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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #9143Predicting Time to Graduation in Engineering by Student Behavior and Gen-derDr. Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 24.997.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Predicting Time to Graduation in Engineering by Student Behavior and GenderAbstractOur state, like many, is currently under pressure to reduce time to graduation of college studentsto satisfy various local, city and state stakeholders. As a consequence, we seek to develop

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #8929Teaching Vectors To Engineering Students Through an Interactive VectorBased GameDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an assistant professor of Physics and Mathematics at WIT. His field of expertise is gravitation and cosmology, and has published numerous papers on alternative formulations of gravity. He is a strong advocate of project based learning in physics and mathematics, and is always trying to engage students in new and exciting ways to bring physics alive in the classroom and laboratory.Dr. Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter J. Knoke, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Computing & Information Technology

itseems that people, process, and technology problems have to be considered equally)In other words, engineering design itself could be considered as a wicked problem in manycases. The development of software for the US healthcare.gov website4 is a current highprofile example of a wicked problem.In summary, constraint software development is difficult because it is a wicked problem. Itprobably is getting more difficult because of rapid and significant changes to computer Page 24.1191.4software technology and the increasing demand for new, larger and ever more complexsoftware (the healthcare.gov website software is complex and large, requiring an

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manaz Rusi Taleyarkhan, Purdue University; Oluwatosin Alabi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

Associate Professor of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Univer- sity in West Lafayette, Indiana. His research interests include cyberinfrastructure systems, high perfor- mance computing, and the reliability of large-scale supercomputing systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is a member of IEEE, the ACM, and ASEE. Page 24.162.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 An Exploratory Survey on User Perceptions and Adoption of NEES.orgIntroductionScientific communities have developed new technologies

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Information and Network Security

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University; Andrew J. Kornecki, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Bogdan Denny Czejdo, Fayetteville State University; Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Nary Subramanian, University of Texas, Tyler; Dawid Trawczynski, Advanced Micro Devices

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Computing & Information Technology

Technology, in 2009. His research interests include testing and verification methodologies, as well as embedded software engineering, dependability and reliability analysis of embedded systems, and security of cyberpysical systems, with emphasis on time-triggered applications. Page 24.346.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Curriculum Development for Embedded Systems Security    AbstractThe paper describes issues involved in the development of a modular curriculum for

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Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona; Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #10078Programming Embedded Microprocessor Systems: The Autonomous RoboticCar - Dragon Board vs TowerDr. Javad Shakib, DeVry University, PomonaDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona Page 24.1012.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Programming Embedded Microprocessor Systems: The Autonomous Robotic Car - Dragon Board vs TowerWe redesigned the “Programming Embedded Microprocessor Systems” course to help prepare ourEngineering Technology students for the Senior Project. They are to

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Robert Pastel, Michigan Technological University; Ryan George, Michigan Technological University; Chad M. Meyers, Michigan Technological University; Matthew L. Freitag, Michigan Technological University; Jacob M. Lund, Michigan Technological University; Michael Paul Stefaniak

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Computing & Information Technology

students’ interest in cs. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Game Development in Computer Science Education, GDCSE Page 24.1165.15 ’08, pages 31–35, New York, NY, USA, 2008. ACM.3 Timothy E. Roden and Rob LeGrand. Growing a computer science program with a focus on game development. In Proceeding of the 44th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, SIGCSE ’13, pages 555–560, New York, NY, USA, 2013. ACM.4 Kajal Claypool and Mark Claypool. Teaching software engineering through game design. In Proceedings of the 10th Annual SIGCSE Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer

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ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Schertzer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Patricia Iglesias Victoria, National Technical Institute for the Deaf; Kate N. Leipold, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); John D. Wellin, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE)

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8574Enhancement of the Engineering Measurements Laboratory for SemesterConversionDr. Michael J. Schertzer, Rochester Institute of Technology Michael J. Schertzer received the Bachelor of Engineering and Management and Master of Applied Sci- ence degrees from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, On- tario, Canada. He earned his Doctorate in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto for his work characterizing the motion and mixing of droplets in Electrowetting on Dielectric Devices. Before joining the Mechanical Engineering

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Christina L. Carmen, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology (SSE)

