Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2012-3223: INTEGRATION OF MECHANICAL AND AEROSPACEENGINEERING PRELIMINARY DESIGN CAPSTONE COURSESProf. Brenda A. Haven, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Brenda Haven teaches thermodynamics and three jet propulsion courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Prior to coming to ERAU in 2008, Haven retired from the Air Force after 25 years working as an engineer in support of the F-15 fighter, advanced turbine engine research and development, and as a professor at the Air Force Academy.Prof. Michael Kenneth Fabian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Michael Kenneth Fabian teaches thermodynamics, jet and rocket propulsion, and thermal power con- version courses at ERAU. He retired from the

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Assessment and Impact

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Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Jason Forsyth, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-5469: INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGY FOR PERVASIVE COM-PUTING DESIGN PROCESSES: AN EVALUATIVE ANALYSISDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech where she serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Education and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engi- neering Communication Center. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include: interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design, writing across the curriculum in stat- ics courses, and a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios

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

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Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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International

AC 2012-5382: INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING EDU-CATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE STUDENT SERVICE-LEARNINGEXPERIENCESMr. Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University Jay Bhatt received a M.S. in library and information science and M.S. in electrical and computer engi- neering from Drexel University. Some of his interest areas include collection development in engineering, outreach to faculty and students, and teaching engineering information research skills to faculty and stu- dents. He is the the 2010 recipient of the Homer I. Bernhardt Distinguished Service award from ASEE’s Engineering Libraries Division and the 2003 recipient of Drexel University’s Harold Myers Distinguished Service Award.Mr. Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel

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Tricks of the Trade

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Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Student

AC 2012-3356: MOTIVATING LEARNERS: A PRIMER FOR ENGINEER-ING TEACHING ASSISTANTSMrs. Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida Ana T. Torres-Ayala is a doctoral candidate in higher education at the University of South Florida. She holds a B.S. degree in computer engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez, and a M.Eng. degree in computer and systems engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. She has experience in the telecommunications industry where she worked for Lucent Technologies. Torres-Ayala was previously an information technology instructor. Her research interests include faculty development, scholarship of teaching and learning, graduate education, and broadening participation of

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

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Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County; Mark H. Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3124: ONLINE DELIVERY OF A PROJECT-BASED INTRODUC-TORY ENGINEERING COURSEDr. Christa R. James-Byrnes, University of Wisconsin, Barron County Christa James-Byrnes is an Associate Professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Colleges. James-Byrnes is the Department Chair for the Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and Astronomy Department for the UW, Colleges. James-Byrnes has worked in the road construction industry, taught at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Mich., in the Construction Management program, and has been with the UW, Colleges, for 12 years. She obtained her Ph.D. from Purdue University, her master’s from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her bachelor’s from the

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Research in Engineering Education I

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Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3276: CRITICAL REVIEW OF RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OFSOCIAL ENGAGEMENTDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Sandra Loree Dika is an Assistant Professor of education research methods at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Her research focuses broadly on college access and success, and more specifically on student engagement and retention, particularly among underrepresented populations and in STEM fields.Dr. Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Jae Hoon Lim is an Assistant Professor of research methods at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, and teaches introductory and advanced research method courses in the College of Education. Her research interests

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FPD III: Innovation in Design in the First Year

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Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Tara Lynn Sulewski, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-2991: DESIGN OF A ZERO ENERGY HOME AS A FIRST-YEARDESIGN PROJECTProf. Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Andrew (Andy) S. Lau is Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of first-year seminars for the Penn State College of Engineering. Lau is a 1977 graduate of Penn State with a B.S.M.E. and was a Research Fellow and 1983 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with an M.S.M.E. He has worked since 1977 as an engineer in the areas of solar energy applications in buildings, simulation of building energy use, and general consulting in the energy field. Most recently, his work has involved green buildings, engineering ethics, and sustainable design. He is a licensed

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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-5344: DETERMINING THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUDI-ENCEDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs two academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Profes- sor in computing, informatics, and systems design engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. Anderson-Rowland was named a top 5% teacher in the Fulton Schools of Engineering for 2009-2010. She received the WEPAN Engineering

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Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5002: A TWO-SEMESTER PROJECT-BASED ROBOTICS CUR-RICULUMDr. Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Muhittin Yilmaz received the B.S. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State Uni- versity, University Park. He has been an Assistant Professor with the lectrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University, Kingsville (TAMUK), since 2007. His research interests include robust and convex system optimization, model identification and validation, robotics, computer architecture, electric drives, and power electronics. He also focuses on engineering

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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University; Jonas Bergman Arleback, Syracuse University; AnnMarie H. O'Neil, Syracuse University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-5236: AN INTEGRATED MODELING APPROACH TO A SUM-MER BRIDGE COURSEProf. Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University Professor of mathematics and mathematics educationDr. Jonas Bergman Arleback, Syracuse UniversityMrs. AnnMarie H. O’Neil, Syracuse University Page 25.170.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 An Integrated Modeling Approach to a Summer Bridge CourseCurrent data on the participation of women and minorities in the STEM disciplines continues toshow that women and minorities are underrepresented in nearly all fields of engineering at theundergraduate level.1 Two decades of research on the

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FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3282: THE GENESIS OF TRANSFORMATION: PREVENTING”FAILURE TO LAUNCH” SYNDROME IN GENERATION IY FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University Jesse French is currently an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at LeTourneau University. He earned his B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1995. His M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are both in mechanical engineering from the University of Tulsa, with a con- centration in solid mechanics, polymer and composite materials, and sustainable energy. French served in the U.S. Army for eight years on active duty and six years on reserve status. He served as a Cavalry Platoon Leader and Aeroscout pilot, a

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Projects in Alternative Energy

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José Colucci Ríos P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Miriam del Rosario Fontalvo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3007: UPRM CHEM E SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEMOS, WORK-SHOPS, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ETC.: WORKING THE PIPELINEDr. Jos Colucci Ros P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Jos A. Colucci Ros is a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). He has received teaching and research awards, and professional service recognition such as Chemical Engineer of the Year in Puerto Rico, Distinguished CHEM E Professor (UPRM-CHEME) and Researcher (UPR), and 2009 EPA Environmental Quality Award. He has industry and management expe- rience, and has held leadership positions at UPRM such as Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Associate Dean of Research in Engineering and UPRM R&D

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Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

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Jens Kabo, Chalmers University of Technology; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John Currie, University of Sydney; Hu Wenlong, Beihang University; Caroline Baillie, University of Western Australia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-5395: VISIONS OF SOCIAL COMPETENCE: COMPARING EN-GINEERING EDUCATION ACCREDITATION IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA,SWEDEN, AND THE UNITED STATESDr. Jens Kabo, Chalmers University of Technology Jens Kabo works as a researcher at the Division of Engineering Education Research at Chalmers Univer- sity of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Xiaofeng Tang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Dr. Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Dean Nieusma is Assistant Professor in science and technology studies and Director of the programs in design and innovation at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Mr. John

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Capstone and International Experiences

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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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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Gamze Ozogul, Arizona State University; Amy M. Johnson, Arizona State University; Martin Reisslein, Arizona State University; Kirsten R. Butcher, University of Utah

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3625: REPRESENTATION GUIDANCE WITH ABSTRACT ANDCONTEXTUALIZED REPRESENTATION: EFFECTS ON ENGINEERINGLEARNING PERFORMANCE IN TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY EDU-CATIONDr. Gamze Ozogul, Arizona State University Gamze Ozogul is an Assistant Research Scientist in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). She received the undergraduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction in 2000 from Hacettepe University, and the M.S degree in Computer Education and Instructional Technology in 2002 from Middle East Technical University. She received her Ph.D. in Educational Technology in 2006 from ASU. She completed a Postdoctoral Research fellowship in the Department of Electrical Engineering at ASU in

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Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3785: SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES IN ARCHITECTURAL,CIVIL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ PERCEP-TIONS OF THE BODY OF KNOWLEDGEDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has served as the ABET Assess- ment Coordinator for the department since 2007, and recently completed the ABET self-study report for reaccreditation of the civil engineering B.S. degree. She teaches the first year Introduction to Civil Engineering course, the capstone design course for environmental engineering, and other environmental

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BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Biomedical

AC 2012-5224: TEACHING-TO-LEARN SESSIONS TO ACHIEVE SUB-JECT RELEVANCE IN AN INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL ENGI-NEERING COURSEDr. Steve Warren, Kansas State University Steve Warren received a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 1989 and 1991, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1994. Warren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. Prior to joining KSU in Aug. 1999, Warren was a Principal Member of the technical staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, N.M. He directs the KSU Medical Com- ponent Design Laboratory, a facility partially

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Ethical Issues I: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

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Roger Painter P.E., Tennessee State University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-3416: ENGINEERING ETHICS, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE,AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS: A SYNERGISTIC APPROACHTO IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNINGDr. Roger Painter P.E., Tennessee State University Page 25.544.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Ethics, Environmental Justice and Environmental Impact Analysis: A Synergistic Approach to Improving Student Learning Roger PainterAbstractEngineering ethics is being taught to Environmental Engineering students in context with thebroader aspects of environmental justice issues. The content regarding

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Tricks of the Trade

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Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia; Wesley E. Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

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Student

AC 2012-3169: ENHANCING A STUDENT’S ENGINEERING EXPERI-ENCE THROUGH PARTICIPATION ON STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSDr. Stephan A. Durham, University of Georgia Stephan A. Durham is an Associate Professor in the faculty of engineering in the area of civil engineering at the University of Georgia. Durham teaches and performs research in the area of civil engineering materials, concrete materials and structures, and sustainability. Durham obtained his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas. He was an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver prior to joining the University of Georgia in 2012.Dr. Wesley E. Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver Wesley Marshall is an Assistant

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Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander A. Kist, University of Southern Queensland; Andrew Douglas Maxwell, University of Southern Queensland; Peter D. Gibbings

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-5244: EXPANDING THE CONCEPT OF REMOTE ACCESS LAB-ORATORIESDr. Alexander A. Kist, University of Southern Queensland Alexander A. Kist received the Ph.D. degree in communication and electronic engineering from RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, in 2004. His research focused on performance modelling and evaluation of SIP Protocol based 3G Signalling IP networks and the development of methodologies to enable QoS Signalling in multi-service IP networks. He received his bachelor;s degree, Diplom-Ingenieur (FH), in telecommunications engineering from the University of Applied Science Offenburg, Germany, in 2000. The thesis on the problem of synthesising of partially link-disjoint paths in a network was

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Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3807: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A GRADUATE RESEARCHMETHODS COURSEDr. Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology Wayne Walter is a professor of mechanical engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his B.S. in marine engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his M.S. in mechanical engineer- ing from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in New York state. He has 35 years experience teaching design related courses, and has developed expertise in the areas of robotics, and

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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

AC 2012-3879: FACULTY PUBLICATION CHECKLISTS: A QUANTITA-TIVE METHOD TO COMPARE TRADITIONAL DATABASES TO WEBSEARCH ENGINESMs. Patricia E. Kirkwood, University of Arkansas Patricia Kirkwood is the Engineering and Mathematics Librarian serving more than 3,000 students in these disciplines. She has provided reference and instruction services in every STEM field. Her interest in finding appropriate ways to evaluate resources and services has resulted in studies using citation analysis, use information, interlibrary loan statistics, and publication patterns. Page 25.634.1 c American

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Progress in Manufacturing Education III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Heidi Blackburn, Kansas State University, Salina

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4919: FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE INTRODUCTION TOMANUFACTURING-RELATED ENGINEERING HANDBOOKS USING KNOVELDATABASESProf. Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for mechanical engineering technology at Kansas State University, K-State, Salina. She teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of man- ufacturing, automation, and computer-aided design. Morse earned a B.S.I.E. from the University of Ten- nessee, Knoxville, and a M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from Auburn University, where she also worked with Auburn Industrial Extension Service. Her work in industry includes engineering ex- perience in quality control, industrial

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Advances in Communication Instruction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keri Lynn Wolfe, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4193: HIGH-QUALITY VISUAL EVIDENCE ON PRESENTA-TION SLIDES MAY OFFSET THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF REDUN-DANT TEXT AND PHRASE HEADINGSMs. Keri Lynn Wolfe, Pennsylvania State University Keri Wolfe is a senior Chemical Engineering student at the Pennsylvania State University. She is a Leon- hard Scholar and a German minor. She has been inducted to XE Chemical Engineering Honors Society and A German Honors Society. She is most active in Engineering Ambassadors and the Society of Women Engineers. Keri is conducting engineering education research to fulfill her Schreyer Honors College Un- dergraduate Thesis requirement.Mr. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Michael Alley is an Associate

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Hunstville; Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Phillip A. Farrington, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Michael P.J. Benfield, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Matthew William Turner, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3542: IMPACT OF INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAM COURSEON SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE PREPARATION FORGRADUATING ENGINEERING SENIORSDr. Derrick Wayne Smith, University of Alabama, Hunstville Derrick Smith is an Assistant Professor of education at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. His re- search agenda focuses on STEM education for all students, including those with disabilities.Dr. Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville Monica L. Dillihunt, Ph.D. is a graduate of Howard University, where she received her degree in edu- cational psychology and a sub-specialty in educational leadership and administration in 2003. She also received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Tennessee

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Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University; Rona Tamiko Halualani, San Jose State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3790: IMPACT OF SELF-EFFICACY ON INTEREST AND CHOICEIN ENGINEERING STUDY AND CAREERS FOR UNDERGRADUATE WOMENENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Patricia R. Backer, San Jose State University Patricia Backer has been a faculty member at SJSU since 1990 and now serves as Director of General Engineering. In her current role, Backer is involved in developing and assessing outreach programs to increase the number of women and underrepresented students in engineering.Dr. Rona Tamiko Halualani, San Jose State University Rona T. Halualani is a Full Professor of diversity and intercultural communication in the Department of Communication Studies as San Jose State University

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Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2012-3222: IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL ENGI-NEERING PROPULSION DETAIL DESIGN CAPSTONE COURSEProf. Brenda A. Haven, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Brenda Haven teaches thermodynamics and three jet propulsion courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Prior to coming to ERAU in 2008, Haven retired from the Air Force after 25 years working as an engineer in support of the F-15 fighter, advanced turbine engine research and development, and as a professor at the Air Force Academy.Prof. Michael Kenneth Fabian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Michael Kenneth Fabian teaches thermodynamics, jet and rocket propulsion, and thermal power con- version courses at ERAU. He retired from

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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

AC 2012-2976: INTERRUPTED CASE METHOD FOR TEACHING ETHICSIN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENTCOURSEDr. Robert M. Brooks, Temple University Robert Brooks is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at Temple University. He is a Fellow of ASCE. His research interests are engineering education, civil engineering materials, and transportation engineering.Jyothsna K. S., St.Joseph’s College Jyothsna K. S. is in the Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore. K. S. secured a gold Medal for the highest aggregate marks in the Post Graduate English Literature course at St.Joseph’s College (autonomous). K. S. has been working for the Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, for almost two

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Sarah Stephens Bettinger; Virginia Sisiopiku, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Isabel C. Scarinci, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mona N. Fouad

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4955: INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF THE BUILTENVIRONMENT ON OBESITY IN TWO COMMUNITIESDr. Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham Fouad H. Fouad is professor and Chairman of the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA. He teaches and conducts research in the area of reinforced concrete structures and concrete materials, and has published numerous technical papers in the field. His research efforts have led to the development of national standards and specifications for a number of concrete products and building systems, including spun prestressed concrete poles and autoclaved aerated concrete. Fouad is a Past Chairman of ACI

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Chemical Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5004: MATERIAL AND ENERGY BALANCES TAUGHT IN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSEDr. Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven Michael A. Collura, professor of chemical engineering at the University of New Haven, received his B.S. in chemical engineering from Lafayette College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from Lehigh University. He is currently the Buckman Professor of chemical engineering and Coordinator of the Chemical Engineering program. His professional interests include the application of computers to pro- cess modeling and control (particularly for energy conversion processes), engineering education research (student self-assessment, developing conceptual understanding, and