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DESIGN PROGRAMS AT THE SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF INTERACTIVE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Woodbury R. , Budd J. , Bowes J. , Fee J.
Published: April 2017

The School of Interactive Arts and Technology (SIAT) was created when The Technical University of British Columbia was merged with Simon Fraser University. The school hosts undergraduate and graduate programs in design, art and technology with current enrolment of 800 undergraduate and 85 graduate students. SIAT is unique in Canadian higher education and has few comparators world-wide. This paper presents the motivation for SIAT’s undergraduate and graduate programs, their structure and posits consequent questions for design education.
DESIGN PROJECTS IN AN ACADEMIC SETTING: COLLABORATION VERSUS CONSENSUS
Authors: Samborsky Steven J.
Published: April 2017

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) organizes numerous student competitions to simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. This paper makes observations of the University of Waterloo Formula SAE and Mini Baja teams. The performance of the two teams was compared and factors that contribute to their relative success were identified. In addition to factors identified by other authors, such as the judges’ personal preferences, academic requirements, facilities available, personal experience, pervious entries, and funding. We identified other contributing factors including the organizational structure and management of the team, management training, and the team’s culture.
DESIGN AND REALIZATION OF MULTI-MATERIAL AND MULTI-PROCESS DEPOSITION METHOD
Authors: Giuliani Valerio , Freiheit T. , Gu Peihua
Published: April 2017

Traditional rapid prototyping (RP) technologies have been widely used to create freeform prototypes ready to work as functional objects. Although RP technologies are flexible for making free-form objects, each RP technology can only produce very limited products as only certain materials are allowed. In order to manufacture a wider range of components a new RP method called MMMPDM (Multi Material and Multi Process Deposition Method) is being implemented. The system is capable of using more than one material to produce parts with specific requirements that cannot be met by a single material, such as with graded composition and locally controlled properties. This paper reports on the design and realization of a Multi Materials and Multi Processes Deposition Machine.
DESIGN OF AN EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM FOR WEAR ASSESSMENT OF SLURRY PUMPS
Authors: Wang Yao , Zuo Ming J. , Fan Xianfeng
Published: April 2017

This paper discusses the design of an experimental system for assessing wear condition of slurry pumps. Several issues needed to be addressed; these include process conditions, typical wear patterns, the instrumentation and data acquisition system. This system will enable us to collect data indicating the extent to which the wetted components in a given slurry pump are worn.
THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF USING A HYBRID LEARNING APPROACH AT A LAPTOP UNIVERSITY
Authors: Martin Clemens , Rosen Marc A.
Published: April 2017

This article describes some of the experiences, challenges, lessons learned and success stories during the first two years of using a hybrid learning approach using laptops at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. We present two different aspects of our experience: the use of technology in and outside of the classroom, and the necessary institutional support for our technology-based learning approach. Both aspects are presented as perceived directly by faculty. In both areas we discuss the approaches that have worked successfully as well as challenges.
TOWARDS EFFECTIVE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING EDUCATION: THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STREAM AT QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY
Authors: Strong David S.
Published: April 2017

Professional engineers in industry not only have to work frequently with those from other disciplines and professions, but often have to develop working skills and knowledge beyond their original discipline due to the requirements of their employment. Similarly, engineering design skills are also important attributes for professional engineers, particularly those working in product, process or system development. Surveys continue to suggest that industry perceives most engineering graduates, although technically competent, have minimal practical design skills, and lack the complimentary professional skills that are required for working successfully in the shared workplace. In an effort to address the need for both multidisciplinary and design engineering skills, a multidisciplinary design stream is under development at Queen’s University. Beginning with a course designed to develop a broad range of fundamental engineering design knowledge, professional skills and attitudes, the stream will continue to enhance the student’s capability through a full year experience working on industry based design projects in multidisciplinary teams. The first elective offering of the design engineering fundamentals course attracted students from nine of ten disciplines. The project phase of the stream will be first offered in 2005-2006 to those students completing the fundamentals course. This paper will therefore discuss the multidisciplinary design stream as a work in progress.
QUANTITATIVE THERMOGRAPHY FOR ELECTIC MOTOR EFFICIENTY DIAGNOSIS
Authors: Narrol Matt , Stiver Warren
Published: April 2017

