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Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Mechanical Engineering

Energy Efficient Building Technologies Challenge where the students won first place and a$5000 prize. The students gained valuable hand-on project experience and far exceeded thecriteria laid out by the competition due to the inherent will to win. The TurboFlow prototype wasdesigned, 3D modeled, FEA simulated and experimentally tested while the students used anarray of engineering concepts. Engineering concepts in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics,machine design, dynamics, finite element analysis, materials, electric circuits, and life cycleanalysis were necessary throughout the project. The design and analysis of the TurboFlowprototype reached the students in the upper levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, namely the synthesisand evaluation levels, where

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Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

.  Page 25.1329.6 Outcomes 13 through 15 (the professional practice outcomes) map to the CEPC.Appendix B also illustrates the approach used by the CAP3 Accreditation Committee toformulate BOK1-compliant accreditation criteria, as discussed above. An outcome-by-outcomecomparison clearly demonstrates that the BOK outcomes represent a significantly moreambitious and comprehensive standard than do the ABET criteria. For example, consider BOKOutcome 1, which includes explicit requirements for “biology, chemistry, ecology,geology/geomorphology, engineering economics, mechanics, material properties, systems, geo-spatial representation, and information technology.” The corresponding provision of the CEPCrequires only “one additional area of basic

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Considerations for the Collection Conscious Librarian

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Zuber, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Libraries

remote services. Before joining the university, he was Director of Imaging and Process Engineering for T/R Systems in Atlanta. He holds 29 patents in the areas of electrophotographic engine design, color theory, and digital image processing. He received his M.L.I.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and his master’s in imaging science and engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Page 25.1470.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Weeding the Collection: An Analysis of Motivations, Methods

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Considerations for the Collection Conscious Librarian

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia E. Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Libraries

publication checklist can be used to help answer.Currently librarians use citation analysis, journal checklists, and subject retrieval results toevaluate databases. Publication checklists are another method to quantitatively evaluate thedepth of coverage in traditional and Web crawler created databases. References[1] V. Tucci, "Assessing Information-Seeking Behavior of Computer Science and Engineering Faculty,” Issues inScience and Technology Librarianship, Winter 2011.[2] T. E. Nisonger, "Use of the Checklist Method for Content Evaluation of Full-text Databases: An Investigation ofTwo Databases Based on Citations from Two Journals," Library Resources & Technical. Services, 52, pp. 4-17,January

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Ethical Cases and Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu, St.Joseph’s College; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Engineering Ethics

it.MethodologyA Transportation Engineering Systems and Management course was taught in fall 2005 using thetraditional lecture method. The course is junior level core courses in the engineering curriculum. Page 25.836.4This course was used as the control group19. In fall 2010 an experimental group was taught withan ethics component that counted for 15% of the grade. The number of students in fall 2005 andfall 2010 were 15 and 18 respectively. The course was a junior level one. The course was arequired course for graduation in the technology program. The course needs sophomore levelmathematics as a prerequisite. 90% of the exam component needs the students

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The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-4533: ONLINE MODULES FOR WOOD DESIGN COURSES THROUGHNEESHUBProf. Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona Mikhail Gershfeld, S.E., is a Professional Practice Professor, Chair, Wood Education Institute (WEI), Civil Engineering Department California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Calif.Dr. Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo Charles B. Chadwell is an Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.Dr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.1007.1 c American Society for

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Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrence L. Chambers P.E., University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

and Technology (ABET, Inc.)and from ASCE, both of which have made an effort to define the Body of Knowledge (BOK)required to succeed as an engineer, as discussed below.There is no minimum number of credit hours specified by ABET, Inc. to maintain an accreditedengineering program. Instead, ABET, Inc., through its Engineering Accreditation Commission(EAC), has established the “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs”8 which specifies thefamiliar eleven learning outcomes commonly referred to as “a – k.” Every accreditedengineering program must demonstrate that its students are able to achieve outcomes a – k,regardless of the number of credit hours in the program. Because ABET, Inc. specifies learningoutcomes rather than credit hours

