2005 Midwest Section Proceedings Archive (PDFs)

40th Annual ASEE Midwest Region Conference
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
September 14-26, 2005

Program Chair: Norman D. Dennis, University of Arkansas

Program at a Glance

Final Progam

College Preparation:

• TU STORM 2004: A High School Autonomous Robotics Competition, by Carpenter, Carden, Diaz, Kane, Haack, and Hangs, University of Tulsa
• Introducing Students from the Academy for Mathematics and Sciences to Engineering, by Durham, Kuss, Heymsfield, and Sheppard, University of Colorado at Denver / University of Arkansas/ Rogers School District
• A Proposed High School Course for Improving Secondary School Recruit Quality, by Epperson, Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts
• UM-Rolla's Introduction to Engineering Summer Camp, by Flori, University of Missouri-Rolla
• Use of Computer Simulation Games from Instructional Purposes in Middle School and Jr. High, by Miller and Reynolds, Lynch Middle School / Gravette Junior High School
• Computer and Manufacturing Engineering: Incorporating Source Code Reading into Operating Systems Class Projects, by Bower, Kansas State University at Salina
• Advancing Composites Education and Training through Curriculum Design, by Gray, Wichita Area Technical College
• A Novel Hands-On Project in Computer-Aided Manufacturing, by Maletsky and Gabel, University of Kansas
• An Undergraduate Course in Perl: An All Purpose Programming Language, by Moore, Thornton, and Skeith, Southern Methodist University / University of Arkansas
• Teaching Lean Manufacturing by Learner-centered Methods, by Sun, Zhang, and Pei, Kansas State University

Engaging Students:

• Engaging Engineering Students Through Service Learning, by Bernstein, University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Engaging Engineering Students through Improved Teaching, by Dennis, University of Arkansas
• Enthusiasm in the Engineering Curriculum, by Durham and Hale, University of Colorado at Denver / University of Arkansas
• Engaging Students in an Undergraduate Civil Engineering Course, by Madhavan, Christian Brothers University
• Experience with the Use of Interactive Classroom Technologies for the Implementation of Problem-Based, Peer-Interaction Learning Environment in Civil Engineering Materials, by Weiss, Rajabipour, Schmit, and Fait, Purdue University

Enhanced Student Learning I:

• Integration of Lab Safety Training into the Undergraduate and Graduate Chemical Engineering Programs, by Hays, University of Arkansas
• Preliminary Results from a "Course-less" Curriculum Study, by Kolar, Gramoull, Rhoads, and Knox, University of Oklahoma
• University Students' Factors of Success, by Korth, University of Arkansas
• "Camp Concrete"--An Experiment in Undergraduate Research, by Ramseyer and Brueggen, University of Oklahoma
• Integrating Education in Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Science and Application in a Required Course, by Schinstock, Kansas State University

Enhancing Student Learning II:

• Applying Home Schooling Lessons to Engineering Education, by Edwards, Daniel, Hale, Hanson, and Richardson, University of Arkansas / New Mexico State University
• When They Stay and When They Don't: Examples of First Semester Retention Rates and Relationships to Learning Styles, by Ivey and Lambert, University of Memphis
• Teaching an Undergraduate Engineering Class for the First Time, by Kailas and Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• A Look at OUr GAANN Program in Civil Engineering, by Kolar, Dresback, and Tromble, University of Oklahoma
• Enhancing Engineering Education to Reflect the Professional Expectations of the 21st Century: Examples from In-Process Programs, by Lambert, Russomanno, Palazolo, and Ivey, University of Memphis

Enhancing the Educational Experience through Student Programs:

• Summer Research Experience in Venezuela: From a Student and Faculty Member's Point of View, by Adams and Rieske, University of Nebraska / University of Arkansas
• Role Models: Advisors & Leaders Impact on Student Organizations, by Carter and Gomez, University of Arkansas
• Standing Out from the Crowd: Opportunities for Research and Work Abroad in Engineering, by Condray, University of Arkansas
• The Professional Development Institute: Completely Unknown at this Time but Destined for Success!, by Matthews and Dwyer, University of Arkansas
• REU Program in Microelectronics-Photonics, by Vickers, University of Arkansas

Freshman Experiences:

• The Spring Freshman Biological and Agricultural Engineering Course at the University of Arkansas, by Carrier, Vaughn, and Griffis, University of Arkansas
• Freshman Interest Groups: Creating Seamless Learning Communities to Enhance Student Success, by Marrero and Beckett, University of Missouri
• Development and Implementation of a Common Freshman Course for General Engineering Students at the University of Arkansas, by Matlock, University of Arkansas
• Designing and Implementing a First Year Experience Course in Industrial Engineering, by Schneider and Cassady, University of Arkansas
• Freshman Retention Study in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, by Taylor, Nutter, Davis, and Rencis, University of Arkansas

Innovations in Engineering Design:

• The Benefits of an Interdisciplinary Design Project, by Patton, Crunkleton, Henshaw, Jussaume, and Strattan, University of Tulsa
• Participation in WERC, an Alternative Capstone Design Experience, by Penney, Thoma, and Beitle, University of Arkansas
• Plant Design with Teams of Mixed Vision Capability, by Romey, Swartz, Behrend, Cheung, and Beitle, University of Arkansas / University of Akron
• Group Selection in a Senior/Graduate Level Digital Circuit Design Course, by Smith, University of Missouri-Rolla

