Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios; Seth Sivak, Carnegie Mellon University; Mark Sivak, Northeastern University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1446: GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DEVELOPMENT OF ACOMPUTER GAME TO TEACH ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGNMANUFACTURINGJacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University JACQUELINE A. ISAACS is an Associate Director of the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Her research focuses on economic and environmental assessment of manufacturing. Initial development of Shortfall resulted from her CAREER grant funded by the National Science Foundation (DMI-9734054), and subsequent NSF funding (DMI-0537056) to continue its development.Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios JAY LAIRD is

Conference Session

Hardware Descriptive Language Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-866: CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION USINGTHE MOTOR CONTROLS TOOLKIT – THE ROBOT CARJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Dr. Jonathan Hill is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) at the University of Hartford, located in Connecticut. Ph.D. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. Previously an applications engineer with the Networks and Communications division of Digital Corporation. His interests involve embedded microprocessor based systems.Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Dr

Conference Session

Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Wittenborn, Purdue University; Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Craig Miller, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2814: ASSESSMENT OF A BLENDED PRODUCT LIFECYCLEMANAGEMENT COURSE UTILIZING ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACEDELIVERY MECHANISMSDaniel Wittenborn, Purdue University Daniel Wittenborn is doctoral student in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He received a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Southeast Missouri State University and an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University. While at Purdue, he has received the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award and Schroff Award. He was also named a recipient of the Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship in 2007. Currently, his research interests include engineering education related to computer-aided design, manufacturing, and

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Timothy Newby, Purdue University

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Mathematics

AC 2008-2115: SCAFFOLDING STUDENT’S CONCEPTIONS OFPROPORTIONAL SIZE AND SCALE COGNITION WITH ANALOGIES ANDMETAPHORSAlejandra Magana , Network for Computational Nanotechnology Purdue University Alejandra Magana is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a M.S. Ed. in Educational Technology from Purdue University and a M.S. in E-commerce from ITESM in Mexico City. She is currently working for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University as a Research Assistant and as an Instructional Designer.Sean Brophy, Purdue University Sean Brophy is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. in Education and

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

AC 2008-817: EMPLOYER'S EXPECTATIONS REGARDING PERFORMANCE OFCM GRADUATESGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 13.485.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Employer's Expectations of the Performance of CM GraduatesAbstractGraduates from professional courses are often described by employers as lacking in useful andinstant fee-earning skills. This study explains the development and testing of a paired `customersatisfaction' survey used to determine the development of general skills by graduates fromprofessionally accredited construction management degree programs. This survey reveals theextent of differences in expectations and

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

AC 2008-2181: MERGING ADA & LEED TO ENHANCE OLDER ADULT LIVING:A CAPSTONE PROJECTDarrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Page 13.889.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Merging ADA & LEED to Enhance Older Adult Living: A Capstone ProjectAbstractAn Interior Design Technology 400 level capstone project set out to develop homes designed toraise the quality of life for seniors. Enhancing the living environment for seniors is shortlybecoming a growing issue for the American public and political system. The US Census Bureau2000 statistics indicate that by the year 2010 the number of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

into 4-5 lecture/labmini-projects, each focused on a particular theme of interest to engineers and researchersnowadays. As stated in the Project proposal – “Our broad goal of this research is twofold: a) To increase inclusiveness and appeal of electromagnetics to a diverse student body; b) To open new opportunities to the students by bringing their innovation and engineering leadership skills and mastery of electromagnetics to the level commensurate with current R&D trends.”With this in mind, we started developing the conceptual design of an introductory EM course bycreating and improving test-benches representative of realistic problems in EM. One criterion inchoosing

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlie Hall, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Manufacturing

special lecture given for ME 380class in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY: August 25, 1994.10. Katz, D. and R. Kahn. (1978) The Social Psychology of Organizations ( 2nd edition). New York, NY: JohnWiley and Sons, New York, NY.11. Galbraith, J.K. (1985). The New Industrial State. New York, NY: MENTOR. Published by Penguin Group.12. Moore, C.A. (1967) The Japanese Mind: Essentials of Japanese Philosophy and Culture. The University ofHawaii Press, Honolulu.13. Toyota Motor Corporation. (1992). Job Instruction Training Handbook. Georgetown, KY:14. Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O’Connor, M.J. (1982). Assessing instructional strategies andresulting student attitudes regarding two-way

