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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University

knowledge of phenomena to engineering design and innovation. Students must be aware ofthe transition from natural sciences to engineering so that they do not become frustrated of thedifferent orientation of instruction in their engineering science classes. They need to remainopen-minded and comfortable with the potential advantage of achieving conceptual change aboutthe nature of engineering. In order for students to be aware of this transition, the community

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

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Materials

., “Cooperative Learning Methods: A Meta-Analysis”, http://www.co-operation.org/pages/clmethods.html, May 2000.21. Cooperative Learning, http://www.co-operation.org/pages/cl.html22. Mazur, E., “Peer Instruction: A User’s Manual”, Benjamin Cummings, 1996.23. Oakley, B., Felder, R., Brent, R., and Elhajj, I., “Turing Student Groups into Effective Teams”, Journal ofStudent Centered Learning”,Vol. 2, No. 1, 2004, 11, pp. 1-26.24. Ford, J., “Student Perceptions of Communication: Undergraduate Engineers’ View of Writing and Speaking inthe Classroom and Workplace”, Journal of STEM Education, Vol. 7, No. 1 and 2, Jan. – June, 2006, pp. 34-50.25. National Research Council Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, How People Learn:Brain, Mind

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Design Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin McCarthy, University of Auckland

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-1873: EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF COMPLEX MANUFACTURINGTOPICS TO UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERS UTILIZING A NOVEL, BROADLYBASED, INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL COMPANYMartin McCarthy, University of Auckland Martin McCarthy has a Masters Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Auckland and has recently submitted a PhD thesis. He is a is a Senior Tutor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland and is a Chartered Engineer by profession with many years experience in mechanical and electronics product design, manufacturing systems and fire prevention. Mr. McCarthy's current interests include research into the effective teaching of engineering design and manufacturing with

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1101: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS SITE: APROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR TEACHERSVikram Kapila, Polytechnic University VIKRAM KAPILA is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic Institute of NYU, Brooklyn, NY, where he directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, OH. His research interests are in cooperative control; distributed spacecraft formation control; linear/nonlinear control with applications to robust control

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Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Liles, NCA&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-797: NANO TO BIO SUMMER CAMP: FORWARDING ONE ERC’SMISSIONRobin Liles, NCA&T State UniversityCindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State UniversityDevdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State UniversityCourtney Lambeth, NCA&T State University Page 15.899.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Nano-to-Bio Summer Camp: Forwarding one ERC’s MissionIntroductionIn 2009 the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded an Engineering Research Center (ERC)to the University. The ERC vision is to engineer metallic biomaterials and underlyingtechnologies which interface with the human body to prolong and improve quality of life. Inaddition, the ERC is to develop

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Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1064: A UNIQUE MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STEM K-5 TEACHERPREPARATION PROGRAMStephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey Page 15.108.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A unique multidisciplinary STEM K-5 teacher preparation program IntroductionK-5 school years are crucial, setting the framework for all subjects as well as critical thinkingskills. However, in a formative timeframe for elementary-school aged children the number ofK-5 teachers that are educated with a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (“STEM”)specialization is substantially underrepresented. A lack of STEM subject matter expertiseand experiences

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ari Epstein, MIT; Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs; Trent Ramsey, Cambridge Youth Programs; Karen Gareis, Goodman Research Group; Emily Davidson, MIT; Elizabeth Jones, MIT; Michelle Slosberg, MIT; Rafael Bras, MIT

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-963: TERRASCOPE YOUTH RADIO: ENGAGING URBAN TEENS IN AUNIQUE UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPAri Epstein, MIT ARI W. EPSTEIN is a lecturer in the MIT Terrascope program, and also in the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is the lead developer and instructor of Terrascope Radio and serves as the director of Terrascope Youth Radio. He is particularly interested in team-oriented, project-based learning, and in bridging the gap between learning in formal academic settings and learning in "free-choice" or "informal" settings, such as museums, media and clubs.Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs BEVERLY MIRE is assistant director for education at Terrascope

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Women in K-12 Engineeering & Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlisa Labrie Richardson, Estrella Mountain Community College; Maria Reyes, Estrella Mountain Community College; Marge Goodman, Intel Corporation

