AC 2011-534: USE OF A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SIMULATION INA FIRST YEAR INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING COURSENaomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering with an affiliate appointment in Educational Psychology. Her research interests include vascular biomechanics, hemodynamics and cardiac function as well as the factors that motivate students to pursue and persist in engineering careers, with a focus on women and under-represented minorities.Cynthia M D’Angelo, University of Wisconsin - Madison Cynthia D’Angelo, Ph.D. has a background in physics and science education. She has always been inter- ested in improving science instruction and most
AC 2011-645: TRUSS PROJECTS AS AIDS IN VISUALIZING INTERNALFORCES: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS VERSUS ACHIEVEMENTMatthew Whiteacre, Texas A&M University Matthew Whiteacre has taught in the Freshman Engineering Graphics program at Texas A&M for the past 27 years, rising in the ranks from being a graduate assistant to his current position of Assistant Department Head of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.Mr. Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University Page 22.1554.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Truss Projects
AC 2011-1914: THE RESEARCH PROPOSITION AND PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT: UPDATE ON FIRST YEAR GRADUATE STUDENT PREPA-RATIONDavid F. Ollis, North Carolina State University David Ollis is Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University. He has taught professional development and technical writing at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Page 22.1495.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Research Proposition and Professional Development: Update on First Year Graduate Student Preparation Twenty years ago, our
AC 2011-657: SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, DATA COMMUNICA-TIONS, AND SIMULATIONMaurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University Maurice Felix Aburdene is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at Bucknell University. His teaching and research interests include control systems, parallel algorithms, simulation of dynamic systems, distributed algorithms, computer communication networks, computer- assisted laboratories, and signal processing.Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University Kundan Nepal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Bucknell University. His research interests span the areas of reliable nanoscale digital VLSI systems, embedded computing using
AC 2011-1443: EFFECTS OF AN INTEGRATED CALCULUS REFORMPROJECT FOR ENGINEERING MAJORSPo-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology Po-Hung Liu is a Professor of College of General Education at National Chin-Yi University of Technology in Taiwan. His research interests are AMT (advanced mathematical thinking) and HPM (history and pedagogy of mathematics).Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of TechnologyTung-Shyan Chen, Fundamental General Education Center, National Chin-Yi University of Tung-Shyan Chen is an associate professor of the Fundamental General Education Center at the National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan since 2010. Dr. Chen received his PhD (2002) from the Department
AC 2011-2484: EMPLOYING ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS FOR DE-SIGNING/REDESIGNING OF COURSESZeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore Zeshan Hyder is a PhD student in Mining & Minerals Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute & State University, Virginia. He has completed his Masters Degree from University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan and is currently working in Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research (VCCER) under supervision of Prof Dr. Michael Karmis for research in Underground Coal Gasification.zulfiqar Ali, Department of Mining & Mineral Engineering,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State universityVA, USA.Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech Janis Terpenny is a
AC 2011-1061: ENCOURAGING ART AND SCIENCE CROSS-DEPARTMENTALCOLLABORATION THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Brownsville Dr. M K Quweider is an Associate Professor at University of Texas at Brownsville. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science and an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, M.S. in Engineering Science, and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering all from the University of Toledo, Ohio. After graduation, he worked at several places including Pixera, a digital image processing company in Cupertino, CA, and 3COM, a networking and communication company in Schaumberg, IL. He joined the UTB in 2000. His areas of interest include Imaging, Visualization and Animation, Web Design and
AC 2011-1207: ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN USING BUILDING INFOR-MATION MODELING AND ENERGY SIMULATIONChristian Daniel Douglass, University Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Christian received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.James M Leake, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign James M. Leake joined the Department of Industrial and Enterprise Systems (formerly General) Engineer- ing in August 1999. His educational background includes an MS in Mechanical Engineering (1993) from the University of Washington, a BS in Ocean Engineering (1980) from Florida Atlantic University, and a BA in Art History (1974
AC 2011-37: ENHANCING THE STUDENTS’ ABILITIES IN EXPERI-MENTAL DESIGNS THROUGH DESIGN-EXPERTY Charles Lu, University of Kentucky Y. Charles Lu is an Assistant Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, Paducah. His research interests include: (1) micromechanics and nanomechanics, (2) poly- mers, elastomers, composites, and advanced materials, (3) finite element analysis and mechanical design. Dr. Lu received the 2010 SAE International Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award for his contributions to mobility-related research, teaching and student development. He was also the recipient of the Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Faculty Award (2009), Paducah Outstanding Faculty Award
AC 2011-2508: EXCHANGE – MULTI-DAY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEER-ING WORKSHOP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTSBenjamin V Fell, California State University, Sacramento Professor Fell joined Sacramento State in Fall 2008 after completing his PhD at the University of Califor- nia, Davis. Prior to that he received his MS from Stanford University and BS from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Fell’s research concentration is on the behavior of steel structures under seismic effects. His course offerings include structural analysis, structural dynamics and the design of steel structures. Dr. Fell is a registered Professional Engineer in California, an advisor to several student engineering chapters, and a representative to the
AC 2011-553: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT-BASED ROBOTICS COURSE BUILDING AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTSWayne W. Walter, PhD, P.E. , Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE) Wayne Walter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his BS in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his MS in Mechanical En- gineering from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York State. He has thirty five years experience teaching design
AC 2011-1478: EXPLORING THE MOTIVATIONS FOR MIGRATION AMONGENGINEERING STUDENTSIda B Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ida Ngambeki is pursuing a doctorate in Engineering Education with a concentration in Ecological Sci- ences and Engineering at Purdue University. She has a B.S. in Engineering from Smith College. Her research interests include motivation, interest, career choice, engineering thinking, engineering and pub- lic policy and sustainability.Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Demetra Evangelou is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She has a PhD in Early Childhood Education from the University of
AC 2011-760: FACULTY DEVELOPMENT IN THE NEW GLOBALIZEDERA THROUGH INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA PARTNERSHIPSowmya Narayanan, VIT University SOWMYA NARAYANAN is an Asst. Professor in Academic Staff College at VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu India. She is a WIPRO Certified Master Trainer. She has obtained her Cambridge Inter- national Certificate from University of Cambridge U.K. She is pursuing her research studies in Bloom’s Taxonomy as applied to Engineering Education, Business and Management Education. She did her B.Sc in Physics and her Masters in Public Administration.Adithan Muniratnam, VIT University, Vellore M. Adithan, Vellore Institute of Technology Dr. M. ADITHAN, is Director, Academic Staff college at VIT
AC 2011-2008: FROM MICROELECTRONICS TO NANOELECTRONICSINTRODUCING NANOTECHNOLOGY TO VLSI CURRICULAXingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Univer- sity of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604. His research areas include Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), nanotechnology, as well as VLSI design and testing. He has two patents, and published 49 conference/journal papers. He is also the recipient of 2009 Northeast ASEE (American Society of Engi- neering Education) Outstanding Teacher Award.Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Dr. Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the
AC 2011-1144: ASYNCHRONOUS USE OF ENGINEERING (MATERI-ALS) EDUCATION VIDEOSCraig Johnson, Central Washington University Craig Johnson, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor at Central Washington University teaching materials courses and managing their foundry. He coordinates both the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial Technology Cast Metals programs.Arthur D. Morken, Central Washington University Mr. Morken is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Central Washington University. With more than ten years experience as an educator Mr. Morken has been immersed in educational technology relevant issues. Due to the escalating demands placed on instructors he is constantly looking for more efficient methods of student
AC 2011-1396: ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS FOR ENGINEERING PH.D.S:PERSPECTIVES FROM ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRYMonica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Pri- mary research projects explore the preparation of
AC 2011-1269: BUILDING AN ENGAGED, COLLABORATIVE, AND IN-SPIRED TEACHING CULTURESuzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta co-authors John Nychka, Uttandaraman Sundararaj, and Suzanne Kresta led the Teaching Enhancement Committee at the University of Alberta which implemented a number of empowering changes to the teaching culture in the department and the faculty. Drs Sundararaj and Kresta initiated a number of early changes before Dr Nychka joined us from Kentucky, where he had a substantial impact.Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary Uttandaraman (U.T.) Sundararaj is Professor and the Head of the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Calgary. Previously he was Professor at
AC 2011-1639: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING ANENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHAPTER AT WWUForrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University While completing his undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Forrest Copeland helped establish the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Western Washington University in 2006. Copeland completed his degree in 2009 and graduated as the Engineering department’s outstanding senior. He also received the Presidential Scholar Award due, in part, to his work with the Engineers Without Borders student club. Shortly after graduation, Copeland traveled with four other students and one professional to conduct an assessment trip in Guatemala for the
AC 2011-2255: CHARACTERIZATION OF STUDENT MODEL DEVEL-OPMENT IN PHYSICAL AND VIRTUAL LABORATORIESErick J. Nefcy, Oregon State University Erick Nefcy is a Doctoral student in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. Through his undergraduate studies, he has held multiple internships at Intel Corporation. He is currently studying the growth of self forming barrier layers in copper thin films as well as investigating the student teams? use of models during completion of the Chemical Vapor Deposition Virtual Laboratory project.Philip H. Harding, Oregon State University Dr. Harding has served since 2007 as the Linus Pauling Distinguished Engineer at Oregon State
AC 2011-1492: CLICKER CLICKS ITWayne P Hung, Texas A&M University Dr. Hung is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and has a joint appointment with Depart- ment of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is an active member of ASEE, SME, HTEC and enjoys teaching and researching in the field of ad- vanced materials, micro manufacturing, and medical manufacturing. Page 22.330.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Clicker Clicks It!AbstractManufacturing requires
