Conference Session

Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Michael G. Helander, University of Toronto

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-160: THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER INTERFACE ON LEARNINGOUTCOMES IN REMOTE-ACCESS LABORATORIESM. Reza Emami, University of TorontoMichael G. Helander, University of Toronto Page 14.1209.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 THE EFFECTS OF COMPUTER INTERFACE ON LEARNING OUTCOMES IN REMOTE ACCESS LABORATORIESAbstractRemote access laboratories are increasingly being integrated into undergraduate engineeringcurricula on a global scale. Despite the vast body of literature dealing with remotely-accessiblelaboratories, the majority of papers have focused on the technical merits of a particularimplementation, rather than on the implications of

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Brian Benini, Case Western Reserve University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-251: A LABORATORY EXERCISE TO TEACH THE HYDROSTATICPRINCIPLE AS A CORE CONCEPT IN FLUID MECHANICSRobert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Edwards is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at The Penn State Erie, The Behrend College where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University Gerald Recktenwald is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department at Portland State University. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, IEEE and SIAM. His

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trey Shirley, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University; Randy Collins, Clemson University; Anand Gramopadhye, Clemson University

AC 2009-809: A MECHATRONICS (AND MATERIAL-HANDLING SYSTEMS)COURSE: CLASSROOM TOPICS, LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS, ANDPROJECTTrey Shirley, Clemson UniversityJohn Wagner, Clemson UniversityRandy Collins, Clemson UniversityAnand Gramopadhye, Clemson University Page 14.49.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Mechatronics (and Material Handling Systems) Course – Classroom Topics, Laboratory Experiments, and ProjectAbstractThe material handling and logistics industry encompasses the movement, control, and storage ofproducts in both manufacturing and distribution environments. The mechatronics field, whichintegrates concepts from traditional engineering

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Forsberg, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

14.1306.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Use of the Knowledge and Skill Builder (KSB) Format in a Senior Mechanical Engineering LaboratoryOverviewThis paper discusses the use of the Knowledge and Skill Builder (KSB) format in HofstraUniversity's ENGG 170 laboratory course during the Spring 2008 semester.The current investigation is a fifth-year research project of the NSF-funded MSTP 1, 2Project, "Mathematics Across the Middle School MST Curriculum" . KSBs werepreviously used by the author in a sophomore level Measurements and Instrumentation 3Laboratory course (ENGG 160A) . The success of the KSBs in that

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

permanently integrate new understanding, particularly associated with math and science, within their cognitive framework. In his eight years as a high school teacher, Mr. Kirsch has often utilized the context of engineering and its focus upon problem solving to engage students in community-based projects. Page 14.539.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Engaging High School Students in Engineering, Science and Technology using Virtual LaboratoriesAbstractThe Virtual Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Laboratory was originally developed forcapstone projects in experimental design to be

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University; Jackson Sherion, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1174: EFFECTIVELY DEPLOYING DISTANCE-EDUCATION (DE)LABORATORY COMPONENTS IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SET UPRanjeet Agarwala, East Carolina UniversityAndrew Jackson, East Carolina UniversityJackson Sherion, East Carolina University Page 14.519.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Effectively Deploying Distance Education (DE) Laboratory Components in an Engineering Technology EnvironmentAbstractThe goal of the Department of Technology Systems at East Carolina University is to supportthe economic development requirements of Eastern North Carolina by creating professionalsto meet the general engineering and technology needs of its private and

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-732: A SOLAR-POWERED ART PROJECT PROVIDES A REMOTEGREEN ENERGY LABORATORY FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSDale 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.Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Frances Jallu is an Electromechanical

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

investigated. These gases were chosen for thiswork because of the materials used in the sensors and their importance in environmental testingand monitoring applications, both indoor and outdoor. The work was performed in an electricalengineering laboratory facility which lacked sophisticated chambers for testing gas sensors.Homemade chambers were constructed from readily available components. Commerciallyavailable probes for the measurement of CO and CO2 were purchased and used as the referencedevices for the testing and calibration of the sensors under test. Gases for testing each sensorwere obtained from common sources. Conditioning electronics for each sensor were constructedper the manufacturer’s datasheets and applications notes. Data acquisition

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bowles, University of South Carolina; Gang Quan, University of South Carolina

AC 2009-761: AN FPGA-BASED EMBEDDED-SYSTEM DESIGN LABORATORYFOR THE UNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULUMJohn Bowles, University of South Carolina John Bowles is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at the University of South Carolina where he teaches and does research in reliable system design. Previously he was employed by NCR Corporation and Bell Laboratories. He has a BS in Engineering Science from the University of Virginia, an MS in Applied Mathematics from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University.Gang Quan, University of South Carolina Gang Quan is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Connolly, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Javier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American

AC 2009-1757: BREAKING AWAY FROM THE LABORATORY: USINGLEAN-COMPUTING TECHNOLOGY TO MERGE THEORY-BASED LEARNINGAND EXPERIMENTATIONThomas Connolly, University of Texas, San AntonioKathy Schmidt, University of Texas, AustinJavier Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American Page 14.286.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Breaking Away from the Laboratory: Using Lean Computing Technology to Merge Theory Based Learning and ExperimentationAbstractThis ongoing research involves a departure from traditional laboratory instructional practices inthat it seeks to forge a closer connection between lecture-based and laboratory