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1145: HERMANAS: DISEÑA TU FUTURO: INTEL CORPORATION ANDESTRELLA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARTNER TO INCREASELATINAS IN STEMArlisa Labrie Richardson, Estrella Mountain Community College Arlisa Richardson earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics from Grambling State University, a Masters of Science in Physics from the University of Texas at Dallas, and a Masters of Science in Engineering of Materials from Arizona State University. In 2008, she completed a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Science Education at Arizona State University. Her research focused on the development of students’ tinkering self-efficacy during a freshman engineering design course

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Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Reeves, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1952: A NOVEL APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTRobert Reeves, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Robert Reeves graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2009 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He will finish his MS in Chemical Engineering also from UMBC in May 2010 and will begin his career with OSIsoft, LLC. He has been working on the INSPIRES program for the last year.Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Julia Ross is Professor and Chair of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Department at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her technical research interests are in the area of cellular

Conference Session

Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andres Goza, Rice University; David Garland, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-296: PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES OFUNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED DREAM MENTEES AT THREEURBAN HIGH SCHOOLSAndres Goza, Rice UniversityDavid Garland, Rice UniversityBrent Houchens, Rice University Page 15.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Physics and Mathematics Learning Outcomes of Underserved and Underrepresented DREAM Mentees at Three Urban High SchoolsAbstractThe DREAM Program (Designing with Rice Engineers – Achievement through Mentorship) wascreated in 2007 to encourage underrepresented and underprivileged high school students(mentees) toward a college education with an emphasis in STEM fields. This goal is

Conference Session

Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning on Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Chinn, Pennsylvania State University; Veena Raman, Pennsylvania State University; Steve A. Walton, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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International

AC 2010-1273: USING TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED COLLABORATION IN THETEACHING OF ETHICS & GLOBALIZATIONGary Chinn, Pennsylvania State University Gary Chinn is project manager of the eLearning Initiative in the College of Engineering at Penn State. Sponsored by the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, the initiative explores new technologies and approaches related to teaching & learning.Veena Raman, Pennsylvania State University Veena Raman is a lecturer in the departments of Communication Arts and Sciences and Science, Technology, and Society at Penn State. Dr. Raman teaches courses on globalization, new information technologies, the cultural implications of new media

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Rich Friedrich, Hewlett Packard

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International

impossible to include in this paper. Nevertheless, each participant had the desire to make this program a win-win-win initiative for all: for industry by bringing new ideas and minds with whom to partner, for academia by providing real-life engineering experience for future faculty as well as creating new Page 15.389.9 research opportunities, and for the US by providing a way to develop future technology andengineering talent and innovations in support of economic development. It is anticipated that afuture paper will share the outcomes of this one-of-a-kind program established by NSF in 2009.Bibliography 1. Henry

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University

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International

. Page 15.169.11 AppendixQuestions 1 to 5 relate to global awareness. As defined in Penn State’s goals for GeneralEducation, key elements of global awareness include: ≠ Understanding international interdependence and cultural diversity ≠ Appreciating that many people, in the US and abroad, have values, lifestyles, and traditions that differ from your ownPlease keep these in mind as you answer questions 1 to 5:1. How important is global awareness to you personally? Very important Somewhat important Not at all important Never really thought about it2. How important will global awareness be to you as an engineer in your chosen field? Very important

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Anita Ainsworth, University of Michigan-Flint

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1265: USE OF METACOGNITION STRATEGY TO IMPROVE STUDENTLEARNINGQuamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - FlintAnita Ainsworth, University of Michigan-Flint Page 15.1306.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Page 15.1306.2Page 15.1306.3Page 15.1306.4Page 15.1306.5Page 15.1306.6Page 15.1306.7[5] Black, M. (1959). Critical thinking. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., Cocking, R.R. (2000). How people learn: brain, mind, experienceand school. (p.20). Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.[6] Ausubel, D.P. (1960). The use of advance organizers in the learning and retention of meaningful verbalmaterials, Journal of Educational

