AC 2010-819: THE DIARY OF A MAD STUDENT: EXAM DIARIES AND OTHEREVALUATION SCHEMESRosalind Wynne, Villanova University Rosalind Wynne received her doctorate in electrical engineering from Boston University in May 2005, a M.S. in electrical engineering from Boston University in 2001 and a B.S. in physics from Norfolk State University in 1999. She recently received a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at Villanova University, Villanova, PA in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her current research interests include developing fiber optic sensors based on microstructured optical fiber technology for chemical sensing and biomedical applications. Dr. Wynne is a
AC 2010-821: ENHANCING ELECTROMAGNETICS INSTRUCTION USINGMATLAB AND MATHCADStuart Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his Electrical Engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electromagnetics texts, and has won several awards related to teaching. He is a long-standing member of his department’s curriculum and assessment committee.S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University Dr. Mousavinezhad is an active member of IEEE and ASEE having chaired sessions in
AC 2010-829: SUCCESS IN FALL MATH COURSE FOR FRESHMAN STUDENTSACCEPTINGNancy O'Connor, Villanova UniversityGerard Jones, Villanova University Page 15.1140.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Success in Fall Math Course for Freshman Students Accepting AP Tests/Villanova Equivalents for Introductory Math Courses – A Three-Year StudyAbstractIn the College of Engineering at Villanova University, incoming freshman students are offeredVillanova course credit for introductory calculus courses based on their achieved AP test scores.Incoming students as well as their parents often look to the faculty and/or administrative
AC 2010-834: WHAT MAKES A TEAM “CROSS-DISCIPLINARY”?DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF CROSS-DISCIPLINARY LEARNINGMEASURESScott Schaffer, Purdue University Scott P Schaffer is currently an associate professor in the Educational Technology program in the College of Education at Purdue University where his research and teaching focuses on workplace learning and performance. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University and teaches courses such as E-Learning Design, Program Evaluation, Learning Systems Design, and Human Performance Technology at Purdue. Dr. Schaffer's research involves assessment and evaluation of cross-disciplinary team learning and
AC 2010-842: A LABORATORY METHOD FOR TEACHINGANALOG-TO-DIGITAL AND DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSIONJoseph Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) in Whippany, New Jersey. His technical interests include communication systems, digital signal processing, and remote sensing. Page 15.43.1© American Society for Engineering Education
AC 2010-843: PROGRAMMING FOR PRE-COLLEGE EDUCATION USINGSQUEAK SMALLTALKKathryn Rodhouse, Missouri University of Science and Technology KATHRYN N. RODHOUSE is a Computer Engineering undergraduate at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She has interests in programming and is active in Eta Kappa Nu.Benjamin Cooper, Savant LLC BENJAMIN COOPER is CTO/Managing Partner of Savant LLC. He is an entrepreneur with experience in several start-up companies. He attended Emory University and the University of California, San Diego.Steve Watkins, Missouri University of Science and Technology STEVE E. WATKINS received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas - Austin in Electrical Engineering in
AC 2010-861: AVS: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL MUSEUMCameron Patterson, University of Alabama Cameron W. Patterson is an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama majoring in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. He is a member of the UA Computer-Based Honor's program, a student member of IEEE and Eta Kappa Nu.Nicholas A. Kraft, University of Alabama Nicholas A. Kraft is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama. He received the BA degree in mathematics from Indiana University in 2002 and the PhD degree in computer science from Clemson University in 2007. His research is currently supported by three NSF awards, including one
AC 2010-869: USING COMPUTER MODELING PROBLEMS FORUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONSteven Gordon, The Ohio State University Page 15.1321.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Computer Modeling Problems for Undergraduate Engineering EducationAbstractModeling and simulation can be used to implement inquiry-based learning in engineeringcourses that actively involve students in the learning process, improve their problem-solvingskills, and encourage them to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) disciplines. This approach was used in the creation of a thirteen dayworkshop for college credit for high
AC 2010-879: ROBO-BILLIARDS: A GAME TO UNDERSTAND ADAPTIVEBEHAVIOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSKurt Brown, University of South Alabama Kurt Brown was a graduate student in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama. He recently completed a thesis in the area of adaptive autonomous robotic systems.Michael Doran, University of South Alabama Dr Michael Doran is a Professor in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama. He is also the Coordinator of the CS program and the Assistant Director of the Honors Program. His research interest includes robotics, real-time systems and engineering education.David Langan
AC 2010-884: TEACHING CONTROL CHARTS FOR VARIABLES USING THEMOUSE FACTORYDouglas 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 15.1169.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Control Charts for Variables 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
