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Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

as well as quality ofinstruction provided in this program. Each course is established with an acceptable targetachievement.Table 4 shows an example layout of course learning outcomes assessment for SEM 602course. As shown, these individual course learning outcomes are linked to the programlearning outcomes through a curriculum mapping process.SummaryThis program, developed with the help of experienced academics and industrypractitioners, has resulted in a program that integrates fundamentals with relevantapplications, offers significant opportunity to study sustainability, exposes studentsextensively to current issues and practitioners, allows to be readily updated due tomodular structure, and addresses the needs of the marketplace. Finally

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Timothy Anderson, University of Florida; Sheryl Awtonomow, Brevard Community College; Yogi Goswami, University of South Florida

a Florida-based energy technology industry • Provide a state resource for objective energy systems analysis. • Work with Florida Department of Education via FLATE to develop framework for curriculum construction that will help prepare a qualified energy workforce. • Work with the University of Florida’s extension service to develop a state wide platform to develop and deliver outreach programs to create an informed public.Multiple Tier Education Delivery Approach FESC’s focus on education is to be sure that Florida has the talent needed to support thedeveloping and emerging industries that it supporting. The system’s approach to energyeducation requires the integration of three independent education infrastructures

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Yueh-Ting Yang, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Ajou University

. The synchronization of these processes should be optimizedto maximize the efficiency of the production. Among all of the methods that have beenintroduced, the white light scattering is the one with minimum environmental restriction.We adopt this algorithm along with some surface profile parameters definition introducedin ISO 4287 to build an automatic surface quality control system. With the integration ofthe machine vision camera in this system, feedback quality control would be the strongestfeature of this system. It has been noted that LabVIEW has been more widely used than anyother development platform. The reasons are highlighted in amongst which are thatLabVIEW provides object-oriented and platform independent development environment

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Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Elliott Butay, Oral Roberts University; Ben Hase, Oral Roberts University; Sean McDonough, Oral Roberts University; Taylor Tryon, Oral Roberts University; Joshua Weed, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Page 15.563.2this definition of spirituality, it is hard to imagine anyone who would not be interested inthis pursuit, or who would not benefit from discussions of how their chosen disciplineinterfaces with spirituality. In a new book entitled Educating Engineers: Designing forthe Future of the Field2, the authors call for a broadening of engineering education byasserting “…that an approach that integrates knowledge, skill, and purpose [emphasismine] through a consistent focus on preparation for professional practice is better alignedwith the demands of more complex, interactive, and environmentally and sociallyresponsible forms of practice.” Human spirituality is intimately related to a sense ofpurpose, which governs human concerns and

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Past and Future of Manufacturing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

encompassing issues. The first of these great issues is the definition of a body of knowledgefor manufacturing engineering -- and of a curriculum to convey such knowledge toundergraduate students. The second primary challenge was the crafting of an articulateddifferentiation in terms of outcome objectives between and amongst the various educationaldegree levels that contribute to the professional discipline. The third great challenge has beenthe crafting of a strategic framework that enables individual programs to incorporate newly-emerging transformational technologies into a cohesive corpus of manufacturing engineering. These great issues have been accompanied by continual concerns about the identity, healthand vitality of the manufacturing

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

an increasing number of states and school districts have been adding technology education to the mix, and a smaller but significant number have added engineering. In contrast to science, mathematics, and even technology education, all of which have established learning standards and a long history in the K-12 curriculum, the teaching of engineering in elementary and secondary schools is still very much a work in progress. Not only have no learning standards been developed, little is available in the way of guidance for teacher professional development, and no national or state-level assessments of student accomplishment have been developed. In addition, no single organization or central

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Bill Lorenz; Pritpal Singh

. The concept behind the program is to broaden students’ outlooks from narrow, silo viewpointsto consider holistic potential engineering solutions centered on the sustainability theme.A novel three course core curriculum has been designed to give every MS student an integrated andcomprehensive understanding of Sustainable Engineering.The core curriculum starts with an introductory course entitled “Sustainability and Climate Change:Challenges and Opportunities” in which the students gain a comprehensive understanding of theframework for practical sustainable solutions for Products, Processes and Infrastructure. The secondcore course entitled “Impact Assessment, Life Cycle Evaluations and Industrial Ecology” is centeredon the central concept of

