Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-2717: ACTIVE LEARNING THROUGH SAE BAJA COMPETI-TIONArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris UniversityTony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Tony Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh where he graduated with a Master in Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Currently, he is an assistant professor at Robert Morris University, where his research goals include, hybrid concentrating photovoltaic systems, energy system life cycle

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert P. Taylor, University of Alabama; Keith A. Woodbury, The University of Alabama

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1526: EXCEL ADD-INS FOR GAS DYNAMICS COURSESRobert P Taylor, University of Alabama Dr. Robert Taylor is professor of mechanical engineering at The University of Alabama and associate director of the Alabama Industrial Assessment Center. Before joining the UA faculty in 2004, he served for 25 years at Mississippi State University as an ME professor, associate dean of engineering, and interim dean of engineering. Bob has a BS and PhD from MSU and a master’s degree from Purdue University. He also worked as an engineer for Texaco, Inc., early in his career. Bob teaches courses in heat transfer, energy systems design, and gas dynamics. His research interests are in the areas of heat transfer and fluid

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

AC 2011-1940: INTERNATIONAL CREDITS IN THE EUROPEAN HIGHEREDUCATION AREAJeffrey J Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeffrey J. Evans received his BS from Purdue University and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His research interests are in adaptive computing systems, focusing on the effects of subsystem interactions on application performance. He is also interested in embedded systems and embedded systems security problems. He is a member of the ASEE, ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE.Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette Glenn Blackwell has taught in the ECET Department at Purdue University for over 30 years. He has worked with the Lucerne

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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Thomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University, Graduate School of Engineering; Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-967: LABORATORY DRIVEN EMC EDUCATION - DESIGN OFA POWER SUPPLYThomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University Graduate School of Engineering Thomas Petersen received his M.S.E. degree with an emphasis in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University in 2010 and his M.B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1991. He is currently a consultant to the electric power generation industry. As a recent graduate student his electrical interests include electromagnetic compatibility, and his business interests include project management, quality management, and process optimization.Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University Dr. Adamczyk has developed EMC laboratory at GVSU to support EM

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

AC 2011-1278: THERMAL SCIENCE CAPSTONE PROJECTS IN ME-CHANICAL ENGINEERINGNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and energy systems. His ongoing research interests include advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices with focus on metal foam as the cooling core, service learning and other engineering education pedagogies. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy Mark Schumack is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1481: CREATIVITY IN AN INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERINGCOURSESusan L. Burkett, University of Alabama Susan L. Burkett is the Alabama Power Foundation Endowed Professor in Electrical and Computer En- gineering at the University of Alabama. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. She served as Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in the Division of Undergraduate (DUE) Education from 2005- 2007. Professor Burkett is a member of ASEE, AVS: Science and Technology Society, and a senior member of IEEE.John C. Lusth, University of AlabamaSushma Kotru, The University of Alabama Sushma Kotru earned the B.S., M.S

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth R. Leitch, West Texas A&M University; Rhonda B Dittfurth, West Texas A&M University; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2011-419: IMPROVING ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ TECHNICALCOMMUNICATION SKILLSKenneth R. Leitch, West Texas A&M University Dr. Kenneth R. Leitch, PE is an assistant professor of civil engineering in the Department of Engi- neering and Computer Science at West Texas A&M University. He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in civil engineering from New Mexico State University and an MBA from Colorado Christian University. Dr. Leitch is actively involved in engineering education, 3-D modeling, material testing, structural, and transportation-related research.Rhonda Bailey Dittfurth, MFA Communications, West Texas A&M University Master of Fine Arts in Communications from West Texas A&M University; Graduate studies

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

AC 2011-1971: RECONFIGURABLE AND SCALABLE AUTOMATED SYS-TEMS PROJECTS FOR MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND CON-TROL EDUCATIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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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

AC 2011-680: PEER MENTORING, A TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM TOIMPROVE RETENTION IN THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGSummer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University Ms Dann is the Project Manager for the College of Engineering’s STEP program. She has her Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and worked for industry for 9 years prior to returning to academia.Paige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 20 years experience as an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. In addition to teaching she assists with the STEP program. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology and her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University.Ashley

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology, Sydney; Julie E. Mills, University of South Australia

