Conference Session

Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Marie Catchpole; Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron H.G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3040: FOR STUDENTS BY STUDENTS: LABWARE AND COURSE-WARE DEVELOPMENTMrs. Jennifer Marie Catchpole Jennifer attained her undergraduate degree in computer engineering from the University of Wyoming. She is now working on her master’s degree in electrical engineering.Dr. Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming Steven F. Barrett, Ph.D., P.E. received the B.S. in electronic engineering technology from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1979, the M.E.E.E. from the University of Idaho, Moscow in 1986, and the Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin in 1993. He was formally an active duty faculty member at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado and is now professor of electrical and computer engineering

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Vincent Wilding P.E., Brigham Young University; James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Paul Richards P.E., Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University; Brian D Jensen, Brigham Young University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-4440: FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND LEARN-ING IN A COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGDr. W. Vincent Wilding P.E., Brigham Young University W. Vincent Wilding is professor of chemical engineering, 1994-present, Brigham Young University. He worked for Wiltec Research Company, Inc., 1985-1994, and has a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, Rice University, 1985, and a B.S. in chemical engineering, Brigham Young University, 1981.Prof. James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University James K. Archibald received a B.S. degree in mathematics from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, in 1981, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Since 1987, he

Conference Session

FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Miller, Pittsburg State University; Greg Murray, Pittsburg State University; Robert E. Gerlick, Pittsburg State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4692: FRESHMAN CAD MODELING COMPETITION TO IN-CREASE STUDENT INTEREST AND RETENTIONDr. David Miller, Pittsburg State University David Miller completed a B.S. in biological systems engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2000, a master’s of science in bioengineering at Arizona State University in 2002, and a doctorate in biomedical engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2008. After completing his Ph.D., he worked in the medical industry as a product development engineer for three years before coming to Pittsburg State University, where he has been a tenure-track member of the mechanical engineering tech- nology faculty for the past year. He teaches courses in engineering

Conference Session

Integration of Research and Education in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; Wishah Zoabi, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology; Nissim Sabag, Ort Braude College of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3044: HOW DOES ANIMATION-BASED LEARNING AFFECTSTUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ELECTRON-ICS?Dr. Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Aharon Gero holds a B.A. in physics, a B.Sc. in electrical engineering, a M.Sc. in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. In addition, he has a M.B.A. from the University of Haifa, Israel. Gero is a faculty member at the Department of Education in Technology and Science of the Technion. His research focuses on electrical engineering education and interdisciplinary education that combines physics with electronics, such as electro-optics and microelectronics education.Miss

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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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

AC 2012-4637: IDENTIFYING THE CORE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKOF DIGITAL LOGICDr. Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Geoffrey L. Herman earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Illinois Foundry for Engineering Education. His research interests include conceptual change and development in engineering students, promoting intrinsic motivation in the classroom, blended learning (integrating online teaching tools into the classroom), and intelligent tutoring systems. He is a recipient of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE

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Laboratory Innovations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Yu Yan, University of British Columbia; Carolyn Labun, University of British Columbia

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5341: IMPROVING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: AN APPROACHUSED IN KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS OF MACHINERYDr. Claire Yu Yan, University of British Columbia Claire Yan is an instructor in the School of Engineering at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia. She received her B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. degrees in mechanical engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, and Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Strath- clyde, U.K. She is a registered Professional Engineer.Dr. Carolyn Labun, University of British Columbia Page 25.750.1 c American Society for

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Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric A. Holt, Purdue University; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

AC 2012-4352: INCORPORATING NAHB PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONSINTO A UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTSPECIALIZATIONProf. Eric A. Holt, Purdue University Eric A. Holt is a Graduate Instructor at Purdue University in the Building Construction Management Department. Holt earned a B.S. in building construction technology and spent 19 years in the residential construction industry. His career includes construction material sales and marketing, building inspector, customer home project management, and architectural design for homes and remodel projects. He earned a M.S. in technology from Purdue University, in construction management. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in construction management, focusing on

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4137: INTEGRATED HANDS-ON DYNAMICS LABORATORIESIN THE CLASSROOMDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach.Dr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University Tony Kerzmann received both a bachelor’s of arts in physics from Duquesne University and a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