Global climate change is one of the most important challenges and threats to economic, social and environmental sustainability.. Reducing electrical power demand is an important and necessary step in lessening global climate change and preserving our energy resources for future generations. The objective of this work is the development and demonstration of a quantitative thermographic system to rapidly and noninvasively determine in-use electrical motor efficiency. The development has included testing of four motors in a controlled laboratory setting. This setting permits the complete and steady measurement of electrical power draw, mechanical load applied in addition to the thermal imaging. It provides a reliable means to validate the quantitative thermographic system. The thermographic technique proved to be reliable for all motors at 60% or more of full load.
PROJECT-BASED-LEARNING: OUTCOMES, DESCRIPTORS AND DESIGN
Authors: Hiscocks Peter D.
Published: April 2017

The paper contains three sections on project based learning. First, we provide a rationale and a high-level view of projects and their organization. Second, we present some examples from Ryerson University and show how the these project descriptors apply. Finally, we show a new system of electronic instrumentation that supports independent and project-based learning.
ADAPTABLE DESIGN FOR DESIGN REUSE
Authors: Fletcher D. , Gu P.
Published: April 2017

Due to the complexity, associated cost, and general uncertainty of performing the creative design process, significant value exists in reusing the design information developed in previous design efforts. This paper outlines the current state of the art in design reuse in various fields as well as identifying both the current and future research areas. In addition, this paper describes the link between adaptable design and design reuse. Finally, as the first step in our research, this paper describes the direction that the research will take: an analysis of the use of adaptable design to enhance the design reuse process.
THE DESIGN OF DRILL ROD INTERFACES AND THEIR AUXILIARY MECHANISM DRIAM
Authors: Marcil Julien , Sabbag Patrick , Nolet Jean-Philippe , Jones Howard , Morozov Alexei
Published: April 2017

In the paper the design of the drill rod interfaces and their auxiliary mechanism (DRIAM) for space exploration systems is described. The DRIAM project is sub divided into 3 parts: the drill rod segment, the auxiliary mechanism, and the drill rod storage mechanism. This system is to be integrated into a Mars land rover. The short drill rod segments have locking mechanisms inside allowing them to lock to each other, thus forming a two-meter drill string. These rods are stored in a storage mechanism. The auxiliary mechanism translates segments between the storage mechanism and the drill string. The system has a total of five degrees-of-freedom: four active, where the auxiliary mechanism has three dof, and the storage mechanism has one, and one passive located in the drill rod segment activated by the auxiliary mechanism.
USE OF LAPTOPS IN INTERNET-ENABLED LEARNING SPACES: ENHANCING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION
Authors: Grami A. , Rao G. S. , Rosen M. A.
Published: April 2017

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is Ontario’s only laptop university, and among the few universities in the world where every seat in classrooms and laboratories is connected to the Internet, and the faculty are required to appropriately integrate the use of technology into the teaching-learning enterprise. In this paper, we discuss how the use of laptops in Internet-enabled learning spaces can enhance electrical engineering education. Issues of importance are highlighted. The discussions apply to the bachelor program in Electrical Engineering at the UOIT as well as to courses related to electrical engineering that form part of other engineering programs in UOIT’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.
TOWARDS ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEWARE
Authors: Brennan Robert W. , Eggermont Marjan , Shams Mahnaz
Published: April 2017

In this paper we focus on how engineering design education material can be converted to engineering design courseware or CDEN web-based modules. More specifically, the paper addresses the characteristics and basic standards for modules, the module’s objectives relative to engineering design competency, and key issues to be considered when developing modules.
EXPERIENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF A ONE SEMESTER CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE FOR FINAL YEAR CIVIL ENGINEERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Authors: Frye M. J. , Britton M. G.
Published: April 2017

This paper describes the experience in the organization and delivery of a one-term Capstone design project for students in their final year of the Civil Engineering program at the University of Manitoba. The Capstone design course was first introduced into the Civil Engineering program at the University of Manitoba in the fall semester of 2002. It has now been delivered three times. It is a project-based course involving teamwork and encompassing knowledge in transportation, water resources, environmental, materials, geotechnical and structural engineering. The main objective of the Capstone project is to facilitate the transition from the academic environment to the “real world” (industry) through the participation in a meaningful design project under the general guidance of an industry mentor. Local consulting engineering companies volunteer to mentor the student teams. Design projects have been provided by the City of Winnipeg who agreed to act as the sponsor/client for the first three years of the Capstone program. Sponsorship involves selecting a suitable design project and preparing a request for a proposal (RFP). Projects provided by the City to date have included: (1) the preliminary design of a pedestrian bridge over the LaSalle River, and (2) the preliminary design of a grade separation at a congested intersection in Winnipeg. Project deliverables include a written response to the RFP, a progress report, and final report. Student teams are also required to give an in-class presentation to the client of their response to the RFP and the progress report. The presentation of the final report is open to the public and is held immediately following the last day of classes. The quality of the work has improved over the three years. This is attributed not only to the overall organization of the course but also because, so far, each of the student teams has wanted to “do better” than their predecessors. Industry mentors have also become more comfortable with their role and now have more realistic expectations of the capabilities of the students. Successful completion of the Capstone project is a challenge and depends on teamwork and effective project management. The time commitment is significant, and can impact other courses that the student is taking. Despite the significant workload students who have taken the course have with few exceptions said that they appreciated the opportunity to apply their skills to a real project involving all aspects of civil engineering. A spin-off benefit has been that the students have a first hand opportunity to meet and evaluate perspective employers and industry can evaluate perspective employees.
TRACEABILITY IN MEDICAL DEVICES DESIGN & MANUFACTURING
Authors: Neelamkavil Joseph , Pardasani Ajit , Kernahan Michael
Published: April 2017