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1346: THE POTENTIAL OF BIM TO FACILITATE COLLABO-RATIVE AEC EDUCATIONJennifer Anne Macdonald, University of Technology SydneyJulie E. Mills, University of South Australia Julie Mills is Professor and Program Director in Civil Engineering at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia. Prior to commencing at the University in 1996, she worked for fifteen years as a structural engineer in private industry on industrial, commercial and residential projects. She has a BE (Hons) from Adelaide University and a PhD from Curtin University in the area of structural engineering education. Her primary research interests are in cold-formed steel structures, engineering education and women in engineering

Conference Session

Frontiers in EM Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Management

AC 2011-625: MISSOURI S&T ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT CAP-STONE SENIOR DESIGN: LESSONS LEARNED AND CHALLENGES TOCOMEStephen A. Raper, Missouri University of Science & Technology Stephen A. Raper, received the B.S., (1985) M.S., (1987) and Ph.D. (1989) degrees in Engineering Man- agement from the University of Missouri-Rolla. Stephen graduated from Republic high school in 1978 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving 4 years and also began his higher education pursuits on a part-time basis. During his transfer enrollment visit to UMR, he met Professor Bernie Sarchet and quickly knew that he wanted to study Engineering Management. His experiences outside of the university and the military include an

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-39: THE EVOLUTION OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATESGeorge D Ford, Western Carolina University Construction Management at Western Carolina University. Dr. Ford worked for over fifteen years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a plant engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings and utilities infrastructures.Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University Aaron K. Ball is a Full Professor and serves as the Graduate Program Director in Engineering and Tech- nology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Ben DeVane, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-2131: GAMING AGAINST PLAGIARISM: A PARTNERSHIP BE-TWEEN THE LIBRARY AND FACULTYAmy G. Buhler, University of Florida Amy G. Buhler is Engineering Librarian and Associate Chair at University of Florida’s Marston Science Library. Prior to her work at Marston, she was a medical librarian for six years at the University of Florida Health Science Center Libraries. Amy received her Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Michelle Leonard, University of Florida Michelle Leonard received her Master of Arts and Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from Kent State University and has worked in both corporate and academic environments. She joined the UF library

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Engineering (ENGAGE)

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Ana Maria Dison, University of Texas, Austin; Yosef S. Allam, The Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University; Wally Peters, University of South Carolina, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina; Guangming Zhang, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Mechanical Engineering; James A. Leach, University of Louisville

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-438: IMPLEMENTING ENGAGE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVERETENTION: FOCUS ON SPATIAL SKILLS - ENGINEERING SCHOOLSDISCUSS SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGESSusan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology Susan Staffin Metz is Director of Special Projects in Engineering Education at Stevens Institute of Tech- nology. As a founder and president (1997 2002) of WEPAN, Women in Engineering Proactive Network, Susan has worked with over 200 colleges and universities to increase access and engagement of women in engineering and science through research, policy and program development. She is currently the prin- cipal investigator for ENGAGE, Engaging Students in Engineering, (www.engageengineering.org) a five year project funded by

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Prashant Rajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sadia Nawaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Luo, Purdue University; Jea H. Choi, Purdue University; Ji Hyun Yu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2836: LOOSE NETWORKS AND THE COMMUNITY OF ENGI-NEERING EDUCATION RESEARCH: A DEFINITION BY BIBLIOMET-RIC STANDARDSJohannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning and As- sistant Professor of Engineering Education & Educational Technology at Purdue University. After study- ing philosophy, religious studies and information science at three universities in Germany, he received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. (2004) in Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri-Columbia, USA. NSF, SSHRC, FQRSC, and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on the intersection between

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-2761: RE-ENGINEERING THE CAPSTONE: MELDING AN IN-DUSTRY ORIENTED FRAMEWORK AND THE BOK2John V Tocco, Lawrence Technological UniversityDonald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Donald Carpenter is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the Director of Assessment at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to being Director of Assessment, Dr. Carpenter was the Founding Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning at Lawrence Tech where he was responsible for conducting faculty development programs. In addition, Dr. Carpenter actively conducts educational and pedagogical research on teamwork, leadership, and ethical development and is Kern Fellow for En- trepreneurial Education

