Thank you for attending the ASEE Conference!

June 24th, 2010

Thank you, everyone, for contributing to a successful 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. We look forward to welcoming all of you to our 118th annual conference next year in Vancouver, BC.

Events highlights:

Rounding up the conference events was the Annual Reception and Banquet, highlights of which are posted below.

The Annual Awards Reception and Banquet, sponsored by Dassault Systèmes, provided a lively close for this year’s conference, as we welcomed incoming president Renata Engel and members of the 2010-2011 ASEE Board of Directors. Awards were presented to ASEE Campus Representative Winners, the 2010 ASEE Fellow Member Honorees, and recipients of the 2010 ASEE Society and National Awards.

Photos from the  reception:

Photos from Awards Banquet:

Outgoing members of the ASEE Board of Directors receive plaques.

James Stice receives the Benjamin Garver Lamme Award.

Robert Herrick receives the Frederick J. Berger award.

Adedeji Badiru receives the John L. Imhoff award.

Kauser Jahan receives the Sharon A. Keillor award.

Marilyn Dyrud receives the James H. McGraw  award.

Johnna S. Temenoff and Antonios G. Mikos receive the Meriam/Wiley Distinguished Author award.

Kemper Lewis receives the Fred Merryfield Design award.

Gerald A. Fleischer receives the National Engineering Economy Teaching Excellence award.

J. Ledlie Klosky receives the National Outstanding Teaching award.

Vinod K. Lohani and David Jonassen accept the William Elgin Wickenden award.

Outgoing ASEE President J.P. Mohsen passes the gavel to incoming President Renata Engel.

ASEE President Renata Engel delivers her remarks.

Incoming ASEE Board of Directors.

Complete new ASEE Board of Directors

ASEE President-Elect Don Giddens delivers the Resolution of Appreciation.

Tuesday at the ASEE Conference

June 22nd, 2010

Tuesday June 22

Welcome to Louisville and ASEE’s 117th annual conference and exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk, Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D.


Highlights from Tuesday:

The Go Global pavilion and the exhibit hall were lively places to meet friends and learn about engineering innovations.

The Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour, sponsored by NCEES and TC & Tristar,  and the ASEE Meet the Board Forum in the Exhibit Hall provided a relaxing evening venue for conference participants.


What’s On Tomorrow:

Wednesday wraps up the conference events with more valuable sessions.

For the titles, times and locations of all workshops, visit the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

Distinguished Lectures

10:30 a.m.–Noon, Kentucky International Convention Center: L15 , Cascades B and L15. ASEE is pleased to offer Wednesday distinguished lectures delivered by three top educators. Please join us to attend:

Learning to Solve Engineering Problems,” David H. Jonassen, Distinguished Professor, School of Information Science and Learning Technologies, University of Missouri.

Engineering the Technical Workforce for Innovation, Economic Prosperity, and Sustainability,” Nelson Baker, Vice Provost for Distance Learning & Professional Education and Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology.

“Lessons Amid the Rubble: Structuring Engineering Education for the 21st Century,” Sarah K.A. Pfatteicher, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Notable panels:

Alternate Energy. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center L5. Moderator: Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University. A presentation of curricula, projects, laboratories, and student learning.

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L11. Moderators:
Brenda Hart, University of LouisvilleCarla Purdy, University of Cincinnati. This session examines how to improve diversity at the graduate-student and faculty levels, with some focus on undergraduate initiatives.

Multidisciplinary Capstone. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 214. Moderator: Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College.  This session addresses the design of and the lessons learned from capstone projects.

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East. 2:15p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 209. Moderators: Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan-Flint; Thomas Siller, Colorado State University; Gene Stuffle, Idaho State University. Speakers will discuss engineering education and international exchange and joint programs.

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering. 4:30p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 110. Moderator: Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville.

Also check out:

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 204; Been There, Done That: Advice for New Faculty. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 215; Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 106; Nuts and Bolts of Cooperative Education. 2:15p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 113. Innovation through Improv. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 216.

Spotlight on Women Engineers:

Effective Methods for Recruiting Women to Engineering. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 201.  Moderators: Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University, and Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University.

Retaining Women Engineering Students. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 201. Moderators: Cynthia Barnicki, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University.

