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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Krudysz, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York; Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York

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curriculum evaluation and academic and educational advising at Delft University of Technology and large scale educational research at Twente University. Before coming to City College, she was a Research Associate in IBM research, performing organizational, and usability studies. Page 25.1207.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Success of Joint Programs between Junior and Senior Colleges Page 25.1207.2AbstractWhile the demand for highly skilled engineers is greatly increasing, minorities and women arenot well represented in the

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Computers and Simulation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4407: USE OF COMSOL SIMULATION FOR UNDERGRADU-ATE FLUID DYNAMICS COURSEDr. Hyun J. Kwon, Andrews University Hyun J. Kwon grew up in South Korea and received her B.S. (1996) and M.S. (1998) from the Separtment of Chemical Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). She received her Ph.D. (2002) from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Louisville. She joined Andrews University after her postdoctoral training at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in neurobiology. She is currently an Associate Professor of Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews University. She teaches various engineering subjects including feedback control

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Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4329: DEVELOPING UNDERGRADUATE FPGA CURRICULUMUSING ALTIUM SOFTWARE AND HARDWAREDr. Erik A. Mayer, Pittsburg State University Erik Mayer received his Ph.D. in engineering science at the University of Toledo. His areas of focus are power electronics and embedded systems. He was an instructor at Bowling Green State University, where he worked with the Electric Vehicle Institute and taught courses in digital circuit design, microcontrollers, and renewable energy. In addition, he has worked at Visteon, designing components for hybrid vehicles. He is currently a professor at Pittsburg State University where he teaches courses supporting the embedded systems emphasis in the Electronics Engineering Technology

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Patricia Dee Zobel, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

StudentsIntroductionThe College of Engineering at Rowan University, a four-year, mid-sized, suburban, publicuniversity in the North East, is in the fourth year of a six year NSF S-STEM grant (Scholarshipsfor Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). In addition to providing two cohorts ofstudents with four year $3,000 dollar annual scholarships, students are provided targetedmentoring, participate in an Engineering Learning Community (ELC) in the first year, and areprovided with tutoring-on-demand for core engineering courses throughout the four-year degreeprogram.Only students with financial need were accepted into the S-STEM scholarship program and ELC.Students from under-represented groups in Engineering were aggressively recruited, i.e., women,African

Conference Session

Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

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Continuing Professional Development

improve student learning and in turn positively impact student retention, timeto graduation, and future success in their respective careers. Fields, especially in the sciencesand engineering, are growing and maturing fed by improved tools for communication andresearch. The ever changing landscape of technology within and outside of the classroom and itsimpact on student culture makes the challenge of discovery a dynamic one. However, discoveryalone may not be the greatest challenge. Finding an effective new pedagogy with a proven recordof advances in student efficacy and efficiency while challenging may be easier than establishingwidespread adoption of such methods in academia.The resistance to a change in pedagogy is both institutional and

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Matthew Kindy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Caroline Liron, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Christopher D. Grant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Shirley Anne Waterhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Aerospace

analysis ofthe exam results shows that there is no significant distinction between hybrid learning andtraditional study. The survey results reflected the growth of students’ computer knowledge andthe acceptance of new technology application to today’s classes.It is believed that with continuously improving instructional videos, assessment methods, use ofup-to-date technology, hybrid design in the course will be accepted by more students, andprovide a more effective way of self-learning and interactive laboratory practice experience ascompared to traditional classroom style.References[1] A. Azemi, L.L. Pauley, "Teaching the Introductory Computer-Programming Course for Engineering Using Matlab and Some Exposure to C," 2006 ASEE Annual

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Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G. Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, both in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. Before coming to teaching, she had worked for Intel Corporation as a Senior Process Engineer. Her current research interests are in the areas of biodegradable materials and green processes involving polymers, composites, semiconductors, and su- percritical fluids. Page 25.1307.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Impact of a Prototype Exemplar on Design Creativity: A Case Study in Novice DesignersAbstractAn investigation into the impact of the

