Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Gregory Wight P.E., Norwich University; Peter Kjeer, Harvard University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #7973A Multidisciplinary Hydroelectric Generation Design Project for the Fresh-man Engineering ExperienceDr. Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University Dr. Prairie is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Norwich University in Vermont where he teaches electrical engineering courses and guides undergraduate student research in electrical system design. Prior to joining Norwich he spent 10 years in industry developing sensor systems after serving as an officer managing Science & Technology development programs for 15 years in the United States Air Force (USAF). He holds a PhD in

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

sustainability, green chemistry, biofuels and appropriate technology for underdeveloped regions. Page 23.83.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A New Multidisciplinary Course in Sustainability using a Combination of Traditional Lecture and Self-Directed Study ModulesAbstractNot only are energy and sustainability important topics in industry and in the public sector, theyare topics of interest to engineering students as well. As a result, it is important to findinnovative ways to incorporate energy and sustainability into the various curricula for alldisciplines of

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Golebiowska; Giovanni Kelly II; Yassir M. Samra; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

component is involved. Chemical engineering students benefit from the analyticalstrategies not typically taught in an engineering economics course, while business students areexposed to technologies they may not normally encounter. Interdisciplinary interactions such asthese not only have potential to benefit your institution, but help expand the skill set of thestudents who participate.Future Work With the knowledge of which biodiesel products are most feasible, a plan for actionneeds to be determined. In terms of the 1050 gallons of biodiesel that will be produced to act asheating oil for the generators, a few decisions need to be made. The major decision is todetermine where the biodiesel will be stored when it is not being used, and

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Yu Yan, University of British Columbia; Carolyn Labun, University of British Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, 34(1), 26–39. 2. Engineers Canada. Accreditation Criteria. Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board Accreditation Criteria and Procedures. http://www.ccpe.ca/e/files/Accreditation_Criteria_Procedures_2010.pdf 3. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). General Criterion 3: Student Outcomes. Criteria for Accrediting Applied Science Programs, 2012 – 2013 http://www.abet.org/asac-criteria-2012- 201 4. Templeman, E. & Pilot, A. 2010. Strengthening the Link between Theory and Practice in Teaching Design Engineering: An Empirical Study on a New Approach. The International Journal of Technology and Design Education (21), 261-275. 5. Felder, R.M., Brent, R., 2004

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Bowen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

that are based oncalculating relative scores on individual exam topic relative to our comparator group. We doanticipate that through continuing assessment and further refinement of our efforts to prepare andmotivate our students they will achieve FE exam pass rates that meet or exceed the rates seennationally.Bibliography1. Balascio, C., Wehrle, L, Henry, R. and C Hollis. 2008. Nationally normed exams for outcomes assessment of Engineering Technology programs and certification of Engineering Technology graduates. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.2. Wicker, R. B., Quintana, R, and A. Tarquin. 1999. Evaluation model

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Sugarman, United States Air Force; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton; Edward F Mykytka, University of Dayton

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #9235Development of a Systems Engineering Course for Multiple Delivery Meth-odsRichard Sugarman, United States Air Force Richard is an instructor of systems engineering and program risk management with the Air Force Insti- tute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio. Prior to becoming an instructor at AFIT, he was a systems engineer and program manager at Tinker AFB in Oklahoma. He is currently a visiting faculty member at the University of Dayton through the Air Force Education with Industry Program, where he is developing and teaching a graduate course in systems engineering. Richard holds a B.S

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

existing courses. The degree programs included civil engineering, architecturalengineering, civil engineering technology, and construction management. Complete details ofthe research project are provided elsewhere 1.As part of this project, data were gathered from student surveys in the courses where failure casestudies were used. Students were asked specifically about the technical lessons learned, as wellas their response to the case studies. Case study questions were included on homeworkassignments and examinations. Survey questions linked student achievement to learningoutcomes.In addition, some student focus groups were held. Due to logistics, this was only possible atCleveland State University. Student focus group findings are reviewed