This paper presents a methodology for establishing traceability between different types of information that evolve during medical devices development, and enable a complete information trail and knowledge management during the actual design and manufacturing process. The approach has been implemented in a Knowledge Management prototype that aims to help users capture, manage and reuse engineering knowledge during the various stages of product development. The methodology is illustrated by describing briefly with the system architecture and functionalities of the prototype system. The importance of traceability in helping designers to be more productive in reusing and adapting available design knowledge is also shown.
DESIGN PROCESS MODELING FOR THE FUTURE CAD SYSTEMS
Authors: Xue D. , Yang H. , Tu Y. L.
Published: April 2017

To develop the future CAD systems that support functions of design process modeling, an evolutionary design database model is introduced in this research to describe design requirements and design results developed at different design stages from conceptual design to detailed design. In this model, the evolutionary design database is represented by a sequence of worlds corresponding to the design descriptions at different design stages. In each world, only the differences with its ancestor world are recorded. When the design descriptions in one world are changed, these changes are then propagated to its descendant worlds automatically. Case study is conducted to show the effectiveness of this evolutionary design database model.
TOOL SELECTION-EMBEDDED OPTIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANNING
Authors: Chung Chulho , Peng Qingjin
Published: April 2017

The tool selection is an important process in assembly planning. It is often required for industry to develop compact products in the competitive market. An efficient assembly depends on proper tools used in the assembly. It is a challenging task to embed tool selection in assembly planning because the tool selection in assembly is based on the tool feasibility that is highly dynamic, complex and variable. Therefore, current tool selection in assembly planning relies on planners’ experience. This paper presents an approach to tool selection-embedded optimal assembly planning. It aims to generate an optimal assembly plan with its tool alternatives.
A CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR RECONFIGURABLE ROBOTS
Authors: Aghili Farhad
Published: April 2017

The paper presents a new paradigm and conceptual design for reconfigurable robots. Unlike conventional reconfigurable robots, our design doesn't achieve reconfigurability by utilizing modular joints. But the robot is equipped with passive joints, i.e. joints with no actuator or sensor, which permit changing the Denavit-Hartenberg (DV) parameters such as the arm length, and the twist angle. The passive joints are controllable when the robot forms a closed kinematic chain. Also each passive joint is equipped with a built-in brake mechanism which is normally locked but it can be released whenever changing of the parameters is required. Kinematics analysis of such a robot plus control synthesis and mechanical design of the brake mechanism are described.
SITE INTERNET DU GÉNIE DE LA CONCEPTION MÉCANIQUE
Authors: Charron Franҫois , Desbiens Jean-Philippe
Published: April 2017

Depuis 1992, le Département de génie mécanique de l’Université de Sherbrooke a introduit plusieurs nouvelles activités pédagogiques en conception. Évidemment, au cours de leur baccalauréat, les étudiants acquièrent plusieurs connaissances dans le domaine des mathématiques, des sciences fondamentales, des sciences du génie et des etudes complémentaires. Hors, la conception mécanique nécessite aussi des connaissances dans le domaine des techniques, des normes, des brevets, etc. Malheureusement, ces connaissances sont très peu enseignées dans les programmes de baccalauréat. C’est à la suite de ce constat que le site Internet du génie de la conception mécanique (www.conception.gme.usherb.ca) a été créé.
EDUCATING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN USING DESIGN SCIENCE
Authors: Eder W. Ernst , Hubka Vladimir , Benabdallah Habib
Published: April 2017

Using a description of product development, the general nature of designing for engineering products is discussed. The relationships among theory, method and object are explained. The scope of Design Science is outlined. The needs and methods for designing an engineering system are laid out. Similarly, the needs and methods of education are related to these factors. A brief description of the courses presented at RMC is given to show how this background is used, how students are assessed, and how the courses are evaluated within the given limitations of the college.
THE DESIGN OF AN EMBEDDED FRAMEWORK FOR PROGRAMMABLE AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
Authors: Ardekani Ramin , Oldknow Kevin , Yellowley Ian
Published: April 2017

