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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Paper ID #7262Development of Laboratory Modules for Use in Measurement and Instru-mentation, and Applied Quality Control CoursesDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ciobanescu Husanu is an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Drexel Uni- versity. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and also a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. Her research interest is in thermo-fluid sciences with applications in micro- combustion, fuel cells, green fuels and plasma assisted combustion. Dr. Husanu has prior industrial experience in aerospace

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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Samantha Islam, University of South Alabama; Samuel H. Russ, University of South Alabama; Kevin D. White Ph.D., University of South Alabama

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Paper ID #7976Assessment of Spatial Visualization Skills in Freshman SeminarDr. Samantha Islam, University of South Alabama Dr. Samantha Islam, Ph.D. is an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of South Alabama. She received her B.S. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology and her M.S.C.E. and Ph.D. from Purdue University. Her research interests include application of econometric and statistical methods to a variety of transportation engineering problems, including highway safety, traf- fic safety and transportation planning. Dr. Islam is actively involved in developing an

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Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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students are introduced to a“flatter” instructional environment; all participants have dual roles as students andinstructors who are embedded in a collaborative environment where all learncollectively from each others’ experiences, even the instructor. We also discusshypothesized benefits and plans for assessment.IntroductionGlobalization1 has put engineering education2,3 and the profession at a challengingcrossroad. On one hand, the impact of rapid technological innovations on modernsocieties has been amplified by the globalization of the economy1; hence, betterliving standards afford increasing equity in education. Despite this fact, students’graduation percentages in U.S. engineering schools have been decreasing over theyears 4-5 with the

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Practical Teaching

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Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

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Paper ID #7515A Novel Approach for Sustainable Product Development EducationMr. Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Lam Wong joined Cuyahoga Community College in 2012 as the Associate Dean of Engineering and Engi- neering Technology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Science from the University of Rochester, and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Technological University. He has taught courses in engineering technology, operations management, and

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Teaching - Best Practices

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Merwan B Mehta, East Carolina University; Mark Angolia, Indiana State University

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Paper ID #6927Holistic Consideration of Best Practices in Product Design, Quality, and Man-ufacturing Process Improvement through Design for ValueDr. Merwan B Mehta, East Carolina University Dr. Merwan Mehta is an Associate Professor at East Carolina University in the Technology Systems Department at Greenville, NC. Prior to joining academics, he has over twenty years of experience work- ing as a machine tool design engineer, manufacturing engineer, manufacturing manager, vice-president, partner, and consultant. His present research interests are improving manufacturing productivity through Lean manufacturing principles

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Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

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Andrea Mazzurco, Purdue University; James Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Collaboratory (GEEC) research group. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies (STS) from Virginia Tech. Dr. Jesiek draws on expertise from engineering, comput- ing, and the social sciences to advance understanding of geographic, disciplinary, and historical variations in engineering education and professional practice. Page 23.1017.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Raising Students’ Cultural Awareness through Design ScenariosIntroductionFor many reasons, stakeholders from academia and

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Jane Hunter, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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withspecial skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," and that "the STEM gap willincrease significantly in the future." Many universities across the US strive to produce sufficientengineering graduates. Therefore, recruitment and retention of students to STEM fields,particularly engineering, is a major priority. A second, more specific goal is to improverecruitment and retention of underrepresented groups including women and ethnic minorities inengineering. Women and ethnic minorities are significantly underrepresented in engineering.Successful implementation of the plans to enhance the commitment of students to the field of Page

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Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo; Christopher Mark Hessler, University of Toledo; Donald V. Chase, University of Dayton

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mixing lab. Page 23.935.3AcknowledgementsThis research was supported by the National Science Foundation (Award Number: TUES-1044823).Bibliography1. EPA(Environmental Protection Agency), Drinking water infrastructure needs Survey and Assessment FourthReport to Congress EPA/600/R-09/048, 2009.2. ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Report card for American’s infrastructurehttp://www.asce.org/reportcard/2005/page.cfm?id=24#policy.3. EPA(Environmental Protection Agency), State of Technology Review Report on Rehabilitation of WastewaterCollection and Water Distribution Systems EPA/600/R-09/048, 2009.4. Speight V. (2008) Water-Distribution

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Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

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Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeeyeon Hahn, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #7340Reliability of the Global Real-time Assessment Tool for Teaching Enhance-ment (G-RATE)Ms. Nikitha Sambamurthy, Purdue University, West LafayetteMrs. Jeremi S London, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeremi S. London is a graduate student at Purdue University. She is pursing a Ph.D. in Engineering Edu- cation. In 2008, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue, and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue in 2013. Her research interests include: the use of cyber- learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education; assessing the impact

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Preparing for Practice

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James Huff, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering’s Bernard Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the recipient of the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Educational Excellence Award and the ASEE Chester Carlson Award. He is a fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and the National Society of Professional Engineers.Dr. Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette Robin S. Adams is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research is concentrated in three interconnecting areas: cross-disciplinary thinking, acting, and be- ing; design cognition and learning; and theories of change in linking engineering education research and practice

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Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

