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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Gregory Moses, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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International

growing multinational organizations. 8 • An increasing presence of multinational R&D facilities is in countries like China and India. 8 • The level of R&D in the India and China is growing. 8,9,10 • Of the growing trained workforce in the emerging economic environments, a large number of them would prefer to stay home and work for a multinational firm than move overseas. 11 • Even those who are already in the developed economies may move back home because of the changing work environments. 11,12 • The global competition for S&E workforce is growing. Countries like the UK, Ireland, Germany and Australia are actively in the pursuit of trained workforce from the developing economies

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Outstanding Contributions to ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

d x dx & EQUATION OF MOTION m - c - kx ? f ( t ) 2 dt 2 dt 1 /|yt NUMERICAL PROCESSING h(t ) ? e sin yd t DISPLACEMENT INTEGRATION / DIFFERENTIATION myd a1 a1* h (s

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The Impact of Curriculum on the Retention of Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

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Women in Engineering

tocollege rather than because of a specific interest in this subject matter. Considering this to be thecase, perhaps this course and other similar freshmen-level experiences should be designed toprimarily prepare the student for the rigor of university-level work rather than be an indepthanalysis of a specific topic. For the next offering of this class, I plan on reevaluating its contentto make sure that the content appeals to more students.Bibliography1 Lau, A. S., Pangborn, R. N., Wise, J. C., & Marra, (2001) R. M. Student assessments of engineering first-yearseminars. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.Session 2793.2 Hasenberg, C., Natter, B., & Sukhwant, J. (2005

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New Models for Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

su at al rro nk er l un di ng s Figure 3: Interpretation of Midwest Floods Problem codesThe aggregate percentages of statements within the design detail and design context areas of thecoding scheme are shown in Table 5. Design detail refers to the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Brian Randolph, University of Toledo

AC 2007-1116: A NATIONAL MODEL FOR ENGINEERING MATHEMATICSEDUCATIONNathan Klingbeil, Wright State University Nathan W. Klingbeil is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching at Wright State University. He is the lead PI for WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his work in engineering education, including the CASE Ohio Professor of the Year Award (2005) and the ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Teacher Award (2004).Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University Kuldip S. Rattan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Wright State University

Conference Session

Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tuba Pinar Yildirim, University of Pittsburgh; Joel Townsend, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

priority. At recent engineering educationconferences (e.g. Best Assessment Processes in Engineering Education Symposiums, ASEE, FIE)the number of evolving approaches for evaluating engineering programs, as well asmethodologies for measuring various student outcomes is growing more rich. Yet, severaltroublesome issues still remain. First, most of these “assessment” methods had not been fullyevaluated. Second, many focus on final products via performance appraisals particular to theoutcome(s) using rubrics as the assessment tool. Third, many engineering administrators stillvoiced concerns about the costs associated with organizing, implementing and maintaining aneffective assessment program, given limited resources of time, people (i.e. raters), and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

meetings, written and oral communication skills, ethics and professionalism, completion of team project(s). • ECE 362 (Principles of Design): A junior-level course covering conceptual design, scheduling, project management, business plan, market survey, and budgeting that culminates in a written proposal and oral presentation requesting funds for development of a product.We report on the results of our using this method of giving student-generated feedback, whichhas been successfully used by hundreds of engineering students over the course of several yearsat RHIT. The paper and the poster examine CPR™’s approach to implementing peer review andhow these methods measure up to generalized expectations

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IE Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Industrial Engineering

learning effectiveness requires careful planning.• Link the Web lessons with the face-to-face meetings.The number of blended courses in engineering education will continue to increase. Faculty andstudents will demand more blended modalities as the benefits to teaching and learning areexplored. Blended courses can offer student satisfaction and cost savings. The blended classroomcan be the best of both worlds!References1. Moore, J. C., “The Sloan Consortium Quality Framework and the Five Pillars. On Access. News and Noteworthy in Effective Practices,” Sloan-C View: Perspectives in Quality Online Education, 5(4), 2005, 1-72. Freeman, S. A., & Field, D. W., “Student Perception of Web-based Supplemental Instruction,” The Journal of

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shane Brown, Washington State University; Karyn Hildreth, Washington State University

