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Metrology Laboratories

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Douglas Sugg, Navy; John Fishell, STEP

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AC 2008-2856: NAVY OUTREACH: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONPARTNERSHIPDouglass Sugg, Navy Department Head at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Corona, California Board member of several professional Measurement Science organizations.John Fishell, STEP Attorney and Counsel Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) Executive Board of Directors Page 13.921.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 NAVY OUTREACH: The Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) ProgramAbstract:The Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) is addressed as an

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Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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Frank Liou, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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AC 2008-83: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY LABORATORYCURRICULUM FOR EMERGING PRODUCT MANUFACTURINGFrank Liou, Missouri University of Science & Technology Frank Liou is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST). He currently serves as the Director of the Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Engineering Program at MST. His teaching and research interests include CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, and rapid manufacturing. He has published over 150 technical papers, and has research grants and contracts over $8M. Page 13.422.1© American

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Euan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology

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AC 2008-246: MILESTONE-BASED ASSESSMENT: AN ALTERNATIVESTRATEGY FOR ASSESSING LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOMESEuan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology Euan Lindsay completed a PhD in the field of Engineering Education at the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. In 2004 he moved to Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, where he is a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronic Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, telecontrol (particularly internet-based telecontrol), artificial neural networks, and rehabilitative technologies for people with sensing impairments. He is a member of the Executive of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, and co

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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sumei Dai, China University of Mining and Technology; Shanjun Xu, China University of Mining and Technology; Ruiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology

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AC 2008-613: ONLINE WIND TUNNEL LABORATORYEl-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of TechnologyConstantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of TechnologySven Esche, Stevens Institute of TechnologySumei Dai, China University of Mining and TechnologyShanjun Xu, China University of Mining and TechnologyRuiqing Jia, China University of Mining and Technology Page 13.949.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Online Wind Tunnel LaboratoryAbstractWind tunnels are among the most important design tools used in engineering to study the effectsof air moving over or around solid objects such as airplane wings, cars, trains, skyscrapers,bridges, etc. While introducing

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Helga Alexander, Keithley Instruments Inc

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important in today’s technology-driven global economy.Engineers with a background in metrology will perform better in their chosen careers asdesigners of tomorrow’s measurement equipment because they know the needs of theircustomers, maybe better than the customers themselves. Unfortunately, many test equipmentpurchasers do not know what type of calibration they need until the day they get audited and findthat they do not comply with their industry’s standards. By understanding internationalmetrology requirements, engineers will choose calibration methods that are acceptedinternationally, and they will save their companies money by saving redesign, rework, orrecalibration costs. These knowledgeable engineers add value for which their companies

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Metrology Laboratories

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Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards & Technology; Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company

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laboratories, and a field engineer supporting U.S. Navy calibration laboratories. Chris spearheaded the development of ASQ’s Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) program, is an editorial advisor for Cal Lab Magazine, is an officer of ASQ’s Measurement Quality Division (MQD), is on the board of advisors for the National Association for Proficiency Testing (NAPT), is the author of three freeware metrology packages in use throughout the world, and is a co-author of ASQ’s Metrology Handbook (Spring 2004 release). Chris’s work-related interests include: Metrology Education, Uncertainty Analysis, Automation, and Proficiency Testing. Chris holds a B.S. in Technology and Management from the Univ. of

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Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Zbigniew Czajkiewicz, Robert Morris University

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research activities within School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. His responsibilities, among others, include: •Fostering technology transfer and research commercialization •Facilitating ongoing research, scholarship and creative activities as well as development of new proposals and opportunities •Coordinating development and design of new programs and new technology applications •Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and assist faculty in developing their research programs. He has served as president of CIS consulting company 2000-2004, engaging in many international projects involving the implementation of automation and large-scale software systems. He previously

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Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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doing. ‚ From the earliest days of engineering education, laboratories have been an essential part of any engineering curriculum. Prior to the emphasis on engineering science in the early Page 13.380.2 seventies most engineering instruction took place in the laboratory. ‚ While engineering programs became more theoretical in the seventies, industry continued to require individuals who possessed more practical skills. Many institutions developed programs in engineering technology. ‚ Around 1980, ABET became the organization responsible for engineering and technology accreditation. With clearly defined

