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Ronald G. Kander, Philadelphia University

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more than 200 times. Kander has secured in excess of $6 million in funded research, approximately half of which was from industrial sources. In addition to his administrative, academic teaching, and research responsibilities, he is also active in industrial consulting and in teaching industry short courses. Page 25.148.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 An Adventure in Extreme Curriculum Integration To Stimulate Innovation and Collaboration1. Introduction Looking back across the history of science, technology, engineering and math

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Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Michael T. Butcher, Youngstown State University

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AC 2012-5475: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATIVE BIOMECHAN-ICS COURSE FOR STEM MAJORSDr. Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University Yogen Panta is an Assistant Professor of mechanical rngineering at Youngstown State University, Ohio. He has been teaching and developing courses and research projects in the fluid thermal area. He is cur- rently conducting applied research in thermo-fluids and computational fluid dynamics with local indus- tries and federal agencies. Panta received a B.E. degree from Tribhuvan University, an M.S. degree from Youngstown State University, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Panta’s re- search interests are in fluid dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD

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Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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AC 2012-4531: BEST PRACTICES IN CREATING AND RUNNING RE-SEARCH EXPERIENCE PROGRAMSProf. Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Mohamed Abdelrahman received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering and engineering physics from Cairo University, Egypt, in 1988 and 1992, respectively. He received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in measurement and control and nuclear engineering from Idaho State University in 1994 and 1996, re- spectively. He is currently the Associate Dean of Engineering at Texas A&M University, Kingsville. Abdelrahman’s research focus is industrial applications of sensing and control with major research fund- ing from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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automotive industry is in a transformation towards powertrain electrification, requiringautomotive engineers to develop and integrate technologies from multiple disciplines. We havedeveloped a new interdisciplinary master of engineering degree program and graduate andundergraduate certificates in Advanced Hybrid Electric Drive Vehicle Engineering. The vehiclelevel aspects of the program include vehicle requirements, integration of propulsiontechnologies, safety, diagnostics, control and calibration. We and our industrial partners see theseas critical limiting factors in the development and production of advanced electric transportation.Additionally, the effort leverages the existing distance learning program in electric power. Theresult is an

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AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2012-4372: ASSESSING A UNIQUE ENGINEERING UNDERGRADU-ATE DEGREE PROGRAMDr. AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Techno- logical University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses, including an Introduction to Spatial Visualization course. Her research interests include spatial visualization and educational methods. She is an active member in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and is currently serving as the Associate Editor of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal.Dr. Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University Jean-Celeste M. Kampe is currently Department Chair of Engineering

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Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky

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discussed. Then, the concepts of smart gridare introduced. An overview of the key technologies, vision, scope, and benefits of smart grid isgiven. In addition, standards relevant to smart grid development and deployment are brieflyintroduced. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), North American ElectricReliability Corporation (NERC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Institute Page 25.454.3of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are the major organizations responsible fordeveloping such standards. Example standards include IEC 61968 – application integration atelectric utilities, IEC 61850-communication

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Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Jason Forsyth, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech

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AC 2012-5469: INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGY FOR PERVASIVE COM-PUTING DESIGN PROCESSES: AN EVALUATIVE ANALYSISDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech where she serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Education and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engi- neering Communication Center. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include: interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design, writing across the curriculum in stat- ics courses, and a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Lesley Rigg, Northern Illinois University; Melissa Lenczewski, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering and Engineering Technology and gives the studentsa more technical program using applications in an energy and environmental curriculum. In thisprogram, the students are instructed in applications used in industry, be it forms of energysavings approaches, new materials and processes, or new sources and needs in the production ofenergy. The Energy and Environmental Systems Technology program will provideundergraduate students with an understanding of the application and needs in areas as well as Page 25.151.5new advances which better the environment and new technologies that utilize green principles,and green transportation topics. The

