Conference Program





6:00-8:00pm

Welcome Reception Atlanta / Boston

Hosted by Southern Illinois University at Carbondale





7:00-8:00am

Continental Breakfast Kona Kai

8:00-8:45am Plenary Session

Welcome:John Jackson, III Vice Chancellor & Provost

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Moderator:John Mead, Conference General Chair

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Speaker:Elbert Marsh, Acting Assistant Director

National Science Foundation

8:45-10:30am BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 1Salon A

Distance Learning and Multimedia Technology in Engineering Education; Chair, Joe Tront, VPI & SU

Enhancing and Extending Engineering Education Using Desktop Video-Conferencing; Joseph C. Tront, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with Scott F. Midkiff

The National Engineering Education Delivery System (NEEDS): Supporting the Transformation of Engineering Education;Brandon Muramatsu, University of California, Berkeley

An Asynchronous Learning Networks Approach to Distance (and Local ) Education; Haniph Latchman, University of Florida

Active Learning in Statics with Multimedia; Siegfried M. Holzer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with Raul H. Andruet, Samruam Tongtoe

Developing a More Student-Friendly and Learning-Enhancing BEST Dynamics; Ralph E. Flori, Jr., University of Missouri-Rolla

Interactive Multimedia Modules on Interfacial Engineering: James Horswill, University of Minnesota, with D. Fennell Evans, Karl Smith, Sheila Hoover

Session 2Salon B

First Year Experience; Chair, Wayne A. Helmer, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Effect of Introductory Design Course on Retention Rates; Edwin J. Hippo, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, with A.C. Kent, W.S. O'Brien

Collaborative Teaching of First-Year Engineering Analysis, Design, and Communication Skills; John P. O'Connell, University of Virginia, with Mark A. Shields

Basic Computing Courses in Ajou University; Don-Yoon Kim, Ajou University

Introduction to Engineering-A First Year Course; Ram Narasimhan, University of Miami, with M. Lewis Temares, Samuel S. Lee

Some New Design Techniques for Introductory Engineering Courses; Wayne A. Helmer, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Session 3Randolph

Engineering Education in Manufacturing; Chair, Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation

Partnering-A University, A Community College, and Local Industry Develop a BSMfgE Program; William R. Peterson, Western Michigan University

Combining Process Improvement and Manufacturing; Warren P. Scarrah, Montana State University-Boseman

Vibroacoustics in Manufacturing-Oriented Engineering Education; Marek L. Szary, Southern Illinois University

Distance Skill Learning; Shuichi Fukuda, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology, with Yoshifusa Matsuura

Teaching Manufacturing Systems Integration to the Undergraduate Student; Winston F. Everelles, GMI Engineering and Management Institute, with Stephen E. Aylor

Session 4Salon A

The Practice Oriented Masters Degree PANEL SESSION; Co-chairs, E.F. Brown, VPI & SU and S. Carmi, University of Maryland

Panel Members

Marc Buchner,
Case Western Reserve University

John Deyst,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Norm Eiss
VPI & SU

Bill Jennings
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jim Lang
McDonnell-Douglas Corporation

Alan Lau
Drexel University

Session 5Philadelphia

Integration of Research and Education; Chair, Win Aung, National Science Foundation

Engineering Education in Taiwan; Jin Fu Chang, National Science Council

Advancing Engineering Education Through the National Science Foundation Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials; Joseph J. Biernacki, NSF Center for Science and Technology of Advanced Cement-Based Materials, Northwestern University, with Surendra Pshan

Integrating Teaching and Research: The Engineering Education Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin- Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison, with Kathleen Luker, Sarah Pfetteicher

The Synergistic Coupling of Industry, Government, and University to Produce Highly Trained Graduates; Maurice Wright, Center for Advanced Friction Studies, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Development in Smart Structures; Vittal S. Rao, University of Missouri-Rolla, with Leslie R. Koval

Integrating Its Research Project Results into Engineering Curricula; John Collura, University of Massachusetts, with Donald L. Fisher

10:30 am BREAK Atlanta Foyer

10:45am-12:30 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 6Salon B

Laboratory Education; Chair, Richard S. Figliola, Clemson University

Integration of the Virtual Lab into the Undergraduate Heat Transfer Curriculum; Pam Norris, University of Virginia, with Robert J. Ribando, Gerald W. O'Leary, Timothy C. Scott, Andrew N. Smith

Reshaping the Approach to the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory; Richard S. Figliola, Clemson University

Developing the Undergraduate Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech; Tom Diller, VPI & SU, with A.L. Wicks, A.A. Kornhauser.

