Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Divertidos can be incorporated to P-12 science classroomswithout modifying the existing curriculum at the different types and modalities offered at theselevels in Mexico. Our program is fostering that students learn science and engineering DOINGscience and engineering.Results to date indicate the importance of placing teachers in the role of “students” and allowingthem to experience hands-on and minds-on inquiry-based activities as well as grapple withdesigning their own lesson plans in a peer group setting where they can brainstorm and receivefeedback. Therefore annually we hold on-campus one-week summer workshops in order to helpP-12 school teachers incorporate the developed experiments, ETKs and pedagogical practices5.To further promote the

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Research University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Iteach such course was what programming language I should adopt. One constrain was theavailable programming language licenses at that institution. Usually I opted forFORTRAN, and a computer algebra system if available. My decision was mostlymotivated by its intrinsic array, its mathematical library and the available free source Page 15.46.5codes which turned out to very useful for the algorithms I had planned to illustrate andthe for the projects included in this course. I also use C/C++ for selected projects, helpingto show the interoperability of two programming languages.A distinctive aspect of our approach is that the physics drives the course

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Darko Korain, Desert Research Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

so as to become skilled in designing and component layout of such systems.Thereby, the interactive applets show real time simulations for several basic topologies with theflexibility to change the input system parameters and observe the real output waveformscorrespondingly7-10.1.1 Brief Description of the Renewable Energy CourseThis course covers the principles of energy conversion in the distinct areas of wind, solar PV, aswell as fuel cell power generation, system planning and design. It also covers the modeling,analysis, and control of major components of the AEDG system shown in Figure 1. This courseis different from other renewable energy courses recently developed at other universities2, 3, inthat it is more broad based and covers the

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

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International

attributes of global competence.We believe the virtual teaming approach has the following potential advantages:≠ The proposed format—virtual international design teams—scales relatively well. Students already take design courses. Faculty already teach such courses. Students would not be required to travel, although some may wish to travel at the beginning or end of the project. We are interested to learn if this format might be an efficient way to teach global skills.≠ The process is similar to the process being adopted by industry. As tools for collaboration become more sophisticated, companies are conducting design and manufacturing process planning via Internet-based web tools. The authors recently experienced this first hand

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock LaMeres, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Fred Cady, (Retired) Montana State University

serves as the college’s assessment and evaluation expert, currently planning and implementing evaluation for several externally funded programs, including the Designing Our Community Program (originally funded by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation), the Enhancing Access to Computer Science and Engineering program (funded by NSF), the Service in Engineering for Reservations Via Education program (funded by the U.S. Department of Education), and the Teaching Engineering Applications in Math an Science Program (funded by Toyota Foundation). For the MSU American Indian Research Opportunities program, Plumb evaluates two NIH-sponsored programs and an NSF-sponsored program, all of

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rowland, Dept. of Civil & Mechanical Engineerint at United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy

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Aerospace

exchangedamaged balsa wood for a new sheet; however, this is not an option in the second design in orderto reinforce the planning and specificity required for completion of the detailed design phase.Robustness is emphasized to focus students on construction techniques and considerations so thatthey are more experienced and familiar with what works and what doesn’t better preparing themfor their second design attempt. Page 15.677.3Glider Flight Test and Competition The first design attempt ends with a competition that measures the performance of eachstudent’s glider by measuring its maximum straight line distance perpendicular to a launch pointfrom

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Todd Kaiser, Montana State University; Peggy Taylor, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Howard Tenenbaum, La Jolla High School, San Diego Unified School District; Seth Hodges, St. Michael Indian School, St. Michaels, AZ

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

most interesting]. ≠ Making the cells. Now I can discuss with students in both Chemistry and AP Environmental Science how the cells are made and how they work. I felt that they [solar cells] were a “black box” of sorts before taking the course.Teachers were also asked to be specific about what they had adapted or planned to adapt to usein their courses. Three of the teachers had been able to use some content from the solar cellscourse: ≠ Energy and electron movement. Understanding how solar cells are made. Use of solar cells. ≠ I have a pre-engineering unit for my 9th grade physical science class. Materials from the solar cell course will be added in order to provide more information on what engineers do

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

results willbe presented and analyzed, the focus of the paper will be the lessons learned through the firstyear experience from both the student and faculty perspectives. Overall, the students’ feedbackon CPBL has been very positive. Most students considered the in-class projects the mostvaluable and helpful parts in their learning. Through the in-class projects, they not only gainedbetter understanding of the course material and the design process, but also developed strongerinterest in engineering careers. Nevertheless, the assessment findings also indicated a fewchallenges to be addressed. In this paper, we will describe how to continuously improve theimplementation of CPBL, how to adjust the teaching strategy and plans to revise in-class

