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Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gearold Johnson, Colorado State University; Thomas Siller, Colorado State University

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International

AC 2010-999: A 21ST CENTURY UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGEDUCATION PROGRAMGearold Johnson, Colorado State University Gearold Johnson is the Emeritus George T. Abell Chair in Engineering at Colorado State University. He was on the faculty at CSU for 24 years. Following his retirement from CSU, he was the Academic Vice-President of the National Technological University for eight years. He retired in 2002. He is the Chair of the ASEE International Division.Thomas Siller, Colorado State University Thomas Siller joined joined Colorado State University in 1988 as an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Currently he serves as the Associate Dean for Academic and Student

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Teaching Technological Literacy - Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-1015: THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL IMPACT OFTECHNOLOGY: AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVEWilliam 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

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1046: ASSESSING ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' DESIGN KNOWLEDGEBEFORE AND AFTER INTRODUCTION OF A DESIGN PROCESS MODELMing-Chien Hsu, Purdue University Ming-Chien is a doctoral student of engineering education and a research assistant for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) at Purdue Univeristy. She received for B.S. in Electrical Enigneering from National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, and a MS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Her current research focus is on engineering design and K-12 engineering education.Monica Cardella, Purdue University Monica Cardella is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education and the Co-Director of Assessment Research for the

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan; Marcial Lapp, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1060: THE MICHIGAN LECTURER COMPETITION: USING AMULTI-TIERED CLASS COMPETITION TO INCREASE STUDENTCOLLABORATION AND COMPREHENSIONJeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan Jeff Ringenberg is a lecturer at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. His research interests include mobile learning software development, tactile programming, methods for bringing technology into the classroom, and studying the effects of social networking and collaboration on learning. He holds BSE, MSE, and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.Marcial Lapp, University of Michigan Marcial Lapp is a graduate student in the Industrial and Operations Engineering

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BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jessica Falcone, Georgia Institute of Technology; James McClellan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

AC 2010-1061: THE CODING OF SOUND BY A COCHLEAR PROSTHESIS: ANINTRODUCTORY SIGNAL PROCESSING LABPamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Pamela Bhatti received her B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 1989, her M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington in 1993, and her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 2006 with an emphasis on Micro-electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). She joined the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta in 2007. Her research focuses on the development of implantable biosystems to overcome sensory loss in the auditory

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1076: A FUEL CELL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTSPatrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 15.29.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Fuel Cell Systems Course for Undergraduate Engineering StudentsAbstractA fuel cell course has been developed for junior/senior mechanical engineering students. Thefocus of the course is on systems level modeling of the fuel cell stack and the balance of plant.Lectures, assignments, and labs are geared toward introducing students to fuel cells anddeveloping the basics of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and other disciplines needed toexplain

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1094: DESIGNING OF A COURSE CONTENT SERVER FOR THEDISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY FORMATOmer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet Professor OMER FAROOK is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. Professor Farook received the Diploma of Licentiate in Mechanical Engineering and BSME in 1970 and 1972 respectively. He further received BSEE and MSEE in 1978 and 1983 respectively from Illinois Institute of Technology. Professor Farook’s current interests are in the areas of Embedded System Design, Hardware – Software Interfacing, Digital Communication, Networking, Image processing and Biometrics, C++, PHP and Java Languages. He

Conference Session

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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Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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International

AC 2010-1095: PORT ENGINEERING GRADUATION PROGRAM: DESIGNEDFOR FUTUREMelany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety Dr. Melany M. Ciampi is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; President of Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety (OPASS), Vice-President of Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), Vice-President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP) and Vice-President of (Brazilian) National Monitoring Committee of "Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik" (IGIP). She is Vice Chair of Working Group "Ingenieurpädagogik im Internationalen Kontext" in "Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jeffrey Pribyl, Minnesota State University, Mankato

AC 2010-1114: FULL DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING SCENARIOS TOPROMOTE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN THERMODYNAMICS – YEAR 1Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato Patrick A. Tebbe is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator for the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Minnesota State University in Mankato. Dr. Tebbe received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering as well as the M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He is currently a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and a student branch advisor for the American Society of Heating

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Guenther, Wright State University; Bruce Rahn, Wright State University; Mark Falknor, Wright State University; Adam Kelly, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1120: REAL-TIME VIDEO TRANSMISSION FROM HIGH ALTITUDEBALLOON: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTBrent Guenther, Wright State UniversityBruce Rahn, Wright State UniversityMark Falknor, Wright State UniversityAdam Kelly, Wright State UniversityBin Wang, Wright State University Dr. Bin Wang is an associate professor of computer science and engineering at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio.Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu is an associate professor of electrical engineering at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. Page 15.1016.1© American Society for Engineering Education

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Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; Tom McGlew, MATEC

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1128: A SYSTEMS VIEW OF TECHNOLOGY CURRICULAJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium. He is also a consultant to MATEC for the ESYST program to introduce a system-focused curriculum for Community Colleges.Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine Lou Frenzel has been a Technology Editor for Electronic Design Magazine for seven years. Formerly, he was professor and department head at Austin Community College and he still teaches at

Conference Session

Project-based Education in Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1130: STUDENT PROJECT TO DESIGN A SMALL-SCALE SOLARCHIMNEY FOR SUSTAINABLE POWERPatrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato Page 15.1121.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Project to Design a Small-Scale Solar Chimney for Sustainable Power ABSTRACTAccess to energy sources is a major limitation in many areas of the world. This is particularlytrue for developing economies which have limited resources to devote to traditional powergeneration. This student project proposed to design and test a small-scale solar chimney for useas a renewable energy source. The

Conference Session

e-Learning Course Development and Instruction

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Robertson, Arizona State University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2010-1131: THE CASE FOR CASE STUDIESJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium. Page 15.1208.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Case for Technology Case StudiesAbstract. The paper describes a two-target solution that uses industry short courses for‘front-line’ trials followed by condensation of the outcomes into academic programs.The

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelli Huser, Iowa State University; Thomas Kelly, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Seth Ballou, Iowa State University; Joseph Crispin, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-1138: VENUES TO INTRODUCE AND TEACH IMPACT OFENGINEERING IN HISTORY, SOCIETY, AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENTKelli Huser, Iowa State UniversityMani Mina, Iowa State UniversityThomas Kelly, Iowa State UniversitySeth Ballou, Iowa State UniversityJoseph Crispin, Iowa State University Page 15.1350.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A technological literacy approach to introduce and teach the impact of engineering throughout the human historyAbstractThis paper provides a possible approach to introduce and teach impact of engineering to non-engineering students with a focus on the technology and engineering aspects. One effective wayto enhance

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Clayton, Villanova University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1144: INTRODUCING ENGINEERING DESIGN USING IMPROMPTUDESIGN PROJECTSGarrett Clayton, Villanova University Dr. Garrett M. Clayton recieved his BSME from Seattle University and his MSME and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle). He is an Assitant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University. His research interests focus on mechatronics, specifically modeling and control of scanning probe microscopes and unmanned vehicles. Page 15.802.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Introducing Engineering Design Using Impromptu Design

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Mentoring First Year Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1149: CAMPING THE WAY TO HIGHER RETENTION RATESSteve Rippon, Arizona State UniversityJames Collofello, Arizona State University Page 15.256.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Camping the Way to Higher Retention RatesAbstractFreshman retention is a top priority in nearly all engineering schools. Increased retentionoptimizes new-student recruitment dollars, decreases students’ time to graduation, impactsschool rankings, and helps to meet industry’s increasing demand for engineers. Most researchersand experts in the field agree on a number of basic tenants of retention. Topmost are the tenantsof creating community amongst freshmen, bonding

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadi Obeidat, Virginia Commonwealth University; Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jerry Tucker, Virginia Commonwealth University; Robert Klenke, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1166: TOWARD AN INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR EMBEDDEDSYSTEMS DESIGNFadi Obeidat, Virginia Commonwealth University Fadi Obeidat is a Ph.D. candidate in electrical and computer engineering dept. at Virginia Commonwealth University. He received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology and Yarmouk University, respectively. His research focuses on Embedded Systems Design, Performance Modeling and Computer Architecture.Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University Ruba A. Alkhasawneh is a Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering dept. at Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Douglas Howe, Portland State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-1174: AN INQUIRY-BASED EXERCISE INVOLVING A TANK OFWATER WITH A HOLE IN ITS SIDEGerald Recktenwald, Portland State UniversityRobert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend CollegeJenna Faulkner, Portland State UniversityDouglas Howe, Portland State University Page 15.161.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Inquiry-Based Exercise Involving a Tank of Water with a Hole in its SideIntroduction The tank draining exercise is part of a larger study on inquiry-based laboratory exercisesfor undergraduate engineering courses in the fluid and thermal sciences. Our research involvesthe development of the

Conference Session

Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mamdouh Bakr, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dept. Of Engineering Technology

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College-Industry Partnerships

AC 2010-1182: MULTI-DIMENTIONAL CONNECTIVITY WITH INDUSTRY OF AMECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM - EXPERIENCEGAINED AND LESSONS LEARNEDMamdouh Bakr, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Dept. Of Engineering Technology Page 15.894.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Multi-Dimensional Connectivity with Industry Of Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Experience Gained and Lessons LearnedUndergraduate programs in engineering and engineering technology can link with industry in amultitude of ways which would benefit both sides. The programs prepare graduates to work

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida

AC 2010-1186: STEM AT WORKRichard Gilbert, University of South Florida RICHARD GILBERT is a professor of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida. He is a co-pi on the FL-ATE Center Grant. He has developed educational materials for ISA (Instrument Society of America), AVS (American Vacuum Society) Science Educator’s Workshop, and the National Science Foundation through a grant to develop high school science and math curriculum content. He is currently working with D. L. Jamerson Elementary School to develop curriculum content for its Center for Math and Engineering. Dr. Gilbert has over 20 patents for biomedical equipment and

