Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

management, low-impact de- velopment, green infrastructure design, storm water management, flood risk modeling, vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for urban water systems, and the water-energy nexus. Steve’s research projects have been funded by National Laboratories, EPA, NSF, DOD, DOE, State Departments of Transportation, and Private Industry. His work has resulted in more than 50 authored or co-authored peer-reviewed publi- cations. Dr. Burian currently is an Associate Director of the Global Change and Sustainability Center and the Co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah. He is actively involved with several professional societies including ASCE, AWRA, AWWA, WEF, AGU, AMS

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Anthony H. Hawes LCDR, USCG, United States Coast Guard Academy; Royce Warner James Ph.D.; Eric Jonathan Page, United States Coast Guard Academy; Ali M. Reza, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

analysis and processing by the user. A sample ofsuch an Excel file is presented in Figure 7. The system setup had shown that it is able to sample up to 32 channels with the maximumsampling rate of 1 MS/s. We also found that all unused channels should be grounded to prevent“cross talk.” These are board specific issues and this particular NI board would performoptimally if 32 channels were used as 16 differential channels. For the CGAPL experiments,when they do not deal with short-lived plasmas, even 16 differential channels are more thanenough for what they need in their experiments.Capstone Contributions to EE Curriculum The end result of the project will help Electrical Engineering to develop a system thatwill become a vital building

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Signal Processing and Controls

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, andstudent laptops, for displaying the signals.IntroductionElectric guitars are fascinating to students and provide an excellent motivating platform forengineering exploration in acoustics, vibration, electronics, electromagnetics, stresses and strain,and signals and systems1. Students generally respond very positively to the use of the guitar as asource of electrical signals because it is something they already know about, and they canphysically see the creation of the signals when the guitar is plucked. Used as an experimentalplatform, a guitar provides sound, touch, and sight sensory input to students. Coupled with a dataacquisition board, the electric guitar provides the source of a complex signal that might beanalyzed in the time domain or in

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington- Seattle; Elizabeth Burpee; Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Tamara Floyd Smith P.E., Tuskegee University; Melani Plett, Seattle Pacific University; Nanette M Veilleux, Simmons College

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7645STEM Students outside the Classroom: The Role of the Institution in Defin-ing Extracurricular ActivityDr. Denise Wilson, University of Washington Denise Wilson received the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1988 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and 1995, respectively. She also holds an M.Ed. from the University of Washington (2008) and has worked in industry (Applied Materials). She is currently a faculty member with the Electrical Engineering De- partment, University of Washington, Seattle, and she was

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Civil Engineering

a course curriculum improvementcase study involving an introductory geotechnical engineering course where an inquiry-basedapproach is used. The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to describe how the inquiry-basedapproach is used in the classroom including student perspectives of the use of this approach; and(2) to examine the relationships between student performance on the final exam with studentself-efficacy beliefs and self-regulatory behaviors. The inquiry-based pedagogy model is based on Bloom and Krathwohl’s Taxonomy andBloom’s Revised Taxonomy2, which focuses on student-centered learning activities andinteractive skills. Bloom’s taxonomy is used in education as a valid benchmark to measure astudent’s level of understanding

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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Electrical and Computer

experience in working with off-the-shelf parts and systems. Acapstone project may require integration with a solar panel, motion sensor, or electronic keypad.But nowhere in the curriculum are students taught how to research parts, read data sheets, andverify operations, all necessary considerations before the design can progress.To address these challenges, a series of open-ended laboratory experiences were designed forfirst-semester seniors. These experiences were designed to be completed in two weeks (includingsix hours of lab time). With only a basic understanding of the functionality, and perhaps adatasheet, the students spend the first week tinkering with a part or system that they have notused before. They must learn how it responds to various

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Georgia L Harris, NIST

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, or engineering degree. It has been found through instructionalexperience that most working professionals, even in these fields, have historically not beenadequately exposed to the concepts covered in this course. This situation could change in thefuture through sharing these concepts among university professors. At this time, application ofthese concepts or case studies into an engineering curriculum could be done at either anintroductory or advanced level, depending on the prior knowledge of the students.Pre-reading assignments given to the students include the following materials:  ISO/IEC 17025, General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories2;  Beginner’s Guide to Measurement3; and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghulam H. Bham, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Civil Engineering

