four (A to A-) level grades and one F grade for a team of five students.Interim Individual Progress Reports -- In spring 2012
end plate. Plastic waschosen as the material for the screws to reduce heat transfer through the screws. The assembly isalso surrounded with rigid insulation (2” thick housing type insulation) on all sides except for thetop plate to ensure that the heat provided by the heater is transferred through the thermoelectricdevice and not dissipated elsewhere. The insulation is not shown on Figure 2, but it can be seenlater in Figure 4. Figure 2: (a) assembled view of thermoelectric testing device with dimensions in millimeters and (b) exploded view of thermoelectric testing device.A block diagram of the overall experimental setup is shown in Figure 3. In addition to thethermoelectric testing device
introduction to topics, thepower and energy electives courses give students in-depth knowledge that allow them to design,analyze, or evaluate systems or devices associated with power and energy. These includecourses targeted at topics in generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, storage,monitoring, control, system protection, power electronics, energy-efficient facilities design,cyber-security and telecommunications issues for power systems, and others. B. The Undergraduate CertificateThe Undergraduate Certificate in Power and Energy consists of 15 credit hours. It is structured(Figure 3) to include a “Global Energy issues” course, a selection of one of the core courses fromthe Graduate Certificate (either Policy and Economics
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work were previously presented at the ASEE Southeastern SectionAnnual Conference in 200818.References 1. Ennis, B. J., J. Green, and R. Davies, “Particle technology: the legacy of neglect in the U.S.,” Chem. Eng. Prog., 90(4), 32-43 (1994). 2. Nelson, R. D., R. Davies, K. Jacob, “Teach ’em particle technology,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 29, 12-16 (1995). 3. Chase, G. G., and K. Jacob, “Undergraduate teaching in solids processing and particle technology,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 32, 118-121 (1998). 4. Dave, R. N., I. S. Fischer, J. Luke, R. Pfeffer, and A. D. Rosato, “Particle technology concentration at NJIT,” Chem. Eng. Educ., 32, 102-107 (1998). 5. Donnelly, A. E., R. Rajagopalan, “Particle science and
evaluation, connecting the major course objectives as indicated above on section 4 with the proposed modules.Phase II a. Develop of data collection instruments including in- class evaluation of the proposed modules, Teaching Assistant inputs and students’ projects. b. Clear delineation of the role of the formative evaluations, data and protocols for making midstream corrections to the evaluation plan, of the course based on what becomes evident during the formative phases including substantial modification to the proposed
-536, July 2002.8. Taylor, K. and Dalton, B., “Internet Robotics: A New Robotics Niche,” IEEE Robotics and Automation,Vol.7, No.1, pp.27-34, March 2000.9. "Bailey, S. A., Cham J., G., Cutkosky, M. R., Full, R. J., "Biomimetic Robotic Mechanisms via ShapeDeposition Manufacturing," Robotics Research: the Ninth International Symposium, John Hollerbach andDan Koditschek (Eds), Springer-Verlag, London, 2000. Page 25.396.12
grid into five areas: A) integrated communications, B) sensing andmeasurement, C) advanced components, D) advanced control methods, and E) improvedinterfaces and decision support. In terms of functionality, the smart grid technologies fall intogeneral categories of generation automation, transmission automation, distribution automation,and power utilization automation.On the other hand, implementation of smart grid projects and deployment of smart gridtechnologies will involve and affect various stakeholders such as utilities, customers, regulators,environmentalists, etc. 1 With more electric vehicles coming into being, smart grid may alsoaffect and be affected by electric vehicle technologies.Successful implementation of smart grid projects
speed. This gives anidea of the lowest temperature we can cool the ‘electronics’ to and the highest temperature the‘electronics’ can get up to in our system. (Note: An electronic safety shut off was implementedin the code so that any measured temperature does not go above 90°C). The results of these testsare presented in Figs. 7 (a) and (b). 60 50 Temperature (°C) 40 30 20 10 0 0 100 200 300
instrument used are discussed above. Page 25.211.5Table 2: Program Outcomes for the BSE students ABET’s General Criterion 3 a-k, retrievedfrom http://www.abet.org/engineering-criteria-2012-2013/. ABET Criterion 3 / BSE Program Outcomes a An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired c needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and
AC 2012-4347: A CUSTOM-PCB DESIGN FOR MICROCONTROLLEREDUCATIONMr. Ryan Andrew Taylor, University of Alabama Ryan Taylor received his B.S. in electrical and computer engineering in 2008 and his M.S. in 2011, both at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He is currently working toward his Ph.D. in computer engineering at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. His research interests include microcontroller-based systems, sensor networks, image processing, and VLSI design.Dr. David Jeff Jackson, University of Alabama David Jackson received his B.S. in physics (1984) and M.S. in electrical engineering (1986) from Auburn University. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1990) at the University
elements. The norming phase included affirming our shared goals,developing an implementation plan for the Network, and finalizing the draft proposal you arecurrently reading.The final phase of team building, performing, is where the DCN stands today. The relationshipsbuilt over the past three months have left a strong dense network that is ready to perform byenacting the vision set forth in this proposal.DCN made significant strides in its first year. Some tangible outcomes include: a. Student boot camp on Innovation – Lawrence Tech hosted the first student boot camp in collaboration with the Ford Foundation. b. Faculty enrichment workshops – Lawrence Tech hosted a workshop on the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) to incorporate the
Texas A&M A Univerrsity. A smaall group of ffaculty wasassigned to assess thee curriculumm to see if thee courses offffered were aall relevant aand to assess thecurrent prerequisite p structure. s Giv ven this duaal mandate, a request wass made of alll teachingfaculty to o prepare a brief b PowerP Point slide lissting the dessired incominng skills, exxpected outgooingskills and d any laborattory or projeect componeent of their coourse. An eexample slidde for one off thecourses is shown in Figure F 1. Thee expecting outgoing skiills for the ccourses in thee program w werethen takeen and combined into a master
AC 2012-3596: PROFESSIONALISM SKILLS: A FRAMEWORK FOR THEACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTKaren J. Horton P.E., University of Maine Karen J. Horton, P.E., is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering technology at the University of Maine, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maine. She is a Co-principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of tenure-track women faculty members in STEM fields. Prior to her 1997 appointment to the university, she was employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Bath Iron Works in Maine, as a high school mathematics and electronics teacher for the Department of Defense Dependent
questions on study guide studied with friends – quizzing each other and similar other (please specify) 3. What grade do you think you will get on this exam? A B C D FResults and DiscussionOver the two semesters studied for this project, each student took six exams and was asked tocomplete the questionnaire six times. As noted above, the first question on the questionnaireasked how much time they had spent studying for that particular exam. The overall response ratefor this first question was 82.8%. Students indicated that they spent between zero and 15 hoursof study time for a single test with an
methods of heat transfer. Heat transfer will be analyzed at two reaction time periods: (a) Transient state period (heating period) (b) Steady state period (period at constant reaction temperature). Transient state analysis: This calculation involves the energy needed to bring reactor to the desired reaction temperature of 65°C. Basic equation introduced: 𝑄 = 𝑚 ∙ 𝐶! ∙ Δ𝑇 where