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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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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

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Product Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

/Indiana Conference (2005).4. D. Tougaw and M. Barrett, “Determination of Individual Performance on a Team,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Illinois/Indiana Conference, 124-127 (2002). Page 12.302.75. R. H. King, T. E. Parker, T. P. Grover, J. P. Goshink, and N. T. Middleton, “A Multidisciplinary Engineering Laboratory Course,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 88, no. 3, 1999, pp. 311-317.6. R. L. Miller, R. L., and B. M. Olds, “A Model Curriculum for a Capstone Course in Multidisciplinary Engineering Design,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 83, no. 4, 1994, pp. 311- 316.7

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Innovations in biological and agricultural engineering education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Mankin, Kansas State University

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Biological & Agricultural

strengths and weaknesses of various instructional methods7.The objectives of this study were (a) to assess student learning outcomes of the design processand (b) to provide feedback about the effectiveness of a first-year design project and supportingcourse activities in leading to those outcomes. Course and Design Project Description Page 12.1005.2The class consisted of two lab sections with 22-23 students each. Characteristics of the classsections are summarized in Table 1. Teams were selected by an in-class process, wherebymembers of each team were selected to produce a diverse membership according tocharacteristics the

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; David Barnes, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Information Systems

of its above mentioned efforts. However, such anassessment is planned for the near future.Bibliography1. Hentea, M., H. Dhillon, and M. Dhillon. “Towards Changes in Information Security Education.” Journal ofInformation Technology Education, Volume 5, 2006. Page 12.226.92. Dark, M., J. Ekstrom, and B. Lunt. “Integrating Information Assurance and Security into IT Education: A Lookat the Model Curriculum and Emerging Practice.” Journal of Information Technology Education, Volume 5, 2006.3. Logan, P. “Crafting an Undergraduate Information Security Emphasis Within Information Technology.” Journalof Information Systems Education, 13 (3)4

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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International

, L.O., Undervisningen och det meningsfulla lärandet. In swedish only. Linköping university, 1990.9. Grimheden, M., Hanson, M., Collaborative Learning in Mechatronics with Globally Distributed Teams. International Journal of Engineering Education 19 (4), pp. 569-574. 2003.10. Grimheden, M., Strömdahl, H., The Challenge of Distance: Opportunity Learning in Transnational Collaborative Educational Settings. International Journal of Engineering Education 20 (4), pp. 619-627. 2004.11. Collis, B., Andernach, T., and Diepen, N., Web environments for groupbased project work in higher education. International Journal of Educational Telecommunications, 3(2): 109-130. 1997.12. Hamada, T. and Scott, K. A collaborative learning model

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Advice from the Experts for NEEs at Small Universities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger

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New Engineering Educators

, October, 20015. Varma, R. “Permanent Tenure and Academic Freedom in Engineering”. In Bulletin of Science, Technology& Society, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp 193-201 June 2001.6. Felder, R.M. and Brent, B. “Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABETEngineering Criteria, J. Engineering Education, pp. 7-25, January, 20037. Froyd, J.E. and Ohland, M.T. “Integrated Engineering Curricula”, J. Engineering Education, pp. 147-164,January, 20058. Nair, I., Jones S. and White, J. “A Curriculum to Enhance Environmental Literacy”, pp. 57-67, January2002 Page 12.1153.8

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Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Issues of Diversity

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Mariga, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

, VA: National Science Foundation.2 Woof, B. (1996). Navigational issues and strategies in non-linear online education. SIGDOC Proceeding of ACM, 11-16.3 Wasburn, M. (2007). Cultivating greater acceptance of women in technology: A pilot study. International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education, 3(1), 22-35.4 Camp, T. (2002). Forward to women and computing, SIGSE Bulletin, 34 (2). 1-6.5 National Council for Research on Women. (2001). Balancing the equation: Where are women and girls in science, engineering and Technology? New York: National Council for Research on Women.6 National Science Foundation (2003). New formulas for America's workforce: Girls in science and

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rajadas, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

, J.D., 4th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 20002. Low Speed Wind Tunnel Testing , Barlow, J. B., Rae, Jr., W. H. and Pope, A., 3rd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1999.3. Wind Tunnel Technique , Pankhurst, R. C., and Holder, D. W., Pittman Press, 1952.4. Investigation of Material Spillage from Waste and Recycling Collection Trucks, Technical Report submitted to Heil Environmental Industries Ltd., Phoenix, AZ. November 2003.5. ASU Polytechnic Low Speed Wind Tunnel Improvement and Validation, Report submitted by the students enrolled in AET420, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Department, ASU Polytechnic, Fall 2004. Page

