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Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-513: IMPLEMENTING A DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TRACK INA MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMXiaolin Chen, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Xiaolin Chen is an Assistant Professor of School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and her M.S. and B.S. from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Her teaching and research interests include computational mechanics, finite element and boundary element methods, advanced materials modeling & characterization, and manufacturing process simulation.Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim is an Assistant Professor

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Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Jared Goodall, South Lake Automation

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Engineering Technology

Distance learning. and Professor is presently involved with Image processing and Biometrics.Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet CHANDRA R. SEKHAR is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Sekhar earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Madras (India), a Diploma in Instrumentation from Madras Institute of Technology and Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. Professor Sekhar’s primary teaching and research focus is in the areas of Biomedical and Process Control Instrumentation and Clinical Engineering.Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phillip Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; David Drury, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1695: CLOSING THE LOOP ON ASSESSMENTDale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Associate Professor, Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville, Department of Electrical Engineering, Collaborative Electrical Engineering Program at Rock County, Electrical Engineering Assessment Chair 2008 - Present, Wisconsin Teaching Fellow 2009 - 2010, ASEE Mathematics Division Chair 2006-2007, ASEE Mathematics Division Program Chair 2005-2006Phillip Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Associate Professor, Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville, Chair Department of Electrical Engineering, Previous Electrical Engineering Assessment ChairDavid Drury, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Professor

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Hoover, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer

, microelectromechanical systems, and the electrical and magnetic properties of materials.James Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology James L. Drewniak (S’85-M’90-SM’01-Fellow’07) received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985, 1987, and 1991, respectively. He joined the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1991 where he is one of the principle faculty in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory. His research and teaching interests include electromagnetic compatibility in high speed digital and mixed signal designs, electronic packaging, and electromagnetic compatibility

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OMCED Topics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University

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Ocean and Marine

observation from these responses is that while the students might have learned an adequate level of math and science at school they have not yet gathered enough insights and intuition into how they can apply their knowledge to solving real-world problems. This suggests that teaching the students very complex math and science concepts alone in an isolated framework does not appear to adequately promote their interests in math and science. Rather, it is the application of science in terms of interesting, problem-solving projects that captures the students’ interests in math and science. We believe that once we have captured their interests, the effect is perpetuating. In terms of teaching, the effectiveness of the

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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-2524: IMPROVEMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCEIN DESIGN, DISCOVERY, AND LEARNINGRobert Brooks, Temple University Dr. Brooks is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University. He was voted the "Transportation engineer of the year" by the ASCE-Philadelphia Section. Dr.Brooks' expertise includes finite element methods, highway and runway design, innovative materials in transportation engineering. He won the Tempe University College of Engineering’s Teaching Award for the year 2008.Berk Ayranci, Temple University Prof. Berk Ayranci is an instructor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department

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Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland; John St George, University of Auckland; Li Wang, University of Auckland

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Engineering Libraries

experience in the minerals industry working in Africa and the UK, and teaching experience in the areas of rock mechanics, slope stability, environmental engineering and surveying. For a number of years he has been involved with coordinating and assessing the Part 4 research projects in the Department. His research interests are in the permeability of coal in relation to stress changes due to desorption, the spontaneous combustion of coal and related heating effects, stability issues related to mineral extraction sites mainly subsidence and slope stability. In the last 5 years he has published over 18 papers (5 in refereed journals) and 29 technical reports. He is also actively

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Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chou, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Deborah Nykanen, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Civil Engineering

, pp. 253-262.2. “Real-World Experience Can Revitalize Teaching”, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory, http://www.nwrel.org/nwreport/dec98/article.html, retrieved 3/18/2009.3. Uluatam, S. S. (1992) “Civil Engineering Experience and Education”, Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, Vol. 118, No. 1, January, pp. 71-76.4. “Civil Engineering Overview”, Sloan Career Cornerstone Center, www.careercornerstone.org, retrieved Feb. 3, 2009.5. Akili, W. (2006) “Case Studies in Geotechnical/Foundation Engineering: Engaging Students and Bringing the Practice into the Classroom”, Conference Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. June 18-21, Chicago, IL.6

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Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tershia Pinder-Grover, University of Michigan; Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan; Crisca Bierwert, University of Michigan; Lindsay Shuller, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

