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Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part I: Non-traditional Learning Methods and Expanding Student Markets

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary L. Fletcher, Johns Hopkins University; Allan W. Bjerkaas, Johns Hopkins University

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Continuing Professional Development

a Group Supervisor in both the Submarine Technology Department and the Research and Technology De- velopment Center. Since the mid-1970s he has taught in the part-time graduate programs that Johns Hop- kins has offered for working engineers. He received the Excellence in Teaching Award in 1992. Bjerkaas has been the Chair for the Applied Physics and the Information Systems and Technology programs. In 2001, he became the Associate Dean for the Engineering for Professionals (EP) programs in the Whiting School of Engineering, a position he held full-time after retiring from the Applied Physics Laboratory in Feb. 2005 until he retired from the Whiting School of Engineering in Sept. 2010. He now resides in Fergus

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Innovations in Computing Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Eman A. Aldakheel, Bowling Green State University

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Computing & Information Technology

  extensively  benefit  from  CBE  at  the  Software  as  a  Service (SaaS)  level  to  present  meaningful  examples  in  the  lectures,  CS  courses  can  move  deeper  and utilize also the lower levels of cloud services. Such capability can deliver valuable examples and laboratories for CS students to better understand large scale applications and their complexities. 1.  Introduction The accelerated development in Information Technology and the necessity for enhanced learning environments  by  harnessing  advance  technologies  and  resources  has  created  a  need  to  teach Computer  Science  and  Engineering  students  more  effectively  using  technological  advances. Cloud Computing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,7  appears to be one of the most beneficial

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akim Faisal, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engage Students in Active Learning. National Center for Research in Teacher Learning, College of Education, Michigan State University. Online: http://ncrtl.msu.edu/http/teachers.pdf.9. R.A. Daugherty, Teaching Adults, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, T-8202. Online: http://osufacts.okstate.edu/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-2371/T-8202web.pdf.10. A. Bryant, “The Role of Active Learning through Laboratory Experimentation Pertaining to Memory Retention in First-Year Engineering Programs,” Proc. ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. 2009.11. J.L. Voss, et al., “Hippocampal Brain-network Coordination during Volitional Exploratory Behavior Enhances Learning,” Natural Neuroscience

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Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

in Learning Physics as A Useful Teaching Method – A Report of Research,” New Educational Review 19(3-4), pp. 83-94.[12] Zacharias, Z. and Anderson, O. R., 2003, “The Effects of an Interactive Computer-Based Simulation Prior to Performing a Laboratory Inquiry-Based Experiment on Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Physics,” American Journal of Physics 71(6), pp. 618-629.[13] Cantrell, P., Pekcan, G., Itani, A., and Velasquez-Bryant, N., 2006, “The Effects of Engineering Modules on Student Learning in Middle School Science Classroom,” Journal of Engineering Education 95, pp. 301-309.[14] Abdelrahman, M., Stretz, H., McCulley, A., and Pugh, B., 2010, “Bridging Engineering Ideas Based on Nano-Materials Into

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat, Michigan Technological University; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Saurav Pathak

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Electrical and Computer

suggest that studentsshould gain a solid hands-on experience on all measurement devices, hardware and softwarepresented in Table 2. Only Java received a low scoring compared to other topics. Therefore, it iscritical that the curriculum to be designed to add laboratory components to help students gainhands-on experience with the hardware and software listed in Table 2. As part of this proposalwe plan to develop a proper curriculum for these topics and cover them within at most a threecourse communication curriculum as detailed in Section 2.The results of Figures 1 and 2 confirm that the current practice of teaching Communicationcourses such as Wireless Communications, Communication Theory, and Digital Communicationsare not fully consistent with

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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José Colucci Ríos P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Miriam del Rosario Fontalvo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3007: UPRM CHEM E SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEMOS, WORK-SHOPS, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ETC.: WORKING THE PIPELINEDr. Jos Colucci Ros P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Jos A. Colucci Ros is a professor of chemical engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). He has received teaching and research awards, and professional service recognition such as Chemical Engineer of the Year in Puerto Rico, Distinguished CHEM E Professor (UPRM-CHEME) and Researcher (UPR), and 2009 EPA Environmental Quality Award. He has industry and management expe- rience, and has held leadership positions at UPRM such as Head of the Chemical Engineering Department, Associate Dean of Research in Engineering and UPRM R&D

