AC 2010-543: AN INITIAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WHILELEARNING ENGINEERING VIA VIDEO GAMEBrianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Brianno Coller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical engineering. He started his research career applying fairly deep mathematical ideas to gain insight into how complex physical and engineering systems work. His work was theoretical and somewhat abstract. Since then, his research has evolved toward studying a different type of complex system: how students learn and become excited about engineering. In this endeavor, Dr. Coller is mostly a "nuts & bolts" practitioner, an engineer, and an experimentalist.David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University
AC 2010-544: WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP: PREPARING (FEMALE) STUDENTSFOR THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGERalph Ocon, Purdue University CalumetOpal McFarlane, Purdue University Calumet Page 15.1378.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Women and Leadership: Preparing (Women) Students For the Leadership ChallengeAbstractThe workplace can provide many career opportunities and challenges for graduatingstudents. While pursuing their careers, many engineering and technology students willperform roles that are outside their principal academic field of study. In addition tohaving to deal with career issues related to global competition and technological
AC 2010-546: SPATIAL ABILITY TESTING WITH AUGMENTED REALITYPatrick Connolly, Purdue UniversityJames Beeler, Purdue UniversityPat Connaughton, Purdue UniversityJared Price, Purdue UniversityBen Trefz, Purdue University Page 15.1077.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Spatial Ability Testing with Augmented RealityAbstractThis paper reports on research in spatial ability testing comparing traditional 2D test instrumentimages with hybrid testing involving augmented virtual reality images. Augmented realityinvolves the combination of virtual reality displays with real world environments. Non-immersive virtual reality systems are becoming popular in
AC 2010-550: INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING: IDEALLY POSITIONED TOADDRESS THE SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGETerri Lynch-Caris, Kettering UniversityJohn Sutherland, Purdue University Page 15.729.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Industrial Engineering: Ideally Positioned to Address the Sustainability ChallengeAbstractIndustrial Engineers (IEs) have embraced efficiency principles in the design and improvement ofmanufacturing systems. The lean concept defined by the Toyota Production System hasaugmented traditional Work Design courses as a tool for eliminating waste in the manufacturingenvironment. As systems thinkers, the unique
AC 2010-1842: STUDENTS’ PEER EVALUATION CALIBRATION THROUGHTHE ADMINISTRATION OF VIGNETTESJunqiu Wang, Purdue UniversityP.K. Imbrie, Purdue University Page 15.1136.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Students’ Peer Evaluation Calibration Through the Administration of VignettesAbstractPeer evaluation has been widely used for measuring student performance in collaborative teamwork. However, students tend to be biased when rating their peers. Halo effect, central tendencyeffect and leniency effect are very common bias in peer evaluation. One technique to reduce thepossible bias is to calibrate student peer evaluation with
AC 2010-1858: INTRODUCTORY STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONTHROUGH COMPUTATIONAL AND PHYSICAL MODEL BUILDINGPowell Draper, Manhattan CollegeEdward Segal, Simpson Gumpertz & HegerRobert Sicurelli, Princeton University Page 15.810.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Introductory Structural Engineering Education through Computational and Physical Model BuildingIntroductionThis project explored new ways of teaching introductory structural engineering concepts throughcomputational and physical model building. An educational project was organized in whichstudents would study actual structures, create accurate computer models of their geometry
AC 2010-1862: PROJECT-BASED INTRODUCTORY ELECTROMAGNETICSCOURSE FOCUSED ON INCREASING STUDENTS’ INTEREST ANDMOTIVATIONDmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University Page 15.995.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Project-Based Introductory Electromagnetics Course Focused on Increasing Students’ Interest and MotivationAbstract This paper discusses course material being designed under the National ScienceFoundation’s (NSF) Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant # 0632842“Developing Leadership and Innovation in Engineering Students Through UndergraduateCourses in Applied Electromagnetics Built Upon Novel Educational Concept” to
