Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; John Y. Hung, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

design laboratory courses [4] in the electrical engineering(EE) and computer engineering (CPE) programs have been structured to provide a significantsystem design experience, while providing opportunities for students to demonstrate, and forfaculty to assess, achievement of six of the eleven student outcomes defined for their respectiveprograms, including both technical and professional skills. These courses serve as prerequisitesfor the senior-level capstone design course. The EE course is ELEC 3040, “Electrical SystemDesign Lab”, and the CPE course is ELEC 3050, “Embedded System Design Lab”. The systemdesign projects in these courses require students to apply knowledge gained across the breadth ofearlier courses, including the ability to

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Joseph Hass, Bucknell University; Juliana Su, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer

Page 25.947.2design, in anticipation of offering the revised course in the spring of 2011. In prior years thecourse had focused primarily on assembly language programming of the Motorola 68HC11.Since this processor is essentially obsolete and the tools used in our laboratory sections weresignificantly out-of-date, this was an appropriate time to wipe the slate clean and reconsider allaspects of the course.We identified several unique pedagogical goals for this particular course. First, it is important thatstudents use programming languages that are consistent with current industrial practice. Surveystaken over the last decade have shown that about 80% of embedded projects will use C and about60% of these projects will rely on C as the primary

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Govind Puttaiah P.E., West Virginia University; Timothy A. Drennen; Samuel C. Brunetti; Christopher M. Traylor

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Mechanical Engineering

project demonstrates an economical (approximate cost:$1000) hydrogen injection system that could be built from readily available, off-the-shelfcomponents for a gasoline engine equipped with an on-board (ECU) computer designedto control combustion. The primary learning objective of the project was to be able toconvert a gasoline engine to operate by burning hydrogen with gasoline or by itself as analternate fuel. Upon successful installation of the system on a computer-linked engine teststand, the plan is to enable students to conduct performance tests on a ‘dual-fuel’ engine.____________________________________________________________________ Page

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

trips that engage students in active learning about relevant technicaltopics and provide opportunities to share a common experience and build or strengthenrelationships with their peers. Between orientation and the YRS students spend eight weeks atthe research site working with graduate students and mentors on a research project. Throughtechnology-mediated experiences the REU students can continue their networking andcollaborations established at orientation. Collectively, both the face-to-face and online eventsare critical to establishing and maintaining a network of professional peers. We describe some ofthe details necessary to support the development of network of cohesive REU students.When possible the REU orientation event, is scheduled

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Andrew Janeski, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Chris Venters, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

complete their degrees8.Within this structure, graduate engineering education is highly individualized and can be greatlyinfluenced by a student’s relationship with his or her advisor. In engineering education, we often Page 25.356.2lament that faculty receive little to no training in pedagogy and tend to fall back on their ownexperiences. This is doubly true in the case of graduate advising and mentoring.The workshop we report on is part of a larger research project focused on understanding andimproving the experiences of engineering graduate students in research groups. Funded by aNational Science Foundation grant, the workshop was intended as a

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward James Christie; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Devin A. Menefee, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kyle Kenneth Ziegler; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

towards creating strategies which ensure success. The authors feelcompelled to split the existing body of work on prototyping into “business” and “engineering”because there are two distinct viewpoints concerning prototyping that get lumped together, andthus unfortunately hide some of the current flaws.What we term as the “business” side looks not at the physical creation of a product itself, but allof the logistics surrounding that creation. Their primary concerns are things like lead times,budgets, project efficiency, etc. Because these concepts are not unique to prototyping, therealready exists a large body of similar work to draw from and tweak to fit product developmentprojects. While these works are portrayed as “prototyping strategies

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

excellent time to include information literacy. The librarians and course coordinatorwere at all meetings. Various instructors joined in as time permitted. After determining whatwould be taught in the course each week and how information modules would enhance theteaching, it was agreed that three 50-minute sessions would be placed in weeks two, five, andeleven. While there was much IL content to teach, faculty were very sensitive to the alreadyoverloaded content of this course and were reluctant to give up more than three class sessions.Each module was timed within the course sequence to be presented “just-in-time” for the contentto be applied in a regularly-scheduled course project. The course management system choicewas debated between the campus

Conference Session

The Role of Engineering in Integrated STEM--uh STEAM--uh Education!

