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Innovations in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bharathwaj Muthuswamy, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-182: A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING NONLINEAR OP-AMPCIRCUITS TO JUNIOR UNDERGRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSBharathwaj Muthuswamy, Milwaukee School of EngineeringJoerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering Page 15.27.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Framework for Teaching Nonlinear Operational Amplifier Circuits to Junior Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Students Abstract In this work, we propose a framework for teaching nonlinear operational amplifier (op-amp) circuits. This course would be for junior electrical engineering students who have aworking knowledge of

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IE Applications and Systems

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Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-267: WHAT IS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING?Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo Jane M. Fraser is chair of the Department of Engineering at Colorado State University-Pueblo. She was formerly on the faculty at the Ohio State University and Purdue University. She has a BA in mathematics from Swarthmore College and MS and PhD in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California-Berkeley.Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology Abhijit Gosavi is an Assistant Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He was formerly on the faculty at Colorado State University-Pueblo. His BS and MS is in Mechanical Engineering

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Mentoring & Outreach for Girls & Minorities

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Keith Holbert, Arizona State University; Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University; Patricia Dixon, Florida State University; Sharon Schulze, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-276: PRECOLLEGE OUTREACH WITHIN THE FREEDM SYSTEMSCENTERKeith Holbert, Arizona State University Keith Holbert is presently an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering of Arizona State University. He earned his Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from University of Tennessee in 1989. His research expertise is in the area of instrumentation and system diagnostics. Dr. Holbert is a registered professional engineer. He has published more than 90 journal and conference papers.Lisa Grable, North Carolina State University Lisa Leonor Grable is the Pre-college Outreach Coordinator, NSF FREEDM Systems Center, The Science House, NC State University and

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Teaching Dynamics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benson Tongue, University of California, Berkeley; Daniel Kawano, University of California, Berkeley

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Mechanics

AC 2010-360: MOVE IT - LEARNING MODULES FOR DYNAMIC SYSTEMSBenson Tongue, University of California, BerkeleyDaniel Kawano, University of California, Berkeley Page 15.891.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 MoveIt: FROM REAL LIFE TO MODEL AND BACK AGAINAbstractMoveIt contains structured dynamics and vibrations modules that are designed to imbue instudents an enhanced ability to look at real life situations, derive mathematical models,animate their simulations, and then compare the results with the original systems. Thegoal is to strengthen the linkage between analysis and design/modeling and in so doingstrengthen the students’ abilities to function as

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Krchnavek Robert, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Vladimir DeDelva, Rowan University; Michael Glasspool, Rowan University; Muhammad Iftikhar, Rowan University; Keith McIver, Rowan University; Katherine Ross, Rowan University; Kathryn Whitaker, Rowan University; Tatsiana Sokal, Rowan University

AC 2010-385: INTEGRATION OF PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY WITHPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS IN THE CHEMICALENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AND K-12 EDUCATIONZenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan UniversityStephanie Farrell, Rowan UniversityMariano Savelski, Rowan UniversityKrchnavek Robert, Rowan UniversityC. Stewart Slater, Rowan UniversityVladimir DeDelva, Rowan UniversityMichael Glasspool, Rowan UniversityMuhammad Iftikhar, Rowan UniversityKeith McIver, Rowan UniversityKatherine Ross, Rowan UniversityKathryn Whitaker, Rowan UniversityTatsiana Sokal, Rowan University Page 15.784.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integration of Particle Technology with

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Design in BME Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Michael Rust, Western New Engalnd College; Diane Testa, Western New England College; Judy Cezeaux, Western New England College

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Biomedical

AC 2010-409: USING QUALITY SYSTEM REGULATIONS AND FDA DESIGNCONTROL GUIDANCE AS A BASIS FOR CAPSTONE SENIOR DESIGNRobert Gettens, Western New England CollegeMichael Rust, Western New Engalnd College Assistant Professor of Biomedical EngineeringDiane Testa, Western New England CollegeJudy Cezeaux, Western New England College Page 15.1335.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using Quality System Regulations and FDA Design Control Guidance as a Basis for Capstone Senior DesignAbstract Medical device development in the industrial setting follows the tenets of Quality SystemRegulations (QSR) and the design control guidance of the U.S