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #9832Using a Marketplace to Form Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering Cap-stone Project TeamsMark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology Mark Ardis is a Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Insti- tute of Technology. He is interested in the professionalization of software engineering, and its relationship to systems engineering. In his career Mark has helped create academic programs in software engineering at 5 schools. He received a BA in mathematics from Cornell University and a PhD in computer science from the University of Maryland. Mark may be reached at

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Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shreya Kumar, Michigan Technological University; Linda M. Ott, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

/programming 3 Information Technology 3 Bioinformatics/cyber security/analyst/robotics 1 or 2 eachWe found that most students had a fairly narrow perception of computing. When we asked thestudents to name computing fields that they had heard of, the most common answers wereprogramming, video games, software or computer engineering and websites. Two mentionedrobotics, one of them had attended a short robotics course before. A couple mentioned veryspecific jobs such as Help Desk Manager and Online Assistance. See Table 3.4.3 Post SurveyThe post survey was presented to the students in the last hour of the

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Namratha Siripragada, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #8993Execution of Remote laboratory with Learning Management SystemDr. Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abul K. M. Azad is a Professor with the Technology Department of Northern Illinois University. He has a Ph.D. in Control and Systems Engineering and M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering. He has been in academics for 15+ years, and his research interests include remote laboratories, mechatronic systems, mobile robotics, and educational research. In these areas, Dr. Azad has over 100 refereed journal and conference papers, edited books, and book chapters. So far, he has attracted around $1.7M of

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New Trends in Computing and Information Technology Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicky L. Smith, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #9295Factors Affecting First Year Retention of CIT StudentsMs. Vicky L Smith, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Vicky L. Smith is a graduate student at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology. She works as a graduate assistant for both the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Computer Information Technology Living Lab program, and the Purdue Technical Assistance Program.Dr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Eugenia Fernandez is an Associate Professor of Computer and Information Technology and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Hasan Muqri, UCLA; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

. As a result,there will be a discussion concerning the comparison of Java and Matlab programming as wellas students’ feedback. The result of this new approach is expected to strengthen the capacityand quality of our undergraduate degree programs and enhance overall student learning andsatisfaction.Introduction to ODEsDifferential equations are used to model a wide range of physical processes; technology Page 24.866.2students will use them in chemistry, biophysics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, andalmost every other scientific and engineering discipline. An ODE is used to express the rate ofchange of one quantity with respect to

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Information and Network Security

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Usman Ghani, DeVry University; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

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Computing & Information Technology

, developing machine code for high end in- dustrial controllers. Later he joined Illinois Technical College, Chicago, IL where he developed and taught courses in the various domains of computer communications. Dr. Ghani joined DeVry University as an assistant professor to teach engineering technology related courses but his interest in computer networking compelled him to get trained and obtained many industry certifications including CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CCNA-Security, MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) and VCP (VMWare Certi- fied Professional); he is also a Cisco Certified Academy Instructor (CCAI). To bring real world experience into his classroom, Professor Ghani frequently gets involved in

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New Trends in Computing and Information Technology Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Zilora, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Jim Leone

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Computing & Information Technology

KPA.Once goals have been established, the next step will be a test implementation. The test willconsist not only of the application of these KPAs, but also the careful application of adoptionstrategies and considerations as outlined by Everett Rogers12.1. ABET. 2011. ABET-Assessment Planning. (2011) Retrieved May 17, 2013 from www.abet.org/assessment- planning.2. CMMI Product Team. 2002. Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI SM), Version 1.1. Software Engineering Institute, Carnegie Mellon University/SEI-2002-TR-012. Pittsburg, PA.3. Essmann, H., and Du Preez, N. 2009. An Innovation Capability Maturity Model–Development and Initial Application. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 29 (May, 2009), 435

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New Trends in Computing and Information Technology Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Stanko P.E., Innopolis University; Oksana Zhirosh, Unium

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Computing & Information Technology

between universities, industry and government.Mrs. Oksana Zhirosh, Unium Page 24.534.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Equipping graduates for the 21st century workplace: what IT competencies matters most to stakeholdersAbstractIT University Innopolis is a newly established IT university in Kazan, Russia, with themission to foster innovation in order to address critical scientific, technological andinnovation challenges and gaps facing Russia and the world IT industry. The educationsystem is designed to foster in its graduates qualities that are needed in the modern

