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Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Aerospace

with freshmen engineering students are discussed and lessons learned areoutlined.IntroductionThe challenges associated with getting freshmen students involved in research studies mirrorthose of graduate level research. Often time undergraduate students are less prepared for aresearch study. They are looking for an experience as a means to determine career pathways. Thesupport mechanisms, evaluation structure, and reward systems for undergraduate students are notwell established or well defined and are still being developed in many institutions anddisciplines. In addition, funding mechanisms have not truly figured out how to properly evaluateand fund undergraduate research1,2. Given those challenges, it is still important to get themmotivated

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.; Alex DUPE Wong; Monica Bot

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Electrical and Computer

the contest has gained tradition and prestige over the years, followedclosely by the one in United States, but it was the worldwide finals that had proven itspopularity, appreciation and prestige. The survey that followed the competition was meant toevaluate the entire event from the perspective of a learning experience and cultural exchange.The survey was also used to give useful feedback to the sponsors related to the quality of theirproducts, support materials, the organizing methods and evaluation criteria. All the teams haveprovided a feedback.One question investigates how beneficial is the competition for the students’ professionaldevelopment and future career as an engineer. Students’ comments range from: “it helped meget a job in the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin William Knecht, South Texas College; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert D. Wrinkle, Center for Survey Research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4151: GUIDED DISCOVERY MODULES FOR STATICSDr. Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American Javier Kypuros received a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering from Princeton University in 1996. He later received a M.S.E. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering in 1998 and 2001 from the University of Texas, Austin. Kypuros began his career at the University of Texas, El Paso in 2001 and later joined the faculty at the University of Texas, Pan American (UTPA) in 2002. He is currently an Associate Professor and departmental ABET Coordinator. Kypuros received the UTPA Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching from the College of Engineering and Computer Science in 2012. His research interests include dynamic

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High School Students Thinking and Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

students whether or not they pursue engineeringas a career. It has also been proffered that engineering design has the promise of enhancing andintegrating the science, technology, and mathematics content areas1. However, there are manyquestions yet to be answered regarding engineering design as it pertains to its role in primary andsecondary educational settings. Some of those questions include: what does engineering designlook like in K-122? What do the students do and how do they think when defining and workingan engineering design problem? Through this paper we will specifically explore and examinehow seniors in high school approached and worked through an open-ended engineering designchallenge.Procedures This research was informed by

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New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

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Minorities in Engineering

, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communica- tion in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and design education. She was awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses nationwide, and is co-PI on several NSF grants to explore identity and interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering design. Page 25.710.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Identification with Academics and Multiple Identities: CombiningTheoretical

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

required to take adigital logic course, but most probably do not know why this course is required and aredemotivated when they do not see the relevance of what they are learning16. By teachingstudents a focused, conceptual core, instructors can improve students’ motivation by helpingstudents to see how the concepts and skills that they learn will be applicable throughout theirlearning and careers. Each of the three core concepts that we identified can be applied throughcomputer science and electrical and computer engineering. For example, the concept of statepermeates communications, control, and signals and systems in Markov models and the designof digital filters. The concept of state is also critical in understanding recursion, iteration

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Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

go to work for US companies in Puerto Rico oron the mainland, and others go into US graduate programs. The capstone design experienceplays an important role in developing their potential for a successful engineering career. Theneed for engineers trained in systems engineering design also becomes imperative for PuertoRico with the establishment in recent years of aerospace design and manufacturing companieslike InfoTech (Pratt & Whitney), Honeywell, and Hamilton Sundstrand.Background on Participating UniversitiesThe three Puerto Rican universities working on the project have relatively young engineeringprograms. The School of Engineering at the Universidad del Turabo, established in 1990, offersundergraduate programs in Mechanical

