Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

of universities have also provided facilities for students to submit anonymouscomments on a class. However, these tools are rarely used by students, tend to attractemotional complaints, and do not provide a coherent mechanism for improving delivery of acourse.Some instructors have rolled their own midterm evaluations using LMSs or off-the-shelfsurvey tools. These have often proved cumbersome. Austin and Austin [5]’s LMS lackedanonymous response capability; instructors could see who had answered a question. Thus,if they logged in to view results at a time when only a single student had responded, theycould figure out what that student had written. Second, substantial administrative supportwas needed: Instructors needed to import a Zip file

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

excellent example of the innovative and transformative pedagogy that mostacademic institutions aspire to.Bibliography 1. AbouRizk, S. (1992). “A Stochastic Bidding Game for Construction Management.” SecondCanadian Conference on Computing in Civil Engineering, CSCE, Ottawa, Ontario, pp. 576-587. 2. AbouRizk, S. and Sawhney, A. (1994). “Simulation and Gaming in ConstructionEngineering Education.” ASEE/C2E2 /C2EI Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, AmericanSociety for Engineering Education. 3. Aldrich, C. (2005). Learning by Doing: A Comprehensive Guide to Simulations, ComputerGames, and Pedagogy in E-Learning and Other Educational Experiences. San Francisco: Pfeiffer. 4. Al-Jibouri, H. S. and Mawdesley, J. M. (2001). “Design and Experience with

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Walchko, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

engaging the enemy tank, the chassis C, translates relative to the ground at aconstant speed v ( v OC  vcˆ1 ) and turns with a time varying spin rate 1 with respect to theground, the turret T, turns with a time varying spin rate 2 with respect to the chassis, and thebarrel B, depresses with a time varying spin rate 3 with respect to the turret. Let point S be along a line drawn from OT in the  tˆ3 direction at the intersection of thechassis and turret (fixed in C and T), such that r S / OC  s1 cˆ1  s2 cˆ 2  s3 cˆ3 . Let point Q be along aline drawn from OB in the  bˆ direction at the rotation point of the barrel (fixed in T and B) such 1that r P / S  q1 tˆ1  q2 tˆ 2  q3 tˆ 3 . Let the tank round

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

mightbe true and that students, in fact, may be better than they used to be.Bibliography1. Gimmestad, B. J. (1989). “Gender differences in spatial visualization and predictors of success in anengineering design course.” Proceedings of the National Conference on Women in Mathematics and theSciences, St. Cloud, MN, 133-136.2. Terlecki, M. S. & Newcombe, N. S. (2005). “How Important Is the Digital Divide? The Relation ofComputer and Videogame Usage to Gender Differences in Mental Rotation Ability.” Sex Roles, 53 (5/6),433-441.3. Vandenberg, S. G., & Kuse, A.R. (1978). Mental rotations, a group test of three dimensional spatialvisualization. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 47, 599-604.4. Terlecki, M. S., Newcombe, N. S., & Little, M. (2008

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, numeric integration).6. Themes: Each module must address the themes assigned below using in-class or out-of-class activities. You may “trade” themes from module to module. You may address more themes than your area has been assigned. • Analysis vs. design (E,G) • Maintenance and rehab (C,S) • Sustainability (C,T) • Planning (E,T) • Public financing (C,T) • Forecasting/modeling (E,T) • Societal impact (S,G) • Operations (E,C) • Ethical considerations (T,S) • Access (S,T) • Economic impact (T,C) • Risk (E,S) • Historical perspective (S,G

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Education in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruben Otero, Student at University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez; Apurva Somani, University of Minnesota; Krushna Mohapatra, University of Minnesota; Ned Mohan, University of Minnesota

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

shaft vs. Shaft speed 120 20 m/s 15 m/s 100 10 m/s 5 m/s 80 Pshaft (W) 60 40 20 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 Shaft Speed (rpm) Fig. 1: Power vs. Shaft Speed curvesNote: The power shown in Fig.1 was scaled by a factor of 1/15 and a gear ratio of 50 was usedfor the shaft speed. This was

