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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA; Anil Kumar Domakonda, National University, San Diego, USA; Pradeep Goutam, National University, San Diego, USA; Jayanth Kadlur, National University, San Diego, USA

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Information Systems

AC 2010-348: WEB ENABLED CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA Currently serving as a Professor of Computer Science at School of Engineering and Technology, National University, San Diego, USA. He is a lead faculty for MSc in Database Administration and MSc in Computer Science programs. Dr. Wyne has a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering and B.Sc., in Electrical Engineering. He has been in academics for 20+ years and supervised over 50 graduate and undergraduate projects. Dr. Wyne is with the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA for more than 8 years and is currently serving as a program evaluator for Computer

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Nishant Shah, Lamar University; John Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

AC 2010-365: SHANGRI LA: A LEED PLATINUM PROJECTEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Nishant Shah, Lamar University

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Construction Engineering Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Venkat Kadupukotta, Lamar University; Sandeep Tirunagari, Lamar University

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Construction

AC 2010-369: GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION: INDIAEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Venkat Kadupukotta, Lamar University

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Computer Education Innovations I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Donald Gaitros, Baylor University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-374: RENAISSANCE SOFTWARE DESIGN: THE DEVELOPMENT OFTHE COMPUTER SCIENCE FELLOWS PROGRAM AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITYCynthia Fry, Baylor University Senior Lecturer of Computer Science, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering & Computer Science, Baylor UniversityDonald Gaitros, Baylor University Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science, Baylor University Page 15.1028.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Renaissance Software Design: The Development of the Computer Science Fellows Program at Baylor UniversityAbstractThe Computer Science Fellows Program at Baylor

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Construction Classroom Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Finhasali Chinwala, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

AC 2010-378: KNOWLEDGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES HELD BYENGINEERING STUDENTSEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor.Finhasali

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

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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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Engineering Management

AC 2010-382: CREATION OF A GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ENGINEERINGMANAGEMENT: 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

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julio Garcia, San Jose State University; William Cruz, National Hispanic University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-383: A TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED SIMULATION OFDISTRIBUTED-TEAM IT SOLUTION DEVELOPMENTJulio Garcia, San Jose State UniversityWilliam Cruz, National Hispanic University Page 15.106.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Technology-Assisted Simulation of Distributed-Team IT Solution DevelopmentAbstractUsing HP mobile technology, students transformed their vision of teamwork then designed andimplemented IT solutions addressing challenges posed through lecture and lab. In addition,faculty members not immediately involved in the grant learned how to use technology by seeingits use in the project classroom.The goals of this study were how

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University; Chia-Lin Tsai, University of Missouri; Fleur Gooden, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-384: PEER MENTORING: IMPACT ON MENTEES AND COMPARISONWITH NON-PARTICIPANTSRose Marra, University of Missouri ROSE M. MARRA is an Associate Professor in the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri. She is Co-Director of the NSF-funded Assessing Women andMen in Engineering (AWE) and Assessing Women In Student Environments (AWISE) projects and Co-PI of the National Girls Collaborative Project. Her research interests include gender equity issues, the epistemological development of college students, and promoting meaningful learning in web-based environments.Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech WHITNEY A. EDMISTER is the Assistant Director of the

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-395: ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABILITY: A COURSE FORMAJORS AND NON-MAJORSCatherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines Page 15.481.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engineering Design for Sustainability: A Course for Majors and Non-MajorsAbstract As part of a one-semester international experience for undergraduate students, a lower-division course in engineering design for sustainability was offered. The course participantsconsisted of majors in engineering, architecture, political science, and economics from numerousuniversities. This survey course, beyond providing a basic introduction to

Conference Session

Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; David Barbe, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-398: IDEATION TO INNOVATION (I2I) WORKSHOPDaniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic UniversityDavid Barbe, University of Maryland Page 15.662.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Ideation to Innovation (I2I) Workshop Daniel Raviv Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL ravivd@fau.edu and David F. Barbe University of Maryland, College Park, MD dbarbe@umd.eduAbstract This paper describes an on-going

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-405: WERE THE INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES EFFECTIVE?ASSESSMENT OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSES – CIVILENGINEERING MATERIALS AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERINGYusuf Mehta, Rowan University Page 15.1361.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Were the Pedagogical Techniques Effective? Assessment of the Civil Engineering Materials and Transportation EngineeringAbstractThe author had presented an innovative technique in civil engineering materials andtransportation engineering at the past ASEE conferences. In the civil engineering materialscourse, lectures were modified to address the concepts required to conduct laboratoryexperiments and its practical

