Measuring Outcomes and Objectives for ABET Accreditation in a Systems Engineering Undergraduate Program

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The Atmospheric Sciences Section presented the following outstanding student paper awards at the AGU 1997 Fall Meeting in San Francisco, California, last December.James Corbett presented a poster on “Nitrogen and Sulfur Emissions From Oceangoing Ships.” James is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa. He has been awarded a M.S. degree in EPP and recently completed the M.S. requirements in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He graduated in 1985 with a degree in marine engineering technology from the California Maritime Academy and holds a California Professional Engineering License (Mechanical). He joined the doctoral program in engineering and public policy at Carnegie Mellon University in August 1995. In 1997, he was selected for a U.S. EPA STAR Fellowship. His research focuses on international maritime transportation and pollution issues, particularly air emissions from ship propulsion. James has developed the first global geographic characterization of air emissions from international maritime transport. As recently published in Science (Corbett and Fischbeck, 1997), his work estimates the global annual nitrogen and sulfur emissions from ships to be 3.08 terragrams (Tg) N and 4.24 Tg S, respectively.

The quality of engineers is an important issue in industrialised countries. This quality is commonly assured by the accreditation of engineering programs and the certification, licensure, and registration of graduates. A high-quality engineering program should be concerned with the quality of education of its graduates. This paper presents an analytical method for understanding the cumulative effects of competence acquisition in courses on the quality of engineering programs, thus allowing quality enhancement from a global perspective of the program. The proposed method was developed from a model established through the theory of Markov chains, considering the cumulative effects of acquisition of competencies over the semesters on the quality of engineering graduates. In the proposed model, the quality of engineering graduates is represented by discrete levels, numbered from 1 to 5, representing the worst to the best quality, respectively. This paper does not answer the question of how to achieve the desired quality or what learning methods could be used; however, the method can predict the quality of engineering education in a program and provide information to allow the faculty an opportunity to adjust their teaching during the program. The model explains how the heterogeneity of learning affects the average quality of engineering graduates. Understanding this process is critical to proactive quality management in engineering undergraduate programs.

In this paper, we report the progress of the Bachelor of Arts in Engineering (BAE) Program (formerly named the ELITE program -Engineering with LIberal and Technical Education). The program is novel in that it leads to a BA in Engineering degree at the University of Arizona, a large land-grant institution. We have 25 students and we are becoming more established on campus with each additional semester. We have had 24 graduates with placement in both industry and graduate school. Each year approximately 60 students hear our informational presentations and seek information about the program.

In response to numerous studies of engineering education, most recently Education for a Changing World: the report of a joint project of the Engineering Deans Council and the Corporate Roundtable, and ABET's Criteria 2000 by which programs will be evaluated in the future, NSF has provided extensive funding through the Division of Engineering Education and Centers, enabling coalitions of leading engineering schools to develop prototypes of the new undergraduate engineering program. The common theme for these collaboration efforts is to create a logical development of the subject material that assists students in mastering key concepts and using design activities to bridge between subjects and develop interest in engineering. The use of sophisticated instructional technology permits the coalition partners to create products, which can be transferred to other institutions. The Beta Coalition, recently established by the Watson School at Binghamton University, USA, and the Department of Engineering Science at Broome Community College, will facilitate this transfer.

As part of an ongoing initiative to continually revise and improve its introductory computer science courses, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department at the United States Military Academy has added the use of LEGO Mindstorm robots as part of the active-learning environment used to teach Information Technology (IT) and programming basics. It is critical for the Army and the Nation that its future leaders understand and are capable of taking advantage of IT. All cadets at the United States Military Academy at West Point are required to take a course on IT and problem solving using computer programming. This course is an important first, and sometimes only, opportunity to expose undergraduate students to technology and concepts that will be a part of their daily lives and future careers. The LEGO Mindstorm robots are used in the introductory computer science course to teach fundamental, computer programming concepts and introduce the concepts of autonomous vehicles, embedded computer systems and computer simulation. The positive short-term impact on the students taking the course has been substantial and while the long-term impact has yet to be measured, it also has the potential to be substantial. Members of the faculty at West Point developed a computer simulation of the robot environment as well as a Java programming language translator for the LEGO programmable brick, called the RCX. These two tools are combined into a unique programming and teaching environment that we named Jago. Jago enables the robots and robot simulator to be used to teach fundamental programming concepts visually, which some students can more easily grasp and all are clearly excited to use. Based on these results we have incorporated Jago into the core IT course taught at West Point.

