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General Topics in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta; Roger Graves, University of Alberta

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-1164: WRITING WELLˆ2: BUILDING TRACTION AND TRI-UMPH INTO CO-AUTHORSHIPSuzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta Prof Kresta is a Chemical Engineering Professor at the University of Alberta, and the co-editor of the Handbook of Industrial Mixing. Her interest in improving the writing process was initially purely selfish, but has turned out to be a joyful transition in her research group.John A. Nychka, University of Alberta John was an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky for two years before returning to Canada and his alma mater, the University of Alberta, in 2007. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering teaching and coordinating the second year

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Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brandon Dooley, Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-729: ENERGY CONSERVATION IN THE CLASSROOMRandy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown Randy Kelley is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Pitts- burgh at Johnstown. He earned a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Nuclear and Mechanical) at Texas A&M University, a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M Univer- sity, a Masters of Business Administration from West Texas A&M University, a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and a Bachelors of Science in Nuclear Engineer- ing from Texas A&M University. He joined the faculty at UPJ in 2010 after finishing his doctoral degree

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Educating Students for the 21st Century: History, Reflection, and Outcomes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Swaminathan Balachandran, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

work with others in my opinion is the mostimportant skill an engineer can have, so sharpening this skill during our project is going to beuseful anywhere as well.” – Brad Menning Page 22.1337.10“ I learned that it is best to start with engineering controls when trying to eliminate hazards. It isimportant to look at the design with an open mind, and try to think “outside the box” whencoming up with solutions.” - Sara Michels“ This project helped our group improve communication skills. Communication was a key stepin the success of this project.” - Brittany DuCharme, Justin Melcher, Wyatt Parsons, WilliamWalchak“ Planning can be difficult and

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Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Carlos Lopez, Iowa State University ; Dimitra Lynette Jackson, Iowa State University

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Biological & Agricultural

I am a PhD student in Educational Leadership and policy studies with emphasis in higher education. I earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Master’s degree in Engineering Management both from Florida International University. I worked in companies such as CommerceBank, Johnson & Johnson, Electrolux and others as part of the operations, quality control, quality assurance and management teams. I started working at the office of Community College Research and Policy (OCCRP) as a Graduate Research Assistant in February 2009. I am currently working on a National Science Foundation funded project entitled the Pathway2STEM as Project Manager. I am also working in the Biomedical

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bernard White, George Mason University; Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University; Vicki L. Dominick, George Mason University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-218: AN ONLINE ALTERNATIVE TO THE ON-CAMPUS SUM-MER BRIDGE PROGRAME. Bernard White, George Mason University Dr. E. Bernard White is Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies in George Mason University’s Vol- genau School of Engineering in Fairfax, Virginia where he has worked for over 20 years. He earned bachelors and masters degrees in mathematics from Mississippi Industrial College and the University of Illinois respectively. He also earned masters and Ph.D. degrees in systems engineering from Howard University and the University of Virginia respectively.Eileen Patricia Mazzone, George Mason University Eileen Mazzone, M. Ed., is the Learning Specialist in the Learning Services division of Counseling and

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sohum Sohoni; David Fritz; Wira Mulia

best practicesProceedings of the 2011 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 5With these goals in mind, we designed the following set of course objectives: 1. List the main parts of a microprocessor 2. Draw a block diagram of CPU internals, and label each part 3. Process data presented in various representations 4. Differentiate between general purpose microprocessors and embedded processors w.r.t to limitations, styles of programming and resources 5. Explain the effect of storing all information in the form of a finite number of bits (quantization) 6. Design an algorithm to solve a

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca A Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Andrew Petersen, University of Toronto Mississauga

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Council of Sections

is an example of fast-feedback technology. (Koretsky, M. Web-based Interactive Science and Engineering Learning Tool. https://secure.engr.oregonstate.edu/che/WISE/. )about the teaching of the content, with even more weight because the results have been filteredthrough both individual minds and group consideration. When the teacher discusses the exam,the concepts missed after the group exam can be the focus, thus reducing faculty review time.3.3 BenefitsOne model of active learning separates "doing" from "observing" and differentiates betweendialog "with self" and "with others".8 Group tests contain room for both types of dialog. First, thesolo test forces to the student to hold a dialog with self, with the instructor as audience. Next