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

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Materials

enhance their lives as they search forrelevance in the activities they choose and the classes that they take. A challenge to educators isto increase the relevance of engineering core courses without spending an enormous amount oftime planning changes to enhance student engagement. As educators, we are aware of topics inthe core courses that are difficult for our students to learn, yet necessary for their development asengineers. Teaching styles that work with millennial students involve an instructor acting asfacilitator of learning. Providing directed active engagement within the educational environmentfrom the start of their experience will greatly assist the learning process of these students.The modules described in this paper were created to

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions - Mechanical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

experience. They also encounter the V&V step in the SimCafe modules used in theother three courses listed in Table 1. We plan to incorporate the latest V&V thinking into thetutorials and introduce students to related standards from ASME2 and AIAA1. Thisconcomitantly will address the ABET requirement that students be exposed to engineeringstandards. In the process, V&V can be given a more prominent and consistent role in thecurriculum. Page 15.1065.10SimCafe TemplatesWe are developing templates on SimCafe which educators can use to author new web-basedsoftware tutorials that follow the structure discussed above. In the templates, each high

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David Elton, Auburn University; Gary Welling, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Pitts, Auburn University; Daniel Butler, Auburn University

Based on 4 quadrants of thinking preferences generally characterized as:Dominance i) mathematical, technical, logical, ii) organizational, planned,Instrument conservative, iii) interpersonal, emotional, spiritual, and iv) imaginative, conceptual, artisticDunn and Dunn Multidimensional stimuli groups encompassing environmental,Learning Styles emotional, sociological, physiological, and psychological areas and 21Model subcategories or elements that are ranked according to influence on individuals’ learning.Gardner’s Theory of Based on 7 intelligences including: verbal/linguistic

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Brad Cross, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Susan Morgan, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Civil Engineering

Century 4. The last sections present the findings of the instructors‟experiences with the course.Previous WorkOverall lessons from past capstone coursesPrevious work examining the learning in engineering capstone courses has focused on team-based learning, problem-based learning, and impacts of the learning environment. Yost andLane (2007) argue that effective team-based learning in capstone courses require that teams beheterogeneous and have shared goals, meaningful activities, timely internal feedback, andexternal comparisons and feedback 5. Thus, for faculty to facilitate an effective team-basedlearning experience, they must be very deliberate in the planning of team projects, milestones,activities, and feedback methods and timing.Quinn et al

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Wendy Taylor, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Ph.D., is a faculty member in ASU’s School of Sustainability and codirector of the; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius

through design, we incorporated the ideas and toolsdesigned by the MIT Media Lab47,48.These research-based design principles formed the basis for the year long learning experiencethat was planned and delivered with attention to engaging all participants: students, parents orguardians, teachers, facilitators, and mentors. The specific project tools and multi-disciplinarycontent used to engage participants are described in the following section.Project ToolsThe use of robotics in K-12 education gives students the opportunity to design physical objectsand mechanisms, to include designing the behavior of these objects using computerprogramming. Many researchers48,49,50 have explored robotics to teach ideas in mathematics andengineering (e.g., control

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland; Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Lawrence Carter, University of Auckland; Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Technology Sydney; Bernard Guillemin, The University of Auckland; Mark Andrews, University of Auckland; Waleed Abdulla, University of Auckland

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Electrical and Computer

than on approaches to learning. Instead of relying onstudent support services to take responsibility for development of learning skills, it isappropriate that teachers “come half way” and offer students assistance in enhancing theirability to learn. In this context, more attention needs to be paid to briefing at-risk students onstrategies they could follow once they know the results of their Felder ILS questionnaire. Thisseems to be especially important for global learners. The use of a wider range of pedagogicalstyles in the tutorials is called for. To this end, the authors plan to involve specialists from theUniversity’s Student Learning Centre in the re-design of the tutorial activities, to better caterfor the diversity of learning styles

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juyeon Yun, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University; Yoojung Chae, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

learnengineering content and skills.“No gender difference in the importance of engineering skills for children”Regarding the importance of engineering education, there was no different between boys andgirls. To be precise, one of the items in attitude scale that had the highest score (M = 4.42) was:“I think it is equally important for both girls and boys to learn engineering.” This is reinforcedthrough the ratings for two additional items: “I think it is more important for boys to learnengineering than it is for girls to learn engineering (M = 2.0)” and “I think it is more importantfor girls to learn engineering than it is for girls to learn engineering (M = 2.0)”The work presented in the paper has many implications. While we plan to collect additional

