Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Mandy C. Phelps, Wichita State University; Karen V. Reynolds, Wichita State University; Barbara S. Chaparro Ph.D.

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

psychology at Wichita State University and a member of the Software Usability Research Lab. She received her B.A. in psychology in 2005 from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, and her M.A. in experimental psychology (human factors) in 2010 from Wichita State University. Her research interests include research methodology, software/website usability evaluation methods, interface design, and usability metrics.Karen V. Reynolds, Wichita State University College of EngineeringBarbara S. Chaparro Ph.D. Department of Psychology Page 25.216.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

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Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mohammad Mayy, Norfolk State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tanya S. David, Norfolk State University

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Materials

AC 2012-5017: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTREACH ACTIVITYINTRODUCING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO NAN-OTECHNOLOGY AND CARBON NANOTUBESTasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tasha Zephirin is a doctoral student in the Department of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in electrical engineering from Virginia Tech and her research interests involve incor- porating concepts from learning theories, international and global education, and multicultural education to best advise the development of STEM education to diverse audiences across the education continuum.Mr. Mohammad Mayy, Norfolk State UniversityDr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West LafayetteMs. Tanya S. David, Norfolk

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Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Rachel Margaret Best, University of Memphis; Charles V. Camp, University of Memphis; Paul J. Palazolo, University of Memphis

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3851: TRANSFORMING A CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICU-LUM THROUGH GIS INTEGRATIONDr. Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis Stephanie S. Ivey is an Associate Professor with the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Memphis. Her primary research interests are in transportation policy, freight modeling, transportation workforce development, and undergraduate STEM education. She is currently conducting funded research regarding use of add-on participant data from the National Household Travel Survey, development of a new model to improve accuracy and efficiency of the TDOT Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Program, and is PI/co-PI on more than $2 million in funding for undergraduate STEM education research

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Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering 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; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4434: USING CYBER DISCOVERY TO ASSESS CHANGE INSTUDENT STEM-RELATED ATTITUDESDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityEric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University Eric Deemer is an Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Louisiana Tech University. His research interests include achievement motivation and vocational psychology, particularly as they relate to pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers.Ms. Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University Page 25.1424.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

Design Spine

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4471: UTILIZING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS TOCREATE A FRAMEWORK FOR CURRICULA DESIGNMs. Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University Page 25.1454.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Utilizing the Engineering Design Process to Create a Framework for Curricula DesignAbstract Project-based…inquiry-driven…student-centered…all keywords found when reading literatureabout techniques used in the engineering classroom. It is clear there is

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Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Judith Shaul Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey S. Bryan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Program Chair for her division in ASEE, VP of External Relations for INFORMS-ED, and Chair for Student Involvement for the 2012 Capstone Design Conference. She is working on a book called ”Oral Communication Excellence for Engineers: What the Workforce Demands” for John H. Wiley & Sons (due in 2013) and several articles, while continuing to teach capstone design communication instruction and a course on journal article writing for graduate students. Her current research focus includes evaluating the reliability of the scoring rubric she and Tristan Utschig developed from executive input and identifying the cognitive schema used by students to create graphs from raw data.Jeffrey S. Bryan, Georgia Institute of Technology

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National and Multi-university Initiatives

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University; Timothy J. Kriewall, Kern Family Foundation; Christopher Kitts, Santa Clara University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-4902: WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AMONG UNIVERSI-TIES: A DENSE NETWORK APPROACHProf. Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University Cynthia C. Fry is a Senior Lecturer of computer science and Assistant Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Baylor University.Dr. Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University Sridhar Condoor is a professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department. He is also the Program Director for Mechanical Engineering, a KEEN fellow, a Coleman Fellow, and the Editor of the Journal of Engineering Entrepreneurship. Condoor teaches sustainability, product design, and entrepreneurship. His research interests are in the areas of design theory and methodology, technology

