Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabah Razouk Abro, Laurence Tecnological University, Department of Engineering Tecnology; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1158: HANDS-ON MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING EDUCA-TION, AN ANALYTICAL STUDYSabah Razouk Abro, Laurence Tecnological University, Department of Engineering Tecnology Dr. Sabah Abro is an internationally educated math professor and program Director at Lawrence Tech- nological University. He graduated with a Bachelor degree from the University of Baghdad, pursued a post graduate diploma in planning from the United Nations institute in the middle east, Went to Wales in the United kingdom to get his Masters degree and then to Belgium for his Ph.D. He has also international work experience; he served as Faculty at Al Mustansiria University in Baghdad, a regional consultant at the Arab Institute for Statistics, a

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-1455: OBSERVATIONS FROM AN ENGINEERING WRITINGPROJECTMicah Hale, University of Arkansas Dr. Hale is an Associate Professor at the University of Arkansas. His research interests include concrete materials and structural concrete design.Richard A. Coffman, University of Arkansas Richard A. Coffman is an assistant professor of Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis) at the Uni- versity of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Rick received his bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 2002, his masters degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003, and his doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 2009. Rick

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State of Manufacturing Engineering Education

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Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1008: TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATION PROGRAMS:2011 REPORTSteve Wendel, Sinclair Community College Steve Wendel Director, National Center for Manufacturing Education www.ncmeresource.org Director, Project Lead The Way - Ohio Affiliate www.pltwohio.org Sinclair Community College 444 W. Third St. Dayton, Ohio 45402 email: steven.wendel@sinclair.edu phone: 937.512.2841 fax: 937.512.2475 Page 22.1553.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 TRENDS IN MANUFACTURING EDUCATION PROGRAMS - 2011 REPORT

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-591: NANOTECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONINITIATIVEAli Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Ali Khabari is an associate professor and chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology at Wentworth Institute of Technology. His area of specialty is nanotechnology research and education. Page 22.1094.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education InitiativeThe emerging field of nanoscience has experienced explosive growth in the last decade,particularly in the field of biomedical engineering, making it

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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Howard Medoff, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz; Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2029: USE OF POWER WHEELS CAR TO ILLUSTRATE ENGI-NEERING PRINCIPLESDr. Howard Medoff, Pennsylvania State University, Ogontz Campus Associate Professor of Engineering, Penn State Abington Research Interests include Gait Analysis and Friction Characteristics of Human LocomotionRobert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Bob Avanzato is an associate professor of engineering at the Penn State Abington campus. Page 22.1595.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Use of Power Wheels® Car to Illustrate Engineering PrinciplesAbstractIn order to illustrate engineering

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ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-706: THE COLUMBIA CITY TRAILHEAD: A COLLABORA-TIVE CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE EX-PERIENCEBarry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Dupen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). He has 9 years’ experience as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and ma- terials laboratory manager in the automotive industry. His primary interests lie in materials engineering, mechanics, and engineering technology education. He is an experienced contra dance caller.M. Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Regina Leffers, Ph.D. is the Director of the Center for the Built Environment and

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

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Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-460: USING SCREENCASTS TO ENHANCE INTRODUCTORYENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONPhilip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Philip Parker is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Page 22.1635.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Screencasts to Enhance Introductory Environmental Engineering EducationOverviewActive learning is widely accepted as a best practice in higher education

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-372: ESTABLISHING GREEN BUILDING INSITUTE IN A SCHOOLOF ENGINEERINGAmitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE is the Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture and Construction Management at Farmingdale State College, SUNY. He de- veloped and implemented the new four-year program in Construction Management and the new B.S. pro- gram in Architectural Technology at Farmingdale State College. Dr. Bandyopadhyay has been appointed by ABET as the Commissioner to the Technology Accreditation Commission. Dr. Bandyopadhyay’ pri- mary research field is construction engineering and management. He served in the Word Trade

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Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; Inci Ayranci, University of Alberta

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1283: BI-MODAL NO MORE SHIFTING THE CURVE IN MA-TERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES COURSESSuzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta Suzanne Kresta is a Professor at the University of Alberta who has been teaching process analysis since 1994. During the last 15 years, her class sizes have doubled but the student performance on mastery of the material has improved. Inci Ayranci is currently developing new active learning materials for the course through a Fraser and Shirley Russell Teaching Fellowship.Inci Ayranci, University of Alberta Inci Ayranci is currently a PhD student in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. As part of the Fraser & Shirley Russell Teaching

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Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-100: A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT FOR A FRESHMANENGINEERING COURSEDan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College DAN G. DIMITRIU has been practicing engineering since 1970 and taught engineering courses con- currently for over 20 years. He has been involved with several engineering societies and was elected vice-chair of the Two-Year College Division of ASEE in 2005. He has been the coordinator of the En- gineering Program at San Antonio College since 2001. His research interests are: alternative fuels, fuel cells, plastics, and engineering education.Jerry O’Connor, San Antonio College Jerry O’Connor has been teaching physics (and occasionally engineering and math) courses since 1980. He is currently the Department

