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Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina White, Columbia University; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, George Washington University; Andy Szmerekovsky, US Air Force Academy; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-2278: FROM BRAINSTORMING TO C-SKETCH TO PRINCIPLES OFHISTORICAL INNOVATORS: IDEATION TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCESTUDENT CREATIVITYChristina White, Columbia UniversityAustin Talley, University of Texas, AustinDaniel Jensen, United States Air Force AcademyKristin Wood, George Washington UniversityAndy Szmerekovsky, US Air Force AcademyRichard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin Page 15.602.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 From Brainstorming to C-Sketch to Principles of Historical Innovators: Ideation Techniques to Enhance Student CreativityAbstractThe heart and soul of engineering is innovation and our ability to improve the human

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Pizziconi, Arizona State University; Susan Haag, Arizona State University; Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; Lynn Cozort, Arkansas State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; B.L. Ramakrishna, Arizona State University; Deirdre Meldrum, Arizona State University; Brian Lunt, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Albert Valdez, Arizona State University; Victoria Yarbrough, Arizona State University

Pre Survey 3.19 .963Is a problem solver for society's problems (pollution) Post Survey 3.56 .869 .0012. “Draw An Engineer” Assessment Results2.1 “Draw An Engineer” - Assessment Results of Teachers (Pre): Fifty-seven K-12 teachersparticipated in the Draw an Engineer pre-assessment exercise. Participants were asked to closetheir eyes and imagine an engineer at work and then, they were instructed to draw what theyimagined in a designated space. Next, they were asked to describe what the engineer was doingin the picture, describe three words/phrases that come to mind when you think of that engineerand what an engineer does in a typical day. The findings are

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Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cech, University of California, San Diego

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-129: TRAINED TO DISENGAGE? A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OFSOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AMONGENGINEERING STUDENTSErin Cech, University of California, San Diego Erin Cech’s research examines individual-level, cultural mechanisms that reproduce inequality, especially those pertaining to sex segregation in science and engineering fields. Her dissertation explores the self-expressive edge of inequality, analyzing how gender schemas and self-conceptions influence the career decisions of college students over time. Her other work examines the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual engineering students (with Tom Waidzunas), the work devotion of and perceptions of inequality among high

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Clearing up Student Misconceptions in Materials

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Rosenblatt, Ohio State University; Andrew Heckler, Ohio State University

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Materials

Cosmology and Astrophysics. In the past eight years, he has focused on Physics Education Research, studying fundamental learning mechanisms involved in learning physics, the effects of representation on learning and problem solving, and the evolution of physics understanding during and after a physics course. As part of the education component of an NSF MRSEC center, he is also leading a project to identify and address student difficulties in learning materials science. Page 15.1126.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Understanding of the Mechanical Properties of Metals in an

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Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brittany Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stacey Mumbower, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

decisions. Another important lessonwas learned during Activity 1. Students seemed to elect modes of transportation they were Page 15.962.6comfortable using or had experience with. To foster further learning, the facilitators let studentsengage in discussion with one another on the pros and cons of taking a plane, riding the bus,riding the train, and driving to a vacation destination. This experience was unique because itallowed students to teach students from their own experiences. It also helped students form moreopen-minded opinions about modes of transportation that they had not experienced.Introduction to Transportation Engineering at Westlake

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Potpourri of First-Year Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Flores, UTEP; James Becvar, UTEP; Ann Darnell, UTEP; Helmut Knaust, UTEP; Jorge Lopez, UTEP; Josefina Tinajero, UTEP

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First-Year Programs

. Dreyfuss, Walter E. Dickson, “Workshop: Training faculty to train students in peer-ledteam learning,” 38th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session W3D, October 22 – 25, 2008,Saratoga Springs, NY.6. Thomas Grose, “10 ways to save: Engineering educators suggest inventive cost cuts,” in ASEE PRISM, pp. 53-55, September 2009.7. David K. Gosser, Mark Cracolice, J.A. Kampmeier, Vicki Roth, Victor Strozak, and Pratibha Varma-Nelson,Peer-Led Team Learning: A Guidebook, The Workshop Project, Prentice Hall, 2001.8. Roth, Vicki, Ellen Goldstein, and Gretchen Marcus, Peer-Led Team Learning: A Handbook for Team Leaders,The Workshop Project, Prentice Hall, 2001.9. L.S. Vygotsky, Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes

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Design in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sami Khorbotly, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

interdisciplinary teams, students had to split up the tasksin the project and team members were required to have effective intra-team communication. Teams weretasked to develop and submit a team charter to the instructor.Project AssignmentFrom the instructor’s point of view, the biggest challenge of an interdisciplinary capstone course isidentifying a project to be assigned. The project must be selected while keeping in mind that the assigneesare only freshman-level students without any significant engineering background since at this point intheir careers, they are not yet exposed to circuits, electronics, statics, or materials classes. In the sametime, the class must be involved enough to keep students busy for most of the quarter and to satisfy

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New Trends in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pearce; Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-959: A CASE STUDY IN THE USE OF ANIMATED VISUAL MODELS INCOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDave Pearce, University of York Dave Pearce is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics at the University of York. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1985, and worked in industry for 11 years designing optical fiber systems and local area networking equipment before commencing a PhD in wireless access methods in 1996. He is now responsible for the teaching of communications engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate level at York.Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University Phil Barker is a Learning Technology Adviser at the Institute for Computer-Based Learning in the School of

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Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Camarda, NYU; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Olivier de Weck, MIT; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jack Matson, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education

lecturers could refer to and helpintegrate throughout the lectures and sessions to positively reinforce and provide relevantexamples of how these themes were/are used in real projects (Fig. 6).   The human Arrogance is the Understand the Failure is not an mind – use it enemy of creativity mechanisms of option…it’s a failure requirement Pan out and zoom in Allow ideas time to Everyone is creative during the design incubate processFigure 6. – Innovative Engineering Design thematic icons.The

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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlie Setterfield, Sinclair Community College; Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College; Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College

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Architectural

a sole proprietor, Setterfield provided residential design services, specializing in timber framing and environmental responsibility. As a Plans Examiner, Setterfield balanced building code requirements with real-life owner and contractor concerns.Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College Eric Dunn is an associate professor in the Civil Engineering and Architectural Technologies department at Sinclair Community College. He has a masters degree in project management from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He specializes in teaching construction management, cost estimating, means of construction and various CAD software packages. Dunn’s professional experiences include on site

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rene Reitsma, Oregon State University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1998: ARE FRENCH FRIES AND GRADES BAD FOR YOU?CONFLICTING EVIDENCE ON HOW K-12 TEACHERS SEARCH IN A K-12DIGITAL LIBRARYRene Reitsma, Oregon State University RENE F. REITSMA is an associate professor of Business Information Systems at Oregon State University's College of Business. He and his students are responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the TeachEngineering digital library system architecture. Reitsma’s research concentrates on how digital libraries are used and can be improved.Paul Klenk, Duke University PAUL A. KLENK received his PhD in mechanical engineering and materials science at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering in 2006. Since then, Paul has

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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L. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2167: INNOVATIVE CONTENT IN A NEW CIRCUIT ANALYSISCOURSEL. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 15.743.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Content in a New Circuit Analysis CourseAbstractRecently, a new Circuits I course was created during the development of a degree program. Thiscourse consists of three semester hours of lecture accompanied by a one semester hour concurrentlab. Lectures contain numerous formula and concept derivations, in keeping with similar courses.Lecture content of note includes an illustrative "derivation" of the superposition theorem. Labcontent reinforces and extends the lecture as it

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Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2272: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING CHAIN REACTIONS: ASTUDY OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICALCIRCUITSTirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this experience to bear in previous research that examined the use of technologies in K-12 settings with diverse students. He has worked with the Children’s Museum of Houston on the development and implementation of Robotics-based STEM programming for urban youth. He is the Principal Investigator of the National Science

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Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Mora, New Mexico Tech; Ricardo Negron, WPAFB; Robert McGahern, DDR&E; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-783: NDEP-SUPPORTED K-12 STEM OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OF THEUS AIR FORCEGerald Mora, New Mexico Tech Gerald Mora is the Director of New Mexico Tech's Technology Transfer Support Group and the State of New Mexico Partnership Intermediary for the Air Force Research Laboratory at the Kirtland Air Force Base. Mr. Mora was awarded the 2001 New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award for his development Kirtland’s La Luz program. Mr Mora has numerous publications based on his Systems Engineering work and his passion for education outreach.Ricardo Negron, WPAFB RICARDO NEGRON--Ricardo Negron is currently the Chief of the Domestic Partnering Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFRL

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Special Session: Impacts of Service in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric Pappas, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

suppose to we realized that we would have to meet again to finish it. So the best skillSkills that I gained from this project is time management.” “Some of the skills I gained were to efficiently and effectively work with a group, present and write a great final report, and how to accurately determine the best choice of a bike with the specific needs.” “I learned basic problem solving skills, as well as how to take an organized approach to engineering tasks and complete them effectively. … Lastly, I learned how to beProblem more creative and think with an open mind and consider all ideas for solutions, evenSolving Skills

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Design Projects across the Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-1091: RESTRUCTURING A DESIGN-FOCUSED INTRODUCTORYTRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING COURSE: AN EXPLORATORY STUDYUSING THE THRESHOLD CONCEPT FRAMEWORKDan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Dan Cernusca is Instructional Design Specialist in the Department of Global Learning at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. degree in Information Science and Learning Technologies in 2007 from University of Missouri – Columbia. He also holds a BS and a Ph.D. from the University of Sibiu, Romania with a specialization in manufacturing technologies and respectively cutting-tools design. His research interests include Design-Based Research in technology

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Educational Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering 2007 existing test and Projects Education data questionnaires7 Student Perceptions of Engineering Journal of July national student Entrepreneurship: An Exploratory Engineering 2006 survey justification Study Education8 Developing and Assessing Students' Journal of April existing focus groups Entrepreneurial Skills and Mind-Set Engineering 2005 national Education instruments9 The Impact of

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Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth English, State University of New York, Buffalo; Deborah Moore-Russo, State University of New York, Buffalo; Thomas Schroeder, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Gilberto Mosqueda, University at Buffalo-SUNY; Sofia Tangalos, University at Buffalo-SUNY

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering designapplications to mathematics standards. The structure of the sixth, eighth, and ninth evaluationquestions created some confusion in the minds of the students that resulted in a high variabilityin student responses. The participants were also asked to comment on the institute regarding thethree types of experiences and their relative value. Sample responses are included below. Visiting each of the labs was very relative to the discussions during this course. Also, it put concrete meaning to much of the mathematics we study and teach. We are now able to share with our students many interesting real-world occupations using advanced mathematics

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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International

AC 2010-1225: REVISION OF THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGCURRICULUM AT CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY UNDER NEWREGULATIONS AND QUALITY ASSURANCEAlongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University Alongkorn Pimpin is a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo, Japan, as well as an M.Eng. and a B.Eng. from Chulalongkorn University, all in Mechanical Engineering. His areas of expertise are fluid mechanics and MEMS.Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University Kuntinee Maneeratana is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. She earned a Ph.D. and a B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, both from

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Heather Rowan-Kenyon, University of Virginia; Amy Swan, University of Virginia; Marie Shoffner, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso, University of Virginia

four courses (not just their own course) and at establishing course design principles. The second workshop was more directly focused on developing tangible ways for the material in the four courses to build on each other and/or be integrated, keeping in mind that most students do not take all four courses (only the TLP students do). While there were a few areas where the technical areas could build on each other (e.g., sensitivity analysis from a systems engineering course being applied to a circuit designed to operate an alarm in an electrical engineering course), most of these could not be applied in class because all students were not taking all of the courses. Instead, such technical connections were identified as good

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Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Edginton Bigelow, University of Dayton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

hometown connections over spring break.Though this assignment was beneficial in a number of ways, one of the most importantaccomplishments was the practice the college students experienced in communicating withdiverse audiences. The challenge of determining how to best balance the technical informationthat was important to convey with more easily understood conceptual basics, all while usingappropriate vocabulary, was something the majority of college students discussed in theirreflections. Though engineering instructors commonly emphasize the skill of communicatingwith the audience in mind throughout the curriculum, this type of immersive experienceexemplifies the importance of being able to adapt to a variety of audiences. It is hoped that

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Educational Methods and Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janus Liang, Yung-Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-105: A BLENDED WEB-BASED LEARNING COLLABORATIVEAPPROACH FOR A SEDM COURSE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGJanus Liang, Yung-Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce Page 15.7.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010A Blended Web-based Learning Collaborative Approach for a SEDM Coursein Manufacturing EngineeringAbstractThis research describes the results and implications of a research into the effectiveness of ablended web-based learning collaborative approach on student’s achievement, attitudes towardsweb-based learning in an SEDM (Sink Electrical Discharge Machining) course. Quantitative andqualitative methodologies are used with participants of this research. Thirty