. Her current research interests include the effect of instructional technology on student learning and performance, effective teaching strategies for new graduate student instructors, and the impact of GSI mentoring programs on the mentors and mentees.Joanna Mirecki Millunchick, University of Michigan Joanna Millunchick is Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and is affiliated with the Applied Physics Program and the Michigan Center for Theoretical Physics at the University of Michigan. Prior to joining UM in 1997, Millunchick was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories. She received her B.S. in Physics from DePaul University in 1990, and her Ph.D. in

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Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Timothy Keener, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2009-265: MASTER OF ENGINEERING PROGRAM AS A MECHANISM TOPROVIDE RELEVANT GRADUATE EDUCATION TO WORKINGPROFESSIONALSEugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is an Academic Director in the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He manages the College's accelerated bachelor's / master's programs, coordinates distance learning activities, manages the Master of Engineering Program, and works with local high schools on collaborative pre-engineering programs. Eugene is a licensed professional engineer and also teaches as an adjunct instructor.Timothy Keener, University of Cincinnati Tim Keener is a Professor of Environmental Engineering and the Associate Dean for Research

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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

disabilitieswhile the lectures and discussions will center on the impact of disabilities as well as thepsychosocial aspects of those disabilities. The sensitivity training module includes roleplaying and simulation to explore the interaction of a student with a disability and his/herenvironment. The workshop will also focus on the barriers to learning that are oftenapparent yet frequently overlooked within the classroom, laboratories, campus, andcommunity.School teachers are continually challenged with their task to teach 30 or more students,four or more times a day. If we add to that task the need to accommodate a student with adisability, then the challenge may become overwhelming and may cause the teacher to beless effective. The goal of the workshops

Conference Session

Outreach and Hands-on Materials

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Bahr, Washington State University

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Materials

AC 2009-2437: A MATERIALS OUTREACH PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY MSEUNDERGRADUATES FOR JUNIOR-HIGH STUDENTS FOCUSED ONGRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONSDavid Bahr, Washington State University Page 14.47.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Materials Outreach Program Developed by MSE Undergraduates for Junior High Students Focused on Grade Level ExpectationsAbstractThe Material Advantage chapter at Washington State University has developed a teaching toolkitto address materials related topics for students at the 7th and 8th grade levels in the state ofWashington. The students in the chapter surveyed junior high school science teachers in regardsto topics they

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Walchko, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

the learning theory of constructivism and ideas of Swiss psychologist, Jean Piaget,comes a theory of how to teach science, known as the scientific learning cycle. The scientificlearning cycle consists of three phases: exploration, term introduction, and concept application4.Considerable evidence is present stating that this scientific learning cycle is more effective inteaching science than other traditional methods. This same learning cycle is applied inengineering curriculum as well. In the third phase, concept application, students applyknowledge across a variety of problems and disciplines. Many in the engineering education community adopt and use conceptual learning techniquesto enhance the students’ understanding in a particular

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, York; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

improve the effectiveness of teaching as well asstudents’ performance 2-3. The illustrations, such as would be found in a textbook become activewhen the user manipulates the controls provided. This new level of engagement moves thelearner from a passive to an active role, with the potential for more enthusiastic involvement inthe learning process, as well as independent integration of concepts to be learned in the course4-10 .There are a number of visualization tools already available for AC systems and electricalmachines. These cover a broad range of subject material where the depth of coverage varies andis usually specialized. Many of the computer applications available are rather advanced forintroductory courses or are narrowly specialized

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Kacey Beddoes, Virginia Tech; Miguel Hurtado, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

research, particularly in the U.S. Wankat, for example, analyzed Journalof Engineering Education articles from 1993-1997 (n = 230) and 1993-2002 (n = 597).7-8 Sincethe journal did not use author-defined keywords during these periods, the author generated thefollowing list of categories and assigned up to four categories to each article:1. Teaching 7. ABET* 13. Distance Education* 19. Retention2. Computers 8. Learning 14. Communication/Writing 20. Programming*3. Design 9. First Year 15. Ethics 21. Aeronautical Eng**4. Assessment 10. Curriculum 16. Experiential/Hands On* 22. Quality,5. Groups/Teams 11. Laboratory 17