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Sweety Agarwal, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University

AC 2009-1858: DEVELOPMENT OF E-QUALITY LABORATORY MODULES FORUSE IN ENGINEERING QUALITY-CONTROL COURSESRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is currently Associate Professor of Applied Engineering Technology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Dr. Chiou received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995. His areas of education and research emphasis include mechatronics, Internet based robotics and automation, and remote sensors and monitoring. Dr. Chiou incorporates real-world problems into his research and teaching. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the DoED, the SME Education Foundation, and

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-1890: FROM HANDY BOARD TO VEX: THE EVOLUTION OF AJUNIOR-LEVEL ROBOTICS LABORATORY COURSEYanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 14.641.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 From Handy Board to VEX: Evolution of a Junior Level Robotics Laboratory CourseAbstractA new set of autonomous robotics experiments for a junior level course is described in thispaper. These experiments are based on the VEX robotics kit with the MPLAB software both ofwhich offer more flexibility for the students to apply their mechanical and software designknowledge to build an autonomous mobile robot. The students work in groups

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University; Suzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2009-2081: A THREE-WAY APPROACH TO INVESTIGATING STUDENTS’LEARNING STYLES IN AN ENGINEERING LABORATORYConstantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona UniversitySuzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University Page 14.133.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Three-Way Approach to Investigating Student Learning Styles in an Engineering LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents the approach taken in the Experimental Methods in the Thermal SciencesLaboratory offered by the Mechanical Engineering Department from Northern ArizonaUniversity to investigate laboratory-specific student learning styles. To support this approach,the laboratory was

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2009-1257: IMPACT OF INTEGRATION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSIN AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABORATORY: A CASE STUDYAdam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin Adam Ekenseair is a doctoral student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in May 2005. Currently he is working in the laboratory of Dr. Nicholas Peppas on "A Fundamental Investigation of Non-Fickian Penetrant Transport in Glassy Polymers." Adam is a Department of Defense (NDSEG) Fellow and a National Science Foundation (NSF-GREP) Fellow. He is also active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering, the American Physical

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Lei Jiang, Donghua University; Darayan Shahryar, Texas Southern University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1350: TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF VIRTUAL ANDREMOTE LABORATORIES: A CASE STUDYXuemin Chen, Texas Southern UniversityLei Jiang, Donghua UniversityDarayan Shahryar, Texas Southern UniversityLawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern UniversityDavid Olowokere, Texas Southern University Page 14.1168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Technologies for Development of Virtual and Remote Laboratories – A Case StudyAbstractWith the rapid development of computer and Internet technologies, the virtual and remotelaboratories have become an important part of the educational process. To developinteractive virtual and remote laboratories

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. degree in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was an Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute, Bengbu, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a research assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. His research interests include image and signal processing, and image and video coding.Cajetan Akujuobi

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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Information Systems

involve Cyber-tools and Cyber-environments for Engineering Education, and Semantic Grids. Page 14.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a Research and Education Laboratory for High Performance Computing and CyberinfrastructureAbstractHigh performance computing (HPC) and computational science are critical drivers of economicand research competitiveness in global science and engineering. The growth of open sourcesoftware and the universal availability of low cost, high performance computer componentsmake it possible to build powerful and inexpensive high performance computing systems

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron St. Leger, United States Military Academy; Anthony Deese, Drexel University; Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1464: AN ANALOG POWER SYSTEM EMULATOR AS A LABORATORYTOOL FOR TEACHING ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMSAaron St. Leger, United States Military AcademyAnthony Deese, Drexel UniversityChikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University Page 14.175.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Analog Power System Emulator as a Laboratory Tool for Teaching Electric Power SystemsAbstractMost power systems courses incorporate both software and hardware components intolaboratories. Each of these technologies has strengths and weaknesses. In this paper, a novelanalog power system emulator is presented as a unique laboratory tool for teaching powersystems

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1519: AN ON-LINE RFID LABORATORY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTAND THE ASSESSMENT OF ITS USERS’ EDUCATIONNabil Lehlou, University of ArkansasNebil Buyurgan, University of ArkansasJustin Chimka, University of Arkansas Page 14.209.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Online RFID Laboratory Learning Environment and the Assessment of its User’s EducationAbstractDue to the increasing demand for RFID expertise and the existence of a knowledge gap betweenindustry and academia in this domain, work has been stimulated to help spread understanding inthis field and bridge the gap between theoretical examinations and industrial practices

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Burnham, University of Texas, Austin; Jules Campbell, University of Texas, Austin; Surya Santoso, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo Compean, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American

paper.Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American Dr. Ramos earned his MSE and Ph.D degrees from Stanford University in 1972 and 1976, respectively, all in electrical engineering. He teaches electrical engineering and renewable energy courses at the University of Texas at Pan American since 2005. He was a professor and researcher in a number of Mexican universities since 1977. His research interests include energy conversion and power system analysis. Page 14.461.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing Wind Power Simulations and Laboratory Experiments for

