Conference Session

Design Cognition I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto; Geoffrey Samuel Frost, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5456: GAMIFICATION AS A STRATEGY FOR PROMOTINGDEEPER INVESTIGATION IN A REVERSE ENGINEERING ACTIVITYMr. Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto Jason Foster is the Senior Lecturer in engineering design education within the Division of Engineering Science at the University of Toronto. Trained as a Systems Design Engineer and with industry experi- ence in software development and management consulting, he currently teaches engineering design at the corner- and capstone levels. His research focus in on scaling innovative engineering pedagogies to suit large classes, and his teaching integrates the theories of Vygotsky, Kolb, Papert, Perry, and Pugh.Ms. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W Skelton, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-5462: IMPLEMENTING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING PRO-CESS MODEL AND ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITATING CIVIL ENGI-NEERING STUDENTS TO MASTER ENGINEERING CONCEPTSProf. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over10-year industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Dr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University. He

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5168: ECE/SYS INTEGRATION: A STRATEGY FOR EVALU-ATING GRADUATES FROM A MULTI-YEAR CURRICULUM FOCUSEDON TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS INTEGRATIONProf. Reid Bailey, University of Virginia Reid Bailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. His research interests focus on studying how students learn complex engineering skills such as engineering design and interdisciplinary collaboration. He received his B.S. from Duke University and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Prof. Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of VirginiaMs. Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology Alexandra Coso is a graduate student in the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-3626: THE RESPONSE OF HIGHER AND TECHNOLOGICALEDUCATION TO CHANGING PATTERNS OF EMPLOYMENTDr. John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin John Heywood is Professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College, Dublin, and was formerly professor and Director of Teacher Education in the university. He holds an M.Sc. in engineering engineering education among his qualifications. He is a Fellow of ASEE and a Sen MIEEE. His interest in policy making was stimulated while he was Senior Research Fellow in higher technological education at Birmigham College of Advanced Technology in the 1960s. He has directed the research unit of an Irish Government Committe on School examinations, advised the U.K. Employment Department on the

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3344: PREPARING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSFOR CONDUCTING POSTSECONDARY ACADEMIC RESEARCHDr. Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute Adrian Lee received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 2009, specializing in probability and risk analysis of aviation security systems. Lee served as a post- doctoral research engineer at Vishwamitra Research Institute, Center for Uncertain Systems: Tools for Optimization and Management, and is currently President of Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute. Lee is a member of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (INFORMS), the Institute of

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Buford Randall Jean, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-3830: TEACHING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN THECLASSROOMDr. Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University Ken Van Treuren is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Baylor University, cur- rently serving as the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development for the School of Engineer- ing and Computer Science. He received his B.S. in aeronautical engineering from the USAF Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and his M.S. in engineering from Princeton University in Princeton, N.J. After serving as USAF pilot in KC-135 and KC-10 aircraft, he completed his D.Phil. in engineering sci- ences at the University of Oxford, U.K., and returned to the USAF Academy to teach heat transfer and

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4199: BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEW TRAINING IN ENGINEER-ING CLASSESJulie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University Julie E. Sharp, Associate Professor of the practice of technical communication, has taught written and oral communication in the Vanderbilt University Engineering School for more than 20 years. She has published numerous articles and presented successful workshops on communication and learning styles. As a consultant, she has edited and written documents and conducted workshops for educators, industry, and professional organizations. In 2004, she earned the ASEE Southeastern Section’s Thomas C. Evans Award for ”The Most Outstanding Paper Pertaining to Engineering Education.” Sharp received her B.A. from

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University; Eugene Joseph Werner Jr., GAI Consultants, Inc.