. Page 23.49.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A GIS Based Laboratory in Transportation Engineering: Self-Efficacy as a Predictor of Students’ LearningABSTRACTThe focus of this paper is to identify an exploratory model that links students’ performance in aGeographic Information Systems (GIS) laboratory to students’ perceptions and beliefs related tothis experience. Self-efficacy, perceived motivation and perceived difficulty, were examined assignificant predictors of students’ performance outcomes. Structural equation modeling approachwas adopted in this study.The results indicate that both perceived motivation and perceived difficulty are significantpredictors for

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine E Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

-Light and John Ittelson are the authors of Documenting Learning with ePortfolios: A Guide for College Instructors (2011).Dr. Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT) Ken Yasuhara was a research team member for the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Educa- tion’s Academic Pathways Study (CAEE APS) and is currently a research scientist at the University of Washington’s Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT). His research and teaching interests include engineering design, major choice, and professional portfolios. He completed an A.B. in computer science at Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering at the University of Wash

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Valeria Quevedo, Universidad de Piura; Dante Arturo Guerrero, Universidad de Piura; Martin Palma, Universidad de Piura; Susana Vegas, Universidad de Piura

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Engineering Management

different undergraduatecourses and realities, to prove its robustness.References:[1] L. Shuman, C. Atman, E. Eschembach, D. Evans, R. Felder R, P. Imbrie, J. Mc Gourty, R. Miller, K. Smith, E. Soulsbi and C. Asilha and Yokomoto, "The future of engineering education," in 32º ASEE/IEEE “Frontiers in Education Conference”, 2000.[2] E. Smerdon, "An Action Agenda for Engineering Curriculum Innovation," in 11th IEEE-USA Biennial Careers Conference., San José, California, 2000.[3] I. Pant and B. Baroudi, "Project management education: The human skills imperative.," International Journal of Project Management, vol. 27, pp. 124 -128, 2008.[4] C. Rojas Cruz, "Aprendizaje basado en proyectos, experiencias formativas en la práctica

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R Veazie P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

required curriculum for upper-levelundergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in the science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) fields. These laboratory experiments usually involve materials and/ormaterial properties that were designed to establish a level of specification and implementationmethodology. However, often these laboratory experiments were developed for well definedsystems in controlled environments in order to take advantage of limited resources such asexpensive materials, laboratory space and testing supplies. Material systems that incorporate adependence on more than one parameter for processing and subsequent characterization pose asignificant problem in that the experiment designer may not possess the

Conference Session

Visualization tools and uses in graphics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melchor Garcia Dominguez, Universidad de Las palmas de Gran Canaria; Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, Universidad de La Laguna; Cristina Roca, University of Las Plamas de Gran Canaria

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Engineering Design Graphics

the use of information visualization tools to provide new methods of learning. Their interest is the develop- ment of teaching applications based on emerging technologies as well as motivation and usability studies focusing his work on developing computer applications.Mrs. Cristina Roca, University of Las Plamas de Gran Canaria Page 23.1253.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Tools, methodologies and motivation to improve spatial skill on engineering studentsIntroductionFerguson1 in “Engineering and the Mind´s Eye” points out that an

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #7817Improve Retention Rate and Performance of Students in STEM Field Usinga Virtual Teaching Assistant SystemDr. Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University Dr. Pablo Biswas received Ph.D. and M.S. in in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX. Dr. Biswas’s research interest is in supply chain management, inventory control, lean production systems, and information

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Virginia Lea Ferguson, Mechanical Engineering; University of Colorado; Boulder, CO; Alyssa Nicole Berg, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies, Student

Paper ID #6667Am I a Boss or a Coach? Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates inResearchMs. Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder Janet Y. Tsai is a doctoral student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, whose work examines and develops initiatives to encourage more students, especially women, into the eld of engineering. Currently, Tsai’s research focuses on understanding the dynamics of how status and prestige are constructed among novice engineers.Dr. Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Daria Kotys-Schwartz is the Design Center Colorado Co-Director and an Instructor in the

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corinne Johnson Rutzke, Corinne Rutzke

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

System’s, “green”initiative. This program is geared towards helping reform educational infrastructure bypromoting multidisciplinary activities and content in the areas of bioenergy and bioproducts.Such an interdisciplinary perspective enhances interactions of investigators, K-16 teachers andfaculty, and pre-service teachers across disciplinary boundaries to provide insight to some of theintractable problems related to the environment. During the one-week institute on Bioenergy andBioproducts for STEAM teachers and faculty held at UMES in the summer of 2012, varioushands-on activities along with bioenergy and bioproducts-related curriculum developmentmaterials were presented to the ten educators. The educators represented middle and high schoolmath