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Philip Ring, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10623Design and Implementation of a Low Cost Particle Image Velocimetry Sys-tem for Undergraduate Research and EducationMr. Brock Philip Ring, University of Central Oklahoma Mr. Brock Ring is an undergraduate student studying Engineering Physics-Mechanical Systems at the University of Central Oklahoma He does work in the IT department as a Student Technology Assistant and conducts experimental fluid dynamics research under Dr. Evan LemleyDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Page 24.365.1

Conference Session

Ethics in different disciplines

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry, U.S. Military Academy; JoAnna C. Whitener, U.S. Military Academy, West Point

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

andprofessionalism section of the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination and discusses theassociated implications.IntroductionThe ethics-based and professionalism-based decisions made by the modern engineer have amuch broader potential for impact on society than at any time prior in history. Accordingly, theengineering educator must make certain that students in engineering programs receive sufficienttraining in technological decision making, as well as training in the process of making soundprofessional and ethical decisions. Such training in the undergraduate engineering curriculum isan important part of the process of educating individuals for a future of professional practicewith a consideration for the safety, health and welfare for the communities

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

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Environmental Engineering

science students. Thiscourse is designed to introduce student basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand thenature of environmental problems, raise awareness and concerns for contemporaryenvironmental issues, identification of sources for environmental pollutions, design and analysisof the current technologies for environmental pollution control. The objectives of this course areas follows: a) To understand the principles of Chemistry and Microbiology used in environmental engineering. b) To perform preliminary design and analysis of treatment processes for water and air pollutions and hazardous waste. c) To recognize and understand contemporary environmental issues. d) To understand professional and ethical

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Martin W. Weiser, Eastern Washington University, Engineering and Design Department; Hani S. Saad, Eastern Washington University; Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-62: INTEGRATION OF NUMERICAL AND EXPERIMENTALSTUDIES IN A HEAT TRANSFER COURSE TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’CONCEPTN.M. A HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University Dr. Hossain is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Design at Eastern Wash- ington University, Cheney. His research interests involve the computational and experimental analysis of lightweight space structures and composite materials. Dr. Hossain received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering and Science from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota. Martin Weiser is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Eastern Washington University. He earned his BS in Ceramic

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-868: UNDERGRADUATE CAPSTONE DESIGN: INDUCTIVELYENHANCEDBobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy Bobby Grant Crawford is a Colonel in the United States Army and the Director of the Mechanical En- gineering Program in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He graduated from West Point with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1985. He holds MS and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering, is a Senior Army Aviator in fixed and rotary wing aircraft, and is a licensed Professional Engineer. Page 22.1562.1 c

Conference Session

Approaches to Teaching Ethics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

1, the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Code of Ethics forEngineers 2, and the American Institute of Constructors’ Code of Ethics provide comprehensiveexamples.Feedback from the industry representatives and practicing professionals often mention theincreasing need for ethics education. In the last two decades, professional degree programs inhigher education placed a large emphasis on ethics education. Professional ethics and socialresponsibility subjects are also a part of the accreditation requirements for most programs. TheAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology 4, the American Council for ConstructionEducation 5, and the National Architectural Accrediting Board 6 require ethics to be included inconsiderable course

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wasim Barham P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Metin Oguzmert P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-4932: A FULL-SCALE RUBBLE-HOUSE CONSTRUCTION ANDTESTING PROJECT POWERED BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT VOL-UNTEERS WORKFORCEDr. Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University Fatih Oncul is an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Technology program, Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Ga. He received his doctoral degree from University of Colorado, Denver, in 2001. He is currently teaching geotechnical and foundation engineering related courses. His main research interest areas are finite element analysis, subsurface exploration, soil-structure interaction, and geotechnical earthquake engineering.Dr. Wasim Barham, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Metin Oguzmert

