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Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System; Shruti Karulkar, University of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

were not part of the pilot group. In addition thereport presents similar performance analysis from collaborating institutions – HoustonCommunity College and TAMU Corpus Christi. I. MotivationThe College of Technology – Computer Engineering Technology (CoT – CET) program at theUniversity of Houston has implemented an undergraduate peer mentoring model as part of anNSF-sponsored program (grant no. DUE 0737526) examining the impact of incorporatingconcept mapping and undergraduate mentors on student learning at the freshman and sophomorelevels. The training for this mentoring model has been adapted from a peer-led team learningprogram [1] and incorporates concept mapping as a primary pedagogical tool for increasingmentee understanding of key

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Musa Jouaneh, University of Rhode Island; William Palm, University of Rhode Island

testfive experiments that will be tested in various courses in the mechanical engineering curriculumat the University of Rhode Island. In this paper, we will discuss two of these setups: a DC motorwith tachometer, and a temperature measurement system. In the following sections, we willdiscuss the three components of the kits along with our plan for testing of the take-homelaboratory kits.Hardware Interface BoardThe hardware interface board houses all the components that perform measurement, actuation,control, and communication. The hardware interface board was custom-designed and was builtaround a PIC18F4550 microcontroller from Microchip Technology, Inc. A photo of thedeveloped board is shown in Figure 1. The board is designed to be mounted

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University; Geoff Bennett, Tennessee Tech University

AC 2009-967: THE DEVELOPMENT OF USER-FRIENDLY INFORMATIONRESOURCES IN RAPID PROTOTYPINGIsmail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Ismail Fidan is a Professor of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology at Tennessee Tech University. His teaching and research interests are in the field of rapid prototyping, electronics manufacturing, CAD/CAM and engineering education.Geoff Bennett, Tennessee Tech University Geoff Bennett is a Research Assistant of the Center for Energy Systems Research at Tennessee Tech University. He works as a webmaster for the Rapid Prototyping Instructional Delivery Support Project

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Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Albert Soto, Texas A&M University; Daniel Brown, Cornell University; Mason Peck, Cornell University

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Aerospace

AC 2009-1844: A TEST BED FOR STUDENT RESEARCH AND DESIGN OFCONTROL-MOMENT GYROSCOPES FOR ROBOTIC APPLICATIONSAlbert Soto, Texas A&M UniversityDaniel Brown, Cornell UniversityMason Peck, Cornell University Page 14.131.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Testbed for Student Research and Design of Control-Moment Gyroscopes for Robotic Applications The attitude dynamics of a spacecraft with an attached robot arm is a subtle problem in dynamics and control. In this work, we discuss a robotic testbed designed to engage students in addressing this example of a complex class of rigid body dynamics. A

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Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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. Kilgore (2007). Exploring relationships among performance onengineering tasks, confidence, gender and first year persistence. Proceeding of the American Society for EngineeringEducation Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI. 13 Reid, K. J. , P. K. Imbrie (2008). Noncognitive Characteristics of Incoming Engineering StudentsCompared to Incoming Engineering Technology Students: A Preliminary Examination. Proceedings of the 2008American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA. Page 14.612.8 14 Imbrie, P.K., K.J. Reid, J. Immekus & J.J. Lin (2008). Psychometric Properties and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

materials developed for the MEBcourse, although valuable in themselves, are insufficient to prepare students for an eventualcareer in bioprocessing or biochemical engineering. It is necessary for students to learn bioX Page 14.278.8with the full complement of ChE courses, as the different courses complete the studentpreparation in all the principles of transport phenomena, thermoodynamics, kinetics and processdynamics.This project will contribute to the knowledge base of science, technology, engineering andmathematics education and practice through several