AC 2011-465: COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR OF EN-GINEERING STUDENTS IN A SENIOR DESIGN GROUP PROJECT: APILOT STUDYNasser Saleh, Queen’s University Nasser Saleh is Associate Librarian and the Integrated Learning Librarian at Queen’s University Engineer- ing and Science Library. He received a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering (University of Khartoum), a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications and Networks Management (Syracuse Univer- sity), and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (Syracuse University) and he is currently a PhD Candidate in Information Studies at McGill University researching Collaborative Information Be- haviour of Undergraduate Engineering Students. Nasser is
AC 2011-2407: COLLECTIVE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE IN-TERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: RISING SOPHOMORE ABROAD PRO-GRAMElizabeth M. Tront, Virginia TechJoseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Director of Extended Campus Programs for ECE Page 22.338.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Collective Review and Assessment of the International Experience: Rising Sophomore Abroad ProgramAbstractDeveloping global leadership in engineering is dependent upon getting students involved ininternational leadership experiences early in their college career
AC 2011-1027: COMPARING THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF MALEAND FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN INTERNSHIP AND CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESKevin J. B. Anderson, University of Wisconsin-Madison Kevin Anderson is a Ph.D. candidate in the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on primary through university STEM education policy and practice, and the alignment of education with professional practice. He previously taught science and math at the secondary level and earned the distinction of National Board Certified Teacher.Kathy J. Prem, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Engineering Career ServicesSara Wirsbinski, University of Wisconsin-Madison
AC 2011-898: CURRICULUM GLOBALIZATION: INTERNATIONAL EX-CHANGES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND CHINESE UNIVERSITIESBob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University Bob Lahidji Ph.D, is Professor and The Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University. His primary interest and expertise are in the areas of manufacturing process and CNC/CAM. Dr. Lahidji has been involved with the auto industry manufacturing firms as a consultant in the areas of improving manufacturing processes and productivity. He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of the textbook ”Maximize SURFCAM”.Walter Tucker, School of Engineering Technology, Eastern Michigan University Walter Tucker, Ph.D., holds the rank of full
AC 2011-41: DEVELOPING AN INSTRUMENT TO MEASURE THE IM-PACT OF SERVICE ON TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNINGOUTCOMESAdam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry received his PhD. in Engineering Education from the Tufts University Math, Science, Technology,and Engineering Education program in 2010. He holds an M.S. in Chemistry from Tufts University and a B.S. in Material Science Engineering from Alfred University. He is currently work- ing as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Technology and Innovation, Department of Engineering at Arizona State University investigating engineering student conceptions of modeling.Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University Chris Swan is an associate
AC 2011-746: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTION TO INFRAS-TRUCTURE COURSEMatthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville MATTHEW ROBERTS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering. Dr. Roberts earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1993 then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineering officer. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002 and has been teaching structural engineering topics at the University of Wiscon- sinPlatteville since then.Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleMichael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville M. Keith Thompson teaches Structural Mechanics and
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AC 2011-1787: EXPERIENCE WITH A CROSS-DISCIPLINARY INTEN-SIVE, HANDS-ON PRE-TRANSPORT COURSEBaba Abdul, Washington State University Baba Abdul received an MSc. in Chemical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria in 2005. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. His research interests include transport processes in minimal support helicosymmetric minichannels and aspects of engineering education (New Engineering Learning Systems & Bringing Technical Research into the classroom).Edgar A O’Rear, University of Oklahoma Edgar A. O’Rear is the Francis W. Winn Professor in the School of Chemical, Biological and
AC 2011-2605: BIOLOGY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM: PREPARINGSTUDENTS FOR A CAREER IN THE LIFE SCIENCESClaire Komives, San Jose State University Dr. Claire Komives is presently an Associate Professor in the Chemical and Materials Engineering De- partment at San Jose State University (SJSU). She has taught ten different courses, including core chem- ical engineering courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, Biochemical Engineering lecture and laboratory courses and a bioethics general education course. She has research experience in the areas of biosensors, enzyme kinetics, cell culture, fermentation and bioprocess engineering. Among her profes- sional positions, she has spent one year as a Visiting Scientist at
AC 2011-2057: DESIGN ASPECTS OF A DATABASE FOR REMOTE LAB-ORATORY MANAGEMENTRainer Bartz, Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Germany Rainer Bartz studied electrical engineering at RWTH Aachen, Germany, and received his PhD degree for research on the application of pattern recognition mechanisms to problems in the automotive engineering domain. He worked in automotive industry for 13 years, focusing on control and data analysis tasks. In 1997 he became full professor at Cologne University of Applied Sciences. His main areas of interest are signals & systems, industrial communication, and computational intelligence. Rainer Bartz is actively involved in the ASAM e.V. (Association for Standardization of