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. It showed real individuals in healthcaresystems in Guatemala. It was a great way to apply what we learned over the semester to real lifesituations.I definitely want to return to Guatemala or another developing country to provide help of somesort.I have become very interested in global health. With whatever I decide to do as a career I wouldlove to be involved globally. Page 25.728.7DiscussionThe results from the student surveys showed increased student-reported confidence in theirability to develop solutions to global health issues after completing the course (mean responseincreased from 2.4 to 3.4; p = 0.001). Additionally, the student

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ETD Design I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

curricula development, research initiatives and possibilities, and so forth;  Review and provide input to SOET annual operating plans;  Participate in the development and adoption of an annual plan for the Advisory Board;  Recommend agenda items and any useful supporting materials prior to board meetings;  Attend board meetings twice per year;  Recommend and/or form committees to address pertinent issues identified by the Advisory Board;  Participate on subcommittees formed to address top SOET priorities;  Represent the school to the community;  Advise the school on occupational and career trends;  Provide mechanism for feedback to administration from students and faculty;  Prepare

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher M Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

offer grant funds for research in education. Within many of thesesolicitations there are sections that allow and/or encourage participation and recruitment ofunderrepresented groups. As a faculty member at a college, there is also opportunity for you todevelop programs that involve research and recruitment of underrepresented groups.Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (or LSAMP) seeks to broadenparticipation in research topics within STEM education related to retention and persistence ofstudents from populations underrepresented in STEM majors and careers. There is an aim oftransforming STEM education through innovative recruitment and retention strategies3. LSAMPis

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

capstone design-build experience with a focus onsystem design, building, testing, and operation.8The ChallengeIn a uniquely pervasive manner, Arizona State University’s College of Technology andInnovation (CTI) values learning of engineering in context (often called engaged learning or“hands-on” learning). As a result, CTI engineering education programs have infused authenticpractice-based experience in the student’s educational experience. Examples of such experiencesinclude realistic projects and problems mirroring the situations CTI students will encounter intheir professional engineering careers. Characteristics of these experiences include studentsworking on interdisciplinary teams, where interdisciplinary implies a broad spectrum of skills

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Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

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Manufacturing

beyond production to include material extraction,product use, and end-of-use strategies. Students will discuss life cycle stages for a variety ofexample products.6. ConclusionEngineering technology education strives to produce graduates who are ready to perform at ahigh level immediately after receiving their degrees and who can achieve strong professional Page 25.776.8growth throughout their careers. There is no doubt that sustainable green manufacturing willcontinue to be developing, be a benefit to society and improve the environment in various ways.We recognize the need for incorporating an environmental conscious course into ourmanufacturing

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Embedded Control and Instrumentation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Y. Hung, Auburn University; Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Alex Wong, Digilent, Inc.

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-3936: INSTRUMENTATION FOR AN EMBEDDED CONTROLSYSTEMS DESIGN COURSE INCORPORATING THE DIGILENT ELEC-TRONICS EXPLORER BOARDProf. John Y. Hung, Auburn University John Y. Hung is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Auburn University, where he has been on the faculty since 1989. Prior to his academic career, he worked for Johnson Controls, Inc., in the field of digital controllers for commercial building automation systems, and also worked as a consultant in control systems design. Hung is a Fellow of IEEE, and is President-elect of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES). Previously, he served IES as Treasurer and Vice President for Conference Activities. He served as General Co

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

than 60 technical papers published in refereed international journals and conference proceedings. He is a Senior Member of the Society for Manufacturing Engineering and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is also a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and a member of the American Educational Research Association.Ms. Karen Nielson, Utah State University Karen Nielson is a junior studying mechanical engineering at Utah State University, emphasizing in aerospace engineering. She will go on to graduate school after graduating with her bachelor’s of sci- ence in May 2013. Nielson plans on earning her Ph.D. and then pursuing a career as a professor. It is her dream to research

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

), Computer Engineering, DatabaseEngineering and Computer Networking. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programwas one of the first Bachelor of Science programs implemented at UVU in 1993. The program’sgoal has been to provide a quality program that meets accreditation standards while providing thestudents with a skill set that allows them to succeed in computing careers. The curriculumcontent for the Computer Science degree is based on the 2008 ACM Curriculum Report. TheComputer Science degree at UVU is accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) in 2002 and currently has more than 500 students. To integrate wirelesssensor networks concepts into our curriculum, we decided to use the third model and