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3726: TURBOFLOW: INTEGRATED ENGINEERING DESIGNTHROUGH AN ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDING COMPETITIONDr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a bachelor’s of arts in physics from Duquesne University and a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2004. After graduating, Kerzmann enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated with a master’s of science and a doctorate of philosophy in mechanical engineering in 2007 and 2010, respectively. Kerzmann is currently an Assistant Professor at Robert Morris University, where he teaches mechanical engineering courses, as well as courses on alternative energy. His

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wilhelm Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine; Dylan Connole

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International

AC 2012-3387: ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION IN COURSESWITH A LARGE COMPONENT OF VISITING STUDY ABROAD STU-DENTSDr. Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai Alex Friess holds a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering and a B.Sc. in physics from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute (Troy, N.Y. 1997), and has served as Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at RIT, Dubai, since 2009. In addition to undergraduate activities, he teaches in the sustainable energy concen- tration of RIT, Dubai’s mechanical engineering master’s program. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consulting and entrepreneurial activities in Europe, Asia, and Africa, most notably as founding faculty in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4952: ASSESSMENT OF A WELL-DESIGNED MECHANICALVIBRATIONS COURSEDr. Mysore Narayanan, Miami University Mysore Narayanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of electrical and electronic engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several ency- clopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized, and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a Senior Member of

Conference Session

Design Cognition II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Alicia Domack, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5240: THE INFLUENCE OF THE ”DECOY EFFECT” ON THEENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESSDr. Joseph C. Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering Joe Musto is a professor of mechanical engineering and Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at Milwaukee School of Engineering, He holds a B.S. from Clarkson University (Potsdam, N.Y.), and both a M.Eng. and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, N.Y.).Dr. Alicia Domack, Milwaukee School of Engineering Page 25.1316.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Influence of the “Decoy Effect” on the Engineering Design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University; John P. Henry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3423: SUSTAINCITY A INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL REALITYGAME PROMOTING ENGINEERING DESIGN IN PRE-ENGINEERINGCURRICULUMDr. Ying Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph.D. degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J., in 2001. She is currently an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rowan University. Her research interests include virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and modeling and scheduling of computer- integrated systems. Tang has led or participated in several research and education projects funded by National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

AC 2012-5600: BEST PAPER PIC V: M-OUTREACH FOR ENGINEERINGCONTINUING EDUCATION: A MODEL FOR UNIVERSITY-COMPANYCOLLABORATIONDr. Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 25.257.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012AC 2011-448: M-OUTREACH FOR ENGINEERING CONTINUING EDU-CATION: A MODEL FOR UNIVERSITY-COMPANY COLLABORATIONGale Tenen Spak, Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology Gale Tenen Spak is Associate Vice President of Continuing and Distance Education at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey. She has extensive experience in the area of professional workforce development

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; James R. Lewis, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

the best practices in implementing future iPhone apps development.Bibliography1. Muqri, M., Shakib, J., A Taste of Java-Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms, American Society for Engineering Education, AC 2011-451.2. Shakib, J., Muqri, M., Leveraging the Power of Java in the Enterprise, American Society for Engineering Education, AC 2010-1701.3. Learning Objective-C: A Primer, iOS Developer Library, http://developer.apple.com/devcenter/ios/gettingstarted/docs/objectivecprimer.action4. The Objective- C Programming Language, February 2003, http://pj.freefaculty.org/ps905/ObjC.pdf5. Altenberg, B., Clarke, A., Mougin, P., Become an Xcoder : Start Programming the Mac Using Objective-C, CocoaLab, 2008, http

Conference Session

FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Mark Embree, Rice University; Maria Oden, Rice University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4037: CLIENT-BASED PROJECTS IN FRESHMAN DESIGNDr. Ann Saterbak, Rice University Ann Saterbak is professor in the practice of bioengineering education and Associate Chair for Undergrad- uate Affairs for the Bioengineering Department at Rice. She earned her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and biochemistry at Rice in 1990 and a doctorate in chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. After working at Shell for several years, she returned to Rice in 1999, where she was in on the ground floor of the nascent Bioengineering Department. Saterbak has developed lab- oratory courses in tissue culture, tissue engineering, bioprocessing, systems physiology, and mechanical

