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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Senay Purzer; Darryl Morrell; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Nancy Cooke, Arizona State University

, upper classmen andprofessional expert designers, respectively. Percent of Total Time Spent by Teams on Each Design Category (Street Crossing Problem) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% PD 9% INFO 17% GEN 15% MOD 30% FEAS 12% EVA 8% DEC 9% (a) (b) Figure 2. Comparison of the Mean Percent of Total Time Spent by (a) All Student Teams, and (b), Individuals in Atman et al. (2005)1

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Project and Model-Based Mathematics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis Berkey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mathematics

paths, but it is just as valuable for students who enter “traditional” graduate programs andgo into academic careers in that it broadens their perspectives on the uses of mathematics (A. C.Heinricher and S. L. Weekes12, B. Vernescu and A.C. Heinricher19)Here are some sample REU projects from past research summers (more are available on theCIMS web at www.wpi.edu/+CIMS ): Optimal Cession Strategies – Sponsor: Premier Insurance Co.; Faculty advisor: Arthur Heinricher; Industrial advisors: Richard Welch, CEO, and Martin Couture. In the state of Massachusetts, the automobile insurance industry is highly regulated. Not only are insurance rates fixed by the state, but no company can refuse insurance to anyone who

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Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Dorribo-Camba, East Tennessee State University; Marty Fitzgerald, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

where "speed" and"stride" and user settings for the speed of the cycle and the length of the stride respectively.Figure 5 shows the results of using these controls in a series of animated snapshots, eachcovering 60 frames. In the following examples we are working at 30 frames per second, so theelapsed time in each snapshot is 2. Version (a) is the default setting and shows a partial stridewith very smooth motion. Version (b) shows the results of doubling the speed of the cycle. Thesnapshot covers the animation of the entire stride. Version (c) shows the results of multiplyingthe length of the stride 2.5 times, at the original speed. The legs are stretched a bit and thecontrol for ball of the foot is past its working range. You can see the

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Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

background finished these quickly, but the ME and PDM students oftenrequired additional time. Page 12.71.4 Aug 29 Electronics basics – soldering, instruments, tools Sept 12 Amplifier and motor speed measurements - A class A-B amplifier was built with an op- amp for crossover compensation. Students related voltage to speed using tachometers. Sept 19 Build an analog feedback control system - An op-amp based subtraction circuit was added to the last lab and students checked the output response of the system to a sinusoidal input

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Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanics

Page 12.154.6(b) TheoryAfter introducing the case study, the theory required for solving the case study is presented. Thetheory part has extensive use of the interactive media such as texts, graphics, sounds, andanimations for illustration purposes. This is extremely beneficial to engineering education ascomplex models and abstract concepts or theories can be illustrated easily using these bettervisualization techniques. Figure 3 shows a typical theory page. Torsion of circular bars is thetopic of discussion in this particular module. As seen in the figure, texts, diagrams, pictures,animations and equations are all incorporated to illustrate the theory. Although each module ofthis eBook is written and developed as a stand-alone module, links

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Construction

AC 2007-986: CONSTRUCTION AS THE INTEGRATING ELEMENT OF ACOMPREHENSIVE CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMJames Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy Dr. James B. Pocock is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He is also the co-winner of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference Best Paper.Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy Lt Col Steven T. Kuennen is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He also served as the acting Department Head for the 2005-2006 academic year. Page 12.401.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Construction as the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University; Alec Simcock, Victoria University

to Alternative Assessment. Thousand Oaks: CA: Corwin Press, Inc. 5. Worthen, B. R., Borg, W.R. &. White, K.R., 1993, Measurement and Evaluation in the Schools. New York: Longman. 6. Vavrus, L., 1990, Put portfolios to the test. Instructor, Vol. 100, No. 1, pp 48-53. 7. Mertler, C. A., 2001, Using Performance Assessment in your Classroom. Unpublished manuscript, Bowling Green State University. Page 12.281.7 8. Andrade, H. G., 2005, Teaching with rubrics: The good, the bad, and the ugly. College Teaching, Vol. 53, No 1, pp 27-30.9. Biggs, J. B., & Collis, K. F., 1982, Evaluating the