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Steffen, Iowa State University; Phillip H. Jones III, Iowa State University; Joseph Zambreno, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

the samegroup of 3 to 4 students for all laboratories and had two weeks to complete each lab. During thetwo week time period, students have two 3-hour lab sections, four 2-hour teaching assistant hoursin the lab, four 2-hour instructor office hours and an on-line forum related to the course that wasmonitored frequently by the teaching assistant and instructor. Groups were formed on the first dayof class and allowed students to form their own groups with the exception that all students in agroup must be in the same lab. To aid in creating groups, students evaluated their experience inthree categories: software development, hardware design and computer graphics. Students wereadvised to form well-balanced groups, since all laboratory assignments

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

energy storage, including advanced battery systems for hybrid electric vehicles. Yeh is also experienced in developing formal degree programs and professional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and co-PI of several federal and state funded projects for course, curriculum, and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University Y. Gene Liao is currently Director of the Electric Transportation Technology program and Associate Pro- fessor of engineering technology at Wayne State University. He received a B.S. in mechanical engineering from National Central University

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Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University; Andrea Rose McFarland, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Environmental Engineering

systems, specifically neural regeneration. Staehle is also particularly interested in chemical, bio-, and biomedical engineering education.Dr. Kauser Jahan, Rowan University Page 25.1467.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Weaving Sustainability into Undergraduate Engineering Education through Innovative Pedagogical Methods: A Student’s PerspectiveAbstractEngineering educators are continually striving to develop teaching tools that engage students’imaginations, provide a platform for integrating modern technology into the

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2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Todd Holden; Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; George Tremberger Jr; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

) is illustrated with a representative model that shows a latent variable“Hands-on Aptitude” having manifestations in kinematics and laboratory grades, and hasa 100% loading on another latent variable “Concept Theory Aptitude”. Extension toother pre-engineering course grades is discussed briefly.Keywords: structural equation model, LISREL software, educational researchIntroductionStructural equation models (SEM) have been used to probe the aspects that concerncausative hypotheses/elements contained in engineering and technology educationalresearch datasets 1. The causative hypotheses/elements would convey causal assumptions,but not necessarily a model that would generate validated causal conclusions. Structuralequation model analysis is an

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2012 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Todd Holden; Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; George Tremberger; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

) is illustrated with a representative model that shows a latent variable“Hands-on Aptitude” having manifestations in kinematics and laboratory grades, and hasa 100% loading on another latent variable “Concept Theory Aptitude”. Extension toother pre-engineering course grades is discussed briefly.Keywords: structural equation model, LISREL software, educational researchIntroductionStructural equation models (SEM) have been used to probe the aspects that concerncausative hypotheses/elements contained in engineering and technology educationalresearch datasets 1. The causative hypotheses/elements would convey causal assumptions,but not necessarily a model that would generate validated causal conclusions. Structuralequation model analysis is an

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech; Thomas D. Walker P.E., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-3833: ADMINISTRATIVE ADVICE FROM COORDINATORS OFLARGE-ENROLLMENT FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING COURSES WITHSIGNIFICANT ACTIVE-LEARNING COMPONENTSProf. Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo is an Advanced Instructor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. She is currently Co-coordinator of a large first-semester introductory engineering course and has taught a variety of introductory engineering courses.Prof. Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech Tamara Knott is Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech. She is the Course Coordi- nator for one of the three first-year engineering courses offered by the department and also teaches in the graduate program. Her interests include assessment and pedagogy. Within

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-5561: ASSESSMENT OF DISCOVERY APPROACHDr. Mysore Narayanan, Miami University Mysore Narayanan obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of electrical and electronic engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several ency- clopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized, and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and is a member

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

first semester graphics class modeland extract shop drawings of a miniature steam engine, then they fabricate it in a team in the Page 25.1076.2second semester machine tool laboratory. In this same period the MET faculty also soughtimproved civility, and a spirit of inclusion, in the classroom. As a faculty we now moreconsistently communicate to students that by practicing professionalism skills in the classroomstudents are more competitive when seeking internships and early career positions. Successfulstudents recognize this relationship, and this student buy-in offers an improved academicenvironment for both students and faculty.UMaine MET

