Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3050: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEER-ING BODY OF KNOWLEDGEDr. Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy Brock Barry is a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy. His primary teaching responsibilities are in the areas of engineering mechanics and soil mechanics. Barry holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Purdue University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and has 10-years of professional experience. Barry’s areas of research include applied professional ethics, identity development, non-verbal communication, and education policy.Major Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Scott Katalenich is an instructor in the Department

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Josephine Sears Rodriguez, Western New England University; Ralph Morelli, Trinity College

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2012-5220: STUDENT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LEARNING VIAPARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN FOSS PROJECTSDr. Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University Heidi Ellis is Chair and Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Information Technology De- partment at Western New England College. She has a long-time interest in software engineering education and most recently has received NSF funding to investigate the use of humanitarian free and open source software to educate computing students. She is also currently participating in an NIH grant for developing database-driven software for biological NMR analysis.Dr. Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University Gregory Hislop is a professor of information science and

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Topics in Computer Science and Programming

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mark J. Sebern, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3347: TEACHING SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: AN ACTIVELEARNING APPROACHDr. Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S.E.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon as an embed- ded software engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulted for multiple embedded systems companies in the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. Patent, Schilling has numerous publications in

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Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Martinez, University of Costa Rica; Marcelo Jenkins, University of Costa Rica

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2012-3237: AN EXPERIENCE USING REFLECTION IN SOFTWAREENGINEERINGDr. Alexandra Martinez, University of Costa Rica Alexandra Martinez has been working since 2009 as an Invited Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Costa Rica (UCR). She has taught courses in databases, soft- ware testing, and bioinformatics, and done applied research in software testing at UCR’s Research Center on Information and Communication Technologies. Previously, she worked as a Software Design Engi- neer in Test at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Wash., and as a Software Engineer at ArtinSoft in San Jose, Costa Rica. She received her Ph.D. in computer engineering from the University of Florida

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ERM Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Virginia Lea Ferguson, University of Colorado; Alyssa Nicole Berg, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3418: GRADUATE STUDENTS MENTORING UNDERGRADU-ATES IN RESEARCH: ATTITUDES AND REFLECTIONS ABOUT THESEEXPERIENCESMs. Janet Y. Tsai, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, whose work examines and develops initiatives and curricular innovations to encourage more students, especially women, into the field of engineering. In addition to assessing peer mentoring programs, Tsai also explores teaching engi- neering statics through tangible sensations in the body, to feel and understand forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, and more via internal constructs instead of the conventional external examples.Dr. Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Md. Rezaul Karim Ph.D., Khulna University, Bangladesh; Serajul I. Bhuiyan, Auburn University, Montgomery

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International

AC 2012-5127: HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN BANGLADESHDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Quamrul Mazumder is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan, Flint. His research interests includes computational fluid dynamics, metacognition approaches of learning, ac- tive and experiential learning, renewable energy, and global engineering education. His teaching areas are fluid mechanics, renewable energy, introduction to engineering, and senior design. He is a Fulbright specialist in engineering education discipline.Prof. Md. Rezaul Karim Ph.D., Khulna University, Bangladesh Urban and rural planning discipline. Email: rkarim@kuurp.ac.bd. Click the following

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4051: ELECTROMAGNETICS MISCONCEPTIONS: HOW COM-MON ARE THESE AMONGST FIRST- AND SECOND-YEAR ELECTRI-CAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS?Dr. Chris Smaill, University of Auckland Chris Smaill holds a Ph.D. in engineering education from Curtin University of Technology, Australia, and degrees in physics, mathematics, and philosophy from the University of Auckland. For 27 years, he taught physics and mathematics at high school level, most recently as Head of physics at Rangitoto College, New Zealand’s largest secondary school. This period also saw him setting and marking national examinations, and training high-school teachers. He has a successful, established and ongoing publica- tion record where high-school physics texts

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Pradeep K. Behera, University of the District of Columbia; Abiose Adebayo, University of the District of Columbia; Xueqing Song, University of the District of Columbia; Mademba Cisse, University of the District of Columbia; Ismael DJibril Boureima, University of the District of Columbia; Ashish Bhandari, University of the District of Columbia; Mekonnen Hailegiorgis, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3784: ANAEROBIC DIGESTOR OF ORGANIC WASTE PRO-CESSING: A BIOMASS ENERGY PRODUCTION PROJECTDr. Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia Wagdy H. Mahmoud is an Associate Professor of electrical engineering at the Electrical Engineering Department at UDC. Mahmoud is actively involved in research in the areas of reconfigurable logic, hard- ware/software co-design of a system on a chip using reconfigurable logic, application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC), digital logic design, image compressions, digital signal processing, computer architec- ture, embedded systems, system on a chip, and renewable energy.Dr. Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia Esther Ososanya is a

