Collection

2012 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

aremote-controlled racecar around a figure-8 track. As part of the activity they learn to maketradeoffs between top speed and acceleration and climbing ability as they navigate hairpin turnsand inclined ramps. The students are also introduced to the Engineering Technology program atDrexel University. As part of their introduction they meet and interact with currentundergraduate students and tour laboratory and computer facilities. The competition, lab tours,awards ceremony, and lunch together take about five hours.The goal of the competition is to attract more high-quality students to Drexel and to increase theEngineering Technology Program’s name recognition in the surrounding school districts andacademic community.The CompetitionThe competition

Collection

2012 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Warren Rosen

aremote-controlled racecar around a figure-8 track. As part of the activity they learn to maketradeoffs between top speed and acceleration and climbing ability as they navigate hairpin turnsand inclined ramps. The students are also introduced to the Engineering Technology program atDrexel University. As part of their introduction they meet and interact with currentundergraduate students and tour laboratory and computer facilities. The competition, lab tours,awards ceremony, and lunch together take about five hours.The goal of the competition is to attract more high-quality students to Drexel and to increase theEngineering Technology Program’s name recognition in the surrounding school districts andacademic community.The CompetitionThe competition

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

major changes – initiated and advanced by the advisory board –have been made in the MSWC program: 1. Two major recommendations of the Advisory Committee were to establish a course on wireless economics and to establish a wireless communications laboratory. In 2007, the School of Engineering and Technology received a significant grant from the San Diego-headquartered wireless network operator, Cricket Communications, (arranged by an advisory board member) for establishing a Wireless Communications Laboratory. In 2008, a new course Page 25.739.5 (WCM 612) entitled Current Topics in Wireless Economics was added, The

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

engineering education practices and then argued in support ofan educational model where components of engineering science, laboratory work, and designactivities interact with one another in an approximation of professional practice. Happily, thereare examples of engineering education programs that have created or modified their programobjectives and curricula to meet such curricular calls5, 6, 7. More recently, the ASME Vision2030 Task Force has joined others in endorsing the utilization of a design spine across thecurriculum. Ideally, this design spine is multidisciplinary in nature, providing the students withmultiple experiences working with people from other disciplines as they progress through theircurriculum culminating in a yearlong senior

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

College of Denver Aaron Brown is Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, at Metro State College of Denver since 2008. He has a M.S. in mechanical engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, 2004, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering, California State University, Chico, 2001. He has industry ex- perience from SpaceDev, 2007-2008, where he worked on mechanical design of space systems, including the Mars Science Laboratory (AKA ”Curious”) landing mechanism. He worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2006-2007, where he was a Design/Test Engineer in the Super Conductor Research Laboratory; the University of Colorado at Boulder department of Physics, 2006-2007, as a re

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

WSN Course at Portland State UniversityIn the Computer Science Department at Portland State University, they introduced an in-classlaboratory component to their undergraduate sensor networks course that had previously beenentirely lecture-based. For the laboratory exercises, they used Sun’s Java-programmable SunSPOT sensor network technology. They found that their first hands-on laboratory-basedundergraduate-accessible wireless sensor networks course to be a success. They feel that thegentler learning curve of the SPOTs was a necessity for developing labs that reinforce important Page 25.823.3concepts from the lecture, and this would have been

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Ethics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather E. Canary, University of Utah; Joseph R. Herkert, Arizona State University; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University; Jameson M. Wetmore, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

one credit courses that are not necessarily focused onethics, but have some ethical content. One was taught in spring 2009 on “Energy Policy.” Thesecond, entitled “Science, Technology & Developing Areas,” was taught in fall 2009. There arecurrently discussions to expand this program into the School of Sustainability in the future.Lab-Engagement ModelThis model is based on the idea that scientists and engineers sometimes disregard traditionalethics training in the classroom because they don’t see how the lessons could pertain to theirdaily work or how the ethics instructor could understand their situation. Holding these sessionsin laboratories where the students are comfortable helps convey the message that the ethicsinstructors

