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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Sugg, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division; John V Fishell, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) ; Arman Hovakemian, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division

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AC 2011-1796: NAVY METROLOGY ENGINEERING CENTER STEM OUT-REACH THROUGH THE STEP PROGRAM: CHALLENGES, LESSONSLEARNED AND APPLICATION TO DOD STRATEGYDouglas Sugg, Navy -NSWC Corona CA Doug Sugg is the Department Head of Product Engineering Assessement at the Corona Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center.John V Fishell,JD, John Victor Fishell, President, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) John V. Fishell retired from his position as Technical Director of NSWC, Corona Division, Corona, CA in 2008 after 36 years of service. He holds a Juris Doctorate in Law from California Southern Law School and a BSEE from the University of Texas, El Paso along with two Certficates in Management from the

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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Ross B Kaplan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Timothy M Johnson P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ralf Oliver Schneider, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-2830: A DESIGN FOR LOW COST AND SCALABLE NON-CONTACTFEVER SCREENING SYSTEMRoss B Kaplan, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ross Kaplan is an electromechanical engineering student studying at Wentworth Institute of Technology. He has experience in a wide variety of fields including nuclear and biomedical engineering. Interests include biomedical and digital systems.Timothy M Johnson, PE, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology since 2006. Interests include programming microprocessors, FPGA, Altera Nios II, and LabView.Ralf O Schneider, MDes, Wentworth Institute of Technology Ralf Schneider teaches Industrial Design coursework at the Wentworth Institute of

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Yasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Mahmoud Hammad El Zamli, Texas A&M University, Qatar

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Paper ID #574Hands-On Design Projects in a Sophomore Mechanical Engineering CourseYasser M. Al Hamidi, Texas A&M University, Qatar Yasser Al-Hamidi is currently working as a Technical Laboratory Coordinator in the Mechanical En- gineering Program at Texas A&M University, Qatar. He is specialized in instrumentation, control and automation. He worked as a Lab Engineer in the College of Engineering, University of Sharjah before joining TAMUQ. His other experiences include Laboratory Supervisor/Network Administrator at Ajman University of Science and Technology (Al Ain Campus), Maintenance Engineer at AGRINCO and

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ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; R. Roemer, University of Utah

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AC 2011-2062: SPIRAL LABORATORIES IN THE FIRST-YEAR MECHAN-ICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDebra J. Mascaro, University of Utah Debra J. Mascaro is the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She holds a B.A. in Physics from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She teaches freshman design and senior-/graduate-level classes in microscale engineering and organic electronics.Stacy J. Morris Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She received her S.B. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Mohammad N. Amin, National University; Ronald P. Uhlig, National University; Pradip Peter Dey, National University; Bhaskar Raj Sinha, National University

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- traction, syntax and semantics of natural language, wireless apps and knowledge representation. He has done an M.S.E in Computer and Information Science and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. from University of Pennsylvania.Bhaskar Raj Sinha, National University Dr. Bhaskar Raj Sinha is an Associate Professor in the department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the School of Engineering and Technology at National University in San Diego, California. Page 22.344.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Community-Based Research Project in Wireless Communication

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamadou Saliah-Hassane, University of Quebec, Montreal; Maarouf Saad, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Willie K. Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre; Karimou Djibo, LICEF Research Center; Hassane Alzouma Mayaki, UCAD and LICEF Research Center, Montreal, Canada.; Mamane Moustapha Dodo Amadou ing., École de technologie supérieure

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system.Willie K. Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State Wilkes- Barre, where he teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronics. He is a member of IEEE, IET (England), and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. His research interests include RF components and antennas, and Powerline Communication. He is an advocate of diversity in the educational environment. Dr. Ofosu received his Ph.D. from the Electronic Systems Engineering Department at University of Essex in England.karimou djibo, Licef Karimou Djibo has his doctorate (Ph.D) in computer science

