Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amanda G. Idema, Michigan State University; Jean Landa Pytel, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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International

AC 2012-4429: STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES FOR UNDERGRADU-ATE INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Teri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette Teri Reed-Rhoads is Assistant Dean of engineering for undergraduate education, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of the First-year Engineering program at Purdue Uni- versity. She received her B.S. in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma and spent seven years in the petroleum industry, during which time she earned her M.B.A. She subsequently received her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Arizona State University. Reed-Rhoads’s teaching interests include statistics, interdisciplinary and introductory engineering

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Research in Engineering Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mallory Lancaster, Purdue University; Yi Luo; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4927: KEYWORD, FIELD, AND SOCIAL NETWORK ANALY-SIS TRENDS FOR K-12 ENGINEERING EDUCATION RESEARCHMallory Lancaster, Purdue UniversityYi LuoDr. Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning, and Assistant Professor of engineering education and learning design and technology at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering learning, the measurement and support of change of habits of mind, particularly in regards to sustainability and the use

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Eric C Pappas, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4553: ON A CLIENT-CENTERED, SOPHOMORE DESIGN COURSESEQUENCEDr. Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at James Madison University. Nagel joined the University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. Nagel has performed research with the U.S. Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. His research interests in- clude understanding customer needs, functional and process modeling, design for sustainability, design

Conference Session

Stakeholder Perspectives on Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Bull, Brown University School of Engineering; Maureen Kay Sigler, Brown University; Michael Lye, Rhode Island School of Design

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-4493: ALIGNING THE AGENDAS OF THE ACADEMY ANDTHE COMMUNITYDr. Christopher Bull, Brown University School of Engineering Christopher Bull is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Engineer at the Brown University School of Engineering. He teaches, writes, and researches topics ranging from appropriate technology and neural implants to the university’s role in the larger community and how that might overlap with engineering education.Maureen Kay Sigler, Brown University Maureen Kay Sigler is a lecturer in education and Director of the History/Social Studies Education pro- gram at Brown University. Before coming to Brown, Kay Sigler worked for several years teaching in Washington, D.C., in both a public

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3062: TEACHERS MAKE LOUSY STUDENTS, AND WHAT YOUCAN DO ABOUT ITMr. Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz, M.S., P.E., is an Academic Director in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He manages the College’s combined B.S./M.S. programs and leads an outreach effort with local high schools. Rutz also teaches and provides pedagogical and technical assistance for distance learning courses.Dr. Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati Anant R. Kukreti, Ph.D., is Director for Engineering Outreach, College of Engineering and Applied Sci- ence, and professor in the School of Energy, Environmental, Biological, and Medical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Stefi Alison Baum, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3538: PERCEIVED LEVELS OF FACULTY VALUE, INFLUENCE,AND SATISFACTION BY GENDER, RANK, ETHNICITY, COLLEGE, ANDDEPARTMENT AT A LARGE PRIVATE UNIVERSITYProf. Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology Carol Marchetti received her B.S. in mathematics and M.S. in operations research from Case Western Reserve University, and a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Rochester. Her experience includes teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate statistics courses at Rochester Institute of Technology. She is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Mathematical Sciences at RIT. Her research interests include statistics education, collaborative learning, deaf education, and online learning.Prof

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CoED General Technical Session I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan M. Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-5316: LOW-COST EDUCATIONAL LASER BASED VIBRATIONMEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED SIGNAL CONDITION-ING, PYTHON AND MATLABDr. Jonathan M. Hill, University of Hartford Jonathan Hill is an Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Hart- ford in Connecticut. He has a Ph.D. and M.S.E.E. from Worcester Polytechnic Inst. in Worcester, Mass., and he was previously a Project Engineer at Digital Equipment Corp. He instructs graduate and un- dergraduate computer engineering computer courses, directs graduate research, and performs research involving embedded microprocessor based systems. His current projects involve small system design, signal processing, and intelligent

