Conference Session

Design: Content and Context

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald McEachron, Drexel University; Fred Allen, Drexel University; Elisabeth Papazoglou, Drexel University; Mustafa Sualp, Drexel University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2257: USING THE DESIGN PARADIGM AS A STRATEGY FORCURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTDonald McEachron, Drexel UniversityFred Allen, Drexel University Auxiliary Assistant Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104Elisabeth Papazoglou, Drexel University Assistant Professor, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104Mustafa Sualp, Drexel University Manager of Information Technology, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Becker, Montana State University

AC 2008-777: WEAVING A MICROWAVES THREAD THROUGH THECURRICULUMJames Becker, Montana State University Dr. Becker is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University. His research and teaching interests include microwave circuits, radio frequency electronics and nanoelectronics. He is a 2004 recipient of the NSF CAREER award. Page 13.1393.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Weaving A Microwaves Thread Through The CurriculumAbstractA set of educational materials being spread across the electrical and computer engineeringcurriculum at Montana State

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Crago, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-618: GUARANTEEING ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAMEDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES WHILE PROVIDING DATA FOR PROGRAMIMPROVEMENTRichard Crago, Bucknell University Page 13.658.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Guaranteeing Achievement of Program Educational Outcomes While Providing Data for Program ImprovementAbstractA direct assessment approach for engineering program outcomes has been developed thatensures all students meet all the outcomes at a threshold level. At the same time, the approachcan be used as part of a strategy for continual improvement of the program. The approach isdescribed and an example of the assessment of one of the program outcomes

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Abdelshakour Abuzneid; Khaled Elleithy

Using Available Wireless / Wired Network Infrastructure for Public Safety and Emergency Early Response Abdelshakour Abuzneid, Khaled Elleithy {abuzneid, elleithy, mohannad}@bridgeport.edu Computer Science and Engineering Department University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Abstract- After September eleven the idea of Public Safety became a key policy goal for everygovernmental, education and commercial institute. Currently, most of the buildings are equipped withinfrastructure for internal and external communication and networking. By being able to utilize

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Abdelshakour Abuzneid; Khaled Elleithy

Using Available Wireless / Wired Network Infrastructure for Public Safety and Emergency Early Response Abdelshakour Abuzneid, Khaled Elleithy {abuzneid, elleithy, mohannad}@bridgeport.edu Computer Science and Engineering Department University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Abstract- After September eleven the idea of Public Safety became a key policy goal for everygovernmental, education and commercial institute. Currently, most of the buildings are equipped withinfrastructure for internal and external communication and networking. By being able to utilize

Conference Session

Metrology Laboratories

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Georgia Harris, National Institute of Standards & Technology; Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

), Measurement Science Conference (2003); • MSC Andrew J. Woodington Award in (1997); and • Department of Commerce Bronze Medal (1992). She holds a Bachelors Degree in Biology from the MN State University (Moorhead) and a Masters Degree in Technical Management from Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering.Christopher Grachanen, Hewlett Packard Company Chris started his Metrology career in 1979 as a USAF PMEL technician - Chris presently is Hewlett-Packard’s (formerly Compaq Computer) manager of Houston Metrology group. Prior to HP (Compaq) Chris was a principal engineer supporting IC manufacturing for DEC, an electronic engineer supporting NASA calibration

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement: Innovative Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Instrumentation

problem solvers, theyneed team players, and they need innovative minds. This may only be achievablethrough progressive curriculums and effective partnerships between industries,universities, and government institutions. Those partners that make the best investment intechnically competent employees are going to be those that prosper in the 21st century.Students respond with enthusiasm when lectures and tests are supplemented by labs inwhich they solve problems from industry. As the theoretical knowledge is internalized,students become intrinsically motivated search engines to fuel their own intellectualgrowth. To effectively connect with students at this level and prepare them for the futurewe need real-world skills and experiences.In order to

Conference Session

Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American; Bob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