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching and Assessment Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Performance(GRASP).IntroductionProficiency in engineering domains requires experience applying the governing principles withina specified domain and the tools needed to support the comprehension and monitoring of factorsindicating a system‟s performance (ability to achieve a function). These tools may appear simpleto describe in its form and function, but difficult to apply strategically to a context. The contextis defined as strategically, because it requires a multi-step logical, systematic interaction with Page 15.28.2domain knowledge. As experts we may be blind to this interaction1; therefore, we makeassumptions about what it takes for our

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Snyder, Taylor University; Joshua Gates, Taylor University; Lydia Kilmer, Taylor University; Emily Paladin, Taylor University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

). Effects of Problem-Based Learning: A meta-analysis from the angleof assessment. Review of Educational, 75 (1) 27-61.8. Brown, J. S., Collins, A., & Duguid, (1989). Situated cognition and the culture of learning. Educational Researcher, 18, 32-42.9. Collins, A, Brown, J. S., & Newman, (1989). Cognitive apprenticeship: Teaching students the craft of reading, writing, and mathematics. In L. Resnick (Ed), Knowing, learning, writing, and instruction: Essays in honor of Robert Glaser (pp. 453-493). Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.10. Palincsar, A. S., & Brown, A. L., (1984). Reciprocal teaching of comprehension-fostering monitoring activities. Cognition & Instruction, 1, 117-175.11. Lepper, M.R. & Henderlong, J

Conference Session

Incorporating Advanced Technologies into Curriculums

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University; Luis San Andres, Texas A&M Univeristy

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Foundation was followed with additionalfunding and equipment donation from industry and other organizations.AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supplied by the National Science Foundation under grant No.0552885. Additional funding and support were generously contributed by Conacyt,Turbomachinery Research Consortium, Honeywell Turbo Technologies, NASA GRC, TRC,Capstone Turbine Corp, Haas, Unist, MA Ford, Cideteq, Comimsa, and Agilent Technologies.References[1] Chittipolu, S., Micromachining of 316L Stainless Steel, Thesis, Texas A&M University, 2008.[2] Hung N.P., Chittipolu S., Kajaria S., Makarenko M., Purdy A., Bickston L., and Williamson D., “Micromachining of 316L Stainless Steel,” Micro/Nano Manufacturing Conference, SME

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qaiser Malik, Michigan State University; Punya Mishra, MSU; Michael Shanblatt, MSU

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

registration; and 3) to motivate students to learnengineering concepts related to other fields by generating enough interest in the subject5, 6. Thepast research shows that motivating the students to learn in service courses is a challengebecause most students are unable to understand the link between the knowledge acquired in theservice courses and their majors7, 8.This longitudinal study was conducted on Electronic Instrumentation and Systems (EI&S)course, a typical service course offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)department of a large Midwestern university. The objective was to explore and understand theroot causes of why students underperform in service courses. The research question formulatedfor the study was: “What are

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kejia Li, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

further analyses. According to student survey feedback, allparticipants were impressed by the new pulse oximeter module and found the laboratory to beenjoyable and informative. The survey-based laboratory assessment indicated a 40% qualitativeimprovement in students’ self-perceptions of their abilities relative to the learning objectives forthe laboratory. Page 15.40.11References[1] S. Warren, J. Yao, and G. E. Barnes, "Wearable Sensors and Component-Based Design for Home Health Care," in 2nd Joint EMBS-BMES Conference, Houston, TX, Oct. 23-26, 2002, pp. 1871-1872[2] M. J. Drinnan, J. Allen, and A. Murray, "Relation

Conference Session

History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Farison, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

programs. These numbers aresubject to change annually as institutions present new programs for accreditation upongraduation of their first students(s) or anytime thereafter, or, on the other side, as an institutiondoes not seek re-accreditation of a presently listed program or may in fact terminate the program.In this multidisciplinary engineering program analysis, the following five groups of accreditedmultidisciplinary engineering programs are identified from the ABET listing. As of the March 2,2010 date, there are 35 programs called Engineering and 2 programs called General Engineering.There are also 10 programs with the title Engineering Science or Engineering Sciences, and 19programs labeled Engineering Physics (including one labeled as

