Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor M Verner, Technion--Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

studies and careers and to direct their learning towardsdevelopment of skills and self-beliefs that they would need to implement their plans. The firstsection of the pre-semester survey asked students to list their post-graduation plans, identifyknowledge and skills required by these future positions, express their levels of confidence thatthey can obtain the intended positions, and describe extent to which their current knowledge andskills prepared them to succeed in the intended positions. This survey also asked them toidentify the expected contribution of the RST project experience to the acquisition of knowledgeand skills needed for future positions, and it asked them to identify what team organizationwould best help them to learn

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

professors withindustrial experience bring into the classroom. The two authors, who together represent nearly 50years of full time engineering practice, discuss how they have presented material to students thatallow them to share in those years of practical experience. Engineers that have worked full timein industry and returned to the university to pass on their knowledge and experience bring adepth of real world case studies that they lived through. These practitioners bring an entirelydifferent perspective to the classroom. Although research is valuable, the traditional progressionthrough B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Degrees directly to teaching should not be the only perspectivestudents receive. The vast majority of students will begin careers in

Conference Session

FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Grimm, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

two years, the effect of this program on retention is promising. The Fall 2006 program hasbeen enhanced and is anticipated to further increase continued enrollment. Assessment of theprogram will be ongoing, focusing on retention and academic performance.IntroductionAs the economy changes and more emphasis is placed on jobs in technology-related industries, itfalls to the higher education system to prepare students for careers in these fields. Many collegesof engineering, especially those with an urban mission, have recognized that a poor preparationin math and science reduces their students’ chance for success in an undergraduate engineeringprogram. However, for many students it is lack of opportunity – rather than lack of ability – thatis

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Evers, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; James Ledlie Klosky

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Page 12.980.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Introducing Students to Civil EngineeringAbstract CE390 Civil Engineering Site Design can be an essential course for any undergraduatecivil engineering (CE) program. It introduces the profession of civil engineering to studentsearly in their development as engineers, providing them with both direction and purpose in theireducation. Through this course they are introduced to the wide range of career possibilities incivil engineering, and are also shown the logic behind the rest of the curriculum that leads up tothe granting of their Bachelor of Science degree in CE. The course was originally developed out of the recognition that even though a

Conference Session

Successful Professional Development Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Becker, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

of the quality of life. Taken together,engineering and technology are critical components of general education for all studentsas well as an orientation to a wide range of career opportunities.The joining of engineering and technology education is being accomplished by teamingengineering faculty and technology educators to build capacity and infrastructureincluding collaborative technology teacher pre-service and professional development,funding for doctoral studies, and research. Page 12.1447.2Perspective: The Relationship Between Engineering and Technology EducationIntroducing K-12 students to engineering concepts occurs formally in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

please report your concerns to the office. Efforts will be made to resolve the issue and/or reassign the studentd. Submit your log sheet and time card every other weeks Page 12.669.10Appendix B College of Technology Tutoring Program - TutorsThis survey is designed to gather information that allows the Tutoring Program to better helpstudents within the College of Technology to be academically successful in their careers. Yourtime in completing this survey is important and very much appreciated. This survey isanonymous and your answers are completely confidential.General informationGender

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

material, test-taking skills, and college survival skills. • Professional Success – career planning and effective presentations. • Engineering Information – career and advisement information and research presentations/laboratory tours. • Engineering Design and Problem Solving – creativity, effective teams, brainstorming, process design, and product design. • Societal Issues of Engineers – ethics, diversity/international issues, environmental issues/sustainability, medicine and bioengineering. • Personal Development – stress management and other wellness issues.This course is a particularly good class to do problem-based, cooperative activitiesbecause it addresses the goal of giving students engineering

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World / International Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Dees, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

International

, fabricating, and racing the vehicles ‚ Practical, real-world engineering design and fabrication projects enhance career direction and employment opportunities for students ‚ Solar car competitions promote outreach and student recruitment efforts, as the fun and success of the projects encourage young students to study engineering technology Page 12.1287.5 ‚ Students from any university realize they can compete and win against some of the most prestigious universities in the world ‚ Reputation and recognition is built for the universitySolar car races, often referred to as “rayces,” are becoming more and more

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

author’s 23-year Page 12.614.2academic career, this course has been the most well-liked by students, who not only activelyengage in the discussions, but report actually enjoying reading the book. By basing anintroduction to ethics on popular culture, students seem more receptive to the relevance totheir own lives and careers.Moral ImaginationThe number one lesson in this course is that ethical issues pervade the practice of engineering.Furthermore, using Star Trek and other situations taken from everyday life teaches the largermessage that ethics pervades day-to-day life. Awareness of the pervasiveness of ethical issues isthe fundamental first step