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Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

and analyzing components, assemblies and systems. Develop products andmanufacturing techniques demonstrating state of the art technology. Prerequisites: MachineDesign I and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.The sophomore course, AET 210, is an integrated lecture/laboratory course. Included in thiscourse are six laboratory experiences requiring students to write formal laboratory reports.These reports are graded both for technical content and the quality of the written presentation.Therefore, this course is an opportunity to assess both the analytical and writing skills of studentsat the sophomore level. The MMET faculty have identified this course as a bellwether coursesupporting five ABET outcomes, a, b, c, g and k. It is worthwhile to point

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Forouzan Golshani, Wright State University; Michele Wheatly, Wright State University; Mary Ellen Bargerhuff, Wright State University; John Flach, Wright State University; Jeffrey Vernooy, Wright State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

study assures adequatepreparation in the primary discipline as well as the concentration, and still leaves enoughflexibility for the student to further specialize in a preferred area. To date the following courseshave been developed:LWD 710 – Physiology of Disability (4 hours): This core course introduces the student to theneurophysiological and neuroanatomical basis of commonly encountered physical disabilities,including disorders of cognition (learning disorders), impaired mobility (neuromusculardisorders) and sensory deprivation (vision, hearing). It is cross listed as P&B 710 inNeuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, and as BMS 874 in Biomedical Sciences.LWD 720 – Science of Learning (4 hours): Survey of research and theory on the

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Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-3105: A PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING THE NUCLEARFUEL CYCLEErich Schneider, Dr. Schneider received his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University in 2002. During the final two years of his graduate study at Cornell, he held the position of Lecturer. From 2002-2006, he was a Technical Staff Member in the Nuclear Systems Design Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In January, 2006, Dr. Schneider joined the Mechanical Engineering faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. He is affiliated with the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Graduate Program at that institution

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wenfa Hu, Tongji University

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Construction

-basedconstruction collaboration model has made an indelible mark on the way owners, architects andcontractors work in partnership to complete projects on time and within budget.We suggest students adopt Autodesk Buzzsaw as the internet-based construction collaborationtool. Buzzsaw incorporates a number of sophisticated reporting, task assignment and projecttracking features for active, real-time project management, and all participants can be assigneddifferent permissions when they collaborate in the project, an example is shown in Figure 7. (a) Assignment of permissions of members (b) Collaboration of Participants in Buzzsaw Fig. 7 Assignment of permissions of construction teams in Buzzsaw applicationProject team managers can

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Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blake Tullis, Utah State University; Steven Barfuss, Utah Stat University

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Civil Engineering

spillway (See Figure 3.).Student feedback consistently indicates that, in addition to emphasizing the conceptstaught in class, the dam field trip is continually a highlight of the course. During eachfield trip, the students are able to talk to the owners, operators and/or engineers in chargeof the structure and by so doing gain a better understanding of day-to-day operationissues. These interactions help students realize that in addition to the appropriate designand construction skills, successful operation of hydraulic structures also requires otherimportant skills such as planning, management, communication and budget control.Figure 3. Dam field trip (A: service spillway intake and B: discharging fixed-conevalve).In addition to the field trips

Conference Session

EMD Program Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Yesim Sireli, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Karen Elmore, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Management

. A. T. Bahill and B. Gissing, Re-evaluating systems engineering concepts using systems thinking, IEEE Transaction on Systems, Man and Cybernetics, Part C: Applications and Reviews, 28 (4), 516-527, 1998.3. Wymore, A. W., Model-Based Systems Engineering, CRC Press, 1993.4. Singh, V. P., Hydrologic Systems, Rainfall-Runoff Modeling, Prentice Hall, 1988.5. Blanchard, B. S. and W. J. Fabrycky, Systems Engineering and Analysis, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 738 pp.6. The Institute for Systems Research, What is systems engineering? University of Maryland, http://www.isr.umd.edu/ISR/about/definese.html.7. Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, http://www.charlottechamber.org

