Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Edwin Bartlett, East Orthopedics

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

practical application, especially the two female students who were interesting inpursuing future career in the medical field. One of the students, in response to a post-project survey,attached a statement: “My experience working on the injection trainer project was wonderful. I enjoyedevery part of the project starting with the problem solving, going through the design and finishing withthe presentations. It was a great experience to work on a provisional patent and creating somethingnobody has ever created before. This project gave me great experience in prototypical product design,and I would be glad to work on it or any project like it again.”The student learning outcome assessment results are summarized in Figure 11, where for all the

Conference Session

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

received his PH.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois, Chicago, in 1991, M.S. and B.S. also in Electrical Engineering from I.I.T. Kanpur, India in 1970 and 1968 respectively. Professor Agrawal has worked recently for two years in optical networking industry in the Silicon Valley in California. Professor Agrawal is the Founder Advisor to Agni Networks Inc., San Jose, California. His expertise includes optical networking at Physical and Data link layers, optical and WDM interface, SONET and Gigabit Ethernet and analog electronic systems. He is the author of a Textbook in Power Electronics, published by Prentice-Hall. His professional career is equally divided in

Conference Session

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders through Co-op Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University; Denise Stodola, Kettering University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

schedule and is the only fully co-operative university in the US.8Students are divided into two sections called “A-section” and “B-section,” which rotatebetween school and co-op work terms every three months. A-section starts with a “schoolterm” and, simultaneously, B-section starts with a co-op or “work term.” Therefore, whileA-section is at school, B-section is at work, and then vice versa. The two sections are notpresent on campus at the same time and go through their academic careers as basicallytwo separate student bodies. There are four terms: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.Summer term begins in July, and Spring term ends in June.Once a set of learning outcomes is determined, educational activities can be designed forthe co-op work site

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Public Policy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Harding, Purdue University; Paul McPherson, Purdue University

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Engineering and Public Policy

technical details of control systems using current techniques and graphical standards.”14 • In the program criteria for surveying./geomatics engineering technology criteria under objectives, “An accreditable program in surveying/geomatics engineering technology will prepare graduates with the technical skills necessary to enter careers … and are prepared to design and select appropriate measurement systems, analyze positional accuracy in conformance with appropriate standards, …”15pRecommendationsOn a more direct level the ABET criteria must be clarified in both engineering and engineeringtechnology. With more lucid criteria, standards textbooks and other learning material wouldfollow. Some principles and practice exams require familiarity

Conference Session

Novel Measurement Experiments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-737: TESTING OF CARBON-MONOXIDE AND CARBON-DIOXIDESENSORS WITH SIMPLE APPARATUS IN AN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONLABORATORYDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Sys-tems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Barbara Lombardi, Universidad Simón Bolívar Barbara Lombardi is a materials engineer with

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Marie Kendall-Brown, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

career? 1.92 1.93 1.88 1.90 0.04 0.04 -0.01 -0.024. How efficient do you think most teams in ENG 100: Introduction to 1.05 1.07 1.01 1.05 0.04 0.02 -0.02 -0.04 Engineering are?5. For a team to function effectively, how important is it for the team to have a 1.14 1.13 1.06 1.15 0.08 -0.03 0.01 -0.10* diverse composition?6. For a team to function effectively, how important is it for members to take 1.49 1.57 1.48 1.55 0.01 0.02 -0.09 -0.07* different roles for

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Montserrat Rabago-Smith, Kettering Univeristy; Jennifer Aurandt, Kettering University

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Environmental Engineering

functional groups presentin organic compounds. Not at all Somewhat Page 14.728.7 Capable Very Capable The assessment of teaching and of class content has been performedthrough both summative and formative assessment. The class is assessedevery two weeks using the SII system of assessment. This technique requiresthe students to write down two strengths for the class, an area for improvement,and an insight for the class. Thus far, the strengths of the class as stated by thestudents in the SII exercise have been as follows: “The green spin actuallymakes chemistry slightly more interesting”, “…will be benefit in our careers”, and“Very open feeling and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Liberal Education

purpose is to, e.g., accommodate larger attachments than inboxes can holdon the employer's e-mail system? Suppose the employer has a policy (as some universities do)of allowing private use of the employer’s computer equipment, as long as it does not hinderofficial use? How can our students protect their accounts against break-ins? Not only does thiscase raise important privacy issues, it also touches on the issue of separation of work andpersonal life, which all of our students will face as they begin their careers.1. IntroductionWhen someone, allegedly David Kernell [1], hacked into Vice-Presidential candidate SarahPalin’s Yahoo account [2] last September 16, he highlighted a distinction that is rapidly growingin importance in today’s social

