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Computer-based Measurements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona; Furqan Muqri, University of Texas; Aceela Muqri, VCU School of Medicine

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Instrumentation

electrodes and captured over time. It can detecthypertrophy, heart block, fibrillation, electrolyte abnormalities, rhythm problems and othercardiac conditions. Heart murmurs are abnormal sounds during your heart beat cycle and can beheard with stethoscope. Mastery and expertise in clinical EKG (Electrocardiogram)interpretation is one of the most desirable clinical skills in bioengineering and medicine. It canprobably only be achieved if one acquires a well rounded experience in understanding thepathophysiology, clinical status of the patient, and correlation with specific EKG findings.This paper presents the development and application of an innovative medical diagnostic tool forEKG monitoring, which can be used by engineering technology, health

Conference Session

Ethics Education, Global Health, and Outreach in BME

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyssa Catherine Taylor, University of Washington

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Biomedical

of Engineering Education, 2005. 94: p. 223-231.3. Taylor, A.C., et al., An Investigation of Bioengineering Undergraduate Curriculum: Methods for a Comprehensive Analysis. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference 2011, Vancouver, Canada, 2011.4. Budinger, T.F. and M.D. Budinger, Ethics of Emerging Technologies. 2006, Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.5. Robinson, C.J., A First Course to Expose Disparate Students to the BME Field. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference 2011, Vancouver, Canada, 2011.6. Vallero, D.A., Biomedical Ethics for Engineers: Ethics and Decision Making in Biomedical and Biosystem Engineering. 2007, Burlington, MA

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javier Angel Kypuros, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin William Knecht, South Texas College; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert D. Wrinkle, Center for Survey Research

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

technology research and development in a us physics education group,” EuropeanJournal of Engineering Education, 31, No. 4, 2006.5 Dancy, M. H. and Beichner, R., “Impact of animation on assessment of conceptual understanding in physics,”Physics Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2, 2006.6 Yaeger, P. M., Marra,R., M., Gray, G. L. and Costanzo. F., “Assessing new ways of teaching dynamics: Anongoing program to improve teaching, learning, and assessment,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference,1999.7 Gray, G. L. and Costanzo, F., “Interactive dynamics: A collaborative approach to learning undergraduatedynamics,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference, 1999.8 Magill, M. A., “Classroom models for illustrating dynamics

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Research in Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter M. Ostafichuk, University of British Columbia; Jim Sibley, University of British Columbia, Vancouver; H.F. Machiel Van der Loos, University of British Columbia

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Educational Research and Methods

der Loos received the ingnieur mcanicien degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (1979), and an engineer’s degree (1984) and Ph.D. (1992) from Stanford Uni- versity in mechanical engineering, all in the domain of robot interface design. He is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancou- ver, teaches design courses, and specializes in research related to human-robot interaction and roboethics, primarily in rehabilitation applications. Page 25.1031.1 c American Society for

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New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Max Rabiee P.E. P.E., University of Cincinnati

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3239: USING MATLAB TO TEACH ELECTRIC ENERGY COURSESDr. Max Rabiee P.E., University of Cincinnati Max Rabiee earned his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Kentucky (U.K.) in 1987. He has taught electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology courses full-time and part-time for more than 30 years, and he is currently professor in the School of Electronic and Computing Sys- tems (SECS) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Cincinnati (UC). Rabiee is a registered Professional Engineer (since 1988) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). He is also a member of the American Society of Engi

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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Wright, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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Construction

desired business goals. SatisfyingOwner demands is at the heart of the both the use of BIM and IPD process.Architects, Engineers and Constructors are responding to Owners’ demands by adopting newprocesses, including collaborative partnerships, and utilizing new technologies. New tools andtechnologies are key enablers of the integration of design and construction.13 These include: • BIM design tools to provide platforms for integrated processes built on coordinated reliable information and resulting in enhanced coordination, fewer RFIs and change orders, and less rework; • 3D and 4D visualization for enhancing scope definition, stakeholder engagement, and decision making

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Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-5473: A MECHATRONICS EXPERIMENT: INTRODUCTION TOLINEAR MOTORSProf. Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo Nebojsa I. Jaksic received a Dipl.Ing. degree in electrical engineering from Belgrade University in 1984, a M.S. in electrical engineering, a M.S. in industrial engineering, and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the Ohio State University in 1988, 1992, and 2000, respectively. From 1992 to 2000, he was with DeVry University in Columbus, Ohio. In 2000, he joined Colorado State University, Pueblo, where he is currently a professor and the mechatronics programs director. Jaksic’s interests include manufacturing processes, automation, robotics, and nanotechnology education and research. He

