AC 2010-1922: SUSTAINING APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEDLEARNING IN STEM DISCIPLINESSteven Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of EngineeringRobert Jeanne, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor Emertus, Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural and Life SciencesMoira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison Director of Assessment Academic Affairs UW-Madison College of EngineeringMichael J. Litkow, University of Wisconsin - MadisonAmber R. Smith, University of Wisconsin, Madison Department of Horticulture, College of Agricultural and Life SciencesLillian Tong, University of
AC 2010-1056: APPLYING MASS BALANCES TO ALCOHOL METABOLISM: ATEAM PROJECT THAT APPLIES FUNDAMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGSKILLS TO BIOTECHNOLOGYAllen Yang, Cornell UniversityKathryn Dimiduk, Cornell UniversitySusan Daniel, Cornell University Page 15.187.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Applying mass balances to alcohol metabolism: a team project that applies fundamental chemical engineering skills to biotechnologyAbstractIn the last decade, chemical engineering has evolved to meet the growing challenges of the 21stcentury, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and sustainable development. However, thechemical engineering curriculum has somewhat
AC 2010-1136: THE CHALLENGE OF IMPLEMENTING THE CIVILENGINEERING BOK2 AT [UNIVERSITY A]Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas Page 15.1210.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Challenge of Implementing the Civil Engineering BOK2 at [University A]AbstractThe Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK) defines the knowledge,skills, and attitudes expected of the future civil engineer. The second edition (BOK2) contains acomprehensive list of 24 outcomes which include both the content statement and a level ofachievement for the outcome, based on Bloom’s Taxonomy for cognitive development. Thissystem clearly
AC 2010-1156: UNCOVERING AND REPAIRING ATOMIC BONDINGMISCONCEPTIONS WITH MULTIMODAL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTUNDERSTANDING IN AN INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS COURSEJacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University Jacquelyn Kelley has an M.S. in Materials Science and is a Ph.D. student in the College of Education at Arizona State University. Her BS degree is in Physics and Chemistry. Her principle research areas are inquiry-based learning and development and assessment of inquiry-based modules in materials science and engineering. She teaches physics, chemistry and mathematics in a local arts high school.Keith Heinert, Arizona State University Keith Heinert is an
AC 2010-1157: EFFECT OF PEDAGOGY ON CONCEPTUAL CHANGE INREPAIRING MISCONCEPTIONS OF DIFFERING ORIGINS IN ANINTRODUCTORY MATERIALS COURSEStephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is a Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering arrived at Arizona State University in 1981 after completing his research on polymer deformation at the University of Michigan. Courses he has developed and taught include; Bridging Engineering and Education, Materials Characterization, Polymers and Composites, and Materials Capstone Design,. Innovative learning tools and assessments he has developed include: Materials Mentor Fold Out Notes; Materials Lecture Work Notes
AC 2010-1170: EVALUATING A UNIVERSITY/COMMUNITY COLLEGECOLLABORATION FOR ENCOURAGEMENT OF ENGINEERING ANDCOMPUTER SCIENCE TRANSFER STUDENTSMary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs three academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student affairs in the Ira a. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. She received the WEPAN Engineering Educator
AC 2010-1189: USING IMPORTANCE-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS METHOD TOEVALUATE THE FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY COMPETENCE IN THEUNIVERSITIES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN TAIWANKwannin Kuo, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Kwannin Kuo is a lecturer in the department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology in Taiwan. He is also an EdD candidate in TESOL program at Queen's University, Belfast.Pao-Chi Chen, Lunghwa University Science and Technology Professor Chen is the Dean, College of Engineering at Lunghwa University of Science and Technology.Meei-Ruey Hsu, Ming-Chuan University Meei-Ruey Hsu is a professor in the department of Tourism at Ming-Chuan
AC 2010-1212: FREEHAND SKETCHING AS A CATALYST FOR DEVELOPINGCONCEPT DRIVEN COMPETENCIESDiarmaid Lane, University of LimerickNiall Seery, University of Limerick Page 15.601.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Freehand sketching as a catalyst for developing concept driven competenciesAbstractAt a time when concept driven competencies are perceived to be critical in redefiningeffective technological education, the introduction of Design and CommunicationGraphics at senior cycle in Irish high schools has broad implications. Students nowhave the potential to explore applied geometries, integrated with conceptual thinkingin addition to
AC 2010-1221: AN EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF THE INNOVATIONCAPABILITIES OF ENGINEERING STUDENTSNicole Genco, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Nicole is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.Katja Holtta-Otto, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Katja is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin Page 15.151.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Experimental Investigation of the Innovation Capabilities of
AC 2010-1242: IMPACT OF CROSS-CULTURAL STUDY EXPERIENCES ONCULTURAL SENSITIVITY DEVELOPMENTLarry Bland, John Brown University Larry Bland is currently Chair, Division of Engineering and Construction Management and Associate Professor of Engineering at John Brown University. Dr. Bland has been at John Brown since 2002. Prior to his academic career, he spent over 30 years in industry. His industrial career moved from engineering to executive management with significant international experience. Since joining John Brown, Dr. Bland has been active in expanding undergraduate research opportunities for students and assessing university study abroad programs