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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Melanie R. Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Vibhuti Dave, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1949: INTRODUCE ENGINEERING TO 6TH GRADERS VIA”SPEED DATING”Melanie R. Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Melanie Ford is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. She previously taught computer training for military and civilian employees as well as worked for a software company. She received her BA in Computer Science and Mathematics at the State University of New York at Potsdam. She currently teaches computer programming for engineering majors and is Head of the Engineering Outreach Center. Her research and outreach interests are in the K-12 outreach education areas. Ford won the 2010 Penn State Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) Institute Faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; William J Calvo, Chemical and Molecular Engineering Program, Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1031: INTRODUCTORY LEVEL TEXTBOOK PROBLEMS IL-LUSTRATING CONCEPTS IN PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERINGStephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. Prior to joining Rowan in 1998, she was an assistant professor in Chemical Engineering and adjunct professor in Biomed- ical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. She received her Bachelor’s, MS, and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Stevens Institute of Technology, and New Jersey Institute of Technology, respectively. Stephanie’s educational interests are in laboratory develop- ment and experiential learning, particularly in the areas of biomedical

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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Brianna L. Dorie, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1762: INTEGRATING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE INTO OC-CUPATIONAL LEARNING ABOUT ENGINEERSBrianna L Dorie, Purdue University Brianna Dorie is a Ph.D student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She previously received her M.S. in environmental engineering from the University of Arizona, and her B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Portland. For the past three years, Brianna has coordinated the K-5 outreach program through the Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) at Purdue.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education and is the Co-Director of As- sessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and

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Innovations in Computing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tao Xing, Tuskegee University; Legand L. Burge Jr., Tuskegee University; Heshmat A. Aglan, Tuskegee University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-1296: INTEGRATION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY INTO UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMTao Xing, Tuskegee University Tao Xing is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering department at Tuskegee University. He re- ceived his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2002. His recent research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, most recently applied to renewable energy, and integration of mobile technology into engineering courses and laboratories. Address: Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Luther H. Foster Hall, Room 532, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 Ph: (334) 727-8986 (O), Fax: (334) 727-8090, Email: taox@tuskegee.edu, Web

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Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1333: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: PART-NERSHIPS AND PRACTICE–NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYElizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is a K-12 STEM curriculum and professional development consultant and the coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership Development at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. She has over twenty five years of experience in industry and STEM education. Prior to her current position, Ms. Parry was the project director of RAMP-UP, an NSF and GE funded project focused on increasing math achievement in K-12 through the use of collaboration between undergraduate and graduate STEM students and classroom teachers. She is an active member of

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Assessment in Engineering Graphics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1318: MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINEER-ING DESIGN GRAPHICS JOURNALRobert A. Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. ”Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina Uni- versity, where he has taught since 1986. He is the current Director of Publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and Editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s annual and mid-year conference program chair and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been a program chair for the Southeastern Section and has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s vice

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-523: MEDICAL PHYSICS CURRICULUM FOR UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING STUDENTSRenat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Renat R. Letfullin is associate professor of physics and optical engineering department at the Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology. He has extensive academic credentials in nanotechnology and specializes in laser physics, wave and quantum optics, aerosol physics, biophotonics and nanomedicine, where he is using laser-induced explosion of absorbing nanoparticles in selective nanophotothermolysis of cancer. Letfullin served as senior researcher at the Lebedev Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Samara branch), 1993-2002, and research associate at Mississippi State

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1226: PROGRESS REPORT - THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHPERFORMANCE CAPSTONE PROJECT TEAMS AND THE SELECTIONPROCESSStephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has been responsible for the creation of complex medical

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Darling, Ph.D., Syracuse University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2888: STUDY ABROAD IN GHANA AS A TOOL IN TASK IDEN-TIFICATION FOR BIOENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGNAndrew Darling, PhD, Syracuse University Andrew Darling is an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University. He instructs the Bioengineering Capstone Design and Quantitative Physiology courses. His research interests are biomedical manufacture and biomedical applications of computer aided design. Page 22.1348.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Study Abroad in Ghana as a Tool in Task Identification for

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Persistence and Retention I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa K. Orr, Purdue University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-1394: SOCIOECONOMIC TRENDS IN ENGINEERING: ENROLL-MENT, PERSISTENCE, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTMarisa K. Orr, Purdue University Marisa K. Orr is is currently a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the hurdles faced by students of low socioeconomic status, the interaction of gender and socioeconomic status, and gender differences across engineering disciplines. She received her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a Certificate of Engineering and Science Edu- cation from Clemson University.Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University Nichole M. Ramirez is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

