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Undergraduate Summer Research In Structural Engineering, Norbert J. Delatte Jan 2004

Undergraduate Summer Research In Structural Engineering, Norbert J. Delatte

Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty Publications

For the last seven years, a summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates site in structural engineering, funded by the National Science Foundation, has operated at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During this time, 33 students from 22 colleges and universities have participated in the site. Participants are recruited nationally and have come from as far away as California and Puerto Rico. The program is intended to provide students interested in graduate studies with an introduction to research methods, and to provide students who will not continue their studies past a bachelor of science in civil engineering with a better understanding …


Design Optimization Module For Hierarchical Research And Learning Environment, Oktay Baysal, Mehti Koklu, Ahmed K. Noor Jan 2004

Design Optimization Module For Hierarchical Research And Learning Environment, Oktay Baysal, Mehti Koklu, Ahmed K. Noor

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

The present paper describes a learning module on design optimization courses within a hierarchical research and learning network (HRLN). In this environment a knowledge organization can be created as a hierarchical learning network to link diverse inter- and trans- disciplinary teams from a consortium of universities, industry, government agencies and the providers of learning technologies. It is an approach that builds on computer-based training, intelligent tutoring systems, interactive learning, collaborative-distributed learning, and learning networks. The present design optimization module has been developed and described herein, as a demonstrator of a learning module in this environment. This module allows for the …


Project-Based Freshmen Engineering Courses In Civil Engineering Technology, Vernon W. Lewis Jr., Carol L. Considine Jan 2004

Project-Based Freshmen Engineering Courses In Civil Engineering Technology, Vernon W. Lewis Jr., Carol L. Considine

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

Old Dominion University (ODU) has developed two fundamental courses for freshmen engineering students. The first course introduces the fundamentals of the practice of engineering including innovation, creativity, design and manufacturing, commercialization, teaming skills, environmental impact, and ethics. The second course is an exploration of engineering and engineering technology disciplines with an emphasis on projects. The purpose of these courses is to engage the students in the application of engineering early in their course of study with the hope that their interest will be reinforced and the likelihood of their being retained as students will increase. The courses are divided into …


Promoting Faculty Development With Asee/Nasa Fellowship Programs- Parametric Study Of Laser Beam Cutting (Lbc) Processes- A Case Study, Alok K. Verma, Gary R. Crossman, Carl J. Voglewede, Thomas J. Burns Jan 2004

Promoting Faculty Development With Asee/Nasa Fellowship Programs- Parametric Study Of Laser Beam Cutting (Lbc) Processes- A Case Study, Alok K. Verma, Gary R. Crossman, Carl J. Voglewede, Thomas J. Burns

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offer a joint program for faculty and research development. This program known as ASEE/NASA Faculty Fellowship program offers opportunities for professional development for Engineering Technology faculty. This paper discusses one such experience involving applied research at NASA Langley Research Center, which resulted in professional development of the faculty member while enhancing the undergraduate curriculum in Engineering Technology.


Enhancing Met Curriculum With Applied Research Experience For Faculty Parametric Study Of Water Jet Cutting Processes- A Case Study, Alok K. Verma, Cheng Y. Lin, Carl J. Voglewede, Mike E. Tall Jan 2004

Enhancing Met Curriculum With Applied Research Experience For Faculty Parametric Study Of Water Jet Cutting Processes- A Case Study, Alok K. Verma, Cheng Y. Lin, Carl J. Voglewede, Mike E. Tall

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

In today's global competitive environment, the engineering technology curriculum must adopt and reflect the changing needs of industry. This can happen only if the faculty are aware of the current trends in industry and are actively involved with industry and research projects. ASEE/NASA Faculty Fellowship program offers opportunities for professional development for Engineering Technology faculty. A parametric study of water jet cutting (WJC) process was done under the ASEE / NASA faculty fellowship program at NASA Langley Research Center. This research experience has been used to enhance undergraduate curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University (ODU).