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4606: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF RESISTIVE ELEC-TRIC CIRCUITS AMONG FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTSMs. Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette Deepika Sangam is a final year Ph.D. student in electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University. She holds a M.S. degree from University of Maryland, College Park, and B.E. from University of Mysore, India, in electrical and computer engineering. Her research interests are in the areas of teaching/learning of electrical engineering concepts.Prof. Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brent K. Jesiek is Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University in

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B Guthrie P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

“A Multiuniversity, Interdisciplinary Senior Design Project in Engineering” Paper 2009-154, 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings.3 Raghavendra, C, Redekopp, M, Raguas, G, Weber, A and Wilbur, T “A Fully Interdisciplinary Approach toCapstone Design Courses – A Case Study” Paper 2009-1805, 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and ExpositionProceedings.4 Bohlen, G and Summers, D “Team Teaching An Interdisciplinary Courses: Lessons Learned” Paper 1996-1275,1996 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings.5 Nuttall, B, Nelson, J and Estes, AC “Interdisciplinary Design – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” Paper 2010-10042010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, ASEE, Louiville, June 20-23, 2010.6 Nuttall, B

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4224: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONIN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE ENGINEERINGDr. Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University Wayne Weaver received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute in 1997, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical en- gineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He was a Research and Design Engineer at Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Ill., from 1997 to 2003. From 2006-2008, he also worked as a researcher at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL), in Champaign, Ill., on

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Teaming and Collaboration

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Milewicz, University of Southern Indiana; Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern Indiana; Kerry S. Hall, University of Southern Indiana

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-5179: IDEATION COMPETITION: CREATING LINKAGES BE-TWEEN BUSINESS AND ENGINEERINGDr. Chad Milewicz, University of Southern Indiana Chad Milewicz is an Assistant Professor of marketing in the University of Southern Indiana College of Business. He specializes in marketing strategy, with a particular focus on marketing public goods and organizations, and innovations in pedagogy, with a focus on experiential learning and community engagement. His work on innovations in pedagogy has been featured at the National Outreach Scholarship Conference and the Marketing Management Association Conference, and in the Marketing Education Review.Dr. Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern IndianaDr. Kerry S. Hall

Conference Session

Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Mercedes de la Cámara, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Javier Saenz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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International

AC 2012-5093: INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A TECHNI-CAL UNIVERSITY USING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESProf. Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politcnica de Madrid Edmundo Tovar, computer engineering educator, has a Ph.D. (1994) and a bachelor’s degree (1986) in computer engineering from the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid (UPM). He is Certified Software De- velopment Professional (CSDP) from the IEEE Computer Society. He is Associate Dean for Quality and Strategic Planning in the Computing School of the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid. From this last po- sition, he is in charge of the training for academic staff, the introduction of innovative solutions including new pedagogies, new approaches that improve student

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4999: NOVEL APPROACH TO CONDUCTING LABS IN AN IN-TRODUCTION TO THERMODYNAMICS COURSEProf. Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University Teodora Rutar Shuman is an Associate Professor at Seattle University, Department of Mechanical Engi- neering. She received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia, and a M.S. and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington. She pursues research in electro-mechanical systems for sustainable processing of microalgae. Email: teodora@seattleu.edu.Dr. Gregory Mason, Seattle University Page 25.981.1 c

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4531: BEST PRACTICES IN CREATING AND RUNNING RE-SEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAMSProf. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mohamed Abdelrahman received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and engineering physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 1988 and 1992, respectively. He received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in measurement and control and nuclear engineering from Idaho State University in 1994 and 1996, re- spectively. He is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Abdelrahman’s research focus is industrial applications of sensing and control with major research fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation

Conference Session

Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Krudysz, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York; Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-3558: SUCCESS OF JOINT PROGRAMS BETWEEN JUNIORAND SENIOR COLLEGESDr. Margaret Krudysz, City College of the City University of New YorkProf. Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York Ardie D. Walser is a professor of electrical engineering and the Associate Dean of the Grove School of Engineering at the City College of New York of the City University of New York. Walser is a former Divi- sion Chair of the Minorities in Engineering Division (MIND) of the American Association of Engineering Education (ASEE). He has collaborated in the creation and implementation of numerous faculty devel- opment workshops that have been held throughout the country. Walser has given many workshops and

