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Development Of Scale Based Educational Modules To Innovate Reactor Physics And Criticality Safety Curricula

Conference Session: Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee
Tagged Divisions: Nuclear and Radiological

directlyimpact the successful deployment of future nuclear energy capacity. Thus, using SCALE tosupplement nuclear engineering curricula provides an innovative approach to teaching appliedtopics involving engineering practices and advanced analysis methods.Introduction Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety are key elements of applied nuclear engineeringeducation and technology. Consequently, a thorough understanding of the underlyingfundamental principles that support these and several closely-related subjects are of paramountimportance to the instructional development of future generations of nuclear industryprofessionals. As a result of the evolution of calculation techniques and algorithms in many areasof nuclear engineering, most of the

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A Software Visualization Tool For Power Systems Analysis

Conference Session: Innovations in ECE Education I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

technologies emerge anddraw attention away from electric power engineering. In response to these reports experts andtechnical societies such as CIGRE4 and IEEE5 have voiced concerns about the state of powerengineering programs. Recognizing the need for drastic and radical modifications very early on,the National Science Foundation initiated in 1997, a new solicitation for research projects aimedat investigating new approaches to teaching power engineering courses6. A number of educatorsand authors have embraced that initiative, analyzed the situation extensively,7, 8, 9 expressed theirconcerns, and proposed solutions. Page 14.108.2Major changes in

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“Flipping” The Classroom To Explore Active Learning In A Large Undergraduate Course

Conference Session: Classroom Engagement
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Leicht, Pennsylvania State University; John Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hyeon Woo Lee, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: Educational Research and Methods

and visualization technologies for building design and construction. Robert earned his Masters in Architectural Engineering at Penn State, as well as having a background in the construction industry. In addition, Robert has also spend time working with VTT, the Technical Research Center of Finland, as a visiting scholar with their Building Informatics team. Robert’s interest in Multi-Media educational methods has grown through his research into improving team collaboration through improved communication technology. He can be reached at rml167@psu.edu.John Messner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. John Messner is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering and the Director of the

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Insights Into The Process Of Providing Feedback To Students On Open Ended Problems

Conference Session: Classroom Engagement
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Amber Oliver, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Educational Research and Methods

for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (2007). Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved April 25, 2008, from http://www.abet.org/forms.shtml#For_Engineering_Programs_Only 2. Diefes-Dux, H.A., Moore, T., Zawojewski, J., Imbrie, P.K., and Follman, D. (2004). "A Framework for Posing Open-Ended Engineering Problems: Model Eliciting Activities," Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, GA. 3. Diefes-Dux, H.A. and Imbrie, P.K. (2008). "Chapter 4: Modeling Activities in a First-Year Engineering Course" In Zawojewski, J. S., Diefes-Dux, H., & Bowman, K. (Eds.) Models and modeling in Engineering Education: Designing

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Software Development For Team Projects In Manufacturing

Conference Session: Innovations in Manufacturing Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University
Tagged Divisions: Manufacturing

Assistant Professor in the Industrial & Engineering Technology department at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. He is a Qualified Specialist in Process Heating, Steam, and Compressed Air Systems (certified by the US Department of Energy), a Certified Quality Engineering (ASQ-CQE), and a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. His research interests include Industrial Energy and Waste Reduction, Industrial Productivity Enhancement, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control

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Encouraging Students To Eat French Fries? Lessons Learned From Student Sustainability Projects

Conference Session: Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-232: ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EAT FRENCH FRIES? LESSONSLEARNED FROM STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTSSharon deMonsabert, George Mason University Dr. deMonsabert is an Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. She has over 15 years of academic experience. She researches and teaches courses related to Sustainable Development, Environmental Systems and Engineering, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Dr. deMonsabert was recently appointed to the position of Fellow for Academic Curricula at George Mason University.Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University Mr. Jessup received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Infrastucture Engineering in 2008. He

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From Biplanes To Spaceplanes: The History Of The University Of Washington

