Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryPat Beaufait; Duyun Chen, University of Pennsylvania; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Cecile Dietrich; Garrett Michael Vanhoy, University of Arizona

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Electrical and Computer

software‘s capabilities as well as applications of thesoftware.4.5.7 Structure of the open source SDR/CR community and participants’ involvementOpen source projects develop a wide range of software and can be organized in various ways.Some software projects are largely efforts of corporations, such as OpenOffice.org, led byOracle. Non-profit organizations also host projects, such as Firefox from Mozilla. Other projectsare based at universities, small businesses, or government laboratories. The degree ofcommunity participation varies from project to project; some projects are primarily efforts of a Page 22.1548.13single organization, while others draw

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FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Renée S. DeGraaf, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Sarah J. Stoner, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

ABET.Dr. Neeraj Buch, Michigan State UniversityRene S DeGraaf, Lansing Community College Tutoring Services Coordinator, Learning Assistance Department 1990 - presentJon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Center for Engineering Education Research at Michigan State Univer- sity. Dr. Sticklen is also Director of Applied Engineering Sciences, an undergraduate bachelor of science degree program in the MSU College of Engineering. He also is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued en

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Tuba Pinar Yildirim, University of Pittsburgh; Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Natasa Vidic, University of Pittsburgh

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NSF Grantees

, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program, now Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or TUES Page 22.314.2 Study students' problem solving strategies and extend the use of MEAs to specific aspects of undergraduate reasoning and problem-solving, Determine solution paths first-year engineering students use in solving MEAs, Execute a comprehensive dissemination and infusion effort, and Develop a comprehensive research agenda for models and modeling in undergraduate educa- tion.In particular, we are extending MEA implementation and complementary student and faculty as

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith F. Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New England Board of Higher Education

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Two Year College Division

, andengage in highly structured “cookbook” type laboratory activities, PBL is open-ended andcontextualized, where student learning is driven by the problem itself.While a number of different approaches to PBL have been described in the literature since firstbeing introduced in medical schools in the 1970s, they all share the same basic learningprocess10. Working in small teams, students learn “how to learn” by engaging in a recursiveprocess that includes problem analysis, independent research, brainstorming, and solutiontesting. Figure 1 – Problem solving cycleIn PBL, students are presented with an open-ended problem with little or no content preparation.Working in small teams, they collaboratively reflect upon prior

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald C. Rosenberg, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Systems Engineering

Sciences, an undergraduate bachelor of science degree program in the MSU College of Engineering. He also is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued en- gineering education research focused on early engineering; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE. Page 22.763.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Guided Reflection to Assess

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Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Smith, Villanova University; Noelle K. Comolli, Villanova University

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Chemical Engineering

developed an educational module consisting of a demonstration/ laboratory experiment,a transient modeling exercise, and a design exercise of the wort (unfermented beer) cooling stepin the overall home brewing process. In this paper we describe a typical home brewing operation, outline the objectives andconstraints of the wort cooling step, and describe the apparatus we use in the demonstration orlab. The governing model equations are given, and we show how these are used as a theoreticalmodeling exercise for the cooling step, where results can be compared with experimental valuesusing different model assumptions and simplifications. We show how non-dimensional versionof the model equations are used to show how the magnitude of different

Conference Session

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

place inthe Center for Technology in the Summer I term of 2008, which lasted from April 30 to June 18.Participants in the SBP included 35 students, 5 faculty, and 2 tutors (Figure 2). Every studenttook two developmental courses: one math course (either MTH092 Elementary Algebra orMTH100 Introductory College Mathematics depending on his/her placement or prerequisite) andone technology course (either CSC100 Fundamentals of Computer Science or ENR100Introduction to Engineering Technologies and Science depending on his/her discipline).Engineering related majors were placed into ENR100, and other STEM majors were assigned toCSC100. In both CSC100 and ENR100 classes, students learned about career opportunities, hadhands-on laboratory projects, and

Conference Session

Objectives, Assessment, and Methods for Teaching Technological Literacy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2011-1979: IMPROVING TECHNOLOGY LITERACY CRITERIA DE-VELOPMENTSteven R Walk, Old Dominion University Steven Robert Walk, PE, is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology in the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University. He is founder and Director of the Laboratory for Technology Forecasting. His research interests include energy conversion systems, technology and innovation management, and technological forecasting and social change. He is owner and founder of Technology Intelligence, a management consulting company in Norfolk, Virginia. Mr. Walk earned BSEET and MSEE degrees at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a University Scholar

