Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

paying for. The student said that he didn’t think of it in that way, but it Page 13.1363.3was clear that many people are willing to pay for peace of mind in general. What is interesting about the list is its variety. Perhaps one-third of the list would bethought of as the traditional purview of the engineer. The other entries represent the wide varietyof things of value to the college junior. The students might now have begun to think that it’s justpossible that thermodynamics is more widely applicable than they had realized. But they werealso somewhat skeptical. At this point, the class returned to consideration of what might bethought

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2731: DEVELOPING A PRACTICAL APPLICABLE COURSE INSUSTAINABILITY – AN ENGINEERING CHALLENGECindy Orndoff, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. CYNTHIA (CINDY) ORNDOFF is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering. She received a B.S. in 1984, an M.S. in 1997 and a Ph.D. in 2001, all in Civil Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Prior to her coming to FGCU she was an Assistant Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has taught courses in infrastructure management, planning, introduction to transportation and construction management. She has a passionate interest in

Conference Session

Investigating Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuels in the Classroom and Lab

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

experience focused only on membrane electrode assembly (MEA) components and performance. Good hands-on experience. Want to eventually work at TARDEC.B-27) Any other comments about your participation in the LTU-TARDEC Fuel Cellresearch group?: Not only did I learn about Fuel Cells while working on this project, but I also got to learn about design and implementation of experiments, was involved in test stand development and about interaction with peers, superiors and clients. The progress and involvement in the LTU-TARDEC research group nearly eliminated the learning curve that I would have required to become fully successful at an engineering company. There is no doubt in my mind that the knowledge I

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Issues in Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cortney Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Barbara Bekken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

America’s Promise. (2007). Washington, D.C.: Association of American Colleges and Universities4. Grasso, D. (2002). Engineering a Liberal Education. Prism, 12(2).5. Sharp, J. E. M. (2007). Live Green or Die - Can Engineering Schools "go green" Fast Enough to Save Our Planet? Prism, 16(8), 38-41.6. Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (2004). Learning partnerships : theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling, Va.: Stylus.7. Association of American Colleges and Universities. (2002). Greater expectations: A new vision of learning as a nation goes to college Washington, D.C.: AAC&U8. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (2000). How people learn: brain, mind

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Tamm, United States Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, United States Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Seth Norberg, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-2203: RENEWABLE ENERGY EDUCATION OF FUTURE ARMYLEADERS AT THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMYGunnar Tamm, United States Military AcademyA. Ozer Arnas, United States Military AcademyDaisie Boettner, United States Military AcademySeth Norberg, United States Military Academy Page 13.1034.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Renewable Energy Education of Future Army Leaders at the United States Military AcademyAbstractThe United States military is the world’s single largest energy consumer, with an energy budgetof over $10 billion each year. In this role, there is both a great responsibility and greatopportunity for renewable and

Conference Session

Learning about Electric Energy Conversion

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2008-1075: USING INEXPENSIVE A.C. MOTOR DRIVES IN ANINTRODUCTORY POWER AND CONTROLS COURSETimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Tim Skvarenina was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. During his college career he worked four summers at U.S. Steel as an assistant electrician, rewinding motors and installing electrical equipment. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, including six years designing, constructing, and inspecting electric power distribution projects for a variety of facilities. He spent five years teaching and researching pulsed power systems