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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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Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University

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Ocean and Marine

mind, let’s turn to some of the current projects of the TCROVteam.The HSE program requires that each team submit a set of goals at the start of the year. It isexpected that these will be modified as the year progresses, and this is almost always the case.Here are the goals submitted by the team in NOV 2010: TCROV – 2010-11 Goals9 The following is a brief synopsis and summary of potential goals for the HSE underwater ROV engineering project, Traverse City Central Senior High, Traverse City Michigan The emphasis for 2010-2011 will involve three high school teams concentrating on five primary areas: 1) Increase the use of technology into the ROV system and building process. Possible

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Xiongjie Dong, Kansas State University; Tim J. Sobering, Kansas State University; Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1927: A RAPID ANALYSIS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING LAB-ORATORY (RASCL) DESIGN COMPATIBLE WITH THE NATIONAL IN-STRUMENTS MYDAQ PLATFORMSteve Warren, Kansas State University Steve Warren received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University in 1989 and 1991, respectively, followed by a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. Dr. Warren is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. Prior to joining KSU in August 1999, Dr. Warren was a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM. He directs the KSU Medical Component Design Laboratory, a

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Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jeff Kesling

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Instrumentation

AC 2011-1376: SMART RODMohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University Mohamad Mustafa is a Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Savannah State University (SSU). He has six years of industrial experience prior to teaching at SSU. He received his BS, MS, and PhD in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Research Interest is: Sensors Applications in Civil Engineering.Asad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityJeff Kesling Page 22.1302.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 SMART RODAbstractThe application

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Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1492: CLICKER CLICKS ITWayne P Hung, Texas A&M University Dr. Hung is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University and has a joint appointment with Depart- ment of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution and Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is an active member of ASEE, SME, HTEC and enjoys teaching and researching in the field of ad- vanced materials, micro manufacturing, and medical manufacturing. Page 22.330.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Clicker Clicks It!AbstractManufacturing requires

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Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter J. Sherman, Iowa State University

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Mathematics

AC 2011-362: A LOOK AT STEM EDUCATION FROM THE TOP DOWNPeter J. Sherman, Iowa State University Professor received his Ph.D. in ME in 1984. Since that time he has conducted teaching and research in a wide variety of areas related to engineering, mathematics and statistics. He currently holds a joint appointment in the departments of aerospace engineering and statistics at Iowa State University. Page 22.57.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Look at STEM Education from the Top DownAbstractThis paper addresses STEM education issues, not in the

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Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MaryPat Beaufait; Duyun Chen, University of Pennsylvania; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Cecile Dietrich; Garrett Michael Vanhoy, University of Arizona

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Electrical and Computer

current work in software defined radio (SDR) includes leading projects related to the OSSIE open source effort. He chairs the Wireless Innovation Forum Educational Work Group, is a member of ASEE, IEEE, and Eta Kappa Nu, and is a Professional Engineer in Virginia.Ms. Cecile DietrichGarrett Michael Vanhoy, University of Arizona Page 22.1548.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Transition from Undergraduate Research Program Participants to Researchers and Open Source Community ContributorsAbstractExperiences of three participants in an undergraduate research

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Digital Technologies and Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Ben Uriel Sherrett, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering. Two comments from a teammember interview demonstrate the knowledge integration of the material balance conceptthrough this “chunking” process: “so, learned a lot, learned that the key phrase is, uh what should you do, a material balance, which I’m taking design and it’s really true cause like in design it’s also like oh just do an energy/material balance and see what you can get from that first” “like I said, like the whole material balance concept that, that’s like it’s something you learn sophomore year and you don’t necessarily really keep in mind as you go through, but it’s a really essential element of chemical engineering and just gives you like, makes you step back and think about

