Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-144: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM:A CASE STUDY AT WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITYGeorge Ford, Western Carolina University Dr. George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management program at Western Carolina University.Robert Anderson, Western Carolina University Dr. Robert Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology program at Western Carolina University. Page 15.380.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Developing an Engineering Technology Curriculum: A Case Study at

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Kelly Keelen, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-160: GREAT ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENT SUCCESSStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Terri Talbert-Hatch is Assistant Dean for Student Services in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Adrie Koehler is a graduate student in the M.S. Technology program in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Damon Hathaway is

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Eisner, George Washington University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-166: INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND EDUCATIONHoward Eisner, George Washington University Page 15.738.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING DESIGN AND EDUCATIONAbstract This paper explores innovative approaches to both the engineering design process as well aseducation regarding engineering design. First, the engineering design process is discussed as adistinct two stage procedure involving (a) architectural design, and (b) subsystem design. Thesteps in these two stages are articulated and examined. Innovative aspects of the engineeringdesign process are then discussed in terms of some of the ways of “thinking outside the box

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Mauricio Castillo, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan, California State University, Los Angeles; Keith Moo-Young, California State University, LA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1403: STRENGTHENING THE K-20 ENGINEERING PIPELINE FORUNDERRREPRESENTED MINORITIESNancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los AngelesJianyu Dong, California State University, Los AngelesEun-Young Kang, California State University, Los AngelesHuiping Guo, California State University, Los AngelesMauricio Castillo, California State University, Los AngelesAlexander Abramyan , California State University, Los AngelesKeith Moo-Young, California State University, LA Page 15.1103.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Strengthening the K-20 Engineering Pipeline for Underrepresented MinoritiesIntroductionAs the

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology

AC 2010-1427: DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ANALYSIS OF A MINI CNCRAPID DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMLie Tang, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRobert Landers, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.398.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development and Initial Analysis of a Mini CNC Rapid Development SystemAbstractThis paper describes the development of a mini Computer Numerical Control (CNC) RapidDevelopment System (RDS). The mini CNC RDS, which is based on Matlab Simulink, providesthe student

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-1444: EXPERIMENTAL TESTING TO ENHANCE THE DESIGN OFDAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS. A CASE STUDY ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OFLABORATORY-ORIENTED DESIGN IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONKhaled Mansy, Oklahoma State University Page 15.559.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experimental Testing to Enhance the Design of Daylighting Systems. A Case Study on the Implementation of Laboratory-Oriented Design in Undergraduate EducationAbstractThis paper addresses a timely topic, which is designing and enhancing the performance ofdaylighting systems in buildings early in the design phase. Currently in academia

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1446: THE MERIT KIT: METHODS FOR EVALUATING ROLES ANDINTERACTIONS IN TEAMSSenay Purzer, Purdue University Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is also the Co-Director of Assessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE). She received a Ph.D. and a M.A in Science Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. Her creative research focuses on collaborative learning, design & decision-making, and the role of engineering self-efficacy on student achievement

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramiro Bravo, University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Brett Batson, Trine University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1453: ASSESMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING WHEN USING TABLETPCS AND THE SOFTWARE DYKNOWRamiro Bravo, University of Texas of the Permian BasinBrett Batson, Trine University Page 15.196.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessment of Student Learning When Using Tablet PCs and the Software DyKnowTMAbstractMany advances in technology in software and hardware promise to improve student learning. Ofthe more promising technologies to come onto the market recently were the tablet PC and aninteractive-education software package called DyKnow. This combination of software andhardware offered to solve many of the problems that students

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University; Jessica Hanson, Brigham Young University; Gabriel Smith, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1454: ADDRESSING AND ASSESSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN ACIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT SEMINAR COURSEM. Brett Borup, Brigham Young UniversityJessica Hanson, Brigham Young UniversityGabriel Smith, Brigham Young University Page 15.125.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Addressing and Assessing Program Outcomes in a Civil Engineering Department Seminar CourseAbstractFour of the twelve Program Outcomes established for the Brigham Young University Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Department are: Be able to communicate ideas effectively, work in teams and lead others Be familiar with professional practice, business

Conference Session

Leadership and Strategic Planning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Robert Davis, Purdue University; Shripad Revankar, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Leah Jamieson, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-1455: A MULTI-FACETED STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS FORINNOVATIONMonica Cardella, Purdue UniversityRobert Davis, Purdue UniversityShripad Revankar, Purdue UniversityLoring Nies, Purdue UniversityCarolyn Percifield, Purdue UniversityLeah Jamieson, Purdue University Page 15.58.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Multi-Faceted Strategic Planning Process for InnovationStrategic planning has become an important component of how academic programs set goals andpriorities.We present an approach to strategic planning that is characterized by inclusion ofinternal and external stakeholders and is unique in the combination of process tools utilized.1

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Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1462: PROPOSED FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE COURSEThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 15.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Proposed Freshmen Experience CourseAbstractThere are many college campus’s moving towards Freshmen Experience courses as part of aGeneral Education. While at first glance this may appear appropriate “on paper”, a one size fits allapproach does not seem logical for such varied plans of study. Each college places academicemphasis in different areas. This makes a “one size fits all” approach to a freshman experiencecourse weak as the expectations that the faculty will have of their students will vary with