Conference Session: History of Aerospace Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Scott Eberhardt, Boeing Company; Lee Jonathan, Boeing Company; Adam Bruckner, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

one ofthe first aeronautical engineering departments in the nation, and one of the seven originallyestablished with the help of the Guggenheim Fund for the Advancement of Aeronautics. It offersthe only aerospace degree program in the Pacific Northwest, a region whose aerospace industryhas been a major contributor to the technological development, economic vitality and thesecurity of the United States. Educators and researchers in the Department over the years havemade numerous contributions in all major areas of aerospace engineering. Graduates at alldegree levels, have been successful and valued in industry at the local, national, and internationallevels, as well as in government organizations and institutions of higher learning.Bill Boeing

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Computer Aided Physical Models: Introducing Nurbs And Fabrication In Conceptual Architectural Design Projects

Conference Session: Instructional Innovations in AEC Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University
Tagged Divisions: Architectural

aestheticderived from the collaboration and integration of the process of structural design andarchitectural design associated with such design proposals [2]. The collaboration betweenNorman Foster and ARUP Engineering [10] (Fig.7) serves as a pre-eminent example, and hasyielded several significant built works that have re-defined the role of technology in design andthe discourse between the formal and the constructible.The use of NURBS-based modelers in architectural design provides the potential for students toexplore design options that were to a large extent inconceivable in the context of conventionaldesign processes using conventional vector-based computer aided design and drafting tools.Therefore, design projects with an emphasis on structure in an

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Are Simulation Tools Developed And Used By Experts Appropriate Experimentation Tools For Educational Contexts?

Conference Session: LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy; George Bodner, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

based on prior knowledge; (e) the linking of experience to activities, science concepts, and science principles; and (f) the sharing and discussing of procedures, products, and solutions. Problem solving is an inherent feature of open inquiry and an important issue in the training of scientists and engineers. (p.166) Studies, such as those conducted by Williamson and Abraham (1995) 11 , have shown thatthe use of computer-interactive animation technology and dynamic, three-dimensionalpresentations can lead to significant improvements in students’ understanding of the concept inquestion. They argued that this increased understanding may be due to the superiority of theformation of more expert-like dynamic mental

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Assessing Team Effectiveness: Comparing Peer Evaluations To A Team Effectiveness Instrument

Conference Session: Modeling Student Data
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Educational Research and Methods

LISREL. CFA results show there is a positive correlation between theteam effectiveness measured by the two scales, thus we concluded that our team effectivenessinstrument proved to be valid through the cross-validation process.BackgroundThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1] with Engineering Criteria2000 started a movement to advance the current curriculum and pedagogy of engineeringeducation. According to ABET guidelines, students graduating from engineering programsshould not only have strong traditional engineering knowledge in fundamental areas such asmathematics and science, but should also be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinaryenvironment in multicultural teams.Campion, Medsker, and Higgs [2] define

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Determining The Factor Structure Of The Materials Concept Inventory

Conference Session: NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Corkins, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

conceptual change.IntroductionEngineering faculty sometimes comment that even students who correctly solve problems inphase diagrams may mistakenly believe that, the atom size in a substance increases as it changesfrom liquid state to gaseous state or when heated1. These observations are supported by evidencein the literature that suggests that engineering students taking an introductory materials sciencecourse often have similar misconceptions about how molecular-scale processes fundamentallydiffer from observable, macroscopic causal behavior we experience in our daily lives2.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) commissioned a team ofresearchers at the Penn State Center for the Study of Higher Education to assess the impact

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The Assessment Of A Hybrid On Line/In Class Course Developed At Multiple Universities

Conference Session: NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Wendy Verrei-Berenback, University of Vermont; Wayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa

moredynamic format. Presenting examples that involved commonly understood and well knownsystems (such as a car engine) were particularly effective in increasing understanding, as weremodules that presented real-world examples of the use of wireless sensor technology.Student Interest and EngagementStudents offered mixed views of whether the course met their expectations. During interviews,several commented that the class piqued their interest in wireless technology. One studentcommented: “I think this class is very reality-based. It’s applicable to industry and what we woulddo in the field.” However, this student and many others commented that coming into the coursethey expected a broader scope of course content including more on wireless

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Development And Assessment Of A Novel Systems Bioengineering Course Integrating Modeling And Experimentation

