Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

. One busy intersection on campus is the crossing of Fifth Ave. in front of the bookstore. Dangers at this intersection include heavy traffic and busses which run against the general traffic flow (see diagram below). The University would like to design a cost effective method for students to cross Fifth Ave. which would reduce the possibility of accidents at this intersection. You have been assigned to design a solution to this problem for presentation to the University Traffic Committee. In the process of designing your solution you have been asked to respond to the set of questions on the following pages. The interviewer has more paper if you need it. 1. What is the problem as you see it? 2. List potential solution(s) for this

Conference Session

Using Technology to Enhance Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shelley, United States Air Force

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Educational Research and Methods

(1), 33 Lesniak, R. J., & Hodes, C. L. (2000). Social relationships: learner perceptions of interactions indistance learning, The Journal of General Education, 49(1), 34-43.4 Gray, G. L., Evans, D., Cornwell, P., Contanzo, F., and Self B., (2003). Toward aNationwide Dynamics Concept Inventory Assessment Test, Proceedings of the2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Vol Sessions 1168, Nashville,TN: ASEE.5 Timoshenko, S. P., (1983) History of Strengths of Materials, New York: DoverPublications, pp 67-70.6 About the Ecole Polytechnique (2008) Retrieved July 28 2008from: http://www.polytechnique.edu/page.php?MID=177 More Than 75 Years of Quality Assurance in Technical Education, Retrieved 28 July2008 from

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Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sridhar Condoor, Saint Louis University; Mark McQuilling, Saint Louis University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Ed., Apr. 2006.4. Ohland, M.W., Fillman, S.A., Zhang, G., and Miller, T.K., “NC State’s Engineering Entrepreneurs Program in theContext of US Entrepreneurship Programs,” Education that Works: The NCIIA 8th Annual Meeting, March 18-20,2004.5. High, K., and Damron, R. "Are Freshman Engineering Students Able to Think and Write Critically?" ASEE PaperAC 2007-1744.6. Ohland, M.W. "The Effect of an Entrepreneurship Program on GPA and Retention," Journal of EngineeringEducation, Oct 2004.7. Georgi, G., Doucette, D., and Folan, L. "Entrepreneurship in Freshman Engineering," Proc. 2002ASEE/SEFI/TUB Colloquium, 2002.8. Wang, E., and Kleppe, J. "Teaching Invention, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Engineering," J. Engr. Ed.,Oct. 2001.9. Bilen, S

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Space Systems Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Rooney, Saint Louis University; Mathew Roseman, Saint Louis University; Charles Shotridge, Saint Louis University; Jeffrey Aschenbrenner, Saint Louis University; Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University

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Aerospace

, thus contributing to the future workforce development. Finally, theproject has provided enough feedback as a sound starting point for the next picosatelliteproject at Saint Louis University, where the students utilize all the experience gainedfrom the PASSat project.References1. The Future of University Space Research, USRA, 2006.2. Hands-on Training for Tomorrow’s Space Researchers, USRA, 2007.3. The Space Workforce: A Shared Dependency, USRA, 2008.4. NASA: The Vision for Space Exploration, NASA, 2004.5. Space Studies Board: Building a Better NASA Workforce: Meeting theWorkforce Needs for National Vision for Space Exploration, National AcademicPress, 2007.6. S. Jayaram, Billikensat 1 – Saint Louis University’s First Cubesat, ASEEConference

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Manufacturing Division Poster Session / Our Future in Manufacturing: STEM Outreach

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Palmer, Kettering University; Douglas Melton, Kettering University; Henry Kowalski, Kettering University; Gerald Allen, Kettering University

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Manufacturing

Response to Survey Question About Active Learning Effectiveness Winter 2008 Summer 2008 Response Rating Acceptable Acceptable Average 2.14 2.60 Responding Good or Better 42.9% 65.7% Responding Less Than Acceptable 31.4% 14.3%Based on the evidence presented above combined with the student performance especially on theHW but also on the tests and the final examination the answer is yes. The survey used is in thedocumentation binder(s). The survey response for acceptable was: Participating in the class sessions

Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anurag Srivastava, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

controllers, hardware in the loop techniques, power system monitoring andcontrol as well as power electronics applications utilizing other hardware in the researchlaboratories. This paper summarizes the use of Real Time Modeling and Simulation (RTMS) toimprove teaching and research activities contributing towards improved learning for powerengineering students.Role of RTMS in Teaching ActivitiesWith advancements in computational power, signal processing and physical electronics, thepotential of modeling and simulation has been well recognized. The AC network analyzer wasone of the first power system simulator in 1960’s and was improved several times utilizing bettermodeling techniques and science advancements8.Development of a real-time digital

Conference Session

Student Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

Page 14.83.10appropriate comprehensive map, this method does provide a much clearer insight into thefundamental understanding students gain based upon their enrollment in assorted courses.References[1] National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Learning Research and Educational Practice., J. Bransford, J. W. Pellegrino, S. Donovan, and NetLibrary Inc., "How people learn bridging research and practice," Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1999, pp. x, 78 p.[2] J. R. Anderson and C. Lebiere, The atomic components of thought. Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1998.[3] J. D. Novak, Learning, creating, and using knowledge: Concept maps as facilitative tools in schools and corporations

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division; Debbie McCoy, Oak Ridge National Lab

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Minorities in Engineering

h S im S im am old S C G Test Functions Project #8 Project #10 Project #7 Figure 3. Examples of AAMU RAMS project results. Page 14.1025.7RAMS program is

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Critical Thinking and Creative Arts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Garry Warren, University of Alabama; Susan Burkett, University of Alabama; David Cordes, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education

, OR, pp. 4213-4222, 2005.3. S. S. Courter and G. Johnson, “Building community and retention among first-year students: Engineering first- year interest groups (eFIGSs),” Proc. 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI, pp. F4A3-F4A8, 2007.4. R. M. Berg and K. J. Nasr, “Achieving those difficult ABET program educational outcomes through a capstone design course,” Proc. ASEE Conf., Montreal, Que., Canada, pp. 3657-3670, 2002.5. P. Biney, “Assessing ABET outcomes using capstone design courses,” Proc. ASEE Conf., Honolulu, HI, 2007.6. K. Van Treuren, “Addressing contemporary issues, lifelong learning, and the impact of engineering on global

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest Tollner, University of Georgia, Athens; John Schramski, University of Georgia; Caner Kazanci, University of Georgia

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Biological & Agricultural

. Measures of ecosystem structure and function derived from analysis of flow. J.of Theor. Biol. 56:363-380.Higashi M. and Patten, B.C. 1989. Dominance of indirect causality in ecosystems. Am. Nat.133:288-302.Jorgensen, S.E. and R. Ulanowicz. 2008. Network calculations and ascendency based on eco- Page 14.902.8exergy. Personal communication.Jorgensen, S.E. 2008. Evolutionary essays: A thermodynamic interpretation of the evolution.Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands.Jorgensen, S.E. and G. Bendoricchio. 2001. Fundamentals of Ecological Modeling, 3rd Ed.,Elsevier, Amsterdam, Netherlands.Jorgensen, S.E. and S. N. Nielsen. 1998. Thermodynamic orientors: A review

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Student Learning and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Constantin Ciocanel, Northern Arizona University; Suzanne Pieper, Northern Arizona University

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Mechanical Engineering

reports, exams and quizzes)to evaluate students’ growth, a number of questionnaires were administered during the semester.The quantitative metrics as well as students’ feedback indicated overall student growth duringthe semester. Students reported that changing teaching approaches kept them motivated andengaged in the activities associated with the lab. These findings entice the authors to consider thethree-way approach in future semesters and to refine it by building on its strengths. Page 14.133.9Bibliography1. Fink, L., Ambrose, S., and Wheeler, D., “Becoming a Professional Engineering Educator: A New Role for a New Era,” Journal of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andre Butler, Mercer University; William Moses, Mercer University

