Conference Session

Extending a Hand Back: Older Students Inspiring Younger Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AJ Almaguer, University of California, Berkeley; Roy Tangsombatvisit, University of California, Berkeley; Matthew Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Susan Yushan Chen, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley; Neil Ray, University of California, Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2368: BUILDING ENGINEERS AND MENTORS: A MODEL FORSTUDENT-LED ENGINEERING OUTREACHAJ Almaguer, UC Berkeley AJ Almaguer studied Mechanical Engineering and Material Science Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He was one of the founding members of BEAM.ROY TANGSOMBATVISIT, UC BerkeleyMatthew Ford, UC BerkeleySusan Yushan Chen, Berkeley Engineers and Mentors at the University of California, Berkeley I am a Bioengineering senior at UC Berkeley. I joined BEAM in my junior year because I have always wanted to mentor. I have since been working with BEAM as staff and mentor. I have also helped establish BEAM as a more prominent engineering outreach organization on campus. I plan to enroll in graduate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-962: CLASSROOM LEARNING ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT CAP-STONE PROJECT ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTSJay McCormack, University of Idaho Jay McCormack is an assistant professor in the mechanical engineering department at the University of Idaho where he is an instructor for the college’s interdisciplinary capstone design course. Dr. McCormack received his PhD in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2003.Denny C. Davis, Washington State University Dr. Davis is Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Engineering Education Research Center at Washington State University. He has led numerous multidisciplinary research projects to enhance engi- neering education. He currently leads projects creating

Conference Session

IE Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-93: DESIGN PROJECTS WITH OUT-OF TOWN COMPANIESLizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lizabeth Schlemer has been teaching at Cal Poly, SLO for 18 years. She is a graduate of Cal Poly herself, and she holds a Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering and an MBA from University of Southern California, and a PhD in Educational Research from University of California, Santa Barbara. She has 10 years of work experience at Unocal Corporation where she held positions of increasing responsibility. Most of her current research activities center around engineering education and enhancing engagement through valid contexts like project based learning and community service. She

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Stickel, University of Toronto

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Mathematics

AC 2011-2308: PUTTING MATHEMATICS IN CONTEXT: AN INTEGRA-TIVE APPROACH USING MATLABMicah Stickel, University of Toronto Micah Stickel is a lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Toronto. He first came to the department when he started as an undergraduate student in 1993. Since that time, he has completed the B.A.Sc. (1997), M.A.Sc. (1999), and Ph.D. degrees (2006). He has been involved in a number of research projects, including the use of spiral antennas for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) systems, the design of high-fidelity directional couplers for digital circuits, and the application of micromachining techniques in the fabrication of bandpass filters for broadband

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge E. Bohorquez, University of Miami; Ozcan Ozdamar, University of Miami; Jonathon Anthony Toft-Nielsen, University of Miami

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Biomedical

AC 2011-726: TEACHING MEDICAL ELECTRONICS TO BIOMEDICALENGINEERING STUDENTS: A PROBLEM ORIENTED APPROACHJorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami Dr. Bohrquez obtained his Bachelor degrees in electrical engineering and physics from Los Andes Uni- versity (Bogot, Colombia) in 1983 and 1984. After completing his Biomedical Engineering PhD studies in the National Institute of Applied Sciences (Lyon, France), he joined the faculty of the Electrical Engi- neering Department of Los Andes University in 1992. There, he actively participated in the development of the ”Studio Design Approach” for undergraduate students and performed research in the Biomedical Engineering Research Group. In 2003 he moved to the Department of

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2520: SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ENGINEER-ING DESIGN COURSESJunichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute After seven years with the Information Science Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he was an Associate Research Professor, Dr. Kanai joined Panasonic Information and Networking Technologies Lab, Princeton, NJ in 1998. He was a senior scientist developing and transferring new tech- nologies to product divisions. From 2002 to 2004, he was a manager at Matsushita Electric Corporation of America (Panasonic) Secaucus, NJ, providing system integration and software development for clients. Dr. Kanai joined Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY, in 2004. He is

