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Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josue Orellana, Washington State University; Fabiola Quiroa, Washington State University; Ala' Ibrahim Abu-Lail; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University

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Biological & Agricultural

the four modules and a voluntary in-class surveyconducted after all modules were performed. The overall student impression of the course was extremely favorable. The end of thesemester survey that is usually ran by the college of engineering yielded a 4.67/5.0 rating for thecourse. 64% of the students completed the end of semester course survey. Students enjoyed theflexibility of the hands-on modules and commented that the modules were very helpful inreinforcing specific concepts in their minds. The grading of the technical reports was performedaccording to a rubric. This rubric was shared with the students prior to report submission. Clearexpectations on what the report should include were as well given to the students. The reportswere

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Pacific Southwest Regional ASEE ConferenceTransforming Engineering Education through Community Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Service Learning California State University, Fresno Fresno, CA 93740 March 31 – April 2, 2011 California State University ◊ Fresno Henry Madden Library ii   The Conference Organizing Committee wishes to express its warmest gratitude to thefollowing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen L. Tonso, Wayne State University; Peggy Noel Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University

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. The experience at the workshop made clear that differing backgrounds and vocabularies used by the various team members may lead to communication issues. For example, the engineering community has come to use terms like outcome and objective, as a result of ABET, in ways that are different from their use in the fields related to learning. Be sensitive to these differences and try to avoid wasting time arguing over semantics. The specific terms used are far less important than the meaning behind them.Guiding Questions for Evaluation PlansIn formulating an evaluation plan for an NSF-proposal on innovations in engineering education,it is important to keep in mind that there will be two major uses of evidence

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University

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International

AC 2011-989: A DESIGN COURSE IN CHINA FOR US AND CHINESESTUDENTS INVOLVING AN AMERICAN CORPORATIONCarl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University Carnegie Inst.of Technology, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, 1956-1962; North Carolina State University, Associate professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Associate Professor, 1962- 1965, Professor, 1964-66, Reynolds Professor, 1966-1997, College of Engineering, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, 1978-1983, Institute for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Director, 1985-1993, NSF SUCCEED Coalition, Director, 1993-1997, Reynolds Professor Emeritus, 1997- B.S. M.E., 1952, Carnegie Institute of technology M.S. M.E., 1953, Carnegie Institute of

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Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norena Martin-Dorta, University of La Laguna; Isabel Sánchez Berriel, University of La Laguna; David López Rodríguez; Héctor Amado; Jose Luis Saorin, Universidad de La Laguna; Manuel Contero, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación en Bioingeniería y Tecnología Orientada al Ser Humano (I3BH)

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1653: DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A 3D CONSTRUCTIONMOBILE GAME FOR THE IPHONE/IPOD TOUCH PLATFORMNORENA MARTIN-DORTA, University of La Laguna Norena Martin-Dorta is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Graphics and CAD at La Laguna University (ULL). She earned a degree in Architectural Technology in 1998 from ULL, an MS degree in Library Science and Documentation in 2005 and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2009 from UPV. She joined La Laguna University in 2001 and her research interests include development of spatial abilities using multimedia technologies and sketch-based modeling. Address: Av. ngel Guimer s/n, Escuela de Ingeniera de la Edificacin, Dpt. de Expresin Grfica en Arquitectura e Ingeniera

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Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig T. Evers P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1493: AN APPLICATION-BASED GRADUATE COURSE IN AD-VANCED QUALITY TOOLSCraig T Evers, PhD, PE, Minnesota State University - Mankato Craig T. Evers currently I am an assistant professor at Minnesota State University Mankato teaching un- dergraduate and graduate courses in the Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering department. I have over 30 years experience in the manufacturing industry, mostly in automotive related positions. Some of my past employers include John Deere, Robert Bosch Corporation, Intel and IBM. Previous positions include tooling manager for a Fortune 500 electronics company, production engineer for fuel components line with $125 million annual sales, manufacturing engineering manager, and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holli Burgon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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AC 2011-1291: THE FIRST-TO-FOURTH FLATLINE: ASSESSING UN-DERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ CREATIVE CAPACITYHolli Burgon, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignJ. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign J. Bruce Elliott-Litchfield is assistant dean in Undergraduate Programs in Engineering. He advises stu- dents and directs the Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education, the iFoundry Illinois Engineering First-year Experience, the Learning in Community program, and the Creativity, Innovation, and Vision course suite. He is faculty advisor for Engineers Without Borders and conducts research on what students learn via international service projects and how students learn to enhance creativity. An