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Mechanical Engineering

identifiesexpected outcomes, assesses the extent to which it achieves these outcomes, and providesevidence of improvement based on analysis of the results in each of the following areas: 3.3.1.1educational programs, to include student learning outcomes . . .”6Within the Mercer School of Engineering this assessment is conducted by an evaluation ofstudent work from one open-ended experiment assignment. All reports for this lab assignmentare assessed by a team of three faculty members [usually including the course instructor(s)]. Thefaculty members assess each of four tasks separately7,8: design of experiment, conduct ofexperiment, analysis of data, and interpretation of data. Each lab group’s performance withrespect to each task is scored on a 1 to 5 scale

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year: From Articulation to Matriculation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Abi Aghayere, Rochester Institute of Technology; Vincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Two Year College Division

graduate on time. This support indicates the university’s enthusiasm, a firmcommitment of service to our EET students, and an endorsement of the goals and objectives ofthe ET2 program.The paper describes how the ET2 program: (i) addresses a national concern by helping to expandand diversify the engineering/technology workforce of the future, (ii) will develop linkages andarticulations with 2-year schools and their S-STEM programs, (iii) identifies a clear potential toincrease the participation and graduation of female and minority students from engineering andtechnology degree programs, (iv) serves as a model for other selective universities to providetransfer students the access to the baccalaureate, (v) gives scholars hands-on experience in

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; David Bowman, Clemson University; Randolph, Randy Hutchison; Carol Wade, Clemson University

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First-Year Programs

earned a B. S. Aerospace Engineering from Virginia Tech University, and taught high school physics for six years. He implemented an International Baccalaureate physics program and a Project Lead the Way pre-engineering program, and is a National Board Certified teacher. His current research focuses on human motion biomechanics, and the application of biomechanics in high school and undergraduate curricula to teach fundamental concepts in physics and engineering.Carol Wade, Clemson University Carol Wade is a second year Ph.D. student at Clemson University in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction. She is a National Board Certified mathematics teacher in the area of Adolescent Young Adult

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Venkata Tarun Cherukuri, University of Texas, San Antonio; Saumya Tamma, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kranthi Kumar Tiyyagura, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

., and Prensky, M., 2007, Games and Simulations in Online Learning, Hershey:Information Science Publishing.6. Dahm, K.D., Ramachandran, R.P., Broderick, S., and Panchesine, C., 2003, “Teaching Engineering EconomicsUsing a Web-Based, Interactive Simulation,” Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition.7. Pillutla, S., 2003, “Creating a Web-Based Simulation Gaming Exercise Using PERL and JavaScript,”Simulation & Gaming, 34(1), pp.112-130.8. Leemkuil, H., T. Jong, R. Hoog, and N. Christoph, 2003, “KM QUEST: A Collaborative Internet-BasedSimulation Game,” Simulation & Gaming, 34(1), pp.89-111.9. Raghavan, N.R.S., B.B. Shreshtha, and S.V. Rajeev, 2004, “Object Oriented Design and Implementation of aWeb-Enabled Beer Game

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Arion, Carthage College; Matt Wagner, Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation; Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

the authors is both a key faculty memberand one of the CATI associates, actively bridging between the two components of the program.In the first course, students are introduced to the concepts of creativity and ideation, and one or Page 14.739.4more of the CATI patents are used as the basis for in-class and team-based exercises. Studentsideate the patent(s) and identify potential products and services. It is particularly useful to usepatents that are “platform” in nature; that is, that are broadly applicable, as opposed to aparticular method of use or narrow area of applicability. When market research and marketingplans are covered, students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Richter, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech; Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grantnumbers 0633537 and 0648439. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.Bibliography Page 14.248.71. Committee on Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research, Facilitating Interdisciplinary Research. 2005, Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press.2. Committee on Science Engineering and Public Policy, Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. 2006, Washington, DC

