Parallel Session - Workshops

Session 1 | Session 2

Session 1

Saturday, March 18, 2006: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Innovative Laboratory Exercises to Teach Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering: Staier, J., LCDR, US Coast Guard Academy
Godfrey, D., LCDR, US Coast Guard Academy
Johnson, G., Alion Science & Technology
View PDF [PDF 2.387MB]
Neural Networks in Electrical Engineering: Silver, H., Fairleigh Dickinson University
View PowerPoint [PPT 553KB] · View PDF [PDF 459KB]
Teaching Software Engineering with Rational Unified Process® (RUP): Bergandy, J., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
View PDF [PDF 250KB]

Feedback from Co-op Students: What Does It Tell Us About Our Curricula?: Potter, D., Northeastern University
View PDF [PDF 289KB]
A Centralized Evolutionary Target Tracking System: Khalifa, Y., State University of New York at New Paltz
Okoene, E., State University of New York at New Paltz
View PDF [PDF 273KB]

Innovations in Engineering Education

Streaming Video Tutorials for Complex Laboratory Techniques: Lessons Learned in Sophomore and Junior Biomechanics Courses: Billiar, K., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 3.5MB] · View PDF [PDF 569KB]
Engineers Take on Writing: Integrating Technical Writing Instruction into Second- and Third-Year Engineering Courses: Beenfeldt, E., University of Maine
Whitney, A., Univeristy of Maine
Peterson, S.,University of Maine
View PowerPoint [PPT 396KB] · View PDF [PDF 576KB]
Refocusing on the Operational Level of Pedagogy: A Military Analogy for Bridging Educational Strategy and Classroom Tactics: Wong, E., Maj., United States Military Academy
View PowerPoint [PPT 4.7MB] · View PDF [PDF 254KB]
Integrating Catamount Community Service- Learning Projects within Civil and Environmental Engineering Programs at the University of Vermont: Hayden, N., University of Vermont
Rizzo, D., University of Vermont
Sadek, A., University of Vermont
Dewookar, M., University of Vermont
Neumann, M., University of Vermont
View PowerPoint [PPT 5.88MB] · View PDF [PDF 2.23MB]

Mechanical Engineering

A New Approach to Mechanics of Materials: Grandin, H., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rencis, J., University of Arkansas
View PowerPoint [PPT 3.97MB] · View PDF [PDF 663KB]
Design and Development of an Economical Torsion Testing Machine: Vallee, G., Western New England College
View PowerPoint [PPT 8MB] · View PDF [PDF 5.3MB]
Mechatronics in University and Professional Education: Craig, K., Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
Rosmarin, M., Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 16.3MB]
Temperature Measurement at the Polymer-Metal Contact: A Tribometer Design: Ghorieshi, J., Wilkes University
Sharma, A., Wilkes University
Lopresti, F., Wilkes University
Ghorieshi, M., Pennsylvania State University
View PowerPoint [PPT 907KB] · View PDF [PDF 456KB]

Engineering Technology/Community Colleges

A Design Competition to Enhance a Materials Science Laboratory Experience: Fleck, B., Maine Maritime Academy
Alexander, H., Maine Maritime Academy
Kimball, R., Maine Maritime Academy
View PowerPoint [PPT 15.56MB] · View PDF [PDF 11.4MB]
Integration of Voice Over Internet Protocol Experiment in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum: Rajaravivarma, V., Central Connecticut State University
Farahmand, F., Central Connecticut State University
Akujuobi, C., Prairie View A&M University
View PowerPoint [PPT 18.4MB] · View PDF [PDF 985KB]
Interactive Online Activities for Learning Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluid Mechanics: Cherner, Y., ATel, LLC
Davis, D., New Hampshire Community Technical College
View PowerPoint Slide Show [PPS 4.1MB]
Heterogeneous Autonomic Screen-Saver CPU Scavenging: Lyon, D., Fairfield University
Krepsztul, P., Fairfield University

K-12 Education

Preparing Education and Engineering Students to Work Together: Maier-Speredelozzi, V., University of Rhode Island,
Fitzpatrick, M., Society of Women Engineers
Young, B., University of Rhode Island
Sullivan-Watts, B., University of Rhode Island
View PowerPoint [PPT 2MB]
Buildable Bridge Models: Brenner, B., Tufts University
Gravel, B., Tufts University
Levine, A., Tufts University
Tran, C., Tufts University
View PowerPoint [PPT 6.8MB] · View PDF [PDF 1.5MB]

Civil & Environmental Engineering

A New Approach to Undergraduate Structural Engineering Laboratory Instruction: Gindy, M., University of Rhode Island
View PowerPoint [PPT 218KB] · View PDF [PDF 303KB]
Use of Kolb Cycle and Digital Video Lectures for Enhancement of Learning and Learning Attitude: Mallick, R., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Quinn, P., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 12.6MB] · View PDF [PDF 5.6MB] · View Windows Media Video [WMV 7.6MB]