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-4337: ANALYSIS OF THE SUSTAINABILITY CULTURE IN CIVILAND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MECHANICAL ENGI-NEERING PROGRAMSMs. Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah Maria Blevins is a Ph.D. student in the Communication Studies program at the University of Utah.Dr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Page 25.189.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Analysis of the Sustainability Culture in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering ProgramsAbstractThis paper describes a study of the sustainability culture of 390 students in civil

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

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Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4328: NO SKILL LEFT BEHIND: INTELLIGENT TUTORINGSYSTEMS ENABLE A NEW PARADIGM IN LEARNINGMr. Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp. Hatem Wasfy is the President of Advanced Science and Automation Corp. (ASA), a company that special- izes in the development of online virtual learning environments, and advanced engineering simulations. He has helped design several interactive learning environments that include a CNC machining course, a centrifugal pump maintenance course, an undergraduate physics course, and a welding course. He re- ceived a B.S. (1994) and an M.S. (1996) in mechanical engineering from the American University in Cairo. Wasfy’s research interests include advanced learning systems

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian E. White, Complexity Are Us - Systems Engineering Strategies; Alex Gorod, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide; Vernon Ireland, University of Adelaide

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4002: APPLICATION OF CASE STUDIES TO ENGINEERINGMANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology S. Jimmy Gandhi is a faculty member in the School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) at Stevens In- stitute of Technology and also at Baruch College, which is a part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. His research interests are in the field of risk management, engineering education, and globalization. He got a Ph.D. in engineering management from Stevens Institute of Technology, a mas- ter’s in engineering management from California State University, Northridge, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is

Conference Session

Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mimi H. Hassim, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-2957: ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON LEARN-ING THROUGH COOPERATIVE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING (CPBL)FOR THE FIRST TIMEDr. Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Cooperative problem-based learning (CPBL) has been proven to be a powerful technique in engaging and developing students in learning, as well as a multitude of professional skills. Nevertheless, academic staff in engineering who are new to conducting CPBL may face difficulties because students who are new to this inquiry based technique will normally be ”traumatized” because of the drastic change in the learning environment and requirements. As part of a larger study on training and supporting academic staff in implementing CPBL, a

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javad Shakib, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

. Page 25.194.158. Bibliography1. Shakib, J., Muqri, M., A Taste of JAVA –Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms, American Society for Engineering Education, AC 2011- W241.2. Shakib, J., Muqri, M., Leveraging the Power of Java in the Enterprise, American Society for Engineering Education, AC 2010-1701.3. Real-Time Core Extensions, International JConsortium Specification, 1999, 2000.4. Real-Time data Access, International JConsortium Specification 1.0, November 2001.5. Dibble, P., Real-Time Java Platform Programming, Sun Microsystems Press, Prentice-Hall, June 2008.6. Siebert, F., Hard Real time Garbage Collection in Modern Object Oriented Programming Languages, BoD GmbH, Norderstedt, 2002.7. Pilsan, H. and R

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-5464: EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE BLOGGINGON STUDENT PARTICIPATION, QUALITY, AND THE ACHIEVEMENTOF COURSE OUTCOMES IN A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSEMrs. Federica Robinson-Bryant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Federica Robinson-Bryant is an instructor in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Freshman Engi- neering Department. She is also a doctoral candidate at the University of Central Florida, studying within the Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Department. Page 25.620.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Exploring the

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry L Wear, University of Washington, Tacoma; Orlando R. Baiocchi, University of Washington, Tacoma; Matthew Alden, University of Washington, Tacoma; Robert Gutmann, University of Washington, Tacoma; Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3601: GETTING ABET ACCREDITATION RIGHT THE FIRSTTIMEDr. Larry Wear, University of Washington, Tacoma As professor and Associate Director of the Institute of Technology at the University of Washington, Tacoma, Larry Wear teaches in such areas as software process improvement, software engineering, C/C++ programming, assembly language programming, logic and digital design, and introductory engineering courses. Many of these classes are laboratory intensive and some have been taught via distance learning. Wear received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, and both his M.S. in applied mathematics and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Santa Clara

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asaad Mohamed, Auburn University; Emily Reynolds, Auburn University; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Nanda Kumar B.S.

