Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-1309: AERIM AUTOMOTIVE-THEMED REU PROGRAM : OR-GANIZATION, ACTIVITIES, OUTCOMES AND LESSONS LEARNEDLaila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on computational methods. She is the program director for the NSF and DoD funded AERIM REU program at OU, as well as co-director of an NSF-funded International Research Experience for Students (IRES) collaborative research program with China on fluid and thermal transport in fuel cells.Qian Zou, Oakland University Dr. Qian Zou is an

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Engineering Ethics Issues Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine McComas, Cornell University; Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

-traditional channels, given that thesocial science students will unlikely encounter the internship information through science andengineering publications.International Winter School for Graduate StudentsThe International Winter Schools for Graduate Students (iWSG) are organized jointly by NNINand institutions in third world countries with the goal of promoting international bridge buildingand understanding by bringing together students and faculty in an intense teaching and societalexperience. Each year, 10 graduate students and faculty participate in a rigorous course in anemerging and research-intensive interdisciplinary direction that is not part of U.S. graduatecurriculums. This lasts six days and includes laboratory sections, followed by travel

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-783: IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASEDAPPROACH WITHIN AN ESTABLISHED AND EAC-OF -ABET ACCRED-ITED INTERDISCIPLINARY ELECTROMECHANICAL/BIOMEDICALENGINEERING PROGRAMSalah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology Professor SALAH BADJOU, Ph.D. Wentworth Institute of Technology Electronics and Mechanical En- gineering Department Boston, MA 02115 USA Email: badjous@wit.edu Telephone: 617 989 4113. Salah Badjou received a B.S. in physics and mathematics and a M.S.in physics from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, and a Ph.D. in solid-state physics from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. He has a combined multidisciplinary experience of more than 25 years university teaching, research, and industry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University; Johnny Thieken, Arizona State University; Lisa Stapley Randall, Arizona State University; Alison W. Smith, SRP

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2123: RENEWABLE ENERGY INTERNSHIPS: STUDY OF 7THAND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE OF RELATED SCIENCEAND ENGINEERING CONTENTTirupalavanam G. Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam G. Ganesh is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He has bachelors and masters degrees in Computer Science and Engineering and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. His research interests include educational research methods, communication of research, and k-16+ engineering education. Ganesh’s research is largely focused on studying k-12 curricula, and teaching-learning processes in both the formal and informal settings. He is principal investigator of

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

”, Proc. Amer. Soc. for Eng. Educ. Conf. and Expo., Portland, OR.[11] Felder, R., Brent, R. [2004], “The intellectual development of science and engineering students part 1. Models and challenges”, J. Eng. Educ., Vol. 93, No. 4, pp. 269-277.[12] Felder, R., Brent, R. [2004], “The intellectual development of science and engineering students part 2. Teaching to promote growth”, J. Eng. Educ., Vol. 93, No. 4, pp. 279-291.[13] McKeachie, W., Svinicki, M. [2006], Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers (12th Edition) Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.[14] National Training Laboratories, Bethel ME, http://www.ntl.org/, 19 January 2011.[15] Bailey, M. [2007] “Enhancing life-long learning and

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Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Emma M. Allain, Louisiana State University; Harald Thomas Leder, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-694: ENCOUNTER ENGINEERING IN EUROPE, EQUIPPINGSTUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET PLACEPaige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 20 years experience as an Instructor in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. In addition to teaching she assists with the STEP program. She received her baccalaureate degree in Engineering Technology and her master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Louisiana State University.Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University Ms Dann is the Project Manager for the College of Engineering’s STEP program. She has her Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and worked for industry for 9 years prior to returning to academia.Emma M

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Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1984 and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1985 from Virginia Tech. She received her Ph D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1992. Dr. Bottomley worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories as a member of technical staff in Transmission Sys- tems from 1985 to 1987, during which time she worked in ISDN standards, including representing Bell Labs on an ANSI standards committee for physical layer ISDN standards. She received an Exceptional Contribution Award for her work during this time. After receiving her Ph D., Dr. Bottomley worked as a faculty member at Duke University and consulted with a number of companies, such as Lockheed

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-856: INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS AND THETECHNICIANGary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College Gary J. Mullett, a Professor of Electronics Technology and Co-Department Chair, presently teaches in the Electronics Group at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) located in Springfield, MA. A long time faculty member and consultant to local business and industry, Mullett has provided leadership and initiated numerous curriculum reforms as either the Chair or Co-Department Chair of the four tech- nology degree programs that constitute the Electronics Group. Since the mid-1990s, he has been active in the NSF’s ATE and CCLI programs as a knowledge leader in the wireless telecommunications