Design And Analysis Of An Air Filter Sensor For A Residential Heating And Cooling System, Cheng Y. Lin, Steve C. Hsiung, Alok K. Verma, Gary R. Crossman Jan 2004

Design And Analysis Of An Air Filter Sensor For A Residential Heating And Cooling System, Cheng Y. Lin, Steve C. Hsiung, Alok K. Verma, Gary R. Crossman

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

This is a design project of an air-filter sensor to be used in home heating and cooling system. The project includes conceptual design, analysis, implementation, tests and modifications. First, the air quality and power consumption between a clean air filter and a dirty air filter is studied. Then, a photo sensor circuit with an ultra high brightness LED emitter and a phototransistor receiver is used to detect dust particles. A red warning LED lights up when a specified amount of dust is collected on the filter and blocks the light beam between the emitter and the receiver. The emitter and …


Design, Development, And Delivery Of Certificate Programs For Funding Opportunities And Industry Collaboration, Carol Considine, Paul Kauffmann Jan 2004

Design, Development, And Delivery Of Certificate Programs For Funding Opportunities And Industry Collaboration, Carol Considine, Paul Kauffmann

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

Many engineering technology departments have four general areas that are used for evaluation of tenure and promotion. These areas include teaching, research and scholarly activities, service, and other professional activities. Although teaching is the primary mission in most engineering technology programs, external funding as part of the research area is playing a larger role in tenure decisions at many universities. Many faculty members in engineering technology programs come from an industrial background and do not have a specific research area of interest and contacts within the research community. These faculty members must look at other avenues to develop the external …


An Integration Of Pc Hardware & Software In Teaching Engineering Technology Courses, Steve Hsiung, Richard Jones Jan 2004

An Integration Of Pc Hardware & Software In Teaching Engineering Technology Courses, Steve Hsiung, Richard Jones

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

As technology advances, the price of a PC drops dramatically. This trend has resulted in PCs that are complex, powerful, and very affordable. Today's PC is a popular and essential tool in teaching software programming course(s) in C, C++, Visual Basic, or Java, running commercial software supporting courses in circuit simulation/design or circuit board layout, and acting as a workstation to gain access to the Internet or LAN networks. In most Engineering Technology curricula there is a limited amount of linkage between those PC applications. The actual effort to merge the hard-gained knowledge of hardware & software concepts together through …


Automation Laboratory Development With Design Implementation Scheme And Simulation Software, Cheng Y. Lin, Gary R. Crossman Jan 2004

Automation Laboratory Development With Design Implementation Scheme And Simulation Software, Cheng Y. Lin, Gary R. Crossman

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

This paper describes the development of the Automation Control Lab in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program of the Engineering Technology Department at Old Dominion University. The reorganization goal of the development is to help students design, test, and implement their automation designs effectively. Three processes are adopted to achieve this goal: (1) floor-plan design and inventory control of the components, (2) using Automation Studio to dynamically check each design, and (3) using industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) controllers to download PLC programs.


Assessment Methods For Comparison Of On-Camps And Distance Learning Laboratory Courses In An Engineering Technology Program, John R. Hackworth, Richard L. Jones Jan 2004

Assessment Methods For Comparison Of On-Camps And Distance Learning Laboratory Courses In An Engineering Technology Program, John R. Hackworth, Richard L. Jones

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

Assessment methodology and results for two Electrical Engineering Technology laboratory courses are shown. In these cases, courses are offered in both the traditional on- campus and non-traditional distance learning format, assessment methods are prescribed, assessment data are taken, and the results compiled and compared. Student comments are included which also support the assessment data. In addition, this paper describes ways in which the laboratory courses are structured in order to make the assessment process easier to manage. Pedagogical issues are addressed that were encountered when constructing the distance learning laboratory courses to assure that the learning experience could equal or …


Enhancing Instruction In Lean Manufacturing Through Development Of Simulation Activities In Shipbuilding Operations, Alok K. Verma, James Hughes, Scott Christman Jan 2004

Enhancing Instruction In Lean Manufacturing Through Development Of Simulation Activities In Shipbuilding Operations, Alok K. Verma, James Hughes, Scott Christman

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

Lean Manufacturing is a powerful philosophy that advocates minimization of waste within an organization. The adoption of Lean Manufacturing philosophy by major manufacturers has created a demand for qualified personnel in this area. A training program in Lean Enterprise was developed by Old Dominion University for the Apprentice School at Northrop Grumman Newport News. Physical simulation activities are an integral part of this training program. Simulation activities related to shipbuilding operations have been incorporated in the Lean training course. These activities have been used in the Business Operations course for three semesters. Results show increased student participation and better understanding …


Optimizing The Space Transportation Information Network: A Training Model For An Innovative Project At Nasa Glenn Research Center, Jeff Rybak Dec 2003

Optimizing The Space Transportation Information Network: A Training Model For An Innovative Project At Nasa Glenn Research Center, Jeff Rybak

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The Space Transportation Information Network (STIN) was developed to solve the challenge of managing a geographically disparate NASA program. By its nature, this "enterprise information portal" enhances communication, saves time, and retains expertise as a form-driven knowledge management data base. However, for the Revolutionary Turbine Accelerator Project (RTA) led by the NASA Glenn Research Center, a comprehensive STIN training program, designed specifically for RTA, had never been instituted. To help optimize STIN for this population, a training intervention model was designed and developed to clarify the purpose, policy, and technical usability of STIN. As the front-end to the training development …


Ole Miss Engineer 2003 Oct 2003

Ole Miss Engineer 2003

Ole Miss Engineer

No abstract provided.