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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AC 2008-1407: LEARNING ANALOG ELECTRONICS THROUGHPROJECT-BASED INVESTIGATION OF FM COMMUNICATION CIRCUITSOscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University Oscar Ortiz, MS, Oscar Ortiz is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 2002. He received his B.S.E.E. from the state university of West Virginia at Morgantown and his M.S. degree from Northeastern University at Boston, Ma. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau he was involve in several voice and data communication companies. His professional interests include digital signal processing, analog and digital communications. Email: oscarortiz@letu.eduPaul Leiffer

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Steve Naumov, Purdue University Calumet; William Obermeyer, Purdue University Calumet; Rahul Singhal, Purdue University Calumet; Eduardo Garcia, Purdue University Calumet; Nasser Houshangi, Purdue University Calumet

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AC 2008-2502: UNIFYING LABORATORY CONTENT OF A DIGITAL SYSTEMSAND COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE CURRICULUM THROUGH HORIZONTALAND VERTICAL INTEGRATIONSteve Naumov, Purdue University Calumet Steve Naumov graduated in 2007 with highest distinction from Purdue University Calumet with a B.S. in Computer Engineering and minor in applied mathematics. He intends on pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. His research interests include high performance computer architecture, digital system verification, and computer architecture education. Along with initiating the accomplishments described in this paper, he has held two consecutive internships at Intel Corp. as

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Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University

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engine, collect and analyze the output data and relate the resultto the theory learned in the thermodynamics courses. The broader educational objectivesare to improve the students’ understanding of thermodynamics, to help them integratethis knowledge with other subjects, and to give them a better basic understanding of howa jet engine works. Page 13.662.2EquipmentThe gas turbine experiment was conducted using the SR-30 turbojet engine manufacturedby “The Turbine Technologies, LTD”; a cut-away view of the SR-30 model gas turbineengine is shown in Figure 1. and its major engine components are shown in Figure 2.The SR-30 turbo jet engine is comprised of

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LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

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Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Jose Salinas, United States Military Academy

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any program which intendsto enhance the quality of its engineering design curriculum, particularly in coursesoffered to non-engineering majors. Page 13.618.3IntroductionStudents at the United States Military Academy (USMA) must demonstrate proficiencyin six key domains in order to graduate: ‚ Engineering and Technology ‚ Math and Science ‚ Information Technology ‚ History ‚ Culture ‚ Human BehaviorThe goal of exposing students to each of these areas is to create well-rounded graduateswho appreciate not only history, culture, and the social sciences, but also math andengineering as well. Unfortunately, achieving this goal is

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Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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Alexander Colletti, The College of New Jersey; Joseph Monaghan, The College of New Jersey; Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey

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: Prentice Hall, 1988.50""ÐWpkxgtucn"Xkdtcvkqp"Crrctcvwu0$"International Biological Laboratories. 5 Sept. 2007 .6. Vierck, Robert K. Vibration Analysis. Second ed. New York, New York: Harper & Row, 1979.7. Design Simulation Technologies, Inc. (http://workingmodel.design-simulation.com/WM2D) Page 13.24.10 Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering EducationAppendix A: Six different Modes of S-D-F Vibrations using Working ModelOverdamped (Non-Driven

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University

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AC 2008-843: A PROJECT-DRIVEN APPROACH TO TEACHING CONTROLS INA GENERAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMJason Yao, East Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao joined the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University as an Assistant Professor in August, 2005. He received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Shaanxi university of Science and Technology, China, in 1992 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005. His research interests include wearable medical devices, telehealthcare, bioinstrumentation, control systems, and biosignal processing. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven

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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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Harry Franz, University of Houston-Downtown

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projects by using mnemonics in the Visual Basicsoftware and by using functional blocks in the LabVIEW software. Finally the students use theindustrial software in the lab. The overall object of the virtual lab is to allow the students to bothgain theoretical knowledge and experience the creation of electrical power systems. In the virtuallab the students also gain experience in the use and operation of software used in industry. Page 13.310.3BackgroundThe electrical power systems course EET- 3334 of Engineering Technology department contains“basic principles and applications of electrical power systems, power generation, transmissionand

