Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University; Lori L. Bakken, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

. Hegab, H.E. and Hall, D.E., “Increasing Experiential Learning in Freshman Engineering through a Page 25.932.11 Microfabrication Project,” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 2007.9. Etzkowtiz, H., Kemelgor, C., Neuschatz, M. and Uzzi. B., Athena unbound: Barriers to women in academic science and engineering. Science and Public Policy 19 (1992, 157–179.10. Bandura, A., Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory, Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1986.11. Lent, R. W., Brown, S. D. and Hackett, G., “Toward a unifying social cognitive theory of career and academic

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Eric A. Kennedy, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

why. i. An implantable artificial pancreas. Assume the device is made up of a semi- permeable membrane enclosing pancreatic islet cells, and that the encapsulated cells respond to glucose levels in the surrounding body fluids and secrete insulin as needed. ii. A silicone breast implant that serves a primarily aesthetic function. b. List three properties of an implant that may contribute to the development of chronic inflammation or a foreign body response, and briefly explain how each may contribute to prolonging the inflammatory response. c. For each of the following medical devices, state the category in Table 1 that it would fall under (by specifying body contact type and contact

Conference Session

Lessons Learned through Community Engagement of Engineering Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel W. Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

. Sheppard SD, Gilmartin S, Chen HL, et al. Exploring the Engineering Student Experience: Findings from theAcademic Pathways of People Learning Engineering Survey (APPLES). Engineering. 2010;(September).4. Harding T, Slivovsky L, Truch N. Assessing Self-Efficacy, Identity, Morality, and Motivation in a First-YearMaterials Engineering Service Learning Course. In: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. Louisville, KY; 2010. Page 25.1157.145. Jacoby B, Associates & eds. Service Learning in Higher Education: Concepts and Practices. San Francisco, CA:Jossey-Bass. 1996.6. Astin AW, Vogelgesang LJ, Ikeda EK, Yee JA. How Service Learning Affects

Conference Session

Aircraft Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

AC 2012-4719: INTEGRATING AEROSPACE RESEARCH MATERIALSINTO A PROJECT-BASED FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston Univer- sity, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Ar- gonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on compu- tational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods such as in plasma turbulence (http://www.worldscinet.com/cgi-bin/details.cgi?id=jsname:ijmpc&

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sukesh K. Aghara, Prairie View A&M University; M. Golam Faruk, Prairie View A&M University; Latha Vasudevan, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Prairie View A&M University in 2005 and 2011, respectively. His doctoral disserta- tion title was ”Enabling Scatterometry as an In-line Measurement Technique for 32 nm BEOL Application and Variability Analysis.” Faruk has extensive research experience in modeling, design, simulation, and process integration of nanoscale semiconductor devices, analog mixed signal circuit design, mixed signal testing techniques, transistor level device characterization, nuclear radiation detection and analysis, and radiation effects on semiconductor devices. Faruk authored several peer reviewed referred journals, such as IEEE Transaction on Semiconductor Manufacturing, Physical Review B, and Journal of Physics. Cur- rently he is

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Pitts Jr., Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

, other students reported “It was a good course, and the robotswere pretty fun. The simulation of a part being cut and watching it in real time was awesome.”Another student said, “The concept of this course was very interesting and can be applied toplenty of real-life applications.”Final course grade data indicate that all students enrolled in the IRAM courses earned passinggrades. Final average grades were in the B range, approximately 79.5%. Three students earnedA’s in IEGR 488; two students earned A’s in IEGR 470; and one student earned an A in IEGR468. Figure 3 displays the distribution of final grades for each course.Goal 3 - Assessing educational impact with mini-module laboratory projects for problemsolving.The review of course syllabi

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

9design we w used the Bernd B Bruegg ge and Allenn H. Dutoit Design Lifee Cycle Moddel. Later in 22005we used an incremen ntal design an nd developm ment processs, which allow ws for moree flexibility wwhenneeded as well as forr parallel dev velopment frrom various sub-groups which was eessential to ttheteam. Ou ur incrementaal design floow followed many sequeential ‘Validaation V’ dessigns which tthengave it a ‘W’ formatiion which reepresents thee synchronizaation of mulltiple teams w workingtogether. The team fo ound that thee ‘W’ paradiigm works e xceedingly w well for the level ofmodulariity they weree using. Desiign paradigm ms are generrally taught iin systems enngineeringcourses however