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-3077: ONE OR MANY? ASSESSING DIFFERENT DELIVERYTIMING FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES RELEVANT TO ASSIGN-MENTS DURING THE SEMESTER. A WORK-IN-PROGRESSProf. Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette Amy Van Epps, M.S.L.S., M.Eng., is an Associate Professor of library science and Engineering Librarian and Coordinator of Instruction at the Siegesmund Engineering Library, Purdue University. Her research interests include information literacy, effective teaching, and integration methods for information literacy into the curriculum and ethical writing skills of engineering students.Ms. Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan Sapp Nelson is Associate Professor of library sciences at Purdue

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4959: A PROPOSED FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING TEAM-EFFECTIVENESS IN TEAM-BASED PROJECTSMs. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia Kristine Sheridan is a Ph.D. candidate with the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering at the University of Toronto. She holds a B.A.Sc. and M.A.Sc. in mechanical engineering from the University of Toronto. She is a member of the teaching team and a course developer for the Praxis cornerstone design courses.Dr. Greg Evans, University of Toronto Greg Evans is a professor of chemical engineering and applied chemistry and the Director of the South- ern Ontario Centre for Atmospheric Aerosol Research at the University of Toronto. He is Co-leader of

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Biological & Agricultural

Learning. ASEE 117th Annual Conferenceand Exposition, Louisville, KY. June 20–23, 2010. Paper # AC 2010-15.Nickerson, R.S., Perkins, D.N., Smith, E.E. (1985). The Teaching of Thinking. Lawrence ErlbaumAssociates, Hillsdale, NJ, London.Pascarella, E. T. & Terenzini, P. T. (1991). How college affects students: Findings and insights from 20years of research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Paul, Richard (1995). Critical Thinking: How to Prepare Students for a Rapidly Changing World.Tomales, CA: Foundation for Critical Thinking .Rowntree, D.(1977). Assessing Students: How Shall We Know Them? New York: Harper and RowPublishers.Ryan, K. & Cooper, J. (2004). Those Who Can, Teach (10 ed). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Company.Saxe, S. (1990, June). Peer

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

AC 2012-5599: BEST PAPER PIC IV: THE USE OF INQUIRY-BASED AC-TIVITIES TO REPAIR STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS RELATED TO HEAT,ENERGY, AND TEMPERATUREDr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University Page 25.256.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012AC 2011-407: THE USE OF INQUIRY-BASED ACTIVITIES TO REPAIRSTUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS RELATED TO HEAT, ENERGY AND TEM-PERATUREMichael J. Prince, Bucknell University Michael Prince is Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. His current research ex- amines the use of inquiry-based activities to repair student misconceptions in thermodynamics and heat transfer. He is

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lindsey Anne Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

course FIE Conference, Washington DC: Slides; 2010:27-30 October 2010.21. Estell JK, Reid K, Marquart J. Addressing third world poverty in first-year engineering capstone projects: Initial findings. ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. 2010:AC 2010-2197.22. Gough I, McGregor JA, eds. Wellbeing in Developing Countries: From Theory to Research. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 2007.23. Narayan D, Chambers R, Shah MK, Petesch P. Voices of the Poor: Crying out for Change. Vol 2. World Bank: Washington, DC; 2001.24. World Bank. World Development Report 1990: PovertyWashington, DC: World Bank; 1990.25. Copestake J. Wellbeing in international development: What's new? Journal of International Development. 2008;20(5

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Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3134: ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT WITHIN AN UNDER-GRADUATE BACHELOR’S OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) PROGRAMMEDr. Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology Maxwell Reid lectures in telecommunications engineering, computer network engineering, engineering management, ethics, and sustainability. He has researched and published on ethics and sustainability in engineering education, technology education, the role of a university as a critic and conscience of society, the need for an engineering code of ethics, and the principles of ethical and values-based decision-making in engineering. He has also published on effective teaching methodologies for engineering education in the post-modern period. Reid is the Deputy

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FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lizzie Y. Santiago, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-3774: ENGINEERING ATTRITION AND UNIVERSITY RETEN-TIONDr. Lizzie Y. Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is Teaching Assistant Professor for the Freshman Engineering program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical engi- neering from the Pennsylvania State University. She teaches freshman engineering courses and supports the outreach and recruiting activities of the college. Her research interests include neural tissue engi- neering, stem cell research, absorption of air pollutants in human upper airways, attrition and university retention, Increasing student awareness and interest in research and engineering, STEM

