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Innovative Lower Division Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology

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of aerospace systems (United Technologies: Pratt and Whitney, HamiltonSundstrand, Sikorsky, and Kaman), laser technologies (Trumpf, Coherent Deos); and itspioneering leadership in the hydrogen economy and fuel cells (Proton Energy Systems,Fuel Cells Energy, and UTC Fuel Cells) and medial instrumentation (Becton Dickinson)are critical to the U.S. economy. To be successful these industries have embraced a global supply chain and a rateof technology change that presents enormous challenges to the regional workforce.Between 1990 and 2000, although aerospace manufacturing employment in Connecticutdropped by 45%, productivity increased and wages for the average aerospacemanufacturing worker went up 63% to $68,737. As the manufacturing

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Two Year Colleges

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons; Sharlene Katz, California State University-Northridge; Robert Alldredge, Allan Hancock College

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one degree that is recognized byindustry as meeting their entry level skill needs. This degree targets the wide range oftechnologies at the appropriate levels of training ensuring the required skills for careeroptions and advancements. As the diagram below indicates, the mechatronics programmeets employer needs for a multi-dimensional program that incorporates aspects ofcomputer engineering, mechanics, and electronics. The full program will be presented aswill a discussion on its implementation and success. All materials are available on thewebsite: http://nasa-cipa.hancockcollege.edu/. Page 12.399.3 An employment study of aerospace companies at

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Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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, M. Roe, E. Jenkins, B. (June, 2005). AC-2005-1526 The Florida Advanced Technology Education Regional Center for Manufacturing Education. Proceeding of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Portland, Oregon. 7. Lin, Jonathon, 2006. Mastercam X Mill and Solids. Ann Arbor, MI: Scholar International Publishing Corporation. 8. Jeppson, J. (2000). Aerospace Manufacturing: Making HSM Work. Manufacturing Engineering, Available online: http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/Find-articles. 9. Heidari, F. (June, 2010). AC2010-412 Study of CAD/CAM/CNC integration in South Texas Technical Colleges. Proceeding of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Louisville, Kentucky. 10. Heidari, F. (June, 2009

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An Examination of Methods to Enhance Transfer Student Enrollment, Retenion, Persistence, and Outcomes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shen Liu, West Kentucky Community and Technical College

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Paper ID #9331Implementing Project-Based Learning in Physics and Statics CoursesDr. Shen Liu, West Kentucky Community and Technical College Dr. Shen Liu is an Associate Professor of Physics at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. She is also an adjunct professor at University of Kentucky College of Engineering in Paducah campus. She got her BS and MS in Jet Propulsion from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Old Dominion University. Page 24.710.1

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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of South Texas technical education.References1. Jeppson, J. (2000). Aerospace Manufacturing: Making HSM Work. Manufacturing Engineering, Available online: http://www.sme.org/cgi-bin/Find-articles.2. Lin, Jonathon, 2006. Mastercam X Mill and Solids. Ann Arbor, MI: Scholar International Publishing Corporation3. Kern, M (2009). CAD/CAM Was Just the Beginning. Dental Tribute, Available online: http//www.dental- tribute.com/articles/content/scope/specialties4. Feuerstein, P. (2007). Inside Dentistry, New Changes in CAD/CAM: Part2 Lab Systems. pp. 82-86.5. Shah, S. (1990).CADENCE, CAD/CAM: Who is Carrying the Ball? pp. 109-110

Conference Session

Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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nonlinear distributed parameter and sampled-data systems; modeling, simulation, animation, and real-time control (MoSART) of Flexible Autonomous Machines operating in an uncertain Environment (FAME); control of bio-economic systems, renewable resources, and sustainable development; and control of semiconductor, (hypersonic) aerospace, robotic, and low power electronic systems. Rodriguez has received the following honors AT&T Bell Lab- oratories Fellowship; Boeing A.D. Welliver Fellowship; ASU Engineering Teaching Excellence Award; IEEE International Outstanding Advisor Award; White House Presidential Excellence Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring; and the Ralf Yorque Memorial Best Paper Prize

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Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Elizabeth Paderi Cheung, Los Angeles Pierce College; Tiffany Reardon

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Liaison Council meetings.In fall 2011, six online engineering courses at three of the participating institutions were offered Page 23.1090.11through JEP. Drafts of course descriptors for 8 engineering courses (Statics, Circuits, CircuitsLab, Introduction to Engineering, Graphics, Materials Science, Dynamics, and Surveying), anddrafts for Transfer Model Curriculum for two engineering tracks (Aerospace, Civil, Mechanicaland Manufacturing Engineering for one track; and Electrical and Computer Engineering for theother track) have been developed through the Joint Engineering Program.As of fall 2012, the Joint Engineering Program has increased the

