Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-4344: FUTURE ENGINEERING PROFESSORS’ VIEWS OF THEROLE OF MOTIVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNINGMrs. Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida Ana T. Torres-Ayala is a doctoral candidate in higher education at the University of South Florida. She holds a B.S. degree in computer engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez, and a M.Eng. degree in computer and systems engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. She has experience in the telecommunications industry where she worked for Lucent Technologies. Torres-Ayala was previously an information technology instructor. Her research interests include faculty development, scholarship of teaching and learning, graduate education, and

Conference Session

Lessons learned

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Ramiro g Gonzalez, Boston Arts Academy High School; Cassandra Wallace, Boston Arts Academy High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4711: IMPLEMENTING ENGINEERING-BASED LEARNING INBOSTON ARTS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL STEM COURSESDr. Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University Ibrahim Zaid is a professor of mechanical, industrial, and manufacturing engineering at Northeastern Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Akron. Zeid has an international background. He received his B.S. (with highest honor) and M.S. from Cairo University in Egypt. He has received var- ious honors and awards both in Egypt and the United States. He is the recipient of both the Northeastern Excellence in Teaching Award and the SAE Ralph R. Teetor National Educational Award.Mr. Ramiro g Gonzalez, Boston Arts Academy High School Ramiro Gonzalez is

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University; Teresa Genevieve Wojcik, Villanova University; Aleksandra Radlińska, Villanova University; Noelle K. Comolli, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4613: IMPROMPTU DESIGN EXERCISES IN AN INTRODUC-TORY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING COURSEDr. Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University Garrett M. Clayton received his B.S.M.E. from Seattle University and his M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. in mechan- ical engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle). He is an Assistant Professor in mechanical rngineering at Villanova University. His research interests focus on mechatronics, specifically modeling and control of scanning probe microscopes and unmanned vehicles.Dr. Teresa Genevieve Wojcik, Villanova University Teresa G. Wojcik is a faculty member in the Department of Education and Counseling at Villanova Univer- sity. Her research includes the study of curricular and

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lonny G. Simonian, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

AC 2012-2969: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE IMPLEMENTATIONOF INTEGRATED PROJECT BASED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTCURRICULUM: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVEDr. Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Thomas Michael Korman is a graduate of the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a B.S. degree in civil engineering and Stanford University with an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineer- ing with an emphasis in construction engineering and management. Korman is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, with faculty responsibilities in the construction management, civil, and environmental engineering, and the recently approved fire protection

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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Kelly L. Lundstrom, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3772: MEASURING THE IMPACT OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOUTREACH PROGRAM ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD MATH-EMATICS AND SCIENCEKelly L. Lundstrom, Colorado School of Mines Kelly L. Lundstrom is a graduate student at Colorado School of Mines, seeking a master’s degree in applied statistics. She is interested in research relating to educational assessment, and she is a Teaching Fellow in the Bechtel K-5 Educational Excellence Initiative.Dr. Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbatra M. Moskal, Ed.D., is a professor of applied mathematics and statistics and the Director of the Trefny Institute of Educational Innovation at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research interests include measurement, evaluation

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Non-science College Student

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; James F. Young P.E., Rice University; Scott VanderStoep, Hope College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-4696: MINORS AS A MEANS OF DEVELOPING TECHNOLOG-ICAL AND ENGINEERING LITERACY FOR NON-ENGINEERSDr. John Krupczak, Hope College John Krupczak is professor of engineering, Hope College, Holland, Mich.; CASEE Senior Fellow (2008- 2010); Past Chair, ASEE Technological Literacy Division, and Past Chair, ASEE Liberal Education Divi- sion.Dr. Mani Mina, Iowa State UniversityDr. Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University Robert J. Gustafson, P.E., Ph.D., is Honda Professor for engineering education and Director of the Engi- neering Education Innovation Center in the College of Engineering and a professor of food, agricultural, and biological engineering at the Ohio State University. He has previously served at Ohio

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3747: NANOEXPOSED! AN INTRODUCTION TO NANOTECH-NOLOGYDr. Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University Priscilla Hill is currently an Associate Professor in the Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University. She has research interests in crystallization, particle technology, popu- lation balance modeling, and process synthesis. Her teaching interests include particle technology and thermodynamics.Dr. Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University Yaroslav Koshka, an Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering at Mississippi State Uni- versity, has 13 years experience in academia. Koshka’s research interests include semiconductors and nano-electronic

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

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Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Gulsen Senol, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology; Sevgi Zeynep Dogan, Gediz University İzmır Institute of Technology

