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Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College
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Instrumentation
engineering programs will need to respond to the longer-term educational needs required by this emerging technology and the resulting spin-offapplications will be addressed later in this paper.Smart Grid and Microgrid TechnologiesJust what is the Smart Grid? There are many levels of deployment to the Smart Grid and at thistime no single definitive architecture. In theory, a Smart Grid is really a service platform that willhelp to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This service platform willdrive optimization, improve utilization and efficiencies, and enhance the reliability of thenation’s transmission and distribution infrastructure. Furthermore, it will allow for theinterfacing of green, cleantech, and storage (i.e. various
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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Jordan, Baylor University
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International
AC 2010-500: IMPLEMENTING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IN THEDEVELOPING WORLDWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses. He does research in appropriate technology applications, engineering ethics, and entrepreneurship. Page 15.686.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010
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Energy Education and Industry Needs
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Soner Tarim
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
energy frontier through unique projects. The mission ofI-SWEEEP is to create a collaborative yet competitive environment in which students canpresent their innovative ideas/projects to solve today’s challenges in energy, engineering, andenvironment, which will ensure a sustainable world for tomorrow. All the judges for the projectevaluations are selected from academia and industrial professionals. The judging process gives agood opportunity to engineering professionals and academicians to review and evaluate whatprospective engineers have developed for a sustainable future. The I-SWEEEP promotesengineering inventions and energy efficiency/management discoveries, which nurture eco-friendly technology concepts in K-12 STEM education.1
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Curricular Developments in Energy Education
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Sana Nawaz, Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne; Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
exhibited effectively to make it count. LEED Accredited Professionals cantangibly bolster the efforts towards comprehending the idea of GREEN building industry inparticular and render their valuable services towards the community at large.This research enlightens us on implementation of the courses required for LEED Accreditation inthe curriculum of students at graduate level. This will provide students with an opportunity andplatform to prepare for LEED Accreditation Exam alongside their formal university graduation.The research includes the implementation of LEED in the curriculum of Bachelors of Science inConstruction Engineering Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayneand the results of two surveys conducted to ascertain
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Software and Hardware for Educators II
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Lewis, University of Louisville
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Computers in Education
AC 2010-1823: TWO TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVELY PRESENTINGINFORMATION IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MULTIPLE TABLET PCSJames Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include parallel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom. Page 15.1283.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Two Techniques for Effectively
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Faculty Development for Distance Learning
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan Donohue, The College of New Jersey; Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky; Larry Richards, University of Virginia
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Continuing Professional Development
AC 2010-1016: THE CONSTRUCTIVIST-BASED WORKSHOP: AN EFFECTIVEMODEL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ACTIVITIESSusan Donohue, The College of New Jersey Susan Donohue is an assistant professor of Technological Studies in the School of Engineering at the College of New Jersey.Christine Schnittka, University of Kentucky Christine Schnittka is an assistant professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Kentucky.Larry Richards, University of Virginia Larry Richards is a professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia
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Energy Education and Industry Needs
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University; Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Michael Costarell, Youngstown State University
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
AC 2010-2110: A SYSTEMS APPROACH TO ENERGYCONSERVATION:CHALLENGING INDUSTRIAL AND EDUCATIONALPARADIGMSDarrell Wallace, Youngstown State UniversityBrian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State UniversityMichael Costarell, Youngstown State University Page 15.102.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Systems Approach to Energy Conservation: Challenging Industrial and Educational ParadigmsAbstractRising costs of fuel and a greater sense of environmental responsibility have increased interest inenergy efficiency. Great emphasis has been placed on the use of alternative sources of energy,though conservation efforts that rely on existing technologies offer the
Conference Session
Signal Processing Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University; R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Don Willcox, LeTourneau University
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Computers in Education
AC 2010-867: DIVERSITY RECEIVER FOR DIGITAL RADIO MONDIALE - AMULTI-YEAR DESIGN PROJECTPaul Leiffer, LeTourneau University PAUL R. LEIFFER is a professor in the Engineering and Engineering Technology Division at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include digital signal processing, biomedical engineering, and appropriate technology.Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University JOONWAN KIM is
