Conference Session

Innovative Energy Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

ingreenhouse gas emissions. In order to implement renewable energy in projects, qualifiedpersonnel take a very important role in planning and design prior to project implementation.Education and training of workforce who will be involved in the projects is important and shouldbe taken into account when investments are considered to execute projects, so that there will bequalified personnel. In preparing students for their future career, real-world experiences andhands-on training is an important part of their education. Research projects and laboratories areexcellent teaching aids for providing students with opportunities to implement the theory theylearn in class. Educating the younger generations about sustainable and clean energy sources isvital to

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

classwould seem to be a large impediment for using SBL. With the advent of the numerous,asynchronous communication media now available this no longer need be a barrier.Prior WorkThe desire to seek improvements in teaching strategies in material/energy balance classes startedwith the observation that approximately 35% of the students enrolling in such classes eitherdropped out of the class, failed the class or received a grade lower than a “C”. This statisticseemed to be constant no matter who taught the course and also appeared to be the situation atother universities. In 2006 pairs of students from the material/energy balance course were askedto participate in a laboratory study in which they were observed solving problems typical of theclass

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Quanyan Zhu, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3865: AN INTERACTIVE K-12 ENGINEERING CURRICULUMDEVELOPMENT ON RENEWABLE SOURCES AND ENERGY STORAGEAND IN POWER SYSTEMSJana Sebestik, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Jana Sebestik received a B.S. in mathematics and M.Ed. in mathematics education from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has 34 years of classroom experience teaching mathematics in grades 7-12. She is currently a curriculum specialist at the Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and Education Lead for Trustworthy Cyber Infrastructure for the Power Grid (TCIPG). MSTE works with mathematics and science teachers to

Conference Session

How Are We Preparing Our Students for the 21st Century Workforce?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H. Brown, Marquette University; Thomas F. Quinn, Marquette University; George Corliss, Marquette University; Jay R. Goldberg, Marquette University; Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Wooster (Ohio) and his Ph.D. in mathematics from Michigan State University. He has taught and worked at the Uni- versity of Nebraska, Lincoln, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany), Compuware Corp., and Mar- quette University, as well as in several industrial and consulting positions. His research interests include scientific computation and mathematical modeling, guaranteed enclosures of the solutions of ordinary differential equations, industrial applications of mathematics and scientific computation, numerical opti- mization, automatic differentiation, and software engineering. He teaches courses in

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt A. Thoroughman Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis; Ranjan Patrick Khan, Washington University, St. Louis; Haoxin Sun, Washington University, St. Louis; Patricia L. Widder, Washington University, St. Louis

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Biomedical

material through repetition. Aunique advantage to the CL sequence, however, arises from a constructivist approach. Accordingto a recent review by McDaniel and Wooldridge9, “Constructivist teaching methods … differfrom traditional education in that students are expected to take responsibility for their ownlearning in order to actively create knowledge structures.” The sequence of CLs requiredstudents to build explicit models of instrumentation, control systems, sensation, bioelectricity,and biomechanics within a repeated Simulink environment, with explicit callbacks to previouslabs. The students therefore found, and reported upon, connections in the mathematical modelsacross topically different material. The laboratory environment encouraged

Conference Session

Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Azizurahman Azimi, Herat University

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International

at HU spent a month at UH in September/November 2008 and anothermonth in September 2009. He shadowed the Associate Dean of Engineering at UH. Shadowingactivities included: 1. Observation of engineering classes at different levels. 2. Supervised assistance teaching a variety of engineering courses to develop a variety of pedagogical models and options. 3. Developing course(s) for HU, particularly in an electronic/computer-based classroom or for distance learning environment. One point of emphasis is the development of future shared projects between UH and HU students. 4. Observation, study, and practice of administrative and management skills, including ongoing faculty and curriculum development and revision. 5

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin M. Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Chiou, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

technology discipline.At the undergraduate level, many courses related to robotics, design, and materials are offered tothe students in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program. Courses such asRobotics and Mechatronics, Quality Control, Manufacturing Materials, Microcontrollers, andApplied Mechanics can benefit from the laboratory experience in applications of mechatronics,robotics, and rapid prototyping. As well as helping in the teaching of various courses, suchexperience benefits students who are pursuing degrees in the engineering field. Students in theMechanical, Electrical, and Industrial fields along with many others can learn many new skills

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences

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International

AC 2012-3668: REFLECTIONS ON INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OFSTUDENTS AND PROFESSORS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Brian P. Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Self has taught in the Mechanical En- gineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year, he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating

Conference Session

K-12 Experiences in Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

learning in biomedical engineeringcurricula", in Proc. 31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, Oct 2001, Vol. 2, pp. 16-21.10. M. Cline and G. J. Powers, "Problem based learning via open ended projects in Carnegie Mellon University'schemical engineering undergraduate laboratory", Proc. of 27th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, Nov1997, Vol. 1, pp. 350-354.11. P. Van Kampen, C. Banahan, M. Kelly, E. McLoughlin and E. O'Leary, "Teaching a single physics modulethrough problem-based learning in a lecture-based curriculum", American Journal of Physics, Vol. 72, No. 6, pp.829-834, June 2004. Page 25.1066.6

