Conference Session

Installation, Integration, and Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Jones, Ball State University; Janet Fick, Ball State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Maintenance on campuses will support an institution’s sustainability goals by reducing the environmental impact of buildings and grounds; creating a positive effect on student, faculty and staff health; and preparing students to be global sustainability citizens. With the goal of transforming existing campus facilities around the world, we have developed a clear vision for the future: LEED Lab. An innovative solution for integrating sustainable practices into daily campus operations and maintenance, LEED Lab is an interactive, multidisciplinary immersion course designed to transform the academic environment by preparing students for competitive 21st century careers in sustainability. In the course

Conference Session

Using Real-World Examples

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Cary Richard Woodson, Middle Tennessee State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 20 years of academic experience as a profes- sor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Foroudastan’s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil en- gineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering technology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students in academics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as Faculty Advisor for SAE, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-engineering, ASME, Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), and Tau Alpha Pi Honors Society. In addition to

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bruce Allen Peterson, Minnesota State Energy Center of Excellence

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

for high school faculty to bring energy training into their classrooms, developing programming around emerging energy technologies, promotion of career awareness activities, and working on diversity challenges in the energy industry workforce. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Managing a Multi-Institution Block Grant for Renewable Electricity Research1. BackgroundThe Renewable Development Fund (RDF) was originally established in 1994 by the State ofMinnesota. Funds are provided by Xcel Energy ratepayers in exchange for an allowance to storespent nuclear fuel from two nuclear generating plants in the state. The RDF funds are intended“to increase renewable energy market penetration

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session on Energy Efficiency and Power Grid Security

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

of the greatest factors shaping the trajectory of my career and hasprovided incalculable benefits to my education.”“Feedback from industry professionals viewing the project has been very positive with frequentexpressed interest and enthusiasm. The microgrid provides an opportunity to apply real worldindustry knowledge and principals. For that reason, I consider the Microgrid Senior DesignProject a critical component to my future success and believe that other senior design projectsshould provide as much hands-on opportunity to apply industry practices and actual industryhardware as possible.”The fact that the testbed project was selected twice for funding by GridEd/EPRI by itself atteststo the significance and quality of the project. Three

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Samuel Daouda Diarra, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #13224Design and Implementation of a Solar-Powered Smart Irrigation SystemDr. Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia, and the current BSEE program director. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985, and a

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Y. Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Matin Meskin, University at Buffalo; Mohammed Safiuddin, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

,communication protocol between protective relays and communication processor shouldbe taken into account as well as communication protocol to make connection between theSMART Grid Lab and the remote site over the Internet. This allowed me to learn moreabout communication protocols such as MODBUS TCP/IP. In addition, the XMPPprotocol was brought to the center of my attention as a reliable and securecommunication protocol for such applications as transmission line protection.Briefly, this project enhanced my knowledge about communication protocols as anintegral part of future smart grids. Moreover, it greatly enhanced my ability to set up sucha complicated system from ground up, which is very valuable for my future career in thiscompetitive world. It

Conference Session

Assessment, Course, and Curricular Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan L. Falkenstein-Smith, Syracuse University; Ryan James Milcarek, Syracuse University; Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University; Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

currently works as a Research Assistant in the Combustion and Energy Research Laboratory (COMER). His current research is focused on new catalyst development, ceramic materials for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), combustion, energy conversion, fuel cell modeling, fuel cell technology applications and system design. Ryan is a Syracuse University Graduate Fellow and an Astronaut Scholar.Mr. Michael J. Garrett, Syracuse University Michael Garrett is an incoming graduate student at Syracuse University. Throughout his undergraduate career he developed an interest in energy systems which encouraged him to pursue energy related research. During the summer of 2015, Michael began working as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahmoud Alahmad, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho; Brian Johnson, University of Idaho