Why So Few? 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 201. Moderator: Andresse St. Rose, AAUW. This panel discusses the AAUW report “Why So Few? Girls and Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Events highlights: WEDNESDAY

Power Breakfasts, 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Sponsored by the Academy of Fellows and by Zones I through IV. Ticketed Event: $20–25 on-site. Check for locations, times, and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.

ASEE Annual Awards Reception, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon IV, Marriott Ballroom. Complimentary for all conference attendees.

ASEE Annual Awards Banquet, sponsored by Dassault Systèmes. 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon V & VI, Marriott Ballroom. Tickets: $85 on-site.

Keep in Mind:

Registration continues Wednesday for attendees, exhibitors and presenters, 8:00 a.m.–12 Noon in the Kentucky International Convention Center Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Please give yourself ample time before sessions begin.

The Projects staff at the ASEE booth in the Exhibit Hall can provide the latest information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society. Learn about millions of dollars’ worth of programs for faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduates, and interns sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation and Department of Defense.

The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center L13. Internet service is not provided.

Monday at the ASEE Conference

June 21st, 2010

Monday  June 21

Welcome to Louisville and ASEE’s 117th annual conference and exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk, Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D.


The ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk at the Exhibit Hall on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners such as Autodesk, GE, Northrup Grumman, and National Instruments. Activities, appetizers, and drinks are free but ticketed, and space is limited. Please stop by the pavilion during exhibit-hall hours to reserve your spot. Make sure the ASEE Global Pavilion is on your agenda!

ASEE Global Pavilion schedule, Tuesday, June 22:

National Instruments 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Khalifa University 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Autodesk 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Autodesk 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Northrop Grumman 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.


Monday’s main plenary opened with an announcement by ASEE Executive Director Frank Huband of his upcoming retirement this fall, after 20 years at ASEE. ASEE President J.P. Mohsen presented him with a commemorative plaque.

Karan L. Watson, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Texas A&M University, spoke about the need to accelerate the depth, breadth, and pace of pedagogical change in engineering education.

The mid-morning “Focus on Exhibits” brunch sponsored by MSC Software, provided the opportunity to socialize after the main plenary and before the packed day of sessions and panels.


Fiesty autonomous robots, designed by freshman and sophomore engineering students, competed on a baseball ‘bot track for the annual Student Robotics Competition, shooting ping-pongs through three outfield targets. Monroe Community College in Rochester, NY took 1st and 3rd place, with their robots “Change Up” and “King Crab”. Second place went to Tidewater Community College, with their “Blue Bomber” robot.

What’s On Tomorrow:

Tuesday is Industry Day, with a number of important technical sessions devoted to industry–academic relations, including industry/research licensing best practices, industry collaborations in engineering technology, and preparing engineers for a global workplace.

The day’s highlights include three Distinguished Lectures and a Distinguished Panel. Technical sessions run from 7 a.m. through the morning, then resume after the Lectures. At 4:30 p.m., work shifts to pleasure with the ASEE Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour, sponsored by NCEES and PTC & TriStar. Take the opportunity to speak with deans and ASEE leaders at the Meet the Board Forum and also at 4:30 p.m. at the Global Pavilion.

For the titles, times and locations of all workshops, visit the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

ASEE Distinguished Lecture Series, 10:30 – Noon

Distinguished Lecture: Dr. Eleonore Lickl and Dr. Dirk Schaefer. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade A. Moderators: J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology. Sponsored by the ASEE Board of Directors.

Topic: Engineering Education Societies in Europe and the Needs of Industry

Eleonore Lickl, Secretary General, International Society for Engineering Education IGIP, will discuss the objectives of European engineering societies, programs and research activities, and how success of the EU 2020 Strategy depends upon engineers with a solid educational grounding.

Topic: Professional Qualification for Engineering Educators in the United States

Dr. Dirk Schaefer, member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the International Journal of Engineering Education and a mechanical engineering professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will explain the opportunities for establishing professional American faculty development programs, followed by an overview of the ASEE SPEED initiative – Strengthening the Performance of Engineering and Engineering Technology Educators across the Disciplines.

Distinguished Lecture: Natalie Crawford and Ramesh Agarwal. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center, Cascade C. Moderators: Ray Haynes, Tribal Knowledge Initiative; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia. Sponsored by the Corporate Members Council and Aerospace Division.

Topic: National Security: Air Force STEM Workforce Challenges

Natalie W. Crawford, Senior Fellow, RAND Corporation; Senior Mentor, U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; and member of the National Academy of Engineering, will discuss the strong national security implications of a robust STEM-educated workforce in the military.