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Hollebrands, North Carolina State University; Ryan Smith, North Carolina State University; Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1468: ATTITUDES TOWARDS AND SUPPORT PROVIDED FORMATHEMATICS LEARNING REPORTED BY PARENTS OF STUDENTSINVOLVED IN A GK-12 PROGRAMKaren Hollebrands, North Carolina State UniversityRyan Smith, North Carolina State UniversityLynn Albers, North Carolina State UniversityElizabeth Parry, North Carolina State UniversityLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Page 15.221.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Attitudes Towards and Support Provided for Mathematics Learning Reported by Parents of Students Involved in a GK-12 ProgramThe goal of the RAMP-UP (Recognizing Accelerated Math Potential in

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

G. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1474: BENEFIT OF STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ADVANCEDVEHICLE TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIONSG. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University Page 15.226.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Benefit of Student Participation in Advanced Vehicle Technology CompetitionsAbstractFor the past 21 years the U.S. Department of Energy has sponsored more than 45 AdvancedVehicle Technology Competitions (AVTCs) with management provided by Argonne NationalLaboratory. Through partnerships between government, industry, and academia, engineeringstudents have had the

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University; Gene Dixon, East Carolina University; B.J. Kim, East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

AC 2010-1477: INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING ECONOMICS, STATISTICS,AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT: REINFORCING KEY CONCEPTSPaul Kauffmann, East Carolina University Paul J. Kauffmann is Professor and Chair in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industry career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.Stephanie Sullivan, East Carolina University Stephanie Sullivan is a visiting instructor in the Department of

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade College; Jonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1478: U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY RENEWABLE OCEAN ENERGYSEMINARElizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade CollegeJonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard Page 15.1285.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Renewable Ocean Energy SeminarAbstractIn the spring 2009 semester at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, one science instructor and oneengineering instructor co-taught a one-credit independent study course entitled Renewable OceanEnergy Seminar. Fifteen engineering majors and fourteen non-engineering majors enrolled inthis elective course. The intention was to bring together different majors to learn about the manyfacets of renewable ocean energy

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Hannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2010-1481: ENABLING SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM 2-YEARCOLLEGES TO A 4-YEAR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMElaine Scott, Seattle Pacific UniversityHannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University Page 15.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enabling Successful Transitions from 2-Year Colleges to a 4-Year Electrical Engineering ProgramAbstractThe goal of our scholarship program, Engaging the Community to Achieve Success inEngineering (ECASE), is to encourage and enable academically talented, but financially needystudents from local community colleges to enter the workforce or continue in graduate studiesfollowing completion of a baccalaureate

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Roger Frankowski, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1486: NEW FACULTY AND NAVIGATING THE CONTRACT RENEWALPROCESSJay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Jay Wierer is Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2008. He is a Member of the IEEE and enjoys teaching courses in communications, signals and systems, DSP, controls, and circuits.Roger Frankowski, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Frankowski is Vice-President of Academics and Professor of General Studies at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He received his Ph.D. degree from Marquette University in 1992. He has been Vice-President

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Siew Koay, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1489: REVAMP COMPUTER EDUCATION WITH MULTIMEDIA ANDGAME TECHNOLOGIESSuxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Suxia Cui is an assistant professor in the department of Engineering Technology at Prairie View A&M University. She received her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University in 1997 and 1999 respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Mississippi State University in 2003. Her research interests include digital signal processing, data compression, image processing, video coding, and wavelets.Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yonghui Wang received the B.S. degree in technical physics from Xidian University

Conference Session

Faculty Set the Preliminary Standards for Co-ops

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2010-1520: PRAXIS-ORIENTED ENGINEERING EDUCATION IN VEHICLETECHNOLOGY STUDIES - CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONSEmilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied SciencesAnnette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences Page 15.967.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Praxis-Oriented Engineering Education in Vehicle Technology Studies - Challenges and SolutionsAbstractUniversities of applied sciences have to fulfil two main requirements: They should providepraxis-oriented education and engage in applied research and development .The approach used to meet these requirements at our department of Vehicle Technology canbe

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Louie, Seattle University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1525: USING INTERACTIVE AUDIENCE RESPONSE SYSTEMS TOENRICH ENGINEERING EDUCATIONHenry Louie, Seattle University Page 15.1329.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Audience Response Systems to Enrich Engineering EducationAbstractAudience response systems are becoming increasingly popular in the collegiate classroom sincethey promote interactive learning, which can enrich and enhance the educational experience.When using such systems, each student is able to react to questions or activities prompted by theinstructor by using a response device. The supporting hardware and software instantaneouslyrecords and displays the students’ responses, which can