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Cheryl West, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John McKelliget, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Eugene Niemi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Sammy Shina, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Chris Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Robert Parkin, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Majid Charmchi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

-LCoordinator, for help making community contacts; and graduate students Manuel Herediaand Eric Morgan for assistance with data collection and analysis.References1. Jacoby, B., and Assoc. (1996). Service learning in higher education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.2. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology [ABET] (2005). Criteria for accreditingengineering programs – Effective for evaluations during the 2005-2006 accreditation cycle. RetrievedJanuary 17, 2006, from: http://www.abet.org3. Brandenberger, J.W. (1998). Developmental psychology and service-learning: A theoretical framework(p. 68). In R. Bringle and D. Duffy (Eds.), With service in mind: Concepts and models for service-learningin psychology. Washington, DC: American Association of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Waskiewicz, University of Colorado at Boulder; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Ideen Taeb, University of Colorado; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston; Frank Barnes, University of Colorado; Alan Mickelson, University of Colorado at Boulder

by summing the six responses to each question over the sixlab questionnaires. One student did not complete one lab due to extenuating circumstances andthus there are 35 responses instead of 36. The normalized column was created by dividing theaverage response by four – the questions were on a scale from 1 to 4. Questions A and B werewritten in a positive way so high values are better. Question C was written in a negative wayassuming that “too simple” analysis is not preferable for student learning.ConclusionIn creating this remote on-line course, we have accomplished three primary goals. We haveobtained positive assessment results using only primitive assessment methods. While we lack alarge sample size, the data indicate that remote

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bruce Ferguson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Moore, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terry Schumacher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark Yoder, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

gainvaluable service learning and entrepreneurial experience. The limited formal assessment data does not dampen ourenthusiasm for our current design sequence. We have confidence in our student design skills with their completionof this sequence. With the success of the design sequence, we intend to maintain the primacy of design in the ECEcurricula.Bibliography[1] Simon, H. A., 1999, The Sciences of the Artificial, Third Edition, MIT Press Cambridge, MA.[2] Ferguson, B. A., and Voltmer, D. R., “Engaging ECE Students in the Practice of Engineering,” ASEE AnnualConference, Chicago, 2006.[3] Lima, M., and Oakes, W., “Service Learning: Engineering in Your Community,” Great Lakes Press, 2006.[4] Carlson, P.A., and Berry, F.C., “CPR: A Tool for Integrating

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Sustainability & Environmental Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Richter, Virginia Tech; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

* Spring Semester, 2006I. Introduction Week 1 A. Product Life Cycle B. Life Cycle Analysis C. Environmental ImpactsII. Product Life Cycle, Materials Selection and Design Week 2 - 7 A. Extraction B. Manufacturing/Processing C. Packaging D. Transportation/Distribution E. Use F. End-of-Life/Recycling/Landfill/Incineration G. Materials Selection H. Product Design I. Process Design J. Design for Environment Spring BreakIII. Life Cycle Analysis Week 8

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Educational Software

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kim, Youngstown State University; Hazel Marie, Youngstown State University; Suresh Patil, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

1(a) and (b) show the SolidWorks 3-D model of the pump.Following are the specifications and operating conditions of the pump.Type : External gear pumpPump Displacement : 50 cc/revSpeed : 500 to 3500 rpmPressures : up to 3500 psiFlow rate : up to 41 gpm @ 3000 rpmAmbient Temp : - 40oC to + 70oCDimensions : Inlet port: 38.1 mm Outlet port: 25.4 mm Center distance between gears: 50.8 mm Gear width: 32.9 mmProperties of the oil : Density: 878.3 kg/sec. Viscosity: 0.005972 kg/m-sec