Topic: Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Education

Ramesh K. Agarwal, William Palm Professor of Engineering and the Director of Aerospace Research and Education Center, Washington University in St. Louis, will provide an overview of air transportation issues – including the impact upon environment and industry investigations into reducing noise, emissions, and fuel consumption – then discuss how to incorporate such topics into existing undergraduate courses.

Distinguished Lecture: Robert Warrington.10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center L15. Moderators: Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Karen Thole, Pennsylvania State University. Sponsored by the Mechanics Engineering Division.

Topic: The Future for Engineering Education and the Grand Challenges

Dr. Robert Warrington, Director of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies and an Associate Director for the Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems, Michigan Technological University, will discuss the work of the ASME Task Force–Vision 2030: Creating the Future of Mechanical Engineering Education, stressing the need for pervasive change and the role of engineers and educators in solving the Grand Challenges of the 21st century.

Distinguished Panel: Fostering International Collaboration and Partnerships to Advance Engineering Education Globally. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center, Cascade B. Moderators: Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; and Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University. Sponsored by the ASEE Board of Directors and ASEE Global Programs.

Engineering education leaders from Brazil, China, India, and the United States will offer examples of innovative engineering education practices and collaborations, with an eye to new models for international partnership. Part II of this session will be held on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Notable panels:

Women in Biomedical Engineering. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Kentucky International Convention Center 104. Moderators: Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison, and James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University. This panel focuses on the recruiting, retention, and career development of women in Biomedical Engineering.

Culture, Society, and Co-op. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 106. Moderator: Maureen Barcic, University of Pittsburgh. These papers describe the influence of co-op on various societal groups and the hopes for the future.

Information and Network Security. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center L7.
Moderators: Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; and Kanti Prasad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell. This session addresses recent developments in information security and network protection, and their use in industry and academia.

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 103. Moderators: Bryan Bilyeu, Xavier University, Louisiana, and Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin. This session provides information on the recruitment/retention of underrepresented minorities in engineering.

Aspects of Public Policy in Engineering Education. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 115. Moderator: John Reisel, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. This session examines both the classroom teaching of public policy and the impacts of public policy upon engineering education.

And don’t miss:

Robotics in Education. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 207; The Best of Design in Engineering Education. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 203; Sustainable Energy Education. 8:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 107; How to Get Published: Tips from Journal Editors. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L4; Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle. 2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Convention Center 108.

Spotlight on International Trends:

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe. 7:00–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 214. Moderators: Idir Azouz, Midwestern State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; and Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering.

Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 214. Moderators: Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Gene Harding, Purdue University; and Mary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette.

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take? 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 219. Moderators: Robert Creese, West Virginia University; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; and Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University.

Poster Sessions, 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Poster sessions, held at 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Convention Center Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D, with moderator John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University and sponsored by the divisions of Civil Engineering, Computers in Education, Construction Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, and more, offer a view of varied classroom, lab, outreach, and overseas experiences. Be sure to stop by and learn about homebrewing in a civil engineering program; using Squeak Smalltalk in pre-college education; harvesting rainwater in Bangladesh; reviving an ASEE student chapter; and disseminating information of the WEPAN Knowledge Center.

Events highlights: TUESDAY

Engineering College Statistics: Findings from the 2009 Survey. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 106: ASEE’s Director of Data Research, Michael Gibbons will present college survey results released in June 2010. This includes a national overview and longitudinal trends.

ASEE BISTRO. 9:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Operating during the Exhibit Hall’s hours of operation, the Bistro features breakfast, lunch, and snack foods and beverages, available for purchase.

Ticketed lunches and business meetings will be held by the divisions of Biomedical, Chemical, Construction, Engineering Technology, and more. Check for locations, times, and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.

Focus on Exhibits Happy Hour, 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Sponsored by NCEES and PTC & TriStar.

ASEE Meet the Board Forum. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Meet the ASEE Board at this complimentary session in the  Global Pavilion.

Several awards banquets, dinners, and socials will be held by ASEE divisions, including Civil, Mechanics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental, Engineering Technology, Engineering Libraries, Educational Research & Methods, and more. Check for locations, times and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.

Keep in Mind:

The ASEE Exhibit Hall will be open 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Registration continues Tuesday for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in the Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Registration lines can be long, so please give yourself ample time before the sessions begin.