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Deborah Hwang, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

Page 12.1117.9faculty who are in place already have publicly stated opinions which become difficult to retract.However, in our opinion, faculty who are in place and who become convinced that a combineddepartment is a positive development tend to be more supportive and add stability to the change.It is worth the effort it takes to convince in-place faculty that the combined department is in theirinterest.Bibliography1. Batarseh, Issa (moderator), "EE, CompE and CS Programs: Merger or Peaceful Co-Existence?", ECEDHA '06discussion session, Oahu, Hawaii..2. Blandford, D. and Hwang, D., "Five Easy but Effective Assessment Methods" 2003 ACM SIGCSE TechnicalSymposium and Workshops, Reno, Nevada, February 19-23, 2003.3. M. Goldweber, C. Congdon, B

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Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology; Richard Grimsley, Project Lead The Way; Pam Newberry, Project Lead The Way

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Engineering Technology

years and has worked in both manufacturing and construction. He has served on a multitude of committees and has been recognized for his service with such awards as the Association of Texas Technology Education Hall of Honor in 2001 and the International Technology Education Association’s 1999 Leader to Watch.Pam Newberry, Project Lead The Way Pam B. Newberry is the Director of Pre-Engineering Curriculum for Project Lead The Way, Inc. PLTW is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides pre-engineering curricula for schools in 47 states and over 1600 schools. Prior to joining PLTW in July 2002, she served as the Associate Director for the International Technology Education

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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Instrumentation

/(lb*s^2) in^3/s/ma Kce B Kce in^3/s/psi) Friction Valve Flow Pressure Coefficient lbs/(in/s) A

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Training Faculty to Teach CE

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-1894: A SURVEY OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN CIVILENGINEERINGWilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa Wilfrid Nixon is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa and a research engineer at IIHR - Hydroscience and Engineering. Dr. Nixon, a Professional Engineer in the State of Iowa, received a B. A. in Engineering from Cambridge University, England in 1981, and a Ph. D. in Engineering from Cambridge University in 1985. Page 12.138.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Survey of Faculty Development Activities in Civil EngineeringAbstractRecent

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount University; Louis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount University; Michael Givens, Loyola Marymount University; Drew Christensen, Loyola Marymount University; Joe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University

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Engineering Design Graphics

professionalpresentation, but also an appreciation for the needs of communication when displaying theirmodels. Page 12.1194.10 Table 2: Speech Evaluation Engineering Graphics and Design Speech EvaluationObjectives: · Interesting, persuasive, creative – logical + emotional appeal · Speak for 15 minutesRating Scale: 4 = Excellent (A) – Outstanding work 3 = Very good (B) – Exceeds standard, but not outstanding work 2 = Satisfactory (C) – Meets standard, but some improvement isnecessary

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ming Huang, University of San Diego; James Kohl, University of San Diego; Veronica Galvan, University of San Diego

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Mechanical Engineering

understanding of the topics covered? 2. Do you think you would have performed worse in MDI if you had taken Dynamics a semester or two earlier? 3. Do you believe that overall you have retained more materials as of today from Dynamics and MDI than you would have by taking the courses at different semesters? 4. Do you agree that the following factors contribute positively to your learning experience last semester: a) Proximity of learning the fundamentals in Dynamics and seeing the applications in MDI. b) Use of the joint class project integrating the topics from Dynamics, MDI, and Comp. Applications.The results of the survey are shown in Table 2. It should be noted that one student's response tothe survey was removed

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley

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Educational Research and Methods

-world applications of theircourse material, both required and elective. Such an understanding will provide a bettermotivation both before and during the course.This portal has been designed to allow expansion and refinement and is envisioned as verymuch an on-going project. Faculty interested in possible applications to their own universitiesshould contact the author.References [1] Albright, M.J. and Graf, D.L. (1992), Teaching in the information age: The role of educational technology, San Francisco, Jossey-Bass. [2] Broadbent, B., (2002), ABC’s of e-learning: reaping the benefits and avoiding the pitfalls, San Francisco, Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer. [3] Brown, D.G. (ed), (2000), Interactive learning: Vignettes from

