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Robots in Education

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Kenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Richard Fischer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center; Paul Drews, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Maegan Grady, Saint Mary's College, University of Notre Dame; Robert Rucker, Vanderbilt University; Jessica Tham, Louisiana Tech University; Thomas Bierbower, Randolph High School

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AC 2009-328: NASA SUMMER ROBOTICS INTERNS PERFORM SIMULATIONOF ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGYKenneth Fernandez, NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterRichard Fischer, NASA Marshall Space Flight CenterAmir Mobasher, Alabama A&M UniversityPaul Drews, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyMaegan Grady, Saint Mary's College, University of Notre DameRobert Rucker, Vanderbilt UniversityJessica Tham, Louisiana Tech UniversityThomas Bierbower, Randolph High School Page 14.899.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 NASA Summer Robotics Interns Perform Simulation of Robotics TechnologyABSTRACT This paper provides an overview of the NASA Robotics Academy and highlights

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Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Cochrane, University of Canterbury

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AC 2009-669: ENHANCING THE ORAL-PRESENTATION SKILLS OFENGINEERING STUDENTS: TECHNOLOGY TO THE RESCUE WITH THEVIRTUAL-I PRESENTER (VIP)Thomas Cochrane, University of Canterbury Tom A. Cochrane is a senior lecturer (US associate professor) in the Dept. of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. He teaches and does research in hydrology, natural resources engineering, GIS, and soil/water conservation. Dr Cochrane received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Page 14.574.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enhancing oral presentation

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Embedded Computing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Korpela, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Robert McTasney, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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AC 2009-2481: AN FPGA MULTIPROCESSOR SYSTEM FOR UNDERGRADUATESTUDYChristopher Korpela, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science CHRISTOPHER M. KORPELA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 2006 and is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.Robert McTasney, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ROBERT J. MCTASNEY is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the US Military Academy at West Point

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-1854: REVIEW OF THE STATE OF THE ART IN VIRTUAL-LEARNINGENVIRONMENTS BASED ON MULTIPLAYER COMPUTER GAMESEl-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. El-Sayed Aziz holds a faculty position in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mansoura University, Egypt. Currently, he is working as research scientist at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Mansoura University, Egypt, in 1991 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2003. His research interests include knowledge-based engineering systems; computer-integrated design and manufacturing; Finite Element

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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Priya Goeser, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Felix Hamza-Lup, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Ivan Sopin, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Carlos Sanchez, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Patrick Hager, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Technology and his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. His current research interests include mechatronics, vibrations, and engineering education. He is a member of several professional bodies, including the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Felix Hamza-Lup, Armstrong Atlantic State University Felix Hamza-Lup is currently an Assistant Professor in Computer Science at the Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, GA. He received his Ph. D. in Computer Science in 2004 from University of Central Florida. His current research interests include virtual environments, distributed systems, haptics

Conference Session

Robots in Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Meuth, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Paul Robinette, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Donald Wunsch, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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AC 2009-162: INTRODUCING ROBOTSRyan Meuth, Missouri University of Science and Technology Ryan Meuth received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri –Rolla in 2005 and 2007 respectively. He is currently a Computer Engineering PhD student at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri – Rolla). He works as a research assistant in the Applied Computational Intelligence Laboratory, contributing to research projects on optimizing the behavior of robot swarms, large scale optimization problems such as computer Go, and high performance computing methods utilizing video game consoles and graphics processing units. His

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-1552: WHY COME TO CLASS? POSTING NOTES FROM TABLET PCLECTURESPatrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyShannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyJulia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 14.1374.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Why come to class? – Posting Notes from Tablet PC LecturesAbstractWhen I first used a tablet PC in teaching I had colleagues who posted their notes for theirstudents. My first reaction was, “Why would I do that? The students will not see any point incoming to my class.” Furthermore, I was concerned that my students would not learn to be goodnote takers, instead relying on the

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Embedded Computing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Holden, California Maritime Academy

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implementedwith only basic microcontroller experience. Microcontroller technology is new enough thatrecent graduates can successfully compete with more senior engineers who have never learned todesign with microcontrollers.Curriculum DescriptionRather than taking one microcontroller class near their senior year, the students at the CaliforniaMaritime Academy will be exposed to microcontrollers as early as their freshman or sophomoreyears, and will gain experience with the same hardware and development tools in several classes.There are several advantages to this approach compared to adding a stand alone technicalelective to the curriculum.The primary advantage is that students learn the material early in their education and have adeveloped skill set

