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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia

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Computers in Education

planned for Spring 2011: a. The formal class times will be changed from MWF (55 minutes each time) to a MW schedule with 2 back-to-back class periods on Monday and a single class period on Wednesday to allow more continuous discussions and hands-on opportunities on Monday. b. With the use of EMMA, when students work on their assignments outside of formal class times, for example they would be able to just use their cell phones to Page 22.1702.5 record video clips of the problems encountered and post them via EMMA. The instructor in turn

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They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

. The process of reflecting on experience in light of one’sprofessional goals sometimes led to the recognition of the inadequacy of those experiences forfully achieving those goals. For Nolan, this dissonance led to both clarification of his goals andclarification of his plans for achieving the more specific goals. Over the course of the academicyear, Nolan came to realize that the sum of his experiences had not yet prepared him to be anengineer. Reflecting on his first portfolio studio, he said he was surprised to find that he did nothave enough evidence to support his engineering preparedness claims. Page 22.1441.8 I'd say most

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Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Jabulani Nyathi, Eastern Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

still left with the biggest challenge of them all: Successful class delivery. Issues such ashow to best present the material to the student, how are laboratories going to be done, grading,faculty availability, etc. still remain to be addressed. This paper documents the various lessonslearned through the first year of the collaboration between Eastern Washington University (EWU)and North Seattle Community College (NSCC) to offer electrical engineering (EE) at the NSCCcampus. Section II describes the extensive planning process carried by the two institutions, aswell as the curriculum tailored for the non-traditional students expected to account for themajority of the student population. Administrative issues are addressed in section III

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Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Camilla M. Saviz, University of the Pacific; Abel A. Fernandez, University of the Pacific; Elizabeth A. Basha, University of the Pacific; Andria Patricia Ellis, University of the Pacific, School of Engineering and Computer Science ; Kristina Hammarstrom; Feliciano Leon; Jerry Bruce Hildebrand; Spencer Ton

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Civil Engineering

engineering education.Abel A. Fernandez, University of the Pacific Abel Fernandez is Professor and Director of the Engineering Management Program at the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. He holds the Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Central Florida, M.E. and B.S. degrees in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and an M.B.A. also from RPI. Dr. Fernandez has over 13 years of system engineering and project management experience with TRW, Inc. and the Harris Corporation. His final position at Harris was Director of Product Marketing, a ex- ecutive level position in which he was responsible for all applications engineering and strategic planning

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Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; David W. Gatchell, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

-funded summer Biomedical Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Over the ten week program, students wereexpected to complete a challenging research project focused on engineering approaches to thestudy and treatment of diabetes and its complications while working with the faculty mentor. Inthis paper, we describe our five-year experience with the research program, preliminaryassessment of project goals, and observations on what constitutes a positive research experience.1.0 Introduction Undergraduate research experiences have the potential to influence the career plans andmotivation of young engineers and scientists.1 The National Science Foundation (NSF) andmany other institutions

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 22.306.2four weeks into the course) with formal oral presentations delivered by the students that include 2011 ASEE Annual Conferencetheir recommendation for a system, based on the evaluation of at least two different systemdesigns. This oral presentation is delivered to fellow students, faculty and practicing engineers.The final design phase requires students to prepare a design packet comprised of a set of finalcalculations, drawings (including mechanical plans – with specific assignments to be determinedat a later date) with selected sections and details for the mechanical systems, and a notebookdetailing their project’s design process.The mechanical section of the Architectural Engineering program at

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ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

assessing whether the changes led to improved attainment ofdesired outcomes1.Approximately 35% of recently evaluated programs were cited with shortcomings inCriterion 3.3 Two potential pitfalls that have been identified in recent literature are: notcreating a sustained, continuous assessment plan, and not articulating expectations in amanner specific enough to be useful. This section expands upon these two potentialproblems, and the remainder of the paper describes the approach to program outcomesassessment adopted in the Chemical Engineering program at Rowan University.Continuous Assessment and Continuous ImprovementABET evaluations are scheduled to occur every six years. Shryock and Reed5 note that“some programs treat the six-year time lag

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Advanced Aerospace Student Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Changho Nam, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Aerospace

flight plan utilizing way-points and flying along the programmed route at apreset altitude and airspeed.In either case, there are technical challenges to overcome during autopilot system developmentfor UAVs. The autopilot system selected should not hinder the payload capability of the UAV,thus size and weight are key factors. Careful selection of components and use of inexpensiveoff-the-shelf microelectronic mechanical systems (MEMS) devices are necessary to meet theserequirements1. In order to design a suitable controller, it is important to estimate an accurateaerodynamic derivative, especially at very low Reynolds numbers, as well as a structural model.This paper discusses a capstone project whose objective was to design, build and

