Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; Samantha Jarema, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

student community.Although each section of the course hosts a different technical design project, the course contentis standardized between sections to address the ABET outcomes 4: a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; c. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; d. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; g. An ability to communicate effectively; and h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Light, University of Washington; Laura Girardeau, Washington State University; Jennifer Beller, Washington State University; Greg Crouch, Washington State University

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First-Year Programs

2006-1278: USING REFLECTIVE ESSAYS AS PART OF A MIXED METHODAPPROACH FOR EVALUATING A FRESHMAN LIVING-LEARNINGCOMMUNITY FOR ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE STUDENTSJennifer Light, University of Washington Jennifer Light is a 2005 Ph.D. graduate in Engineering Education from Washington State University and was recently awarded a National Academy of Engineering post doctoral appointment with the University of Washington Center for Engineering Education. She is the author of several publications on engineering learning communities and assessment.Laura Girardeau, Washington State University Laura Girardeau, M.S., is a Learning Designer at Washington State University’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford; Brian Gallant, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

2006-1188: PROVIDING ENGINEERING STUDENTS A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVETHROUGH A PROJECT FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNITIES – LESSONSLEARNED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HARTFORDDavid Pines, University of Hartford David Pines is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hartford. He completed his Ph.D. studies in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2000. He is actively involved with student projects sponsored by environmental engineering firms, municipalities, and water utilities.Brian Gallant, University of Hartford Brian Gallant is an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Hartford

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juri Filatovs, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

society (in our case, ASME). We have tagged ABETgeneral program outcomes as shown in Table 1 and ASME discipline-specific outcomes asshown Table 2. Table 3 shows how the required mechanical engineering courses in ourcurriculum (ie excluding the technical elective courses) map into ABET and ASME outcomes. Table 1. Tags for ABET Outcomes under its Criterion 3 a.1 Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics a.2 Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering. b Ability to design and conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret data c Ability to design a system, component and process to meet desired needs. d. Ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. e Ability to identify, formulate and

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

analyticalaxis yet scored high along the conceptual. These data suggest students possess differing abilitiesin at least two knowledge categories. 1 0.9 0.8 0.7 MEE Average 0.6 0.5 B 0.4 C A 0.3 0.2 0.1 0

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville; Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

11.862.6exercises and subsequent written reports had been completed (but before they were graded).Prior to distributing the survey, the instructors did their best to stay opinion-neutral toward thestudents as to the effectiveness of the RC as a learning tool; the students were made aware thatthis was a testing phase of the RC. Much of the survey was quantified using a 5-point Likertscale, but written responses were also gathered. While many different experiments are possiblewith the RC (see LTU sample laboratory assignment in Appendix B), the survey is generalenough that it is likely applicable to any college using the unit. Questions asked on the surveyare shown in Appendix C. The results compiled in this paper are derived from 19 LTU studentsurveys and

Conference Session

Innovative and Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; Mike Englert, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

wirelessly through aportable device to a base station for analysis and storage. The data is transmittedwirelessly through a modem, received by a personal computer, and analyzed through theuse of different software programs. The paper also presents test results of a practicalexample.IntroductionData logger units are versatile equipment used in today’s industry and is being taught inmany engineering and engineering technology curricula [1-4]. Such units provide usefulinformation that allows an analyst to perform a variety of tasks, including: (a) Creatingmodels, testing prototypes, analyzing results, and adapting to changing test andmeasurement needs, (b) Validating product concepts and ensuring product durability,functionality and safety, (c

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Steve Liu, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. As the computer science students generally have limited experience inmechanical system design and fabrication, it was believed that the marionette system could beimproved with the involvement of MMET students. (a) Front view (b) Side view Figure 1 The marionette prototype developed by CPCS 462 studentsInterdisciplinary CollaborationRecognizing the students from different programs can have complementary skills, the Page 11.1267.4interdisciplinary collaboration was organized to develop a marionette system from scratch. Theproject consisted of three major components: 1) mechanical

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Hye Jeong Kim, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

11.262.6 Figure 5. Layout for Workcell with One Robot. (a) (b) Figure 6. (a) Design Alternatives; (b) Close-up of Selected Design Alternative.3. MethodologyA prototype version of the toolkit was evaluated by 27 undergraduate students in Fall 2005. Theobjectives were to find out:‚ Can student translate a series of operations into a network structure?‚ How do students use the toolkit? Can they enter data into toolkit?‚ Student opinions about various aspects of the toolkit, such as effectiveness, ease-of-use, and relevance to their education.‚ Student commentsIn addition, a learning styles inventory was administered to find out more about these

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

)] Criterion 3. (b) Criterion 3. (d) Criterion 3. (h) Criterion 3. (k) Criterion 3. (a

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phyllis Tedford, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

2006-1693: COMPUTER SCIENCE RECRUITING AND RETENTION OFUNDERGRADUATES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYJohn Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Dr. Fernandez is Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. Having served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and 10 years in private industry, Dr. Fernandez brings real-world experiences into the classroom for his students. His research interests are in HCI, information assurance, and software engineering.Phyllis Tedford, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Mrs. Tedford is an Instructor of Computer Science in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. She