The Projects staff at the ASEE booth in the Exhibit Hall provides the latest information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society. Learn about millions of dollars’ worth of programs for faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduates, and interns sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation and Department of Defense.

The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials. Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center L-13. Internet service is not provided.

Welcome to the ASEE Conference

June 20th, 2010

Sunday June 20

Welcome to Louisville and ASEE’s 117th annual conference and exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk, Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D.

The ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk at the Exhibit Hall on Monday, June 21, 2010 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and the global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners, such as Autodesk, GE, Northrup Grumman, and National Instruments. The pavilion offers a prime opportunity to expand your knowledge of engineering education’s impact on the global economy, experience different cultures and teaching techniques, share best practices, participate in interactive presentations, and more. Activities, appetizers, and drinks are free but ticketed, and space is limited. Please stop by the pavilion during exhibit-hall hours to reserve your spot. Make sure the ASEE Global Pavilion is on your agenda!

ASEE Global Pavilion Schedule, Monday June 21:

Autodesk           11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

NDEP                Noon –         12:45 p.m.

Autodesk           1:00 p.m. –    1:45 p.m.

Autodesk           2:00 p.m. –    2:45 p.m.

GE                     3:00 p.m.–    3:45 p.m.


HIGHLIGHTS FROM SUNDAY’S OPENING: Tom Roberts moderated Greet the Stars, an orientation session for new ASEE members and first-time conference attendees. 

Afterward, everyone gathered at the Louisville Slugger Field for America’s favorite pastime and ASEE’s annual picnic, presented by Autodesk.


What’s On Tomorrow:

Monday will be a full day, with early-morning technical sessions and breakfasts followed by the Main Plenary and a series of panel discussions and sessions through the afternoon. Be sure to take a mid-morning break to join the complimentary “Focus on Exhibits” Brunch in the Exhibit Hall, sponsored by MSC Software.

For the titles, times and locations of all workshops, visit the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

ASEE Main Plenary I, 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Expected to draw over 2,000 attendees, this year’s plenary is sponsored by The MathWorks and National Instruments, and features Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., PE, Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Texas A&M University.

Watson joined the faculty of Texas A&M University in 1983 and is currently a Regents Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Watson is an ASEE Fellow and a fellow of IEEE. Her awards and recognitions include the US President’s Award for Mentoring Minorities and Women in Science and Technology, the AAAS Mentoring Award, and the IEEE International Undergraduate Teaching Award.

Main Plenary: “Can We Accelerate the Rate of Change in Engineering Education?” Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade ABC.

While the desire to change engineering education has been championed, and many reforms have been integrated into common practices across numerous universities and programs, engineering education educators remain frustrated and confused about the resistance to some reforms and the slow pace of other reforms. The hope is that by reframing our mental models of change we may be able to accelerate the depth, breadth, and pace of changes desired.

Notable panels:

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Mary Beth Damm, University of Michigan  and Anne Spence, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Presentations on programs and research on beliefs about engineering that can inform future recruitment and retention of students.

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 113. Moderator: Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara. Presenters address the need for creativity and innovation in engineering design.

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation. 2:15–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L7. Moderators: Maura Borrego and Margaret Layne, Virginia Tech. Speakers from five institutions discuss how ADVANCE grants have transformed their institutions.

Emerging Information Technologies. 2:15–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 103. Moderators: Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University and Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego. This session examines courses developed to teach the most interesting topics in computing and information technology.

Accreditation and Continuous Quality Improvement – What the Experts Are Saying. 4:30–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 110. Moderator: Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers. Presentations by two individuals with extensive accreditation experiences will be followed by comments from two civil engineering department heads and an open discussion with session participants.

Other notable panels:

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education. 7:00 a.m,–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 102; Developing Young MINDS in Engineering–Part I. Minorities in Engineering Division. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L5; Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 106; Curricular Developments in Energy Education. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L6.; A Systems Thinking Approach to Solving Problems. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 116.

Spotlight on K-12 Education:

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Susan Donohue, The College of New Jersey, and  Kenneth Hunter, Tennessee Technological University.

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center 110. Moderators: Sheryl Custer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, and Stephen O’Brien, The College of New Jersey.

Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 107. Moderators: Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University, and Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University.

Cross-disciplinary technical sessions:

Robotics Curriculum. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center L8. Moderator: Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines.

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L2. Moderator: Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University.

