Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; Kimberly Filer, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Jane Prey, Microsoft Research

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Computers in Education

and OneNote in fundamental engineering coursesInfrastructure and training needs for an undertaking of this magnitude are broad and diverse.Transitioning faculty from their current teaching techniques to tablet-facilitated instruction, aswell as building the necessary organization needed to support the technical use of these devicesinside and outside the classroom will be discussed in this paper. Furthermore, mechanisms forscaling and adopting the processes for use at other universities will be suggested to the audience.The Tablet PC requirement program has undergone extensive assessment to examine the effectsof the new technology and the corresponding new pedagogical practices that the technologyaffords. Data have been collected using

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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Rossmery Alva, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-557: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT AND COLLABORATIVE TEAMSMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityRossmery Alva, Savannah State UniversityAsad Yousuf, Savannah State University Page 14.894.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Multi-disciplinary Project and Collaborative TeamsAbstractMulti-disciplinary Project and Collaborative Teams (MPACT) is a collaborative effortbetween faculty and undergraduate students of Civil and Electrical EngineeringTechnology programs. This project is part of an undergraduate research projectsupported by the Minority Access to Graduate Education and Careers in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (MAGEC-STEM

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Workplace Concerns, Realities, and Intangibles

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2009-781: WORKPLACE BULLIES: A RISING WORKPLACE CONCERN ANDDETRIMENT TO CAREER SUCCESSRalph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1381.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Workplace Bullies: A Rising Workplace Concern and Detriment to Career SuccessAbstractAs engineering and technology students enter the workforce to begin their careers, theywill encounter several obstacles to their future professional success. In addition to havingto deal with career issues related to global competition and technological change, anadditional concern students are likely to encounter is workplace bullying. Duringinternships or as newly hired

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Bowman, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Computers in Education

effectively increased interaction between students working in pairs, and appear topromote positive interdependence for the students in this study. More long-term studies arebeing conducted to assess effects on learning and student attitudes over time, and to improve theinter-observer reliability statistics.IntroductionPen-based technology is a powerful tool in engineering and science education, as it allowsstudents to write freeform symbols, structures and equations. Students can work throughproblems, take notes, organize class materials, and store these materials electronically without anequation editor or concerns about formatting. Through a 2007 Hewlett Packard Technology forTeaching grant, our program has acquired 36 Tablet PCs for students to

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Stephen Elliott, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2009-1576: ROI: RETURN ON INVESTMENT AS A FACTOR IN DESIGNINGGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR MUTUAL BENEFITMichael Dyrenfurth, Purdue UniversityKathryne Newton, Purdue UniversityMark Schuver, Purdue UniversityStephen Elliott, Purdue University Page 14.1035.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009ROI: Return on Investment as a factor in designing graduate research projects for mutualbenefitIncreasingly, flagship engineering/industrial technology departments are expanding theirengagement with R&D (Research & Development) efforts that are of mutual benefit tolocal/regional industry as well as themselves. The benefits of such partnerships, ofteneducational

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-209: USING COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS TO ENHANCE PROBLEMSOLVINGDianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State UniversityJeff Joines, North Carolina State UniversityAmy Craig, North Carolina State University Page 14.1315.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Using Computational Tools to Enhance Problem SolvingAbstractMany engineering curriculum around the country are re-evaluating their introductory computerprogramming requirement. At our university, several departments have introduced newcomputer-based modeling courses that integrate critical thinking and problem solving withcomputational thinking and programming as a replacement of the traditional first

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Yeary, University of Oklahoma; Tian-you YU, University of Oklahoma; Robert Palmer, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Guifu Zhang, University of Oklahoma; Phil Chilson, University of Oklahoma; Mike Biggerstaff, University of Oklahoma

comfortable with topicswhich may have previously been considered in the realm of engineering. Furthermore,engineering students who choose to work in this exciting field should have enough backgroundin the atmospheric sciences to effectively communicate with the radar system users. Onlythrough such an interdisciplinary approach can true leaps forward in both technology and sciencebe achieved. To guide the development of the team’s university educational radar program [1],the following three overarching goals were created.≠ Provide a comprehensive interdisciplinary education in weather radar at both the undergraduate and graduate levels≠ Provide extensive hands-on experience≠ Combine the talents of faculty members from different departments across

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Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Baldwin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; John Ludwick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kevin Marshall, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Continuing Professional Development