Conference Session

DB & Information Integration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wilson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

2006-1700: MEASURING USER SATISFACTION BY DETECTING ANDMEASURING EMOTIONSJohn Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Dr. Fernandez is Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. Having served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and 10 years in private industry, Dr. Fernandez brings real-world experiences into the classroom for his students. His research interests are in HCI, information assurance, and software engineering.Phillip Wilson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Mr. Phillip Wilson is a graduate assistant at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. He has a BS in Computer Science and Mathematics and is currently

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hartley T. Grandin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

textbooks1-50. y L ua u(x) ub p, force/length x F F a b a b x Figure 1. Material Law Formulas for a uniform bar with end centric axial and centric uniform distributed loads plus temperature change

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosamond Parkhurst, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech; Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech; Sharon Ruff, Virginia Tech

were followed throughout this investigation.A. Subjects:The subjects in this study are students enrolled in either the online version or in class version ofEngineering Cultures. All online versions were taught at VT while in class versions were taughtat VT and CSM. At VT, Engineering Cultures is a sophomore level course4; at CSM, this courseis offered at the junior level5.B. Instruments:For the purpose of measuring changes in students’ knowledge from beginning to end of thecourse, a pre and post content assessment was developed. This twenty-five question multiple Page 11.20.3choice assessment was administered the first and last week of the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

compatible with what is required in the virtual work method but is notcommonly recognized and emphasized. The virtual work method is initially not easy to learn formany people. It is surmountable when one understands the following: (a) the proper steps andstrategy in the method, (b) the displacement center, (c) some basic geometry, and (d ) the radianmeasure formula to compute virtual displacements. For learning and pedagogical purposes, thispaper includes seven examples with various levels of challenge.I. IntroductionMore often than not, it is manifested that the virtual work method is used to treat problems in-volving mainly machines. This manifestation comes about as a consequence of focusing on thedetermination of the equilibrium configuration

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Smith, New Mexico State University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

×(∇×V )+ ] = B−∇p+∇{µ(∇·V )−∇×[µ(∇×V )]+∇[(ζ + µ)∇·V ]}, (1) 2 ∂t 3which is the Navier-Stokes equation for a compressible fluid flow in vector notation and in whichρ is the density of the fluid, V is the vector velocity of the fluid, µ is the coefficient of dynamicviscosity of the fluid, ζ is the second coefficient of viscosity, p is the pressure, t is the time, andB is the body force (e.g. the gravitational vector); Dh Dp ρ = + ∇ · (k∇T ) + Φ, (2) Dt Dtis the energy equation for a compressible fluid flow in vector notation and in

Conference Session

Digital Communications Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University; Matthew Sadiku, Prairie View A&M University; Alam Shumon, Prairie View A&M University; Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University

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Electrical and Computer

A DC O u tp u t E xtra ct B i ts 0 Up p e r H a l f Fl a sh A DC2 Di sp l a y4

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. 2005 Outlook for Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana Business Review, Indiana Business Research Center, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Carol O. Rogers, editor, Vol. 78, No. 4, http://www.ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/2003/outlook04/columbus.html2. County Profiles, A component of STATS Indiana, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Maintained by Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, www.stats.indiana.edu3. Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, www.mkna.org4. Fuehne, J., Phillips, J., and Neth, B., Using a Foundation Grant to Introduce Technology Through the Local K- 12 School System, Proceeds of the Frontiers in Education Conference

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

a step angle 7.5°, what is the digital input rate required to produce arotation of 10 rev/sec?Solution: The motor has 360°/7.5° = 48 steps/rev. Rotation of 10 rev/s requires 480 steps/sec.2. The second sample question examined understanding the principles of light sensor operationand, from physics, how light intensity from a point source falls off as a function of distance.This behavior of light is important because most fire-fighting robots depend on light sensors todetect a flame, and many use reflectance sensors to determine distance to arena walls and otherobstacles.Q2: The light intensity from the source O measured in points A and B equalsIA = 4 W/m2, IB = 9 W/m2. The distance |AB|= 0.4 m . A B

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

course and at least knew Lagrangian equations.All students in these two groups had little or no background in applied multibody dynamics andno experience with virtual prototyping software.Based on the technical background of the students, the approach of combining theory with theuse of software was utilized to deliver the AMD course. Such an approach has several benefits.One obvious benefit is that students are usually attracted by the use of simulation tools. After theinstructional approach was determined, other teaching materials were chosen as follows:(1) Textbook and reference books a) Thomas R. Kane/David A. Levinson, Dynamics Online: Theory and Implementation with Autolev, Online Dynamics, Inc., 2000 b) Ahmed A. Shabana

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Guevara, University of Puerto Rico; Ismael Pagan-Trinidad, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Didier Valdes-Diaz, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Eileen Pesantes, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Francisco Maldonado-Fortunet, University of Puerto Rico; Miguel Pando, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

ismarked in the Figure No 1. Figure No 1 Project Location4.1.1 Feasibility Analysis In order to develop the area a feasibility analysis was performed for different lay-out configurations. Page 11.743.7 Figure No 2 Alternate Solution AFigure No 3 Alternate Solution B Page 11.743.8 Figure No 4 Alternate Solution CFor each alternate several aspects were considered such as:4.1.1A Economic Evaluation Page 11.743.94.1.1.B Environmental Impact EvaluationThe site location has several aspects to be