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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Women in Engineering

designed for agroup of students to study abroad while the DDEP relates more to an individual doctoral studentworking closely with a foreign investigator.The NSF Partnerships for International Research and Education program has solicited proposalsevery other year since 2005 and is a more comprehensive program that involves an integratedresearch and education plan between institution(s) within the US and foreign institution(s). Thisinvolves a five year plan that involves collaboration between faculty, researchers, graduatestudents and undergraduate students between the various institutions providing internationalperspectives in scholarship and education.For exchanges with researchers within the UK, there are also several programs to bring in non-UK

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

initially connect to the wireless network and start up a web browser, they canregister their laptop for network access (http://web.mit.edu/ist/topics/network/). They also do notsupport printing from laptops. If a student needs to print, they should transfer their file(s) to aschool owned machine with student account access and print it from there. Rose-Hulman uses asimilar system in which all network devices must be capable of obtaining an IP address viaDHCP. It is additionally required that the device be registered with their IT department via thedevices MAC address. If the device has the capability of browsing the web, it can utilize theirauto registration system. To do this, a student attaches the device to the wireless network, open aweb

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Yi-Lung Mo, University of Houston

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Civil Engineering

designmethodology and process elements include problem definition and creativity). Page 14.1229.3Outcome 23: Lifelong learning – “Plan and execute the acquisition of required expertiseappropriate for professional practice”. Civil engineering graduates must “demonstrate the abilityfor self-directed learning, and develop their own learning plan”. “Self-directed learning is amode of lifelong learning because it is the ability to learn on one’s own with the aid of formaleducation”.In addition, the BOK2’s guidance for students and engineer interns requires them able tounderstand the vision for civil engineering, develop horizontal thinking, self-direct life

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

(SLS), Stereolythography (SL),Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM®), and Layered Object Manufacturing (LOM) among others.Commercial RP was created in the 70's and 80's. Fused Deposition Modeling--the specific typeof process used by the RepRap and OIT RepRap Project--was developed by S. Scott Crump in1989 and commercialized in 1991 by Stratasys Inc. who owns the trademark for FDM® [2].FDM works by heating up a thermoplastic, ABS in the case of RepRap, and extruding it througha small orifice onto a platform. Layers are built up successively to create a 3D model.Topographical contour lines result. The recognized accuracy (as of 2001) for FDM on a Stratasysmachine—arguably the best FDM machine available—is .005 inches [3

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

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Engineering Design Graphics

addition, higher levels of retention were seen after pairprogramming was introduced. The instructor intends to continue using pair programming in thiscourse, and will attempt to improve student compliance in alternating roles.Bibliography 1. J. Bevan, L. Werner, C. McDowell, ‘Guidelines For the Use of Pair Programming In a Freshman Programming Class,’ Proceedings of IEEE-CS Conference on Software Engineering and Training, 2002. 2. S. F. Freeman, B. K. Jaeger, J. C. Brougham, ‘Pair Programming: More Learning and Less Anxiety in a First Programming Course,’ Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 2003. 3. E. F. Gehringer, ‘Is Pair Programming an Effective Way To Teach Computer Architecture

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Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University

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Mechanical Engineering

editing this paper.Bibliography1. Parker, J., Cordes, D., and Richardson, J., “Engineering Design in the Freshman Year at The University of Alabama - Foundation Coalition Program”, Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education 25th Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, November, 1995.The bibliography must begin four spaces below the body of the paper.2. Todd, R., Magleby, S., Sorensen, C., Swan, B., and Anthonya, D., “A Survey of Capstone Engineering Courses in North America”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp 165-174, April 1995.3. Duesing, P., Baumann, D., McDonald, D., Walworth, M., and Anderson, R.,“Learning and Practicing the Design Review Process in Senior Capstone Design Classes” ASEE Annual Conference proceedings, no

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Fox, Drexel University; David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Graduate Studies

communication and leadership skillsfrom working as an assistant to becoming a full instructor. The case study participantsacknowledge this program as invaluable preparation for an academic career, and several attributeit to reinforcing their desire to be engineering faculty.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge the Drexel University Electrical Engineering Departmentfor supporting a collaborative graduate student/faculty teaching initiative and Drs. AdamFontecchio, Tim Kurzweg, and Edwin Gerber for mentoring graduate students as assistants andheavily influencing their successful growth into instructors.References 1. Montgomery, S., “A Hands-On Course on Teaching Engineering”, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Schreuders, Utah State University; Amanda Feldt, Utah State University; Heather Wampler, Utah State University; Sara Driggs, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

graduates," National Science Teacher's Association, 2006.[2] "China produces more engineering graduates than India, US: Study," The Times of India, 2007.[3] V. Wadhwa, "The real numbers," in ASEE Prism: American Society for Engineering Education, 2006.[4] M. Clayton, "Does the US face an engineering gap?," in The Christian Science Monitor, 2005.[5] L. Craft, "The next revolution," in ASEE Prism: American Society for Engineering Education, 2005.[6] E. Britton, B. D. Long-Cotty, and T. Levenson, Bringing technology education into K-8 classrooms: A guide to curricular resources about the designed world. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press: ITEA NSTA Press: WestEd, 2005.[7] S. D. Tunnicliffe and M. J. Reiss

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Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sujeev Chittipolu, Texas A&M University; Saurabh Kajaria, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

aforce on a 2210EP microdroplet rotating cylinder. Ø1 mm (0.04”) cylinder @4000 rpm clockwise, airflow at 0.65 m/s (25.6 in/s) from left to right.ConclusionsBoth graduate and undergraduate students have been benefit from the collaborative support.Micromachining of 316L stainless steel using Ø 1mm (0.040 in) carbide end mills wereinvestigated. This study showed: 1) Tool failure modes of the tools include chipping, attrition, and abrasive wear depending on type and how cutting fluid is applied. 2) Micromist significantly improves tool life when applied properly. Dry machining is not recommended due to built-up

Conference Session

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

network is still expanding in our Department, its role infacilitating the high school to college transition and department communication warrants furtherresearch to fully characterize its mechanics, and evaluate its efficacy.Bibliography1) Ellison, N.B., Steinfield, C., Lampe, C., “The Benefits of Facebook ‘Friends’ Social Capital and CollegeStudents’ Use of Online Social Network Sites”, Journal of Compute-Mediated Communication, 12: article 1, 20072) Hewitt, A, and Forte, A., “Crossing Boundaries: Identity Management and Student/Faculty Relationships on theFacebook”, CSCW, 20063) Mayer, A., and Puller, S., “The Old Boy (and Girl) Network: Social Network Formation on UniversityCampuses”, Journal of Public Economics, 92: 329-347, 20084) Mazer, J.P

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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Rossmery Alva, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

. Das, N.K., “Use of MathCAD in Computing Beam Deflection by Conjugate Beam Method,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt lake City, Utah7. Navaee, S., “Utilization of EXCEL in Solving Structural Analysis Problems,” Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee8. Navaee, S., “Developing Instructional Modules for Analyzing Structures,” Proceedings of the 2003American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee9. Navaee, S., and Das, N.K., “Utilization of MATLAB in Structural Analysis,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

prepared for future academic and/or careeropportunities, resulting in some colleges and universities experiencing difficulties in theirrecruitment efforts for under-represented minority (URM) students. In addition, they may findan even greater burden to not just recruit but to retain underrepresented students in theirengineering program(s). Percent of Graduates Percent of Graduates High School Science Classes High School Math Classes 45% 80% 40% 70% 35% 60% 30% Hispanic American

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Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

will be 8 characteristic points corresponding to the 4 revolute joints. In absolutecoordinates, the location of characteristic point 5 is, for example, x5 = X2 + r5•cos( 2+ 5) y5 = Y2 + r5•sin( 2+ 5) (1)where X2 and Y2 define the absolute location of the mass center for body 2, and 2 is the CCWrotation of body 2’s body-fixed coordinate system. In this example, if link 2 has its massdistributed symmetrically with respective to the line between its revolute joints, the body-fixedcoordinate system x-axis can be lined up with the coupler link line shown and 5 will be zero and 4 will be . With the same symmetric mass distribution assumption, the other characteristicpoint (xi,yi