Promotion and shared a Potluck Gold BDA for the SIGGRAPH short "Road to San Antone," which he storyboarded. As an independent project, John designed, directed and animated the short "Baguira." a depiction of one minute in a house cat's life was shown in Brazil's 2003 Anima Mundi festival. He's been published in SIGGRAPH and the The World Congress on Communication and Arts, giving analyses of Educational Animation and Design.Kevin Marshall, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Kevin Marshall currently splits his time between Director of Computer Graphics Technology for the Purdue School of Engineering & Technology, IUPUI and running his own interactive media company, Rocket

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Critical Thinking and Creative Arts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Genereux, Kansas State University, Salina; Elena Mangione-Lora, University of Notre Dame

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Liberal Education

. The second course is an introduction to computer networking course offered atKansas State University at Salina which uses video technology to teach the fundamentals ofcomputer networking. Both courses use digital storytelling to enhance student learning, andstrengthen communication skills.Some scholars argue that "the multimedia language of the screen has become the currentvernacular" and it is time for video instruction to become foundational to undergraduate generaleducation. Digital video is becoming increasingly affordable and accessible, providing anengaging method of instruction in a variety of subject areas.Video provides an excellent and familiar medium for enhancing student learning in a variety ofdisciplines, including engineering

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Two-Year/Four-Year Articulation and Cooperation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Two Year College Division

AC 2009-1511: ASSESSMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME STUDENTS STUDYBertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc. Page 14.260.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009ASSESSMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF TIME STUDENTS SPEND STUDYINGAbstractTo meet the objectives of accreditation students must learn the material. Each professorteaches a lesson and then assigns homework. When students do their homework there usuallyis no quantitative way of measuring the amount of time spent on their assignment. Recently, wehave used a quantitative method to assess the amount of time a student studies materialassigned on the web as homework. The technology now enables us to measure the time spenton

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Brady, Purdue University, North Central

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-620: RAISING THE LEVEL OF MANUFACTURING CAREERAWARENESS AT THE MIDDLE-SCHOOL LEVELTom Brady, Purdue University, North Central Tom Brady is Department Chair of Enigneering Technology at Purdue University North Central. He holds BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. His research interests are in manufacturing, computer simulation, and optimization. Page 14.1004.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Raising the Level of Manufacturing Career Awareness at the Middle School Level ABSTRACTThe

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First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles McDowell, University of California, Santa Cruz; Adrienne Harrell, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs

. Page 14.504.5We were also able to expose the participants to industry and research opportunities through anindustry presentation co-presented by a Technology Program Manager and University ProgramRepresentative at Google, Inc. Participants also learned the “ins and outs” of internshipexperiences through a panel discussion presented by UCSC engineering students and staff. Ahighlight of the industry panel was that it gave the ETTP participants the opportunity to hearfirst-hand from current students about how to make the most of their own undergraduateengineering experience. Evaluations completed by program participants cite that this type offirst-hand advice from transfer students “who have been in their shoes” was one of the mostvaluable

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Fuller, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1744: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE DATASYNCHRONIZATION CASE STUDYMichael Fuller, Auburn UniversityChetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University Page 14.409.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Design and Development of the Data Synchronization Case StudyAbstractThe Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE)at Auburn University has been developing case studies that engage students incross-disciplinary learning and require engineering and business and students ofother disciplines to work together in order to solve a common problem. The DataSynchronization case study is one of the latest case studies from LITEE, whichfocuses

Conference Session

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pauline Johnson, University of Alabama; Philip Johnson, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Joan Barth, University of Alabama; Bettie Aruwajoye, University of Alabama; Hannah Beatty, University of Alabama; Kendrick Gibson, University of Alabama; Sarah Dunlap, University of Alabama

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Graduate Studies

?) concepts -thinking outside the box and finding alternative uses for thingsTell me about your side trip to Machu -great and scary (safety issues)Pechu? (low priority question) -interesting to see such ancient thingsWhat was the value of looking at these -earthquake-proof measures are an ancient example of engineeringancient examples of engineering? -figuring out why different aspects were necessary structurally -amazed at the longevity of buildings built without modern technology -realizing how much of engineering is trial and error

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year: From Articulation to Matriculation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

will be well correlatedand useful in preparing students for success in mathematics, engineering, technology, and thesciences.Results: In the final survey 96% of the students considered the courses well coordinated andinterconnected, and 96% declared that they would recommend the EDGE Program to otherstudents. A particular mention should be made about the success of the robotics project based onthe LEGO Mindstorm kits. All 24 students gave high scores to the robotics project.Outcome 3) Students will experience academic success and student life in a college environmentand begin to accumulate college course credits towards an Associate’s degree at San AntonioCollege.Results: Of the 24 students enrolled in the EDGE 2008 Program, all received