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International

AC 2012-5014: GLAZING MADE SIMPLE: A DECISION SUPPORT SYS-TEM TOOL USING MS EXCEL VBAMr. Asaad Mohamed, Auburn University Asaad Mohamed has a diverse experience and holds several advances degrees in engineering and manage- ment. He is currently finishing up a master’s in information systems management from Auburn University.Ms. Emily Reynolds, Auburn UniversityDr. Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University Chetan S. Sankar is the College of Business Advisory Council Professor of management information systems at Auburn University. He has received more than three million dollars from ten National Sci- ence Foundation grants to develop exceptional instructional materials that bring real-world issues into classrooms. He has

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine S. Zerda, University of Houston; Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston; Stuart A. Long, University of Houston; Fritz J. Claydon, University of Houston

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3499: IMPROVING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMESIN FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING COURSES AT A HIGHLY DIVERSE,MULTICULTURAL 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 Advisor for the student chapters of the Society of Women Engineers and the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists. Before joining the University of Hous- ton, Zerda worked as an

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Michael Hoge Carriere, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4686: INTEGRATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONINTO AN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM THROUGH SERVICE LEARN-ING AND THE LIBERAL ARTSDr. Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering Katherine Hennessey Wikoff is an Associate Professor in the General Studies Department at Milwaukee School of Engineering, where she teaches courses in communication, literature, film studies, and political science.Dr. Michael Hoge Carriere, Milwaukee School of Engineering Michael Carriere is an Assistant Professor at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, where he teaches courses on American history, public policy, political science, environmental studies, and urban design. He has written for such publications as the

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Vila-Parrish, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3821: INTEGRATING PROJECT MANAGEMENT, LEAN-SIXSIGMA, AND ASSESSMENT IN AN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CAP-STONE COURSEDr. Ana Vila-Parrish, North Carolina State University Ana ”Anita” Vila-Parrish is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.Dr. Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College Page 25.803.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Integrating Project Management & Lean-Six Sigma Methodologies in an Industrial Engineering Capstone CourseAbstractThe ability to

Conference Session

Potpouri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University; Melinda Covert, Northeastern University; Paul A. DiMilla, Northeastern University; Lauren Gianino, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3770: INTEGRATING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION INTOFRESHMAN CHEMISTRY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN EN-GINEERINGKristen B. Coletti, Northeastern University Kristen Coletti is a third-year undergraduate student at Northeastern University, majoring in chemical engineering and pursuing a minor in mathematics. Coletti is not only a chemistry tutor but has also worked at the MathWorks, Inc. In addition, she has held co-op positions at both the Shaw Group and the EMD Serono Research Institute.Melinda Covert, Northeastern University Melinda Covert is a third-year undergraduate student at Northeastern University, studying chemical engi- neering and pursuing a minor in business administration. In addition to being a

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany/SUNY; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4523: MOBILE STUDIO PEDAGOGY, PART 1: OVERCOMINGTHE BARRIERS THAT IMPEDE ADOPTIONProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, where he teaches courses on plasma physics, electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, en- gineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. Since joining the Rensselaer faculty in 1974, he has been continuously involved in research programs at such places as Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Universities of Texas

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Benjamin Afotey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4108: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SUSTAINABLE SENIOR DESIGNPROJECT: DESIGN OF A CAMPUS BIODIESEL REFINERYProf. Stephen Mattingly, University of Texas at ArlingtonProf. Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, ArlingtonProf. Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, ArlingtonDr. K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, ArlingtonDr. Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington Melanie Sattler serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches courses and conducts research related to air quality and sustainable energy. Her research has been spon- sored by the National Science Foundation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Luminant Power, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects

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Information and Network Security

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-5055: MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS EDUCATION INNOVATIONS I:SPEECHProf. Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University Tokunbo Ogunfunmi is the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development in the School of En- gineering at Santa Clara University (SCU), Santa Clara, Calif. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Signal Processing Research Lab. (SPRL). In 2003, he served as Acting Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering at SCU. His research inter- ests include digital signal processing, adaptive and nonlinear filters, multimedia (Video/Audio/Speech), neural networks, and VLSI/FPGA/DSP development. He has published 140+ papers in refereed journal

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3777: MUSIC TECHNOLOGY AS AN INTRODUCTION TO STEMAlyssa M. Batula, Drexel University Alyssa Batula received her B.S. in electrical and computer engineering from Lafayette College in 2009. She received a M.S. in electrical engineering from Drexel University in 2011 and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at Drexel in the Music, Entertainment, Technoloy Lab (METlab). She is on her second year of a STEM GK-12 fellowship and was awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in 2011. Her interests are signal processing and robotics.Mr. Brandon Gregory Morton, Drexel University Brandon G. Morton received his B.S. in computer engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, in 2009. He received his M.S

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

AC 2012-2965: EMBEDDING LEADERSHIP TOPICS IN THE ENGINEER-ING CURRICULUMDr. Gene Dixon, East Carolina University Gene Dixon teaches aspiring engineers at the undergraduate level at East Carolina University. He has held positions in industry with Union Carbide, Chicago Bridge & Iron, E.I. DuPont & deNemours, West- inghouse Electric, CBS, Viacom, and Washington Group. He has spoken to more than 25,000 people as a corporate trainer, a teacher, and a motivational speaker. He received a Ph.D. in industrial and sys- tems engineering and engineering management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a master’s of business administration from Nova Southeastern University, and a bachelor’s of science in

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University; Randy L. Vander Wal, Pennsylvania State University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-4757: TAKING MATTERS INTO YOUR OWN HANDS: IS CRE-ATING AN E-TEXTBOOK FOR YOU?Dr. Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University Kathy Jackson is a Senior Research Associate at Pennsylvania State University’s Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. In this position, she promotes Penn State’s commitment to enriching teaching and learning. Jackson works in all aspects of education including faculty development, instructional design, engineering education, learner support, and evaluation.Prof. Randy L. Vander Wal, Pennsylvania State University Randy Vander Wal has published more than 100 papers, and has numerous research projects in the areas of energy conversion, storage and efficiency. Related work

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lee Clapp P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Petronilo Estandarte Pana, LBJ Middle School, PSJA ISD

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4906: USING EITHER HYDROGEN OR DITHIONITE AS RE-DUCTANT IN URANIUM CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER AT POST-LEACH URANIUM MINING SITES, SOUTH TEXASProf. Lee Clapp, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Lee Clapp is Associate Professor in environmental engineering.Prof. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mohamed Abdelrahman received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and engineering physics from Cairo University, Egypt in 1988 and 1992, respectively. He received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in measurement and control and nuclear engineering from Idaho State University in 1994 and 1996, re- spectively. He is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; James J. Pembridge, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3761: CAPSTONE DESIGN FACULTY MOTIVATION: MOTIVA-TIONAL FACTORS FOR TEACHING THE CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEAND MOTIVATIONAL INFLUENCES ON TEACHING APPROACHESCory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech Cory A. Hixson is a graduate student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. Previous experience is in audio/visual engineering and K-12 math/science education. His research interests are in faculty motiva- tion, entrepreneurship, design education, K-12 engineering/STEM education, and research to practice in engineering educationDr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiong Hu, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Yaoling Wang, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

AC 2012-2962: CHALLENGES AND EXPERIENCES IN TEACHING ACONCRETE PROBLEMS DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR COURSEDr. Jiong Hu, Texas State University-San Marcos Dr. Jiong Hu an Assistant Professor in the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program at Texas State University San Marcos, United States. Dr. Hu received his BS and MS in 1996 and 1999 from South- east University, China, respectively, and his PhD from Iowa State University in 2005. He is teaching construction and concrete related courses including Construction Materials and Processes, Concrete Con- struction Methods, Management of Concrete Products and Concrete Problems: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Dispute Resolution. His research interests include concrete materials and

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin A.M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University; Todd R. Hamrick Ph.D., West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3737: COMPARISON OF PATHS TO CALCULUS SUCCESSRobin A.M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University Robin Hensel is the Assistant Dean for Freshman Experience in the West Virginia University Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a B.S. in mathematics from Wheaton College IL, an M.A. in mathematics from SUNY at Buffalo, and an Ed.D. from West Virginia University. Before WVU, Hensel worked for the U.S. Department of Energy as a Mathematician and Computer Systems Analyst, and as an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Salem International Universtiy. Her research interests include STEM education at all levels, first-year experience and issues related to the transition