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Ricardo Mejia, Universidad EAFIT; Carlos Rodriguez, Universidad EAFIT

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International

AC 2010-433: COLLABORATIVE TOOLS FOR GLOBAL DESIGN PROJECTMANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY OF AN ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International Division of the American Society for

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Design in the First Year

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sami Khorbotly, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-470: DRAW BRIDGE DESIGN: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY, HANDS-ONPROJECT FOR FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTSSami Khorbotly, Ohio Northern University Sami Khorbotly received a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from Beirut Arab University in 2001. He then received his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Akron in years 2003 and 2007 respectively. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH. His research interests include real-time implementation of DSP systems. He is a two time recipient of the IEEE real world engineering projects award in recognition of his

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Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-473: AN ASSESSMENT AND DATA COLLECTION PROCESS FOREVALUATING STUDENT PROGRESS ON "A-K" ABET EDUCATIONALOUTCOMESKathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati Dr. Kathleen Ossman is an associate professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at the University of Cincinnati. She earned a BSEE and MSEE from Georgia Tech in 1982 and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1986. Her interests include digital signal processing and feedback control. Page 15.141.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 An Assessment and Data Collection Process for Evaluating

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Multidisciplinary Capstone

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; Joseph Hitt, USMA; Robert Floersheim, US Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-476: IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPLEX MULTIDISCIPLINARYCAPSTONE PROJECT FOR STIMULATING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTDEVELOPMENTRobert Rabb, United States Military AcademyJoseph Hitt, USMARobert Floersheim, US Military Academy Page 15.673.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Implementation of a Complex Multidisciplinary Capstone Project for Stimulating Undergraduate Student DevelopmentAbstractComplex, multidisciplinary capstone projects require multi-faceted teams of faculty and students,representing two or more technical areas of expertise. Engineering education has emphasizedmore multidisciplinary work as graduates are expected to perform on

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University

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International

AC 2010-500: IMPLEMENTING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IN THEDEVELOPING WORLDWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses. He does research in appropriate technology applications, engineering ethics, and entrepreneurship. Page 15.686.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010

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Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cox, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Sara Branch, Purdue University; Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University; James Cawthorne, Purdue University; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-918: PH.D.S IN ENGINEERING: GETTING THEM THROUGH THEDOOR AND SEEING THEM GRADUATE- FACULTY AND INDUSTRYPERSPECTIVESMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the

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Program Development and Pipelines for Recruitment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi; Ramesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-940: DEVELOPING A NEW MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute, Abu DhabiRamesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneJihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University Page 15.377.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 DEVELOPING A NEW MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMABSTRACTManufacturing is one of the areas that had been deeply hit by globalization and most of themanufacturer’s associate globalization with outsourcing due to recent history of U.S.manufacturing. Approximately 300,000 jobs were outsourced to foreign countries in 2003 andresearch predicts that 3.4

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Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Diana Grauer, Kansas State University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2010-508: AUTOMOBILE EMISSIONS: A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNINGACTIVITY USING THE CLEAN AIR ACTBette Grauer, Kansas State UniversityDiana Grauer, Kansas State University Page 15.223.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Automobile Emissions: A Problem-Based Learning Activity Using the Clean Air ActAbstractA problem-based learning activity has been developed using automotive engineering andrequirements of the Clean Air Act to examine complex environmental issues involvingautomobiles. After an introductory study, students sample the O2, CO, NO, and NO2 levels ofautomobile exhaust and analyze the results. The activity employs a

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Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University; Rafael Hernandez, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-1231: GRADUATE STUDENT QUALIFYING EXAM APPROACH:COURSE TO GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH WRITING A RESEARCHPROPOSALAdrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University Adrienne Minerick is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University having recently moved from Mississippi State University, where she was a tenured Associate Professor. She received her Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michigan Tech. At MTU, Adrienne has taught graduate kinetics. At MSU, she taught graduate Chemical Engineering Math, Process Controls, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Freshman Seminar, Heat Transfer, and Analytical Microdevice Technology courses

