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Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Ryan Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.1686.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Which Comes First – Theory or Laboratory Experiment?AbstractThe positive effects of laboratory exercise on engineering education are well recognized.To enhance student learning, many engineering technology courses include laboratoryexperiments. Traditionally, the students are introduced to the theories first. The lecturesare then followed by laboratory activities. However, the timing of the laboratory sessionswith respect to that of the lectures may influence student learning. In a reverse sequence,giving students opportunities to conduct experiments before presenting the theories mayimprove or impede learning.This paper presents an effort

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Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Prudich, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado, Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

The Ohio State University and UCLA. His research interestes are process systems engineering, process diagnosis, and simulation and modeling. He has been instructing the Unit Operations Laboratory for 3 years.Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton Page 22.1578.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bob Wilkens is Associate Professor and Director of Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton. He received his B.Ch.E. and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Ohio University. Following a post-doc

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Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan J. Meuth, University of Advancing Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-120: USING THE PROCESSING PROGRAMMING ENVIRON-MENT IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONRyan J Meuth, University of Advancing Technology I graduated from UMR with a B.S. of Computer Engineering in 2005, after which I stayed at UMR (Now Missouri University of Science and Technology) to pursue and complete a Master’s and PhD in computer engineering. I worked for Dr. Donald C. Wunsch at the Applied Computational Intelligence Laboratory in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. There I worked on the Learning Applied to Ground Robotics project, developing a ground vehicle that can not only navigate unknown terrain, but be able to learn from experience with the world. During the summers since 2006 I worked at

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Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Computers in Education

element methods and has interests in remote laboratories, project-based learning and student learning assessment. His research is in the areas of remote sensing and control with applications to remote experimentation as well as modeling of microstructure changes in metal forming processes. He publishes regularly in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and scientific journals. At the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, USA, he received the Best Paper Award for his article ’A Virtual Laboratory on Fluid Mechanics’.Dr. Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 22.527.1

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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

ethics.The laboratory component consists of five laboratories where students analyze an automobilelighting system to reinforce fundamental principles, use a breadboard to create a circuit with anoperational amplifier, and assemble a radio from a kit. In addition, a laboratory where studentsdesign and build a functional product with attention to aesthetics has been introduced to exercisetheir creativity. The creative process is marked by progression through various stages such asbrainstorming, forming a construction plan, drawing schematic representations of the product,and implementation of the design. This project is motivated by the need for creative thought inengineering undergraduate students to enable enhanced product design. Each semester

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Tools of the Trade

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas H. Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American; Connie M. Borror, Arizona State University, West

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Engineering Management

singlesetpoint for establishing benchmarks and the ability to run a design of experiments. A table isdisplayed that contains the students’ results with an option to export the results to MicrosoftExcel. The web-based module was written in Netbeans and utilizes the Glassfish applicationserver. A MySQL database maintains the Mouse Factory information and student records. Amajor advantage of this approach is that Netbeans, Glassfish and MySQL are all open-sourcesoftware packages.Figure 2. Bill of Materials Page 22.1383.4 Page 22.1383.5Figure 3. Critical Point - CoverDOE Lab OneThe first DOE laboratory allows students to

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Industrial Collaboration and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

knowledge in power areas, as well as studentsfrom another universities and colleges pursuing power education. Concept of virtual laboratory isalso introduced here and provides addition flexibility in the class’s offering strategies. Due to therapid changes in the technological world, faculty involved in teaching the proposed courses mustbe informed of advances in technology currently used in the industry. On the other hand,industry wants to have qualified and well-educated employees who are ready to implement theirknowledge on day one of their employment. As a result, the initiative of power engineeringcurriculum development described in this paper is industry-driven.IntroductionMany electrical engineering technology programs have already started

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Byron L Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University; Cory R. Davis, Oklahoma Christian University; Robert Andrew Stevenson, Oklahoma Christian University

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First-Year Programs

engineering students continues to be a critical concern across the engineeringdisciplines1-3. The typical engineering program begins with immersion of the student into thestudy of calculus. While this calculus content is mandatory to progression in the engineeringdisciplines, the abrupt transition from high school to Calculus I can be a deterrent to manystudents. Recognizing these facts, in fall 2009 the Oklahoma Christian University engineeringprograms implemented a new required freshman mathematics course, ENGR-1113 Foundationsof Engineering Mathematics, which precedes Calculus I. This class was patterned on the pilotprogram at Wright State University entitled “A National Model for Engineering MathematicsEducation” 4, 5. Both lecture and laboratory