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International

AC 2012-3468: INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: A NEW COMPE-TENCY FOR THE GLOBAL ENGINEERDr. Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute Suzanne W. Scott is an Assistant Professor in the STEPS Program (Strategies for Team-Based Engineering Problem Solving). She holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Denver, an M.A from Washington University, and a B.A. from Drury University. She is a former Coordinator of the EPICS (Engineering Practices Introductory Course Sequence) Program at the Colorado School of Mines under the directorship of Dr. Robert Knecht, and has served as one of the principal investigators in the PI/CSM collaboration, ”Preparing Global Engineers” on both the CSM and PI campuses. Her research interests

Conference Session

Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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Brett Quentin Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Samuel T. Lopez, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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International

AC 2012-5562: INTERNATIONAL SERVICE AS A MEANS OF IMPROV-ING RETENTION OF ENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Brett Quentin Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Brett Quentin Tempest is an Assistant Professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of North Carolina, Charlotte. His primary research area is in construction materials with special emphasis on concretes and incorporation of wastes and combustion residues in high performance structural materials. Tempest advises the International Service Club in the College of Engineering and recently returned from the group’s first overseas trip to Peru.Dr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Miguel A. Pando, University of North

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ECE Curriculum Improvement

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4733: IT BLINKED! EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH AN IM-PROVED MICROPROCESSORS COURSEMr. Arlen Planting, Boise State UniversityProf. Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University Page 25.866.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 It Blinked! Empowering Students in an Improved Microprocessors CourseAbstractEmpowering students in understanding microprocessors involves teaching them how a processorworks so that they have the skills they need when presented with a different architecture.Allowing the students to participate more fully in the discovery process enhances their ability

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center; JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4460: JUNIOR CYBER DISCOVERY: CREATING A VERTICALLYINTEGRATED MIDDLE SCHOOL CYBER CAMPDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityMr. G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center G.B. Cazes currently serves as the Cyber Innovation Center’s (CIC) Vice President, responsible for its daily operations. In addition, Cazes has devoted countless hours to the development and implementation of a dynamic Academic Outreach and Workforce Development program. This program will assist the CIC in developing a knowledge-based workforce for the future. Cazes has spent his entire career in the information management and information technology sectors. His experience includes working in the

Conference Session

New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4671: MAKING THEIR BRAINS HURT: QUICK AND EFFEC-TIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THERMODYNAMICSDr. Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell UniversityDr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell UniversityDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Katharyn Nottis is an Educational Psychologist whose research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of human constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, miscon- ceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering. She has been involved in collaborative research projects focused on conceptual learning in chemistry, seismology, and chemical engineering

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Douglas Brown, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

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Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5407: MOBILE DATA DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS FOR EMER-GENCY RESPONSE VEHICLESMr. William Douglas Brown, Middle Tennessee State University Doug Brown is the Technical Services Manager for the Rutherford County Government in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He is responsible for maintaining the functionality and security of a large wired and wireless network that includes traditional IT systems, as well as emergency responder operations. He is a recipient of the master’s of science degree in engineering technology with a minor in computer information system from Middle Tennessee State University. He can be reached via email at dougbrown8888@gmail.com.Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University Saleh M. Sbenaty is

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Christopher F. Thompson S.M.ASCE, Salt Lake Community College

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International

AC 2012-4967: MOVING TOWARDS GLOBAL COMPETENCY FOR EN-GINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH TRAVEL AND CLASSROOM LEC-TURESDr. Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College Nick Safai is the Chair of Engineering Department (which consists of nine engineering programs Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Material Science, Environmental, Manufacturing, Bioengineering. and Computer Engineering). He is tenured Full Professor. He received from Princeton University his Ph.D. in engineering (multidisciplinary), also from Princeton University: M.S. in aerospace, M.S. in mechan- ical, M.S.E. in civil engineering, and M.S.E. in reservoir engineering/water resources, as well as a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State. Prior

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

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James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University; David J. Elton, Auburn University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-5392: MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL TEAMING EXERCISES IN AGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORYDr. James L. Hanson, California Polytechnic State University Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Cal PolyDr. David J. Elton, Auburn University David J. Elton, Ph.D., S.M., P.E., is a professor, Civil Engineering Department, Auburn University, AL 36849. Page 25.957.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Multi-institutional Teaming Exercises in a Geotechnical Engineering LaboratoryAbstractA teaching methodology was developed incorporating

Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine S. Zerda, University of Houston; Stuart A. Long, University of Houston; Fritz J. Claydon, University of Houston

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3490: MULTICULTURAL ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT ANDRETENTION AT A LARGE URBAN UNIVERSITYDr. Katherine S. Zerda, University of Houston Kathy Zerda is the Director of the Program for Mastery in Engineering Studies (PROMES), the multicul- tural learning community for undergraduates at the Cullen College of Engineering. She also directs the UH Women in Engineering program. Zerda is an Instructional and Research Assistant Professor for the college and serves as the faculty adviser for the student chapters of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists. Before joining the University of Houston, Zerda worked as an Engineering Manager for Hewlett-Packard Company. She

Conference Session

Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2012-4629: NETWORK-BASED DATA COLLECTION FOR A PROJECT-BASED FRESHMAN CLASSDr. Samuel Bogan Daniels, University of New Haven Dr. Daniels is an associate professor of mechanical engineering with more than 20 years of experience teaching laboratory classes. He also teaches in the multidisciplinary engineering foundation spiral cur- riculum at the University of New Haven. Research interests are in engineering education and renewable energy systems.Dr. Cheryl Q Li, University of New Haven Dr. Cheryl Qing Li joined University of New Haven in the fall of 2011, where she is a senior lecturer of the Industrial, System & Multidisciplinary Engineering Department. Dr. Li earned her first Ph.D. in Mechan- ical

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4725: ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR DESIGNMs. Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natasha Perova is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She previously worked at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Research Assistant focusing on students’ learning algebra and also taught an introductory physics course at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. Before that, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Engineering Edu- cational and Outreach at Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Natasha received her M.S. in mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education in 2008, M.S. in electrical engineering in 2005 from Tufts

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Butler, University of Oklahoma

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-5591: CHANGING STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDESABOUT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE ENGINEER-ING IN AN INTRODUCTORY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CLASSProf. Elizabeth Butler, University of Oklahoma Elizabeth Butler is a professor in the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma. Page 25.302.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Changing Students’ Knowledge and Attitudes about Sustainable Development and Sustainable Engineering in an Introductory Science and Engineering ClassAbstractNumerous

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Biomedical

AC 2012-3771: DEVELOPING A SMALL-FOOTPRINT BIOENGINEER-ING PROGRAMDr. Alisha L Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Alisha Sarang-Sieminski is an Assistant Professor of bioengineering at Franklin W. Olin College of En- gineering. Her research interests include how cells respond to and influence chemical and mechanical aspects of their surroundings and how people respond to and influence the schemas and power dynamics in their surroundings.Prof. Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Debbie Chachra is an Associate Professor of materials science at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engi- neering. Her engineering education research currently focuses on self-efficacy in first-year

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Evan T. Curtis, Univeristy of Nebraska, Lincoln; Abby M. Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Johnathan Ian Edward McCoy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dennis D. Schulte P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-4584: DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT ANDGAP ANALYSIS TOOLS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF EN-GINEERING PROGRAMSMr. Evan T. Curtis, Univeristy of Nebraska, LincolnAbby M. Kelly, University of Nebraska, LincolnJohnathan Ian Edward McCoy, University of Nebraska, LincolnDr. David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln David Jones is a professor of biological systems engineering and the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.Dr. Dennis D. Schulte P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln Page 25.461.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Approaches to Teaching Ethics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-3849: A CLASSROOM DISCUSSION OF APPLIED ETHICSYilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He is currently the Coordinator of the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas, San Antonio.Dr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Suat Gunhan received both his bachelor’s of architecture and master’s of science in architecture degrees from Dokuz Eylul University, and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from Illinois Institute of Technol- ogy. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Zietlow, Bradley University; Jacqueline Henderson, Bradley University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4346: A CREATIVE INTRODUCTION TO ENTROPYDr. David Zietlow, Bradley University David Zietlow is a professor of mechanical engineering.Dr. Jacqueline Henderson, Bradley University Page 25.37.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Creative Introduction to EntropyAbstract Developing pedagogical tools to explain engineering principles is a continuous process. A collaborative effort between The League of Imaginary Scientists and the University Departments of Art and Mechanical Engineering created a multi-level, interactive art installation introducing entropy and the second

Conference Session

Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria; Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-3678: A GRID OF ONLINE LABORATORIES BASED ON THEILAB SHARED ARCHITECTUREProf. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria Since 1995, Michael Auer is professor of electrical engineering at the Systems Engineering Department of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria and has also held teaching positions at the universities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Amman (Jordan), Brasov (Romania), and Patras (Greece). He was invited for guest lectures at MIT Boston and Columbia University and technical universities of Moscow, Athens, and others. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and member of VDE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 180 publications, and a leading member of numerous national

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5213: A NEW COURSE ON DISTRIBUTION OF GREEN TECH-NOLOGIES: CONTEMPORARY TOPICS IN ELECTRONICS DISTRIBU-TION - GOING GREENDr. Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University Page 25.79.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012A New Course on Distribution of Green Technologies: Contemporary Topics in Electronics Distribution - Going Green AbstractIn this paper, we present a senior level electronics distribution course for an Engineering Technologyand Industrial Distribution Program. The course is developed as an upper-level undergraduate

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luciano Fleischfresser, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Mariana Nascimento Casarin, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Evandro Eizo Roncaglia Yabushita, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

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Mechanics

AC 2012-3460: A PHYSICAL MODEL FOR THE DOT PRODUCT: DOESIT IMPROVE LEARNING OF VECTOR MECHANICS?Luciano Fleischfresser, Universidade Tecnolgica Federal do Paran Luciano Fleischfresser is an Associate Professor at Universidade Tecnolgica Federal do Paran, where he teaches the vector mechanics sequence (statics and dynamics) for engineering majors. Fleischfresser holds a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma’s School of Meteorology and bachelor’s/master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Universidade Federal do Paran and Universidade Federal do Santa Catarina respectively. His research interests are in engineering educational research and in environmental fluid mechanics.Mariana Nascimento Casarin, Universidade

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandeep Sathyamoorthy, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Paris College of Art; Michael Hollis, U.S. Air Force Academy; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; C. Andrew Ramsburg, Tufts University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-3158: A STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING LAB TO INCREASEMOTIVATION AND INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGMr. Sandeep Sathyamoorthy, Tufts University Sandeep Sathyamoorthy is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Prior to this, Sathyamoorthy was a Project Engineer at AECOM Water, focusing on BNR/ENR wastewater treatment plant design and water reuse treatment processes.Dr. Linda Jarvin, Paris College of Art Linda Jarvin, Ph.D., is the Dean of Paris College of Art in Paris, France, and an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University, Mass. She received her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from the University of Paris V and her postdoctoral training at Yale

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Han-lung Lin, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside; James Herold, University of California, Riverside

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4934: AUTOMATIC HANDWRITTEN STATICS SOLUTION CLAS-SIFICATION AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN PREDICTING STUDENT PER-FORMANCEMr. Han-lung Lin, University of California, Riverside Han-lung Lin has received his master’s degree at the University of Electro-communications in Japan. He is currently a Ph.D. student in computer science at University of California, Riverside.Dr. Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside Thomas Stahovich received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berke- ley in 1988. He received a S.M. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990 and 1995, respectively. He is currently Chair and professor in the mechanical

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Herold, University of California, Riverside; Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4556: AUTOMATICALLY UNDERSTANDING HANDWRITTENSELF-EXPLANATIONSMr. James Herold, University of California, Riverside James Herold earned his B.S. in computer science at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona in 2004. He is currently a Ph.D. student in computer science at the University of California, Riverside.Dr. Thomas Stahovich, University of California, Riverside Thomas Stahovich received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berke- ley in 1988. He received a S.M. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990 and 1995, respectively. He is currently Chair and Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the