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Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

course addresses machine elements, joint design, machine dynamics, and composite materials. (3 units)The cornerstone of the program is ME189 A, B, and C Capstone Mechanical Engineering DesignProject that is taken in the Senior year for 2 units each quarter. The course was created to providethe students an experience of working as a project team to address a practical and significantdesign and build project. The importance of working as a team is emphasized with individualroles and responsibilities.Students work in teams of three to five under the direction of a faculty advisor to tackle anengineering design project. Engineering communication, such as reports and oral presentationsare covered. We emphasize a practical, hands-on experience

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Sah, University of California-San Diego; Jessica Lin, University of California-San Diego; Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego; Edward Chuong, University of California-San Diego; Anish Jina, University of California-San Diego

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Biomedical

Chair of the 2007 Bioengineering Quiz Bowl. She is also liasion of the UCSD Student Chapter of the Biomedical Engineering Society to the Bioengineering Undergraduate Studies Committee.Michele Temple, University of California-San Diego Michele M Temple, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Bioengineering at UCSD. Her educational research interests include teaching evaluation, assessments, and course and curriculum improvement. Her teaching interests include physiology, tissue engineering, and introductory biomechanics.Edward Chuong, University of California-San Diego Edward B Chuong is currently a senior in the Bioengineering: Bioinformatics major of the Department of

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelley Racicot, Washington State University; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

-upfocus group discussions, external-raters provided insights into the criteria they used to score Page 12.168.7students’ work. Performance criteria are then updated for use in subsequent semesters. Theresults of external-rater evaluations are presented in the following sections. (a) (b) (c)Figure 3: House of Quality format for mapping objectives, outcomes and criteria.The benefits of using a graphic approach for tracking assessment data can be described in theexample of adding ABET criteria (i), a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage inlife-long

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Shari J. Klotzkin; Howard S. Kimmel

find the location of the applied force at whichthe force on the pin joint between the two beams is a minimum. a. An example of a simple structure with controls to change the geometry. b. The controls have been used to change the geometry and the forces in the members have been computed by working model.Figure 5: Students can use Working Model to examine design changes even if they have not yet learned toconstruct simulations on their own.Figure 6: Using Working Model, students can solve elaborate truss configurations.Future WorkThough the students seemed to enjoy and appreciate the Working Model exercises, time was not availablefor a detailed assessment of the students’ understanding of the material. The students tended to receiveAs

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo; Daniel Cavanagh

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Biomedical

gauges.Corresponding lectures focused on creating and reducing block diagrams and theconcepts of feedforward and feedback.Briefly, the lab protocol required the following steps:• Measure the pressure drop (∆P) between two points in the system (A and B) for a flow rate of 500mL/min• Constrict the tubing (using a variable clamp) between point A and B to increase ∆P.• Change something in the system (not the clamp) to return the original ∆P. Most students discover that decreasing the flow rate produces the desired reponse.• Explain in detail the algorithm they used to find the right flow rate.• How many adjustments did it take to get the right flow rate?• Repeat the above to create a plot of constriction level versus flow rate

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lionel Craddock, Bluefield State College; Daphne Rainey, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Susan Faulkner, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Frank Hart, Bluefield State College; Martha Eborall, Bluefield State College; Lewis Foster, Bluefield State College; Stephen Cammer, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Betsy Tretola, Virginia Tech; Bruno Sobral, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Oswald Crasta, Virginia Bioinformatics Institute; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Workbench: A Multi-Stage Approach to Bioinformatics Education. Bioscene 31(1): 3-11. 3. He, Y., R. R. Vines, A. R. Wattam, G. V. Abramochkin, A. W. Dickerman, J. D. Eckart, B. W. S. Sobral (2004) PIML:the Pathogen Information Markup Language. Bioinformatics 21:116- 121. 4. Rainey, D., Faulkner, S., Craddock, L., Cammer, S., Tretola, B., Sobral, B.W., and O., Crasta. 2007. A project-centric approach to cyberinfrastructure education. TeraGrid 2007. 5. Our cultural commonwealth: The Report of the ACLS Commission on Cyberinfrastructure for the Humanities and Social Sciences, July 18, 2006 6. Buetow, K (2005) Cyberinfrastructure

