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Fluid Mechanics Experiments and Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

inviscid fluid flow behavior, as well toillustrate the relative importance of various sources of mechanical energy losses to wind tunneldesign.This paper presents the authors experience with modifying an Aerolab educational wind tunneltest facility for experimental work associated with an Undergraduate Campus Internship (CSI)mentoring program project. The purpose of this laboratory activity was to demonstratecharacteristics of variable area duct flow and diffuser boundary layer separation using flowvisualization by smoke injection. A simple modification to the test section region of the windtunnel was made to conform to a converging and/or diverging (diffuser) duct flow configuration.This setup was used in conjunction with a special-purpose smoke

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

graduate and undergraduate levels. Her interest also includes outreach and curriculum development for K-12. Page 13.450.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Does the Index of Learning Styles Predict Laboratory Partner Success in Electronics Courses?IntroductionThis paper presents the results of a study into the success of various combinations of learningstyles for laboratory partners in electronic courses. Specifically we are using the Introduction toCommunications (electronics) course/lab in the Department of Electrical and

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

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he was a University Scholar. Page 13.856.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Long On Students and Short On Equipment: An Effective and Well Received Method to Improve Laboratory Outcomes Given Laboratory Equipment ConstraintsAbstractColleges and universities experience temporary increases in student populations for manyreasons, such as changes in local population demographics or the popularity of specific majors.These periods of high enrollment do not always justify expansion of laboratory assets such asconstruction of new workstations, purchase of new test equipment, or the addition

Conference Session

Inter- and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Beardsley, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Gerpen, J., Shanks, B., Pruszko, R., Clements, D., & Knothe, G. ( 2004, July). Biodiesel productiontechnology. (NREL/SR Publication No. 510-36244). National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Boulder CO. p. 56(4) Local B100 Website, http://www.localb100.com, accessed Dec 29,2007(5) Journey to Forever website, http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_vehicle.html, accessed Dec 29, 2007(6) Van Gerpen, J., Shanks, B., Pruszko, R., Clements, D., & Knothe, G. ( 2004, July).Biodiesel productiontechnology. (NREL/SR Publication No. 510-36244). National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Boulder CO. p. 1(7) CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, CRC Publications(8) Canakci, M. & Van Gerpen, J. (2003). A pilot plant to produce biodiesel from high free fatty

Conference Session

Innovations in Laboratory Studies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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ArabiaAbstractEngineering is a practical discipline. It is a hands-on profession where doing is a key element.Practicing engineers use research laboratories and development laboratories to obtainexperimental data to guide them in designing and developing a product and/or to determine if adesigned product performs as intended. Engineering students, on the other hand, need to go tolaboratories to build up essential skills and abilities required for the engineering profession ingeneral, and particularly those required to deal with industrial research and developmentlaboratories.In January 2002, ABET, with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, held a 3-daycolloquy to explore the issues related to the true goals of students’ undergraduate lab experience.The aim

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Taconi, University of Alabama, Huntsville; R. Michael Banish, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Chemical Engineering

production of ethanol has doubled,while biodiesel production has more than tripled. Media attention highlighting the current highprice and limited supply of crude oil and continually escalating environmental concerns with theuse of petroleum fuels has increased interest in and awareness of renewable energy and biofuels,especially among students. Since chemical engineers play a vital role in the advancement of thebiorefining industry, biofuel production is an excellent vehicle to make chemical engineering“come alive” for students and stimulate interest in the field as both a discipline and a profession.The Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alabama inHuntsville has developed a hands-on laboratory activity allowing

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

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Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Bradshaw, U.S. Naval Academy; Jack Nicholson, U.S. Naval Academy

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Computers in Education

6-axes of inertial sensor data, GPS, a real time clock (RTC) for data stamping, magneticcompass, and temperature sensing, making it an ideal circuit board for embedded applications.The system integrates analog and digital sensors, serial communication interfaces and protocols,and a user command interface.In this work we outline the development of a digital signal processor-based navigation systemand describe its capabilities. We also describe its application in student work, particularly as thebasis of laboratory experiments in a course on autonomous vehicles.System DescriptionOur research combines low cost readily available components to provide a sensor system capableof improving embedded computing applications and enhancing laboratory

