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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference
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Heather S. Rose; Charles R. Upshaw; Joshua D. Rhodes; Yuval Edrey; Michael E. Webber
becomemanagement for structural additions, power, and internet inoperable in 2010 and, for lack of funds, had not beenconnection for instruments. repaired.With the Bird’s eye view of UT Austin campus, this unique Supported by funding from the Department of Energy andlaboratory offers a new perspective and dimension to the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Pecan Street Inc.,applied student research projects at UT Austin. an Austin-based public-private partnership that created a smart grid demonstration project provided funding for1. Introduction architectural
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Factors Affecting Minority Engineering Students
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Susan Donohue, University of Virginia
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Minorities in Engineering
AC 2007-2723: IDENTIFYING FACTORS AFFECTING PERSISTENCE RATESAMONG UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTS FROMUNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIACarolyn Vallas, University of Virginia Carolyn Vallas is General Faculty and Director of Center for Diversity in Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. She received the B.A. degree in Education from Seattle University, and the M.S. degree in Education Psychology and School Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. She is working toward her Ph.D. at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. Carolyn is currently the president of the National Association of
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Engineering in Middle Schools
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Ibrahim Zeid, Northeastern University; Randal August, Northeastern University; Ronald Perry, Northeastern University; Emanuel Mason, Northeastern University; Jannon Farkis, Northeastern University; Marta Hersek, Northeastern University; Morgan Hynes, TechBoston; Haruna Tada, TechBoston; Felicia Vargas, TechBoston
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2007-1481: A PARTNERSHIP TO INTEGRATE ROBOTICS CURRICULUMINTO STEM COURSES IN BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSIbrahim Zeid, Northeastern UniversityRandal August, Northeastern UniversityRonald Perry, Northeastern UniversityEmanuel Mason, Northeastern UniversityJannon Farkis, Northeastern UniversityMarta Hersek, Northeastern UniversityMorgan Hynes, TechBostonHaruna Tada, TechBostonFelicia Vargas, TechBoston Page 12.86.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Partnership to Integrate Robotics Curriculum into STEM Courses in Boston Public SchoolsNortheastern University and TechBoston, a division of Boston Public Schools, are
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Advice from the Experts for NEEs at Small Universities
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger
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New Engineering Educators
AC 2007-606: PERSPECTIVES FROM NEW FACULTY IN A NON-TRADITIONALENGINEERING SETTINGClaude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University CLAUDE VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the Federal
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Solar Power, Wind Power, and Energy System Initiatives
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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Michael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
AC 2008-1366: WORKING WITH LOCAL DEVELOPERS IN AN ENERGYSYSTEMS DESIGN COURSEMichael Swedish, Milwaukee School of Engineering Page 13.1410.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Working with Local Developers in an Energy Systems Design CourseThe Energy Systems Design Project Course: Goals and Objectives The Energy Systems Design Project course is an elective course scheduled early in theundergraduate senior year. The course is also open to graduate students with additional courserequirements. For the past several years, the course has consisted of a single 10-week projectassigned to the entire class. The
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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World
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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Alexandra Coleman, Bucknell University; Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University; Joseph Smith, Bucknell University
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International
AC 2008-964: GLOBAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUCKNELLENGINEERSRichard McGinnis, Bucknell UniversityAlexandra Coleman, Bucknell University Alex Coleman is civil & environmental engineering student in the Class of 2008 at Bucknell University.Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University Jackie Denning is a mechanical engineering student in the class of 2010 at Bucknell UniversityJoseph Smith, Bucknell University Joey Smith is a civil and environmental engineering student in the class of 2008 at Bucknell University Page 13.645.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Global
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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning
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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University
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International
AC 2008-1118: DEVELOPMENT FOR THE OTHER 80%: EVALUATINGPROGRAM OUTCOMESKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological UniversityValerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University Page 13.403.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development for the Other 80%: Evaluating Program Outcomes Abstract: Engineering faces many challenges: most of the world’s population is under- served by designers, and interest in engineering is declining among students. Clever solutions will be required from dynamic engineers to meet the needs of the growing human population. International sustainable development engineering programs provide hope
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Looking at the ChE Curriculum
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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Annette Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon University; Rosemary Frollini, Carnegie Mellon University; Susana Steppan, Carnegie Mellon University
