Conference Session

Alternative-energy Laboratory Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Digital Simulator (RTDS) is an effective tool for modeling andsimulation of power and control systems. RTDS hardware employs high-speed DSP (digitalsignal processor) chips, operating in parallel, to compute simulation results with simulation stepsizes as small as two microseconds. This paper discusses projects and activities used in bothteaching and research activities to provide exposure of the Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)for power system applications.IntroductionThe approach to teaching traditional power system topics needs to be revisited to ensure that thenew graduates are equipped with the required knowledge needed in a more competitive industry.Also these new pedagogical approaches need to renew interest in power engineering to

Conference Session

Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

data was supplied to them. An example of the questions is shown inTable 1. Table 1. Student Performance in Design An Open Ended Problem of Designing a Signalized Traffic Intersection Conduct 6 computer optimization runs using HCS 2000 (latest edition). Submit individual reports. You are provided with options in choosing the following variables on the open ended problem. 1. Signal phasing duration: Red, Green and Yellow timings 2. Design strategy for minimizing the global average vehicle delay of the intersection Answer the following. 1) What is the global minimum intersection delay? 2) Write a report on the project including a critique on the process, progress and results. East-West: Green time= 25-50 Sec., Cycle time

Conference Session

Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin; Jessica Jimenez, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Sills, Intel(r) Higher Education Program Manager

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Minorities in Engineering

uniqueopportunity to establish strong links with faculty, gain hands-on laboratory experience, anddevelop an appreciation for research careers in academia and industry. TREX participantsreceive a $2,600 research stipend ($1,300 per semester) and are required to spend an average of10-14 hours per week on his/her research project throughout the fall and spring semesters. Inaddition, TREX participants are required to submit: (1) a research plan; (2) monthly progressreports; (3) a daily research journal; and (4) a final written report. Finally, TREX participantsare expected to attend weekly seminars/group meetings and prepare a poster and oralpresentation.Since Fall 2001, 97 students have participated in TREX. The retention rate in engineering forTREX

Conference Session

Sustainable Education and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology; Alireza Khaligh, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-649: AN ENERGY-HARVESTING CURRICULUM DEVELOPED ANDOFFERED AT THE ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYOmer Onar, Illinois Institute of Technology (IEEE S’05) received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in electrical engineering from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, in 2004 and 2006 respectively. He was a research scholar in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of South Alabama (USA) from August 2005 to August 2006 and involved US Department of Energy projects based on power management for fuel cell applications. Currently, he is a doctoral research assistant at the Energy Harvesting and Renewable Energies Laboratory (EHREL) at the Electric Power and Power Electronics Center

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Associate Vice President for Visualization Computing. He formerly was Department Head and a Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology. He is the co-founder of the Digital Enterprise Center in the School of Technology, and, in the 6 years he served as Department Head, he more than doubled enrollment, funded projects, and donations to the department. Prior to becoming department head he was on the faculty in Computer Graphics Technology for 4 years. Prior to joining the faculty at Purdue, Gary served three years as a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Department of Engineering Graphics at The Ohio State University. He has authored numerous papers in

Conference Session

High-School Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Henry Harms, Stevens Insititue of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology; David Janosz, NJTEA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-410: SYSTEMS AND GLOBAL ENGINEERING: RESULTS OF A PILOTSTUDY FOR HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TEACHERSMercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDebra Brockway, Stevens Institute of TechnologyBeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of TechnologyHenry Harms, Stevens Insititue of TechnologyEirik Hole, Stevens Institute of TechnologyDavid Janosz, NJTEA Page 14.1116.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Systems and Global Engineering: Results of a Pilot Study for High School Students and TeachersAbstractThis three-year project is designed to engage high school classes in New Jersey and elsewhere ina geographically-distributed systems

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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B. Samanta; Chiraag Nataraj; Sanjeev Reddy; Mark Woods; C. Nataraj

SWARM ROBOTICS: RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS B. Samanta1*, Chiraag Nataraj2, Sanjeev Reddy3, Mark Woods4, C. Nataraj5 Abstract: The paper reports an exploratory project to provide research experiences on swarm robotics to high school students. A group of three simple mobile robots (Lego NXT) was used to study ‘search and rescue’ operation. A bio-inspired global optimization technique called particle swarm optimization (PSO) was used as the main algorithm. Each robot was placed in pre-defined positions with a target position corresponding to a single target. The robots would search in spirals till the target was found by any one of the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Chad Newswander, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Tom Martin, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