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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

to accomplish the tasks of identification, sorting, and conveyor transport to fulfill productorders.1. IntroductionModern industrial systems and components typically feature various sensors, actuators, andcontrollers integrated into complex configurations that incorporate skills from variousengineering disciplines. To design and service this equipment, global companies often useengineering teams familiar with mechatronic system technologies (refer to Figure 1). Some ofthe key technical skills include mechanical, electrical, computer, and industrial engineering aswell as control systems, computer simulation, robotics, and human factors. Although the term“mechatronics” may be widely applied to engineering systems, it certainly describes

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-1793: ENHANCING MACHINE-SAFETY EDUCATION THROUGH THEUSE OF VIRTUAL MACHINERYDarrell Wallace, Youngstown State University Darrell Wallace received his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He received a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State in 2006. Dr. Wallace has worked actively in a variety of manufacturing industries since 1991 and is currently an Assistant Professor at Youngstown State University in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Darrell R. Wallace, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Youngstown State University One University Plaza Youngstown, Ohio 44555 Email

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Hands-on Lean Manufacturing Simulation Workshop

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-23: HANDS-ON SIMULATION TO DEMONSTRATE KEY METRICSFOR CONTROL OF ANY PROCESS UTILIZING LEAN AND SIX SIGMAPRINCIPLESMerwan Mehta, East Carolina University Merwan Mehta, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at East Carolina University in the Technology Systems Department in Greenville, NC. Prior to joining academics, he has over twenty years of experience in business and industry working as an industrial engineer, machine tool design engineer, manufacturing engineer, manager, project manager, project director, vice-president and consultant. His present research interests are enhancing manufacturing and business processes through lean principles and theory of constraints, and the pursuit of quality and

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Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine Crocker, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Ramachandran Venkatesan, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Steven Shorlin, Memorial University of Newfoundland; Nabil Dawood, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Graduate Studies

graduate students, and graduate research support. His teaching interests include classroom engagement and motivation through proper use of demonstrations, technology and humour.Nabil Dawood, Memorial University of Newfoundland Nabil Dawood is a Ph.D. student in civil engineering at Memorial University having completed his Master's Degree in Civil Engineering at Menoufiya University in Cairo, Egypt. Nabil's research focus for his PhD is the behavior of steel reinforced concrete panels subjected to direct tension. Page 14.1146.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009

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Student Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Carla Firetto, Pennsylvania State University; Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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cmf270@psu.edu.Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University Lucas Passmore is a PhD student and Instructor at Penn State. He received his B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics and has continued his studies at the University Park campus. He teaches introductory engineering courses and fundamental engineering mechanics courses. His primary research is in the semiconductor device physics field, and he is currently working on the incorporation of a design element to engineering technology strength of materials course.Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University Christine B. Masters is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics at The Pennsylvania State University

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LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yanfei Liu, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and each grouphas at least one mechanical engineering major and one electrical or computer engineering major.This type of grouping ensures that students are exposed to a multi-disciplinary workingexperience, which is one of the desired outcomes of this course. Preliminary assessment resultsabout the level of satisfaction that the students have about various components of the course arealso presented.IntroductionSince ancient times robotics has always been a fascinating topic and thus it can be used as avehicle to excite young people who are interested in engineering, science and technology. TheDepartment of Engineering at Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) offersa junior level robotics course with a companion laboratory

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Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gillian Nicholls, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey Wolfe, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

with Survival AnalysisSurvival Analysis, STEM, NELSAbstractIdentifying potential students and understanding what affects their decision to depart the track ofobtaining a college degree in engineering is critical to engineering educational research. Thisstudy used data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988-2000 (NELS) todevelop a model for predicting post-secondary educational outcomes with particular focus onstudents earning a college degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).The objective was to identify factors that affected the probability of a given student “surviving”on the STEM track past a key time point in the study at which most students attending collegewere

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ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-744: USING A MIXED-METHODS APPROACH TO INVESTIGATESTUDENTS’ PERCEIVED LEARNING AND CHALLENGES FACED DURING ASUMMER UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCEOlga Pierrakos, James Madison University OLGA PIERRAKOS is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, understanding engineering students through the lens of identity theory, advancing problem based learning methodologies, assessing student learning, as well as

