Mid-Atlantic Section

Fall Regional Conference

November 6-7, 1998

" ENGINEERING EDUCATION WITHOUT BOUNDARIES "

Hosted by :

College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Sciences,

Howard University Washington,

(2300 Sixth Street, NW, DC 20059)

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Organizing Committee

                                                          Co-chairs

Dr. Ahmed Rubaai

Phone: (202)806-5767

Fax:   (202)806-5258

                       Members

Dr. Joseph N. Cannon

Dept. of Chemical Engineering

Phone: (202)806-6626

Fax:   (202)806-4635

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Gajanan M. Sabnis, P.E

Phone: (202)806-6580

Fax:   (202)806-5271

Dr. Peter Keiller

Dept. of Systems and Computer Science

Phone: (202)806-4828

Fax:   (202)806-4531

Email: [email protected]

Professor: Harry Siler

Dept. of Architecture

Phone: (202)806-7424

Fax:   (202)462-2158

Dr. Horace A. Whitworth

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

Phone: (202)806-6610

Fax: (202)483-1396

Email: [email protected]

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Accommodations

A block of rooms at special convention rate has been set aside at the Washington Plaza Hotel, Massachusetts Avenue & 14th Street (approximately one mile from campus) at the rate of $90 per night (single or double). It is strongly recommended that you make your reservation as early as possible. Identify yourself as an ASEE conference participant. The group number for conference hotel registration is #7003.

Phone:1-800-424-1140 OR 202-842-1300

Fax: (202)371-9602

Transportation to the campus will be provided to those who need it. Parking will be available on campus. Please indicate during registration that you need parking.

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 The Conference

The theme of the Fall conference is "Engineering Education Without Boundaries" It will focus on topics related to education in Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences. Conferees are also invited to tour various laboratories, including the Material Science Center, the Center for Energy Systems & Controls, and the Environmental Engineering Center.

Topics

Papers are invited on the following topics and related areas:

  • Innovations in Undergraduate Education in Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences.
  • Hands-On Design Oriented Education Across Disciplines.
  • Integration of Ethics into the Curriculum.
  • Issues Facing Females and Minorities in Engineering.
  • The Role of the Faculty in Personal Career Guidance for each Student.
  • Introducing Entrepreurship in Education.
  • Academic/Industry Partnerships.
  • Challenges Facing Educational Programs.
  • Assessment and Accreditation of Education Programs.
  • Creating Opportunities for Leadership Training and Development.
  • Distance Learning

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Tentative Schedule

Friday, November 6, 1998 Saturday, November 7, 1998
Washington Plaza Hotel  Blackburn Center, Howard University Campus
4:00-6:00    Registration

6:00-7:00    Reception

7:00-9:30    Banquet

Speaker:

Dr.James H. Johnson, Jr., Dean

College of Engineering, Architecture &

Computer Sciences

9:00-9:30      Welcome & the Occasion

                      Dr. Antoin Grabaldi, Provost

                      Howard University

9:30-10:00     Plenary Address:

                      Dr. Julian Earls, Deputy Director

                      for Operations, NASA Lewis

                      Research Center

10:00-10:30   Break

10:30-12:00   3 Parallel Sessions

12:00-1:30     Lunch and

                      Keynote Address:

                      Lt. Gen. Lester Lyles, (Invited)

                      USAF

1:30-3:00       3 Parallel Sessions

3:00-3:30       Refreshments

3:30-5:00       Lab Tours

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Paper Submission

The Organizing Committee solicits technical papers for presentation at the conference on the topics listed above. Submissions are welcome from all disciplines. Papers should be no more than four typed pages. Single spaced, including the abstract. Papers accepted for presentation by the committee and received on or before the deadline will be bound, published and provided to all registered conference participants. Submit the abstracts to:

Dr. Ahmed Rubaai
Howard University
Department of Electrical Engineering
2300 6th Street, Northwest
Washington, DC 20059
Phone: (202)806-5767
Fax:     (202)806-5258
Email: [email protected]

Revent Dates for Paper Submission

Deadline for Abstracts (200-300 words)

July 20, 1998

Notification of Acceptance

August 10, 1998

Deadline for Camera Ready Manuscript

    October 6, 1998

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Spouse and Guest Program

The Washington, DC area offers various programs for visitors. Area tours, offered commercially, will be available at registration with special fees required for each tour. The reservation must be made 30 days prior to the conference. The tour will be cancelled if there is an inadequate number. Special interest should be a visit to the White House and Capitol Building.

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