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Teaching Dynamics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-615: TEACHING DYNAMICS WITH A DESIGN PROJECTSDavid R. Mikesell, Ohio Northern University David R. Mikesell is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Ohio Northern University. His research interests are in land vehicle dynamics, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. He joined the faculty in 2007 after work in automotive engineering at Ohio State (MS 2006, PhD 2008), six years designing automated assembly machines and metal-cutting tools for Grob Systems, and four years’ service as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He holds bachelor degrees in German (Duke 1986) and Mechanical Engineering (ONU 1997).John-David S Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S

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Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ratchaneekorn Thamvichai, Saint Cloud State University; Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson, Virginia Tech; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Tamal Bose, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2406: ACCELERATED UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPE-RIENCE IN COGNITIVE RADIO COMMUNICATIONSRatchaneekorn Thamvichai, Saint Cloud State University RatchaneekornThamvichai received her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Col- orado, Boulder. Currently, she is Associate Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering depart- ment at Saint Cloud State University in Minnesota. She was a Visiting Research Associate Professor in the Wireless@VT group in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech in 2009 and 2010. Her research interests include signal classification and signal processing for cognitive radios and one-dimensional and two-dimensional

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack L. Beuth, Carnegie Mellon University; Rohit Kumar, Carnegie Mellon University; Carolyn Penstein Rose, Carnegie Mellon University

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AC 2011-2488: USE OF SOFTWARE AGENT-MONITORED TUTORIALSTO GUIDE STUDENT LEARNING IN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN, ANAL-YSIS AND MATHEMATICS PROJECTSJack L. Beuth, Carnegie Mellon University Jack Beuth received his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard in 1992. He has been on the faculty of the Carnegie Mellon University Department of Mechanical Engineering since 1992. Dr. Beuth’s re- search is in the areas of solid mechanics and manufacturing. He is currently working on projects in four areas: The Mechanics of Laser- and Electron Beam-Based Manufacturing Processes, Interfacial Tough- ness Testing of Thermal Barrier Coatings, Development of an In-situ On-chip Tensile Testing Platform, and the Modeling of Fracture

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mrinal C. Saha, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Bipul Barua, University of Oklahoma; Christof Heisser, MAGMA Foundry Technologies, Inc.; Shaiful M. Arif, University of Oklahoma

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and the engineering profession,” International Journal of Engineering Education 18 (3): 295–300, 2002.[8] Lattuca, L.R., P.T. Terenzini, J.F. Volkwein, and G.D. Peterson, “The changing face of engineering education,” The Bridge 36 (2):6–44, 2006.[9] Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L. and Cocking, R.R, “How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and Page 22.939.14 School,” Washington DC: National Academy Press, 1999.[10] Interactive Digital Software Association, “Essential Facts about The Computer and Video Game Industry”, http://my.tapwave.com/developers/docs/IDSABooklet.pdf, 2002.[11] Sanderson, A., Millard, D

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Comparing Different Aspects of the Cooperative Education Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-253: INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION: A WINNING COMBINA-TIONCraig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. His duties include the integration of communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program, including overseas experiences. He works closely with the Cooperative Engineering Education Division of the College of Engineering to monitor the com- munication skills of students who co-op during their college years. He is currently the editor of the CEED Newsbriefs and is co-author of a number of textbooks focusing on engineering freshmen orientation

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Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods

Physics webpage; http://physics.dickinson.edu/~abp_web/abp_homepage.html, accessed10/12/10Bernhard, Jonte. Improving Engineering Physics Teaching - Learning From Physics Education Research.In Physics Teaching in Engineering Education. 2000. Budapest.Bransford, J., Brown, A., and Cocking, R. 2000 How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience and School.Washington, D.C.: Commission on Behavioral and Social Science and Education, National ResearchCouncil.Carlton, K. (2000), 'Teaching about heat and temperature', Physics Education, 35 (2), 101.Chi, M. T. H. Commonsense Conceptions of Emergent Processes: Why Some Misconceptions AreRobust. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2005. 14. 161-99.Chi, M. T. H. (2006). Laboratory methods for assessing experts’ and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sydney Rogers, Alignment Nashville; Sandra Harris, Alignment Nashville and PENCIL Foundation; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; David McNeel, Education Consultant

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formerly the Technical Director and Community Access Coordinator for The Renaissance Center.Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Ismail Fidan is a faculty member at the college of engineering of Tennessee Tech University. His research and teaching interests are in additive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, distance learning and STEM education. Dr. Fidan is a senior member and active participant of SME, ASME, IEEE, and ASEE.David McNeel, Education Consultant David McNeel is currently consultant to Metro Nashville Public Schools in high school redesign. He has served as PI and Co-PI on previous STEM-related grants and in addition to Art 2 STEM is currently Co-PI on an NSF grant at University of

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Special Session Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the MATE International ROV Competition

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill M. Zande, Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center