The authors describe the development of a simple embedded framework that provides the basis for the design of customised programmable automation systems for a variety of applications. The framework provides the user with a standard environment for system development that encompasses motion, plc, hmi, communication and general monitoring/control applications. The system can be extended to provide plug and play facilities that in turn facilitate automated reconfiguration for system extension or modification. Examples of the use of the system and potential extensions to new areas are provided
DESIGN SEQUENCE EXPERIENCES: A PANEL DISCUSSION
Authors: Britton Ron , Charron Franҫois , Dickinson Trevor , Little Pat , Stiver Warren
Published: April 2017

A number of engineering schools choose to deliver their design engineering education through a coordinated sequence of courses. There are a number of advantages to this approach but also many challenges. This session, in panel discussion format, will share experiences, challenges, successes and vision of design sequence education from the perspectives of a number experienced practitioners.
FOSTERING COLLABORATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATION
Authors: Stiver Warren , Davidson Valerie , Lauwaert Nicole , Newberry Jason , Hayward Maren , Rohatynskyj Marta
Published: April 2017

Engineering and Design II is a second-year design course that focuses on principles of engineering design and their practical application. A number of measures have been introduced to encourage collaboration as a means to help students learn to use computer-aided engineering software and to develop collaborative team skills. Help-seeking behaviour and the helping environment were assessed using pre- and post-course surveys as well as observations and student interviews in Fall 2003. Students’ willingness to seek help from other students increased over the semester. At the end of the semester, positive helping attitudes were significantly higher in female students compared to males.
APPLICATION OF THE FAMILIARIZATION, FUNCTIONALITY AND TESTING DESIGN METHOD
Authors: Keech Jon , Fauvel Rod , Johnston Clif , Kawchuk Greg
Published: April 2017

Low back pain (LBP) is a major societal burden as it is exceedingly common and extraordinarily difficult for clinicians to diagnose. New methods of diagnosis are required if meaningful strategies related to prevention and treatment are to be found. A new design technique known as Familiarization, Functionality and Testing (FFT) was applied in order to develop a solution. This functionality driven technique is well suited to problems where the designer is unfamiliar with the area of design. Through the application of this method, the designer was able to generate solutions to the problems that satisfied customer demands.
A POSITION CONTROL DESIGN MODULE FOR THE CDEN FLEXIBLE CUT-OFF SAW PROJECT
Authors: Boomsma Wiebe , Huizer Michiel , Brennan Robert W.
Published: April 2017

In this paper we provide a summary of our work on one aspect of the CDEN flexible cut-off saw design project. This work focuses on the design and testing of a position control system for DC servo motors. As part of the testing process, a simplified experimental prototype was developed, and the results of the tests with this prototype are described. The paper concludes with a summary of the work that is currently underway on the development of CDEN design modules based on this aspect of the project.
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH FOR THE SPECIFICATION OF CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS
Authors: Chen Zhenyu , Yao Shengji , Zeng Yong
Published: April 2017

Specification of customer requirements is critical for designers to solve a design problem and to deliver a quality design. This paper proposes a systematic approach to formalize various customer requirements using the axiomatic theory of design modeling. The input of this formalization process is the design requirements described in natural language by the customers. The output is a structure underlying these design requirements for designers to use throughout the rest of the design process. This structure of design problem consists of three parts: product, environment, and structural as well as performance requirements. The formalization process includes two major steps: linguistic analysis and structure analysis. The linguistic analysis identifies objects and their relationships included in the customer description of a design problem through the lexical and syntactical properties of words and sentences that form the design problem. The structure analysis integrates all objects and relationships identified from linguistic analysis to form a structure of the design problem. A software prototype is developed to show the feasibility of this approach.
BIOMIMETIC DESIGN OF LOW STIFFNESS ACTUATOR SYSTEMS FOR PROSTHETIC LIMBS
Authors: Russell D. L. , McTavish M.
Published: April 2017

The various relationships that are possible between the mechanical properties of single actuators and the overall mechanism (in this case a human arm with or without a prosthetic elbow) are discussed. Graphical and analytical techniques for describing the range of overall limb stiffnesses that are achievable and for characterizing the overall limb stiffness have been developed. Using a biomimetic approach and, considering energetic costs, stability and complexity, the implications of choosing passive or active implementations of stiffness are discussed. These techniques and approaches are particularly applicable with redundant (agonist - antagonist) actuators and multiple degrees of freedom. Finally, a novel biomimetic approach for control is proposed.
TEACHING DESIGN IN AN UNDERGRADUATE HEAT TRANSFER COURSE
Authors: Dolatbadi A. , Dhiman R. , Chandra S.
Published: April 2017