Design Projects across the Curriculum. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 113.  Moderator: Ismail Orabi, University of New Haven.

Selected NSF grantees poster session presentations:

Extracting Expert Knowledge on Geotechnical Failures for Use in Civil Engineering Education, University of Puerto Rico and the National University of Cordoba, Argentina; Meeting the Educational Challenge in Micro/ Nanorobotics for Biomedical Applications, Stevens Institute of Technology; Experiential Learning of Complex Engineered Systems in the Context of Wireless Sensor Networks, Northern Arizona University, University of Vermont, University of South Florida, and Magnolia Consulting; Student Voices: Service-Learning in Core Engineering Courses, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Implementing an Interdisciplinary Engineering Program, University of Virginia.

And don’t miss:

Product demos by Autodesk, Savant Systems, National Instruments, CleveMed, HP, and Maplesoft in the Convention Center Conference Theatre. (For times, please check the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl.)

Technical sessions by NCEES, The MathWorks, Cengage Learning. (For times, please check the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl.)

Best Zone Paper Competition. 2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Convention Center L1. Division(s): Council of Zones

Potpourri of First-Year Issues. 12:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 202. Division: First-Year Programs

Innovation Hub – Unmanned Vehicles Demo presented by Quanser. Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Fly an unmanned aerial vehicle or drive an unmanned ground vehicle. Interactive demonstrations will run for 15 minutes every hour, on the hour.

Events highlights: MONDAY

Breakfast with Champions. 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m., Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon I, Marriott Ballroom. Moderator: Julie Trenor, Clemson University, leads a discussion for engineering educators. Tickets $25 on-site.

ASEE BISTRO. 10:30 a.m–6:30 p.m., Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Open during the Exhibit Hall’s hours of operation, the Bistro features breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages, available for purchase.

ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Be sure to reserve your space to attend this popular event highlighting the international activities of ASEE and initiatives of ASEE corporate partners.

“Focus on Exhibits” Brunch, sponsored by MSC Software. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Demonstrating the industry’s most innovative products and services. Complimentary brunch.

Student Robotics Competition, Two-year College Division. 2:15 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Come watch autonomous robots designed by freshman and sophomore students navigate a “Baseball bot” track, attempting to shoot a ping-pongs through three outfield targets and traverse the bases in the least amount of time. The student presentations take place at 7:00 a.m.–8:15 a.m., Convention Center 215.

Campus Representatives Reception. 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Louisville Marriott, Salon III, Marriott Ballroom. Hosted by ASEE headquarters and the Board of Directors to honor ASEE campus reps and award participants in this year’s Campus Representative Member Promotion Program. All campus reps invited to attend this complimentary reception.

International Division Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Louisville Marriott, Salon IX, Marriott Ballroom. This complimentary event is sponsored by Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR). Registration is requested.

For-um and Agin-um. 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Louisville Marriott, Salon B, Kentucky Ballroom.  Sponsored by the Educational Research & Methods Division. A rousing conversation about challenging issues in engineering education. Complimentary but ticketed.

Awards banquets, receptions, dinners, and meetings will be held by several ASEE divisions, including the Engineering Technology, Women in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanical Divisions. Check for locations, times and ticket prices at: www.asee.org/osl.

Keep in Mind:

Registration continues Monday for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m in the Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D. Registration lines can be long, so please give yourself ample time before sessions begin.

The Projects staff at the ASEE booth in the Exhibit Hall provides the latest information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society. Learn about millions of dollars’ worth of programs for faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduates, and interns sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation and Department of Defense.

The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials. Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center L-13. Internet service will not be provided.

Welcome to Louisville

June 19th, 2010

Saturday June 19

Welcome to Louisville and ASEE’s 117th annual conference and exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk, Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C and 2D.

The ASEE Global Pavilion, presented by Autodesk at the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, June 20, 2010 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and the global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners, such as Autodesk, GE, Northrup Grumman, and National Instruments. The pavilion offers a prime opportunity to expand your knowledge of engineering education’s impact on the global economy, experience different cultures and teaching techniques, share best practices, participate in interactive presentations, and more. Activities, appetizers, and drinks are free but ticketed, and space is limited. Please stop by the pavilion during exhibit-hall hours to reserve your spot.

Sunday’s schedule will feature: “Build it Bigger! The Marina Bay Sands Hotel, site of the 2010 ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education,” and presentations from ASEE IT, Projects, and International departments.

