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Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert J. Cloutier, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

, engineering project manager, principle engineer, and system archi- tect for major defense contractors. Early in his career he served for eight years in the United States Navy. Rob received the 2009-2010 Alexander Crombie Humphreys Distinguished Associate Professor Teaching Award at Stevens. Rob belongs to the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), IEEE and ACM. He received his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.B.A. from Eastern University, and a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy. Page 22.347.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

) leaving a lot of room for a student to pursue other interests through a double major or a minor. Also, the math and science requirements were less rigorous than the new program. This tended to attract students who were undecided and less committed to a career in technology. It must also be recognized that one of the impacts of the Great Recession may be to redirect higher caliber students from more expensive university programs to ones that are more affordable. WWU is recognized as offering one of the most affordable degrees in the Pacific Northwest region. Coupled with better employment opportunities for technical fields, this too will positively impact the quality of students seeking any ET major.• Managing Program

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees

scanning electronmicroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, to carryout the experimental design. Sophomores from across engineering and science boundaries are expected to participate in thecourse, working in multidisciplinary teams wherever possible. Working in teams withmentoring from the faculty, students will gain an exposure and appreciation of importantnanotechnology tools. Discussion and communication of research results (oral and written) willbe emphasized. Participation will improve specific skills needed to succeed in a career innanobiotechnology. In addition, students in our class will be actively engaged in thementoring of the next generation of engineers, by participating in Introduce a

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Advanced Aerospace Student Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Changho Nam, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Aerospace

ethical responsibilities of engineers, the major specialties of engineering and basic corporate structures and purposes. Level 3 Uses common moral theories and concepts to guide them in their ethical decision making and has formulated a probable career path that takes into account current trends technology and society Level 4 Effectively guides their own efforts at gaining and maintaining their professional competence and reputation. Rubric Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4   1  3  1  understanding

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell D. Meier

selected? Is it possible to diversify teams in a large lecturewhen the student population is mostly homogenous? How can activities be completed in largelecture halls? What about the students that refuse to participate? Does active learning work forevery student in the large course? Will the shear number of active learning teams fostercompetition, and is competition desired? What about incomplete teams caused by truancy? Is itpossible to guarantee individual-accountability within the large student population? I had to findanswers to all of these questions. This paper will discuss my experience designing andfacilitating the active learning environments for the large lectures of my computer engineeringcourses.II. BackgroundI began my teaching career

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Marty Bowe; John Feland; Brian Self; Daniel Jensen

engineeringstudents at various universities. This data has been analyzed for application to student learningas well as for possible use in career counseling and student retention strategies [McCaulley 1990,1983, 1976]. Other examples include using MBTI to develop self instruction materials [Smith1973], using MBTI comparisons between freshman and senior students to determine the changein preference brought about during the four years of engineering curriculum [Rodman 1986] andwork which has shown the potential to increase academic success of struggling students bystrengthening their non-preferred areas [Rosati 1993].The present work uses what is known from MBTI type preferences and their affects on groupcommunication in order to guide continuing improvements

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie L. Young; Peter L. Silsbee; Joseph W. Newkirk; Bradford L. Snowden; Anu Maria; Jerry W. Samples

touch by e-mail.PARTICIPANT B.My experience during the workshop: In my application for attending the T4Eworkshop, I stated my objectives as a) to learn to better organize the courses I teach in order to balance theory andpractice, and b) to seek alternative assessment techniques.Having completed the workshop I can confidently say that I have achieved both of theseobjectives. The quality of my teaching since the T4E experience has markedly improved.T4E was a most valuable exercise, early enough in my career that I will be able to benefitfrom it. Since the workshop, I have made use of the lesson organization and boardorganization techniques learned at T4E for preparing my classes, revised my mid-termassessment forms, made the first

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Ken Thomas, University of South Florida; Jeffrey Cunningham, University of South Florida; Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

the verbal, written, virtual, and graphical communicationof a project to technical and non-technical audiences.” The Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering program at the University of South Florida, addresses this outcome over astudent’s undergraduate career, however, tools for student improvement are typically notdirectly linked with the course syllabus and the actual assessment of skills. The CognitiveLevel and Quality Writing Assessment (CLAQWA) instrument is a computer basedassessment and feedback tool designed to improve the writing skills and raise cognitivelevels necessary for a given writing assignment. It also allows faculty to assess, diagnoseand grade a writing assignment and student peers to provide feedback to each other.CLAQWA