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Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University
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Manufacturing
AC 2010-1313: COMPUTER SIMULATION FOR MANUFACTURINGPARTNERSHIPSPaul Nutter, Ohio Northern University Paul Nutter, CMfgE, CQE, CQA, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Technological Studies at Ohio Northern University. He has been teaching manufacturing technology since 2000, and has 26 years experience in manufacturing and industrial engineering, primarily with Rockwell Automotive. Paul is active in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers as faculty advisor for SME Student Chapter S186, is currently chair of the SME Automated manufacturing and Assembly Community, and has served as chair on the 2007 and 2008 SME Simulation Technical Group, on the 2006 SME Member Council, and
Conference Session
Mentoring First Year Students
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steve Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University
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First-Year Programs
AC 2010-1149: CAMPING THE WAY TO HIGHER RETENTION RATESSteve Rippon, Arizona State UniversityJames Collofello, Arizona State University Page 15.256.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Camping the Way to Higher Retention RatesAbstractFreshman retention is a top priority in nearly all engineering schools. Increased retentionoptimizes new-student recruitment dollars, decreases students’ time to graduation, impactsschool rankings, and helps to meet industry’s increasing demand for engineers. Most researchersand experts in the field agree on a number of basic tenants of retention. Topmost are the tenantsof creating community amongst freshmen, bonding
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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark Cambron, Western Kentucky University; Stacy Wilson, Western Kentucky University
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Electrical and Computer
engineeringpractice. An excerpt from the departmental mission statement exemplifies the focus: “The mission of the Department of Engineering is to produce, as its graduates, competent engineering practitioners. An engineering practitioner is one who has a foundation of basic science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, combined with practical knowledge and experience in applying existing technology to contemporary problems.” 5Project based learning was the guiding principle in the development of the EE curriculum.7 Thecurriculum insures that students are involved in project based activities during their entireundergraduate experience. These experiences include lab classes, design classes and classprojects. In addition
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New Learning Paradigms II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University
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Educational Research and Methods
Education; National Academy of Engineering and National ResearchCouncil, Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects. The NationalAcademies Press: Washington, D.C., 2009.6. Yasar, S.; Baker, D.; Robinson-Kurpius, S.; Krause, S.; Roberts, C., Development of a survey to assess K-12 teachers’ perceptions of engineers and familiarity with teaching design, engineering, technology. Journal ofEngineering Education 2006, 95, (3), 205-216.7. Bailey, R.; Szabo, Z., Assessing engineering design process knowledge. International Journal ofEngineering Education 2006, 22, (3), 508-518.8. Bailey, R., Comparative study of undergraduate and practicing engineer knowledge of the roles of problemdefinition
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Past and Future of Manufacturing Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
C. Norman, Applied Research Associates, Inc
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Manufacturing
Zilwaukee Bridge, Zilwaukee, Michigan (1988). Dr. Norman served on a six member US Army Review Panel for the Advanced Construction Technology Centers of Excellence at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois (1989-1994). He was awarded a visiting Fellowship, Research Awards for Foreign Specialists (earthquake engineering and design) from the Director General, Public Works Research Institute, Tsukuba, Japan (Feb-Mar, 1994). He received appointment as a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Computational and Applied Mathematics, William Marsh Rice University, Houston Texas (Mar-May 1999). Dr. Norman has published over thirty five national
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Educational Research & Methods Poster Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Qaiser Malik, Michigan State University; Punya Mishra, MSU; Michael Shanblatt, MSU
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Educational Research and Methods
reports the results for the data collected between April 2007 and April 2009 with amixed method approach.The ContextThe field of electrical engineering (EE) has been advancing with a remarkable pace for the lastthree decades. The rapid advancements in EE have impacted other fields of engineering and hasenhanced its importance among different engineering disciplines8, 10. A host of today’s cuttingedge technologies crucial to the economic development of any country are the off-shoots ofdifferent branches of EE11. This increased interdependence of engineering disciplines hasprompted many institutions to modify their curriculums to train the future engineers to beknowledgeable in all aspects of engineering including EE. In line with these trends, the
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Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ilka Balk, University of Kentucky; John Balk, University of Kentucky
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International
. Page 15.598.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Fostering International Faculty Collaboration through Student Exchange Programs with a Research ComponentAbstractIn 2006, the College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky began developing anEngineering and German Studies Program, which included both study and work abroad, as wellas intensive language immersion options for the College’s students.Leveraging a new faculty member’s existing connection to German faculty members at theKarlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), an exchange program was conceived and then began inthe spring of 2007. The program is designed so that, each year, the US institution’s