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2008-2010: UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAM INNANOMATERIALS, MACROMOLECULES AND INTERFACESAnnette Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon UniversityRosemary Frollini, Carnegie Mellon UniversitySusana Steppan, Carnegie Mellon University Page 13.1303.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Undergraduate Engineering Program in Nanoparticles, Macromolecules and InterfacesAbstractA coursework sequence for chemical engineering undergraduates is offered by the Colloids,Polymers and Surfaces (CPS) Program at Carnegie Mellon University to provide education abouttechnology applications in nanomaterials, macromolecules and interfaces. This program
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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions
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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Albert Peng, Central Michgian University; Yanjia Sun, Central Michigan University
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International
AC 2008-2950: A JOINT EDUCATIONAL FEEDER PROGRAMMean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan UniversityAlbert Peng, Central Michgian UniversityYanjia Sun, Central Michigan University Page 13.51.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Joint Educational Feeder ProgramAbstractIn 2005, a joint undergraduate educational program, the SIT-CMU Joint Program, wasestablished on the campus of Shanghai Institute of Technology (SIT) in China. It serves as afeeder program for the Central Michigan University (CMU) in the U.S. Participating students ofthis joint educational program are encouraged to continue their studies at CMU. They cantransfer to CMU to complete a
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Frontiers in Engineering Economy
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia; Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia; Pradeep Behera, University of the District of Columbia
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Engineering Economy
AC 2009-825: ENGINEERING ECONOMICS APPLIED TO PUBLIC-POLICYISSUESPhilip Brach, University of the District of ColumbiaAhmet Zeytinci, University of the District of ColumbiaPradeep Behera, University of the District of Columbia Page 14.551.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ENGINEERING ECONOMICS APPLIED TO PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES: A CASE STUDY FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSAbstractThe current fiscal crisis confronting American society and the world is due in large part to theinability of a significant part of our society to fulfill their obligation to pay their homemortgages. Many solutions have been proposed. The failure of the home mortgage market ishaving
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Educating Students for Professional Success
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University
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Graduate Studies
AC 2009-710: CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYGary Bertoline, Purdue UniversityMark Schuver, Purdue University Page 14.310.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Center for Professional Studies in TechnologyA new College of Technology Center at Purdue University has been created to provide graduatelevel degrees, certificates, courses, and workshops to professionals in industry at the local, state,regional, and national levels. The center is an outgrowth of the very successful WeekendMasters Program started approximately 10-years ago by the College of Technology. The coursescan be delivered on campus, by distance, on site
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ECE Poster Session
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Haluk Ozemek, San Jose State University; Preetpal Kang, San Jose State University; Albert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State University; pradeep badhan, San Jose State University
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Electrical and Computer
AC 2009-2010: SOPHOMORE-LEVEL PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS ANDMETHODOLOGY COURSE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING, COVERING BOTHHARDWARE AND SOFTWAREHaluk Ozemek, San Jose State UniversityPreetpal Kang, San Jose State UniversityAlbert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State Universitypradeep badhan, San Jose State University Undergraduate student in Computer Engineering Page 14.1067.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Sophomore-level Programming Concepts and Methodology course in Computer Engineering covering both hardware and software.AbstractOne of the retention problems in an engineering discipline is that the students are
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Student Learning and Assessment
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andre Butler, Mercer University; William Moses, Mercer University
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Mechanical Engineering
AC 2009-2209: A METHOD OF ASSESSING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN INMECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORIESAndre Butler, Mercer University Andre Butler is an associate professor of environmental and mechanical engineering at Mercer University. He earned the B.S.M.E. from the University of Illinois in mechanical engineering, the M.E. from Carnegie Mellon University in mechanical engineering and environmental management, and the Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in environmental engineering. His research interests include pollutant measurement of the ambient atmosphere (ozone and particulate matter), air quality health effects, and design and development of particulate matter measurement
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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Engineering Technology
AC 2009-1489: CAPACITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING FOR ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated
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Tricks of the Trade II
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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William Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology
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New Engineering Educators
AC 2009-1510: CREATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN LIBRARIANS AND NEWENGINEERING FACULTY MEMBERSWilliam Baer, Georgia Institute of Technology William Baer is the Mechanical Engineering and Distance Learning Services Librarian at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Page 14.384.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Creating Partnerships between Librarians and New Engineering Faculty MembersAbstractUnlike engineering, librarianship is a humanistic discipline. Therefore it may be somewhatcounterintuitive to think that partnerships between librarians and new engineering