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Construction

AC 2012-3573: NON-VERBAL CUES: IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTSDr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Suat Gunhan received both his bachelor’s of architecture and master’s of science in architecture degrees from Dokuz Eylul University, and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from Illinois Institute of Technol- ogy. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas, San Antonio.Gulsen Senol, Gediz University zmr Institute of Technology Gulsen Senol is a Ph.D. student at the zmr Institute of Technology in the area of construction management. She currently works as a Research Assistant in the Architecture Department of Gediz

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3092: NSF ATE CREATE RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTERDr. Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano is the Director/PI of the NSF ATE CREATE Renewable Energy Center and has led the multi-college consortium CREATE (California Regional Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technological Education) since its development in 1996-1997. She is currently a member of the National academy of Sciences Committee on the Energy and Mining Workforce. She served as a Program Director and co-lead for the ATE Program at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, Va. in 2007-2008 and previously as Dean of Academic Computing and Professional Programs and as a faculty member at College of the Canyons. Alfano has a

Conference Session

Online Learning

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Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Diana Vasilica Pop; Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3676: OUTCOME OF AN ONLINE LABORATORY TO SUPPORTA MASTER PROGRAM IN REMOTE ENGINEERINGProf. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Since 1995, Michael Auer has been professor of electrical engineering at the Systems Engineering De- partment of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria, and has also held teaching positions at the universities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Amman (Jordan), Brasov (Romania), and Patras (Greece). He was invited for guest lectures at MIT Boston, Columbia University, and the technical uni- versities of Moscow, Athens, and others. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of VDE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 180 publications, and a

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4358: COLLEGIATE SOLAR BOAT PROJECT PREPARES TO-DAY’S ENGINEERING STUDENTS FOR TOMORROW’S ENERGY CHAL-LENGESDr. Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Saeed Foroudastan is the Associate Dean for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences (CBAS). The CBAS oversees 10 departments at Middle Tennessee State University. He is also the current Director for the Master’s of Science in Professional Science program and a professor of engineering technology at MTSU. Foroudastan received his B.S. in civil engineering, his M.S. in civil engineering, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University. Additionally, he has six years of industrial experience as a Senior Engineer

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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Danielle M Fitch, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4662: CREATING A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR STUDENTSTHROUGH A STUDENT-LED MENTORING PROGRAMMs. Danielle M Fitch, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University Danielle M. Fitch is a Master’s student in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. Her current research investigates heuristic strategies and maneuvers to cover the frequency plane for an interferometric satellite imaging system with optimal cost and imaging performance. Danielle currently serves as the Mentoring Chair for the Texas A&M student branch of Sigma Gamma Tau, the Aerospace Engineering Honor Society. As Mentoring Chair, she is responsible for organizing and conducting the current mentoring program in

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3991: CREATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUR UNIVER-SITY AND COMMUNITY-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMSTO IMPROVE THE STEM PIPELINEDr. Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University Barbara A. Christie is the Founding Director of the Science and Engineering Community Outreach pro- gram at Loyola Marymount University. Page 25.358.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Creating Partnerships Between Your University and Community-Based Out-of School Time Programs to Improve the STEM Pipeline AbstractIn 2001, after receiving seed money from the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Non-science College Student

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-2992: CREATIVITY FOR ENHANCING THE TECHNOLOGI-CAL LITERACY FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORSDr. Robert M. Brooks, Temple University Robert Brooks is an Associate Professor of civil engineering at Temple University. He is a fellow of ASCE. His research interests are engineering education, civil engineering materials, and transportation engineering.Jyothsna K. S., Jyothsna K. S., Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore, eecured a gold medal for the high- est aggregate marks in the Post Graduate English Literature course at St.Joseph’s College (autonomous). K. S. has been working for the Department of English, St.Joseph’s College for almost two years now, teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat, Michigan Technological University; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Saurav Pathak

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5273: DEVELOPMENT OF A DYNAMIC CURRICULUM FORWIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS: ADDRESSING THE REQUIRED WORK-FORCE FOR WIRELESS INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIADr. Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat, Michigan Technological University Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat received his Ph.D. from Colorado State University, in 2002. He is currently an Associate Professor at Michigan Tech and serving as Consulting Faculty at the University of New Haven. He has more than 18 years of research, teaching, and industrial experience. He is the PI for many NSF, ARL, and CERDEC proposals totaling more than $3.4 million. He is also the PI for an NSF education proposal that aimed to improve an interdisciplinary curriculum. He has published more than 110 journal and