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Dimas, The University of California, Irvine; Faryar Jabbari, University of California, Irvine; Jia Frydenberg, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6665Outcome, Economic and Operational Benefits of Hybrid Courses - A PublicResearch University PerspectiveDr. David J. Dimas, The University of California, Irvine Dr. Dimas has over 25 years of experience which centers on consulting in simulation and design and developing and teaching a curriculum of related engineering analysis and product development courses in both commercial and academic settings. He served in a number of top-level management positions at both PDA Engineering and MSC Software including director of training services, customer support, educational sales and product documentation in the

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Ramirez Apud Lopez Zaira, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Chemical Engineering

the MAI was used as a measuring tool in aresearch that examined the effects of teaching metacognitive strategies to 60 students in aphotography class. The results of the MAI exhibited an increase in the total mean score, from 65to 68 out of 100. The MAI was answered before and after assignments with instructions andpractice in reflection, planning and evaluation15.MAI has also been used at the faculty of Odontology in Malmö University in Sweden, for aproject focusing on students’ proficiency to learn in a problem-based curriculum. Students tookpart in different workshops; they watched a tutorial that was followed by discussions and workedin small groups designing cases. After the workshops the MAI-data from students taking part inthe project

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hollee Hitchcock Becker, The Catholic University of America

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Architectural

learned structures knowledge to projects in the design studio. This paper posits that the application of structural knowledge in design studio is essential to an integrated design approach and as such, the structures curriculum should be directly linked to individual studio projects. Through analysis of the structural debates listed above, the paper discusses flexible curriculum components and multiple half-term courses to suit the needs of individual student schedules and correspondence to design studios. It also discusses strategies toward developing studio links that reinforce the design of structural systems from the concept phase of a project.Structures and the ArchitectArchitects do not strive to

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT); Radhakrishna Kotti, University of Houston (CoE); Jesus Arturo Villanueva

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

systems.Smart grid is the platform that is the primary driver in providing more reliable and cost-efficientelectrical power while conserving energy resources in today's new digital era. Moreover, theSmart Grid is a way to address an aging energy infrastructure that needs to be upgraded orreplaced. It is also a way to address energy efficiency by increasing consumer awareness aboutthe connection between electricity use and the environment. The concept of Smart Grid is basedon the integration of the electric grid, communication network and data acquisition technologiesto monitor and control the generation, distribution, storage and consumption of electrical power.The workforce demand in the electrical power industry is also evolving. In order to be

Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo; Kimberly Mary Coburn, University of Toledo; Donald V. Chase, University of Dayton

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Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #6889Interdisciplinary Approach to Address the Dynamics of Water DistributionSystems for Engineering Student EducationProf. Youngwoo Seo, University of Toledo Dr. Youngwoo (Young) Seo is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Univer- sity of Toledo. He is also jointly appointed to the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering. He received my Ph.D. (2008) in environmental engineering at the University of Cincinnati. His research interests include the molecular scale analysis of bacteria adhesion and biofilm formation in water and wastewater systems. Also, he has been

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Eafit; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #6378Colombian Elementary Students’ Performance and Perceptions of Comput-ing Learning Activities with ScratchMr. Camilo Vieira, Eafit Master of Engineering from Universidad Eafit. Doctoral student in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. Research interests include Computing Education, Computational Thinking and Educational Technologies.Dr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Univer- sity West Lafayette. Magana’s research interests are centered on the integration of

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Ron Terry, Brigham Young University; Steven L Shumway, Bringham Young University; Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University

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International

the technology and engineering inventory; 2.) Discuss the cultural implications ofteaching technology and engineering in a third world country like the DominicanRepublic; and 3.) Outline what was done and learned by the eleven college students andfour supporting faculty members while participating in the development andimplementation of this course.Dominican Student Responses to the Technology and Engineering Inventory An understanding of the Dominican students’ perceptions, attitudes, anddefinition of technology and engineering was an integral part of this research project.Consequently the researchers used a mixed research methodology consisting of: 1.) Apre/post technology and engineering attitudinal survey, and 2.) Field

Conference Session

K-12 and STEM Programs in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Matt Leonard, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

to teaching project management in high schools; these include finding qualified mentors,mentor training, background checks, and security2.A Unique Approach for Learning Project ManagementBased on the lessons learned by others2, the Texas A&M University Electronic EngineeringTechnology (EET) Program and the Project Management Institute – Clear Lake/Galveston (PMI-CLG) Chapter developed an innovative approach to introduce project management concepts andtools to the students working on the HUNCH projects.The team proposed an approach that leverages its curriculum development capabilities, industryexpertise, and the energy and passion of undergraduate students to engage high school studentsin project management at an early stage in their