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

academic supervisor23. Such programs exist in the United States, Sweden,Denmark and the United Kingdom (U.K.)21, 23-28. More literature is available on the programs inthe U.K., thus is the focus of this section. Universities in the U.K. have been partnering withindustry for approximately twenty years with support from U.K.’s Engineering and PhysicalSciences Research Council (the U.K.’s equivalent to the National Science Foundation). Inaddition to technical coursework, students take courses in strategic management, finance andhuman resource management. Students completing the program earn a research basedengineering doctorate 25.Students in the United Kingdom’s program transition through four roles: consultant, researcher,innovator and entrepreneur

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna Daly, University of Michigan; Seda Yilmaz, University of Michigan; Colleen Seifert, University of Michigan; Richard Gonzalez, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

generation of concept 7, the drying rack, he emphasized the constraints of"inexpensive and portable." He also indicated flexibility in the way he interpreted the problemstatement: The problem indicated the need to design a food cooker, but he recognized the deeperproblem was that users' goals were to eat. Thus, he expanded from a strict definition of“cooking” to include designs for warming and drying other foods.Case Study 2: Engineer 2. Six diverse concepts were identified in Engineer 2's work. His firstconcept was a magnifying glass aimed at a metal pot with a cover. “Basically we’re going tomagnify the sunlight, if it were frying ants. Hopefully that will fry the water and people will behappy.” His second concept was a black pot with the driving

Conference Session

Sustainable Construction Practice

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Construction

environment class 454 3.4978 1.22834[Integration] Interdisciplinary project and/or class including 454 3.4427 1.18677the concept of sustainability[Prior Experience] Experience and practice related to 454 3.6784 1.31978sustainable construction[Facility or Campaign] Sustainable facility or campaign in the 454 3.3612 1.20774university or college[Faculty] Professor(s) teaching sustainable construction 454 3.4361 1.21765The correlation coefficients between student’s attitude

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Okhtay Azarmanesh, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

must build and demonstrate an SDR that addresses the problem(s) defined by the WirelessInnovation Forum and supporting the target waveform(s). The SDR domains provides a methodto tie together many of the subjects in a typical electrical engineering and computer science andengineering undergraduate’s curriculum. Although student teams may choose to use whateverdevelopment environment they wish, we have had success with the GNU Radio developmentenvironment as well as the MATLAB Simulink environment. Simulink allows a model-baseddesign approach, which allows students to take a systems approach to designing the overall SDRtransceiver, which provides them with exposure to this important aspect of project development.In this paper, we discuss the

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Land, Penn State University - New Kensington

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. In the aggregate, the results did indicate a potential level of interestadequate to financially support a test should one be available. Survey questions and acompilation of the results are documented in the reference, which can be viewed on theAssociation‟s page of the ETD website.(ii)The key results, however, had to do with the costs which respondents were willing to pay foraccess to testing. Respondents were asked to identify a price level at which they would bewilling/able to take advantage of testing, and to estimate how many students they would test eachyear at that price level. Those results provided a basis for estimating a price point that wouldmaximize revenue from an ongoing testing program. When these results were reviewed with

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Oscar Harasic, Organization of American States; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

resulting from the explosion of the global economy in more recentyears. The need to educate engineers that are technically strong and can face the challenges of aglobal economy is a common theme in engineering education.8 Engineers and technologypractitioners create and disseminate the knowledge required to fuel the engine of the globalknowledge economy. Engineering education has an important role to play in sustainablyreducing poverty and enhancing the world´s economies. The resulting enhancement in thequality of life serves to promote stability and peace throughout the world3. Latin America andthe Caribbean have lagged compared to other parts of the world such as Asia and India in the

