Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; ZHOU ZHANG, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #6364Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Mi-crosoft KinectMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMr. ZHOU ZHANGDr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 23.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Microsoft KinectAbstractMany experiments conducted in engineering and science laboratories involve the acquisition ofrange data such as linear or angular position

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University

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International

Paper ID #5689Water Filters in Ghana: An Exploration of the Technology and Educationthat is Required for Sustainable Development at the Base of the EconomicPyramidDr. John Paul Farris, Grand Valley State University John Farris is currently a professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Lehigh University and his Doctorate at the University of Rhode Island. His professional experience includes designing engines for Caterpillar in Peoria and designing laparoscopic instruments for Portlyn Corporation in New Hampshire

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Steven Y. Liang, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6259Use of Process-oriented Approaches in Content-Intensive Courses: Some In-sight in Teaching / Learning of Machine DesignDr. Raghuram V Pucha, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Raghuram V. Pucha is a research faculty at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, in the area of CAD/CAE and Manufacturing. Dr. Pucha teaches computer graph- ics and design courses at Georgia Tech., and conducts research in the area of developing computational tools for the design, analysis and manufacturing of advanced materials and systems. Dr. Pucha has three provisional U.S. patents and co

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics; Dale A. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #7596Making Mathematics Relevant to Engineering StudentsDr. Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics Dr. Allen earned his PhD in Statistics from the University of Georgia in 1997 and currently holds a full time Associate Professor position in the Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological Univer- sity. His research interests include edgeworth expansions, time series, bootstrapping, online pedagogy and fractional calculus and has published papers on four of these five subjects. He minored in education and physics as an undergrad and obtained a Master in mathematics. Recently, he earned a Bachelors in

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #5882Development and Application of a Sustainable Design Rubric to Evaluate Stu-dent Abilities to Incorporate Sustainability into Capstone Design ProjectsMary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology Mary Katherine Watson is a Ph.D. candidate in Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Georgia Tech (GT). Through support from a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, she has been working to improve the quality of sustainability education in CEE at GT through development and application of a variety of assessment tools and educational interventions. In addition to research in the field

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne A Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pratik Mital, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

and taught biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.Mr. Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas Edwards is a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) educational researcher with the Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational experience in the Atlanta area for the past twenty years includes high school mathematics teaching, Math/Science Magnet Program Director, Title I edu- cational data specialist, and Associate Professor of Information Technology. As a former US Air Force electronics engineer, Doug was also an engineering project manager.Roxanne A Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering working at

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #5684Ancient Structural Failures and Modern Incarnations:Dr. Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technol- ogy, where she regularly teaches courses in rhetoric, business/technical writing, and ethics. She is also a part of the faculty team for the Civil Engineering Department’s integrated senior project. She has been active in ASEE for more than 25 years, serving as a regular conference presenter and moderator. She was OIT’s campus representative for seventeen years and served in various section leadership

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #8104The Comprehension ChallengeDr. Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Former chair, Aerospace Division of ASEE. Over 300 papers (120+ refereed), 3 Patents, 15 PhDs and over 160 undergrads guided in research. Team leader, EXROVERT project on learning to innovate on complex systems. Page 23.1174.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The Comprehension ChallengeAbstractThe need for increased

Conference Session

Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey S. Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Kikuo Kishimoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Hisakazu Mihara; Masahiko Hara, Tokyo Institute of Technology

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International

Paper ID #5856Overview on the ”Tokyo Institute of Technology International Research Op-portunities Program (TiROP)” - Season One: 2012Prof. Jeffrey S. Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology Jeffrey S. Cross received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Iowa State University in 1992. He has worked at a corporate research lab, government lab, and in academia for 20 years in or near Tokyo and speaks Japanese. He presently serves on numerous international program committees at Tokyo Institute of Technology involving student research exchanges and chairs the steering committee of the Asia Oceania Top University League on

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Glenda R. Scales, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

computing within the College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Instructional Technology from Virginia Tech, a M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins and a B.S. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University.Dr. Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech Dr. Bevlee A. Watford is a professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She currently serves as the associate dean for academic affairs and the director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity. Page 23.152.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Tianwei Wang, Clemson; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #6797An investigation of the Information-Seeking Behaviors of Two-Year CollegeStudents Enrolled in Technology ProgramsMs. Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University Melissa I. Zelaya is the Program Manager of the Center for Aviation and Automotive Technical Education using Virtual E-Schools (CAAVES). She is also a doctoral candidate in the Industrial Engineering depart- ment at Clemson University. Her research interests include the effects of digital learning environments on technology and engineering education, student-centered learning, and human-computer interaction. She received her B.S. and M.S. in