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

and math (STEM). Student participants work in teams onautomotive and energy-related research projects in mechanical engineering and also take part inother activities such as industrial research lab and facilities tours, meetings with workingengineers, conferences and seminars. To date, a total of 37 students– more than half of whomwere female - from 30 different universities have taken part in the program since its inception in2006.The purpose of this paper is to present some of the lessons learned from the first four years of theprogram. Some of the planning, logistics, procedures and outcomes will be described andanalyzed based on the results from the pre- and post-surveys conducted to assess the program.We believe that this type of

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Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

curricula for the science classroom, students arerequired to create a detailed science mini-unit in teams of two. The topic of study foreach unit is derived from the Pennsylvania State Education Standards. Inquiry must beutilized as the main method for teaching and an ENGR Gizmo must also be infused intoat least one of the lessons. The duration of the unit must be between 3 and 5 consecutivelessons and each lesson is designed to be active, interesting, education, fun andmeaningful. Students are encouraged to use current research in the field of scienceeducation to complete the assignment and all lessons must be aligned with the state andnational science education standards.In addition to planning the unit, students are also asked to justify the

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Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University; Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Design in Engineering Education

norms of practice.Professional While engaged in engineering project work, individuals recognize needs forDevelopment development of technical, interpersonal, and individual attributes, plan and achieve progress, and articulate tangible current and future value from professional development.Professional Responsibility. Professional responsibility addresses moral, legal, and ethicalaccountabilities for which one must answer. For engineers, this means that one is informed aboutand reasons through obligations to society, clients, and the profession, then appropriately appliesethical principles to responsible fulfillment of obligations. These obligations are defined bymoral and

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Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; Marvi A. Matos, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, B-Cubed; Jim L. Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Arne S.A. Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

structure, we also continue to meet the original learning objectives ofinstructing students on the basics of experimental planning and reporting.Introduction and motivation for a consolidated Chemical Engineering laboratory: Most Chemical Engineering curricula include at least one or two laboratory courseswhere students develop their hands-on skills by working on experimental stations that are relatedto fundamental processes used in traditional chemical industries. Various independent stationsare usually used in the laboratory to cover a wide range of important Chemical Engineeringconcepts such as heat exchange, distillation and chemical reactions. Typically, these individualunits are conceptually independent from each other because the

Conference Session

FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University; Deborah Morrow, Grand Valley State University

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First-Year Programs

with all ofthe program outcomes, ABET does not define lifelong learning or provide guidelines forassessing achievement of lifelong learning skills. Besterfield-Sacre et al.[2] identified keyattributes of lifelong learning as part of an NSF-funded Action Agenda study (listed on theEngineering Education Assessment Methodologies and Curricula Innovation website[3]). Theseattributes included the ability to: ● demonstrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills; ● demonstrate an awareness of what needs to be learned; ● follow a learning plan; ● identify, retrieve, and organize information; ● understand and remember new information; ● demonstrate critical thinking skills; and, ● reflect on one‟s own

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Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Burks Fasse, Georgia Institute of Technology; Paul Benkeser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

triangulated withobservations and field-notes from an extended site visit to PKU as well as informal and formalinterviews conducted in the field and after returning. For the full project, we were interested inunderstanding what was going on-- professionally and personally-- in different realms of theinternational component of the experience, that is, their observations of and adaptation to: • life among the Chinese culture and people; • living with their CURE colleagues; • their research as planned and as enacted; • the way work is conducted in the PKU labs (as compared with and in contrast to their US lab) ; • the nature of collaboration with PKU lab personnel.For this report, we will concentrate on the last three that deal

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Amos L. Purdy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

develop a series of practical, handson laboratory exercises to educate students on the fundamentals of PLC application design andimplementation. In conjunction with development of laboratory courseware, an IndustrialControl Laboratory was developed and equipped with state-of-the-art PLC and controlinstrumentation and test equipment. This paper discusses the development and content of the laboratory exercises andphysical laboratory. We have now taught this course twice and have gathered studentperceptions on the quality and utility of the Industrial Control course. Students have requestedadditional emphasis in this area. We conclude the paper with plans for future courseenhancements.Overview The Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed A. Seif, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

. Thestudents are involved in the design, construction, testing, launching, and recovery of a reusablerocket with a scientific payload. The activities involve diverse aspects such as planning andscheduling, purchasing, performing calculations and analysis, coordinating logistics, and designreviews. They are mentored by faculty advisors. Alabama A&M University rocketry team is oneof the 20 teams selected by NASA nationwide under the University Student Launch Initiative(USLI) program, and financially supported by the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Studentsfrom mechanical, electrical & civil engineering and technology departments, mostlyunderrepresented minority, are involved in this exciting project. Successful launch and recoveryof the rocket