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

US middle school students towards math. The survey found that “72% of US middleschool students spend more than three hours each day outside of school in front of a TV, mobilephone or computer screen rather than doing homework or other academic-related activities. Bycontrast, just 10% of students spend the same amount of time on their homework each day with67% spending less than one hour on their math homework.” It continued revealing that “whilemost middle school students believe that math is important to their futures, they fail tounderstand the connection between the subject and potential careers.” [3] To address this issue, a group of faculty members with multidisciplinary background haveinvestigated the teaching of the traditional math

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, E., Gaines, J., ‘Give them what they want: A look at student directed curriculum revision in a summer bridge camp,’ 2011 ASEE South East Section Conference 4. Anderson, L. S., Gilbridge, K. A., ‘Pre-University Outreach: Encouraging Students to Consider Engineering Careers,’ Global Journal of Engineering Education, Volume 7, Number 1, 2003 Page 25.838.8

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Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai. P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

of Technical Project Report writing andproject oral presentation based upon the Team’s Final Project. These classroom practices andlaboratory environment provides a challenging and invigorating environment that preparesthem for a lifelong learning process and career path.ConclusionThe paper has provided to the reader the philosophical framework and turnkey path way forthe subject of Multiprocessing System Design. The subject matter is to be pursued in parallelat dual tiers of hardware and software system design details. The subject matterMultiprocessing System Design provides to the student in class room many of the samerealistic challenges faced by a System Design practitioner. The authors sincerely hope thatmany academicians by offering

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships

based on introducing Scrum into the capstone projects. These are related to thetwo types of actors in these projects; the students and the company representatives. Thecompany representatives express slight changes in mindset after these projects, and express agreater understanding for agile methods in engineering design. The students express a greaterunderstanding and preparedness for a future career in industry.The challenge of today’s capstone projects are not the specific technical competencies butrather organizational issues, as it has been experienced over many years. The projects arecomplex and based on knowledge and competencies in several fields, spread over allmembers of the student team (and faculty). At KTH, most resources in terms

Conference Session

Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Bogan Daniels, University of New Haven; Cheryl Q Li, University of New Haven; W. David Harding P.E., University of New Haven

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Engineering from National University of Singapore in 1997. She served as Assistant Professor and subsequently Associate Professor in Mechatronics Engineering at University of Adelaide, Australia and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore respectively. In 2006, she resigned from her faculty job and came to Connecticut for family reunion. Throughout her academic career in Australia and Singapore, she had developed a very strong interest in learning psychology and educational measurement. She then opted for a second Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, specialized in Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment at University of Connecticut. She earned her second Ph.D. in 2010. Dr. Li has a unique cross-disciplinary educational and

Conference Session

Embedded Control and Instrumentation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-4211: NEW LIFE FOR PROCESS CONTROL TRAINERS IN AMICROCONTROLLER COURSEDr. Dale H. Litwhiler P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks, in Reading, Penn. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, his M.S. from Syracuse University, and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University, all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a Hardware and Software Design Engineer. Page 25.974.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

technologycourses, others have not.To address this deficiency, a new survey course in Particle and Crystallization Technology(PACT) was developed that blended theory with practical applications. The goal was to provideinstruction that was not being covered in the core curriculum that would be helpful for studentsin their future careers. This course was offered twice as a split-level elective course withundergraduate and graduate students. Topics included characterization of particle size and shapedistributions, filtration, continuous and batch settling, cyclone and hydrocyclone design, particlesize reduction and enlargement, and crystallization. This course is novel in its inclusion ofcrystallization, ternary solid-liquid equilibrium phase diagrams, and

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Paul Lapsansky, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

designed several models of high frequency oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology, smart energy grid.Prof. Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet Ashfaq Ahmed is a professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University, Calumet. Ahmed received his bachelor’s of science

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Abdulhaleem Abdullah Alowaisheer, Fluor Daniel Technologies, Inc.