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New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong Xu, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Alan B Overby; Xiangyu Wei, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1682: VISUALIZING CONCEPTS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS:HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS USING STUDENT-OWNED LABORATORYKITSYong Xu, Virginia Tech Dr. Yong Xu received his B.S. in Applied Physics from Tsinghua University (China) in 1995 and his Ph.D. in Physics from California Institute of Technology in 2001. From 2001 to 2004, he worked as a research scientist at Orbits Lightwave, a startup company, and then a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech. Since 2005, he is an assistant professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech, a faculty member of the Center for Photonics Technology at Virginia Tech, and a affiliated faculty member of the biomedical imaging division of the School of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Andrea Marta Eller, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University; Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees

may enter introductory engineering courses able to explain phenomena, but notnecessarily able to apply that knowledge of scientific phenomena to engineering design andinnovation. Additionally, students must be aware of the transition so that they do not becomefrustrated from the different orientation of instruction in their engineering science classes. Theyneed to remain open-minded and comfortable with the potential advantage of achievingconceptual change about the nature of engineering. By frequently utilizing multimodal Page 22.451.12expression of student mental models, this transition can be monitored.The integrated, contextualized, and

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Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-1271: VIRTUAL IDEATION PLATFORM AND ENTREPRENEUR-SHIPRobert W Simoneau, Keene State College Robert W. Simoneau has 39 years of academic and industrial experience in manufacturing related dis- ciplines and plastics engineering specifically in the areas of product design and development. He is currently an Associate Professor at Keene State College in the Management Department. He recently served two years as a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Sci- ence Foundation. Prior to Keene State College he taught in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology department at Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT). Before teaching at WIT he gained considerable experience in

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Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University; David Faasse

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2652: INVESTIGATIONS ON SOLAR DATA AND A GRID-TIEDSOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAYMehmet Sozen, Grand Valley State University Dr. Mehmet Sozen is an associate professor of engineering at Grand Valley State University. He teaches in the area of thermofluid sciences and energy related courses. His specialty and interest include transport phenomena in porous media, combustion, thermal management, high heat flux applications and alternative and renewable energy applications.David Faasse David is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering. Former graduate student of the the School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University

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New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1176: USING ACTIVE LEARNING IN TEACHING ELECTRO-MAGNETICSMadeleine Andrawis, South Dakota State University Dr. Madeleine Andrawis is Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at South Dakota State University (SDSU) since January 1992. She has also been the Coordinator of the Teaching Learning Center at SDSU from July 2002 till May 2010. Dr. Andrawis earned her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in December 1991, and her M.S. from SDSU in 1983. Over the years, Dr. Andrawis has published and gave many presentations in the areas of electrical engineering, teaching effectiveness, the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, the use of instructional

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Professional Development from a Distance

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2011-34: BUILDING A DISTANCE LEARNING HYBRID PROGRAMIN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIPDr. Mitchell L Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Mitchell L. Springer, PMP, SPHR Dr. Springer is an Associate Professor in Technology Leadership & Innovation and currently serves as the Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineer- ing, Systems Engineering, Program Management and Human Resources. He sits on many university and community boards and advisory

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Brian Linhares; Hossein Rahemi

Robotic Applications to Enhance Transportation Security Authors: BRIAN LINHARES Student, Mechatronics Engineering, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology: Email: Linhares_brian@hotmail.com Advisor: HOSSEIN RAHEMI, PhDProfessor and Chair, Engineering and Technology Department, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Email: hossein.rahemi@vaughn.edu 594Robotic Applications to Enhance Transportation Security ABSTRACTThe international community has been very sensitive about security since 2001. Government agenciesspend billions of dollars, yet a solution has not been found in which civilians

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Laboratories and Projects in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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Biomedical

AC 2011-1752: A SEMESTER-LONG STUDENT-DRIVEN COMPUTATIONALPROJECTJoe Tranquillo, Bucknell University Page 22.98.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Semester-Long Student-Driven Computational ProjectIntroductionEngineering computing is a topic that is included in the curriculum of many biomedicalengineering departments and a topic with which many other engineering disciplines havewrestled (7-8, 10, 14, 23, 30, 32). Yet, the philosophical underpinnings and pedagogicalgoals of a computing course are often nebulous. Should the course lean toward anadvanced engineering mathematics course (e.g. linear algebra