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Public Policy in Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Koonce, Ohio University; Jie Zhou, Ohio University; Cynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University; Dyah A. Hening; Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2011-289: WHAT IS STEM?David A. Koonce, Ohio UniversityJie Zhou, Ohio UniversityCynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University Cynthia Anderson is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Studies at Ohio Uni- versity. In addition to research on community college faculty, Dr. Anderson has published research on inequality, labor markets, rural communities, and gender.Dyah A. HeningDr. Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University Page 22.1684.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 What is STEM?1. IntroductionSTEM in the U.S.The shortage US

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Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston; Victor J. Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Morteza Sameei, Houston Community College Northeast

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2322: MENTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR A PEER-TO-PEERLEARNING ENVIRONMENT: LEADERSHIP VS. CURRICULUM BAL-ANCEFarrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston Farrokh Attarzadeh earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston in 1983. He is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Technology at the University of Houston. He teaches software programming and is in charge of the senior project course in the Computer Engineering Technology Program. He is a member of ASEE and has been with the University of Houston since 1983. Dr. Attarzadeh may be reached at FAttarzadeh@central.uh.edu.Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston Deniz Gurkan received her B.S. (1996) and M.S

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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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Theodore Demetrius Caldwell, Michigan State University, Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering; Kyle P. Foster, Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering, Michigan State University; Tonisha Brandy Lane, Michigan State University; Rickey Alfred Caldwell Jr, Michigan State University; Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1790: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM:THE DPO SCHOLARS PROGRAMMr. Theodore Demetrius Caldwell, Diversity Programs Office/College of Engineering/Michigan State Univer-sity Undergraduate Institution: Michigan State University Major: Advertising Degree & Year: BA, 1996 Graduate Institution: Jones International University Major: Higher Education Leadership and Adminis- tration Degree & Year: MEd, June 2011 (expected) Appointment: Director/Assistant to the Dean for Diversity (2008-present) Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering at Michigan State University Assistant Director (2007-2008) Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering at Michigan State University Retention

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2359: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENGINEERING DESIGN CUR-RICULUMAlamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, instrumentation & control, and fluid power. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP.Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Jorge Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Garene Kaloustian, Lebanese American University; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1707: ENGINEERING IN EARLY EDUCATION: A MULTICUL-TURAL COMPARISON OF WEB RESOURCESAikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette Having acquired a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Advanced Digital Com- munication in the Aristotle University in Greece, and after having worked as an educator both in formal and informal settings for 10 years now, I have, since January 2008, started the PhD Program in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. My research interests are : Developmental Engineering; Engineering in PreK-3; Early Engineering Curriculum Development; Use of Art to enhance Engineering Design; Educational Software; Educational RoboticsSo Yoon Yoon, Purdue

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M University ; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-340: ENGINEERING LEARNING COMMUNITIES: RELATION-SHIPS, RESULTS, AND RETENTIONPamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M UniversityDr. Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M UniversityEmily M. Hunt, Ph.D., West Texas A&M University Dr. Emily M. Hunt is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at West Texas A&M University. Page 22.597.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Learning Communities: Relationships, Results, and RetentionAbstractLearning communities that dual enroll students in a block of two or more common courses havebeen implemented

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Scott Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1753: EVOLVING A SUMMER ENGINEERING CAMP THROUGHASSESSMENTKatherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University Katherine Chen is a professor of Materials Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She received her degrees from Michigan State University and MIT. She is active in outreach and informal science education programs.Dr. Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State UniversityHeather Scott Smith, Cal Poly Department of StatisticsTeana Fredeen, Cal Poly EPIC Teana Fredeen graduated from Cal Poly State University in 1990 with BS in Aeronautical Engineering. She spent 15 years in technical sales and marketing for Ziatech Corporation, Intel Corporation and Norcast Communications. As the

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Prashant N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey S. Borovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Sarah K. Pixley, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine; Partha Roy, University of Pittsburgh; Jangannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

AC 2011-2780: BOOTSTRAPPING A NEW GRADUATE CURRICULUMTHROUGH AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTERDevdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University (Eng) Devdas M. Pai is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and serves as Director for Education and Out- reach for the NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of manufacturing processes and materials engineering.Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University Robin Guill Liles is associate professor in counseling and counselor education in the Department of Hu- man Development and Services in the School of Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-507: CERTIFICATE/CONCENTRATION IN ENGINEERING FORP-12 EDUCATORSAnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, and co- director of the UST Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education. Her teaching and research focus on Engineering Design and K-12 Engineering Education. Prior to her appointment at UST, she was a faculty member at Art Center College of Design.Jan B. Hansen, Ph.D., University of Saint Thomas Jan B. Hansen is co-director of the Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education at the University of St. Thomas. Her current interests as an educational psychologist focus on outreach through the nonprofit

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1471: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO PROBLEM SOLVINGIN SOME ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESB. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Sridhara is a professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Middle Tennessee State Uni- versity, Murfreesboro, TN. He received his BSME degree from Bangalore University, India and MSME degrees from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Sridhara received his Ph. D from Auburn University, Alabama. He has published several articles in the areas of acoustics, vibration, noise control and engineering education. Dr. Sridhara has reviewed several articles and books in his area of expertise