Conference Session

Creating a Technology Incubator and Creating a Seed Fund

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Laughlin, University of Maryland; Scott Magids, University of Maryland; David Barbe, University of Maryland

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

experience in planning andlaunching ventures. Second, most regions suffer from inadequate hands-on, seed capitalresources willing to invest early in the life of a new technical venture. These voids in a region’sventuring ecosystem discourage many technologists within universities, and other institutions,from embarking upon the commercialization of innovations.Given these impediments, to achieve their most effective role in the innovation economy,research universities require new, more aggressive models of commercialization. Traditionalmodels of Intellectual Property (IP) licensing are insufficient alone to unlock the untappedcommercial opportunities stemming from scientific and technical discoveries on campus.One of the most promising paths forward

Conference Session

Entrepreneurial Leadership and Non-traditional Ways to Engage Students in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilburn Clouse, Vanderbilt University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

+3. To help develop the "e" spirit +4. Building organizations for the future +5. Addressing social issues +6. OthersWhat part did the case play in the course? 20Case outputs: Class presentations, role play & research papersCase Name: Santa FeSchool: Vanderbilt UniversityTitle: Dore to Door ConsultingCase summary: Page 12.1010.9The students of Dore to Door Consulting, proposed to revitalize and redevelop downtown Athensby implementing a plan that focused on bringing in a major retailers and chain restaurants inaddition to revitalizing existing landmarks. The plain includes placing a Wal-Mart Super centerin the heart of downtown and targeting

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University at Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

scholar. Thus, ELITE scholars will comprise freshmen, transfer or current K-Statestudents.Specifically, the ELITE program will provide financial assistance to a cluster of 15-25 studentsover a period of four years beginning fall 2007. Budget for the program is estimated at $500,000with $28,000 earmarked for program administration and $32,000 for student support services.Included in the total are initial start-up funds that will be utilized to carry out planning for theELITE project and to put administrative and support structures in place. The S-STEM grantallows a maximum award of $500,000 in total or $125,000 per year for up to four years, with anoptional initial period of up to one year for planning. The maximum scholarship amount is up to

Conference Session

STEM Pipeline: Pre-College to Post-Baccalaureate

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venetia Dover, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Dawn Williams, Howard University; Viara Quinones, Howard University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

a multi method longitudinal study conducted at a Historically BlackCollege/University (HBCU) in fall 2006 and spring 2007 using a sample of 51 high achieving(GPA > 3.0) Black STEM students. The Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) was used as atheoretical framework to provide insight regarding factors influencing the post baccalaureatedecisions of high achieving Black STEM students. Survey findings revealed a statisticallysignificant association between STEM discipline and post baccalaureate plans. Qualitative datafrom a focus group will shed light on factors influencing the aforementioned finding.IntroductionThe literature indicates that the representation of minority science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM

Conference Session

Teaching Engineering and Public Policy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Kenneth Nichols, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

administration and civil engineering fields are alwaysworking together in practice. Public administration professionals are decision makers whoprovide the long-term plan and vision for development within federal, state, and local levels. Asdecision makers, these professionals decide which projects are viable. Engineering professionalsdesign, analyze, and execute planned projects. These professionals take the vision to a realitythat ultimately the public uses and the public administration professional needs to maintain. Though public administration and engineering professionals work together, they oftenmisunderstand one another’s roles. The public administration professional works within a publicpolicymaking process and regulatory sphere that

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Caldwell, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy; Adam Chalmers, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

program initiated the use of a new softwareprogram in several courses. The software is PowerCivil, provided by Bentley Systems Inc.. Thestand-alone program is a comprehensive design solution for site modeling, land development,and planning. It is a multidiscipline tool that provides integrated capabilities for survey,graphical coordinate geometry, digital terrain modeling, site grading and design, street design,water and sewer design, and storm water drainage design. The toolset supports plans preparation, Page 14.775.4plan sheet generation, and volume/material quantity calculation for a wide range of projects,such as commercial and residential

Conference Session

Applying What We Teach to IE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Figure 2. Sample Planning Map of the ModulesActivities and tools that may be utilized during the measure phase include: control charts,capability analysis, Pareto analysis, Affinity diagrams, check sheets and other data collectingmethods. A partial map of the Module© layout (shown in Figure 2) defines some of therequirements derived during the DMAIC measure phase for the ECU Six Sigma Green BeltCertification project.The Analyze PhaseIn the analyze phase of the DMAIC process, key variables having an impact on the output areidentified and the root causes for the loss in productivity and or quality are determined. In theanalyze phase, the activities and tools that are likely to be undertaken are: 5-why analysis, causeand effect analysis, Failure