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen R. Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University; Ranjani L. Rao, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2178: DEFINING ”SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING”: A COM-PARATIVE ANALYSIS OF PUBLISHED SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLESAND EXISTING COURSESStephen R Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette Stephen R. Hoffmann is the Assistant Head of the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University. He brings to this position a background in chemistry, and a PhD in Environmen- tal Chemistry and Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Current research involves sustainability in the curriculum: definitions, material development, and mechanisms and assessment of integration of sustainability ideals into all Engineering curricula.Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University Dr. Alice L. Pawley is an

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Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University

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Architectural

AC 2011-1900: GENERALIZING THE PARTICULAR: RETHINKING THEROLE OF THE CASE STUDY IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY COURSESRobert A. Svetz, Syracuse University Robert Svetz is an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. He lectures on building envelope and interior environment and service systems technology, as well as instructing design studio and a regular fall seminar on representation and design theories related to Serialism and Surrealism in contemporary design. He has worked professionally in New York City offices and taught previously at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Page

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Descriptions of Outreach Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-252: GRANDPARENTS UNIVERSITY PROVIDING THE SPARKTO ELEMENTARY STUDENTSCraig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. His duties include the integration of communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program, including overseas experiences. He works closely with the Cooperative Engineering Education Division of the College of Engineering to monitor the com- munication skills of students who co-op during their college years. He is currently the editor of the CEED Newsbriefs and is co-author of a number of textbooks focusing on engineering freshmen

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Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships, Graduate Studies

AC 2011-355: IMPLEMENTING THE MASTERS FOR ENGINEERINGPROFESSIONALS DEGREE AT NJITStephen J. Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 22.825.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Implementing the Master’s for Engineering Professionals Degree at NJITAbstract This paper reports on a plan for implementing a Master’s for Engineering Professionals atNew Jersey Institute of Technology. The Master’s for Engineering Professionals is intended forthe early career development of engineers in industry. It teaches the skill sets and abilitiesrequired of these

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David J. Elton, Auburn University; Kirk Vandersall, Arroyo Research Services

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2384: INCORPORATING VARIOUS LEARNING STYLES IN AGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORYJames L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering DepartmentDavid J. Elton, Ph.D., P.E., S.M., Auburn University Dr. Elton is a professor of Civil Engineering at Auburn University. He has taught geotechnical courses for over 25 years.Kirk Vandersall, Arroyo Research Services Managing Director of Arroyo Research Services. Vandersall has over 20 years of experience in leading evaluations and policy studies at the federal, state and local levels, and providing a range of profes- sional services for education organizations. STEM-related work includes current projects funded by

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1810: INCORPORATION OF THE DYE SENSITIZED SOLARCELL RESEARCH RESULTS INTO SOLAR CELLS AND MODULES COURSELakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Lakshmi Munukutla received her Ph.D. degree in Solid State Physics from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and M.Sc and B.Sc degrees from Andhra University, India. She has been active in research and published several journal articles. She is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Arizona State University. Page 22.857.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Incorporation of Dye

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jonathan E. Singer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Jacqueline Krikorian; Tushar P. Sura, University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Department of Education

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2051: LEARNING FROM A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVETaryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Taryn Bayles, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice of Chemical Engineering in the Chemical and Bio- chemical Engineering Department at UMBC, where she incorporates her industrial experience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering princi- ples. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDr. Jonathan E. Singer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Jonathan Singer is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Secondary

Conference Session

Myths About Gender and Race

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

AC 2011-2390: MOTIVATION MAKES A DIFFERENCE, BUT IS THEREA DIFFERENCE IN MOTIVATION? WHAT INSPIRES WOMEN AND MENTO STUDY ENGINEERING?Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington Deborah Kilgore is a Research Scientist in the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching at the Univer- sity of Washington. She has extensive expertise in the learning sciences and qualitative methodologies, and has a particular interest in the experiences of women in engineering.Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University Sheri D. Sheppard, Ph.D., P.E., is professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design-related classes, she conducts research on fracture me- chanics and applied