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison L. Sieving, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Marcia Pool, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trisha Eustaquio, Purdue University; Rajtarun Madangopal, Purdue University; Alyssa Panitch PhD; Kate Stuart, Purdue University; Ann E Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Scott Alan Jewett

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

mechanisms. The research approach integrates mathematical modeling, systems analysis, and control theory directly with experiments on cellular and physiological systems. The ultimate goal is to advance tissue engi- neering, therapeutic design, and personalized medicine based upon validated quantitative approaches that combine theory with experiments and link the controls community with the life sciences and biomedi- cal communities. Dr. Rundell is also actively involved in curriculum design and employs pedagogical advances towards engineering education. She was recently appointed the Vice Chair of the IFAC Tech- nical Committee on Control in Society and serves as a member of the steering committee for the IEEE CSS

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Jason Kereluk, University of Toronto

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 23.97.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013A REMOTELY-ACCESSIBLE RECONFIGURABLE PLATFORM FOR ROBOTICS EDUCATION Page 23.97.2AbstractThis paper discusses a new remotely-accessible, serial-manipulator platform for roboticseducation. The hardware is an 18 degree of freedom manipulator that can lock any combinationof its joints in any position in their continuous range to emulate a manipulator with fewer degreesof freedom. The manipulator is controlled by an integrated design and simulation environmentrunning on a host workstation, which links through a target processor to the manipulatorhardware. The software application is remotely accessible by students via

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orla Smyth LoPiccolo, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Architectural

.2005;1(3).,26 Whitelock, D., and Jelfs, A., Would you rather collect data in the rain or attend a virtual field trip? : Findings from a series of virtual science field studies. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life- Long Learning. 2005; 15(1-2),:121–131.27 Lewis, D., Can Virtual Field Trips be Substituted for Real-world Field Trips in an Eighth Grade Geology Curriculum?, University of Washington PhD Thesis 200828 Puhek, M., Perse, M., and Sorgo, A., Comparison Between a Real Field Trip and a Virtual Field Trip in a Nature Preserve: Knowledge Gained in Biology and Ecology, Journal of Baltic Science Education. 2012;11( 2):164-174.29 Hurst, S., Use of “Virtual” Field Trips in Teaching Introductory

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Ahmed E. Kamal, Iowa State University; Akhilesh Tyagi, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

Journal of Engineering Education. Dr. Rover was Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in the College of Engineering from 2004-2010. Prior to that, she served as associate chair for undergraduate education in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2003-2004. She began her academic career at Michigan State University. She received the B.S. in computer science in 1984, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in computer engineering in 1986 and 1989, respectively, from Iowa State University. Her teaching and research has focused on embedded computer systems, reconfigurable hardware, integrated program development and performance environments for parallel and distributed systems, visualization, performance

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Dick Blandford, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

session 2 and the other half would rotate to session 3. This method would allow students to get to know more of their classmates. We liked this idea and will implement it next year.General It was suggested that we make more of an attempt to integrate studentComments personal computers into the sessions rather than rely on classroom machines.SummaryThis paper presents one organizational structure for introducing freshmen to the closely relateddisciplines of electrical and computer engineering and to computer science. Our assessment dataindicates that the course was well received. We have been measuring freshman to sophomoreretention in electrical and computer

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin B Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

enhancementprogram involved tracking students’ academic success, and identifying their weaknesses in aneffort to offer remedies and tutoring support as needed. Students were also encouraged toparticipate in guest speaker presentations related to power, besides the nuclear and poweremphasis courses they were to take as part of the scholarship requirements. The enhancementprogram involved workforce development through exposure of student to nuclear fields innuclear power, science, and health physics.IV. Outreach and Recruiting ActivitiesNWDSE Program is expected to play an integral part in TAMUCC’s recruitment activities forthe expansion of the national nuclear-related workforce. Members of TAMUCC School ofEngineering and Computing Sciences (formerly

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P Cohoon, University of Virginia; J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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Computing & Information Technology

participants, the content is intendedas a resource for teachers to use when talking with principals, parents, school boards, andcolleagues about why computer science should be offered in their school.After defining computing, its intellectual merit, and its wide ranging applications, the content ofthis session is primarily data showing the unmet need for computing professionals and how thatneed could be better met by drawing on women and minorities, populations that are severelyunderrepresented in computing. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational projections arecontrasted with Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System15 reports on numbers ofstudents earning degrees in computing. The contrast shows an extreme shortfall. Further, mostother