Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hinton, Utah State University

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New Engineering Educators

successful university-based researchprogram, the faculty member needs to look at their role as more of a research entrepreneur rathertha n the focused researcher that would be found in an industrial research laboratory. A successfulresearch enterprise will require the faculty member to; 1) create the vision and direction of theresearch enterprise, 2) manage a large group of stude nts and professional staff, 3) bring infunding to support the enterprise, 4) produce academic products and services, and 5) market theacademic products to both industry and their professional community. All of these activities arevery similar to a young entrepreneur trying to start a new business, only in this case, the productsare new ideas to be sold in the academic

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

issues. Those thathave no practical value or that merely serve the short term needs of an industry sponsor are notsuitable. Another challenge is setting the scope of work and level of difficulty to be appropriatefor ET seniors. Successful project management among the team members and their relationshipto the faculty and external sponsors requires an array of communication and soft skills.Resources must be factored into the planning process: e.g. fabrication capabilities, technicalsupport and/or the cost of purchased components/services. In small teaching institutions, theabove issues are especially critical and must be carefully weighed.This paper discusses the structure, approach and evolution of capstone projects within ourCollege. It compares

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

14.481.54 through 15 in Figure 1) for each course objective. In a nutshell, a course evaluation iscomposed of various metrics measured by the two different class participants, theinstructor and the students. Student input is explained in Section 4. All assessmentmetrics done by the instructor use traditional student work, such as homeworks,laboratories, quizzes, laboratories, projects, and exams (from now on denoted as“assignments”). This section, however, details a modified way to use assignment gradesto better measure each course objective. As the grade of an assignment may not entirelyreflect the various course learning objectives addressed in the assignment, all workrequired from the student is directly matched to a course learning objective

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Yongha Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Manufacturing

No. MS01-104, pp. 1-15.[5] M. Brian Thomas, Laboratory exercises for teaching lean enterprise, Proceedings ofASEE Conference and Expo, 2007.[6] Joseph Chen, Ronald Cox, Win-Win-Win Curriculum in Lean/Six Sigma Education atIowa State University, Proceedings of ASEE Conference and Expo, 2007. Page 14.664.10 9

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1112: UNDERSTANDING AUTOMATED SYSTEM DESIGN PROBLEMSOLVING: CURRENT PROGRESS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Karla Ramirez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and Automation, Machine vision, ISO 9000 and Lean Six Sigma. He has published several papers, in these areas, in various national & international conferences and journals. He has won several teaching awards including the recent academic excellence award, NISOD 2008, from the University of Texas at Austin.Karla Ramirez, University of Texas, Brownsville Page 14.698.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Implementing the use of Statistical Analysis Tools for the Optimization of Manufacturing Processes in the automotive

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

and Evaluate Programs. New Directions for Teaching and Learning, Number 71, fall 1997, Jossey-Bass Publishers page 33-39 5. Palloff, Rena and Pratt, Keith. Building Online Learning Communities: Effective Strategies for the Virtual Classroom, 2nd Edition, , Jossey-Bass, 2007, pages 205-226.. 6. Flory, Isaac and Hackworth, John R., The Administration of Senior Design Projects in a Distance Learning Environment. ASEE 2005 Annual Conference Proceedings. 7. Hackworth, John R. and Jones, Richard L. Assessment Methods for Comparison of On-Campus and Distance-Learning Laboratory Courses in an Engineering Technology Program ASEE 2004 Annual Conference Proceedings

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

programs in engineering technology. The BLS provides thefollowing notes regarding 4-year engineering technology programs: ≠ The programs include various hands-on laboratory classes that focus on current application issues. ≠ Students are prepared for practical design and production work, rather than jobs that require more theoretical knowledge. ≠ Engineering technology graduates may obtain jobs similar to those given to engineering graduates. ≠ Engineering technology graduates are not qualified to register as professional engineers under the same terms as graduates with degrees in engineering. ≠ Some employers regard 4-year technology program graduates as having skills between those of a technician