The efficient development and utilization of the individual engineer is one of the most vital tasks facing an oil company. Development of the young engineer starts with the training program and continues throughout his career. The training program seldom really trains an engineer, but it should show him what engineers do, what is expected of them and how they fit into the company. The first five to ten years of professional experience is the basis of all future technical and managerial growth. It is of extreme importance that the young engineer be exposed to a wide variety of assignments under a number of supervisors in a variety of locations during the initial period. The rapid development of technology has tended to produce specialized groups within engineering departments. It is essential that these departments be made to interact with other engineering groups and with nontechnical personnel. INTRODUCTION OIL COMPANIES are dependent on their engineering departments for most of their plans, programs, studies and reviews. Engineers also contribute many of the creative ideas that make a company grow. In same companies, they handle most of the field supervision. In order to be able to make these important contributions, young engineers need to go through some period of initial training. They must be allowed to develop their full potential and their must also be effective organized. This paper discusses, what can be reasonably expected from an engineering training program. Engineering development, after the initial training period, is discussed and a program is suggested that will allow the engineer to develop fully. Current organization trends are reviewed and suggestions made that will make the best use of an engineer's special talents and training. ENGINEERING TRAINING Twenty years ago, the young man graduating in engineering had a very clear idea of what he wanted the wanted a job! The present-day graduate is quite a bit more discerning the may not have a clear idea of the exact type of engineering work he wants to do, but he has definite ideas on other aspects of his future employment. Most young engineers are looking for a technically stimulating job; they also want to see that they are making a real contribution. Many have ideas that they want to work into supervisory or management jobs at an early date. What is the best way to utilize this pool of talent that is itching to be put to work? Most of the larger companies have a training program for graduate engineers. Probably the main thing in common is that programs are either being started, changed or discontinued. Most training programs are conceived as a means to train the engineer in the specialized techniques used by petroleum engineers. In practice, this is impossible in any reasonable period of time. At best, the training program acquaints the young engineer with what people do in the engineering department and how the engineering department relates to the company.

The Canadian Journal of Chemical EngineeringVolume 62, Issue 6 p. 875-879 Article Review of the Bi and Bi-O vapor systems Steven C. Marschman, Steven C. Marschman Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USASearch for more papers by this authorD. C. Lynch, D. C. Lynch Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USASearch for more papers by this author Steven C. Marschman, Steven C. Marschman Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195, USASearch for more papers by this authorD. C. Lynch, D. C. Lynch Department of Metallurgical Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721, USASearch for more papers by this author First published: December 1984 https://doi.org/10.1002/cjce.5450620620Citations: 11AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume62, Issue6December 1984Pages 875-879 RelatedInformation

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Within the general framework of stochastic volatility, the authors propose a method, which is consistent with no-arbitrage, to price complicated path-dependent derivatives using only the information contained in the implied volatility skew. This method exploits the time scale content of volatility to bridge the gap between skews and derivatives prices. Here they present their pricing formulas in terms of Greeks free from the details of the underlying models and mathematical techniques. 1 Underlying or Smile? Our goal is to address the following fundamental question in pricing and hedging derivatives. How traded call options, quoted in terms of implied volatilities, can be used to price and hedge more complicated contracts. One Department of Mathematics, NC State University, Raleigh NC 27695-8205, fouque@math.ncsu.edu. Work partially supported by NSF grant DMS-0071744. Department of Mathematics, Stanford University, Stanford CA 94305, papanico@math.stanford.edu. Department of Operations Research & Financial Engineering, Princeton University, E-Quad, Princeton, NJ 08544, sircar@princeton.edu. Department of Mathematics, University of California, Irvine CA 92697, ksolna@math.uci.edu.

This paper presents an analysis of 142 universities offering degree granting programs in engineering and technology management (ETM) worldwide. The data gathered in a study conducted by Portland State University's Department of Engineering and Technology Management in 2003-2004 are used for identifying the similarities and differences among ETM programs based on the academic unit in which they are offered. This paper is a follow-up to previous papers in 1977, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1994 and 2005. Program characteristics such as the number of students, the courses offered, the degrees granted, the faculty, the research areas, geographic location, funding, faculty, and teaching methods are analyzed

ABET accreditation is a rigorous and demanding process that requires substantial institutional effort when evaluating engineering and technology programs. This evaluation process comprises numerous intricate and time-consuming steps, often demanding years of prior experience. This study aims to explore the potential of artificial intelligence tools, particularly ChatGPT, in enhancing the efficiency of ABET accreditation preparation. The authors conducted a series of experiments to assess the applicability of this tool across various stages of the ABET accreditation process. These stages included comprehending ABET procedures, assisting in the compilation and editing of ABET documentation, providing proactive suggestions, conducting diagnostic reviews of the due process response, generating action plans to address accreditation deficiencies, and proposing training plans for specific ABET criteria. The outcomes of these preliminary investigations demonstrated that leveraging artificial intelligence tools can significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of ABET accreditation preparation. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that incorporating AI tools in the accreditation process raises concerns about data security, and these considerations must be duly addressed.

with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles H. Eskalen, “. Oz§an, U. Alver and S. KerlI Material Science and Engineering Program, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Science, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkey Department of Physics, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University (KSU), Kahramanmaras, Turkey Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey Department of Energy Systems Engineering, Faculty of Elbistan Technology, KSU, Kahramanmaras, Turkey

The Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point has recently established a multi-disciplinary research and educational outreach center that has a two-fold mission: enhance the undergraduate educational experience of students and assist in solving real-world technical problems, supporting global Army operations. This is accomplished by tying projects directly to the undergraduate education mission and gaining efficiency by consolidating administrative and outreach functions for multiple existing research programs. The paper describes the Center for Innovation and Engineering (CIE), its lines of effort, and several past and current initiatives. Assessment data from students participating in the senior capstone design course, which is closely tied to the CIE, reinforces the importance of multi-disciplinary, client-based projects in the engineering education experience.