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Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; James P. Schmiedeler, University of Notre Dame; Michael Milo Stanisic, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3015: ROBOTIC FOOTBALL: AN INTER-UNIVERSITY DESIGNCOMPETITION EXPERIMENTDr. John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. He is professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. He has previously served as Proposal Engineer and Proposal Engineer- ing Supervisor at Grob System, Inc., and Software Engineer at Shaum Manufacturing, Inc. He has held a number of leadership and advisory positions in various entrepreneurial ventures. He is currently a KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Education Network) Fellow, and has served as a Faculty Fellow

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3920: SCAFFOLDING PROVIDED TO ENGINEERING STUDENTSIN CORNERSTONE DESIGN PROJECT SCENARIOS RELATED TO PRAC-TICES OF EXPERT DESIGNERSDr. Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Yosef Allam is an Assistant Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University. He graduated from the Ohio State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in industrial and systems engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering education. Allam’s interests are in spatial visualiza- tion, the use of learning management systems for large-sample educational research studies, curriculum development, and fulfilling the needs of an integrated, multi-disciplinary first-year engineering educa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas; Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas; Jonathan M. S. Mattson, University of Kansas; Christopher D. Depcik

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3758: SMALL-SCALE SMART GRID CONSTRUCTION ANDANALYSISMr. Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas Nick Surface is a British student studying in Kansas for a master;s degree in mechanical engineering. In 2007, he received his bachelor’s degree at City University London, followed by six months interning at BMW in Munich, Germany. His specific area of interest is automotive technology. The focus of his thesis is developing energy infrastructure for the purpose of charging electric vehicles and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Mr. Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas Bryan Anthony Strecker has a B.S. in mechanical engineering, University of Kansas, and will have a M.S. in mechanical engineering

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University; John P. Henry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

journal articles, and book chapters in research and pedagogical techniquesDr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan UniversityDr. S. Keith Hargrove, Tennessee State University S. Keith Hargrove, serves as Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology & Computer Science. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from TSU, M.S. from the Missouri University of Science & Technology in Rolla, Mo., and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. He has worked for General Electric, Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, NIST, Oak Ridge Laboratories, and General Motors. He is an Associate Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Institute of Industrial Engineers, ASEE, and the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers. He is

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Physics Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Rose Annoni, University of St. Thomas; Adam S. Green, University of St. Thomas; Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of Saint Thomas

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3544: TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF THE ENERGY GAPOF INP QUANTUM DOTS: A SOPHOMORE-LEVEL NANOMATERIALSEXPERIMENTMs. Jennifer Rose Annoni, University of St. Thomas Jennifer Annoni is currently an Undergraduate student studying Electrical Engineering and Physics at the University of St. Thomas. She will graduate in May of 2012. Her plans are to pursue graduate school in the field of Engineering.Dr. Adam S. Green, University of St. Thomas Adam S. Green is an Associate Professor of physics at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College and his M.S. and Ph.D. in atomic, molecular, and optical physics at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He works with

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Narate Taerat, Louisiana Tech University; Nichamon Naksinehaboon, Louisiana Tech University; Oneka Tiwanna Cummings, Louisiana Tech University

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Graduate Studies, Student

AC 2012-4472: ENHANCING THE GRADUATE EXPERIENCE: A CON-FERENCE FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PUT ON BY GRADUATE STU-DENTSMs. Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech UniversityProf. Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech UniversityDr. Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech UniversityMr. Narate Taerat, Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and ScienceMs. Nichamon Naksinehaboon, Louisiana Tech University College of Engineering and ScienceMs. Oneka Tiwanna Cummings, Louisiana Tech University Oneka Tiwanna Cummings received her B.S. in chemistry and M.S. in mathematics from Louisiana Tech University, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in computational analysis and modeling. Her re- search efforts involve computation studies of aqueous