productive, effective, and innovative.Keywords: interdisciplinary collaboration, group formation, self-organizing unitsI. IntroductionWork teams are often led by project managers and situated in a large organizational environmentwhere routine and predictability are valued. In certain settings, such as in open source softwaredevelopment,1 groups can form without traditional project management structure in a looselycoordinated environment that is both self-organizing and self-managing. This concept of self-organizing invests group members with a greater commitment to be productive, effective, andinnovative. However, there has still been little discussion about self-organizing teams in aneducational setting. By breaking down disciplinary divisions to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Foster, University of Toronto; Alexandra Heeney, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2287: THE ENGINEERING SCIENCE PRAXIS SEQUENCE:CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES WHEN INTEGRATING SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT INTO THE ENGINEERING DESIGN CLASSROOMJason Foster, University of TorontoAlexandra Heeney, University of Toronto Alexandra Heeney is a University of Toronto National Scholar in her 3rd year of undergraduate Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, majoring in computer engineering. She has been involved with Sustainable Development (SD) projects and SD education for several years, as a participant at the Design Science Laboratory at the United Nations in New York City, a delegate in sustainable development education for the Canadian Commission for UNESCO in Ottawa, and

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Hovell, University of Texas, Austin; Kimberly Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin

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Graduate Studies

the unique communal atmosphere thatcannot be found at many other schools, and that helps develop the students further than otherprograms might. The following sections describe the work and social atmospheres referenced,detailing certain aspects that are, from a student’s perspective, crucial to the unique nature of thisprogram.Working TogetherAt FSEL, working with your fellow students is not just a suggestion. The lab is set up toencourage multiple arenas for collaboration between students, including group research projects, Page 14.652.3shared resources, and copious amounts of communal space.Common Entering CurriculumThree courses are the

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

Copyright © 2009, American Society for Engineering EducationDatabase Engineering Requirements (42 Credit Hours)All students graduating in database area of specialization must complete 42 credit hours whichconsist of 27 credit hours core and 15 credit hours electives:Database Engineering Core Courses: 1. CS 2450, Software Engineering (3.0 CR) Presents concepts, methodology and best-practices necessary to develop large scale software projects. Includes step-wise software requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing and release. Discusses software generation, reuse, scheduling, verification, and maintenance. Emphasizes current “real world” industry best-practices and tools

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Egbert, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

. IntroductionThis is the fourth of four invited papers prepared for the special panel session of the ASEE-National Collaborative Task Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform. This paperaddresses the importance for federal government and U.S. industry to invest in a nationaldemonstration project with innovative universities across the country to accelerate thedevelopment of professional master of engineering and doctor of engineering programs that meetthe needs of engineers in industry in bolstering U.S. technological innovation for the nation’sfuture economic growth, global competitiveness, and national security.1.1 Benchmarking National StrategiesToday, as the United States competes in the global economy, its industries are facing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nhut Ho, California State University, Northridge; Robert Ryan, California State University, Northridge

improve student performanceand retention challenges unique to minority institutions by using the Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) framework as the context for engineering education. Thisframework facilitated a systems engineering design process by benchmarking andformulating the skills, knowledge, and attitudes desired by stakeholders (industry,faculty, students) as requirements for the design, engaging freshman students early andcontinuously in the program with continuity in the courses and relaxation ofprerequisites, establishing mutually supporting contents and proficiency in skill levelsamong the courses, integrating the teaching of personal and interpersonal skills into thedesign projects, using active and experiential learning

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aura Gimm, Duke University

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Biomedical

modules (“NanoLabs”) implemented to guide students through specificaspects of nanotechnology and existing tools. In a final project, students worked in teams toaddress specific design issues surrounding a number of areas including nanomedicine andbiosensors. The course was offered twice with limited enrollments in fall 2007 (12 students) and2008 (11 students). A number of changes were made in response to student comments after thefirst offering and this paper will discuss the course structure during the second offering.Course StructureThe course combined lectures, student-led presentations on journal articles, “Nanolab” modulesand their write-ups or reports, and a major team project that lead to final presentations andreports. The course schedule

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Younker; Ann McKenna

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Design in Engineering Education

applying disciplinary knowledge in the process of design. Specifically, ourresearch seeks to explore the role that computational and analytical abilities play in innovation inthe context of engineering design education. We apply the learning framework of adaptiveexpertise to focus our work and guide the research. Using the adaptive expertise framework,with a specific focus on computational/analytical knowledge, we document the type of evidencestudents do (or do not) use when selecting possible design alternatives, appropriate models ormethods of analysis, and when interpreting the results to justify their decisions.We analyzed student design project reports from different academic years, and from differentengineering disciplines. Specifically, our

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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R. Asmatulu

