Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Remer, Harvey Mudd College; Karen Ahle, Raytheon; Kevin Alley, Southwest Research Institute; John Silny, Raytheon; Karen Hsin, Accenture; Elijah Kwitman, Harvey Mudd College; Allison Hutchings, Harvey Mudd College

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Engineering Economy

AC 2007-513: COST ESTIMATING CERTIFICATES OFFERED BYPROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROADDonald Remer, Harvey Mudd College Donald S. Remer is the Oliver C. Field Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College. He received his BSE at the Univ. of Michigan and his MS and PhD at Caltech. He is a registered professional Engineer in several states. He has presented short courses to thousands of engineers and managers in industry and government in the areas of Project and Engineering Management, Cost Estimation and Economic Evaluation of Projects, and Managing and Estimating Software Projects. He received the Centennial Award from ASEE.Karen Ahle, Raytheon Karen M. Ahle graduated

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Tricks of the Trade II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific Univ; Donald Peter

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New Engineering Educators

homework seems toincorporate that principle in a manner agreeable to both students and faculty.References 1. A.W. Chickering and Z.F. Gamson, “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education,” American Ass. For Higher Education Bulletin, 29 (1987), 3-7. 2. E. F. Redish, J. M. Saul, and R. N. Steinberg, "On the effectiveness of active-engagement microcomputer- based laboratories”, American Journal Physics, 65 (1997), 45-54. 3. McGraw Hill Homework Manager home page. 4. Wiley Higher Education home page (link to Technology Solutions and Wiley Plus). 5. A. Bright, R. Wang, E102 Advanced Systems Engineering syllabus home page. Harvey Mudd College. 6. S. Servetto, ECE 562, Fundamental

Conference Session

Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-Austin; Paul Buckley, Lewis-Clark State College; Dan Dugan, Washington State University; James Elliston, Washington State University; Roy Filby, Washigton State University; Jeremy Lessman, Washington State University; Alena Paulenova, Oregon State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

, Page 12.519.11 10 Table 6 Calculation of a germanium detector efficiency curve 152Half-life of Eu 13.542 Y 427353019.2 s Highlight the B9 cell. Click on equal sign. Type B8 minus B7. ThenDecay Constant format B9 by right clicking and selecting format cells. Select the Number(lamda) 1.62195E-09 1/s tab, chose number from the category menu, and click OK. Convert days to seconds by multiplying by 24 and 3600.Activity

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Carroll, University of Minnesota-Duluth

that are unwanted by the computer science students and also thecomputer structure details that may be unwanted by the electrical engineering students. Studentsdo design and build digital electrical circuits, but no discussion of the electrical nature of thecircuits is included. The power supply is just a source of 1’s and 0’s for the computation, and thewires are just physical implementations of pencil lines on paper. Of course, eventually the twogroups of students must diverge and pursue those details related to their major disciplines.Conveniently, that divergence comes right at the end of this introductory “digital circuit design”course. The engineering students follow this course with a “digital computer circuits” coursethat does teach

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

evidence of achievement of theprogram outcomes. EPOC and EPAB jointly agreed the outcomes to be defined as ABETCriteria 3a-k plus an additional criterion related to the multidisciplinary nature of the programstating “a depth and breadth of knowledge in engineering and physics necessary to work in amultidisciplinary environment”.This data cannot exclusively be graded student work. Data are collected from faculty using avariety of tools. • Course Evaluation Form: At the conclusion of each semester, this form is completed by the instructor of each course in the curriculum offered that semester. This tool surveys the faculty opinion and proposed modifications to the text(s), facilities, equipment, content, student preparation, or

Conference Session

Retention of STEM Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Davis, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Funda Samanlioglu, North Carolina A&T State University; Leotis Parrish, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

review”, Review of Educational Research, Vol. 61, No. 4 (Winter 1991), pp 505-532 4. Judge, J. and J. Leary, “Department-Specific Mentoring Network for Women Students in Engineering”, Proceedings of 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference,2005. 5. Mara,R. and R. Pangborn, “Mentoring in the Technical disciplines: Fostering a Broader view of Education, Career, and Culture In and Beyond the Workplace”, New Directions for Teaching and Learning, no. 85, pp.35-42. 6. Mueller, S. “Electronic mentoring as an example for the use of information and communications technology in engineering education”, European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 29, No. 1, March 2004, 53-63. 7. Muller, C