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Robert M. Nickel, Bucknell University; Steven H. Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Ying Tang received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph.D. degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J., in 2001. She is currently an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rowan University. Her research interests include virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and modeling and scheduling of computer- integrated systems. Tang has led or participated in several research and education projects funded by National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Navy, the Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation, the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation, and industry firms. Her

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Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Jonathan G. Turner, Georgia Southern University

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Computers in Education

teaching and research in the areas of Mechatronics and Intelligent Systems in theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Southern University. The laboratory coversmechatronic instrumentation, control and mobile robotics. The broad topics include sensors,actuators, data acquisition, modeling, simulation, analysis, design and implementation ofcontrollers, and swarm robotics. The laboratory provides an integrated hardware and softwareenvironment from basic instrumentation to rapid control prototyping, hardware-in-the-loopinvestigations, and intelligent robotic systems.I. IntroductionRecently there is a growing emphasis on multidisciplinary education and research, especiallyinvolving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM

Conference Session

Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

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

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Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Continuing Professional Development

explored in the field of education. TheAccreditation Board for Engineering Education and Technology (ABET) criteria require thatengineering programs demonstrate that their students attain “a recognition of the need for, andan ability to engage in lifelong learning”. To meet this requirement, a self-directed learningenvironment is implemented in senior level Process Control course in Plastics EngineeringDepartment at University of Massachusetts Lowell. This paper presents the pilot implementationand assessment of the self-directed learning modules through Facebook. Program outcomesassessment and student feedbacks are examined to assess the pilot implementation and developthe program further. Discussions on applicability of this system in other

Conference Session

General Topics in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Basha, University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee, University of the Pacific

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Graduate Studies

Collaboration: Learning Barriers andClassroom Strategies”, in proceedings of 2009 ASEE Southeast Section Conference, April 5-7, 2009. 6 pp. Page 25.1155.138. Skates, G.W. “Interdisciplinary project working in engineering education”, European Journal of EngineeringEducation, 2003. 28(2): p. 187-201.9. Barron, B.J.S., Shwartz, D.L., Zech, L., Bransford, J.D, and The Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt.“Doing with Understanding: Lessons From Research on Problem- and Project-Based Learning”, The Journal of TheLearning Sciences, 7(3-4): p. 271-311

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

University. His research interests are in low dimensional topology, representation theory, quantum topology, and STEM education at the post-secondary level.Dr. Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University Seung Youn (Yonnie) Chyung is a professor in the Department of Instructional and Performance Tech- nology in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. She received her doctorate of education degree in instructional technology from Texas Tech University and teaches graduate-level courses on evaluation methodology. Page 25.267.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

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Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Tremberger Jr., Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Raul Armendariz Ph.D., Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Helio Takai, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Todd Holden, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Shermane Austin, Medgar Evers College, CUNY; Leon P. Johnson, Medgar Evers College, CUNY; Paul J. Marchese, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; David H. Lieberman, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Tak Cheung, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

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Two Year College Division

microcontrollersare popular in hobby electronics and usually attract the attention of students readily in anintroductory session. A frequency counter tutorial has been published as well 7. Anapplication of Arduino microcontroller in field operation is currently being developedwith Brookhaven National Lab to strengthen our engineering technology curriculum.Ultrahigh Energy Cosmic Ray detection using RF technology has been an important toolin cosmology 8. Arduino microcontroller would add decision capability to improve thedetection scheme. Extension to the use of Arduino microcontroller in atmosphericdisturbance studies is also possible since terrestrial gamma ray flash, etc also would carryRF signatures. Such data would supplement those events collected by

Conference Session

Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; William Marshall, Alief Independent School District

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-3527: A LABORATORY-BASED, PROBLEM-SOLVING PEDA-GOGY PREPARES STUDENTS TO HIT THE JOB MARKET RUNNING!Dr. John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include power and energy processing, applied process control engineering, automation, fluid power, and facility planning.Mr. William Marshall, Alief Independent School District William Marshall is the Director of Instructional Technology and Career and Technical Education for the Alief Independent School District in Texas. He provides supervision of Program Managers in the areas of career

