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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Waskiewicz, University of Colorado at Boulder; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Ideen Taeb, University of Colorado; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston; Frank Barnes, University of Colorado; Alan Mickelson, University of Colorado at Boulder

to demonstrate the feasibility of creating modular, interactive,and inexpensive remote-controlled experimental test beds for use in laboratory-based courses. Byexamining all the facets of the process, it is our hope to provide a recipe for successfuldeployment of online courses with a basis, not in lecture material, but in real experimentation.We will discuss the benefits of distance learning, address concerns about its educational value,provide real solutions to common problems, and present assessment data that indicates wheremore work should be done to broaden the scope of this new educational technique.1.0 - Distance EducationLimitations on equipment access and funding reduce the availability of advanced technologies tocertain

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Undergraduate Spacecraft Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Liu, University of Michigan; Christopher Deline, University of Michigan; Rafael Ramos, University of Michigan; Steven Sandoval, University of Michigan; Ashley Smetana, University of Michigan; Yang Li, University of Michigan; Richard Redick, University of Michigan; Julie Bellerose, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Bogdan Oaida, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan

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Aerospace

AC 2007-1409: CHALLENGES FACING THE STUDENT SPACE SYSTEMSFABRICATION LABORATORY AND LESSONS LEARNEDThomas Liu, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace Engineering, liutm@umich.eduChristopher Deline, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Electrical EngineeringRafael Ramos, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Space SystemsSteven Sandoval, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringAshley Smetana, University of Michigan Undergraduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringYang Li, University of Michigan Graduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringRichard Redick, University of Michigan Undergraduate Student, Aerospace EngineeringJulie Bellerose, University of

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

AC 2007-1447: EXPLORING NEW ONLINE LABORATORY MODULES FOR THEONLINE COMPUTER NETWORKING COURSEFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University F. FRANK ZENG is an Assistant Professor in Computer Information Systems at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana while still working in IT industry as an independent IT consultant and trainer. His research interests include data communication, networking, database, software development and software engineering. Page 12.724.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Exploring New Online Laboratory Modules for the Online Computer

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

AC 2007-1572: IMPLEMENTATION OF A MEMS LABORATORY COURSE WITHMODULAR, MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM PROJECTSJohn Lee, San Jose State University JOHN LEE is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at San Jose State University. He teaches in the areas of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), manufacturing processes, mechanical design, and dynamics. He conducts research in microfluidics and micromechanics applied to MEMS design and fabrication. Contact: sjlee@sjsu.edu.Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University STACY GLEIXNER is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at San Jose State University. She teaches courses

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Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1600: DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE INTELLIGENTSYSTEMS LABORATORY AND CLASSJohn-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University JOHN-DAVID YODER is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at ONU. His Doctorate is from the University of Notre Dame. Research interests include education, controls, robotics, and information processing. Prior to teaching, he ran a small consulting and R&D company and served as proposal engineering supervisor for GROB Systems, Inc.Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame MIHIR SEN received his Doctorate from MIT, and is currently a Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. His research interests

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Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; Michael Gustafson, Duke University; Jungsang Kim, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Leslie Collins, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1630: EXPERIMENT, EXPLORE, DESIGN: A SENSOR-BASEDINTRODUCTORY ECE LABORATORYLisa Huettel, Duke University LISA G. HUETTEL, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. Her research interests include engineering education and the application of statistical signal processing to remote sensing. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Duke University.Kip Coonley, Duke University KIP D. COONLEY, M.S., is the Undergraduate Laboratory Manager in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His interests include

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Gary Stewardson, Utah State University

AC 2007-517: IMPROVING ENGINEERING LABORATORY EXPERIENCETHROUGH COMPUTER SIMULATIONS AND COOPERATIVE LEARNINGNing Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education, College of Engineering, Utah State University. His areas of interest include engineering education, manufacturing processes, and product design. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1994 and has published 30+ papers in refereed international journals. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, and a senior member of SME.Gary Stewardson, Utah State University Gary A. Stewardson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Brelage, Purdue University; Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University; William DeWitt, Purdue University; Thomas Robertson, Purdue University; Athula Kulatunga, Purdue University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-625: RE-WIRING A POWER/MOTORS LABORATORY FOR IMPROVEDSTUDENT SAFETYThomas Brelage, Purdue UniversityTimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Dr. Skvarenina received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, in a variety of engineering and teaching positions. In the fall of 1991, he joined the faculty of the College of Technology at Purdue University where he currently holds the rank of Professor and teaches undergraduate courses in electrical machines and power systems and serves as the department assessment coordinator. He has authored or coauthored over 30