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University; Janet Brelin-Fornari, Kettering University; Joseph Neal, Kettering University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2011-1651: CRASH SAFETY IN THE INTRODUCTORY PHYSICSLABDaniel Ludwigsen, Kettering University Dr. Daniel Ludwigsen pursued research in Musical Acoustics while completing the Ph. D. in Physics from Brigham Young University. After joining Kettering University in support of the acoustics specialty within Applied Physics, Dr. Ludwigsen has broadened his professional interests to include physics education research and instructional design. In addition to an overhaul of the introductory physics laboratories, partially supported by NSF CCLI funding, Dr. Ludwigsen has written two courses at the sophmore/junior level, and coauthored a senior level laboratory in acoustics. He is also interested in developing materials

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Dhruv Sakalley, Drexel University; Holly Burnside, Drexel University

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NSF Grantees

Education, 2011 Lean Six Sigma Nanomanufacturing Course for Undergraduate Engineering Technology and Engineering Programs  Abstract. We have developed a laboratory- and project-based course to instruct Engineering andEngineering Technology students in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for nanomanufacturing. Theexperiments include synthesis and characterization of quantum dots and magnetic nickelnanowires, and fabrication and testing of organic LEDs and nanocrystalline solar cells.Additional experiments related to ferrofluids, soft lithography, nanocrystalline phosphors, andnanofilters are under development. The broad objective is to impart the knowledge and skillsneeded to translate laboratory discoveries in nanoscience to the

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Information and Network Security

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Kundan Nepal, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darrin S. Muggli, Benedictine College; Brian Tande, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees

literature.The current delivery method has been described by others at UND13, “DEDP delivery formatincludes streamed on-line lectures (with download or play options) available two-hours aftereach class is taught on campus, periodic video conferencing, e-mail- and phone-based officehours, and on-campus concentrated summer laboratory experiences. This delivery format ensuresthat each distance program has essentially the same content as the on-campus program…” Thus,all class lectures are captured electronically and posted on a Blackboard® site for each course, towhich BC students and faculty will have access. The Blackboard® sites include integrated videoand audio of class lectures, lecture notes, homework assignments and solutions, interactive

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Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

machine shop or they can take advantage of the features of the Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP & M) Laboratories. They also need to select the power train components like gears, belt and chain drives for their mechanisms. Electrical Design: This stage is about adding the appropriate sensing and actuation elements to the designs. Electrical motors including servo or continuous DC, and associated sensors and switches are chosen. Wiring system has to be designed at this stage as well. Radio Controls/Programming: Students need to select between radio controls and autonomous microcontroller based designs. C programming may still be required in RC controls since students may want to

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Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.; Mircea Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca

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Electrical and Computer

level with analog circuits.Additionally, in today’s world, the tools, technologies, and methods used by engineers inelectrical engineering design evolve quickly and continuously. Educational programs must keeppace with these changing tools, technologies, and methods in order to produce graduates whomeet the needs of employers and are competitive in the marketplace. To meet this need,engineering education programs must target their laboratory experiences to take advantage of thenewest technologies and expose students to the tools and methods employed by practicingengineers, while emphasizing fundamental concepts and principles.A new approach, in which every student has their own integrated analog circuit design station,holds the promise to

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Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

collective knowledge of material, metrology, and processes.Synchronizing hands-on laboratory with lecture helps students to learn, appreciate, and bemotivated for further study. Learning effectiveness in a large class, however, is reduced due tolimited interaction, delaying feedback until after an exam, and tediousness of many repeatinglaboratory sessions. Classroom Performance System (Clicker) has been an educational tool togauge student comprehension, collect opinions, receive instant feedback, and automateadministrative tasks. This paper presents the results of implementing Clickers in twomanufacturing classes and laboratories at Texas A&M University. Both class size and class levelare considered in the study. Despite teething problems when