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

example, a paper last year provided results ofstudents’ attitudes towards ethics issues11. Sixteen questions from the paper (Table 1) were putinto the CPS software and 35 students were surveyed following a discussion of the Enron Page 12.1018.7scandal and its effects on the energy business. Using the responders, I was able to obtainresponses to the 16 questions in five or six minutes and the software provided me with a report of Table 1: Questions for Results Reported in Figure 4 1. It is important for me to receive some formal ethics training during my college career 2. It is important for engineers to be aware they may encouter ethical conflicts

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

the idea of having the students arrive at the same “correct” answer was abandoned. This isthe type of problem that most students will face in their careers. The majority of studentsseemed to intuitively understand the importance of modifying proven theory to incorporate newdata. Some students did resist this, which was useful in opening up a dialog concerning thepractical nature of engineering judgment and theory.In the future, we hope to modify the MEA to provide a more manageable exercise for ourstudents. The motivation of having an “outside customer” prepares the students for assignmentsthey may encounter in their careers, but the current assignment was too long for them tocomplete in class. After assessing the benefits of MEAs, we hope to

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Kasarda, Virginia Tech; Brenda Brand, Virginia Tech; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

arts college. She received an NSF CAREER award in 1998 and the VT College of Engineering Outstanding New Assistant Professor Award in 2000.Brenda Brand, Virginia Tech Dr. Brenda R. Brand is an assistant professor of Science Education at Virginia Tech. She received her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Curriculum in Science Education from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining Virginia Tech, Dr. Brand was the science supervisor for Montgomery County Public Schools. As the science supervisor, Dr. Brand co-developed a year-long robotics program, working with the lead teacher to develop a course description and syllabus that incorporated participation for the FIRST robotics competition. Currently, Dr. Brand

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priti Bhatnagar, Daniel Webster College; Christopher McInnis, Daniel Webster College; Chad Hebert, Daniel Webster College; Sonja Crowder, Daniel Webster College; David Guo, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-1386: INTEGRATION OF ACONCEIVE-DESIGN-IMPLEMENT-OPERATE (CDIO) EXPERIENCE IN ASOPHOMORE-LEVEL AERODYNAMICS COURSEPriti Bhatnagar, Daniel Webster College Priti Bhatnagar is a senior at Daniel Webster College enrolled in Aeronautical Engineering and Aviation Flight Operations pursing Bachelor’s Degrees. She is currently interning as a flight instructor at Daniel Webster. Her goal is to someday pursue a career as a test pilot. Email: bhatnagar_priti@dwc.eduSonja Crowder, Daniel Webster College Sonja M. Crowder is a junior at Daniel Webster College enrolled in Aeronautical Engineering, pursuing a Bachelors Degree. Currently she is a machine operator at UltraSource Inc. After

Conference Session

Two Year Colleges

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Richardson, College of the Canyons; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons; Joseph Gerda, College of the Canyons; Floyd Moos, College of the Canyons

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

AC 2007-1840: IMPROVING ADJUNCT TEACHING THROUGH FACILITATORDEVELOPMENTRussell Richardson, College of the Canyons Russell Richardson has been a community college teacher for 31 years. He began teaching at College of the Canyons in 1987 and is currently a professor in the department of political science. Throughout his career he has been involved in a variety of teaching improvement and professional development programs. Along with Joseph Gerda, he developed the Associate Program for Adjunct Instructors in 1989 and is currently the director of the College of the Canyons Institute of Teaching and Learning. He joined the CREATE program in 2002. Richardson received his B.S. and M.A

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Conrad, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; William Heybruck, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Martin Kane, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Peter Schmidt, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Frank Skinner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Linda Thurman, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

development, gain this experience. End-of-semester grading showsthat nearly all students understand the need for and have mastered documentation concepts.Student evaluations submitted at the end of each semester also provide insight on the benefits ofworking with companies. Student comments include: • This was a very good class. Everything will be very beneficial for our future careers. • I love the multidisciplinary idea; it is so much better than the normal senior design. • I learned a lot about the business end of industry about a Work Breakdown Structure, a Bill of Materials, Requirements Documents, etc. A very interesting class that gave me a little bit of industry experience. • This class really gives students an

