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Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob T Allenstein, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University; Peter Rogers, The Ohio State University; Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Education Innovation Center The Ohio State Univer- sity Columbus, OH 43210 Rogers.693@osu.edu Rogers joined the university in October, 2008 bringing with him 35 years of industrial experience. His career includes senior leadership roles in engineering, sales, and manufacturing in robotics, electron- ics, sensors, and controls industries. Throughout his career, Rogers has developed products using an innovative process consisting of multidisciplinary teams focused on understanding customer needs and converting them to commercially viable products and services. He brings this experience to the university where he leads the effort in developing company-sponsored, product-oriented Capstone design programs. As part of the

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University; David Gillette, California Polytechnic State University; Debra L. Valencia-Laver, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Elizabeth Ann Lowham, California Polytechnic State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students for a wide range of careers in professional fields thatcombine skills and interests in engineering, the arts, technology, and culture. As part of a quartersystem, the LAES program requires 52 quarter units (hereafter referred to as simply “units”) ofgeneral education, 40 units of Science and Mathematics, 34 units of Engineering, 24 units ofLiberal Arts, and 8 units of study abroad coursework. LAES students also take 16 units ofservice-based learning combined with their senior project work. Our graduates have successfulcareers as game designers, media developers, sound engineers, and technical writers, to namejust a few. For more information on advising and Engineering/Liberal Arts course selection,please refer to the following web page

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Mir M. Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University; John F. Sweigart P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wei Zhou

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the faculty advisor for the ASME student chapter.Prof. John F. Sweigart P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University John Sweigart is an Associate Professor in and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Depart- ment at southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. His teaching responsibilities are currently centered on Materials. Prior to his teaching career, John was in the aircraft and composite materials in- dustries. He received his BS degree in ME from Missouri University and his MS in EM from what is now the Missouri University of Science and Technology.Dr. Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Beth Stutzmann, is the Director of Bands at Southern Polytechnic State

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #6941A New Multidisciplinary Course in Sustainability using a Combination ofTraditional Lecture and Self-Directed Study ModulesDr. Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Dr. Jeffrey R. Seay is an Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky, Paducah Extended Campus. Dr. Seay joined the University of Kentucky in 2008 following a 12 year career in the chemical industry. Dr. Seay completed his BS and PhD from Auburn University and his MS from the University of South Alabama, all in Chemical Engineering. His primary research area is process systems engineering focused on

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Newberry, Dakota County Technical College; Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

books. Deb has spoken to multiple organizations, including the U.S. Senate, IEEE, ASME, BIO, AT- MAE, NCPN and others. A member of the editorial board of the Journal of Nano Education, she has published a number of articles in business magazines and professional journals.Dr. Marilyn Barger P.E., National Science Foundation ATE Centers Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and Presentations: Every Year INDI members conduct number of highschool visitations and presentations. INDI members have also offered presentations andquestion/answer session at various high schools about the future of the nanotechnology career.6. Assessment Results 6.1 TLC Freshman CohortThe survey data within the Freshman Engineering cohort is shown in the Table II withcomparative assessment results between nanotechnology cohort within the TLC (25 students)and the traditional undergraduate students taking other sections. The score of 5 represents“strongly agree” and a score of 1 represents “strongly disagree”. Both the surveyed groups were

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Patrick Lee Kirby, Drexel University (Eng.); Justin Bryan Gillander

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting and analysis, renewable energy analysis

Conference Session

Integrating Art, Humanities, and Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John J. Marshall PhD, University of Michigan

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

making of a functioning,interactive system contributed to the high levels of learning indicated in the responses. In thiscase the collaborative, cross-disciplinary and “hands-on” nature of the activities engaged inoperated as a catalyst for learning. The projects required that students pool their domain-specificskills and knowledge and teach each other in order to succeed. Students were exposed to Page 23.853.5different tactics and methods for acquiring, integrating and using new knowledge and new formsof knowledge. This was sometimes affirmative - confirming for example that the student reallydid want a career as an engineer, or transformative

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, and mechatronics (mechanical engineering).Thus, a broad technical education is needed. In effect, robotics engineers must use systemsthinking, even early in their careers. Given the above motivations for a robotics degree, a groupof WPI faculty members from the departments of Computer Science, Electrical & ComputerEngineering, Humanities & Arts, and Mechanical Engineering began meeting in spring 2006,with the support of the university administration, to design the degree program. A top-down Page 23.1049.4approach was taken using vision and goal statements to drive objectives, outcomes, andcurriculum in turn. Following a number of

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Burks Fasse PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; James William Schwoebel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ethan James Craig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anish Joseph, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ajit Vakharia, Georgia Institute of Technology; Steve M. Potter PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

lasting impact on student careers.5,9, 10 New research centers or interdisciplinary initiatives tend to iteratively encourage newinterdisciplinary research collaborations which are often tied to education.8 Also, student-led andstudent-centered research and education initiatives seem to prepare students well for theircareers.11 Together, these factors seem to help enhance the utility and strength of emerginginterdisciplinary research collaborations but remain fairly specialized and fragmented. If these factors were combined, interdisciplinary research collaborations resulting fromstudent projects could become stronger. Specifically, it can be hypothesized that the featureslisted below could contribute to a successful and personalized

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hisham Hegab P.E., Louisiana Tech University; James D Palmer, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

state students to Louisiana Tech University. One third of the currentenrollment of nanosystems engineering majors is out of state students as compared to theuniversity average of only 14% of students being out-of-state residents. Additionally, theuniqueness of the degree has helped to elevate the university to be recognized for itsmicro/nanotechnology education and research. In the past five years, our college has had threeNSF Career award winners (all but one for the entire college), which have used this uniquedegree program as part of their required educational component of their grants. In addition, theNSE faculty have also received two NSF Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education awards thathave assisted with course and laboratory

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Interdisciplinary Design Skills1 INTRODUCTIONAt the Sunapee State University engineering majors are similar to those at other schools around thenation. Most students choose a specific major in an area of interest to them and their future career plans.Within the engineering major, these students follow a specific track of courses with little variation in theform of electives taken during the third and fourth years. With the only common courses between majorsbeing rooted in math, physics, chemistry, writing and some social sciences, it is unsurprising to find thatgraduates from different programs develop and exhibit a completely different set of technical skills. Theissue in this model surfaces when those graduates leave the university to begin their

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Pakize S. Pulat, University of Oklahoma

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

values at their operating load as well as the electrical power,mechanical power, and efficiency. Performing detailed motor calculations is a great way toprovide a practical element to the course and something that will be useful to many of thestudents in their careers. A similar methodology was used in an introductory ECE class for non-majors at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.14 This paper14 shows detailed calculations andfigures of the motor theory that is taught in ENGR 3431.Next, the type of project that would motivate students to participate needed to be determined.With prior experience in FIRST robotics, we felt that it would be a good model for the robotproject portion of this course. FIRST is excellent at motivating students to

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhiyong Gu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Bridgette Maria Budhlall, University of Massachusetts; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Forance Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alfred A. Donatelli, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jill Hendrickson Lohmeier, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Bethlehem, PA. with Professor Mohammed El- Aasser in the Emulsion Polymers Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering as part of the Poly- mer Science and Engineering program. I received my Ph.D in 2000 for a dissertation entitled: ”Grafting Reactions in the Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate using Poly(vinyl alcohol) as Emulsifier”. Upon graduation, I was hired into the Ph.D Career Development Program at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., PA. where I conducted three one-year rotations in each of the three divisions: Polymer Chemicals Technology, Corporate R&D Science & Technology Center (CSTC) and Gases and Electronics Advanced Technology. I gained experience developing photoresist polymers for