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

is required but also no knowledge of engineering is acquired either.Characteristics of a Framework for Explaining How Things WorkDevelopment of an easily-used framework or approach for understanding technology would helpto promote technological literacy. Since engineering is the profession whose primary purpose isthe creation of new technology, this framework should reflect a characteristically engineeringway of thinking. Engineers must use some ways of thinking or habits of mind that are unique to Page 15.1324.6the discipline. The framework for understanding technology might be found in the question“What does it mean to think like an

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Manufacturing

tailored quiz,instructors can determine the student’s current level of understanding relating tomanufacturing, and part design. The questions and subsequent discussions allow theinstructor to establish a common foundation that each manufacturing process can be builtupon. Issues relating to a manufacturing companies department structure and theirinterrelationships are also presented at this time. Industry like projects and testingmethods are detailed along with the resulting benefits. Also discussed is the use of activelearning through the use of Mind Mapping and by leveraging the student’s use of theInternet and exposure to engineering entertainment media. Mind Mapping is used both bythe student and the presentation of material by the instructor

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Educated Person

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; Martin Batts, Le Tourneau University; Maria J. Leiffer, LeTouneau University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

question based upon the Einstein-Podolsky-Bell experiment (EPR) orBell’s Paradox. (4) Human perception is in question, because the senses can bedeceived and hypnotism can trick the mind. All of practice, whether engineering, mathand science, art, or writing therefore involves the use of heuristics. Koen terms this conclusion “The Universale Organum”, or universal method,underscoring the letter h to indicate that it is based on heuristics. Since there is no way toprove , absolutely, that anything exists, even ourselves, the engineer (or, Techie) simplyuses his best estimate of the conditions (the state of the art, or “SOTA”) in order to comeup with the best solution of the problem. Thus anyone who accomplishes a change is anengineer, in that he or

Conference Session

Student Paper Presentation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Students Constituent Committee

are an effective way to engage these students, explainthe mission of ASEE, and offer them the opportunity to help organize the new ASEE studentchapter.One approach is to identify certain courses that are likely to draw education-minded engineeringstudents. For example, the University of Illinois offers a College Teaching course that attracts anumber of engineering graduate students who are excited about engineering education. Thesearch for Illinois ASEE student chapter officers included contacting current and pastengineering students in the College Teaching class.A second approach is to identify other university programs or groups that attract the involvementof students with a strong interest in transforming and improving engineering

Conference Session

Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

the past three decades that underlie the more visibleproblems remain as the matters of central importance today. What is “manufacturingengineering”? What is the inviolable persona of the professional organizations that bear thistitle? What are the mutual responsibilities and dependencies between education and industrialpractice? The first of these great questions has been answered in a time-tested fashion. The remainingchallenges are in implementation. The responsiveness of the ASEE Manufacturing Division andof the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and of the newer players such as the ManufacturingEducation Resource Center and other like-minded groups, is the most critical issue yet to bedetermined. Can these vitally-concerned

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

possible toconceive in the human mind, it cannot reveal, amplify, or clarify that semi-to-subconscious state ofmind where much of the uniquely individual and human creative act takes place (Sorenson, 2007).It doesn’t really matter if mechanically engineered lines are drafted by triangle and T-square or bycomputer assisted design software. It does matter that the drawings should present the designers’personality and immediate response of solving the problem. Mechanically created images tend toproject a sense of sterility, of surreal environments devoid of the messiness of real-life experience,absent all evidence of human spirit or soul and passion (Sorenson, 2007). Thus, keeping freehandsketching in the schematic design phase and representing the

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsey Nelson, Purdue University; Alice Pawley, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

, Mary Field, et al. (1997). Women’s ways of knowing: the development of self, voice, and mind. Basic Books: New York.21. Svarovsky, Gina Navoa and David Williamson Shaffer. (2006) “Design meetings and design notebooks as tools for reflection in the engineering design course.” Proceedings of the 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego CA Oct 28-31 2006. Page 15.1343.10

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Faculty Development for Distance Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Donohue, The College of New Jersey; Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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Continuing Professional Development

, Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1999.14. Bransford, J.; Brown, A. L.; and Cocking, R. R. (eds.), How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (expanded edition), Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 2000.15. Prince, M.J. and Felder, R.M., “Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods: Definitions, Comparisons, and Research Bases,” Journal of Engineering Education 95(2), April 2006, pp. 123 – 138.16. http://www.funderstanding.com/content/constructivism, accessed online from 2008 – 2010. Page 15.1215.817. Smith, K.A., “Cooperative Learning in Engineering Classes