Conference Session

ETD Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Paul Sanders, Michigan Technological University; Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5035: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INTERDISCIPLINARYPROJECTSDr. John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University John Irwin has presented published papers at the ASEE conferences in 2002 & 2006-09 in the Engineer- ing Technology and Engineering Graphics Divisions. Irwin in 2006 joined the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University and presently is a tenured Associate Professor, MET and is also Coordinator of the MET program. He has a master’s degree in occupational education from Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich. and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. Irwin has also been a Program Manager for a NSF grant awarded in the ATE program area

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Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5421: ENHANCING STUDENTS LEARNING THROUGH MILLCONCEPTDr. MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi MD Sarder is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator of the Industrial Engineering Technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). He is also an Associate Director of the Center for Logistics, Trade, and Transportation. At the USM, he revamped his program by developing as many as 14 new courses, implementing hands-on experience in courses, and delivering online courses for distant students. Sarder is very active in engineering and technology education research. He has published a book and more than 50 articles in various areas of industrial engineering. He is involved with

Conference Session

Innovations in Solid Mechanics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-3345: ENHANCING STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF DYNAM-ICS CONCEPTS THROUGH A NEW CONCEPT MAPPING APPROACH:TREE OF DYNAMICSProf. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and is the author of more than 60 technical papers published in

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4043: IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SYS-TEMS ENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE AT THREE PUERTORICAN UNIVERSITIESDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Michele Miller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological Univer- sity. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Dr. John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological UniversityProf. Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon Amilcar A. Rincon-Charris was born on Barranquilla, Colombia, 1976. He will receive a Ph.D. in con- trol and robotics

Conference Session

Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5405: INCORPORATING ENGINEERING DESIGN INTO HIGHSCHOOL STEM INITIATIVESDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Taryn Bayles, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice of chemical engineering in the Chemical, Biochemi- cal, and Environmental Engineering Department at UMBC, where she incorporates her industrial expe- rience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering principles. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development.Dr. Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Joshua Enszer is a full-time lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of Maryland

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Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University; Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-4475: INCREASING THE RETENTION OF UNDER-REPRESENTEDSTUDENTS IN ENGINEERING THROUGH CONNECTIONS WITH ANINDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEEDr. Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University Karen Marosi has been Associate Dean of Engineering at Bucknell University for 11 years. She has worked extensively in the area of student success in undergraduate engineering programs and has played a major role in the launching of the Engineering Success Alliance Program at Bucknell. Marosi holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and is a 2011 alumnus of the HERS Women in Higher Education Leadership Institute.Ms. Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University Barbra Steinhurst is the Director of the Engineering

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Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-5384: INFUSING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN MANUFACTURINGCOURSE INTO MANUFACTURING/MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY PROGRAMDr. Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver Devi K. Kalla received a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Wichita State University in 2008. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Metro State College of Denver. He has a strong experience on composite manufacturing, machining, and modeling. His research interests include environmentally conscious manufacturing, green manufacturing/sustainable engineering, energy efficient manufacturing processes, and automated design and product development.Prof. Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State

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Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3831: INTEGRATING BUSINESS PROCESS SIMULATION SOFT-WARE INTO A FACILITIES LAYOUT COURSEProf. Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton Charlie P. Edmonson is a professor and Program Coordinator of industrial engineering technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, he retired from the U.S. Air Force Civil Service after 30 years of engineering design, industrial engineering, and engineering management experience at various organizational levels. He holds a bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering from Tennessee State University and a master’s of science in industrial engineering from the University of Pittsburgh

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3346: INTEGRATING REAL WORLD ENGINEERING EXAM-PLES AND MATHEMATICAL CALCULATIONS INTO COMPUTER SIM-ULATIONS TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OF CONCEPTPAIRSProf. Ning Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Utah State University, USA. He has taught a variety of engineering courses such as engineering dynamics, metal machining, and design for manufacturing. His areas of interest include computer-assisted instructional technology, curricular reform in engineering education, the modeling and optimization of manufacturing processes, and lean product design. He earned his Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees in mechanical engineering and is the author of more