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Siben Dasgupta

Teaching Digital Signal Processing with MATLAB,Simulink and DSP Kits A Practical, Cohesive, and Hands-On Approach Siben Dasgupta Associate Professor, Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper provides an introduction to Digital Signal Processing topics taught in the undergraduateelectronics /computer engineering programs at Wentworth Institute of Technology. This paper describeshow Wentworth Institute of Technology provides “hands on” experience with real signals by using a“laboratory” based on MATLAB and SIMULINK running on PC’s. In addition, an innovative approach isprovided in this paper for integrating DSP course in to the graduate program

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Don Malzahn; Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Julie-Ellen Acosta

motivation, content, and the development process of such a course.MOTIVATIONThe College has a very active Industrial Advisory Board that suggested an elective course inleadership based on their experience with similar programs developed in their firms. Theseindustry-based programs are focused on developing leaders in their engineering organizations.Several of the committee members asked to be part of the course delivery. Therefore, theobjectives for the course require the integration of a variety of perspectives with implications oncontent, delivery, and pedagogy.A quick review of other leadership courses developed by colleges of engineering indicates thatthey too were developed at the request of an industrial advisory group (Crawford 1998, Farr2009

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Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

sequence.This curriculum has benefited our program in many ways: Incorporation of several industrial technology applications into these classes: 1. 3-D solid modeling and data translation 2. Robotics construction, kinematics, robot programming 3. Ergonomics analysis 4. Assembly sequencing 5. Production layout & material flow optimization 6. Formal multi-media presentations to industrial professionals 7. Creation of personal portfolio and CD General benefits and opportunities for our students and our program: 1. Practical application of an advanced technology 2. Generates student enthusiasm for manufacturing 3. Excellent project coordination tool for concurrent engineering 4. Teamwork activities 5. Project planning 6

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Forsgren, NASA Headquarters; Lauren Miller, NASA Headquarters

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Aerospace

contributes to NASA's mission by promoting individual and team excellence inprogram/project management and engineering through the application of integrated learningstrategies, methods, models, and tools in a practical manner.Recognizing the necessity of offering blended educational opportunities that address a full rangeof learning styles and modes, NASA APPEL supports individual practitioners, as well as projectand program teams, at every level of development. It does so through four primary businesslines: curriculum; knowledge sharing; performance enhancement; and research and advancedconcepts. Curriculum lies at the heart of NASA APPEL’s approach to building the Agency’sprogram/project and engineering capabilities. Its courses are designed using

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Terrell, Cornell University Math Dept.; Robert Terrell, Cornell University; Lisa Schneider, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

: (1) Development of the first draft of the MAI, (2) Pilot testing the MAI,and (3) Preliminary analysis of the pilot test data.To develop the MAI, faculty of second- and third-year engineering courses were surveyed abouthow key concepts and techniques from single variable differential and integral calculus are usedin intermediate-level engineering courses. Based on their feedback, as well as feedback fromadvanced undergraduate engineering students, an initial set of test items was developed. Theresulting MAI consists of five open-ended questions with eleven sub-questions. The test isdesigned to be administered during one hour in paper-and-pencil format.The MAI was administered during the first week of the Fall 2009 semester as a pre-test to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, SUNY Institute of Technology; Robert C Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

programs. Development of an interdisciplinary minor innanotechnology will also be discussed. This effort is supported through the National ScienceFoundation under the Course Curriculum Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program.Introduction and BackgroundRecent growth in the field of nanotechnology has put a new demand on educators to train aknowledgeable workforce in this field with suitable background to meet the demand ofnanotechnology based industries. According to Jack Uldrich 1 of Nano Veritas, the U.S. willneed between 1 and 2 million new workers trained in nanoscience, with a majority requiringskills that must be taught at undergraduate level. Developing new learning facilities andforging collaboration between different academic institutions

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force

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Mechanics

enabled troubleshooting of bimodal grade distributions in classeswith poorly prepared students. Employing the DCI as a CPI tool has created anenvironment in which distractions from the dynamics material, like the broadcastenvironment and textbook selection, can be minimized while effective demonstrationsand class discussions can be developed. This paper discusses the results of employingthe DCI as a CPI tool along with changes made to curriculum delivery. The nextincrement of changes to content delivery is also discussed.Introduction Continuous Process Improvement, CPI, is an established industry practice withthe goals of reducing variability in a product, eliminating non-value added steps fromprocesses, and improving customer

