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Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University; Andrea Rose McFarland, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-3951: WEAVING SUSTAINABILITY INTO UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING EDUCATION THROUGH INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICALMETHODS: A STUDENT’S PERSPECTIVEMiss Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University Sarah K. Bauer is a junior civil and environmental engineering undergraduate student studying at the College of Engineering of Rowan University with a minor in mathematics. Bauer is a part of Rowan University’s Bantivoglio Honors concentration. She works as both a civil and environmental engineering ontern and an environmental engineering Research Assistant for the College of Engineering at Rowan University. She is President of Rowan University’s Student Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and Secretary of Rowan University’s

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5200: WOMEN OF WESTERN: THE VOICES OF WOMEN - AD-VANCE CATALYST AT A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONProf. Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is currently the Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Acting Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Research at Western Washington University. Kitto has served WWU for more than 20 years and has played a number of roles within the university including eight years as the Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, seven years as the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department, and one year as the Director of the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC). She was actively

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-5477: PORTFOLIOS TO PROFESSORIATE: HELPING STUDENTSINTEGRATE PROFESSIONAL IDENTITIES THROUGH EPORTFOLIOSDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Programs and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communication Center. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, com- munication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include: interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the cur- riculum in statics courses; a a CAREER award to explore the use of e

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Laboratory Development in ECE II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4115: PRACTICING NEEDS-BASED, HUMAN-CENTERED DE-SIGN FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT COURSE INNOVA-TIONDr. Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University Shawn Jordan is an Assistant Professor of engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University, where he teaches junior- and senior-level project-based electrical engineering courses.Mr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University Micah Lande is an Assistant Professor of engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University, where he teaches undergraduate, human-centered design-focused, project-based engineering courses

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K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Nadelson, Boise State University; Anne Louise Seifert, Idaho National Laboratory; Jill K. Hettinger, Boise State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4284: TEACHING BY DESIGN: PREPARING K-12 TEACHERSTO USE DESIGN ACROSS THE CURRICULUMDr. Louis Nadelson, Boise State University Louis S. Nadelson is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Boise State University. His research interests include STEM teaching and learning, faculty development, in-service and pre-service teacher professional development, program evaluation, and multidisciplinary research. He has published research ranging from faculty professional development to the impact of inquiry on STEM learning. Nadelson earned a B.S. degree in biological and physics science from Colorado State University, a B.A. with concentrations in computing, mathematics, and physics from the Evergreen

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Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Anna Zilberberg; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Sean Mcvay, James Madison Univeristy

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-5229: FACULTY SURVEY ON LEARNING THROUGH SERVICE:DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL FINDINGSDr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is an Associate Professor and founding faculty member in the School of Engineering, which is graduating its inaugural class May 2012, at James Madison University. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in engineering science and mechanics, an M.S. in engineering mechanics, and a Ph.D. in biomedical en- gineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service (NSF EFELTS project), understanding engineering students through the lens of identity theory

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Professional Issues in Ethics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-3498: ETHICAL AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF BIOMET-RIC TECHNOLOGIES: IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGINEERING CUR-RICULUMDr. Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University Rigoberto Chinchilla, PhD in Integrated Engineering, Ohio University, is an Associate Professor of Ap- plied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) since 2004. His teaching and research interests include Quality design, Biometric and Computer Security and Ethics, Clean Technolo- gies and Automation. Dr. Chinchilla has been a Fulbright Scholar and a United Nations scholar, serves in numerous departmental and university committees at EIU and has been awarded several research grants in his career. Dr. Chinchilla Publications in

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Learning and Assessment II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John W. Evangelista P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3902: EXAMINING AND INFLUENCING HOW STUDENTS PRE-PARE FOR ENGINEERING CLASSESMajor John W. Evangelista, U.S. Military Academy John Evangelista is an instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Evangelista assumed his current position on June 15, 2010, where he currently teaches heat transfer and mechanical engineering design. He also advises senior cadets in the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design course and independent study. Evangelista was born in Geneva, N.Y., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers in 2001. He has held numerous positions of

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc.; Neil Hutzler, Michigan Technological University; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science; Mia Jackson, Foundation for Family Science & Engineering; Joan F. Chadde, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3734: FAMILY ENGINEERING: EXPLORING ENGINEERINGWITH ELEMENTARY-AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTSMr. David R. Heil, David Heil & Associates, Inc. David Heil, President of David Heil & Associates, Inc., is well-known as an innovative educator, author, and host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS science series, Newton’s Apple. Active in promoting public understanding of science for more than 30 years, he is a frequent conference and workshop presenter on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Heil was the Lead Editor of the popular book Family Science and the Founding President of the Foundation for Family Science and Engineering, one of the three partner organizations responsible

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Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Zachary Boehm, University of Southern California; Hussain Badruddin Penwala, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Mathematics

AC 2012-4334: GAMEMATH! EMBEDDING SECONDARY MATHEMAT-ICS INTO A GAME-MAKING CURRICULUMErin Shaw, University of Southern California Erin Shaw is a Computer Scientist at the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Her research focuses on modeling and assessing student knowledge in the areas of science and mathematics and experimenting with new technologies for aiding assessment in distance learning. As a Co-Principal Investigator on National Science Foundation sponsored studies, she researches new ways to assess student collaboration in undergraduate engineering courses and new ways to motivate secondary mathematics learning in the context of computer

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

AC 2012-3358: GENDER AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS IN THE CON-TINUING ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION: APTITUDES, ATTITUDES,AND SKILLS ACQUISITIONMr. Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology Page 25.663.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Gender and educational systems in Continuing Architectural Education: Aptitudes, Attitudes, and Skills AcquisitionINTRODUCTION Increasing globalization has created more opportunities for transnational cooperation inthe architectural field (Wang, 2004). As a result, every architecture department in Taiwan’suniversities and other educational institutions has had

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Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; R. David Kent, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-4414: GENERAL EDUCATION: KEY FOR SUCCESS FOR ANENTREPRENEURIAL ENGINEERING CAREERDr. Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Owe Petersen is Department Chair and professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Mil- waukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He is a former member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories and received his Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971. His technical work ranges over topics such as optical data links, integrated circuit technology, RF semiconductor com- ponents, and semiconductor component reliability. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an ABET EAC Program Evaluator in electrical engineering.Dr. R. David Kent, Milwaukee

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Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eva Andrijcic, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3189: GOT RISK? THE ROLE OF RISK ANALYSIS IN HIGHSCHOOL EDUCATIONMs. Eva Andrijcic, University of Virginia Eva Andrijcic is a third-year Ph.D. student at the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. Page 25.675.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Got Risk? The Role of Risk Analysis in High School Education




1. IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to focus on an important aspect of systems engineering, namely riskassessment and management, and to present a case study of a class in which high school studentswere

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College; Lisa C. Hix, Keene State College; David J. Tuttle, Platt Technical High School

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4342: GOVERNMENT POLICY AND MANUFACTURING EDU-CATIONMr. Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State CollegeProf. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of TechnologyDiane Dostie, Central Maine Community College Diane Dostie has served as Dean of Corporate and Community Services at Central Maine Community College since 1999. In that position, she leads a staff that provides training programs for business, gov- ernment, non-profit, and other organizations throughout the central Maine region, as well as non-credit classes and certification programs to individuals in those communities. She is the Principal Investigator for the Virtual Ideation Platform, a National Science Foundation grant. The goal of this project is to create an

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Paul J. Benkeser, Georgia Institute of Technology; Pamela Bhatti, Georgia Institute of Technology; Burton Dicht, IEEE; Douglas Gorham, IEEE; Chris Macnab, University of Calgary; Sadiq Mitchell, IEEE; Cherrice Traver, Union College; Stephen M. Williams P.E., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Loren Wyard-Scott, University of Alberta

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5132: IEEE REAL WORLD ENGINEERING PROJECTS (RWEP)Dr. Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University Seyed Hossein Mousavinezhad is professor and Chair, Electrical Engineering Department, Idaho State University. He is active with ASEEECE Division, is IEEE Education Society’s Membership Development Chair, and is Van Valkenburg Awards Committee Chair. Mousavinezhad is founding General Chair of International IEEE Electro Information Technology Conferences, http://www.eit-conference.org/.Dr. Paul J. Benkeser, Georgia Institute of Technology Paul J. Benkeser is a professor and Senior Associate Chair in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. He is past

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Current Issues in Construction Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Construction