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Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Sean O'Kelly, University of Texas-Austin; Larry Welch, University of Texas-Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-740: CONDUCTING FUEL TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OFREACTIVITY LABORATORY VIA REMOTE CONNECTIONSteven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Dr. Steven Biegalski is Director of the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in the fields of nuclear instrumentation, neutron radiography, analysis of environmental media with nuclear methods, and modeling of environmental pathways. Prior to working for the University of Texas, Dr. Biegalski has utilized his expertise to support the development of technology in support of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This includes the development and installation of environmental

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Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rick Haub, South Dakota State University; Robert Fourney, South Dakota State University; Steven Hietpas, South Dakota State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-789: INTEGRATING MICROCONTROLLERS INTO A MODERNENERGY CONVERSION LABORATORY COURSERick Haub, South Dakota State University Rick Haub received a B.S. degree in Physics from the University of South Dakota in 1986. In 1987, while studying for his M.E. in physics at South Dakota State University, he began working for Midwest Micro-Tek in Brookings S.D. There he designed 8 and 16-bit embedded controllers and wrote custom operating systems. He is fluent in several programming languages and many dialects of assembly. His controllers can be found in many applications from industry to military to NASA and in rides at Disney World. In 2003 Rick reentered academia at South Dakota State

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-791: LABORATORY-SCALE STEAM POWER PLANT STUDY —RANKINE CYCLER™ COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSISAndrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU and is the Thermal-Fluids Laboratory Coordinator. He serves on the ASME PTC committee on Air-Cooled Condensers.Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville Philip Gerhart is the Dean of the College of Engineering and

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Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; June Ritchie, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

, California.June Ritchie, Old Dominion University JUNE RITCHIE is a Senior Instructional Designer and Instructor for the Center for Learning Technologies in the Old Dominion University Office of Distance Learning. She joined the staff of Old Dominion University in 1999. Page 12.1031.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Managing a Distance-Learning EET Laboratory Course Using Collaboration SoftwareAbstractMethods of managing various distance learning EET laboratory courses using collaborationsoftware are detailed. Particular emphasis is given to different types of

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 12.329.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Building a Modern Power Electronics and Electric Machines LaboratoryAbstractThis paper presents the development of the state of the art Power Electronics and ElectricMachines Laboratory at Cleveland State University. This laboratory was designed as a part ofnewly developed power program that consists of three required courses in the undergraduateelectrical engineering curriculum. Typically, Electromechanical Energy Conversion is the onlyone required power course in electrical engineering curriculum. To support the need of localindustry in North East Ohio, two power courses, Power Electronics I and Electric Machines andPower Electronics Laboratory, have been added as required

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Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-1363: INTERNET-BASED ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICSEXPERIMENTS FOR REMOTE LABORATORY DEVELOPMENTRichard Chiou, Drexel UniversityYongjin Kwon, Drexel UniversityShreepud Rauniar, Drexel UniversityHoracio Sosa, Drexel University Page 12.952.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Internet-Based Robotics and Mechatronics Experiments for Remote Laboratory DevelopmentAbstract This paper describes a series of laboratory experiments in Internet-based roboticsand mechatronics, as well as the design, development, and evaluation of an Internet-based laboratory facility to be used to deliver an undergraduate laboratory course forengineering and

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Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gangbing Song, University of Houston; Claudio Olmi, University of Houston; Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-954: ENHANCING VIBRATION AND CONTROLS TEACHING WITHREMOTE LABORATORY EXPERIMENTSGangbing Song, University of Houston Gangbing Song is an Associate Professor in the the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston and Director of the Smart Materials and Structures Laboratory.Claudio Olmi, University of Houston Claudio Olmi is a Graduate Student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of HoustonRichard Bannerot, University of Houston Richard Bannerot is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston. He is a registered engineer in the state of Texas