Conference Session

Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-689: CURRICULUM CHANGES RESULTING IN A NEW B.S. INRENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERINGRobert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Robert Bass is an assistant professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he directs the Renewable Energy Engineering bachelors degree program (BSREE), the first engineering program of its kind in North America. He is also a member of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center, OREC, where he participates in undergraduate research projects concerning microhydro power generation, solar thermal absorption chillers and electrochemical production of hydrogen. In addition to running the BSREE program, Dr. Bass also specializes in teaching courses in

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Keith Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Bernard Gallois, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Council of Sections

–connected across the design laboratory to a master monitoring panel) is evaluated and then the individualalarm units disassembled to reveal their sensors (temperature and optical smoke sensors which relatenicely to sensors used in the course). Stakeholder requirements for the alarm system are considered andthen the 4th total design stage is introduced, namely Operational Scenarios, in which context diagramsand use case scenarios are developed. This requires a collection of scenarios to be established, one ormore for each group of stakeholders for the particular phase of the life cycle – only the first design phaseis considered in Freshman year. Each scenario addresses one way a particular stakeholder(s) will want touse, deploy or otherwise interact

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Goebel, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Harry Petersen, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William Peterson, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Manufacturing

, Mankato, since 2000, she served as department chair for three years with key teaching focus areas in upper level MET coursework, and development of industry outreach. She was the principle investigator and/or lead customized content designer in over one million dollars of lean industry training grants. This followed her tenure as a quality manager and safety director with an industrial design, production, and distribution organization having international market scope. She is a the student chapter board member of the Southern Minnesota APICS Chapter. Her professional mission is to be an advocate for manufacturing organizational excellence in both the public and private sector.Harry Petersen

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Mechanical Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sivakumar Krishnan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; M. Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-1911: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN INTRODUCTORYTHERMODYNAMICSSivakumar Krishnan, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisM. Razi Nalim, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 14.986.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Project-Based Learning in Introductory ThermodynamicsAbstractThe sophomore year is a critical decision point for engineering students. In freshman year, theymight have been given exciting introductions to engineering design and applicable science byfaculty dedicated to teaching. In sophomore year, they encounter traditional lecture presentationof challenging engineering science courses, probably

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

, helping to motivate them, while teaching Page 14.620.2them to apply the basic skills they are learning in their introductory and fundamental courses.This process also serves as a mechanism to retain the students in their various engineeringdisciplines as it provides an immediate application of the knowledge that they are acquiring.Mentoring structures have been shown to benefit retention of students, especially withunderrepresented populations5-7. More often than not, mentoring programs are set up as an add-on to the current curriculum as opposed to a purposeful part of the curriculum. Verticallyintegrated design teams allow the integration of

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Traum, University of North Texas; Sharon Karackattu, University of North Texas

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First-Year Programs

reports citing a dearth of trained professionals in these fields.1 Particularemphasis has been placed on enhancing the first-year experiences of science and engineering majorsin an attempt to expose these students to practical experience alongside traditional pedagogicalcurricula.2Conventional “first-year experience” courses focus on teaching college survival skills, providingcampus orientation, and building camaraderie to support students as they embark on highereducation. These activities are believed to improve student retention by reinforcing critical skillsets, knowledge, and networks for ensuing college years.3 The engineering education literature calls

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, and professional skills in diverse inengineering environments. This paper describes the University of Southern California, Viterbi School ofEngineering’s response to this important National Academy of Engineering challenge. Thispaper will describe both curricular research and metrics associated with global preparedness forworking in diverse engineering contexts. In this study, engineering students receivedinterdisciplinary globally focused training via their coursework and laboratory experiences andwere assessed as to their preparedness to work in global workforces and research environments.A global preparedness index was developed and administered to assess the impact of theseeducational and research experience with a summative focus