AC 2012-3398: INDUSTRY BASED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTRobert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University Robert Wayne Ford spent his first 37 years working in numerous trades, but always managed to move into leadership positions after a short period of time. After his father’s death in 1997, Ford ended his career on the road and accepted a supervisory position with a local manufacturer in Arkansas. In 1999, Ford was given an opportunity through the NAFTA agreement to get a degree from the local two-year college. During his endeavors at NPCC, he was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa and received the George O. Bierkoe Distinguished Member Award for his contributions to the Garland County Foster Parent Association. In May of

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-2956: INFUSING THE CURRICULUM WITH CUTTING-EDGETECHNOLOGIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRYDr. Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology Steven Billis is professor of electrical and computer engineering at the New York Institute of Technology and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the School of Engineering and Computer Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn in E.E. in 1972. His current field of interest is VLSI design.Dr. Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of TechnologyMr. Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting As a member of ASEE since 1994, Alan Jacobs has served the society in numerous leadership roles. He founded the ASEE Corporate

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Naomi E. G. Stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Louis Uniman, Steer Davies Gleave

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Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4508: INTEGRATING ENGINEERING SYSTEMS RESEARCHAND UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION THROUGH A TERM-LENGTHCASE STUDYDr. Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Travis Dunn is a 2010 graduate of the MIT interdepartmental Ph.D. program in transportation. He is currently a Research Affiliate at MIT and a Partner in D’Artagnan Consulting, LLP.Prof. Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Joseph M. Sussman is the JR East Professor (endowed by the East Japan Railway Company) in the Depart- ment of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Engineering Systems Division at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he has served as a faculty member for 43 years. He is the au- thor of

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Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kathleen Toohey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael S. DeVasher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rebecca Booth DeVasher Ph.D., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-5360: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES IN UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: A HOME FOR ENVI-RONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ENGINEERINGDr. Jennifer Mueller Price, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Corey M. Taylor, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia Brackin is a professor of mechanical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has significant industrial experience as a Designer and is a licensed Engineer. She has taught design classes, including capstone, for more than 30 years. As she became interested in sustainability, she re- alized that students needed to learn about sustainable practices earlier in the curriculum in order to

Conference Session

ETD Design I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4244: INTEGRATION OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS MUL-TISIM AND MATHSOFT MATHCAD INTO A DIGITAL COMMUNICA-TION TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMDr. David Border, Bowling Green State University David A. Border, Ph.D., has a principle interest in electronic information systems. This field includes digital communication and networking and intelligent networked devices. Current work includes wireless sensor networks. Prior research included work on signal bandwidth compression and signal specific data encoding techniques. Technology application interest includes networked systems. Typical teaching du- ties include junior and senior-level courses in the Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) Program. Within this course set are

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STS Perspectives on Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Marshall P.E., University of Colorado, Denver; Michael Tang, University of Colorado, Denver; Stephan A. Durham, University of Colorado, Denver

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-3526: INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SO-CIETY (STS) COURSES INTO THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDr. Wesley Marshall P.E., University of Colorado, Denver Wesley Marshall is an Assistant Professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado, Denver, and Co-director of the Active Communities Transportation (ACT) research group. He focuses on transporta- tion research dedicated to building a more sustainable infrastructure, particularly in terms of improving road safety, active transportation, and transit-oriented communities. Other recent research topics involve transportation planning, congestion pricing, human behaviors, parking, and street networks. A native of Watertown, Mass., Marshall is a

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-3593: LEADERSHIP EDUCATION FOR ENGINEERS: ENGI-NEERING SCHOOLS INTEREST AND PRACTICEDr. Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas Ronald J. Bennett holds the Honeywell Chair in Global Technology Management in the School of Engi- neering at the University of St. Thomas, after having served as the Founding Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering and an M.B.A. With a background of more than 20 years in industry, Bennett teaches and publishes on diverse topics including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer, manufacturing, leadership, and engineering education. He is an EAC of ABET Commissioner for SME and leads the SME Center for Education.Dr. Elaine R. Millam

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Design Cognition III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Lisa Guerra, NASA Headquarters

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4186: LEARNING SCIENCES GUIDED HIGH SCHOOL ENGI-NEERING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTDr. Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin Leema Berland is an Assistant Professor of science education at the University of Texas, Austin. She earned a Ph.D. in the learning sciences from Northwestern University in 2008 and was a Doctoral Fellow with the NSF funded Center for Curriculum Materials in Science (2003-2008). Berland is broadly inter- ested in facilitating and studying students as they engage in complex communication practices. She is currently focused on exploring the dynamics of how and why students are able (or unable) to productively communicate in engineering classrooms, in the context of UTeachEngineering