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa M. Batula, Drexel University; Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University; Raymond Migneco, Drexel University; Matthew Prockup, Drexel University; Erik M. Schmidt, Drexel University; David Kurt Grunberg, Drexel University; Youngmoo Kim, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

from high school1. In orderto remain competitive innovators on a global scale, we need to create more interest andexcitement about STEM fields at the high school level. In order to motivate students, STEMtopics need to be approached in ways that are relevant and interesting to high school students.One proposed method is to connect everyday technology to scientific and mathematicalconcepts. This has been done before through the INFINITY Project, which pioneeredcollaboration between high schools, universities, and industry to create a project-basedengineering curriculum2.Music technology, as shown by its inclusion in the INFINITY project, is a potential topic formotivating students into STEM fields. Music is an integral part of students’ daily

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

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Design in Engineering Education

, and CreoElements/Pro (formerly Pro/E) in “Solid Modeling and Design” at the senior level. Homework,classroom assignments, and a self-selected term-project are evaluated on the basis of using thesoftware efficiently, creating the correct geometry in both shape and size, and employingconstraint-based solid modeling to transfer design intent from drawing to model. The gradingrubric of the term-project examines several attributes of the design process, such as identifyingthe problem, defining criteria and constraints, brainstorming possible solutions, generating ideasand alternatives, constructing virtual models using solid modeling software, and refining thedesign. The rubric emphasizes taking an idea from concept to product-ready prototype

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College; Joseph L. Petrosky, Macomb Community College; Douglas A. Fertuck, Macomb Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and profes- sional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and Co-PI of several federal- and state-funded projects for course, curriculum, and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Y. Gene Liao is currently Director of the Electric Transportation Technology program and Associate Pro- fessor of engineering technology at Wayne State University. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from National Central University, Taiwan, a M.S. in

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-3826: THE 2012 STATE OF MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONDr. Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University Hugh Jack is a professor of product design and manufacturing engineering at Grand Valley State Univer- sity in Grand Rapids, Mich. His specialties include automation, design projects, and internet application development. Page 25.1276.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The 2012 State of Manufacturing EducationAbstractThe paper describes the 2012 results of a third annual survey on the state of manufacturingeducation. The survey respondents

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shweta Chopra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

preparation and lack of encouragement10 in STEM subjects in graduate school alsocontributes to lack of women in STEM fields. This paper aims to study the factors mentionedabove and utilize the findings in providing support and guidance to women, at a particulargraduate school located at a large, Midwestern, Land Grant University. We hope our findingswill help guide women in graduate school to continue their education in the field of STEM andresult in the increase retention of women. Broader impact of this project is to recruit and supportmore women in STEM discipline in graduate school and increase diversity at the Universitycampus along with attracting funding from external resources for sustainability.NeedOne of the graduate school strategic plans

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda A. Haven, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Michael Kenneth Fabian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Alexander James Herring, General Electric - Aviation; Marissa Pinnola, Purdue University; Devan DUPLICATE Berg, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

Air Force after 25 years and worked on advanced rocket engines, jet engines, and directed energy weapons. He was Program Manager for the first Lamilloy turbine, Branch Chief for world’s first cryogenic full-flow rocket cycle, Deputy Director for Propulsion Directorate developing next generation jet engines with three flow paths instead of turbofan’s two paths, and Faculty Advisor for ERAU Jet Dragster Project, Formula Research Club (March race car chassis), University Space Launch Initiative Club. He has a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1995, M.S. in aeronautics and sstronautics, University of Washington, 1989, (Oates Fellow), and a B.S. in aeronautical engineering, U.S. Air Force Academy

Conference Session

Ethics Education, Global Health, and Outreach in BME

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. DesJardins, Clemson University; Ellen Breazel, Clemson University; Marilyn Reba, Clemson University; Irina Viktorova, Clemson University; Jonathan Bradford Matheny, Clemson University; Taufiquar R. Khan

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Biomedical

AC 2012-4226: EMPHASIZING CORE CALCULUS CONCEPTS USINGBIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS TO ENGAGE, MENTOR, AND RETAINSTEM STUDENTSDr. John D. DesJardins, Clemson University John DesJardins received his Ph.D. in bioengineering from Clemson University in Dec. 2006 and has worked for more than 15 years as a biomechanical research engineer. He has co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications in the areas of biomechanics, biomaterials tribology and mechanical testing, and is the director of the Laboratory of Orthopaedic Design and Engineering at Clemson University. He currently leads or participates in many multi-disciplinary research teams on projects funded through NASA, DoD, DoT, NSF, biomedical