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianping Yue, Essex County College

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Two Year College Division

developmental math classesalready provide a tutorial session in addition to the lectures. However, it is only a one-hour openlab. Students go to the lab at their convenient time to get help from tutors. The tutorial lab showson the course schedule with one credit hour, but it is not recorded on the transcript for any credit.As a result, some students opt not to go to the lab. Compared to regular developmental mathclasses, the SBP math classes provide students with these advantages: a) attending the recitationsession regularly as a cohort; b) getting immediate feedback on their work and proper guidancefrom the instructor who can readjust his/her teaching plans according to students’ mastery andprogress; c) getting tutoring assistance from experienced

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Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean D. MacRae, University of Maine

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Environmental Engineering

systems while being acceptable to affected human populations.It is particularly important to develop a clearer and more comprehensive concept of sustainabilitybecause physical evidence and modeling suggest we are approaching a number of limits whichcould compromise global life support systems (for example see ref. 4). To manage and lessen theimpacts of change, we will all have to be more mindful of the constraints imposed by theenvironment and society as well as the economy on our actions, plans and designs. The need forengineers to address this issue was underlined when the National Academy of Engineeringidentified 14 Grand Challenges facing society. The report states: “Foremost among thechallenges are those that must be met to ensure the future

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University, Engineering Technology; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

process parameters, and optimize the CNCmachining process.BackgroundIn the United States, undergraduate curricula in Engineering Technology (ET),Mechanical Engineering, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering generally include acourse in Computer Numerical Control (CNC). The course syllabus comprises topicsmainly on machining and CNC. At Drexel University (DU), all the students in theEngineering Technology Program learn the basics of machining, Computer Aided Designand Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), dimensioning and tolerancing, and statistical processmeasurement in a CNC course. In machining process planning, selection of machine toolsand process tolerances is critical as they directly affect the part quality and the machiningtime. An optimum process

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William David Schlecht, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Jennifer C. Adam, Washington State University; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Edwin Maurer P.E., Santa Clara University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Olusola O. Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman; Joseph D. Law, University of Idaho, Moscow; Gary Robert Brown, AAC&U; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Baba Abdul, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees

student experience and concept mastery and have repeatedly shown over 80%student satisfaction and conceptual gains.Moving ForwardThe remainder of this paper talks about current and future work furthering the CHAPLpedagogy. This includes dissemination efforts and plans to expand the DLM cartridge library aswell as a shift in CHAPL focus from test to project emphasis.Work with Other InstitutionsDissemination is a primary focus of current and future CHAPL work. True to that intent WSUhas plans to extend DLM/CHAPL implementation to three other programs at the host institutionas well as to four additional institutions within the next 2 years. At home this will includeexpansion to Civil Engineering in the form of a DLM with hydraulics / water

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Nur Ozge Ozaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Phil Weilerstein, VentureWell

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NSF Grantees

contextsusing a clustering algorithm. We collected information on: a) programs and courses in entrepre-neurship that are offered to engineering students, b) where these programs and courses are lo-cated within the university (e.g., engineering or business school, etc.), c) other extracurricularlearning opportunities and resources for entrepreneurship (e.g., incubators, entrepreneurship cen-ters, living learning centers, and business plan competitions), and d) key individuals or groupscatalyzing entrepreneurship education in each context. This paper is the first of our disseminationof the results of this research.2. BackgroundAs stated, engineering schools are being called on to prepare “entrepreneurial engineers” whocan identify opportunities

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Recruitment & Retention of Women II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

planning and a career in engineering or computer science?” This question wasrecently asked of university professors who had just visited a non- metropolitan communitycollege where students grow up and are familiar with only two or three careers available in theirarea. Earlier we had tried to talk to community college students by holding a meeting andinviting the students and their parents to come and hear about “exciting opportunities‟ inengineering and computer science. This did not work well. Very few people came. Weassumed that if students and their parents knew this information was available they would come Page 22.1032.2to receive it. We were

Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

students to conduct an individual assessment of marketrealities, then join up in teams of two to conduct a more in-depth technical project. At the endeach student was to develop a brief business plan based on their project, which would besubmitted in confidence. The detailed course structure, course outline, and teaching experiencewith the undergraduate course, detailed comments from students at all levels, as well as theimplications of the course for opening international collaborations, have been discussed in two 3,4papers presented at the ASEE Annual Conference in previous years . The policy aspects of