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Minorities in Engineering

ENGINEERING EDUCATION- WASHINGTON-, vol. 86, pp. 139-150, 1997.[7] T. Mitchell and A. Daniel, "A Year-Long Entry-Level College Course Sequence for Enhancing Engineering Student Success."[8] L. Fleming, et al., "AC 2008-1039: ENGINEERING STUDENTS DEFINE DIVERSITY: AN UNCOMMON THREAD," 2008.[9] J. Urban, et al., "Minority engineering program computer basics with a vision," 2002, pp. S3C1-5.[10] R. Hobson and R. Alkhasawneh, "SUMMER TRANSITION PROGRAM: A MODEL FOR IMPACTING FIRST-YEAR RETENTION RATES FOR UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS," in ASEE conference & exposition, Austin, TX, 2009.[11] C. Marshall and G. B. Rossman, Designing qualitative research: Sage Publications, Inc, 2010.[12] D. L. Morgan, The focus

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Elizabeth S. Hildinger, University of Michigan

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4128: EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH CHOICE IN THE FIRSTYEARDr. Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan Lorelle Meadows is Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. She has primary responsibility for the design and delivery of the first year engineering curriculum and conducts engineering education research in the areas of teamwork and motivation.Ms. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan Robin Fowler is a lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication. She co-teaches multiple sections of the course described in this paper.Dr. Elizabeth S. Hildinger, University of Michigan Elizabeth Hildinger teaches in the Program in Technical Communication in the

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia ; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4670: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN ENGINEER-ING COMMUNICATION THROUGH A TRANSDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUEDr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Joachim Walther is an Assistant Professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is Co-director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, educational psychology, and social work. His research interests span the formation of students’ pro- fessional identity, the role of reflection in engineering learning, and interpretive research methods in en- gineering education. He was the first international

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Phillip A. Farrington, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3580: IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE STUDENT PROJECT FOR THEINCREASED RECRUITMENT OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE STU-DENTS (INSPIRESS)Dr. Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville Monica L. Dillihunt, Ph.D. is a graduate of Howard University, where she received her degree in edu- cational psychology and a sub-specialty in educational leadership and administration in 2003. She also received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and a M.Ed in education from Mercer University in Atlanta. Dillihunt has broad areas of research interests that include culture, multiple intelligences, differentiating instruction, learning and socialization processes, student motivation, and

Conference Session

Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3762: LOOKING AHEAD: SOME TRENDS IN GRADUATE ED-UCATION AND THEIR IMPACT ON ENGINEERING AND TECHNOL-OGYProf. Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet Joy L. Colwell, J.D., is currently Director of Graduate Studies at Purdue University Calumet, and profes- sor of organizational leadership and supervision. Page 25.903.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012  Looking Ahead: Some Trends in Graduate Education and Their Impact on Engineering and Technology AbstractIn order to plan for and meet future needs, graduate education in engineering and

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Penny M. Knoll, Montana State University

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Construction

AC 2012-5324: MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY’S PERSPECTIVE ONCONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND ITS CULTURAL ASPECTSProf. Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University Whitney A. Lutey, C.P.C., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont., where she teaches construction practice, construction estimating, and construction scheduling from the professional practice point of view. Lutey earned her bachelor’s of science in construction engineering technology, and minor in industrial and management engineering, Montana State University, 1996, and a master’s of construction engineering management from Montana State University in 1997. Primary research included incentive programs

Conference Session

Ethics and Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aram Agajanian, DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-4784: NANOTECHNOLOGY: TEACHING ETHICAL AND SO-CIAL ISSUES IN A STS COURSEDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage Ahmed S. Khan is a Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences, DeVry Uni- versity, Addison, Ill. He received his M.Sc. (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an M.S.E.E. from Michigan Technological University, and an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management., and his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of fiber optic com- munications, faculty development, nanotechnology, application of telecommunications technologies in distance education, and impact of technology on society. He teaches wireless engineering