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History of Aerospace Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Eberhardt, Boeing Company; Lee Jonathan, Boeing Company; Adam Bruckner, University of Washington

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Aerospace

to Boeing. Fig. 8 Famous early UWAL Tests. Clockwise from top left: Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner, Boeing B-29, Boeing B-47, Lockheed XP-49. Military testing dominated the run logs of UWAL throughout the late 1940’s. Somenotable tests include the B-47 and the P-85 “Goblin”. Boeing and McDonnell show upextensively in the tunnel logs. In 1948, the wind tunnel was officially named the Kirsten WindTunnel, after the man who had worked so hard to get it built. Page 14.640.10 As the 1950’s progressed, Boeing started to become the exclusive customer in the tunnel.Aircraft such as the B-47, B-52, KC-135 and 707 were

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Shirley Magnusson, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

been a telecommunications consultant. She is passionate about engineering outreach to K-12 students and has increased the outreach activity for Cal Poly's College of Engineering over the past year.Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University Heather S. Smith is a Senior Lecturer and Statistical Consultant in the Statistics Department at the California Polytechnic (Cal Poly) State University, San Luis Obispo. She received a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Statistics from the Florida State University. For seven years she worked as a statistical consultant for Westat, Inc. a research organization, in Rockville, Maryland. Thirteen years ago to she

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephen Suhr, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

design is grounded in technical knowledge applied to problem solving,contemporary engineering design expands design to reflect the importance of human connectionsthrough clear communication, strong problem solving strategies, and dynamic leadership.Communication Processes and Group ProductivitySince the early 1970’s, research studies of effective group characteristics have consistentlydemonstrated strong links between the levels of group communication and group performance.1,2, 3, 4, 5 Tschan’s 1995 study reported that “groups engaged in high-quality ‘cycles’ ofcommunication, including interactions that involved orienting the group to the task, planninghow the work would be done, and evaluating the outcomes outperformed other groups

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Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanna Daly, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

landscape of howdesign has been experienced across disciplines and not restricted to a single field, whichwould reduce the opportunity to fully understand the variation.Participants. Participant selection is guided by an attempt to gain the largest diversity inexperiences possible within the aims of the study4. Phenomenographic studies do not aimto generalize, thus the sample is not statistically representative, but rather chosen toobtain diversity. The sample size of a phenomenographic study is traditionally small, inthe range of fifteen to twenty participants5.In this study, twenty professional designers served as participants. Participant diversitywas based on three criteria: gender, years of experience, and disciplinary association(s).After

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University

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Computers in Education

, engineering undergraduate studentsfeel uncomfortable with EM and shy away from it. The omnipresence of desktopcomputers gives students the feeling that a course which is not oriented towards computeruse is an obsolete one. Observing these difficulties, more and more teachers aim to usecomputers to assist teaching of electromagnetics. This trend started in the early 80's,when development and use of educational software running on PC's began in severalareas of electric and computer engineering curricula, including electromagnetics [1-3, 6,9-11, 16]. Several papers were published in the literature on how to present and introduceelectromagnetics to students and how to use computers in that process. A reference paperabout the use of computers in teaching

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

framework grounding this effort, and theresearch questions.The theoretical framework guiding our current effort is based on constructivist learning theory 8,including communities of practice 9, 10. Constructivist learning theory is a framework of learninginvolving a process of integrating new knowledge with prior knowledge such that knowledge iscontinually constructed and reconstructed by the individual. Communities of practice refer tocommunities of practitioners into which newcomers would enter and attempt to acquire thesociocultural practices of the community 9, 10. So, in a Community of Practice (CoP), newcomersare socialized into the practice of the community through mutual engagement with, and directionand support from an old-timer(s

Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Do you have any suggestions for changes and/or additions to the current co-op program that would have generally benefited all co-op students or engineering students in particular?The participants’ responses were grouped into categories and listed here in descending order forthe students and alumni.Senior Engineering students: Page 14.42.17 ≠ More help finding a job/More job opportunities: 22.9% ≠ Need for more hands-on training/help: 14.6% ≠ Promote co-op: 10.4% ≠ Get rid of/Modify work-term report(s): 8.3% ≠ Lower/eliminate co-op fees: 8.3% ≠ Employers should have ample/specific work tasks for students: 6.3