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Himes, United States Military Academy; Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

related to engineering and perceives the engineering courses to have littlerelevance to their life or career. The following list breaks down the majors in the populationsurveyed: • Economics (17) – 17.9% • Foreign Language Studies (16) – 16.8% • History (15) – 15.8% • Political Science (12) – 12.6% • Management (10) – 10.5% • Philosophy (5) – 5.3 % • Law (4) – 4.2% • Leadership/Military Art (4) – 6.3% • Math/Physics (4) – 4.2% • Geography/Geospatial Information Systems (3) – 3.1 % • Life Science (2) – 2.1% • Physics (2) – 2.1% • Psychology (1) – 1.0%The Base Camp Engineering Design ProblemThis paper refers to civil engineering in the broad

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Kathy Bradley, MotoTron, Inc; Eric Bradley, MotoTron, Inc

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

a mathematics review class combined with an introduction to spreadsheet analysis.There is nothing much in the first two semesters of the MET program to create excitement infirst-year students, and this presents something of a retention challenge for the program.In order to provide a real-world experience and an enjoyable competition to motivate students,the MET department at Purdue University in Columbus, Indiana partnered with a local company,MotoTron (www.mototron.com), to present the Mechatronics Career Discovery Challenge.Mechatronics combines mechanical, electrical, and software design to produce complexmachines. This particular challenge involves writing the software to program a vehicle tonavigate a course using a global positioning

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Kamyar Haghighi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

for a longitudinal study of the effects ofinnovative teaching (DUE-9150407) and in 1993 prestigious NSF Faculty Early CareerDevelopment (CAREER) awards were made to engineers Cynthia Atman of the University ofWashington (DRL-9358516) and Martin Ramirez of Johns Hopkins University (DRL-9358518)with joint funding provided by three different NSF units. Atman’s research examined how first-year engineering students developed strategies for solving open-ended, ambiguous problems thatclosely resemble problems in the engineering workplace, while Ramirez used research fromcognitive science and educational psychology to develop a framework for teaching engineeringso students learned how to make appropriate judgments for their work. By 2001, NSF

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

learning and integration of research into undergraduate education. Dr. Yao is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education.Loren Limberis, East Carolina University Dr. Limberis joined the Engineering faculty at ECU in August 2006. He earned his B.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Utah. Dr. Limberis taught for several years as an Assistant Professor at The College of New Jersey and was a research analyst with Southwest Research Institute prior to his academic career. His research interests focus on designing techniques to utilize nature’s highly complex and sophisticated biological systems to develop biohybrid devices for use in biotechnology

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Alice Scales, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

engineering with 91% ofthe age range being between 18 and 21. Students in the study were primarily sophomores andmost considered themselves to be visual (58%) or multi-modal (36%) learners. After a carefulreview of the favorite hobbies listed by each of the student participants, the majority of thesewere visual in nature, consisting of two-dimensional (i.e. games) and three-dimensional (i.e.baseball, soccer) environments. Overall, most of the student participants indicated they felt thecontent covered in the course would be useful in their future job or career. This is a notablefinding, since the course is listed as a visual and performing arts elective on the generaleducation course lists for all majors at NC State University. Likewise, about 20

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; James Hyder, Intel; Michael Lesiecki, MCCCD; Thomas McGlew, Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

jobs and they will determinethe pattern of recruitment and career progression for future technologists. Unfortunately,the educational sector has not changed at the same pace as industry and it is stilldelivering skills and qualifications appropriate for vertically integrated organizations.The immediate question is therefore how the educational world should respond to theconditions represented in Figure 3 (and the future requirements as it evolves further).Root cause analysis can update and redefine the “fundamentals” for the next generation.The roadmap process then provides the path to a productive solution while recognizingthe many options and priorities that have to be managed

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University-Athens; David Burnette, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

DESIGN COURSES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLSIntroductionIn addition to completing a challenging technical curriculum, engineering graduates mustdemonstrate teamwork, communication, and other professional skills including professional andethical responsibility, life-long learning, and understanding the impact of engineering solutionsin a global and societal context. Unless these outcomes are integrated into students' conceptionsof being a "successful engineer" (getting a job and advancing their career), they will be under-valued and under-developed. This project demonstrates the use of industry-modeled 360°performance reviews in a team-based capstone project to link professional skills with an