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

in a communication system course. Page 13.1351.2Using Real RF SignalsThe author's communication systems course uses real AM and FM radio signals to demonstratevarious concepts in communication systems. In addition to the homework assignments whichdeal with the theory of communication systems, the students perform a series of five projectsusing real signals as shown below. 1. Spectrum Analyzer Laboratory Experiment 2. AM Demodulation and Frequency Division Multiplexing 3. FM Demodulation 4. RDS Demodulation 5. RDS DecodingIn the first project, the students use a Tektronix RSA3408A Real Time Spectrum Analyzer toexamine and

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Franz, University of Houston-Downtown

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

few students thatwork in the electrical power sector of industry do have prior knowledge of electrical powerindustrial software.A virtual electrical power systems laboratory is used in the EET-3334 course in conjunction withthe theory and application of the lecture. This virtual electrical power systems laboratory allowsa variety of electrical power systems to be designed effectively with minimum cost. In addition,the lab use of industrial software allows the students to practice using a tool that typically isrequired later when they work in industry. The students in the virtual electrical power systemslab first learn basic theory power theory using the Electronics Workbench / Multisim software.The students then learn to program some small

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovations in the ChE Laboratory

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Vaughen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

laboratory, training the students about process safety in aninherently low-risk environment. The approach is based on more than ten years of industrialprocess hazards analysis experience, which includes assessing for process-related hazards andreducing process-related risks. Before the students began the experimental phase of theirlaboratory project, they documented that they understood the potential hazardous events relatedto their project. The students completed a series of Project Risk Analysis (PRA) check sheetswhich listed both the hazards addressed in the OSHA Process Safety Management standard (i.e.,fire, explosion, and toxic release) as well as other area and personnel safety-related hazards (e.g.,noise, utilities, etc.). Then the students

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Brian Resnick, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

industry working for such companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985.Brian Resnick, University of Cincinnati Brian Resnick is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The University of Cincinnati and is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is the current Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section. His speciality is software engineering and prior to joining the university he had a software

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lingtao Zhang, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1298: GRADUATE LEARNING THROUGH TEACHING: DESIGN OF ADSSS SYSTEM FOR UNDERGRADUATE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSLABORATORYLingtao Zhang, Western Carolina UniversityRobert Adams, Western Carolina UniversityJames Zhang, Western Carolina University Page 13.652.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Graduate Learning through Teaching: Design of a DSSS System for Undergraduate Wireless Communications Laboratory Lingtao Zhang, Robert Adams, and James Z. Zhang Department of Engineering and Technology, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723AbstractOver the past few years, wireless communications technology

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olutola Jonah; Temitope O. Ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; O.O. Akinwunmi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-1316: REALISTIC LOOKING INTERFACES: IN SEARCH OF THE BESTERGONOMIC METAPHORS FOR REMOTE AND VIRTUAL LABORATORYINTERFACESDavid Olowokere, University of Alabama at BirminghamKayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityLawrence O. kehinde, Texas Southern University, Houston, TexasOlutola Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityTemitope O. Ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, NigeriaO.O. Akinwunmi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Page 13.1025.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Realistic Looking Interfaces: in Search of the Best Ergonomic Metaphors for Remote and Virtual Laboratory Interfaces.AbstractIn the last few years

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert O'Connell; Michael Moore; Kevin Zimmershied

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Education, 2008 Using Student Projects to Develop Laboratory Experiments for

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement: Innovative Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gurinder Singh, Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (USA); Lakshmi Munukutla