AC 2010-1867: KENTUCKY INSTITUTE FOR WATERSHED MANAGEMENTSUPPORTAlanna Storey, Western Kentucky UniversityAndrew Ernest, Western Kentucky UniversityJana Fattic, Western Kentucky University Page 15.824.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Kentucky Institute for Watershed Management SupportAbstractThis paper will demonstrate the effectiveness of the university-housed watershed capacitydevelopment approach of the Kentucky Institute for Watershed Management Support (KIWMS).KIWMS engages students in developing and implementing model holistic processes forrehabilitation/regionalization and management for communities with aging on-site wastewatermanagement
AC 2010-1879: WRMT CASE STUDY: GIS WITH RULE-BASED EXPERT SYSTEMAndrew Ernest, Western Kentucky UniversityJana Fattic, Western Kentucky UniversityNi-Bin Chang, University of Central FloridaShalini Chitrapu, Western Kentucky UniversityPaige Davenport, Western Kentucky University Page 15.1386.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 WRMT Case Study: GIS with Rule-based Expert System for Optimal Planning of Sensor Network in Drinking Water SystemsAbstractThis paper provides a case study in the application of the concepts of the WaterResource Management Technologies technology transfer concept presented at the2009 conference.The Technology Transfer Model[1
AC 2010-1885: DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTERS DEGREE ON SUSTAINABILITYMANAGEMENTShekar Viswanathan, National University, San DiegoHoward Evans, National University, San Diego Page 15.404.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Master’s Degree Program on Sustainability ManagementAbstractThis paper summarizes the development of a unique, master’s degree program insustainability management based on fundamental concepts relating to energy,environment, products and processes. The interactions among practitioners andacademicians at the National University that lead to the development of this program arehighlighted. This
AC 2010-1898: RAPID PROTOTYPING AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL TOENHANCE LEARNINGAmir Salehpour, University of CincinnatiSam Antoline, University of Cincinnati Page 15.1013.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Rapid Prototyping as an Instructional Tool to Enhance LearningAbstractIt is widely known that students tend to learn best by active participation. The least effectivemethod of learning is listening, with observation falling in-between. When students are exposedto concepts through multiple paths it should enhance their overall learning. Rapid prototypingcan be an additional tool for the instructor to enhance student learning.Traditional methods of
AC 2010-1930: REVISING A MICRO-CONTROLLER COURSE FORENGINEERING PHYSICS STUDENTSJian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University Jian Peng received his B.E. degree from Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China in 1992, his M.S. degree from Hangzhou Institute of Electronic Engineering, Hangzhou, China in 1995, and his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, in 2004. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University. His research focuses on intelligent robotics and computer vision. He is a member of ASEE and IEEE
AC 2010-1936: ON-LINE SURFACE ROUGHNESS MEASUREMENT USINGLABVIEW AND VISION METHOD FOR E-QUALITY CONTROLRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityMichael Mauk, Drexel UniversityYueh-Ting Yang , Drexel UniversityRobin Kizirian , Drexel UniversityYongjin Kwon, Ajou University Page 15.920.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 On-line Surface Roughness Measurement using LabVIEW and Vision Method for E-Quality ControlAbstractThe annual results of laboratory development under an NSF, CCLI sponsored project,“CCLI Phase II: E-Quality for Manufacturing (EQM) Integrated with Web-enabledProduction Systems for Engineering Technology Education” (NSF Award # 0618665
AC 2010-1941: EFFECTS OF AN EARLY PROTOTYPING EXPERIENCE: CANDESIGN FIXATION BE AVOIDED?Vince Walker, US Air Force AcademyDaniel Jensen, United States Air Force AcademyKendra Crider, US Air Force AcademyJason Weaver, University of Texas, Austin Jason Weaver is a PhD candidate at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing on energy harvesting technologies, design methodologies and the characteristics of transformation. He previously received a MS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.Kristin Wood, University of Texas, Austin Dr Kristin Wood is the Cullen Trust Endowed Professor in Engineering and University
AC 2010-1947: MODELING NATURE: GREEN ENGINEERING FOR ASUSTAINABLE WORLDGeorge Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton Page 15.881.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Modeling Nature: Green Engineering for a Sustainable WorldAbstractA new course has been developed and offered which focuses upon sustainable engineering. Thekey elements of the course include introduction to the complex systems, systems engineeringmethods for complex systems, life cycle analysis, hard and soft system methodologies, failureanalysis using rich pictures and reflection upon the impacts engineering has upon both societyand the natural world through consideration of the