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Implementing Engineering Technology Curriculum,” Proceedings of the ASEE annual conference and exposition, 2005.4. V. Mitin, N. Vagidov, and X. Liu, “Developing a Lab Course in Nanotechnology for Undergraduate Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the ASEE annual conference and exposition, 2008.5. Science Daily, Science News: New Nanotechnology Products Hitting The Market At The Rate Of 3-4 Per Week, http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080424102505.htm, (Accessed Oct. 2010).6. Kylie Catchpole, “Plasmons for Enhancing Solar Cells,” Invited paper, 2010 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD 2010 - IEEE), Canberra, Australia, Dec. 2010.7. J. Ruparelia, A. Chatterjee, S. Duttagupta

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University

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AC 2011-2037: A REMOTE LABORATORY FOR ROBOTICS ACCURACYAND RELIABILITY STUDIESRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou’s background is in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. Dr. Chiou is currently an associate professor in the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies at Drexel University. His areas of research include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Robin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia and his B.S. degree in Computer

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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A. Simionescu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Gregory R. Reuter, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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research include machine vision and image processing applications (digital watermarking, degraded fingerprint recognition, object detection and tracking), instrumentation, applications in biomedical engi- neering, and effective teaching pedagogies.Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Korinne Caruso is the Engineering Education Program Coordinator for Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Control Systems Engineering Technology in 2002 and a Master of Science in Elementary Education in 2005, after which she received her Mathematics Certification for Grades 4-12. Mrs. Caruso was a researcher in the areas of Engineering and Computing Sciences and has

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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William Graff, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Joel Koblich, LeTourneau University

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AC 2011-792: THIRTY YEARS OF RUBE GOLDBERG PROJECTS: ASTUDENT-DRIVEN LEARNING LABORATORY FOR INNOVATIONR. William Graff, LeTourneau University R. William Graff is a professor in the school of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and then at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include antennas, microwaves, plasmas, teaching, and ethics.Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University PAUL R. LEIFFER, PhD, PE Paul R

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Derek Richardson, Fairchild Semiconductor

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AC 2011-2416: MICROWAVE PLASMA CLEANER DESIGN FOR SEMI-CONDUCTOR FABRICATION AND MATERIALS PROCESSING LABO-RATORY USEMustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine Mustafa G. Guvench received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a full professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining U.S.M. he served on the faculties of the University of Pittsburgh and M.E.T.U., Ankara, Turkey. His research interests and publications span the field of mi- croelectronics including I.C. design, MEMS and semiconductor technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Charles Lu, University of Kentucky

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AppliedMathematics”.1 Laboratory courses are also important in accreditation and in ASEE Quality inEngineering Education Project.2,3 The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) requires that engineering programs demonstrate that their students attain elevenoutcomes, including one that most specifically addresses laboratory courses:2Outcome (b): Our students will have an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as toanalyze and interpret data.At the University of Kentucky, all mechanical engineering students are required to take asequence of experimentation courses: ME310-Engineering Experimentation I and ME311-Engineering Experimentation II. While ME310 focuses on fundamentals of measurementtechniques, instrumentation, interfaces

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd College; David L Harris, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Joseph Keeter, Harvey Mudd College; Madeleine S Ong, Harvey Mudd College; Zachary Dodds, Harvey Mudd College

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Page 22.271.2 • Be just plain fun!In the context of the larger HMC curriculum, E11 also fills a number of gaps. Neither of the firsttwo required engineering courses (E4, Introduction to Design, and E59, Introduction toEngineering Systems) involve substantial amounts of detailed design informed by technology, somost students don’t get a sense of “what engineers really do” until far into their studies. Facultyhave observed that sophomores struggle in the Engineering Systems course partly due to a lackof context and practical applications for the theory of systems analysis. Moreover, the requiredCore computer science course focuses on Python; engineering majors are presently not requiredto learn C programming, limiting their ability to work

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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Rainer Bartz, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Daniel Cox, University of North Florida