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

AC 2010-1562: COMPUTER LAB EXERCISES FOR MEDICAL IMAGING USINGSIMURADHong Man, Stevens Institute of TechnologyArthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Computer Lab Exercises for Medical Imaging Using SimuRadAbstractIn this paper we present a series of computer lab exercises for an undergraduate Medical Imagingcourse using a newly developed computer simulation software – SimuRad, which has beendesigned to help students better understand the underlying math, physics and engineeringprinciples of medical imaging. This paper includes the discussions on the architecture of theSimuRad software, the design

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University; Guangwei Zhu, Purdue; Cheng-Kok Koh, Purdue University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2010-1563: USING THE TETRIS GAME TO TEACH COMPUTINGYung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Yung-Hsiang Lu is an associate professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In 2008, he was one of the three recipients of Purdue "Class of 1922 Helping Student Learn Award." In 2004, he obtained the National Science Foundation Career Award. He obtained the Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. This study is supported in part by NSF CNS 0722212 "CPATH EAE: Extending a Bottom-Up Education Model to Support Concurrency from the First Year." Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hildreth, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

AC 2010-1584: A BODY OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING ANDMANAGEMENT DISCIPLINEJohn Hildreth, University of North Carolina, CharlotteBruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 15.8.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Body of Knowledge for the Construction Engineering and Management DisciplineAbstractMany engineering professional associations and societies have defined the body of knowledge(BOK) related to their specific engineering disciplines to define the knowledge, skills, andattitudes necessary to become licensed and/or certified to practice professionally. Educators canuse such BOKs

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-1594: A GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE: AUDIO PROCESSINGLABORATORYBuket Barkana, University of Bridgeport Page 15.35.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Graduate Level Course: Audio Processing LaboratoryAbstractAudio signal processing is a part of the digital signal processing (DSP) field in science andengineering that has developed rapidly over the past years. Expertise in audio signal processing -including speech signal processing- is becoming increasingly important for working engineersfrom diverse disciplines. Audio signals are stored, processed, and transmitted using digitaltechniques. Creating these technologies requires engineers that understand

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-1611: ACTIVE LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR ENGAGING FIRSTYEAR STUDENTS IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESSES COURSEMichael Slifka, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Page 15.121.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Active Learning Techniques for Engaging First Year Students in a Manufacturing Processes CourseAbstractThis paper deals with the instruction and testing of first year students takingmanufacturing process courses by determining and raising all students to a common levelof understanding prior to covering specific manufacturing processes, the use of activelearning techniques, and a unique testing procedure. Through the use of a

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xaver Neumeyer, Northwestern University; Ann McKenna, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1634: CONFLICT BEHAVIOR AND ITS INFLUENCE ONENGINEERING DESIGN TEAMSXaver Neumeyer, Northwestern UniversityAnn McKenna, Northwestern University Ann F. McKenna is the Director of Education Improvement in the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern University. She also holds a joint appointment as a Professor in the School of Education and Social Policy as well as a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and is the co-Director of the Northwestern Center for Engineering Education Research (NCEER). She received her BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of

Conference Session

Communication - Needs and Methods

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Lockwood, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-1653: COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTION IN FIRST YEARENGINEERING: THE GLUESarah Lockwood, University of CalgaryDaryl Caswell, University of CalgaryMarjan Eggermont, University of Calgary Page 15.292.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTION IN FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING: THE GLUEAbstractENGG 251: Design and Communications One and ENGG 253: Design andCommunications Two are the flagship courses for the Common Core year at The S___School of Engineering, University of C___. Mandatory courses for all first year (~730)students, ENGG 251/253 are project-based courses on engineering design, taught by aninterdisciplinary

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chiraag Nataraj, Conestoga High School; Sanjeev Reddy, Radnor High School; Mark Woods, Villanova University; Biswanath Samanta, Villanova University; C. Nataraj, Villanova University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1655: SWARM ROBOTICS: A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTSChiraag Nataraj, Conestoga High SchoolSanjeev Reddy, Radnor High SchoolMark Woods, Villanova UniversityBiswanath Samanta, Villanova UniversityC. Nataraj, Villanova University Page 15.1155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 SWARM ROBOTICS: A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTSAbstractThis paper is concerned with an educational project to provide a rich research experience onswarm robotics to high school students. A group of three mobile robots (the popular Lego NXT)was used to implement a ‘search and rescue’ operation. A bio

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; Chris VanArsdale, Michigan Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1667: AN EXAMINATION OF INDUSTRY'S DESIRED TRAITS FORENGINEERING GRADUATES AND GENDER DIFFERENCESAnna Pereira, Michigan Technological University Anna Pereira is a graduate student in mechanical engineering. Her research interests include human factors and engineering education.Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an Associate Professor in mechanical engineering. She teaches classes on manufacturing and controls and does disciplinary research on microelectromechanical systems and precision machining. Her educational research interests include problem solving in the lab and informal engineering education.William Helton, Michigan Technological University

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Riddell, Baker College Of Flint; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2010-1670: ALTERNATIVE ENERGY, AN INTRODUCTION FOR ENGINEERSJames Riddell, Baker College Of Flint James A. Riddell is Dean of Engineering and Technology at Baker College of Flint. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, SME (past chair) and SAE (past chair.)Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint Anca L. Sala, Associate Professor, is Chair of the Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, teaches and develops engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA