Conference Session

Alternative Energy Laboratory Experiences

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University; Albert Leroy Powell, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Electronics and Computer Technology major at Bowling Green State University. He participated in a solar cell research project with Dr. Erik Mayer at BGSU with the support of the SETGO Summer Research Program funded by the National Science Foundation. With his B.S. in Technology degree, he plans on continuing research in various areas of materials science associated with the electrical engineering field. Page 22.59.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Low-cost Laboratory Experiment to Generate the I-V Characteristic Curves of a Solar

Conference Session

Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul D. Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University; Jann Joseph, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

financial need during the finaltwo years of their studies in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. The program involvesfrequent mentoring by faculty, engaging students in faculty scholarly activities, and scholarshipsupport. These elements combine to reduce the likelihood that students will decrease theircourse loads, work too many jobs, or even “step out” to earn sufficient funds to finish theireducation. The results of this program have been remarkable, with nearly 100% of these “atrisk” students finishing their degrees in a timely manner. Page 22.618.2Institutional ProfileGrand Valley State University (GVSU) was founded in 1960. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jackson, VCU Haptics Lab; Dianne T.V. Pawluk, Virginia Commonwealth University; Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida

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NSF Grantees

Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace En- gineering at the University of Florida. His research focuses on understanding and developing new tech- nologies (mechanical, electronic, optical, or biological) that utilize the unique capabilities of nanostruc- tured/nanoscale materials. He works in both the Machine Tool Research Center and the Nanoscience Institute for Medical and Engineering Technology at UF. Before joining Florida, he was an Assistant Pro- fessor at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia where he was Director of VCU’s NanoManufacturing (NanoMan) lab. He received his B.S. degree (1998) in mechanical engi- neering from the University of Maryland, and his M.S

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-238: ASSESSMENT BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF HOWARDGARDNER’S THEORYMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of

Conference Session

ELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, Purdue University North Central

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-549: TEACHING DIGITAL FILTER IMPLEMENTATIONS US-ING THE 68HC12 MICROCONTROLLERLi Tan, Purdue University North Central DR. LI TAN is currently with the College of Engineering and Technology at Purdue University North Central, Westville, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in1992. Dr. Tan is a senior member IEEE. His principal technical areas include digital signal processing, adaptive signal processing, and digital communications. He has published a number of papers in these areas. He has authored and co-authored three textbooks: Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications, Elsevier/Academic Press, 2007; Fundamentals of Analog and

Conference Session

Novel Approaches to Teaching Materials

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

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Materials

AC 2011-841: ROOM WITH A VUEJohn A. Nychka, University of Alberta John was an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky for two years before returning to Canada and his alma mater, the University of Alberta, in 2007. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering teaching and coordinating the second year introductory mate- rials engineering service course to many disciplines of engineering. John is active in the departmental Teaching Enhancement Committee which is mandated with improving the quality of teaching within the department. He has organized and co-organized teaching workshops to bring international speakers to the University of Alberta on topics of

Conference Session

Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Tyler Schecklman, Savannah Technical College

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Instrumentation

AC 2011-880: HOME AUTOMATION WITH MICROCONTROLLER ANDNETWORKINGAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityTyler Schecklman, Savannah Technical College Student at Savannah Technical College enrolled in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Associate Degree Program. Upon completion of Associate’s degree, will transfer to another institution to complete Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. Page 22.778.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Home Automation with Microcontroller and NetworkingAbstractThe Internet now enables us to distribute information

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Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2687: SMART GRID DEVELOPMENT USING MODELING, DE-SIGN, SIMULATION, AND DIAGNOSES OF ELECTRICAL DISTRIBU-TION NETWORKSaeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Dr. Saeed Sean Monemi is a professor of Electrical and Computer engineering at California State Poly- technic University, Pomona. He has published many papers and currently conducting projects in the areas of smart grid, embedded systems, software engineering, and operating systems. Page 22.1301.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Course in Smart Grid development using

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Garfield, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1631: WORK IN PROGRESS: THE STUDY BUDDY, A VIRTUALTUTORIAL AGENTKeith Garfield, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Garfield is an Assistant Professor in the department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His research interests include the use of virtual intelligent agents in educational and training settings. Page 22.1697.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Work in Progress: The Study Buddy, a Virtual Tutorial AgentIntroduction:This paper describes an interactive tutorial agent, named the

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Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1484: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INPUT POWER FACTOR COR-RECTED VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR DRIVE SYSTEM FOR THE ELEC-TRIC MOTOR DRIVES COURSEShiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Shiyoung Lee is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Penn State Berks. He has many years of industrial experiences as a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer with various industries before joining the college. Since Dr. Lee’s major research area is in Power Electronics, his primary research interest will be the development of software configurable and fully digital controller for the three-phase permanent magnet brushless motor drives. The MATLAB/Simulink based control algorithms will be studied and

Conference Session

Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda S. Fry, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Gong for their comments and feedback,and Amber Oliver for her contributions to the data collection.Bibliography1. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (2007). Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved April 25, 2008, from http://www.abet.org/forms.shtml#For_Engineering_Programs_Only2. Diefes-Dux. H.A, Hjalmarson, M., Miller, T., and Lesh, R. (2008). Model-Eliciting activities for engineering education. In J. Zawojewski, H. Diefes-Dux, & K. Bowman (Eds.), Models and modeling in engineering education: Designing experiences for all students. (pp. 17-36). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publishers.3. Diefes-Dux, H.A

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Special Session Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the MATE International ROV Competition

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas R. Consi, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Ocean and Marine

AC 2011-1022: THE MATE INTERNATIONAL ROV COMPETITION AUNIVERSITY PERSPECTIVEThomas R. Consi, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Thomas Consi is an assistant professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences and Dept. of Mechani- cal Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His research focus in on marine robotics, specifically the development of amphibious robots for coastal exploration and environmental monitoring. He is the advisor to UWM’s ROV team and currently teaches Mechatronics in the UWM Mechanical Engineering Dept. Page 22.1480.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

intelligence. His research interests include built-in intelligent controller for high performance industrial drives, hardware testing in laboratory, research and development of intelligent applications for manufacturing systems and industrial applications.ABDUL R OFOLI, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Dr. Ofoli received his B.Sc. degree in electrical and electronic engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, in 1999, and the M.Eng. degree and Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Howard University, Washington, DC, in 2002 and 2006, respectively. During his graduate studies at Howard University, he developed and implemented real-time control algo- rithms for industrial

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Anh NV Nguyen; Patrick Martin, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University, AP, India

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1439: FUZZY LOGIC-BASED PMDC MOTOR CONTROLLER -AN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTKala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania Kala Meah received the B.Sc. degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1998, the M.Sc. degree from South Dakota State University in 2003, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Wyoming in 2007, all in Electrical Engineering. From 1998 to 2000, he worked for several power companies in Bangladesh. Currently, Dr. Meah is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Com- puter Engineering, Department of Physical Science, York College of Pennsylvania. His research interest includes electrical power, HVDC transmission, renewable energy, energy conversion, and

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Peyton Jones, Villanova University; Connor W. McArthur, Villanova University; Tyler A. Young, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

DUE #0088884, (2001). 5. D. Miller, “Walking Before Running: Filling the Freshman Engineering Gap by Building Mobile Stiquito(TM) Robots”, National Science Foundation DUE #0088158 (2001). 6. N. Chao, “A Low Cost Hands-On Laboratory Experience for Introductory Engineering Students”, National Science Foundation DUE #0125583 (2001). 7. L. Fairchild, “Robots in an Introductory Survey Course in Computer Science”, National Science Foundation DUE #0087963 (2001). 8. N. McNulty, “Understanding Technology through Robots and Multimedia”, National Science Foundation DUE #0088370 (2001). 9. Parallax Inc, website: http://www.parallax.com/ 10. The Handy Board, website: http://www.handyboard.com/ 11

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1800: ADMINISTERING A DIGITAL LOGIC CONCEPT INVEN-TORY AT MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONSGeoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Geoffrey L. Herman is a PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include cogni- tive science, identifying and assessing common student misconceptions and difficulties in electrical and computer engineering topics, blended learning (integrating online teaching tools into the classroom), in- telligent tutoring systems, and music signal processing. He is a winner of the 2011 Educational Research and Methods Division Apprentice Faculty Grant. He has been

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Electrical and Computer

learning: microprocessors from theory to practice”, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, pp. 459-462, June. 2004.7. B. LaMeres, C. Plumb, F. Cady, “"Improved Student Learning of Microprocessor Systems Through Hands-On and Online Experience", American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, June 20-23, 2010, Louisville, KY. Page 22.26.16

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Doran K. Wilde, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1225: ROBOTIC LASER TAG: A CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERI-ENCEJames K. Archibald, Brigham Young University James K. Archibald received the B.S. degree (summa cum laude) in mathematics from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, in 1981, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Since 1987, he has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University. His current research interests include robotics and multiagent systems. Dr. Archibald is a member of the IEEE, ACM, and Phi Kappa Phi.Doran K Wilde, Brigham Young University Dr. Wilde started his career as an electrical engineer in Oregon where he

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas M. Korman Ph.D., P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

, Concrete Technology and Formwork, Heavy Civil Construction Methods, Residential Construction Methods, and Building Systems. Page 22.1388.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Energy Efficiency Fundamentals in Construction Education: Project REDUCEAbstractIn recent years, energy efficiency has resurfaced as an important topic in construction education.Finding the appropriate location in the curriculum can be a challenge for construction educatorsas other topics prevail through requirements previously set forth by accreditations review

