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Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; Salahuddin Qazi, SUNY Institute of Technology; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2008-1519: MITIGATION OF BARRIERS TO COMMERCIALIZATION OFNANOTECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW OF TWO SUCCESSFULUNIVERSITY-BASED INITIATIVESHarpal Dhillon, Excelsior College Dr.Harpal Dhillon is currently the Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Excelsior College. In the past, he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Information Systems, Software Engineering, and Project Management at University of Maryland, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, and George Washington University. Dr.Dhillon worked as owner/senior executive in three systems engineering companies over a period of 20 years. His research interests are in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Quality Assurance, and

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Jenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-680: TALES FROM THE WAVE FRONT: TEACHING THE PHYSICS OFCELL PHONES AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONSRobert Ross, University of Detroit MercyJenna Ross, Utica Center for Mathematics Science and Technology Page 13.1137.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Tales from the Wave Front: Teaching the Physics of Cell Phones and Wireless CommunicationsIntroductionFor over twenty years our college has offered a summer enrichment program for high schoolstudents. The UNinitiates Introduction to Engineering (UNITE) program affords high schoolstudents the opportunity to take courses in writing, mathematics, computer science

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Onyancha, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology; Matthew Derov, University of New Hampshire; Brad Kinsey, University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2008-762: THE ANATOMY OF SPATIAL ABILITY IMPROVEMENT OVERTHE COURSE OF A SEMESTER LONG COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN CLASSRichard Onyancha, Rose Hulman Institute Of TechnologyMatthew Derov, University of New Hampshire Research AssistantBrad Kinsey, University of New Hampshire Page 13.1200.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Anatomy of Spatial Ability Impr ovement Over the Cour se of a Semester Long Computer Aided Design ClassIntroduction Spatial ability has been defined as the ability to generate, retain, retrieve and transformwell-structured visual images1. These skills are extremely important in engineering practice andmany

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Christopher, Rice University; Adam Parks, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base; Vipul Sharma, Air Force Institute of Technology; Michael Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH where he works as a developmental engineer. He is in charge of several research projects with an emphasis on aircraft structural integrity.Vipul Sharma, Air Force Institute of Technology Vipul Sharma graduated from the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in 2007 where he majored in Mechanical Engineering and minored in Mandarin. Vipul is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) where his research focus is Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) and their applicability for use in turbine engines. After completing his tour at AFIT

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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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Innovative Programs - Structure, Delivery, Evaluation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2008-1643: A REVIEW OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION,DEVELOPMENT, AND RECOGNITION OF FACULTY TEACHING IN HIGHEREDUCATION AROUND THE WORLDDirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Dirk Schaefer is an Assistant Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech Savannah, USA. His research interests are focused on the high-impact interdisciplinary area of Information Engineering for Complex Engineered Systems. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Dr. Schaefer was a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Durham University, UK. He has published around sixty-five papers on Computer-Aided Engineering and Design as well as Engineering Education in conference

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Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1416: PERCEPTIONS OF ENGINEERING EDUCATIONJohn Mativo, The University of Georgia John Mativo teaches Energy Systems and Principles of Technology at The University of Georgia. His research interests include design and innovation, and engineering education. His university teaching totals twelve years six of which he served as Department of Technology Chair at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. He holds degrees in Engineering, Education, and Technology. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Epsilon Pi Tau, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Beta Delta.Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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International

the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe. He was coordinator of the Africa Virtual University Project at NUST in Zimbabwe. He was founding chairman of the Electronic Science and Technology Program at Universiti Sains Malaysia. A frequent presenter at international conferences, Mariasingam has focused on quality in distance education, reforms and innovation in engineering education, alternative delivery approaches and alternative approaches to financing engineering education. He has developed a comprehensive set of quality standards in terms of rigorous benchmarks for assessment of the quality of online degree programs. He has published papers and

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Design Communications

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University; Monika Lumsdaine, E&M Lumsdaine Solar Consultants, Inc.