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Topics in Computer Science and Programming

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Dean Palmer, Northern Arizona University; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University

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Computers in Education

teams, and distance education tools and environments. He has been a long-time promoter of stronger social networks as a way of improving student retention and success in engineering disciplines. Exploring and evaluating innovative ideas in this area has become a central focus for him since serving as Department Chair. Page 25.1291.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Digital Carnival: Leveraging Gaming for Recruiting and Retention in Computer Science  1 IntroductionAs computer technology becomes anever more integral part of modernsociety

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Remote and Network-based Laboratories

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Bogan Daniels, University of New Haven; Cheryl Q Li, University of New Haven; W. David Harding P.E., University of New Haven

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Engineering from National University of Singapore in 1997. She served as Assistant Professor and subsequently Associate Professor in Mechatronics Engineering at University of Adelaide, Australia and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore respectively. In 2006, she resigned from her faculty job and came to Connecticut for family reunion. Throughout her academic career in Australia and Singapore, she had developed a very strong interest in learning psychology and educational measurement. She then opted for a second Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, specialized in Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment at University of Connecticut. She earned her second Ph.D. in 2010. Dr. Li has a unique cross-disciplinary educational and

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Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwapelumi Olufemi Aboluwarin, iLab Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Kayode Peter Ayodele; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Babatunde Isaac Ishola

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Computers in Education

replica of the Emona board, the art of actually makingrealistic and visible virtual cable connection remotely will add to improved pedagogy andunderstanding.The technology and issues concerned with the development and usage are discussed.Furthermore, the experience gained in developing, testing and using the system, as well asfeedback from students are also presented.Keywords: Telecoms, JavaFX, Emona DATEx, iLabs, Elvis Page 25.1117.2I. IntroductionIn the teaching of telecommunications engineering, practical experience substantiallyenhances the quality of the education. It substantiates a student’s understanding of a subjectand gives them the

Conference Session

CoED General Technical Session I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Computers in Education

/plates, composite material panels, and tires. She has also worked on numerous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments which include multi- modal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications.Prof. Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College Riham Mahfouz is the Department Head of the Chemistry Department at the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), where she teaches and serves as Course Coordinator for the following courses: prepara- tory chemistry, organic chemistry

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Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guanghsu A. Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William R. Peterson, WRP Associates

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Manufacturing

engineeringdisciplines and the stakeholders in the success of the product design phase. Manufacturingengineers usually play a vital role in the conceptual design phase. In order to educate the nextgeneration of manufacturing engineers, we introduced and integrated the DFA methodology intoour Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) curricula at Minnesota State University-Mankato (MSU). A detailed description of this model, including advantages and disadvantages,future directions and recommendations, are included in this paper.Keywords: design for assembly, active learning, product development and designIntroductionDesign for assembly (DFA) is a systematic analysis process primarily intended to simplifyproduct structure and reduce the assembly costs of a

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammed E. Haque P.E., Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

and Technology, a M.S.C.E. and a Ph.D. in civil/structural engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, N.J. His research interests include fracture mechanics of engineering materials, composite materials and advanced construction materials, architec- tural/construction visualization and animation, computer applications in structural analysis and design, artificial neural network applications, knowledge based expert system developments, application based software developments, and buildings/infrastructure/bridges/tunnels. inspection and database manage- ment systems. Page 25.498.1

Conference Session

Computer-based Measurements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Harika Kuppuru P.E., Sonoma State University; Swathi Matsa, Sonoma State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-5143: INTRODUCING A REMOTELY ACCESSIBLE OPTICALLABORATORY FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSProf. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State UniversityDr. Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford Saeid Moslehpour is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Electrical and Computer En- gineering Department in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds a Ph.D. (1993) from Iowa State University and bachelor’s of science (1989) and mas- ter’s of science (1990) degrees from University of Central Missouri. His research interests include logic design, CPLDs, FPGAs, embedded systems, electronic system testing, and eLearning. Email: mosleh- pou@hartford.edu.Mrs. Harika

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4179: REMODELING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR MOREEFFECTIVE LEARNING IN INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS CLASSESProf. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials engineering. His research interests are evaluating conceptual knowledge, miscon- ceptions and their repair, and conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes. He is currently conducting research on misconceptions and

Conference Session

Using Computers, Software, and Writing to Improve Mathematical Understanding

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bipin K. Pai, Purdue University, Calumet