A Laboratory for Collaborative, Integrated Instruction; Mohammad M. Asoodeh, Southeastern Louisiana University, with Carl W. Steidley

Session 7Salon C

Empowering Students; Chair, Taggart Smith, Purdue University

The Design and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Graduate Course in Forensic Engineering; William E. DeWitt, Purdue University

Affecting Student Performance with Initial Classroom Interactions; Taggart Smith, Purdue University

Some Attempts to Achieve High Quality Student Team Experiences in Applications and Design through Industrial Collaboration; R.J. Schoenhals, Purdue University, with Marcus V.A. Bianchi, D.P. DeWitt

You are Responsible for Your Own Destiny; Ron Goodnight, Purdue University

Session 8Randolph

Curriculum Reform Conducive Organizational Structures; Chair, Kuo Ming Wang, Yuan Ze Institute of Technology

Engineering Education Reform in the Center of Technology of the Federal University of Pernambuco-Brasil; Amaro Henrique Pessoa Lins, University of Pernambuco

First Year Evaluation of Carnegie Mellon University's NSF Engineering Education Scholars Workshop Program; Larisa M. Naples, University of Pittsburgh

Supporting Center for the Optimization of Engineering Teaching at the Federal University of Uberlândia-Brazil; Maria Elizabeth Paschoalick Chaves, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia,with Joäo Carlos Mendes Carvalho, Valder Steffen Júnior

A Study of Integrated Curricular Design; Kuo Ming Wang, Yuan Ze Institute of Technology, with Sheng H. Win

Session 9Salon A

Innovative Engineering Teaching Methods; Chair, John Newbury, The Open University

Higher Education Model of Learning and Teaching at VSB-Technical University of Ostrava Using Credit System; Jaromir Polak, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, with Jindrich Cernohorsky

The Modernization Program in Engineering Education of the Federal University of Minas Gerais State-Brazil; Maria Jos Gazzi Salum, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, with Acio Freitas Lira

Innovation of Basic Engineering Laboratory Curriculum-A Spontaneous Bottom-Up Reform Initiated for Growth; Tse-Liang Alan Yeh, National Central University, with Fu-Kang Tsou, Jiunn-Ch Wu, Shu-San Hsiau, Sha-Wei Wu, Chien-Yuh Yang, Han-Tung Chuang, Shyh-Biau Jiang, Chiang-Nan Chang

Collaborative Approach for Reforming Engineering Education in Southern Brazil; Ariovaldo Bolzan, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, with Renato Carlson, Marcius F. Giorgetti

Session 10Philadelphia

International Partnerships for Engineering Design/Study Abroad; Chair, Pamela Kurstedt, VPI & SU

Collaborative Design Courses with Foreign Colleges of Engineering; Pamela Kurstedt, VPI & SU

A Franco-American Double Degree Program Between the Georgia Institute of Technology and Supelec at Georgia Tech Lorraine; François J. Malassenet, Georgia Tech Lorraine, with Jean-Marc Vanzo, Hans B. Püttgen, Jean Renouard, Dale C. Ray

EPIC-The Engineering Program for International Careers; S. S. Melsheimer, Clemson University, with C.E.G. Prziremberl, J.C. Bednar

Twenty-five Years of Globalizing and We are Still Growing: Fitting Latin America into the WPI Plan; Susan Vernon-Gerstenfeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

12:30-2:00pm LUNCHEON Atlanta/Boston

Moderator:John Prados, Senior Education Associate
National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA

Speaker: Winfred M. Phillips, Dean
College of Engineering
University of Florida

Gainsville, FL

"Preparing Engineers for the 21st Century: Internationalization in US Engineering Education"

2:00-3:45 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 11Randolph

Multidisciplinary Learning-Women and Minority Issues; Chair, C. Dianne Martin, George Washington University

Females Involved from Regional Schools in Technology and Engineering (FIRST) Program; Joan A. Begolly, The Pennsylvania State University, with Tracie L. Brockhoff

Innovative Techniques for Increasing the Participation of Women and Minorities in the Engineering Classroom; Murali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University