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Engineering Ethics and Global Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Bikowski, Ohio University; Melissa Broeckelman, Ohio University

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Engineering Ethics

work.Course AssignmentsThesis critique assignment 15%Annotated Bibliography 15%Paper Outline 15%Paper draft 20%Paper final 20%Participation & Homework 15%Course Grade and Policies Page 12.204.10The course is Credit/No Credit. A final course grade of B- or higher is required to receive Credit.Grades are based on assignments and on class attendance. More than 1 unexcused absenceresults in the course grade being lowered. Two absences result in the course grade being loweredone step (e.g., A to A

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Chang, USMA; Grant Jacoby, USMA; Lisa Shay, U.S. Military Academy

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Electrical and Computer

, Jean, “An Undergraduate Success Story: A Computer Science and Electrical EngineeringIntegrative Experience,” IEEE Pervasive Computing, August 2006.8. Jones, E. Browning, B., Dias, M., Argall, B., Veloso, M., and Stentz, A., “Dynamically Formed HeterogeneousRobot Teams Performing Tightly-Coordinated Tasks”, International Conference on Robotics and Automation, May,2006. Page 12.1174.12

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Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Campus Representatives

University, Rocky Mountain Section, personal communications, 2007.14. Dyrud, M., Oregon Institute of Technology, Pacific Northwest Section, personal communications, 200715. Self, B., California Polytechnic State University, Rocky Mountain Section, personal communications, 2007.16. Whitman, D., University f Wyoming, Rocky Mountain Section, personal communications, 2007.17. Hogan, B., Cornell University, St. Lawrence, Section, personal communications, 2007.18. Bachnak, R.., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Gulf Southwest Section, personal communications, 2007.19. Bee, D. University of Wisconsin-Stout, North Midwest Section, personal communications, 2007. Page 12.1158.16

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salil Desai, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Jagannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Manufacturing

12.970.5 Invention Disclosure, NCAT 2006 Figure 5: Micro capsules and tissue scaffolds using inkjet based microfabrication process [6]4. Laboratory component within micro and nano technology modulesThe instructor organized laboratory tours to the Center for Advanced Materials and SmartStructures (CAMSS) at NCA&TSU. This type of a hands-on-experience enabled students toappreciate the use of state-of-the-art equipment (ultra high speed photography, precision microposition stage, customized inkjet system) which are involved in the development of micro andnano fabrication processes. (a) (b) (c) Figure 6. Infrastructure exposure to students (a

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

explain, “the structure of knowledge [has a] significant influence on intelligence andhigh-level cognitive performance.” In summarizing several decades of cognitive science research,Bransford et al.,6 explain that “knowing more” means: A. “having more conceptual chunks in memory;” Page 12.840.5 B. having more “relations or features defining each chunk;” C. having more “interrelations among the chunks;” D. and having “efficient methods for retrieving related chunks.”In the concept maps, students are asked to express all the concepts and techniques they learnedin the course, and do so in a hierarchical manner

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Mohammad Amin

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY School of Engineering and Technology Assessment of Learning Outcomes by Faculty Judging Panel Academic Program: Master of Science in Wireless Communications Research Project I and II (WCM 611A & B)Directions: Based on each project team's presentation and submitted materials, please indicate - for each measurableoutcome included in column 2 - a number of assessment points (up to max. indicated in column 2) and a percentageof students in the team that demonstrated respective competency. For example, if, for the Team #1, the measurableoutcome titled "Communication Tools" was assigned 22 out of 25 points and