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Distance Training in Robotic Applications," Proceedings of the IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), 2007, pp. 1180-1187[11] D. Karadimas, K. Efstathiou, "An Integrated Educational Platform Implementing Real, Remote Lab- Experiments for Electrical Engineering Courses," Journal of Computers, Vol 2, No 2, 2007, pp. 37-44[12] Z. Allen, D. Schmidt, W. Wahlmann, " WebLab - Comprehensive Remote Laboratory System," Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2006-101, 2006[13] O. Ropohl, “Entwicklung einer Software zur Steuerung und Regelung eines realen Systems über das Internet,” Diplom-Thesis, Cologne, Germany, 2001.[14] A. Koroll, “Virtuelles Labor für regelungstechnische Versuche

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chiu Choi, University of North Florida

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shortening of the students’ learning curve and the reduction of the starting “torque” of theirmicrocontroller-based projects. The projects incorporated the reference designs weresuccessfully completed with positive feedbacks as indicated in their project reports. Thereference designs are suitable for engineering curriculums that emphasize hands-on experienceand should continually be updated and expanded to include the latest in technology if budgetspermit.Bibliography[1] Almy, T., Designing with Microcontrollers the 68HCS12, Rev. 1A, 2005.[2] Cady, F., Software and Hardware Engineering Assembly and C Programming for the Freescale HCS12Microcontroller, 2nd ed., Oxford, 2008.[3] Choi, C.H., “Undergraduate Controls Laboratory Experience,” Proceedings

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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Seunghyun Chun, University of Texas, Austin, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Bruce McCann, University of Texas, Austin; Ariane L. Beck, University of Texas, Austin; Eric Dean, National Instruments; Alexis Kwasinski, University of Texas at Austin

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and 2007, respectively. From 1993 to 1997, he worked for Telefnica of Argentina for four years designing and planning telephony outside plant net- works. Then he worked for five years for Lucent Technologies Power Systems (later Tyco Electronics Power Systems) as a Technical Support Engineer and Sales Technical Consultant in Latin America. For three years, he was also a part-time instructor in charge of ITBA’s telecommunications laboratory. He is currently and Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and his research interests include power electronics, distributed generation, renewable and alternative energy, and analysis of the impact of

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murthy Kasi, North Dakota State University; Yaping Chi, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University

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active in the NDSU student Chapter of Water Environment Federation /American Water Works Association.yaping chi, North Dakota State University Yaping Chi is currently a Ph.D. student in Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Civil Engi- neering and a Teaching Assistant in the Fluid Mechanics laboratory for undergraduates at North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Resources and En- vironment Engineering from Anhui University of Science and Technology, China; and Master’s in Water Resources Engineering from China University of Geosciences, China. Areas of concentration of her doctoral research are quantification of microtopography, combined experimental

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ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Loren Limberis, East Carolina University; Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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Carolina University Dr. Jianchu (Jason) Yao joined the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University as an Assistant Professor in August, 2005. He received a B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from Shaanxi university of Science and Technology, China, in 1992 and 1995, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in elec- trical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005. His research interests include wearable medical devices, telehealthcare, bioinstrumentation, control systems, and biosignal processing. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into undergraduate education. Dr. Yao is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education

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ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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Gene Liao, Wayne State University; D. Fu, Wayne State University

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Page 22.526.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Educational Tool Development of an Electric Drivetrain Bench UnitAbstractThe industry consensus is that the vehicle electrification is the currently available technology forincreasing propulsion system efficiency and decreasing pollutant emissions. However, theelectric drivetrain operates much differently than conventional vehicle powertrain. There is aneed for training automotive engineers and educating students in this new and emergenttechnology of electric drivetrains. This paper presents the educational tool development of aninteractive, industrial-component-based bench unit for two different configurations of electricdrivetrains: battery

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College; Risa Kumazawa, Duquesne University