Third year undergraduate mechanical engineering students at the University of Toronto take a one-semester course in heat and mass transfer that is taught as a course in design of electronic cooling systems, combining theory with design and experiments. At the start of the course students are introduced to heat transfer problems faced by the electronics industry and cooling technologies. Heat transfer theory is then presented by analyzing electronic cooling systems. A combined numerical and experimental project is given to design a cooling system for an electronic instrument. Students are given a kit that includes a circuit board, heat sinks and a cooling fan. Components generating heat are represented by square aluminum plates clamped around thin heaters that can be placed anywhere on the circuit board. Students write a computer code to solve heat transfer equations and predict temperature distributions in the circuit board. The accuracy of these predictions is verified by experimental measurements. Results are submitted in the form of a report written from the perspective of a thermal design engineer working in a company that manufactures electronic equipment.
HUMAN AUDIO/VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: DATA INPUT CHANNELS FOR ROBOTIC FORCE AND MOMENT SENSOR MEASUREMENTS
Authors: Draisey Sherry , Mullins Mayes
Published: April 2017

The design goal was development of an intuitive human machine interface for force and moment data from space robotic operations. This paper defines overall requirements and goals. It describes experimental approaches used to evaluate our ‘nature’ inspired solution. The final portion of the paper discusses the design and prototyping of the segment of the problem which has lead to our first product. One of nature’s ways of presenting multiple degree of freedom (dof), vector data is through our audio and vestibular systems. This directional capability is being applied as a human machine interface (HMI) for robotic force sensing. Human audio direction ability is accurate except for sounds generated above and behind our heads. This inaccuracy has lead us to the development of the vestibulator. The vestibulator is a wireless device which applies low levels of current, to the human subject mastoid bones through surface mounted electrodes. These induce perceptions of tilt. The polarity of the signals provide directional stimulus.
THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL REPRESENTATIONS IN DESIGN ENGINEERING
Authors: Crowell Brad , Gregson Peter
Published: April 2017

At its fundamental level, engineering is problem solving. An engineer must have problem solving abilities with some level of expertise. However, gaining these skills is challenging since design is often viewed as more of an art than science. This paper investigates the cognitive aspects of design expertise. We conclude that expertise relies on knowledge of the basic principles and the application of this theory. Examining the differences between expert and novice problem solving highlights this. Fundamental to the differences in problem solving ability and strategies is the level of sophistication, appropriateness, and completeness of their mental representations of the problem.
GENERALIZING THE BIOMIMETIC DESIGN PROCESS
Authors: Shu L. H.
Published: April 2017

While many elegant solutions to engineering problems have been inspired by biological phenomena, it is not always clear how the particular biological phenomena were selected. The objective of this work is to develop a generalized methodology by which analogous biological phenomena can be identified and used for any design problem in a systematic manner. The chosen approach has been implemented in a computer search tool that locates in a biology text, instances of functional keywords describing the engineering problem. Analogies for case studies in design for remanufacture and microassembly as well as ongoing work will be summarized.
REPLACING DE(AD)SCIPTIVE GEOMETRY…
Authors: Pavillet Axel
Published: April 2017

CAD tools are available for designing 3-D parts. They can also be used as pure geometric tools. DG does not efficiently use CAD tools and could be replaced with an experimental geometry based on theorem verifications and 3Dgeometric constructions. Theorem verifications are a shortcut for what the student did not learn. Using CAD software, geometric constructions in space are not purely theoretical. They become as real as constructions in plane geometry and make Solid Geometry closer to an experimental science. Increasing the productivity and usefulness of a graphics course without diminishing its educational value, experimental geometry makes it possible to teach more geometry, more quickly to more students.
Engaging Students in Meaningful Learning: Understanding Student Perspectives of Engineering Design Education
Authors: Aleong Richard , Strong David
Published: April 2017

Learning how to design plays a vital role inengineering education to prepare students to solve openended,complex problems. To serve the continuousimprovement of engineering design education, a qualitative study of undergraduate engineering students’perspectives of engineering design was conducted. This research aims to understand the meaning students place on design in their engineering education and how thismeaning is described. By examining what students thinkabout learning and practicing design, engineeringeducators can be better positioned to enhanceinstructional strategies and curriculum development. The full extent of the research findings and implicationswill be presented in the researcher’s master’s thesis. This spaper serves to highlight the application of qualitativeresearch and the learning sciences in engineering education.
Design of an Experiential Learning Course in Sensors, Measurement and Instrumentation
Authors: Chan Vincent , Ghasempoor Ahmad , Ostrom Devin
Published: April 2017