Conference Session

Design, Build, Fly (DBF)/AIAA Student Competition/UA

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Rodrigue, Saint Louis University; David Safont, Saint Louis University; Alex Rees, Saint Louis University; Jim Maday, Saint Louis University; Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University; Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-2458: BUMBLEBEEBrian Rodrigue , Saint Louis University Brian Rodrigue is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.David Safont, Saint Louis University David Safont is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Alex Rees, Saint Louis University Alex Rees is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Jim Maday, Saint Louis University Jim Maday is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Francisco Vilaplana, Saint Louis University Francisco Vilaplana is a senior in aerospace engineering at Saint Louis University.Goetz Bramesfeld, Saint Louis University Goetz Bramesfeld is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton; Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Educational Research and Methods

Standards and Technology where he worked on computational modeling for problems in materials processing and thermal design. At SUNY Binghamton he teaches and conducts research in the thermal sciences and materials areas.Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton Professor McGrann is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Binghamton University. Dr. McGrann currently teaches the undergraduate courses: Computer-Aided Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Design. For fifteen of the years prior to accepting his academic position, he was engaged in steel production and fabrication. His responsibilities included production management, machine design, project

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Lars Knipping, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Nicole Natho, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin

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Computers in Education

Sciences" and director of the MuLF Center (Multimedia Center for "New Media in Education and Research") at Berlin University of Technology (TU Berlin). Starting in 2001, her Berlin group has been a driving force behind the development of multimedia technologies at the university, implementing multimedia educational elements in the education of undergraduate students, in particular for engineering students. In May 2007, Sabina Jeschke has taken over a full professorship for "Information Technology Services" at the University of Stuttgart and is also acting as scientific and executive director (CEO) of the "Center of Information Technologies" of the University of Stuttgart. Additionally, she

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Schreuders, Utah State University; Scott Greenhalgh, Utah State University; Steven Mansfield, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

of the final project and feedback for revision and improvement within the design process(Alley, 1961). In an educational setting, models and prototypes have traditionally beenconstructed by hand using a variety of materials in the absence of machining tools and training.This is considered a fundamental aspect of design according to the Standards of TechnologicalLiteracy set by the International Technology Education Association (ITEA, 2002), the NationalAcademy of Engineering (NAE, 2002), and many leading engineering educators (Oaks, 2003). In the 1980’s, the manufacturing industry began developing what has evolved into rapidprototyping and three-dimensional printing technology. This technology has provided the abilityfor designers and

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International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bhushan Trivedi; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

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International

Beginning to Apply IUCEE Effective Teaching Strategies in India: An Experience in a Master of Computer Applications ProgramAbstractThe Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE) initiative is focused onpreparing the next generation of engineering faculty in India and the United States, anddramatically increasing the number of collaborations in research and teaching to better prepareengineers for the global economy. After two years of planning in India and the US involvingalmost 200 academic and business leaders from both countries, and raising close to US$1M, thefirst Faculty Leadership Institute was offered on the Infosys Technologies’ Global EducationCenter in Mysore, India for a six week period during the

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angel Gonzalez-Lizardo, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Serrano-Salvat, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Instrumentation

technology and innovation, he specialized in electronics, communications and control system. Carlos participated in three summer work experiences with Abbott Laboratories as part of his professional development. Because of his contribution to the company he was allowed to participate for three consecutive summers, when one was the established rule. During his last year of college he was offered the opportunity to work at the Plasma Engineering Laboratory at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico. His capstone design final project in the electrical engineering program, was to create a computer program to perform the processes for measuring and analyzing plasma parameters. This application

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Dollar, Miami University; Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

AC 2009-533: A WEB-BASED STATICS COURSE USED IN AN INVERTEDCLASSROOMAnna Dollar, Miami University Anna Dollár is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and previously was on the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. She received her Ph. D. in applied mechanics from Krakow University of Technology in Poland. Her teaching has been recognized by many awards including: University Excellence in Teaching Award (IIT), and E. Phillips Knox University Teaching Award (Miami University). Her research focuses on mechanics of solids and engineering education. Address: MME Department, EGB room 56 E

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Special Session: 19 years of NETI-- A Tribute to Jim Stice

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Felder, North Carolina State University; Rebecca Brent, Education Designs Inc.