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of accelerometers. We were unable to develop any laboratory experiments with thesedonated items as the shaker was too bulky to move to and from storage and the accelerometersdid not function properly. The author was able to identify Daryl White, an MET senior/adviseewho owned a vibration measurement related business. White wanted to pursue his MET studiesfull time and therefore, donated several items to the University including a sound and vibrationanalyzer, a digital sound level meter, a microphone preamp, two microphones, an accelerometer,cables and connectors for use in our Vibration course. The author wanted to best utilize theWhite’s work experience and therefore, persuaded him to develop several table top experimentsfor the Vibration

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

infeasible for agraduate course. System administrators can install clusters without the use of automated tools(manually), which is a very tedious task even when other tools are used to help automate theprocess. As an alternative, system administrators can use a cluster kit to assist in hostoperating system installation via PXE booting to configuring the package selection andnetworking for the cluster hosts. The three most notable cluster kits are: OSCAR (Open SourceCluster Application Resources) 5 , the Rocks Cluster Distribution ("Rocks") 11 , and thenow-defunct openMosix project 13 .OSCAR is a cluster kit developed primarily by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and isa community-driven open-source software project. OSCAR version 1.0 was

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Zietlow, Bradley University; Jacqueline Henderson, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

participation in laboratory or demonstration exercises in conjunction with a lecture produces a more positive learning outcome. (3) Although these demonstrations are useful, critical thinking skills are necessary to transform classroom knowledge into practical application. Students who are asked to explain what they experienced are better able to think critically. Unfortunately, if a student is not required to explain their experience, answers based on partial or incorrect understanding are more likely to occur. (3) In summary, students who are engaged with various forms of learning have a richer educational experience. A combination of lectures, discussions, interactive learning and demonstrations create a learning environment which

Conference Session

Ethical Issues II: Academic Integrity and Student Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso F. Macia P.E., Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Robert W. Nowlin, Retired

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

skill and knowledgefor the students to perform these tasks.Figure 3: Graphical representation indicating the skill-knowledge mix required to perform two different tasks.The vertical axis of this graphical model represents the degree of “skill” and “knowledge”necessary to do the task. This does not seek to force knowledge and skill into opposition, butrather to help classify two distinct but complementary parts of acquiring competency. Units forthis axis could be in hours dedicated in lecture-type instruction and laboratory-demonstrationactivities. The horizontal axis of this graph represents different areas addressed duringinstruction, namely the breadth of study areas.The graphical model can be extended to

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson P.E., Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Thomas Perry P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Allan T. Kirkpatrick P.E., Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

employability of graduates.With regard to the perceived strengths of their Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (BSMET) programs, MET program leaders indicated the following three items:design skills, strong basic (core) courses using engineering texts and good facilities/equipmentfor hands-on student experiences. Perceived weaknesses of their BSMET programs were citedas in three areas: specific curricular weaknesses, e.g., thermal/fluids engineering or projectmanagement, use of too many part-time faculty members and lack of resources, especially forlaboratories and maintaining laboratories with modern equipment.To meet anticipated future changes in engineering and engineering technology practice, METdepartment heads predicted a

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

panels, and tires. She has also worked on numerous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments, which include mul- timodal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications.Dr. Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Hazim El-Mounayri is an Associate Professor of M.E. and the Co-director of the Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Laboratory (AEML) at IUPUI. The AEML is currently conducting research in virtual manufacturing and intelligent (multiscale

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; John R. Hackworth, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 25.247.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Automation Laboratory Development Focusing on Industrial Hands-on Experience, Simulation Software, and Application Research ProjectsAbstractThis paper describes the development of an Automation Control Lab in the Departmentof Engineering Technology at the University. The lab facility includes pneumaticactuators/sensors, electrical relays/switches, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).The major goal of the development is to help students gain hands-on industrialexperience by conducting simple projects during the lecture hours and more advancedprojects during the lab hours. Simulation software is also applied to reduceimplementation time when

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University; Jessica Buck Ph.D., Jackson State University; Britney M. Williams, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

willprovide them with basic skills needed for immediate response in the aftermath of disasters. Byworking together, CERT members can assist in saving lives and protecting property by using thebasic techniques learned from this course.ITEM 304 Internships: The internship is designed primarily for students who have had littleexposure to the field of emergency management. Students can find their placement (with theassistance and approval of the instructor) at national laboratories or DHS’s funded Center ofExcellence (COE) laboratories to gain hands-on practical experience with a public, private, ornon-profit organization that has significant emergency management responsibilities.ITEM 401 Application of Emergency Management Computer Technology: The