AC 2008-2056: HUMAN BONE SOLID MECHANICS CHALLENGE:FUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIAL STRUCTURE WITH COMPLEXGEOMETRY AND LOADINGArturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan AmericanStephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan AmericanBob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American Page 13.676.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Human Bone Solid Mechanics Challenge: Functionally Graded Material Structure with Complex Geometry and LoadingAbstractThis paper presents a series of solid mechanics challenges that are being developed to reinforcesolid mechanics concepts and to illustrate the relationship between classical mechanics of

Conference Session

FPD2 - First-Year Advising and Transition

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-2127: THE FIRST YEAR TRANSITION: CHALLENGES ANDSOLUTIONS FOR STUDENTS, INSTRUCTORS AND ADMINISTRATORSLisa Romkey, University of Toronto Lisa Romkey is the Lecturer, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning with the Division of Engineering Science. In this position, Lisa plays a central role in the continuous improvement of the design and delivery of a dynamic and complex curriculum, while facilitating the development and implementation of teaching and learning initiatives and innovations. Lisa is cross-appointed with the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE/UT (Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto). Lisa holds a Masters in Curriculum Studies

Conference Session

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

Conference Session

Fostering and Assessing Effective Teaming

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University; Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-335: IDENTIFYING ROLES AND BEHAVIORS OF INFORMALLEADERS ON STUDENT DESIGN TEAMSDiane Zemke, Gonzaga University Diane Zemke is a PhD candidate at Gonzaga University in Leadership Studies. Her interests include small group dynamics, reflective practices, learning, and qualitative methods. She has co-authored papers on use of small teams in design engineering.Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University Steven Zemke is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Gonzaga University. His primary responsibilities are Design courses and assessment. His research interests include effective learning environments and design teaching and learning. Prior to teaching he was a design engineer and

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Uluagac; Douglas Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-1017: BUILDING HARDWARE-BASED LOW-COST EXPERIMENTALDSP LEARNING MODULESA. Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology A. Selcuk Uluagac is a Ph.D. student in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology , Atlanta, GA as a member of the Communications Systems Center. He received his B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Turkish Naval Academy and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in PA,USA, in 1997 and 2002, respectively. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE.Douglas Williams, Georgia Institute of Technology Douglas B. Williams received the BSEE, MS, and PhD degrees in electrical and computer

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-767: DEVELOPING A MANUFACTURING PLANT LAYOUT UTILIZINGBEST-IN-CLASS CONCEPTS OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AND THEORY OFCONSTRAINTS OF OPTIMAL MACRO-FLOWMerwan Mehta, East Carolina University Page 13.386.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing a Manufacturing Plant Layout Utilizing Best-in-class Concepts of Lean Manufacturing and Theory of Constraints of Optimal Macro-FlowAbstractDeveloping a plant layout for a manufacturing facility is a project that utilizes a combination ofart and science. Although creating plant layouts has been an activity that has been performed bymanufacturing and industrial engineers

Conference Session

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

Conference Session

Institutional and Curricular Reform

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Charles Henderson, Western Michigan University; Jean Layne, Texas A&M University; Andrea Beach, Western Michigan University; Noah Finkelstein, University of Colorado; R. Sam Larson, Kaiser Permanente Colorado

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Educational Research and Methods

change initiatives to prepare a strategy that avoids, as much as possible pitfalls of previously implemented strategies. Strategies that address a combination of isolated change foci are needed.Bibliogr aphy1. National Research Council (1999). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, DC: Page 13.906.10 The National Academies Press2. Svinicki, M. D. (2004). Learning and Motivation in the Postsecondary Classroom. Boston, MA: Anker Publishing3. Prince, M. (2004). Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223Î2314. Prince, M

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 1

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University; Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios; Seth Sivak, Carnegie Mellon University; Mark Sivak, Northeastern University

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Manufacturing

AC 2008-1446: GREENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN: DEVELOPMENT OF ACOMPUTER GAME TO TEACH ENVIRONMENTALLY BENIGNMANUFACTURINGJacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University JACQUELINE A. ISAACS is an Associate Director of the Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Her research focuses on economic and environmental assessment of manufacturing. Initial development of Shortfall resulted from her CAREER grant funded by the National Science Foundation (DMI-9734054), and subsequent NSF funding (DMI-0537056) to continue its development.Jay Laird, Metaversal Studios JAY LAIRD is