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Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Landis, University of Pittsburgh; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Annie R. Pearce, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2148: LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DISTANCE LEARNINGRESEARCH METHODS COURSE CO-TAUGHT BY CLEMSON, UNIVER-SITY OF PITTSBURGH, AND VIRGINIA TECHAmy E. Landis, University of PittsburghMelissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh Melissa M. Bilec, an assistant professor in the Swanson School of Engineering’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, studies and teaches engineering issues related to sustainability, green design, and construction. She focuses largely on the practical aspects of sustainable building, from the life-cycle and cost benefit of ”green” materials to lending civic initiatives a greener touch and conducting metrics research to understand and evaluate high-performance green buildings. She

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1800: ADMINISTERING A DIGITAL LOGIC CONCEPT INVEN-TORY AT MULTIPLE INSTITUTIONSGeoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Geoffrey L. Herman is a PhD Candidate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include cogni- tive science, identifying and assessing common student misconceptions and difficulties in electrical and computer engineering topics, blended learning (integrating online teaching tools into the classroom), in- telligent tutoring systems, and music signal processing. He is a winner of the 2011 Educational Research and Methods Division Apprentice Faculty Grant. He has been

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Innovations in Teaching: Statics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Carl R. Vilmann P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1773: GOING ONLINE WITH STATICSSheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University Sheryl A. Sorby is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics and Director of Engi- neering Education and Research. She is the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Engineering at Michigan Technological University and previously served as a rotator to the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. Sorby is active in the American Society for Engineering Education serving as Director of Programs and past chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE. She was a recipient of the Dow Outstanding New Faculty award and the Distinguished Teaching

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Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth V Noren, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1506: INTEGRATING LECTURE AND LABORATORY IN ANANALOG ELECTRONICS COURSE USING AN ELECTRONICS EXPLORERBOARDKenneth V Noren, University of Idaho, Moscow Kenneth V. Noren recieved the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, in 1987, 1989, and 1992, respectively. He is a Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Idaho located in Moscow, Idaho. His research interests are in the area of design and modeling of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits and in methods for engineering education

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 22.250.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessment of a Laboratory Oriented Study CurriculumAbstract Utilizing real-world problems as a stimulus for student learning is not at all new and hasbeen in practice for a very long time. Wilkerson & Gijselaers have defined Problem-basedlearning as minds-on, hands-on, focused, experiential learning. The artistic science ofmeasurement and control is normally referred to as Experimentation and Instrumentation. Thevaried attributes of physical systems are usually measured using well designed instruments. Avery short list may include the measurement of voltage, current, resistance, inductance,capacitance, frequency, pressure

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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew G Bennett, Kansas State University; Todd Moore; Xuan Hien Nguyen, Kansas State University

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Mathematics

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A longitudinal study on students' development and transfer of the concept of integrationAbstract: We present results from the first two years of a project investigating how engineeringstudents develop problem solving skills through their academic career. The project consists of alongitudinal study as well as cross-sectional studies in multiple courses in mathematics, physicsand engineering. In this article, we focus on the transfer of knowledge from mathematics tophysics courses. We track how students' understanding of function and integration evolves asthey progress through the Calculus courses using individual semi-structured interviews. Moststudents develop a

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tyler Grandahl; Gianfranco Biondi; Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2268: AN OPEN HARDWARE, OPEN SOURCE ELECTRONICLOAD BANK AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR EXPANDING THENUMBER OF SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS RESEARCHING BATTERYENERGY STORAGETyler GrandahlGianfranco BiondiClark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 22.197.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011An Open Hardware, Open Source Electronic Load Bank and DataAcquisition System For Expanding the Number of Schools and StudentsResearching Battery Energy StorageAbstractThere is growing student interest in renewable energy and electric vehicles. Energy storage is acritical technology for electric vehicles and to some

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Emerging Information Technologies

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

professional journals. He is a senior member of IEEE and ISA and a member of ASEE and IET. (aazad@.niu.edu) Page 22.1002.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Learning from Remote Experimentations over the InternetAbstractPerforming experiments over the Internet (using real hardware) is a relatively new concept.Academics and researchers are pursuing this in an abrupt manner and are not yet coming upwith a sustainable solution that can popularize the use of remote laboratories. The first partof the paper will focus on the current status of remote laboratory designs and how this