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Seaber, Old Dominion University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

installedand implemented at ODU’s Engine and Drivetrain Laboratory located at the VirginiaInternational Raceway located near the City of Danville, VA. Such laboratory isoperational and is currently being used for student instruction and training. Additionalinformation about this facility is presented below.Examples to illustrate the character of this educational aspect within ODU’s motorsportsengineering curricula are presented and discussed in this paper. They are examples thathave been performed with student participation, and have been developed for field-testingon a professional race track with the specific objective of providing real-life training tostudents enrolled in the motorsports program.DATA ACQUISITION, AN INDISPENSABLE TOOL IN AUTO

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Anderson, United States Air Force Academy; Matthew Snyder, United States Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, United States Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

. “Improving Ethics Awareness in Higher Education”, Viewpoints Vol. I: Issues of Accreditation in Higher Education, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 2000.8. Feisel, L. D., Peterson, G. D., “A Colloquy on Learning Objectives for Engineering Education Laboratories”, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.9. Larochelle, P. M., Engblom, J. J., Gutierrez, H., “An Innovative Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: A Cornerstone Design Experience”, 2003 ASME Curriculum Innovation Award Honorable Mention.10. Hinds, T., Somerton, C., “Integrating the Teaching of Computer Skills with an Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Course

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yunjun Xu, University of Central Florida; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Charles Remeikas, University of Central Florida; Xiaojun Geng, California State University, Northridge; Sagar Chowdhury, University of Oklahoma; Chen Ling, University of Oklahoma

the major components of the entertainment industry. The gameapproach in education has the potential to capture student interest and improve learning andteaching methods [6-7]. Sanderson and Millard [6] applied a team-based game strategy inmanufacturing education, where students/users assumed the roles of product designer,manufacturing engineer, marketing expert, and product manager. Hsieh [7] investigated a web-based 2D game environment for teaching line balancing concept. The game concept has proved Page 14.643.2to enhance student interest in learning the materials. But on the other hand, these game systemslack interaction between the users

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Johnson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jill Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Leyla Conrad, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gary May, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

Transactions on Semiconductor Manufacturing from 1997-2001 and was a National Science Foundation "National Young Investigator" (1993-98). He was a National Science Foundation and an AT&T Bell Laboratories graduate fellow, and has worked as a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the National Advisory Board of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Page 14.464.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development and Implementation

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peng Li, East Carolina University

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Information Systems

. Nakagawa, H. Suda, M. Ukigai, Y. Miida, “An innovative hands-on laboratory for teaching a networking course”, Proceedings of the 33 rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 14-20, Boulder, CO, USA. November 5-8, 2003.8. G. Steffen G, “Teaching Local Area Networking in a Secure Virtual Environment”, Proceedings of 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT, USA, June 2004.9. http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/VBox_vs_Others, retrieved February 3, 200910. S. Averitt, M. Bugaev, A. Peeler, H. Shaffer, E. Sills, S. Stein, J. Thompson and M. Vouk, “Virtual Computing Laboratory (VCL)”, Proceedings of the International Conference on the Virtual Computing Initiative, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, May

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Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

abstractrepresentation of reality. Thus, the goal of learning, behaviourism submits, is to understand thereality and modify behaviour accordingly, and the purpose of teaching is to transfer theknowledge from expert to learner18. The behaviourist model is still widely adopted forinstructional design of teaching factual or procedural knowledge of engineering. Instructorsconvert the reality into abstract or generalized representations, and transfer them to studentsthrough a well-planned, linear and gradual procedure in a “tamed” environment, be it aclassroom or laboratory. The students’ performance is assessed by measuring the proximity oftheir behaviour (answering questions, writing reports and essays, performing laboratoryexperiments, etc.) to the expected

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

’ achievement, i.e. the overallaveraged results were above the targeted achievement levels. However, assessment process dididentify areas which might benefit from improvement. Based on this assessment,recommendations are made for the purpose of continuous improvement. This paper providesinformation on the Program Outcomes assessment process issues and challenges and will be ofbenefit to engineering technology programs seeking accreditation or re-accreditation.1. IntroductionThe curriculum of the Electrical Engineering Technology program covers a broad-basededucational experience emphasizing practical, hands-on laboratory work, closely coordinated withtheoretical classroom discussion. Students receive a solid foundation of coursework in electriccircuits