Conference Session

Hardware Descriptive Language Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

AC 2008-866: CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION USINGTHE MOTOR CONTROLS TOOLKIT – THE ROBOT CARJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Dr. Jonathan Hill is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) at the University of Hartford, located in Connecticut. Ph.D. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. Previously an applications engineer with the Networks and Communications division of Digital Corporation. His interests involve embedded microprocessor based systems.Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Dr

Conference Session

Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Wittenborn, Purdue University; Michael Richey, The Boeing Company; Craig Miller, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2814: ASSESSMENT OF A BLENDED PRODUCT LIFECYCLEMANAGEMENT COURSE UTILIZING ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACEDELIVERY MECHANISMSDaniel Wittenborn, Purdue University Daniel Wittenborn is doctoral student in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He received a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Southeast Missouri State University and an M.S. in Computer Graphics Technology from Purdue University. While at Purdue, he has received the Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award and Schroff Award. He was also named a recipient of the Bilsland Dissertation Fellowship in 2007. Currently, his research interests include engineering education related to computer-aided design, manufacturing, and

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Timothy Newby, Purdue University

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Mathematics

AC 2008-2115: SCAFFOLDING STUDENT’S CONCEPTIONS OFPROPORTIONAL SIZE AND SCALE COGNITION WITH ANALOGIES ANDMETAPHORSAlejandra Magana , Network for Computational Nanotechnology Purdue University Alejandra Magana is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a M.S. Ed. in Educational Technology from Purdue University and a M.S. in E-commerce from ITESM in Mexico City. She is currently working for the Network for Computational Nanotechnology at Purdue University as a Research Assistant and as an Instructional Designer.Sean Brophy, Purdue University Sean Brophy is an Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He holds a Ph.D. in Education and

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

AC 2008-817: EMPLOYER'S EXPECTATIONS REGARDING PERFORMANCE OFCM GRADUATESGouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 13.485.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Employer's Expectations of the Performance of CM GraduatesAbstractGraduates from professional courses are often described by employers as lacking in useful andinstant fee-earning skills. This study explains the development and testing of a paired `customersatisfaction' survey used to determine the development of general skills by graduates fromprofessionally accredited construction management degree programs. This survey reveals theextent of differences in expectations and

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Manan Joshi; Sarosh Patel; Lawrence Hmurcik

IMPROVEMENTS IN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY SMOOTHENING AND AMPLIFICATION Manan Joshi, Sarosh Patel, Dr. Lawrence Hmurcik Electrical Engineering Department University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604Abstract - The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a graphic recording of the time-variant voltagesproduced by the myocardium during the cardiac cycle. The P, QRS, and T waves reflect the rhythmicelectrical depolarization and re-polarization of the myocardium associated with the contractions of theatria and ventricles. The electrocardiogram is generally used clinically in diagnosing

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Tie Duan; Ronnie Baroud; Daniel Amato; Albert LaRoe

Real-Time, CNC Machine Tool Control with Linux: A Senior Design Project at MUSE Tie Duan, Ronnie Baroud, Daniel Amato, Albert LaRoe School of Engineering, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207AbstractAs machine tools age and their existing controllers fail, the machine tools must be either modernized orscrapped. This paper details the infusion of new technology and the resulting extended useful life of acomputer numerical controlled (CNC) tabletop lathe. This work was undertaken as a senior design projectby a group of senior engineers at Mercer University School of Engineering (MUSE). Key to the successof the project was the ability to have a low cost, high