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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International

AC 2012-4073: BUILDING A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO OBTAINAND SUSTAIN STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR A COLLABO-RATED LABMr. Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Fanyu F. Zeng is an Assistant Professor in business information systems at Indiana Wesleyan Univer- sity. His research interests include software development, programming, database management, database performance, data mining, software project management, teaching methods, and international cultures in high education. Page 25.275.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Building a Comprehensive

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American

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Civil Engineering

when necessary. Startedwith virtually no funding, laboratory space with 20% utilization was made available to studentsto study in during the unused 80% of the schedule. The program was initiated in the Fall 2011term. The academic performance of a targeted set of at risk students was observed during thesemester.The motivation for this program and its objectives are discussed. Data collected following thefirst semester of operation is presented and discussed. Conclusions are drawn regarding theenvironments impact on the program.IntroductionStudents at every academic level are prone to fall behind during the semester. Key to “keepingup” is having adequate prerequisite knowledge to comprehend and implement new concepts asthey are presented in

Conference Session

K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5242: TEACHER TRAINING AND STUDENT INQUIRY ANDSCIENCE LITERACY: LINKING TEACHER INTERVENTION TO STU-DENTS’ OUTCOMES IN STEM COURSES IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLCLASSESDr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Gisele Ragusa is the Director of the University of Southern California’s Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She is jointly appointed in the Viterbi School of Engineering’s Division of Engineering Education and the Rossier School of Education. Her research interests and areas of expertise include en- gineering education as well as assessment and measurement in STEM education. She teaches courses in STEM teacher education, learning theory, measurement theory, assessment design, and research

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence L. D. Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3756: A FORMAL RESEARCH STUDY ON CORRELATING STU-DENT ATTENDANCE TO STUDENT SUCCESSMr. Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University Jason Durfee received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from Brigham Young Univer- sity. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University, he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point, and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics, and piano technology.Dr. William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently a Full Professor of engineering and design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in engineering

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Biomedical

Microbial Systems. Finally, students can alsocross register at neighboring Wellesley College and Brandeis University to take courses relevantto their BioE course plans. Though some students pursue other areas of BioE, the majority takethese core courses and many of those students continue on in the area of cell-biomaterialinteractions as they go on to graduate school or industrial employment.Perhaps more important than the disciplinary content of the courses we teach is skill-building in Page 25.417.5context. The general approach of the Olin curriculum is to focus on teamwork, open-endedproblems, self-directed learning, and hands-on experiences

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Using Computers, Software, and Writing to Improve Mathematical Understanding

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bipin K. Pai, Purdue University, Calumet

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Mathematics

-1984, full-time. He was also Faculty Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, to work on finite element analysis of polycrystalline arrays to determine grain boundary mechanics, Summer 1985; Faculty Fellow at Argonne National Labo- ratory, to work on finite element analysis of shipping casks in edge-drop impact tests, Summer 1987; and Faculty Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, to work on finite element stress analysis of solid breeder blanket of tokamak fusion reactors – ITER (International Thermo-Nuclear Experimental Reactor) Pro- gram, Summer 1988. He won the Faculty Research Leave Award (Sabbatical Leave) at Argonne National Laboratory, to work on finite element stress analysis of Tokamak fusion reactor first

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Zafrul Hasan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

about 10% weight of the course. Students spend timefor this project beyond scheduled hours. Although the project announcement is done at thebeginning of the semester and is due at the end, the actual work needs about three weeks to Page 25.1377.3finish.Digital Electronics (ENTC 219): In this introductory course to Digital Logic, students design andimplement hardware into an FPGA that controls a mobile platform. It is a team project consistingof two members. It spans over the last 4 weeks of formal laboratory time and carries a weight of15% of the course.Advanced Digital Circuits (ENTC 249): This course primarily involves digital system

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jordan Michelle Hornback, University of Colorado at Boulder

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4874: THE TEACHER EFFECT: EXPLAINING RETENTION GAINSIN FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING PROJECTS COURSESDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Engineering Assessment Specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram (ITLL) and the Broadening Opportunity through Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Center in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of reten- tion, program evaluation, and teamwork practices in

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; JillL L. Auerbach, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