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Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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areas of teaming and leadership. She is also actively involved in coordination, curriculum devel- opment, assessment, and instruction in the Pavlis Global Leadership program. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at Michigan Technological University. Before joining MTU, she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry.Dr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Associate Professor of psychology in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University, earning her

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Capstone and International Experiences

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Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University

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engineering and the other from electrical engineering. Bothinstructors had significant interest in the course content, including research projects involvingdesigns for low-resource environments. The course was offered as an Integrated Liberal andProfessional (ILP) course at Western New England University (WNE). Each student at WNE isrequired to complete one ILP course as part of their graduation requirements, thus the coursecounts toward the degree for engineering students as well as other majors.Throughout the semester, students attended lectures on a variety of global health topics including Page 25.728.3major diseases and the collection of data

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Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University

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Management of an Industry-Sponsored Multidisciplinary Capstone ProjectAbstractThe Engineering Education Innovation Center at The Ohio State University has offered, throughits Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Program a broad range of opportunities forengineering and non-engineering students by incorporating authentic industry-sponsored projectsinto the curriculum. The program provides students the opportunity to apply their education anddevelop professional skills in real-world problems by incorporating different student andindustry interests through its four sub-programs; Industry-Sponsored Projects, Industry-Sponsored Product Design Projects; Social Innovation and Commercialization; and JointMechanical/Bio-medical

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Patrick lee Kirby, Drexel University; Bailu Xu

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space and budget became less available. Therefore, the“lab-on-a-chip” approach seeks to overcome these difficulties, and yet to provide students with Page 25.843.4meaningful experiential activities that support and enhance the topics lectured, that are based onemerging technologies and may be easily adapted to emulate real-industrial settings.Broader objectives in microfluidics education, of which this course is an important component,stem from a two-year awarded NSF TUES project. The primary goal is to integrate microfluidicstechnology and applications into Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, mainly for the“Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky; Donald G. Colliver P.E., University of Kentucky; Aaron Cramer, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky; John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky; Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Stephen M. Lipka, University of Kentucky; Jim Neathery, Unversity of Kentucky; Johne M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Vijay Singh, University of Kentucky; Joseph Sottile, University of Kentucky; Timothy R.B. Taylor P.E., University of Kentucky; Rodney Andrews, University of Kentucky

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requirements with course work requiredfor a graduate degree in each of the participating engineering majors. The curriculum has a totalof four required courses; students then can choose one or more additional electives:  EGR 540* Electric Power Economics and Public Policy: This course provides an introduction to the theories and industry practices related to power economics and power public policy. Topics studied include: U.S. power markets, electric utility business regulation, electric utility environmental regulation, public policy theory, political science theory, development of new electric generation facilities, utility business operation, engineering influence on public policy, and engineering economic

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Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University; Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University; Megumi Usui Leatherbury, Weber State University; Kelly A. Harward, Weber State University

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). Page 25.959.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Multidisciplinary Mobile Elemental Power Plant (MEPP) ProjectAbstract: In the College of Applied Science and Technology (COAST), we offer instructionwithin our Engineering Technology curriculum on the various forms of alternative energy.In promoting an active learning environment and accommodating the various learningmethods of our students, we are in need of engaging, hands-on tools for lecture andsupplemental labs on renewable energy. To address this need, a multidisciplinary team offaculty members and students from the Engineering Technology programs in the college areparticipating in a collaborative research project involving cogeneration of

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Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Juan Ordonez, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal de Parana; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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poster session where teamsshowcase their projects and the actual hardware and/or demonstrations. We have also integratedthe annual open house with our continuous assessment process to identify any strengths andweaknesses of the curriculum for modifications and improvements. This tightly interwovenrelationship between the capstone course, curriculum evaluation, and MEAC participation hasserved the department well in many fronts: continuous improvement of the capstone course andcurriculum, harvesting of relevant projects for the capstone course through strong industrialinvolvement, and expanded career opportunities for our graduates.2ConclusionIn this paper, an evaluation of the senior capstone design course at our university has beenaddressed as