Recently a new course in Sensors and Measurement was introduced to the Mechatronics Option in the Mechanical Engineering Program at Ryerson University. In order to enhance the learning and comprehension of fundamental concepts in measurement and instrumentation, experiential learning was introduced through the extensive use of “hands-on” laboratories to demonstrate the theory taught in the lectures. In the course, the application of modern instrumentation and measurement of both static and dynamic mechanical systems are covered through the use of interfacing of hardware sensors with Labview software. Students learn about transducers, signal conditioning, and analogue to digital data conversion through the writing of their own Labview programs which is used to collect and perform preliminary analysis of the data. These labs are designed to follow Kolb’s experiential learning cycle, where students learn the theory, are introduced to the physical equipment, plan how they are going to program the Labview software to collect the data that they require, and then test their programs in the laboratory. Finally, after the lab, students are required to analyse the data they collected and write a lab report. By taking this experiential approach to learning, the course was successful in teaching and reinforcing the required principles to students.
Adapting Existing Assessment Tools For Use in Assessing Engineering Graduate Attributes
Authors: Chong Alan , Romkey Lisa
Published: April 2017

Recently, changes to the Canadian Engineering Accreditation requirements, following the example set by ABET, have called for the measurement of 12 graduate attributes in the engineering curriculum. Some attributes, such as “Knowledge Base,” lend themselves to forms of quantitative measurement; others, such as “Investigation” and “Communication” are inherently difficult to measure quantitatively and comprehensively. To assess these attributes authentically within our current curriculum, methods for adapting existing tools – that both satisfy the objectives of the actual course and the needs of graduate attributes assessment – must be found. This paper describes the process and challenges involved in adapting existing tools for assessment to measure such graduate attributes, specifically in a large senior research thesis course in a multidisciplinary engineering program. These challenges include balancing both the needs of multiple parties involved in the assessment, maintaining rubric usability, reliability and validity, as well as appropriately matching rubric elements to attributes. Despite these tensions, the results provided by this process provide insight about rubric design, assessment strategies and the students’ strengths and weaknesses within the graduate attributes, providing valuable information to feed back into the graduate attribute and continual curriculum improvement processes.
Writing and Designing a Book about Design and Designing for Young Designers: People who don’t like to Learn by Reading....and the lessons learned along the way.
Authors: Burns Brian
Published: April 2017

Writing a book for design students based on a range of lessons, maxims and wisdoms that had been accumulated over thirty years in the field seemed like a valid exercise. Unfortunately the task was made initially difficult by the simple realization that designers, who many consider to be visual thinkers, tend not to look to books in their attempts to learn how to design. This realization led, eventually, to the choice of a particular format, though with the added realizations that, while, in the past, we have predominantly looked to traditional formats for the creation of texts, papers and books in Engineering, Design and Science, the developments in our technological capabilities for storing and retrieval of information have, quite recently, changed, perhaps forever, how we choose to access all forms of information. The danger now lies in writing for the sake of recording research activity, and in not writing for effective communication, with due consideration for the implications of the chosen media, the time availability, level of comprehension, and the mode of preferred comprehension of the reader. Tradition is strong in the creation of the written word, but we appear to have passed through what could be described as a ‘tipping point’, which now offers a unique opportunity to encourage and promote more effective modes of communication; more dynamic, interactive, visual, in the appropriate format and location, ‘accurate, brief and clear’, and just when it is needed.
Engineering and Social Justice through an Accreditation Lens: Expectations and Learning Opportunities for Ethics and Equity
Authors: Diduch C , Macisaac D , Haralampides K , Wilson B
Published: April 2017

The inclusion of Ethics and Equity as one of the twelve essential attributes mandated for accredited engineering programs in Canada represents a unique opportunity for engineering educators. Never before has the term equity been included in criteria for accreditation. To apply professional equity in the practice of engineering requires our students to learn about world affairs and diverse ways of life, about historical and sociological frameworks for exploring their own global frames of reference, and those of others, about current and historical examples of engineering approaches to making our world more equitable, and about how all of this can be used to integrate equity into their practice of engineering. Three settings in which we can provide our students with opportunities to learn about these concepts include humanities courses, an engineering equity core course, and immersion throughout coursework in engineering core courses. Ideally, a combination of the three should be implemented.
MODELING AN ABBREVIATED PRODUCT DESIGN CYCLE IN A FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE
Authors: Sheridan Patricia Kristine , Foster Jason A , Frost Geoffrey S
Published: April 2017

