Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

bachelor’s degrees in Computer Network & SystemAdministration, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering Technology, MechanicalEngineering Technology, and Surveying Engineering.The electrical engineering technology program (EET) at Michigan Tech offers a Bachelor ofScience in Electrical Engineering Technology. The EET program is application-oriented andfocuses on preparing graduates for entry into the workforce upon graduation. Graduates of theprogram are electrical engineering technologists with career options in micro-controllerapplications, robotics, industrial automation, instrumentation, and control.The University Curriculum ContentRecognizing the need for the next-generation of skilled technologists for power engineeringfields, the

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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching and Outreach

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England College

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Materials

yield continuous improvements to the information literacy experienceand provide the students with research skills for the future.The Materials Science course is taught at an introductory level to the vast majority ofengineering students at many institutions around the country. In one semester, it may benearly impossible to cover all the information, with significant breadth and depth.Therefore it becomes critical in this Materials Science course to give the studentsknowledge of the fundamentals of materials science and the tools for lifelong learning.Noting none are Materials Science majors, but students majoring in mechanical andindustrial engineering, who at some point in their professional careers, will find the needto investigate problems

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James G. Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

include thin film deposition, interconnect technology, semiconductor manufacturing technology and radiation hardened nanoelectronics. Dr. Ryan joined JSNN after working at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany as Associate Vice President of Technology and Professor of Nanoscience from 2005 to 2008. At CNSE, he managed the cleanrooms and numerous consortia involving CNSE and its industrial partners such as IBM, TEL, AMAT, ASML and others. Dr. Ryan joined CNSE after a 25 year career with IBM. From 2003 to 2005, he was a Distinguished Engineer and Director of Advanced Materials and Process Technology Development and served as the site executive for IBM at Albany Nanotech

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University; Michelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University; Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District; Abbye M. Reeves

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering experience, the authors developed and published anengaging, interactive children‟s book Engineering Elephants [18] which introduces theengineering profession as well as fundamental Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) concepts to young children. This was a necessary first step for this studyas there are very few engineering based children‟s books suitable for this grade level. TheEngineering is Elementary series introduces children to different engineering careers. However,Engineering Elephants is different in its approach which is a whimsical, highly-imaginary picturebook with rhyming lyrics. Engineering Elephants teaches children about relevant topics such asnanotechnology, renewable energy, and prosthetics by

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Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas, Tyler

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College Industry Partnerships

elective course. It is anticipated that suchan approach will expose students to real career opportunities throughout their studies and provideindustry with a pool of trained graduates.AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported by a grant from SPEA America.References1. N. H. E. Weste and D. Harris, CMOS VLSI Design, 4th edition, Pearson–Addison-Wesley, 2011.2. L. L. Lewyn, “Physical design and reliability issues in nanoscale analog CMOS technologies,” NORCHIP, 2009, pp. 1-10, Nov. 16-17, 2009.3. L. Y. Ungar, “Test engineering education: a guide to a successful curriculum,” IEEE AUTOTESTCON Proceedings, pp. 273-283, 2000.4. M. Burns and G. W. Roberts, An Introduction to Mixed-Signal IC Test and Measurement, Oxford University Press

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Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

in the real world. I can definitely see how this material will come into play in my future career. • …good way to show how these fluid mechanic principles are used in everyday life. It is a good way to get away from the examples from the text book and focus on real world situations. • This assignment allowed me to more relate the principles of fluid mechanics to everyday life. Fluid mechanics is important in everyone's life whether they may know or notice it or not.Besides a survey, midterm and final test questions were structured to assess the learning of basicfluid mechanics principles germane to each assignment. The questions directed at the

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Glen D. Hodgson, Itasca Community College; Ed Damiani, Itasca Community College; Glen Duane Hodgson, Itasca Community College

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Educational Research and Methods

potential to improve engineering education across the nation.Bibliography1. DOD (U.S. Department of Defense) Roadmap for National Security: Imperative for Change. Phase III Report of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 2001.2. NAE (National Academy of Engineering). 2005. Enhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.3. Tobias, Sheila. They're Not Dumb, They're Different: Stalking the Second Tier. Research Corporation, Tucson, 1990.4. Felder, Richard, "Reaching the Second Tier: Learning and Teaching Styles in College Science Education." J. College Science Teaching, 23(5), 286-290 (1993).5

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis ; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

combines technical strengths from different majorscombined into one project.New Teaching Methodologies: The teaching methodology introduced in this track followinnovative paths. An application will be selected and theories will be covered to serve thatapplication. This is a departure from the traditional curricula.Research-based Learning: This program emphasizes research early in the program and graduatestudents will mentor undergraduate students in research projects.Hand- on Lab Experiences: The new track will provide hands on lab experiences for the studentsand will help them to pursue careers in nanotechnologyIntegration of Knowledge: The new program integrates knowledge from science and engineeringinto nanotechnology projects. Students at the

Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; William A. Stapleton, Texas State University

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Manufacturing

reiterated here. The industrial orientation offers adifference from many programs at Texas State University, most of which are traditional “liberalarts” programs. The uniquely rich industrial environment in the central Texas corridor offers theopportunity for the program to offer strong local synergy. While the Manufacturing Engineeringprogram currently offers only the baccalaureate program, it is important to prepare studentsmatriculating the program either to enter careers directly or to pursue further scholarly depth.Future plans to expand into offering graduate degrees at Texas State University are proceeding.Program Educational ObjectivesAfter several revisions made in consultation with the program’s stakeholders, the Texas StateUniversity

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

, the students indicate that the program provides a betterbreadth to contribute to the workforce and opens opportunities for their careers. One studentrelated that when a recruiter realized the student would have both degrees the recruiter indicatedthat the range of positions open to that student was about double that of a student with just theBachelor of Science degree. Another student related that his employer offered 10% more insalary because of the MBA.All students indicated that peers (working professionals) recognized the value of the combineddegree and encouraged students toward completion.Conclusion Page 22.1011.9The combined BS

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Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

. There is a need at thecollegiate level, to help promote and demonstrate the VIP model to incoming students at studentorientation, and the promise it holds for their future as an another career option. Student-basedideas rely heavily on long term interests, often involving hobbies and/or specific workexperience. These efforts must be nurtured wherever and whenever possible at all grade levels 15.Closely coupled with developing students‟ interest is the need to modify courses, to identify,capture and foster entrepreneurial traits within individual courses. The VIP team constantlystruggles with integrating projects into their curriculum while still meeting accreditation andnational academic standards.Perhaps the most challenging of these is the

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

wiring or PLC programming. Neededare more comprehensive learning experiences that provide students the opportunity to integratetheir knowledge and skills in building complete systems. To achieve this goal, the authorrecently implemented semester projects in which students build small-scale automated systemsusing Fischertechnik components along with industrial programmable logic controller, relays,and motors. Students’ feedback suggests that this approach is viable and relevant to theirlearning experience and future careers. In addition, they are often proud of their finished projectsand are willing to show them at university-sponsored outreach and dissemination events. Thispaper details the implementation, execution, and contents of these

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Materials

essential components: (1) a driving question orproblem that serves to organize and drive activities, which taken as a whole amounts to ameaningful project; and (2) a culminating product(s) that meaningfully addresses the drivingquestion.9 This initial step into this arena is a deliberate attempt to capitalize on some of thedistinctive benefits associated with project based learning including a deeper knowledge ofsubject matter, increased self-direction and motivation, improved research and problem-solvingskills, and understanding how classroom learning connects to jobs and careers.10 The highly successful program results from the initial integration of Habitat have beenpreviously published and presented though ASEE.1 Professors organized

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

conversion and cryogenics, to name but a few - relyheavily on thermal design. Actually one of the biggest current challenges is energy- itssources and conservation, which feeds into any kind of sustainable design. Lack of thermalprojects in capstone courses also may prevent interested students from making thermalsciences their focal area and future career. The relatively low number of thermal scienceprojects in capstone courses may be due to the fact that the instructors assigned to teachthese courses are specialists in other areas of mechanical engineering.This paper explores these issues through surveying capstone projects in a number ofuniversities. It probes capstone-teaching faculty and reflects on their attitudes towardthermal-science projects

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

asked their mentors aboutinstructors or faculty, advice on general education classes, how to dress for interviews andinquired on other activities around campus. At the conclusion of the E2 bridge camp or ENGR 1050 class, peer mentors are allencouraged to continue including protégés in semester activities such as student organizationmeetings, design competitions, professional/personal development seminars and other universityactivities such as Career Day and Fall Fest.C. Recruitment and Training Recruitment and training of peer mentors begins in the spring. In 2008 and 2009,recruitment consisted of contacting past participants of the E2 bridge camp and the ENGR 1050class or getting names from faculty, staff and other peer mentors

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada; Montell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research; Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

to provide anrobotics research project their first semester at theuniversity. Through a sequence of focused learning avenue for incoming freshman with STEM (Science,modules, each consisting of a lecture presentation Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majorsfollowed immediately by correlated hands-on activities, to become involved in research early in theirstudents learn essential concepts, and develop basic academic career. The students must apply and belaboratory skills in electrical engineering and accepted into a research group of their choice. Themicrocontroller programming. After establishing the research group targeted by the Summer Bridge classfoundational knowledge

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorja Kimball, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Margaret Hobson, Texas A&M University

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Women in Engineering

awards, such as the NSF CAREER. Dr. Kimball has a BBA and MBA from Texas A&I University and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Educational Administration (Dissertation: A Study of Engineering Student Attributes and Time to Completion of First Year Required Course at Texas A&M University). She was with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, A Hispanic Serving Institution, for eight years before her employment with TEES. There she was a Principal Investigator and held a number of leadership positions on projects related to engineering education, such as the $30 million NSF Foundation Coalition for Engineering Education. She also has extensive experience with undergraduate and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-647: NINE YEARS OF CALIBRATED PEER REVIEW IN RHETORICAND ENGINEERING DESIGNPatricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia A. Carlson received the BA from the College of William and Mary and the MA and PhD from Duke University. She came to Rose-Hulman early in her teaching career and has taught a wide variety of courses. She is currently pursuing research interests in educational applications for Commmunication and Information Technology (CIT) Pat has held a number of American Society for Engineering Edu- cation summer fellowships that have taken her to NASA-Goddard, NASA-Langley, the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, and NASA’s Classroom of the Future in Wheeling, WV. She was

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; David J. Woehr, University of Tennessee; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates

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NSF Grantees

bank’s non credit service product management orga- nization and profit center profitability programs and was instrumental in the EDI/EFT payment system implemented by General Motors.Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University Dr. Loughry earned a Ph.D. in management from University of Florida in 2001. She also has an M.B.A. from Loyola College in Maryland and a B.A. from Towson State University. Before joining Georgia Southern University, she was a member of the faculty at Clemson University. Her research specialties are control in organizations, especially peer influences and other social controls, and teamwork, especially self and peer evaluation of teamwork. Prior to beginning her academic career, Dr. Loughry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanna Long, Ph.D., Missouri University of Science & Technology; Hector J. Carlo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Scott E. Grasman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Laura J Collins, Center for Research and Learning

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NSF Grantees

courses at Missouri S&T and use courses at Colorado State University-Pueblo andUniversity of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez as control groups. This was done to better understand themechanics of virtual student teaming and allow effective comparison. The partner from Spainprovided input and assisted with the development of sustainability-based short courses as well asan exchange framework.In order to document outcomes of the project, participating students completed pre and postonline surveys adapted from prior successful programs. Survey questions pertained to the directbenefits of the program (e.g., attitudes toward sustainability, acquisition of a range of skills,interest in a career in science or engineering, self-confidence, and student perceptions

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

awareness of engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.Michael Fosmire, Purdue University Libraries, West LafayetteRuth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth E. H. Wertz is a graduate student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a Pro- fessional Engineer in the State of Indiana with her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Trine University and Purdue University.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Alan Gow, Alan Gow and Associates; EunSook Kwon, University of Houston

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Design in Engineering Education

collaborative research for senior students in theComputer Engineering Technology and the Industrial Design. Both courses are considered partof the capstone design classes in the two programs. The authors have piloted the project, thepreliminary results were obtained, and the analysis of the design is underway. It is too early todraw any concrete conclusions about how students will use the experience gained once they starttheir professional careers. The authors plan to continue communicating with the seniors aftergraduation to gauge how effective the experience had been.References[1] Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (TUES),http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741, (last accessed on

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Celestine Chukwuemeka Aguwa, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

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NSF Grantees

offers students skills that directly prepare them for careers in manufacturing,design and product realization.The participating institutions are: Wayne State University (WSU), New Mexico State University(NMSU), Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), and Macomb Community College (MCC).WSU‟s Engineering Technology Division serves as the coordinating center. See Figure 1. Industrial Advisory Board Coordinating MCC WSU Center IME Dept. ET Dept. WSU ET Div. PVAMU NMSU Key: ME

