Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Chiappone, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

currently Associate Director of the O.T. Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory and Clinical Associate Professor of the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering at RPI. His responsibilities include managing the operation of the Design Laboratory and optimizing the experience for students working on engineering design projects.Samuel Chiappone, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute SAMUEL G. CHIAPPONE, JR. Manager, Fabrication & Prototyping, School of Engineering Education MS Management Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, 1999 BS Teacher of Technical Education Subjects - State University of NY, Oswego, NY, 1997 AAS Industrial Tech. /Mfg. Option - Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Graduate Studies

effectively uses modern technology whileteaching at Miami University. He has utilized World Wide Web and InteractiveVideo Distance Learning extensively in addition to other teaching techniques. W.W.W.and I.V.D.L. actually supplement other routinely used audio visual techniques such aspower point presentations, tutorials, problem-solving sessions, written research reports,peer group discussions, poster presentations etc. The author utilizes a variety of instructional tools to communicate with studentswho may prefer to have different learning styles (Kolb, 1985). The author alsorecommends and encourages students to utilize the resources that are readily available atthe university, such as Library, Writing Center, Computer Laboratory, etc

Conference Session

Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

that individual librarians “who are actively working to increase theirown data literacy and awareness, and equipping themselves to provide educational andconsultative services related to data management and curation” are engaging faculty andstudents, as well as other information professionals, in research and instruction. 20 Outreach haslong been part of the librarian’s toolkit. It is particularly useful in the context of data curation ande-science. 8Researchers generally do not realize that library and information science skills may alleviatepractical problems in their own laboratory. It does not occur to researchers to come to a librarianfor help with managing data. In the author’s experience, data projects often come about due to asituation

Conference Session

Assessing, Developing, and Enhancing the Engineering Experiential Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet; Opal McFarlane, Purdue University, Calumet

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

variousindustries. During an accident investigation of the Plutonium Spill at National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST) on June 9, 2008, investigators reported a lack of safetytraining and inadequate laboratory procedures led to this particular accident (U.S. Houseof Representative, 2008). A similar concern was also identified in the taxi business wherethe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identified a lack ofsafety training among taxi drivers often causes drivers to be victimizes (2009). Providingadequate safety training is essential to various businesses and industries20, 21. a. Application of Creativity Concept/Technique: Verbal brainstorming Because workplace injuries can sometimes result from a lack

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bryce Holloway, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Al Mundy, U.S. Air Force Academy; Bradley Adam Camburn, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

. http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/rollable-solar-chargers/technical-data.php6. http://www.powerfilmsolar.com/foldable-solar-chargers/technical-data.php7. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ground/mep-tqg.htm8. http://www.purepowerd.com/docs/PPDMobileSolarPowerSystemSpecs.pdf9. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, 1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401. (PV System Operation and Maintenance Manual)10. Kronenburg, Robert Portable Architecture, Architectural Press, 2003 - Architecture - 274 pages11. Kronenburg, Robert Transportable environments, Taylor & Francis, 199812. Kronenburg, Robert, Klassen, Filiz, Transportable environments 3, Taylor & Francis US, 2005 - Architecture13. Kronenburg, Ephemeral

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State Univeristy ; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Bruce A. Harvey, Florida A&M University/Florida State University, College of Engineering; Okenwa I. Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Design in Engineering Education

from the industry sponsored model, is the need and request to include students fromother departments, to form multidisciplinary team. For example, Harris Inc. asked for theinvolvement of students from the Electrical/Computer Engineering (ECE) department and theMechanical Engineering (ME) department to work together on mechatronics-related projects. AirForce Research Laboratory (AFRL) has requested the inclusion of Industry Engineering (IE)students for their familiarity of the manufacturing process especially, the use of moderncomposite materials processing technique developed by the IE department of the College.For many years we have made attempts to integrate cross-disciplinary engineering students in ourprojects with little success as a