The IT Department will discuss the launch of a new system powering the ASEE website, member services, conferences, and papers. The Projects Department will give an overview of various federal government fellowships and research programs administered by ASEE, including faculty summer or sabbatical support, postdoctoral research opportunities, graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, and summer research programs for high school and undergraduate students. The International Department will discuss its myriad programs and projects under development.


Today’s highlight was the 7th annual ASEE workshop on K-12 engineering education presented by Dassault Systèmes for K-12 educators. The daylong series of interactive workshop sessions introduced K-12 teachers and engineering educators to effective, innovative engineering education resources designed for the K-12 classroom. Despite having a computer malfunction, the event’s keynote speaker, Xavier Fouger, Dassault’s Director of Global Learning & PLM Academy, spoke about engaging students in engineering using 3D software. ASEE’s eGFI co-directors Dennis Cummings and Stacie Harrison gave ideas during lunch for using the eGFI magazine and website in the classroom.  The workshops were very lively and extremely well-attended. Can you say hands-on?



The 19th Annual National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI) workshop, sponsored by ASEE’s Educational Research and Methods Division and the Chemical Engineering Division, met from June 17 to 19 to provide college faculty information and hands-on practice in the elements of effective teaching.


Keep in Mind:

Sunday marks the official opening of the conference for attendees, exhibitors, and presenters, with registration open from 7:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. in the Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 2C & 2D. Registration lines can be long, so please give yourself ample time before sessions begin.

The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials. Sunday, Noon–5 p.m.; Monday–Wednesday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Convention Center L13. Internet service is not provided.


What’s On Tomorrow:

More than a dozen workshops scheduled for Sunday cover a range of topics, including “green” manufacturing, the digital classroom, project-based learning, and the study of failure. Many are ticketed events, so be sure to check on registration and costs. The ASME department heads go off-site to tour the University of Louisville, afterwards enjoying a hosted Noon luncheon. Attendees should catch the 9:30 a.m. bus on Market Street, outside the Convention Center, between Fourth and Third streets.

For the titles, times and locations of workshops, visit the online session locator at: www.asee.org/osl. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

Sunday is a day to learn about funding. ASEE Projects staff will speak at the ASEE Global Pavilion and will be on-hand at ASEE’s booth in the Exhibit Hall with information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society and the millions of dollars’ worth of programs sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation, and Department of Defense. Sheryl Sorby will lead an interactive workshop on Preparing a Proposal for the Noyce program at NSF, 9 a.m. – Noon (Convention Center 113. Ticketed event – $15 early/$25 onsite). NSF Representatives will hold an all-day proposal writing workshop (KIC Center, 209, Ticketed event- $25/$35 on-site).

Notable workshops:

Research into Practice: Tools for Effective Management of Student Teams. 9:00 a.m.–Noon. Kentucky International Convention Center 106. Educational Research & Methods Division.  Ticketed, $35 on-site. This workshop demonstrates the use of the programs Team-Maker and CATME in managing student team assignments and peer evaluations.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own wireless-networkable laptops to the session.

“All the World’s a Stage” for Distance Education Faculty Development. 9:00 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center 103. Continuing Professional Development Division. Ticketed: $85 on-site. Participants in this highly interactive workshop learn to transition from the traditional to the digital classroom. See also the afternoon session, which focuses on the application of distance and blended instruction and the development of instructional units.

A Curriculum for Engineering Service Systems. 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Convention Center 202. Systems Engineering Constituent Committee and Industrial Engineering Division. Ticketed: $15 on-site. This workshop disseminates course materials from five service systems courses and addresses the philosophy behind the NSF-supported curriculum, developed to educate engineers to work in the service sector.

Integrating Sustainability into Engineering. 2:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. Convention Center 102.
Civil Engineering Division. Ticketed, $25 on-site. The “Learning Suites” highlight six sustainability themes and student development, with presentation materials, activities, and assessment criteria.

Notable session:

Media Programming: A Gateway to College Math. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center 113; Ph.D. Consortium in Engineering Education. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Convention Center 111; Focus on Canadian Membership. 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 104; and PIC Meetings I through V, 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. (check for individual locations).

Spotlight on Ethics:

A series of sessions in the days ahead focus on this ethics, starting with the Sunday workshop, Using Ethics Cases in Engineering Classes. 9:00 a.m.–Noon. Convention Center 107. Ticketed: $50 onsite.