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Joshua Johnson, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3927: ASSESSING AN ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE INSTRUMENTIN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES AT TWO CAMPUSESDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohsin K. Siddiqui, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Sulaiman Dawood Alrasheed, Saudi Aramco; Abdul Rahman Mohammed, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Azfar Amaan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Waheed Hussain Aljaroudi P.E.; Abdullah Ahmed Al-Jughaiman, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Fayez Mohsen Alsaikhan, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; Bahir Mohamad Alhashem

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Construction

AC 2012-3110: INTEGRATING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CURRICU-LUM THROUGH CAPSTONE PROJECTS: A CASE STUDYDr. Mohsin K. Siddiqui, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Mohsin K. Siddiqui is an Assistant Professor of construction engineering and management (CEM) at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. He is also a project management training consultant for the Saudi Aramco oil company. Siddiqui holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering (CEM) and M.S. degrees in civil engineering (CEM) and computer sciences (CS). Siddiqui’s research interests focus on scheduling, technology-aided construction management, and human technology interactions. In addition to peer review roles for

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jude W.P. Patin, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

technology.IntroductionAssessment of learning outcomes for academic programs is an essential part of quality controland quality assurance. This process becomes rather intensive for professional degree programsbecause of the specific discipline requirements combined with institutional approaches andindustry expectations. Accreditation agencies, at national, regional, and discipline levels, defineoutcomes assessment as an important component in their evaluations.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 1 for engineering andtechnology programs, and the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) 2 forconstruction programs place a large emphasis on the outcomes assessment and define a versionin their respective accreditation requirements. ABET

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

technology to support learning. His recent work involves using virtual worlds and other tools to support team based design strategies. Page 25.1493.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 WIP: Linking a Geographically Distributed REU Program with Networking and Collaboration Tools Abstract The George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) coordinates a geographically distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program with up to 30 students placed at five to eight research sites

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Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Albuquerque, NM.2 MacFadgen, L. (2008). “Mature Students in the Persistence Puzzle: An Exploration of the Factors that Contributeto Mature Students' Health, Learning, and Retention in Post-Secondary Education”, Canadian Council on Learning.3 Prusak, Z. (1999). “Learning Environment in Engineering Technology with a High Percentage of Non-TraditionalStudents”. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Charlotte, NC.4 University of Michigan. (2011). [Graduate student population]. Unpublished raw data.5 Schilling, W. (2008). “Issues Effecting Doctoral Students Returning to Engineering Education FollowingExtensive Industrial Experience”, American Society for

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Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Anna Traband, University of Toledo; Daniel Burklo, Northwest State Community College; Nadeane D. Howard, University of Toledo; Marcia A King-Blandford, University of Toledo

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College Industry Partnerships

), a statewide organization comprised of the fourteen research institutions along with two government lab- oratories whose mission is to advance clean and alternative energy in the state of Ohio. Traband has completed the National Business Incubation Association, Incubator Management Certification. She uti- lized these skills while working at the University of Toledo Clean and Alternative Energy Incubator.Mr. Daniel Burklo, Northwest State Community College Daniel Burklo is the Dean of Engineering Technologies at Northwest State Community College in Arch- bold, Ohio. Burklo earned a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University and a master’s of science in engineering from the

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

(VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State University. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas. His research interests include image and signal processing, data coding, and scientific visualiza- tion.Prof. Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University Jian-ao Lian received both his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mathematics from Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China, in 1984 and 1987, respectively, and received his Ph.D. degree in mathematics from Texas A&M University, College Station, in 1993. He is currently a professor of mathematics at Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, Texas, one of the

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie M. Little-Wiles M.S.M., Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wanda L. Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich J. Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3816: AN 18-MONTH STUDY OF STUDENT EMBRACEMENTAND USE OF A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT AN URBAN,RESEARCH INSTITUTIONJulie M. Little-Wiles M.S.M., Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Purdue University, West Lafayette Julie M. Little-Wiles is a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University’s College of Technology in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation.Dr. Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technol- ogy, IUPUI.Dr. Wanda L. Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisMr. Erich J. Bauer