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Complete replica of an electrical distribution system in a classroom.III – Project Based Approach to Introducing Electrical Building System DesignWhile the focus of the AE program is on graduating students with full understanding of the builtenvironment with emphasis on building electrical system design for students in the lighting andpower option, a basic understanding and an overview of such systems can be introduced inelectrical engineering programs. This approach is implemented in a current mandatory course atthe University of Idaho. The purpose is to provide students with practical applications ofengineered systems and to give them the opportunity to explore this field in more details if theydecide to pursue it as a career field. The

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giri Venkataramanan, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Annette Muetze, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

awarded the NSF-Career Award for leading research in the area of electric machine design optimization. Page 11.101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Project Experience in Power Engineering Design AspectsI. IntroductionWhile electrical energy conversion systems and power supply systems form an integralcomponent of modern electrical and electronic systems, student engineers graduating frommodern electrical engineering curricula are rarely aware of real-world design concerns that stemfrom power and energy issues1. Furthermore, within the larger context of university education, amajor concern is the

Conference Session

Design Projects in Wind and Solar Energy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Lakeou, University of the District of Columbia; Esther Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Ben Latigo, University of the District of Columbia; George Karanja, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Wilfried Oshumare, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the District of Columbia. During her career, Dr. Ososanya has worked for private industry as a circuit development engineer and as a software engineer, in addition to her academic activities. She received her education in the United Kingdom, where she achieved her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bradford in 1985. She was also a Visiting Professor at Michigan Technological University for five years, and a faculty member at Tennessee Technological University for 7 years prior to arriving at the University of the District of

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Haman, University of Detroit Mercy; Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Will Wittig, University of Detroit Mercy; David Chew, University of Detroit Mercy; Krysten Dzwigalski, University of Detroit Mercy; Chris Keimig; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit Mercy; Tim Rourke, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

leaderstook charge of coordinating the assembly efforts of the other student volunteers, a responsibilitythat taxed their people- and materials-management skills. Installation of the solar assemblieswas conducted in the midst of an academic term, impressing upon the students the importance ofcreating a schedule and following it to enable successful completion of a project in a timelymanner. Part of an engineering education is to prepare students for their professional lives, andthe solar array project offered a hands-on approach for achieving that objective. Additionally,the student leaders found this project an opportunity to confirm their career choices to beengineers.Much of the leadership experience was gained through problems experienced

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

studentsregarded the course as extremely useful for their career. In addition, 86% of the studentsregarded the course as stimulating their interests in the subject matter and almost 90% agreedthey learned a great deal from this class. Teaching this class is a rewarding experience for the instructor, providing students with thecourse materials and enhancing their knowledge and experience in the area of design of thermalsystems. Wedekind and Kobus12 mentioned the need for an integration of all the design steps intoa cohesive learning experience and stated that Fluid and Thermal System Design course is thecourse where the students obtain the entire taxonomy of the design process. According toMueller13, the new elective course, Design and Optimization of

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #9544A Multi-Year Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Project for First-Year En-gineering and Technology StudentsDr. Dale H. Litwhiler, Penn State - Berks DALE H. LITWHILER is an Associate Professor at Penn State - Berks in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University and Ph.D. from Lehigh University all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

to be considered a reasonable substitute in consumers’ eyes. Additionally, thecost of fuel cell powertrains must be comparable to internal combustion engine powertrains. Asa result, fuel cell technology requires significant engineering development to meet these criteriaand bring them to the mass market. Bringing fuel cells into the classroom will help motivate topursue careers in the fuel cell industry and prepare them to be able to contribute to fuel celldevelopment.A relatively quick internet search will show that there are currently few fuel cell courses offeredin higher education. There may be modules on fuel cells contained within other courses, forexample within courses on thermodynamics, power plants, or renewable/alternative energy

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Garcia, Miami Dade College; Jonathan Andrechik, U.S. Coast Guard

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

0 of students.29. The instructors had competency in 41 59 0 0 0 0 100 0 the subject of ocean energy.40. I believe this course will benefit 34 59 7 0 0 0 93 0 me during my career.45. I researched the issues discussed in class on my own after 3 69 10 17 0 0 72 17 presentations/discussions.49. My ability to communicate with students from other majors has 17 31 28 24 0 0