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

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David S. Ochs, Kansas State University; Ruth Douglas Miller, Kansas State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-3087: DEVELOPMENT OF A POWER ELECTRONICS LAB COURSEWITH RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATIONSMr. David S. Ochs, Kansas State University David S. Ochs received his bachelor’s of science in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2010. He is currently pursuing a master’s of science at Kansas State University. His research interests include power electronics and maximum power capture in wind energy systems.Dr. Ruth Douglas Miller, Kansas State University Ruth Douglas Miller earned a B.S.E.E. from Lafayette College and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, both in electrical engineering, from the University of Rochester. She has taught at Kanssa State University for 21 years and is presently Associate Professor. She

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-4820: DEVELOPMENT OF LEARNING MODULES TO TEACHINSTRUMENTATION TO BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STU-DENTS USING MATLABDr. Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech Kumar Mallikarjunan, Associate Professor, has been involved in spiral theme-based curriculum develop- ment since 2004. His expertise is in food processes engineering, non-destructive sensing, and biomedical engineering. Page 25.462.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Development of learning modules to teach instrumentation to biological systems engineeringstudents using MATLABP. Kumar Mallikarjunan1, Kevin

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Simulations and Visualizations

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Claudio Luiz Curotto, Federal University of Parana, Brazil; Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3828: DYNAMICS SIMULATION USING SERVER CLUSTERTECHNOLOGYDr. Claudio Luiz Curotto, Federal University of Parana, Brazil Claudio Luiz Curotto is Associate Professor, UFPR, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 1980-present. He was Visiting Professor, OU, Norman, Okla., USA, 2011-2012; Postdoc, civil engineering, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 2005-2007; and Visiting Professor, KUL, Leuven, Belgium, 2006. He has a D.Sc., civil engineer- ing, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil 2003; a M.Sc., civil engineering, UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, 1981; a civil engineer degree, UEL, Londrina, PR, Brazil, 1976; and a Licentiate in Mathematics, UEL, Londrina, PR, Brazil, 1975.Dr. Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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Brian D. Koehler, North Carolina State University

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International

AC 2012-5050: EDUCATING GLOBALLY COMPETENT ENGINEERS INLONDON, UNITED KINGDOMMr. Brian D. Koehler, North Carolina State University Brian D. Koehler is Director of International Engagement in the College of Engineering at NC State University. He leads NC State’s Engineering Career Fair, which has become one of the largest and high- est quality opportunities in the nation, mentors the NC State Engineering Ambassadors, and advises the Engineers’ Council. Teaching and research areas include engineering education, career development, in- ternational engineering, leadership, corporate recruiting, and supply chain management. Koehler received degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville (B.S.), and NC State

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Zarei, University of the Pacific; Jinzhu Gao, University of the Pacific; Jason Roy Ortiz; Alan Joe

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3579: A NOVEL WEB-BASED SUPPORT TOOL FOR LEARN-ING RANDOM VARIABLESDr. Anahita Zarei, University of the PacificDr. Jinzhu Gao, University of the PacificMr. Jason Roy OrtizMr. Alan Joe Page 25.84.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Novel Web Based Support Tool for Learning Random VariablesAbstractIn probability and statistics, a random variable is a function that assigns a number to eachoutcome of a random experiment. Random variables have various applications in differentscientific and engineering fields including health-care, genetics, communication, engineeringmanagement, etc. There is an

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma; Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma; Dylan Bradley Miller; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3896: A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: UN-DERWATER ROBOTICS RESEARCHProf. Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma Baha Jassemnejad is Chair and professor of engineering and physics.Mr. Wei Siang Pee, University of Central OklahomaMr. Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma Engineering & Physics Department, Edmond Okla.Mr. Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma Mechanical and Electrical SystemsMr. Dylan Bradley MillerDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaAdam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma Adam Dorety is currently a freshman at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). He is involved in UCO Robotics, and the UCO chapter of the American Society of Mechanical

Conference Session

Development of Manufacturing Engineering Laboratories I

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Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ed Lugo; David Gonzales, El Camino College; Buford F. Pringle, Butler Community College; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-5531: AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING MODULES FOR EX-ISTING MANUFACTURING PROGRAMSProf. Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West LafayetteProf. Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University, West Lafayette Sergey Dubikovsky is Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the Aviation Technology Department. He teaches advanced aircraft materials and processes and advanced manufacturing and design process courses. His research focus is in immersive learning, problem and project-based learning, international engineering education, globalization, lean Six Sigma, and threaded and specialized fasteners. He worked previously in industry as a Design, Product, and Project Engineer. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees in

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-5257: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MASTER’S OF SUSTAINABIL-ITY PROGRAMDr. Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University Roobik Gharabagi is Associate Professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, teach- ing undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of semiconductor devices, analog and digital elec- tronics, and sustainability. Research interests are in the areas of small geometry semiconductor devices, device modeling and simulation, renewable energy, and undergraduate education.Dr. Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University H. S. Mallikarjuna is presently an the Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Parks College of Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Mo. He