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Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2230: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A RAPID PROTOTYPINGMACHINE: A BREAKDOWN OF THE MACHINE SUBSYSTEMS USED TOLEARN MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SKILLSDavid Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Culler has more than 20 years experience in CAM systems and is currently an Associate Professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. He has worked with Sandia National Laboratories, the Army Research Organization and most recently spent 4 years teaching at the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. He has published some of his work in the RCIM journal and at the 2004 Frontiers in Engineering Education Conference in Savannah GA.Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology Noah

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New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

-on activities1- 3, field trips4, 5,summer workshops6, 7, competitions8, and software training9. This paper describes a newprogram, STEM Recruitment, Retention, and Graduation (STEM-RRG), designed toincrease the number of minority students who graduate with a degree in science,engineering, or mathematics. Specifically, the goals and objectives to be accomplishedunder STEM-RRG are: a. Recruit minority students into STEM majors at TAMIU; b. Provide summer enrichment workshops to minority students; c. Provide internships and research assistantships to minority students; d. Provide professional development activities to STEM faculty who teach introductory science courses, including mathematics, engineering, physics, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Corkins, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

Associate Research Professor in the School of Materials at ASU and has been teaching and developing new content for materials science and engineering classes and laboratories. She has developed new content and contextual teaching methods from her experience as a researcher and General Manager at Honeywell Inc. She is currently working to develop new assessments to reveal and address student misconceptions in introductory materials engineering classes.Stephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Educational Research and Methods

. Also, many newlearners do not realize that copying and pasting other work, especially from online sources, isplagiarizing. An article by Brothers displays a pyramid chart, which is the result of a study byNational Testing Laboratories in Bethel, Maine (p. 78).9 The learning pyramid chart in thatarticle reveals the average retention rate for various methods of teaching and retention. Lectureretention is about 5% and reading about 10%. Creating an atmosphere of collaboration,participation, and learning-by-doing increases learning retention up to 50%, according toBrothers. Many learners come to class, sit and put in their time. Teachers must help studentsunderstand that attendance is a good start, but it not enough to justify a grade showing

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a “Smart” Sensor: An Integrated Instrumentation Course ProjectAbstractThe instrumentation course at Texas A&M University has and will continue to follow atraditional format, teaching the students about sensor technology, signal conditioning,digitization, and finally signal processing techniques. In addition, with the program’s newemphasis on distributed process control, information on smart sensors and industry-standardinstrumentation buses is included. However, because the Programs are in the process ofdeveloping a strong emphasis in the area of product/system development, the instrumentationcourse has also been identified as an excellent place to have students

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aparajita Mazumder, Formerly Director of International Relations

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International

“shellfish” brought to you. If we look at the educationalbackgrounds of people who make up a global team you may find differences in degree durations,timing when a particular material is taught, grading systems,teaching and learning styles andterms used for even degrees earned (Haksa, Vordiplom, Kandidat. Ptychion, Licenciado,Oklevel, Bachelors). A global skill that will no doubt enhance performance for the technologist Page 14.857.3is to be aware of differences and commonality, which might be subtler than the earlier squeakywheel and nail examples from the West and the East.Verbal and Non-Verbal CommunicationKohls and Knight describes intercultural

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New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Barry, University Massachusetts Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Manuel Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Educational Research and Methods

objectives in a credit-bearingcourse by meeting real community needs. The approach of S-L, with its roots in experientiallearning, is consistent with the theories and empirical research of a number of leading educatorsand developmental psychologists, as documented by (1). The approach is also consistent with therecent change in paradigm in education from a focus on teaching to a focus on learning (2). Inengineering, the goals is to have students become better professionals and better citizens whilethe community also benefits. Service-learning (S-L) has been shown to be effective in a largenumber of cognitive and affective measures, including critical thinking and tolerance fordiversity, and leads to better knowledge of course subject matter

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Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

environmental data which can be used to teach sustainability concepts; thedetails of this application are covered in the section “LabVIEW Enabled Watershed Assessment Page 14.762.2System (LEWAS)”.   No formal assessment of students’ learning experiences was conducted until the beginning ofDLR project in 2004. Several assessment tools are developed and implemented by DLRinvestigators to assess the outcomes of learning activities6,7,8. Rest of the paper is organized asfollows. First we share our experiences with Alice programming briefly along with the lessonslearned. Then we discuss how lessons learned