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Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-2986: A FORCE MULTIPLIER FOR PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMGROWTH: SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF HIRING SENIOR RETIRED WORK-ERSDr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mitchell Springer is an Associate Professor in technology leadership and innovation and currently serves as the Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Stud- ies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) located in West Lafayette, Ind. He possesses more than 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: software en- gineering, systems engineering, program management, and human resources. He sits on many university and community boards and

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Adams, University of Kentucky; Jens Hannemann, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Electrical and Computer

of the final project reports from the SignalProcessing Module (see below). Lecture 13 provided an introduction to the importanceof ethical and cultural issues in engineering in general, and the specific issues introducedby technological innovation. The IEEE code of ethics14 was used as the ethicalframework for this discussion. This was followed two weeks later (Lecture 15) with abrainstorming session during which students were divided into groups and asked to listthe great engineering achievements that they expected to see in the next 100 years. Thiswas followed by a discussion of the ethical and cultural challenges that such Page

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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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Carrie Robinson, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

’ understanding and learning of the course material7. Not only do active learningstrategies emulate many processes of scientific inquiry, but they also accommodate a variety oflearning styles and interests, which can be helpful in attracting and maintaining females andunderrepresented ethnic minorities in science, technology, engineering, and math8. Theexploratory activities utilized in our first-year classrooms enable students to collaborate witheach other to advance their understanding of engineering.With the success of the UGTA Program in freshman classrooms, many faculty members whoteach 200, 300, and 400-level classes have also begun to embrace collaborative learningtechniques and now utilize UGTAs inside and outside of the classroom. UGTAs bring

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama; Roger K. Seals, Louisiana State University; Stephanie M. Beard, Louisiana State University

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Educational Research and Methods

years,DUE engineering Program Directors have had concerns about the cost-effectiveness andreach of these faculty development efforts, and they have urged the community to explorethe use of Internet technology to create more cost-effective implementations that rely onthe rapidly developing Internet conferencing and social networking tools for bothsynchronous and asynchronous interactions. After promoting these ideas for a number ofyears, DUE engineering Program Directors realized that their own outreach facultydevelopment program aimed at increasing participation and improving the responsivenessof submitted proposals, had similar issues with cost and reach. They undertook an effortto convert their interactive workshops to a web-based approach to

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanics

authors report improvements in student attitudes and learningoutcomes.Automotive safety is another topic that is ideal for project based learning in a Dynamics courseand has many advantages. For example, most students can relate through their personalexperience to issues such as position, velocity and acceleration while driving in a car. The focuson safety appeals to the student’s altruistic motivations for studying engineering. Advances inautomotive safety such as seat belts, ABS braking, radar systems and dynamic stability controlhave resulted in millions of saved lives. It is also an area of rapid growth in the industry withnew technologies that spark student’s imagination, on the horizon such as automatic braking,driver assistance systems

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CoED General Technical Session II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaomin Dong Ph.D., Kettering University; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Computers in Education

including the NX7.5 in the class project. The survey shows that the students, in general, agreeto the fact that CAE tools definitely enhance their understanding of rigid body kinematics anddynamics. Solid mechanics material was also enhanced since the project included preliminaryfinite element analysis of one of the linkages of the mechanism. More studies need to beundertaken to systematically include math and CAE tools into courses such as Solid Mechanics,Dynamics and Vibrations at Kettering University.References1. A. Mazzei and R. Echempati, "On the use of CAE software in mechanical engineering design courses," Proceedings of the World Congress Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Education – WCCSETE 2006, Itanhaem, Brazil

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Vincent B. Canizaro, University of Texas, San Antonio; John D. Murphy Jr., University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

AC 2012-3764: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION FOR DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION FRESHMAN: STRUCTURAL ORGANIZATION ANDCHALLENGESDr. Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He is currently the Coordinator of the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas, San Antonio.Dr. Vincent B. Canizaro, University of Texas, San Antonio Vincent Canizaro is currently the Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of Texas, San Antonio. A registered architect for 15 years, he has practiced in Texas, Massachusetts, and California. He has published Architectural Regionalism