Conference Session

ELOS Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brennan T. Ashton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paul Malmsten, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gautam Vallabha, MathWorks; Sergey N. Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-192: A LABORATORY PROJECT INTRODUCING BASIC MI-CROPROCESSOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR AN INTRODUC-TORY UNDERGRADUATE ECE CLASS FOR NON-MAJORSBrennan T. Ashton, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Sophomore in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Paul Malmsten, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGautam Vallabha, MathWorks Gautam K. Vallabha received the B.S. (1995) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, U.S.A, and the Ph.D. (2003) degree in Complex Systems and Brain Sci- ences from Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, U.S.A. From 2003 to 2007, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition at

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Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daren Reed Wilcox, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gerd Walter Wöstenkühler, University of Applied Sciences, Hochschule Harz

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-801: A NEW PEDAGOGY FOR THE ELECTRONICS LABORA-TORYDaren Reed Wilcox, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityGerd Walter Wstenkhler, Hochschule Harz (University of Applied Sciences) Page 22.79.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A New Pedagogy for the Electronics LaboratoryIntroductionFor decades, laboratory instruction of electronic circuits and devices has been centered onstandard plastic dual-in-line (PDIP) components and integrated circuits such as the uA741operational amplifier inserted in a breadboard for testing. Prior to this method many engineeringprograms used circuit board trainers

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Design Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Richard J. Stock, Cooper Union

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1915: ALTERNATIVE LAB REPORTS - ENGINEERING EFFEC-TIVE COMMUNICATIONDaniel Lepek, The Cooper Union Daniel Lepek is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advance- ment of Science and Art. He received his Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology and B.E. from The Cooper Union. Since joining The Cooper Union in 2009, he has taught more than half the courses in the chemical engineering curriculum. Currently, he teaches the undergraduate laboratory course se- quence and the graduate transport phenomena sequence. Recently, he has developed and introduced new elective courses on particle technology and pharmaceutical engineering. His research interests include particle

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Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig T. Evers P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1493: AN APPLICATION-BASED GRADUATE COURSE IN AD-VANCED QUALITY TOOLSCraig T Evers, PhD, PE, Minnesota State University - Mankato Craig T. Evers currently I am an assistant professor at Minnesota State University Mankato teaching un- dergraduate and graduate courses in the Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering department. I have over 30 years experience in the manufacturing industry, mostly in automotive related positions. Some of my past employers include John Deere, Robert Bosch Corporation, Intel and IBM. Previous positions include tooling manager for a Fortune 500 electronics company, production engineer for fuel components line with $125 million annual sales, manufacturing engineering manager, and

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy S. Wilson, Western Kentucky University; Mark E. Cambron, Western Kentucky University; Michael L. McIntyre, Western Kentucky University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-432: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING A CAPSTONE DESIGN SE-QUENCE WITH INDUSTRIAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUESStacy S. Wilson, Western Kentucky University Stacy S. Wilson is a professor in the Electrical Engineering Program at Western Kentucky University. Her research interests include controls, system identification, and wavelets. She is actively involved in the assessment process.Mark E Cambron, Western Kentucky UniversityMichael L. McIntyre, Western Kentucky University Page 22.230.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessing and Improving a Capstone Design

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Simulation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-2011: MOBILE ROBOT SIMULATION IN A VIRTUAL WORLDRobert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington Bob Avanzato is an associate professor of engineering at the Penn State Abington campus. His research interests include mobile robotics, intelligent systems, and innovative education. Page 22.1069.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Mobile Robot Simulation in a Virtual WorldSecond Life virtual world offers 3D modeling tools, scripting support, and a physicsengine which provide a platform to develop mobile robot simulations and interactiveeducational

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Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Annette Berndt, University of British Columbia; Aleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia; Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-265: WHAT INFORMATION SOURCES DO ENGINEERING STU-DENTS USE TO ADDRESS AUTHENTIC SOCIOTECHNICAL PROBLEMS?Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia Eugene Barsky is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Pub- lished extensively in the library science literature, he also is the winner of 2007 Canadian Health Library Association ’Emerging Leader’ award and 2007 Partnership award from the Canadian Physiotherapy As- sociation.Annette Berndt, University of British ColumbiaAleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia Aleteia Greenwood is Head Librarian, Science & Engineering Library at the University of British Columbia. She is also student, faculty and

Conference Session

EM Program Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Engineering Management