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Instrumentation

AC 2008-1386: ENHANCING LABORATORY EXPERIENCE TO STUDENTS BYINTRODUCING USB CONNECTIVITY INTO LAB ENVIRONMENT USING FTDIGurinder Singh, Future Technology Devices International Ltd. (USA) Lakshmi Munukutla received her Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and M.Sc and B.Sc degrees from Andhra University, India. She has been active in research and published several journal articles. She is the Chair of the Electronic Systems Department at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus.Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University Gurinder Singh brings almost a decade of experience in the electronics industry to his position as Senior Field Applications Engineer

Conference Session

Electromechanical Curricula

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College; David Hunt, State University of New York, Alfred

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Engineering Technology

inthe Electromechanical Analysis Laboratory to promote hands-on and real-world experiences tostudents enrolled in the mechanical and the electromechanical engineering technology programsat the State University of New York, Alfred. Because the students taking this course come fromtwo different backgrounds, mechanical engineering technology and electrical engineeringtechnology, the incorporation of virtual instruments has helped to balance the difference in thebackgrounds. The paper describes in detail how the experiments have been organized to ensurethat students from both backgrounds acquire the knowledge and skills in the mechanical and theelectrical components of the course.IntroductionThe present work describes our experiences in

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Tenille Medley, Purdue University; Jeremi Hayes, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

providepedagogical feedback to engineering laboratory graduate teaching assistants. The project beganwith use of the VaNTH Observation System, a direct observation instrument which providesfeedback about the extent to which an instructor’s interactions with students fit within thedimensions of the “How People Learn” framework, a model of effective teaching and learning aspresented in the National Research Council monograph, How People Learn: Brain, Mind,Experience, and School. Preliminary findings revealed challenges to the use of this instrument ina first-year engineering laboratory course taught by graduate teaching assistants. To provideinformation for the adaptation of this instrument for use in the laboratory environment and to aidin developing new

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Business Meeting

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olutola Jonah; Olusoji Ilori, Obafemi Awolowo University; E.O.B. ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; Oladipo O. Osasona, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Instrumentation

AC 2008-1098: DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER VIRTUALLABORATORY BASED ON ILAB ARCHITECTURE AND NI ELVISKayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityLawrence O. kehinde, Texas Southern University, Houston, TexasOlutola Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityOlusoji Ilori, Obafemi Awolowo UniversityE.O.B. ajayi, Obafemi Awolowo University, NigeriaOladipo O. Osasona, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria Page 13.426.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development of an Operational Amplifier Virtual Laboratory based on iLab Architecture and NI ELVISAbstractWe have developed and deployed ‘OpAmp Lab’, a pedagogic operational

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Dominic Dalbello, Allan Hancock College

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Manufacturing

Laboratory Course for Lower-division Engineering StudentsAbstractThis paper presents a project-based laboratory course on electronics design and manufacturing.The goal of this course is to provide lower-division engineering students a hands-on experienceinvolving actual printed circuit board (PCB) design, layout, fabrication, assembly, and testing.Through project-based learning, students not only learn technical skills in designing andmanufacturing an electronic device, but also develop their project management andcommunication skills early in their course of study at the university. The course outline andexamples of the student projects are presented in this paper as well as project evaluations andstudents’ feedback. This paper

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Li, Youngstown State University; Theodore Burke, Ajax Tocco; Jalal Jalali, Youngstown State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering, Youngstown State University in Ohio. His current research interest includes Power Systems, Electromagnetics, & Power Electronics & Industrial Controls. Page 13.391.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing an Induction Heating System Laboratory with DSP Microprocessors and Power Electronic DevicesAbstractThis induction heating system laboratory will be integrated into our existing energy conversionlabs for senior students. Students will not only understand how the high alternating currentinduces eddy current in the work piece to convert the resistive losses into

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Information Systems

. Page 13.755.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integrated Curriculum and Laboratory Development of an Undergraduate Telecommunications and Computer Networking ProgramAbstractThis paper describes the ongoing development of the integrated telecom curriculum andlaboratories. The current laboratory includes a general networking lab and a network securitylab. Eventually, we want to offer an enriched curriculum supported by an integrated networkenvironment where traditional telephone network, VOIP, data network and backbone fiber opticnetwork coexist with data, voice and video traffic. Our goal for the lab is to allow students to seean integrated telecommunication system, rather