AC 2010-1247: DESIGNING MODEL-BASED SOLUTIONS TO LEAKY FEMALEENGINEERING PIPELINE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF FEMALE ENGINEERNARRATIVESManjusha Saraswathiamma, North Dakota State University Manjusha T. Saraswathiamma is an ABD doctoral student in the School of Education at North Dakota State University and a Chemistry Instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Moorhead, Minnesota. She received her Master of Technology degree from Cochin University of Science and Technology, and Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees from Mahatma Gandhi University, India.Kathy Enger, North Dakota State University Kathy B. Enger is an Assistant Professor of Education at North Dakota State
AC 2010-1274: THE "WRITE" PATH TO EFFECTIVE STUDENTUNDERSTANDING IN PHYSICSTeresa Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Faculty Liaison to the Pre-engineering Program at American University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with special emphasis in Physics and Science Education from Kansas State University. Dr. Larkin has published widely on the assessment of student learning in introductory physics and engineering courses. She has been an active member of ASEE for 25 years. Dr. Larkin served on the Board of Directors for ASEE from 1997-1999 as Chair of Professional Interest Council III (PIC III) and as Vice
AC 2010-1283: IN-SITU ETHICS: THE ETHICAL SENSIBILITY THATENGINEERS BRING TO THEIR WORKTraci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, MadisonSandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, MadisonKevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, MadisonChristine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonThomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 15.709.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 In-Situ Ethics: The Ethical Sensibility That Engineers Bring To Their Daily WorkEngineering educators often acknowledge that engineering ethics should be integral toundergraduate skills curriculums. In fact, the body of work regarding teaching
AC 2010-1335: LIBERAL EDUCATION FOR THE ENGINEER OF 2020: AREADMINISTRATORS ON BOARD?Betty Harper, Pennsylvania State UniversityLisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State UniversityAlexander Yin, Penn State UniversityPatrick Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University Page 15.844.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Liberal Education for the Engineer of 2020: Are Administrators On-Board?AbstractEngineering educators are being pressed to prepare students for the challenges of a dynamic,global workplace and society. The National Academy’s reports, The Engineer of 2020: Visionsof Engineering in the New Century1 and Educating the
AC 2010-1379: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN ANDCHANGES MADE BY MANUFACTURERS TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVEWilliam Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in Engineering Management at Walden University. He holds a Professional Engineer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at General Motors, Cadnetix, and
AC 2010-1387: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMSIMPLEMENTED BY MANUFACTURERS TO BECOME MORE COMPETITIVEWilliam Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering & Design at Eastern Washington University. He obtained his B.Sc. in Engineering Science at the University of Wisconsin - Parkside, M.S. in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in Engineering Management at Walden University. He holds a Professional Engineer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at General Motors, Cadnetix, and
AC 2010-26: IMPROVING TEAM PERFORMANCE: THE COGNITIVE STYLEFACTORJoanna DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University Joanna F. DeFranco is an Engineering faculty member at Penn State University. She earned her B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Math from Penn State, M.S. in Computer Engineering from Villanova, and earned her Ph.D. in Computer and Information science from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Previous to entering academia, Dr. DeFranco held a number of positions in industry and government, including software engineer for Motorola in Horsham, PA and an Electronics Engineer for the Naval Air Development Center in Warminster, PA. She has published a number of articles in journals and
AC 2010-30: AN INVESTIGATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLSTUDENTS' CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACYChandra Austin, Utah State University Page 15.167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010An Investigation of African American High School Students’ Career Decision Self-efficacy Underutilization of minorities in science and engineering is a national problem 1. If Americais to maintain its global competiveness, we must educate our populace in high priority areas.African Americans continue to be hesitant to undertake the more rigorous math and sciencecourses that provide a base for preparation in engineering. Research states that this
AC 2010-45: HDL BASED DESIGN PROBLEMS FOR COMPUTERARCHITECTUREChad Hager, United States Air Force Academy Chad E. Hager received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering in December 2007 and his M.S. in Electrical Engineering in May 2009 from the University of Wyoming. His graduate work focused on the development of HDL based design problems for computer architecture. He has also developed and modified a teaching/robot platform used to educate undergraduate student in microprocessors. He is now a research associate with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming Steven F. Barrett, Ph.D., P.E
AC 2010-49: STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS DESIGNING EXPERIMENTSBethany Fralick, Purdue UniversityJed Lyons, University of South Carolina Page 15.1112.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Attitudes towards Designing ExperimentsAbstractThe broad objective of this research is to contribute to our understanding of how mechanicalengineers learn to design and conduct experiments. Specifically, this study investigatedundergraduate student attitudes towards the design of open-ended experimental projects, andhow these attitudes are different among freshmen, juniors and seniors. Freshman, junior, andsenior mechanical engineering students all were given