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Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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Susan Sharfstein, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Blanca Barquera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Michael Hanna, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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relationshipsultimately culminated in the first author requesting a joint appointment in the Department ofBiology. Figure 4: Teaching microscope with digital camera. Microscope images are shown on the computer screen.Extensions of paradigmRensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized technological institute where engineeringpredominates. Approximately 50% of the undergraduate students are engineers. With this strongengineering focus, it is often easier for resources to be obtained if they meet the needs ofengineering students. One possible extension of this shared instructional paradigm is the Page 13.254.12development of a physiology laboratory for

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Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

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AC 2008-441: LONG ON STUDENTS AND SHORT ON EQUIPMENT: ANEFFECTIVE AND WELL RECEIVED METHOD TO IMPROVE LABORATORYOUTCOMESSteven Walk, Old Dominion University Steven R. Walk is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology in the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University. In addition to his focus on issues in undergraduate engineering education, Mr. Walk’s research interests include technology and innovation management, and technological forecasting and social change. He is owner and founder of Technology Intelligence, a management consulting company in Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Walk earned BSEET and MSEE degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, where

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LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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AC 2008-1149: LABORATORIES ENHANCEMENT WITH LABVIEW-BASEDGRAPHICAL DEVELOPMENT TOOLSSuxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Suxia Cui is an assistant professor in the department of Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University. She received her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University in 1997 and 1999 respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2003. Her research interests include digital signal processing, data compression, image processing, video coding, and wavelets.Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yonghui Wang received the B.S. degree in technical physics from Xidian

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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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MURAT OKCAY; BILGEHAN UYGAR OZTEKIN

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in Appendix B.7. DiscussionThe use of PIV technology in fluid flow research is well established and widely accepted.Results from the measurements provide very valuable information about the flow fields to theresearchers and engineers of multiple disciplines. Consequently the aerodynamic design of anautomobile can be improved and the combustion process in the engine inside the sameautomobile could be optimized. Nowadays the technology has also been applied in the area ofMEMS, biomedical, and physiological research and in many other areas.Fluid mechanics is a highly visual subject. During the teaching process one must take fulladvantage of this fact. FLOWEXTM ePIV gives the opportunity to achieve this to its full extentmaking this technology

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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia; Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia

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and Aerospace Technology at UDC. He is a Past President of DCSPE and is currently the Director of the Civil Engineering Program and the Chairman of the Professional Engineers in Higher Education (PEHE) of DCSPE. Over 30 years of teaching and engineering practice in Europe, Japan and the US. Page 13.1252.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 THE PEDAGOGY OF THE SURVEYING LABORATORY Abstract Surveying and surveying laboratory (field work) fifty years ago were standard fair for most engineering programs in all disciplines. Today, in the 21st Century, surveying is no longer an

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Johnny Chang, National University; Ayman El Salim, National University; Ronald Uhlig, National University; Michelle Bright

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received a Master of Science in Wireless Communications from National University, San Diego in 2007. Since completing an engineering internship with Qualcomm Inc., San Diego, he is working as a Software System Test Engineer with Sierra Wireless in San Diego, CA.Ronald Uhlig, National University Dr. Ronald P. Uhlig is Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology, National University. He also serves as Lead Faculty for Wireless Communications for the Master of Science in Wireless Communications program. He teaches and carries out research in wireless systems, computer security, and applications of advanced technology in education. He

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LabVIEW and Mindstorms Based Experiments

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Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University-Pueblo

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miles in traffic in less than six hours. The challenge took place onNovember 3rd at Southern California Logistics Airport.Previous Work and JustificationThe major function of the Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms NXT course is to promotediscovery-based active learning and knowledge systematization. Robot building is a powerfulstudent motivational tool1. Mimicking an actual multimillion-dollar robotic prize competition2further enhances student motivation. A set of new tools like LEGO Mindstorms Education BaseSet with NXT technology (became available in August 2006) and the National InstrumentsLabVIEW Toolkit for LEGO Mindstorms NXT (became available for downloads in mid-December 2006) are implemented in this novel engineering design course.The