Conference Session

Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-3599: IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY TRAIN-ING IN SOUTH TEXASProf. Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Farzin Heidari currently serves as an Associate Professor of industrial management and technology at Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Heidari has 23 years of teaching experience in CAD/CAM/CNC courses. He is currently serving as the Graduate Coordinator for the Industrial Management program. Page 25.727.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Implementation of Advanced Technology Training in South TexasAbstract:The manufacturing

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander A. Kist, University of Southern Queensland

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Computing & Information Technology

al., Editors. 2010, Springer Berlin / Heidelberg. p. 216-227.4. Soldani, D., M. Li, and R. Cuny, QoS and QoE management in UMTS cellular systems. 2006, Chichester: John Wiley and Sons. xxvii, 459 p.5. Kilkki, K., Quality of Experience in Communications Ecosystem. Journal of Universal Computer Science, 2008. 14(5): p. 615-624.6. Kist, A.A., A Framework to Evaluate Performance from an Application and User Perspective, in 2011 Australasian Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference (ATNAC 2011) 2011: Melbourne, Australia.7. Brooks, P. and B. Hestnes, User measures of quality of experience: why being objective and quantitative is important. Network, IEEE, 2010. 24(2): p. 8-13.8

Conference Session

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Administrators (NASFA); Construction Owners Association of America (COAA); APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers; Associated General Contractors of America (AGC); and American Institute of Architects (AIA).7. Post, N.M. (2010): Integrated Project Delivery Boosters Ignore Many Flashing Red Lights, ENR, McGraw- Hill Construction, New York, May 10.8. Wang, J. (2008): Integrated Project Delivery: Achieving Relational Contracting through Traditional Project Management Methods, MS Thesis, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati9. Becerik, B., DDes, G. and Kent, D. (2010). Implementation of Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling on a Small

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3497: INTERDISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN: ARCHITECTS,STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERSMr. James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University Jim Guthrie is an Assistant Professor for the Architectural Engineering Department at California Poly- technic State University at San Luis Obispo. Professor Guthrie came to Cal Poly with over 30 years of structural engineering experience and is a registered Professional and Structural Engineer in the state of California. Jim Guthrie received a B.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Califor- nia at Davis in 1972 and an M.S. degree in Structural Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley in 1973.Dr. Allen

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; R. David Kent, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data Page 25.666.3 (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary 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 (h) the broad

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Jay Caponigro, University of Notre Dame

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

design, but has since shifted her focus to engineering education.Dr. Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre DameDr. Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre DameMr. Jay Caponigro, University of Notre Dame Jay Caponigro is the Drector of community engagement in the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. In this position, Caponigro supports the Associate Vice President in the development, execution and measurement of the institution’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with the local commu- nity. Caponigro holds a master’s in religious studies degree from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in government and international studies from Notre Dame. With experience as a faith-based community organizer

Conference Session

Panel Discussion: Off the Record

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl B. Schrader, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Janelle Brown; Lynn Lubamersky, Boise State University; Leslie Madsen-Brooks, Boise State University; Patricia Pyke, Boise State University; Heidi Reeder, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Page 25.1022.71. Reeder, Heidi, Pat Pyke, Lynn Lubamersky, Yonnie Chyung and Cheryl Schrader, “Perceptions about Women in Science and Engineering History,” Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2012.2. Ensler, Eve. The Vagina Monologues. 10th Anniversary Edition. New York: Villard, 2007.3. Harding, Sandra. Whose Science ? Whose Knowledge: Thinking from Women's Lives. Ithaca, New York: Cornell University Press, 1991.4. Gilbreth, Frank B., Jr., and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey. Cheaper by the Dozen. New York: Harper Collins, 1948.5. O'Connell, Agnes, and Nancy Russo. “Lillian Moller Gilbreth (1878-1972),” in Women in Psychology: A Biobibliographic Sourcebook. 122-123. New York: Greenwood Press, 1990.6. “Pioneers in

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Purdue University; Dulcy M. Abraham, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

engineering education, and interdisciplinarity.Prof. Dulcy M. Abraham, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.Dr. William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette William Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program at Purdue University, one of the founding faculty members of the School of Engineering Education, and a courtesy faculty member in mechanical engi- neering

Collection

2012 EDI

Authors

James Groves

acceptance by the post-secondary constituents. Willingness of large numbers of US higher education institutions to grant credit and exemption from an existing undergraduate course. 2. Availability of professional development and related curriculum and instructional resources for teachers. 3. A sustainable financial model. About AP Courses & Exams• In 2011-2012 there are 34 Courses and Exams – 3 Studio Art Subjects with Portfolio Assessments – 31 Subjects with 3 Hour Summative Exams• AP reported scores 1 through 5 5: Extremely well qualified (A) 4: Well qualified (A-, B+, and B ) 3: Qualified (B-, C+, and C) 2: Possibly qualified 1: No recommendation• Cutpoints established using college