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve R Marek, University of Texas, Austin; William Liechty, University of Texas, Austin; James W. Tunnell, University of Texas, Austin

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Biomedical

teaching responsibilities comprises the biomedical engineering laboratory courses. His previous research interests included small- molecule organic synthesis, intelligent hydrogels for controlled drug delivery, pulmonary drug delivery, and materials characterization.Mr. William Liechty, University of Texas, Austin William B. Liechty is a NSF Graduate Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas, Austin, conducting research under the direction of Prof. Nicholas Peppas. He re- ceived a B.S.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Iowa in 2007 and studied at the University of Cambridge as a Gates Scholar until 2008. His research interests include responsive materials, RNA

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Bekir Z. Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa; Ulan Dakeev, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

wind turbine with a Power SinkII utility intertie module (208 V/240V AC, 60 Hz), and related power and instrumentation/dataacquisition hardware with a major funding from Iowa Alliance for Wind Innovation and NovelDevelopment (IAWIND.org). The electricity generated by this power station is used as arenewable energy input for a smart grid based greenhouse educational demonstration project toaid the teaching and research on wind power system development, wind turbine and towerselection, smart grid and energy efficiency issues8-11. The following classes use this proposedtestbed as a laboratory/demonstration activities; Introduction to Electrical Power/Machinery,Advanced Electrical Power Systems, Wind Energy Applications, and Wind EnergyManagement

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C. Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering as a career path or for personal enrichment. He has written a textbook and a laboratory manual for the course ”Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Systems: A PBL Approach.” He has received numerous awards for teaching excellence at UALR, including the Donaghey Outstanding Teacher Award. He has also received recognition for re- search excellence from the chancellor and college. His research interest is in the general area of signal processing (analog/digital), and he is working on new approaches in inverter design and solar controller to improve efficiency of solar energy conversion. Another area of interest is engineering education research. He received a bachelor’s degree with honors from the Indian

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehdi Shadaram, University of Texas, San Antonio; Thomas B. Morrow, University of Texas, San Antonio; C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Aerospace

operations in vectors,complex numbers and matrix algebra. We have included the following topics in the JITM course:Linear and Quadratic Equations; Trigonometry; 2-D Vectors; Complex Numbers; Sinusoids andHarmonic Signals; Systems of Equations and Matrices; Basics of Differentiation; Basics ofIntegration; and Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients. In order to teach thesetopics motivated by their direct engineering application, we have appointed an engineeringfaculty to coordinate and teach the course. In addition, course material are emphasized byphysical experiments in the classroom and laboratory, and are thoroughly integrated with theengineering analysis software Matlab. The topics for laboratory experiments includes

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University

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Minorities in Engineering

curriculum beyond classroominstruction and laboratory activities. However, relevant and effective teaching is still critical forthose who aspire to be engineers. Research and teaching functions are often balanced to providea right recipe for optimum benefit to the clientele who target this population. It is believed thatuniversities need to recognize that they are in a competition with the rest of the world and Page 25.1212.2preparation and exposure of adequate innovation to young students are done accordingly [3].Keeping these ideas in mind, activities for this program were designed and implemented.Program SynopsisThis paper outlines a program

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

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

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

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

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University; Miladin Radovic, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

to ensure sustained effort throughout the semester. Students can perform experimental work using existing equipment in some of the existing teaching laboratories or in a laboratory that will be established especially for the course as a part of this project. The instructors provide only logistical help in performing experimental and theoretical research.5. During the last week of the semester, groups give oral presentations of their experimental findings. When possible students are encouraged to perform an in-class demonstration of their experiment. Groups are to submit a detailed written report on the experiment as well as the theoretical basis for it and a brief description of linkages between the experiment and the

Conference Session

Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Mainul Kader Faruque, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-3882: IMPACTING UNDERGRADUATE NANOSCIENCE ANDNANOENGINEERING EDUCATION AT NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATEUNIVERSITYDr. Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University Dhananjay Kumar is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. His areas of research are thin films and nanomaterials. He teaches classes in materials science, advanced materials, and nanotechnology.Dr. Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State UniversityMr. Kwadwo Mensah-DarkwaDr. Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State UniversityMr. Mainul Kader Faruque, North Carolina A&T State UniversityMiss Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5528: CREATIVITY AND DESIGN: A GENERAL EDUCATIONCOURSE FOR ECE FRESHMANDr. Robert Adams, University of Kentucky Robert Adams is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Ken- tucky. He teaches several courses within the department and was the 2006 ECE Teacher of the Year. Most recently, he has redesigned the ECE 101 course: Creativity and Design in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Adams’ research interests and activities are in the areas of theoretical and applied electro- magnetics.Dr. Jens Hannemann, University of KentuckyMr. Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky Lawrence Holloway, professor and Chair. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Design in Engineering Education

design process at least 1.2 times per week throughout the term of the project.IntroductionFreshman engineering design coursework, now widely termed “Cornerstone” experiences, beganwide adoption in the 1990’s and into the new millennium through the National ScienceFoundation’s eight Engineering Education Coalitions, among other efforts. These first-year Page 25.1141.2engineering design laboratories serve to complement the already established seniorundergraduate level, or “Capstone” design experiences widely adopted in the 1980’s atengineering colleges across the United States. The combination of the Cornerstone and Capstonecoursework for beginning