Conference Session

Materials Selection & Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Olshefsky, ASTM International

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Materials

AC 2010-411: STANDARDS EDUCATION: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEENCLASSROOM LEARNING AND REAL WORLD APPLICATIONSJames Olshefsky, ASTM International Mr. Olshefsky was appointed the Director of External Relations for ASTM International in June 2007. ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world and publishes over 12,000 standards. In his new position, Mr. Olshefsky manages, supports, and promotes ASTM’s international and academic initiatives and outreach. Most recently, he directed ASTM’s Committee Services Department, as well as having served as the manager of several ASTM technical committees. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree in

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-430: EVALUATION OF REDESIGNED PARTS CONSIDERINGANALYSIS, PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACTORSJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University Page 15.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of Redesigned Parts Considering Analysis, Production and Distribution FactorsAbstractWhenever a new or improved design is proposed, it is important to consider more than just thetechnical aspects of the new design (e.g., safety, deformation, strength, weight). It is essential totake into account several additional factors in the total production cycle of the new or improvedproduct. Ideally

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-431: APPLYING DESIGN PROCESS TO REDESIGN A PERSONAL CAREPRODUCT – INTEGRATION OF TECHNICAL AND MARKETING ISSUESJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan UniversityAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityLuis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha Page 15.186.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Applying the Design Process to Redesign a Personal Care Product Integration of Technical and Marketing IssuesAbstractAs part of the curricula in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS), there is arequirement of an Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project for the students to complete duringtheir last year in school. The

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Jing Chen, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-479: TEACHING DECISION-MAKING IN ENGINEERING: A REVIEWOF TEXTBOOKS AND TEACHING APPROACHESSenay 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.Jing Chen, Purdue University Jing Chen is a graduate student in the

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Rockaway, University of Louisville; D. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville

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Mechanics

AC 2010-480: QUALITY ENHANCEMENT IN STATICSThomas Rockaway, University of LouisvilleD. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville Page 15.1007.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Quality Enhancement in StaticsAbstractTo satisfy accreditation requirements the University of Louisville recently developed a QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP) to improve undergraduate instruction across all disciplines. Centralelements of the plan are: emphasis on critical thinking; integration of critical thinking throughoutthe curriculum; service learning for undergraduates; and a culminating experience. With theadoption of the QEP, instructors were asked to incorporate

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; John Rogers, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-482: ENHANCING OUTREACH THROUGH A SUMMER HANDS-ONENGINEERING WORKSHOPRobert Rabb, United States Military AcademyJohn Rogers, United States Military Academy Page 15.512.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Enhancing Outreach through a Summer Hands-On Engineering WorkshopAbstractThe United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point conducts a week long outreachprogram to approximately 800 high school juniors every summer. Students enjoy the academicofferings and see USMA’s programs in action through current students who help coordinate theseminar activities. The overall goal is to give potential students an inside look at the institution’sstudent life in all

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-485: VISUALIZED PHOTOSTRESS IMAGES FOR STRESSCONCENTRATION INSTRUCTIONNashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Page 15.1352.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Visualized Photostress Images for Stress Concentration InstructionAbstractThe ever-increasing demand from industry for more sophisticated structural members andmachine components requires a solid understanding of the concepts of different stressesand the behavior of members under loading. The optical method of reflectedphotoelasticity is utilized to achieve the goals concerning some of the learning outcomesof Strength of Materials and Design of Machine Elements courses

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

AC 2010-910: ARIZONA-TEXAS CONSORTIUM FOR ALTERNATIVE ANDRENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIESLakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University Lakshmi Munukutla received her Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and M.Sc and B.Sc degrees from Andhra University, India. She has been active in research and published several journal articles. She is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus. Page 15.192.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Arizona -Texas Consortium for Alternative and Renewable Energy

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Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter Schilling, MSOE

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-912: USING PERFORMANCE BONUSES TO DECREASEPROCRASTINATIONWalter Schilling, MSOE Walter Schilling is an assistant professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, WI. He received his BSEE from Ohio Northern University and his MSES and PhD from the University of Toledo. He worked in the automotive industry as an embedded software engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH and consulted for Vision III Imaging, Inc. In addition to one US Patent, Schilling has numerous publications in refereed international conferences and other journals. He

Conference Session

Materials Selection & Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Somnath Chattopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University

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Materials

AC 2010-926: SELECTION OF MATERIAL, SHAPE, AND MANUFACTURINGPROCESS FOR A CONNECTING RODSomnath Chattopadhyay, Pennsylvania State University Page 15.1057.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Selection of Material, Shape and Manufacturing Process For a Connecting RodABSTRACTThis activity centers on the courses of strength of materials and production design offered at asophomore level Mechanical Engineering curriculum. A connecting rod is one of the mostmechanically stressed components in internal combustion engines. The objective of the activityis to select the appropriate material for a connecting rod where the constraints

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pearce; Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-959: A CASE STUDY IN THE USE OF ANIMATED VISUAL MODELS INCOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDave Pearce, University of York Dave Pearce is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics at the University of York. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1985, and worked in industry for 11 years designing optical fiber systems and local area networking equipment before commencing a PhD in wireless access methods in 1996. He is now responsible for the teaching of communications engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate level at York.Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University Phil Barker is a Learning Technology Adviser at the Institute for Computer-Based Learning in the School of

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Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-968: PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY TO OFFER A PROFESSIONALCERTIFICATE IN ROBOTIC AUTOMATIONAleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev is earned his bachelor degree in electrical engineering in Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2007. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev research interests include high energy

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Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Sabah Abro, Lawrence Tech University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-971: ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES AND INTELLECTUALPROPERTY: A STUDENT PERSPECTIVEKenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University Ken Cook is the chair of the Department of Engineering Technology in the College of Engineering. Mr. Cook is a registered professional engineer, a certified clinical engineer, and holds some 28 patents of his own. He holds degrees from or attended DeVry Technical Institute, Lawrence Technological University, Wayne State University, and Oakland University. Cook has many years of experience in engineering management and sales. His was most recently executive vice president and chief engineer for Vultron/Trans Industries. His earlier positions included General Manager

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-986: HYBRID COURSE FORMAT FOR PROJECTS IN ROBOTICSHakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality. Dr. Gurocak is an ABET Program Evaluator for mechanical engineering. Page 15.659.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 HYBRID COURSE FORMAT

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Guo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Shubo Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology

AC 2010-503: MEETING THE EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGE INMICRO/NANOROBOTICS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONSYi Guo, Stevens Institute of TechnologyShubo Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyArthur Ritter, Stevens Institute of TechnologyHong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 15.866.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Meeting the Educational Challenge in Micro/nanorobotics for Biomedical ApplicationsAbstractWe present the progress of our NSF CCLI project to design teaching materials onmicro/nanorobotics for biomedical engineering students. We have developed a case study and alaboratory module, both of which are centered on a vitamin pill

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Chin, East Carolina University; Nancy Study, Virginia State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-520: KEYS TO PUBLISHING IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALSRobert Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. “Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina University, where he’s taught since 1986. He is the current Director of Publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and Editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division's annual and mid-year conference program chair and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been a program chair for the Southeastern Section and has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division's vice-chair and

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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HsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University; Hui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-521: EVALUATING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ WEBCOMMUNICATION COMPETENCY ON MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS ANDINFLUENTIAL FACTORS THROUGH INTERNATIONALINDUSTRY-ACADEMY COLLABORATION BY USING GLOBAL ACACERTIFICATIONHsinPiao Hsu, Kainan UniversityHui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun University Page 15.534.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating University Students’ Web CommunicationCompetency on Multimedia Applications and Influential Factorsthrough International Industry-Academy Collaboration by Using Global ACA CertificationAbstract Through international industry-academy collaboration with Certiport andAdobe Certified Associate (ACA), using data mining from

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun University; HsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-527: INVESTIGATING DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF LEARNERSLEARNING PERFORMANCE TOWARD UBIQUITOUSLY PODCASTING INPROJECT-BASED ENGLISH LEARNINGHui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun UniversityHsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University Page 15.811.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Investigating Demographic Variables of Learners Learning Performance toward Ubiquitously Podcasting in Project-Based English LearningAbstract Project-Based English Learning (PBEL) in teaching has resulted in numerouspositive outcomes, including students’ improved language abilities and increasedcontent knowledge (Stoller, 2006) 17. This e-commerce English course has aspecific

Conference Session

IE and the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; Laura Ruff, Mississippi State University

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-535: IMPROVING INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CAREER EFFICACYTHROUGH INTRODUCTORY COURSE DESIGNLesley Strawderman, Mississippi State UniversityLaura Ruff, Mississippi State University Page 15.697.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving Industrial Engineering Career Efficacy through Introductory Course DesignAbstractThis study seeks to further examine self-efficacy beliefs of engineering students beyond theirfirst-year experience. Specifically, this study focuses on career efficacy, or student perceptionsof their ability to succeed in a particular career field. A 41-question survey was distributed toundergraduate