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University; Benjamin Scott, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

dissipation (i.e., attenuation wouldbe proportional to the distance from the speaker instead of the square of the distance from thespeaker).Other possibilities include measuring electrical-to-sound power conversion efficiency and addinga digital signal processor (DSP) to create sound effects, such as reverb, bass/trebleboost/attenuation, etc. This would be a fun addition to a course that teaches DSP.ConclusionOverall this project experience was positive. Our local department now has a useful piece of testequipment to use in conjunction with some laboratory activities, and it doubles for show-and-tellduties at recruiting events, open houses, etc. It was encouraging to find some small businesses inthe area that are very willing to support our program

Conference Session

Engineering and Other Disciplines

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Weese, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of their own graduates may be modest, departments of chemistry,mathematics, and physics are regarded as essential not only because of the importance of theirfields but also because they offer many courses for other majors. Not infrequently, these coursesare required for graduation, including many E/ET majors. Indeed their non-major coursesgenerate large quantities of student credit hours that further justify these departments and theircourses for non majors provide support for a number of teaching assistants that comprise a goodportion of their graduate students.Members of ASEE’s Multidisciplinary Division are the most likely faculty to develop EI coursesbecause they inherently have wide interests and tend to be familiar with resources for

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; GuangZhi Qu, Oakland University; Ishwar Sethi, Oakland University

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International

AC 2009-1282: INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN CHINA FORENGINEERING STUDENTS AT OAKLAND UNIVERSITYXia Wang, Oakland University XIA WANG (wang@oakland.edu) is an assistant professor in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on fuel cell technology. She is the faculty coordinator of the 2008 OU SECS trip to China.Gary Barber, Oakland University GARY BARBER (barber@oakland.edu) is the chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Oakland University. His research and teaching interests lie in the area of tribology. He is the co-faculty coordinator of the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Drexel University; Jameson Detweiler, Drexel University; Cody Ray, Drexel University; Andrew Cebulski, Drexel University; Jay Bhatt, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

collaborationbetween students, faculty, librarians and outside contributors as well as ensure the sustainabilityof the project in coming years.The Smart House is a student-led, multidisciplinary project to retrofit an existing house to be aliving-laboratory. The house will be a platform for testing innovations in the areas of energy,health, environment, interaction, and lifestyle. The ultimate goal of the organization is toimprove the quality of life for those living and working in an urban residential setting. TheSmart House is a collaborative design project not only across different disciplines, but alsoacross student year and domain knowledge levels. This collaboration produces a wide array ofstudent information needs and presents a unique opportunity for

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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First-Year Programs

recruitment and retention efforts of the department and program.Besides the technical skills to be acquired, one of the purposes of these courses is viewedto be enticing the student in the field of study, motivating them to learn more, and in turnstay with the program. In a continuously demographically changing classroom,instructors face the challenge of adjusting the content of the course and the projects suchthat both the lecture and laboratory assignments are suitable, interesting, and useful forall types of students; these students include traditional recent high-school graduatestudents, transfer students with some prior college course credit, professional students,and other mature students.In the classical style of teaching this course, it has

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University; Wolfgang Bauer, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; John Courtney, Michigan State University; Ruth Heckman, Lansing Community College; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Renee Mickelson, Lansing Community College; Mark Urban-Lurain; Clifford Weil, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-1899: ENGAGING EARLY ENGINEERING STUDENTS (EEES):BACKGROUND AND GOALS OF AN NSF STEP PROJECT TO INCREASERETENTION OF EARLY ENGINEERING STUDENTSJon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Applied Engineering Sciences major, College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Dr. Sticklen also serves as the College Coordinator for engineering education research, and is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department, MSU. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. More recently, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

opportunities.About 50 of the colleges in the book include engineering or pre-engineering programs.Examples of programs profiled include the EPICS program at Purdue University; the ColoradoSchool of Mines Minor in Civic Engagement and a special interest area in humanitarianengineering; Colorado State University’s Service-Learning Graduate Teaching CertificateProgram; and the University of Pennsylvania’s CommuniTech. However, more important than alist of programs and courses is an understanding of the outcomes that can result from studentengagement in PBSL.Although this paper focuses exclusively on the students’ educational outcomes, of equalimportance are the impacts on the community partners. The community should be a true partnerin the process and feel