A Portable Finite State Machine Module Experiment for In-Class Use in Lecture-Based CourseAbstract:This paper presents an experimental module for teaching finite state machine concepts. Thismodule, designed for lecture-based courses, has been used in 11 classes, and assessment hasincluded 471 students. Students design the state machine circuitry as a pre-lab and then build thedesign on a protoboard in class. The experimental platforms are low weight and powered by 3-AA batteries for portability. The challenge of completing experiments during one 50 minuteclass session is discussed in this paper. Web support includes an instructional video, afundamental concepts tutorial, a virtual experiment, on-line quiz

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and Design (SUTD). Wood completed his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering (Division of Engineering and Applied Science) at the California Institute of Technology, where he was an AT&T Bell Laboratories Ph.D. Scholar. Wood joined the faculty at the University of Texas in Sept. 1989 and established a computational and experimental laboratory for research in engineering design and manufacturing. He was a National Science Foundation Young Investigator, the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Endowed Professor in Engineering, and University Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Bruce Edward Heath, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

where the DBF approach has been used to enhance learning ofengineering concepts6, 7, 8, 9.Flight Test Engineering (FTE) as an important element of the design & development cycle of anaerial platform certainly is well known. In view of this aspect, teaching of FTE is incorporated inaerospace engineering curricula at some engineering schools across the US for example10, 11, 12.FTE facilities are also utilized as flying laboratories for explaining concepts in aircraftperformance, stability & control. Page 25.1460.2Engineering students need to be exposed to important aspects such as teamwork, time and spacemanagement, planning engineering

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the electric grid. He is the Principal Investigator for UTPA’s three main solar facilities: the ENGR PV Fixed Array, the TXU Sun Tracking Arrays, and the Solar Observatory. Ramos is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and Chair of the Rio Grande Valley Chapter of IEEE Power & Energy Society. Before coming to Texas, he accumulated significant experience in manufacturing, consulting, and teaching electrical engineering courses. He obtained a Ph.D. in electrical engineering in 1976 from Stanford University. Ramos has been an educator since 1977 of national and international universities including the University of Texas, Pan American, Edinburg, Texas; Universidad Autnoma de La Laguna, Mexico

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

teaching 23 retention disciplinary academic concepts 24 computer instructional retention faculty 25 mentoring academic manufacturing skills 26 manufacturing modules degree manufacturing 27 industrial retention engineers school 28 nue scholars concepts college 29 technology degree skills physics 30 academic teaching learning engineers 31 engineers laboratory teachers activities 32 k-12 concepts

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn Hanna Laffey, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey; Kimberly A Cook-Chennault, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Linda S. Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Kimberly Cook-Chennault is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering De- partment at Rutgers University and Associate Director for the Center for Advanced Energy Systems (CAES). She holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and Stanford University, respectively, and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Michi- gan. Prior to receiving her doctorate, Cook-Chennault worked at Ford Motor Company, Cummins Engine, Visteon, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories as a summer intern and Project Engineer. As a product engineer with Ford and Visteon, she designed seat and washer bottle assemblies, and established design

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Igel, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4263: EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF A LEGO ROBOTICSTRAINING FOR VOLUNTEER MENTORS AND K-12 TEACHERSMs. Irina Igel, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Irina Igel received a B.S degree in mathematics with a minor in computer science from NYU-Poly, Brook- lyn, NY, in 2009. Upon graduating, she received an Adjunct Instructor position at the Department of Mathematics at NYU-Poly, teaching undergraduate math courses to incoming freshmen. She is currently serving as a teaching Fellow at the Bedford Academy HS under NYU-Poly’s GK-12 program funded by NSF and CBSI consortium of donors. She is perusing a M.S. degree in mechanical engineering with em- phasis on control and dynamical systems. Her research

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Professional Engineer and is a rated pilot in both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft.Dr. Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University Stephanie Farrell is an Associate Professor in chemical engineering at Rowan University. Prior to joining Rowan in 1998, she was an Assistant Professor in chemical engineering and Adjunct professor in biomed- ical engineering at Louisiana Tech University. She received her bachelor’s, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, Stevens Institute of Technology, and New Jer- sey Institute of Technology, respectively. Farrell’s educational interests are in laboratory development and experiential learning, particularly in the areas of biomedical and sustainable