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New and Innovative Ideas

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer S. Atchison, Drexel University; Danielle Tadros, Drexel University; Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University; Paul Holt; William Andrew Stoy, North Carolina State University; Joy A. Kots, Father Judge High School; Caroline Louise Schauer, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4728: EXPLORING NANOTECHNOLOGY WITH ELECTRO-SPINNING: DESIGN, EXPERIMENT, AND DISCOVER!Ms. Jennifer S. Atchison, Drexel University Jennifer S. Atchison holds a bachelor’s of science in materials engineering and is currently a Ph.D. can- didate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Drexel University. Before returning to Drexel for her graduate education, she worked at the American Competitiveness Institute and JDS Uniphase as a Reliability Engineer. Her research, under the guidance of Dr. Caroline Schauer, is fo- cused on exploring electrospun polyelectrolyte nanofiber composites for sensing applications. She also has experience in optics, photonics, and near field scanning probe

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Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brook Sattler, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies

teaching for ENGE 1024, is an ENGE Ambassador, is actively involved in the Graduate Engineering Education Consortium of Students (GEECS), and is serving as the secretary for the VT ASEE Student Chapter for the 2011-2012 school year. Her current research interests focus on graduate teaching assistant (GTA) motivation to teach and GTA teacher identity development in first-year engineering courses.Mrs. Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeremi London is a graduate student at Purdue University. She is pursuing a M.S. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering education.Ms. Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ida Ngambeki is a doctoral candidate at the School of Engineering Education

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mircea Alexandru Dabacan, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.; Alex DUPE Wong; Monica Bot

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Electrical and Computer

Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA.Mr. Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyMr. Joe Harris, Digilent, Inc.Mr. Alex WongMrs. Monica Bot Page 25.671.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Global Design Competition: Enabling Creative and Innovative Digital DesignAbstractCollege graduates should be prepared to work in culturally diverse workplaces, work acrossnational borders and understand global challenges. Engineering students seem to have feweropportunities during their studies, than those in

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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

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Porsche Amanda Williams; Cameron Michael McGhee, Purdue University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4806: LSAMP INDIANA: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DIVER-SITY PROGRAM SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY STU-DENTSDr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West LafayetteMrs. Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jeremi London is a graduate student at Purdue University. She is pursuing a M.S. in industrial engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering education.Mr. Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette Benjamin Ahn is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests relate to higher education reform, graduate teaching assistants’ roles in engineering classes, undergraduate engineering syllabus and curriculum development, and professional engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Cheryl Osterman; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. He received a double major from Los Andes University in Bogota, Colombia in electrical engineering and computer science. He is now finishing his master’s degree in computer science at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in computer-human interaction (CHI), artificial intelligence (AI), computer- assisted instructional (CAI) software, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS).Prof. Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University Erin McTigue is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture in the College of Education and Human Development at TAMU.Dr. Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University

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Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Jennifer A. Kersten, University of Minnesota; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota Micah Stohlmann is a math education doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota where he also received his M.Ed. in math education. He also is minoring in statistics education. Previously, he taught high school math in California and Minnesota. His research interests include STEM integration, cooperative learning, elementary education, and the effective use of technology.Ms. Jennifer A. Kersten, University of MinnesotaKristina Maruyama Tank, University of MinnesotaMr. Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota Page 25.276.1

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Carl Becker P.E., Iowa State University; Joel K. Sikkema, Iowa State University; Nicole Lynn Oneyear, Iowa State University; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University

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Student

enforcement, and rural highway curve safety.Dr. Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University Since 2007, Shashi Nambisan has been the Director, Institute for Transportation (InTrans) and a Professor of Civil Engineering at Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa. He previously served on the faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, for more than 17 years. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Nevada. One of Nambisan’s passions is the development of the future transportation work- force. He enjoys working with students. His advisees have developed successful professional careers at universities or in the private and public sectors. Many of them serve in leadership positions in profes- sional

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Natasa S. Vidic, University of Pittsburgh; Nora Siewiorek, University of Pittsburgh

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Corporation. She teaches undergraduate courses in engineering economics, engineering management, and probability and statistics in industrial engineering as well as engineering computing in the freshman engineering program. Bursic has done research and published work in the areas of engineering and project management and en- gineering education. She is a member of IIE and ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania.Dr. Natasa S. Vidic, University of PittsburghMs. Nora Siewiorek, University of Pittsburgh Nora Siewiorek is a graduate student in the Administrative and Policy Studies Department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh where she also received her M.S. in