Conference Session

Design with External Clients

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiang Guo, California State University Los Angeles; Jose Macias, Jet Propulsion Laboratory; Jimmy Hoo, California State University Los Angeles; Rony Velasquez, California State University Los Angeles; Maxim Fastovsky, California State University Los Angeles; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; SaeRom Hong, California State University Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. • Extensible – MAME shall provide a capability to add new functions. • Traceable – Everything in MAME shall be recorded and tracked. (This enhances reliability). • User friendly – MAME shall be able to provide default items (such as pre-defined work lists) so that MAMs can easily tailor the items according to the projects. • Maintainability – Easy to fix bugs, update to new versions and different platformsMAME’s major features are discussed below: Create Role ModelMAME has two kind s of users: Administrators and Users. Users are organized according to pre-defined role model. This model will be used to control: Approval, Permission. The pre-definedrole model shall be editable.Administrator can add new roles, and new

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

outperformed by 16other industrialized nations in science, and by 23 nations in mathematics (only 30 nationsparticipated). Narrowing the curriculum is not advancing the U.S.’s educational system and isinadequately preparing students to compete in a 21st century world.Lateral TransferRather than reduce the curricula, research indicates that systematically pairing specific subjectsmay improve both learning and motivation. For example, research consistently demonstrates astrong correlation between second language (L2) learning and increased first language ability onstandardized achievement tests. L2 learners have greater: syntactic awareness (Bialystock, 1988,Galambos & Goldin-Meadow); phonological awareness (Bruck & Genesse, 1995; Campbell &

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalia Litchinitser, SUNY at Buffalo; Albert H. Titus, SUNY at Buffalo; Alexander N. Cartwright, SUNY at Buffalo; Vladimir V. Mitin, SUNY at Buffalo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

modules will be used within our outreach program to students withinhigh needs inner-city schools in the Buffalo Public Schools system. The developed modules willexploit a shared undergraduate nanotechnology education laboratory.IntroductionThe integration of nanotechnology and Sensing Data Storagephotonics continues to advance. Pho ton s Opt ical Lithog rap hy

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Genco, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

developing their original three concepts and 10 minutesmodifying other students’ concepts according to the modified 6-3-5 method.Measuring Creativity and Feasibility of the ConceptsIn this study we chose to measure the creative outcome rather than the creative personality of anindividual because the outcome is usually most important in engineering applications. There areseveral ways of measuring the creative outcome of a concept. Shah et al.’s novelty metric36 iscommonly used in engineering and was thus chosen for the innovative measurement criteria ofthis study. Before the metrics could be applied, each concept was analyzed holistically anddecomposed into a set of features. Once a set of features was identified it was then divided into a

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State Univesity; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; Colleen McDonough, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation (NSF). The authors also wish to thank Karen Clark, Research Assistant,Institute for Public Policy and Survey Research, Office for Survey Research at MSU for hertimely and efficient programming, survey administration, and data retrieval. We are alsoindebted to Mr. Timothy Hinds, the instructor of EGR 100, who has generously allowed us touse his class as a contact point for the CF program.Bibliography1. Seymour, Elaine and Nancy M. Hewitt (1997). Talking about Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences. Boulder, CO, Westview Press.2. Keller, J.M. (1983). Motivational design of instruction. Instructional-design theories and models: An

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Joan Walker, Long Island University; Araceli Ortiz, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

: Summative instructional events are now presented. Knowledge and learner centered. Go public: This is a high stakes motivating component introduced to motivate the student to do well. Learner and community centered.Challenge 2…NThe following progressively more ambitious challenges enable the student to increasinglydeepen their knowledge of the topic being explored. Repeat the complete legacy cycle for eachchallenge.Reflect BackThis gives student the opportunity for self-assessment. Learner centered.Leaving LegaciesThe student is asked to provide solutions and insights for learning to the next cohort of students,as well as to the instructor(s). Community centered. The legacy cycle contains steps or activities that appeal to