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech; Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University; Hyun IK Shin, Kumoh National Instute of Technology

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Construction

AC 2010-1191: THE ATTITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION-RELATED STUDENTSTOWARD SUSTAINABILITY IN SOUTH KOREAHyuksoo Kwon, Virginia Tech Dr. Hyuksoo Kwon has completed his Ph.D. in the Technology Education/STEM Education program at Virginia Tech. His research interest are curriculum development, integrative approach among school subjects, and comparative educational research.Yong Han Ahn, East Carolina University Dr. Yong Han Ahn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University specializing in sustainable design and construction. Throughout his career, Yong Han has involved in sustainable design and construction projects to implement sustainability in the

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah McAvoy, Ohio University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1193: A REPEATED EXPOSURE EXPERIMENT TO IMPROVEKNOWLEDGE RETENTIONDeborah McAvoy, Ohio University Deborah McAvoy is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department within the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University. Her research interests are in the field of traffic engineering, specifically driver behaviors, human factors, highway safety and traffic operations. Page 15.81.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Repeated Exposure Experiment to Improve Knowledge RetentionIntroduction and BackgroundImproving

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Design in BME Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nur Ozaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Biomedical

AC 2010-1200: BIOENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS: PATTERNS THAT LEADTO QUALITY OUTCOMESNur Ozaltin, University of Pittsburgh Nur Özge Özaltin is a graduate student in the Industrial Engineering department at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering at Bosphorus University in Turkey, and her Masters degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh respectively. Her research interest involves improving innovation through modeling the design process.Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Mary Besterfield-Sacre, Associate Professor and Fulton C. Noss Faculty Fellow in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Center Associate for the

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1207: A SYLLABUS-BASED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION TOOLFOR ABET PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONGreg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringJohn Pettit, David Lipscomb University Department Chair, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Page 15.101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Syllabus-Based Assessment and Evaluation Tool for ABET Program AccreditationAbstractThe ABET engineering accreditation criteria cover all aspects of program evaluation, from high-level institutional program educational objectives down to

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1211: LEADERSHIP 107: STUDENT CENTEREDNESS – A BALANCEJerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown DR. JERRY SAMPLES holds a BS Ch.E. from Clarkson College, MS and Ph.D. in ME from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Samples served at the United States Military Academy twelve years before assuming the position of Director of the Engineering Technology Division at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1996. After a five year period as the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs he returned to the Engineering Technology Division. He is a Fellow of the International Society for Teaching and Learning receiving that honor in 2007. In 2008, he received the American

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nipul Patel, Purdue University, North Central

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1234: WIRELESS NETWORKS IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY: ADISCONNECTNipul Patel, Purdue University, North Central Page 15.1376.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 WIRELESS NETWORKS IN THE HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY: A DISCONNECTAbstractWireless networking is relatively new and exciting technology for health care. Using handheldperipherals and wireless networking technologies, medical professional can have omnipresentaccess to patient information, clinical functions, and business functions. Wireless networks bringinformation access, data collection capabilities, and clinical applications closer to the point ofcare than is possible using

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Namhun Lee, East Carolina University; Eddy Rojas, University of Washington

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Construction

AC 2010-1243: INNOVATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNINGENVIRONMENTS IN CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENTEDUCATIONNamhun Lee, East Carolina UniversityEddy Rojas, University of Washington Page 15.740.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative and Transformative Learning Environments in Construction Engineering and Management EducationAbstractMost of today’s students have grown up with technology including computers, theInternet, video games, digital recorders or players, and mobile phones.Consequently, it can be argued these students are fundamentally different fromprevious generations in how they learn. Today’s students prefer instantly seeing

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

AC 2010-1252: SPATIAL SKILL ASSESSMENT AS A PREDICTOR OF STUDENTPERFORMANCE IN A FIRST YEAR DESIGN FOUNDATIONS COURSEStan Guidera, Bowling Green State University Page 15.1078.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Spatial skill assessment as a predictor of student performance in a first year design foundations courseAbstractThis paper documents the results of an investigation of the relationship between spatialvisualization abilities and academic performance for first year architecture, construction, andinterior design students, all of which were enrolled in an introductory design course their firstsemester of post-secondary

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Issues and Directions in Engineering Technology Education & Administration: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1262: OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY STEMMINGFROM ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM REFORMDavid Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David I. Spang holds a PhD degree in Material Science & Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation & Technology Management, both from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. He has over twenty years of experience in the Solid State Materials and Chemical Process Industries in various Research, Process and Business Development positions. He is currently the Dean of Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Burlington County College, a position he has held for the past five years. Dr. Spang has previously