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Wei Zhang

the following functions: a. Inputs two strings from the keyboard, call them strA and strB respectively. b. Appends strB to strA c. Print strA 4. Use MIPS assembly language to implement the memory-mapped I/O by using polling. Specifically, your program should allow users to press the keyboard to input any letters (a-z) and your program should display those letters on the monitor. You are not allowed to use syscall in your program, which will make the lab trivial. While the first two assembly programming projects familiarize students with thebasic instructions, control flow and procedure calling convention of MIPS assemblylanguage, the third project and the fourth project will

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Lawrence Whitman; S. Hossein Cheraghi; Janet Twomey

previously mentioned, traditional teaching methods cause the key concepts tobe studied individually making it difficult to emphasize the important interactionsbetween these concepts. Case studies can help bridge the gap between thetextbook and the real world by providing students with an analysis of real-worldsupply chains. While these methods are effective to an extent, the use of asimulated network of production systems can complement these traditionalapproaches and remediate many of the deficiencies of traditional teachingmethods. More specifically, the simulated system presents instructors with thefollowing advantages: a) The dynamic nature of production systems environments so the effect of variability can be presented more clearly; b

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Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John White, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Leo Bobek, University of Massachusetts- Lowell

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the reactor dataacquisition system and the remote user.References1. J. R. WHITE, A. JIRAPONGMED and L. M. BOBEK, “A Web-Based System for Access to Real-Time and Archival Research Reactor Data”, Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc. (June 2004).2. P. JAIN, S. MARKIDIS, B. G. JONES, RIZWAN-UDDIN, J. R. WHITE, and L. M. BOBEK, “Web-casting of Nuclear Reactor Experiments”, Trans. Am. Nuc. Soc. (Nov. 2006).3. J. R. WHITE and L. M. BOBEK, “Reactor Operations Training via Web-Based Access to the UMass-Lowell Research Reactor,” Proceedings of Conference on Nuclear Training and Education, Jacksonville, Florida (Feb. 2007).4. The Nuclear101 website and UMLRR Online prototype, www.nuclear101.com/.5. InduSoft Web Studio, www.indusoft.com/.6. Centra Live for e

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Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brad Matanin, Virginia Tech; Tremayne Waller, Virginia Tech; Jean Kampe, Virginia Tech; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

, pp. 24-29.2. Waller, T. and Watford, B., “ASPIRE – The Academic Summer Program Introducing Resources for Engineers,” Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2004. Page 12.119.13Appendix A: A schedule example from STEP Bridge 2006 Group A Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 AM Section 1 and 2 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Chem Lecture Chem Lecture Chem Lecture Chem Lecture 8:45 AM

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

AC 2007-1331: ENHANCING LEARNING IN MECHANICAL DESIGN USING AMODEL ELICITING ACTIVITYBrian Self, California Polytechnic State UniversityJames Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Page 12.668.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Enhancing Learning in Mechanical Design using a Model Eliciting ActivityAbstractTraditionally, students in Mechanical Engineering are taught to approach design from a failureperspective. Mathematical models for stress, strain, strength and failure are typically presented ina lecture format and reinforced though the solution of homework problems. The students are thenasked to

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Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Brandon Moore, Florida Atlantic University; Eiki Martinson, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

had protectedthe concept before we met. Funding was not an issue: his past success as an entrepreneur has Page 12.769.3given him the financial resources to support this project. The idea is a new economically-soundway to make fresh water, and he wanted FAU to make a feasibility study. There were severaldilemmas associated with this project: (a) my ongoing research was in the Robotics area, not inwater distillation, (b) the original idea was his, and this is very different from the way we havebeen doing research since we normally work on our ideas, and based on his past experience (c)he wanted complete ownership of the intellectual property

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Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anastasia Micheals, San Jose State University; Emily Allen, San Jose State University; Jeanne Linsdell, San Jose State University

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Materials

from instructor B. One of the goalsof the rubric was to make grading more consistent between different instructors. We expect thatif this goal is met, then the deviation between average grade from instructor A and instructor Bshould be small. In Fall 2005, before the new program, there were six sections taught by 5instructors; the average grade was 84, with a standard deviation of 4.5. During Fall 2006, of thefour instructors and four sections using the new program, the average grade was 87, with astandard deviation of 2.6.If the reduced deviation holds in the future, then the rubric will bevalidated.The rubric allows for more uniformity in grading between instructors, and is consistent withholistic grading results. Several faculty members