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1464: PUTTING BELLS & WHISTLES ON DSP TOOLKIT OFLABVIEWMurat Tanyel, Geneva College Murat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Geneva College. He teaches upper level electrical engineer- ing courses. Prior to teaching at Geneva College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. He started his career at Drexel University where he worked for the Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-on computer exper- iments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visiting professor at the United Arab Emirates University in Al-Ain, UAE where he helped set up an innovative introductory

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University; Zhi Ge, Shandong University

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Construction

also discussed. The discussion and coursepractice results showed that these are effective methods to enhance student learning in the area ofconstruction engineering.IntroductionIn the construction industry, professionals require new hires to have solid fundamentals ofengineering knowledge along with limited professional skills, and strong oral and writtencommunication capabilities developed when they were in school. Construction engineeringstudents, therefore, need an opportunity in the classroom to develop these skills and to find waysto keep their motivation toward their construction engineering career. However, students oftencomment that they don’t have many chances to obtain these skills in the classroom. How can thisgap be covered? This

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anouk Desjardins, Écoel Polytechnique de Montréal; Louise Millette, Écoel Polytechnique de Montréal; Marc-André Plasse, _naturehumaine; Erik Belanger, Écoel Polytechnique de Montréal

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Design in Engineering Education

team-building and conflict management skills. Instead of trying to avoidteam conflict by selecting members based on their personalities and ambitions, teachersand the IST specialist give students tools to improve teamwork regardless of the context.In their future careers as engineers and architects, students will inevitably have to workon teams in sometimes difficult circumstances.Course objectivesThe objectives of the ING4901 course for engineering students are as follows:1) Define and understand the role of the engineer in terms of sustainable development.2) Increase knowledge of sustainable development and the ability to apply this knowledge through real case studies.3) Identify, evaluate and implement best practices in terms of eco

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Hobson, Texas A&M University; Jorja Kimball, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

garnered over $70 million in federal funding since 2003 for educational research, in addition to working with faculty who received individual technical awards, such as the NSF CAREER. Dr. Kimball has a B.B.A. and M.B.A. from Texas A&I University and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Educational Administration (Dissertation: A Study of Engineering Student Attributes and Time to Completion of First-Year Required Course at Texas A&M University). She was with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville, a Hispanic Serving Institution, for eight years before her employment with TEES. While there she was a Principal Investigator and held a number of leadership positions on projects

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

are vital to prepare future students to becompetitive for careers in the growing fields of energy-related engineering, science, andtechnology. Preliminary projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the number ofexpected energy-related “green jobs,” by 2016 is expected to increase by 11%, and most of thatgrowth is expected to be in the environmental or energy-related sectors1, 2. Several studies haveshown that energy-related knowledge among American students – as well as the general public –is low4, 5, underscoring the need for improvement.ABET defines Engineering Design as: “The process of devising a system, component, or processto meet the desired needs. It is a decision making process, in which the basic sciences

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakov Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove; Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and practical skills and lead to a successful career in “renewable energyindustry”.References:1. Cherner, Y.E., A. Karim, A. Khan, V. Rubanchik, and G. Mullett. Using Simulation-based Hybrid and Multilevel Virtual Labs for Fiber Optics, Photonics, and Telecom Education, in Proc. ASEE 115th Annual Conference, Pittsburg, PA (2008).2. Banky, G.P., and K. K. Wong. Troubleshooting exercises using circuit simulator software: Support for deep learning in the study of electronic circuits. ICEE – Intl. Conf. on Engineering Education, Portugal. (2007).3. Bartelt, T. Instrumentation and Process Control, Delmar Cengage Learning. Delmar Learning, 2006.4. Bartelt, T. Lab Manual for Bartelt's Instrumentation and Process Control, Delmar

Conference Session

Public Policy in Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

, there may not be many scholars or universities doing research in food technologies.RamificationsThe ramification of this mismatch is that universities and institutions which focus on educationhave a focus on STEM which differs from those of organizations focusing on workforce needs.This disconnect likely leads to an emphasis on career development which does not match theintent of developing a STEM workforce. The fragmented approach to defining STEM in an adhoc manner to suit the needs of a specific organization should be countered with a unifieddefinition of STEM that best suits the needs of the country. Page 22.1684.8LimitationsThe