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Michael Abernathy, Ohio State University; Barbara Elizabeth Carruthers, Ohio State University ; Kayla Fay Presley, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4090: INTRODUCTION OF CNC MILLING TO FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENTS WITH INTERESTS IN NANOTECHNOLOGYAND MICROFLUIDICSScott Michael Abernathy, Ohio State University Scott Abernathy is currently an undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering at the Ohio State University. He works for the First-year Engineering program as a Teaching Assistant and works with the nanotechnology and microfluidics design class.Barbara Elizabeth Carruthers, Ohio State University Barbara Carruthers is a graduate Teaching Assistant at the Ohio State University’s First-year Engineering program. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in mechanical engineering.Miss Kayla Fay Presley, Ohio State UniversityMr. Paul Alan

Conference Session

Model Eliciting Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4220: MODELS AND MODELING IN UPPER DIVISION CLASS-ROOMS: IMPACTING CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING AND THE PRO-FESSIONAL SKILLSDr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Mary Besterfield-Sacre is an Associate Professor and Fulton C. Noss Faculty Fellow in industrial engi- neering. She is the Director for the new Engineering Education Research Center (EERC) in the Swanson School of Engineering, and serves as a Center Associate for the Learning Research and Development Cen- ter at the University of Pittsburgh. Her principal research is in engineering assessment, which has been funded by the NSF, Department of Education, Sloan Foundation, Engineering Information Foundation, and the NCIIA

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sai Bhanu Prasad Chennupati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kelly A. McFall

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

AC 2012-4876: ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE IN SUPPORT OF SIX SIGMAAND INNOVATION: CAN IT CO-EXIST?Mr. Sai Bhanu Prasad Chennupati, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sai Chennupati is currently pursuing a M.S. in industrial technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. He is interested in Six Sigma, finance, supply chain management, lean manufacturing, and innova- tion. He received his B.E in mechanical engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, India.Dr. Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chad Laux is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Technology Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. He teaches courses in Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma Quality. His research

Conference Session

ETD Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namık Kemal University; Vasil Trenev, Bulgarian Academy of Science

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3983: DISCOVERY LEARNING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEER-ING DESIGN: CASE-BASED LEARNING OR LEARNING BY EXPLOR-ING?Dr. Nina Robson, Texas A&M University Nina Robson is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A&M University and an Assistant Researcher in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine.Dr. Ibrahim Savas Dalmis, Namk Kemal University Ibrahim Savas Dalmis is Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Design and Man- ufacturing Division, with a bachelor’s from Marmara University Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical Education, a graduate degree from

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University; Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-5288: COLLEGE AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS: THE SAM,TANZANIA POLYTECHNIC, AND WELD QUALITYDr. Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University Craig Baltimore is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and he is a licensed California Structural Engineer. His areas of expertise are in sustainable knowledge transfer, masonry, earthquake engineering, sustainable practices, and curtain wall design. In addition, he has interest in bringing concentrated solar power to urban areas through heliostat and solar tower power technology. He is actively involved with the Masonry Society and the Architecture Engineering

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luanna B. Prevost, Michigan State University; Kevin C. Haudek, Michigan State University; John E. Merrill, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4747: DECIPHERING STUDENT IDEAS ON THERMODYNAM-ICS USING COMPUTERIZED LEXICAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT WRIT-INGDr. Luanna B. Prevost, Michigan State University Luanna Prevost is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Engineering Education Research (CEER) at Michigan State University. She is a member of the Automated Analysis of Constructed Responses program, an NSF-funded cross-institutional collaboration of interdisciplinary science, tech- nology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers interested in exploring the use of automated text analysis to evaluate constructed-response assessments. Her research activities focus on instructional material development, learning assessment, and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason St. John, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-3122: DEVELOPING VIRTUAL CLUSTERS FOR HIGH PER-FORMANCE COMPUTING USING OPENNEBULAMr. Jason St. John, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jason St. John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer & Information Technology (Network Engineering Technology concentration) from Purdue University, West Lafayette in December 2010. In January 2011, Jason accepted a position as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Computer & Information Technology at Purdue University working under Dr. Thomas Hacker. Jason is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in high performance computing systems.Prof. Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Thomas J. Hacker is an Associate Professor of computer