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

addresses all six cognitive levels of Bloom’s taxonomy.6 Of particularimportance is the critique phase of SBL wherein the Evaluation level of the taxonomy is clearlyinvoked. This aspect of learning is not incorporated in many active learning procedures butclearly is an essential part of SBL.A drawback to the implementation of SBL in a traditional class is the time constraint. As thetitle suggests, this technique has most frequently been used in studio-based classes. Thus theclass time allotted for the class is more typical of that for a laboratory class in engineering, twoto three hours. So while the SBL approach might work in a class for which an extendedrecitation section is part of the class, the time constraints inherent in a typical one-hour

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University; Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University; Paul A. Bosela P.E., Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

,and CVE 422 form a sequence.The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)ETCE 3163L. Structures and Materials Laboratory. Laboratory designed to evaluate structuralmaterials commonly encountered in the civil and construction environments. Basic beam, trussand frame experiments will be conducted. Standard laboratory and field tests for typicalmaterials such as block, brick, asphalt, concrete, steel and timber will be performed. Threelaboratory hours per week. (Fall)This course is required for the Civil Engineering Technology degree.Colorado State UniversityCIVE 466 – Design and Behavior of Steel Structures. Loads acting on a structure; behavior anddesign of steel members, connections, and systems.This course is required for the Civil

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

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

lecturesettings, the laboratory environment has long been recognized as an effective way for students todevelop disciplinary knowledge through active learning; many engineers learned how theoreticalideas are translated into real-world practices through hands-on work with the equipment,techniques and testing used in their disciplines. Incorporating a design-build-test model can beviewed as an extension of these laboratory experiences. Through projects courses, students learnto channel their creative ideas by building projects that actually function. These projects coursescombine many different active learning strategies including open-ended, problem-based learning.[6]The FYEP course at the University of Colorado Boulder makes use of a team-based, design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3298: WORKSHOP MODULES ON PHARMACEUTICAL ENGI-NEERING FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONDr. 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

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University; Santaneel Ghosh, Southeast Missouri State University; Ken Surendran, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

- vancement, Tucson, Ariz.; ”Faculty Research Award,” Southeast Missouri State University, COSM, 2010; ”Tony B. Award,” Association of laboratory Automation, 2010, 2011; Center of Nanoscale Science and Technology-University of Maryland, College Park (CNST-UMD) Scholarship, 2009-2011; and Marquis ”Who’s Who in America,” 2009. He has involved both undergraduates (22 to date) and graduates (five) in his research projects. He has established a laboratory for Nano-biotechnology and micro- and nanoflu- idics at Southeast and created and developed interest at the pre-college level by incorporation of science in K-12 classroom.Dr. Ken Surendran, Southeast Missouri State University Ken Surendran is a professor in the Department of

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College; Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College

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Continuing Professional Development

throughout the region. This has led to a several industry partnerships, inclusion onadditional relevant listservs, industry members offering to provide guest lectures or training inour laboratory courses, and grant opportunities with other faculty.Our next effort was to join (or rejoin) state and national professional organizations and join asmany listservs as possible. At the state level we joined the New York State EngineeringTechnology Association (NYSETA), and at the national level the Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE), American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), and theInternational Association of Journals and Conferences (IAJC). There is a local IEEE chapter thathas monthly dinner meetings for $20, and once per year

Conference Session

Track 1 - Student Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

D. N. Reddy, Indian Society for Technical Education

Tagged Topics

Track 1 - Student Development

learning through laboratory. Project work ,assignments and case studies Lifelong learning and continuous learning is key aspect of teacherand student.International collaborations are essential for better student development. Inview of theglobalisation and in this endeavour the role of ICT is the key enabler for enhanced studentlearning . Apart from F2F learning, Blended learning through online, web based methodologieswill provide better opportunities through International collaborations for student development.Innovative models of undergraduate and graduate students is desirable through Internationalcollaboration to enrich the students of better understanding and level of competency can bedeveloped. * Regional