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rajadas, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

educationalfacilities needed may be too expensive to build while research facilities are not available, or evenappropriate, for undergraduate education. In the development of the facility described in thispaper, that of a low speed wind tunnel, the approach has been to ensure that the laboratory isadequate to address representative engineering problems, and adaptable enough for the student tolearn how to solve new problems by the suitable arrangement of models and instrumentation.The Wind Tunnel Teaching Facility at ASU PolytechnicMechanical and Aeronautical engineering technology programs deal with problems that areassociated with the interactions between fluids and other aspects of engineering. For example,the performance analysis of an aircraft will need

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Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College; Eric Haffner, Western New England College; Anne Kaboray, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc.; Carol Hasenjager, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc.

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Biomedical

Kaboray, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc. Anne Kaboray is the Supervisor of Rehabilitation at Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc.Carol Hasenjager, Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc. Carol Hasenjager is the Program Director of Employment Support Services at Goodwill Industries of the Springfield/Hartford Area, Inc. Page 12.453.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design for the Disabled as an Interdisciplinary Laboratory ProjectAbstractThe integration of design into

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Developing New Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Braley, University of Idaho; Paul Anderson, University of Idaho; Tracey Windley, University of Idaho; Kevin Buck, University of Idaho; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-1108: ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORYWITH SMALL BUDGETMatthew Braley, University of IdahoPaul Anderson, University of IdahoTracey Windley, University of IdahoKevin Buck, University of IdahoHerbert Hess, University of Idaho Page 12.164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ACCURATE CRYOCHAMBER FOR A SMALL LABORATORY WITH SMALL BUDGETAbstract Development of electronic devices for cryogenic temperatures requires specializedenvironmental chambers. The Microelectronics Research and Communications Institute requireda low-cost alternative to the readily available environmental chambers. The solution was asimple aluminum

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How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah; Steven Bartlett, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-857: IMPROVING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION SKILLSUSING DEPARTMENT-CONSISTENT LABORATORY TEAM EXPERIENCESteven Burian, University of UtahPedro Romero, University of UtahSteven Bartlett, University of Utah Page 12.856.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improving Leadership and Communication Skills Using Department-Consistent Laboratory Team ExperienceAbstractThe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah hasimplemented a coordinated team approach into the laboratory components of the requiredundergraduate Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Materials courses to deliver team buildingexperiences

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Digital and Embedded System Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler; Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

Environment for Real Time Systems LaboratoriesAbstractThe goal of this project was to build a superior environment for a real time system laboratorythat would allow users to run Windows and Linux embedded application development toolsconcurrently on a single computer. These requirements were dictated by real-time systemapplications which are increasingly being implemented on asymmetric dual-core processorsrunning different operating systems. A real time systems laboratory curriculum based on dual-core architectures has been presented in this forum in the past.2 It was designed for a seniorelective course in real time systems at the University of Texas at Tyler that combines lecturesalong with an integrated lab. The students are required to have at

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anastasia Micheals, San Jose State University; Emily Allen, San Jose State University; Jeanne Linsdell, San Jose State University

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Materials

AC 2007-1875: WRITING PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS FOR A MATERIALSENGINEERING LABORATORY COURSEAnastasia Micheals, San Jose State University Anastasia Micheals, materials researcher and instructor in materials engineering, works with a wide variety of materials, including metals, ceramics, composites, and polymers. She has more than 13 years experience in industry, government and consulting in the areas of materials characterization, analysis, and processing. She holds an M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University, and currently teaches Materials Engineering at San Jose State University. Courses include introductory materials engineering, electrical properties of

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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University; Chip Popoviciu, Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-1962: TEACHING A LABORATORY-BASED IPV6 COURSE IN ADISTANCE EDUCATION ENVIRONMENTPhilip Lunsford, East Carolina University Phil Lunsford received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a registered professional engineer and is currently an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University. His research interests include system simulation, telemedicine applications, and information assurance.John Pickard, East Carolina University John Pickard has more than 15 years in the Technical training profession and 9 years experience in the