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Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2008-1238: DOES THE INDEX OF LEARNING STYLES PREDICTLABORATORY PARTNER SUCCESS IN ELECTRONICS COURSES?Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. McNally is an assistant Professor or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She is a member of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Bindley Bioscience Center (BBC) at Purdue’s Discovery Park. Dr. McNally currently directs the BBC Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (BioAFM) Facility. Dr. McNally’s research interests involve the development and integration of scanning probe technologies for fluid applications. She is currently developing BioAFM short courses and courses in nano and bio technology at the

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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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Calvin Hsieh, Portland State University; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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transfer, applications of numerical analysis, and in improving undergraduate engineering education.Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Robert Edwards is a Lecturer in Engineering at The Pennsylvania State Erie - The Behrend College where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University. Page 13.710.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Implementing Inquiry-based Experiments

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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University; Frank Li, Youngstown State University; Eric Lombardo, YSU; CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus

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presently employed by Mine Safety Appliances Company in Pittsburgh, PA.CHITRA RAJAGOPAL, Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus Ms Chitra Rajagopal is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at the Kent State University, Tuscarawas Campus, where she teaches electrical and electronic engineering technology courses in in-person and on-line formats. She is currently researching on embedded system design, microcontrollers and control system. Page 13.390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing an Advanced Digital Control Laboratory with a System-On-a

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Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Fatou Mbengue, University of the District of Columbia; Bodjona Coboyo, University of the District of Columbia; Abdulaziz SIrag, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia

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Page 13.1308.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Undergraduate Research in New Concept in Solar Energy Capture: Theory, Modeling, and SimulationI. IntroductionThis work describes a newly initiated undergraduate research work on new concept insolar energy capture. Recently reported photovoltaic efficiencies of novel solar terrestrialconcentrator cells have reached record levels. In fact, it is reported that metamorphic, orlattice-mismatched, GaInP/ GaInAs/ Ge 3-junction cells have reached 40.7% efficiency .Efficiency higher that 40% was also reported from measurements on lattice-matched 3-junction cells. Under such dramatic changes, research on all aspects of solar cells,including theory, modeling and simulation

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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Brian Anderson, Kansas State University; Mina Hosni, Kansas State University

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academic research in their discipline early in their college careers.2 CSI studentsparticipate in a variety of projects with research teams throughout the College of Engineering.The students worked in labs, testing facilities, and on their own to learn what academic researchis like. The CSI Program is one of six initiatives that are funded by STEP. STEP (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program) is supported by theNational Science Foundation’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)Talent Expansion Program.The modifications to the existing wind tunnel facility take the form of test section inserts, whichcan be constructed from inexpensive materials to form a wide variety of different nozzle

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Thomas Schubert, University of San Diego; Frank Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Ernest Kim, University of San Diego

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Conference & Exposition: The Changing Landscape of Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World, Portland, OR, USA, 12-15 June 2005.11. Robert D. Throne, “Developing Models and Understanding Their Limitations,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition: Excellence in Education, Chicago, IL, USA, 18-21 June 2006.12. Bradley T. Burchett, “Parametric Time Domain System Identification of a Mass-Spring-Damper System,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition: The Changing Landscape of Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World, Portland, OR, USA, 12-15 June 2005. Page 13.192.17

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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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interfacing design. These five experiments were carriedout by three groups of students in the fall of 2005, 2006 and 2007. At the end of fall 2007, asurvey was conducted among the students to assess these five experiments. The assessmentresults are presented in this paper.Introduction“Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing” is a core subject in both Electrical and ComputerEngineering curricula. Since there is large variety of microprocessors, an engineering programhas to pick the ones that benefit students the most in their future career. With the rapid changesin microprocessor technology, laboratory courses associated with this topic have to becontinuously kept up-to-date. Some years ago in the Department of Engineering at IndianaUniversity – Purdue

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Metrology Laboratories

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Mark Lapinskes, Sypris Test & Measurement Inc

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has worked on projects ranging from writing Interactive Training Programs to performing Quality Assurance Audits to setting up sections in the Primary Physical Dimensional Lab in Orlando FL. In early 2006 he also took on the role of Applications Engineer until mid 2007. He holds degrees both in Electronic Systems Technology and as an Instructor of Technology. Mark currently is a member of the Board of Directors of the NCSL International(an international Metrology organization)and chairs the Financial Resources Committee under the 160 Learning and Development Group. Page 13.1245.1© American Society