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Technical-Capacity Building & Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Akram abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Nasir Ali Ahmady, Herat University, Afghanistan; Devdas Shetty, Lawrence Technological University
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International
AC 2009-1589: A MECHATRONICS PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TOSEPARATE PROGRAMS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL INDEVELOPING COUNTRIESHisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Dr. Hisham Alnajjar is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Hartford, where he is also the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture. Before that, he served for nine years as the Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department at the University of Hartford. Dr. Alnajjar has a doctorate from Vanderbilt University and a Master of Science degree from Ohio Uni-versity. Dr. Alnajjar may be contacted at alnajjar@hartford.edu.M. Keshawarz, University
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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University
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Women in Engineering
AC 2009-1679: RECHARGE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONALACTIVITIES THROUGH AN INTERNATIONAL SABBATICALNoel Schulz, Mississippi State University Noel N. Schulz received her B.S.E.E. and M.S.E.E. degrees from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1988 and 1990, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in EE from the University of Minnesota in 1995. From July 2001 through August 2009 she was on the faculty of the ECE department at Mississippi State University and her last position was the TVA Professor of Power Systems Engineering. Starting in August, 2009 she will be the Paslay Professor in the ECE Department at Kansas State University. Noel serves on the ASEE Board of Directors as
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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Abdul Hai Sofizada, SHEP
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International
AC 2009-1693: MODERNIZING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING EDUCATION ATHERAT UNIVERSITY A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OFHARTFORD AND HERAT UNIVERSITYM. Keshawarz, University of Hartford Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hartford. He is also the Director of Partnership between University Hartford and Herat University, representing the University of Hartford. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Sate of Connecticut. He received his BSCE degree from Kabul University, M. Engr. from Tennessee Satet University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Hisham Alnajjar is the
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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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David Moore, Petroleum Institute; lana El Chaar, Petroleum Institute; Lisa Lamont, Petroleum Institute
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Women in Engineering
AC 2009-1197: PRACTICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES: A BAROMETERFOR THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF FEMALE EMIRATI ENGINEERINGUNDEGRADUATES?David Moore, Petroleum Institutelana El Chaar, Petroleum InstituteLisa Lamont, Petroleum Institute Page 14.963.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Practical Engineering Design Projects: A Barometer for Future Success of EmiratiFemale Engineering Undergraduates?The Petroleum Institute is a fledgling engineering university located in Abu Dhabi in theUnited Arab Emirates. Set up in 2001by ADNOC (one of the richest oil companies in theworld), and managed by Colorado School of Mines (one of the most celebratedengineering colleges in
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Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University
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Engineering Design Graphics
AC 2009-2351: GLOBALIZING THE COMPUTER GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGYCURRICULUMKellen Maicher, Purdue University Kellen Maicher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University specializing in interactive media development and interface design. His research focuses on human factors of interactive computer graphics applications. He is an active member of the Adobe Education Leader program, which brings together educators and practitioners globally. His international venues have included Russia, Poland, Norway, and most recently the Industrial Outreach and Exchange Program to foster collaboration with industries in China.Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University
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Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University
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Minorities in Engineering
AC 2009-2466: USING SOCIAL NETWORKING WEB SITES TO INCREASESUCCESS OF UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES IN SCIENCE ANDENGINEERING PROGRAMSDavid Delaine, Drexel UniversityAdam Fontecchio, Drexel University Page 14.1331.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Social Networking Websites for Increased Success of Underrepresented Minorities in Science and Engineering ProgramsAbstractSocial networking websites provide an environment for underrepresented populations to discussparticipation in science and engineering (S&E) education. These demographics are often hesitantto pursue advanced degrees due to limited awareness
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New Trends in CHE Education II
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2009-2508: ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING: A MECHANISM TOACCLIMATIZE INCOMING FRESHMEN AND FACILITATE DEPARTMENTCOMMUNICATIONJ.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College Page 14.934.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Online Social Networking: A Mechanism to Acclimatize Incoming Freshmen and Facilitate Department Communication.Abstract Online social networking tools such as Facebook and Ning are non-intimidating ways tointeract with other people. The benign nature of this environment serves as a useful mechanismfor introducing incoming freshmen, many of whom are shy and introverted, to their peers prior toarriving on campus. This past summer, Facebook
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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee
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Nuclear and Radiological
AC 2009-2516: DEVELOPMENT OF SCALE-BASED EDUCATIONAL MODULESTO INNOVATE REACTOR PHYSICS AND CRITICALITY SAFETY CURRICULABrenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleGuillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee Page 14.484.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of SCALE-based Educational Modules to Innovate Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety CurriculaAbstractThis paper addresses the development of a modular educational package based on the SCALE(Standardized Computer Analyses for Licensing Evaluation) nuclear analysis system1. Theeducational objective is to supplement theory with practice by introducing students to real
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Understanding Students: Recruiting, Retention, Enrichment
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Johannes Strobel, Purdue University; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Constance Harris, Purdue University; Jun Fang, Purdue University; Lindsey Tracy, Purdue University
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Environmental Engineering
AC 2009-442: STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES AND CONCEPTS ABOUT ENGINEERINGAS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER: A SURVEYJohannes Strobel, Purdue UniversityInez Hua, Purdue UniversityConstance Harris, Purdue UniversityJun Fang, Purdue UniversityLindsey Tracy, Purdue University Page 14.1087.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Students’ Attitudes and Concepts Towards Engineering as an Environmental Career – A SurveyKeywords: Environmental knowledge; engineering; first year; resistance to changeAbstractThe overall purpose of the research is to determine students’ attitudes towards environmental andecological issues in the context of choosing engineering
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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager
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Minorities in Engineering
AC 2009-516: TEXAS RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (TREX) PROGRAM: APROGRESS REPORT ON SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES, AND ONGOINGIMPROVEMENTSAndrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin ANDREA OGILVIE is the Director of the Equal Opportunity in Engineering Program at UT Austin. She came to UT as Director in July 2001 after six years in industry where she worked as a Structural Engineer for KBR and HDR Engineering, Inc. designing petrochemical and commercial structures, respectively. Andrea received her BS Civil Engineering degree from UT in May 1995 and her Texas Professional Engineering License in February 2001. She is an active member of the National Association of Multicultural Engineering Program Advocates
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Design in Engineering Education Potpourri
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-518: DEVELOPING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ DESIGN SKILLSUSING ON-LINE VIDEO MODULES AND ACTIVE-LEARNING EXERCISESKatie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, MadisonGreta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, MadisonNaomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, MadisonWendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 14.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Undergraduate Engineering Students Auxiliary Design Skills via Online Video Modules and Active Learning ExercisesAbstractBiomedical Engineering undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison participate insix semesters of engineering design. In addition to engineering design aptitude
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Curriculum Development and Applications
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University
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Engineering Design Graphics
AC 2009-646: AN APPROACH TO SELECTING EFFECTIVE PROJECTS FORENGINEERING COMPUTER GRAPHICSClaude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University CLAUDE VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the
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Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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Robert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology; Thomas White, Oregon Institute of Technology
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Energy Conversion and Conservation
AC 2009-689: CURRICULUM CHANGES RESULTING IN A NEW B.S. INRENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERINGRobert Bass, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Robert Bass is an assistant professor at the Oregon Institute of Technology, where he directs the Renewable Energy Engineering bachelors degree program (BSREE), the first engineering program of its kind in North America. He is also a member of the Oregon Renewable Energy Center, OREC, where he participates in undergraduate research projects concerning microhydro power generation, solar thermal absorption chillers and electrochemical production of hydrogen. In addition to running the BSREE program, Dr. Bass also specializes in teaching courses in
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Innovations in ECE Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport
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Electrical and Computer
AC 2009-113: INTRODUCING THE SMALL WORLD: DEVELOPING THEMEMS/NANOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMXingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Bridgeport, CT. He teaches courses in the fields of MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems), Nanotechnology, VLSI design and testing, microelectronic fabrication, etc. His research fields include MEMS and nanotechnology, CMOS VLSI design and testing.Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Bridgeport. He teaches in the areas of biosensors, controls, signal
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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Jeffrey Goss, Arizona State University
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Nuclear and Radiological
AC 2009-163: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONSCOURSE CO-DEVELOPED WITH THE PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATINGSTATIONKeith Holbert, Arizona State UniversityJeffrey Goss, Arizona State University Page 14.204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Interdisciplinary Nuclear Power Operations Course Co-Developed With The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating StationAbstractThe development of an entire online course on interdisciplinary nuclear power operations isdescribed herein. This course is a unique industry-university team-taught course in cooperationwith the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS), and is part of a new graduate