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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International

the participating institutions said they were encouraging cross-culturaldevelopment, but did not assess the cross-cultural competence of students in their programs.John Brown University (JBU) has recognized the need to make global issues an integral part ofthe students’ education. The university core curriculum now requires every student to take atleast one three-hour global studies course in fulfilling degree requirements. The Department ofEngineering has embraced this activity and is working to incorporate global issues into coursesthat span the typical four-year course plan. This initiative is seen as an opportunity tosignificantly strengthen the engineering program, improve ABET outcomes, and furtherstrengthen ties with our liberal arts

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Ethics

of ethics, perhapsKultgen says it best: “Codes of ethics are official expressions of normative components in theself-images of the professions, as well as the ideas to which the professional is alleged to becommitted” 8 These professional codes are prescriptive and even reactive; they reflect the state ofthe profession. They are vague by necessity, and they avoid addressing elements may notnormally fall into personal codes of ethics, such the statue in the NSPE’s entreaty tonot “complete, sign, or seal plans and/or specifications that are not in conformity with applicableengineering standards” 9.Drawn more closely, organizational codes of ethics are the behaviors set forth by individualorganizations to serve those organizations both

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betty Harper, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University; Alexander Yin, Penn State University; Patrick Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University

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Liberal Education

itemsand response options were appropriate and understandable.22Population, Sample, and Data CollectionThe study’s sampling plan was designed to provide a nationally representative set of engineeringprograms. The institutional population was defined as all four-year engineering schools offeringtwo or more ABET-accredited programs in the “big five” engineering disciplines: chemical,civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical. Based on the recommendation of the overall project’sNational Advisory Board, biomedical/ bio-engineering was included as one of the focaldisciplines, despite its relatively small size, due to its prominence in Educating the Engineer of2020 and its position as a growing discipline. Because information from the P2P studies

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Culbertson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Janice Meyer Thompson, Arizona State University; Christopher Mehrens, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

exemplified by the technical literacy and problem solving and creative thinking skillsacquired through the course. A learning path was developed for the course, with instructionalmaterials to engage students in the design process, the development of mathematical andtechnological supports, and a plan for instructional materials that is similar to that created forCarpenter, Fennema & Franke’s Cognitively Guided Instruction11. This initial model for learninginformed the measurement and evaluation, and/or modification of measurement instruments. Ineffect, we integrated the development activities around the central notion of studentunderstanding. This initial model will be improved by learning through the engineering processof iteration during

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; David Ollis, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

aside, we had not planned to become Englishteachers, but for this course, the task is important, and unavoidable!Course lecturesThe topics of weeks 1-4, 7-8, and 11 are relatively conventional. We provide extensive detailsfor each on the web page www.courses.ncsu/che395.The mock interview of week 5 is one of the most important topics, according to studentevaluations, because (1) they will soon visit the fall or spring Engineering Career Fair, and (2) itcombines use of the company profile, resume, and interview all in the same 15 minuteengagement. This arrangement where the (faculty) corporate interviewer quizzes the studentabout experiences and expectations in light of company needs forces the student to integratethese three items into a

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Hager, United States Air Force Academy; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Page 15.639.2organization of these homework assignments attempts to show students the link betweensoftware and hardware and to illuminate some of the more difficult architecture conceptsdiscussed in class. The assignments are arranged to give students a gentle introduction into HDL,followed by the construction of memory. Later design exercises directs attention to arithmeticlogic units (ALUs), single cycle computers, and pipelined processors. These assignments weredeveloped for a senior/graduate level course in computer architecture for which the text by Manoand Kime is used [2]. The specific design assignments will be discussed and student reaction tothe exercises is provided. This project was planned and conducted by a graduate

Conference Session

Innovation in ECET Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciano Boglione, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Engineering Technology

betweentheory and practice (3 3). This is a very rewarding result for the author, which can be linked to theauthor’s planning efforts prior to the class. Further, the students appear to agree on the fact thatthe PCB project provides added value to the class (3 6) and it is a tool for the understanding ofmicrowave engineering (3 4) since the majority would suggest to attend this class even if theproject was not part of it (3 5).Looking back to the experience, some considerations and suggestions can be drawn for the future: • the student’s understanding of a complex subject such as microwave engineering can be enhanced with a simple, yet practical project; • the experiential approach can be enhanced by a theoretical framework that complements it

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Jaurez, National University; Peilin Fu, National University; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Shekar Viswanathan, Ph.D., M.B.A., P.E., received a Bachelor of Technology in chemical

