Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

, automation technology, manufacturing robotics, drafting and design technology, and computer programming. We focus on automation technology, but should get into higher levels of mechatronics as well.• manufacturing processes, automation, sustainability• Hands on education with labs is a must, CAD CAM Programming, Q&A, Metrology, GD&T Reading and Applying, All are very important topics to teach our Mfg Engineers• universities are using buggy whip methods to teach current and emerging technologies. They're stuck in the past and will not change. Another big issue is academic politics. Excellent educators who want to bring new ideas along with making students responsible for their behavior are being forced out of academia

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #6040REMOTE DEMONSTRATION OF PACKAGINGProf. Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Akram Hossain is a professor in the department of Engineering Technology and director of the Center for Packaging Machinery Industry at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IN. He worked eight years in industry at various capacities. He is working with Purdue University Calumet for the past 24 years. He consults for industry on process control, packaging machinery system control and related disciplines. He is a senior member of IEEE. He served in IEEE/Industry Application Society for 15 years at vari- ous capacities

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott E Steinbrink, Gannon University

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Community Engagement Division

; her industry experience includes systems analysis and cognitive science applications. With a life-long interest in technology and its potential for enhancing human capabilities, her research includes intelligent interface design, motivated system energetics, and other topics relative to knowledge-intensive systems.Dr. Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University Dr. Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003, she is currently an associate professor in the Me- chanical Engineering Department, and serves as the interim associate dean for the College of Engineering and Business. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her B.S. is in Marine Systems Engineering from the

Conference Session

CIP Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin K Sinha, Albany State University

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College Industry Partnerships

understanding ofmechanisms to fairly advanced electronic communications and programming5. First LegoRobotics6,7 has drawn wide attention and is continuously gaining in popularity among K-12students. Albany State University, located in the deep south is a liberal arts university with a 24-county service area covering largely the agricultural communities of the rural south. It offersover 50 degrees through its four colleges. Since 1985, it is also conducting a transfer engineeringprogram through an articulation agreement with Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech),state’s flagship engineering research university located 180 miles north. The RegentsEngineering Transfer Program (RETP) was created by State Board of Regents to facilitatestudents in

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Dana E Schnee, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #7666The Impacts of Real Clients in Project-Based Service-Learning CoursesDr. Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Dr. Malinda S. Zarske is the director of K-12 Engineering Education at the University of Colorado Boul- der’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. A former high school and middle school science and math teacher, she has advanced degrees in teaching secondary science from the Johns Hopkins University and in civil engineering from CU-Boulder. She is also a first-year Engineering Projects instructor, Faculty advisor for SWE, and on the development team for the TeachEngineering

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session III

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #6767LabVIEW and Arduino as a gateway to PLC programmingDr. Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte Dr. Wesley B. Williams is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Con- struction Management at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Williams joined the de- partment in 2011, teaching courses in the mechanical engineering technology and electrical engineering technology undergraduate programs as well the facilities management graduate program. His research interests include additive manufacturing, instrumentation, controls, and lapping. His

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; James Nelson, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6852Defining Makers Making: Emergent Practice and Emergent MeaningsDr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University Dr. Micah Lande is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University. He teaches human-centered design innovation and researches how engineers learn and apply a design process to their work.Dr. Shawn S Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dr. Shawn Jordan is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University. He teaches junior and senior

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; James J. Sluss Jr., University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

than the 36.4% decrease experienced by OU-ECE. After the ASEE national ECEenrolment data decline leveled off between 2007 and 2008, it experienced an average annualincrease of 3.3% between 2008 and 2011. The OU-ECE undergraduate enrollment far exceeded Page 23.862.3that figure at an average annual increase of 15.5% between 2008 and 2012.Prior work1, 2, 3 details our methodology, which is focused on advanced engineering technologies,innovative demonstrations, and hands-on activities at a level that the individual student canunderstand and appreciate. On the surface, this statement might sound like a vaguegeneralization that every engineering

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

Paper ID #7573Enhancing Student Learning and Engagement in Construction Course usingService LearningDr. Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Assistant Professor Engineering Technology and Construction Management University of North Carolina CharlotteMs. Candace Mazze, Univeristy of North Carolina at Charlotte Ms. Mazze is a doctoral candidate in the Educational Leadership department at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has served as a graduate research assistant for Construction Management in College of Engineering. She has researched, gathered and analyzed data, and assisted in writing and