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Ocean and Marine

engineering and communication component consists of a technical report, poster display,and engineering presentation that require students to present information about their team andvehicle. The poster displays are distinct in that the students are encouraged to prepare these withthe “general public” in mind. In this way, the posters help to inform and educate any visitors (orpotential teams, mentors, or sponsors) to the event venue. The report, poster, and presentationare delivered to working professionals who review, evaluate, and score them. Examples oftechnical reports from previous competitions can be found atwww.materover.org/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=111&Itemid=170,while examples of the ROVs (and the students

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

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,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 13(4), Dec 2005, pp. 266-279.4. Hsieh, S. and Hsieh, P.Y. “An Integrated Virtual Learning System for Programmable Logic Controller,” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(2), April, 2004.5. Hsieh, S. and Hsieh, P.Y. “Animations and Intelligent Tutoring Systems for Programmable Logic Controller Education,” International Journal of Engineering Education, 19(2), 2003.6. Brown, J.S., Collins, A., and Duguid, P. “Situated Cognition and the Culture of Learning,” Educational Researcher, Vol. 18, No. 1. (Jan. - Feb., 1989), pp. 32-42.7. Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (Expanded Ed.). Washington, D.C

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Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

, engineers and technicians to fuel the transition from macro- to nano-engineering will be a great challenge 1.One of the initial steps for the development of new curricula is a clear notion of the keyconcepts or habits of mind that will remain with a learner long after the actual learningexperience has ended. Wiggins and McTighe have coined the term “enduringunderstandings” for these essential, long-term outcomes 2. However, enduringunderstandings should not be the only focus of effective curricula; effective pedagogical Page 22.1038.2methods and learning strategies that help learners make sense of such concepts must alsobe incorporated. These pedagogical

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Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hadi Ali, Purdue University; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Aerospace

CDIO initiative in aerospace engineering, contextualization isfound to be a compelling learning approach that goes beyond the regular educationalenvironments: “The evidence for adopting a contextual learning approach is compelling. This approach encourages students to choose specific careers and remain in their respective career preparation programs. Learning environments and experiences set in professional contexts open students’ minds, enabling them to become more thoughtful, participative members of society and the workforce. Moreover, a contextual learning approach assists students in learning how to monitor their own learning so that they can become self-regulated learners.”52 As a point of

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Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James J. Sluss Jr., University of Oklahoma; Chad Eric Davis, University of Oklahoma; Mark B. Yeary, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1539: BEST PRACTICES OF A TWO YEAR STUDY ON A RE-CRUITING PROGRAM TO BOOST ECE UNDERGRADUATE ENROLL-MENTJames J. Sluss, Jr., University of Oklahoma James J. Sluss, Jr., is the Morris R. Pitman Professor and Director of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He received the B.S. in Physics in 1984 from Marshall Uni- versity, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1986 and 1989, respectively, from the Univer- sity of Virginia. His current research interests are in the areas of three-dimensional displays, optical com- munications, photonics, and intelligent transportation systems. He has been awarded 11 U.S. patents, has authored/co-authored over 100

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javier A. Kypuros, The University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, The University of Texas, Pan American; Robert D. Wrinkle, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin William Knecht, South Texas College

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AC 2011-1171: GUIDED DISCOVERY MODULES FOR STATICS ANDDYNAMICSDr. Javier A. Kypuros, The University of Texas-Pan American DR. JAVIER A. KYPUROS is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas-Pan American. He received his B.S.E from Princeton University in 1996, and his M.S.E. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998 and 2001, respectively. He is actively involved in research- ing methods to implement and assess multimodal, challenge-based modules for Mechanical Engineering curriculum including Engineering Mechanics, System Dynamics, and Automatic controls. Dr. Kypuros has developed numerous web-based and video-facilitated modules to better illustrate fundamental con

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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James G. Steuber

complicated by the traditional assessment tool; i.e., the examination, which usuallyrequires a unique solution leaving little room for design decisions. In the following manuscript: thecurrently most-favored pedagogy for teaching design, project based learning (PBL), is reviewedand discussed; A novel project developed for a machine component design course in an effort tomotivate students and provide practical experience is presented; And, several tools useful for thedesign of machine components and in-class assessment of a students ability to design a machineor machine component are presented.1 BackgroundImproving the design sequence in engineering curricula is the object of intense discussions innearly every engineering department and the topic of

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, University of Saint Thomas

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-134: TRANSFORMING CULTURES IN INDUSTRY: BUILDINGLEADERSHIP ATTITUDES AND SKILLS FOR WORKING ADULT GRAD-UATE STUDENTSRonald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas RONALD J. BENNETT PhD is Honeywell Fellow in Global Technology Management in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas after having served as the Founding Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and an MBA. With a background of more than 20 years in industry, Bennett teaches and publishes on diverse topics including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer, leadership and engineering education. He is an EAC of ABET commissioner for SME.Dr. Elaine R. Millam, University of St. Thomas Dr. Elaine