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Mathematics: Recruitment and Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Yuguang Ban, Boise State University; Alison Ahlgren, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

instructors fell into the category of “highly Page 14.1225.13experienced instructors.” When the responses of all surveyed instructors were included (15responses), the same trends were observed but to a slightly lower degree. One unsolicited remarkfrom an instructor indicated, “The main difference I noted was that I was missing the studentswho made 10’s, 20’s or 30’s (percents) on the first test. After that first test, I did not really seemuch difference in the students’ work. Many of my students scored 50 or above on ALEKS anddid poorly in the course. I see no relationship between their ALEKS score and their performancein Precalculus.” This remark

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Mechanical Engineering

years, and all the knowledge would be summarized and brought together in thesenior year, during a capstone experience. The essence of engineering is to design and buildsystems. Voland, in his book “Engineering by Design” describes engineering as “An innovativeand methodical application of scientific knowledge and technology to produce a device, systemor process, which is intended to satisfy human need(s)”. If one subscribes to the abovedefinition, then every engineer has to be somewhat knowledgeable of manufacturing methods, ofdrafting (drawing) standards and programming techniques. We are proposing that these topics becovered in freshmen/sophomore level courses.Manufacturing Methods CourseManufacturing in the US has been continuously shrinking

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faik Karatas, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

close relationship between science and engineering should be part of any professional development and teacher preparation programs in order for teachers to really understand nature of science and nature of engineering.AcknowledgementsThis work was made possible through the support of the Bechtel Foundation and the INSPIREinstitute at Purdue University.References1. Abd-El-Khalick, F., Bell, R. L., and Lederman, N. G. “The Nature of Science and Instructional Practice: Making The Unnatural Natural,” Science Education, Vol. 82, No. 4, 1998, pp. 417-436.2. İrez, S. (2006). Are we prepared?: An investigation of preservice science teacher educators’ beliefs about nature of science. Science Education, 90, 6

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Innovations in ECE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

easy-to-use authoring tools to create such labs. Dr. Cherner holds an MS in Experimental Physics, and Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science. He published over 80 papers in national and international journals and made dozens presentations at various national and international conferences and workshops. Dr. Cherner has served as a Principal Investigator for several government-funded educational projects.Ahmed Khan, DeVry University AHMED S. KHAN, Ph.D., is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management., and

Conference Session

The Ever-Changing Course

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Thompson, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

, mathematical, simulated, physical) reflecting all significant aspects of the requirements and constraints• Simulating or testing and analyzing system solution(s) against environmental models• Iterating as necessary to revise the system model or environmental models, or to revise system requirements if too stringent for a viable solution until the design and requirements are fully compatible. Figure 7. System Engineering Method Page 14.735.12Instructors have assigned this project for several years to achieve some of the original outcomesof the course. The major outcome associated with this assignment and assessment includesgetting students to begin to think about how to

Conference Session

Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Educational Research and Methods

. Wankat, P.C. and F.S. Oreovicz, Teaching Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1993.2. Koretsky, M.D., D. Amatore, C. Barnes, and S. Kimura (2008). Enhancement of Student Learning in Experimental Design using a Virtual Laboratory. IEEE Trans. Ed., 51, 76.3. Mosterman, P.J., M.A.M. Dorlandt, J.O. Campbell, C. Burow, R. Bouw, A.J. Brodersen, and J. Bourne (1994). Virtual Engineering Laboratories: Design and Experiments. Journal of Engineering Education, 83, 279.4. Kemeny, J. and B. Zeitler (2001). An online geomechanics course with a virtual rock lab based on streaming audio and vector graphics. Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.5. Hodge, H., H.S. Hinton, and M. Lightner

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International Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rodolfo Yzasmendi Arellano, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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International

course, which has to focus on developing numeric and symbolicreasoning skills, and students select from a list of approved General Studies courses.Development of the Mathematics Assessment Plan consisted of three major parts: determiningUDLAP’s expectations; determining timing, identifying cohort(s), and assigning responsibilities;and interpreting and sharing results to enhance general education effectiveness.Particular competencies (and expected outcomes) for the Mathematics courses were definedfollowing SUNY at Geneseo as follows: Symbolization (ability to convert a problem into asetting using symbolic terminology), Relationships (ability to connect quantities and findrelationships among symbolic quantities), Formulation (ability to construct

Conference Session

Innovations in the CHE Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marvi Matos, University of Washington; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

limited budget.Acknowledgements We would like to thank the students Sarah H. Widder, Margaret S. Donegan-Ryan andKyle M. Flotlin who kindly provided Karr Column diagrams from their experimental planningreport. We also want to thank David Gery and Arne Biermans who have helped in themodification liquid-liquid extraction equipment. Page 14.78.21References[1] Wintermantel, K. Process and Product Engineering Achievements, Present and Future Challenges. TransIChemE , 77 (A), 175-187, 1999.[2] Molzahn, M. and Wittstock, K. Chemical Engineers for the 21st Century - Challenges for University Education.Chemical Engineering & Technology , 25 (3), 231-235, 2002.[3] Saraiva, P. M. and Costa, R

