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Integrating Math Science and Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach, CA; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach

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Mathematics

AC 2011-1472: DERIVING ORIGINAL SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS AS ANASSIGNMENT IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COURSESMurray Teitell, DeVry University, Long Beach, CA Murray Teitell, Ph.D. is a Professor at DeVry University, Long Beach, CA. He teaches courses in math- ematics, science and technology. His research interests are algorithms, solutions of equations and active learning. He is a Director of the Mathematics Division of ASEE.William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach Page 22.422.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Deriving Original Systems of Equations

Conference Session

Integrating Math Science and Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Po-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology; Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of Technology; Tung-Shyan Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Chiu-Hsiung Liao, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Yen Tung Chung, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; C. Lin, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan R.O.C.; Ruey-Maw Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology

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Mathematics

AC 2011-1443: EFFECTS OF AN INTEGRATED CALCULUS REFORMPROJECT FOR ENGINEERING MAJORSPo-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology Po-Hung Liu is a Professor of College of General Education at National Chin-Yi University of Technology in Taiwan. His research interests are AMT (advanced mathematical thinking) and HPM (history and pedagogy of mathematics).Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of TechnologyTung-Shyan Chen, Fundamental General Education Center, National Chin-Yi University of Tung-Shyan Chen is an associate professor of the Fundamental General Education Center at the National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan since 2010. Dr. Chen received his PhD (2002) from the Department

Conference Session

Engineering Mathematical Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar

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Mathematics

AC 2011-279: EDGE DETECTORS IN IMAGE PROCESSINGJohn Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University/Qatar Dr. John Schmeelk is a Professor of mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University teaching mathe- matics at VCU/Qatar campus in Doha, Qatar. He received his PhD from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He has been an invited speaker to conferences in Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Hungary, India, United Arab emmirate, Qatar and many other lands. Page 22.518.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Edge Detectors in Image

Conference Session

Engineering Mathematical Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Hodges, Virginia Commonwealth University, Qatar

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Mathematics

inspired the focus of her research and academic work: how we learnthe psychology of writing and creating. She has presented on this topic in professional meetings and academic venues. From 2005-2010 she collaborated with Dr. John Schmeelk on a five-year series of studies that revolutionized the teach- ing of Contemporary Mathematics at VCUQatar. Results from these studies have been presented in Abu Dhabi and Qatar, as well as at previous annual meetings of ASEE. Page 22.86.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF USING WRITING AS A CRITICAL

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University; arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mathematics

their undergraduate engineering curricula, and extensively shared their results with the engineering education community. He co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He has authored or co-authored over 70 papers on engineering education in areas ranging from curricular change to faculty development. He is collaborating on NSF-supported projects for (i) renewal of the mechanics of materials course, (ii) improving preparation of students for Calculus I, (iii) systemic application of concept inventories. He is currently an ABET Program Evaluator and a

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Mathematics

these tools and programs indemonstrating classroom examples and assigning open-ended problems to students asgroup projects. In addition to these tools, physical modeling capabilities of these softwarepackages have been greatly improved. Maple has released a physical modeling programcalled MapleSim. According to Maple website9, MapleSim is a physical modeling toolunlike any other. It is built on a foundation of symbolic computation technology, whichefficiently handles all of the complex mathematics involved in the development ofengineering models, including multi-domain systems and plant models for controlapplications. Because MapleSim is based on Maple, researchers and engineers workingon advanced projects can also take advantage of an

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

AC 2011-2537: ENHANCE ENGINEERING COLLEGE MATH TEACH-ING WITH GAMING AND VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING MODULESLin Li, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Lin Li is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Prairie View A&M Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2004. Before that, he received his B.S. and M.E. from Beijing Institute of Technology and Chinese Academy of Sciences, in 1996 and 1999, respectively. His research interests include Computer Networks, Educational Technology, and Web Applications and Information Management. His research has been supported by NSF, DOE, etc.Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University Dr

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul J. Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Sviatoslav Archava, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Heather L. Ries, East Carolina University; Stephanie T. Sullivan, East Carolina University; Karen A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University

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Mathematics

success, they do not do well and this often results in changes of the majorand loss of STEM career potential. This study explored student perceptions of success factorsimpacting pre calculus. Findings covered areas such as placement processes, impact of highschool preparation, learning resources valued and used by students, and student views onstrategic programs to enhance success.IntroductionEfforts to increase the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce byenhancing the selection of and success in engineering and science majors have addressed manyideas and directions. An area of particular interest and significant potential is to increase thesuccess rate for those who have selected a STEM career. These efforts often fall

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College

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Mathematics

AC 2011-36: STRENGTHENING THE STEM PIPELINE THROUGH ANINTENSIVE REVIEW PROGRAM FOR MATH PLACEMENT TESTINGAmelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Canada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering. Page 22.1328.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Strengthening

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Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Stickel, University of Toronto

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Mathematics

wireless systems. He has also worked as a post-doctoral researcher in the developing field of three-dimensional metamaterials. He is interested in advancing the art of engineering education through the appropriate use of technology both in and outside of the classroom. As well, he has recently become more involved in the department’s efforts to highlight the many engineering applications of electricity and magnetism to high school students. Page 22.1205.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Putting Mathematics in Context: An Integrative Approach Using

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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Rineck; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

factors were considered with regards to the students’ success in the bridgeprogram. These factors resulted in some changes which were implemented in the 2010 summerbridge program. The 2010 program saw a larger percentage of students improve their mathcourse placement, with 83% of the students improving their math placement in 2010 vs. 68% in2009. These factors are discussed as well.IntroductionIn the United States today, there is great interest in the education and graduation of morestudents in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.1,2There are two primary tasks that are needed for this goal to be accomplished. First, morestudents need to be attracted to pursue college-level studies in the STEM fields. Second

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter J. Sherman, Iowa State University

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Mathematics

with manyuniversity-level educators, and, in turn, stimulate education researchers to re-evaluate thepotential of current STEM initiatives to reverse the declining trend in STEM education in theU.S.A.1. IntroductionThe needs related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in theUSA are many. A well-recognized need is for more K-12 students to pursue STEM disciplines atthe university level. It is the acknowledgement of this need that is central to the various STEMinitiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF), as well as other funding agencies. Thereare a wide variety of reasons responsible for the increased lack of interest in STEM subjectsamong younger (K-12) students. Based on the proposals that were funded

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheri Shakiban, University of St. Thomas; Michael P. Hennessey, University of St. Thomas

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Mathematics

2006 he was tenured and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor. Mike gained 10 years of industrial and academic research lab experience at 3M, FMC, and the University of Minnesota prior to embarking on an academic career at Rochester Institute of Technology (3 years) and Minnesota State University, Mankato (2 years). Mike holds a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Minnesota (with distinction), an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He is also a member of ASME, SIAM, and ASEE. Page 22.1046.1

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Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Chanley, North Essex Community College; Michael E. Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda A. Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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Mathematics

obtained by a major university,supplemental instruction (SI) was integrated into one section of College Algebra andTrigonometry at a community college. This course was selected because it was considered agateway course, a course essential to success in engineering and technology at the communitycollege. In the fall of 2009, the SI section of College Algebra and Trigonometry was repeatedwith a different instructor and SI was added to two additional sections of other math courses.The paper will discuss the development of the SI section of College Algebra and Trigonometryand the adjustments to the traditional model of SI made necessary by the unique circumstancesof a community college where most students spend very limited hours on campus because