Conference Session

Exploring Technological Literacy and Awareness

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate Disney, Mission College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2009-655: INSTRUCTOR-FRIENDLY INTRODUCTORY LABORATORYPROJECTS FOR USE IN 2 OR 4 YEAR COLLEGESJohn Krupczak, Hope College Professor of EngineeringKate Disney, Mission College Engineering Instructor Page 14.746.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Instructor-Friendly Introductory Laboratory Projects for Use in 2 or 4 Year CollegesAbstractA group of educators from engineering programs at both four and two year colleges hasdeveloped laboratory modules with an emphasis on activities and perspectives shown to besuccessful in technological literacy courses for non-engineering students. To meet the needs ofcommunity

Conference Session

Implementation of Experiments in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-98: A MANUFACTURING PROCESSES LABORATORY: WHATBOOK-MAKING AND SHEET-METALWORKING HAVE IN COMMONNebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo Nebojsa I. Jaksic received the Dipl. Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University in 1984, the M.S. in electrical engineering, M.S. in industrial engineering, and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University in 1988, 1992, and 2000, respectively. From 1992 to 2000 he was with DeVry University in Columbus, OH. In 2000, he joined Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he is currently an Associate Professor and the mechatronics program director. Dr. Jaksic's interests include manufacturing processes

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane Folz, Virginia Tech; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Materials

AC 2009-313: REDESIGNING A JUNIOR-LEVEL MATERIALS PROCESSINGLABORATORY COURSE TO AID STUDENTS IN APPLYING THEORY TOPRACTICEDiane Folz, Virginia Tech Diane Folz is a Senior Research Associate and Laboratory Instructor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech. She also is the faculty advisor for the Material Advantage Student Professional Organization and of the Journal of Undergraduate Materials Research (JUMR). In addition to teaching the materials processing laboratories, she mentors at least one team each year in their senior capstone project.Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Tech Christine Bala Burgoyne is the Assistant Director and Instructor of the

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Michael Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-336: A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION MODEL FOR EDUCATORSAND INDUSTRY PARTNERS FOR LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT ANDENHANCEMENTJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, solid and liquid desiccant regeneration, energy conservation and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Qunfang Liao, Panasonic Automotive Systems

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-417: LABORATORY IMPLEMENTATION OF A SMALL-SCALECAN-BASED PM BLDC MOTOR CONTROL FOR AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORYELECTRIFICATIONGene Liao, Wayne State University Gene Liao is currently an associate professor in the Engineering Technology Division at Wayne State University. He has over 15 years of industrial practices in the automotive sector prior to becoming a faculty member. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests in the areas of automotive components design and analysis, multibody dynamics, and CAE applications in manufacturing. He received the B.S.M.E. from National Central University, Taiwan, M.S.M.E. from the University of Texas, Mechanical Engineer from Columbia University, and the

Conference Session

Innovation in Laboratory Studies and Outreach Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

control. Following this, the class completes the exercisewith the PID instruction in RSLogix500. Both methods will be compared in terms of speed,complexity, and accuracy.The laboratory assignments in controlling the oven heater temperature and dimming the lamp aregiven to the students so that they experience the effectiveness of the PID control. The studentswill practice the scaling of input and output variables and loop closure through this exercise.The closed-loop control concept is emphasized through these exercises. The closed-loopPMDCM control is the last assignment of the PID teaching components. The two PMDCMs areconnected back-to-back to form a motor-generator set. The PMDCM generator works as atachometer to close the velocity loop. The

Conference Session

Innovation in Laboratory Studies and Outreach Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Gumaer, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(whether or not in joint cavity) by measuring flow impedance of thetissue.Over the senior year, the students went through a typical engineering design cycle and delivered a demosystem to their client. The design and development process is briefly introduced next.Understand the ProblemAfter they accepted the project, the student went to Dr. Bartlett’s laboratory twice to learn about theapplication. Before the first field visit, the students prepared a long list of questions, expecting to obtainanswers for all of these questions after the trip. They came back with some understanding of orthopedicinjection, but did not find satisfactory answers to all the questions. A second trip was then arranged andthe students were able to find answers for those

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Sebastian Bawab, Old Dominion University; Timothy Coats, NSWCCD; Hesham Nassar, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy; George Bodner, Purdue University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-1711: ARE SIMULATION TOOLS DEVELOPED AND USED BYEXPERTS APPROPRIATE EXPERIMENTATION TOOLS FOR EDUCATIONALCONTEXTS?Alejandra Magana , Purdue UniversitySean Brophy, Purdue UniversityGeorge Bodner, Purdue University Page 14.231.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Are Simulation Tools Developed and Used by Experts Appropriate Experimentation Tools for Educational Contexts?Abstract Simulations and visualizations can lead to significant improvements in students’conceptual understanding. This increased understanding may be due to the formation of expert-like dynamic mental models. Laboratory simulations have been used in