AC 2010-58: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTION TO TRANSPORTATIONENGINEERING COURSE - USING EXPERIENCE-BASED LEARNING TO BRINGAFGHANISTAN INTO THE CLASSROOMNicholas Melin, United States Military Academy Major Nicholas Melin is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his BS from the United States Military Academy and his PhD as a Rhodes Scholar from Oxford University, England. He has taught engineering mechanics and civil engineering design courses. His research interests include rapidly deployable structural systems and practical engineering education applications.Richard Hallon, United States Military Academy
AC 2010-66: DESIGNING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR MICROWAVEENGINEERING APPLICATIONS: A TEACHING TOOL FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSLuciano Boglione, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Luciano Boglione holds a master degree from the Politecnico di Torino, Italy, and a PhD in microwave electronics from the University of Leeds, UK. He gained an extensive experience in high frequency integrated circuit design from working in the semiconductor industry for 10 years prior to joining the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He is a ASEE member and a senior member of IEEE. Page 15.369.1© American
AC 2010-108: A LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS COURSE WITH EMPHASIS ONEMBEDDED CONTROLChiu Choi, University of North Florida Page 15.48.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Linear Control Systems Course with Emphasis on Embedded Control Chiu H. Choi Department of Electrical Engineering University of North FloridaAbstractThis paper describes the embedded control courseware and its benefits in our linear controlsystems course. The embedded control courseware consists of a set of lab experiments thatteaches the students how to
AC 2010-133: TESTING SEVERAL COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN A MATERIALSCIENCE COURSE UNDER THE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMN.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University Dr. Hossain is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Design at Eastern Washington University, Cheney. His research interests involve the computational and experimental analysis of lightweight space structures and composite materials. Dr. Hossain received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Materials Engineering and Science from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota.Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University Professor DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham
AC 2010-156: A CAPSTONE APPROACH TO EXPLORING TEACHEROUTCOMES FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTHoward Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology HOWARD KIMMEL is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Executive Director of the Center for Pre-College Programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He has spent the past thirty years designing and implementing professional development programs and curricula for K-12 teachers in science and technology. At the college level, he collaborates on projects exploring teaching methodologies and assessment strategies in first-year college courses in the sciences, engineering, and computer science.Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology RONALD H
AC 2010-169: MESH-NETWORKED MOBILE ROBOTS: A FRAMEWORK OFLABORATORY EXPERIMENTS FOR COURSES IN WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONSWookwon Lee, Gannon University Wookwon Lee, P.E. received the B.S. degree in electronic engineering from Inha University, Korea, in 1985, and the M.S. and D.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from the George Washington University, Washington, DC, in 1992 and 1995, respectively. He is currently on the faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Gannon University, Erie, PA. Prior to joining Gannon, he had been involved in various research and development projects in communications for more than 12 years in industry and academia.Sreeramachandra K. Mutya , Gannon
AC 2010-1414: USING AN ADAPTIVE TINTO FRAMEWORK TO INTERPRETSUCCESSES OF TWO-YEAR INSTITUTIONS IN RETAINING ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSHeather Evans, University of Washington Heather Evans is a Research Assistant at the Center for Workforce Development at the University of Washington. She is a graduate student in the Department of Sociology and a Fellow in the Comparative Law and Society Studies program at UW. Her research employs mixed methodologies, including ethnographic fieldwork and statistical analysis. Broadly, she is interested in ways in which institutions reproduce social inequality, how new social spaces are created, and perceptions of citizenship among marginalized people.Priti Mody-Pan
AC 2010-1428: INTEGRATING ETHICS CURRICULUM WITHIN ASERVICE-LEARNING DESIGN CONTEXTCraig Titus, Purdue University Craig Titus is a Ph.D. candidate in Philosophy at Purdue University and a graduate assistant for the EPICS Program, participating in the curriculum development and the research teams.Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University CARLA B. ZOLTOWSKI is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her BSEE and MSEE from Purdue University, and is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Education at Purdue. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.William Oakes, Purdue University William Oakes is the Director of the
AC 2010-1441: RAPID MANUFACTURING OF A HANDS-ON LEARNING DEVICEKimberly Warners, Western Michigan UniversityBritney Richmond, Western Michigan UniversityAdam Eaton, Western Michigan UniversityAndrew Kline, Western Michigan University Associate ProfessorBetsy Aller, Western Michigan University Associate ProfessorEdmund Tsang, Western Michigan University Associate Dean Page 15.1012.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Rapid Manufacturing of a Hands-on Learning DeviceAbstractRecent efforts to interest K-12 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) have increasingly focused on experiential education
AC 2010-1449: STUDENT-CREATED LABORATORY EXERCISES FOR ADIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN COURSE USING HDL AND PLDSDaniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming Daniel D. McCarthy, M.S.E.E., was a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, from which he received both the BS in Computer Engineering and the MSEE degrees. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi and Mortar Board.Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming Cameron H. G. Wright, Ph.D, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. He was formerly Professor and Deputy Department Head of the Electrical