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Khabari, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

crucial to provide advanced trainingto America’s future workforce [1-3]. In keeping with industry demands and the Wentworthtradition, hands-on nanotechnology laboratory experience is a central component of Wentworth’semerging nanotechnology and engineering course offerings. The impact on undergraduatescience and technology education is significant, and the project is generating new researchopportunities for undergraduate students. The nanotechnology laboratory allows students todevelop nanotechnology-related knowledge and skills through their coursework that can later beapplied to further research, improve design projects, and create solutions to improve the overallquality of life. The laboratory is used not only by undergraduate students, but

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

held in the ECE laboratories of the University. During this event,the students work on the ECE projects and are actively engaged in relating scientifictheory to engineering design principles and practices. The direct outreach component ofthe program offers K-12 students the opportunity to participate in hands-on STEM-basedECE project activities at the institute of higher education. Through this participation, theK-12 students will improve their STEM preparation for admission to colleges anduniversities, and be motivated and encouraged to pursue degree programs in ECE and/orECE technology.The extended outreach of the “Engage K-12 students in ECE” program is plannedthrough the cyber-learning networks and will enable K-12 students in schools

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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

Biomedical Engineering of the University of Miami were directs the Biomedical Design and Instrumentation Laboratory and teaches Se- nior/Master Design Project, Biomedical Instrumentation, Microcomputer based medical instrumentation and Bio-signal processing. He mentors multidisciplinary teams of students, mainly interested in the de- sign of novel bio-electric devices. In his teams he integrates students at different academic levels from undergraduate to PhD. In research he is affiliated with the Neurosensory Laboratory where he performs research in audiology, ophthalmology, anesthesia and neurology. Collaborating with researchers of the Miller School of Medicine, he develops and validates novel Electrophysiological

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Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-305: TEACHING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTER EX-PERIMENTS THAT INTEGRATES FUZZY LOGIC APPROACHAhmed Rubaai, Howard University Ahmed Rubaai received the M.S.E.E degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, and the Dr. Eng. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988. In 1988, he joined Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a faculty member, where he is presently a Professor of Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Lead Developer of Motion Control and Drives Laboratory at Howard University (http://www.controllab.howard.edu) and is actively involved in many projects with industry, while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of artificial

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.563.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Energy efficiency and sustainability in engineering design curriculumAbstractThe knowledge and skills for the future workforce of an energy efficient industrialsociety are not fully nurtured in our current educational programs. Energy efficiency andinnovative design practices need to be an essential part of the learning experience inundergraduate engineering design programs. Current engineering design curriculum isreformed to teach the theoretical knowledge and hands-on practices in an integratedfashion. To study energy loss and overall energy efficiency of a system and itscomponents, laboratory

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Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

describes the mapping of the modules to existing coursesin the associate degree plans of study in partnership institutions, which allow students whocomplete the modules to receive course credits toward associate-level degrees in the participatinginstitutions at the same time. Modular offerings will allow certification at beginner, intermediate,and advanced levels in Mechatronics that meets industry workforce needs, while it facilitatesreceiving an associate degree. This approach enables a seamless transfer for students betweencolleges and university partners. A complementary aspect of this modular development is alsothe incorporation of innovative interactive and online delivery of lecture and laboratory materialsto accommodate a flexible schedule

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Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; Wesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

linking them with undergraduates workingon a multidisciplinary project to manufacture biodiesel from vegetable oil and convert theglycerol side product to marketable specialty chemical products. The high school seniorsparticipating in the project have worked with undergraduate researchers in chemical andmechanical engineering to operate a small scale biodiesel plant and glycerol conversion reactorat the Paducah Extended Campus of the University of Kentucky College of Engineering. Inaddition, the students operate a quality control laboratory and conduct research experimentsdesigned to improve the biodiesel manufacturing process and optimize the process for utilizingthe glycerol side product. Feedstocks utilized for the biodiesel process include

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Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

. Page 22.207.2  Observed coursesThe first course we observed was Introduction to Engineering Design (EI-100), which is a first-semester 3 credit required course for almost every engineering program of UDLAP since springof 2001. UDLAP’s Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Food, Industrial,Mechanical, and Mechatronic engineering students have in EI-100 a great opportunity for amultidisciplinary collaborative experience. EI-100 is a team-taught course that uses active,collaborative and cooperative learning. Course content and classroom activities are divided intothree, two-hour sections (Modeling, Concepts, and Laboratory) per week. Students have sixdifferent EI-100 facilitators (an instructor and teaching assistant for each