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Student Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory W. Davis, Kettering University; Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; William J. Riffe, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2011-2443: INCORPORATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO MECHAN-ICAL ENGINEERING AUTOMOTIVE COURSES: TWO CASE STUDIESGregory W. Davis, Kettering University Dr. Gregory W. Davis is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Acting in this capacity, he teaches courses in the Auto- motive and Thermal Science disciplines. He also serves a Director of the Advanced Engine Research Laboratory, where he conducts research in alternative fuels and engines. Currently, Greg serves as the faculty advisor for one of the largest Student Chapters of the Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE) and the Clean Snowmobile Challenge Project. Greg is also active on

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles E. Baukal, John Zink Co. LLC; Geoffrey L. Price, University of Tulsa; John E. Matsson, Oral Roberts University; Wes Bussman, John Zink Co. LLC.; Sarah M. Olson, Northern Oklahoma College

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College Industry Partnerships

Francisco, 2009.11. P. Dunn, Creating industrial partnerships with construction-management technology programs, proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, paper AC 2009-1114.12. K. McManus, The effects of integration of industry faculty into a construction management postgraduate coursework program in the Australian environment, proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, paper AC 2007-1562.13. F.S. Gunnerson, R.T. Jacobsen and G. Pillay, A strategic alliance between regional universities and industry at a national laboratory, proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

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Oceans & Marine Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mario Miranda II, Florida Atlantic University

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Ocean and Marine

calibration curve that was theoreticallycalculated. The results show a successful test because of theplots lie on the linear proportional line, as seen in Figure9.The robustness of the vehicle proved to exemplifypredictable and reputable results. The vehicle wasprogrammed to assume a heading along the edge of thepool’s wall, then follow along the pool’s perimeter andreturn back to its original home position. A video of the testrun has been attached to this summary in the designpackage. Test plans and reports can be found in the Figure 7: Testing at OE HydrodynamicsAppendix section of this report. Laboratory. In order to program the vessel to perform thedesired maneuver, a rigorous path plan had to

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions: Mechanical Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

lesson notes, appropriate exampleproblems, and laboratory experiments to support the integrated teaching of the material. Order ofthe material was determined by the object of analysis, not the tools used in the analysis. Materialis presented in a sequence that supports introduction of concepts from complex thermal-fluidsystem case studies such as a helicopter, the West Point power plant, a total air conditioningsystem, an automobile, and high performance aircraft.Study of most thermal-fluid mechanical systems requires knowledge from both traditionaldisciplines. Integration of topics reinforces the fundamental principles that span both disciplinesand gains efficiency since presenting fundamental properties and conservation principles occursonly

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific; Kellie Marcarelli, Pershing Middle School; Susan Benson, Pershing Middle School; Heather Marie McCormick, Pershing Middle School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the curriculum, textbook, and teacher presentationsOver time the scientists, engineers and teachers developed a relationship of trust and respect witheach other. The teachers solicited help from the professional scientists and engineers with thescience fair process. A team made up of three eighth grade science teachers, the school principal,and two scientists from the research laboratory met numerous times at the beginning of theschool year in 2009 to develop a model to execute during the 2009-2010 school year.Science Fair Process ModelFor Pershing Middle School, the science fair process takes place from the middle of Octoberthrough the end of January. The primary mission of the teachers during this time is to assist over300 eighth-grade

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Geselowitz, IEEE History Center; John Vardalas, IEEE

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

integrated social impact into the engineering curriculum.Virginia Tech, which boasts of having “the only STS program in the U.S. that is situated withinan engineering school at a national, comprehensive university,” provides a four-course sequencethat is required of all engineering majors. At Princeton, Dave Billington developed a two-semester history of technology course that—by having engineers take reading and writingsections and non-engineers take an laboratory section—fulfills requirements for each whilesuccessfully integrating the two topics. Although not technically required, it draws a huge Page 22.1622.5percentage of the freshman class.The

Conference Session

Making Students Aware of Their World: Five Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia; Tracie Costantino, University of Georgia; Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Nicki Wendy Sochacka, University of Georgia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

moreresearch and a deeper understanding of the role of emotion in engineering education. Page 22.1560.9AcknowledgementsPartial support for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation's Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program under Award No. 0837173. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. Schutz, P.A. and R. Pekrun, eds. Emotion in Education. 2007, Elsevier: New York.2. Immordino-Yang, M.H., The smoke around mirror-neurons: Goals as sociocultural

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Philip M. Gerhart P.E., University of Evansville

