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2007 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference
Educating Engineers for a Sustainable Future
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Michigan

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007

Afternoon – Department and Campus Tours – by individual arrangement

5:00 – 8:00 pm    Registration, Best Western Franklin Square,
                            7th Floor, Lake Superior Foyer

6:30 – 8:00 pm - Opening Reception
                            Best Western Franklin Square, Lake Superior Room

8:00 pm - ASEE North Midwest Section Executive Meeting,
                 Best Western Franklin Square, Portage Room

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

7:30 am  Registration – Memorial Union Building (MUB),
Michigan Tech campus, Ballroom Foyer

8:30 – 9:30 am – Welcome Session – MUB, Ballroom A
Welcoming Remarks:
Charles McIntyre, Chair, ASEE North Midwest Section
Lesley Lovett-Doust, Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Michigan Tech
Tim Schulz, Dean of Engineering, Michigan Tech

Keynote Presentation: John Sutherland and James Mihelcic, Co-Directors, Sustainable Futures Institute, Michigan Technological University
 
9:30 – 10:00 am – Refreshment Break, Ballroom Foyer


10:00 – 11:45 pm – Technical Sessions

Session 1A - Innovative Methods in Engineering Education
MUB Alumni Lounge
Moderator: Gretchen Hein, Michigan Tech

  1. Assessment of Podcast-Enhanced Learning in Engineering Education, Kurtis Paterson, Michigan Tech
  2. Design Competition – A Meaningful Experience for Underclassmen in Engineering, Abulkhair Masoom and Fahmida Masoom, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  3. Teaching Design Engineering Technology: Experiential Learning Activities, John L. Irwin, Michigan Tech
  4. Problem Solving Obstacles in the Research Lab: Perceptions of Graduate Students and Faculty, Michele H. Miller and Debra D. Charlesworth, Michigan Tech

 

Session 1B - Educating Engineers for a Sustainable Future
MUB Red Metal Room
Moderator: David Rogers, North Dakota State University
 

  1. Introducing Sustainable Design into First Year Engineering Education, Amber J. Kemppainen, Alex S. Mayer, Jacqueline E. Huntoon, Michigan Tech
  2. A Framework for Incorporating Sustainability Design Concepts into Performance-Based Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering Education, Yue Li and Qiong Zhang, Michigan Tech
  3. Engineering Education for International Sustainability: Curriculum Design Under the Sustainable Futures Model, Valerie J. Fuchs and James R. Mihelcic, Michigan Tech
  4. Interdisciplinary Research for Graduate Education in Sustainability, Qiong Zhang, Dana Johnson, James R. Mihelcic, Michigan Tech
  5. Education, Research, and Training Aspects of the Sustainable Futures NSF IGERT Project, K. R. Haapala, M. J. Hutchins, J. L. Rivera, V. Kumar, A. R. Clarke, T. D. Eatmon, R. A. Harris, M. H. Durfee, J. R. Mihelcic, D. R. Shonnard, and J. W. Sutherland, Michigan Tech

Session 1C - Panel – Educating for Entrepreneurship at Michigan Technological University
MUB Ballroom B
Panel: Robert O. Warrington, Mary Raber, Jim Baker, Robert E. Mark,
and Jonathan Leinonen, Michigan Tech

12 noon – 1:00 pm – LUNCH – MUB, Ballroom A

1:00 – 2:45 p.m. – Technical Sessions

Session 2A - Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education
MUB Alumni Lounge
Moderator: Donna Michalek, Michigan Tech
 

  1. Teaching Critical Thinking Through Simple Experiments, John P. Iselin, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  2. Simulation and Visualization of Dynamic Systems, Michael P. Hennessey, University of St. Thomas
  3. A Computer-Aided Design Method Course to Improve Students’ Design Skills, Qingli (Barbara) Dai, Michigan Tech
  4. Incorporating a Truss Design Project into a Mechanics and Statics Course, Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University

Session 2B - Innovations in Civil Engineering Education
MUB Red Metal Room
Moderator: Kris Mattila, Michigan Tech

  1. Recent Developments in Distinct  Element Methods in the Civil Engineering Graduate Education, Zhanping You, Michigan Tech
  2. An Innovative Infrastructure Curriculum for 21st Century Civil Engineering, Matthew Roberts, Philip Parker, Christina Curras, Michael Penn, and Max Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  3. Teaching a Civil Engineering Materials Class, Zhanping You and Sanjeev Adhikari, Michigan Tech
  4. An Alternative Way to Teach Construction Terminology, Kris G. Mattila, Michigan Tech

     

Session 2C - Workshop – Addressing the Social Dimension of Sustainability in Engineering Education
MUB Ballroom B
Workshop Leaders: M.J. Hutchins, C.L. Walck, and J.W. Sutherland, Michigan Tech

2:45 – 3:15 pm – Refreshment Break

3:15 - 5:00 pm – Technical Sessions

Session 3 A - Administrative Details: Assessment, Accreditation, and Retention
MUB Alumni Lounge
Moderator: Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Tech