Undergraduate Engineers Get Credit For Saving Venice, Fabio Carrera, David Dibiasio, Natalie A. Mello Apr 2003

Undergraduate Engineers Get Credit For Saving Venice, Fabio Carrera, David Dibiasio, Natalie A. Mello

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3), Lester Gerhardt Apr 2003

Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3), Lester Gerhardt

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Impact Of The Sorbonne-Bologna Process On Engineering In Europe, Torbjörn Hedberg Apr 2003

Impact Of The Sorbonne-Bologna Process On Engineering In Europe, Torbjörn Hedberg

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

When some 30 European ministers of Education signed a common declaration in Bologna in June 1999 they initiated a process that will lead to fundamental changes in the architecture of European higher education. The stated goals are to create a European Area of Higher Education characterised by improved mobility, international competitiveness and readable and comparable degrees. Some see the declaration as an effort to bring European education closer to an Anglo-Saxon model. This paper analyses some possible consequences for Engineering Education in particular and gives a description of how different European states have interpreted and implemented the principles of the …


Assessing The Value Of The International Experience, Bethany S. Oberst Apr 2003

Assessing The Value Of The International Experience, Bethany S. Oberst

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


The German Initiative For Students In Science And Technology, Heide Naderer Apr 2003

The German Initiative For Students In Science And Technology, Heide Naderer

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Enhancement Of The Global Perspective For Engineering Students By Providing An International Experience: An Academic View - Europe, Claudio Borri, Elisa Guberti Apr 2003

Enhancement Of The Global Perspective For Engineering Students By Providing An International Experience: An Academic View - Europe, Claudio Borri, Elisa Guberti

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Table Of Contents, The Editors Apr 2003

Table Of Contents, The Editors

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Barriers To Students Gaining An International Experience - Summary Of Group Discussion, Carl J. Mchargue, Eleanor Baum Apr 2003

Barriers To Students Gaining An International Experience - Summary Of Group Discussion, Carl J. Mchargue, Eleanor Baum

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Appendix 1: Participants List, The Editors Apr 2003

Appendix 1: Participants List, The Editors

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Student Exchange In Japan: Why And How To Provide Engineering Students With An International Experience, Itsuo Ohnaka Apr 2003

Student Exchange In Japan: Why And How To Provide Engineering Students With An International Experience, Itsuo Ohnaka

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Providing Central And East European Engineering Students With International Experience, Radu Chisleag Apr 2003

Providing Central And East European Engineering Students With International Experience, Radu Chisleag

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

Historically, the academic life in Romania as well as in the other Central and East European countries had strong connections with Western Europe and some connections with the rest of the world. These connections were almost entirely forbidden by the communist soviet type political power imposed to these countries, following the Second World War. The 1989 anticommunist revolution in Central and East Europe opened the way for re-establishing contacts with the western World, offering Romanians and particularly to the students of the "POLITEHNICA" University in Bucharest, opportunities to get International Experience. Due, mainly, to the activity of some promoters, without …


The International Master Of Science In Aerospace Engineering Program, Ivan A. Camelier Apr 2003

The International Master Of Science In Aerospace Engineering Program, Ivan A. Camelier

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Models Of European Double And Joint Degrees: A Need For Transparency, Giancarlo Spinelli Apr 2003

Models Of European Double And Joint Degrees: A Need For Transparency, Giancarlo Spinelli

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


The International Dimension Through Student Mobility, B. E. Mulhall Apr 2003

The International Dimension Through Student Mobility, B. E. Mulhall

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Preparing Engineering Students For The New Business Paradigm Of International Teamwork And Global Orientation, Keith Sheppard, Peter Dominick, Zvi Aronson Apr 2003

Preparing Engineering Students For The New Business Paradigm Of International Teamwork And Global Orientation, Keith Sheppard, Peter Dominick, Zvi Aronson

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Need For Global Perspective: An Industrial View, Kruno Hernaut Apr 2003

Need For Global Perspective: An Industrial View, Kruno Hernaut

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.


Monterrey Tech's International Strategy, Teofilo Ramos, Enrique Zepeda Apr 2003

Monterrey Tech's International Strategy, Teofilo Ramos, Enrique Zepeda

Enhancement of the Global Perspective for Engineering Students by Providing an International Experience

No abstract provided.