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Instrumentation and Measurement: Innovative Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

AC 2008-1898: THE ULTIMATE CAP STONE COURSE: A LABORATORY BASEDPROBLEM SOLVING DESIGN PROJECTJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine JOHN MARSHALL’s specialization is Industrial Power and Automation, focusing on active/intelligent materials and advanced control systems. Grants have enabled him to design and equip a state-of-the-art power and control problem solving learning environment. Page 13.1276.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Ultimate Capstone Course: A Laboratory Based Problem Solving Design ProjectIntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to provide

Conference Session

Experiments and Laboratories in Mechanical Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-1960: HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH A TURBOJET ENGINE IN THETHERMAL SCIENCE LABORATORY COURSEMessiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University Messiha Saad is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. He received his Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. He taught mechanical engineering core courses for more than twelve years; he also teaches internal combustion engines, design of thermal systems, and related courses in the thermal science areas. He received numerous teaching awards including: “The Most Helpful Teacher of the Year Award” in 2005, “Procter & Gamble Student Choice Award – Favorite Teacher” in 2004, and “Teacher

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Mohammad H. Elahinia is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Toledo, where he also serves as the Co-Director for the Dynamic and Smart Systems Laboratory. His main research interest is application of smart materials. Currently he is investigating smart material applications for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles.Walter Olson, University of Toledo Walter Olson is a professor of Mechanical Engineering specializing in dynamics in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Toledo. His research on Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles is sponsored by the US EPA as well as MIOH

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2564: CLASSROOM TEACHING AIDS AND LABORATORYEXPERIMENTATION TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN MATERIALS LEARNINGStephan Durham, University of Colorado at DenverMicah Hale, University of ArkansasSeamus Freyne, Manhattan College Page 13.296.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Classroom Teaching Aids and Laboratory Experimentation to Engage Students in Materials LearningAbstractMost civil engineering programs require one course in materials and materials testing. Thesecourses are designed to provide students with general knowledge of the production, properties,and behavior of common structural materials. Emphasis is often placed on the

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Skills-Based Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Stetten, University of Pittsburgh; David Weiser, Respironics; Timothy Cooper, University of Pittsburgh; Samantha Horvath, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical

AC 2008-2594: PITTKIT AND THE BREADBOARD LABORATORY INTERFACEPROCESSOR (BLIP): AN EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS CENTERED ON THEINDIVIDUAL STUDENTGeorge Stetten, University of Pittsburgh George Stetten is a Professor in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Research Professor in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.David Weiser, Respironics David Weiser is an engineer with Respironics, Inc., and was an undergraduate and then staff in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh.Timothy Cooper, University of Pittsburgh Timothy Cooper is staff at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering.Samantha Horvath, University of Pittsburgh

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

. Page 13.574.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Evaluating Development Boards for Laboratory Based Embedded Microcontroller Courses: A Formal Evaluation MatrixAbstract:With all the different development board options available for laboratory basedembedded microcontroller courses, how do you know that you have selected the bestoption? As part of the effort to improve the curriculum in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering Department at Purdue University, several different development boards wereevaluated. To assist in this process and make the “best” choice, a formal evaluationmatrix was developed to assess the various attributes of each option. The evaluationmatrix and rationale for the criteria are explained in

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Developing Communication/Teamwork Skills in ChEs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2008-567: INTERVIEW SKILLS TRAINING IN THE CHEMICALENGINEERING LABORATORY: TRANSPORTING A PILOT PROJECTJulie Sharp, Vanderbilt Julie E. Sharp, Associate Professor of the Practice of Technical Communication at Vanderbilt University Engineering School, co-ordinates and teaches technical communication courses for all engineering majors and co-teaches combined chemical engineering lab/technical communication courses. In addition to publishing papers on communication and engineering education topics, she has published a book chapter and numerous papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings on learning styles. She won the ASEE Southeastern Division's 2004 Thomas C. Evans