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javarro Russell, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Megan France, James Madison University; Ronald Kander, James Madison University; Robin Anderson, James Madison University; Heather Watson, James Madison University

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First-Year Programs

. This latter project is funded through her recent NSF CAREER award. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability research, and K-12 engineering outreach.Megan France, James Madison University MEGAN FRANCE is a doctoral student in the Assessment and Measurement program at James Madison University. As a Graduate Assistant for the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, she serves as an assessment consultant to academic programs and serves as a graduate research assistant on engineering education related research.Ronald Kander, James Madison University Ronald Kander is professor and Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison University

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Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Uday Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

career as a civil engineer. This lab allowed me to see where most accidents occur and what factors may have played a role. (266 characters, question 2)It is helpful for highway design, monitoring and decision-making on traffic safety issues Student 22 R: Strengths: showed the details that must be looked at while designing highways, allowed me to see how certain conditions play a role in accidents, want to know how to use it in more detail and what engineers do to fix some of the problems identified, how the latest technology can be used to design. (245 characters, question 2) Page

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Gary Perks, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Shepherd, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

two associate degrees, an AS in construction technology and an AS in legal studies from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA. Since January 1998, Mr. Perks has been a lecturer for both the electrical engineering and industrial manufacturing engineering departments at California Polytechnic State University. Also, Mr. Perks was a faculty member in the Engineering and Technology department at Cuesta College from 1999 to 2001. In addition, Mr. Perks began his career as an educator in the Air Force as a Captain teaching at the Undergraduate Space and Missile Training Institute at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Prior to his Air Force instructor

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

15.918.6engineering, all together, to pursue other careers. This is attributable, to some extent, to colleges’failure in creating an educational experience conducive for the development of the characteristicsmentioned above. The author(10)reported the outcome of a survey of engineering employers in theRegion, that summarized frequently cited perceptions of the weaknesses of recent engineeringgraduates: lack of design capability and creativity, deficiency in thinking critically andindependently, narrow view of engineering and related disciplines, weak communication skills,lack of appreciation for variation, can’t use time and resources properly, majority desire to beanalysts, do not desire to get their hands dirty, no experience working in teams, and lack

Conference Session

Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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Liberal Education

the late nineteenth century. In every era, educators, economic analysts and policy makershave sought to forecast the productive needs of American industry and to train workers, at many Page 15.1284.2levels of skill and career mobility, to fulfill those labor needs. For generations, planners havecalled for the instruction of highly qualified engineers and less trained technicians, along withminimally trained laborers, to serve the national economy and provide economic opportunity toindividual citizens. Owners and managers of industrial firms have often contributed to thisdiscourse, including through their participation on government

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Libraries

whether or not it would be worth his while to obtain or consult the article.J. B. Johnson had a very productive career as an engineer and his many publications testify to itsscholarly production. Not only was Johnson a productive engineer, a writer, a good teacher andadministrator, but also through F. E. Turneaure9 we can see a very strong interest in thehumanities. Here the creator of The Engineering Index expresses his opinion about his studentsneed for learning: I beseech you, therefore, while yet students, to try to broaden your interests, extend your horizons now into other fields, even but for a bird’s-eye view, and profit, so far as possible, by the atmosphere of universal knowledge which you can breathe here

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrin S. Muggli, Benedictine College; Brian Tande, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees

toengineering careers and UND is the only U.S. institution that offers ABET-accredited B.S.degrees in chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering through distance learning.Through this partnership, BC engineering students can pursue these degrees without transferring.Currently, BC professors teach general education, math, science, and freshman, sophomore, andsome junior-level engineering courses, while DEDP teaches upper-level engineering courses.Upon completion of the program, students earn a BC liberal arts or general engineering degreeand an ABET-accredited B.S. degree in chemical, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineeringfrom UND.The BC Engineering Model combines the strengths of distance engineering education, theresources of an

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Mechanics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim M. Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanics

of Conventional Objections to Using FEA in Traditional ClassesWe open with an analogy, meant to caricature typical justifications for not teaching FEA practicewithin the core disciplinary courses:One can imagine a complicated and expensive mechanical calculator (ca. 1950) beingadvertised as a major advance in engineering. Structural calculations could be performed viarelaxation methods by filling out a series of tables according to precise rules. But students wouldneed many hours of training to learn to operate the calculator, lay out a particular type ofcalculation, and arrive at a result. And they probably wouldn’t have access to such an expensivetool in their careers if their eventual employer did not provide it. So if presented with an