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Schneider, Cornell University; Maria Terrell, Cornell University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-176: IMPACT OF COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING WORK-SHOPS IN ENGINEERING CALCULUS COURSE ON APPLIED MATH-EMATICALLisa Schneider, Cornell University Lisa Schneider has been the Director of Engineering Learning Initiatives in Cornell University’s College of Engineering since 2002. Learning Initiatives’ programs enhance the educational environment of the College by facilitating opportunities for collaborative learning, undergraduate research, teaching skill development, peer instruction, and leadership development. Schneider received her Ph.D. in Sociology from Cornell in 1997. Before taking her current position, she taught Sociology as an assistant professor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and then served

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University; Sondra M Miller, Boise State University; Ross A. Perkins, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees

interests are focused on improving construction management education.Sondra M Miller, Boise State UniversityRoss A. Perkins, Boise State University Dr. Perkins teaches course in instructional design, evaluation, and international perspectives in BSU’s Department of Educational Technology, where he has been an assistant professor since 2008. His research interests include STEM education, diffusion of innovation studies, and distance learning. Perkins received his doctorate in instructional systems design at Virginia Tech. Page 22.295.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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College Industry Partnerships

Profs. Edward Coyle and Leah Jamieson7-9. The program has grown steadily in bothsize and breadth to where it is recognized as its own academic program under the College ofEngineering. It has dedicated laboratories in the Armstrong Hall of Engineering. In the 2010-2011 academic year, almost 700 students participated on 90 projects , addressing needs rangingfrom data management for human services to creating energy efficient, sustainable home designsfor low income families and from designing learning centers for local museums to developingcustom play environments for children with disabilities. EPICS spans all engineering disciplinesat Purdue and includes students from over 60 majors across the university.Each project involves a team of eight to

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chi N. Thai, University of Georgia

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Computers in Education

Course for Engineering StudentsAbstractFor Spring 2011, a senior-level robotics course (first taught in Spring 2010) had been revisedaccording to principles for “Smart Teaching” described in the book “How Learning Works”.Homework, laboratory sessions and anchor projects had been redesigned to provide betterscaffolding for students with 2 different but complementary engineering backgrounds, and alsofor a better flow towards the theme of humanoid robotics. The e-portfolio tool EMMA wasintegrated into this course as a collaboration and feedback tool between instructor and students tohelp improve student algorithm development work, but EMMA was not found to be responsiveenough nor useful for this kind of use.IntroductionIn the Summer 2010, the

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Theresa A. Good, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Laurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John P. O'Connell, University of Virginia; Jeffrey John Chalmers, Ohio State University, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia

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Chemical Engineering

the Society of Biological Engineering.Michael J. Prince, Bucknell UniversityDr. Theresa A. Good, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyLaurent Simon, New Jersey Institute of Technology Laurent Simon is an associate professor of Chemical Engineering and the Associate Director of the Phar- maceutical Engineering Program at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Colorado State University in 2001. His research and teaching interests in- volve modeling, analysis and control of drug-delivery systems. He is the author of a series of educational and interactive modules (Laboratory Online), available at http://laurentsimon.com/.John P. O’Connell, University of Virginia

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Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Marchese, Colorado State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2011-1606: DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW GRADUATE COURSE INSUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR SCIENTISTSAND ENGINEERSAnthony Marchese, Colorado State University Anthony Marchese is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University and a PI at the Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and B.S. and M.S. degrees from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute. He is currently funded by NSF to study pollutant formation and combustion chemistry of algae-derived biofuels and is the fuel conversion/characterization team leader for the National Alliance for Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts, a $48 Million

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Design and Graphics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island; Stephen Champion, University of Prince Edward Island

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Engineering Design Graphics

published by the CanadianEngineering Accreditation Board5.The greatest challenge in implementing PBL in existing courses is overcoming the level ofdiscomfort instructors have with the teaching methods. This problem is exacerbated by thewidely different class-sizes and physical resources in all seven campuses in the Dalhousieprogram. In order to help engineering faculty in Atlantic Canada adopt new teaching styles,guidance for PBL teaching in the first year is essential. While the immediate intent of the projectis to aid faculty in the 7 target programs in Atlantic Canada, this problem is present in manyuniversities where faculty are unfamiliar with PBL teaching approaches.There are two reasons why you might continue reading this paper. 1) You may

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Renée S. DeGraaf, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Sarah J. Stoner, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

