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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Qiao Wang, Arizona State University; Paul Rayes, Arizona State University; John M Quick, Arizona State University; Robert Kenneth Atkinson, Arizona State University; Tim Frank, South Mountain Community College

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generate and solve linearcircuit analysis problems, which accepts a rich variety of student inputs. Three tutorials usingthe software have been implemented. Laboratory based studies show a statistically significantand large (~1.21 standard deviation) increase in student learning as a result. Further work willfocus on expansion and completion of this system.AcknowledgmentThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation through the TransformingUndergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program underGrant No. DUE-1044497. We thank Daniel Sayre of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. for providing thetextbook copies used in our laboratory experiment.References1 C. D. Whitlatch, Q. Wang, and B. J. Skromme, “Automated

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Retention and Persistence in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey T Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

, R.A., “Persistence, Engagement, and Migration in Engineering Programs,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol 97, 2008.2 Singer, J. D., & Willett, J. B. Applied Longitudinal Data Analysis: Modeling Change and Event Occurrence , First edition. NY, New York: Oxford University Press, 2003.3 Singer, J. D., & Willett, J. B. "Modeling the Days of our Lives: Using Survival Analysis When Designing and Analyzing Longitudinal Studies of Duration and the Timing of Events," Psychological Bulletin, vol. Page 23.1187.12 110, pp. 268–290, 1991.4 Li, Q., Swaminathan, H. & Tang, J., “Development of a

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Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

, the behavioral change is possible because the involved systems haveknowledge about other co-located wireless devices. Page 23.1244.13References1. Gang Zhao, Network Protocols and Algorithms, 2011, Vol. 3, No. 1, Wireless Sensor Networks for Industrial Process Monitoring and Control: A Survey.2. L. Q. Zhuang, K. M. Goh and J. B. Zhang, 1-4244-0826-1/2007 IEEE , The Wireless Sensor Networks for Factory Automation: Issues and Challenges.3. http://www.ni.com/white-paper/7142/en, published May 05, 20124. Javad Shakib, Mohammad Muqri ,118th Annual ASEE Conference, Session: AC 2011- 389, Wireless Technologies in Industrial

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Andrew N.S. Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Joseph Lee Gutenson, University of Alabama

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           13 Manning, A., Brueck, T., Isbell, M., & Brink, P. (2008). Workforce planning for water utilities - successfulrecruiting, training, and retaining of operators and engineers. Denver, Colorado: AWWA Research Foundation.Retrieved from http://www.waterrf.org/PublicReportLibrary/91237.pdf14 Lacey, M. & Boepple-Swider, T.M. (2008). A regulator’s perspective on workforce issues: Water andwastewater operators. Journal: American Water Works Association, 132-135. Retrieved fromhttp://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CD4QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.workforwater.org%2FWorkArea%2Flinkit.aspx%3FLinkIdentifier%3Did%26ItemID%3D307&ei=kTHmUNCnEcjY2gWQzoGYBA&usg

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Preparing for Practice

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Corey T Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Page 23.857.20 speaking techniques. presentation.Table 6.2: Criteria for Idea Pitch and Final Exam Presentation Delivery SkillsCriteria Very poor = 1 Good = 3 Excellent = 53. How well did the Speaker did not Speaker understood the Speaker’s answers tospeaker answer the answer questions or questions and helped judge's questionsquestions from the provided answers clarify points in the strengthened the casejudges? which were not presentation to which for the idea andDid the Q/A period relevant to the the judge referred. speaker repeated

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Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

for the idea andDid the Q/A period relevant to the the judge referred. speaker repeated thestrengthen the case judge's questions or Speaker repeated the question.for the idea? defensive. question and made sure Speaker clarified the the question was questions points answered effectively and added evidence to an already Page 23.379.20

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First Year Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene B Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

. Paper presented at theASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. San Diego, CA, October 28-31.7.Mena, I., Zappe, S., & Litzinger, T. (2012). Preparing the Engineer of 2020: Analysis of Alumni Data. Paperpresented at the American Society for Engineering Education Conference and Exposition. San Antonio, TX, June10-13.8.Creswell, J. W. (2008). Educational Research. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.9.Benson, J. & Clark, F. (1983). A Guide for Instrument Development and Validation. The American Journal ofOccupational Therapy. 36(12): 789-800.10.Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.11.Kilgore, D., Chachra, D., Loshbaugh, H., McCain, J., Jones, M