Conference Session: BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Jeffrey Saucerman, University of Virginia; Jason Papin, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions: Biomedical

engineering (BME), which is still a young field relative to the more“traditional” engineering disciplines, has been responsible for many high-impact biomedicaladvances (both clinically and in basic research) over the past 50-60 years1. However, over thelast decade the field of BME has been significantly transformed by far-reaching new scientificand technological developments. The human genome has been sequenced2,3, the field ofbioinformatics has generated powerful data annotation and database management tools4,diagnostic and imaging approaches are evolving at a rapid pace due to advances in molecularnanotechnology5, and computational power and capabilities are increasing exponentially everyyear. But the faster the pace of biomedical discovery, the

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Designing Effective User Interfaces For Software Simulations To Teach Signal Processing Concepts

Conference Session: Computational Tools and Simulation I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sam Shearman, National Instruments
Tagged Divisions: Computers in Education

high-volume plastic coatings for non-imaging optics applications. He received a BS (1993) in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA). Page 14.430.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Designing Effective User Interfaces for Software Simulations to Teach Signal Processing ConceptsAbstractEducators have embraced software simulations as a tool for teaching signal processing concepts.Simulations allow students to interact with abstract concepts such as convolution, differenceequations, filtering, sampling theory and many more. Software simulations

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A Labview Based On Line Robotic Arm For Students' Laboratory

Conference Session: LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Olawale Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; A. M. Jubril, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Olutola. P. Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Soji Ilori, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

control of a Lego robot.Böhne et al 4 reported the development of “Internet Assisted Laboratories (i-Labs)” in acooperation between the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning and the Learning LabLower Saxony within the Wallenberg Global Learning Network (WGLN). One or theirexperiments uses a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for the control of a processengineering plant.A web-based laboratory for Control Engineering has been developed at the University ofBologna 5. They implemented a rotary flexible joint, a ball and beam, a flexible link and aFuruta pendulum.Bing Duan, Keck-Voon Ling and Habib Mir M. Hosseini of the School of Electrical andElectronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed anonline

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Remote Experimentation With Mems Devices

Conference Session: Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bill Diong, Texas Christian University; Jamie Smith, Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics; Edward Kolesar, Texas Christian University; Rene Cote, Texas Christian University
Tagged Divisions: Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-1053: REMOTE EXPERIMENTATION WITH MEMS DEVICESBill Diong, Texas Christian UniversityJamie Smith, Lockheed-Martin AeronauticsEdward Kolesar, Texas Christian UniversityRene Cote, Texas Christian University Page 14.1019.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Remote Experimentation with MEMS DevicesI. IntroductionA project was recently initiated with the main goal of enabling those students enrolling in ourDepartment’s undergraduate Materials Science course – a required course – to conduct aparticular experiment via the Internet on a Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) device thatis located in an on-campus research laboratory. Broader and longer

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Virtual Prototyping Methodology As A Replacement For Physical Design In Teaching Embedded Systems

Conference Session: Laboratory Development in ECE Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dietmar Moeller, University of Hamburg; Hamid Vakilzadian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-2462: VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING METHODOLOGY AS AREPLACEMENT FOR PHYSICAL DESIGN IN TEACHING EMBEDDEDSYSTEMSDietmar Moeller, University of Hamburg DIETMAR P. F. MÖLLER is a Full and Tenure Professor of Computer Engineering at the University of Hamburg, Germany. He is Director of the McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences at UHH and Chair of Computer Engineering. His current research interests include computational modelling and simulation, e-Learning, transportation, air-transport systems, aero¬nautical engineering, robotics, and embedded systems.Hamid Vakilzadian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln HAMID VAKILZADIAN is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at University of

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A One Week Intensive Short Course For Introducing Lower Division Students To Undergraduate Research

Conference Session: NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Bahr, Washington State University

AC 2009-2436: A ONE-WEEK INTENSIVE SHORT COURSE FOR INTRODUCINGLOWER-DIVISION STUDENTS TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHDavid Bahr, Washington State University David Bahr is a professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. He serves as the campus-wide Director of Undergraduate Research for the Washington State University Office of Undergraduate Education. Page 14.81.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A One Week Intensive Short Course for Introducing Lower Division Students to Undergraduate ResearchAbstractThis paper describes a short course used to

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Progress Of The Excel Program At The University Of Central Florida: An Nsf Step Funded Project