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Gregory J. Kowalski, Northeastern University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-649: ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF CO-OP SEQUENCE ON CAP-STONE DESIGN PERFORMANCEBridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Assistant Academic Specialist in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering DepartmentDr. Gregory J Kowalski, Northeastern University Page 22.242.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessing the effect of co-op sequence on Capstone Design performanceIn the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Northeastern University, CapstoneDesign is a two semester course offered in one of two sequences. In one sequence

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2856: A MODEL FOR ENHANCING PROJECT LEAD THE WAYTEACHER KNOWLEDGE IN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONSLaura E. LeMire, The Community College of Baltimore County Laura LeMire, an alumna of the University of Maryland at College Park with a B.S. and Masters in Geotechnical Engineering, started her career at Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE). During her career there, she was responsible for substation and transmission construction projects, relocation and installa- tion of BGE facilities for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and for a new Light Rail system, and for im- proving service reliability. After obtaining her MBA, Laura became the Director of Corporate Purchasing and was also a financial analyst handling investor relations

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernard White, George Mason University; Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University; Vicki L. Dominick, George Mason University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-218: AN ONLINE ALTERNATIVE TO THE ON-CAMPUS SUM-MER BRIDGE PROGRAME. Bernard White, George Mason University Dr. E. Bernard White is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in George Mason University’s Vol- genau School of Engineering in Fairfax, Virginia where he has worked for over 20 years. He earned bachelors and masters degrees in mathematics from Mississippi Industrial College and the University of Illinois respectively. He also earned masters and Ph.D. degrees in systems engineering from Howard University and the University of Virginia respectively.Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University Eileen Mazzone, M. Ed., is the Learning Specialist in the Learning Services division of Counseling and

Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Rollin H. Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1824: A CASE STUDY OF HOW PROJECT-BASED LEARNINGHELPS INCREASE INTEREST, UNDERSTANDING, AND RELEVANCEIN ENGINEERING FOR LEARNERSTaylor Halverson, Brigham Young University Taylor Halverson earned a double major PhD at Indiana University in instructional technology and design and Judaism and Christianity in antiquity. He earned Master’s degrees from Indiana University and Yale University. His Bachelor’s degree was earned at BYU. Dr. Halverson spent several years working for Cisco in Silicon Valley where he designed creative learning experiences for thousands of customer service agents spread across the globe. Dr. Halverson currently works as a Teaching and Learning Consultant at BYU, assisting faculty members

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Neal Lewis, University of Bridgeport; Paul J. Componation, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Ted Eschenbach, University of Alaska, Anchorage

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Engineering Economy

AC 2011-1574: TIME TO TRANSITION: FINANCIAL CALCULATORSAND CLICKERS IN THE CLASSROOMGillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama,in Huntsville Gillian Nicholls is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering & Engineering Manage- ment and a 2009-2010 Gray Faculty Fellow at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her research interests are in applying statistical analysis and optimization to supply chain management, transportation management, and engineering education. She holds the B.S. in Industrial Engineering (Lehigh Univer- sity), Masters in Business Administration (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. in Industrial Engineering (University of Pittsburgh.), and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Jessica A Kuczenski, Century College; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-487: ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIOS IN ACADEMIC ADVISING,SELF-GUIDED LEARNING, AND SELF-ASSESSMENTJoshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame Joshua A. Enszer is a postdoctoral instructor and researcher for the Department of Chemical and Biomolec- ular Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He is also serving as the Interim Course Coordinator for the University’s First-Year Engineering Program. His research interests in education include the use of electronic portfolios in an engineering curriculum and in engineering courses, as well as the use of serious games in engineering education.Jessica A Kuczenski, Century CollegeKerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame Kerry L. Meyers is an Associate Professional Faculty

Conference Session

Research and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; David Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2011-2417: ASSESSING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET WITHINENGINEERING PROGRAMSCynthia C. Fry, Baylor University Sr. Lecturer of Computer Science, Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering & Computer ScienceDavid Pistrui, Acumen Dynamics, LLC David Pistrui, Ph.D., serves as the Managing Director of Acumen Dynamics, LLC, a strategy-based edu- cation, training, and research firm that focuses on practical knowledge and skills that help organizations align vision and strategy with execution and performance. Working as an independent scholar, thought leader and advisor to corporations, family foundations, academic institutions, government agencies and global think tanks Dr. Pistrui’s activities include strategy

Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Emily L. Allen, San Jose State University; Janet Sundrud, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-467: ASSESSMENT OF FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES AT SJSUPatricia R Backer, San Jose State University PATRICIA BACKER is a professor of Technology and the Director of General Engineering at SJSU. In 1997, she received a Fulbright Scholar award in Peru where she taught on the topics of computer-based multimedia. At SJSU, she is involved in developing and assessing outreach programs to increase the number of underrepresented students in engineering.Emily L. Allen, College of Engineering, San Jose State UniversityJanet Sundrud, San Jose State University JANET SUNDRUD is a graduate student in the Department of Communication Studies. She specializes in performance theory, queer identities, gender equality, and critical

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaitri Aroskar, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Yahong Rosa Zheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-55: DESIGN OF SIMULINK PROJECTS FOR AN UNDERGRAD-UATE COMMUNICATIONS COURSEChaitri Aroskar, Missouri University of Science and Technology Chaitri Aroskar is currently pursuing her M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She received her B.S. degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India in 2009. Her major areas of interest are Wireless Communications and Signal Processing.Yahong Rosa Zheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology Yahong Rosa Zheng received the B.S. degree from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China, in 1987, and the M.S. degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1989

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abram Walton, Ph.D., Purdue University; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Marie Deranek, Nova Southeastern University; Darrel L. Sandall, Purdue University; Rick L. Homkes, Purdue University; Sarah E. Leach, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1078: GATEWAY EXPERIENCES TO ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTORY COURSEChad M Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Chad Laux is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Technology Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He teaches courses in Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma quality, Production planning among others. His research interests include quality management, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and agriculture biotechnology systems. He is a Six Sigma BlackBelt from General Electric Co, Caterpillar Inc, and the American Society for Quality. He is also a Certified Senior Technology Manager from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Conference Session

IE Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jo Min, Iowa State University; Wenbo Shi, Iowa State University

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-2584: LEARNING IMPROVEMENT IN LEADERSHIP, TEAM-WORK, AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THROUGH A GLOBAL SUP-PLY CHAIN PROJECTK. Jo Min, Iowa State University K. Jo Min is Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. He teaches courses on production systems, closed-loop supply chains, and market-based allocation mechanisms. His education research interests in- clude outcome assessment and objective evaluation, and has been serving as an ABET program evaluator for EAC and TAC and as a reviewer for various NSF engineering education panels.Wenbo Shi, Iowa State University Wenbo Shi received his Bachelor of Science degree

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

AC 2011-2562: INTERACTIVE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH:Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston FARROKH ATTARZADEH earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston in 1983. He is an associate professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Technology at the University of Houston. He teaches software programming and is in charge of the senior project course in the Computer Engineering Technology Program. He is a member of ASEE and has been with the University of Houston since 1983. Dr. Attarzadeh may be reached at FAttarzadeh@central.uh.edu Page 22.938.1

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn A Vallas, University of Virginia; Wraegen Williams, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2864: ENHANCING THE FUTURE OF AMERICA’S COMPETI-TIVENESS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGINEERINGCarolyn A Vallas, University of Virginia Carolyn Vallas is a General Faculty member and the Director of the Center for Diversity in Engineering (CDE), at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) since 1998. Her responsibility over the past twenty five years has focused on diversity initiatives with emphasis on outreach and retention programs for women and minorities in engineering. This involves a strong collab- orative working relationship with engineering faculty and other departments on campus as well as with school districts, governmental and private industry. In addition, she

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University; Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Shauna Hallmark, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-1849: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF GO!: AN INNOVA-TIVE ONLINE PUBLICATION TO ATTRACT TEENS TO TRANSPORTA-TIONShashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University Shashi Nambisan, PhD, PE, is Director of the Institute for Transportation and a Professor of Civil Engi- neering the at Iowa State University. He enjoys working with students and he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Transportation systems as well as undergraduate capstone design courses. Dr. Nambisan has led efforts on over 150 research projects. He has taught over a dozen under- graduate and graduate courses in various areas related to transportation systems as well as undergraduate capstone design courses. He also has been very