Applying Academic Excellence Workshops in a Pipeline Program; Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton

Evaluating a Program for Minority High School Girls: Did it Work?; C. Dianne Martin, The George Washington University, with Rachelle S. Heller

Success Factors for a University Partnership in Non-Traditional Engineering Education; H. Richard Grodsky, UM-St. Louis/Washington University, with Nancy Shields, Gloria A. Gardner, William P. Darby

Session 12Salon C

Bioengineering in the Future PANEL SESSION; Chair, Duane Bruley, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Panel Members

Duane F. Bruley
University of Maryland
Baltimore County

Robert Nerem
Georgia Institute of Technology

Janie Faulk
National Science Foundation

Dov Jaron
National Institutes of Health

Peter Katona
The Whitaker Foundation

Stephen Drew
Merck & Company, Inc.

Session 13Salon A

Entrepreneural and Hands-On Engineering Education; Chair, Luiz C. Scavarda do Carmo, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro

The Entrepreneural Engineer-A New Paradigm for the Reform of Engineering Education; Luiz C. Scavarda do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, with J.A. Pimenta-Bueno, Therezinha Souza da Costa, J.A.R. Parise, M.A.M. Davidovich, M. Azevedo da Silveira, Jose Alberto Aranha

The National Science Foundation's Engineering Education Scholars Workshop: Strategies for the New Professor; Keri C. Hornbuckle, University of Buffalo, with Marjolein C.H. van der Meulen, Susan A. Ambrose, Clifford I. Davidson

REENGE-The Brazilian Engineering Education Reform Program; Joel Weiss, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio de Janeiro, with Waldimir Pirro e Longo, Luiz Valcov Loureiro, Luiz C. Scavarda do Carmo

Innovation of Basic Engineering Laboratory Curriculum-Computer Aided Experimentation and Instrumentation Techniques; Tse-Liang Alan Yeh, National Central University, with Fu-Kang Tsou,

Hands-on Teaching and Concurrent Teaching: Relations and Difficulties; Luiz C. Scavarda do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, with J.A.R. Parise, M. Azevedo da Silveira, J.A. Aranha

Session 14Salon B

Liberal Engineering and Mathematics Education; Chair, John O'Connell, University of Virginia

New Approach of Developing Mathematics Curriculum for Engineers; Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University, with Mukasa Ssemakula, Chorng Houh, Nanua Singh, Elena Bankouskaia, Kathy Zhong

Basic Subject Teaching Infrastructure Improvement Program (REENGE); J.S. Cordiero, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, with N. Baldwin, P.L.A. Malaguth, J.M. Povoa

Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering Degree Programs for the Twenty-First Century; Barry J. Farbrother, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

The Challenge of Restructuring the Engineering Curriculum at a Brazilian Private University; Jose Nelson Amaral, Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Rio Grande do Sul, with Edward S. Meadows

Educating Engineers in a Liberal Arts College-A Quarter-Century of Success with an Unpacked Engineering Curriculum; Frederick L. Orthlieb, Swarthmore College

Session 15Philadelphia

Electronic Courseware in Mechanics and Manufacturing; Chair, Joy Pauschke, National Science Foundation

Teaching Basic Mechanics Using Computers; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Mechanics on the Web; T.G. Shawki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with H. Aref, James W. Phillips

Using the Internet to Create an "Electronic Text Book"; James Craddock, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Building and Testing Models via Visual Programming; Marian G. Williams, University of Massachusetts Lowell, with J. Nicholas Buehler, Guillermo Zeballos

Using Technological Tools for Experiential Learning in the Classroom; Gordon W. Couturier, The University of Tampa

Multimedia Tutors for Design for Manufacturing; Beverly Park Woolf, University of Massachusetts, with Corrado Pole, Ian Grosse, Erik Haugsjaa, Brian Riggs

3:45 pm BREAK Atlanta Foyer

4:00-5:45 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 16Salon C

Opportunities and Challenges for Joint US and International University Graduate Programs PANEL SESSION; Chair, Jules LaPidus, Council of Graduate Schools

Panel Members

Václav Roubícek
The Technical University of Ostrava

Che-Ho Wei
National Jao Tung University

Jules LaPidus
President of the Council of Graduate Schools

Julia To Dutka
Executive Director of the TOEFL Program, Educational Testing Service