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Dong, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

(BIM) where students can explorethere designs in 3D from inception to fabrication. In order to achieve a high level ofcoordination and collaboration, the course required the skill sets from more than one instructorand instructors with varied backgrounds.Fortunately, the college has professors who have changed careers and have developed a passionfor teaching and who bring their professional design skills into the classroom. In the buildingenvelopes class, the two professors have varying exposure to buildings, but the process in whichthey delivered projects was very similar. Additionally, both see the value in communicationamongst disciplines and the need for integrated practice in a classroom setting. The class hasbecome a vehicle to prepare

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

technical concepts andpractices of their chosen field they also need to have an appreciation for managementpractices applicable to technical careers and the capability to understand financialstatements from an on-going business enterprise. In order to fulfill this desire, in ourprogram we are encouraging most students to enroll in our graduate class, “StrategicManagement of Technology and Innovation” where they will learn how to develop amarketing and technology strategy and participate in starting up and running a technologybased company through the use of a marketing simulation program entitled The WebMarketplace offered by Innovative Learning Solutions, Inc., Knoxville, TN. In additionto the simulation program, students attend lectures regarding

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Davis, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Regena Scott, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

, have had someeducation in supply chain management theory. This education may consist of a lecture on supplychain topics, and typically includes at least a small section on VMI and its benefits and pitfalls.Consider the case of a student of one of these STEM programs who envisions a career in supplychain management, warehouse management, operations, or similar. Upon graduation the studentreceives offers and accepts a position as a purchaser for a large investor-owned utility. Moveforward a few years and the student is now employed at the utility as a vice president in chargeof warehouse operations and procurement. An enterprising distributor of electricity distributionproducts asks for a meeting with our former student—who is now a generous

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer McDonald, Daniel Webster College; Alexandra Sobin, Daniel Webster College; Marie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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Engineering Design Graphics

for two years now which allows for her to gain practical insights into real world applications. She plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and working towards a career in aircraft design. Email:sobin_alexandra@dwc.eduMarie Planchard, Massachusetts Bay Community College Marie Planchard is Director of Education for SolidWorks Corporation. She is responsible for worldwide development of curricula and content for the SolidWorks educational products across all levels of academia. For 10 years, Marie Planchard was an engineering professor and technology outreach coordinator at Massachusetts Bay Community College. Before developing the CAD program, she spent 13 years in

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Natalie Tran, California State University, Bakersfield; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

can be explicitly integrated with pre-engineering activities, and thereby enhance the likelihood that learning will be deep and fostertransfer to new tasks and settings. Page 14.1231.2IntroductionIn order for the US to maintain its quality of life, national security and economic vitality, theNational Research Council, in Rising Above the Gathering Storm (2007), calls for educationalleaders to optimize its knowledge-based resources and energize the United States’ science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career pipeline. Furthermore, the 1990reauthorization of the Perkins Vocational Education Act mandated that technical education

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Lillian B Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; David Bowles, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Tiffany Walter Choplin, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1810: AN INNOVATIVE MODEL FOR TEACHING COMMUNICATIONSKILLS IN ENGINEERING CURRICULAWarren Hull, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Warren R. Hull, Sr. is the Engineering Communications Coordinator at Louisiana State University. He earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an M.S. in Environmental Health from Harvard University. His engineering career spans over 40 years. He is a licensed Professional Engineer who was previously an engineering consultant, and is also a retired military officer.Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Warren N. Waggenspack, Jr. is currently the Associate Dean for Engineering Undergraduates and

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students attain asthey progress through the program.” The change from the term program outcomes to the termstudent outcomes was made to strengthen the concept that these outcomes are attributes that wewant the students to achieve, not the program. These outcomes are well known as the a throughk program attributes that visiting teams are looking for as demonstrated through assessment.The use of the word “narrower” in the current criteria refers to the idea that the outcomes arenarrower in scope than the program educational objectives that are currently defined as follows:“Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professionalaccomplishments