ABET.Dr. Neeraj Buch, Michigan State UniversityRene S DeGraaf, Lansing Community College Tutoring Services Coordinator, Learning Assistance Department 1990 - presentJon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Center for Engineering Education Research at Michigan State Univer- sity. Dr. Sticklen is also Director of Applied Engineering Sciences, an undergraduate bachelor of science degree program in the MSU College of Engineering. He also is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued en

Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; William A. Stapleton, Texas State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-97: LESSONS LEARNED IN IMPLEMENTING AND ACCRED-ITING A MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PROGRAMVedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos Vedaraman Sriraman is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University- San Marocs. In the past, he has served as the Manufacturing Engineering program coordinator. He has received several gramts form the NSF and SME-EF to initiate new curriculum and laboratories. Dr. Sri- raman has received several teaching awards and has served as the faculty advisor to the student chapter of SME.William A Stapleton, Texas State University Dr. William A. Stapleton received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Alabama in 1997

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Mokwa, Montana State University; Zachary Lee Morris, Montana State University; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University

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Civil Engineering

configuration for what is known in the industry as a thirdgeneration fan beam scanner is shown in Fig. 1. FIGURE 1. Typical laboratory x-ray configuration(6).During the image reconstruction phase, photographs of multiple x-ray scans are digitallysuperimposed in such a way that the resulting image describes the interior structure and featuresof the specimen. When the scan is reconstructed, the resulting image is a cross-sectional view ofthe object as if it had been cut through the plane at the scan location. The CT scanningequipment at the author’s university is capable of performing scans at increments as small as 1/8-degree of rotation. The author’s system, similar to that shown in Fig. 6, is a 2-dimensional (2-D)system, which can

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University; Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Nabil A. Yousif, Fort Valley State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

do not leave enough room for interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary courses that could be important for the future careers of the graduates. Further, thelack of facilities such as appropriate laboratories and trained faculty could markedly hamper theinclusion of well-structured cross-disciplinary topics in the curriculum. Nevertheless, effortsshould be made to somehow incorporate such activities in the program of study 5, 7, &8. Forexample, students could be engaged in cross-disciplinary projects or case studies at the juniorand senior levels.The survey of pertinent literature suggests an increased need to equip computing professionalswith interdisciplinary/cross-disciplinary skills and some solutions have been offered to theproblem

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen R. Fleeman, Rock Valley College

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Engineering Technology

internet based and half laboratory based 4. The flexibilities afforded by an on-linecourse are well-suited to many students as they can be made to fit with their work schedules andfamily commitments. It is important to point out this portion is asynchronous, but is paced on aweek-by-week basis. Our college is trying to minimize student trips to campus. This hybridapproach fits well with that goal, and also reduces required carbon emissions inherently bydesign. The faculty, however, felt that a hands-on approach is too important to abandon. They are notwilling to relinquish personal contact, nor direct observations of the students and criticalinstructor-student interactions. Discussions about making “marathon” laboratory sessions once amonth

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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B. Zhang; H. Misak; P.S. Dhanasekaran; D. Kalla; R. Asmatulu

design and development for various applications. DEVI K. KALLA Dr. Kalla has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Metropolitan State College of Denver, and has a strong experience on composite manufacturing, machining and modeling. RAMAZAN ASMATULU Dr. Asmatulu has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University for five years. He has conducted several research programs in the area of nanotechnology, biotechnology, composite and education, and published over 140 journal articles and conference proceedings. He has developed nanotechnology research and teaching laboratories, and taught courses in his areas.Proceedings of the 2011 Midwest Section

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Nikola Jovic; Abayomi Dairo; ASHENAFI TESFAYE; AIME VALERE; YANNICK ROLAND KAMDEM; Sasan Haghani; Paul Cotae

a M.S. degrees in communication and electronic engineering in 1980 from theUniversity of Iassy and a Ph.D. degree in telecommunications from “Politechnica”University of Bucharest, Romania in 1991, and a Master in Applied Mathematics in 1998from the University of Colorado at Boulder. From 2002 to 2008 he was with theDepartment of Electrical and Computer engineering at the University of Texas at SanAntonio (UTSA). From 1984 to 2001, he was with the Department of Electrical Engineering,University of Iassy, where he conducted research and teaching in the area of digitalcommunications as a Full Professor at the same department. Since 2008, he has been withthe University of the District of Columbia as an Associate Professor. He has authored