Conference Session

Special Initiatives and Programs at Two-Year Colleges

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne-Marie A Lerner, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Two Year College Division

students, and education assessment. She received her PhD in mechanical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 2008. Page 23.650.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Gritty students: The effect of perseverance on retention for traditional and nontraditional studentsAbstract:It is important to examine characteristics that contribute to successful retention in an engineeringprogram, particularly among nontraditional and transfer students. One characteristic trait thathas been experimentally linked to success is grit, which is defined as

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT); Xiaohui Yuan, University of North Texas; David Adam Harden; Yang Lu

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #7953Cross-Domain Integration of home automation, entertainment, and e-Healthusing Wireless Sensor NetworkDr. Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston (CoT) Dr. Xiaojing Yuan is Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Technology program of Engineer- ing Technology Department. She is the founder and director of the ISGRIN research lab and actively incorporating undergraduate research activities as part of final project requirements in several undergrad- uate junior and senior level courses dealing with sensors, instrumentation, and microprocessor hardware and software. Her research interest includes wireless

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Drew Witte, IUPUI; Peter J. Schubert, IUPUI

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #6556Optimization of a Trash to Energy SystemDrew Witte, IUPUIProf. Peter J. Schubert, IUPUI Peter J. Schubert, Ph.D., P.E. is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IUPUI, and serves as the Director of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy. He has published 75 technical papers and ha 35 US patents. He has been the principal investigator on grants from NASA, DOE, DOD, USDA, and GSA. Page 23.949.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Online Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn E. Partlow M. Eng., Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education

middle school, high school, and community college students to expose and increase their interest in pursuing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Astatke travels to Ethiopia every summer to provide training and guest lectures related to the use of the mobile laboratory technology and pedagogy to enhance the ECE curriculum at five different universities.Dr. Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University Dr. Jumoke Ladeji-Osias is Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Depart- ment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. She earned in B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Ph.D. in

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe C. Guarino, Boise State University; James R Ferguson P.E., Boise State University; V Krishna C Pakala, Boise State University

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Educational Research and Methods

“Ethical Dimensions of Technology” (ENGR 102) wasintroduced in fall 2007. ENGR 102 immediately became popular with our junior and seniorstudents, who were pleased to use an engineering-related course to help fill their university corerequirements. We feel that ENGR 102 had an immediate and sustained positive impact on theFE metric scores associated with ABET outcome (f), starting in academic year 2007. While our Page 23.1013.9department cannot take credit for this improvement, the results help to validate our confidence inthe FE metric associated with this ABET outcome.ConclusionsThe FE exam is an accepted and vital part of the assessment program

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #8043Bridging the Gap in Transition of Students from Community Colleges to Uni-versitiesDr. MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Sarder is an associate professor and program coordinator of the industrial engineering technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). He is also an assistant director of the center for logistics, trade and transportation. At the USM, he revamped his program by developing as many as fourteen new courses, implementing hands on experience in courses, and delivering online courses for distant students. Dr. Sarder is very active in engineering and

Conference Session

FPD 5: Transitions and Student Success, Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven R. Eisenbarth, Baylor University

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First-Year Programs

for Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science Studies and more recently as the Associate Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. He has developing interests in international education and has a faculty appointment at Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, DPRK. Page 23.1054.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Scholarships for Academic Success Program: A Final ReportAbstractThe primary goal of the Scholarships for Academic Success (SAS) Program, funded through anNSF S-STEM grant, was

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Don R Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Timothy Allen Robinson, Penn State University; Anthony R Kovscek, Stanford University; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sukesh K Aghara, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

(Software). Gilman has been active in various local, state, and national organi- zations including Rotary, Computer Cleanup Day, Leadership Brazos, B/CS Library Board, multiple IT groups, and the Software Engineering Task Force for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.Dr. Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK Dr. Mehmet Ayar is a scientific programs expert in the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK). He received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in STEM education at Texas A&M University in 2012. His research is in ethnographic studies of science and engineering practice, curriculum development, design of learning environments, and robotics activities. Dr. Ayar worked for the

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Jessica Tryner, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

trainings on engineering, communication, and socialawareness.The project was a great example of developing suitable technology to the targeted population.From the project, the students learned that the best technology is not necessary the mostadvanced technology, but the most suitable one. They did not need to use state-of-the-artcomponents and materials. On the contrary, they are limited to the most primitive means.Nevertheless, they still need to apply their engineering skills to solve demanding problems. Forexample, they had to build a bomb calorimeter to test the calorific value of the briquette. Theyalso need to develop a systematic way to find out the minimum pressure of making a usablebriquette. They also learned the importance of having