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1722: USING FAMILIAR ANALOGIES TO TEACH FUNDAMEN-TAL CONCEPTS IN THERMO-FLUIDS COURSESAndrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, director of the LTU Thermal Science Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate in Energy & Environmental Man- agement and Certificate/Minor in Aeronautical Engineering, and member

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics

, and Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He is Associate Professor and Chair of the mechanical engineering department at Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH. He has previously served as Proposal Engineer and Proposal En- gineering Supervisor at Grob System, Inc. and Software Engineer at Shaum Manufacturing, Inc. He has held a number of leadership and advisory positions in various entrepreneurial ventures. He is currently a KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network) Fellow, and has served as a Faculty Fellow at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA and an Invited Professor at INRIA Rhone-Alpes, Monbonnot, France. Research interests include computer vision, mobile robotics

Conference Session

SE Tools and Techniques

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Hasker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mike Rowe, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. Fowler. UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language. Addison-Wesley, 3rd edition, 2004. [7] R. France. A problem-oriented analysis of basic UML static requirements modeling concepts. In Proceedings of the 14th ACM SIGPLAN Conference on Object-oriented Programming, Systems, Languages, and Applications, pages 57–69. ACM Press, 1999. [8] P. Gagnon, F. Mokhati, and M. Badri. Applying model checking to concurrent UML models. Journal of Object Technology, 7(1):59–84, Jan. 2008. [9] M. Genero, M. Piattini, and C. Calero. A survey of metrics for UML class diagrams. Journal of Object Technology, 4(9):61–92, 2005.[10] S. Johnson. Lint, a C program checker. Technical Report 65, Bell Laboratories, Dec. 1977.[11

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Corns, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

expertise in modeling architectures for complex engineering systems such as transportation, infrastructure, water resources and energy distribution using computational intelligence techniques He is the founder and Boeing Coordinator of the Missouri S&T’s System Engineering graduate program. Dr. Dagli is the director of Smart Engineering Systems Laboratory and a Senior Investigator in DoD Systems Engineering Research Center-URAC. He is an INCOSE Fellow 2008 and IIE Fellow 2009. He has been the PI, co-PI, or director of 46 research projects and grants totaling over $29 million from federal, state, and industrial funding agencies Dr. Dagli is the Area editor for Intelligent Systems of the International Journal of

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Milgram, National Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Sciences (IWITTS)

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Women in Engineering

External Evaluation," CalWomenTech Annual Project Partner Meeting Conference, Emeryville, 2010.[8] David Burkam, Valerie Lee, and Becky Smerdon, "Gender and Science Learning Early in High School: Subject Matter and Laboratory Experiences," American Educational Research Journal, vol. 34, no. 2, pp. 297-331, 1997. Page 22.1555.11

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stella A Quinones, University of Texas, El Paso; Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas, El Paso; B. Lush, University of Texas, El Paso; Gabriel Della-Piana, Evaluation Consultant ; Denise Carrejo, Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research, and Planning

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NSF Grantees

selective CdTe deposition on patterned CdTe(111), Si(100), Si(211) and SOI substrates using a conventional close-spaced sublimation (CSS) technique for applications related to solar cells and infrared detectors. Her educational activities include an NSF funded Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement grant to develop an Applied Quantum Mechanics Course for Electrical Engineers in addition to collaborations with Purdue University on an NSF Network for Computational Nanotechnology grant to develop educational materials associated with the simulation of semiconductor devices using the NanoHUB.org website.Benjamin C. Flores, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Benjamin C. Flores joined the faculty of the University of Texas at

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Jacques, Air Force Institute of Technology; John M. Colombi, Air Force Institute of Technology; Richard G. Cobb, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

. Laboratory techniciansupport could alleviate these problems, but surfaces another issue – resourcing interdisciplinaryprograms. Figure 3. Equipment supporting Multi-UAV Research at AFIT While the interdisciplinary teaming associated with the UAV projects improved thecollective performance of the students, there was no specific attempt to integrate the educationplans of the students. With one exception, only one AE student across three different projectstook one or more SE courses, and none of the SE students pursued deep specializations withinAE sub-disciplines. Certainly the AE students learned something about SE by working with thelarger group, but their learning in SE did not get much further than hardware integration

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

concentration of microorganisms. 2. Lowering the concentration of fluorine. 3. Raising awareness of water quality and health.The results of our laboratory work would be reported back to Aqua Clara to help themunderstand the effectiveness of their own approach. Aqua Clara was helpful in identifying somelocations for us to focus on, a well in a developing neighborhood and the water supply of a localschool for girls. Due to political implications and safety concerns in the first location, the classdecided on the second site (Figure 4). The school was in a prime location, being close to theKesses Reservoir, and it was also an opportunity to improve an existing system