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4451: A REVIEW OF CAPSTONE COURSE DESIGNS USED ININDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMSDr. Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow Denise H. Bauer received her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 2007. She received a M.S. in industrial engineering as well as a B.S. in engineering dcience from the University of Tennessee. Bauer’s research in engineering education centers around the use of technology mainly as a means of communication for remote engineering group work. She received a NAE CASEE postdoctoral fellowship to study what communication methods students used to communicate with group members during online classes and their feelings on their importance. She is also

Conference Session

Capstone Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manish Paliwal, College of New Jersey; Bijan Sepahpour, College of New Jersey

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Mechanical Engineering

generation of design-oriented exercises and development of laboratory apparatus and experiments in the areas of me- chanics of materials and dynamics of machinery for undergraduate engineering programs. Sepahpour did his undergraduate studies at TCNJ and has degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He has served as the Chair of ASEE divisions of Experimentation and Laboratory Oriented Studies (DELOS) in 2006-07 and Mechanical Engineering in 2007-08. Sepahpour is an active member of ASME and ASEE. Page 25.100.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A REVISED

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3013: ASSESSMENT OF TQM IN THE 21ST CENTURYDr. Mysore Narayanan, Miami University Mysore Narayanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of electrical and electronic engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several ency- clopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized, and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, Colorado School of Mines; Charles Russell Vestal, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-737: STUDENT LED DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING ES-TIMATE PROBLEMS BASED ON YOUTUBE VIDEOSMatthew W Liberatore, Colorado School of Mines Matthew W. Liberatore is as an assistant professor of chemical engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, all in chemical engineering. In addition to creating and applying active learning in his courses, his current research involves the rheology of complex fluids especially traditional and renewable energy fluids, entangled polymer solutions and polymer films.Charles Russell Vestal, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Vestal is retired

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University; Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

helpreduce the technical communication gap between computing and engineering professionals in theindustrial world.As a first step in this direction, the computer science/physics/engineering faculty at ourinstitution in spring 2009 decided to conduct a pilot test of this new approach to cross-disciplinary activities by incorporating electro-mechanical engineering-based projects in thecapstone course, Senior Seminar.Senior Seminar ProjectsThe projects in Senior Seminar course are traditionally related to standard business environmentand research in emerging technologies. Prime examples include database system developmentand research, artificial intelligence, computer networks, computer games, and informationsecurity. Students in this course are

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College; Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-883: ASSESSMENT OF ABET PROGRAM OUTCOME J, ”A KNOWL-EDGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES”Anca L. Sala, Baker College Anca L. Sala, Associate Professor, is Chair of the Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, teaches and develops engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Tom Spendlove, Baker College, FlintJames Riddell, Baker College, Flint James A. Riddell is Dean of Engineering and Technology at Baker College of Flint. He is currently a member of ASEE, ASME, SME (past chair) and SAE (past chair

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University; Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Acknowledgments: The authors are grateful for support provided by the National Science Foundation’s Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program, under Phase 2 grant DUE-0717905. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-597: AN INTEGRATED GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE SEQUENCE INSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERINGJames Morgan, Texas A&M UniversityLuciana Barroso, Texas A&M University Page 15.163.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Integrated Graduate Level Course Sequence in Structural EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents the development/re-structuring of a Masters of Engineering degree toprovide for the greatest development of the skills and knowledge of students focused on enteringthe structural engineering profession. The program now includes a major design exercise duringtheir second semester of study, represented by a graduate

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-430: EVALUATION OF REDESIGNED PARTS CONSIDERINGANALYSIS, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACTORSJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University Page 15.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Redesigned Parts Considering Analysis, Production and Distribution FactorsAbstractWhenever a new or improved design is proposed, it is important to consider more than just thetechnical aspects of the new design (e.g., safety, deformation, strength, weight). It is essential totake into account several additional factors in the total production cycle of the new or improvedproduct. Ideally

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hitt, USMA; Robert Floersheim, US Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

technologies and the multiple scales atwhich systems interact. Both will require engineers to team up in developing multidisciplinarysolutions.3 In “Vision 2020: Reaction Engineering Roadmap,” from AIChE, participantsacknowledged the need for multidisciplinary education to handle highly integrated knowledgeand suggested incentives and resources for development of interdisciplinary courses.4 DrexelUniversity (Philadelphia, PA) developed the program “Enhanced Experience for EngineeringEducation (E4).”5 This program joined students and faculty from all engineering disciplines forthe first two years of the student’s engineering education and provided an intense integrationexperience. However, many academic institutions integrate students much later

Conference Session

IE and the Classroom

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Laura Ruff, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

retention rates, degree attainment, and grade point averages, additionalliterature suggests that students’ efficacy beliefs may be an important measure of courseeffectiveness5. Self-efficacy, as first described by Bandura6, can positively or negativelyinfluence behavior based on a person’s perception of his abilities to successfully complete a task.Self-efficacy beliefs of undergraduate students in STEM (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics) majors have been linked to success and persistence within these fields7.Additionally, self-efficacy beliefs have been shown to affect interest, expectations, and choicesof engineering students8-9.Previous work examined self-efficacy beliefs of students in relation to their expectations

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willard W. Neel P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-2317: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY INVESTIGATION INTO VARI-OUS POSSIBLE GEOMETRIES OF IMPERIAL ROMAN ARTILLERY: ACASE STUDYWillard W. Neel and Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute Willard Wayne Neel, Ph.D., PE Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute. He has degrees in physics and mechanical engineering from the University of South Florida and N.C. State University respectively. Besides teaching for the past forty years he is interested in ancient and medieval technology. Jon-Michael Hardin, Ph.D. Professor and Department Chair in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute. He has degrees in mechanical engineering and theoretical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-896: ASSESSING AND UPDATING AN UNDERGRADUATE THERMO-FLUIDS LABORATORY COURSEGregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University Gregory Michna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, held positions as a Lecturer at Iowa State University and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined the faculty at SDSU in 2009. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems. His main research interests lie in the areas of thermal management of electronics and two-phase heat transfer.Stephen Gent

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Engineering Ethics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Western Australia

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Engineering Ethics

objectives in education,outreach activities, and research in relation to sustainable development. Further itchallenged “civil engineers to fully understand, embrace, and apply the principles andpractices of sustainability in their work.”The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE) has also included sustainability in their policies and guidelines as describedin Standards 90.1 and 90.2 for energy efficiency.12 ASHRAE’s “Sustainability Roadmap”sets forward the following set of overarching goals: ≠ “Expand our efforts to foster sustainable buildings. ≠ Conduct our own affairs in a sustainable manner. ≠ Lead in researching technologies that enable the design and application of sustainable HVAC&

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Roper, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

AC 2010-2221: WATERSHED IMPERVIOUS SURFACE STORM WATERASSESSMENTWilliam Roper, George Mason University Dr. Roper is a professor at George Mason University. He is a Founding Director & President of Rivers of the World Foundation and a Sr. Advisor to the consulting firm of Dawson & Associates. He joined George Mason after serving as Professor and Chairman of the Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering at George Washington University. During that time he also served as Sr. Science and Technology Advisor to the NGA. Prior to this position he was the director of the U.S. Army Geospatial Center in Alexandria, VA and earlier Dir. of the Corps of Engineers world-wide civil works

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Butler Velegol, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

groups. Finally we will include thebenefits and costs from the faculty perspective. This will allow us to make suggestions forapplying this technique to other disciplines within engineering and other EnvironmentalEngineering courses.IntroductionSuccessful engineers possess not only technical skills but also the ability to apply these technicalskills to real life problems. In her book The 21st Century Engineer, Patricia D. Galloway statesthat, “While engineers remain strong in terms of their technological skills, they are generallyweak in terms of their management and communication capabilities.”1 (p. 2) In mostengineering curriculums, these management and communication capabilities are best learned inthe capstone, or design courses that students