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Sadowski, Purdue University; Patrick Connolly, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

thing that has changed. As times have changed so has thevisual representation for the Division. The first logo that was used in the Engineering DesignGraphics Journal was in the 1970’s. This logo was implemented by Jim Earle and was only usedfor several years and for whatever reason was discontinued. The next appearance of a Divisionlogo was in the late 80’s. The editor was Barry Crittenden and the designer was Peter Miller.This logo was used fairly consistently through 1993. In 1993 a contest was held and a new logoselected. Mary Sadowski was the editor at the time. In the late 1990’s Judy Birchman was theeditor and a different logo was used. These dates are approximate; however, they give us a feelfor some of the changes in the Division over

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Goodwin, Iowa State University; Amy Brandau, Iowa State University; Deb DeWall, Iowa State University; Bing Du, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

-495. 5. Lopez, F. G., & Brennan, K. A. (2000). Dynamic process underlying adult attachment organization: Toward an attachment theoretical perspective on the healthy and effective self. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 47(3), 283-300. 6. Bögels, S. M., & Brechman-Toussaint, M. L. (2006). Family issues in child anxiety: Attachment, family functioning, parental rearing and beliefs. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(7), 834-856. 7. Bebbington, P. E., Meltzer, H., Brugha, T. S., Farrell, M., Jenkins, R., & Ceresa, C. (2000). Unequal access and unmet need: neurotic disorders and the use of primary care services. Psychol Med, 30(6), 1359-1367 8. Knapp, J. R., & Karabenick, S

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

. 266, pp. 741-743, November 1994. 12. “School Troubles Contribute to Manufacturers Worker Shortage”, Business Journal, December 7, 2001. 13. ICAF Industries Studies 2005 Report, National Defense University. 14. A. Selmer, M. Kraft, R. Moros, C.K. Colton, “Weblabs in Chemical Engineering Education”, Trans IChemE, Part D, Education for Chemical Engineerings, Vol. 2, pp. 38-45, 2007. 15. Sloan Consortium of Institution and Organizations Committed to Quality Online Education, “Staying the Course: Online Education in the United States, 2008”. http://www.sloan-c.org/publications/survey/staying_course 16. J. T. Bell, H. S. Fogler, “Virtual Reality Laboratory Accidents”, Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

areas such as space and human body. A challenge facing TEGs is their low efficiencydue to obtaining their energy from low energy sources such as waste heat and a low figure ofmerit (ZT) that enable conversion of heat into electricity1. , where T is the absolutetemperature, s is Seebeck coefficient, is electrical conductivity, and k is thermal conductivity.In power generation, the Seebeck effect enables the direct conversion between heat and electricenergy streams. Heating one end of the unit cell while holding the other end cooler induceselectromotive force within the material and may be harnessed for electrical power2. In Figure 1,two dissimilar semiconductors A and B are connected electrically in series but thermally inparallel with

Conference Session

Research on The First Year II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

experience, living-learning communities, and persistence to graduation for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs.Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida Michael Georgiopoulos is a Professor in the UCF School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the PI of the NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the "Young Entrepreneur and Scholar(YES) Scholarship Program" as well as the NSF-funded STEP program entitled "EXCEL:UCF-STEP Pathways to STEM: From Promise to Prominence." Dr. Georgiopoulos' research interests lie in the areas of machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition and applications in signal/image processing

Conference Session

IE Applications and Systems

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Guccione, Eastern Illinois University; Thomas McDonald, Eastern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-894: A META STUDY OF DISCRETE EVENT MODELING ANDSIMULATION (DES) USED BY HEALTHCARE INDUSTRIESSamuel Guccione, Eastern Illinois UniversityThomas McDonald, Eastern Illinois University Page 15.52.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Meta Study of Discrete Event Modeling and Simulation (DES) Used by Healthcare IndustriesIntroductionDiscrete event modeling and simulation (DES) is a popular tool in widely varying fields foridentifying and answering questions about the effects of changes on processes. Themanufacturing and business sectors have been using DES since the early 1980’s. Because ofissues related to economic and social