Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ismail Fidan

Prototyping Technology at TTUAlthough neither the current TTU curriculum nor any other school in the state of Tennessee hadan educational RP laboratory to practice10, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro,TN has recently purchased some rapid prototyping machines for their machine tool technologylab. These machines were planned to be used in industrial projects and senior level capstonecourses11.At TTU, all the CAD design labs are currently done with AutoCAD2002 in the computer lab,and the CNC production labs cover only Milling and Turning Processes practicing CNCez andMasterCAM. Establishing the RP laboratory and enhancing the current courses with RP help thecourse instructor to convey the cutting edge technology to current students in

Conference Session

Real-World Applications

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Molu Olumolade

thequality of the program and hence the quality of the collegeIn the wake of the recent economic crunch, a new challenge is evolving for engineeringtechnology programs in some areas of the nation. It is becoming harder to obtain industrialinternships for students in order to maintain engineering technology’s reputation and philosophyas a profession where knowledge of mathematics, physical and social sciences, and engineeringis applied to planning, design and implementation of products and processes. It is very apparentthat measures have to be taken to ensure that student learning is active and embeds hands onapplications. The ripple effect of this challenge is less quality education that may lead tograduate unemployability, low enrollment, and hence

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Sheinberg; Alberto Gomez-Rivas; George Pincus

established.The paper describes development of the Safety and Fire Engineering Technology program,institutional response to community needs, curriculum, facilities including laboratories andsimulation programs, student background, and depicts program growth. Finally, conclusionsdescribe reasons for success of the program and future plans for continued development.IntroductionThis paper describes the Safety and Fire Protection Engineering Technology program at theUniversity of Houston-Downtown (UHD). The historical development of the program isdescribed to emphasize how UHD meets the needs of the community. The objectives of the Page 9.906.1program were

Conference Session

Assessment of Graphics Programs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Watkins

ofengineering graphics.Developing the new curriculum from scratch allowed a fresh examination of engineeringgraphics education in the context of today’s computer driven society. One advantage wasavoiding the “we’ve always done it this way” mantra. An additional advantage was theopportunity to examine today’s computer based drawing, modeling, and design tools, and to plana curriculum around them, rather than integrating them into an existing course sequence.Significant thought and planning went into the effort, and included input from several sources.Major decisions were made on several key issues such as: Should any work be done with manualinstruments on the board? Is hand sketching an appropriate topic? Should some level of handwork (board or

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Physics

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James McNeil

were critical to creating the atmosphere of trust and respect necessaryfor the coordinated degree programs discussed below to function effectively.Universal Donor Degree CSM's B.S. Engineering Physics degree is one of 17 such programs accredited by theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Our last general review tookplace in 2000 under the Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), and our next review will occur in2006. As is by now well known to the engineering education community, under EC2000,accredited programs must identify their constituents and implement a process for developingprogram goals and objectives, as well as a delivery plan that makes use of assessment andfeedback to demonstrate continuous improvement

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Schwartz

” projects from the list. I tally the results and let the students know what projects we’lltackle. (I still reserve the right to include my “favorite” project to this final list, but have actuallydiscovered that the students usually pick good projects, so I rarely have to “force” my choice intothe final mix.) Figure 1 – Self-Assessment FormDuring the first week, I have the students enter their schedules into the Outlook calendar tool,including classes, meetings and work schedules. (Meetings and work schedules are to be listedas “tentative” events.) I also enter my information into Outlook. As the various groupsdetermine their meeting times, I have them “invite” me to each meeting via the “Plan a Meeting”feature of

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Design Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Verma

Lean implementation projects. In addition a semester project onproduction simulation using ProModel software is also required.VII. Ship Repair Simulation Exercise This simulation exercise incorporates repair of two ships of different sizes. One ofthe ships is shown in Figure 1. During the simulation, students track performance metricslike lead-time, cycle time, rework and distance traveled by material handler whileimplementing various tools of Lean in three phases. This exercise takes into accountlogistical issues such as inspection reports, master repair schedules, emergent repairs, inaddition to planned repair activities. This simulation exercise simulates repair activitiessuch as painting, blasting, engine overhaul, shaft

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Bates

experience teaching high school classes, while others had “typical”experience with teaching as graduate students. Some had had some formal training in the formof teaching workshops, classes or mentored graduate student experiences. Most of the cohortwere not married and had no dependents. While this may mean less responsibility to otherindividuals, there was also no assumed support network for most of the cohort.During the middle of the first week of orientation, the group met at a local tavern and developed Page 10.345.4a plan to meet regularly. Along with the desire for social interaction, the feeling that we were all Proceedings of the 2005