Monday: Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics. 7:00–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 109. Also, Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom. 2:15–4:00 p.m. Convention Center L2; Ethics for Engineering Graduate Students, 4:30–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 111.

Tuesday: “Using Technology-mediated Collaboration in the Teaching of Ethics and Globalization” (part of a larger session on project-based service learning). 7:00–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 219.  Also, “Using the College Science Fiction Class to Teach Technology and Ethics,” part of a larger session. 8:30–10:15 a.m. Convention Center 217.

Wednesday: Contemporary Issues in Engineering Ethics 7:00–8:15 a.m. Convention Center 217. Also, Integrating Engineering Ethics into the Curriculum. 12:30–2:00 p.m. Convention Center 217; NSF and Engineering Ethics Education. 4:30–6:00 p.m. Convention Center 217.

Events highlights: Sunday

ASEE 2009 – 2010 Board of Directors Meeting. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon A&B.

Associate Deans Meeting. 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon E, Kentucky Ballroom. Meet your colleagues in an informal setting. Tickets $35 pre-reg./$45 on-site.

Greet the Stars First Timers Orientation. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Louisville Marriott Downtown, Salon F, Kentucky Ballroom. New ASEE members and first-time conference attendees will gain an overview of the conference and ASEE from the Society’s president and other leaders at this complimentary gathering. All are welcome.

ASEE Picnic, Kentucky BBQ, presented by Autodesk. 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Louisville Slugger Field. Join friends and colleagues to cheer on the Louisville Bats and open the annual conference in style. Tickets $45 on-site for conference attendees, $55 unregistered attendees, and $28 for children 6 – 16 years old.

Train Ride and Tour of the Kentucky Railway Museum. Noon–6:00 p.m. Kentucky Railway Museum. This ticket event, sponsored by the Technological Literacy Constituent Committee, includes bus transportation, museum admission, and train fare. Join for a 1 1/2 hour train ride through the Kentucky countryside. Tickets $45 onsite.

2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition June 20 – 23, 2010, Louisville, KY

June 18th, 2010

2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

ASEE welcomes you to Louisville, KY, home of the “greatest two minutes in sports” – the Kentucky Derby – mint juleps, and spirited, year-round fun. A riverside city steeped in southern grace, Louisville boasts the most extensive Victorian neighborhood in the nation, the world’s biggest baseball bat, and the Muhammad Ali Center.

The ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition is the only meeting dedicated to all disciplines of engineering education. It is committed to fostering the exchange of ideas, enhancing teaching methods and curriculum, and providing networking opportunities for engineering and technology education stakeholders, such as deans, faculty members, and industry and government representatives.

So get ready for the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition and the chance to savor Louisville’s charm. Whether you stroll along Ohio riverfront or glide, aboard the Belle of Louisville steamboat; visit Museum Row; or relive Derby classics at Churchill Downs, you’re sure to have a memorable visit.

Each evening, on this Website and in your email inbox, we’ll provide previews of the next day’s activities, with listings of notable panels and not-to-be missed events. We’ll also recap the previous day with photo highlights. Stop by the ASEE Global Pavilion for good talks, company, food, and drink; check out the student robotic competition; and don’t miss the Society picnic, held this year at the Louisville Slugger baseball field. Turn to the session locator to search for specific information on panels, papers, and workships:  http://osl.asee.org/

ASEE thanks our sponsors for their generous support of the 2010 ASEE Annual Conference. ASEE is proud to recognize the commitment of these innovative companies in pursuit of a shared vision to promote excellence in engineering and technology education. “With such strong corporate sponsorship, ASEE is able to fulfill its mission and vision in furthering education in engineering and engineering technology,” says ASEE Executive Director, Frank L. Huband.

 Sponsors
Visionary
Autodesk
Innovator
NCEES The Mathworks
National Instruments
Hewlett-Packard HP Calculators
Pioneer
QUANSER DASSAULT SYSTEMES
Lockheed Martin The National Defense Education Program (NDEP)
J. B. Speed School of Engineering Khalifa University
MSC Software Northrop Grumman
PTC - TRISTAR
Mentor
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
BOEING CleveMed
IBM King Abdulla University of Science and Technology
The Power to Pass GE
Bentley Agilent Technologies
Savant
Educator
Cengange Learning
ProQuest
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