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

Dean for Academic Affairs within the College of Engineering.He is an ASEE member, and participates in the Electrical and Computer Engineering, Energy Conversion and Conservation, Computers in Education, and Educational Research and Methods divisions. He is the Past Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Division.Dr. John E. BeardDr. Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University Carl L. Anderson is a professor in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Department and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs in the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech- nological University. He is the Principal Investigator for the Department of Energy project: An Inter- disciplinary Program for

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

static equilibrium concepts as applied to trusses andother rigid bodies.The key assessment of the outcomes of the two intervention methods is the students’performance on the exams and on the final learning experiences, which is a final project. Eachquestion on the exams addresses a particular student learning outcome (SLO) and is based on theassigned class work and home work problems.The first intervention involved randomly asking students to present their group projects whichwere completed incrementally during the entire term. This intervention method has a goal ofmonitoring the quality of the final project which is a consolidation of work performed indifferent phases. The project scope has been similar in each term the course is taught. Each

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

thedegree develops the students’ ability to formulate models. Graduates of this programme areable to analyse, predict and monitor engineering systems. The degree also utilises practicalengineering examples and projects so that the students can place their knowledge in context,and includes the study of commercial, managerial and professional topics.The BE graduate must have an in-depth engineering knowledge that allows a fundamentals-based first principles analytical approach to solve complex problems of a wide-ranging orconflicting technical problems and infrequently encountered issues that require abstract Page 25.553.2thinking, originality in

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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International

technical skills to enable them tocreate more sustainable solutions. One key aspect of this engineering study abroad program isthe integration of the learning activities with the location of the study abroad experience. Toaccomplish this integration and the goal of the course the instructors developed a set of learningactivities including a team project, case study analysis, research paper, and individual and teamassignments that will require the students to work in multi-disciplinary teams, learn fromexamples and professionals in Costa Rica, and make connections from their experiences in CostaRica to practice in the United States. The paper will provide a description of the courseobjectives, content, and in-country activities. The focus will be

Conference Session

Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan E. Dansberry, NASA Johnson Space Center

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2012-4594: EXAMINING OUTCOMES DATA FROM AN UNDERGRAD-UATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMr. Bryan E. Dansberry, NASA Johnson Space Center Bryan Dansberry has been involved in experiential education for nearly 30 years as a co-op student, mentor, professor, and now internship Project Manager. As a member of ASEE, he has served actively in the leadership of the Cooperative and Experiential Education Division. Page 25.596.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Examining Outcomes Data from an Undergraduate Internship ProgramAbstractIn 2008 NASA’s Undergraduate Student Research Program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Fred Scheu, College of Lake County

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering technologyprograms are far behind in teaching the skills that represent current and future industry needs. Asa result, the School of Technology at Michigan Tech University in partnership with theCommunity College are stepping up to this challenge by developing and introducing curriculumin hardware description languages and programmable logic design. This paper will discuss thecurriculum development at Michigan Tech Electrical Engineering Technology Program byincorporating the two courses in logic design and hardware modeling using VHDL and FieldProgrammable Gate Array (FPGA) Logic Design. The paper will also present the latest NationalScience Foundation- Advanced Technological Education grant project activities including theEmployer

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Michael Abernathy, Ohio State University; Barbara Elizabeth Carruthers, Ohio State University ; Kayla Fay Presley, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

-level engineering classes. As a result, manyuniversities have cornerstone design projects for their first-year students, allowing them to gethands-on experience throughout the design process [2].CNC milling is a widespread technology with many useful applications in both industry andresearch. Typically, however, this equipment is not introduced to all engineering students, andeven then, only introduced in higher-level classes. The Ohio State University has created a first-year engineering course that is focused towards students interested in nanotechnology andmicrofluidics, utilizing CNC milling for manufacturing [3].At the aggregate level, students had a positive reaction to their CNC milling experience,regardless of declared major