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Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2010-2378: ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of organizations. He is a senior member of

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Student Engagement in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alan Siegel, NYU

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1108: A COMPUTATIONAL INTRODUCTION TO STEM STUDIESEric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso Eric Freudenthal is an Assistant Professor of computer science at the University of Texas at El Paso.Rebeca Gonzalez, Chapin High School Rebeca Gonzalez is a mechanical engineer working as a teacher of computer science, pre-engineering, and math at Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas.Sarah Hug, University of Colorado Sarah Hug is an assessment and technology consultant. Dr. Hug also serves as the Graduate Admissions Coordinator for the Alliance for Technology, Learning, and Society at the University of Colorado in Boulder and a researcher for the National Center for Women and

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Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2010-12: ETHICS’ ORPHAN: UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCESMarilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology Marilyn Dyrud is a full professor in the Communication Department at Oregon Institute of Technology and regularly teaches courses in business and technical writing, rhetoric, public speaking, and ethics. She has been active in ASEE for over 20 years, serving as OIT's campus rep, ETD section rep, compiler of the annual engineering technology education bibliography, and past chair of the Pacific Northwest Section. She serves on two division boards (engineering ethics and engineering technology) and was named Fellow in 2008. In addition to ASEE, she is active in the Association for Business

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Aerospace

AC 2010-1420: GO FOR AEROSPACE! HIGH SCHOOL RECRUITMENTPROGRAM: PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES, LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTUREDIRECTIONSMichele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Dischino is an assistant professor in the Technology and Engineering Education Department, teaching courses for pre- and in-service K-12 technology educators. Dr. Dischino received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College in 1992. Before pursuing her doctorate, she gained several years of industry experience. Her doctoral research was conducted in the McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab at UPenn, where she explored strategies to

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Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Homolka, Kansas State University, Salina; Greg Stephens, Kansas State University, Salina

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Mathematics

AC 2010-2044: A TRIPLE PLAY: MATHEMATICS, BASEBALL, ANDSTORYTELLINGRobert Homolka, Kansas State University, Salina Robert is on the faculty at K-State in Salina where he teaches Mathematics classes in the Arts, Sciences and Business Department. Besides teaching, he has umpired collegiate baseball for over 30 years including the College World Series and a stint in the Major Leagues. Homolka also organizes umpire camps and does guest presentations, using stories, on baseball, mathematics and umpiring.Greg Stephens, Kansas State University, Salina Greg is on the faculty at K-State in Salina where he teaches Supervisory Management, Labor Relations and Business in the Technology Management

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Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Braun, United States Military Academy; Mark DeRocchi, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-325: DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A DECISION MODELFOR APPROVAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECTSBrock Barry, United States Military Academy Dr. Brock E. Barry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Barry is a licensed professional engineer in multiple states and accumulated 10-years of industry experience prior to entering academics.Jeffrey Braun, United States Military Academy MAJ Jeff Braun is an Instructor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. MAJ Braun is a licensed professional engineer in California and has

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Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-936: TWO-YEAR COLLEGES AND THE ALLURE OF "NANO":UNDERSTANDING INSTITUTIONAL ENTHUSIASMSAmy Slaton, Drexel University Amy E. Slaton is an associate professor of history at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and director of Drexel's Master's Program in Science, Technology and Society. She holds a PhD in the History and Sociology of Science from the University of Pennsylvania, and has written on social aspects of standards and instrumentation in American engineering, construction and manufacturing occupations. Her most recent book is _Race, Rigor, and Selectivity in U.S. Engineering: The History of an Occupational Color Line_ (Harvard University Press, 2010).Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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ERM Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Atwood, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1109: CHANGING HIGH SCHOOL STEM TEACHER BELIEFS ANDEXPECTATIONS ABOUT ENGINEERING LEARNING AND INSTRUCTIONMitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor Mitchell Nathan, PhD and BSEE, is currently Chair of the Learning Sciences program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a founding officer of the International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS). Dr. Nathan studies the cognitive, embodied, and social processes involved in learning and teaching mathematics, science and engineering in classrooms and the laboratory, using analysis of discourse, survey and assessment instruments, and experimental design. Dr. Nathan examines teacher beliefs about student