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Winston Erevelles, Robert Morris University; Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

foundations, industrial and government sources. His teaching, research, service, and publishing interests are in the areas of Automation, Robotics, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Process Monitoring & Control, and Computer Integrated Manufacturing.Jennifer Parsons, Robert Morris University Jennifer Parsons is the Director of STEM Outreach Programs within the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. She previously served as the SEMS Outreach Programs Specialist and PRIME Business Manager and is an integral part of all grants from Pittsburgh area foundations, the SME Education Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the US Department of Labor. She continues to work

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

&T Bell Laboratories, General Motors Laboratories, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and SPAWAR Systems Center.Matthew Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and is the Past President of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida in 1996. Previously, he served as Assistant Director of the NSF-sponsored SUCCEED Engineering Education Coalition. He studies longitudinal student records in engineering education, team-member effectiveness, and the implementation of high-engagement teaching methods

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curricula for the Year 2015 and Beyond

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1055: ROLE OF MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS IN ENGINEERINGWORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTVenkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale The author is a Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology and the Director of Science and Technology Programs at the State University of New York – Farmingdale. His prior assignments include teaching and research at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Purdue School of Engineering Technology at the Indiana University – Purdue University, Indianapolis, and the Florida A&M University. He is a member of the Manufacturing Higher Education Task Force and the Accreditation Committee of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He is also on

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Ganesh Balasubramanian, Virginia Tech; Ishwar Puri, Virginia Tech; Scott Case, Virginia Tech; Roop Mahajan, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

have been recognized for best paper awards by the American Society for Composites and the American Composites Manufacturers Association. His teaching and research accomplishments resulted in him receiving the College of Engineering's Outstanding New Professor Award for 2002, being named a College of Engineering Faculty Fellow in 2004, and receiving the College of Engineering Dean's Award for Research in 2007. Page 14.1192.1Roop Mahajan, Virginia Tech Roop Mahajan serves as Director of the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS) at Virginia Tech where he also holds

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

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Materials

at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone Design. He has also co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes.Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Amy Stuart, University of South Florida; Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida; Helen Muga, University of South Florida; Linda Phillips, University of South Florida; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

University of South Florida. He is also appointed as a Patel Research Fellow by the Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Stanford University under the National Science Foundation’s Center of Advanced Materials for Purification of Water with Systems (WaterCAMPWS). Dr. Yeh is a registered professional civil & environmental engineer with research and teaching interests in water & wastewater engineering, global water management, water/energy nexus, infrastructures and green buildings. In particular, he develops and applies membrane and biological processes for water purification, wastewater treatment and reuse, and energy

Conference Session

Recruitment and Development of Minority Faculty

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

minorityserving universities. In spite of several such programs, the number of minority, especiallyAfrican American students, graduating and entering CSE and HPC professional areas hasremained really low. There is a great demand of graduates and working professionals in the areasof computational science and engineering that are trained not only in the technical domain areasbut also in the computational aspects and high performance computing areas, the relatedtechnology, tools, paradigms and approaches. This expertise demand is not only from the US Page 14.511.2federal engineering and science laboratories where modeling and simulation have alreadybecome

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Roberts, University of Florida; Karen Bray, University of Florida; Vikram Shishodia, University of Florida; Jeff Citty, University of Florida; Deborah Mayhew, University of Florida; James Ogles, University of Florida; Angela Lindner, University of Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

resourcesThe success of the STEPUP program is critically dependent on the roles played by staff andstudents. To ensure successful execution, two staff members, who are professional advisorsunder the leadership of the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, serve the role of full-timecoordinators over the duration of the program. Under their direction, a team of undergraduatestudent mentors, alumni of previous STEPUP classes, are selected to help with various activities.During the summer, these students are actively engaged in direct mentoring of students andperforming resident assistants’ tasks in the residence hall. The lead mentor, besides having theresponsibility of guiding and serving as a role model for other mentors, teaches the pre-calculuscourse