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

matchwith increasing demands for power engineering graduates in the coming years. Restructuring andderegulation of the power industry, recent blackouts and discussions about smart grids arehelping to reinvigorate interest and provide increased attention to careers in power engineering.Investigating new approaches to teach power engineering courses was encouraged by theNational Science Foundation (NSF) in 1997 by soliciting educational research projects targetedat developing innovative teaching tools in this area. Several grants from the funding agency wereused to enhance undergraduate and graduate studies and research in energy systems1. Modelingand simulation emerged as one of the preferred teaching approaches based on several educationalresearch

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumya Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

Mississippi State University. She received her PhD and M.S. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Technological University. Since joining MSU, Dr. Minerick has taught the graduate Chemical Engineering Math, Process Controls, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Freshman Seminar, Heat Transfer, and Analytical Microdevice Technology courses. In addition, she is an NSF CAREER Awardee, has served as co-PI on an NSF REU site, PI on grants from NSF and DOE, and is the faculty advisor for MSU’s chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). Her research is in medical microdevice diagnostics &

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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Minorities in Engineering

Science (RAMS) Program inspired him to include ORNL into his plans for graduate school in mechanical engineering. "As long as I can do research with them, I'll be happy no matter what university [I get into]," he says. This is music to the ears of … RAMS program administrator, because attracting more underrepresented minorities to careers in science is exactly what she's trying to do. "The long-term goal is to prepare [underrepresented minorities] to become those critical staff scientists that we need for the future workforce, hopefully here [at ORNL]."….”RAMS program is aimed at increasing the number of under-represented populations in theworkplace by encouraging students to pursue advanced degrees in

Conference Session

Critical Thinking and Creative Arts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Garry Warren, University of Alabama; Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; David Cordes, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education

the NY Times every week, starting the second week of classes, day TBA, at 12:30 and free pizza will be included. You will find in your career that technology and society can change quickly and slap you in the face if you’re not paying attention—we’ll talk about this more later in the semester. You are required to attend five (5) of these discussion sessions during the semester, and to submit a paragraph or two about the main ideas discussed to me by e-mail (1% of your grade each). If you have a class conflict at the time of the discussion, you will be required to submit five essays – a paragraph summarizing a science article in the NYTimes, and a paragraph giving your comments about it, again 1

Conference Session

Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Rinehart, NIOSH; Donna Heidel, NIOSH; Andrea Okun, NIOSH; Michael Barsan, NIOSH

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Design in Engineering Education

Design (PtD) National Initiative. He continues to work on PtD through a project that brings PtD principles into engineering textbooks as they are being updated.Donna Heidel, NIOSH Donna Heidel is a certified industrial hygienist with over 25 years' experience in the health care industry. Ms. Heidel received a B.A. from DeSales University and an M.S. from Temple University. She has spent the last 15 years of her career building a world-class, global, integrated occupational toxicology and industrial hygiene program at Johnson & Johnson, a decentralized company consisting of 230 operating companies in 57 countries. At J&J, she developed and implemented their global health hazard and control

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

accreditation by these two bodies.III.1 TerminologyOne of the most obvious differences occurs in their use of terminology. In its general criteria forevaluating Engineering Technology programs, ABET, Inc. utilizes the following terminology 1: Page 14.1106.4 Program Educational Objectives – Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Program Outcomes – Program outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest Tollner, University of Georgia, Athens; John Schramski, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2009-2020: NETWORK PARTICLE TRACKING (NPT) FOR ECOSYSTEMTHERMODYNAMICS AND RISK ANALYSISErnest Tollner, University of Georgia, AthensJohn Schramski, University of Georgia Building on a distinguished and a uniquely diverse career in both public and private industry Dr. Schramski is a member of both the Environmental Engineering Faculty and the Systems & Engineering Ecology Research Program at the University of Georgia. Among other areas, his research and pedagogical pursuits include ecosystem energetics, industrial ecology, ecological network analysis, and engineering education curriculum. Currently, his engineering education research includes his restructuring of the traditional

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Ulrich Schwabe, Rowan University; Kevin Bellomo - Whitten, Rowan University; Jonathan Bucca, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

wasn’t sure what to expect Page 14.210.10from this program after being involved in several projects I understand just how such practical experience isvaluable in dealing with real world issues.Undergraduate 2: Having the ability to access tools and work on projects at an undergraduate level, experience most would onlyget in a post graduate setting, has given me an edge over many others. Those wanting to pursue a career inenergy systems like photovoltaics, such as myself, now have the ability to learn how to operate, install, andcalculate data for this popular source of renewable energy. Not only have I gained this knowledge, but