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4293: INCORPORATING AND ASSESSING RISK ANALYSIS INUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING ECONOMY COURSESDr. Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida Joseph C. Hartman is professor and Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received his B.S. in general engineering from Illinois and M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Geor- gia Tech. His teaching and research interests are in economic decision analysis and applied operations research. He is currently Editor of the Engineering Economist and is author of the textbook Engineering Economy and the Decision-Making Process. Page 25.758.1

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University

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International

is currently working as exchange professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.Dr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Brian P. Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech and his Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Self has taught in the Mechanical En- gineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year, he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer H. Gross, Lehigh University; Donna M. Mohr, Lehigh University; Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University

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Graduate Studies

25.360.5hired for the program. The new laboratory course is taught by the existing faculty. All othercourses for the program are pre-existing and the additional enrollment is partially supportedthrough enhanced funding for teaching assistants. Administrative staff resources are shared withthe department. This program capitalizes on existing resources and creates a new program toattract additional students with minimal additional resources.Market AssessmentAs part of the program development process, a market assessment of the structural engineeringindustry and students was conducted to evaluate the validity and viability of the program.An industry assessment was conducted in the spring of 2007. The goals of the assessment wereto obtain feedback from

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Xu, Del Mar College; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Allen Babb, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

students, more than twelve millions, attendcommunity colleges and one-fourth of the same students transfer to four-year schools everyyear1. The community college teaching load levels and very limited research facilities amplifythe growing problem about the lack of research opportunities for their students. However,available student learning concepts can be utilized to transfer research methodologies to effectivecommunity college classroom implementations.The concept of “How People Learn” (HPL) is very important in the science of learning2,assisting professional educators to understand the curricula, classroom settings, and teachingmethod impacts on most effective student learning approaches. HPL specifies four importantfactors for a learning

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Dustin W. West, Ohio State University; Lowell Toms P.E., Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

and an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Engineering Education Innovation Center.Lowell Toms P.E., Ohio State UniversityDr. John A. Merrill, Ohio State University Page 25.47.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A First-year Design Project Software Tool to Emphasize Problem Solving with Computer Programming in the Design ProcessAbstractThe Engineering Education Innovation Center (EEIC) has offered, through its Fundamentals forEngineering, Fundamentals for Engineering for Scholars, and Fundamentals for Engineering forHonors course sequences, several hands-on

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Page 25.778.2undergraduate disciplines that benefit most from experiential learning. Despite acomprehensive classroom and laboratory curriculum, program outcomes are bestachieved when course content includes elements of contextual teaching andlearning (CTL) as even the most complex academic engineering exercises fail tocapture the project and work –based learning experiences that are found inindustry.To address both the outcomes of the program and the expectations of industry, theSoECS embarked on a pilot project with Quanser which led to collaborative andproject-based learning in senior and master level capstone projects. This industrypartnership provided our students with career-oriented education as well as acommitment to practical

Conference Session

International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria; Arthur Walter Edwards, University of Colima

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International

fields of engineering. Page 25.1319.7Didactical skills and subject expertiseEngineering pedagogues use engineering pedagogy models of the teaching process to createtheir own lessons, develop their own personalized teaching style and strategies to promote theflow of information, and observe the components of the six-dimensional education space intheir own teaching and relate these to the selected teaching method. They select eclecticteaching methods and strategies, e.g. laboratory didactics and project work, and follow up byrethinking and reevaluating their teaching methods and strategies with their colleagues andstudents. They set clear teaching

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac M. Choutapalli, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Young-Gil Park, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

Professor at the University of Texas, Pan American. He received his Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, UrbanaChampaign in 2007. He conducts research on convective heat transfer enhancement and condensate retention management in compact heat exchangers. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in thermal-fluid sciences and computational methods. Page 25.291.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Challenge-Based-Instruction in Measurements and Instrumentation CourseAbstractThis paper describes a newly developed Challenge-Based-Instruction

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-2949: ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING USING FLEMING & MILLS’VARK LEARNING STYLESDr. Mysore Narayanan, Miami University Mysore Narayanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of electrical and electronic engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several ency- clopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized, and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a

Conference Session

Online Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

) machining, which aims at developing the Advanced Virtual Manufacturing Laboratory for Training, Education, and Research (AVML), an innovative e-learning tool for educating students and training the next generation workforce in sophisticated technology and its un- derlying theory. The core technology is being used to develop online courses that incorporate both lecture and lab components. El-Mounayri teaches capstone design and has mentored several projects for industry and other sponsors. He has been very active in undergraduate research. Among the multidisciplinary un- dergraduate research projects he mentored, two consisted of assessing the usability and pedagogical value of the AVML tool. His teaching and mentoring