Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

IT-CAD/CAM program are required to taketwo additional courses that cover more advanced topics in CAD. These courses are in AssemblyDesign and Mechanisms Modeling, and in Surface Design and Modeling. The former courseuses Pro/Engineer® and the latter CATIA. Again the use of two CAD systems in this wayreflects the philosophy of combining depth-of-study with breadth-of-exposure. This isparticularly important for CAD/CAM technologists who are likely over their careers to need totransition between CAD applications.The rest of this paper is devoted to describing the instructional approach taken in the advancedCAD class on assembly and mechanisms modeling using Pro/Engineer®. In particular it willfocus on how homework and project assignments are

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) General Elective (3)Calculus (5) General Elective (3)Physics (4) Technical Elective (3)Chemistry (4)Total Hours: 124 Page 15.380.5Accreditation IssuesWhen determining the content of a new curriculum, program objectives must first be considered.The mission of the Engineering Technology (ET) program is to prepare graduates with thetechnical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in process and systems design,technical sales, manufacturing operations, maintenance or service functions of a manufacturingenterprise. Further, the program supports the University’s

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Kendrick Aung, Lamar University; Jiang Zhou, Lamar University

result. The analysis result also provides great input tofuture improvement and dissemination of the novel teaching methods on dynamics concepts. 1. IntroductionDynamics is an important engineering course for three reasons. First, it is essential to have astrong grasp of the concepts covered in the course when pursuing a degree in engineering.Second, it is a required course for many engineering departments and is the first engineeringcourse that covers both difficult and abstract concepts. Third, for many capable students thiscourse can become a roadblock to a career in engineering1.Computer-mediated instructional technologies, typically in Virtual Environments, hold greatpromise for use in educational settings in that they can increase

Conference Session

Materials Selection & Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Materials

≠ conduct follow-up surveys for immediately following the summer program and over the course of the senior capstone project period (3) Total the number of submitted publications resulting from the capstone projects (success based in part on the number of students and faculty involved in the program) ≠ student papers ≠ scholarly work by faculty based on the work initiated in the capstone projects (4) Surveys of industry partner perceptions related to student progress ≠ gauge relevance and technical contributions of the student work as perceived by the industry partners (5) Program alumni surveys ≠ total value perceived for graduate studies or professional career

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

AC 2010-1477: INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS, STATISTICS,AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: REINFORCING KEY CONCEPTSPaul Kauffmann, East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is Professor and Chair in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industry career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University Stephanie Sullivan is a visiting instructor in the Department of

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade College; Jonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

0 of students.29. The instructors had competency in 41 59 0 0 0 0 100 0 the subject of ocean energy.40. I believe this course will benefit 34 59 7 0 0 0 93 0 me during my career.45. I researched the issues discussed in class on my own after 3 69 10 17 0 0 72 17 presentations/discussions.49. My ability to communicate with students from other majors has 17 31 28 24 0 0

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Pawan agrawal, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

being an important skill in its own right, theability to map a written problem to a visual diagram allows students to continue learningusing their preferred learning style. By creating a tool to aid in transforming writteninformation into visual images, we believed that we could help students develop anessential skill that they will need not only in the material and energy balance class, butthroughout their careers as engineers.Development of a Software Tool To provide this scaffolding we wished to design a software tool that would aid inthe transition from written to visual to mathematical representations. Such a task faces afundamental challenge: how to provide students with enough guidance that they canmaster the skill, without giving

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Misty Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates, Inc.; David Woehr, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida

Institute of Technology Richard A. Layton is the Director of the Center for the Practice and Scholarship of Education and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. from California State University, Northridge, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. His areas of scholarship include student team-building, team-formation and peer-evaluation, laboratory reform, data analysis and presentation, and system dynamics. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Layton worked in consulting engineering, culminating as a group head and a project manager. He is a guitarist and songwriter with the classic alternative rock band

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Daphene Koch, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. It is the leadershipcomponent, from a regulatory or business point of view, that represents the difference to thestudent.By coordinating academic course work with the lecture topics, specific topics may resonate withstudents because they are learning about the subject during the same period of time in theireducational career. Simply put, speakers from industry provide a different voice on a givensubject. This subtle, yet clearly identified change in delivery method has a positive effect on thestudents. Similarly, when an industry professional identifies proven techniques that the studentcan use to be successful, the information provided by the educator is bolstered. It is thiselevation of the subject and methodology that creates the synergy