All Engineering Science students at the University of Toronto take the cornerstone Praxis Sequence of engineering design courses. In the first course in the sequence, Praxis I, students practice three types of engineering design across three distinct design projects. Previously the final design project had the students first frame and then develop conceptual design solutions for a self-identified challenge. While this project succeeded in providing an appropriate foundational design experience, it failed to fully prepare students for the more complex design experience in Praxis II. The project also failed to ingrain the need for clear and concise engineering communication, and the students’ lack of understanding of detail design inhibited their ability to make practical and realistic design decisions. A revised Product Design project in Praxis I was designed with the primary aims of: (a) pushing students beyond the conceptual design phase of the design process, and (b) simulating a real-world work environment by: (i) increasing the interdependence between student teams and (ii) increasing the students’ perceived value of engineering communication.
CASE STUDY IN SYSTEMATIC DESIGN ENGINEERING – WIND TUNNEL BALANCE MODEL SUPPORT
Authors: Eder W Ernst
Published: April 2017

Students learning design engineering at times need a good example of procedure for novel design engineering. The systematic heuristic-strategic use of a theory to guide the design process – Engineering Design Science – and the methodical design process followed in this case study is only necessary in limited situations. The full procedure should be learned, such that the student can select appropriate parts for other applications. Creativity is usually characterized by a wide search for solutions, especially those that are innovative. The search can be helped by this systematic and methodical approach. This case example is presented to show application of the recommended method, and the expected scope of the output, with emphasis on the stages of conceptualizing. The case follows a novel design problem of an auxiliary attachment to render a wind tunnel balance more versatile to accommodate several different test models.
CEAB's Graduate Attribute 3.1.3: Investigations – Is it really possible for engineering graduates to possess this attribute?
Authors: Lye Leonard
Published: April 2017

Starting 2014, engineering programs in Canada will be evaluated by CEAB based on twelve Graduate Attributes and institutions must demonstrate that their graduates possess these attributes at the time of graduation. One of these attributes is “Investigations” which is defined by CEAB as “an ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions.” This is similar to one of ABET's student outcomes which states that students attain "an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data". In this paper, it will be argued that with the current curriculum of most, if not all, engineering schools in Canada, it is almost impossible for graduates to possess this attribute unless a compulsory course is introduced to specifically teach the subject. Proper design, conduct, and analysis of experiments of complex problems cannot be learned by osmosis or by doing standard labs where the procedure and analysis methods are given. Engineering educators and graduates thinking that somehow that the skill to design, conduct and analyze experiments will be learned in an engineering program do not fully appreciate the myriad of issues that are involved with experimentation to study a complex problem. Examples of these issues include: a large number of variables, multiple responses with conflicting objectives, linear or nonlinear responses, interaction among variables, etc. In this paper, these issues and many others will be discussed. How they can be addressed will be discussed and a course that will help graduates achieve competence in “Investigations” is also proposed.
FRIENDS OF ENGINEERING - A POSITIVE CONNECTION WITH INDUSTRY
Authors: Britton Ron , Skrabek Amber , Ruth Doug
Published: April 2017

Links between schools of Engineering andlocal industry are increasingly important as we movetoward outcomes assessment in the CEAB accreditationprocess. Typically these links have relied on personalrelationships between individuals and their breadth ofimpact has been limited.When the first University of Manitoba NSERC Chairin Design Engineering was launched in 2001, supportwas strong, but relationships tended to be projectfocussed. In 2005, the Manitoba Aerospace EngineeringLiaison Group (MAELG) was established as a means ofelevating the relationship with the Design Chair and toan industry level.Based on the values realized by both the Faculty andthe MAELG members, representatives from all employersof engineering graduates were invited to a series ofmeetings to discuss means of working together. By 2008,an industry owed and financed body known as theFriends of Engineering had been formed with theobjective of providing support to the Faculty. This paperwill define the developmental process, the range ofactivities and future directions of the organization.
PRE-UNIVERSITY OUTREACH THROUGH A SATELLITE DESIGN COMPETITION
Authors: Schor Dario , Anderson Kane , Fazel-Darbandi Mohammadreza , Linton Greg , Woelk Matthew , Friesen Cody , McKay Scott , Soriano Katrina , Stasiuk Chad , Vilayvanh Johnson , Cade Brendan , Terrazas David , Denton Troy , Reid Stephanie , Kinsner Witold , Britton Ron , Weichel Dave , Leiter Debbie , Striemer Rob , Lee Norman
Published: April 2017

