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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-1785: GO FOR AEROSPACE! RECRUITING AND MENTORING THENEXT GENERATION OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERSMichele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Dischino is an assistant professor in the Technology and Engineering Education Department, teaching courses for pre- and in-service K-12 technology educators. Dr. Dischino received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College in 1992. Before pursuing her doctorate, she gained several years of industry experience. Her doctoral research was conducted in the McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab at UPenn, where she explored strategies to improve the outcome of

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Guerra, NASA; John A. Christian, University of Texas, Austin; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

AC 2009-768: SPACE-SYSTEMS ENGINEEERING: A NASA-SPONSOREDAPPROACH FOR AEROSPACE UNDERGRADUATESLisa Guerra, NASA Lisa Guerra has 20 years experience in the NASA aerospace community. Currently, Ms. Guerra is on an assignment from NASA Headquarters to establish a systems engineering curriculum at The University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Guerra’s most recent position at NASA Headquarters was Acting Director of the Directorate Integration Office in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Ms. Guerra earned a B.S in Aerospace Engineering and a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame. She received a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at

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Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Copenhaver, Saint Louis University; Paul Gucwa, Saint Louis University; Nick Reder, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-1765: ALTERNATE FUEL SOURCE TRAINERSean Copenhaver, Saint Louis University Sean Copenhaver is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Paul Gucwa, Saint Louis University Paul Gucwa is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Nick Reder, Saint Louis University Nick Reder is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University Goetz Bramesfeld is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at Saint Louis University. Page 14.170.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Page

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Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Knudtson, Saint Louis University; Nicholas Freed, Saint Louis University; David Zidar, Saint Louis University; Michael Dunning, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-1818: PERSEUS LAUNCH VEHICLE: STUDENT-DESIGNEDAEROSPACE ENGINEERING SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTPeter Knudtson, Saint Louis UniversityNicholas Freed, Saint Louis UniversityDavid Zidar, Saint Louis UniversityMichael Dunning, Saint Louis UniversitySanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University Page 14.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Perseus Launch Vehicle: An Aerospace Engineering Senior Capstone Project Nick Freed1 Peter Knudtson2 David Zidar3 Michael Dunning4 Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri, 63103Abstract At the beginning of the Fall 2008/2009 school year, a group of four

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Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Albert Soto, Texas A&M University; Daniel Brown, Cornell University; Mason Peck, Cornell University

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Aerospace

tool ofthis type. Just as this first testbed utilizes a mix of hardware from the Cornell CMG teams ofprevious years and new hardware designed for our needs, future students will be able to redesigncritical components to meet new objectives. Since students will build or modify the testbed usingtheir own designs, they will have an opportunity to significantly improve on their design skills by Page 14.131.11machining or fabricating mechanical components themselves, and gain realistic feedback on thequality of their design work. Experience is a key fundamental of good design work.Unfortunately, the aerospace community is likely to lose a wealth of

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Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Rooney, Saint Louis University; Mathew Roseman, Saint Louis University; Charles Shotridge, Saint Louis University; Jeffrey Aschenbrenner, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

, and obtain valuable hands-ondesign experience. PASSat is a 10 x 10 x 10 cm picosatellite weighing approximatelyone kilogram and is completely designed and built by multi-disciplinary undergraduatestudents. PASSat (Parks Actively Stabilized Satellite) has provided the students withknowledge and experience in the fields of spacecraft structures, attitude control anddetermination, project management, teamwork, communication, and design process. Thispaper will describe the current pico satellite design PASSat; describing the satellite, itsmission, systems engineering, vehicle design and overall organization and management.The paper will also discuss the student educational benefits.Introduction Saint Louis University’s Aerospace Engineering

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Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Boyer, Saint Louis University; Christopher Peck, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-1346: DESIGN, BUILD, FLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSLawrence Boyer, Saint Louis UniversityChristopher Peck, Saint Louis University Senior Aerospace Engineering student. Page 14.423.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 AIAA Design, Build, and Fly Competition: The Design of A2 Abstract The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Design, Build, and Fly Competition (DBF) brings students from around the nation to compete each year. The competition calls for an unmanned, remote controlled aircraft capable of meeting mission goals and design requirements. For the 2008-2009 competition, a surveillance/attack UAV