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeong Woo; Blake Wentz, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Also,further study must be completed on the use of other knowledge sharing tools such as blogs andpodcasts in order to optimally present and use these technologies, and to expose the students totools that may be used in their professional careers after graduation.List of References 1. Chao, J. (2007). Student Project Collaboration using Wikis. Proceedings of the 20th Conference on Software Engineering Education & Training. Dublin, Ireland. 2. Duffy, P. and Bruns, A. “The use of blogs, wikis and RSS in education: A conversation of possibilities.” Proceedings of the Online Learning and Teaching Conference 2006, pgs. 31-38, Brisbane. 3. Ebner, M., Kickmeier-Rust, M., and Holzinger, A. "Utilizing wiki-Systems in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

them to technical resources that are usedby industry, and give them an opportunity to develop decision making skills [3].We are considered “digital immigrants” and must alter the way in which we instruct students inorder to maximize their learning. This change should not take place because it is what they have Page 15.121.2been exposed to. Rather, this is the environment that they will encounter during their careers [3].Some questions that arise are: ≠ Although they have large amounts of digital experience, do they have an understanding of how they can use these resources for their benefit in education and

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xaver Neumeyer, Northwestern University; Ann McKenna, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

your professional career?5. How would you define productive Aims at faculty perception of productiveconflict? conflict. Table 1.Faculty interview questionsFor example, when faculty responded to question 2 that “some students just didn’t pulltheir weight (Instructor A in EDC)” we categorized that as different levels of Page 15.309.4commitment. Other conflict categories were different skill-sets, different ideas about theproject direction, different personalities, and different working styles. These conflictcategories would then be implemented into a forced-choice question that

Conference Session

Communication - Needs and Methods

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lockwood, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

corresponding increasein understanding and achievement 2, 3. In most cases, they remain dedicated courses, oftenfulfilling university communications requirements.The University of C___’s S____ School of Engineering has decided on a slightlydifferent approach, in order to ensure that students are gaining the propercommunications skills. While engineering students are still required to take theuniversity-mandated technical communications course, students are also given instructionin communications in their first year of study, as part of an engineering design course.This method ensures not only that students are exposed to proper technicalcommunications skills from the start of their engineering careers, but that communicationis seen as an integral part

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Riddell, Baker College Of Flint; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

ProgramProgram Educational Objectives1) To produce graduates who demonstrate professional competence in engineering practice inlocal and global industry environments, or in related careers in government or academia.2) To produce graduates who exhibit effective communication, team work, and readiness forleadership while acting ethically and professionally.3) To produce graduates who maintain awareness of societal and contemporary issues and fulfillcommunity and society’s needs.4) To produce graduates who actively engage in life-long learning, by completing professionaldevelopment/training courses and workshops, acquiring engineering certification, or pursuingand completing an advanced degree.Program OutcomesThe graduate will have:(a) an ability to apply

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadia Kellam, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Tracie Costantino, University of Georgia; Bonnie Cramond, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

level of integration asdescribed above.16 Our premise is that as a result of the Studio Series, the students will becomesystems thinkers with the ability to think holistically as well as reductively in order to beprepared to deal with complex issues in their careers. The Studios of the different years will meetsimultaneously to encourage near-peer learning and mentoring among the students, for exampleseniors will provide mentoring to sophomores. These Studios are modeled after the graduate-level studios that have been implemented in the Department of Educational Psychology andInstructional Technology over the last 10 years.18-19The Synthesis and Design Studio Series consists of studio sessions throughout every semester ofthe curriculum that

Conference Session

Two-Year College Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Christal Wade, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

degree by providing counseling and resources for adultlearners, including career services and scholarship opportunities.In order to recruit existing operators into the program, the trade associations involved with WTIhave agreed to promote the WTI program through their email communications and periodicnewsletters distributed to members.ConclusionIt is expected that the WTI degree program, which provides a combination of on-line instructionand localized experiential programs, such as internship opportunities at water treatment plantswithin the student’s community, will assist in filling the workforce needs of the water andwastewater industry.As a demonstrably functional framework is being put in place, the program is being extrapolatedto address