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

critical program curriculum content forthe major alternative energy technologies. DACUM stands for “Developing a Curriculum”, andis a well defined methodology used for occupational task assessment to help define educationalcontent for a curriculum within a given career field.7 The DACUM process has been used byseveral colleges and universities to develop educational curricula, and is well documentedelsewhere.8-10 Much of the Lawrence Tech alternative energy curriculum drew upon theseDACUM results for the general basis of course content.3) Learning Objectives for the ProgramFrom the outset a primary objective for the alternative energy program at Lawrence Tech wasthat courses must contain much more than “survey level” content. It was felt that

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Individuals and project management. This affords student to value the project. They take ownership of the project because they feel it is helping to prepare them for careers and ties to the real world. They feel Industrial context the skills that they are using to solve the problem are tools that they will use in the workplace. The budget plays a role in supporting the industrial context. Represents the authentic environment of an authentic IC factory. Reinforces the 3-D

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

, industrial and mechanical engineering. The analysis focuses on astudy of what students express as relevant learning points. We have found students to besurprisingly frank about what they learned and where they thought their experience in thecourse fell short. Over time we have observed common themes that emerge amongstudents concerning their ability to deal with project changes and team dynamics andhave charted the resulting ebb and flow of enthusiasm and motivation over the course ofa semester.BackgroundCapstone projects represent a major milestone in a student’s academic career andprofessional development where they are expected to integrate knowledge and skills fromprior coursework. Capstone also represents a major checkpoint for assessing

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for K-12 and for Community College Students: Concepts, Assessment, and Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

. Page 15.30.7Evaluation Overview The evaluation plan for the Buffalo State College 2007 Engineers of the Futureprogram was based upon four evaluation questions. All four of these evaluationquestions implied that a measurable change would occur. The four evaluation questionswere: 1. Did partnering schools implement rigorous pre-engineering curricula? 2. Did partnering schools teach mathematics, science, and technology through hands-on experiences in engineering-related content? 3. Did participating teachers gain subject matter expertise? 4. Did partnering schools offer engineering-related career paths awareness? Evaluation of the program was performed in a fashion similar to a classic pre/postdesign. Data was

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Cristina Villalobos, University of Texas, Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Olga Ramirez, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Minorities in Engineering

to adapt as opportunities and applications inthese fields evolve. The project is achieving its goals via Challenge-Based Instruction byintroducing the Legacy Cycle to STEM students early and often.Table 3 shows the selected STEM key courses where CBI was implemented in the first andsecond year of the project. Among the selected STEM key courses, Calculus I, Calculus II, andPhysics I are early career science courses that most STEM students have to take. A significantnumber of engineering courses were also selected since mechanical engineering faculty at UTPAwere already participating and/or interested in doing extensive curriculum reform starting withthe freshman course of Introduction to Engineering. While Statics and Dynamics are keycourses

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Homolka, Kansas State University, Salina; Greg Stephens, Kansas State University, Salina

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Mathematics

tournaments and the College World Series two times andat the professional level (National League) a couple of times. Throughout this lengthy career, Igathered numerous stories to share (See Appendix A). Here are three abbreviated sample storiesused: 1. The pitching coach at WSU, while objecting to my strike zone, kicked dirt on the entire plate. He proceeded to uncover a two inch space down the middle of the plate and commented that was my strike zone! What percentage of the plate did he uncover? 2. While umpiring a major league game, Davey Johnson the manager of Cincinnati, questioned why a pitch was not called a strike which would have resulted in strike three. The batter hit the next pitch for a home

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valerie Young, Ohio University-Athens

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Chemical Engineering

learn about engineering as a career 21 % option not provided Page 15.1118.6Table 3. Top reasons NOT to enroll in Engineering Freshmen Learning Community Electronic Survey (n=8)Didn’t know about it 50 %Didn’t need academic support 50 %Table 4. Would recommend enrolling in Engineering Freshmen Learning Community to others Yes NoElectronic survey, EFLC participants (n=14) 11 (79 %) 3 (21 %)Electronic survey, EFLC non-participants (n=8) 1 (13 %) 6 (75