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

also provides an overview of the electric vehicle drive train andcorresponding engineering roles and skills, and reviews recent employment descriptions of whatindustry expects. Prospective curriculum items are discussed including identifying major topicalareas for electric vehicle courses and a specific topical outline for an introductory electric vehiclecourse. Finally, the paper forecasts the need for resources including facilities, laboratoryequipment and faculty development in this area.IntroductionThe world of electric vehicle development is changing fast. Plug-in hybrid vehicles exist todaywhere two electric hub motors provide power to the rear wheels, but the development focus hasshifted to an all-electric vehicle that uses one electric

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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New Engineering Educators

. “Incorporating Diversity and International Awareness into an Introduction to Engineering Technology Seminar Course.” Proceedings, 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2008, Pittsburgh, PA. (CD-ROM)13. Bowen, D., Ganjeizadah, F., Motavalli, S., and Zong, H. “Development of a new M.S. Degree in Engineering Management.” Proceedings, 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2005, Portland,, OR. (CD-ROM).14. Walsh, D. and Lanny, G. “The Development of a Biomedical Engineering Degree Program at a Primarily Undergraduate Institution.” Proceedings, 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, June 2004, Salt Lake City, UT. (CD- ROM).15. Lewis, V.W., and Kauffmann, P. “Enhancement of a Civil Engineering Technology Curriculum by the Addition of a Minor

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Special Session: Next Generation Problem-Solving

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Moore, University of Minnesota; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Richard Lesh, Indiana University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1680: SPECIAL SESSION: MODEL-ELICITING ACTIVITIES: ACONSTRUCT FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING STUDENT KNOWLEDGE ANDSKILLSTamara Moore, University of Minnesota Tamara J. Moore is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Engineering Education and co-director of the STEM Education Center at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Moore is a former high school mathematics teacher and her research interests are centered on the integration of STEM concepts through contextual problem solving in the mathematics and engineering classroom. She has been developing curricular tools and researching professional development and student learning in this area. Before coming to the University of Minnesota, Dr. Moore

Conference Session

Lean and Green

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; John Sutherland, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

core FE content noted above. Inaddition, there are unique IE courses that can benefit from the introduction of sustainabilitytopics. The afternoon session of the FE Exam for Industrial Engineers presents questions, thatcan be loosely translated to IE courses, that we believe can be infused with sustainability content.Table 2 suggests an initial mapping of IE courses to Sustainability Categories for integratingsustainability concepts within courses/topics of the IE curriculum. Examples and additionalinformation on how sustainability might be integrated into three typical IE core courses is foundin the following paragraphs.Systems Analysis One course that often exists in an IE undergraduate program may carry thetitle of Systems Analysis, Systems

Conference Session

Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

concept of teaching technological literacythroughout the curriculum. Page 15.1193.2IntroductionFirst year courses are an integral part of many engineering and engineering technology degreeprograms. These courses serve to introduce newly declared majors to careers in engineering andtechnology. A student taking such a course should come away with a foundation of knowledgeabout engineering and technology, about the different engineering disciplines, the work involved,and career prospects to be able to make an informed decision on whether they should pursuesuch a degree or not and what discipline would be the best match to their talents and

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Justin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1482: TEACHING ENGINEERING TO ELEMENTARY EDUCATIONMAJORSLaura Bottomley, North Carolina State UniversityJustin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho Page 15.1174.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Engineering to Elementary Education MajorsThe elementary education teacher preparation program at North Carolina State University is aSTEM-focused program that requires a course in engineering and technology called ChildrenDesign, Invent, Create. For the fall 2009 semester, the course was taught by a faculty member ofthe College of Engineering from an engineering perspective. Although only one set ofassessment data is available, presentation of

Conference Session

Project-based Learning and Other Pedagogical Innovations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huanmei Wu, IUPUI

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

.Interaction between academic engineering programs and industrial partners showed that capstonecourses can create useful business products, produce corporate-ready students, and provideexperience for faculty in future curriculum development13.However, there are little efforts in designing interdisciplinary courses or projects to promoteundergraduate students in engineering in research. Integrating the multidisciplinarytechnologies, informatics, and the corresponding real-life applications is an important stimulatingapproach to promote the interests in research of undergraduates in engineering. This paper willintroduce a project based approach based on multidisciplinary undergraduate research projects.Student learning is enhanced and the research

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Greg Murray; Tim Thomas

searching for jobs. A resume that listsknowledge of four different 3D software packages clearly has its advantages.Software Certification is another hot topic right now. Companies are looking for employees thathold these certifications. Solid Works, Inventor, and Catia all have some type of certificationexam. Pro Engineer only has a certification for those who wish to be Pro/E instructors.Certification exams are a good way to perform an assessment of your ET program. This can alsobe used as an ABET assessment tool.ConclusionAfter setting up this process and analyzing the results of our online survey, we have made thefollowing decisions for our ET program at PSU.Use Solid Works as the primary teaching tool in our Engineering Graphics curriculum