AC 2010-1951: INSPIRING INNOVATIONSinead Mac Namara, SYRACUSE UNIVERSITYClare Olsen, Syracuse UniversityLaura Steinberg, Syracuse UniversitySamuel Clemence, Syracuse University Page 15.746.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Inspiring Innovation1. IntroductionThis paper describes a course at Syracuse University that brings together architecture andstructural engineering students for a joint architecture and engineering design seminar.This course forms part of a larger NSF funded project aimed at increasing innovation andcreativity in engineering curricula. The principal aim of the overall project is to findstrategies to foster and reward
AC 2010-1954: A REVIEW OF THE ASSESSMENT LITERATURE ONCOOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONAnthony Joseph, Pace UniversityMabel Payne, Consultant Page 15.83.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Review of the Assessment Literature on Cooperative Education in Higher EducationIntroductionThe purpose of this study is to review the assessment literature on cooperative education andrelated experiential learning experiences of college students to determine the extent to whichauthentic assessment and other related assessment methods are being used. Heywood19 stated“that assessment is a multidimensional process of judging the individual
AC 2010-1975: EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF NSF WEB-BASEDTECHNOLOGY PROJECTS IN CURRICULUM, COURSE, AND LABORATORYDEVELOPMENT FOR FIRST TIME NEW ABET ACCREDITATIONRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityWilliam Danley, Drexel University Page 15.550.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Experience in Implementation of NSF Web-based Technology Projects in Curriculum, Course, and Laboratory Development for First Time ABET AccreditationAbstractThe new Applied Engineering Technology Program at Drexel University received a first-timeprogram accreditation from the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of theAccreditation Board for
AC 2010-1980: CURRICULAR DESIGN FOR 21ST CENTURY ENGINEERINGMANAGEMENT: NEED, DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, AND IMPLEMENTATIONJon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Center for Engineering Education Research at Michigan State University. Dr. Sticklen is also Director of Applied Engineering Sciences, an undergraduate bachelor of science degree program in the MSU College of Engineering. He also is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education
AC 2010-1983: INSTRUCTIONAL ALGORITHMS ENHANCE STUDENTUNDERSTANDING OF PLC LADDER LOGIC PROGRAMMINGJames Rehg, (Retired) James A. Rehg is a freelance writer and co-owner of Text On Demand, a company specializing in information presentation and documentation. He retired after 40 years of teaching with the last 10 years at Penn State University.Glenn Sartori, Retired Glenn J. Sartori is a freelance writer and co-owner of Text On Demand, a company that specializes in presenting and documenting technical information. Glenn spent 40 years in the aerospace industry at several companies and recently retired from The Boeing Company
AC 2010-2003: ENGINEERING DECISIONS IN THE CONTEXT OFSUSTAINABILITY: COMPLEX SYSTEMSGeorge Catalano, State University of New York, BinghamtonCaroline Baillie, Western Australia Page 15.479.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Engineering Decisions in the Context of Sustainability: Complex SystemsAbstractIn the present work, we suggest that too often our views of the ethical dimension of theengineering profession may at times be unduly limited. We offer that viewing questionssurrounding ethical dilemmas in the context of complex systems theory and associatedethical elements may be a way to broaden our sense of responsibility towards
AC 2010-2016: THE VALUE OF INQUIRY IN TEACHING LEAN PROCESSDESIGNSharon Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Sharon A. Johnson is an associate professor of operations and industrial engineering in the Department of Management at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She teaches courses in process management, facility layout and design, and operations management. Dr. Johnson received her Ph.D. from Cornell University in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering in 1989. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include lean manufacturing and operations design, process modeling, and improving health care delivery processes. Her work has appeared in Operations Research, the Business Process
