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2009 GSW

Authors

Dr. Lynn Peterson; Dr. Carter Tiernan; Lynard Broussard

, 7th, or 8th grades in Fall 2008. This camp is part of the UTA Engineering andComputer Science Summer Camps that have been running since 1998. The second camp was anewly inaugurated camp called Girlgeneering. This camp was for girls entering the 6th, 7th, 8th or9th grades in Fall 2008. The new Girlgeneering camp was modeled after the structure of theEntry to Engineering camp with some specific modifications for its audience that will bediscussed.In the paper we will discuss the goals for the two camps, the differences in the planning for thecamps, and the staffing for the camps. We will also talk about our rationale for the ways inwhich the camps were planned differently. We will then talk about the ways in which the campsthemselves were

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2009 GSW

Authors

Charles Baylis; Randall Jean

techniques. Many universities utilize a two-course sequence (first semester: passive, second semester: active), but in some cases both activeand passive circuits are taught in the same course [4]. After careful planning and discussion, itwas decided to convert an existing course into a new two-semester sequence in High FrequencyElectronics, with the first semester covering RF/microwave circuit theory and passive microwavecircuit design, and the second semester covering microwave amplifier design. The sequence istaught at the graduate level, with enrollment open to qualified undergraduates. The first course in Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University

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2009 GSW

Authors

Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng; Richard Chou; Yongjin Kwon

techniques. Many universities utilize a two-course sequence (first semester: passive, second semester: active), but in some cases both activeand passive circuits are taught in the same course [4]. After careful planning and discussion, itwas decided to convert an existing course into a new two-semester sequence in High FrequencyElectronics, with the first semester covering RF/microwave circuit theory and passive microwavecircuit design, and the second semester covering microwave amplifier design. The sequence istaught at the graduate level, with enrollment open to qualified undergraduates. The first course in Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Baylor University

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2009 GSW

Authors

James (“Jim”) R. Morgan; Luciana R. Barroso

schools, time to meet becomes a problematic financial concern. Since teachers areguaranteed to have a conference or planning period in most school districts based uponcontractual requirements, schools have to find other times for teachers to meet together. The timefor PLCs to meet within the school day is optimum because when teachers meet before or afterschool, the timing often conflicts with personal obligations like dropping off or picking upchildren from school or professional obligations such as tutoring or coaching. If time is allottedduring the school day, distractions from the PLC goals and objectives are less likely to occur.However, many school districts struggle with a way to financially provide two periods off a dayfor each teacher

Collection

2009 GSW

Authors

Kendrick Aung; Ryan Underdown P.E.

resulted in many exciting question and answer session in each talk.The last lesson to be learned is the importance of early preparation for the camp. The instructorsand lead director of the camp started meeting in early February to start the preparation of thecamp schedule, study materials, hands-on activities, and recruitment of support staffs. Thedirector of the camp began the recruitment process in March and completed in early May. Thecollection of resources, booking of campus buildings and dining options, and other recreationalactivities such as tours had been planned in advance as early as March. These early preparationsensured the successful camp in our experience. Evaluation and Success StoriesThe evaluation of