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Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Northern, Prairie View A&M University; John Fuller, Prairie View A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2039: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR A DIGITAL CIRCUITSDESIGN SEQUENCE AT HBCUSJames Northern, Prairie View A&M UniversityJohn Fuller, Prairie View A&M University Page 12.1193.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project-Based Learning for a Digital Circuits Design Sequence at HBCUs AbstractIn today’s globally competitive business environment, technology-based companies are lookingfor and expect to hire workers who have the skills necessary to successfully perform in achanging knowledge-based society. Minority students of today enter an increasingly globalizedworld in

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Perceptions of Women's Success in STEM

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

Technology. (2006). Retrieved on June 30, 2006 fromwww.wepan.org. Data derived from National Science Foundation, Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards:2004; National Center for Education Statistics, Digest of Education Statistics, 2004 and previous editions; AmericanBar Association, J.D. Enrollment & J.D. Degrees Awarded (Total/Women/Minorities) 1984-2004; and Associationof American Medical Colleges, FACTS - Applicants, Matriculants and Graduates.4. AAES/Harris Poll. (2003). American perspectives on engineers and engineering: Final report. Retrieved on July18, 2006 from http://www.aaes.org/harris_2004_files/frame.htm5. Jolly, E.J., Campbell, P. B., & Perlman, L. (2004). Engagement, capacity and continuity: A trilogy for studentsuccess. GE

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

not limited to the UnitedStates. Hoaxes involving threatening letters or powder-containing envelopes were reported fromseveral countries; mail cross-contaminated with B anthracis was distributed to some USembassies, and persons in remote corners of the world were advised to take prophylacticantimicrobial treatment.Recent attacks on corporate and government computer networks have demonstrated the potentialfor damage if terrorists decide to perpetrate a cyber-attack. This is becoming more probable, ashackers and cyber-criminals more frequently target corporate and government IT assets [7].Developing a vigorous plan for defending against such attacks must become more of a nationalpriority. Most terrorist operations follow careful planning

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ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

with high school students during the Saturday Academy course and were perceived tobe very effective. This difference in perceived effectiveness suggests that the video and LEGOactivities are better for a younger audience. These results highlight the importance of carefuldesigning activities towards a specific audience, as well as to elicit specific learning outcomes. Table 3: Results from the Assessment of Hands-on Activities Learning Outcome Grade Likert-scale (1-5) (A-F) When Things Get Small 4.1 B Ferrofluid 4.5 A- LEGO

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ABET Accreditation of Multidisciplinary Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 12.347.15Selected Readings A. “The World is Flat,” by Thomas L. Friedman B. Web-based articles from Business Week magazine on globalization and outsourcingCourse Lesson PlanWeek 1 Supply chain management and logistics Factors affecting manufacturing costs and profitability: Part IWeek 2 Supply chain management and logistics Factors affecting manufacturing costs and profitability: Part IIWeek 3 Limitations on efficiency gains through active management of the supply chainWeek 4 Lean Manufacturing Workshop: hands-on, team-based activityWeek 5 Historical perspective on role of globalization in defining domestic economiesWeek 6 “The World is Flat:” critical assessment of key points raised in bookWeek 7

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Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Mara Wasburn, Purdue University; Valarie young, Ohio University

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Women in Engineering

were pregnant or had pre-school age children in the last 5 years (60 of102 responses), while only 8 of 102 respondents were in this situation more than 20 years ago.Many factors can be responsible for this distribution including that a) many more women arechoosing academic careers than did 20 years ago, b) the response rate was greater for those mostrecently in this position, or c) that more women faculty now choose to have children along withtheir careers. I am or was pregnant prior to earning tenure. 64 I have or had preschool-aged children to care for prior to earning tenure

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Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

to handle engineering-type data more proficiently.iv) Reshuffling design topics in prerequisites - In the process of designing various structuralmembers for buildings, the teaching staff have noted two discrepancies in design prerequisites: a)the subjects need to be realigned i.e., to have the topics properly sequenced; and, b) the need tointroduce the students to local/regional design practices, making use of local codes. A strongargument has emerged with regard to the timing of the capstone experience. Many have arguedthat capstone courses occur much too late in an engineering student education.v) The infusion of design concepts in a first-year introductory course - A first year engineeringcourse titled “Introduction to Engineering