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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University-Calumet

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-1525: A RELIABLE WIRELESS LINK COUPLED WITH COMPUTERBASED VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTATION FOR CONTROL APPLICATIONSAkram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 20 years. He consults for industry on process control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for the past 15 years at various capacities. He served as chair of Manufacturing Systems Development Applications Department of IEEE/IAS. He

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-633: LESSONS LEARNED USING ELECTRONIC RESPONDERS IN APOWER AND CONTROLS COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Dr. Skvarenina received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, in a variety of engineering and teaching positions. In the fall of 1991, he joined the faculty of the College of Technology at Purdue University where he currently holds the rank of Professor and teaches undergraduate courses in electrical machines and power systems and serves as the department assessment coordinator. He has authored or coauthored over 30 papers in the areas

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Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi; Billy Walters, University of Southern Mississippi; Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1013: KATRINA – AN INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITYShelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Houston is a professor in the School of Computing at the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Houston has been involved in engineering technology education for 27 years. and has 10 years consulting experience in personal computer systems.Billy Walters, University of Southern Mississippi Prof. Walters holds a Masters of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Arizona. Prof. Walters’ career includes academic and professional appointments. He has experience working at the Johnson Space Center, with secure government contractors, and directing law enforcement

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2144: CAN-BASED FIELDBUS EXPERIMENTSSri Kolla, Bowling Green State University Sri Kolla is a Professor in the Electronics and Computer Technology Program at the Bowling Green State University, Ohio, since 1993. He worked as a Guest Researcher at the Intelligent Systems Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 2000-‘01. He was an Assistant Professor at the Pennsylvania State University, 1990-‘93. He got a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, 1989. His teaching and research interests are in electrical engineering/technology area with specialization in artificial intelligence, control systems, computer networking and

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia; Sisay Beru, University of the District of Columbia; Mamadou Keita, University of the District of Columbia; Steven Omoijunanfo, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years, and a faculty member at Tennessee Technological University for 7 years prior to arriving at the University of the District of Columbia in the Fall of

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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Campus Representatives

AC 2007-666: DIFFICULTIES, FAILURES AND SUCCESSES IN RECRUITINGMEMBERS TO ASEECraig Gunn, Michigan State University Craig James Gunn is Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. In this role he directs the integrated communication program in mechanical engineering while providing help to the cooperative engineering education division of the College of Engineering. He serves as editor for the CED Newsbriefs and MCCE Co-op Courier and is one of the co-authors of Engineering Your Future. Page 12.543.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Miller, University of Oklahoma; Yunjun Xu, University of Oklahoma

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Aerospace

: A mission to the moon. http://www.agi.com/ resources/download/tutorials/, 2007.[2] R. Cargill Hall. Lunar Impact. Number SP-4210 in NASA History Series. National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Washington D.C., http:// history.nasa.gov/SP-4210/pages/Cover.htm edition, 1977.[3] Wiley J. Larson and James R. Wertz, editors. Space Mission Analysis and Design. Microcosm Press, Space Technology Library, 3rd edition, 1999.[4] J. Lumpp, J. Jacob, S. Smith, and W. Smith. Big blue: A multidisciplinary capstone engineering design project. In Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, number 2006-1834, June 2006.[5] D.P. Miller, D. Hougen, and D. Shirley. The sooner lunar schooner: Lunar engineering

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ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is author of the text Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics, which includes an integrated, menu driven computer program ThermoSolver. He is interested in integrating technology into effective education practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels. Page 12.904.1© American

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Manufacturing

State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality. Page 12.464.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design Panel: A Tool for Assessment in Design CoursesAbstract - In this paper, we first present the fundamental framework of our ABETassessment plan for our program and explain how an assessment tool called Design Panelfits. The Design Panel tool is used to assess courses with substantial project components.Then, we explain the details of organizing and managing

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Lloyd, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-2389: REINVENTING HOME AUTOMATION: A RELIABLE, COSTEFFECTIVE APPROACHChad Lloyd, Middle Tennessee State University Mr. Lloyd earned his Masters Degree in Engineering Technology from Middle Tennessee State University in 2006. The above paper is partially based on his thesis research. Mr. Lloyd has also earned an M.S. degree in Computer Science and a B.S. degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University. He is currently working as a networking engineer for a large law firm in Nashville, Tennessee. His interests are wide spread in the technical field of embedded systems and PC-based control applications.Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Sbenaty is

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin; Sven Grottke, Technische Universitat Berlin