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J. Robinson, Clarkson University

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Biomedical

interface of engineering, medicine and ethics, while allowing students ofdiffering majors to explore areas of BmE of interest to them.Given that so much of the course depended on instructor-class interactions, where significant un-scripted (but theme-driven) information was exchanged, the students were required to take notesin a bound laboratory notebook. A secondary goal of the notebook requirement was to encouragestudents to learn to take good notes. The quality and content of a student’s note-taking for eachlecture was graded every two or three weeks based on whether the essence of the lecture (i.e., its3 to 6 main points) and enough supporting material (like graphs) were captured such that thenotebook could serve as a later introductory

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Bales, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1846: A PROJECT-BASED INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRON-ICSJames W Bales, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Dr. James W. Bales is the Assistant Director of the MIT Edgerton Center, a center dedicated to hands- on, project-based learning. Before joining the Edgerton Center in 1998, he spent seven years designing, building, and testing small robot submarines to explore the deep ocean as part of the MIT Sea Grant AUV Lab. Page 22.90.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Project-Based Introduction to ElectronicsAbstractWe have created a laboratory

Conference Session

New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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K.L. Jordan, Michigan Technological University; Susan Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tammy L Haut Donahue, Michigan Technological University

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Minorities in Engineering

2: APPLES subscales (*The original subscale had 4 items)These subscales were used to explain any surprising details that may result whencomparing the engineering self-efficacy of minority students with that of majoritystudents.ProcedureDuring the fall 2010 semester several avenues were taken to gather a pool of students tosample. The survey was administered to classrooms across the first year engineeringprogram and upper level engineering courses across several majors within the college ofengineering. These classes include but are not limited to Calculus II, EngineeringEconomics, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Circuits & Instrumentation,Introduction to Spatial Visualization, Chemical Engineering Fundamentals,Environmental

Conference Session

Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Nuttall, California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

difficult challenge. A key questionhas been the size or number of units of the proposed course as the course had to fit into eachdepartment’s existing curriculum. Because the ABET accreditation criteria for engineeringprograms 1 requires that every student be able to function on multi-disciplinary teams, a largeenrollment default course was needed. A five unit studio laboratory during a single quarter wasultimately chosen for the new course. The change and approval process was easiest for ARCHbecause it fit within their existing curriculum structure, no curriculum changes or faculty votewere required. The CM department was already in the process of a major curriculum renovationwhich involved a transition to studio labs, so making this new course

Conference Session

Assessing Students and Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Scozzari, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Jennifer Astwood, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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New Engineering Educators

, economic andpolitical influences; product design; manufacturing; sustainability; application of current eco-friendly product design models; various research topics; studio and laboratory experiences;project and presentation. Page 22.945.4Course Objectives.Learners will understand the diverse nature and importance of sustainability concepts.Learners will develop the ability to think critically.Learners will analyze technical, technological, and design problems within social andenvironmental contexts.Learners will make economically, environmentally, and socially sound decisions.Learners will apply the technological knowledge, skills, attitudes, and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Harvey Bell, University of Michigan; Brian E. Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Gail Susan Hohner, University of Michigan, College of Engineering; James Paul Holloway, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

lecture hall and place it instead in the discovery environment ofthe laboratory, the design studio, or the experiential environment of practice.” Addressing thisneed and helping to define a path forward in determining how we should educate in the 21stCentury differently than was done in the 20th Century represents an over arching goal for the MDProgram.As an institution with strong emphasis on research, large student populations, and a graduate toundergraduate student ratio of approximately 1:2, this engineering program must address twoimportant challenges: (1) scalability: the CoE currently enrolls nearly 5500 undergraduatestudents, and (2) breadth of programs: the CoE currently offers 15 academic bachelor degrees.The Multidisciplinary Design

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Angelo J. Perna, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Shari Klotzkin; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Reginald Percy Tomkins, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

vertical levels of assessment activities that must exist at: The classroom level, The course level, The program level.Activities that occur at the classroom level are at the heart of the assessment of studentacquisition of requisite skills and knowledge. A variety of assessment tools can be used forchanges and improvement in course design and instructional practice, including journals, examquestions, student projects and reports, and student achievement in the laboratory. The challengeis to link the assessments at the classroom level and changes that result from this level ofassessment, to the achievement of course outcomes and program outcomes by the students.In terms of outcome-based language the process for continuous program