, • Understand the processes and cost analysis, and • Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills through technical presentations and reports in term projects. 5Figure 4: Metallic corrosion on a hip joint (left) and degraded polymeric knee joint (below).3.2 Course Textbook Two books are required for the present course, which are given below. In addition tothese books, we also prepared and posted our own PowerPoint lecture notes on blackboard usinginformation in the books and other sources. 1. Wong, J.Y. and Bronzino, J.D. “Biomaterials,” CRC Press, 2007 2. Sih, D. “Introduction to Biomaterials,” World Scientific, 2006. A number of

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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XingYing Cheng; Daren Wilcox

environment. Because we are using Ubuntu Linux operating system whichapplies the GNOME desktop environment, when we create a project, we have to select othersand type gedit into the “other command” under the project option.Bluespec Operation in LinuxAfter we installed both the Bluespec environment and the Ubuntu Linux operating system, wecan launch the Bluepec development workstation by typing the command ‘bluespec’ in the Linuxenvironment.In the workstation of Bluespec, we can execute all the behaviors like creating project, typechecking, compile, linking and simulating. The first step is creating a project. In this step, theproject option setting is very important, because we have to choose the top file and module forthis particular project and

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mary Lowe; Marcia Wiedefeld; Andrew Zink

, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL providesrich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining highachievement standards for all.http://www.cast.org/Universal Design of InstructionA Checklist for Inclusive Teachinghttp://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/equal_access_udi.htmlUniversal Design of Physical SpacesA Checklist for Designing Spaces That Are Welcoming, Accessible, and Usablehttp://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/equal_access_spaces.htmUniversal Design of Your ProjectA Checklist for Making Projects Welcoming, Accessible, and Usable. Project DO-IT, University ofWashingtonhttp://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/design.html

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Arun K. Datta; Jacqueline Caesar; Daphne Rainey; Stephen Cammer; Julie Schuman; Oswald Crasta

Institute (NUCRI), School of Engineering and 3Technology, College of Letters and Science (COLS), National University, San Diego, CA;4 Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, Virginia Tech University, Blacksburg, VA.*For CorrespondenceABSTRACTAlthough the role of cyberinfrastructure in engineering education and research is advancing, theuse of the concept and infrastructure are quite limited in the courses for the allied healthprofessionals. CIBRED* (CI-TEAM Implemenrtation for Biological Researchers, Educators, andDevelopers), an NSF funded project, provides a unique opportunity for these authors to introducethe concept of cyberinfrastructure to non-engineering educators and students by designing,developing, and deploying course

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

John Thieken, MEd, is a PhD student in the Mathematics Education concentration in Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University. He has a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering and currently works as a high school mathematics teacher in Arizona.Monica Elser, Arizona State University Monica Elser, M.S., M.Ed., is the education manager for ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability (GIOS). She has expertise in ecology and sustainability education, and administering after-school science clubs. She developed and administers the award-winning Ecology Explorers program and Service at Salado project. At GIOS, she directs the sustainability education programs for the National Science

Conference Session

Robot Mania in Precollegiate Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia University; Peiyi Lin, Teachers College, Columbia University; Jason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-492: ANALYSIS OF MIDDLE- AND HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS’LEARNING OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTSTHROUGH A LEGO UNDERWATER ROBOTICS DESIGN CHALLENGEElisabeth McGrath, Stevens Institute of TechnologySusan Lowes, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityPeiyi Lin, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityJason Sayres, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 14.215.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Analysis of Middle and High School Student Learning of Science, Mathematics and Engineering Concepts Through a LEGO Underwater Robotics Design ChallengeAbstractThe Build IT project is a university-school collaboration to

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, DeVry University, Decatur, GA

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

our teaching methods, which include real-time signalprocessing laboratories using low-cost DSP processors, and hands-on projects. We will alsopresent a course assessment and outcome, which will include how the students apply their gainedDSP knowledge to their capstone senior projects. Finally, we will address the possibleimprovement of the course content and associated laboratories.I. IntroductionDigital signal processing (DSP) technology and its advancements have continuously impactedthe disciplines of electrical, computer, and biomedical engineering technology programs. This isdue to the fact that DSP technology plays a key role in many current applications of electronics,which include digital telephones, cellular phones, digital satellites

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and counseling.The TECT workshop, a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded proof-of-concept project,incorporates the well-established STEM model of hands-on problem-based learning to improvestudent learning and comprehension. To reinforce this approach, the TECT workshop makes useof existing engineering related student summer camps to conduct concurrent teacher andcounselor in-service education and promote best practices that reach across the diversity ofstudent learning styles and interests. In the TECT workshops, the teachers and counselorsinteract with students in the summer camps, learn new engineering and pedagogical content, andparticipate in teaching selected summer camp activities.To date, three TECT workshops have been held that