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Francis Giraldeau, Polytechnique Montreal; Michel R. Dagenais, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Hanifa Boucheneb, École Polytechnique de Montréal

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #8973Teaching Operating Systems Concepts with Execution VisualizationFrancis Giraldeau, Polytechnique Montreal Francis Giraldeau is a PhD student in Computer Engineering at Polytechnique Montreal. He received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and an MS degree in Computer Science at the University of Sherbrooke in 2005 and 2010. His current research focuses on the automatic analysis of operating system traces.Prof. Michel R. Dagenais, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Michel Dagenais is professor at Ecole Polytechnique de Montr´eal and co-founder of the Linux-Qu´ebec user group. He authored or co-authored over

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Osvaldo Mangual, Honeywell Aerospace; Marvi Teixeira, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Reynaldo Lopez-Roig, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Felix Javier Nevarez-Ayala, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #9953Hybrid MPI-OpenMP versus MPI Implementations: A Case StudyMr. Osvaldo Mangual, Honeywell Aerospace Osvaldo Mangual has a Bachelor degree in Computer Engineering and a Master degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico in the area of Digital Signal Processing. He currently works at Honeywell Aerospace, PR, as a FPGA and ASIC Designer.Dr. Marvi Teixeira, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Dr. Teixeira is a Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico He holds a Ph.D. and MSEE degrees from

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Information and Network Security

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jane LeClair, National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College; Denise Pheils, National Cybersecurity Institute

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #10261Are We Prepared: Issues Relating to Cyber Security EconomicsDr. Jane LeClair, National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College Dr. Jane LeClair serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the National Cyber-security Institute (NCI) at Excelsior College in Washington, D.C., whose mission is to serve as an academic and research center dedicated to increasing the knowledge of the cyber security discipline. Prior to this position, Dr. LeClair served as Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College where she led faculty and staff in carrying out the mission and goals of the college and

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quan Do, New Mexico State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Dhana Rao; Venkat N Gudivada, Marshall University

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Computing & Information Technology

Technology - New Generations (ITNG), pages 781 – 782. Conference Publishing Services – CPS, April 2013. [9] Abdul Shadi Khalek and Sarfraz Khurshid. Automated sql query generation for systematic testing of database engines. In Proceedings of the IEEE/ACM international conference on Automated software engineering, ASE ’10, pages 329–332, New York, NY, USA, 2010. ACM.[10] M. Lemos, R. Muralidharan, and V. V. Kamat. Automatic generation of questions for on-line evaluation. www.cdac.in/html/pdf/Session4.2.pdf, 2011.[11] Tao Li and Sam Sambasivam. Question difficulty assessment in intelligent tutor systems for computer architecture. In Proc ISECON, pages 1–8. EDSIG, 2003.[12] Tao Li and Sam Sambasivam. Automatically generating

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Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Brian Joseph Lane

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #9485Bluetooth Smart Phone App for Terrain Sensing VehicleDr. Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, PomonaMr. Brian Joseph Lane Brian Lane is a Project Engineer at inhouseIT, a managed service provider focusing on small to medium sized business. He received his A.S. in 2009 in Electronics and Computer Technology, continuing on to get his B.S. in Computer Engineering from DeVry University. His interests include programming applications for any Apple devices and learning new programming languages. Page 24.234.1

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ruhul H. Kuddus, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Computing & Information Technology

Computer Engineering at Utah Valley University. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems Design, Mobile Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Databases.Dr. Ruhul H Kuddus, Utah Valley University I obtained my Undergraduate degree from University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh; MS in Biology from George Mason University, Fairfax VA; and Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. My research area include biomarkers in molecular medicine, cancer epidemiology and organ transplantation. Recently I also included

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Pestaina, Florida International University; Tiana Solis, Florida International University; Peter J. Clarke, Florida International Univeristy

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Computing & Information Technology

the quality of the programs3, 4. Also, assessment andcontinuous improvement practices are invariably prerequisites for program accreditation, adesignation conferred by entities external to the departments in which the undergraduateprograms are offered. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BS-CS) program at FloridaInternational University (FIU) [11] is externally accredited by both the Computing AccreditationCommission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET/CAC)1, aninternational accreditation body, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS)12, a regional accreditation body.The BS-CS at FIU is a dynamic program that implements many of the recommendations outlinedin successive ACM/IEEE Computing

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Yumi Kahori Nakagawa; George Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #9362A Visual and Engaging Approach to Learning Computer AlgorithmsDr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic UniversityYumi Kahori NakagawaMr. George Roskovich Page 24.126.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Visual and Engaging Approach to Learning Computer Algorithms Daniel Raviv, George Roskovich and Yumi Nakagawa Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Boca

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Design Realization

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ari W. Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Stephen Rudolph, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Herbert H. Einstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Pedro M. Reis, Departments of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #9085Enhancing Design Students’ Comfort and Versatility in the Shop: A Project-Based ApproachDr. Ari W Epstein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology ARI W. EPSTEIN is a Lecturer in the Terrascope program and the Department of Civil and Environ- mental Engineering (CEE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he specializes in team-oriented, project-based, student-driven learning. He is particularly interested in developing ways to integrate free-choice learning (the kind of learning promoted by museums, community-based organiza- tions, media and other outlets) into the academic curriculum

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Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cho Sehyeong, Myong Ji University; Yeonseung Ryu, Myongji University; Sang-Kyun Kim, Myongji University

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Computing & Information Technology

member as well as a project leader on the Image and Video Content Search Team of the Computing Technology Lab until 2007. He is now an associate professor in the Department of Computer Engineering of Myongji University. His research interests include digital content (image, video, and music) analysis and management, fast image search and indexing, color adaptation, 4D, sensors, VR, and multimedia standardization. He serves as a project editor of International Standards, that is, ISO/IEC 23005-3, 23005-4, 23005-5, and 23005-7. Page 24.850.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

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Information and Network Security

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Scott Bell, Kansas State University; Eugene Y. Vasserman, Kansas State University; Eleanor C. Sayre, Kansas State University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #10757A Longitudinal Study of Students in an Introductory Cybersecurity CourseMr. Richard Scott Bell, Kansas State University Scott Bell is a PhD candidate in the Computing and Information Sciences department at Kansas State Uni- versity and is currently researching ways to improve Cybersecurity Education. Before beginning pursuit of his PhD, Scott worked as an Instructor at both Northwest Missouri State University, the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and State Fair Communit College. He earned his Master of Science degree in com- puter science and his Bachelor of Science degree in geological engineering from the

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology; Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/CUNY

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Computing & Information Technology

Polytechnic School of Engineering, or NYU Engineering). Her mixed-methodology research focuses on interdisciplinary studies. She has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences in Austria, Canada, Greece, Japan, and Portugal and has published peer-reviewed book chapters and journal articles on technical writ- ing, game design, virtual reality, and problem-solving across the disciplines. Her book is entitled Cases on Interdisciplinary Research Trends in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Studies on Urban Classrooms.Dr. Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology Ashwin Satyanarayana earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University at Albany

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/CUNY

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #8740Transition from Concepts to Practical Skills in Computer Programming Courses:Factor and Cluster AnalysisDr. Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/CUNY Candido Cabo earned the degree of Ingeniero Superior de Telecomunicacion from the Universidad Po- litecnica de Madrid in 1982, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University in 1992. He was a post-doctoral fellow at Upstate Medical Center, State University of New York, and a research scien- tist in the Department of Pharmacology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. In 2000, he joined New York City College of

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New Trends in Computing and Information Technology Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ge Jin, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology); Gerald A. Dekker Jr., Purdue University Calumet; John Moreland, Purdue University Calumet; Barbara Jean Nicolai, Purdue University Calumet

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Computing & Information Technology

24.749.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Information Technology for Communities: Development of a Web-based 3D Visualization and Cluster Computing System for Disaster Management Authors Institution AddressAbstractNatural disasters can cause huge loss of life, enormous amounts of property damage to the localcommunities. Although it is impossible to avoid the natural disasters, human sufferings can bereduced by adopting information technologies to the disaster response missions. In this paper, aweb-based 3D visualization and