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Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education I
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Albert Sun, St. Mary's University
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Manufacturing
AC 2010-511: COMMUNICATION NEEDS IN COLLABORATIVE AUTOMATEDSYSTEM DESIGNSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Baker, Rowan University; Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University
. Page 15.664.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Illustrating Bioseparations with the Production, Purification and Separation of Colorful ProteinsAbstractThe field of chemical engineering is undergoing a rapid change. Advances in biology areprompting new discoveries in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical technology, andchemical industries. Developing commercial-scale processes based on these advances requiresthat new chemical engineers clearly understand the biochemical principles behind thetechnology, in addition to developing a firm grasp of chemical engineering principles.1 Toensure that chemical engineering students are prepared to contribute to these expandingindustries, this project
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Best Practices in Existing College-Industry Partnerships
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
G. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University; Matthew Doude, Mississippi State University
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College-Industry Partnerships
Road-to-Lab-to-Math (RLM) development processwhich strives to bring engineering design and assessment out of the physical world and into thevirtual environment. One such tool widely used by automotive powertrain engineers ishardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. HIL uses some of the vehicle’s actual computer controlunits and inserts them in a control loop with a computer-based simulation platform whichsimulates response of actual vehicle components, such as the engine, transmission, and battery.dSPACE is the premier developer of automotive development tools, including HIL technologies,and is a sponsor of EcoCAR. Their engineers are coaching the Mississippi State University teamso that the students can take full advantage of these advanced
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International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University
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International
AC 2010-742: EPLUM MODEL OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDINGNON-TRAVEL BASED GLOBAL AWARENESS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARYTEAMWORK AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENTKhanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University Khanjan Mehta is a Senior Research Associate in the Electronic and Computer Services (ECS) department and an affiliate faculty member in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State. His professional interests include innovative system integration, high-tech entrepreneurship and international social entrepreneurship. His research interests include social networks, application of cellphones for development, innovation in
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Sustainable Energy Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Blekhman; Jason Keith; Ahmad Sleiti; Eileen Cashman; Peter Lehman; Richard Engel; Michael Mann; Hossein Salehfar
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
realizations, can also be found in this paper as well ascomprehensive laboratory development undertaken by the individual programs.With the focus of aiding the reader in setting up a more formal HFCT laboratory, a briefoverview of the market based on the authors’ experiences is shared. There are now many vendorsthat provide a variety of HFCT equipment from small experiments to larger units to fuel cellsintegrated with other alternative energy demonstrators. Identifying the best and most economicalHFCT equipment can still be a challenge. Among the most notable companies that provideHFCT instructional laboratory equipment are Heliocentris, Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies(Horizon), US Didactic and Hampden Engineering Corporation. Many professional
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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Shepherd, California Polytechnic State University
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Electrical and Computer
AC 2010-225: ASSESSING CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT THROUGH SENIORPROJECTSJianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Jianbiao (John) Pan is an associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. After completing a PhD at Lehigh University in Industrial Engineering in 2000, he joined the optoelectronics center at Lucent Technologies/Agere Systems as a member of technical staff. He received a M.E degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, and a B.E. degree in Mechatronics from Xidian University, Xian, China. Dr. Pan's research interest lies in environmentally benign
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Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati
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Graduate Studies
beenintroducing the student participants, who are earning Ph.D. degrees in research Page 15.532.2universities, to the possibility of more teaching-focused careers in institutions servingundergraduates. At UC, practical experience and mentoring in a teaching-focusedprogram could be obtained by PFF participants in the University's College of AppliedScience, which offers two-year and four-year technology degrees in many fields. Butchanges in career prospects for new engineering Ph.D.'s, along with major changes inacademic programs at UC, are providing the impetus for changes in the PFF program.We describe some motivating factors in the changes we have made and are
Conference Session
Research on the First Year I
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto
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First-Year Programs
-tier” universities thatsupport inclusive environments for minority students, and contends that a supportive institutionalenvironment benefits everyone. Malone and Barabino 21 considered such environments as they Page 15.362.5examined the role of environment in identity-formation. They also performed a comprehensiveanalysis of narrations of race in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) settings.Their work identifies themes of invisibility and lack of recognition, exclusivity, racialization, andissues of integration of identity. In general, their work pulls together research from varioussources, including existing literature and