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Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gukan Rajaram, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2229: INTRODUCING RESEARCH CONCEPTS TO SENIOR STUDENTSIN DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTS LABORATORYGukan Rajaram, North Carolina A&T State University Gukan Rajaram is a Post-doctoral research scientist in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. His research is in the area of electrode and electrolyte synthesis and characterization for solid oxide fuel cells. He also teaches senior level mechanical engineering laboratory and actively involved in K-12 outreach activities.Devdas Pai, North Carolina A&T State University Devdas M. Pai is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NC A&T State University and

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ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2251: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A VIRTUALLABORATORY IN NANOELECTRONICS PROCESSINGDanielle Amatore, Oregon State University Danielle Amatore, a PhD candidate in chemical engineering at Oregon State University, has a research focus on engineering education, with a special interest in applying qualitative research to assess learning in the engineering classroom. In addition, she has developed curriculum built on active learning for nanoelectronics at the graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as for K12 level. She obtained experience in the semiconductor industry while working at Intel and LSI Logic.Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Barnett, Saint Louis University; Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2296: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS: INTEGRATING THEUNDERGRADUATE INTO THE FACULTY LABORATORYDavid Barnett, Saint Louis UniversityRebecca Willits, Saint Louis University Page 12.313.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Biomedical Engineering Projects: Integrating the Undergraduate into the Faculty LaboratoryAbstractOpportunities for undergraduate students to become involved in faculty research and designprojects can vary widely by institution. We have developed a senior projects sequence thatenables students to complete a yearlong faculty sponsored project that immerses the student inthe laboratory. While a majority of

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Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manar Shami, University of the Pacific; Ed Pejack, University of the Pacific; Ravinder Jain, University of the Pacific

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Cincinnati. He has been a Littauer Fellow at Harvard University and a Fellow of Churchill College, Cambridge University. He has published thirteen books and over 100 scholarly papers and research reports. Page 12.524.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of an Innovative Structural Testing Laboratory to Enhance Experiential LearningAbstractAt the advent of the third millennium, more demand has been placed on the civil engineeringprofession to tackle the complex activities of renovating aging infrastructures. The

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; David Spang, Burlington County College; Alexander Genis, G I I, Inc.; Tony Midora, PMT, Inc.

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-251: DEVELOPMENT OF NDE LABORATORY FOR AET STUDENTSAND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis, Associate Professor and Program Director of Applied Engineering Technology in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. He serves as a member of the Drexel’s Faculty Senate.David Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David I. Spang, the Dean of Science

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Jessica Niemi, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Meagan Vaughan, LeTourneau University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-452: A HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS LABORATORY – TO IMPROVESTUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC ELECTRICITYR. William Graff, LeTourneau University R. William Graff is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include antennas, microwaves, plasmas, teaching, and ethics.Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer is

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Ravi Ramachandran, Rowan University; Linda Head, Rowan University; Maria Tahamont, Rowan University

AC 2007-463: INTRODUCING MULTIDISCIPLINARY NOVEL CONTENTTHROUGH LABORATORY EXERCISES ON REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONSRobi Polikar, Rowan University ROBI POLIKAR is an Associate Professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. His research interests include signal processing, pattern recognition and computational intelligence. He teaches wavelet theory, pattern recognition, neural networks and biomedical systems at Rowan. He is a member of IEEE and ASEE, as well as Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu.Ravi Ramachandran, Rowan University RAVI RAMACHANDRAN is a Professor with the Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. His

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Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Tulenko, University of Florida

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-480: A SUCCESSFUL PROTOTYPE FOR UNIVERSITY/NATIONALLABORATORY RESEARCH COOPERATIONJames Tulenko, University of Florida James S. Tulenko, a professor in the Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fl, is also the Director of the Laboratory for Development of Advanced Nuclear Fuels and Materials. He was Chairman of the Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the University of Florida for sixteen years. He is a Past President of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). Prior to his academic career, Professor Tulenko spent 23 years in the Nuclear Industry as Manager, Nuclear Fuel Engineering at Babcock and Wilcox; Manager