Conference Session

Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

(FAME); design and control of micro-air vehicles (MAVs), control of bio-economic systems, renewable resources, and sustainable development; control of semiconductor, (hypersonic) aerospace, robotic, and low power electronic systems. Recently, he has worked closely with NASA researchers on the design of scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicles. Dr. Rodriguez’ honors include: AT&T Bell Lab- oratories Fellowship; Boeing A.D. Welliver Fellowship; ASU Engineering Teaching Excellence Award; IEEE International Outstanding Advisor Award; White House Presidential Excellence Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring; Ralf Yorque Memorial Best Paper Prize. Dr. Rodriguez has also served on various national

Conference Session

Two Year College Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar H. Salcedo, University of Texas, El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Mariano Olmos, El Paso Community College; Tonie Badillo, El Paso Community College

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, El Paso, TX 1992 M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 1999 EMPLOYMENT AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • Associate Professor, El Paso Community College 2007-present • Electronics/Mathematics Instructor, El Paso Academy 2003-2006 • Test Engineer, Lucent Technologies 2000-2002 • Mathematics Developmental Education Instructor, 1993-1999 SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES Boards: • Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Industrial Engi- neering Council member 2010-2013. • Member of Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical Engineering Honor Society. • TEXAS Community College Aerospace Scholars (CAS) point of contact 2011-2013. Appointments and Awards: • District Wide Academic Coordinator, Engineering

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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Y. Eydgahi, Bakersfield College; Julio R. Blanco, California State University, Bakersfield

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Planning. Blanco earned his Ph.D. in physics at Penn State University and his master’s and bachelor’s degrees also in physics at CSU, Northridge. He has more than 35 years of academic, administrative, aerospace research, and management experience. He has supervised 14 master theses and 11 honor undergraduate theses, as well as supervised research and postdoctoral fellows. He has more than 30 peer-reviewed research articles and has participated in lead roles in research projects over his career in excess of $100 million. His area of expertise is experimental condensed matter physics, particularly in the characterization of semiconductor thin films used in the elec- tronic industry. Currently, he is leading the

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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manufacturing programs in SouthTexas and Northern Mexico technical colleges will significantly improve educational standardsand career opportunities for residents of South Texas and Northern Mexico. The long termimpact of integrating advanced manufacturing programs with CAD/CAM/CNC training willincrease both scientific and technological literacy, while increasing standards of living andimproving the quality of life in the region.References1. Freund, T. (2006). In Texas and Mexico: The relationship with the NAFTA variable. Retrieved from http://wehner.tamu.edu/mgmt.www/NAFTA/ spring99/Groups99/tamara/final.htm2. Jeppson, J. (2000). Aerospace Manufacturing: Making HSM Work. Manufacturing Engineering, Available online: http

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dowling, University of Southern Queensland

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Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering National 1 2 Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineering National 2 2 Renewable Energy Engineering National 1 1 Electrotechnology (Industrial Electronics & Control Eng) State 1 1Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering Engineering National 5 12* Engineering Technology State 2 10 Engineering (Aerospace) State 1 1Mining Engineering Engineering (Oil & Gas

Conference Session

An Examination of Methods to Enhance Transfer Student Enrollment, Retenion, Persistence, and Outcomes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra K. Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Vincent Joseph Amuso Sr., Rochester Institute of Technology; John Morelli, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 2012-13 # in School 7 7 4 0 Mean QGPA 3.41 3.12 3.30 NA # on Coop 0 0 3 7The seven scholars were in paid cooperative employment at the UTC Aerospace Systems, MITLincoln Labs, Liberty Pumps, LaBella Associates, Barilla America, Caldwell Manufacturing,and Gleason Works. At the end of the summer quarter, the mean, median, and standard deviationof cumulative GPAs of these seven scholars were 3.33, 3.32 and 0.52 respectively. Incomparison, mean, median, and standard deviation of CGPAs of their 197 peers at the same yearlevel were 3.25, 3.24, and 0.39 respectively

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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recruiting ground for a variety of programs such as NASA’sCommunity College Aerospace Scholars and CIPAIR, the NSF LS-AMP Program, and the SanAntonio College Summer Undergraduate Research Program(9). As a result, in 2010, two MESAstudents participated in summer internships at UTSA doing research for the LS-AMP Program.In the same year four students were accepted by NASA for a ten week internship period at theJohnson Space Center, and ten students were accepted to do undergraduate research at SanAntonio College under the supervision of two faculty members. Each of the students selected asinterns at Johnson Space Center was assigned to a different team to do research in a differentfield and the students conducting research on our campus selected to

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; F. Carroll Dougherty, University of South Alabama