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Educational Research and Methods

effective university teaching, K-12 staff development in language arts and classroom management, and effective uses of technology in K-12 and university classrooms. She coordinates faculty development activities for the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University, and since 1996 she has been a codirector of the ASEE National Effective Teaching Institute. She is a former Associate Professor of Education at East Carolina University. Page 14.177.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ANALYSIS OF FIFTEEN YEARS OF THE NATIONAL EFFECTIVE TEACHING INSTITUTEKey

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Homayoon Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University; Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University

AC 2009-2035: IMPLEMENTATION OF A FUEL-CELL LABORATORYHomayoon Abtahi, Florida Atlantic UniversityAli Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University Page 14.689.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a Prototype Fuel Cell Laboratory*AbstractFlorida Atlantic University has recently developed a prototype interdisciplinary undergraduatefuel cell (FC) laboratory. The new laboratory addresses simple and effective approaches for theimplementation of fuel cell technology and its applications through the innovative industrialdesign techniques, incorporation of real-time sensory interfacing and other applicable industrialadvances. The implementation phase of the

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Rollin Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University; Lourdes Manley, Brigham Young University; Oscar Dzul, Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas; Joshua Draper, Brigham Young University

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International

AC 2009-1477: DEVELOPING AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY ABROADPROGRAM THAT IS SUSTAINABLE FROM BOTH FACULTY AND STUDENTPERSPECTIVESE James Nelson, Brigham Young University Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Brigham Young University. Teaching and research focus in hydrology and hydrologic modelingRollin Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University Rollin Hotchkiss teaches hydraulics and stream restoration courses and has a research focus on sedimentation and ecological connectivity in the design of transportation systemsLourdes Manley, Brigham Young University Graduate Research Assistant Brigham Young UniversityOscar Dzul, Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas Professor of Civil Engineering with a

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

approach), or usingnew information and communication technologies within the framework of an active approach.This research attempts to meet the need of integrating lessons learned from case studies ofstructural failures by developing new learning materials to be used as part of an existing course.Specifically, we attempt to create new learning materials for active learning in a simulatedenvironment. The main goals are to improve students’ awareness about the causes and effects ofstructural failures in engineering, and to help them develop skills on conducting failureinvestigations.To achieve this, the present research develops a computer-based learning system, in whichstudents learn on structural failures by performing in a simulated environment

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Richard Clark, Virginia Western Community College; Carl Shek, Virginia Tech

Technology within the School of Education at Virginia Tech and is also the Director of the Center for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. He is currently the Executive Editor of the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and the Associate Editor of the International Journal of Research on Cyber Behavior. His research is focused on learning in multimedia environments, with specific emphasis on the role of working memory.Richard Clark, Virginia Western Community College Richard Clark, Jr. earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech. He is Program Head of Engineering at Virginia Western Community College. He is engaged in a number

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Harper, Denison University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University; Stuart Brand, Ohio State University; Craig Morin, Ohio State University; Patrick Wensing, Ohio State University; John Demel, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

Aeronautical Engineering (1974), and his Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (1991) all from The Ohio State University.Stuart Brand, Ohio State University Stuart H. Brand is an Engineering Lab Supervisor for the First Year Engineering Program at the Ohio State University College of Engineering. He earned his BS in Physics from The Ohio State University in 1997, after previously serving as a nuclear reactor operator and instructor in the U.S. Navy, at NPTU Charleston, MTS-635 and aboard the USS Atlanta, SSN-712.Craig Morin, Ohio State University Craig E. Morin is a Design Engineer with MindWare Technologies in Columbus, Ohio where he develops medical research equipment. Previously

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Programs That Serve Industry and Academia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Zhi GE, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University

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Continuing Professional Development

felt as thoughthey were doing all the work and the instructor was “just there” in case questions should arise. Itmust be noted that this perception was voiced by a minority of the students, but further datacollection and analysis is required in order to investigate and address this perception.Bibliography Page 14.453.9 1. Wahby, “Teaching Construction Project Management On-line: A Case Study.” Proceedings of 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, ASEE, 2005.2. Bury and Mutter, “Implementation of a Web-Based Curriculum in Architectural Engineering Technology.” Proceedings of 2005

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Structural Education Methods

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cole McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Graham Archer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

AC 2009-964: DEVELOPING A FEEL FOR STRUCTURAL BEHAVIORCole McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoGraham Archer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Page 14.441.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a ‘Feel’ for Structural BehaviorCurrent approaches to engineering education have failed to prepare students to use computers inengineering applications. Upon graduation, engineering students are often not able to create asufficiently accurate computational model of the systems they design and analyze.Unfortunately this is the very task that many young engineers are asked to