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kausalai Wijekumar, The Pennsylvania State University Beaver; Brian Cameron, The Pennsylvania State University

their postings can bealso focused to the content equally or more than the social conversations as seen in this researchstudy. Page 12.363.7References1. Anderson, M.& Jackson, D. (2000). Computer systems for distributed and distance learning. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 16, 213-228.2. Barker, P.G. (1994). Designing Interactive Learning. In Design and Production of Multimedia and Simulation-Based Learning Materials (eds. T. de Jong & L. Sarti) pp. 1-30. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht.3. Blignaut, S. & Trollip, S.R. (2003). Developing a taxonomy of faculty participation in asynchronous learning environments

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shayna Stanton, Student; Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

: An opportunity for design faculty? Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Chicago.4. National Academy of Engineering, and National Research Council, Committee on Technological Literacy. (2002). Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology. Pearson, Greg, and Young, A. Thomas. (Eds.).5. Mikic, B., and Voss, S. (2006). Engineering for everyone: Charging students with the task of designing creative solutions to the problem of technology literacy. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Page 12.1610.8 Education, Chicago.6. Christopher

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; June Ritchie, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Iowa State University in 1992.John Hackworth, Old Dominion University JOHN R. HACKWORTH is Program Director for the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Old Dominion University. He holds a B. S. Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University. Prior to joining Old Dominion University, John had about 20 years of industrial experience. He is one of a few faculty members holding the special designation of University Professor.Richard Jones, Old Dominion University RICHARD L. JONES has been teaching at ODU since 1994. His areas of interest include digital and linear systems including hybrid circuits as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David LaGraffe, Air Force Institute of Technology; James Petrosky, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in this article are those of the authors and do notreflect the official policy or position of the Air Force, Department of Defense or the U.S.Government.1 Overbeek, R. J. The Sensitivity of Radioactive Fallout Predictions to Source Term Parameters. Master’s Thesis,AFIT/GNE/ENP/06-05. Graduate School of Engineering and Management, Air Force Institute of Technology (AU),Wright-Patterson AFB OH, March 2006.2 Kim, W. S. Determining Source and Shield/Scatter Geometry Using Spectra Collected From a Portable HighPurity Germanium Detector. Master’s Thesis, AFIT/GNE/ENP/06-05. Graduate School of Engineering andManagement, Air Force Institute of Technology (AU), Wright-Patterson AFB OH, March 2006.3 Schueneman, R. A. Oxidation at Surfaces of

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Schaffer, Purdue College of Technology; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Damon Sisk, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

advisors at targeted high schools in the college’sservice area or targeted recruiting area. Thirty minutes is sufficient to explain Day in College andthe nomination process, but more time may be needed if other college programs and services are Page 13.667.2to be presented during the visit. These appointments should be scheduled two to three monthsbefore the Day in College event.2. The college’s best recruiter(s) should be selected and sent on these appointments.3. College recruiter meets with the high school advisor and outlines the purpose and targetaudience for Day in College. Next, the nomination process is explained by focusing on

Conference Session

CAD/CAM in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Teo, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University

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Manufacturing

software, further optimization is required by doing a series of testruns.Even for small-manufacturing runs, this approach can be applied. The performance baselinesmake a very good starting point to help use the machine’s capabilities fully. A well-plannedapplication of HPM can see a 50% or better cycle time reduction, increasing the manufacturingthroughput by a factor of two. The time expended in applying HSM methodologies pays offalmost immediately, since the performance gains can be applied to manufacturing processes forboth existing and new parts.Bibliography1. Woody, B. A. & Smith, S. K. (2006). High Speed Machining Technology Basics, SME Technical Report.2. Arone, M. (1998). High Performance Machining. Hanser Gardner Publications.3. Oberg

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

of 1300 m/s?Aircraft altitude: 12 kmBurner air inlet temperature: 320 KBurner pressure: 8 times the ambient pressure Page 13.1143.5Problem 4Consider an aircraft flying at 120 m/s at 5 km with the following characteristics: Aircraft mass: 7,000 kg Wing pitching moment: 800 Nt⋅m Wing lift: 50,000 Nt Wing aerodynamic center: 2.5 m ahead of the center of gravity Tail wing pitching moment: 0 Nt⋅mDetermine the tail wing lift and position required for pitch trim condition.Problem 5Determine the combustion chamber temperature required for the turbojet engine describedbelow.Aircraft speed: 120 m/sAircraft altitude: 7

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Architectural

students’ emotional andpsychological pattern in service learning. In order to increase effectiveness of service learningoutcomes, faculty members must understand specific cognitive process. Contributing designsolutions of the built environment is a valuable goal for both students and the community.Bibliography1. Ash, S., Clayton, P. and Atkinson, M. (Spring, 2005). Integrating Reflection and Assessment to Capture and Page 13.299.11Improve Student Learning . Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning. Volume 11. No.2. 102