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Riddell, Baker College Of Flint; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

ProgramProgram Educational Objectives1) To produce graduates who demonstrate professional competence in engineering practice inlocal and global industry environments, or in related careers in government or academia.2) To produce graduates who exhibit effective communication, team work, and readiness forleadership while acting ethically and professionally.3) To produce graduates who maintain awareness of societal and contemporary issues and fulfillcommunity and society’s needs.4) To produce graduates who actively engage in life-long learning, by completing professionaldevelopment/training courses and workshops, acquiring engineering certification, or pursuingand completing an advanced degree.Program OutcomesThe graduate will have:(a) an ability to apply

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Zilouchian, Florida Atlantic University; Amir Abtahi, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. In theother hand, Florida has committed to reducing greenhouse gases emissions, increasingenergy efficiency and removing market barriers to renewable energy technologies. Infact, Florida is positioned to become a national leader in solar energy use after State of Page 25.3.3 2California. The 2009 Alternate Energy (AE) Workforce Profile published by GreenforceFlorida6 drew several conclusions:  Alternative Energy (AE) educational programs are limited in Florida;  Florida should fast track the creation of AE career pathways;  Institutions should work together in concert with existing

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy in society and to equip students with the knowledgenecessary to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments or programeducational objectives: become valuable contributors in addressing society’s energy needs anddemands; successful leaders in advancing the technology and management of energy; innovators Page 25.295.3and entrepreneurs in the energy sector; and educators, practicing engineers, and national leaderson energy and associated environmental, health and safety, and policy and economics issues.The program integrates skill sets in the physical sciences (chemistry, engineering, mathematicsand physics) and social

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omonowo David Momoh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

relatedissues since most students are in mid-career managerial positions in their organizations. Energyis a prime mover of every business and would be more efficiently and profitably utilized whenpolicy makers have adequate knowledge of the basics. In most cases, the profit margin of anorganization depends largely on how much is being spent on energy. With the knowledge acquiredfrom the course, students have the knowledge to determine types of feasible, available renewableenergy sources that could be harnessed to supplement the conventional energy usage of theircompany. The renewable energy technology course was designed for students with engineeringtechnology and non-engineering technology backgrounds. The course was first taught in the SpringSemester

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale H. Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Elizabeth Wiggins-Lopez, PSU-Berks

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #6786Low Voltage Power Distribution System Provides Incubator for Energy-RelatedStudent ProjectsDr. Dale H. Litwhiler P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus Dr. Dale H. Litwhiler is an associate professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, Pa. He received his B.S. from Penn State University, M.S. from Syracuse University, and Ph.D. from Lehigh University, all in Electrical Engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Mrs. Elizabeth Wiggins-Lopez, PSU-Berks

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4039: PYROLYTIC CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO BIOCHAR,BIOCRUDE, AND ELECTRICITYDr. David H. Domermuth, Appalachian State University David Domermuth is a professor at Appalachian State University where he has been teaching for 22 years. His career began in metals manufacturing and has shifted to furniture and now industrial design. Domer- muth teaches the engineering aspects of product design. He has three degrees in mechanical engineering and has lived abroad for five years. His research focus is alternative energy, beginning with ocean geother- mal, and moving to biomass pyrolosis. His primary hobby is road biking with 30 years of riding in the Appalachian mountains

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

are vital to prepare future students to becompetitive for careers in the growing fields of energy-related engineering, science, andtechnology. Preliminary projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the number ofexpected energy-related “green jobs,” by 2016 is expected to increase by 11%, and most of thatgrowth is expected to be in the environmental or energy-related sectors1, 2. Several studies haveshown that energy-related knowledge among American students – as well as the general public –is low4, 5, underscoring the need for improvement.ABET defines Engineering Design as: “The process of devising a system, component, or processto meet the desired needs. It is a decision making process, in which the basic sciences