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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Information Systems
HPC and cyberinfrastructure.Introduction and MotivationIn the race for global competitiveness in technology, manufacturing, science, and engineering,computer-based design and simulation have become critical elements in producing higher qualityand less-expensive products. Computer simulation and data analysis are central to this effort.Computer simulation is used by automobile manufacturers to design better products in shortertimes at lower costs, to discover new and previously overlooked sources of oil and gas, and toimprove industrial processes.3 Data analysis, which involves sifting through terabytes of data todiscover trends and unexpected patterns, is another emerging area of computation that is helpingto improve product design, science
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Innovative Pedagogies for Teaching Introductory Materials
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Elliot Douglas, University of Florida; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University
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Materials
curricular level is considered. After the panelmembers make their brief presentations, this will be followed by breakout focus groupdiscussions, group reports, and a wrap-up with open discussion.IntroductionEngineers work across the globe on teams with major corporations. As such, students who arefuture engineers must develop skills sets for a changing technological environment where secure,lifetime jobs have become nonexistent in the new global economy. Effective pedagogies helpfacilitate lifelong learning because they develop self regulation which allows for ongoingrevision of intellectual ideas and innovations. This panel session will present differentapproaches to engage students in learning of content as well as developing metacognitive
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Past and Future of Manufacturing Education
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University
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Manufacturing
a brief format to increase response rates. The trade off is that it theresults are less specific. However the results of the survey can lead to further surveys.Survey RespondentsThe survey was sent to a private email lists of individuals who have been identified through theSME and ASEE Manufacturing Division (approx. 400), and an email list server for the Engineer-ing Technology Division of the ASEE (approx. 1000). The early results of the survey shownbelow indicate a lack of input from manufacturing engineers and managers, researchers, and tradeorganizations. The small number of students is understandable given the distribution methodswhile the small number of consultants and trainers is reasonable given the general
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Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota; Jack Patzer, University of Pittsburgh
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Educational Research and Methods
systems design, and renewable energy production. Dr. Kean has done research and published work in the areas of motor vehicle emissions and engineering education.Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota Gillian Roehrig is an Associate Professor of Science Education and Co-Director of the STEM Education Center. Dr. Roehrig is a former high school chemistry teacher with a strong interest in engaging students in inquiry-based activities and integrating technology into science classrooms. Technology Enhanced Communities (TEC) funded by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education is an online learning community developed for middle school science teachers in Minneapolis
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ERM Potpourri
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Leticia Anaya, University of North Texas; Nicholas Evangelopoulos, University of North Texas; Uyi Lawani, University of North Texas
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Educational Research and Methods
AC 2010-2137: OPEN-BOOK VS. CLOSED-BOOK TESTING: ANEXPERIMENTAL COMPARISONLeticia Anaya, University of North Texas Leticia Anaya, M.S. is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Texas College of Engineering. She is currently working in her PhD in Management Science at the University of North Texas. She received her M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. Her research and teaching interests include Thermal Sciences, Statistics, Quality Assurance, Machine Design, Simulation and Educational Teaching Methods. She has published previously in ASEE Conferences and has developed three laboratory manuals in the following areas
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Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University
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Manufacturing
this paper, the application of rapid prototyping in fabricating awalking robotic system and mechanism is presented. Using a Dimension uPrint Personal3D Printer, prototypes of a robot body and legs are fabricated. These components are thenused to fabricate the articulated structure of an experimental prototype for a quadrupedrobot. The necessary information about methods of control, power, sensors, batteries,electronics, and more is presented. Materials, methods, and tools are outlined, includingthe use of servomotors and microcontroller-based control systems. Students in theApplied Engineering Technology program are required to work with this robotic projectas part of a laboratory experiment in the “MET 205 Robotics and Mechatronics
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e-Learning Course Development and Instruction
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Robertson, Arizona State University
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Continuing Professional Development
AC 2010-1125: COURSE CHANGE AS A DARWINIAN PROCESSJohn Robertson, Arizona State University John Robertson is a Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University Polytechnic. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with the JACMET consortium. Page 15.327.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Course Change as a Darwinian ProcessAbstract. Continuing Professional Development programs provide access to theindustry professionals who are developing new and complex engineering systems.Through these