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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Timothy J. Annesley; David P. Miller

diverse set of projects than is typically found inrobotics classes; many of which may concentrate on building towards a single task.11.1 Class StructureIn order to best understand the function of the course it’s first necessary to outline the structureof the course. Enrollment for the course was capped at 30 due to lab size and Teaching Assistantlimitations. Each week, the entire class met once for a 50-minute lecture then, again, in groupsof 15 for a 110-minute laboratory session. Each group of 15 was then divided into teams of 3.The teams worked together for the duration of the semester. The idea behind teamwork is to An earlier version of this paper appeared in the proceedings for the Global Conference on Educational RoboticsJuly 2008

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Eileen M. Kowalski; Joe D. Manous

investigation of cognitive learning within the engineering profession is rather new, it hasbeen accepted by other fields of education with the most notable being the study of medicine. Untilrecently, the four-year medical school experience centered around lecture and laboratory work, somewhatsimilar to engineering education, with clinical work occurring primarily during the fourth year. Todaymany medical schools include clinical experience early in the medical school experience because studentshave demonstrated a better grasp of material when they are concurrently studying in “traditional” coursesand experience greater cognitive learning through the combination of clinical (problem-based learning)and lecture activities.1 A similar inclusion of

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Eileen M. Kowalski; Joe D. Manous

investigation of cognitive learning within the engineering profession is rather new, it hasbeen accepted by other fields of education with the most notable being the study of medicine. Untilrecently, the four-year medical school experience centered around lecture and laboratory work, somewhatsimilar to engineering education, with clinical work occurring primarily during the fourth year. Todaymany medical schools include clinical experience early in the medical school experience because studentshave demonstrated a better grasp of material when they are concurrently studying in “traditional” coursesand experience greater cognitive learning through the combination of clinical (problem-based learning)and lecture activities.1 A similar inclusion of

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Eileen M. Kowalski; Joe D. Manous

investigation of cognitive learning within the engineering profession is rather new, it hasbeen accepted by other fields of education with the most notable being the study of medicine. Untilrecently, the four-year medical school experience centered around lecture and laboratory work, somewhatsimilar to engineering education, with clinical work occurring primarily during the fourth year. Todaymany medical schools include clinical experience early in the medical school experience because studentshave demonstrated a better grasp of material when they are concurrently studying in “traditional” coursesand experience greater cognitive learning through the combination of clinical (problem-based learning)and lecture activities.1 A similar inclusion of

Conference Session

Undergraduate Space Design and Project Courses

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Brian Schratz, Pennsylvania State University

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Aerospace

recognition for their work, improvedcollaboration between projects, better resources, and opportunities for practice of systemsengineering and project management. Faculty were interested in finding ways to provide realprojects for science, engineering, and systems engineering that were an integral part of the Page 13.1253.4educational process and a method to integrate their teaching, research, and service missions.Industry has been interested in programs that go beyond book learning and, in particular, thosethat are able to provide training grounds for systems engineering principles.SSPL OrganizationThe primary focus of the SSPL is the integration of

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University; Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

Green State University Sri Kolla is a Professor in the Electronics and Computer Technology Program at the Bowling Green State University, Ohio, since 1993. He worked as a Guest Researcher at the Intelligent Systems Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 2000-‘01. He was an Assistant Professor at the Pennsylvania State University, 1990-‘93. He got a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, 1989. His teaching and research interests are in electrical engineering/technology area with specialization in artificial intelligence, control systems, computer networking and power systems. He is a senior member of IEEE and ISA

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Richard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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New Engineering Educators

Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is also the Pete White Chair of Innovation in Engineering Education and the Director of the Frith Freshman Engineering Design Laboratory and the Faculty Advisor of the VT Mini-Baja Team. He is actively involved in bringing joy and adventure to the educational process and is the recipient of numerous University teaching awards. Page 13.1085.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Small Interventions, Big Impacts: How Modification of Delivery

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Issues of Diversity in Graduate Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Sherra Kerns, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Paige Smith, University of Maryland; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation

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Graduate Studies

, and thegraduate school experience.For members of underrepresented groups in the engineering profession, it is often difficult tofind enough appropriate mentors. One solution to this problem is to broaden the pool of mentorsthrough some form of e-mentoring. The most successful e-mentoring program for engineeringstudents, including those at the graduate level, is Mentornet.55,56 E-mentoring and assistancewith finding academic jobs, with emphasis on serving a diverse pool of applicants, is alsoavailable through the Faculty for the Future57,58 web site, although this site does not provide theone-on-one mentoring that the Mentornet site provides.C. Teaching and Professional DevelopmentMore and more graduate programs now provide students