John Yopp
Vice President for Graduate and Professional Education, Educational Testing Service

Session 17Randolph

International Issues; Chair, Chun Tsung Wang, National Taiwan University

Methodology of Higher Engineering Education Policy under Conditions of Common International Educational Space; C.K. Hansen, Tomsk Polytechnic University, with Victor Pushnykh, Nikolai P. Kirillov

Bootstrapping Computer Science and Engineering Graduate Programs in Latin America: An International Collaboration; Marian G. Williams, University of Massachusetts Lowell, with Margarita Zapata-Turcotte, James T. Canning, William Moloney, Charles Steele

An Insider's View of Reforms of Engineering Education in Australia; Robin Ford, The University of New South Wales

College of Engineering Education Problems in Taiwan; Chun Tsung Wang, National Taiwan University

Quality and Evaluation of Engineering Education; Rita de Castrol Engler, CEFET/RJ

Charting a Wider Course for Higher Education in The ROC on Taiwan; Yuh-Chao Yu, Ministry of Education, Taiwan

Session 18Salon B

The NSF Coalition: Preparing a New Generation of Engineers; Chair, Karen Frair, University of Alabama

The NSF Foundation Coalition: Reengineering Engineering Education; Karen Frair, University of Alabama

Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Beyond Lectures; Jim Richardson, University of Alabama, with Joey Parker

Development and Implementation of an Integrated Engineering Curriculum for the Sophomore Year; Robert A. McLuhan, Texas A & M University-Kingsville, with William A. Heenan

Foundation Coalition Integrated Bridge Programs (IBPs); Cesar O. Malave, Texas A & M University, with Karan L. Watson, Jeanne Rierson

Multi-Site Assessment in Engineering Education; Gloria Rogers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Session 19Philadelphia

Multimedia: Design and Practice; Chair, Yousef Haik, Florida State University

What I Learned Using Mulimedia in Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum; A. Gapinski, Penn State Fayette Campus

Open Integrated Educational Environment (OIEE) for Materials Science Students; M.M. El-Sherbiny, Arab Academy for Science and Technology, with M. Bashir Saleh, M. El-Gammal

Caution: As We Celebrate Integration of Computers into the Engineering Education; Manohar Kulkarni, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

A Portable Lecture Display System; Emil C. Neu, Stevens Institute of Technology

Using Multimedia in the Teaching and Learning of the Analysis of Isostatic Structure; Karla S. Saraiva, Universidade do Vale do Rios dos Sinos, with Adriane Gaspary

Development of Multimedia Instructional Tools for Engineering Mechanics; Yousef Haik, Florida State University, with Chiang-Jen Chen, David Kuncicky

Session 20Salon A

Online Learning: Applications and Developments; Chair, Sheng-Jii Hsieh, National Cheng Kung University

Using the World Wide Web as a Teaching Resource in Undergraduate Class; Lizette R. Chevalier, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

The Internet and Engineering Courses; Bill T. Ray, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Education at the Vienna University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering: Traditional Lecture Based Education vs. Telematics Based Education; K.M. Goschka, Vienna University of Technology, with Eveline Riedling

A General WEB Based Accessibility Solution for Individuals with Disabilities; John Uhran, University of Notre Dame, with Peter Beery

Hyperlinked Manuals for Photonics Education Laboratories; M. Selim Unlu, Boston University, with Jian Liu, Eric Hyman

5:45 pm ADJOURN

6:30-8:00 pm DINNER Atlanta/Boston

Moderator: Ju Wah Chen, Dean
College of Engineering
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Speaker: R.D. Wismer, Vice-President Engineering
Deere and Company Moline, IL





7:00-8:00 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Kona Kai

8:00-9:45 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 21Salon A

Innovative Approaches to Curriculum Development in Engineering Education; Chair, Mary Poats, National Science Foundation

Cyberspace Assisted Responsive Education Implemented on the Open Platform-Internet; Ifay F. Chang, Polytechnic University of New York

Teaching High Performance Computering; Philip J. Morris, The Pennsylvania State University, with Kevin Morooney, Steve Kellogg

Development of the New York Center for Biomedical Engineering (CBE); Steve Cowin, The City University of New York, with Sheldon Weinbaum

Development of a Multidisciplinary Curriculum to Address Subsurface Remediation Education in Partnership with an External Industrial/Research Advisory Committee; Alex S. Mayer, Michigan Technological University, with David R. Shonnard, John S. Gierke