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Mathematics

AC 2012-4861: USING ONLINE QUIZZES AND DISCUSSION FORUMSTO ENHANCE LEARNING NUMERICAL METHODSDr. Bipin K. Pai, Purdue University, Calumet Bipin K. Pai has a B.S., aeronautical engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, India, 1972; a M.S., mechanical engineering, University of Rochester, 1973; and a Ph.D., mechanical engineering, University of Rochester, 1978. He was Purdue University, Calumet, Director of Honors Program, 2005- present; Purdue University, Calumet, professor of mechanical engineering, 1991-present, full-time; Pur- due University, Calumet, Associate Professor of mechanical engineering, 1984-1991, full-time; and Pur- due University, Calumet, Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering, 1979

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Aerospace

Page 25.827.14 Figure 6: Overall performance by Age GroupAlthough the concepts introduced in this study are generic, it appears that students in certainmajors tend to perform than other majors. For example, as shown in figure 7, Mechatronics andElectrical Engineering majors tend to perform better than Civil, Construction, and CivilEngineering Technology major students. This may be due to their interest in the field – whichindirectly dictates their motivation to participate in the study and learn the material. Overall Performance by Major 20 18 16 Average Score

Conference Session

Understanding Our Students I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle B. Reed, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

Education 99(1), 71--79.6. Davies, T. (2000), 'Confidence! Its role in the creative teaching and learning of design and technology', .7. Fantz, T.; Siller, T. & Demiranda, M. (2011), 'Pre-Collegiate Factors Influencing the Self-Efficacy of Engineering Students', Journal of Engineering Education 100(3), 604--623.8. Gecas, V. (1989), 'The social psychology of self-efficacy', Annual review of sociology, 291--316.9. Gibbons, R. (1992), A primer in game theory, FT Prentice Hall.10. Hutchison, M.; Follman, D.; Sumpter, M. & Bodner, G. (2006), 'Factors influencing the self-efficacy beliefs of first-year engineering students', Journal of Engineering Education - Washington 95(1), 39.11. Parsons, S.; Croft, T. & Harrison, M. (2009), 'Does

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Jaime Israel Juarez, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-5297: WORK-IN-PROGRESS: PROGRAMMING CONCEPT VI-SUALIZATION USING FLASH ANIMATIONSDr. Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University Lin Li is an Assistant Professor of the Computer Science Department at Prairie View A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2004. Before that, he received his B.S. and M.E. from Beijing Institute of Technology and Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1996 and 1999, respectively. Currently, his research interests are in computer educational technology, green home, and network communications.Jaime Israel Juarez, Prairie View A&M University Jaime I. Juarez is a Software Engineer who graduated from Prairie View A&M

Conference Session

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

Laboratory Development in ECE I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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K. Joseph Hass, Bucknell University; Juliana Su, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer

arrays. Page 25.947.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Modernizing the Microcontroller Laboratory with Low-Cost and Open-Source ToolsInstructors in the area of embedded systems face an ongoing struggle to incorporate currentdesign and development techniques into their laboratory exercises. In addition to the difficulty ofkeeping pace with technological advances in the field, a significant investment is often made inthe design tools and development boards with the expectation that these costs will be amortizedover five years or more. Fortunately

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arnold Neville Pears, Uppsala University; Judy Sheard, Monash University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3919: INVESTIGATING SWEDISH TEACHER’S APPROACHESTO THEIR TEACHING PRACTICEProf. Arnold Neville Pears, Uppsala University Arnold Pears received his B.Sc. and Ph.D. from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, and was a Senior Lecturer there1991 to 1998, before moving to Uppsala University, Sweden, to take a position there as Senior Lecturer in 1999, where he has remained. Pears is Associate Professor in computing education research at Uppsala University, and has a strong interest in teaching and learning research in computer sci- ence and engineering. He has published more than 25 reviewed articles in international journals in the area and is well known as a computing education researcher through his

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Hyun W. Kim, Youngstown State University; Param C Adhikari, Youngstown State University; Sanket Aryal, Youngstown State University

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Computers in Education

, McGraw Hill, 1995.2. Navaz, H. K., Henderson, B. S., and Mukkilmarudhur, R. G., Bringing Research and New Technology into the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Course in Computational Fluid Dynamics, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1998.3. Goddard, D., Taking Graduate Level Subjects to the Undergraduate Level via the Computer, A Concept and an Example, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1995.4. Hailey, C. E., and Spall, R. E., An Introduction of CFD into the Undergraduate Engineering Program, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2000.5. Young, J., and Lasher, W., Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics in an Undergraduate ME Curriculum, ASME Proceedings Fluid Dynamics Division Summer Meeting, Forum on Instructional Fluid Dynamics