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Economy

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Lundquist, Ohio State University

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Engineering Economy

investment by small businesses.Taxation of Corporate IncomeIn order to do economic analysis of a project using after-tax cash flows one must firstdetermine the before-tax cash flows and the amount of tax paid each year. This caninclude both State and Federal Taxes on income of the corporation. The use of tax tablesis relatively straightforward; it is finding the portion of income that is taxable in any yearthat makes this a complex subject. While it might seem that the calculation should beginwith the before-tax cash flow, not all of that amount, on either the revenue or expenditureside, is treated the same way for tax purposes. Cash flows resulting from the purchase orsale of capital assets must be excluded from the before-tax cash flows to find

Conference Session

Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Diong, Texas Christian University; Jamie Smith, Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics; Edward Kolesar, Texas Christian University; Rene Cote, Texas Christian University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2009-1053: REMOTE EXPERIMENTATION WITH MEMS DEVICESBill Diong, Texas Christian UniversityJamie Smith, Lockheed-Martin AeronauticsEdward Kolesar, Texas Christian UniversityRene Cote, Texas Christian University Page 14.1019.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Remote Experimentation with MEMS DevicesI. IntroductionA project was recently initiated with the main goal of enabling those students enrolling in ourDepartment’s undergraduate Materials Science course – a required course – to conduct aparticular experiment via the Internet on a Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) device thatis located in an on-campus research laboratory. Broader and longer

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty and Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Autenrieth, Texas A&M University; Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Cheryl Page, Texas A&M University; L. Diane Hurtado, Texas A&M University; Jennifer Welch, Texas A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

used to continuously improvethe program experience and impact. It should be noted that this is not a research project, and assuch, there are neither research questions nor a research design. However, the E3 program hasgoals and anticipated outcomes, and has used qualitative questions to measure these outcomes.The program has become more refined and impact is being felt through the state. Teachers arerecruited from targeted schools, but the application is open to all teachers. Selection is rigorousand competition for available positions has intensified. Selected secondary (grade 8-12) science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teachers work in teams of 2 with engineering facultyin his/her laboratory during a 4-week summer residential

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

tendon injuries through engineering. As a graduate student, Dr. Dischino became heavily involved in educational outreach work with inner-city public school students in Philadelphia. It was through this work that she realized her passion for teaching technology and engineering concepts at all levels and encouraging students to achieve their full potential in these fields. She is currently a member of the American Society of Engineering Education, the International Technology Education Association and the Association for Science Teacher Education, as well as a Champion Board Member of the Connecticut branch of the National Girls Collaborative Project and Board Member of the CT Pre

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Chappell, University of Alabama; Keith Woodbury, University of Alabama; Robert Taylor, University of Alabama

AC 2009-2297: EXCEL IN ME: PACKAGING ADD-INS AND PROVIDINGON-LINE HELPJoseph Chappell, University of AlabamaKeith Woodbury, University of AlabamaRobert Taylor, University of Alabama Page 14.601.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Excel in ME: Packaging Add-ins and Providing Online HelpAbstractMicrosoft Excel is a ubiquitous software tool that provides an excellent electronic format forengineering computation and organization of information. This paper reports on the second yearof an NSF CCLI Phase I project to implement a sequence of Excel modules for use in theThermal Mechanical Engineering Curriculum.Several modules were developed in the first year of

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Mazumder, Formerly Director of International Relations

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International

degree programs,global simulation projects, international internships and team projects, study abroad and globalcourses provide valuable information on different educational models currently in place ininstitutions.International leadership whether it be in academia, industry or government calls for motivationof a workforce coming from diverse academic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. “Making of aglobal engineer,” is a valuable tool for the global technical enterprise. It explores the twinquestions of “why?” cross-cultural education is vital for the global engineer and shows “how?”to attain this education through an educational process. It tries to provide a direction to follow.IntroductionThe interfacing of culture and technology

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

DingXin Cheng; Joel Arthur; Albert M. Johnson

materials.To promote sustainable and successful waste tire applications in civil engineering, a curriculumdevelopment and dissemination project was funded by CIWMB. Undergraduate engineeringstudents are the future engineers; they need to learn how to utilize recycled materials such aswaste tires in civil engineering applications as well as traditional materials such as steel, wood,and concrete. The primary purpose of this project was to produce and disseminate teachingmaterials that could be used in undergraduate civil engineering courses on utilizing waste tires incivil engineering applications. Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Regional Conference