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 14.1370.10Nathaniel Manzo; and, our National Advisory Board - Elaine Seymour, Karina Walters, LarrySchuman, David Bugg, James Borgford-Parnell, Mary Anderson-Rowland, and Antonio LopezReferences[1] Gloria, A.M., J. Castellanos, and V. Orozco, "Perceived Educational Barriers, Cultural Fit, Coping Responses, and Psychological Well-Being of Latina Undergraduates," Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences Vol. 27, No. 2, 2005, pp. 161-183.[2] Guiffrida, D.A., "African American Student Organizations As Agents of Social Integration," Journal of College Student Development 44, no. 3 Vol. 44, No. 3, 2003, pp. 304-319.[3] Huang, Y.-R., and S.-M. Chang, "Academic and Cocurricular Involvement: Their Relationship and the Best Combinations

Conference Session

Women in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Porche, Wellesley Centers for Women; Corinne McKamey, Wellesley Centers for Women; Peter Wong, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

disabilities in science and engineering: 2007, NSF 07-315. Arlington, VA 2007.2. National Science Foundation. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering: 2000, NSF 00-327. Arlington, VA 2000.3. Chinn PWU. Asian and Pacific Islander women scientists and engineers: A narrative exploration of model minority, gender, and racial stereotypes. Journal of Research in Science Teaching. 04 2002;39(4):302-323.4. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition, Engineers; 2009.5. Davenport EC, Davison ML, Kuang H, Ding S, Kim S-K, Kwak N. High school mathematics course-taking by gender and ethnicity. American

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Design

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalie Cherbaka, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Management

Management Sys x x x x BS Eng 30 MS in EM Engineering profMissouri S&T EM and SE Department x x BS Eng,Sc,Mth 1 30 MS in EM yes Engineering bothKansas State Department of Industrial and Manufacturing SE x x BS in Eng or Sci 2 30 MEM Engineering IE profU of Minnesota Deluth Department of Mechanical and

Conference Session

Two-Year/Four-Year: From Articulation to Matriculation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

grant # 0324212 and then S-STEM grant # 0728695) for transfer studentswhich has resulted in a retention and graduation rate of over 90%.This paper will discuss an exploratory program sponsored by the National Science Foundation(grant # 0836050) taken on by Fulton to collaborate with three nonmetropolitan CCs which lie60-200 miles from ASU. At present very few students from these schools come to ASU forengineering. We will discuss the primary needs of such CCs as they attempt to build up their pre-engineering programs. Complete articulation agreements already exist with ASU for each CC inthe state of Arizona. This collaboration includes a visit each semester by an ASU team to eachCC. At least one of these events each year will also include high

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the viewsof the National Science Foundation (NSF). Page 14.525.3Theoretical FrameworkThe recent national emphasis on the design, development, and implementation of K-12engineering education curricula has increased interest in assessing students’ knowledge ofengineering. Many adults and students in the US have deficient understandings of engineers andwhat engineers do1. In addition, engineering is among the least gender equitable professions witha workforce that is only 11% female2. Researchers have argued that the cause for such adiscrepancy has

Conference Session

Sustainability in Engineering Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Morton, University of Wyoming; M.P. Sharma, University of Wyoming

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Environmental Engineering

volume, ∑ is the rate of entropy dt j Tjflow in the form of low-level heat across the control surface, ∑ m& s i i i is the rate of entropychange associated with mass flow into the control volume, ∑ m& s e e e is the rate of entropy changeassociated with mass flow out of the control volume, and υ& cv is the rate of entropy productionwithin the control volume. For a closed system the

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mitchell, Drexel University

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Architectural

” of the disciplines and muchless agreement on many of the other concepts, with several barely mentioned. Most faculty feelthat their definition of AED is the same as their school’s, but many express uncertainty about theexistence of a national definition. Similarly there is considerable agreement that more than onediscipline (Architecture, Structure, HVAC, Electrical, Construction Management) is required toconstitute AED, but there is marked disagreement about what specific ones should be included,with opinions ranging from two to all five.IntroductionDesign is what most of our graduates do   Some  of course  will work constructing other s designs  funding and approving designs  or perhaps analyzing the successes and failures of the design