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Alfred J. Bedard; David G. Meyer

15 HOH with an additional eight in progress and 24 in plan-ning stages. Typically, these consist of a theory problem statement which includes a HOH component. Manyof these HOH also include a classroom demonstration, and a more quantitative closure experiment. We willpresent examples of HOH created to date and review plans for testing and evaluation. IntroductionBackground There have been various approaches to the challenge of providing experimental components to theo-retical courses. For example, groups of formal experiments have been provided to give concurrent or addedenhancements to analytical subject matter. Alternatively, complete experimental courses have been added tocurricula

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Academy of Engineering, “Educating the Engineer of 2020”: Phase II Report, 20054. Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (COSEPUP), “Reshaping the Graduate Education of Scientists and Engineers”, National Academy Press, 1995.5. Council on Competitiveness, “Innovate America”, 2005.6. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, National Academy Press, 2006.7. Strategic Plan: “Enabling a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce for Competitiveness”, National Collaborative Task Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform, 2006. Page 14.1078.6

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry Duplicate Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; John Bardo, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Arizona State University; Niaz Latif, Purdue University; Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; David Quick; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce; Jay Snellenberger, Rolls-Royce; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mohammad Noori, California State Polytechnic University; Kathleen Gonzalez Landis, University of Arizona; Ronald Bennett, University of St. Thomas

into action in the national interest.Bibliography1. National Academy of Engineering, Technically Speaking, 2002.2. Wulf, W. A., The Urgency of Engineering Education Reform, Main Plenary Address, Proceedings American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2002.3. National Academy of Engineering, Educating the Engineer of 2020: Phase II Report, 20054. Council on Competitiveness, Innovate America, 2005.5. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, National Academy Press, 2006.6. Strategic Plan: Enabling a Strong U.S. Engineering Workforce for Competitiveness, National Collaborative Task Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform, 2006

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murray Teitell, DeVry University-Long Beach

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

described above. Students invariably have a final projectin many courses where they are assigned a design problem. In their senior year, they oftenhave a senior project which entails designing and building a unique prototype. The studentsare required to submit a proposal documenting the requirements, the proposed design, thematerials, the schedule, and the test plan. After review by the professor, the proposal mayrequire changes. Further modifications may be required at any point as unforeseen eventsoccur. In the end the prototype is expected to pass all tests and demonstrate on delivery thatit meets the original requirements. Many of these same steps occur on the job whengraduate engineers pursue engineering projects, so the project course is

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division 4: Teaching and Learning in Engineering Management

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

: • System dynamicsRequirements & • Develop Business • SIPOC (behavior, systemArchitecture requirements • Value Chain & Functional Decomposition elements) • Develop system requirements • Use Case Diagram • Cybernetics • Develop measurement plan Requirements: (information flow) • Develop a quality • Customer requirements • Systems thinking

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inez Hua, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael L Curry, Tuskegee University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

standardsand applications relevant to students. Each teacher developed a plan for her/his own school andcurriculum during this part of the RET. Formative feedback on these plans included weeklyfeedback from graduate student, research mentors, resource specialists from Engineering Projectsin Community Service (EPICS) at PU, and the other teachers in the RET program. Teachers were also embedded into the research groups of their mentors: they attendedgoup meetings, discussed research results, and conducted laboratory work, modeling exercises,or other utilized other methodologies to answer their research questions. Teachers also workedwith their research group to develop implemenation plans, and in particular, what type ofsupplies and equipment

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University; Nicholas Patrick Totaro, Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

community need.These efforts were supported by the university-wide programs Communication Across theCurriculum, CxC (http://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/cxc/), which focuses on oral, written,technical, and visual communication skills, and the Center for Community Engagement,Learning, and Leadership (http://www.lsu.edu/academicaffairs/ccell/). Today, BE 1251 isdesignated by the university as communication intensive (technical and visual). BE 1252 isdesignated by the university as communication intensive (written and visual) and service-learning. There is a plan underway (see Future plans for details) to offer BE 1251 as a service-learning course.Increasing collaboration among instructorsThe faculty is collegial and long-term instructors of these

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

-term plan for management of updates to the publishedCivil Engineering Body of Knowledge (CE BOK) and the associated ABET accreditationcriteria.1 This plan calls for ASCE to develop a formal revision to the CE BOK and associatedcriteria on a regular eight-year cycle. This regular change-cycle reflects three broadly acceptedconclusions drawn from ASCE’s experience in developing the first two editions of the CE BOK,from 2002 to the present:  A professional body of knowledge is a dynamic entity that reflects the ever-changing nature of professional jurisdictions. A given profession (or professional group) can be strengthened by formally articulating and publishing its body of knowledge, but only if the profession is willing

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Work

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, New York University; Vikram Kapila, New York University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

learning30 and co-generation.31 The students receive researcher’s expert opinion,which provides the benefits of cognitive apprenticeship.21In each iteration, two separate groups of students work toward building two identical robots. Forone group, the teacher and researcher use traditional qualitative observation, brainstorming,discussion, questionnaire, and feedback methods to analyze the outcomes of the iteration.7,8 Forthe second group, in addition to the traditional methods, the teacher and researcher follow someadvanced systems engineering approaches under the cognitive apprenticeship of the expertresearcher. The DBR is treated as a continuous improvement (CI) method,32 and resembles as theDeming or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.33 The teacher

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Hansberry, Northeastern University; Jennifer Love, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Course work should not be limited to design of single items orto a mechanical drawing. A graphics course should include designs of installation plans, contractor guidance plans as well as pipe design, electrical design, and structural design in steel, concreteand wood frame. Page 12.1446.4In addition to traditional quizzes and exams to assess student learning, two surveys should beadministered to the students:1) at the end of the semester to assess the success of course objectives and instructoreffectiveness (which is already implemented for all courses at Northeastern University). Theexisting survey could be modified using input

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

to PM by the author, a certified PMP, and are also consistent with thesurvey results. The survey revealed that students have problems with project planning (settingclear goals, schedule and resources), communication, numerous midcourse changes, and riskmanagement. Appropriate project integration, scope, time, communications, and riskmanagement knowledge will teach them how to deal with these problems to achieve much betteroutcomes in their senior design projects, as well as in the workforce.Project Management ModulesThese fourteen processes can be grouped into three distinct pedagogical modules and taught overthe course of a minimum of three weeks, with at least three hours of classroom instruction foreach module. It would be expected that

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Linda Hutchison, Bristol Community College; Alan Moore, University of Wyoming

motivation and mechanics behind the first two years ofworkshops, involving over 40 teachers and a cadre of University of Wyoming faculty, graduateand undergraduate students. While taking part in the workshops, the K-12 teachers wereresponsible for constructing lesson plan modules targeted at standards-based delivery of mathand science with engineering topics as the underlying base for investigation. Summaries of thevariety of modules generated, both in grade level and content, are provided, along with feedbackfrom participants who have put the modules to work in their classrooms.The efforts described here are motivated by several factors: Shrinking regional enrollmentprojections for undergraduate science/math and engineering programs, the need to

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Wilson, Western Kentucky University; Mark Cambron, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-266: USING INDUSTRIAL ADVISORY BOARDS TO ASSESS CAPSTONEDESIGN COURSESStacy Wilson, Western Kentucky UniversityMark Cambron, Western Kentucky University Page 12.1551.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Industrial Advisory Boards to Assess Capstone Design CoursesAbstractThe electrical engineering program at Western Kentucky University (WKU) was created in 2001with a focus on project-based education. Faculty have developed a series of experiencesthroughout the curriculum to support this mission which culminates in a year long designsequence. In this sequence, students must plan, design, and

Conference Session

Student Teams and Active Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Camilla Saviz; Kurt Schulz

on prior to pursuingdevelopment of the experiment. Students indicate their preferences from a general listof suggested topic areas or develop a topic in consultation with the course instructor.Over the course of the semester, each team researches, designs, develops, tests, andreports on the laboratory experiment developed for the selected topic. In addition togaining hands-on experience in solving an open-ended problem and resolving design,development, and implementation issues, students develop their communication,teamwork, and management skills. Following team formation, each team begins byresearching the topic and developing a formal project plan which includes a timeline.Laboratory experiment ideas are then proposed and discussed with

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

Tagged Divisions

Construction

) Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED) for New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED-NC) orLEED for Existing Building (LEED-EB). In 2008 the Florida Energy Act mandated that all statefunded buildings pursue a nationally recognized high-performance green building rating systemas approved by the Department of Management Services. LEED and Green Building InitiativesGreen Globes are specifically mentioned. In 2010 there were over 600 registered LEED projectsin the state of Florida. Preparing our students for these jobsite requirements is essential.University Facilities SettingIn 2003, the University of Florida Facilities, Planning, and Construction (FPC) Officeconstructed the first USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suleiman A. Ashur, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Mohammad Alhassan, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

insupporting ABET accreditation of the Civil Engineering program as well other programs in thedepartment are presented.1. IntroductionThe Civil Engineering (CE) program started at Indiana University-Purdue University FortWayne (IPFW) in 2006; the only public program offered in the area that enables students to getexcellent public education while living at home and attending school. In December 2008, theCivil Engineering Assessment Plan (CEAP) was developed and approved, based on thedepartment’s existing “one-assessment-plan-fits-all” format that was developed for all programsin 2004. The assessment plan requires intensive effort to implement and lacks consistency anddocumentation in some aspects of assessment. In order to meet the ABET requirements

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Naomi Tillison; David Hand

analyzing treatment systems. Lessons learned in 2004were applied to modify the course structure and assessment plan for the following year. Theassessment plans along with the course objectives were critiqued using Bloom’s Taxonomy. Theresults of this evaluation led to recommendations for further refinement of the course.IntroductionA hands-on course focusing on the design of treatment systems was created at MichiganTechnological University (MTU) with the aim of enhancing the transition of environmentalengineering graduates into the workplace, as smooth transitions are lacking according toprofessionals from the field. This course (i.e., EPSC course) is held in the newly constructedEnvironmental Process and Simulation Center (EPSC), which was funded

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Prathivadi Ravikumar

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe degree is tailored for those seeking a cross-disciplinary terminal degree. No campus visitsare necessary. Students must maintain at least 3.00 GPA. At least 50 % of the credits must beearned from the University of Wisconsin - Platteville.BACKGROUND OF DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURABILITY (DFM)In the current global competitive environment, it is essential that manufacturing be performed atpeak efficiency. To do so requires the understanding, planning, implementing, monitoring, andcontrolling of many functions that affect manufacturing. One important function that influencesmanufacturing greatly is design. As well known

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell

Education”drawings and floor plans and completed comparative assessments for each of the finaldesigns. The second design project involved the application of a computer-aided design(CAD) software package that guides the user through the design of a truss-type highwaybridge, based on a specified design scenario; design submittals included isometric andelevation drawings for this unique commercial engineering application. Finally, students’end-of-course assessments are used to validate the effectiveness of the projects. Due tospace limitations, examples of student solutions are not included; however, the author canprovide copies of student solutions to interested educators upon request.Project #1: Residential DesignThis initial project buildson

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael B. Spektor; Malcolm Grothe; Walter Buchanan

Session 1347 Outreach Degree Completion Program Michael B. Spektor, Malcolm Grothe, Walter W. Buchanan Oregon Institute of Technology/The Boeing Company/Northeastern UniversityI. IntroductionIn our previous paper entitled “Delivering a Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program toBoeing Company”, in June of 1999, we reported about the mutual educational project betweenOIT and Boeing.1 In this paper we address the Initial Plan, Memorandum of Understanding,First Academic Quarter, Lessons Learned, and our Future Plan. All of the recommendationsfrom the earlier paper have been achieved during this academic year

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tina alaei; Andrew Lillesve, IRE

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

offour semesters at IRE, the students are required to write four technical reports describing allaspect of the design projects in addition to writing business plan, personal improvement plan andexperiment reports for all the technical competencies. The IRE students graduate with a Bachelorof Science in general engineering from Minnesota State University, Mankato.The goal of the program is to producing graduates with significant integrated technical andprofessional knowledge and skills who will help the economic development of the region. Themajority of the student learning occurs in the context of industry engineering projects, in contrastto the traditional distinctly topical engineering classes. The IRE program values skills such asstrong

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

activities were scheduled on Monday thru Friday from8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Award of certifications were presented on the last day, Friday, July 22,2011. As for the subject matter in the profession, two sessions accomplished a very importantportion of the program. One was on “Engineering design projects using AutoCAD” and the otherwas “Lego robot session” followed by “Lego robot competition for the participants”. Winners ofthe competition were recognized.Program planning included first, seeking adequate collaboration from local schools, UnitedIndependent School District (UISD), Laredo Independent School District (LISD), and other areaeducational academies. A website was developed to provide details about the program, includingapplication material. A

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven McCabe; Francis Thomas

engineeringconference, and 3) the asphalt paving conference. The planning of each of these conferencesinvolves the faculty and representatives of local industry. The conferences present invitedspeakers as well as faculty presentations that address the needs of the respective engineeringparticipants.The engineering community has, in recent years, requested a different form of continuingeducation. The degree programs do not address the needs of those who do not desire anadvanced degree. The conferences address a different need than the degree programs, but theypresent a scheduling problem in that it is necessary to miss an entire day of work in order toattend the conference. This can be difficult, in some cases, due to project deadlines, etc. In anattempt to