Conference Session

Tools of the Trade

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas H. Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Connie M. Borror, Arizona State University, West

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Engineering Management

Page 22.1383.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Design of Experiments using the Mouse FactoryIntroductionThe American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)1 defines engineering managementas “the art and science of planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directing andcontrolling activities which have a technical component.” Quality-related activities are widelyaccepted as an important field of engineering management. In today’s global and highlycompetitive business environment, high quality products and services are a necessity. Quality isone method in which organizations compete2. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)3,4has conducted competency surveys and

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny King, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Laura Masterson, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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First-Year Programs

, study skills, time management skills, goal setting, and othernecessary skills. Each year, a panel of upper-class engineering students speak with the SBstudents to share the wisdom of their experience. They are guided to develop a meaningful andcohesive academic plan for their college career. Students are also asked to understand theirstrengths and weakness through a review of personality profiles and learning styles. Orientation to campus resources. Over the course of the program, students are introducedto various resources on campus that are designed to help them succeed. Especially vital toengineering students is the Math Assistance Center and the Writing Center. Each Center workswith the students throughout Bridge to get ready for

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IE Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip R. Rosenkrantz, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Industrial Engineering

. Page 22.1544.4These results can be summarized as follows:Highest use (>70%)- Problem identification Flow charts FMEA Pareto chartsNext highest (40%-70%) - Problem solving Mistake proofing Benchmarking Cause and effect diagramsLowest (<40%) - Product development/system planning Critical Path Method (CPM) Quality Function Deployment (QFD)Corporate Use of Statistical Methodologies (based on % high + very high)Figure 2. Pareto Chart of Highest Corporate Use of Statistical Methodologies. Numbers abovebars are number of responses.These results can be summarized as follows:Highest use (> 70%): Process Capability Repeatability and Reproducibility (R & R) Capability analysisNext

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston; Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara L. Stewart, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

quality assurance and improvement initiatives oftenbegin with identifying areas of quality concern, stating goals for each area, identifying indicatorsof goal achievement, and planning measurements for the indicators.4 Developed qualityframeworks support this overall process and are adaptable, as opposed to prescriptive. As anexample, a set of guidelines was developed by the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C), an organizationwhose purpose is to help e-learning organizations continually improve the quality of theirofferings.5 Sloan-C guidelines identify “five pillars” of quality in on-line education. These pillarsare learning effectiveness, cost effectiveness and institutional commitment, access, facultysatisfaction, and student satisfaction. The intent

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University

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NSF Grantees

+,#::8+1(*%6#9#*+$)#1"%5.L8#9#O%H!I% 6#9#*+$)#1"% F+1'!)2#%$1+*7'0!+78)'A'2'*1!%&!KL!+;),)1)'(=!6'(7$);'!+*!+78)'A'2'*10!)2#+71(0! 5.L8#9#O% +*6!+##,)7+1)%*.!!!3. Curricular ModulesAs part of a recent NSF proposal, the TIDEE project team created a set of modules to accompanyeach of the professional development, professional responsibility, and teamwork assessmentinstruments. The modules contain pre-class, in-class, and post-class activities and accompanyingresources for the instructor (facilitation plan) and in-class handouts for the students (lesson plan).Each module is designed to support the application of a TIDEE assessment instrument(formative and summative) as part of the module or in a

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sancho Maria-Ribera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Matthias Kuder, Freie Universität Berlin; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

ProjectBecause students will enter the concurrent degree program with a variety of personalgoals and backgrounds, students’ plans of study will be tailored to the intersection of theprogram goals with the specific goals of each student. This is to be accomplished by afaculty committee consisting of two Purdue and two European faculty. To gain moresynergy from the partnership and also to eliminate duplication of effort and experienceacross the Atlantic, the project team envisioned a single joint research & development-based capstone Directed Project/Thesis required of all students. The team alsoenvisioned, in their initial publication about the concurrent master’s degree program[4]: In addition to the two degrees awarded upon completion, each

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Korinne Caruso, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering physics, with an understanding of nuclear power plant technology,as well as skilled workforce with associate degrees in nuclear power plant systems, radiationprotection and digital instrumentation and control. More specifically, around 450 skilled workerswill be required for each of the eight nuclear plants planned for Texas, among the thirty-oneplants planned for the U.S.A. This number translates to a need for 3600 skilled workers in Texas,two-thirds of whom are expected to hold plant technician positions with a two-year degree, andone-third holding a four-year degree in engineering disciplines, including nuclear engineering,mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and engineering technology 9 .Texas A&M University Corpus