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Engineering Technology

oscilloscopes and other electronic test and measuring instruments as an entrepreneur. He has delivered invited short courses in Penang, Malaysia and Singapore. He is also the author of a textbook in power electronics, published by Prentice-Hall, Inc. His professional career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several research papers in IEEE journals and conferences. His current research is focused on renewable energy technology and smart energy grid.Prof. Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet Omer Farook is a member of the faculty of electrical and computer engineering technology at Purdue University, Calumet. Farook received the diploma of licentiate in mechanical engineering and B.S.M.E. in

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Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Dermody A.I.A., Roger Williams University

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Architectural

form andin designing connection details and construction processes.4Figure 5. Ironbridge, Coalbrookdale England,Abraham Darby, 1779.Other iconic structures to investigate include the works of Thomas Telford (Figure 6), a pioneerin the use of iron in bridge design. His career was closely intertwined with the development ofiron as a building material during the industrial revolution. His arch and suspension bridgedesigns are clear examples of ways to use the new material. His iron bridges have flatter formsthan their masonry counterparts, primarily due his recognition of iron’s increased strength.Many important bridges from that era are still in use today, including several long span

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Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. In theother hand, Florida has committed to reducing greenhouse gases emissions, increasingenergy efficiency and removing market barriers to renewable energy technologies. Infact, Florida is positioned to become a national leader in solar energy use after State of Page 25.3.3 2California. The 2009 Alternate Energy (AE) Workforce Profile published by GreenforceFlorida6 drew several conclusions:  Alternative Energy (AE) educational programs are limited in Florida;  Florida should fast track the creation of AE career pathways;  Institutions should work together in concert with existing

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

tofaculty in other electrical and computer engineering technology programs. The educationalmaterials are shared directly with participating faculty who attend the workshops and madeavailable electronically through a project web site. This Professional Development activityprovides both two-year and four-year electrical engineering technology faculty with thepedagogical and subject matter knowledge, digital teaching tools, and teaching strategies thatwill attract and effectively prepare students for STEM careers in reconfigurable electronics andother advanced electronics fields. For the United States to remain competitive in electronicstechnology, universities and community colleges need to continually update programs andfacility resources, and

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

weresubmitted, from which 3 have been successfully funded and over 20 papers have been publishedand/or presented at conference proceedings or peer reviewed journals. Several others arecurrently under review.ConclusionsIn summary, this program has resulted in an increase and diversification of research activities atUPRM that have been beneficial to both undergraduate and graduate students from differentengineering departments. Also male and female Hispanic high school students have beenengaged in research activities that have allowed them to consider engineering as a career andalso to be interested in engineering research.AcknowledgmentsThe authors of this paper would like to acknowledge the National Science Foundation and the

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Best of the NEE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

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New Engineering Educators

Classroom Culture that Paves the Way for LearningIntroductionMost college-level teachers in engineering were educated, themselves, in their technicaldiscipline, not in teaching. The teaching trade is learned on the job and often amidst pressure todo other things, specifically build research programs and serve the institution in various fashions.In this paper, the author shares lessons learned from the first five years in engineering education,hoping those experiences will help others starting their careers under similar circumstances. Thepaper combines the author’s own experiences and anecdotal evidence with established researchfindings and long-held truths in teaching and learning to present several clear recommendationsfor the new college-level

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark College

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Community Engagement Division

, challenges, and conflicting information; increased self-efficacyand confidence; a new passion and motivation for engineering as a career choice;6,7 Along withgaining similar benefits, instructors also develop critical positive student-faculty interactions.8 Page 25.288.8Research indicates college students typically experience gains in learning and leadershipdevelopment6 as well as an increase in self-esteem when they engage in volunteer experiences.9Additionally, service-learning increases students’ metacognition and ability to be moreinnovative and resourceful with open-ended problems.10 Service-learning is especially valuableto engineering