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Robots in Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-1982: MASTERY PROJECTS IN THE UNDERGRADUATE ROBOTSTUDY TEAM: A CASE STUDYDavid Ahlgren, Trinity College David J. Ahlgren is Karl W. Hallden Professor of Engineering at Trinity College. He holds the B.S. from Trinity College, M.S. from Tulane University, and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His professional interests include semiconductor electronics, simulation and modeling, and educational robotics.Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Igor M. Verner is Associate Professor at the Department of Education in Technology and Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He received the M.S. degree in Mathematics from the

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College; Gary Welton, Grove City College

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AC 2009-2132: LEARNING STYLE, STUDENT MOTIVATION, AND ACTIVELEARNINGWilliam Birmingham, Grove City College Professor of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Chair of Computer Science Department, Grove City CollegeVincent DiStasi, Grove City College Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Professor of Chemistry,Grove City CollegeGary Welton, Grove City College Professor of Psychology, Assistant Dean of Institutional Assessment,Grove City College Page 14.841.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Learning Style, Student Motivation, and Active LearningAbstractFor the past two

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

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Melinda Hess, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Corina Owens, University of South Florida

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AC 2009-299: ON EVALUATING AND RATING ONLINE RESOURCES FOR ANUMERICAL METHODS COURSEMelinda Hess, University of South Florida Melinda R. Hess is the Director of the Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (CREAM) at the University of South Florida. She has written and presented over 30 papers at technology end education research conferences and has co-authored two chapters in educational methods books. She is the Editor of the Florida Journal of Educational Research.Autar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar K Kaw is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teacher at the University of South Florida. He is the author of the textbook - Mechanics

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Programming for Engineering Students I

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Ed Crowley, University of Houston

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AC 2009-2275: RUNNING LINUX IN A WINDOWS COMPUTER LABEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 14.1039.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Running Linux in a Windows Computer LabAbstractIn many courses, the effective use of Linux, or other open source software, can expandand enhance active learning opportunities for students. Since many institutions havestandardized on Windows Computer Laboratories, implementing Linux based learningexperiences may initially seem problematic. However, with a Live Linux CD, you canquickly and easily run Linux, and related open source tools, in an existing WindowsComputer Lab.In this paper, we will explain how Linux Live CDs

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Programming for Engineering Students II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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AC 2009-86: CONNECTING WITH ALUMNI: AN EXPERIMENT IN SOCIALNETWORKING USING FACEBOOK GROUPSJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University; Jacob Schroeder, Clemson University; Hanjun Xian, Clemson University

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AC 2009-1863: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND USE OFCYBER-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION: AQUALITATIVE ANALYSISKrishna Madhavan, Purdue University Dr. Krishna P.C. Madhavan is an Assistant Professor at Clemson University with a joint appointment in the Department of Engineering and Science Education and the School of Computing. Before his appointment at Clemson, he served as a Research Scientist in the Science Gateways Group at the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing, Information Technology at Purdue University where he led the education and the educational technology effort for the NSF-funded Network for Computational Nanotechnology (NCN). Dr. Madhavan was the Chair of the

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Cindee Dresen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Tammy Coxen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Taryn MacFarlane, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Kysha Frazier, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Jeannine LaPrad, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Materials Science at Michigan State University. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research including student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co- PI on two NSF grants in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of ABET.Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University Dr. Neeraj Buch is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is also the Director of Cornerstone Engineering

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Eric Scott, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech

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. Page 14.127.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Tablet-PC Based Electronic Grading System in a Large First Year Engineering CourseAbstractIn Spring 2008, an electronic homework submission, grading, and return system was piloted atVirginia Tech in a freshman engineering course using Tablet PC technology and the Blackboardcourse management system. This course previously required students to turn in hardcopies ofhomework assignments once a week, which ranged from a single page to upwards of 10 pagesper week per student. Following the successful pilot, a completely electronic grading systemwas deployed on a large scale in the Fall 2008 semester offering of the same course with over1,400 students

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Embedded Computing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yoon Kim, Virginia State University; Shahzad Akbar, Virginia State University