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Duncan; William Swart

will struggle with changes, and even resist them if they were not afforded theopportunity to have some level of involvement in the pending adjustments. Some of thestruggle comes out in a form of occupational defiance where performers of the tasks feelthey can accomplish their work without necessarily having to adhere to the standards ofthe instruction.In order for desired and planned productivity to occur, it is essential that employees knowhow and when to perform. When a discrepancy between expected and plannedperformance is due to a lack of knowledge, then the remedy is training. However, lack ofknowledge may not be a yes or no proposition. For example, if the employee possessedthe knowledge, but has not used it and is “rusty”, then the

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhifeng Kou; Sudhir Mehta

thecourses approved by NDSU can be transferred to NDSU. The review includes, but is notnecessarily limited to, (a) the overall course composition of the AIT-NDSU Program, (b)the content and related syllabi for each course which is part of the AIT-NDSU Program,(c) texts and other teaching materials appropriate to each course, and (d) qualifications ofinstructors planning to teach the AIT-NDSU courses.This program will also allow NDSU students to spend one or more semesters at AIT.These students will be able to take the same courses as normally offered at NDSU, alongwith AIT students. They will also be able to take courses in Indian history, languages,and culture, attend cultural events, and visit places of interest. The program is designedto promote

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhifeng Kou; Sudhir Mehta

.” American Journal of Physics, 66(1), 64-75.3. National Survey of Student Engagement Overview (2001). “Improving the college experience: NSSE 2001 Overview. Bloomington,” IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research and Planning.4. National Survey of Student Engagement (2000). “Improving the college experience: National benchmarks of effective education practice.” Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research and Planning.5. Hake RR (2001). “Lessons from the physics-education-reform effort.” Conservation Ecology. 5(2):28. Available online at: http://www.consecol.org/vol5/iss2/art28/, accessed January 4, 2005.6. Mehta S and Kou ZF (2005). “Research in Statics Education – Do Active, Collaborative, and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rufus Carter; Claudia Milz

has been achieved in our materials lab A detailed plan for development of a prototype product or practice has been prepared.Educational practices generally regarded by the community as effective in enhancing learningare being incorporated into the prototype, or new approaches are being developed. Anassessment instrument and/or an approach to evaluate the prototype’s impact in improvingstudent learning has been developed. A prototype of a product or practice has been developed and made ready for testing. Theprototype has been tested in a pilot program at the instructor’s home institution. Documentationis being prepared so that others can test prototype. Presentations have been given (at professionalmeetings or other institutions

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Murphy; Jamie Phillips

course materials. In this teaching internship, thegraduate student and faculty member met to discuss plans for conducting class sessions and Page 10.935.2developing homework problems at least one week prior to implementation. After discussing and Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationreviewing notes and homework problem sets, course materials developed by the graduate studentwere refined based on feedback. From the perspective of the faculty member, this form ofmentoring has a natural feel that

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Amir Karimi; Dan Dimitriu

goal setting;2. Research, library, and career services resources;3. College of engineering advising resources, academic career planning, and recommended programs of study;4. Use of computer-based tools in engineering;5. Working in teams;6. Introductory problem solving skills;7. Basic written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills for engineering;8. Introduction to design process;9. Career opportunities in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering;10. Professional registration as an engineer;11. Professional engineering organizations;12. Contemporary issues in engineering;13. Professional and ethical behavior related to engineering

Conference Session

Professional Ethics in the Classroom

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Houghtalen

Session xxxx Don’t Give Up Good “Teaching Principles” To Teach Ethics Robert J. Houghtalen, P.E., Gloria M. Rogers Department of Civil Engineering / Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyAbstractTeaching engineering students professional ethics is a challenge. Most of our students thinkethics is common sense and does not need to be taught. Furthermore, the topic is not easy tomake interesting. However, principles of good teaching can be applied to any topic, includingthis one. This paper explores two ways to teach professional ethics; one way is

Conference Session

Technology Transfer and Commercialization

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chintan Parekh; Anthony Warren; Elizabeth Kisenwether