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Kuczenski, University of Notre Dame; Joshua Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Mark McCready, University of Notre Dame; Jay Brockman, University of Notre Dame

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1018: STUDENT ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS FOR PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT USING GOOGLE APPSJessica Kuczenski, University of Notre DameJoshua Enszer, University of Notre DameMark McCready, University of Notre DameJay Brockman, University of Notre Dame Page 15.1116.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Electronic Portfolios for Professional Development Using Google AppsAbstractThe primary goal of our undergraduate program is to produce engineers who are one step aheadof their peers, who have begun to prepare themselves for more than just their entry-level jobs. Inorder to accomplish this, we seek improvements to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Baker, Rowan University; Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

material will be implemented in a hands-on andvisually appealing format exemplifying the “hands-on / minds-on” approach to engineeringeducation. The engineering goals of this project are: ≠ to explore bioseparation techniques ≠ to expose students to bioprocess design principles ≠ to study the performance of bioseparation processes using engineering principles ≠ to evaluate factors influencing the performance of bioseparation processesTo date, work has focused on chromatographic separation techniques. Learning modules onalternatives to chromatography will be presented.IntroductionAdvances in biology are prompting new discoveries in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical,medical technology, and chemical industries. Developing

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Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-1012: PROMOTING TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY BY UTILIZINGPICTURES AND RECREATED ARTIFACTSWilliam Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in Engineering Management at Walden University. He holds a Professional Engineer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at General Motors, Cadnetix, and Motorola. His interests

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1823: TWO TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVELY PRESENTINGINFORMATION IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MULTIPLE TABLET PCSJames Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include parallel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom. Page 15.1283.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Two Techniques for Effectively

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

when the U.S. is looking to inspire young minds, Rube Goldberg’s legacy representsthe best in American innovation, humor and unconventional thinking6. Engineering programs in Page 15.787.3the U.S. universities are using Rube Goldberg for two purposes: to expose younger students toengineering and to encourage engineering students to think outside the box. Rube Goldberg is agreat way to teach basic principles of science like magnetism, gravity, and friction. In addition,Rube Goldberg projects also promote patience and discipline, and assist in maintaining students’interest in science, mathematics and engineering.At Texas Tech University, Rube

Conference Session

Technology-Enhanced Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Sharon Caraballo, George Mason University; James Groves, University of Virginia; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2010-1511: IMPLEMENTING TABLET PCS IN A DISTANCE LEARNINGENVIRONMENTGlenda Scales, Virginia Tech Dr. Glenda R. Scales serves as both Associate Dean for International Programs and Information Technology and Director of the Commonwealth Graduate Engineering Program (CGEP) in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. Dr. Scales also provides leadership for international programs, research computing and academic computing within the College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Virginia Tech, an M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins and a B.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, SUNY Institute of Technology; Robert C Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

microscopy prior to the workshop? 2. Do you have a better understanding of the operation of an AFM? 3. Did you have any ideas of applications for this tool prior to the workshop? 4. If so, what were they? 5. If you didn't have any applications in mind prior to the workshop, do you have any now? 6. If so, what are they? 7. Would you be interested in attending a longer workshop on AFM? 8. If so, how long (half day, full day, etc)? 9. What areas would you like to see addressed in a workshop on AFM? 10. Please indicate your academic area (e.g. science, engineering, technology, etc).Feed back by the participants showed interest in pursuing the use of AFM for physical andbiological science

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tershia Pinder-Grover, University of Michigan; Chris Groscurth, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

,and their responsibility to key audiences or stakeholders.Other participants noted the importance of teaching ethics due to societal changes and engineers’responsibilities to society. For example, Manu said, “I think our parent’s generation wouldprobably say that ethics was something that was basically taught in the home…and that wasnecessary and sufficient, but now I think there’s an understanding or, for whatever reason, a shiftin society.”Nathan noted that other social forces such as legal liability are driving the need for ethics inengineering education. He stated, It used to always be engineers… you weren’t taught ethics because when you got accepted to come to a university, you came from the right mind set, you were an