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educational effort to improve student retention in introductoryelectronics and network analysis course offered at a university in northeastern United States. Ituses a new media-based tutorial and mini project intended to engage students in their studies.The paper, also seeks to study the effects of technology mode of instruction that complementsconventional mode of instruction. This development, as well as lessons learned in the first threeyears of technology mode of instruction in introductory engineering courses (namely Electronicsand Network Analysis) is evaluated numerically. A concluding section is offered that discussesthe benefit of balancing conventional mode of instruction with technology mode of instruction.INTRODUCTIONThis paper examines

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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Alyn Marie Turner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Shirley Dyke, Purdue University

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Laboratory Instruction Page 22.883.2 Introduction One of the most important challenges facing civil engineers is mitigating the severehuman and economic consequences of structural dynamic responses to various large-scaleexcitations like earthquakes, hurricanes, and blasts. As such, hazard mitigation has been animportant addition to the undergraduate civil engineering curriculum in recent years. Increasingaccess to this curriculum through emerging teleoperation and teleobservation technologies is anopportunity for innovating traditional civil engineering education. This paper describes theclassroom implementation, and evaluates the

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Alison B. Hoxie, University of Minnesota Duluth

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junior level engineers. Incorporationof the project promotes multiple Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)specified program outcomes5 including:outcome a. Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering principlesoutcome b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret dataoutcome c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsoutcome e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problemsoutcome j. Knowledge of contemporary issuesoutcome k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Page

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin (James) Kwon, Ajou University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Matthew Dordai; Bret Alan Davis, Drexel University

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AC 2011-1194: MODELING AND EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OFPLC CODES IN A ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS COURSERichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou’s background is in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. Dr. Chiou is currently an associate professor in the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies at Drexel University. His areas of research include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Yongjin (James) Kwon, Ajou UniversityRobin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Matthew Nathaniel Bruer, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University

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companies and organizations, including Ford Motor Company, FEV Engine Technology, and General Motors Corporation.Matthew Nathaniel Bruer, Oakland University Matthew Bruer is the Assistant Lab Manager and the Electronics Technician, in the School of Engineering and Computer Science, at Oakland University. He acquired his Bachelors of Science in Engineering in June 21 2006 and is presently completing a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.Laila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger A. Beardsley, Central Washington University; Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University

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AC 2011-838: MACHINE DESIGN LAB: USING AUTOMOTIVE TRANS-MISSION EXAMPLES TO REINFORCE UNDERSTANDING OF GEARTRAIN ANALYSISRoger A Beardsley, Central Washington University Roger Beardsley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. He teaches courses in energy related topics (thermodynamics, fluids & heat transfer), along with the second course in the undergraduate sequence in mechanical de- sign. Some of his technical interests include renewable energy, appropriate technology and related design issues.Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University Charles Pringle is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology

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ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, Purdue University North Central

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AC 2011-549: TEACHING DIGITAL FILTER IMPLEMENTATIONS US-ING THE 68HC12 MICROCONTROLLERLi Tan, Purdue University North Central DR. LI TAN is currently with the College of Engineering and Technology at Purdue University North Central, Westville, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in1992. Dr. Tan is a senior member IEEE. His principal technical areas include digital signal processing, adaptive signal processing, and digital communications. He has published a number of papers in these areas. He has authored and co-authored three textbooks: Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications, Elsevier/Academic Press, 2007; Fundamentals of Analog and

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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professor and the director of Architectural Engineering Program at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He was re- sponsible for developing the current architectural engineering undergraduate and master’s programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). During his stay at IIT, he taught fundamental engineering courses, such as thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as design courses, such as HVAC, energy, plumbing, fire protection and lighting. Also, he supervise many courses in the frame of interprofessional projects program (IPRO). In few months, Dr. Megri will defend his ”Habilitation” (HDR) degree at Pierre and Marie Curie Univer- sity - Paris VI, Sorbonne Universities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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AC 2011-1079: ASSESSMENT OF A LABORATORY ORIENTED STUDYCURRICULUMMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of IEEE