State’s Hershey Medical Center. The objectives for the four student teams in theFall 2003 pilot course was to: 1) to understand the two inventions and related patents, license andoption agreement and 2) to suggest methods to bridge the chasm between these key players inthe technology commercialization process 3) be technology commercialization “agents” for thetwo inventions.This paper reviews details of course format, results from the Fall 2003 semester’s work, andprogress to date in the Spring 2004 course. In addition, the plan for assessment is summarizedwhich investigates student growth in entrepreneurial and technology transfer skills and teamwork.IntroductionThe Market-Pull Technology Commercialization course was developed and co-taught by

Conference Session

ET Capstone Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci

. Develop problem solving skills. 6. Demonstrate leadership and team membership skills. 7. Take part in departmental and SME professional experiences. 8. Develop documentation for fulfillment of the requirements for a senior capstone.Course requirements include attendance to class and team meetings, individual journal recordingfor each and professional meeting including sketches, names of contact and resource personsincluding vendors, problems encountered, tasks to be completed, time spent on each activities,and plans for future activities driven by the Gantt chart for the entire project. Three teamprogress reports per quarter are expected to be delivered through PowerPoint presentation beforethe advisors and the class. First

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Zollars

of theexperiments did improve their analytical skills while being neutral on whether it helpedlearn effective controller operation or troubleshooting. The complete set of studentresponses is available on the web at http://chem.engr.utc.edu/ASEE/2004/Table 3. Results from UTC SurveyIn the items below, mark how much you think you have been helped byremote operation of laboratory equipment of access to data and graphs on Responsethe web: Avg ± SD1 General familiarity with engineering controls equipment, controller design and planning 3.2 ± 1.12* Effective teamwork techniques

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering I

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Maggio; Sandra Yost

. The Director of Pre-College Programs for the College ofEngineering and Science (Dan Maggio) provides the coordination and scheduling functions.Project TimelineThe table shown below provides the schedule of offerings of these pre-college outreachprograms from the beginning. Note that the DAPCEP program as a whole began much earlier,and that the table indicates the first offering of the DAPCEP mechatronics course. The firstoffering of each of these programs was preceded by approximately two to three months ofdevelopment and planning. The planning for subsequent offerings of each program also startsseveral months in advance, but the development time is greatly reduced for repeat offerings, asthe development is limited to program improvements

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

George Catalano

life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (l) promoting peace through the development of an individual plan for the life long cultivation of the qualities of compassion Here the whole idea of compassion is based on a keen awareness of the interdependence of all these living beings, which are all part of one another and all involved in one another. It is a call for caution and reflection upon the situations of others. (m) promoting peace through

Conference Session

Entrepreneurial/Innovative Communication

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Jordan; Melvin Corley

really been fulfilling its stated purpose.This paper describes changes that have been made to help the course better achieve itsobjectives.The first change was to bring in a number of outside speakers who could relate their real worldlife experiences to those of the students. On a regular basis, we now bring into our classspeakers who give presentations on the following topics:! Experiences the engineer will face early in his career (by a recent graduate).! Experiences the engineer will face by the time he reaches mid career (by someone who has graduated 10-15 years ago).! Financial planning by a certified financial planner.! Intellectual property presentation by the university’s director of intellectual

Conference Session

Current Issues in Aerospace Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alfred Striz

material in the control ofaerospace systems. Modern aerospace systems range from piloted aircraft and interplanetaryspacecraft to unmanned autonomous vehicles to “smart” missiles, all of which depend heavily oncomputer control. In the design of such vehicles, decisions have to be made between conflictingaspects of performance, for example, having stability provided entirely by the structural andaerodynamic design or using computer systems to provide control for inherently unstablesystems. Also, modern aerospace systems are becoming more and more autonomous. Cruisemissiles can recognize terrain and landmarks and attack targets with ever increasing accuracy.Airliners such as the existing Boeing 777 and the planned Boeing 7X7 are optimized for

Conference Session

Innovative Graduate Programs & Methods

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett; Eugene Audette

.) • Developmental Psychology of Adulthood (3 cr.) • Organizational Theory and Behavior (3cr.) • Communication and Human Relations in the Workplace (3 cr.) • Career Development of Professionals in Organizations (3 cr.) • Candidate Self-Assessment and Personal Planning (Total of 3 credits stranded in 1-credit increments during the program of study) (3 cr.) Total= 18 credits 2. Pedagogy/Androgogy: The following courses would provide the theoretical and skill bases for teaching in higher Education (Angelo, 1993: Brookfield, 1995; Cranton, 1994; Fink, 2003; Jonassen, 2000; Merriam, 1999; Mezirow, 1991: Schön, 1987). The course sequence in Pedagogy/Androgogy could be