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ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4310: PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF THE AICHE CON-CEPT WAREHOUSEMr. Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University Bill Brooks is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. As an undergraduate he studied hardware engineering, software engineering, and chemical engineering. Brooks has been involved in the development of several educational software tools, including the Virtual BioReactor, the Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering (WISE) Learning Tool, and the AIChE Concept Warehouse. His dissertation is focused on technology-mediated, active learning techniques, and the mechanisms through which they impact student performance.Ms. Debra

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marc J. Sanborn P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Kathryn T. Purchase, U.S. Military Academy; Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3474: KICKING OUT THE CRUTCH: THE IMPACT OF FOR-MULA SHEETS ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNINGMajor Marc J. Sanborn P.E., U.S. Military Academy Marc Sanborn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He has served the U.S. Army for the past 11 years as an officer and Army Engineer. He is a graduate of West Point (B.S. in civil engineering), Missouri Science & Technology (M.S. in engineering management) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (M.S. in civil engineering). Sanborn is a licensed Professional Engineer.Major Kathryn T. Purchase, U.S. Military Academy Kathryn Purchase is currently an Assistant Professor in the

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy A. Doughty, University of Portland; Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

subject of on-goingefforts.Bibliographic Information1. McDonald, D., “Data Acquisition in a Vehicle Instrumentation Course,” 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education.2. Zhang, Y., S. Cui, Y. Wang, and C. Akujuobi, “Taking Action: Enhancing Engineering Technology Laboratories with LabVIEW-Based Graphical Development Tools,” 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education.3. Lohani, V., P. Delgoshaei, and C. Green, “Integrating LabVIEW and Real-Time Monitoring into Engineering Instruction,” 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, American Society of Engineering Education.4. Delgoshaei, P., V. Lohani, and C. Green, “Introducing Dataflow Programming in a

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5274: DEVELOPMENT OF A WRITING WORKSHOP FOR AMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSEDr. Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky Vincent R. Capece is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering. Capece received his B.S. de- gree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University in 1980, M.S. in mechanical engineering from MIT in 1982, and Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1987. Page 25.459.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Development of a Writing Workshop for a Mechanical Engineering Laboratory

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4480: SIX HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVESTUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS LEARNINGFLUID MECHANICSMs. Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University Lynn Albers received her B.S. in mathematics with a minor in music from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1992 and her M.S. in mechanical engineering with a concentration in nuclear engineering at Manhattan College in 1996. After working for Nortel Networks and the North Carolina Solar Center, Albers matriculated at North Carolina State University, where she is a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering. Her dissertation spans the Colleges of Engineering and Education and will be the first of its kind at NCSU.Dr. Laura Bottomley

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Ethical Issues I: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Painter P.E., Tennessee State University

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Engineering Ethics

engineering ethics is reinforced by theway that micro-ethics are taught to engineers. For example the Fundamentals of EngineeringExam offers multiple choice ethics questions suggesting that ethics problems can be solved in ananalytical fashion like other engineering problems. This worldview is problematic for learningmacro-ethics where there is often no single, precise “right answer” and where the power todecide what is right or wrong lies in the broader society. This worldview left unchallengedlargely precludes critical thought and reflective judgment regarding macro-ethics because itshores up the paradigm that “technology is neutral” and this leads inexperienced engineers tobelieve that engineering principles can be applied in abstraction and

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Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4716: A THERMODYNAMICS SHORT COURSE FOR A SUM-MER OUTREACH PROGRAMMs. Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natalie Barrett is a mechanical engineering Ph.D. student at Purdue University and is interested in re- newable energy. Barrett received a B.S.M.E. from Florida State University, a M.S.M.E. from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a M.B.A. from Indiana University. She has taught at Wentworth Institute of Technology as an Adjunct Professor. She has also worked in industry at Pratt & Whitney for several years and served in roles such as Integrated Product Team Leader and Affordability and Risk Manager for the F135 Engine Program