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Developing New Instrumentation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamala Mahanta, State University of New York, Oneonta

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Instrumentation

for Engineering Education, 2009 A Nanotechnology Research and Education Effort at SUNY-OneontaAbstractThe SUNY College at Oneonta collaborated in the DOE/ NYNBIT (New York Nano-Bio-molecular Information Technology) Incubator project10, initiated by a group of New Yorkuniversities, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by the SUNYInstitute of Technology at Utica, NY in the years 2006-2008, with a two-prong proposal for afeasibility study in the areas of Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata (QCA) and Nano-wiretechnology. The availability of equipment such as thermal evaporation units, a spin-coaterand a furnace at SUNY-Oneonta, access to an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) at the NewYork University and, the purchase of some optical

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Integrating Design into the BME Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristine Csavina, Florida Gulf Coast University; James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Biomedical

AC 2009-867: JUMPSTARTING THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE THROUGH ABIOENGINEERING PRODUCT DESIGN COURSEKristine Csavina, Florida Gulf Coast University Kristine R. Csavina is an Assistant Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. She received her Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Dayton in 1992, and her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Arizona State University in 2003. Prior to her appointment at FGCU, served as the Director of the SHRI-CORE Orthopedic Research Labs housed at the Center for Orthopedic Research and Education (CORE) Institute in Sun City West, AZ and as an adjunct faculty member in Bioengineering at Arizona State University. Her research interests

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New Trends in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuang Xu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1897: PROMOTING UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN ECE (PURE):CONNECTING UNDERGRADUATES WITH GRADUATE RESEARCH MENTORSKuang Xu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Kuang Xu is a senior in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He conducted research on PAPR reduction for beamforming OFDM networks under Dr. Douglas L. Jones during his Junior year. He is currently working on peer-to-peer live streaming under Dr. Bruce Hajek. He is Director of the Promoting Undergraduate Research in ECE (PURE) program.Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek is an Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate student

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Devine, Illinois State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2159: INTEGRATING ROBOT SIMULATION AND OFF-LINEPROGRAMMING INTO AN INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS COURSEKevin Devine, Illinois State University Dr. Kevin L. Devine is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology at Illinois State University. He currently teaches courses in robotics, machining and CNC programming, and solid modeling. Email: kldevin@ilstu.edu. Page 14.768.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Robot Off-Line Programming and Simulation Into an Industrial Robotics CourseBackgroundThe importance of robotics in the manufacturing workplace

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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

within the scope of the syllabus for the course. In this study, a courserepeated over three years was considered. Students were directed to undertake engineeringdesigns in specialized areas of transportation engineering, technology and management. Designtopics related to these areas ranged from Flexible Pavements, Rigid Pavements, Asphalt PavingTechnology and Pavement Rehabilitation, to Signalized Traffic Intersections. These topicscovered not only conventional transportation systems but also intelligent transportation systems.The students’ presentations were peer-graded.The extent of improvement in design, discovery, and learning was documented extensively byapplying appropriate statistical tests. Assessment, grading formula and results are

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Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Schwartz, Western Carolina University; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-819: TOWARD THE INTEGRATION OF PSOC AND BIOMEDICALINSTRUMENTATIONJoshua Schwartz, Western Carolina UniversityMequanint Moges, University of HoustonXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonDriss Benhaddou, University of Houston Page 14.1275.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Building Toward the Integration of PSoC and Bio-medical InstrumentationAbstractAs part of its quality instruction enhancement plan, the University of Houston is transformingundergraduate learning experience through research. This transformation aims to improvestudent learning by providing and expanding research experience and its importance to