. UPS is known for having a very low turnover rate. Thewaiting list to become a driver for the company is years long because employees do not leave thecompany. This is believed to be a consequence of the relationships between employees, andemployees and employers. These good relationships developed because UPS has a horizontalhierarchy management system versus a vertical one. The horizontal system allows employees tofeel like everyone they work with is a peer. Where a vertical hierarchy fosters suspicion anddistrust, a horizontal system fosters trust and interaction. The social capital developed under thismanagement system is very strong and has resulted in happy employees.In 1988, James S. Coleman5 became the first researcher to tie social

Conference Session

IE Program Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

) Page 12.416.11Student Interaction During the implementation and continuation phases, students would have direct access tothree human resources; the Learning Manager, the Content Integrator, and their assignedAcademic Advisor. Though the Learning Manager would not be the primary contact s/he wouldbe available to make major decisions required to promote student success within the course. TheContent Integrator would be the student’s direct point of contact. Students concerned with coursematerials, concept chunks or assignments would contact the Content Integrator. The AcademicAdvisor would serve as a liaison for all concerned and communicate with the Learning Managerabout student concerns and curriculum improvement recommendations

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Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Beverly Cronin, DeVry University; Maneesh Kumar, DeVry University; Aateef Mustafa, DeVry University; Pankti Patel, DeVry Univeristy; Joey Socorro, DeVry University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-2700: APPLICATION OF RFID TECHNOLOGY IN A SENIOR DESIGNCOURSEAhmed Khan, DeVry University Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Outcomes Assessment, and Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Gazmuri, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gonzalo Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Jose Bilbao, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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International

reasons for offering the program, and its consistency with the mission of theSchool and with the mission of the University.b) Definition of the Educational ObjectivesThe Department(s) responsible for the program (coordinated by their representative in the CxC)defined a maximum of six undergraduate educational objectives for each engineering specialty,which should contribute to the fulfillment of the departmental and institutional mission. Theseobjectives shall be evaluated (through skills and competences) therefore indicating the qualityand the accomplishments of the program.c) Definition of transversal Competences and SkillsOnce the educational objectives were defined the task of skills and competences definitionbegan. In order to accomplish

Conference Session

Climate Issues for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheryl Duggins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

. Vegso, J. (2006) “CRA Taulbee Trends: Female Students & Faculty” Computer Research News, 17(3)3. Haplern, R. (2000) Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates: 3rd edition4. Hyde, J. S. (2005) “The Gender Similarities Hypothesis” American Psychologist, 60(6) pg 581-592. See:http://www.apa.org/journals/amp/5. Thom, M. (2001) “Balancing the Equation: Where are Women and Girls in Science, Engineering andTechnology?” Page 12.1228.106. Fisher, A. & Margolis, J. & Miller, F. (1997) “Undergraduate Women in Computer Science: Experience,Motivation and Culture” ACM SIGSCE Technical Symposium7. Ibid8. Pearl, A

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New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Stacey Breitenbach, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crocket, California Polytechnic State University

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Graduate Studies

at our primarily undergraduate institution.IntroductionGraduate engineering education is a key to the maintenance of U.S. competitiveness in the worldmarket. The world has been an extremely dynamic engine during the last fifty years, and wehave witnessed a dramatic change in the world order. The change has been evolutionary in manycases, but recent events in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, China, India, Japan and the erstwhileSoviet Union are only slightly less cataclysmic than the Second World War. That war set theeconomic order for the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's. After 1945, the Soviet Union was a nation inruins, a nation that had lost over 20% of its' population in a conflict fought largely on its' soil. Itfaced the challenge of an arms

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor M Verner, Technion--Israel Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

research of affective learning in engineeringeducation.References[1] R. Picard, S. Papert, W. Bender, B. Blumberg, C. Breazeal, D. Cavallo, T. Machover, M. Resnick, D. Roy, and C. Strohecker (2004): Affective Learning – A Manifesto. BT Technology Journal, 22(4), 253-269.[2] V. DeBellis, and G. Goldin (2006): Affect and Meta-Affect in Mathematical Problem Solving: A Representational Perspective. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 63(2), 131-147.[3] Hofer, B. K., & Pintrich, P. R. (Eds.). (2002). Personal epistemology. The psychology of beliefs about knowledge and knowing. Mahwah, NJ: Laurence Erlbaum Associates.[4] Bandura, A. Self-efficacy. In V. S. Ramachaudran (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Behavior Vol. 4, pp. 71-81, 1994. New

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Findlay Edwards, University of Arkansas