Development of Multimedia Course Modules on Thin Film Technologies: Challenges and Assessment; S.V. Babu, Clarkson University, with I.I. Suni, D.H. Rasmussen

Ceramic Matrix Composites: Combined Materials and Mechanics Curricula; Peter Liaw, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, with N. Yu

Session 22Randolph

Innovative Course Development; Chair, José Alberto do Reis Parise, Pontifical Catholic University Rio

Teaching Beginning Electromagnetics Students to Meet the Modern Technology Challenges in EE; Chia-Lun J. Hu, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Some Experiences with the Introduction and Teaching of an Introduction to Civil Engineering Class; James Craddock, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Limitations of Feedback Amplifiers Analysis Based on Two Port Network Modeling; Carlos Villaneauva, Universidad de Carabobo, with Bernardo Meléndez

Impact of the Microcomputer Spreadsheet on Teaching of Some Engineering Courses; Charles Muchmore, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

A Joint Project to Develop a VLSI Testing and Design-for-Testability Course for Universities in Taiwan; C.L. Lee, National Chiao Tung University, with J.Y. Jou, C.S. Lin, J.E. Chen, C.W. Wu, K.J.Lee, C.C. Su

Algebraic Computation on Mechanical Engineering Courses; Carlos Eduardo Reuther de Siqueira, Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro-PUC, with José Alberto dos Reis Parise

Session 23Salon B

Multidisciplinary Learning-Course and Curriculum; Chair, Ron Barr, University of Texas

The Integration of Internet Resources into High School Mathematics-Collaboration Between the Computer Science Department Faculty and High School Teachers; Marianne B. Carlin, The College of Staten Island, with Roberta Klibaner, Michael Kress

The Multidisciplinary Engineering Laboratory; Joan Gosink, Colorado School of Mines, with Robert King.

Development of an Interdisciplinary Senior Laboratory Exercise; John Maleyeff, Western New England College, with Kourosh Rahnamai, John P. Farris

A New Multidisciplinary Curriculum for a Msc Course on Metrology; Luiz C. Scavarda do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, with J.A.R. Parise, M.N. Frota, P.M.S. Araújo, A.F. Orlando, S.L. Braga

Wheat from Chaff: Teaching How to Gather, Analyze and Apply Information; Suzanne T. Weiner, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with David G. Meeker, David R. Wallace

Integration of MEMS Courses into an Engineering Curriculum; Peter J. Hesketh, University of Illinois at Chicago, with J.G. Boyd, M.J. McNallan, C. Takoudis

Session 24Philadelphia

Engineering Transformation at New Jersey Institute of Technology; Chair, Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

An Overview of NJIT's Curriculum Transformation Process-A Leadership Perspective; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with William Swart, Robert Pfeffer

Curriculum Innovation for Engineering Freshman and Sophomores; Geraldine B. Milano, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with Norbet Elliot, Sanford Bordman, Iftekhar Hasan

Learning Aids: Distance Learning, CD-ROMs, the Internet, Virtual and Real Laboratories; Paul Ranky, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with Golgen Bengu, Gale Spak, Don Sebstian

Use of Industrial Partnerships as a Means of Improving the Curriculum; Stephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with Gregg Mass, Anthony Mauriello, William Swart

From Production Engineering to Financial Engineering; Sanford Bordman, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with Iftekhar Hasan, Barbara Tedesco

Combined Research and Curriculum Development Programs at the New Jersey Institute of Technology; Rajesh Dave, New Jersey Institute of Technology, with John Federici, Anthony Johnson, Robert Pfeffer, Anthony Rosato, H. Jbrebel, T. Chan, R.Barat

Session 25Salon C

Engineering Education in Spain PANEL SESSION; Chair, Ana Gimeno, Polytechnic University of Valencia

Panel Members

Enrique Ballester
Polytechnic University of Valencia

Justo Nieto,
Polytechnic University of Valencia

Juan M. Martinez
Polytechnic University of Valencia

Ana Gimeno
Polytechnic University of Valencia

9:45 am BREAK Atlanta/Boston

10:00-11:45 am BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 26Salon C

Mining and Minerals Engineering Education in the 21st Century PANEL SESSION Chair, Yoginder P. Chugh, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Panel Members