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CoED General Technical Session I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thad B. Welch, Boise State University; Cameron H.G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3630: REAL WORLD ULTRASONIC SIGNALS AND THEIR AP-PLICATION IN TEACHING SIGNAL PROCESSINGDr. Thad B. Welch, Boise State University Thad B. Welch, Ph.D., P.E. received the B.E.E., M.S.E.E., E.E., and Ph.D. degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Postgraduate School, and the University of Colorado in 1979, 1989, 1989, and 1997, respectively. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy in 1979 and has been assigned to three submarines and a submarine repair tender. He has been deployed in the At- lantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Arctic Ocean. From 1994-1997, he was an instructor and Assistant Professor teaching in the Electrical Engineering Department at the U.S. Air Force

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luanna B. Prevost, Michigan State University; Kevin C. Haudek, Michigan State University; John E. Merrill, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Science Education 86, 79–105 (2002).2. AAAS Science for all Americans. (Oxford University Press, USA: 1990).3. NRC -CUSE Transforming undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. (National Academies Press: 1999).4. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. (National Academies Press: 2000).5. Von Glasersfeld, E. A constructivist approach to teaching. Constructivism in education 3, 15 (1995).6. Pellegrino, J. W., Chudowsky, N. & Glaser, R. Knowing what students know: The science and design of educational assessment. (National Academies Press: 2001).7. Nehm, R. H. &

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Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard James Choquette, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University

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Electrical and Computer

University Ali Eydgahi started his career in higher education as a faculty member at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1985. Since then, he has been with the State University of New York, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, and Eastern Michigan University. During 2006-2010, he was Chair of the Department of Engineering and Aviation Sciences, Founder and Director of the Center for 3-D Visualization and Virtual Reality Applications, and Technical Director of the NASA funded MIST Space Vehicle Mission Planning Laboratory at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore. In Aug. 2010, he joined Eastern Michigan University as an Associate Dean in the College of Technology and currently is a Professor in the School of

Conference Session

Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Babatunde Isaac Ishola; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Kayode Peter Ayodele; Oluwapelumi Olufemi Aboluwarin

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Computers in Education

the Texas Southern University, Houston.Dr. Kayode Peter AyodeleMr. Oluwapelumi Olufemi Aboluwarin Page 25.164.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 AN IMPROVED OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER ILAB WITH A REALISTIC LOOKING INTERFACEAbstractRealistic interfaces for iLab-based operational amplifier experiments have previously beenreported. Motivated by experiences and students' feedback gathered in the past, an even morerealistic interface for op-amp experimentation using iLab technology is hereby presented.The emphasis in the current work was on the design of a new client

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edwin Alexander Peraza Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Kaushik Das, Texas A&M University, College Station; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

. Kaushik Das, Texas A&M University, College Station Kaushik Das was born in West Bengal, India in 1981. He received a M.Tech degree in aerospace engineer- ing and a Ph.D. degree in engineering mechanics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USA, in 2005 and 2009, respec- tively. He is currently a postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. His research interests include computational mechanics, smart structures and materials, nano-structured materials, and microelectromechanical systems.Dr. Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

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Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Matthew Edward Sullivan, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3167: INFORMATION ASSURANCE STUDENT GROUP: HOWTO TURN A CLUB INTO A VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FORSTUDENTSDr. Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University Julie A. Rursch is currently is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. She will graduate with a degree in computer engineering with a focus on secure computing. Her research includes a unique approach to critical infrastructure modeling which provides emergency planners and first responders with resilient and flexible critical infrastructure evaluation in the face of non-recurrent, disruptive events. Her approach creates a new paradigm for modeling critical infrastructure sectors, analyzing real

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Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryan E. Dansberry, NASA Johnson Space Center

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

percentage of USRP interns who indicated in exit surveys that theirexperience provided them growth opportunities in areas closely aligned to ABET a-k criteria.These are areas deemed critical to success in engineering and technology careers. Overall, thisdata indicates that USRP internship experiences are appropriately rigorous and challenging,providing student’s ample opportunity to grow in many of the areas considered critical inproducing a highly qualified pool of future engineers and scientists for the nation’s technicalworkforce.Table 2. Percentage of USRP interns indicating growth in key skill areas.Professional/Tech. Communication 98%Conceptual/Analytical Ability 99%Learning/Applying Knowledge 99%Professional Qualities