Conference Session

ECE Education and Engineering Mathematics

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Leland

Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationsetting up the problem correctly, one point was taken off for algebra errors, and three points weretaken off for each conceptual error. Students who did not formulate the problem received a scoreof zero.Specific Instruction in Problem Solving and ExplanationTo improve problem solving skills, we used specific instruction and explanation exercises. Onelecture was devoted to problem solving and metacognition. Polya’s four steps of understand,plan, execute, and reflect4 were presented, with specific emphasis on what is really involved inunderstanding a problem.For example, understanding the problem: ‘Determine the equation of a line passing through thepoints (1,2) and (2,-3).’ involves writing

Conference Session

TIME 6: Web-based Instruction

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James G. Brasseur; Laura L. Pauley

. Visits to the company site and regular interaction with the company contact give the students a real-life design team experience before graduation. Students learn to plan a timeline and work under time and monetary constraints often encountered in the work force. A final presentation and written report teaches the students how to document their work in a professional way. A final “design poster fair” benefits both the students in the course as well as other students in the college.3. The Texaco Lab has five test stands, an IC engine, refrigeration cycle, vibrations test, Rankine power cycle, and jet engine. This lab is visited by several junior Mechanical Engineering courses to demonstrate the different measurements and analysis

Conference Session

Industry-Based Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pramodh Viswanathan; Molu Olumolade

increased productivity of workers in a section of the company. It alsoreduced the amount of personal, delay and fatigue allowances of the workers.IntroductionIn the last decade, we have witnessed increasingly growing awareness of large-range planning inall sectors. Companies are more than ever concerned with long-term stability and profitability.In order to remain competitive, manufacturing facilities must be designed with enough flexibilityto withstand significant changes in their operating requirements.Productivity improvement means elimination of wastes and its precondition is the proper pursuitof goals. Manufacturing system improvement includes productivity improvement, work systemimprovement and work measurement with special elements of safety

Conference Session

BME Courses

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Sweeney; Heather Cullen; Alyssa Panitch

professional practice):‚ Beginning of Semester ‚ Introduction to the course (course instructors) ‚ History and overview of the field of Bioengineering (guest faculty; 3h) ‚ Bioengineering and the Bioengineering curriculum at ASU (course instructors) ‚ Includes career planning survey and pre-course student self-assessment (4) ‚ Includes focus on ABET and benefits of accreditation ‚ Includes promotion of student research opportunities and internship programs (4) ‚ Introduction to Technical Writing in the discipline (guest English faculty; course instructors; 3g) Page 9.378.5 ‚ Includes writing as a group (3d

Conference Session

Teaching Engineers to Teach

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

C. Ping Wei; Thomas Quimby

active student chaptersand the data shows that they also produce more professional members than the generalpopulation.It would be interesting to research what influenced the peaks in 1994 and 1997. Such data maybe useful in future policy planning. Page 9.1269.6 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe Follow-up SurveyThe first two offerings of the

Conference Session

Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Krishna Vedula

shared infrastructure, and increase the capacity of engineering and sciencegraduates to contribute to the U.S. competitive edge. They provide a system perspective for long-term engineering research and education, enabling fresh technologies, productive engineeringprocesses, and innovative products and services.Department-Level Reform of Undergraduate Engineering Education (DLR) – provides anopportunity for institutions to compete for planning and implementation grants to assistdepartmental and larger units in developing comprehensive plans to reformulate, streamline andupdate engineering and engineering technology degree programs, developing new curricula foremerging engineering disciplines, and meeting the emerging workforce and educational

Conference Session

Minorities in Research

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michel Reece; Carl White

service and participates on an active board thatdevelops “daily” action plans for participating students. The daily action plans aredeveloped and updated periodically during the semester by each coordinator. The actionplans outline issues that may affect the student and actions for implementation to improvestudent academic, training, and research performance.III. RESEARCH AND TRAINING EMBEDDED WITHIN THE ACADEMIC CURRICULUMFor years freshmen, have been denied the esteem privileges of participating in advancedresearch programs. However, by including research and training within the academiccurriculum, all students, particularly freshmen and sophomore undergraduate students,can participate in the research experience. ATMO recruits its students from