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Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsey Simmons, Stanford University; Beth L Pruitt, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

as thecuriosity, openness to new ideas and data, and skepticism that characterize science.”1 Exposingstudents to this expansive representation of science is expected to improve their skills astechnical workers and as thoughtful citizens. Pedagogical theories suggest that the most powerfulway to become proficient at a profession is to practice it or at least approximate its practices.2Evidence from laboratory-based professional development programs suggests this is true: teacherparticipation in research experiences can augment student achievement in a variety of measures.3,4 However, one comprehensive study suggests that teachers participating in the National ScienceFoundation’s Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Program may not

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology and the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; John Birch III; Mehrdad Faezi, Manchester Community College

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NSF Grantees

(two hours) - Review DISC Behavioral Profiles and create team assignments - Team Assignment - first laboratory activity, teams of students complete rough draft of lab report and instructors review/provide feedback on draft lab reports.Day 2 - Student teams turn in lab reports which incorporate instructor feedback as previously provided followed by classroom discussion. - DISC Behavioral Profiles, team building training and exercises (bird identification) are presented to assist in the understanding and enhancement of teams and team work. - Instructors review lab reports and provide feedback. - Lecture and group exercises on understanding the dynamics behind

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Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso; Ryan Wicker, University of Texas, El Paso; Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; Ahsan Choudhuri, University of Texas, El Paso

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College Industry Partnerships

R&D laboratories that link fundamentaldiscoveries to innovative products and services through applied research.To meet these recommendations, we propose the transition of engineering education to a medicalcenter model that includes the following key elements:  Clinical Experiences at the Post-Baccalaureate Level  Incorporation of Clinical Experiences into Program Learning Outcomes  Appropriate Mix of Research and Clinical Faculty  Industry Ownership of Professional Practice Training  Clinical Sites – industry practice based laboratories, internships, and collaborative researchWe have initiated the first step toward development of a medical center-type model byestablishing a prototype for the practice-based education

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Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lance W. Traub, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

to AE 314/315; the introductory experimentalaerodynamics laboratory course offered at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott Page 22.484.2campus. It is envisaged that the course design presented may be suitable for project orientatedexperimental courses with flexible learning outcomes. II. Course description The course consists of two 1 hour lecture periods per week and a 2½ hour laboratory. Formallecture based instruction typically constituted one of the lecture periods per week. At the time ofwriting, this course has been offered twice. Typical enrollment is approximately 10 to 14students. To provide students with sufficient

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Nippert, Widener University; Byung-Hwan Um, Widener University

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Chemical Engineering

control group performed the actual hands-onexperiment and a test group performed a simulation using a Java applet that simulated the handson experiment. Students in both groups were given the same laboratory instruction andperformed the experiment either virtually or in reality. At the conclusion of the lab, they weregiven a brief multiple choice test about the experiment and the results of this test were compared.No difference was observed in the results of the tests. This appears to indicate that studentlearning immediately after the experiment was similar in both groups.Introduction and BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to determine if engineering students performing a simulation of anexperiment using Virtual Reality demonstrated similar

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Roemer, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Eric R. Pardyjak, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah

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NSF Grantees

,thermal power sources are emphasized as sustainable energy solutions and highlighted inlecture and laboratory experiences.A team-based design project reflects the sustainable energy theme. During the firstteaching of this course sequence we concentrated on energy storage in compressed air,which is used to propel an air-powered train in an end-of-year design competition. Theproject spirals the design methodology, communication, teamwork, programming,manufacturing and hardware skills acquired during the first year of our new curriculum.For example, students are introduced to the following new manufacturing tools andtechniques: CNC mill, CNC lathe, CNC router, vacuum forming and injection molding.The students continue to use Arduino

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Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Jabulani Nyathi, Eastern Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

22.507.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Distance Education Program in Electrical Engineering AbstractTraditional engineering programs are taught in a class setting, accompanied with laboratoryexercises that complement lecture and reinforce theory. This is the ideal format, as students haveeasy access to both faculty and laboratories. Many times, however, students are place-bound inlocations where they do not have access to institutions offering engineering programs.Furthermore, engineering degrees are expensive degrees and opening one requires a significantinvestment from the organization and/or the state. On the other hand, many community