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 1

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debbie Mullins, Texas Space Grant Consortium; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

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Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Rodrigue, Saint Louis University; David Safont, Saint Louis University; Alex Rees, Saint Louis University; Jim Maday, Saint Louis University; Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-2458: BUMBLEBEEBrian Rodrigue , Saint Louis University Brian Rodrigue is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.David Safont, Saint Louis University David Safont is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Alex Rees, Saint Louis University Alex Rees is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Jim Maday, Saint Louis University Jim Maday is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University Francisco Vilaplana is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University Goetz Bramesfeld is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace and

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 1

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramesh Agarwal, Washington University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-450: INTEGRATING CONCEPTS OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION INUNDERGRADUATE AEROSPACE ENGINEERING COURSESRamesh Agarwal, Washington University Page 14.754.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Concepts of Sustainable Aviation in Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering CoursesAbstractThe titles “Sustainable Aviation” or “Green Aviation” are recently being used withincreasing frequency to address the technological and socioeconomic issues facing theaviation industry to meet the environmental challenges of twenty-first century. Air travelcontinues to experience the fastest growth among all modes of transportation. Thereforethe

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History of Aerospace Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Eberhardt, Boeing Company; Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

aeronautics program in 1973. The remainingsix generally rank as top aerospace programs in the country. This paper reviews thehistory of the Guggenheim schools and research centers, and discusses how the originalcontributions have led to the existing programs of today.History of the Guggenheim Schools Daniel Guggenheimi,ii was the grandson of Jewish immigrants from Switzerland.Following his father Meyer, Daniel expanded the growing smelting and mining businessinto a global enterprise. By the turn of the 20th century, the Guggenheims were wellestablished and wealthy. In 1923, the largest asset of Guggenheim Brothers was sold,leaving Daniel to explore philanthropic interests. Daniel’s son Harry became interested inflightiii. Recruiting a team of

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 1

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University; Ronald Way, El Camino College; Bradley Harriger, Purdue University; Buford Pringle, Butler Community College; Scott Schaffer, Purdue University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-638: A MODULAR APPROACH IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFCURRICULA FOR AEROSPACE SCHOOLS PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY ANDUNIFORMITYJohn Anderson, Oregon Institute of TechnologySergey Dubikovsky, Purdue UniversityRonald Way, El Camino CollegeBradley Harriger, Purdue UniversityBuford Pringle, Butler Community CollegeScott Schaffer, Purdue University Page 14.64.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Modular Approach in Development of Curriculum for Aerospace Schools Provides Flexibility and UniformityAbstractThe aerospace industry is going through a period of radical change. As products becomeincreasingly complex, engineering technicians must be more specialized

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History of Aerospace Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Eberhardt, Boeing Company; Lee Jonathan, Boeing Company; Adam Bruckner, University of Washington

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Aerospace

one ofthe first aeronautical engineering departments in the nation, and one of the seven originallyestablished with the help of the Guggenheim Fund for the Advancement of Aeronautics. It offersthe only aerospace degree program in the Pacific Northwest, a region whose aerospace industryhas been a major contributor to the technological development, economic vitality and thesecurity of the United States. Educators and researchers in the Department over the years havemade numerous contributions in all major areas of aerospace engineering. Graduates at alldegree levels, have been successful and valued in industry at the local, national, and internationallevels, as well as in government organizations and institutions of higher learning.Bill Boeing

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History of Aerospace Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Mark Maughmer, Penn State University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-394: IS STUDENT PERFORMANCE DECLINING? A LOOK ATTWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DATAKathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. In this position, she promotes the School's commitment to finding ways to enrich teaching and learning. She works in all aspects of education including design and development, faculty training, learner support, and evaluation. Contact k.schmidt@mail.utexas.eduMark Maughmer, Penn State University MARK D. MAUGHMER is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. When he is not teaching, he is involved in

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogesh Velankar, Purdue University; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2009: SERIOUS GAMING FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN:EXPLORING LEARNING POTENTIAL AND STUDENTS' READINESSYogesh Velankar, Purdue University Yogesh Velankar is a graduate student in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in the area of corporate learning and designing effective learning environments.Sean Brophy, Purdue University Dr. Sean Brophy, is an assistant professor in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in using technology for learning and assessment. He brings experience in designing effective learning experiences based on theories of knowing and how people learn.Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University

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ELD Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Thompson, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Libraries

Technical Publications Announcement. Volume 1. National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration, Division of Research Information. 1958 – 1962.NASA Technical Publications Announcement. Volume 2. National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration, Division of Research Information. 1962. Page 14.898.3Scientific and Technical Aerospace ReportsFor each volume, the first appropriate citation was selected from page 50, for a total of 33citations.Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports. National Aeronautics and Space Administration,Office of Scientific and Technical Information. 1963 – 1995.Citation searchingEach citation retrieved from the NACA / NASA indexes

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1702: INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING OUTREACHJ. Shelley, United States Air ForceMickey Bowen, United States Air Force Page 14.737.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Innovation in Engineering Outreach:Engineering 11 as a tool for recruiting minority students to Engineering Page 14.737.2Abstract: A unique opportunity for recruiting engineering students has developed in theAntelope Valley of Southern California (AV). While the AV refers to itself as the“Aerospace Valley”, with a high percentage of the workforce employed by Edwards AirForce Base and the major Aerospace Prime

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Johnson, Purdue University; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Aeronautical Engineering Technology program has senior level capstone courses thatintegrate knowledge gained through undergraduate courses. Three of these capstone coursesrequire the students to plan, design, build, test, and implement product or process improvements.Faculty members have designed these courses in the curriculum to focus students on productdesign and process improvement. The courses use Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology andtechniques as a structured approach to problem-solving, product design, and processimprovement. This combination of design project experience and LSS knowledge is anadvantage for graduates seeking careers in aerospace and aviation, as the LSS methodology iswidely used across multiple disciplines to achieve dramatic

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Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Parikh, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

sixengineering majors that we compared include: mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial,aerospace and bioX (a compilation of biology-related majors).Using t-tests and analysis of variance tests (ANOVAs), the trends across majors and gender forintrinsic psychological motivation, intrinsic behavioral motivation, social good motivation,financial motivation, mentor influence motivation, and parental motivation to study engineeringwere explored.Our findings show that there are significant differences in the level of motivation for students ofdifferent engineering majors. For men, the level of intrinsic behavioral motivation to studyengineering is significantly lower for industrial engineering students than for mechanical oraerospace engineering students

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Advanced Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Ronnie Bolick, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

AC 2009-1670: INTRODUCTION TO REENGINEERED MATERIALSAjit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State UniversityRonnie Bolick, North Carolina A&T State University Dr. Ronnie Bolick is a research scientist in the department of Computational Science and Engineering. His areas of expertise include composite manufacturing, experimental stress analysis, ceramic matrix composites, impact testing, fatigue and fracture mechanics. Page 14.815.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 INTRODUCTION TO REENGINEERED MATERIALSAbstractIn the recent years US aerospace, trucking, heavy equipment industry and civil

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

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Council of Sections

AC 2009-2542: ABET ACCREDITATION: BEST PRACTICES FOR ASSESSMENTKristi Shryock, Texas A&M UniversityHelen Reed, Texas A&M University Page 14.148.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Session XXXX ABET Accreditation – Best Practices for Assessment Kristi J. Shryock, Helen L. Reed Aerospace Engineering Department Texas A&M University AbstractThe ABET process and purpose is very often one of the most misinterpreted

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Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-1909: TEAMING WITH POSSIBILITIES: WORKING TOGETHER TOENGAGE WITH ENGINEERING FACULTY AND STUDENTSJanet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jan Fransen is the Civil and Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Librarian at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities. Jan earned her MLIS from Dominican University/College of St. Catherine in 2008, joining the library world after two decades as a computer consultant, trainer, and writer. Her undergraduate degrees are from the University of Minnesota: a B.A. in Speech-Communication, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics.Jon Jeffryes, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Jon Jeffryes is the new Biomedical and Mechanical

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Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Wittenborn, Boeing Company; Michael Richey, Boeing Company; John Paredes, Boeing Company; Daniel Schrage, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dale Atkins, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

. Schrage has been a Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering since 1984. Page 14.1318.1 He has served as the Director of the Center of Excellence in Rotorcraft Technology (CERT) since 1986; Director of the Center for Aerospace Systems Engineering (CASE) since 1997; and Director of the Integrated Product Lifecycle Engineering (IPLE) Laboratory since 2007. As the Chair of the School of Aerospace Engineering System Design and Optimization (SD&O)disciplinary committee, he oversees the undergraduate and graduate program in© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Aerospace

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Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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Women in Engineering

AC 2009-1568: FEDERAL TITLE IX REVIEWS: WHAT THEY REALLY MEANCatherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame Catherine Pieronek, J.D., is Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. She serves the Society of Women Engineers as Title IX Lead and chair of the Society's Government Relations and Public Policy Committee for FY09. She holds a B.S. in aerospace engineering and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame, and an M.S. in aerospace engineering from UCLA. Page 14.629.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1118: IMPROVING A MANUFACTURING CLASS BY ADDING ANEXPERIMENTAL SESSIONBenxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology Dr. Benxin Wu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He joined IIT in August 2007 after he completed his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Page 14.701.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009The Improvement of a Manufacturing Class by Adding an Experimental Session Page 14.701.2 The Improvement of a

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

professor teaching course in Engineering and Engineering Technology programs at CCSU and other colleges. Dr Gates earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Connecticut in May 1992. Dr. Gates has also earned a BS and MS in mechanical engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology in May of 1986. Dr. Gates has a diverse industrial background in mechanical engineering. He has worked in manufacturing designing automated assembly cells at Rochester Products division of General Motors. He has analysis experience designing submarine components and piping systems at General Dynamics Electric Boat and Naval UnderSea Warfair Center. Dr. Gates has aerospace engineering

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Student Learning and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1110: THE EFFECT OF REGULAR CLASS SURVEYS IN MECHANICALENGINEERING EDUCATION ON TEACHING QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ANDSTUDENTS’ EVALUATIONSBenxin Wu, Illinois Institute of Technology Dr. Benxin Wu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He joined IIT in August 2007 after he completed his Ph.D. degree from Purdue University. Page 14.1207.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009The Effect of Regular Class Survey in Mechanical Engineering Education on Teaching Quality Improvement and Students

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ELD Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sasha Gurke, Knovel Corporation

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Engineering Libraries

will focus on Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental and Aerospace Engineering.Currently, Knovel is working on Peterson’s Stress Concentration Factors (3rd Edition), 2008,John Wiley & Sons, and on updating Handbook of Civil Engineering Calculations (2ndEdition was published in 2007).Much work has been done since the beginning of this project, including development of aMathcad transcription specification, workflow and best practice documents, product design,improvements to the Knovel GUI and other software changes, building of a multinationalteam of dedicated engineers with appropriate skills to create and edit Mathcad content, andmost importantly instituting rigorous quality management of the entire production process.Many of the tasks

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

CurriculumAbstractMEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems) and nanotechnology are believed to be theexciting drive to trigger the next wave of technology revolution. MEMS refer to systemsin micro scale (1 micron to 1 millimeter) that integrates mechanical components, sensors,actuators, and electronics on a common silicon substrate through micromachiningtechnology. Due to its low cost, small size, light weight and high resolution, MEMS hasbeen widely used in automobiles, medical health care, aerospace, consumer products andRF communications. Nanotechnology refers to a field of applied science and technologyabout materials and devices in the atomic and molecular scale, normally 1 to 100nanometers. It can offer better built, longer lasting, cleanser, safer and

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

including: Stryker, Eli Lilly,General Electric Medical, and Abbott. Though the mechanical engineering program has,for more than twenty years, required a life science course, it still faces the challenge as tohow to provide its graduates with some biomedical background without displacing topicsneeded for more conventional mechanical engineering careers in energy, aerospace, ormanufacturing. The Department has taken two approaches to address this issue. In thefirst approach the Department has created a Biomechanical Engineering concentration,which appears on the student’s transcript, and utilizes the four technical electivesrequired in the mechanical engineering program. Over time, the faculty members of thedepartment conducting biomedical research