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove; Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and practical skills and lead to a successful career in “renewable energyindustry”.References:1. Cherner, Y.E., A. Karim, A. Khan, V. Rubanchik, and G. Mullett. Using Simulation-based Hybrid and Multilevel Virtual Labs for Fiber Optics, Photonics, and Telecom Education, in Proc. ASEE 115th Annual Conference, Pittsburg, PA (2008).2. Banky, G.P., and K. K. Wong. Troubleshooting exercises using circuit simulator software: Support for deep learning in the study of electronic circuits. ICEE – Intl. Conf. on Engineering Education, Portugal. (2007).3. Bartelt, T. Instrumentation and Process Control, Delmar Cengage Learning. Delmar Learning, 2006.4. Bartelt, T. Lab Manual for Bartelt's Instrumentation and Process Control, Delmar

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

EngineerFor most engineers, a bachelor’s degree in some field of engineering is the starting point for theirHVAC education. Students who choose to pursue a technology related career in HVAC have anumber of two and four year options across the country. However, for those students destinedfor the design side and future professional licensure as an engineer, there are few specialtydegree options. Most will pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, often taking elective Page 22.523.4courses related to HVAC and/or the other thermal-fluid sciences. In fact, an ABET accreditedengineering degree is one of the initial requirements for PE licensure. Not

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; Wesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

strong belief that chemical engineering is an appropriatemajor for those interested in careers involving sustainability. Page 22.294.9Project ChallengesInvolving high school students into undergraduate research labs presents a special set ofchallenges. Safety is the first priority with anyone working in a laboratory, so a speciallaboratory safety training session was conducted with the high school students and their parentsso everyone would be aware of any specific hazards and all laboratory rules and procedures. Inaddition, it has been important to coordinate with high school administrators and faculty toensure that they are aware of all

Conference Session

Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Mehdi Ferdowsi, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. ChallengeThis course was difficult. ChallengeI feel that I learned a lot of practical information in this course. ApplicabilityI found the material in this course to be applicable to real-world engineering. ApplicabilityThis course prepared me well for a career related to the subject matter. ApplicabilityI often come out of the class lecture feeling tired and worn. InterestThe course material for this course is engaging. InterestThe course motivated me to learn more about electric drive vehicles InterestThe course increased my interest in electric drive vehicles

Conference Session

Innovative Projects in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Jeremy Keith Posey Sr.

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer and 17 years of academic experience as a professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. Foroudastan’s academic experience includes teaching at Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University in the areas of civil engineering, me- chanical engineering, and engineering technology. He has actively advised undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and minority students in academics and career guidance. Foroudastan has also served as Faculty Advisor for SAE, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Pre-engineering, ASME, Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), and Tau Alpha Pi Honors Society. In

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative and Renewable Energy Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and senior con- sultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electronics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several papers in referred

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Phillip Barnett, York College of Pennsylvania; Paul Isaac Deysher, York College of Pennsylvania; K. Vaisakh, Andhra University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

and courses in the areas of renewable energy and power system. This is becausethere is and will be demand of power engineers knowledgeable in renewable energy and conversiontechnologies. Aside from the field of power engineering, energy industries are also looking for engineerswith renewable energy background because of the predicted high growth in the renewable electric energyand the public interest in cleaner energy. Most engineering students start their professional career rightafter they finish the undergraduate degree, and by providing a background in renewable energy will helpthem to research alternative energy options in their perspective professional career. Engineeringprograms around the world are trying to satisfy this need by

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University; Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University; Stanislaw Grzybowski, Mississippi State University; Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Jimena Bastos, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

power system operations including artificial intelligence techniques. She is a NSF CAREER award recipient. She has been active in ASEE and is currently the Women in Engineering Division Chair. She is also active in the IEEE Power Engineering Society and is serving as Secretary for 2004-2007. Dr. Schulz is a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Tau Beta Pi.Herbert Ginn, Mississippi State University Herbert L. Ginn III received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. In the fall of 2002 he joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University as an Assistant