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University; David Faasse

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

., and Duffie, J.A., “Estimation of the Diffuse Radiation Fraction for Hourly, Daily, and Monthly-Average Global Radiation,” Solar Energy, Vol. 28, 19826. http://digitizer.softforge.net7. Kasten, F., and Young, A. T., "Revised optical air mass tables and approximation formula", Applied Optics, vol. 28, issue 22, no. 22: OSA, pp. 4735–4738, 11/1989.8. Sözen, M., “From a Traditional Combustion Course to an Alternative and Renewable Energy Course”, Proceedings of the 2009 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista FL, November 20099. Sözen, M., “Use of Solar, Wind and Hydrogen Technology Trainers in an Alternative and Renewable Energy Course”, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE North Central Section

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher S. Greene, University of Saint Thomas; Paul Ian Nyombi, University of Saint Thomas

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Electrical and Computer

well as the Senior Design class.PAUL IAN NYOMBI, UNIVERSITY OF STTHOMAS Paul Nyombi, is originally from Uganda, East Africa. He is currently senior at the University of St. Thomas persuing a double major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Through his education at St. Thomas, he’s been able to explore the various engineering fields through the different courses he has taken. He has a developed a high interest in high power systems (distribution and transmission) especially as regards the incorporation of renewable technology on the power grid. Over 10 months ago, he joined Xcel Energy (internship) from where he has enjoyed being challenged and stretched intellectually by experienced engineers. He intends

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2275: CIRTL: IMPACTING STEM EDUCATION THROUGH GRAD-UATE STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTJustin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University Page 22.325.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning: Impacting STEM Education through Graduate Student Professional DevelopmentAbstract This paper summarizes findings of a national, multi-institutional effort to reform STEMundergraduate education through the implementation of graduate student professionaldevelopment programs focused on improving teaching practice

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chasnov, Cedarville University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-113: ENERGY USAGE AND EMISSIONS INVENTORYMark Gathany and Robert Chasnov, Cedarville University Mark is an Assistant Professor of Biology and heads the Environmental Science program at Cedarville. Bob is a Professor of Engineering and has been presenting the need for his mechanical engineering stu- dents to understand climate change. Page 22.566.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Energy Use and Emissions InventoryAbstract Maintaining a 400-acre campus which supports the education of 3000 students requiresenergy. Data were gathered from

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

professor and the director of Architectural Engineering Program at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). He was re- sponsible for developing the current architectural engineering undergraduate and master’s programs at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). During his stay at IIT, he taught fundamental engineering courses, such as thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as design courses, such as HVAC, energy, plumbing, fire protection and lighting. Also, he supervise many courses in the frame of interprofessional projects program (IPRO). In few months, Dr. Megri will defend his ”Habilitation” (HDR) degree at Pierre and Marie Curie Univer- sity - Paris VI, Sorbonne Universities

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno "Ed" Koehn, Lamar University

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Construction

AC 2011-695: CONSTRUCTION WORK WITH EQUIPMENT: INDIAEnno ”Ed” Koehn, Lamar University Enno ”Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the prin- ciple investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construc- tion. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co- authored over 200 papers in engineering education. as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and Surveyor

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Materials

extensive graphing of the data improved their skills set not only in this class butother engineering technology classes where they are required to present graphical data. Theelement of learning material properties by a hands on application testing labs conducted bystudents was a tremendous success in this material’s selection class. Overall this lab addition hasbeen a successful motivational learning tool for students. Page 22.11.16References1. Elements of Material Science and Engineering, Lawrence H. Van Vlack, Pub. Addison-W esley, Fourth Edition Commercial Steel Treating Processes, 1980, Pg. 386-388.2. Engineering Materials

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Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Bedrich Benes, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2730: A GUIDED INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING APPROACH TOHIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER GRAPHICS EDUCATIONAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra J. Magana is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University. Alejandra’s research inter- est are focused on identifying how computational tools and methods can support the understanding of complex phenomena for scientific discovery and for inquiry learning.Bedrich Benes, Purdue University Bedrich Benes is Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. He received his Ph.D in Computer Science from Czech

Conference Session

Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-1079: ASSESSMENT OF A LABORATORY ORIENTED STUDYCURRICULUMMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional , national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of IEEE

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chia-Keng Lee, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside; Robert C. Calfee, University of California, Riverside

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Computers in Education

, Dr. Stahovich joined the Mechanical En- gineering Department at UC Riverside in 2003 where he is currently a Professor and Chair. His research interests include pen-based computing, educational technology, design automation, and design rationale management.Robert C Calfee, Graduate School Of Education, University of California Riverside Page 22.82.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Pen-Based Statics Tutoring SystemAbstractWe present an intelligent pen-based tutoring system for Statics – the sub-discipline ofengineering mechanics concerned with the

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-337: USING NO-STAKES QUIZZING FOR STUDENT SELF-EVALUATIONOF READINESS FOR EXAMSKirsten A. Davis, Boise State University Kirsten A. Davis is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Davis earned a B.Arch. in Architecture and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Civil Engineering specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineer- ing specializing in Construction Engineering and Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving