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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-885: THE TECT WORKSHOP: RAISING HIGH-SCHOOL TEACHERS’AND GUIDANCE COUNSELORS’ SELF-EFFICACY IN COUNSELINGSTUDENTS ABOUT ENGINEERING CAREERS AND MAJORSBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management. PI for the Teaching Engineering to Counselors and Teachers (TECT) project.Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of CounselingDeborah Bosley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of EnglishJames Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer EngineeringStephen Kuyath

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

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Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

year, schoolcorporations have great difficulty in hiring qualified individuals who are certified to teach. Inresponse, many universities in Indiana, such as Indiana State University, Indiana University PurdueUniversity Indianapolis, and Ball State University, offer transition to teaching programs. Theseeducational programs allow professionals possessing baccalaureate degrees in relevant areas to takeeducational coursework in appropriate instructional methods, curriculum development, and assessmenttechniques to become licensed secondary teachers. As a result, the transition to teaching model helpscareer changers move from industry to the classroom.In recent years, the U.S. government has placed emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering

Conference Session

Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lydotta Taylor, EdVenture Group; Erika Shaffer, EdVenture Group; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. Page 14.726.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating STEM Concepts in the Classroom through Problem Based LearningAbstractWest Virginia University College of Engineering and Mineral Resources and The EdVentureGroup have partnered successfully over the past four years to increase the awareness andclassroom applications of engineering curriculum through technology with 7th-12th gradestudents across the state of WV. Math and Science teachers from across the state havecollaborated

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2009-1738: WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH TEACHING ASSISTANTSEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Ed Gehringer is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He has been a frequent presenter at education-based workshops in the areas of computer architecture and object-oriented systems. His research interests include architectural support for memory management, garbage collection, and computer-supported collaborative learning. He received a B.S. from the University of Detroit(-Mercy) in 1972, a B.A. from Wayne State University, also in 1972, and the Ph.D. from Purdue

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Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas Doyle, McMaster University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2009-555: EFFECTIVE CRITERIA FOR TEACHING AND LEARNINGAdrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego Adrian Ieta holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2004) from The University of Western Ontario, Canada. He also holds a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Timisoara, Romania (1984), a B.E.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Polytechnical University of Timisoara (1992), and an M.E.Sc. from The University of Western Ontario (1999). He worked on industrial projects within the Applied Electrostatics Research Centre and the Digital Electronics Research Group at the University of Western Ontario and is an IEEE member and a registered Professional Engineer of Ontario. He

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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Hochstein, University of Memphis; Shelia Moses, University of Memphis; Daphne Jones, Memphis City Schools

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-1822: EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS: A STEM CAREERCONFERENCE FOR 7TH- AND 8TH-GRADE GIRLSDeborah Hochstein, University of Memphis Ms. Hochstein is Dept. Chair for the Engineering Technology Department at the University of Memphis. She earned a B.S. in Physics from Georgian Court University and a M.S.E. from the University of Akron.Shelia Moses, University of Memphis Ms. Moses is the Academic Services Coordinator for the Herff College of Engineering at the University of Memphis. She earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a M.P.A. in Public Administration from the University of Memphis.Daphne Jones, Memphis City Schools Ms. Jones is the Mathematics Coordinator for the Memphis City School

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Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Ndjeka Manya

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Mathematics

AC 2009-2471: THE ROLE AND POTENTIAL OF VISUALIZATION IN THEMATHEMATICAL EDUCATION OF ENGINEERSSabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart Institute of Information Technology Services, sabina.jeschke@rus.uni-stuttgart.deNdjeka Esther Manya, Berlin University of Technology (TU Berlin) Institute of Mathematics, manya@math.tu-berlin.de Page 14.1248.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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The Role of Engineering in Public Policy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Lott, University of Texas, Austin; Carey King, University of Texas, Austin; Michael Webber, University of Texas, Austin

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2009-525: USING THE TEXAS INTERACTIVE POWER SIMULATOR FORDIRECT INSTRUCTIONMelissa Lott, University of Texas, Austin Melissa Lott is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin. Her work includes a unique pairing of mechanical engineering and public policy in the field of energy systems research. She is a graduate of the University of California at Davis, receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biological Systems Engineering. Melissa is currently working as a member of the Webber Energy Group at the University of Texas at Austin. She was a 2008 recipient of the Rylander Excellence in Teaching Endowment for her achievements in the

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

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Construction

AC 2009-1794: SUSTAINABILITY OR GREEN: CHALLENGES AND CHANGESFOR EDUCATORS AND THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMMuge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center Muge Mukaddes Darwish is an Associate Professor in the department of Engineering Technology in the College of engineering at Texas Tech University. Her diverse work experience and background in education makes her a valuable asset to teach courses in the areas of general engineering, geotechnical and structural engineering. Her professional interests include alternative water use in construction, sustainable development, sustainable construction and materials, masonry structures and design, geotechnical engineering, as well as the enhancements

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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Minorities in Engineering

, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Rather than treat thesestudents as a homogenous population, we disaggregate students by different racial/ ethnic groupsand by different life experiences as we uncover the obstacles encountered and the strategiesemployed to surpass them. Using a semi-structured, quasi-longitudinal interview protocolinspired by previous ethnographic or qualitative studies of college students, we asked 165 non-majority undergraduate engineering students to share their lived experiences as minority studentsin undergraduate engineering programs at this institution. Invitations to participate wereextended to students in their sophomore, junior, or senior years and were repeated annually untilgraduation. Of the 165 students who

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Minorities in Engineering

completion.Figure 20 Finished Tennis Court Figure 21 Finished Basketball Courts 18. Faculty and Students InvolvementThe project served as a practical service learning activity in construction education which is alsoapplicable to civil engineering education. Construction Management Technology faculty andstudents were actively involved in this project. The estimating class was required to prepare a bidfor the demolition of the facility by the course faculty. The class visited the site and took Page 14.1242.17measurements of all the features on the site. They prepared an inventory of all materials to bedemolished and removed from site

Conference Session

Panel: Taking a Break from Academia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2009-506: TAKING A BREAK FROM ACADEMIABevlee Watford, Virginia TechLesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central FloridaSusan Davidson, University of PennsylvaniaLeigh McCue, Virginia TechNoel Schulz, Mississippi State University Page 14.1120.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Taking a Break from AcademiaAbstractThis paper presents the input received from four faculty members who “took a break” from theirregular academic life. The panelists responded to the following questions: • Where were you in your academic career when you decided to take a break? • What were the factors that motivated you to pursue this activity? • What

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrian Ieta, State University of New York, Oswego; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas Doyle, McMaster University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2009-556: SYNERGISTIC LEARNING ENVIRONMENT USINGBLACKBOARD LEARNING CELLSAdrian Ieta, State University of New York, OswegoRachid Manseur, State University of New York, OswegoThomas Doyle, McMaster University Thomas E. Doyle holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Science (2006) from The University of Western Ontario, Canada. He also holds a B.E.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, a B.Sc. in Computer Science, and an M.E.Sc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Western Ontario. He worked on industrial projects with PlasSep Ltd, within the Applied Electrostatics Research Centre and the Digital Electronics Research Group at The University of Western

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; Kimberly Batta, Purdue University; Alex Morgan, Purdue University; Eric Wack, Purdue University; Ben Wheeler, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2009-295: GRAPHICAL SIMULATION AND COMMUNICATION OFKNEE-REPLACEMENT SURGERY INFORMATIONPatrick Connolly, Purdue UniversityKimberly Batta, Purdue UniversityAlex Morgan, Purdue UniversityEric Wack, Purdue UniversityBen Wheeler, Purdue University Page 14.658.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Graphical Simulation and Communication of Knee Replacement Surgery InformationAbstractWith an aging population, health issues are on the rise. It is projected that over half of theAmerican population will develop arthritis in their knees, as well as other joints, during theirlifetime. Many of these medical issues will result in the need for joint

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Design Communications

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Colin McDonald, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-290: THIS IS NOT TIMES NEW ROMAN: ENGINEERING DESIGNLESSONS VIA TYPEFACE DESIGNMarjan Eggermont, University of CalgaryColin McDonald, University of Calgary Page 14.1268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Page 14.1268.2Page 14.1268.3Page 14.1268.4Page 14.1268.5 Figure 9: Romain4. Romantic: high contrast between strokes within the letterforms, geometric construction throughout, but referring to historical proportions and layouts (Fig. 10). Figure 10: Walbaum5. Realist (19th and early 20th centuries): scribal traditions are essentially absent. The emphasis is on

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

. 2008. “Staying on Track,” ASEE Prism, February 2008, pp. 22-28.[3] Loftus, Margaret. 2007. “Why She Won’t Listen,” ASEE Prism, December 2007, pp. 27-31.[4] U.S. Census Bureau. 2008. 2008 National Population Projections. Available athttp://www.census.gov/population/www/projections/2008projections.html.[5] Kelly III, John E. “Bridging Engineering’s Minority Gap,” Business Week, Viewpoint, February 15, 2008,available online at http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/feb2008/tc20080214_560345.htm.[6] Malcom, Shirley M. 2008. “The Human Face of Engineering,” JEE, July 2008, pp. 237-238.[7] National Academy of Engineering. 2006. “Societal, Global, and Professional Contexts of EngineeringPractice,” The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Amy Kitts, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

AC 2009-1915: AGC COMPETITION: SOME LESSONS LEARNED--THIRDTIME'S THE CHARM!David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Althea Smith, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University

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Minorities in Engineering

attitudes andbeliefs about mathematics.Introduction "Investments in math and science under President Eisenhower gave new opportunities toyoung scientists and engineers all across the country. It made possible somebody like a SergeiBrin to attend graduate school and found an upstart company called Google that would foreverchange our world," – President Barack Obama, March 10, 20091 Many have noted for years that mathematics and science can shape and change ourworld. The technological advances propelled by those knowledgeable in mathematics andscience during just the past century is remarkable. But, if we as a nation want to remaincompetitive in these fields we must make sure that students are prepared for advanced study inthese areas

