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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-2286: USING A MICROCODED DATA PATH TO INTRODUCE THEDATA PATH AND CONTROLLER PARADIGMJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Jonathan Hill is an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. PhD and MSEE from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester MA, and previously a project engineer at Digital Corp. He instructs graduate and undergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded microprocessor based systems. His specific projects involve digital communications, signal processing, and intelligent instrumentation

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

AC 2010-2290: PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT INENGINEERING AND SCIENCE EDUCATION: LESSONS LEARNED IN YEARONEAugusto Macalalag , Stevens Institute of TechnologyDebra Brockway, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.941.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Partnership to Improve Student Achievement in Engineering and Science Education: Lessons Learned in Year OneAbstractThrough a state-sponsored Math-Science Partnership (MSP) program, 57 grade 3-5 teachers insix urban districts in N.J. received professional development, classroom support

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Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rupa Iyer, University of Houston

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-2377: CENTER FOR LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGY – A MODEL FORINTEGRATION OF EDUCATION, RESEARCH, OUTREACH AND WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENTRupa Iyer, University of Houston Page 15.268.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Center for Life Sciences Technology – A Model for Integration of Education, Research, Outreach and Workforce DevelopmentAbstractThe biotechnology industry that originated in the 1970’s has since mushroomed from $8 billionin revenues in 1992 to $50.7 billion and is one of the most research intensive industries in theworld. While biotechnology originated based largely on recombinant DNA techniques,tremendous research in biotechnology has

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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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Modeling Student Data

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Ricco, Purdue University; Ida Ngambeki, Purdue University; Russell Long, Purdue University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1835: DESCRIBING THE PATHWAYS OF STUDENTS CONTINUING INAND LEAVING ENGINEERINGGeorge Ricco, Purdue University George D. Ricco is a doctoral student in Purdue University’s School of Engineering Education. He previously received an MS in Earth and Planetary Sciences studying geospatial imaging and an MS in Physics studying concentration in FT-IR studies in heavy water, both from the University of California at Santa Cruz. He has a BSE in Engineering Physics with a concentration in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University.Ida Ngambeki, Purdue University is a doctoral student at Purdue’s School of Engineering Education. She received her B.S. from Smith College in 2007

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Peterson, United States Air Force Academy; Anne Clark, USAF Academy, CO

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-579: PRISM: A SIMPLE SIMULATION FOR INTRODUCTION OFASSEMBLY LANGUAGE AND COMPUTER ARCHITECTUREBrian Peterson, United States Air Force AcademyAnne Clark, USAF Academy, CO Page 15.980.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 PRISM: A Simple Simulation for Introduction of Assembly Language and Computer ArchitectureAbstractOne of the enduring problems in introducing computer architecture and assemblylanguage to students is most systems are so complex that the students quickly lose sightof how the subsystems interrelate. To effectively teach how a system processes andexecutes instructions, most students must program in assembly language and

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Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed Haque, Texas A&M University

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Architectural

AC 2010-640: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTION VISUALIZATIONSWITH EXAMPLES: SUGGESTED TOPICS FOR GRADUATE COURSEMohammed Haque, Texas A&M University MOHAMMED E. HAQUE, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Mohammed E. Haque is a professor of Construction Science at Texas A&M University at College Station, Texas. He has over twenty years of professional experience in analysis, design, and investigation of building, bridges and tunnel structural projects of various city and state governments and private sectors. Dr. Haque is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan, and members of ASEE, ASCE, and ACI. Dr. Haque received a BSCE from Bangladesh University of Engineering and

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Communication - Needs and Methods

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University; Joanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-670: PROJECTED WORDS PER MINUTE: A WINDOW INTO THEPOTENTIAL EFFECTIVENESS OF PRESENTATION SLIDESMichael Alley, Pennsylvania State University Michael Alley is an associate professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer, 2003) and gives many professional workshops on presentations to engineers and scientists in the United States and Europe.Joanna Garner, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Joanna K Garner is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Penn State University, Berks College. Her research interests focus on the application of cognitive psychological principles to the