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Paper ID #6125Transfer Student Transition: Lessons LearnedDr. Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama Dr. Jefferson earned a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College in 1997, a B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1997, an M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University in 2003 and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Florida A&M University in 2005. She served as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute of Aerospace, developing models and test methods to examine the behavior of advanced non-metallic, nanostructured material systems. Dr. Jefferson

Conference Session

Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Eileen Smith, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; David Walton Gardner, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; James K. Nelson, University of Texas, Tyler

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clusters, which are believed to offer overalleconomic growth and bring high-paying jobs to Texas. The industry clusters include advancedtechnologies and manufacturing, aerospace and defense, biotechnology and life sciences,information and computer technology, petroleum refining and chemical products, and energy. AsTexas economist Ray Perryman has observed, all of these clusters have a clear need forengineers and computer scientists (8).Over the remaining years of the four-year grant period, with the help of additional voluntaryadvisory committees made up of higher education faculty from across Texas, the Tuning process,and the process of vertically and horizontally aligning lower-division courses, will be applied toadditional academic discipline

Conference Session

Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith F. Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New England Board of Higher Education

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. Although this system usesLEDs, future systems may use red, green and blue lasers to produce white light of variable colortemperature.Challenge 2: FloDesign, Inc.FloDesign Corporation15 located in Wilbraham, MA, is a research and development companyutilizing state-of-the-art aerospace technologies to develop, prototype, patent and market newproducts for other companies. Since 1990, FloDesign has successfully developed products forcompanies such as Rolls Royce, Sikorsky Aircraft and others.FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation is a spin-off from the parent company. Its mission is todevelop, fabricate and test a novel mixer ejector wind turbine that uses an innovative shroudeddesign to draw more wind flow into the machine. The new design can potentially

Conference Session

Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric James Davishahl, Everett Community College; Xiaopeng Bi, Washington State University

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Diversity

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statewide articula- tion initiatives in Washington and was the recipient of the ASEE Pacific Northwest Section Outstanding Teaching Award in 2008. Eric has taught nearly every freshman and sophomore level engineering course multiple times.Dr. Xiaopeng Bi, Washington State University Xiaopeng Bi, Program Coordinator for the WSU Everett Mechanical Engineering program, was one of the two founding faculty members for the program in 2012. He has taught twenty-five engineering courses over the past eight years. He has been actively coaching various student design and competition projects such as Electrathon America, University Rover Challenge, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Dr. Bi re- ceived his Ph.D. in Aerospace

Conference Session

Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

(MAVs), control of bio-economic systems, renewable resources, and sustainable development; control of semiconductor, (hypersonic) aerospace, robotic, and low power electronic systems. Recently, he has worked closely with NASA researchers on the design of scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicles. Dr. Rodriguez’ honors include: AT&T Bell Lab- oratories Fellowship; Boeing A.D. Welliver Fellowship; ASU Engineering Teaching Excellence Award; IEEE International Outstanding Advisor Award; White House Presidential Excellence Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring; Ralf Yorque Memorial Best Paper Prize. Dr. Rodriguez has also served on various national technical committees and panels. He is currently

Conference Session

Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tressa Kay Mikel, University of California, Berkeley; Frank Hoang, University of California, Berkeley; Pedro S. H. Kim, UC Berkeley; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley

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Engineering, University of New Haven, CT. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2008. She received her Bachelors of Engineering from MIT in 2000. Her research focuses on the nontraditional engineering student – understanding their motivations, identity development, and impact of prior engineering-related experiences. Her work dwells into learning in informal settings such as summer camps, military experiences, and extra-curricular activities. Other research interests involve validation of CFD models for aerospace applications as well as optimizing efficiency of thermal-fluid systems.Dr. Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley Shannon Ciston is a Lecturer and Director of

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Dimitra Jackson, Iowa State University; Mary Darrow, Iowa State University

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Percentages19-22 69.0%23-27 17.2%29-35 10.3%40-45 3.4%GenderFemale 6.9%Male 93.1%Engineering MajorsAgricultural Engineering (A E) 5.2%Aerospace Engineering (AER E) 13.8%Civil Engineering (C E) 10.3%Chemical Engineering (CH E) 10.3%Construction Engineering (CON E) 6.9%Electrical Engineering (E E) 10.3%Engineering (ENGR) 5.2%Industrial Engineering (I E) 3.4%Mechanical Engineering (M E) 34.5%Highest Academic Degree Intended Any College CUBachelor's (BA or BS

Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel M. Hull P.E., OP-TEC; Greg Kepner M. Ed., Indian Hills Community College