AC 2011-918: THE MASTER OF ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PRO-GRAM AT MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLANDAmy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland Dr. Amy Hsiao is associate professor in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and chair of the Master of Engineering Management program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. With also a cross-appointment in the Faculty of Business Administration, she teaches Entrepreneurship, Production and Operations Management, and Materials Science at the undergraduate level and Organizational Be- haviour and Engineering Management Topics at the graduate level. Her research interests are in materials characterization and magnetic materials processing (on the Engineering side

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-12: PARAMETRIC MODELING, RAPID PROTOTYPING, ANDA WALKER ROBOTRandy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology Randy Shih is a Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. He worked as a design engineer in the automobile sector prior to starting his teaching career in 1984. He has over 25 years of experiences in the areas of CAD/CAE; and he is the author of fifteen CAD/CAE textbooks that are currently being used by many universities and colleges in North America. Page 22.1138.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Dunning, University of Maine; Rosemary A. LaMountain, University of Maine; Linda Liscomb, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-334: REEVALUATING THE STUDENT EVALUATION PROCESSScott Dunning, University of Maine Dr. Dunning is the Director of the University of Maine School of Engineering Technology (SET). He is responsible for overall supervision of the four academic programs within the school and serves as its academic dean. He is also a tenured Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology. His primary academic responsibilities have been for teaching courses within the electrical engineering technology program. Dr. Dunning’s primary research interests are in the areas of power systems optimization and the appli- cation of energy efficient technologies to industry. Previously, he was the Director and Founder of the

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-2023: SKETCHING, DRAFTING, & DEVELOPING ENGINEER-ING VISUALIZATION SKILLSMatthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy Commander, U.S. Navy PhD, PE Permanent Military Professor Nuclear Submarine Officer Page 22.1299.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Developing Engineering Visualization SkillsintroductionIn the fall semester of Academic Year 2000, the Mechanical Engineering Department at theUnited States Naval Academy introduced a new course required for all students entering theMechanical Engineering major. The course is run through a 16-week fall semester and currentlyis

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Evan Jackson; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2011-2280: MOUNT TIMPANOGOS COMMUNITY SPECIES DATABASEDr. Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University Reza Sanati-Mehrizy is a professor of Computer Science at Utah Valley University. His research interests include Data Structures, Databases, and Data Mining.Mr. Evan JacksonAli Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University Ali Sanati-Mehrizy is a medical student at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center at Pennsylvania State University. His research interests include the application of mobile computing in the sciences. Upon completion of medical school, he hopes to pursue a career in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics with a further specialization in Hematology-Oncology.Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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International

AC 2011-230: THE LEADERSHIP OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGEDUCATION IN AFGHANISTANBahawodin Baha, University of Brighton Dr. Bahawodin Baha is a Principal Lecturer at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Brighton, England. Following his graduation from Kabul University (KU) in 1980, he was an assistant lecturer at KU for a while. Then he was able to obtain a British Council Scholarship and completed his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees at the Universities of Salford and Brighton respectively. He has been teaching at the University of Brighton since 1989, where he has been teaching and conducting research in electron- ics, where he has published many papers on power electronics at high quality international

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2812: EFFECTIVE PRACTICES IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM-WORKMo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University Tom Brown, Eastern New Mexico University Tom Brown is a professor of Computer Science and the chair of Mathematical Sciences Department at Eastern New Mexico University. He received his BS in Mathematics Education and MS in Mathematics with an emphasis in statistics from the Illinois State University and his Ph.D. in applied mathematics from the University of New Mexico. Prior to joining ENMU he worked as a senior scientist for Schafer Corporation and MZA Associates Corporation for a few years. Mohamad H. Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University Mohamad H. Ahmadian is a professor of Elec- tronics

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-2265: ENGINEERING ETHICS CASE STUDIES IN SENIOR UNITOPERATIONS LABORATORYJames P Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 22.588.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Ethics Case Studies in Senior Unit Operations LaboratoryAbstract Placement of ethics in the Chemical Engineering curriculum has always been debated. Inthis project, the use of a real-world engineering ethics case study was integrated into the SeniorUnit Operations Laboratory course over two separate class years (i.e. Year 1 and Year 2). Themotivation behind this was twofold. First, the assignment provides the opportunity to develop