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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih Hsien Huang, MingChi University of Technology

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Mathematics

AC 2010-725: AN INVESTIGATION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS' ATTITUDESTOWARD CALCULUS IN TAIWANChih Hsien Huang, MingChi University of Technology Page 15.168.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Investigation of Engineering Students' Attitudes toward Calculus in TaiwanAbstractThe purpose of this study was to investigate engineering students in Taiwan to (1) assess theirattitudes toward calculus, (2) determine the difference in attitudes scores between males andfemales and (3) assess the relationship between students, attitudes toward calculus and theircalculus achievement. Attitude was measured in cognitive, affective, and

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Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Turton, West Virginia University; Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-726: A MODULE FOR TEACHING BATCH OPERATIONSRichard Turton, West Virginia University Richard Turton received his B.S. degree from the University of Nottingham and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Oregon State University. His research interests are include particle technology and modeling of alternative energy processes. Dick is a co-author of the text Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes (3rd ed.), published by Prentice Hall in 2009.Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University Joseph A. Shaeiwitz received his B.S. degree from the University of Delaware and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. His professional interests are in design, design

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Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M. Hossein Hariri, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-784: THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE KEYBOARD:IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL INK IN THE ENGINEERING, HUMANITIES,MATHEMATICS, AND SCIENCE CLASSROOMSJulia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyM. Hossein Hariri, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologySudipa Mitra-Kirtley, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyShannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 15.1249.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Pen is Mightier than the Keyboard: Implementing Digital Ink in the Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, and Science ClassroomsAbstractThe use of digital ink devices in the engineering, mathematics, and science

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Engineering Management Program Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Connie Borror, Arizona State Universtiy; Douglas Montgomery, Arizona State University; Carmen Pena, University of Texas, Pan American

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Engineering Management

AC 2010-881: TEACHING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT USING THE MOUSEFACTORYDouglas Timmer, University of Texas, Pan AmericanMiguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan AmericanConnie Borror, Arizona State UniverstiyDouglas Montgomery, Arizona State UniversityCarmen Pena, University of Texas, Pan American Page 15.1185.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Process Improvement using the Mouse FactoryIntroductionThe American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)1 defines engineering managementas “the art and science of planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directing andcontrolling activities which have a technical component.” Quality-related

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Graduate Student Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Asawaree Kulkarni, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-904: DEVELOPING A GLOBAL REAL-TIME ASSESSMENT TOOL FORTHE TEACHING ENHANCEMENT OF ENGINEERING GRADUATE TEACHINGASSISTANTSMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects

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Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-180: INTRODUCING FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS TOEXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: COFFEE BREWINGStephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Her educational interests include the incorporation of experiential learning throughout the ChE curriculum and the development of academe-industry-government collaboration. She is the recipient of the National Outstanding Teaching Award (2004) and the Robert G. Quinn Award (2006), and she currently serves on the ASEE Board of Directors as Zone I Chair.Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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Multidisciplinary First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismail Jouny, Lafayette College; Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-187: INTRODUCING ENGINEERING AND STRENGTHENINGKNOWLEDGE OF MATHEMATICSIsmail Jouny, Lafayette CollegePolly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College Page 15.801.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Introducing Engineering and Strengthening Knowledge of MathematicsIntroduction and BackgroundThis paper discusses a model for an introduction to engineering course that wasdeveloped at Lafayette College and is currently being pilot tested. The model builds onan idea originally developed at Wright State University1 but is adjusted to fit a semesterlong course that serves the needs of Lafayette engineering students. In particular, thecourse focuses on specific mathematical

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Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-198: NEW APPROACH FOR TEACHING A MICROCONTROLLERSSYSTEM DESIGN COURSE FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYFernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University Page 15.913.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 New Approach for Teaching a Microcontrollers Systems Design Course for Engineering TechnologyAbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program at our University (XXX) offers aMicrocontrollers System Design course which is a four-credit course that all students arerequired to take for the EET program. The main goal of this course is for the students to learnbasic programming techniques (in assembly language) and practice their

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-201: STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE FORINNOVATION: IMPLEMENTING THE POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONALMASTER OF ENGINEERING CONCEPT AT NJITStephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 15.1107.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Strengthening the U.S. Engineering Workforce for Innovation: Implementing the Postgraduate Professional Master of Engineering Concept at NJITAbstract This is the fourth of four invited papers prepared specifically for the NationalCollaborative panel session concerning the advancement of postgraduate professionalengineering education relevant to

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Innovations in ECE Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute; John Steadman, University of South Alabama

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-235: STANDING AND TRAVELING WAVES ON TRANSMISSIONLINES:GETTING IT RIGHTRaymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming Ray Jacquot received his BSME and MSME degrees at the University of Wyoming in 1960 and 1962 respectively. He was an NSF Science Faculty Fellow at Purdue University where he received the Ph.D. in 1969. He joined the Electrical Engineering faculty of the University of Wyoming in 1969. He is a Fellow of ASEE, a Life Senior Member of IEEE and Life Member of ASME. He has been active in ASEE for over four decades serving as Rocky Mountain Section Chair and PIC IV Chair. His professional interests are in modeling, control and simulation of dynamic systems. He is currently Professor

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David Probst, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2010-248: BLESSING OR CURSE, TEACHING WITH CAD SOFTWAREYumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State UniversityDavid Probst, Southeast Missouri State University Page 15.235.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Blessing or Curse, Teaching with CAD SoftwareAbstractComputer-aided design (CAD) software packages are indispensible tools for scientists andengineers, and thus they are often introduced in many science and engineering courses.Depending on how they are used in class, these software packages can be very helpful or ratherharmful to students’ learning. With the understanding of theories, people can have deep insightand wide perspective of technical

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Student Engagement in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; MIchael Knieser, ILSI; Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-250: PREPARING FOR ENGINEERING 2020: A NEW COURSE INELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING MAJORS.Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisMIchael Knieser, ILSIMohamed El-Sharkawy, Purdue University Page 15.974.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Preparing for Engineering 2020: A New Course in Electronic Manufacturing for Electrical and Computer Engineering Majors. Maher E. Rizkalla, Michael Knieser, and Mohamed El-Sharkawy, and Nilashis Dey Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 723 West Michigan Street (Rm. SL160

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DEED Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-304: ENGINEERING SENIOR DESIGN COURSE (“NEW ANDIMPROVED”)Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State UniversityEhsan Sheybani, Virginia State University Page 15.496.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engineering Senior Design Course (“New and Improved”)AbstractSenior Design is one of the most important courses in an engineering curriculum, because SeniorDesign utilizes much of the knowledge and skills gained during the undergraduate study.Therefore, many program outcomes for the engineering curriculum can be assessed in the SeniorDesign course1,2,3.Before 2007, the senior design course in our relatively new Computer Engineering program wassimilar to a

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Lean and Six Sigma Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University; Mahdy Alam, UTC; Yepery Soro, Central Connecticut State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-312: EXTENDING LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THROUGHIMPLEMENTING MOBILITY (A CASE STUDY)Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Gadalla is currently an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gadalla has a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He graduated with honor from Cairo University with B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Master degree (M. Sc.) from the same university. He served as a research engineer and visiting scholar in several universities in USA, Canada, Germany, and Egypt. He also severed as a program coordinator for the computer Integrated

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Moshe Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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Aerospace

AC 2010-318: A MODEL FOR PROMOTING COGNITION, META-COGNITIONAND MOTIVATIONMoshe Barak, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Page 15.55.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Model for Promoting Cognition, Metacognition and Motivation in the Technological Class: The Theory of Self- Regulated LearningAbstractEducators widely acknowledge the advantages of project-based learning intechnology and engineering over traditional schooling. However, teachers with astrong background in engineering often focus on learning specific subject matter andcompleting a technical work rather than developing students’ learning competences.To address

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Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-328: SHOWCASING AND SUPPORTING ENGINEERING FACULTYENGAGED IN TEACHING INNOVATION THROUGH A NEW SYMPOSIUMElizabeth Cady, National Academy of EngineeringNorman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering Page 15.1064.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Showcasing and Supporting Engineering Faculty Engaged in Teaching Innovation through a New SymposiumIn spring 2009, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) received funding from theO’Donnell Foundation in order to strengthen the engineering and innovation capacity of thenation by catalyzing a vibrant community of emerging engineering education leaders. The NAEchose to

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Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Miers, Western Carolina Univeristy; George Ford, Western Carolina University

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Architectural

AC 2010-331: SCHOLARSHIP OF ENGAGEMENT AND PROJECT BASEDLEARNING: EXPERIENTIAL BASED LEARNING PROJECT FORCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT STUDENTS AT WESTERN CAROLINAUNIVERSITYRonald Miers, Western Carolina UniveristyGeorge Ford, Western Carolina University Page 15.1053.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Scholarship of Engagement and Project Based Learning: Experiential based learning project for construction management students at Western Carolina UniversityAbstract The Peggy Crosby Center located in Highlands, North Carolina is a multi-use complex that wasbuilt in the late 1800’s. Originally built as a private dwelling and after many

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Brewer, Northern Illinois University; Brett Speiser, Northern Illinois University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-355: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SOLAR BATTERYCHARGERLiping Guo, Northern Illinois University Liping Guo received the B. E. degree in Automatic Control from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China in 1997, the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Auburn University, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology Program in the Department of Technology at the Northern Illinois University. Her research interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, renewable energy, embedded systems and control. Dr. Guo is a member of the ASEE, IEEE and a member of

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Jones, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, U; Anglo Tadros, SUNYIT

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-359: SUCCESSFUL USE OF RUBRICS TO ASSESS STUDENTPERFORMANCE IN CAPSTONE PROJECTSDaniel Jones, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, U Daniel K. Jones, Ph.D., P.E., is associate professor and chair of mechanical engineering technology at SUNYIT. Dr. Jones has actively participated in national and regional ASEE conferences for the past ten years. He has also successfully lead TAC/ABET accreditation efforts at SUNYIT.Anglo Tadros, SUNYIT Page 15.1144.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Successful Use of Rubrics to Assess Student Performance in

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Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anoop Desai, Georgia Southern University; Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-381: CREATION OF A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN SAFETYENGINEERING: APPLICATION OF BASIC SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES TOCURRICULUM DESIGNAnoop Desai, Georgia Southern University Dr. Anoop Desai received his BS degree in Production Engineering from the University of Bombay in 1999, and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Engineering from The University of Cincinnati in 2002 and 2006. His main research interests are in Product Lifecycle Management, Design for the Environment, Total Quality Management including tools for Six Sigma and Ergonomics.Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College Dr. Jean-Claude Thomassian received his BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mechanical

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-412: STATUS STUDY OF CAD/CAM/CNC INTEGRATION IN SOUTH TEXAS TECHNICALCOLLEGESFarzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Page 15.1090.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Status Study of CAD/CAM/CNC Integration in South Texas Technical CollegesAbstractThe CAD/CAM/CNC system is an advanced technology widely used to manufacture an array ofproducts. The CAD system is both the hardware and software components that extract 2D or 3DCAD information. This information is then used to generate the desired Computer NumericalControl (CNC) program for milling, drilling, lathe, and other manufacturing

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Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-451: ENHANCING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGN COURSE EXPERIENCE THROUGHINDUSTRY-BASED PROJECTSFernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern UniversityYouakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University Page 15.508.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing Electrical Engineering Technology Capstone Senior Design Course Experience Through Industry-Based ProjectsAbstractThe College of Science and Technology (COST) at our university (XXX) offers degrees inMechanical (MET), Civil (CET) and Electrical Engineering Technology (EET). All theEngineering Technology programs are ABET accredited and have been successful in