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Mentoring Minority Students

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frances Carter-Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Patricia Ordóñez, University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras ; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC); Miguel Alfonso Nino, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Minorities in Engineering

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Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maurice F. Aburdene, Bucknell University; Marie Catherine Pizzorno, Department of Biology, Bucknell University; Alexander P Thompson, Bucknell University

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Computing & Information Technology

numerical digits in the query sequence should either be removed or replaced by appropriateletter codes (e.g., N for unknown nucleic acid residue or X for unknown amino acid residue).The nucleic acid codes supported are:A adenosine C cytidine G guanineT thymidine N A/G/C/T (any) U uridineK G/T (keto) S G/C (strong) Y T/C (pyrimidine)M A/C (amino) W A/T (weak) R G/A (purine)B G/T/C D G/A/T H A/C/TV G/C/A - gap of indeterminate lengthFor those programs that use amino acid query sequences (BLASTP and TBLASTN), theaccepted amino acid codes are:A alanine P prolineB aspartate/asparagine Q glutamineC cystine

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Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Cardenas, Harvey Mudd College; David Wayne Kelley, Department of Geography, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN; Warren Roberts

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Environmental Engineering

.) What is TOXMAP? Retrieved January 5, 2013, from http://toxmap.nlm.nih.gov/toxmap/faq/2009/08/what- is-toxmap.html10.) Toxics Release Inventory. Retrieved January 5, 2013, from http://www.epa.gov/tri/11.) C. Hochstein and M. Czczur, TOXMAP: A GIS-Based Gateway to Environmental Health Resources, Med Ref Serv Q, 25(3), pp. 13–31, 2006.12.) D. Kelley, The Fate and Transport of Toxic Releases: A GIS Case Study. Retrieved January 5, 2013, from http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/files/tri_gis.pdf13.) About Us - National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science. Retrieved January 5, 2013, from http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/cs/about/14.) D. Kelley, Case Teaching Notes. Retrieved January 5, 2013, from http

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Ping Hsu, San Jose State University; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

). Leaving engineering: A multi-year single institution study. J. Engineering Education, 101(1), pp. 6–27.4. Li, Q., Swaminathan, H., & Tang, J. (2009). Development of a classification system for engineering student characteristics affecting college enrollment and retention. J. Engineering Education, 98(4), pp. 361–376.5. Eris, O., Chachra, D., Chen, H.L., Sheppard, S., Ludlow, L., Rosca, C., Bailey, T. & Toye, G. (2010). Outcomes of a longitudinal administration of the persistence in engineering survey. J. Engineering Education, 99(4), pp. Page 23.669.13 371–395.6. Jones, B.D., Paretti, M.C., Hein, S.F

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Best of DEED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley

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Design in Engineering Education

design.Following these guidelines, this type of space may be replicated to inspire the next generation ofengineers.References1. Maltese, A. V. & Tai, R. H. (2011). Pipeline Persistence: Examining the Association of Educational Experiences with Earned Degrees in STEM Among U.S. Students. Science Education, 95(5), 877-907.2. National Research Council. (2009). Ch. 1: Introduction, Ch. 2: Theoretical perspectives. In Philip Bell, Bruce Lewenstein, Andrew W. Shouse, and Michael A. Feder (Eds.), Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits (pp. 11-53). Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.3. Tai, R. H., Liu, C. Q., Maltese, A. V., and Fan, X. (2006). Planning early for careers in science. Science, 312, 1143

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Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter L Schmidt P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Devin Hatley, UNC Charlotte; Kathleen Ann Boutin-Pasterz, UNC Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

.[7] Zhang, Q., Challenges for Integration of Sustainability, Engineering Education Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conf. & Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, June 10-13, 2012.[8] Crofton, F.S., (2000), Educating for sustainability: opportunities in undergraduate engineering Journal of Cleaner Production 8, 397–405[9] McDonald, C., (2006), Moving forward on educating for sustainability in Manitoba, Journal of Cleaner Production 14.[10] Boks, C. and J.C. Diehl, (2006), Integration of sustainability in regular courses: experiences in industrial design engineering, Journal of Cleaner Production 14, pp. 932–939.[11] Porter, T. & Córdoba, J., (2009), Three Views of Systems

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Grossfield P. E., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Mathematics

vertical change, (y – y1), between any variable point on the line and afixed point on the line is always m times the horizontal change, (x – x1). This form provides away to obtain the equation of a line when any point, P1(x1 , y1) on the line and the slope, m, ofthe line are given. y  Q(10, 5) Rise = (Qy -Py) = 5 - (-1) = 6

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Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten S. Hochstedt, Penn State University ; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University; Richard John Schuhmann, Gordon–MIT Engineering Leadership Program

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Hüseyin Sarper, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Community Engagement Division

/significant-local-incentive-program/, accessed 21 November 2012.22. Princeton University, “Sustainable Engineering and Developments Scholarship (SEADS) Program.” http://ewb.princeton.edu/?q=seads, accessed 21 November 2012.23. Santa Clara University. “Engineering Students Visit Honduras; Plan Water Distribution Project. http://www.scu.edu/sustainability/sustainabilityupdatearchives.cfm?c=14195, accessed 21 November 2102.24. Sarper, H, S. Dede, R. Malhotra, N. Jaksic, D. Lehmpuhl, H. Carrasco, W. Sauer, and P. Wallace, "Use of Biomass and Fly ash in Briquette Production for Power Plants", CD-ROM Proceedings of 15th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 2440-2448, Berlin, Germany, 2007.25. Sarper, Hüseyin, and Hector Carrasco

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First Year Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods

? Journal of Engineering Education 97, 467–479 (2008).12. Li, Q., Swaminathan, H. & Tang, J. Development of a Classification System for Engineering Student Page 23.310.12 Characteristics Affecting College Enrollment and Retention. Journal of Engineering Education 98, 361–376 (2009).13. Hilpert, J. C., Stump, G. & Husman, J. A Brief Manual for the use of the Pittsburgh Engineering Attitudes Scale – Revised. 1–6 (Arizona State University, 2010).14. R Core Team R: A language and environment for statistical computing. R Foundation for Statistical Computing. (2012). at 15. Fox, J. An R companion to

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trevor J. Bennett, Texas A&M University; Kristin D. Nichols, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

, and design project extensions. A sample semesterschedule is provided below in Table 2. Table 2. Course structure. Class Class Activity Number 1 Introduction Mentor Q&A 2 Aerospace Jeopardy Receive Project 1 3 Guest Lecture on Aerodynamics Project 1: Guest Lecture on Structures

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Motivation and Self-Efficacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa G. Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David Schaad, Duke University; Michael M Barger; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Duke University

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relationships and in particular how the brain supports processes of vision and attention.The assignment was to read the provided materials and submit three or more questions for Dr.Appelbaum, who was the guest speaker in class the following week. Dr. Appelbaum’s lecture,“Reverse Engineering the Brain: Primer for EEG and BCI approaches”, provided an introductionto electroencephalography (EEG) signal and data collection, and brain computer interfacetechniques. In addition to providing some general technical background and a discussion of someof the challenges often encountered, Dr. Appelbaum discussed some of his research on visualattention. The lecture was followed by a lively Q&A session.Stage 2 (Restatement) and Stage 3 (Relation to Engineering

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New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

precursor to other design topics such as mechanical design andanalysis. Program management and systems engineering concepts and topics were also includedin the other courses that were identified. Although all of these topics are important, the eSETProgram’s goal was to focus exclusively on the product development life cycle and the processesused by industry to innovate, develop, support and terminate products within their companies. With the fundamental framework in place, the eSET team then contacted a number oflarge and small companies in the Dallas, Austin, Houston triangle to set up meetings and Q&Asessions about their product development processes. In addition to size variation, the team wasinterested in having input from a range of

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest W. Tollner PE, University of Georgia; Qianqian Ma, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

mapped the key elements of a typicalundergraduate engineering curriculum onto each of the four selected systems. The particles (quanta) areconserved, but particle attributes are not conserved. We hypothesized the following relations to model therespective quanta. E(t)j=E(0)j + Beta i (1 – exp(-t%ji/tc%i)) (1) E(t)j=E(0)j exp(-t%ji/tc%i) + Beta i (1 – exp(-t%ji/tc%i)) (2) E(t)j=E(0)j+1 (3)Where E(t)j represents the exergy or information of a particle “j” at time ”t”; t%ji: residence time at compartment “j” for particle “i”; Time constant (tc%i) = 1+Beta i/Heat loss(Qi), if Q = 0, tc=1; and, Beta i is the exergy

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Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Community Engagement Division

Program in the Engineering Disciplines”. The interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abraod, 10, 237, 2004.18. J. R Mihelcic, K. G. Paterson , L. D. Phillips , Q. Zhang , D. W. Watkins, B. D. Barkdoll, V. J. Fuchs, et al. “Educating engineers in the sustainable futures model with a global perspective”. Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems, 25(4), 255–263, 2008.19. K. Paterson, and V. Fuchs. “Development for the other 80%: Engineering hope”. Proceedings of the 2007 AAEE Conference, Melbourne, December 2007.20. Y. Tang, M. Compere, Y. L. Wong, J. A. Coleman, C. Selkirk. 2High tech high touch: Lessons learned from Project Haiti 2011”. Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, June 2012.21. A

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A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa DuPree McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Identity Construct. Paper presented at ePIC 2011: ePortfolio and Identity Conference. London, England. Retrieved December 26, 2012 from: http://www.epforum.eu/sites/www.epforum.eu/files/ePIC%202011.pdf.26. Banta, T.W. (2012). Our primitive art of assessment. Peer Review 13, 4. Retrieved January 6, 2013, from: http://www.aacu.org/peerreview/pr-fa11wi12/realitycheck.cfm.27. Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.28. Committee on Graduate Education. 1998. Report and recommendations. Washington, DC: Association of American Universities.29. Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy (COSEPUP). 1995. Reshaping the education of scientists and engineers

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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

surveyquestions are provided below. These results were selected because they show interestingdifferences and similarities between the transfer and non-transfer students. Also, these resultsshow the views of all the students of the SAS scholarship program.In Figure 1, a clear difference is shown in the timing of when students decided to major inengineering or computer science. The transfer students were split across all responses, while thenon-transfer students mostly chose to major in the last two years of high school. These resultsmay give insight on how to improve recruitment of transfer students.Figure 1: Decision to major in engineering or computer science. Q 14. When did you decide to major in engineering or Tranfers computer

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Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; Francis Xavier McAfee, Florida Atlantic University; Michael S Harris, Florida Atlantic University; Ravi S Behara, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

industry professionals F2F or online and are given feedbackon feasibility (technical, artistic and marketing), uniqueness and useful links to find code andassets. After that , by the 10th week, they start on their final three weekly project assignments, ondevelopment of individual software components, graphic assets, and marketing plan; onintegration and testing; and finally on a portfolio presentation to well-respected local BASEprofessionals to evaluate these Apps. The presentations (by the 13th week) includes a slidepresentation by the team, a three minute promotional video, a live demo with a phone, discussionof the code and assets created, and a Q&A session. All the code, assets, documentation, & theproject folder had to be submitted

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C Smith, University of Virginia; Barry Horowitz, University of Virginia; Thomas S. Brett, Dept of Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Systems Engineering

!following!rehabilitation!and!military!service! o Information!Session!at!Ft.!Eustis!Education!Center! o Drop!In!Q!&!A!at!Ft.!Lee!Education!Center! o Visit!to!Educational!Director!at!Ft.!Benning,!GA! o Personal!meeting!and!AMP,V!presentations!to!the!Commander,!Naval!Sea! Systems!Command!and!two!of!his!direct!reports! o Presentation!at!the!Virginia!Veterans!Memorial!in!Richmond,!VA! o Visit!to!Ft.!Bragg!to!reach!returning!veterans!who!relocate!within!proximity!to! AMP,V! o Discussions!with!ROTC!leadership!at!UVa,!VMI,!and!The!College!of!William!&! Mary,!and!the!University!of!Richmond!to!promote!the!program!among!ROTC! students!• AMP,V!presentation!for!NAVSEA!at

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P Cohoon, University of Virginia; J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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Computing & Information Technology

of refreshments available throughout the day. ● Leave meals unscheduled. Attendees want to have at least that much time to chat, compare notes, and socialize; working lunches cause them to engage in these social activities at other times, displacing scheduled activities to do so. ● Avoid scheduling important content in evening presentations. Short conversations, tours, and Q&A with industry partners go over well, but content-driven talks are best restricted to daytime sessions. ● Do not schedule long days. Intense scheduling results in weariness and prevents the networking and goal setting that helps the attendees in the long run. We found that the longest appropriate daily schedule is six hours of

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Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward E. Osakue, Texas Southern University; Jonathan J. Lewis, Texas Southern University

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Engineering Technology

= conversion factor from Metric to English qM q E = k M qM = (2) unit kE 1 kM = (3) kEExamples:a) Convert 200 MPa to psi. b) Convert 1500 mm to feet.qM = 200 MPa = 200x1000 kPa qM = 1500 mm = 1.5 mk E = 6.895 kPa/psi (Table A1) k E = 0.3048 ft/m (Table A1) qM 200x1000