Conference Session

Fostering and Assessing Effective Teaming

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Roach, University of Texas-El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

assessments show that through repeated practice, peer leaders become more adept athandling larger numbers of students in group settings, and they become more confident andcapable in leading workshops. Systematic assessments show that students who are engaged Page 13.549.5through PLTL have higher grades, faster time to graduation, and improved retention ofundergraduate students. Students and peer leaders report that students arrive early to PLTLsessions and more fully engage in the process of acquiring conceptual understanding. Ongoingassessments suggest that students exposed to and use cooperative learning early in theirundergraduate careers more

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin-Hwan Lee, University of Cincinnati; Ali Asgar Bhagat, University of Cincinnati; Karen Davis, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

others. These skills are crucial for future faculty or a career in the industry. One ofthe graduate student mentors in this project was enrolled in a Preparing Future Faculty (PFF)program at the University of Cincinnati.10 Senior projects allowed the graduate student to applythe concepts learned in the PFF courses and experience more teaching activities with students atvarious educational levels. As graduate student mentors, we learned how to gradually introducethe material, rather than overwhelming the undergraduates. It was also critical to identify theneeds and previous educational experiences of the individual students in order to outline acustomized work plan. The work plan included both short-term and long-term goals as well asthe

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thorsten Wagener, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

their undergraduate career. The case studies are outlined in Table 1 and Figure 3.Learning objectives start with understanding and using general concepts and end withunderstanding and using actual applied engineering techniques. While the majority of casestudies focuses on geographical areas that the students are familiar with, an explicit attempt ismade to include at least one international study.Table 1. Some details on the case studies introduced.Title Learning objectives LocationNew York City Water Supply Understand and be able to New York City water supply apply the following concepts: reservoir located in the control

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Miars, Rachel Freeman Elementary School; Lizette Day, Rachel Freeman Elementary School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

interest in engineering magnet programs, in North Carolina an elsewhere, makes this topic timely. Even though this school/university partnership is in its first year of full implementation, the need to convey progress to date is vital. Future publications will share evaluation results at all levels as well as progress. Introduction One of the well-documented challenges faced by today’s K-12 educational system is the underrepresentation of minorities and low income students in higher level mathematics and science courses. The resulting effect of few students from these demographic groups pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields is of enormous concern to many people both inside and outside of STEM. In

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faik Karatas, Purdue University; Amy Micklos, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

EducationAssociation (ITEA)6 has asserted that an increasing knowledge of engineering may increase thenumber of students who choose engineering and technology as their future career. This isespecially crucial because the number of students enrolling in engineering and technology hasbeen constant or declining in recent years. At the same time, the need for engineering andtechnology related school graduates is higher than ever.13 There has been a growing interest in Page 13.1083.2integrating engineering curriculum at the K-12 level as a result of the higher demand ofengineers and technicians.6,14,15 Science education research has shown that conceptions

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics IV

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Kyun Lee, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer; R. William Graff, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

arelessening the likelihood of Gen Yers sticking around. Growing up with computers, cell phonesand being able to immediately upon impulse connect with friends and family around the worldhas made this group accustomed to keeping in touch at all times.”8“Because they are used to a world in which they can be doing multiple things at once, and whichtheir minds are always very active, they’ll come to expect the same degree of heightenedstimulation in the workplace. This means they’ll have to be provided with a regular stream ofnew projects and varied assignments and responsibilities. Not only that, but they will have to beprovided a career path that allows for multiple different jobs and careers throughout theirlifetime.”9“Progressive organizations are

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; June Marshall, St. Joseph's College

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

roughtimes and keep on working. Knowing a few faculty members will enhances students’intellectual commitment and encourages them to think about their own values and futureplans. • Make a point to talk with students on a personal level and learn about their educational and career goals. • Seek out students who seem to be having problems with the course or miss class Page 13.968.8 frequently. • Advise students about career opportunities in their major field. • Share past experiences, attitudes, and values with students.Encourage Cooperation Among StudentsLearning is enhanced when it is more like a team effort than a solo race. Good

Conference Session

Research in Multidisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Halada, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Mary Frame, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Chad Korach, State University of New York at Stony Brook; David Ferguson, State University of New York-Stony Brook

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

elements of this courseinclude:1. Training as mentors for the freshman/sophomore projects, providing peer advisement and feedback.2. A structure that provides a forum for students to learn professional development skills (including advanced presentation, proposal writing, and scientific publication skills), assist in the mentoring process, and network with members of the professional scientific and industrial communities. These activities will help to further develop the research projects students have been involved in as part of the minor program, and will provide strong preparation for successful careers in science and engineering. As part of this effort, students will prepare a journal quality manuscript on their work and a NSF