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

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Council of Sections

. Development and implementation factorswill also be discussed. The authors are both from an established ABET department but are in theprocess of incorporating newer methods for their accreditation process. Both experienced andnew personnel working with ABET programs will hopefully learn more about utilizingassessment methods effectively in their individual program. BackgroundFounded in 1932 under the name Engineers' Council for Professional Development, ABET(formerly Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredits post-secondarydegree-granting programs. Many people interpret this to mean that ABET accredits departments,colleges, or even courses. In reality, ABET accredits programs, and your

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Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University

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Electrical and Computer

equipment. The Institute is also 1credited with having “pioneered the teaching of real-time programming and real-time systems,”4 . At the University of Maryland, College Park 5, their main focus with regard to the practicalapplication of control systems is a multidisciplinary senior-level course (in the Bachelor’s degreeprogram of computer and electrical, mechanical and aerospace engineering) that combines digitalcontrol and networks with information technology. One of the major advantages seen atMaryland is in the use of an all-digital controls lab, which allows controller-implementationusing relatively cheap computers. Another article6 promotes the control-systems laboratory at theUniversity of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Vinod Srinivasan, Texas A&M University; susan pedersen, Texas A&M University

to understand complex concepts13, 14.The topic of game-based learning has also received attention because of concern that the science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) needs of U.S. students are not being met15.The Federation of American Scientists (FAS), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)and NSF organized a National Summit on Educational Games in October 2005 with the specificobjective of discussing “ways to accelerate the development, commercialization, and deploymentof new generation games for learning”16. Among the reasons they cite for why the United Statesshould focus on digital games for learning, is the fact that video games “require players to masterskills in demand by today’s employers – strategic and

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, York; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-91: VISUAL LEARNING TOOLS FOR AC CIRCUITS AND MACHINESHarley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, YorkPeter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Page 14.1355.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Visual Learning Tools for AC Circuits and MachinesAbstractThis paper presents a series of interactive visualization tools to supplement textbooks and to aidstudents in learning a variety of basic AC machine concepts. The tools are purposely designedfor maximum accessibility. They are available free of charge on the web, and require only thedownloading and installation of a player application available for multiple platforms

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Communication and Collaboration

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Liberal Education

students at our institution are required to take a course in speech. Someof the student learning outcomes for the course relate to the learning outcomes identified incategory 3 of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditationrequirements (2001) [1]. Specifically, ABET expects that “Engineering programs mustdemonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: Category 3(d) an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams and… (g) an ability to communicate effectively”. In thisstudy, we examine the gains in communication and team skills in different sections of a requiredspeech course. The students enrolled in these sections are primarily freshmen. Most of them areengineering and aviation majors. The course is

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Teaching Statics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University; Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville

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Mechanics

AC 2009-1555: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE SYSTEM TO HELP STUDENTSSUCCESSFULLY SOLVE STATICS PROBLEMSJohn Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University Dr. John Dannenhoffer is an Associate Professor of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University. He earned BS & ME degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an ScD in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include applied computational geometry, computational fluid dynamics, collaborative engineering design, and computer-assisted teaching methods.Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville Joan V. Dannenhoffer, PE, is an

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge; James Flynn, California State University, Northridge

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Electrical and Computer

Flynn, California State University, Northridge James Flynn is a part time faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a B.S. (1977) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master of Fine Arts (1981) degree from Northwestern University. He is a partner in a consulting firm specializing in electronics for television and film production. Currently he is developing education tools involving software defined radio (SDR). Page 14.1332.1© American Society for Engineering

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kendra Bridges, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

first computergeneration of mainframes during the 1960s and 1970s, and throughout the second generation ofdesktop computers and the third generation of the Internet and the World Wide Web during the1980s and 1990s.1 E-learning is especially ideal for individualized instruction. In contrast to one-to-many classroom learning, web technologies can help adjust the pace, sequence, and method ofinstruction to better fit each individual student’s learning behavior and needs. Presently, e-learning is deeply integrated into school curricula to facilitate learning,2 and a fair amount ofliterature discusses that traditional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educationcan be greatly benefited by incorporating e-learning strategies.3, 4, 5, 6