John Murphy
National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety

Fu-Su Yen
National Cheng Kung University

Lee W. Saperstein
University of Missouri-Rolla

Thomas V. Falkie
Berwind Corporation

Mike McCarter
University of Utah

Session 27Salon A

Multidisciplinary Courses; Chair, Peter Lee, California Polytechnic State University

The Ordeal of Archimedes; Bjoern Sortland, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Education of Mechatronics Engineering and Implementation of a Modular Experiment System; Ying-Yu Tzou, National Chiao Tung University, with Jwu-Sheng Hu, Chin-Teng Lin, Kai-Tai Song, Pau-Lo Hsu

Course Planning on Motor Control Laboratory; Yih-Ping Luh, National Taiwan University, with Yee-Pien Yang

The "Applications-Integral" Approach to Teaching Engineering Design-Coupling Science, Technology and the Arts; Peter B.U. Achi, Federal University of Technology

Session 28Salon B

Curriculum Reform in Various Branches of Engineering; Chair, Cesar Malave, Texas A & M University

New Curriculum for the Electrical Engineering Course at the So Carlos Engineering School; Azauri A. Oliveira Jr., Universidade de So Paulo, with Edson Gesualdo

Results of the API Team Project for Integrating Communication, Design, and Teamwork in the Department of Civil Engineering; Martin Kane, The University of North Carolina-Charlotte, with Kim Buch, Deborah Bosley, C. Debelius, David Young

Reform of Gasdynamics-Related Curriculum for Aircraft Design Education; Sheng-Jii Hsieh, National Cheng Kung University, with Sheng-Min Liang

The Engineering Education Model at ITA: Historical Review, Present Status, and Challenges; Paulo Rizzi, Instituto Technólogico de Aeronáutica, with Miguel Henze

Session 29Randolph

Engineering Education in the 21st Century; Chair, Jaromir Polak, Technical University of Ostrava

Engineering Education Developments Toward the New Millennium: A United Kingdom Perspective; John Newbury, The Open University

Restructuring of Engineering Teaching at the Sector of Technology of Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brazil; Marcos Tozzi, Federal University of Parana, with Ivo brand, Geoirge Kaskantzis, Mildred Hecke, Cristóvão Fenandes, Carols Marchi

Problem of Czech Engineering Education at the turn of the Millennium; Jaromir Polak, Technical University of Ostrava

A Closer Look at a Military Institute's Engineering School: Combining Approaches; Ligia Silva Leite, The Military Institute of Engineering, with Luiz Paulo Mendonca Brandao Jose Roberto Serra Lima, Pedro Luiz Scheider

Qualified Engineers for Facing the Challenges of the Future; Wolfgang Massberg, Ruhr-University at Bochum

Session 30Philadelphia

The Study of Learning; Chair, Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts at Lowell

Student Performance in Chosen Engineering Disciplines Related to Personality Type; Peter A Rosati, The University of Western Ontario

Evaluation Instruments of Instructional CD ROM and Production and Field Testing of a Prototype Developed on the Basis of the Evaluation Results of Existing CD ROMSs; Seung Keum Yoon, Seoul National Polytechnic University

The Use of Brain Recordings to Assess Learning; Dennis L. Molfese, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, with David L. Molfese

An Instruction Methodology for Engineering Laboratory; M.A. Cremasco, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, with S.B.R. Cremasco

11:45 am-1:15 pm LUNCHEON Atlanta/Boston

Moderator: John Mead, Conference General Chair
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Speaker:Ted Sanders, President
Southern Illinois University

1:15-3:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 31Salon C

Industry/Education; Chair, Manohar Kulkarni, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Concurrent Engineering Through University-Company Partnership; Kazuo Hatakeyama, CEFET-Centro Federal de Educaço Technológica do Paraná, with Helio Gomes Carvallio, Caral Cristina Amódio Estorilio

The Collaboratory Approach; Arnold M. Peskin, Brookhaven National Laboratory

The Cooperation Agreement Between Industries and Escola Politécnica da USP, with Mello Moraes, Célio Taniguchi

Making A Partnership Work: Outcomes Assessment of a Multi-Task, Multi-Institutional Project; Jens Jorgensen University of Puerto Rico-Mayagües, with José L. Zayas, John Lamancusa, Lueny Morell de Ramirez

Continuing Engineering Education and Technology Transfer: A Process Oriented Approach Towards University-Industry Cooperation; Franz Reichl, Vienna University of Technology

Government-Industry-University Partnerships; Kenneth E. Harwell, The University of Alabama at Huntsville, with Mel Adams, Bernard J. Schroer, John O. Dimmock, Mary S. Spann

Session 32Salon A

Curriculum Development for Greenfield Coalition; Co-Chairs, Nizar Al-Holou and Fred Beaufait, University of Detroit Mercy

Development of Computer Based Instructional Modules for the Greenfield Coalition: Experiences from Rounds One and Two--What to do Next? Laura Lisiecki, Lawrence Technological University

Development of a Computer-Based Instruction in Transient Analysis; Nizar Al-Holou, University of Detroit Mercy, with Mohannad Murad

The Greenfield Coalition: Changing the Paradigm--Lessons Learned; Fred Beaufait, University of Detroit Mercy

Development and Implementation of the Thermophysics Knowledge Area for the Greenfield Coalition for New Manufacturing Engineering Education; Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy, with Mark Schumack, Michael Vaksman, Kevin Belfield

Psychology for Engineers Taught Online: Course Development Within A Changing Paradigm; William Poffenberger, Wayne State University

Developing Interdisciplinary Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Through the Integration of Recent Research Results into the Curricula; C.R. Friedrich, Michigan Technological University, with Robert O. Warrington

Session 33Salon B

Innovative Uses of Laboratory Courses in Undergraduate Education; Chair, Ping Liu, Eastern Illinois University

Development of a New Course on Control Systems; Tzuzu-Hseng S. Li, National Cheng Kung University, with J.-Y. Lee, J.-C. Juang, Y.-Y. Sun

Smart Sensor Technology: A Multidisciplinary Course Sequence-Integrating Solid State and VLSI Technology; Gregory W. Auner, Wayne State University, with Pepe Siy, Ratna Naik

Industrial Applications of Dynamic Data Acquisition-First Semester Experiences in a Multidisciplinary Laboratory Course; T.A. Haskew, The University of Alabama, with H.P. Stern, Sally A McInerny

Automatic Three-Phase Squirrel-Cage Induction Motor Test Assembly for Motor Thermal Behavior Studies; E. Ruppert Filho, DSCE/FEE/UNICAMP, with R.R. Riehl, E. Avólio

Plastic Recycling Experiments to Improve Undergraduate Materials Education; Ping Liu, Eastern Illinois University

A CAD/CAM Laboratory Experience for a Lower-Division Engineering Design Graphics Course; Ron Barr, The University of Texas at Austin, with Davor Juricic

Session 34Randolph

Leadership and Career Related Skills; Chair, S.T. Wu, University of Alabama at Huntsville

Students Becoming Leaders: A Case Study; Ron Goodnight, Purdue University

Leadership Training-A Different Look at Design Courses; R.H. Bond; New Mexico Tech.

Leadership Development for Student Program (LDSP) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville; S.T. Wu, The University of Alabama at Huntsville

PETRA Model: An Alternative for Engineering Education; F.R. Fowler, Escola Federal de Engenharia de Itajubá, with P.C. Crepaldi, Luiz Lenarth Gabriel Vermaas

Engineering Graduate Students as Evaluators of Communication Skill; Craig James Gunn, Michigan State University

The Curricular Role of Engineering Economics; Michael L. Mavrovouniotis, Northwestern University

Session 35Philadelphia

NCKU North American Alumni Association-Chair, Ifay F. Chang, Polytechnic University of New York

Interrelationship Between Education and Business Development and Its Challenges

Opening Remarks: Ifay F. Chang, Polytechnic University of New York

Welcome Remarks: Mou-Ying Fu, President, NCKU Alumni Association of North America

Introduction of Speakers: Arthur H. Wu, Chairman of the Board, NCKU Alumni Association of North America

My Engineering Education and Business Enterprise Development; Jen Tao Chan, President, The Shan Corporation, Inc.

New Materials for Advanced Industry in Taiwan; Ray C. Chang, President, Hwa-Li Corporation, Inc.