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Barnard, K-State at Salina; Greg Stephens, K-State at Salina; Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina Raju S. Dandu is the program coordinator and professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kansas State University at Salina. He teaches courses in CNC Machine Processes, Material Strength and Testing, Advanced CAD/CAM, Industrial Instrumentation and Controls, and Automated Manufacturing Systems II. He is active in offering workforce training in reliability centered maintenance, CE certification, process instrumentation and PLCs. His areas of interest are: Product risk analysis, Reliability Centered Maintenance, Energy Efficient Lighting, CAD/CAM, and Industrial Automation. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, SAE, and SME

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Materials

be used, S and L types as shown in figure 6 below. Round hole punches 8 mm and 25 mm and a carpenter’s chisel (3/4 inch) was successfully used to cut out the specimens. Thus the uniformity can be guaranteed. (a) (b) Figure 6: Two standard specimen (a) type L and (b) type S.Precautions The specimen should not be too tightly fastened to the strike plate or the base. Else some bending may be introduced if specimen is not perfectly aligned. Avoid any not smooth cut as any notch would prompt a fracture and skew the results lower. Take multiple measurements at various locations on the gage length as it is uncertain exactly

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M.P. Sharma, University of Wyoming; Robert W. Peters, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Engineering Ethics

are teaching courses in the sustainability area. We have identified universities from 15 states and the 3Page 13.115.4 District of Columbia which are teaching college level courses in the area of sustainability. The project team is checking on the web and using various databases to determine the courses listed on the university “books” as being taught in their departments, with the goal being to develop a questionnaire/survey to be sent to the department head and engineering dean to identify (a) how frequently these courses are taught, number of students who took these classes, etc., and (b) a copy of the course syllabus and information on the textbook(s) used. This

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Mathematics

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. [Pennsylvania State University]10. Varde, Keshav S. “Effects of Pre-Freshman Program for Minority Students in Engineering”, Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. [University of Michigan-Dearborn]11. White, Carl, Myra W. Curtis, and Clifton S. Martin. “Pre-Freshman Accelerated Curriculum in Engineering (PACE) Summer Bridge Program”, Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. [Morgan State University]12. Office of Engineering Student Services, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2007.13. Ohland, Matthew W. and Elizabeth R. Crockett

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Engineering Libraries

Plan a AssessProject facts about describe the e or and review unified likely levelProposal a problem problem illustrate the possible approach to of success; to be solved expected implication solution predict use of the s of the (timeline, value of proposed proposed budget, proposed solution. solution. personnel). solution

Conference Session

Hands-on Materials Science and Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson, Central Washington University

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Materials

approach expanded to ceramiccomposites in the form of columns.In the lab, students simulate composite columns and use a smart spreadsheet to help optimizetheir design for engineering performance, including ‘specific’ properties. Parameters arediscussed and evaluated before the column is made. The composite is then fabricated. Finally,the composite is tested and the experimental data (‘critical load’ for columns) is compared topredictions.Introduction:The National Educator’s Workshop requires certain information be provided in the manuscript.This information includes ‘Key Words’, ‘Target Grade Level(s)’, ‘Prerequisite Knowledge’,‘Objectives’, and ‘Equipment and Supplies Needed’ are shown below. A traditional‘Introduction’ appears subsequently.Key

Conference Session

Applications of Engineering Economy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Merino, Stevens Institute of Technology; Jakob Carnemark, SKANSKA

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Engineering Economy

, then Case 3.1 (See Appendix III, Figure 3 - 3.1) and the ATAapproach would be used.Some other observations about this case: Minimum effectiveness and maximum budgetconstraints were not considered. Obviously, if these are known, they would influence thedecision.Also, the gap in Capital Cost and Life Cycle Cost is large compared to the reduction in downtimehours. That may mean that other cases like III A, etc. should be examined. It appears that theremay be an ‘S” curve in Cost Effectiveness between Tier III and IV.Implications for Engineering Economics (EE) EducationThis case illustrates how the analysis method, Figures of Merit and decision criteria areinfluenced by downtime estimate units and whether this estimate should be included as part

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Bell, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Moshe Kam, Drexel University; Joan Carletta, University of Akron; Douglas Gorham, IEEE