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Paper ID #5932Influence of S-STEM Funding: Challenges and SuccessesDr. Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University Dr. Mo Ahmadian is a professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Eastern New Mexico Univer- sity. He also serves as ABET/TAC program evaluator for Electronics and Computer Engineering Tech- nology programs. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before starting Ph.D. work, he worked three years as a project engineer. Page 23.745.1

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Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Rushe, Granta Design; Arlindo Silva, Granta Design

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Materials

other disciplines has evolved substantially1. It isinteresting to note that its breadth has increased dramatically not least because the number ofcommercially available materials has increased manifold in the last three decades. Teachingabout materials has therefore to cope with increasing content, and does so in a context where thecompetition for space in the engineering curricula by other disciplines is fierce.Interdisciplinarity is being pursued at both undergraduate2 and graduate3 levels. The search forinterdisciplinary knowledge has long been identified as mandatory for today’s technological andinnovation leaders. This is one of the goals of INCOSE, the CDIO Initiative and the multiplegraduate level programs worldwide. Akay calls in his

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Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Ann G Bessell PhD; Nurgun Erdol, Florida Atlantic University; Anthony J McGoron, Florida International University; William T. Rhodes, Florida Atlantic University

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segmentation and registration of organs and tumors to accurately determine tumor functional and anatomical volumes which is required for accurate dosimetry calculations for image guided therapy and Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) planning.Dr. William T. Rhodes, Florida Atlantic University Dr. Rhodes is a professor of Computer and Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University. His other titles include professor emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, past director of the Georgia Tech Center for Optical Science and Engineering, past director of the Florida Atlantic University Imaging Technology Center, past research director of the

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Instrumentation Technical Session I

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Kenneth E. Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus

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Paper ID #5846Portable Photovoltaic Laboratory for In-Service Teacher WorkshopsProf. Kenneth E. Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus Kenneth Dudeck is an associate professor of Electrical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University located in Hazleton, Pa. He has been teaching Electrical, Computer, and Electrical Technology Engineer- ing Courses for the past 25 years.Dr. Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus Page 23.971.1 c American Society

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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Bosco Mansel Oliver, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Elham B. Makram, Clemson University; Rajendra DUPE Singh, Clemson University

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Electrical and Computer

conference proceedings. He has presented over 50 keynote addresses and invited talks in various national and international conferences. Dr. Singh has received a number of international awards including one of the 10 Global ”Champions of Photovoltaic Technology” selected by Photovoltaics World (October 2010). He is Fellow of IEEE, SPIE, ASM and AAAS Page 23.1036.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Renewable Energy Education at Clemson University - A Certification Program with Solar, Wind & Electrical Grid ClassesAbstract: The rapid growth of the global

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Simulation and Programming

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Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

analysistechniques to introduce the topic of engineering systems.28 Page 23.1129.6Pierrakos, et al. at James Madison University teach a series of six design courses using problem-based learning (PBL) experiences that reiterate the design process and expose students to designtheory and practice, qualitative and quantitative reasoning, sustainability, systems thinking,ethics, and professional skills.29Gandhi, et al. at the Stevens Institute of Technology propose that the use of case studies can bevaluable in engineering education.30 They propose using systems thinking techniques, such asstrategic assumption surface testing, soft systems methodology, critical

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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India for the Deshpande16.100 F'11 1 Engineering Xingwei Wang Foundation 25% 154 Develop a business plan to fund the design and development of a product which would be considered an "Assistive Technology" device. Students work with a specific client and identify Capstone Assistive

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James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky

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. Page 23.1346.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Video Media to Enhance Conceptual Learning in an Undergraduate Thermodynamics CourseAbstract This project addresses the need for changing undergraduate chemical engineeringeducation to take advantage of skills possessed by a media savvy generation of students. Morespecifically, millennials communicate through a broad range of technology from texting tomobile video conferencing. This project aims to leverage these skills, more specifically theiraffinity to watching online videos, to enhance conceptual learning in an introductorythermodynamics course. To this end, the collaborative team from Manhattan

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Misconceptions

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karla L. Sanchez, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David Sederberg, Purdue University; Grant P Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; M. Gail Jones, NC State University; Hong Z Tan, Purdue University

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methods to: (a) leverage the understanding of complex phe- nomena in science and engineering and (b) support scientific inquiry learning and innovation. Specific efforts focus on studying cyberinfrastructure affordances and identifying how to incorporate advances from the learning sciences into authoring curriculum, assessment, and learning materials to appropriately support learning processes.Dr. David Sederberg, Purdue UniversityDr. Grant P Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Grant P. Richards is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. His research focuses on learning styles and visual learning tools.Dr. M. Gail Jones, NC State University Gail

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Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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Erick Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Vettrivel Gnaneswaran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Beatriz Murrieta, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro

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International

visibility allowsefficient coordination of operations supply chain and logistics systems through technologies likeradio frequency identification (RFID) tracking and improve overall system effectiveness. Withaccurate data, supply chain analysis become even more effective and profitable.Examples of such initiatives that have been investigated by Dr. Erick Jones through fundingfrom NASA EPSCOR, Department of Transportation, and Nebraska Department of Economicdevelopment, along with numerous industry projects as an NSF Industry University site directorinclude (but are not limited to):  Engineering manufacturing techniques that may lower the overall cost of implementing active RFID tags in the supply chain  New methods for applying and