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toelectrical signal conversion.IntroductionBridge integrity is an issue of national priority following the Minnesota bridge collapse1, shownin Figure 1 and the subsequent publicity that a significant percentage of the nation’s bridges arein need of repair2. Page 14.417.2 Figure 1: Collapse of the Minneapolis, MN Bridge 1The frequency of bridge inspection and subsequent repair is hindered by the lack of funds,personnel and suitable technology to routinely monitor the bridge’s structural integrity.Computer engineering can help solve this problem; it is a discipline that combines both computerscience and electrical engineering and

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Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University

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AC 2009-1169: USING SYMBOLIC COMPUTATION, VISUALIZATION, ANDCOMPUTER-SIMULATION TOOLS TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNINGOF ENGINEERING ELECTROMAGNETICSRadian Belu, Drexel UniversityAlexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University Page 14.1333.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Symbolic Computation, Visualization and Computer Simulation Tools to Enhance Teaching and Learning of Engineering ElectromagneticsAbstractIn this paper we will review various technologies and techniques in simulating anddeepening understanding of abstract and highly mathematical subjects such aselectromagnetics. Specifically the paper describes some of

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Vernier, Ohio State University; Craig Morin, Ohio State University; Patrick Wensing, Ohio State University; Ryan Hartlage, Ohio State University; Barbara Carruthers, Ohio State University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University

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Craig E. Morin is a Design Engineer with MindWare Technologies in Columbus, Ohio where he develops medical research equipment. Previously he was a Graduate Teaching Associate with the OSU Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) Program where he taught labs and developed course materials. Mr. Morin earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2004) and his MS in Biomedical Engineering (2008), both from The Ohio State University.Patrick Wensing, Ohio State University Patrick M. Wensing is a senior honors student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and has served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the OSU Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH

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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Chia-Lin Ho, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Carolyn Miller, North Carolina State University; George Rouskas, North Carolina State University

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capabilities vital forengineering professionals. In the next phase a refined set of computational themes wassent back out to the industry panel for ranking. Results from the industry panel and thecurrent Delphi process will be presented. Implications of the results for a computationalthinking thread in the engineering curriculum will be discussed as well as plans for futureproject activities.IntroductionRapidly developing computational technologies are radically reshaping the nature of theworkplace 1. Jobs that consist primarily of routine engineering and computationalactivities are quickly moving oversees to cheaper labor markets or being completelyautomated. This and other immense changes in global political and economic dynamicsmeans the 21st

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Software and Hardware for Educators III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Bannatyne, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan Baldwin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kevin Marshall, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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AC 2009-1083: A MODEL FOR THE PLANNING, MARKETING, ANDIMPLEMENTATION OF A DEPARTMENTAL LAPTOP INITIATIVEMark Bannatyne, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Bannatyne is a Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at the Purdue School of Engineering at IUPUI, and acting Department head for the Department of Design and Communication Technology. Dr. Bannatyne is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology where he studied Machine Tool Technology, Utah State University (BSc., 1988, MSc. 1992), and Purdue University (Ph.D., 1994). Dr. Bannatyne is an active member of AVA, ITEA, ASEE, Phi Kappa Phi, and Epsilon Pi Tau where he is a member of The Board of Editors

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nabil Lehlou, University of Arkansas; Nebil Buyurgan, University of Arkansas; Justin Chimka, University of Arkansas

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-community may notbe able to keep up with the rapid evolvement or emergence of these technologies. Companiesmay use outsourcing or internal training to obtain the necessary expertise, but that does notalways solve the problem in a time or cost effective manner. While that might be a constraint, arelatively great number of potential expert users of a specific technology are supplied fromschools and universities. One solution would be to expose more engineering students to the newest technologies, suchas Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), while they are still in school. This can lead to anincrease in the supply of acquainted users, who can become experts at later times. The problemwith such a strategy is that a technology might not be

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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; Kimberly Filer, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Jane Prey, Microsoft Research

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and OneNote in fundamental engineering coursesInfrastructure and training needs for an undertaking of this magnitude are broad and diverse.Transitioning faculty from their current teaching techniques to tablet-facilitated instruction, aswell as building the necessary organization needed to support the technical use of these devicesinside and outside the classroom will be discussed in this paper. Furthermore, mechanisms forscaling and adopting the processes for use at other universities will be suggested to the audience.The Tablet PC requirement program has undergone extensive assessment to examine the effectsof the new technology and the corresponding new pedagogical practices that the technologyaffords. Data have been collected using