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Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University; Greg Payne, Kansas State University; Trevor Heitman, Kansas State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1803: THE AERODYNAMICS OF THE PITOT-STATIC TUBE AND ITSCURRENT ROLE IN NON-IDEAL ENGINEERING APPLICATIONSB. Terry Beck, Kansas State University B. Terry Beck, Kansas State University Terry Beck is a Professor of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University (KSU) and teaches courses in the fluid and thermal sciences. He conducts research in the development and application of optical measurement techniques, including laser velocimetry and laser-based diagnostic testing for industrial applications. Dr. Beck received his B.S. (1971), M.S. (1974), and Ph.D. (1978) degrees in mechanical engineering from Oakland University.Greg Payne, Kansas State University Greg

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Small, Clarkson University; Gail Gotham, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES; Peter Turner, Clarkson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-177: K-12 TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVELYOFFERED BY STEM FACULTY FROM A RESEARCH UNIVERSITYSusan Powers, Clarkson University Dr. Susan E. Powers is the Assoc. Dean of Engineering for Research and Graduate Studies at Clarkson University. She has been a PI or co-PI on K-12 outreach projects for the last decade. Her contributions are especially in the area of energy education.Bruce Brydges, SUNY Potsdam Dr. Bruce C. Brydges is the Director of Academic Assessment/Institutional Research in the Office of Institutional Effectiveness at the State University College of New York - Potsdam. He has served as the evaluator on the teacher PD institutes described here.Jan DeWaters

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Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-351: STUDENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE CIVIL ENGINEERING BODYOF KNOWLEDGEAngela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Page 15.1119.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Student Perceptions of the Civil Engineering Body of KnowledgeAbstractIt is of interest to determine how civil engineering students perceive the educational outcomerequirements articulated in the American Society of Civil Engineers Body of Knowledge(BOK2). Therefore, freshmen and senior civil engineering (CVEN) students at the University ofColorado at Boulder (CU) were introduced to the BOK2 and asked for feedback. Students in afirst year Introduction to Civil Engineering course were

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Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; John Christ; Eric Hamilton, Pepperdine University; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Heidi Diefes-Dux

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1756: SPECIAL SESSION: NEXT GENERATION PROBLEM-SOLVING:RESULTS TO DATE - MODELS AND MODELING USING MEASLarry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academics and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former senior editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Dr. Shuman is the founding editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in the engineering education literature, and is co-author

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Capstone Design Projects

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Dawson, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2010-79: EXPERIENCES OF USING FORMULA SAE AS A CAPSTONEDESIGN PROJECTJennifer Dawson, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Jennifer Bower Dawson is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania where she teaches courses in Machine Design, Controls, and Capstone Design. She earned her MS and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University where she worked on the design and testing of spacecraft hardware for Satellite Test of the Equivalence Principle. Her academic interests include robotics, sensor design, precision engineering, and service learning in engineering education.Stephen Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania Dr. Stephen

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Thinking, Reasoning & Engineering in Elementary School

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-998: ASSESSING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS’ UNDERSTANDING OFENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CONCEPTSCathy Lachapelle, Museum of Science, BostonChristine Cunningham, Museum of Science, Boston Page 15.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessing Elementary Students’ Understanding of Engineering and Technology ConceptsAbstractEngineering is Elementary’s newest large-scale assessments are much improved over earlyattempts, thanks to innovation and improvement in the development process. Becauseengineering is so sensitive to specifics of a situation, and because multiple solutions are nearlyalways possible, targeting engineering

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University; Rebecca Payne, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1033: SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS: SMART OR TOUGH?Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University Beverly, Rich, and Sue are core members of the Gateway Team of full-time faculty in the College of Engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. While they concentrate on first-year engineering courses teaching across all engineering disciplines, they also teach specialty courses in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NU. Each of the NU team has published and presented papers on approaches and techniques in engineering education. Combined, Sue, Rich, and Beverly have earned several teaching awards and are proponents of active, engaging, and effective learning