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International

AC 2007-1449: LESSONS LEARNED: OUR FIRST ENGINEERING STUDYABROAD PROGRAMCarol Gattis, University of Arkansas Carol S. Gattis, Ph.D. is an associate professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She also directs and develops new programs for the college-wide study abroad efforts in addition to her duties as director of recruitment, retention and diversity.Findlay Edwards, University of Arkansas Findlay Edwards, Ph.D., P.E. is an associate professor at the University of Arkansas conducting research in the areas of stormwater treatment, electrolytic treatment of waters, and ballasted flocculation. He has taught environmental engineering classes for ten years at the

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Chris Moore, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1483: THE USE OF A COURSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE GLOBALCITIZENLupita Montoya, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lupita D. Montoya is Assistant Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She earned her BS degree in Engineering from California State University, Northridge, her MS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.Chris Moore, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Chris S. Moore is a Course Developer in the Distributed Education and Multimedia Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has served as

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Moss, Clemson University; Dorothy Moss, Clemson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. (2002). Discourse That Promotes Conceptual Understanding. In Chambers, D. L., ed. PuttingResearch into Practice in the Elementary Grades: Readings from Journals of the National Council of Teachers ofMathematics. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.23. Kennedy, L., S. Tipps, and A. Johnson. (2004). Guiding Children’s Learning of Mathematics. Belmont, CA:Thomson/Wadsworth Learning.24. Kilpatrick, J., J. Swafford, and B. Findell, eds. (2001). Adding It Up: Helping Children Learn Mathematics.Washington, DC: National Academy Press.25. Lawson, A. E., M.R. Abraham, and J. W. Renner. (1989). A Theory of Instruction: Using the Learning Cycle to

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Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Moore, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

topology, and the servicing andprovisioning of network elements through the use of a more robust craft interface.Bibliography[1] Achilles, C. M., and Hoover, S. P. (1996). Exploring problem-based learning (PBL) in grades 6-12. Paperpresented at the Annual Meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association, Tuscaloosa, AL. USA.[2] Barak, M.; Lipson, A., Lerman, S. (2006). Wireless Laptops as Means For Promoting Active Learning In LargeLecture Halls, Journal of Research Technology in Education , 38 no3 Spring 2006, 245- 263[3] Casem, M.L. (2006). Active Learning is Not Enough, Journal of College Science Teaching, 35 no6 My/Je 2006,52-57[4] Christensen, T (2005). Changing the Learning Environment in Large General Education Astronomy Classes

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Lord, University of San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

“writing to communicate” experiences.AcknowledgmentsThe author would like to thank all of the students who have been involved in these writing tocommunicate experiences. Page 12.582.10Bibliography1 K. Walker, “Integrating Writing Instruction into Engineering Courses: A Writing Center Model,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 89, no. 3, pp. 369-375, July 2000.2 M. Poe and D. M. Freeman, “Integrating Technical Writing into a Large Lecture Course,” in Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004, Session 1793.3 S. Manuel-Dupont, “Writing-Across-the-Curriculum in an Engineering Program

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gina Montgomery, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

System,” Third World Quarterly - Journal of Emerging Areas, 24(2): 255-282. 5. Goodhue, D. and Thompson, R. (1995). Task-Technology fit and Individual Performance, MIS Quarterly, June 95, 19(2). 6. Griffith, M. L., J. S. Lamancusa, et al. (1997). Multimedia courseware to enhance the classroom experience. 7. Hingorani, K., Sankar, C.S., and Kramer, S. (1998). Teaching Project Management Through an Information-Technology Based Method, Project Management Journal, March 98, 29(1): pp. 10-21. 8. Katehi, L. “The Global Engineer,” in Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Education to the new Century, National Academy of Engineering, http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11338.html, Accessed Jan. 10

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; C. Richard Helps; David Wood

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Information Systems

overall average of their ranking. Columns threethrough five are responses to the same statements given for Table 3 above. The abbreviationsused were defined previously in Table 2. It is interesting to note that this same table may be usedas the ranking by how widely familiar each conference is, as the sort by Overall Average isexactly the same as a sort by Not Familiar. As with the publications, respondents were given the opportunity to enter otherconference(s) they wished to include, along with their ranking. There were nine other Page 12.1216.10conferences mentioned; only the Consortium for Computing Sciences in College (CCSC) wasmentioned

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Chandrashekar Subbareddy, Texas State University

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Manufacturing

the following equations:  ]x _ n n  x( 2/1) j 2 ( 2 /1) j / x ( 2/1) j ?1 j ?1x? , s( 2/1) ? n n /1 t n /1,c shw ? 2 , x ( 2/1) / hw o( 2/1) x ( 2/1