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Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Robert Stiegler, NSWC-DD

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(PEP) initiative for the Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E). Prior to his current position Mr. McGahern served as Deputy Director of the N-STAR initiative at the Office of Naval Research.Robert Stiegler, NSWC-DD Robert Stiegler is currently supporting the USMC Targeting and Engagement Systems and the K-12 Outreach Programs for the DDR&E National Defense Education Program, Office of Naval Research N-STAR initiative, and the Naval Sea Systems Command Outreach Program. He previously served as a program manager for USMC science and technology programs, Science Advisor to the Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces Atlantic, and Head, NAVSEA Combat

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Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Construction

AC 2009-304: PRACTITIONERS AS ADJUNCT CLINICAL PROFESSORS: THEIRROLE IN TEACHING REAL-WORLD ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS INDESIGN AND CONSTRUCTIONVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Virendra K. Varma,Ph.D.,P.E.,F.ASCE, is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Engineering Technology at Missouri Western State University. Page 14.965.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Practitioners as Adjunct Clinical Professors: Their Role in Teaching Real-World Engineering Applications in Design and ConstructionAbstractIn the schools of engineering and technology

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

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

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeremy Li, University of Bridgeport

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Manufacturing

current engineering classes, some necessary curriculum and teaching reformsare needed. A new course titled “Manufacturing Strategy and Lean Manufacturing” hasbeen developed at University of Bridgeport to provide our graduate students with theknowledge to face today’s challenges. The instructor brings the extensive US industrialand engineering experiences to the class and all the advanced technology proceduresintroduced and discussed in the class can be applied to the industries to improve the plantperformance in manufacturing flow, organizational functions, process control, metricsand logistics. Although this course was taught at the mechanical and manufacturingengineering majors, it can also be applied to the most areas of US industrial

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Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Strutz, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

student pursuit of engineering through early education awareness.Fluctuations in Education Legislation and ReportsIn the midst of the world’s recognition bestowed on the scientific, technological, engineering,and mathematical minds of Russia for their launch of Sputnik in 1957, this outstandingaccomplishment immediately brought to light the deficiencies in the educational system in theUnited States. Much was published about the STEM deficiencies and the neglected minds of thenation’s talented students, which prompted a whirlwind of short-lived legislation and programs,and published reports. Page 14.99.3For a period of 16 years, several

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution; Peter Toth, Budapest Tech.

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International

AC 2009-2533: UTILIZATION OF COOPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVELEARNING IN TECHNICAL TEACHER TRAINING AND ENGINEERINGEDUCATION OVER NATIONAL BOARDERSImre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution Director, Budapest TechPeter Toth, Budapest Tech. Director, Centre for Teacher Training and Engineering Education, Budapest Tech Page 14.1339.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Utilization of Cooperative and Collaborative Learning in Technical Teacher Training and Engineering Education over National BoarderAbstractThe Masters level Opportunities and Technological Innovation in

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

adolescent psychology study, three sections were compared: in-class quizzes, online quizzes, and no quizzes 3. Once the cheating aspects were addressed for theonline quizzes, the exam scores for the group with online quizzes were found to be equivalent tothe group with in-class quizzes. Student satisfaction was higher in the online quizzing grouphowever.Other disciplines have used portions of the concept. For example, in biology, regular weeklyquizzes have been evaluated and did not seem to improve student performance on exams 4,although this is contrary to many other studies 5. In engineering technology, computer basedtesting where students were given a range of several days to complete exams was evaluated 6.Results indicated that students

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Aerospace

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

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

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

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New Trends in Graduate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Heffner, Lehigh University; Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University; Steve Martin, Iowa State University; Kathleen Richardson, Clemson University; Eric Skaar, Clemson University

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Graduate Studies

courses on lasers and optoelectronic device physics at Penn State University and created an optoelectronics training curriculum for Agere employees. He received an MS in Chemical Physics from Indiana University and a PhD in Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology. He has 16 publications and 6 patents on optical devices.Himanshu Jain, Lehigh University Himanshu Jain is currently the T.L. Diamond Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Applied Science, a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, and Director of NSF’s International Materials Institute for New Functionality in Glass at Lehigh University. Previously, he conducted research at Argonne and Brookhaven National

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Electrical and Computer

Infineon Technologies, IKOS Systems (now Mentor Graphics), and Marconi Communications. His research interests include design methodologies for integrated circuits and systems with emphasis on system-level design, embedded systems, HW/SW co-design, system specification languages, and early design assessment, analysis, and refinement of complex SOCs. Talarico received a PhD in electrical engineering form the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and is a member of IEEE. Contact him at ctalarico@ewu.edu Page 14.1281.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Tribulations of a New Electrical