The Engineering Profession is seen as a holistic discipline affecting many areas of everyday life. Even though practicing professionals would not dispute the statement, it is often hard to convey the idea to preuniversity students, as it appears overwhelming and presumptuous. Examples comprising of many different subjects such as bridges, airplanes, and computers, are used to reduce the anxiety. But, these examples are part of everyday life and thus fail to inspire a new generation ofengineers. To overcome this problem, the University of Manitoba Space Applications and Technology Society is using a student-designed nano-satellite, T-Sat, as a means to promote the profession and motivate a new generation by making space accessible to undergraduate and graduate students. This paper describes the outreach presentations and hands-on workshops organized through a satellite design competition that have reached more than 3,000 pre-university students, university students, and industry professionals between January 2011 and May 2012.
IN COLLISIONS AND COOPERATION THEY LEARNT: FINDING A BALANCE BETWEEN ONLINE AND IN PERSON TEACHING TOOLS
Authors: Weiss Peter , Bazylak Jason , McCahan Susan , Tallman Ken
Published: April 2017

As our courses implement more online learning tools, we are facing both the opportunities and the challenges that such tools present. On the one hand, students can watch and re-watch streamable and downloadable lectures, in their own time and at their own pace, to get more benefit out of course material than they might in a single, in-person exposure. Moreover, by providing not only captured scheduled lectures, but also additional custom created lectures, we are able to expand our teaching opportunities in order to go into greater detail on topics relevant to students with particular interests or needs. At the same time as we have been moving toward online teaching tools, we have been developing more creative personal teaching methods. In our first year course, we introduced seminars, unusual for engineering education at the undergraduate level. The seminars get students used to learning through independent reading and small group discussion, facilitated by an expert. In a second year design course, instead of attending tutorials of 30 students, teams meet for half an hour a week with a Project Manager who is also their Communication Instructor. These deeply personal meetings both monitor the progress of their design and allow for individualized instruction on design documents. The question we are exploring here is whether we can use Marshall McLuhan’s concept of extending into technology to understand how in-person, interactive teaching modes balance the effects of on-line and remote methods. The idea of the in-person, physical dimension of learning is reflected in the title of this paper, which quotes The History of the World by J.M. Roberts. He suggests that what generated "civilization" out of roughly organized communities, was a combination of a critical mass – a certain, unstated number of settled humans –and movement, the addition of different humans from different places. It was both physical presence and interaction that created the basis for the kinds of astounding developments that led to writing, art, complex government and justice systems. Once certain numbers were achieved, civilization was enabled "by throwing together peoples of different tradition. In collision and cooperation they learnt from one another and so increased the potential of their society." (62) We have been intuitively moving forward on these two fronts: implementing new technological teaching tools, and developing innovative ways to balance these impersonal methods by “throwing together” students from all over the world and instructors at every level, from Teaching Assistants to Professors. We are now seeking a clearer understanding of how these forces balance, enable and/or augment one another
Enhancing Design Education Using Mid‐Program Strategies in Electronic Systems Engineering
Authors: Wagner Doug , Duguid Dave , Lafroge Paul
Published: April 2017

The Electronic Systems Engineering program at the University of Regina has incorporated design content into its fifth semester to improve the design experience of the students. A problem was identified where the quality of final year design projects was lacking. It was proposed that adding design content into the fifth semester could bridge the gap in design content between the first and upper years. A concerted effort between the course and lab instructors of several courses within the ESE curriculum has been made to address this problem. In particular, the fifth semester analog circuits course was restructured as an analog design course where students are required to design circuits on assignments, in the lab, and on exams. The addition of this design content in the fifth semester of the program has improved the quality of the capstone and senior design courses and projects.
CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION IN THE ENGINEERING CLASSROOM
Authors: Clarke Kathleen
Published: April 2017

This session will present successful strategies for instructors and internationally‐educated engineering graduates (IEGs) to manage issues of culture and communication in the engineering classroom with a focus on aspects of the innovative Internationally Educated Engineers Qualifications (IEEQ) Program at the University of Manitoba. The session will also be of interest to those working with international students and mature/adult learners.Several factors influence the successful integration of IEGs into Canadian engineering careers including, but not limited to achieving professional registration and navigating professional, cultural and communication differences. Many IEGs in Manitoba opt to take engineering courses at the University of Manitoba to fulfill the academic requirements for professional registration by enrolling as “special students not seeking degree”, or by completing the IEEQ Program. The classroom itself presents many challenges for IEGs in terms of differences in education systems and academic processes, and like the workplace, the classroom can also be replete with cultural and communication differences, and differences in professional practice. These complex challenges can be time consuming and costly for all parties. Kathleen Clarke will provide a helpful framework of effective practices and lessons learned from the ongoing IEEQ experience in Manitoba.