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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International

limited to the itemized list in Table C. Page 25.833.7 Equipment Location Ablation machine Operation Room Defibrillator Emergency Department Heart Monitor Emergency Department Pacemaker Emergency Department 3 Analog weight scales Pharmacy 4 Electronic Weight scales Pharmacy 2 Suction Pumps Medical Ward 4 Oxygen Concentrators Medical Ward 2 Microcentrifuges Laboratory Otoscope Outpatient DepartmentTable C: List of equipment serviced and their location within

Conference Session

Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jan Helge Bohn, Virginia Tech; Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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International

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College; Branislav Rosul, College of DuPage

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Manufacturing

learning components. The innovative deliverymethods of the modules include: remote interactive delivery, synchronous online delivery,remote laboratory functions, asynchronous delivery, and delivery using virtual classroom withstudents having 24/7 remote access anytime, anywhere, and on any platform. This paper describes the progress made in the project’s first 16 months in terms ofinnovation, module development, level of participation, industry partnership, experientiallearning, and college credits for participants. It also describes the outcomes related to the projectgoals through formative measures, and subjective assessments. Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Michael W. Keller, University of Tulsa; Ian M. White, University of Maryland; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily P.E., University of Tulsa; R. Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Wolk, University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Teacher Award (2004) and the CASE Ohio Professor of the Year Award (2005).Dr. Karen A. High, Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Michael W. Keller, University of TulsaDr. Ian M. White, University of Maryland Ian White is an Assistant Professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at the University of Maryland. White received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 2002. He worked at Sprint’s Advanced Technology Laboratories from 2002 to 2005. He then served as a post- doctoral fellow at the University of Missouri until 2008 before becoming a faculty member at the Univer- sity of Maryland.Prof. Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa Bradley Brummel is

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

decades there have also been not only significantadvances in the renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and sustainability, but also anincreased demand for trained engineers and technicians in these areas. To maintain current livingstandards in developed countries and increase the quality of life in developing countries,sustainability and energy efficiency need to be at the core of all engineering activities. Thisrequires the development of innovative curricula, new courses and laboratories to educatestudents to work in these rapidly developing industries. Teaching sustainability and alternativeenergy on today engineering curriculum has increasingly become an essential feature.Engineering education moves into the twenty first century

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick J. Surface, University of Kansas; Bryan Anthony Strecker, University of Kansas; Jonathan M. S. Mattson, University of Kansas; Christopher D. Depcik

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

”. It is a centrally planned and controlledsystem with relatively little flexibility to fluctuations in energy demand. As the nation and theeconomy becomes increasingly digital, energy demand is growing rapidly. For example, it isestimated that by 2015 around 60% of the total electrical load will be from chip technologies andautomated manufacturing versus 10% of the total in the 1990s 1. While the automotive industry is presently dependent on petroleum sources, the growingpresence of Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) will begin toact as a stress upon the electrical grid by drawing resources during times of peak energy demand.A study from Oak Ridge National Laboratory finds that charging vehicles during off

Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Biologists http://www.aspb.org/ASPP American Society of Plant Physiologists http://www.aspp.org/ASQ American Society for Quality http://www.asq.org/ASTC Association of Science Technology Centers http://www.astc.orgAVMA American Veterinary Medical Association http://www.avma.org/AWAA American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.org/Biophysical Society http://www.biophysics.org/BFRL Building and Fire Research Laboratory http://www.nist.gov/bfrl/ESA Ecological Society of America http://www.esa.org/FASEB

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

, Engineering, Technology, andScience (COMETS) program. Funded by NASA through the Curriculum ImprovementsPartnership Award for the Integration of Research (CIPAIR) program, the COMETS programinvolves collaboration among math and engineering faculty of a community college andengineering faculty of the closest neighboring four-year institution that has an establishedrelationship with a NASA Ames Research Center. This paper summarizes the results of the firstyear of implementation of the COMETS program.2. COMETS Program Objectives and ActivitiesOne of the main goals of the project is to improve student engagement in foundational math,science and engineering courses by introducing NASA-themed content in classroom activities anddemonstrations, laboratory