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Jingbo Han, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Wasonga Otieno, Associate Professor

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Paper ID #7854Design and Simulation of a Sun Tracking Solar Power SystemDr. Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University Dr. Liping Guo received his B.E. in Automatic Control from the Beijing Institute of Technology at Beijing, China in 1997. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Auburn University in 2001 and 2006, respectively. She is currently an assistant professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the Technology Department at the Northern Illinois University. Her research and teaching interests are in the areas of power electronics, renewable energy, embedded

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Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

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Amy Renee Henson, Mineral Area College

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. Page 23.1206.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Impact of Computer Efficacy on the Nontraditional Community College StudentBackgroundComputers and Internet technologies have penetrated and transformed nearly every facet ofmodern society. In fact, in many work, educational, and social situations, people are expected tohave a certain level of computer skills and Internet access. Colleges and universities and thestudents who attend them are no exception to this transformation. Computer skills are assumed inhigher education as students are often required to write papers and perform homework usingword processing software, retrieve assignments and grades

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Vladimir Genis, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Paper ID #8144Image Analysis of Microfluidics: Visualization of Flow at the MicroscaleDr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.)Dr. Vladimir Genis, Drexel University (Tech.)Mr. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the laboratory technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Carr assists faculty members with the development and implementation of various Engineering Technology courses, and enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings. Eric holds an M.S. in

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Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

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Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

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Paper ID #8088Developing Across the Curriculum Examples to Use in the Construction Class-roomMr. Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine Philip Dunn is an Assistant Professor in the Construction Management Technology Program where he serves as the coordinator. He has been with UMaine for 10 years after working as a Civil Engineer with the Maine Department of Transportation for 20 years. He is very active in his community serving with several professional, fraternal, and civic organizations. He is a licensed engineer in Maine. He is married with 2 children

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Building BIM into Construction Curricula

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Arundhati Ghosh, Arizona State University; Kristen Parrish PhD, Arizona State University; Allan Dee Chasey, Del E Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University

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facilitate energy-efficiency in the commercial building industry. Another research interest of Kristen’s is engineering education, where she explores how project- and experience-based learning foster better understanding of engineering and management principles. Prior to joining ASU, Kristen was at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) as a Postdoctoral Fellow (2009-11) and then a Scientific Engineering Associate (2011-2012) in the Building Technologies and Urban Systems Department. She worked in the Commercial Buildings group, developing energy effi- ciency programs and researching technical and non-technical barriers to energy efficiency in the buildings industry. She has a background in collaborative design

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Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

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Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corinne Johnson Rutzke, Corinne Rutzke

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her Bachelor’s degree from Presidency College, Calcutta, India; thereafter received her Master’s degree in Botany with a first class from the University Colleges of Sciences and Technology, Calcutta, India. Dr. Mitra is actively involved in research and teaching in the fields of biology, geology, environmental and marine sciences, and pedagogy. She is the recipient of many awards, scholarships, and grants.Dr. Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Abhijit Nagchaudhuri is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Nagchaudhuri is a member of ASME and ASEE professional societies and is actively involved in teaching and research

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Topics in Energy Management

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Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #6502Economic and Life Cycle Analysis of Renewable Energy SystemsDr. Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University Dr. Kendrick Aung is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan in 1996. He is an active member of ASEE, ASME, AIAA, SAE and Combustion Institute. He has published over 70 technical papers and presented several papers at national and international conferences. Page 23.447.1 c

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Simulation and Programming

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Alejandro Garcia; Natalia V Espino, UTEP; Zhonghua Hu; David Ricardo Romo; Monica I. Corella, University of Texas, El Paso

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-line Testing SystemImproving engineering education has become a major concern for universities. There is a need tochange the engineering curriculum and create courses that will give future workforce engineersthe skills that manufacturing companies are searching for. One of the concepts that are trying tobe utilized is creating online courses1, 2 ; for the objective presented here the online technology isused but with a different approach than just a regular online course. In this paper, the idea is toexplain, implement, and further enhance engineering education with a different program for theIndustrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering department and the Mechanical EngineeringDepartment at the University of Texas at El Paso. This program

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Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya A. Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University

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theemployers because there is a gap between what students learn at school and what they arerequired to do in practice after graduation. In this regards, Society for Manufacturing Engineers(SME) survey 1,2) has also identified several knowledge gaps including the following:  Product and Process Design  Project Management  Team Work  Communication  Problem Solving and othersIn particular, product design has been identified as a complex, integrated problem3) that covers awide range of knowledge including engineering (technology, techniques, material andprocessing, reliability, robust design), ergonomics (operation, safety, usability), business(marketing, management, planning, corporate identity), aesthetics (form, visualization, style

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Ocean and Marine Tech Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Ocean and Marine

Paper ID #8139A Senior Student Design Project in Marine and Coastal Environment Moni-toringDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Univer- sity, Philadelphia. He is holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Research Institute – Renewable Energy Center, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as a project manager and