Conference Session

TIME 2: Laboratories

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Carr; J. Steven Brown

EducationSample ResultsThe types of experiments that can be performed using the engine as it exists in Phase I arecertainly limited; however, we believe students can still be exposed early in their undergraduateacademic careers to a rewarding laboratory experience for minimal monetary outlays. Studentscan be exposed to data acquisition, LabVIEW, uncertainties in measurement, manipulation ofdata, report writing, simple instrumentation, and can make qualitative statements about theengine’s performance. For example, Figure 3 shows sample exhaust temperature data for atransient warm-up and Figure 4 shows sample steady-state exhaust temperature data for severalengine speed/back pressure combinations. For example, from Figure 3, students can

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Graduate Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett

innovationimplementers is important to them and that it is helping them in their jobs and career decisions.Furthermore, they are on the road to being “conscious competents”, particularly exhibited in therealization of their leadership abilities.It is encouraging to see that learning continues long after the class ends. These students areclearly demonstrating innovation leadership, developing the ability to think differently. They arebecoming the “right engineers for out times and for the future” that Dr. Bordogna addressed inhis Distinguished Lecture. They are on the path to becoming the trusted innovators, changeagents and master integrators so important to the economy and security of the future of theUnited States and the world. They are clearly contributing

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Blust

University of Dayton. Previously, Rebecca has had a 12-year career with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. While working for Goodyear, she held manymanagement positions including; Automotive Business Center Manager, Production Manager and Interim PlantManager for the world's largest conveyor belting facility. Rebecca also is the Assistant Director for the IndustrialAssessment Center at The University of Dayton. Rebecca's extensive industrial background facilitates excellentlearning for students by combining practical experiences with technical knowledge.J. BILL BATESBill Bates is currently a Program Manager at the National Air & Space Intelligence Center at the Wright PattersonAir Force Base. Bill started working for the Air Force in 1989 and

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Tom Davis; Maximillian Peeters; John Curtis; Jennifer Miskimins

studentsreceive significant team skill instruction in earlier courses (EPICS), they do not always have theopportunity to practice these skills throughout their undergraduate careers and can be out ofpractice when they take their senior capstone design course. In this mode, they sometimes do notunderstand how the pieces of a major project fit together in a “beehive” fashion, but rather theytry to force fit an “assembly line” approach. Additionally, these students are groomed to act asindividuals in their other, more traditional lecture classes where they often compete for grades.The students have a difficult time switching their mentalities between these competitiveindividually-graded classes and a design class which requires them to work together for

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering and More

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ian Campbell

, They begin to seek answers to questions that lead to later subjects in their courses. Their ‘motivation’ level rises dramatically. 2. Since models are fabricated/prototypes tested at home, a student (in this way) exposes relatives, friends and family acquaintances to the ‘process’ of engineering design. This assists students in validating Engineering as their chosen career. 3. In 2001 and again in 2002, significant numbers of students sought to enter the annual Australia competition for “Paddle Pop” model bridges in Sydney. (In both 2001 and 2002, this competition was won by freshman students taught by the author. Figures 19 through 22 show aspects of this annual competition.) 4. Progression records show

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Papers Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathan Harter; Mark Dean; Donna Evanecky

School of Technology at Purdue University, New Albany. Dr.Dean holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Public Administrationfrom IUPUI, and a Master of Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville. He is an ASQ CertifiedQuality Engineer and a Registrar Accreditation Board Certified ISO 9000 Quality System Auditor.DONNA EVANECKYDonna Evanecky started teaching as an assistant professor for Purdue University School of Technology in 2001 afteran eight-year career in the field of quality management. She teaches Organizational Behavior, Managing Change,Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Occupational Health and Safety and Team Development for the Department ofOrganizational Leadership and Supervision

Conference Session

NEE Potpourri

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Dean

and the New Science. Berret-Koehler. San Francisco.BiographiesMARK DEANDr. Mark L. Dean is an assistant professor in the School of Technology at Purdue University, New Albany. Dr.Dean holds a Ph.D. from the University of Louisville in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Public Administrationfrom IUPUI, and a Master of Electrical Engineering from the University of Louisville. He is an ASQ Fellow and Page 9.1285.6Certified Quality Engineer. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Dean enjoyed a 23 year career in industry. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Steif

Session 2468 Use of Simplified FEA to Enhance Visualization in Mechanics Paul S. Steif, Edward Gallagher Carnegie Mellon UniversityIntroduction and BackgroundMany recommendations have arisen from national reports1,2 which noted the increasingneed to improve undergraduate education in engineering. A central suggestion is that“Institutions of higher education should provide diverse opportunities for allundergraduates to study science, mathematics, engineering, and technology as practicedby scientists and engineers, and as early in their academic careers as possible”3. This isalso recognized

Conference Session

Innovations in Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jacqueline Mozrall; Edward Hensel; Paul Stiebitz

• Become proficient in preparing and reviewing formal technical data packages related to an engineering design. • Apply the broad range of technical tools and engineering sciences learned during the previous formal education.Level 5: Synthesis • Be ready to begin a career as an engineer. • Synthesize the learning achieved from not only the formal classroom experiences, but also co-op work experiences, to form a solid foundation for subsequent professional development. • Be able to function in a multi-disciplinary environment. • Understand the importance of life-long education.ConclusionThe Rochester Institute of Technology has a life-long history of responding to the needs of theindustrial community. In this case

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Shana Craft; David Click; P. Paxton Marshall

working together with students, Page 9.1291.4advisors, and professionals from myriad disciplines,engineering students gained invaluable experiencethat will aid them in their future careers (Marshall,11-12).Energy Systems Design Most engineering effort focused on managingthe house’s energy production and consumption. Animportant feature of an energy-efficient home is aneffective HVAC system to adequately heat, cool, andventilate the house with a minimum amount ofelectricity. The HVAC team worked for almost two Figure 3: UVA Solar House Sunspaceyears on their design. We knew we wanted to makeour house the most efficient one at the

Conference Session

Lessons Learned From Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Avitabile; Charles Goodman; Tracy Van Zandt

integral part of their learning process throughout their entire educational andprofessional careers – the students must, in essence, “live the material” every day and in everycourse.In laboratory courses, students are expected to understand and comprehend all of the pre-requisite STEM material. Laboratory courses generally have some review material to summarizethe basic underlying theory and methodology required for particular laboratories. The laboratorycourse can then concentrate on various measurement techniques.In the Mechanical Engineering Department at UMASS Lowell, the laboratory courses are taughtin a two semester sequence. The first semester concentrates mainly on basic measurement tools(oscilloscopes, multimeters, digital data

Conference Session

Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

J.D., Christine Andrews; Leslie Wilkins

take a weed out approach can have a devastating effect onotherwise able students.18 The curriculum and academic culture must contextualize the work thatstudents are asked to do and provide students with role models and career information. Facultyand staff must be made aware of unintentional gender and other inequities, such as assignmentsand teaching examples that reflect male-dominated interests, textbooks that focus on technicaldetail and fail to reflect the application and impact of the material. 18ConclusionWorkforce demands and demographic trends dictate a new imperative to increase the recruitmentand retention of women and URM into STEM fields. While outreach and support activities forwomen and URM in STEM play an important role in

Conference Session

ETD Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

B. Sridhara

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”I. Introduction Undergraduate research should be an important part of our Engineering Technology (ET)curriculum because it better prepares our students for the graduate school. This additionalexperience also helps our majors in their career regardless of the job type because they learn towork independently as undergraduate researchers. However, it has been our observation that ETstudents are far less motivated to do research and report writing than those in other fields such asBiology, Chemistry and Physics. This is more apparent at Middle Tennessee State University(MTSU) since we have a large number

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeremy Linder; Murat Tanyel

enhancement of thegraphical interface. The C programming language, which replaced FORTRAN in the electricalengineering curriculum during the senior author’s career development, has made the transition toVisual C++. MATLAB, which is the main staple of courses involving linear systems, hasdeveloped its graphical interface, namely, SIMULINK. PSpice, which is used to simulate analogcircuits, now makes extensive use of graphical interfaces.Given this computationally rich environment and his previous involvement with developinggraphical computer aided tools for DSP in 1980s2 and for laboratory instruction in theengineering undergraduate curriculum in 1990s3, it was a natural step for the senior author to