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Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University

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Campus Representatives

possible to get the awards to the really outstanding teachers.Comments related to the teaching award(s). I think that having teaching awards for junior faculty would be much more effective for multiple reasons. Dedicating time to teaching and education-related research is often discouraged at the assistant professor level, so teaching awards could provide great teaching motivation and reward for teaching efforts that typically go largely unrewarded by promotion, tenure and evaluation (PT&E) committees. I really think that junior faculty would benefit greatly from this little boost, as a reminder that teaching is important, and that someone out there really values their efforts. Otherwise, it is much too easy to become less

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Greg Cloutier, University of Hartford; Matthew Brown, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

4 16 4177 5 32 4366 6 63 4733.5The goal of any statistical evaluation is to try to get your data to fit a known model. Knowingthat the microcontroller code would need to be developed to handle the statistics of this project, alinear fit would be ideal. As show below, sensor output vs. surface roughness is not linear. Fitted Line Plot Trial 1 = 3435 + 23.16 Roughness 5000 S 306.584

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Carberry, Tufts University; Merredith Portsmore, Tufts University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

before administering the surveys. Futureassessment of the surveys and knowledge assessment will be performed using a group of expertsin the field ensuring interrater reliability. With the changes made, the results should show Page 12.1418.9ultimately how beneficial or not participation in a program like STOMP really is.Bibliography1. Chickering, A.W. and Z.F. Gamson, Seven principles of good practice, in AAHE Bulletin. 1987. p. 3-7.2. Brown, J.S., A. Collins, and S. Duguid, Situated cognition and culture of learning. Educational Researcher, 1989. 18(1): p. 32-42.3. Dewey, J., Education and experience. 1938, New York: Simon and

Conference Session

Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dawn Williams, Howard University; Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ashley Griffin, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

Education, 29(4) 425-450.10. Gladieux, L. E., and Swail , W. S. (1998). Financial aid is not enough: Improving the odds of college success. College Board Review, (185), 16-21, 30-32.11. Warburton, E. C., Bugarin, R., and Nunez, A. M. (2001). Bridging the gap: Academic preparation and Postsecondary success of first-generation students. Education Statistics Quarterly, 3(3) 73-77.12. National Postsecondary Education Cooperative. (2006). What matters to student success: A review of the literature. Commissioned report for the National Symposium on Post Secondary Student Success: Spearheading a dialogue on student success.13. Howe, D (1996). Too much homework? I tell my daughter to strike. New Statesman (129) 4471(22).14. Kuh, G.D. (1993). In

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

for the student’sexperience level this can also be a problem. Students will get overwhelmed and frustrated in theirability to meet the challenge. Industry needs to understand that these are students and notseasoned professionals and have limited time each week to work on the project. Facultysupervision helps in assuring the research projects are of the right scope and complexity for thestudent(s) involved. It was also learned to clearly understand the time frame expectations of theindustrial partner and make sure that the company has a realistic view of expectations includingwhat the students can and cannot accomplish.Another lesson learned from this experience is the need to emphasize to students the importanceof publicizing their work. This

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valentina Cecchi, Drexel University; Michael Kleinberg, Drexel University; Milo Tong, Drexel University; Bridget Kleinberg, Drexel University; Karen Miu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

(s) you’ve performed has assisted 1 2 3 4 5 in your ability to do this experiment You believe performing the experiment would be more effective 1 2 3 4 5 than watching it demonstrated. The laboratory was complicated to perform. 1 2 3 4 5 The status of the electric power system directly impacts your 1 2 3 4 5 quality of life. Performing

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norma Mattei, University of New Orleans; Vijaya Gopu, Tulane University

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Civil Engineering

”, be itoff-the-main-campus, for fall 2005. At that time, access to the main campus was limited to upperadministration and facility services, operating in temporary offices in the Education Building astheir offices had rain damage or had flooded.Renewal/recovery plansBoth universities’ upper administration realized that proper planning was necessary to minimizethe serious impact of Katrina. However, the process used by each university to develop therecovery plans drastically differed.Tulane University’s President, S. Cowen, and Provost, L. Lefton, drew up a renewal plan anddeclared financial exigency on December 8, 2005, after reviewing the plan with the Board ofTrustees. The Plan for Renewal was adopted in response to major Katrina-related