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert John Bowman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Douglas A Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6709Exploiting a Disruptive Technology to Actively Engage Students in the Learn-ing ProcessDr. John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus John Robertson, PhD, is a Professor in the Engineering Department at Arizona State University Poly- technic where he specializes in instrumentation and semiconductor technology. His research interests include process control and its application to educational development. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with local companies.Prof. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #6444First Results with a Virtual Platform for the Renewable Energy TechnologyCoursesDr. 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 manager

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Matos, Clayton State University; Tamara Pearson, Clayton State University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #7565Improving Student Understanding and Efficiency through Technology Use inthe Differential Equations ClassroomDr. Catherine Matos, Clayton State University Dr. Catherine Matos is currently an associate professor of Mathematics at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. She also serves as the Coordinator of Clayton State’s Dual Degree and Regents’ En- gineering Transfer Programs with Georgia Tech. She received her bachelor’s of Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1994 and a Ph.D. in 2001. She recently completed a term serving as State Director for Georgia for the Southeastern Section of the

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #7108Increasing student responsibility in design projects with agile methodsDr. Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Page 23.738.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Increasing student responsibility in design projects with agile methodsAbstractThis paper attempts to investigate the potential of merging agile methods with student projectsin higher engineering education. The context of this study consists of a number of capstoneprojects within two

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University; Scott Pack

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #7263Introducing Information Technology Students to Cyber-Physical Systems Us-ing a Lab ExperienceDr. Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University Richard Helps is an associate professor in the Information Technology Program at BYU. He has research interests in embedded systems, human-computer interaction and curriculum design. He is a member off ASEE, IEEE, IEEE-CS, ACM-SIGITE and an ABET PEV for Information Technology.Mr. Scott Pack Page 23.818.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Golder, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Deanna Gail Levis, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Darlene B Webb, British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #6394Engaging and Motivating Students in Engineering Communication with Com-petition and PrizesKatherine Golder, British Columbia Institute of Technology Katherine Golder teaches Technical Communication for students in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby, BC, Canada.Ms. Deanna Gail Levis, British Columbia Institute of Technology Instructor, Communication DepartmentMs. Darlene B Webb, British Columbia Institute of Technology Darlene Webb teaches junior and senior technical communication courses to mechanical engineering technology students at BCIT in Burnaby

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University; Juan E Gilbert, Clemson University; Wanda Eugene, University of North Carolina Charlotte; Christina Gardner-McCune, Clemson University; Kyla Alanna McMullen, Clemson University; Phillip Wendell Hall Jr, Clemson University ; Sekou L Remy, Division of Human Centered Computing - School of Computing, Clemson University; Damon Lamar Woodard, Clemson University; Tania Roy, Clemson University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #5769Alternate Pathways to Careers in Computing: Recruiting and Retaining WomenStudentsDr. Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University Shaundra Daily is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing at Clemson University. She received her doctorate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where her doctoral work involved designing and implementing technology-infused collaborative learning environments. Prior to her doctoral studies, she received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Florida State University College of Engineering as well as a

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert J Butera, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #6108Implementing a Campus-Wide RCR Training Requirement for Doctoral Stu-dentsDr. Jason Borenstein, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Jason Borenstein is the director of Graduate Research Ethics Programs and co-director of the Center for Ethics and Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His responsibilities include adminis- tering a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) policy for all new doctoral students at Georgia Tech and instructing undergraduate and graduate courses on topics at the intersection of science, engineering, and ethics. Dr. Borenstein is also an assistant editor of the journal

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #6349Introducing Sustainable Design Principles in Freshman Civil EngineeringDesignDr. Jennifer Mueller Price, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 23.823.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Introducing Sustainable Design Principles in Freshman Civil Engineering DesignAbstractAs issues dealing with sustainability are becoming more commonplace in industry, it isimportant for undergraduate students to become aware of

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6755Stress concentration factors due to typical geometric discontinuities for shaftdesign by numerical simulationDr. Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Professor Xiaobin Le, PhD, P.Eng, specialization in Computer Aided Design, Mechanical De- sign, Finite Element Analysis, Fatigue Design and Reliability, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering and Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA 02115, Phone:617-989-4223, Email: LEX@WIT.EDUMr. Zelong Le, Wentworth Institute of Technology Currently a Sophomore in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) in

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Chingnam Goh, University of Southern Queensland; Linda Ann Galligan, University of Southern Queensland; Harry Ku, University of Southern Queensland

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Computers in Education

. She also has strong links with schools to provide programs and activities for students and teachers. Her research includes: comparing mathematical word problems in English and Chinese; code switching in Chinese/English; embedding academic numeracy in university programs; and more recently tablet technology and its impact on teaching and learning.Dr. Harry Ku, University of Southern Queensland Dr. Harry Siu-lung Ku is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying, University of Southern Queensland. He has 34 years of experience in tertiary education and industry in Hong Kong and Australia

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #7986An Engineering Physics Introduction to Electronics for ECE SophomoresDr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology DR. STEVE E. WATKINS is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2009 Midwest Section Chair and the 2012 Midwest Section Conference General Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Austin (1989). Contact: steve.e.watkins@ieee.org

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antoine Jean-Pierre Tixier, University of Colorado at Boulder; Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Construction

? . 2003.7. Federle M, Goodrum P, de lG, et al. Special issue on construction engineering: Opportunity and vision for education, practice, and research. J Constr Eng Manage. 2011;137(10):717- 719.8. Lim CP, Nonis D, Hedberg J. Gaming in a 3D multiuser virtual environment: Engaging students in science lessons. British Journal of Educational Technology. 2006;37(2):211-231.9. Park C. Engaging students in the learning process: The learning journal. Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 2003;27(2):183-199.10. Smart KL, Csapo N. Learning by doing: Engaging students through learner-centered activities. Business Communication Quarterly. 2007;70(4):451-457.11. Felder RM, Felder GN, Dietz EJ. A longitudinal study of engineering student

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Chetan S Sankar, Auburn University College of Engineering

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #7467Serious Games to Improve Student Learning in Engineering ClassesMr. Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE) Pramod Rajan is in the doctoral program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn Univer- sity. He is a graduate research and teaching assistant. Rajan is currently working on developing serious games to improve student learning in engineering classes.Dr. P.K. Raju, Auburn University Dr. Raju is the Thomas Walter Distinguished professor of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University. He is the co-founder and director of the NSF-funded

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 23.1313.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Electronic Flashcards for Student Self-Evaluation of Readiness for ExamsAbstractIntroductory level courses in many Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)disciplines require students to acquire an enormous new discipline-specific vocabulary inpreparation for future courses. Students are often not prepared for the amount of self-directedstudying

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank V Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Tracy Q Gardner, Colorado School of Mines

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Computers in Education

; F.V. Kowalski, “Interactive Simulations Coupled with Real-Time FormativeAssessment to Enhance Student Learning,” ASEE 2012 Conference and Exposition Proceedings, San Antonio, TX,June 2012.21. Palou, E., L. Gazca, J.A.D. Garcia, J.A.R. Lobato, L.G.G. Ojeda, J.F.T. Arnal, M.T.J. Munguia, A. Lopez-Malo, Page 23.1328.13& J.M. Garibay, “High-Quality Learning Environments for Engineering Design: Using Tablet PCs and Guidelinesfrom Research on How People Learn,” International Journal of Food Studies, 1 (1), April 2012, pp.1-16.22. Cuba, J.V.G., A. Lopez-Malo, & E. Palou, “Using Tablet PCs and Associated Technologies to

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhana Rao, Marshall University; Rajeev K Agrawal, North Carolina A&T University (Tech); Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University

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Computing & Information Technology

. His current research focuses on Anomaly Detection in Computer Networks, Bigdata Analytics, and Content-based Image Retrieval. He has also worked at HP Company in transportation, Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) domains.Dr. Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University Venkat N Gudivada is a Professor of Computer Science in the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Center for Advanced Computer Studies, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His current research interests are in high performance computing, software visualization, and personalized eLearning

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahareh Azarnoush, Arizona State University; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; George C Runger, Arizona State University

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Computing & Information Technology

analysis approachdescribed previously was applied to the data generated by the CW site, and a summary of theresults are presented. Page 23.154.6Data DescriptionThe CareerWISE (CW) research program is a large, interdisciplinary research program housedat Arizona State University and supported by the National Science Foundation. One of the majorcomponents of the program is the development of an online, psycho-educational resiliencetraining program designed to increase the persistence of women in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math (STEM) doctoral programs16. The CW website consists of 238 uniquepages, each classified in several ways

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Oliver Cristy, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #7034Evaluation of the VTEXT Electronic Textbook FrameworkJohn Oliver Cristy, Virginia TechProf. Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech Page 23.555.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Evaluation of the VText Electronic Textbook FrameworkAbstractElectronic textbooks improve upon e-books in that they provide the user with the ability to gobeyond just reading material on a computer screen. E-textbooks provide students with all of theabilities provided by a hardcopy text, but also add many functions only