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Honda Foundation, Loyola MarymountUniversity’s College of Science and Engineering developed a community outreachprogram with the goal of increasing the pipeline of girls and underrepresented minoritiesstudying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at the college level.To accomplish this goal, we started the Science and Engineering Community OutreachProgram (SECOP). SECOP is a two-week residential pre-college summer schoolprogram with a focus on science and engineering. Engineering and mathematics facultyprovide a similar curriculum taught in Engineering 101 and Pre-calculus College courses.The afternoon classes are project-oriented. Students design mousetrap cars usingSolidWorks, and build their cars in the Mechanical

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2012-4801: DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDU-CATORS: IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVAL-UATION THE KEY?Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss, AIC, CPC is an instructor in the Department of Sustainable Construction Manage- ment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His research areas are in undergraduate and graduate education, curriculum, construction project management, construction safety, planning and scheduling, and equipment and methods. Page 25.426.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

currently it has 200 majors. All MET students are required to takeVibration along with several other senior level courses. Vibration is designed as a lecture/labcourse however there has been limited lab experience provided to students. Three years ago theauthor developed the Helmholtz resonator project in which student teams are required to design,build and test a Helmholtz resonator. The purpose of this project was to further develop the labportion of the MET program. Several vibration instruments were donated to the Universityincluding a sound and vibration analyzer, a digital sound level meter, a microphone preamp, twomicrophones, an accelerometer, and cables and connectors for use in our Vibration course. Inconsultation with the author, the co

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

challenge.However, by midsemester, the first seven topics have been covered in depth. This allows acomprehensive design project to be assigned where a distillation process for a givenmulticomponent mixture is designed to meet certain processing constraints (production rate,product purity). A commercial process simulator (Chemcad) is available for students to use inthe project. In this open-ended project, the student teams also must size and cost the columns,reboilers, and condensers, as well as determine utility usage and operating costs. The givenmixture and processing constraints are always selected so as to require multiple columns toaccomplish the specified separations. Additionally, it is typically not possible with the givenconstraints to simply

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

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

Tagged Topics

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

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lei Huang, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

and maximize resources utilization has causedmany researchers’ attention.In recent years, Cloud Computing technology has developed drastically, which provided an idealsolution for virtual and remote laboratory implementation. This paper presents a project currentlyconducted at Prairie View A&M University. Using Virtual Computing Lab (VCL), a CloudComputing application developed by North Carolina State University and IBM, the investigatorsmade a series of LabVIEW based engineering laboratories online. These laboratory setupsgreatly reduce the cost of experimental facilities, improve the lab schedule function, increase theaccessibility of equipment and courseware, and support teachers’ instructional needs. At thesame time, the original

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ganapathy Subramanian Natarajan, Texas Tech University; Chinweike I Eseonu, Texas Tech University; David A. Wyrick PE, PEM, Texas Tech University

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Engineering and Public Policy

has worked with small companies on process improvement projects. Beginning in the summer of 2012, Dr. Wyrick will assume the position of Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri- Rolla in Engineering Management, M.S.E.M. from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming. Dr. Wyrick is a licensed professional engineer and is a certified Professional Engineering Manager. He has been active with ASME since joining as a student in 1977, serving as Secretary and President of the Alaska Section, on the board of the Management Division, and founding

Conference Session

Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

Page 25.727.2and economic infrastructure. Despite the declining of manufacturing units in most part of theU.S. several manufacturing industries have been able to retain jobs in the South Texas region.The region’s geographic proximity to Mexico makes industrial allied with international tradeextremely important.Due to the composition of the target student population for the project, implementing advancedtechnology training will have a significant impact on the education and the development of theskills of an under-representative minority group.Figure 1: South Texas RegionProject Goal:Cooperation between South Texas College (STC), the Department of Industrial Technology atTexas A&M University-Kingsville and local manufacturing industries

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

design course and a senior capstone design course. The freshman courseintroduces students to the process skills associated with engineering design. Emphasis is on teamwork, communications skills, and computer-aided analytical tools. Activities include prototypebuilding and testing with industrial collaboration. As students complete this course beforechoosing a major in the College of Engineering, the technical content is general and does notfocus on a particular engineering discipline. In contrast, the senior capstone design courserequires students to apply the tools acquired in both required courses and technical electiveswithin our department. By blending professional engineering topics and project activity, theexisting capstone design course