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Computers in Education

bydemonstrating real examples of similar games and the constructs that make them work.Additional lessons on game design were always taught in context to the actual building of theindividual student team projects. In other words, students were coached on specifics of gamestructures and playable game design, as they developed their plans, presentations,implementations, and delivery of their own games. This technique of “in-the-build” training Page 15.229.10kept the students teams moving forward in course curriculum and game integration, while new orrevised concepts in production of their games could be added. It was noted by faculty and theresearchers that the

Conference Session

Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Titus, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

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Engineering Ethics

, your design team listened to another team discuss its plans for building a pedestrian bridge over the Wabash river. As they talked, you notice a component of the design that is specific to your discipline that you think could be designed better, possibly saving money while increasing safety. But this is not your team and you do not know any of the team members personally. How do you handle the situation? 1. You do nothing. This is not your team and it is wrong to interfere. 2. You offer to help, thinking you can get credit for working on this project in addition to your own. 3. You tell a mutual friend to make the suggestion. You know you should say

Conference Session

Design Projects across the Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Warners, Western Michigan University; Britney Richmond, Western Michigan University; Adam Eaton, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

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Design in Engineering Education

for testing and feedback.Based on feedback from the teacher, the WMU student team modified the original design toincrease the efficiency of in-class use of the device. After constructing the hands-on model, thestudent team tested the device in a classroom setting. Lesson plans and pre- and post-experimentsurveys were created in order to gain the necessary qualitative and quantitative data that wouldhelp determine if the devices were successful in effectively demonstrating the properties of light,while keeping the middle school students interested in the concepts behind the experiment. Afterdeeming the device successful, the student team decided to investigate the feasibility of large-scale production. Based on advice from faculty mentors, the

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

design problems.After analyzing the topic coverage of these lab exercises along with the content of related higher-level elective courses (such as Verilog HDL and Computer Architecture) that are being offered atthe University of Wyoming, we also believe that a new course in design verification techniqueswould be a useful addition to the curriculum. This course would teach various verification tech-niques, test planning, code coverage, and other similar concepts that are used by engineers inindustry today. Page 15.1115.18We encourage educators to give the “By Students, For Students” method a try; we have found it tobe both successful from a

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Arsen Gasparyan, Bowling Green State University

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Computers in Education

technologies could bringus to scalable and universal immersive virtual environment with essential interface, which couldintegrate audio/video communication with interaction in 3D world. Our contribution to essentialinterface lies in the field of video-based interaction via common hardware. We aim to providethe essential way of interaction in the virtual environment without utilizing uncommon orexpensive hardware. We plan to empower the computing needs by virtualization (e.g. gridcomputing) to reduce the necessity in special hardware, replacing it with combination of usualweb-camera and computer vision techniques.5.3 Computer VisionMost of the existing systems (which aim using cameras for control) require special hardwaresuch as stereo cameras. However

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Hagge, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

equation forconservation of energy. To do this successfully, students need to better understand thedifferences between heat, work, temperature, internal energy, etc. The concept based learningmethod is not just a successful teaching method, the authors also believe it meets thefundamental need of gaining understanding sufficient to overcome many of thesemisconceptions. The authors plan to present the performance of students currently enrolled in aconcept based learning section of thermodynamics on the TTCI (Thermal and Transport ConceptInventory) at the ASEE conference. Please note that the authors will not have seen the TTCIquestions prior to student testing, and that no changes have been made to the teaching of thecourse to address the examples

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Brent Nelson, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

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International

educationalactivities related to this objective of achieving global competence in engineering and technologystudents. The intent of these experiences has been to improve the ability of our students to thrivein an increasingly international technical environment, and in fact be on a path to developingglobal leadership7. These activities have been part of a phased plan that has included piloting ofinternational technical experiences, design of coursework, and development of definitions forglobal competence, related student learning outcomes and associated assessment tools. Theemerging array of international experiences that have been developed by the college faculty havespurred an effort to establish a system of outcomes that would yield the desired

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in BME

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Wabler, Clemson University; Estefania Alvarez, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University

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Biomedical

recruited to maintain sufficient levels of student participation.Course AssessmentAt the end of the Fall 2009 semester, all students in the group were given an anonymous surveyto assess learning outcomes for the CU-REPO program. The goal of this survey was todetermine the students’ perception of learning outcomes of the course, and to assess students’perception of perceived educational and professional value of their participation in the courseactivities. Five of the nine students responded to the optional survey. Considering the CreativeInquiry program is designed to have a smaller student to mentor ratio to encourage a direct andmore hands-on interaction, the return of five completed surveys reflects positive feedback andacceptance of the planned