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1733: LEARNING ABSTRACT INFORMATION THEORY ON VISUALDATA: AN INTEGRATED COURSE ON WAVELET-BASED IMAGECOMPRESSIONThomas Richter, Technische Universitat BerlinSven Grottke, Technische Universitat Berlin Page 12.1007.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Learning Abstract Information Theory on Visual Data: An Integrated Course on Wavelet-Based Image CompressionAbstractWe describe the implementation of and our experiences with a capstone course on wavelet basedimage compression held at the University of Technology Berlin in the years 2002 to 2006. Thiscourse has been designed as an “integrated project”, which means that it combines

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Isaac Aunkst, General Dynamics Corporation

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1213: A MICROCONTROLLER-BASED SOLAR PANEL TRACKINGSYSTEMRobert Weissbach, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Robert Weissbach is an associate professor of engineering in the Electrical Engineering Technology department at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College, where he is currently the program chair. His research interests are in power electronics, power systems and multidisciplinary education.Isaac Aunkst, General Dynamics Corporation Isaac Aunkst received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College in 2006. Upon graduation he worked for GE Transportation Systems on locomotive electrical and instrumentation systems. He has

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Villeneuve, University of Maine

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-232: COST-EFFECTIVE PROCESS CONTROL LAB SETUPPaul Villeneuve, University of Maine Paul L. Villeneuve, P.E. is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Technology at the University of Maine. Page 12.410.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007AbstractMany four-year engineering technology programs require or offer course(s) thatemphasize examining the transient behavior of systems. The systems can be mechanical,electrical, chemical, or any other engineering discipline. These courses are generallyclassified as classes covering control system theory. Unfortunately, examining thetransient

Conference Session

Collaboration Provides the Best Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Anita Todd, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

career-related work experiences.An important goal of the University of Cincinnati is to provide improved marketfeedback to the degree granting departments to insure the department can meetthe ever changing needs of industry. The online assessment tools described in thispaper will help to close this feedback loop.IntroductionThe introduction of the Accreditation Board for Engineering EducationEngineering Criteria 2000 (ABET EC 2000) comprises a considerable milestonein the evolution of engineering and engineering technology education. The newABET criteria strongly accentuate a sensitivity to market needs. Measurement,feedback and continuous improvement form the corner stones of the ABET EC2000 philosophy. 1Cooperative education and internship

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; Michael Gustafson, Duke University; Jungsang Kim, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Leslie Collins, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

quantum information science, photonic devices, micro and nano fabrication technologies, and MEMS technologies. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University.Leslie Collins, Duke University LESLIE M. COLLINS, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at

Conference Session

Product Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

AC 2007-2427: BALANCING LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND SUCCESS IN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTPeter Johnson, Valparaiso UniversityKathleen Sevener, Valparaiso UniversityDoug Tougaw, Valparaiso UniversityJeffrey Will, Valparaiso University Page 12.302.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Balancing Learning Objectives and Success in a Multidisciplinary Senior Design ProjectAbstract—In the Fall of 2005, a team of five engineering seniors was assigned amultidisciplinary senior project in which they were to design and build a power generationsystem for a small village on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. The power generated

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yamilka Baez-Rivera, Mississippi State University; Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

summer intern program in a large corporation”, PortlandInternational Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, vol. 1, pp. 503, July1999.[5] Freid, C., “Are required courses meeting industry demands?”, IEEE Potentials, vol. 20, issue3, pp. 39-40, Aug-Sept. 2001.[6] Dong-ha, L., Kyeong-Hoon, J., Kangi, Y., Yun-Seok, C., Youn-Sik, H., Deuk-Cheol, K.,“Development of partnership between industry and university via customized field orientedcurriculum”, 2005 IEEE Proceedings of the International Conference on MicroelectronicSystems Education, pp 81-82, June 2005.[7] Southard, S., “Experimental learning prepares students to assume professional roles”, IEEETransactions on Professional Communication, vol. 31, issue 4, pp. 157-159, Dec. 1988

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Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

, including chi square, independent samples t-testsand linear regression.III. ResultsA. Demographics of RespondentsA range of disciplines was sought to uncover collaboration differences which correlate todisciplinary training. Fifty-four percent of respondents (n=106) listed a technical engineering,science or math discipline including chemistry, physics, other physical sciences, biology,engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Twenty-seven percent of respondents (n=53)listed a social science or humanities discipline including education disciplines, psychology,cognitive sciences, economics, philosophy, and science and technology studies. Another 20%(n=39) listed STEM education disciplines like math education, science education, physicseducation

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Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Materials

, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute, offers BachelorsDegree programs in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,Computer Science, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, and Management.Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in their freshmen yearby alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experience in over 600corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students include: U.S.Army, General Motors, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, aircraft companies and their suppliers such as Page 12.1050.3United Technology

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Project and Model-Based Mathematics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis Berkey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mathematics

. Berkey’s extensive experience in university administration has included both the development of science and engineering programs and initiatives in general education. He is a member of the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He has served as a Trustee of Muskingum College, the Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology, the Huntington Theatre (Boston), and U. Mass. Memorial Health Care, Inc.Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Bogdan Vernescu earned his B.S./M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Bucharest, Romania in 1982. He received his Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-1539: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ENVIRONMENT FOR AUTOMATEDASSEMBLY LINE – FRAMEWORKSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1330: BUILDING A MODERN POWER ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICMACHINES LABORATORYKe Chen, Cleveland State University Ke Chen received BS degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He is currently a master student in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University.Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University Dr. Ana V. Stankovic received BS, MS and PhD degrees from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University. Her expertise is power electronics and electric machines and drives

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education-HDL

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Gribschaw, D/EECS, USMA; Paul Patterson, D/EECS, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1752: ACTIVE-HDL, MULTISIM, CADENCE... THERE HAS GOT TO BEA BETTER WAY TO TEACH CAD/E TOOLSJeff Gribschaw, D/EECS, USMA MAJ Jeff Gribschaw is an instructor in the Electrical Engineering Program at the US Military Academy. He has a Master of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a member of IEEE.Paul Patterson, D/EECS, USMA MAJ Paul Patterson is an instructor in the Electrical Engineering Program at the US Military Academy. He has a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Misouri – Rolla and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University

Conference Session

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

draft versions of the teaching award were sent in advance to all Section membersto allow time for review and reflective thought. Both alternatives are included in the Appendix.The first alternative would recognize faculty members who have demonstrated exceptionalcontributions to engineering or engineering technology education through outstanding classroomperformance. This award is targeted at more experienced faculty. The second alternative wouldrecognize new faculty (less than five years of teaching experience) who has demonstratedexcellence in the classroom. The basic purpose of alternative two was to promote moreparticipation and involvement by junior faculty at the annual Section conference. Respondentswere asked if there is a need for a

Conference Session

What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

serve students for semesters to come.IntroductionMany students in majors such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, manufacturing engineering, andapplied mechanics have some difficulty in thoroughly grasping concepts first encountered inmechanics of materials. The mechanics of materials, also known as Solid Mechanics, is one ofthe core courses for these students and provides the foundation for different key terminal coursesincluding design of machines and senior design. This course is also part of programs such asarchitectural engineering, engineering management, engineering technology, and metallurgicalengineering. The course is taken during the sophomore or junior years after students completedifferent pre-requisite courses such as statics

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1286: PLANNING A SMALL-SCALE WIND-ELECTRIC SYSTEM INEAST-CENTRAL IOWAMichael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa Michael Hay completed his masters degree in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 25 years of experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on six US patents. His graduate research was in planning small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several other renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3099: PROJECT-BASED PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE TEACHING ANDLEARNING IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HONORS STUDENTSYaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University Yaw Yeboah is Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining Penn State, he was Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Science and Engineering in the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. He has over 25 years of research (academic and industrial), teaching and project management experience.Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University Sarma Pisupati is Associate Professor of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering

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Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1283: ADDRESSING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OFEXPERIENCED PROJECT PROFESSIONALSJames Plemmons, The Citadel James “Keith” Plemmons, PE, Ph.D. Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Citadel in 1980, M.S. from Clemson University in 1991, and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1995 with a focus in Construction Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes major design and construction projects

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Through working side-by-side on the various initiatives, the MU team and the state energy managers and engineers have developed a very fruitful working relationship. • Manufacturing Extension Partners (MEP) program: In concert with the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Missouri Enterprise is part of a nation-wide network of seventy-four MEP centers. With a cadre of field engineers and consultants to serve all Missouri small and medium manufacturers, its Page 12.1205.4 success is measured in client impact that can be directly enhanced by the mission of the

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Campus Representatives

AC 2007-2253: PLANNING AND ORGANIZING A REGIONAL ASEE ANNUALCONFERENCE ? AN UPDATEAmir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering twice; first between 1987 and 1992 and again from September 1998 to January of 2003. He severd as the Associate Dean of Engineering for four years (April 2002 to April 2006). Dr. Karimi is a Fellow of ASME, and