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shifted from agriculture to construction, manufacturing, and services, we mobilized our workforce, infrastructure, and economy. • As we used our creativity and innovation to advance electronics, automation, energy resources, aerospace, defense, medicine, and information technology, we captured and benefited from technological innovation.However, over the last thirty years, we have been slipping in our international dominance andleadership because we have lost some of the characteristics that made us great: • Our educational systems are not developing sufficient globally competitive “human capital.” Superiority in science, engineering, technology, and innovation are important keys to a globally competitive

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur F. Garcia Jr. P.E., Palm Beach State College

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pursue.In general, my classes are evenly divided between civil, mechanical, electrical and computer Page 25.168.3engineering interests. My course is designed to expose all students to these fundamentalengineering disciplines as well as aerospace, nuclear, environmental, robotics and otherengineering disciplines. My primary method for this exposure to their broader options in theengineer profession is through the Famous Engineer presentation project. Students are given a list of over thirty famous engineers as a suggested starting point.They can propose engineers from this list but are also encouraged to propose engineers that maynot be on my

Conference Session

Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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Diversity

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-economic systems, renewable resources, and sustainable development; control of semiconductor, (hypersonic) aerospace, robotic, and low power electronic systems. Recently, he has worked closely with NASA researchers on the design of scramjet-powered hypersonic vehicles. Dr. Rodriguez’ honors include: AT&T Bell Lab- oratories Fellowship; Boeing A.D. Welliver Fellowship; ASU Engineering Teaching Excellence Award; IEEE International Outstanding Advisor Award; White House Presidential Excellence Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring; Ralf Yorque Memorial Best Paper Prize. Dr. Rodriguez has also served on various national technical committees and panels. He is currently serving on the following

Conference Session

Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Goodwin Roberts, North Carolina State University; Tuere Bowles, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

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maximum credit hours that can be completed at a NC CC and the remaining NC State credithours.Table 3. Summary of maximum credit hours possible at the NC CC level and the remaining NCState credit hours for NC State’s on-campus engineering programs.  Credit hours required Credit hours available NC State credit hours for NC State degree at NC CC remaining Aerospace Engineering 127 61 69 Biological Engineering 124 61 66 Biomedical Engineering 127 59 71

Conference Session

California on the Move: A Robust Array of Student Success Initiatives

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Catherine Baker Lipe; Brandon Price

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3 14.3% 3 8.1% 4 9.5% 2 4.8% 1 4.5%Biological Sciences 1 4.8% 5 13.5% 6 14.3% 5 11.9% 4 18.2%Chemistry 1 4.8% 2 5.4% 2 4.8% 1 2.4% 1 4.5%Computer Science 2 9.5% 1 2.7% 3 7.1% 5 11.9% 2 9.1%Mathematics 1 4.8% 3 8.1% 3 7.1% 3 7.1% 1 4.5%Aerospace Engr 2 9.5% 1 2.7% 1 2.4% 1 2.4% 1 4.5%Architectural Engr 1 4.8% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%Bio Engineering 0 0.0% 3 8.1% 3 7.1% 2 4.8% 1

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik N. Dunmire, College of Marin; Amelito G. Enriquez, Canada College; Kate A. Disney, Mission College, Santa Clara

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Environmental Manufacturing Biochemical Mechanical Biomedical Aerospace Computer Structural

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Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Catherine Baker Lipe, Cañada College

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1 4.8% 3 8.1% 3 7.1%Aerospace Engineering 2 9.5% 1 2.7% 1 2.4%Architectural Engineering 1 4.8% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%Bio Engineering 0 0.0% 3 8.1% 3 7.1%Chemical Engineering 1 4.8% 2 5.4% 1 2.4%Civil Engineering 3 14.3% 4 10.8% 4 9.5%Computer engineering 2 9.5% 1 2.7% 5 11.9%Electrical Engineering 0 0.0% 4 10.8% 4 9.5%Environmental Engineering

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Best Practices for Two-Year Students Majoring in Engineering & STEM Fields

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Galley, Collin College; Gena S Martin, Collin College; Jeannie Christine Stone, Wylie Independent School District; Becky Hunt, Allen Independent School District; Jean Laswell, Rockwall Independent School District; Lynn Mortensen, Retired Raytheon Company; John W. Sibert, The University of Texas at Dallas

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participation as a member of the Metroplex Technology Business Council STEM Talent Team, the Uni- versity of Texas at Dallas Jonsson School of Engineering Industry Advisory Council, the University of Texas at Arlington Engineering School Board of Advisors, and Collin College Convergence Technology Business Leadership Team. Mortensen is currently following her passion as a STEM advocate and vol- unteer after spending 30 plus years in the aerospace and defense industry. She started her career as a Computer Scientist with a degree from California State Polytechnic University Pomona. She retired from the Raytheon Company in 2013 having held many positions within the company in program management, product development and