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-1045: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTREPORTSEdward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University Dr. Edward Lumsdaine is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Special Professor of Business, Institute for Enterprise and Innovation, University of Nottingham (England). For many years he was management consultant at Ford Motor Company and in the last years helped develop and direct a high-tech education and training program in the use of design and data management tools. In 1994 he received the ASEE Chester F. Carlson award for innovation in engineering education. He has co-authored several books in creative problem solving

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Capstone Design I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Plumley, US Coast Guard Academy; William Palm, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; William Simpson, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-185: A COMMON DESIGN-BUILD-TEST PROJECT INCORPORATINGFRESHMAN AND SENIOR UNDERGRADUATE ANALYSIS SKILLSMichael Plumley, US Coast Guard Academy LT Michael Plumley is on active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard and is a faculty member and 1998 graduate of the Mechanical Engineering program at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy where he has served as course coordinator for a variety of subjects including Machine Design, Heat Transfer, and Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems. He holds Masters of Science degrees in both Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Peter Thomas Tkacik

camaraderie). 1Lastly, the race car outing generated immense publicity and Mechanical Engineering Technology studentsin particular have become engaged in the program. Both MET students and their faculty have sincejoined the Mechanical Engineering race teams and participate strongly. The Mechanical Engineeringclass prerequisites for “Motorsports Instrumentation” will be modified to accept the best of the METseniors for the upcoming fall semester class.What is in the motorsports program for the student‟s future?To get a feel for the immensity of the engineering need in this industry, consider that Nascar racingsupports 154 Sprint cup, Nationwide series, and Craftsman truck teams, in addition to a

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Peter Thomas Tkacik

camaraderie). 1Lastly, the race car outing generated immense publicity and Mechanical Engineering Technology studentsin particular have become engaged in the program. Both MET students and their faculty have sincejoined the Mechanical Engineering race teams and participate strongly. The Mechanical Engineeringclass prerequisites for “Motorsports Instrumentation” will be modified to accept the best of the METseniors for the upcoming fall semester class.What is in the motorsports program for the student‟s future?To get a feel for the immensity of the engineering need in this industry, consider that Nascar racingsupports 154 Sprint cup, Nationwide series, and Craftsman truck teams, in addition to a

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Learning to Communicate with Engineers and Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Liberal Education

Assessment. http://www.abet.org2. Bloom, B, et al. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives. New York: Longmans Green, 1956.3. Carliner, S. E-Portfolios. ASTD, May 2006. 71 – 74.4. Carlson, P. Teaching a Course in the Ethics of Human Communication. 29th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education,1999. 12d6 – 18.5. Cohn, E., and Hibbits, B. Beyond the Electronic Portfolio. Educause Quarterly, 4, 2004. 7 – 10.6. Hansen, E. Technological Expertise in Liberal Education. 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education, 2006. S1H-17- 227. Heywood, J. Think…About How Others Think: Liberal Education and Engineering. 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers inEducation, 2007. T3C-20 -24.8. Jablokow, K. Engineers as Problem Solving Leaders: Embracing the Humanities. IEEE Technology and Society,Winter

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New Ideas for ChEs II (aka ChE Potpourri)

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Birnkrant, Drexel University; Matthew Cathell, Drexel University; Priscilla Blount, Martha Washington Elementary School; Jean Robinson, Martha Washington Elementary School; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University; Eli Fromm, Drexel University

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Chemical Engineering

males in the class. The Student populationdemographics at Martha Washington Elementary School are 97% African American, 2%Hispanic and 1% of other ethnicities that were not white. Included in the student population werethe special education students who made up 19% of the student population. Only 1% of thestudent population was considered Limited English Proficiency. The fifth grade science curriculum is broken into three sections that cover Solar Energy,Variables and Environments. The candy engineering module fits into the Variables section of theScience Curriculum covered in the Pennsylvania Science and Technology standards under theUnifying Theme standard 3.1.7 and Science, Technology and Human Endeavors standard 3.8.7.The focus of the

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Cady, (Retired) Montana State University; John McLellan, Freescale Semiconductor

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Electrical and Computer

Programs at Freescale Semiconductor. He currently works with universities, authors, and industry partners around the globe to drive, create, and implement student learning tools and curricula which support Freescale products in the classroom. John has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. Page 13.1014.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Putting the Engine back in EngineeringAbstractElectrical and Computer Engineering programs across the nation are seeing a decrease inengineering student enrollment and retention. Electronic systems and

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Preparing a Modern Aerospace Workforce

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

AC 2008-1849: DREAMS TO REALITY: BRINGING "FAR-OUT" BACK INTOAEROSPACE EDUCATIONNarayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 13.452.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Dreams to Reality: Bringing “Far out” Back Home to Aerospace Education Through Concept DevelopmentAbstractDespite the harsh realities of the professional workplace, aerospace engineering still lights up theeyes of many. This paper argues that there is a special place for high-risk, ambitious conceptarchitecture and design in the aerospace curriculum. This is essential because of the specialcharacteristics and aptitudes of