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First-Year Programs

by the “PQRSTU” wave. A ventricular fibrillation arrhythmiaoccurs (right) when abnormal electrical activity upsets the heart’s normal contract-relax cycle. Page 13.683.4For selected abstracts, the authors were invited to submit a full proposal that consisted of a five-page document that elaborates on the key elements of the abstract. The review criteria employedfor the abstracts and proposals are threefold: relevance, quality, and discovery.‚ Relevance: Does the proposed project address a problem whose solution(s) benefits society? Is the project presented in the context of a real-world, contemporary

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

4 teams composed ofbetween 4-5 students. Table 4 lists the titles of the problems selected by each team.Table 4: Problems identified by each team in OLS 350 (Fall 2007)Team 1 (5 members): How to Deal with Workplace BulliesTeam 2 (4 members): How to Improve Student Retention at Purdue University CalumetTeam 3 (5 members): How to Improve Parking Concerns for Students with Disabilities at PurdueUniversity CalumetTeam 4 (4 members): How to Improve Teachers at Purdue University CalumetThe author will discuss Team 3’s problem solving case study, “How to Improve ParkingConcerns for Students with Disabilities at Purdue University Calumet.”1. Facts Surrounding the ProblemHistorically, Purdue University Calumet, along with many other universities

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College; David Hunt, State University of New York, Alfred

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Engineering Technology

reassign teams two or three times during thesemester.The EMA Laboratory has seven basic stations to accommodate 14 to 16 students. Students work Page 13.734.4in groups of two or three. Each basic station is equipped with a PC, digital oscilloscope, digitalmultimeter, power supply, function generator and data acquisition board. The data acquisitionhardware and software is the NI PCI-6024E from National Instruments (200kS/s, 12 bit, 16-Analog-Input, 8 digital I/O lines, two 24-bit counters) and LabVIEW® 7.1. Figure 1 shows abasic EMA Lab station. Figure 1 - Basic Electromechanical Analysis Lab StationBesides these basic stations

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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International

, the presence of these two sources must be clearly defined.Objective1. Select site(s) on KNUST campus where measurements will be taken.2. Determine frequencies of transmitting stations.3. Measure and map the coverage of detectable sources of radio and TV broadcasts.Equipment ListRF AnalyzerGlobal Positioning System (GPS)Surveyor’s TapePegs and RopeCamera for recording measurement site(s) and equipment set-upMeasurement Procedure1. Record the date, time and weather condition.2. Use the GPS to determine coodinates of points where measurements will be made.3. After powering on the RF Analyzer, select Step Frequency of 20kHz.4. Select the scan mode from the main menu

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

SES affected students’ level of university involvement and indirectly impacted graduateschool attendance.SES for college students is most often based on family income (typically a numerical range),mother’s and sometimes father’s education, and/or one or more parent’s occupation(s). Entwisleand Astone8 advocated using three types of capital when calculating SES for youth: financial(based on income), human (based on mother’s education level) and social (based on number ofadults in the home). While we were intrigued with their model, there was insufficient guidancein the research literature as to how these factors were operationalized.SES is challenging to operationalize. There is high non-response rate to questions about familyfinancial

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Jewell, Union College

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International

classes as pertain to the students in the receiving institution. a) The designated student(s) must have completed at least one year of study at the home institution before beginning the exchange period. Exchange students must have an overall GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or better at the time of application and at the time of the exchange. While students nominated by the home university will normally be accepted by the host university for exchange, the host university retains the right to review the students nominated for exchange Page 13.724.7 and to make

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

instruction. However, the small differences between theaverage post-test scores and gains for the experimental and control groups are notstatistically different. Therefore changing the order in which the modules were covereddid not impact the development of students’ spatial skills s measured by these testinginstruments.Table 2: Average Pre- and Post-test scores for students in the experimental andcomparison groups. Experimental Group Comparison Group Significance Pre-test Post- Gain Pre-test Post- Gain Pre- Gain Test Test testPSVT: 15.4 23.6 8.29 15.4 23.2 8.4 >0.4 >0.4R

Conference Session

Enhancing Mechanics Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Mithun Singla, University of Houston; Christy Chang, University of Houston; Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Mechanics

Free vibration 0.4 0.3 0.2 P os ition error 0.1 0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 5 10 15 20 25 Time(S) Figure 6: Comparison of Beam in Free Vibration

Conference Session

Course-Based Approaches to Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

staffing/human resources RG, MY leadership delegation Legal business/tax legal structure S,C,sole,LLC,LLP,LTD nonprofit: 501c3, etc. Intellectual property Copyrights Trademarks Page 13.1360.13 trade secrets utility and design patents RG, MY provisional patentsTopic