  1. Observing Student Migration between Engineering Majors, James E. Hertel and Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Tech
  2. Engineering Accreditation: Process and Challenges, Tamer Ceylan, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
  3. Course Evaluations: A Survey of Students, Administrators, and Faculty, Charles McIntyre and Rhonda Magel, North Dakota State University
  4. Investigation of Retention and Perceptions among Freshman Engineering Students, Matthew Cavalli, Lowell Stanlake, and Scott Tolbert, University of North Dakota

 

Session 3B - Design in Engineering Education
MUB Red Metal Room
Moderator: Abulkhair Masoom, University of Wisconsin - Platteville
 

  1. Industrial Supplied Design Projects at the University of Minnesota – Duluth, Michael A. Rother, University of Minnesota – Duluth
  2. Effective Management of Industry Sponsored Senior Design Project Course, P. B. Ravikumar, University of Wisconsin – Platteville
  3. Engineering Design Curricula Review, Michele H. Miller and Kari L. Jordan, Michigan Tech
  4. Managing Without Authority; The Effect of Leadership Style on Team Dynamics and Leadership Strategies for the Engineering Manager, Chinweike I. Eseonu, University of Minnesota – Duluth

 

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Social Hour – Best Western Franklin Square,
Lake Superior Room

7:00 – 9:00 pm – BANQUET – Best Western Franklin Square,
Lake Superior Room
Host: Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University
Guest Speaker: Larry Lankton, Michigan Tech
History of the Copper Country


SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

8:15 -10:00 am – Technical Sessions

Session 4A - Innovative Curricula
MUB Alumni Lounge
Moderator: Ivan Lima, North Dakota State University

  1. An International Program in Railroad Engineering, Pasi T. Lautala and William J. Sproule, Michigan Tech
  2. Design for an Aging Population: A Multi-disciplinary Design Retreat, Ann Marie Polsenberg Thomas and J. Roxanne Prichard, University of St. Thomas
  3. Community-Based Learning: Student Outcomes, Kurtis Patterson, Michigan Tech
  4. Future Engineers: Leading the Charge in the Service Sector, Leonard Bohmann, Dana Johnson, Kris Mattila, Nilufer Onder, and John Sutherland, Michigan Tech

 

Session 4B - Pre-College Programs
MUB Red Metal Room
Moderator: Norma Veurink, Michigan Tech

  1. Presenting Science and Engineering Careers in a Unique and Appealing Way, Nihad E. Daidzic and Vojin R. Nikolic, Minnesota State University – Mankato
  2. YES! Expo – Inspiring Youth to Pursue Education and Careers in Science and Engineering, Peter J. Cattelino, Lynn A. Artman, Susan Amato-Henderson, John B. Lehman, and Brian G. Hannon, Michigan Tech
  3. Who You Know Does Matter in Engineering Self Efficacy, Susan Amato-Henderson, Jessica Mariano, Peter J. Cattelino, and Brian G. Hannon, Michigan Tech
  4. Test Equipment for High School Digital Electronics Designs under Project Lead the Way, Christopher R. Carroll, University of Minnesota – Duluth

 

Session 4C - Workshop – Diversity Magnet: International Sustainability Development Engineering
Workshop Leaders: Valerie J. Fuchs, Kurtis G. Paterson, and Elizabeth A. Myre, Michigan Tech

10:00 – 10:15 am – Refreshment Break


10:15 - 12:00 noon – Technical Sessions

Session 5A - Innovations in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Education
MUB Alumni Lounge
Moderator: Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Tech

  1. Hands-On Hardware and Simulation Experience Used to Improve an Analog Communications Technology Course, Gale Allen, Minnesota State University – Mankato
  2. A Curricular Strategy for Information Security Engineering, Richard E. Smith, University of St. Thomas>
  3. A Low-Cost FPGA Based Controller for Electric-Drives Laboratory and Dissemination Purposes, Eric Lieder, Ranjan Gupta, and Ned Mohan, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
  4. Computational Electromagnetics in Electrical Engineering at NDSU, Robert M. Nelson and Benjamin D. Braaten, North Dakota State University
  5. Developing an Innovative Mobile and Wireless Networks Course, Hetal Jasani, Michigan Tech

 

Session 5B - Educating Engineers in the Extras
MUB Red Metal Room
Moderator: Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Tech
 

  1. Making it Real: Oral Communication Skill Development for Undergraduates, Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin – Platteville
  2. Adding Consulting Engineering to the Curriculum, William J. Sproule and William H. Leder, Michigan Tech
  3. Teaching Technology and Society, David A. Rogers, North Dakota State University
  4. Barriers, Bridges, and the Trolls under the Bridge: Issues in Human Factors Education for Engineers and Others, William S. Helton, Michele H. Miller, and Robert Pastel, Michigan Tech
  5. Encouraging Sustainable Practices via Student Presentations, Paul J. Weber, University of Minnesota – Duluth

Afternoon (on your own)

            Explore Houghton, Hancock , and the Keweenaw
            Football Game on campus at 1:00 pm –
                        Grand Valley State University vs. Michigan Tech

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