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Dworzecki; Syed Masud Mahmud

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Electrical and Computer

decade ofpreferred usage across Europe, Bosch’s CAN protocol1 finally won widespread acceptance in theUS auto industry during the late 1990s. Worldwide usage brings certain advantages with it.Standardization of components drives down manufacturing costs; it also reduces maintenancecosts when replacements are easy to obtain. In addition, auto mechanics and repair personnelonly have to learn one electronics communication protocol to diagnose and repair faulty systems.In this entire situation, the only weak link is the educational system.Many schools around the country teach a course in embedded design, but very few2, 3, 4 focus onthe networking of embedded systems. With the globalization of our workplace, and jobs movingto other countries, it is

Conference Session

Engineering in Middle Schools

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tris West, Lewisburg Area School District; Abe Feuerstein, Bucknell University; Steven Shooter, Bucknell University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

been recognized as apowerful teaching tool that utilizes disassembly, analysis and assembly of an artifact or processin order to reach desired educational objectives and outcomes. Most recently these outcomeshave been placed within a framework for engineering dissection activities which high lights theability of dissection to (1) expose students to engineering concepts and vocabulary; (2) inspirestudents through engagement in a self-discovery learning environment; (3) foster inquiry intoengineering principles and theory; and (4) encourage exploration of generation, redesign, anddesign processes4. Changes in student interest in engineering as a result of participating in the“WebQuest” were measured through a pre/post design which utilized the

Conference Session

Opportunities for Entrepreneurship Programs and Program Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Green, University of Maryland; Georgina Johnston, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

University College.Georgina Johnston, University of Maryland Georgina Johnston is doctoral student in counselor education at the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a graduate assistant with Hinman CEOs with responsibilities for research and teaching assistance. Georgina earned a BA of History and Political Science from Marquette University and a MS of School Guidance and Counseling from Fort Valley State University. Page 13.48.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Holistic Performance Measurement System for Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vince Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2957: INCORPORATING EXPECTATION FAILURES IN ANUNDERGRADUATE FINITE ELEMENT COURSEVince Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering Vince Prantil is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Dr. Prantil received his BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. His research interests lie in micro-structural material modeling, finite element and numerical analysis. He was a senior staff member at Sandia National Laboratories California in the Applied Mechanics and Materials Modeling departments for eleven years. He joined the mechanical engineering faculty at MSOE in September 2000.William Howard, East Carolina University

Conference Session

Mechanics and the Internet

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Calvin Ashmore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bo Yeon Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Geoff Thomas, Georgia Institute of Technology; Daniel Upton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sneha Harrell, UC Berkeley; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

solving has not been understood orembraced. As a foundational course, difficulties here can impact student academic confidenceresulting in a diminished sense of self-efficacy that is particularly problematic when amplified bygender and under-represented (URM) minorities issues. And such faltering so early in the majorcan cause a student to leave engineering.While difficulties in the course arise for several reasons, our project seeks to address the problemof context. Our hypothesis is that women and minorities particularly, and students generally, aremore likely to do well in statics when the problems are placed in the context of real worldusefulness. An approach to teaching that effectively scaffolds students' efforts at model buildingand

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Scott Hawker, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ian Webber, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Starenko, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeremiah Parry-Hill, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

applied technologies including distributed, component-based software architectures, software and systems engineering process models, intelligent control, the semantic web, and real-time artificial intelligence. Dr. Hawker has been a faculty member teaching software engineering and computing topics at the University of Alabama and RIT. His work with the NASA Technical Standards Program applying semantic web, formal modeling, information retrieval, and other advanced information technologies inspired his work to better create, manage, find, deliver, and use learning content in software engineering courses and projects. Dr. Hawker is also co-director of the Laboratory for

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Friauf, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Reyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

Member of the IEEE. He typically teaches courses in digital signal processing, microprocessors, and senior design.Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Petersen is Department Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). He is a former Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Laboratories and received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an ABET EAC program evaluator in Electrical Engineering. Page 13.1070.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Fostering and Assessing Effective Teaming

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Roach, University of Texas-El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-1154: ENHANCING PEER-LED TEAM LEARNING THROUGHCOOPERATIVE LEARNINGSteve Roach, University of Texas-El PasoElsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso Page 13.549.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancing Peer -Led Team Lear ning in Computer Science thr ough Cooper ative Lear ningAbstractPeer teaching and peer mentoring is in use at many colleges and universities in the United Statesin an effort to improve undergraduate education. At the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP),peer-led team learning (PLTL) is being used in the Departments of Chemistry, Mathematics, andComputer Science (CS). In CS, we have enhanced the traditional

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2008-2629: DESIGN AND INTEGRATION OF A CAPSTONE COURSE TOACHIEVE PROGRAM OUTCOMESMohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University Professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Hybrid Vehicles Integration Laboratory. He has been teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level for over 30 years. He teaches Machine Design, Automotive Design, Machine Design Capstone, Automotive Design Capstone, Design Optimization, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, linear and Nonlinear Finite Element analysis, and Design for manufacturability. He has been a PI and Co-PI on several research grants and a consultant to several engineering corporations. He has over seventy research papers in addition to several

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adnan Zahed; Abdullah Bafail; Reda Abdulaal; Ali Al-Bahi

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International

was first introduced in 1996, thesecriteria have been the subject of extensive discussions. In the words of Jack Lohmann2 (cited byFelder et al3), “Preparing for an ABET visit is no longer the academic equivalent of El Niño—something to be weathered every six years until things go back to normal.” Since the work ofequipping students with the attributes specified in program outcomes must be done at theindividual course level, all faculty members involved in teaching required courses must nowunderstand and be involved in the accreditation process on a continuing basis, not just in themonths preceding each visit.In this part of the world things were different. The institution, whose case study is discussed inthe present work, had just started

Conference Session

Mobile Robots in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Reed, Louisiana Tech University; Taylor Creekbaum, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew Elliott, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Davis Harbour, Louisiana Tech University

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Computers in Education

University of Arkansas. He has a strong industrial background in software, sensing and control applications for offshore oil technology. His interests include undergraduate teaching and curriculum development. Page 13.1375.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Utilizing Robotics to Facilitate Project-Based Learning: A Student PerspectiveAbstractThis paper describes a freshman engineering curriculum that utilizes a robotics kit to facilitatehands-on learning. Student participants are required to purchase the robotics kit in lieu oftextbooks. In the first of three

Conference Session

Re-Imagining the Higher Ed Classroom -- Tablet PCs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ricky Castles, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Dewey Spangler, Virginia Western Community College; David Kibler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Computers in Education

paper8.4.0 Tablet Application in a CEE junior level courseIn order to expose other faculty members to the potential of Tablet based teaching, the leadauthor got in touch with his colleague in the CEE department (i.e., 4th author) and decided to dotwo special Tablet based sessions in a junior level CEE course, “Water Resources EngineeringCEE3314” in fall 2007. The class included ~50 students. The key topics covered in CEE3314include: Open channel flow; hydrology; hydraulic modeling; hydraulic machinery and structuresand lecture content are supported by laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Two specialproblems involving design of trapezoidal channels with flexible lining and grass lining weredesigned for the proposed Tablet sessions. It may be

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Clauss, Grove City College; Blair Allison, Grove City College; Mark Reuber, Grove City College; Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College; Vincent DiStasi, Grove City College

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International

College designed and implemented a study-abroad program directly targeting mechanicalengineers. This program involved two courses taught concurrently by professors at Grove CityCollege, a laboratory experience making use of the facilities at the University of Nantes andadditional equipment brought from the United States, a course taught by one of the residentprofessors staying at the study center, and a foreign language course taught by a second residentprofessor. Students also were exposed to living and interacting in a foreign community,exploring industrial facilities in the country, and making invaluable contacts with foreignemployers.The typical concerns of studying abroad were eliminated with the new approach. These issuescentered on

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University; Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 13.347.3growth within energy-related industries, government agencies, and academia. The courses are structured to enable students to understand engineering fundamentals andapply the knowledge to solve problems in the production, processing, storage, distribution, andutilization of energy using multiple techniques as synthesis, analysis, design and case studies.Inquiry-based teaching methods and lab experiences are emphasized. The faculty research andscholarly activities are integrated into the curriculum. The program is designed to train studentsto be lifelong learners, problem solvers, and energy industry leaders. The educationalopportunities are sufficiently flexible, broad, and diverse to enable students to tailor

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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International

AC 2008-959: ENRICHING A CURRICULUM WITH LOCAL CONTENTWillie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre Dr. Willie K. Ofosu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Pennsylvania State University. He teaches telecommunications, wireless systems, computer networking, optoelectronics and analog and digital electronics at the Wilkes-Barre campus. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, IET (England) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) of England. He is currently involved in international activities in cooperation with some faculty members at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He is an advocate of diversity in the education field. Dr

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Felicelli, Mississippi State University; John Berry, Mississippi State University; Rafael Cuesta, CIDAUT, Spain; Rogelio Luck, Mississippi State University; Ratessiea Lett, Mississippi State University