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Julie Zimmerman, Yale University; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

AC 2010-1451: DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF LEARNING SUITESFOR SUSTAINABILITY INTEGRATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONQiong Zhang, University of South FloridaLinda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State UniversityJulie Zimmerman, Yale UniversityJames Mihelcic, University of South Florida Page 15.393.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development and Dissemination of Learning Suites for Sustainability Integration in Engineering EducationAbstractAs pointed out in a key presentation in “Sustainability and Engineering Programs” within theEnvironmental Engineering division at the 2008 ASEE conference, one of main challenges

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Byron Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University of Science and Arts; Anthony Donaldson, California Baptist University; Joan Ozdogan, Chantilly High School Academy

.5. Brandford, J.D., et al., Eds., “How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School,” Expanded Edition, National Academy of Sciences, 2000.6. Klingbeil, N., Rattan, K., Raymer, M., Reynolds, D. and Mercer, R., 2009, “The Wright State Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Nationwide Adoption, Assessment and Evaluation,” Proceedings 2009 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Austin, TX, June, 2009.7. Klingbeil, N., Rattan, K., Raymer, M., Reynolds, D., Mercer, R., Kukreti, A. and Randolph, B., 2008, “The WSU Model for Engineering Mathematics Education: A Multiyear Assessment and Expansion to Collaborating Institutions,” Proceedings 2008 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, June

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College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Kenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno

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College-Industry Partnerships

AC 2010-659: ANTELOPE VALLEY ENGINEERING PROGRAM: A CASE STUDYIN A DIVERSE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPJ. Shelley, United States Air ForceKenneth Santarelli, Cal State Fresno Page 15.182.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Antelope Valley Engineering Program: A Case Study in a Diverse Regional PartnershipAbstract The framework for a case study on a locally-enabled ABET accredited engineering degreeobjective program is discussed. A unique partnership has developed not only to create theprogram, but also to sustain it. The case study methodology and framework will be used toelucidate the constitution, motivations, actions, and

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College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College-Industry Partnerships

: www.ed.gov/pubs/NatAtRisk. Page 15.732.9 2. Bloom, A. (1987). The closing of the American mind: how higher education has failed democracy and impoverished the souls of today's students. New York: Simon and Schuster.3. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). (2001). Engineering Criteria 2000 Third Edition: Criteria for accrediting programs in engineering in the United States. Baltimore: ABET.4. National Academy of Engineering (NAE). (2004). The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. Washington, D. C.: The National Academies Press.5. National Research Council (NRC). (2006

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

:223-247.6. Gardner, H. (1993). Frames of Mind The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, HarperCollins Publishers, New York.7. Klosky, J. L., Ressler, S. J., and Erickson, J. (2005). “AIM for Better Student Learning: Using Instant Messaging to Facilitate Improved Instructor-Student Communication,” Proceedings, 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, American Society for Engineering Education.8. Richards, P. (2009). “Using Cell Phones as Audience Response System Transmitters in Civil Engineering Classes,” Proceedings, 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education.9. Bowman, B. A. and Farr, J. V. (2000). “Embedding leadership in civil engineering education,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering

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The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Williams, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

HELP 20 10 0 S. Agree Agree Undecided Disagree S. Disagree Figure 2. Student response to Likert item, “This project enhanced my understanding of the engineering design process and its associated tools.”These findings are corroborated by the following excerpts from student reflection essays: “Prior to this class, I was involved in a few design initiatives in which my team and I sought to solve various problems. We did this in a very disorganized fashion, in that we simply set down ideas, most of the time with a solution in mind, and

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Strutz, Purdue University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University; Erin Bowen, Purdue University; Eric Mann, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Legislation, Programs, Reports Focus on ShortageIn the midst of the world’s recognition bestowed on the scientific, technological, engineering,and mathematical minds of Russia for their launch of Sputnik in 1957, it seems that thisoutstanding accomplishment would immediately bring to light the need to address thedeficiencies in the educational system in the United States. More than 25 years later, the NationalCommission on Excellence in Education published A Nation at Risk: the Imperative forEducational Reform, which primarily assessed the quality of teaching and learning in the publicschools41. Educational researcher Paul Hurd stated that “We are raising a new generation ofAmericans that is scientifically and technologically illiterate” 41.More than