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Capstone Design Projects in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Flynn, California State University, Northridge; Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-47: USING SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO FOR MULTIDISCI-PLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTSJames Flynn, California State University, Northridge James Flynn is a part time faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a B.S. (1977) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master of Fine Arts (1981) degree from Northwestern Uni- versity. He is a partner in a consulting firm specializing in electronics for television and film production. Currently he is developing education tools involving software defined radio (SDR).Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge Sharlene Katz is a Professor

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hirak C. Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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© 2011 American Society for Engineering Education.• What impact the project has on students in acquiring new knowledge and skills in alternate energy?• Does course delivery and experiential learning support constructivist learning theory that asserts that knowledge is not simply transmitted from teacher to student, but is actively constructed by the mind of the learner through experiences?• How effective is the experimental test bed in achieving a comprehensive knowledge of harnessing alternate energy?• How effective are the learning modules in meeting the objective of green energy education?• How does the new facility enhance the motivation and interest of students, and others in alternate energy

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Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meghan Marie Rock, Rochester Institute of Technology; Harry Marx, Rochester Institute of Technology; Seth M. Kane, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Applied Science and Technology; James H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

laboratory experience may add to the student learning outcomes and preparefuture engineers. With this in mind we feel that remote applications will greatly increase withineducational sites following the growth within industry.ConclusionRemote laboratories are coming to a point in their development where we feel they will becomeessential to the education of future engineers. Future engineers will work in an increasinglytechnical and interconnected world. Engineering education programs will continue to balance Page 22.538.8the time for degree completion with the continued rapid increase of engineering knowledge andapplications. Remote laboratory

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Chris Corti, Ph.D., Cisco Systems, Inc.; Matthew Robert Hawkes, Cisco

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-269: A COLLEGE-INDUSTRY RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP ONSOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSAna Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University Ana Goulart is currently an assistant professor at the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Her research interests include protocols for real-time communications, IP telephony, wireless networks, and engineering education.Chris Corti, Ph. D., Cisco Systems, Inc.Matthew Robert Hawkes, Cisco Manager, Software Engineering at Cisco

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Leah Rineck

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AC 2011-243: INITIAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF MATH STUDYGROUPS ON FIRST-YEAR STUDENT COURSE SUCCESSMarissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Marissa R. Jablonski is a PhD Student of Civil/Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee (UWM). She serves as program coordinator of the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded FORTE (Fostering Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Engineers) program at UWM and works to recruit and retain undergraduate minorities and women to UWM’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Marissa is focusing her dissertation on sustainable oxidation of textile wastewater and is working to create small-scale wastewater treatment units for cottage textile

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Innovations in Teaching: Statics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Dollar, Miami University; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

giveencouragement to instructors who worry that on-line learning will render them obsolete.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe authors appreciate the support provided by the National Science Foundation through grantDUE 0918271, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation through the Open Learning Initiativeat Carnegie Mellon University, by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at CarnegieMellon University, by the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at MiamiUniversity, by the Blandin Foundation of Minnesota at Itasca Community College, and by theEngineering Department at Itasca Community College.BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. National Research Council, (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 2

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Computers in Education General Technical Session I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik Cheever, Swarthmore College; Ames Bielenberg, Swarthmore College

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Computers in Education

as “mother,” and one or moretopics in “daughter” and “son” roles. Once the family association is made, information about thefamily can be determined about parents and children, siblings, and even such things as cousins ina larger map.Topic mapping is similar to the much more widely known methodologies of concept mappingand mind mapping, but is relatively new and have not yet found wide use in educational settings.Topic maps differ from the others in several important aspects that should be useful for learningmany engineering domains. Concept maps (and mind maps) are both mainly used to representhierarchical information with the most important topic at the center (or top), and subtopicsarranged in a tree. Topics become farther from the main

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Teaching Mechanics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas; Hartley T. Grandin Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mechanics

AC 2011-404: JUST-IN-TIME APPROACH TO INTEGRATE A DESIGNPROJECT INTO MECHANICS OF MATERIALSJoseph J. Rencis, University of Arkansas Joseph J. Rencis is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He was Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering from 2004 to 2010. He held the inaugural en- dowed Twenty-first Century Leadership Chair in Mechanical Engineering from 2007 to 2010. From 1985 to 2004 he was professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. His research focuses on boundary element methods, finite element methods, atomistic modeling, and en- gineering education. He currently serves on the editorial board of Engineering Analysis