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International

the process conditions of the cast samples. Examine filling and solidification characteristics and correlate with findings of the X-ray analysis. Determine what geometrical and process conditions are more prone to generate defective welds. 6. Work with PI’s during their visits to analyze progress and discuss eventual correction actions to the plan of work. 7. Upon the end of the stay period, make a seminar presentation summarizing main results and achievements.Program for Undergraduate ResearchOne of the main tasks of this IREE program will be to recruit an undergraduate student from thejunior or senior courses at Mississippi State University. Both PI’s teach courses at these levelsand they have already

Conference Session

Computer Simulation and Animation II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christiaan Gribble, Grove City College

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Computers in Education

, but largely uninteresting today. This perception may stem from thetraditional use of ray tracing as an offline or batch technique: until recently, generating a singleimage required either several minutes of computation on desktop systems or extremelyexpensive, highly parallel systems found only in large research laboratories. Others believe thatthe physical and mathematical underpinnings put the algorithm beyond the reach ofundergraduate students, relegating the study of the algorithm to graduate-level courses.However, we believe that ray tracing is an ideal vehicle through which to reinforce and applyfundamental concepts in computer science. To develop an understanding of the algorithm,students must integrate and extend knowledge in computer

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

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Engineering Technology

theresulting PhotoModeler outcome of the section. In Figure 4 the PhotoModeler view of the entirefactory is visible. Figure 3. A portion of the sugar and rum factory ruin and the PhotoModeler modelEducational ObjectivesHorton and Holden each hold full-time teaching appointments and were interested in providingunique educational opportunities for students involved in the project as they produced results thatcould be useful to the Park in attaining its objectives. The NPS also has a mission to providetraining opportunities for future cultural preservationists. The principal investigators sought toassure that the coursework and on-site project offered opportunities for the following educationalobjectives: 1. Students will learn and apply

Conference Session

FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

to sugar and 85-92% conversion of sugar to ethanol leads to anoverall process efficiency of approximately 50%.2,3,4 When looking at this kind of processefficiency, two major questions arise: is a biomass-to-ethanol process using lignocellulosicbiomass as a feedstock a sustainable solution? If not, what can be done to make this process aviable long-term alternative to fossil fuels? As part of their ENG1102 experience, MichiganTech students will answer these questions.Biomass-to-Ethanol FacilityThe basic design for the biomass-to-ethanol facility for the alternative fuel design process isbased upon an ASPEN Plus Simulation developed by National Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL) in 1999. This process, shown in Figure 1, uses yellow poplar as a

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Tomasi, Alfred State College

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Engineering Technology

is the experiences afforded students in the laboratory setting. Indeed, manyengineering technology students excel in coursework that fosters the tactile-kinestheticeducational domain. A host of students here at Alfred State College have alluded to thebenefits experienced in a laboratory setting where they are able to apply the theorypresented during lecture. This added dimension of application has been cited numeroustimes as the main reason for selecting an engineering technology curriculum over anengineering science curriculum. If the aforementioned can be agreed upon, thensimulating an industrial experience can also afford another opportunity to develop these

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odon Musimbi, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

attitudes with respect to community service than did students and that only minordifferences existed based on participants’ age and gender.The current research builds from this prior effort. In Bauer et al., data were collected in theMultidisciplinary Engineering Laboratory, EGGN250, a sophomore level course in the fall of2004. This course was selected because it was required of all students and it preceded the courserequirements within the Humanitarian Engineering minor. In other words, the existence of theminor and the courses associated with that minor would not yet have impacted the students’attitudes. Using the same instrument, data was collected in the spring of 2007 in a senior levelcourse, a time period when most of the original student

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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R. Asmatulu; H. Misak; W. Khan

: Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids – Contamination,” Springer, 1998.7. Revie, R.W. and Henry, U.H. “Corrosion and Corrosion Control –An Introduction to Corrosion Science and Engineering, 4th Edition,” Wiley-Interscience, 2008.8. Ahmad, Z. “Principles of Corrosion Engineering and Corrosion Control,” IChemE, 2006.9. Asmatulu, R. “Introduction to Corrosion – Class Notes,” Wichita State University, 2008.10. http://www.epa.gov/jtr/econ/index.htm11. Anderson, L.W. and Krahwoh, D.R. (Eds.) “A taxonomy for learning, teaching and assesining: a revision of Bloom’s Taxonomy of education objectives: complete edition”, New York, Longman, 2001.12. Griffin, R., Karaman, I., Ma, J., Grulan, J. and Froyd, J. “Development of a nano-filled composite experiment