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Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth McManis, University of Louisiana

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Civil Engineering

of the last ABET review have been established to further develop and evaluate the additionalBOK1 outcomes, Table 2. Current efforts to solidify the most recent changes and investigateways for achieving full BOK2 compliance are being reviewed.Evaluation of Current Curriculum vs. BOK2 OutcomesThe University of Louisiana’s current assessment of outcomes is compatible with BOK1 andABET 2009-2010 Criteria. Table 3 is a comparison of the University of Louisiana’s assessmentof its current learning outcomes with the BOK2 outcomes. It is an adaptation of Table H-1 in thesecond edition of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century (BOK2, 2008).As can be seen from the table, the BOK2 outcomes are a further refinement of the ABET

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith Coogler, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

into a system that provides a continuous and uninterrupted powerstream.1. IntroductionRenewable energy related courses are becoming an essential part of engineering andengineering/industrial technology curricula. Many schools are integrating renewable energyprograms or courses to their core curriculum to support existing programs to expose students toenergy systems [1-7]. The nature of renewable energy courses differs depending on the program ofstudies in various departments. For example, construction and civil engineeringtechnology/science programs usually adopt green building and geothermal related classes andprojects [8], engineering programs adopt thermal systems, solar, wind, human power, energyconversions systems, and biomass classes

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International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2010-742: EPLUM MODEL OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT: EXPANDINGNON-TRAVEL BASED GLOBAL AWARENESS, MULTI-DISCIPLINARYTEAMWORK AND ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENTKhanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University Khanjan Mehta is a Senior Research Associate in the Electronic and Computer Services (ECS) department and an affiliate faculty member in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State. His professional interests include innovative system integration, high-tech entrepreneurship and international social entrepreneurship. His research interests include social networks, application of cellphones for development, innovation in

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Turton, West Virginia University; Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

covered in the lectureportion of the senior design course. Only a few of the basics of batch operations might becovered in an undergraduate curriculum; unsteady material and energy balances (Stoichiometryand Heat Transfer), design of batch reactors (Chemical Reaction Engineering) and control ofsimple batch operations such as tank filling, etc. (Process Control). To complement the coverageof batch operations and to familiarize students with additional concepts relating to batchoperations such as scheduling and intermediate storage, a short module in batch operation wasdeveloped for a senior design course.Integration of Batch Operations into the Existing Senior Design CurriculumThe senior design course at our University comprises two semesters. The

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Amr Safwat, The University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

(electricalengineering) and Car Design (mechanical engineering).Although the chief goal of this project is to produce scientists, engineers, and secondarymathematics and science educators who are experienced in developing and implementingauthentic educational practices, the secondary goal is to impact student learning by relatingSTEM content to urban city issues through the use of hands-on, technology-driven, inquiry-based projects that relate to the desired curriculum. Students need an understanding of STEMand the reasons to pursue STEM careers; over 3,000 students have been exposed to STEMlessons in the past three years with Project STEP. Teachers of these students are involved in thisprocess as well, and 36 different teachers have participated in the STEP

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

skill and content knowledge that exists forinstance when you have an elementary teacher, a middle school teacher and a high school teacherbringing their specific expertise and background to a workshop. It was an introduction in manycases to differential instruction.Faculty members have also benefited from their exposure to K-12 outreach activities byintegrating their experiences and lesons learned into their research grants, especially NSF. Forexample, an asst. professor from Mechanical Engineering who has been involved in our roboticsoutreach activities was recently received an NSF CAREER award that integrates K-12 outreach,and another professor has a new NSF CCLI grant that includes a high school component as afollow on to the Finding NANO

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2176: DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR APOWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, energy conservation, and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; MS (2000) and PhD

Conference Session

Lean and Six Sigma Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University; Mahdy Alam, UTC; Yepery Soro, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

AC 2010-312: EXTENDING LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THROUGHIMPLEMENTING MOBILITY (A CASE STUDY)Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Gadalla is currently an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gadalla has a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He graduated with honor from Cairo University with B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Master degree (M. Sc.) from the same university. He served as a research engineer and visiting scholar in several universities in USA, Canada, Germany, and Egypt. He also severed as a program coordinator for the computer Integrated