Conference Session

The Transition from Secondary to College Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Olivier Frédéric Pfeiffer, Technische Universität Berlin; Omar Musa Hasan, American University of Mdaba; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universität Berlin

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Mathematics

AC 2012-5187: AN INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS COMPUTER COURSEAS A SUPPLEMENT TO A MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE COURSEProf. Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen UniversityMr. Olivier Frdric Pfeiffer, Technische Universitt Berlin Olivier Pfeiffer received his M.Sc. in mathematics at Technische Universitt Berlin in 2002. His thesis in numerical mathematics investigated ”Error Control using Adaptive Methods for Elliptic Control Problems in Matlab”. He has been working in several eLearning projects at TUB to support teaching of mathemat- ics for mathematicians, engineers, and natural scientists in 2011, as a Research Assistant at SFB609 in Dresden from 2002-2004, and is now again with the School II Mathematics and Natural Sciences at TUB

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Michael Crowley, University of Southern California; Jaebong Yoo, University of Southern California; Hao Xu, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-4126: AN INVESTIGATION OF DATA DISPLAYS FOR INTER-PRETING PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE DISCUSSION: TWO PERSPEC-TIVESErin Shaw, University of Southern California Erin Shaw is a Computer Scientist at the Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern Cal- ifornia’s Viterbi School of Engineering. Her research focuses on modeling and assessing student knowl- edge in the areas of science and mathematics, and experimenting with new technologies for aiding as- sessment in distance learning. As a Co-principal Investigator on National Science Foundation-sponsored studies, she researches new ways to assess student collaboration in undergraduate engineering courses and new ways to motivate secondary

Conference Session

Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid Y. Eydgahi, Bakersfield College; Julio R. Blanco, California State University, Bakersfield

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-3001: BACCALAUREATE DEGREE COMPLETION: STUDENTRECRUITMENT, OUTREACH, AND RETENTIONDr. Hamid Y. Eydgahi, Bakersfield College Hamid Y. Eydgahi is the Dean of Instruction (CTE) at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, Calif. He has an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering technology, n M.B.A., and a Ph.D. in operations and technology management. He held a number of engineering and project management positions in private industry for more than 10 years, before joining higher education.Dr. Julio R. Blanco, California State University, Bakersfield Julio R. Blanco is the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering and As- sociate Provost for Grants, Resource Management, and

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4322: THE DESIGN COMPETITION AS A TOOL FOR TEACH-ING STATICSDr. Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University Page 25.1283.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Design Competition as a Tool for Teaching Statics.1. IntroductionThis paper describes ongoing efforts at Syracuse University to re-engineer the traditionalstatics course. This course forms part of a larger NSF funded project aimed at increasinginnovation and creativity in engineering curricula. The principal aim of the overallproject is to find strategies to foster and reward creativity in engineering students.This study examines a design

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

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S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alex Gorod, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

AC 2012-4001: THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMICRISK IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT EDUCATIONDr. S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology S. Jimmy Gandhi is a faculty member in The School of Systems and Enterprises (SSE) at Stevens Institute of Technology, as well as at Baruch College, which is part of the City University of New York (CUNY). His research interests are in the field of risk management, engineering education and globalization. He got a Ph.D. in engineering management from Stevens Institute of Technology, a master’s in engineering management from California State University, Northridge, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He is currently co

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Oliver Cristy, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4468: THE NEW E-TEXTBOOK: FLIPPING THE PAGE TO ANEW PARADIGMJohn Oliver Cristy, Virginia Tech John Cristy is a master’s student at Virginia Tech.Prof. Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech Page 25.1324.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The New E-textbook: Flipping the Page to the Next ParadigmAbstractElectronic textbooks are different from e-books in that they allow the user to go beyond justreading material on a computer screen. E-textbooks encourage the user to perform all of theoperations typically performed with a hardcopy text in addition to some functions not possiblewith paper books. With

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3071: THE ROLE OF EXPOSURE TO FAILURE CASE STUD-IES ON STUDENTS’ TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: AMIXED METHOD APPROACHProf. Joshua Gisemba Bagaka’s, Cleveland State UniversityDr. Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University Norbert J. Delatte, Jr., P.E., F.ACI, F.ASCE, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Envi- ronmental Engineering at Cleveland State University. He received his B.S. in civil engineering from The Citadel in 1984, a master’s degree in civil engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from The University of Texas, Austin in 1996.Dr. Paul A. Bosela P.E., Cleveland State University