Introducing New Curriculum:

• The Income Tax Return: A Framework for Engineering Economics, by Brockway, Kansas State University at Salina
• A Proposed Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Program at Oklahoma State University, by High, Rossler, and High, Oklahoma State University
• Law in the Engineering Curriculum at Oklahoma State University, by High and Rossler, Oklahoma State University
• Introducing Information Security Courses in the ECE Curriculum, by Namuduri and Pendse
• Real-time T-Wave Residuum, by Scott, Greco, and Schlegel, Arkansas Tech University

Laboratory Development:

• Enhancing Undergraduate Engineering Laboratory Experience, by Clifft and Haran, University of Arkansas
• Laboratory/Demonstration Experiments in Heat Transfer: Free Convection, by Clausen, Penney, Colville, Dunn, El Qatto, Hall, Schulte, and von der Mehden, University of Arkansas
• Laboratory/Demonstration Experiments in Heat Transfer: Forced Convection, by Clausen, Penney, Dunn, Gray, Hollingsworth, Hsu, McLelland, Sweeney, Tran, von der Mehden, and Wang, University of Arkansas
• Developing Laboratory Courses in a Resource-Constrained Environment, by Manikas, Jussaume, and Kane, University of Tulsa
• New Approach of Teaching Engineering Laboratory at Undergraduate Level with Emphasizing on Creativity, Teamwork, and Communication, by Zou and Cai, University of Arkansas

Laboratory Equipment Development:

• A High Temperature Hardness Testing System for Mechanical Characterization of Engineering Components, by Chandelkar and Bhat, University of Arkansas
• A Low-Cost EFI Engine Dynamometer Part 1--Design and Construction, by Moore, Fisher, Crosby, Helmer, and Wu, Arkansas Tech University
• Vertical Integration with a Vortex Tube, by French, John Brown University
• Second Order Approximation of Heart Rate Turbulence after an Isolated Pre-Ventricular Contraction (PVC), by Oliver and Greco, Arkansas Tech University

Recruiting I:

• Student Recruiting: A Report on Successful Techniques at Other Universities, by Bland, John Brown University
• Implementation of a Successful Undergraduate Student Recruitment Program, by Gattis, University of Arkansas
• Implementing a Mailing Campaign for Undergraduate Student Recruitment, by Hill, University of Arkansas
• Recruiting from a New Source, by Ryan, Wiederstein, King, and Fowler, Oklahoma Christian University / Francis Tuttle Technology Center

Recruiting II:

• Recruiting and Retaining Students from Underrepresented Groups for Graduate School at the University of Nebraska, by Adams and Perez, University of Nebraska
• Can ABET Professional Skills Stimulate Curriculum Changes that Aid in Student Recruitment, by Bland, John Brown University
• Using Service-Based CRM and SalesForce Automation to Increase Productivity of Recruiting Efforts, by Gattis and Hill, University of Arkansas
• Global Trends in Engineering Enrollments and Their Impact on Us, by Saxena, University of Arkansas
• Graduate Recruitment Strategies, by Vickers, University of Arkansas

Teaching Improvements:

• Observations on Teaching Relative Velocity in Engineering Dynamics, by Flori, Oglesby, and Hubing, University of Missouri-Rolla
• Learning Virtual Work Method in Statics in a Nutshell: Demystifying It as a Magic Black Box, by Jong, University of Arkansas
• Revitalizing Undergraduate Electric Energy Conversion Education, by McCann, University of Arkansas
• Using Exam Cover Sheets to Tally Course Assessment Data, by Morse, Kansas State University at Salina
• Enhancement of Students' Learning in Large Classes, by Sun, Zhang, and Pei, Kansas State University

Teaching Methods:

• Academic Baseball: A Game of Active Learning, by Freyne, Manhattan College
• New Teaching for a New Generation: Online Video Technology, by Lewis, Oklahoma State University
• A Practical Application of Team Based Learning to Undergraduate Engineering, by Olson, University of Oklahoma
• A New Approach for an Undergraduate Mechanics of Materials Course that Integrates Theory, Analysis, Verification and Design, by Rencis and Grandin, Jr., University of Arkansas / Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• Project Management Informatics, by Schwer, Dufner, and Morcous, University of Nebraska-Lincoln / University of Nebraska-Omaha

The Soft Side of ABET:

• Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum, by Clausen and Garcia, University of Arkansas
• Technical Writing as a Site for Assessing Information Literacy, by Collins, Starkey, Kissick, and Oh, Kansas State University at Salina
• Re-Design in West Memphis: Engaging Engineering Students in Multi-Disciplinary Teams, by Garcia, Crone, Gattis, and Loewer, University of Arkansas
• Using Emerson Circles to Model Personal Growth of Students in Science and Technology, by Kissick and Khan, Kansas State University at Salina

Workshops:

• Workshop on Student Retention through Better Advising, by Gattis, University of Arkansas
• Workshop on Designing, Developing and Implementing Online Collaboration Tools for Engineering Education, by Gramoll, University of Oklahoma
• Workshop on Best Practices for a Successful Undergraduate Student Program, by Hill, University of Arkansas

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