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Wayne C. Pilkington

three fifty minute lecture classes each weekand has an associated laboratory course that meets once a week for three hours. In this structure,design and analysis methodologies for digital circuits are introduced and developed in the lectureclasses, and students then implement and practice these methods using computer-aided designtools in the laboratory sessions. Typically, between thirty-two and forty eight students are Proceedings of the 2011 PSW American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference  Copyright © 2011, American Society for Engineering Education  285 enrolled in each lecture class section. Lecture

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

intention they were seen as a means of raising the status of the Colleges ofAdvanced Technology. There was also a debate about who should teach them and wherethey should be taught. As with any innovation of this kind not only are student attitudesto them important but so are those of the faculty who teach mainstream subjects. Takingtogether the research undertaken at the time suggests that liberal studies were somewhatmore successful than they might have been.The system of third level education in England and Wales circa 1955 [1]In the British Isles there are five different education systems that are separately managed.In addition to the republic of Ireland there are four systems in the United Kingdom (UK)viz England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and

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Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Merritt Lane, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-418: INTERNATIONAL CO-OP EXPERIENCE AT THE BASEOF THE ECONOMIC PYRAMID FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTSJohn Farris, Grand Valley State University John Farris is currently an associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU). He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Lehigh University and his Doctorate at the University of Rhode Island. He has 12 years of college engineering teaching experience as well as 3 years of industrial design experience. His teaching interests lie in the product design, first year design, design for manufacture and assembly and manufacturing processes. Dr. Farris is also involved in the development and delivery of a new

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SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Daniel Forciniti, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

refrigeration cycles might be included. In the second semester(mainly first semester juniors enrolled in the course) the instructor extends the principles tomixtures and focuses our discussion on phase equilibrium. In addition, this second course coverschemical reaction equilibrium and mixing processes. The combination of a very abstract topicand very young students makes therefore the teaching of thermodynamics a challengingexperience. Page 22.891.2To be effective learners in this course, students need some thermodynamics background beyondtheir high school experience and that, unfortunately, very often is not the case. Along with thesubjective

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Outreach Projects: Promoting Energy Efficiency and Education in General

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2741: INTEGRATION OF ARCHITECTURE AND SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING PRINCIPLES TO ACHIEVE AN ENERGY-EFFICIENTDESIGNAhmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming Dr. Ahmed Cherif Megri, associate professor of architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming (UW), teaches several HVAC and energy courses. Dr. Megri is also teaching a course titled ”Compre- hensive Performance of Building Envelope and HVAC Systems” for Summer School at UW, and ”Smoke and Fire Dynamics” during summer session at Concordia University, Canada. His research areas include airflow modeling, zonal modeling, energy modeling, and artificial intelligence modeling using the support vector machine learning approach. Prior to his actual position

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Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Gail Ellen Gerdemann, STEPs at Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Chemical, Kodak, AT&T Bell Labs), and since 1993 he has been on the faculty in the OSU Chemi- cal Engineering Department. He is an OSU Honors College faculty and has been recognized for his teaching and advising activities by ASEE, AIChE, the College of Engineering, and Oregon State Univer- sity. His research interest for the last 35 years has been in all areas of polymer engineering and science, and for the last 18 years in engineering education. His passion is K-12 outreach for the recruitment and retention of women and minorities into engineering, with the current focus on introducing engineer- ing science at the middle school and high school levels. His K-12 outreach activities can be found at http

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Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale S.L. Dolan, California Polytechnic State University; Vladimir I. Prodanov, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

technologies.Vladimir I Prodanov, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Vlad Prodanov received MS and Ph.D. degrees, both in electrical engineering, from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1995 and 1997 respectively. He was with Bell Laboratories, Lucent Tech- nologies from 1997 until 2000 and Agere Systems (now LSI Logic) from 2000 to 2004. From 2004 to 2008 he was member of MHI Consulting, New Providence, NJ. Currently, he is an assistant professor with EE Dept., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA. Mr. Prodanov has worked on various electronic systems for communications and contributed to two dozen peer-reviewed publications, three book chapters, and seventeen granted US patents

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Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Modeling, Design, Simulation, and Diagnoses of Electrical Distribution NetworkAbstractThis paper will present an existing course in smart grid technology and promotes problemsolving and innovations. Some topics of interest are: areas in course development, courseorganization and content; laboratory equipment and experiments; and some concepts in smartgrid. After adapting this course, some student’s project has already been developed, implementedand assessed. The course structure and contents covers topics on educating students on how tobuild a smart gird and use advanced computer application software tools for modeling, designsimulation, and diagnoses of electrical distribution network systems. Computer softwareapplications and case