AC 2010-2025: INTEGRATING NEW MALE AND FEMALE JUNIOR FACULTYINTO THE DREXEL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGAlisa Clyne, Drexel University Alisa Morss Clyne received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1996. She worked as an engineer in the GE Aircraft Engines Technical Leadership Program for four years, concurrently earning a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. In 2006, Dr. Clyne received her Doctorate in Medical and Mechanical Engineering from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. She is currently the P.C. Chou Assistant Professor in the Drexel University Department of Mechanical
AC 2010-2029: ENHANCEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOME AND RETENTIONOF MINORITY STUDENTS IN ENGINEERINGShowkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University Dr. Showkat Chowdhury is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Chowdhury has extensive background in teaching undergraduate and graduate students in Mechanical Engineering, and performing research in the fields of Nano-composites, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Heat & Mass Transfer and Combustion. Previously, he worked as a Professor at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) and at University of Brighton, U.K. He also worked in the Research Division of Corning
AC 2010-2039: USING A WEBSITE AND WIKI AS A SUPPORT TOOL FORTEACHING ASSISTANTSAlexander Ganago, University of MichiganInger Bergom, University of MichiganBritton Wolfe, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.1317.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using a website and wiki as a support tool for teaching assistantsAbstract Employing students as teaching assistants (TAs) in laboratory sections of large coursesreduces faculty’s teaching commitments and provides valuable teaching experience for futurefaculty. However, it also presents challenges, such as inexperienced TAs and high turnoverbetween semesters. New tools are
AC 2010-2042: APPLICATION OF EXCEL IN PSYCHROMETRIC ANALYSISAmir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering (1987 to 1992 and September 1998 to January of 2003), College of Engineering Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (Jan. 2003-April 2006), and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies (April 2006-present). Dr. Karimi is a Fellow of
AC 2010-2060: MARKETING-BASED PRESENTATIONS IN COMPUTERARCHITECTUREPaul Weber, Lake Superior State University Paul J. Weber is an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University. Since completing his Ph.D. at Michigan Tech in 2006, he has taught courses in digital and computer systems as well as electronics, circuit analysis, and robot vision. His research interests include renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed control, and engineering education. Page 15.853.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Marketing-Based Presentations in Computer ArchitectureAbstractA key
AC 2010-2087: FILL-IN WORKSHEETS: A TOOL TO INCREASE STUDENTENGAGEMENTRungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dr. Rungun Nathan is an assistant professor in the division of engineering at Penn State Berks from the fall of 2007. He got his BS from University of Mysore, DIISc from Indian Institute of Science, MS from Louisiana State University and PhD from Drexel University. He worked as a post-doc at University of Pennsylvania in the area of Haptics. His research interests are in the areas of ornithopters, mechatronics, robotics, mems, virtual reality and haptics, and teaching with technology. He has active research in the area of lift in Porous medium with Dr. Qianhong Wu
AC 2010-2104: A MULTINATIONAL 1+2+1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMEsteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University ESTEBAN RODRIGUEZ-MAREK is an Associate Professor in the department of Engineering and Design at Eastern Washington University. He did his graduate work in Electrical Engineering at Washington State University. He worked as a research scientist at Fast Search & Transfer before transferring to the Department of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. His interests include image and video processing, communication systems, digital signal processing, and cryptographic theory and applications.Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University MIN-SUNG KOH
AC 2010-2109: THE IMPACT OF ACTIVE LEARNING AND SOCIALRELEVANCE ON PRODUCT DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING COURSESKingsley Reeves, University of South Florida Kingsley Reeves is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department. In addition to engineering education, his core research interest centers on the creation of value across the extended supply chain. His current research focus is on inter-organizational and intra-organizational collaboration within the healthcare supply chain.Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida Susana K. Lai-Yuen is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Management Systems Engineering