AC 2010-901: COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND RESEARCHINVOLVING RECONFIGURABLE HARDWARE PLATFORMMuhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University Muhammad Zafrul Hasan received the B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. He received the Master of Electronic Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology (The Netherlands) under a Philips postgraduate scholarship program. He subsequently held several faculty positions in an engineering college and in a university in Malaysia. He obtained the Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. He was awarded the NJIT Hashimoto Fellowship in the academic year 2005-06. He is
AC 2010-191: COMBINED INDIVIDUAL-TEAM BASED PROJECTRobert Creese, West Virginia UniversityDeepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University Page 15.290.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Combined Individual-Team Based ProjectAbstract The basic manufacturing processes course was selected for an interdisciplinary teamproject for ABET requirements by the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering (IMSE)Department. The project is an integration of design criteria, material properties, mechanicalproperties and product cost. A software package is used to assist the students in the evaluation ofvarious materials and structural shapes. To improve
AC 2010-199: THE MUTUAL RE-ENFORCEMENT OF CURRICULAREDUCATION AND CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION: A CASE STUDYJim Wojciechowski, Grand Valley State UniversityCharles Standridge, Grand Valley State University Page 15.1245.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Mutual Re-enforcement of Curricular Education and Co- operative Education: A Case StudyAbstractIt is well accepted that curricular education and co-operative education arenecessary and complimentary components for preparing job-ready bachelors-levelengineers. A case study is presented concerning how one engineering student inthe Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program at a regionalcomprehensive
AC 2010-214: BRIDGING MATHEMATICS CONCEPTS TO ENGINEERINGCONTEXTS: JUST-IN-TIME REVIEW MODULESDianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University Dr. C. Dianne Raubenheimer received her PhD from the University of Louisville and is Director of Assessment in the College or Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Adult and Higher Education at NC State University. Within the College of Engineering she serves as the coordinator of ABET and other accreditation processes, acts as a resource/consultant to faculty in the different programs, develops and implements assessment plans, and serves as the primary educational assessment/data analyst adviser on the Dean’s staff. A
AC 2010-218: INFUSING COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN AN ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMKristen Eichhorn, SUNY OswegoCara Thompson, SUNY OswegoDavid Vampola, SUNY OswegoFritz Messere, SUNY OswegoRachid Manseur, SUNY-Oswego Page 15.736.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Infusing Communication Skills in an Engineering CurriculumAbstractThe development of a new electrical and computer engineering program offers a rare opportunityto design an innovative and modern curriculum that incorporates important skills and content.The envisioned program is project-based and includes innovative and multidisciplinary aspectsin its curriculum, organization and its operation. This work
AC 2010-219: A HANDS-ON COURSE CURRICULUM FOR SUPPORTINGDESIGN EDUCATION FOR MANUFACTURING STUDENTSPriya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 – 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Australia (1998 – 2001). Dr. Manohar held the
AC 2010-220: BUSINESS BASICS FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS: A CASESTUDY ON A NEW GRADUATE COURSEMcRae Banks, Worcester Polytechnic Institute McRae C. Banks is professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy, and founder and former director of the Collaborative for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at WPI. Additionally he is immediate past chair of the ASEE Entrepreneurship Division and a founding advisor of the Kern Family Foundation's KEEN Program. He is the founder of five startups in the academic and private sectors and has been immersed in engineering and science entrepreneurship for over 15 years, and entrepreneurship generally for over 25 years
AC 2010-228: THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT WITHINTEGRATED PROCESS DESIGNAnouk Desjardins, École Polytechnique de Montréal Anouk Desjardins has worked on the evolution and the teaching of the course Sustainable Development Capstone Project. After graduating in civil engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal she obtained a Master’s of Applied Science in 1999. Then she worked in industry as a process engineer. Since 2008 she joined Ecole Polytechnique as a research assistant for sustainable development projects and as a lecturer.Louise Millette, École Polytechnique de Montréal Louise Millette is, since 2002, the first (and only) woman to
AC 2010-238: EDUCATIONAL OPERATIONS FOUR DAYS A WEEKCharles Pringle, Central Washington UniversityWilliam Bender, Central Washington University Page 15.438.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Educational Operations Four Days a WeekAbstractFour day work weeks have been employed by industry, state agencies, and recently by highereducation. The generally perceived benefit of the four day work week is reduced energy costs.These costs savings include more efficient building operations and less energy consumptiondriving to a facility. The generally perceived negative impact of four day operations, particularlyof state agencies, is a decreased level of
AC 2010-251: SOFT SKILLS FOR THE NEW ECONOMY: THEIR PLACE INGRADUATE EDUCATION IN ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYJoy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, and Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies for the School of Technology Page 15.1070.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Professional Skills for the New Economy: Their Place in Graduate Education in Engineering and Engineering TechnologyAbstractMuch has been made in the media of the skills required for the new economy, andthe role of professional or “soft” skills in getting and keeping a