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Environmental Engineering

principles of sustainabilityxii, and their expression in engineeringpractice, is required of all civil engineers.There are social, economic, and physicalxiii aspects of sustainability. The latter includes bothnatural resources and the environment. Technology affects all three and a broad, integrativeunderstanding is necessary in support of the public interest. Beyond that, special competence isrequired in the scientific understanding of natural resources and the environment, which are thefoundation of all human activity; and the integration of this knowledge into practical designs thatsupport and sustain human development. Vestxiv referred to this as the primary systems problemfacing the 21st century engineer.The actual life of an engineered work

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Materials Education Perspectives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Blicblau, Swinburne University of Technology

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Materials

AC 2008-1374: USING ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO REPOSITORIES AS ASTUDENT RESOURCE FOR MSE APPLICATIONSAaron Blicblau, Swinburne University of Technology "Aaron Blicblau graduated as materials engineer and worked in the manufacturing and steel industry for ten years. He then commenced lecturing at Swinburne University of Technology specialising in materials science and engineering to students ranging form first year to final year. . He has been involved in implementing novel teaching procedures to improve the learning aspects of students as well as his own teaching processes. Over the past few years he has adopted and implemented active learning measures including problem based and project based

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Topics in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melanie Ford, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

end of the summer, the director of theprogram sends out surveys to the families of the participants to get their feedback. One requestthat came back time and again was to see more classes in the area of science and engineering.These areas were not represented in the classes offered in the past.Penn State Behrend has over 4,000 students that study in one of four schools: business,engineering, humanities and social science, and science.The School of Engineering has over 1,100 students and offers bachelors’ degrees in computerengineering, electrical engineering, electrical and computer engineering technology, mechanical Page

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najwa Hanel, University of Southern California

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International

Page 13.520.3 serves on the Board of Trustees.--The Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) Scientific ResearchBuilding is located close to the Engineering & Architecture Library. Itaccommodates a wide range of laboratory needs in the areas of engineering,computer science, and basic scientific research materials.--The AUB’s Energy Research Group, based in the faculty of Engineering andArchitecture, has collaborated with the Jordan University of Science andTechnology, the Palestine Polytechnic University and the Birzeit University todevelop renewable energy initiatives and technology to enhance energy efficiencyand to contribute to environmental sustainability efforts in the Middle East. Usingthe AUB’s Climate Chambers

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Computer Simulation and Animation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Chandler, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-543: CONTROL SYSTEM PLANT SIMULATOR: A FRAMEWORK FORHARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP SIMULATIONDavid Chandler, Rochester Institute of Technology Dave Chandler was born in Camarillo, California, on October 27, 1981. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2004 with highest honors and a bachelors of science in Computer Engineering. Upon graduation he began his career as a software engineer at Harris RFCD, working on software defined military radio systems. He completed a Masters of Science degree in Computer Engineering from RIT in 2007. He currently lives with his wife Cheri in Rochester NY.James Vallino, Rochester Institute of Technology James R. Vallino is an Associate Professor

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Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget Wadzuk, Villanova University; David Dinehart, Villanova University; Edward Glynn, Villanova University; Shawn Gross, Villanova University; Frank Hampton, Villanova University

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Mechanics

AC 2008-1139: SURVEY OF ENGINEERING MECHANICS IN CIVILENGINEERING CURRICULABridget Wadzuk, Villanova University Assistant Professor Water Resources EngineerDavid Dinehart, Villanova University Associate Professor Structural EngineerEdward Glynn, Villanova University Assistant Professor Geotechnical EngineerShawn Gross, Villanova University Associate Professor Structural EngineerFrank Hampton, Villanova University Assistant Professor Structural Engineer Page 13.1124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Survey of Engineering Mechanics in Civil Engineering CurriculaAbstractNewtonian mechanics provides most of the core concepts

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Global Cooperative Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Akins, Georgia Institute of Technology; Debbie D. Gulick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2008-2807: MODELS ON INDUSTRY AND UNIVERSITY GLOBALCOLLABORATION THROUGH CO-OP AND INTERNSHIPSThomas Akins, Georgia Institute of Technology Tom Akins is the Executive Director of the Division of Professional Practice at the Georgia Institute of Technology, a position he has held since 2002. Prior to that, Tom was the Director of the Cooperative Division, also at Georgia Tech. He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering degree (Co-op Plan) from Tech, and a MBA from Georgia State University. A 27 year member of ASEE, Mr. Akins is the recipient of the Cooperative Education Division's Alvah K. Borman Award and ASEE's Clement J. Freund Award.Debbie D. Gulick, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJack

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Preparing the Future Workforce in Aerospace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marilyn Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

AC 2008-337: PARTNERSHIP FOR MENTORING: THE GEORGIA TECH CSEMSPROGRAM AT AGE SIXNarayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor of Aerospace Engineering. Directs the Experimental Aerodynamics and Concepts program. Served as Fellow of the NAIC, Boeing Welliver Fellow in 2004, Sam Nunn Security Fellow at the Center for Strategy, Technology and Policy, 2004-06, and Hessburgh Senior Teaching Fellow, 2005.Marilyn Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology MARILYN J. SMITH Marilyn J. Smith, an Associate Professor in the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, joined the faculty in 1997 after fifteen years of industry experience at Lockheed-Georgia (now LMAS), McDonnell

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SPECIAL SESSION: Describing the Engineering Student Learning Experience Based on CAEE Findings: Part 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Jocuns, University of Washington; Reed Stevens, University of Washington; Lari Garrison, University of Washington; Daniel Amos, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

mechanical engineer needs to um be able to collaborate well with other people, that’s a very, very key aspect. Um, because, I learned a lot this quarter that great ideas don’t always come from one person… I think that’s one thing that a mechanical engineer really needs to be able to do well is work on a team. Another thing is you have to be able to think abstractly. You can’t always think along the lines of-, of, here is a set of rules or preconceptions and you have to stick to them. You have to be able to design and develop and improve on technology that has already been designed and developed and improved on by previous people… Once you get out of the design and, you know, creative thinking and

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Euan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2008-246: MILESTONE-BASED ASSESSMENT: AN ALTERNATIVESTRATEGY FOR ASSESSING LABORATORY LEARNING OUTCOMESEuan Lindsay, Curtin University of Technology Euan Lindsay completed a PhD in the field of Engineering Education at the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. In 2004 he moved to Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia, where he is a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronic Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, telecontrol (particularly internet-based telecontrol), artificial neural networks, and rehabilitative technologies for people with sensing impairments. He is a member of the Executive of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education, and co

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Educational Software

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-315: EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODOLOGY TO HELPSTUDENTS SUCCEED IN THE REAL WORLDKeith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc. Page 13.481.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Embedded Software Design Methodology to Help Students Succeed in the Real WorldIntroduction: A Tool for Entering the Workforce With ExperienceIn the good old days, new engineers could look forward to a long and rewarding career, workingfor a well-established engineering firm. They would typically spend their first year ofemployment “learning the ropes” from older, more-experienced engineers. During thisapprenticeship, they would pick up the tips, tricks

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Ater Kranov, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology; Robert Olsen, Washington State University; Carl Hauser, Washington State University; Laura Girardeau, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2384: A DIRECT METHOD FOR TEACHING AND ASSESSINGPROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMSAshley Ater Kranov, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology Dr. Ashley Ater Kranov is Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology at Washington State University. She specializes in program assessment and has extensive experience in the assessment of engineering education. She has co-authored a number of journal articles and conference proceedings on engineering education, including Integrating Problem-Solving Skills Across an Engineering Curriculum: A Web Resource, 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 2002.Carl Hauser, Washington State

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Educational Software

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Hopkins, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-2741: RELATING CONTINUOUS-TIME AND DISCRETE-TIME IN THECLASSROOMMark Hopkins, Rochester Institute of Technology Mark A. Hopkins is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1988. His main research interests are in the areas of modeling and controlling large flexible structures, and engineering education. Page 13.1030.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Relating Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time in the ClassroomAbstractIt never ceases to

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Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Carolyn Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1756: EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF RE-DEFINITION OF LEARNINGOBJECTIVES ON INTER-MEASURE CORRELATION AND VALIDITYDaniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology Daniel M. Ferguson, MBA, MSIE, is a Senior Lecturer in the IIT Stuart School of Business, and Associate Director for Research and Operations of the Interprofessional (IPRO) program. He was brought in specifically to focus on IPRO courses, and has led over 50 IPRO project teams in the past four years. He has an undergraduate degree in liberal arts and mechnical engineering, and graduate degrees in Business and Industrial Engineering. For over 20 years he led consulting businesses specializing in financial and information process