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Cheng Hsu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Alben, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-331: ANALYSIS OF REFLECTIVE MEMOSMark W. Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mark W. Steiner is Director of the O.T. Swanson Multidisciplinary Design Laboratory in the School of En- gineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Clinical Professor in the Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering department. Mark graduated from Rensselaer with a B.S. in mechanical engi- neering in 1978 and a Ph.D. in 1987. He has been a member of the Rensselaer faculty since May 1999. Mark worked at GE Corporate from 1987 to 1991, consulting and introducing world-class productivity practices throughout GE operations. In 1991 he joined GE Appliances and led product line structuring efforts resulting in

Conference Session

Aerospace First-Year Project-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Aerospace

AC 2011-876: IMPACT OF PROJECT BASED LEARNING IN INTRO-DUCTION TO ENGINEERING/ TECHNOLOGY CLASSAlok K. Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Lean Institute at Old Dominion Univer- sity. He also serves as the Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory. Dr. Verma received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from ODU. Prof. Verma is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certi- fied manufacturing engineer and has certifications in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. He has orga- nized several international conferences as General Chair, including ICAM-2006

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

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International

in developed countries (National Project ImplementationUnit, 2011). Several educational institutions in India have obtained World Bank funding and Page 22.833.2have recruited U.S. educators to improve the quality of education to help them (NationalProject Implementation Unit, 2011; NIT Trichy, 2011). Two researchers from the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education(LITEE), Auburn University, were invited to use LITEE multi-media case studies to trainengineering students at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, during summer 2008, andto train several educators and students in a workshop at the National Institute of

Conference Session

Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao-Chia Cheng, National Central University; Lee king-lien, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan 542, R.O.C.; Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University

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Instrumentation

identification Data analysis Curve Fitting Error EstimationSystem DesignThe design work in this instrument includes two parts: electronics and optics. The well- designedelectronics system can improve the data collection more reliably and automatically. And thewell-designed optical system can allow more tolerance of installation errors and increase theaccuracy of measurement result.The optical system consists of laser, mirrors, beam splitter, beam expander, and prism shapedcell. Except the cell, all of the others are well-known components which can be found in aneducational optical laboratory. Since the main optical path in this method is similar to many

Conference Session

Making Students Aware of Their World: Five Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda M. Head, Rowan University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Department. The initial target audience isfirst-year electrical and computer engineering majors and undergraduate music majors, althoughthe course will have neither math nor music prerequisites and can be taken by any student on theRowan University campus. The course will treat the title-topics from a holistic perspective asboth a systems-engineering project and a music-composition project. A syllabus for the currentoffering of the course is shown in Table 3. Table 3: Course Syllabus SIGNALS, SYSTEMS & MUSIC SYLLABUSSESSION TOPICS LABORATORY 1 History of Electronic Music & Music Theory Demonstration Units 1-4

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Bottomley, North Carolina State University Laura Bottomley received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1984 and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1985 from Virginia Tech. She received her Ph D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. Dr. Bottomley worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a member of technical staff in Transmission Sys- tems from 1985 to 1987, during which time she worked in ISDN standards, including representing Bell Labs on an ANSI standards committee for physical layer ISDN standards. She received an Exceptional Contribution Award for her work during this time. After receiving her Ph D., Dr. Bottomley worked as a faculty member at Duke University and

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl White, Morgan State University; Clifton Sean Martin, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF); Maisha Drew, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF); Givon Forbes, Innovative STEM Foundation (ISF)

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Minorities in Engineering

exposed to critical thinkingprinciples, system engineering basics, and team-working skills. During the program, the CASHstudents conduct NASA-related research, complete a project, and present their findings in aresearch exposition at the conclusion of the summer program.For the 2010 program, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA-JPL) in Pasadena, Californiaworked with ISF over the spring and provided the CASH program with both a Solar-based and aTelecom-based project for its CASH students. These two projects allowed the CASH students towork in research areas relevant to NASA.Program DescriptionSelection of ParticipantsFor the first two years of the CASH program, students have been provided to the programthrough a partnership with the Bluford

Conference Session

Oceans & Marine Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deidre Sullivan, Marine Advanced Technology Education Center; Jill Marie Zande, Marine Advanced Technology Education Center

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Ocean and Marine

Geology from UC Santa Barbara and has Master’s Degrees in Marine Geology, GIS/ Marine Resource Management from Moss Landing Marine Laboratories and Oregon State University.Jill Marie Zande, Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center Jill Zande Associate Director & ROV Competition Coordinator Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center VP Education and Research Marine Technology Society (MTS) Jill Zande is the Associate Director and ROV Competition Coordinator for the Marine Advanced Tech- nology Education (MATE) Center and the current VP of Education and Research for MTS. At the MATE Center, Jill’s role is to work closely with industry to ensure that educational programs are aligned with

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

discussion with a colleague or two, then answer the clicker question a second time. Page 22.1606.3 Incorporate the use of multimedia software, CAEME (Computer Applications in Electromagnetics Education) 13, to help students visualize the abstract concepts in the course such as wave propagation, reflection, transmission line matching, and others. Display a virtual laboratory experiment to demonstrate an idea or a physical phenomenon. This is frequently done using the CAEME simulation software package. Show in-class videos to introduce basic concepts in addition to historical facts about their discoveries.Results of using Active

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Van Arsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

not strictly rely on any specific course astudent may have taken, but on understanding of electrical phenomena, similar tomechanical aptitude tests rely on understanding of mechanical devices.ProcedureThere were 174 students in an introductory electrical and computer engineeringlaboratory course who participated in this study. This lab introduces students tothe basic instruments used in electrical and computer engineering and it is the firstexposure to the electrical or computer engineering laboratory that studentsreceive. The class is typically composed of 16 students that work individually onassignments that teach how to take measurements, construct circuits and useoscilloscopes, function generators, multimeters, and DC power

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

ETD Design III: Materials and Metallurgy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

finally perform a range ofcreep experiments on the tester. The data on creep rates and times to failure conform to thehypothesis that these would be affected proportionately as stress and temperature are changed.Not only the design and operation of the tester gave the students high level of creep awarenessand knowledge but also the tester and the experimental process now provide opportunities forgenerating experimental creep data for design and research purposes. The design groiup and theresearch students were all very enthusiastic to be part of such a novel laboratory experience. Afew upgrading ideas are being considered for improving the functioning, monitoring, and utilityof the tester.IntroductionProbably the least discussed failure modes in

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos A. Ortiz, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy W. Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

plus five new elective courses. The proposed curriculum was approved by theundergraduate curriculum committee for implementation in the 2010-2011 academic year. Thenew curriculum for the civil engineering technology program is presented in Table 2.The new curriculum in its required technical core provides the students with academicbackground to perform analysis and design in three areas of civil engineering, and allows them toselect a concentration to enhance their knowledge in specific subjects. Courses were modified toprovide more emphasis on practice and application of technology. Laboratory experiences wereadded to several courses to provide time for added learning in standard design, testing andtechnology applicationIndustrial Advisory

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wes Stone, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

portion of the laser micromachiningresearch complemented the courses he took as an undergraduate, the exposure to lasers andpiezoelectric materials provided a broader exposure to the field. The ET students in this programare exposed to sensors that use piezoelectric materials, but they do not get the opportunity tomachine those materials in the laboratory. Page 22.1652.3Overview of Laser Machining CenterAcquired from Oxford Lasers in England, the Oxford Lasers Micro-Machining Center (seeFigure 1) was introduced for precision machining and part marking of materials ranging frompolymers to high-tech super-alloys. Figure 1: Oxford

Conference Session

Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan

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International

, supported by tutorials and laboratory work. d. The resistance of senior academics to change their academic practices is another major challenge that needs to be addressed, e. The lack of suitable accrediting bodies that evaluate the programmes, recommend methods of delivery, ensure appropriate qualification of academics and ensure the universities are equipped with appropriate facilities. f. Integration of experimental work with theory needs to be at the core of the curriculums to overcome the lack of appropriate practical skills in the industry.7.1. Further RecommendationsThe education system in Afghanistan has been misused for political short-term gains

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Baxter-Baines, Rowan University; Caitlin Nicole Dillard, Rowan University; Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1049: DRUG DELIVERY EDUCATION USING MICROSPHERETECHNOLOGYStephanie 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 and sustainable engineering.Caitlin

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna K. S., St.Joseph's College, Bangalore, Department of English; Amithraj Amavasai

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

labs: The following laboratory experiments wereused: (1) measuring sound pollution at various locations around the university campus anddeveloping a route map that exposes pedestrians to the lowest level of noise pollution, (2)measuring pH levels of various acids and bases and applying the knowledge to the real lifeproblem of acid rain, and (3) measuring energy levels of various materials and applying theknowledge to the real life problem of saving energy in the student‘s own home andtransportation.Use of charts and equations: This strategy consisted of mastering chart reading, distinguishingthe difference between charts and equations, and developing intellectual sensitivity to thelimitations of equations such as not using them with a black

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

FSC referencelibrarians on print and electronic resources (CDs, Web Sites, and databases) in thecurricular areas being developed.(6) Fifteen of the participants will be involved in “Sustainability CurriculumDevelopment” to research, design, and develop specific curricular components,integrated or linked courses, distinctive learning experiences, new laboratory exercises,etc. in diverse areas of study. For example, one individual or small team might focus onHVAC energy management while another would develop curricula related to green roofs. Page 22.638.5 Timeline and Methods Used To Obtain ResultsMonth Activity Inform

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

Professional Engineers, and the United States Society on Dams. Rick’s research focuses on laboratory and field testing of soils and remote sensing applications within geotechnical engineering.Micah Hale, University of Arkansas Page 22.707.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Faculty and Student Involvement in a Graduate Level Civil Engineering Seminar SeriesAbstract: In an effort to establish a “community of learning” within the Civil EngineeringDepartment at the University of Arkansas, a new graduate student seminar series was created

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; John L. Falconer P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder

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NSF Grantees

potential users may be familiar withwere surveyed to gather ideas for the user interface. The goal while surveying websites was tounderstand the flow of commonly used websites in order to incorporate that information into theAIChE Concept Warehouse. Once data were collected regarding the user needs an initial list offeatures and functionality was made and a draft website was constructed. The draft website wasthen used in focus group testing. Feedback from the focus group was then incorporated into therevised draft website.AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge support from the National Science Foundation’s Course,Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program, under the grant NSF 1023099,“Collaborative Research: Integration of Conceptual

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1996: DESIGN OF PROBLEM SOLVING ENVIRONMENT FORAUTOMATED SYSTEM INTEGRATION EDUCATIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in the areas of

Conference Session

Design Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-2270: ACCLIMATING MECHANICAL DESIGNERS TO MANU-FACTURING TOLERANCES IN THE FRESHMAN YEARJulia L Morse, Kansas State University, Salina Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Mechanical Engineering Technology at Kansas State University, K-State Salina. She teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of computer-aided design, manufacturing and automation. Ms. Morse earned a B.S.I.E. from the Univer- sity of Tennessee-Knoxville and an M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Auburn University, where she also worked with Auburn Industrial Extension Service. Her work in industry includes engi- neering experience in quality control, industrial engineering, and design and

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Hayne, The Citadel

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-5: AN INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSOR DESIGN USING VHDLAND AN FPGARonald J. Hayne, The Citadel Ronald J. Hayne, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at The Citadel. His professional areas of interest are digital systems and hardware description languages. He is a retired Army Colonel with experience in academics and Defense laboratories. Page 22.182.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Instructional Processor Design using VHDL and an FPGAAbstractMost modern processors are too complex to be used as an

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine McComas, Cornell University; Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

4,800 users annually fromacademia, industry, and federal laboratories. As the largest single group of nanotechnologyresearchers in the world, NNIN has both a unique opportunity as well as responsibility to assureits users have awareness of societal and ethical obligations. Further, because of this vast userbase, NNIN offers unique strengths and opportunities for research in SEI through the presence ofits large academic and industrial community, the breadth of scientific directions being pursued,and the connections of the research and development being undertaken to issues of societalimpact of technology and of human resources.Further, because of its NSF funding, NNIN remains independent to foster questioning andstimulate research on topics that