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University

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Materials

role of adaptive technologies in increasing participation in science and engineering.Dr. Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University Dr. Adam R. Carberry is an Assistant Professor at Arizona State University in the College of Tech- nology & Innovation’s Department of Engineering. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. Dr. Carberry was previously an employee of the Tufts’ Center for Engineering Education & Outreach and manager of the Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program (STOMP).Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Dr. Milo Koretsky is a Professor

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies, Student

a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching in- terests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the de- velopment of engineering education assessment tools. She is a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Prof. Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Heidi A. Diefes-Dux

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marie A. Boyette, FLATE

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

- secondary career and technical education programs; and provides a variety of professional development for STEM and technical educators focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Agnes Scott College. She earned both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (En- vironmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on membrane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has over 20 years of experience in developing curric- ula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post-secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Dr. Barger serves on several national panels and advisory

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington- Seattle; Elizabeth Burpee; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7645STEM Students outside the Classroom: The Role of the Institution in Defin-ing Extracurricular ActivityDr. Denise Wilson, University of Washington Denise Wilson received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1988 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and 1995, respectively. She also holds an M.Ed. from the University of Washington (2008) and has worked in industry (Applied Materials). She is currently a faculty member with the Electrical Engineering De- partment, University of Washington, Seattle, and she was

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

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Mathematics

. Page 23.405.3MotivationThe formal mathematical theory and estimation approaches have limited success, however, whenapplied to media arts students, whose goals are technology-based careers in the film, music, andgame industries, and often to beginning mechanical engineering students as well, who envisioncareers in engineering design. Both groups prefer math that is immediately and transparentlyapplicable to their career paths. With powerful and inexpensive calculators, estimation-basedmath seems like a waste of time, and they trust, often without question7, the output of user-friendly software. In both communities, then, a significant goal is to develop the habits of goodmathematicians, and all good problem solvers, based on the problem solving

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson PE, Bucknell University; Daniel Schmalzel; Robert R. Krchnavek, Rowan University; John L. Schmalzel, Rowan University

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Electrical and Computer

strongcommunication, professional and interpersonal team skills during the project experience. The client was extremely pleased with the success and detail of the EAP and itssupporting technology which made it one of the most cutting-edge EAPs to as yet be developedin the US.Strengths and Weaknesses of Approach As earlier described, one of the key challenges in the academic environment include thebalancing of the sometimes competing goals of (1) providing students with relevant, real-world,engineering projects that meet a real industry need, and (2) meeting the accompanying highclient expectations of professional quality deliverables from a student team, which are often wellbeyond the scope of a one- or two-semester project of two credits per

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6190Using a Virtual Platform for Teaching Electrical Machines and Power Sys-tems CoursesDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. 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

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #6336Theory and Commercial Software - Finding the Balance in a Finite ElementsCourseDr. Gregory K Watkins P.E., California State University, Chico Dr. Gregory Watkins received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, a master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engi- neering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is an associate professor in the department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing at California State Univer- sity Chico. He previously taught in the Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #7851A Senior Design Project in Environmentally Friendly Glass ManufacturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityDr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityMr. M. 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. Carr holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from Drexel University

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonette T. Cummings P.E., Purdue University; James Huff, Purdue University; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

has been active in ASEE serving in the FYP, CIP and ERM. He is the past chair of the IN/IL section. He is a fellow of the Teaching Academy and listed in the Book of Great Teachers at Purdue University. He was the first engineering faculty member to receive the National Campus Compact Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning. He was a co-recipient of the National Academy of 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

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R. Carroll, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Electrical and Computer

experiment, and then building complexity to the point where students weregenerating independent results, the topic of digital circuit design was effectively presented.ConclusionsThe goal of this engineering summer camp for middle school students was to interest and inspireparticipants to consider engineering careers. Digital circuit design, requiring no prerequisites orcomplicated math, is an excellent vehicle to accomplish that mission. By involving the studentsin hands-on activities that paralleled topics presented, students started to develop anunderstanding of the underlying principles behind digital circuits. Students left campempowered to face today’s world of technology with confidence rather than with intimidation.References1. Carroll, C. R

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

droid tablets and laptop computers, because theyhave full functionality available to them rather than having the typical viewing limitations thatare available with tablets. Windows based programs generally have a broader and more completefeature set than those utilizing “apps.” It was observed that the Windows tablets were availableto most everyone in the company, but mainly utilized by PMs and Project/Field Engineers. Thisparticular company would like to enable use for superintendents and general foreman, but isfinding it challenging to overcome technological barriers. A few key differences were observedsupporting the use of slates over iPads: first, slates utilize a Windows operating system, whichwas more familiar to project personnel and was