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-5072: LEARNING THROUGH COGNITIVE DISSONANCE: EN-GINEERING STUDENTS USE OF ”PSEUDO PEER DIAGRAMS”Ms. Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sensen Li is a Ph.D. student in the engineering education program at Purdue University. She holds a M.S.Ed. in educational technology from Purdue University.Dr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 25.885.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012   Learning through Cognitive Dissonance: Engineering Students Use of

Conference Session

Global Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph East, Michigan Technological University; Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-4564: LEARNING TO LEAD IN A GLOBAL COMMUNITYMr. Joseph East, Michigan Technological University Joseph East is a fourth-year undergraduate student at Michigan Technological University graduating in April 2012. During his time at Michigan Tech, in addition to his primary studies in biology and math- ematics, he has progressed through the Pavlis Leadership program and spent several years in the Nan- otechnology Enterprise, holding several leadership roles including president of the enterprise. He will be attending the University of Michigan in Fall 2012, pursuing master’s degrees in Industrial and operations engineering and health systems administration.Ms. Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University

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Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Patrick Hogan, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4852: MILLENNIALS PERCEPTION OF USING CLICKER TOSUPPORT AN ACTIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: AN EARLY ADOP-TION PERSPECTIVEDr. John Patrick Hogan, Missouri University of Science & Technology John P. Hogan is an Associate Professor of geology in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engi- neering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in geology in 1990 and 1984 from Virginia Tech. He also holds a B.S. in geology from the University of New Hampshire. His research interests include igneous petrology, structural geology, and tectonics. He has active projects in Maine, Oklahoma, Missouri, Egypt, and southern Africa. He is also interested in enhancing

Conference Session

Topics in Computer Science and Programming

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Zachary Kurmas, Grand Valley State University; Venkat N. Gudivada, Marshall University; Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3083: MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO LEARN PROGRAMMINGUSING GAME ASSIGNMENTSDr. Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University Rajeev Agrawal is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology at North Carolina A&T State University.Dr. Zachary Kurmas, Grand Valley State University Zachary Kurmas is an Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University. He teaches primarily CS 1, CS 2, and computer architecture.Dr. Venkat N. Gudivada, Marshall University Venkat N. Gudivada is a professor of computer science at Marshall University, Huntington, W.V. He re- ceived his Ph.D. degree in computer science from the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. His current

Conference Session

The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3779: NATIONAL TRENDS IN THE CIVIL ENGINEERING MA-JOR DESIGN EXPERIENCEDr. Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University Tonya Nilsson is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Civil Engineering at Santa Clara University. Previously, she was on the faculty at California State University, Chico where she was a tenured Associate Professor. Nilsson has a strong interest in engineering education and worked for seven years with ASCE’s ExCEED Teaching Workshops and served for four years on the national ASCE Committee on Faculty Development. She is also a member of SCU School of Engineering’s NSF ”Engage” team.Dr. Kevin D. Hall, University of ArkansasDr. Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler Ron Welch

Conference Session

Design Cognition I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5385: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF STUDENTS’ INDIVIDUALHEURISTICS WHEN SOLVING TECHNOLOGICAL PROBLEMSMr. Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of LimerickDr. Niall Seery, University of LimerickMr. Donal Canty, University of LimerickDr. Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick Page 25.986.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Observational study of students’ individual heuristics when solving technological problemsAbstract:The overall aim of education is the development of creative, critical thinking and problem-solvingfuture citizens who will be able to positively contribute

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Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Avinash Varma Gadiraju; Chester D. Kolodziej, Freedom Field Renewable Energy, Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4453: ONLINE RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITY FOR SUP-PORTING A NEWLY DEVELOPED ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTALSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDr. Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University Abdul Azad is a Professor with the Technology Department of Northern Illinois University. He has a Ph.D. in control and systems engineering and M.Sc. and B.Sc. in electronics engineering. He is in academics for 15+ years and his research interests include remote laboratories, mechatronic systems, adaptive/intelligent control, mobile robotics, and educational research. In these areas, Azad has more than 100 referred journal and conference papers, edited books, and book chapters. So far, he has attracted around $1.5 million of research and