Conference Session

AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

AC 2008-2181: MERGING ADA & LEED TO ENHANCE OLDER ADULT LIVING:A CAPSTONE PROJECTDarrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Page 13.889.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Merging ADA & LEED to Enhance Older Adult Living: A Capstone ProjectAbstractAn Interior Design Technology 400 level capstone project set out to develop homes designed toraise the quality of life for seniors. Enhancing the living environment for seniors is shortlybecoming a growing issue for the American public and political system. The US Census Bureau2000 statistics indicate that by the year 2010 the number of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

into 4-5 lecture/labmini-projects, each focused on a particular theme of interest to engineers and researchersnowadays. As stated in the Project proposal – “Our broad goal of this research is twofold: a) To increase inclusiveness and appeal of electromagnetics to a diverse student body; b) To open new opportunities to the students by bringing their innovation and engineering leadership skills and mastery of electromagnetics to the level commensurate with current R&D trends.”With this in mind, we started developing the conceptual design of an introductory EM course bycreating and improving test-benches representative of realistic problems in EM. One criterion inchoosing

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arlie Hall, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Manufacturing

special lecture given for ME 380class in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY: August 25, 1994.10. Katz, D. and R. Kahn. (1978) The Social Psychology of Organizations ( 2nd edition). New York, NY: JohnWiley and Sons, New York, NY.11. Galbraith, J.K. (1985). The New Industrial State. New York, NY: MENTOR. Published by Penguin Group.12. Moore, C.A. (1967) The Japanese Mind: Essentials of Japanese Philosophy and Culture. The University ofHawaii Press, Honolulu.13. Toyota Motor Corporation. (1992). Job Instruction Training Handbook. Georgetown, KY:14. Denton, J. J., Clark, F. E., Rossing, R. G., & O’Connor, M.J. (1982). Assessing instructional strategies andresulting student attitudes regarding two-way

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Murat Demirci; Zheng Jeremy Li

AUTOMATED HIGH SPEED ASSEMBLY MACHINE DESIGNMurat Demirci Zheng Jeremy Li, PhDGraduate Student Associate ProfessorSchool of Engineering School of EngineeringUniversity of Bridgeport University of BridgeportAbstractRecent years, automation is still important for industrial world and in the global economy. Because of theglobal competition, industries started to look for new technologies and designs in automation field. Thereis no more enough time, energy and material to catch people needs for industries in nowadays. Thus,automated systems are becoming more interesting and

Conference Session

Educational Software

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Curtis, Microchip Technology Inc.

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Computers in Education

engineer with only the option of a full rewrite in response to changes. 4. The methodology must produce code that is reusable. This falls under the shortcut heading—the fastest way to produce solid-code is to reuse existing solid code. Here, the well-documented and modular nature of the methodology should keep in mind the goal of reuse. 5. The methodology must be able to handle complexity. A top-down, modular approach starts by breaking the main large and complex functions into smaller, less-complex blocks, then break each of those blocks into smaller, less-complex blocks, and so on until the design is just a group of smaller manageable pieces.To distill these goals down to a simpler expression, what is

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Vicki V. May

Student Development of Class Notes using a Wiki as an Alternative to a Single Course Textbook Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Director, Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning, and Instructor, Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755 Vicki.V.May@Dartmouth.eduAbstractHow often do we as faculty members complain about the textbook? Not to mention thecomplaints we get from our students. Yet, the first thing we often do when planning a courseis select a textbook. Selecting and relying on a single text tends to be teacher-centered andcontent

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Vicki V. May

Student Development of Class Notes using a Wiki as an Alternative to a Single Course Textbook Vicki V. May, Ph.D., P.E. Associate Director, Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning, and Instructor, Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755 Vicki.V.May@Dartmouth.eduAbstractHow often do we as faculty members complain about the textbook? Not to mention thecomplaints we get from our students. Yet, the first thing we often do when planning a courseis select a textbook. Selecting and relying on a single text tends to be teacher-centered andcontent

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1014: AWAKENING INTEREST AND IMPROVING EMPLOYABILITY:A CURRICULUM THAT IMPROVES THE PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS OFWOMEN IN COMPUTER SCIENCEYvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine Yvonne Ng, M.S.M.E, teaches computer science and engineering for non-majors at the College of St. Catherine. Educated as a mechanical and aerospace engineer, she worked in industry as an automation design engineer and contract programmer. She made computer science a more appealing topic for her all-women undergraduate student body by presenting this technically valuable course in a more comprehensive manner. She is currently the coordinator of the Center of Excellence for Women, Science and Technology where she