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Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Bowman, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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effectively increased interaction between students working in pairs, and appear topromote positive interdependence for the students in this study. More long-term studies arebeing conducted to assess effects on learning and student attitudes over time, and to improve theinter-observer reliability statistics.IntroductionPen-based technology is a powerful tool in engineering and science education, as it allowsstudents to write freeform symbols, structures and equations. Students can work throughproblems, take notes, organize class materials, and store these materials electronically without anequation editor or concerns about formatting. Through a 2007 Hewlett Packard Technology forTeaching grant, our program has acquired 36 Tablet PCs for students to

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

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AC 2009-209: USING COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE PROBLEMSOLVINGDianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State UniversityJeff Joines, North Carolina State UniversityAmy Craig, North Carolina State University Page 14.1315.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Computational Tools to Enhance Problem SolvingAbstractMany engineering curriculum around the country are re-evaluating their introductory computerprogramming requirement. At our university, several departments have introduced newcomputer-based modeling courses that integrate critical thinking and problem solving withcomputational thinking and programming as a replacement of the traditional first

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Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Fuller, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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AC 2009-1744: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DATASYNCHRONIZATION CASE STUDYMichael Fuller, Auburn UniversityChetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University Page 14.409.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Design and Development of the Data Synchronization Case StudyAbstractThe Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE)at Auburn University has been developing case studies that engage students incross-disciplinary learning and require engineering and business and students ofother disciplines to work together in order to solve a common problem. The DataSynchronization case study is one of the latest case studies from LITEE, whichfocuses

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Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Lars Knipping, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Nicole Natho, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin

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Sciences" and director of the MuLF Center (Multimedia Center for "New Media in Education and Research") at Berlin University of Technology (TU Berlin). Starting in 2001, her Berlin group has been a driving force behind the development of multimedia technologies at the university, implementing multimedia educational elements in the education of undergraduate students, in particular for engineering students. In May 2007, Sabina Jeschke has taken over a full professorship for "Information Technology Services" at the University of Stuttgart and is also acting as scientific and executive director (CEO) of the "Center of Information Technologies" of the University of Stuttgart. Additionally, she

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Embedded Computing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; John Pierre, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming

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AC 2009-71: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN: RESPONDING TO THECHALLENGESteven Barrett, University of Wyoming Steven F. Barrett, Ph.D., P.E. received the BS Electronic Engineering Technology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1979, the M.E.E.E. from the University of Idaho at Moscow in 1986, and the Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin in 1993. He was formally an active duty faculty member at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado and is now an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wyoming. He is a member of IEEE (senior) and Tau Beta Pi (chief faculty advisor). His research interests include digital and analog image processing

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Software and Hardware for Educators III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Marcella Norwood, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry

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AC 2009-1254: ON-LINE DISTANCE EDUCATION AND STUDENT LEARNING:DO THEY MEASURE UP?Carole Goodson, University of Houston Carole Goodson is a Professor of Technology at the University of Houston. As an active member of ASEE, she is a member of the Academy of Fellows, a past Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology, a past Chair of PIC IV and the ERM Division, and a past Chair of the Gulf Southwest Section of ASEE.Susan Miertschin, University of Houston Susan L. Miertschin is an Associate Professor in the Information Systems Technology program at University of Houston. She is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), active in the Engineering Technology

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Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rosario Gil, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Elio Sancristobal, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Sergio Martin, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Antonio Colmenar, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Martin Llamas, Universidad de Vigo; Edmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, Montegancedo; Alfonso Duran, Carlos III University of Madrid; juan peire, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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as e-mail continue to have a very important role in the communication between studentsand teachers.What is supposed to be a solution or an improvement in some cases becomes a problem. In manyoccasions, the communication through these on-line technologies causes an excessive demand onthe teacher’s response capacity. This demand is even stronger in Distance Education, as it is ourcase where usually there is not face to face contact.We are developing an intelligent manager able to answer the students’ questions automatically,using the knowledge already available in e-learning platforms as dotLRN, Sakai, Moodle orWebCT; indexed in search engines as Google or Yahoo; in data repositories as Wikipedia or ininstitutional databases (Figure 4