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald G. Kander, Philadelphia University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

), where his teaching and research interests were in the area of polymer processing, manufacturability, and rapid prototyping/tooling technologies. Kander was also Department Head of Integrated Science & Technology (ISAT) at JMU and a faculty member in the Materials Science & Engineering Department (MSE) at Virginia Tech (VT). While at VT, he was also Director of the College of Engineering’s interdisciplinary ”Green Engineering” program. Be- fore joining academia, he was employed by the DuPont Company as a Senior Engineer in the Advanced Composites Division of the Fibers Department and in the Polymer Physics Group of the Central Research Department. Kander has taught a wide range of courses. At Philadelphia

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

the importance of validation, however they can be improved to help thestudents learn self-teaching of engineering software. For this reason, the exercises will beupdated for continued use in future courses. The solutions to the five exercises may also act astutorials for the other faculty in the department. Page 25.604.8V. Bibliography 1. Garrett, S. L. (1996) The Polk County Courthouse: a $47 Million Iaq Disaster. Presented at 1996 ASEE National Conference. 2. Schlager, N. Breakdown: Deadly Technological Disasters (Visible Ink Press, 1995). 3. Petroski, H. Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in

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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

of Western New England University as an Assistant Professor of biomedical engi- neering. He currently teaches undergraduate courses in bioinstrumentation, biomedical systems, circuit analysis, lab-on-a-chip, and global health. He also serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Engineering World Health (EWH) Club, and is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). His research interests involve the development of point-of-care medical technologies, including bioinstrumentation for use in low-resource settings.Dr. Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University Steven G. Northrup is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Western

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New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Chemical Engineering

Teaching Associate Professor and the Assistant Department Head of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at CSM. My primary research focus is in pedagogy, specifically in utilizing tablets and other technology and different teaching methods to increase student engagement and reduce/eliminate lecturing in the classroom. She likes to play with her kids, play racquetball, run, bike, swim, and play pool in her free time.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of MinesProf. Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Page 25.826.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

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Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson H. Tongue, University of California, Berkeley

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Mechanical Engineering

is a big picture as well as each weekly “little picture.” The sequence ofclass discussion topics should reflect this larger framework in such a way that the studentscan see how each week’s work has more completely limned the overall theme of the class - inthis case automotive-bicycle technology as a microcosm of mechanical engineering in general. Day oneThe first day of the class is used to introduce the philosophy and goals of the course. Beinga freshman class, with students unaccustomed to university rigor, the author has found itimportant to indicate clearly what will be expecting of the students over the semester. If anyof them were thinking that the course would be no work and an easy pass, they

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Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, Tarleton State University; Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University

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Environmental Engineering

Missouri.Dr. Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University Daniel Marble earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Houston, with an M.S. and Ph.D. in accelerator-based nuclear physics from the University of North Texas. Marble began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of physics at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point in 1994. In 1998, he was hired to develop the first engineering program at Tarleton State University (engineering physics), where he presently serves as Head of the Department of Engineering and Physics. In addition to interests in ion solid interaction, physics of sports, accelerator technology, and materials characterization, Marble is actively involved in K-16 science and

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Ethical Issues II: Academic Integrity and Student Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Jerry W. Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-4656: WHEN THE LIFE LESSON IS MORE IMPORTANT THANCOURSE CONTENTProf. Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Amy Miller is the Department Head and an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering technology at the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown (UPJ). For 10 years, she worked for Johnstown America Corpo- ration, a leading manufacturer of railroad freight cars, as a Design Engineer and Manager. She holds a M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a B.S. in mechanical engineering technology from the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown. Her teaching interests include fluid mechanics, machine design, and finite element methods.Dr. Jerry W. Samples