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Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Green, University of Maryland; Judy Frels, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, Audi, Bosch, Department of Defense, German Telekom, Junghans, Metso, Siemens, Thomson ISI, and UPM Kymmene. Prior to joining the Smith School he was Assistant Professor for E- Business at National University in San Diego and CEO for German-based consulting firm Scenario Management International (ScMI AG). He has consulted for such organizations as AstraZenica, Audi, Bosch, and the U. S. Department of Defense. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Paderborn in Germany. ≠ Dr. Judy K. Frels, Marketing in Technology-Driven Industries. Dr. Frels is Executive Director of Marketing Communications, Senior Director of Custom Programs, and an Executive Education Senior Fellow at the Robert H

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

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New Engineering Educators

of when they may be needed in the future. Emphasis on computer simulations can also consume class time that historically was devoted to covering fundamentals. As with all of the trends discussed in this section, balance has to be struck between well-proven historical methodologies and new and (potentially) improved ones. Page 14.293.76. Hybridization of Academic Disciplines: Another recent trend is hybridization of academic disciplines, both in academia and profession(s). This offers certain advantages, for example, resource pooling and broader perspectives on problem solving. It reflects increasing hybridization of disciplines in the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

. toolsthat are now cheap and prevalent. Page 14.713.11References:1 Sims R.R., Sims S. J., “The importance of Learning Styles, Understanding the Implications for learning”, Course design, and Education, ISBN 0-313-29278-7, 1995, Greenwood Press.2 Felder R.M., Silverman L.K., Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education, Engineering Education, 78(7), 674-681, 1988.3 R.S. Dunn R.S., S.A. Griggs, Multiculturalism and Learning Style: Teaching and Counseling Adolescents, Westport, CT: Praeger, 1995.4 Reid G., Learning Styles and Inclusion, 2005.5 R.A. Rochford, “Assessing Learning Styles to improve the quality of performance of

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

preparation, 15 minutes for the dialogues, 10 minutes for the reflection phase)Material MTA New York City Subway map(s)10 General Routines overhead transparency (with instructions for students) Useful Words and Phrases overhead transparencyType of Activity prepared partner dialogueLanguage Focus present simple for general routines words and phrases for commuting describing daily activitiesGroup Size pairsLevel lower intermediateSkills reading, speaking, listeningPreparation The teacher distributes MTA York City Subway maps or photocopies a section for each student and produces the General

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan Lima, North Dakota State University

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International

Conference & Exposition Proceedings, paper AC 2008-2314, 2008.[10] M. Clauss, B. Allison, M. Reuber, S. Birmingham, V. DiStasi, “A Successful Model for Engineers Stuying Abroad: A Foreign Study Center with Concurrent Instruction,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, paper AC 2008-1743, 2008.[11] M. Mariasingam, T. Smith, S. Courter, “Internationalization of Engineering Education,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, paper AC 2008-1144, 2008.[12] International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), Retrieved on August 2008 from http://www.ifees.net/[13] G. L. Downey, et al., “The Globally Competent Engineer: Working Effectively with People Who Define Problems Differently

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

sections. This issue was previously discussed in section 3.1b of this paper. Summary of Student Achievement of Course Objectives and Quality of Instruction Course Objective Relates to Program Assessment Standard Results Accept- Continuous Improvement Outcome(s) a Instrument for (assuming able? Actions Planned (See syllabus for the This final complete statements.) Objective Exam only and Y/N average

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Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

processers were analyzed from various different manufacturers. The most inexpensiveof these five models is the Fuel Meister II which retails for $3,095. The prices for the fivepreassembled processors and the on-site assembled unit can be seen in Chart 2.The pre-assembled options are priced only for the processor and other components such aspumps, collection tank(s), and chemicals will still need to be purchased. The different pre-assembled options along with the manufacturers’ information can also be found in Table 3. Page 14.532.8 Table 3 – Preassembled Systems Name Source

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Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew Ohland, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 14.1009.15Software. The column and bar graphs in this paper were made with Microsoft Excel 2007.However, dot plots and multiway plots are not in Excel’s native vocabulary. The options forcreating dot plots and multiway plots include: 1. Excel Add-Ins. Robbins2 points readers to an Excel macro written by Kenneth Klein for making individual dot plots and Vidmar7 shows how to use Excel for both dot plots and multiway plots. We have not tested these add-ins and so offer no opinion on their utility. 2. SAS: This popular commercial package for statistical analysis has a “multivariate” toolkit that includes multiway plots. 3. R: an open source software version of the commercial package called S. Both the R and S