AC 2010-260: ENGINEERING FACULTY AS ACADEMIC CHANGE LEADERSElizabeth Cady, National Academy of EngineeringNorman Fortenberry, National Academy of EngineeringBeverly Davenport Sypher, Purdue University Butler Center for Leadership Excellence, Purdue UniversitySteven R. Abel, Purdue University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Purdue UniversityMonica Cox, Purdue University Department of Engineering Education, Purdue UniversityTeri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University Department of Engineering Education, Purdue UniversityBrenda Berkelaar, Purdue University Department of Communication, Purdue University Page 15.488.1
AC 2010-264: INNOVATIVE TRAINING STRATEGY (ITS) FOR TEACHINGASSISTANTSRobert Brooks, Temple UniversityTony Singh, Temple UniversityHossein Rostami, Philadelphia UniversityFernando Tovia, Philadelphia UniversityAmithraj Amavasai, Temple University Page 15.744.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Training Strategy (ITS) For TAsAbstractThe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University offers anEnvironment Course to approximately 400 students (20 sections) every semester. An experimentwas carried out during Fall 2007. During that semester, a control group of 8 teaching assistants(TAs) were given a manual on the 3
AC 2010-292: A NANOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR PHYSICSLABORATORY COURSESRobert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy Page 15.61.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Nanotechnology Application for Physics Laboratory CoursesAbstractIncluding current research topics into the curriculum is one strategy to engage students in physicscourses. We are piloting some innovative laboratory experiments that incorporate aspects ofnanotechnology into photovoltaic solar energy conversion devices.Students produce working devices using conjugated organic polymers. The fullerene, C60, isused as a nanoscale particle and is suspended in the
AC 2010-294: A NOVEL TEACHING APPROACH FOR UNDERGRADUATES INMICRO-CONTROLLER APPLICATION COURSESYuan-Lin Chen, MingChi University of TechnologyShun-Chung Wang, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Page 15.69.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Novel Teaching Approach for Undergraduates in Micro- Controller Application CoursesAbstractThe micro-controller application technologies have become more and more important forengineering students, especially with respect to the field of Electric Engineering, in the age ofknowledge-economics. This paper presents a novel teaching approach for undergraduate studentsin the micro
AC 2010-303: PROMOTING AN INTEREST IN ENGINEERING THROUGH ARTCraig Gunn, Michigan State University Page 15.1001.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Promoting an Interest in Engineering Through ArtAbstractThe project presented in this paper is designed to draw connections between engineering and thecreative arts, especially for high school students in 9th through 12th grades. The idea is supportedby the literature of the time that states that the current generation of students both in high schooland college are no longer looking simply for a technical education. They are looking to pursueengineering with an ever increasing focus on creativity and
AC 2010-305: COOPERATIVE EDUCATION, INTERNSHIPS, ANDEXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SHOULD BEGIN IN PRE-SCHOOLCraig Gunn, Michigan State University Page 15.323.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Cooperative Education, Internships, and Experiential Learning Should Begin in Pre-SchoolAbstractCooperative Education, Internships, and Experiential Learning have been part of the vocabularyof educators for over 100 years. The birth of Cooperative Education as an important part of theeducation of engineers was the brainchild of Herman Schneider. His foresight in realizing that inorder to fully understand what engineering was about required an immersion in
AC 2010-308: A PLATFORM INDEPENDENT METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHINGSTUDENTS TO LEVERAGE THE POWER OF PARAMETRIC DESIGN TOOLSMichael Johnson, Texas A&M University Johnson is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota for three years. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically, the cost modeling and
AC 2010-322: REAL LIFE EXAMPLES IN A SOLID MECHANICS COURSEScott Kiefer, Michigan State University Scott Kiefer has spent the past ten years teaching mostly undergraduate courses in mechanics and mechatronics. He started his career at the University of Puerto Rico--Mayaguez, moved to Tri-State University, and is currently at Michigan State University. His BS is in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin--Platteville, and his MS and PhD are also in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Page 15.1015.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010
AC 2010-343: NASA SENIOR DESIGN: MISSION ASSURANCE MANAGEMENTENVIRONMENTJiang Guo, California State University Los AngelesJose Macias, Jet Propulsion LaboratoryJames Conrad, University of North Carolina, CharlotteJimmy Hoo, California State University Los AngelesRony Velasquez, California State University Los AngelesMaxim Fastovsky, California State University Los AngelesSaeRom Hong, California State University Los Angeles Page 15.905.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 NASA Senior Design: Mission Assurance Management EnvironmentAbstractThis paper discusses the implementation experience of our NASA senior design
AC 2010-347: ELICITING P-12 MEXICAN TEACHERS’ IMAGES OFENGINEERING: WHAT DO ENGINEERS DO?Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla Silvia Carreño is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches English related courses. Her research interests include women in science and engineering, and creating effective learning environments.Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. He teaches engineering, food science