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Nielsen L. Pereira, Western Kentucky University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jerry-Daryl Fletcher, Morgan State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4045: DESIGN SWAPPING AS A METHOD TO IMPROVE DE-SIGN DOCUMENTATIONDr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State UniversityDr. Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, PolytechnicDr. Nielsen L. Pereira, Western Kentucky UniversityDr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University Yacob Astatke completed both his doctorate of engineering and B.S.E.E. degrees from Morgan State University (MSU) and his M.S.E.E. from Johns Hopkins University. He has been a full time faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at MSU since Aug. 1994 and currently serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He teaches courses in both analog and digital electronic circuit design and

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Candace Mazze, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

. in 2000.Dr. David S. Cottrell Sr. P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte David S. Cottrell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000, after more than 22 years of service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M Uni- versity resulted in an M.S. degree in civil engineering in 1987 and a Ph.D. in 1995. He is a registered Pro- fessional Engineer with the Commonwealth of Virginia. With more than 14 years professorial academic experience, he has taught a large variety of courses, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic

Conference Session

Identity and Culture

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, University of Florida; David J. Therriault, University of Florida; Christine S. Lee, University of Florida; Nathan McNeill, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

University of Florida Distinguished Teaching Scholar, and being named the University of Florida Teacher of the Year for 2003-04. He is a member of the American Society for Engi- neering Education and the American Educational Research Association and is currently Editor-in-Chief of Polymer Reviews.Dr. Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, University of FloridaDr. David J. Therriault, University of FloridaMiss Christine S. Lee, University of FloridaNathan McNeill, University of Florida Nathan McNeill is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, where he is studying the factors that contribute to success in open-ended problem solving. He has a Ph.D. in engineering

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Scott Sink, Ohio State University; Joseph M. Cerrato, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

AC 2012-5146: A METRIC-BASED, HANDS-ON QUALITY AND PRODUC-TIVITY IMPROVEMENT SIMULATION INVOLVING LEAN AND SIGMACONCEPTS FOR FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING LAB STUDENTSDr. Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Yosef Allam is an Assistant Professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aero- nautical University. He graduated from the Ohio State University with B.S. and M.S. degrees in industrial and systems engineering and a Ph.D. in engineering education. Allam’s interests are in spatial visualiza- tion, the use of learning management systems for large-sample educational research studies, curriculum development, and fulfilling the needs of an integrated, multi-disciplinary first

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David G. Rethwisch, University of Iowa; Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data Analysts; Soko S. Starobin, Iowa State University; Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Tom Schenk Jr., Northwestern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3308: A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF PROJECT LEAD THEWAY ON ACHIEVEMENT OUTCOMES IN IOWADr. David G. Rethwisch, University of IowaDr. Melissa Chapman Haynes, Professional Data AnalystsDr. Soko S. Starobin, Iowa State University Soko Starobin is Assistant Professor of Higher Education Program and Associate Director of the Office of Community College Research and Policy at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on gender issues in STEM fields among community college students, specifically traditionally under-represented student populations.Prof. Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University Frankie Santos Laanan is an associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Iowa

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Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4038: APPRAISAL SYSTEM FOR SUPERIOR ENGINEERINGEDUCATION EVALUATION - INSTRUMENT SHARING AND SCHOL-ARSHIP (ASSESS)Dr. Denny C. Davis P.E., Washington State University Denny Davis is professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering at Washington State University. He launched and directed the Engineering Education Research Center between 2005 and 2011. His scholarly work addresses engineering design learning and assessment. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education.Prof. Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University Mike Trevisan is a professor of educational psychology at Washington State University and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education. For more than 17

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

. Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University Page 25.244.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Automatic Identification of Student Misconceptions and Errors for Truss AnalysisAbstractThe use of concept inventories in mechanics education has great potential to identify areas whereinterventions are either working or not working for particular concepts. Concept inventories arevalidated measures and easy to implement. Where intended interventions are not working, thereis potential for enhancing student learning