Cooperative Efforts Using Theater Students for Construction Management Technology: Dunn, P., University of Maine
View PowerPoint [PPT 188KB] · View PDF [PDF 189KB]
The Building Information Model in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Education at WPI: Salazar, G., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Mokbel, H., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Aboulezz, M., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 20MB] · View PDF [PDF 1.3MB]
Structural Design of Multi-Story Residential Building for Legislative Assembly: Jayachandran, P., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rajasekaran, S., PSG College of Technology
View PowerPoint [PPT 54KB] · View PDF [PDF 148KB]

Session 2

Saturday, March 18, 2006: 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Industrial & Automation Manufacturing

Online Automation and Control: An Experiment in Distance Engineering Education: Patel, S., University of Bridgeport
Sobh, T., University of Bridgeport
View PowerPoint [PPT 875KB]

Automation the Key to Success: Craciun, C., Fairfield University
Botosani, P., Fairfield University

Computer Aided Archive System for People with Mobility, Visibility, Audibility, and Speech Impediments: Roman, C., University of Bridgeport
Sobh, T., University of Bridgeport
View PowerPoint [PPT 652KB] · View PDF [PDF 766KB]

Virtual Automation: Blanck, D., Festo Didactic
View PowerPoint [PPT 8.6MB]

Automation at Manufacture your future careers expo May 17-18. 2006: Botosani, P., Fairfield University
View PowerPoint [PPT 2.5MB]

Innovations in Engineering Education

A Media-Based Engineering Design Teaching Tool: MIT's EDICS: Jimenez, C., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
View PDF [PDF 591KB]

Development of a Multi-Disciplinary Core Engineering Experience for First-Year Students: Smith, R., Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
Craig, K., Rensselear Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 19MB] · View PDF [PDF 149KB]

A New Approach to the Treatment of Modeling in the Freshman Engineering Course and Roger Williams University: Stein, M., Roger Williams University
Thomas, C., Roger Williams University
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Starting in the Middle: Design and Implementation in the Information Age: Sobiesk, E., LTC, United States Military Academy
Suchan, W., LTC, United States Military Academy
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BA in Engineering

The Dartmouth College Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences: Hansen, E., Dartmouth College
View PowerPoint [PPT 495KB] · View PDF [PDF 201KB]
The WPI Bachelor of Arts degree in “Liberal and Engineering Studies”: Quinn, P., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Schachterle, L. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tryggvason, G., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Vaz, R. Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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The AB and SB at Harvard: A Comparison: Dahleh, M., Harvard University
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Chemical Engineering

New Approaches for Teaching the Chemical Principles of Engineering: Westmoreland, P., University of Massachusetts Amherst
View PowerPoint [PPT 979KB]

The Evolution of Chemical Engineering: The Next Twenty Years: Sacco, A., Northeastern University
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Using Software to Bridge the Gap between Fundamental Science and Engineering Applications: Wilcox, J., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 713KB] · View PDF [PDF 57KB]

A Modular Approach to Teaching the Engineering Challenges of Physiology: Sonek, G., Merrimack College
View PowerPoint [PPT 2.4MB] · View PDF [PDF 380KB]

Integration of Chemical & Biological Engineering: A Seamless Approach: Saltsburg, H., Tufts University
Flytzani-Stephanopoulos, M., Tufts University
Botsaris, G., Tufts University
Kaplan, D., Tufts University
Lee, K., Tufts University
Edwards, A., Tufts University
View PowerPoint [PPT 8.2MB]

K-12 Education Engineering Curriculum Integration

Discovery Voyage: A Key Outreach Program: Coté, M., Maine Maritime Academy
Fleck, B., Maine Maritime Academy
Walk, S., Maine Maritime Academy
View PowerPoint [PPT 16MB] · View PDF [PDF 156KB]
Teaching Inquiry and the Impact of Performance Based Assessments: Onyancha, R., University of New Hampshire
Armour, K., Pittsfield Middle High School
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Underrepresented Groups in Engineering

Project-Based Learning in Developing Countries: Gerstenfeld, A., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Njoroge, R., J., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
View PowerPoint [PPT 123KB] · View PDF [PDF 209KB]

Bringing Global Issues into the Classroom Vividly: Wilkes, J., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Engineering Student Identities in the Undergraduate Curriculum: O’Conner, K., University of Rochester
Perhamus, L., University of Rochester
Seward, D., University of Rochester
View PowerPoint [PPT 186KB] · View PDF [PDF 235KB]

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