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Amy Martin, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer

samelearning settings and environment where generations before them always learned. They alsodepend on masters and teachers to make the connections and add meaning to their learning, andoften the masters’ connections are so lofty that only after many years of practice may thestudents make the link and understand the meaning. It is therefore a great challenge forengineering and engineering technology faculty to help their students to be more intentionallearners, which will benefit them in their life-long professional careers. In this paper, we presenta case study in the upper level core electrical engineering sequence where the same instructorand the same group of students in two similar level technical courses, one with more traditional

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kip Coonley, Duke University; Martin Brooke, Duke University; Philip Ethier, Duke University; Hisham Massoud, Duke University

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Design in Engineering Education

been the Undergraduate Laboratory Manager in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, Durham, NC. His interests include undergraduate engineering education, power electronics, plasma physics, and thin films.Martin Brooke, Duke University Martin A. Brooke received the B.E. (Elect.) Degree (1st. Class Hons.) from Auckland University in New Zealand in 1981. He received the M.S. and Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Southern California in 1984, and 1988, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Duke University. Professor Brooke was an Analog Devices Career development award recipient from 1988-1993

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

teacher didn’t get it. Now I see she didn’t get it, but it was my fault. This process has helped me develop my own writing. When preparing to write a paper, I put more emphasis on the writing the first draft and revising my paper. Also, I am more aware of the mistakes I make in my own writing. I am now more conscience of my audience, my tone and the overall organization of my paper. Being a writing fellow has enhanced my own writing skills, and I believe my experiences will help me throughout my career. Helping other students with their papers has improved my written and oral communication skills, and it has also made me more patient. I believe the overall process has helped all the parties involved. Overall writing fellows took me

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

components of problem-based learning concept that is increasinglythe type of engineering technology education preferred by faculty, students and industry. Itcombines teamwork, hands-on experience, and problem solving to prepare students to movedirectly into successful technology careers. Furthermore, instructional technologies have becomean essential means to promote knowledge and some strategies to improve the classroomenvironment have been suggested in the literature2.Course DevelopmentMany industrial electronics control applications involve the use of servomechanism and machinedrive circuitry which consist of solid-state devices, such as diodes, transistors, thyristors,MOSFETs, and IGBTs. Thus, EET students enrolled in this class must have a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

exposing them tofun hands-on in class projects. The proposed course redesign employs the Tablet PC-basedCollaborative Project-Based Learning model (CPBL) that has been proven to be effective in ourupper division computer engineering courses. This paper presents our current progress on theCCLI project. To study the impact of the CPBL model in freshman/sophomore level courses, aseries of interactive in-class projects was developed that: 1) stimulate students’ learning andmake them more engaged in the classroom; 2) tie the theory taught in class to real-world designexperience; and 3) provide a clearer insight into possible engineering careers. So far five in-classprojects using Verilog HDL design, simulation, and synthesis with Xilinx FPGA boards

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: Using Case Studies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Didier Valdes, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Erika Jaramillo Giraldo, University of Puerto Rico; Jorge Ferrer, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; William Frey, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Engineering Ethics

VIDEO: ENGINEERING GUESSTIMATIONCharacters: 1- Steve Cashman, the boss 2- Pamela Marketer, a recently graduated doctor 3- Lauren English, her friend Pamela Marketer, a recently graduated Ph.D., is being interviewed by a potential employer.He offers her a part-time job while she starts her academic career. Lauren, her friend, is workingon a stream model for the Snake River and he asks her to help her with the modeling process. She begins working with her friend, looking at the process that she has followed. Laurenexplained the trouble that she has had collecting the data needed to develop the model. DoctorMarketer asks Lauren for the re-oxygenation calculations.However, Lauren looks distressed because she did not do those calculations

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University; Mieke Schuurman, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

(“artifacts”) that demonstrates certain competenciesfrom which the student has selected a subset to demonstrate growth over time. Theportfolio contains a reflection on each artifact as well as an overall reflection on thecontent of the portfolio (see for example reference 6).One of the most importantadvantages of portfolios is their potential to engage students in intentional learning,resulting in an increased ability in life-long learning 7-12. Portfolios are expected to have apositive effect on attitudinal, motivational, affective, and professional outcomes 13. Thesemay include increased self-confidence, increased awareness of professional identity,more positive attitudes toward profession, improved career-decision self-efficacy, andincreased