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Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 15.31.7Evaluation Overview The evaluation plan for the _______ State College 2007 Engineers of the Futureprogram was based upon four evaluation questions. All four of these evaluationquestions implied that a measurable change would occur. The four evaluation questionswere: 1. Did partnering schools implement rigorous pre-engineering curricula? 2. Did partnering schools teach mathematics, science, and technology through hands-on experiences in engineering-related content? 3. Did participating teachers gain subject matter expertise? 4. Did partnering schools offer engineering-related career paths awareness? Evaluation of the program was performed in a fashion similar to a classic pre/postdesign. Data was

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Gary Riggins, Virginia Tech

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International

Teaching and Research Assistant in the Virginia Tech departments of Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He currently also serves as a contractor for Imaging Science Research, Inc., Burke, VA. His research interests are in the area of human-computer interaction, knowledge modeling, and educational technology. Dr. Castles is a student member of the ASEE and the IEEE.Gary Riggins, Virginia Tech Gary Riggins is a 4th year civil engineering student at Virginia Tech with a double major in French. He has focused his academic career on learning about civil engineering (transportation systems) in different environments. He spent the summer of 2009 conducting a self-designed

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Ganesan, George Mason University; Philip Henning, James Madison University; Donna Sterling, George Mason University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

understanding teachers and students have of certain topics. Communicating tovarious audiences is invaluable and I am more confident about doing so."Another fellow said: "Also, the SUNRISE program has opened my eyes to the difficulties thatteachers face in teaching science. Not only are they limited in time, but they are bound bystandards, fearful of teaching science incorrectly, and at a loss with students who do not speakEnglish as a primary language. Because of my experience with these struggles, it’s much morelikely that a part of my career as a scientist will involve helping teachers learn how to teachscience, implement scientific design in their classrooms, and work with students who presentadditional challenges to science education

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session I

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

ZhongLi FU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS) In National University of Defense Technology (NUDT).; Huang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology; Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Zhao Zhao, National University of Defense Technology; Changfang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology

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International Forum

the multidisciplinary,intercultural team interactions that characterize 21st century engineering careers. 1With the furtherdevelopment of engineering education and knowledge economy, the cultivation of scientific andengineering talents with outstanding research capability has been increasingly urgent. However, thedevelopment of scientific research capability has been a relatively weak link in the engineeringeducation of China for a long time, and is also a missing link in the engineering education all over theworld today. A U.S. National Science Foundation’s report, In Restructuring Engineering Education: AFocus on Change, recommended that engineering courses include early and continued exposure toenvironmental, political and social issues

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Henry Griffith, Wright State University; Riad Ajami, Director, Center for Global Business, WSU; Angela Griffith

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

inclusion of this channel in the modified delivery system has many advantages, including thecapacity to improve student engagement by emphasizing relevance to their future careers.(Woolley, Rose, Orthner, Akos, & Jones-Sanpei, 2013). While this deficiency could easily beaddressed through integration of applied content within the core delivery system, it was decided toisolate its delivery within recitation meetings, with only limited review of the associated contentprovided within lecture as necessary. The purpose of isolating the two types of content delivery istwo-fold. Namely, through isolating delivery channels, the system becomes increasingly adaptable,allowing for adjustments in the blend of individual content delivery type. This

Conference Session

Track 4 - Session II - Student and Curriculum Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET, Inc.; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Patrick D. Pedrow P.E., Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Student and Curriculum Development

describes an on-going research project in establishing the validity of a direct methodfor teaching and measuring undergraduate engineering students’ professional skills. Proficiencyin engineering professional skills (Table 1) is critical for success in the multidisciplinary,intercultural team interactions that characterize global 21st century engineering careers. Yet,faculty members around the world have struggled to define, teach and measure professionalskills since their introduction as ABET criteria for engineering programs in 20001,2,3,4 . In fall2006, the Washington State University (WSU) College of Engineering in the northwesternUnited States (US) developed an innovative, direct method to teach and measure the ABETprofessional skills

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Shumway, Brigham Young University; SClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization Lab; Geoff Wright; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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International

from less privileged backgrounds.It is hoped that these students will then rise to the highest educational standards, pursue studiesand careers in mathematics, science, and engineering fields, and make a difference in the world -creating opportunities to further advance science and technology in their countries andcommunities and to promote sustainable development.MACILE started in 2007 in the Hitavo-Nigua (Ytabo) region of the DR. Ytabo is approximately20 miles southwest of the capital, Santo Domingo. The region includes six towns with anestimated student population of 11,800 (from informal records). The median monthly income isless than US$150. On average, parents have completed through the 5th level of primary school(Survey, 2007). Less