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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

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Course and Curriculum Development

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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

Modules in Math and Chemistry for High School Students Based on Fuel Cell Technology,” in Proceedings of 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition in Louisville, KY, June 2010. 11. M. Abdelrahman et al, “Bringing Engineering Ideas based on Nano Materials into the High School Classroom,” in Proceedings of 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition in Louisville, KY, June 2010. 12. H. Anthony, M. Geist, S. Pardue, M. Abdelrahman, “ Legacy Cycle as a Vehicle for Transference of Research to Classroom,” in Proceedings of 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition in Louisville, KY, June 2010.The Appendices include sample responses from the project directors on research experiencesites.Appendix A.1A.1 Research Experience for

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4604: PROFESSEURS SANS FRONTIERES: SPREADING FAC-ULTY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AROUND THE WORLDDr. Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy Grant Crawford is currently the Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. He graduated from West Point in 1985 with a bachelor’s of science in me- chanical engineering. He earned a master’s of science in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994 and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from the University of Kansas in 2004. He has taught courses in aeronautics, thermal-fluid systems, heat transfer, computer-aided design, and aerospace and mechanical engineering design. He is a licensed

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Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5561: ASSESSMENT OF DISCOVERY APPROACHDr. 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 IEEE and is a member

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Briana B. Morrison, Southern Polytechnic State University; Fong K. Mak, Gannon University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4360: IMPROVING UPON BEST PRACTICES: FCAR 2.0Dr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is a professor of computer engineering and computer science at Ohio Northern Univer- sity. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagog- ical aspects of writing computer games. Estell is an ABET Program Evaluator, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Dr. John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) in mechanical

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

of Chemical Technology in China. Her current research focuses on biomedical engineering applications in biosensors which is called Dual Ionophore Ion-Selective Electrode (di-ISE) biosensor.Mr. Kevin Lee, University of Idaho In cooperation with Bernie Van Wie at Washington State University, my project research focuses on cell sensor and biological sample reading principles. This biomedical engineering cartridge is designed for detecting and determining concentration of biological cells in suspension at a specific wavelength.Mr. Mert Colpan, Washington State University Mert Colpan is a graduate student at Washington State University and he is seeking a PhD Degree in Bioengineering. He got a dual Bachelor’s Degree in

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linköping University

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Mechanical Engineering

, its relevance in engineering and engineeringeducation cannot be underestimated, especially when having today´s energy andenvironmental concerns in mind.Despite the importance of the subject, it has been considered as “dry and abstract” bystudents 1. One reason might be that the subject has become more and more difficult to relateto its applications –the fundamentals principles are the same as for 150 years ago, but theapplications become more and more refined due to technological developments andinnovations. If so, it is altogether not surprising that students find engineeringthermodynamics abstract, being separated from its applications – this might be devastating forthe students’ interest and possibility to learn.An increase in student

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Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

University Siegesmund Engineer- ing Library. She is liaison to the schools of Civil and Electrical Engineering and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and related College of Technology disciplines. You can contact her at msn@purdue.edu. Page 25.999.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 One or Many? Assessing different delivery timing for information resources relevant to assignments during the semester. A work-in-progress.IntroductionThree sections of COM 114, an introductory communications course targeted to freshmanengineers were given

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Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

King To Hung, Brigham Young University; Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

-yearcivil engineering program, which would include nontechnical skills, internships, cooperativeeducation, etc. to address the issue. Compensation of civil engineers would increase as a resultof enhanced graduates’ economic values. To strengthen the need of additional education,Walesh2 suggested that employers hire graduates with master’s degrees and cooperativeeducation experience for professional work and hire graduates of technology programs fortechnician work. In order to keep pace with new technologies and rapidly changing current practices, theASCE Vision for Civil Engineering in 20253 suggests the requiring of an additional post-baccalaureate education component or a master’s degree to all those who want to becomelicensed civil