Conference Session: Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Chris Parkinson, University of Central Florida; Alison Morrison-Shetlar, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Paula Krist, University of Central Florida; Pat Lancey, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Pat Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Dahlia Forde, University of Central Florida; Anna Koufakou, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Mathematics

the prestigious induction into the Space Technology Hall of Fame in 2007. She has published over 45 journal articles and reviewed proceedings and presented at over 100 conferences and institutions. She served as the President of the Florida Academy of Sciences for three years and as Associate Chair of the Chemistry Department at UCF for over three years.Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida Scott C. Hagen received his Ph.D. in 1998 from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied under Joannes J. Westerink. Dr. Hagen is presently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Central Florida and is a registered Professional Engineer with the State of

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Self Sufficient, Energy Efficient House Design

Conference Session: Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Dominick Fazarro, Sam Houston State University
Tagged Divisions: Energy Conversion and Conservation

intended to be a completelyself sufficient, energy efficient, ambient energy powered that intended to generate enough energyto power the house appliances. A self powered and energy efficient house idea was investigatedto explore ways to convert environmental sustainable energy sources into electrical energy.Students from different major disciplines (construction management, design development,electronics, industrial management, industrial technology and engineering) were encouraged toparticipate in this project. The team leader (advisor) had set up meetings to organize workingschedules, prepare progress reports, and define tasks used in conducting the research project.The Technology Building at _____ State University having, all necessary

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How Much Do They Really Understand? An Entry Level Test On Electricity And Electromagnetics

Conference Session: Pedagogy and Assessment I
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland; Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-950: HOW MUCH DO THEY REALLY UNDERSTAND? ANENTRY-LEVEL TEST ON ELECTRICITY AND ELECTROMAGNETICSChris Smaill, University of Auckland Dr Chris Smaill holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, and degrees in physics, mathematics and philosophy from the University of Auckland. For 27 years he taught physics and mathematics at high school level, most recently as Head of Physics at Rangitoto College, New Zealand's largest secondary school. This period also saw him setting and marking national examinations, training high-school teachers, and publishing several physics texts. Since the start of 2002 he has lectured in the Department of Electrical &

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Multidisciplinary Senior Design Using Software Defined Radio

Conference Session: Signal Processing Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Birmingham, Grove City College
Tagged Divisions: Computers in Education

soundcardinterfacing. While the circuits appear to be simple, there are practical issues with relatively high-frequency circuit layout that cause novice designers problems. Interfacing to the soundcard is morecomplex than it seems at first: unpacking and scaling the output of the card’s A/D converters Page 14.895.8requires considerable skill.5. SummaryThe SDR project provides undergraduate students the opportunity for multidisciplinary projects.The project technology underpins today’s advanced wireless systems, and it reinforces theclassroom knowledge gained by both computer science and electrical engineering students.The SDR project is fun, and it is great

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Assessment Based On The Principles Of Theodore Marchese

Conference Session: Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mysore Narayanan, Miami University
Tagged Divisions: Graduate Studies

AC 2009-1532: ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THEODOREMARCHESEMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a

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Teaching Von Mises Stress: From Principal Axes To Nonprincipal Axes

Conference Session: Teaching Mechanics of Materials and General Mechanics Education
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas; William Springer, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions: Mechanics

AC 2009-1437: TEACHING VON MISES STRESS: FROM PRINCIPAL AXES TONONPRINCIPAL AXESIng-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas Ing-Chang Jong serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He received a BSCE in 1961 from the National Taiwan University, an MSCE in 1963 from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics in 1965 from Northwestern University. He and Dr. Bruce G. Rogers coauthored the textbook Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, Oxford University Press (1991). Dr. Jong was Chair of the Mechanics Division, ASEE, in 1996-97. His research interests are in mechanics and engineering education.William

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Community Building Activities Enhance Research Experience For Undergraduates

Conference Session: BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Melissa Micou, University of California, San Diego
Tagged Divisions: Biomedical

-building activities did not detractfrom their research. Incorporating community-building activities into undergraduate researchprograms can help provide students with a more meaningful and positive research experience.IntroductionDespite widespread recognition of the importance of maintaining a well-trained science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce and significant efforts to recruit and retainstudents in these fields, the number of students earning engineering undergraduate and advanceddegrees in STEM fields in the United States is decreasing. One proven mechanism forencouraging undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees in STEM fields is participation inundergraduate research 3, 4. The NSF funds a large number of REUs in STEM