Conference Session

Educational Software

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Computers in Education

engineer with only the option of a full rewrite in response to changes. 4. The methodology must produce code that is reusable. This falls under the shortcut heading—the fastest way to produce solid-code is to reuse existing solid code. Here, the well-documented and modular nature of the methodology should keep in mind the goal of reuse. 5. The methodology must be able to handle complexity. A top-down, modular approach starts by breaking the main large and complex functions into smaller, less-complex blocks, then break each of those blocks into smaller, less-complex blocks, and so on until the design is just a group of smaller manageable pieces.To distill these goals down to a simpler expression, what is

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1014: AWAKENING INTEREST AND IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY:A CURRICULUM THAT IMPROVES THE PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS OFWOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCEYvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine Yvonne Ng, M.S.M.E, teaches computer science and engineering for non-majors at the College of St. Catherine. Educated as a mechanical and aerospace engineer, she worked in industry as an automation design engineer and contract programmer. She made computer science a more appealing topic for her all-women undergraduate student body by presenting this technically valuable course in a more comprehensive manner. She is currently the coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology where she

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

AC 2008-720: DITCHING DIGITAL: THE BUILDING OF PHYSICALMINIATURESDavid Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Page 13.445.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Ditching Digital: The Building of Physical MiniaturesAbstract Scaled models are often used by architects and engineers to study thestructural behavior of buildings or the reaction of buildings subject to naturalforces such as wind or fire. Currently these models tend to be created through theuse of sophisticated 3D software to acquire the accuracy that is demanded inengineering computations. Similarly, computer generated 3D models are alsooften used to study architectural

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1075: USING INEXPENSIVE A.C. MOTOR DRIVES IN ANINTRODUCTORY POWER AND CONTROLS COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Tim Skvarenina was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. During his college career he worked four summers at U.S. Steel as an assistant electrician, rewinding motors and installing electrical equipment. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, including six years designing, constructing, and inspecting electric power distribution projects for a variety of facilities. He spent five years teaching and researching pulsed power systems

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Drushel, Case Western Reserve University; John Gallagher, Wright State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

biochemistry. His research interests include 3-D kinematic modelling of soft-tissue structures in the feeding of marine molluscs, and the use of computers and robotics in education.John Gallagher, Wright State University Dr. John C. Gallagher is an Associate Professor with dual appointments in both the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. His research interests include analog neuromorphic computation, evolutionary algorithms, and engineering education. Page 13.1283.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Architectural

AC 2008-1388: COGNITIVE MAPPING IN SERVICE LEARNING AND CIVICENGAGEMENT IN A STUDIO COURSE WITH AN ADA ACCESSIBLE PROJECTSuining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng) Suining Ding is an assistant professor with Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has been actively engaged in innovative teaching. Her research interests include 3D digital modeling, Cross-cultural comparison of architecture, cognitive perceptions of interior space, relationships of human behaviour and environment. Page 13.299.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Cognitive Mapping

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert MacDonald, Purdue University; Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp.; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; James Goldman, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2591: COMPARATIVE FRAMING ANALYSIS FOR TEACHINGWIRELESS NETWORK MOBILITYRobert MacDonald, Purdue University Robert MacDonald is a graduate student with the College of Technology at Purdue University. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2006, obtaining his BS in Network Engineering Technology from Purdue University as well. Robert is expecting to complete his MS in December of 2008. His interests lie in advanced internetwork design, wireless networking, and applied network security. His thesis research is focused on the implementation of secure routing protocols.Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp. Raheel A. Malik is a senior analyst with the Information Security and Audit Compliance

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Dworzecki; Syed Masud Mahmud

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Electrical and Computer

A Software Package for Enhanced Student-Learning in Real- Time Embedded-Systems NetworkingAbstractToday, embedded systems networking is common in manufacturing, automobiles, medicalequipment, and home appliances, but few undergraduate engineering and technology curriculateach courses devoted to it. Not having appropriate educational experiences risks a decline in UStechnical expertise. Various companies have developed commercial software packages foranalysis, diagnosis and simulation of real-time embedded-systems networking protocols.However, these commercial software packages are very expensive and complex to be used forundergraduate courses. We have developed a user-friendly and easy-to-use software

Conference Session

Two Year College Tech Session I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; William Miller, University of Missouri; Matthew Schmidt, University of Missouri; Matthew Easter, University of Missouri; Rose Marra, University of Missouri

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Two Year College Division

, instructional design, computer-based learning, hypermedia, constructivist learning, cognitive tools, and problem solving. His current research focuses on the cognitive processes engaged by problem solving and models and methods for supporting those processes during learning.William Miller, University of MissouriMatthew Schmidt, University of MissouriMatthew Easter, University of MissouriRose Marra, University of Missouri Page 13.1181.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Technical College Program in Radiation ProtectionNeed for radiation protection technician degree programThe University of