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Ochs, Lehigh University; Gerard Lennon, Lehigh University; Todd Watkins, Lehigh University; Graham Mitchell, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

2006-1330: A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR INTEGRATINGENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND CAPSTONE PROJECTS WHILEEXCEEDING ABET REQUIREMENTSJohn Ochs, Lehigh University John B Ochs is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lehigh and Director of the Integrated Product Development Program (IPD), which he co-founded with Dr. Watkins in 1994. He is the past chairman the Entrepreneurship division of the American Society for Engineering Education. From 1985-95 Dr. Ochs did extensive industry consulting and was involved in the start up of three companies. In 1996 the pilot courses IPD won the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ curriculum innovation award and in 1997 IPD won the Newcomen Society award for

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Thompson, Oklahoma State University; Mwarumba Mwavita, Oklahoma State University

mathematics workshops designed toidentify and build on student strengths for the students arriving at college with gaps intheir mathematical backgrounds. Besides addressing the mathematical background issue,these programs also address help-seeking strategies such as how one prepares for a test,seeking assistance from faculty, peers, and other available resources to study andcompleting assignments. 11Purpose of the StudyDue to poor performance in calculus among freshman students in the last ten years, theundergraduate calculus course has attracted an unprecedented level of national interest. 12Many of the freshman engineering students fail to meet the minimum grade criterion ofA, B, or C in their calculus course. 2 Thus, researchers have conducted

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

expected toacquire from the program to prepare them to achieve the program education objectives. [See, forexample, the Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Standards effective for the 2005-2006 Accreditation Cycle]. The current Criteria for Engineering Technology are often referredto as the “a-k” criteria. An engineering technology program must demonstrate that graduateshave: a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines, b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

) where N is the total number of balls initially in the primary container (Nø10), G is the number of golf balls successfully placed in the “golf ball” secondary container. Page 11.697.4 P is the number of ping pong balls successfully placed in the “ping pong ball” secondary container. o""is the weight of the device in pounds ( o 7.00), v is the time for the run in seconds (v ø 30)Six examples solutions (from the sixteen produced) for fall 2005 are shown in Figs. 1 to 6 withthe Figure of Merit (FoM) and the artifact evaluation both shown in each figure title with thescores reduced to a gpa: 4.0 = A, 3.0 = B, etc

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Submit revised 26- should a proposal include? team Text: 6 individual g Jenn Jan Presentations-a lot more than qualifications Chapter 3 resumes talking about your "numbers".? . Marketing of Professional 31- Team/Company 7 Services: Qualifications, b, e LDR Jan

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso Macia, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

]. Page 11.501.2 Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2006, American Society for Engineering EducationWhat has prompted the changes from the previous implementation? The main one is theindustry shift to use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) rather than custom analog circuitsfor low-number applications. This is primarily due to: a) increase in labor costs b) decrease in PLC cost c) decrease in number of personnel capable of working with electronic analog circuits d) added flexibility that results from control implementations that depend on software rather than hardware e) increased level of reproducibility that results

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Kazmer, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Beverly Perna, Tsongas Industrial History Center

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

academicperformance.There is no stated policy for distribution of grades at the host institution. In assigning final lettergrades, the instructor rank ordered all students and examined the distribution for gaps betweenpopulations to differentiate students earning an “A” from those earning a “B”. The resultingdistribution of grades is shown in Figure 2. It is see that from 2003 to 2005, there is a clear meanshift from “F”s to “A”s, even though the course grading was not relaxed. Indeed, the course wasgraded more strictly. The cut-off between “D” and “F” was set to a lenient 20% in 2003 and a Page 11.879.6slightly more stringent 25% in 2005. Similarly, the cut

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Pioneering Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Tull, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

. a. Present a public policy argument for doing this. Note if your argument is based on politics, ethics, economics, other factors, or a combination. b. Present a public policy argument against doing this. Note if your argument is based on politics, ethics, economics, other factors, or a combination. c. What types of information would you need to have to make a decision on if this is “good public policy?” Hint: indicators of market failure/success. 3. Find one recent (last 6 months) advertisement for an engineering public policy job. Copy the ad and attach – the ad should include the job title, qualifications, job description, and employer.EP 251: Assignment #2 (to be done

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

P. Ruby Mawasha, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Paul Lam, University of Akron

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

campus and work life is all about in a hands-on technology-based environment.Fig. 1 shows the typical syllabus of Wright STEPP. Students learn not only math and science,but also written and oral communication skills, problem solving and study skills, careeropportunity awareness, and an introduction into computer science. Simultaneously, they visitindustries, attend engineering seminars, and talks delivered by several role model speakers.Students, who completed the program with specific academic standards (cumulative 3.5 GPAand no grade less than a ‘B’ during the regular high school year) are offered a four-year full-tuition scholarship to attend our university and pursue a bachelor’s degree of their choice. A typical weekly schedule of the