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry D. Peel P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

: Insertion Force vs Displacement Figure 11: Insertion Force vs Displacement Fastener B Non-treated Sample 1 Fastener B Non-treated Sample 2 Compression results for the epoxy-treated fasteners show an increase of insertion forcefor both sets of fasteners. This increase in force is a result of two factors: the diameter increaseof the fastener with the layer of epoxy and the epoxy’s rigid effect on the flexibility of the braidsduring compression. The compression test results for the epoxy-treated fasteners show theaverage of 5 pounds of force required for the 30/45 degree fastener and an average of 15 poundsof force for the 30

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Scott David Greenhalgh, University of Northern Iowa; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Gary A. Stewardson, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

as research into different distance education delivery methods and theirassociated impacts on the spatial ability of students.Bibliography 1. Allen, E., & Seaman, J. (2008). Staying the Course: Online Education in the United States. Needham MA: Sloan Consortium. 2. Allen, E., & Seaman, J. (2010). Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009. Needham MA: Sloan Consortium. 3. Means, B., Toyama, Y., Murphy, R., Bakia, M., & Jones, K. (2009). Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies. 4. Ma, J., & Nickerson, J. (2006). Hands-on, simulated, and remote laboratories: A comparative literature review. ACM

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

referenced assessments 17, 23. Authors Wiggins and McTighe24, asone example, recommend a “backward design” framework for designing assessment methodsand learning experiences based on the desired learning outcomes. For interdisciplinaryteamwork, in this case, sub-outcomes could be utilized. One IGERT proposal, for instance,subdivided the teamwork and professionalism learning outcome into “(a) an understanding ofgroup dynamics associated with leadership, membership, and peer to peer interactions, (b) theability to listen, give, and receive feedback, (c) ability to set appropriate goals, milestones, anddivision of labor”3. By considering these learning objectives during the course design phase,faculty can avoid utilizing methods that do not provide a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Keisha B. Walters, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

2011 Ray Fahien Award. Her group has published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Lab on a Chip, and had an AIChE Journal cover. She is an active mentor of undergraduate researchers and served as co-PI on an NSF REU site. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineering classrooms or as outreach activities in area schools. Adrienne has been an active member of ASEE’s WIED, ChED, and NEE leadership teams since 2003.Dr. Keisha B. Walters, Mississippi State University Keisha B. Walters joined the chemical engineering faculty at Mississippi State University

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Refika Koseler; Stuart Graham Bowden, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

teaching and learning modules of engineering mechanics. Computer Applications in Engineering Education 2011;19(3):421-32.14. Collis B, Wende van der M. Models of technology and change in higher education: An international comparative survey on the current and future use of ICT in higher education. 2002.15. Collins A, Halverson R. The second educational revolution: Rethinking education in the age of technology. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning 2010;26(1):18-27.16. Klein JD. Trends in performance improvement: Expanding the reach of instructional design and technology. Educational Media and Technology Yearbook 2010;35(1):135-45.17. Evans R. E-learning in the 21st century: A framework for research and practice. Teachers College

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alak Bandyopadhyay, Alabama A&M University; Neema Simon Sumari, Alabama A&M University

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Computing & Information Technology

, 2011 618.70 823.48 Huntsville Vernal Equinox March 20, 2011 455.89 707.50 Huntsville Summer Solstice June 21, 2011 630.25 825.62 Huntsville Autumnal Equinox September 23, 2011 455.18 706.81 Huntsville Winter Solstice December 22, 2011 192.31 461.42 Table 4. The average amount of solar energy produced at Morogoro and Huntsville.Figure 4-1 (a) and (b) show the simulated solar energy collection versus time at Huntsville on thesummer solstice day, June 21, 2011. Similar trends, but of course different magnitude plots weregenerated for Morogoro and all other days. Table 4 lists the average value over the day lightperiod at

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University; Michael E. Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Paula G. Leventman, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

and amplitude cursor controls. Since the NECC signal generators didnot have a burst mode capability, a microprocessor-based 40 kHz pulse generator interfaced to Page 25.46.4the ultrasound transducer was designed and produced by Machine Science, Inc., a non-profitFigure 1:  Speed of 40 kHz ultrasound in air experiment.  a) (top) Ultrasound transducers attached to sand‐weighted plastic beverage containers as bases.  Also visible is the tape‐on distance scale.  b) (bottom right) Machine Science, Inc. microprocessor 40kHz burst‐mode pulser with power, transmitter, and oscilloscope probe connections.  c) (bottom left) Oscilloscope display of

Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part II: Novel Curriculum Development and Project-based Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lynda M. Coulson, Rolls-Royce Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Page 25.1327.3 their research interest to help solve current problems in industry. 6) Arrangements were made to invite company stakeholders to the oral defense. 7) Company committee members were briefed in a communication session which defined their responsibilities. Expectations of the company committee member are: a. Be available to counsel student as needed in their area expertise b. Assist is providing valid subject matter for topic c. Provide guidance in identification and verification of return on investment (ROI) potential d. Provide consultation during execution of the project (estimate 1 hour per week) e. Evaluate the quality of the result relative to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University; Sondra M. Miller, Boise State University; Ross A. Perkins, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

implement engineering education innovations; o do not implement engineering education innovations. • Develop an implementation model that promotes successful faculty characteristics and work environments.Specific tasks, discussed in further detail elsewhere13, must be performed in order to achievethese research objectives, including: • Assess, document, benchmark, and validate: (a) characteristics of individuals who adopt―or choose not to adopt―engineering education innovations and (b) his or her respective work environment; • Analyze faculty characteristics of adopters and non-adopters to determine the correlation of faculty characteristics with successful adoption; • Analyze interactions between

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

engineering, the workdoes provide insight into what is important in the discipline and can serve as a guide toundergraduate curriculum developersBackgroundGRCSE is built on an holistic interpretation of curriculum as concerning the total context inwhich education is provided, and as such the recommendations address five primary areas of asystems engineering program:5 1) student entrance expectations; 2) a curriculum architecture comprised of: a. preparatory material, b. a core body of systems engineering knowledge (the CorBoK), c. domain or program-specific knowledge, and d. a capstone experience; 3) outcomes every graduate should achieve; 4) objectives every graduate should achieve three to five years

Conference Session

FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan K. Donohue, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs

) taught the best way: by experience; many projects made me…more of an engineer; I have much more confidence in my ability to be an engineer now than I did at the beginning of the semester; I learned how important it is to start by identifying a problem first and then looking for solutions; the repetition engrained the process in my brain – now it’s second nature; the projects helped reinforce the book definitions; I thought documentation was an annoyance but now I see its worth; no pressure meant we could really get a feel for the process – we were not punished for failure; (b)efore this course I hadn’t thought nearly as creatively or in such a problem solving way so I am very grateful for

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul A. Klenk Ph.D., Duke University; Gary A. Ybarra, Duke University; Rodger D Dalton Jr, Techsplorers

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

?Three focus groups were conducted with students in two suburban middle schools in Californiawith the following demographics.Middle School A – 6 students (1 group)  0 female, 6 male  6 grade 7  1 African American, 5 CaucasianMiddle School School B – 12 students (2 groups)  3 female, 9 male  3 grade 6, 3 grade 7, 6 grade 8  2 African American, 4 Asian American, 3 Caucasian, 3 Hispanic/LatinoTotal Students:  18 students  3 female, 15 male  3 grade 6, 9 grade 7, 6 grade 8  3 African American, 4 Asian American, 8 Caucasian, 3 Hispanic/LatinoWhen asked how they would define engineering and what engineers do, students at MiddleSchool B said that engineering is building “things like

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; David A. Veshosky, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

a global and social context 4 Participate in various roles of a team D-Function on multidisciplinary teams Prepare and present accurate and well- 5 organized written and oral engineering G- Communicate effectively solutions Recognize and respond to ethical, economic, 6 environment, health, safety, and social J- Knowledge of contemporary issues factors Determine the life-cycle cost of a process B- Design as well as analyze and interpret 7 and perform economic analysis of

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Dunia Tania Periverzov, Drexel University (Tech.)

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

simulation steps with the proposed modelfor the PV modules, is shown in Fig. 2. The architecture of the developed harvester consists ofthree main subsystems: a) the maximum power point tracker sense the light intensity and controlthe buffer stage forcing the PV module to work in most efficient conditions; b) buffer stage (BS)stores the energy collected form the solar panel into the energy storage devices (super-capacitorand battery); and c) output stage (OS) generates a stable voltage supply for the low-power WSNapplications. In the following we introduce the building blocks providing design guidelines andconsiderations, which help to optimize the performance of the harvester.The MPPT algorithm is designed to automatically find the operating point