Lesson Learned from Business Management for a Large Corporation; Chi Sen Lai, Chairman of the Board, Motorola, China Electrics LTD (Retired)

Challenge in American Education; Rose Tseng, Chancellor, West Valley-Mission Community College District

The Interrelationship Between Education and Business Development and Its Challenges; Chair: Ifay F. Chang, Polytechnic Institute of New York

3:00 pm BREAK Atlanta Foyer

3:15-5:00 pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS



Session 36Salon C

Institutionalization of First Year Engineering Design Courses within the ECSEL Coalition Chair, Thomas M. Regan, University of Maryland

Introduction to Engineering Design at Howard University; Mobolaji E. Aluko, Howard University

First-Year Design Curriculum at 19 Campuses: The Penn State First-Year Engineering Design; Dhushy Sathianathan, The Pennsylvania State University, with Nabil Kallas, Richard Devon, Renata Engel

The Freshman Engineering Design Experience at CCNY; Peter Ganatos, The City College of New York, with Benjamin Liaw

Introduction to Engineering Design at Maryland--A Major Engineering Education Process Improvement; Thomas M. Regan, University of Maryland, with James W. Dally, Jane F. Fines, Isabel K. Lloyd, Peter A. Minderman, Jr.

Introduction to Engineering Design at the University of Washington; Jane G. Enterline, University of Washington, with Gretchen Kalonji, J.L. Fridley

Session 37Salon A

Innovative Uses of the Internet in Engineering Education; Chair, Jim Richardson, University of Alabama

On-Line Course Evaluations; H. Pinar Zengingonul, Boston University, with M. Selim Unlu, Richard H. Broberg

Development of an Interactive Education System for Engineering Education; Won Ho, Kongju National University, with Joung-Huck Lee

Virtual Consulting and Training Environment through the Internet; Ricardo M. Barcia, Federal University of Santa Catarina, with Alejandro Martins, Roberto Pacheco, Andrea V. Steil

Integrated Computer-Aided Curriculum for Mechanical Design; Tze-Chi Hsu, Yuan-Ze Institute of Technology, with Yze-Liang Hsu, Chang-Huei Wu

Session 38Randolph

International Partnerships; Chair, John R. Lloyd, Michigan State University

The Evaluation of Partnership in Engineering Education; Luiz F. Autran M. Gomes, Universidade Federal Fluminense, with Emmanuel P. Andrade

International Partnership in Student-Centered Engineering Design Activity; Peck Cho, Michigan Technological University

A Model Mechanical Engineering Global Education Program: New Partnerships in Education; John R. Lloyd, Michigan State University, with Ronald C. Rosenberg

Collaboration Between American and Siberian Universities in Engineering Education; Chester K. Hansen, Tomsk Polytechnic University, with Nikolai P. Kirillov, Victor Pushnykh

The Building of a Post-Graduate Programme Based on Partnership; Ricardo Tanscheit, Federal University of Maranhão, with O.R. Saavedra Mendez, M.G. da Silva

Building an International Collaboration in Engineering and Technology Education; Richard Devon, The Pennsylvania State University, with Wayne R. Hagar, Jacques Lesenne, Jean-François Pauwels

Session 39Salon B

The Application of Visualization and Virtual Reality in Engineering Education; Chair, Josann W. Duane, The Ohio State University

3-D Highway Construction Progress Simulation Using VRML; Jen-Rong Lee, The Ohio State University, with Fabian C. Hadipriono, Josann Duane, Richard E. Larew, Kikuo Fujimura

Affordable High-Performance Computering for Engineering Education: M. Halfawy, The Ohio State University, with F. Hadipriono, J. Duane, R. Larew

A Three Dimensional Construction Operation Simulation of a Multistory Building in a Virtual Environment; Chun-Hao Tseng, The Ohio State University, with Fabian C. Hadipriono, Josann Duane, Richard E. Larew

A Training and Educational Tool for Deep Excavation in Virtual Reality; Jen-Peng Wang, The Ohio State University , with Josann W. Duane, Fabian C. Hadpriono, William E. Wolfe, Richard E. Larew

Visualization-based Expert System for Educating Civil Engineering Students in Earthwork Activities and Equipment; Chayodom Chanthawarang, The Ohio State University, with Fabian C. Hadipriono, Josann Duane, William E. Wolfe, Richard E. Larew

Building Simulation for Crime Prevention in a Virtual Environment; Siwe Chung Shee, The Ohio State University, with Fabian C. Hadipriono, Josann Duane, Richard E. Larew

5:00 pm ADJOURN