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Manufacturing Process Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Denny Choate, Cannon County High School; Kenan Hatipoglu, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-2162: RET PROJECT IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURINGLisa Denny Choate, Cannon County High School Lisa D. Choate is a mathematics teacher at Cannon County High School in Woodbury, Tennessee. She teaches Algebra One, Honors Algebra Two and Geometry.Kenan Hatipoglu, Tennessee Technological University Kenan Hatipoglu is a graduate research assistant at Center for Manufacturing Research and Ph.D. student at Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee. His research interests are in power system design and smart grid applications.Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Ismail Fidan is a faculty member at the college of engineering of Tennessee Tech

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Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University

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Mathematics

AC 2011-2833: TEACHING ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMAT-ICS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS: LESSONS LEARNEDKendrick T. Aung, Lamar University Dr. Kendrick Aung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1996. He has published over 80 technical papers and presented them in numerous national and international conferences. Page 22.1371.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Advanced Engineering Mathematics to

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Patricia Ryaby Backer, San Jose State University; Elena Klaw, Ph.D., San Jose State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-2277: SERVICE LEARNING IN A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY RE-NEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING COURSEStacy Gleixner, San Jose State University Dr. Stacy Gleixner is an Associate Professor in Chemical and Materials Engineering at San Jose State University. She teaches a broad range of engineering classes related to introductory materials science, electronic materials, kinetics, microelectronics processing, photovoltaics, and alternative energy. In 2010, she was awarded the College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Service. In 2007-2008, she was an SJSU Teacher Scholar. In 2002, she was awarded the College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching award. Dr. Gleixner has an active research program related to designing and

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faizal Karim, University of British Columbia

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2011-2569: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHING ASSISTANT TRAIN-ING PROGRAM IN APPLIED SCIENCE: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTA-TIONFaizal Karim, UBC Faculty of Applied Science Page 22.1439.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011The Development of a Teaching Assistant Training Program in Applied Science: Design and Implementation Page 22.1439.2IntroductionTeaching Assistants (TAs) make an important contribution to teaching and learning at theuniversity while they develop competencies and skills relevant to their professional lives. Inrecognition of this, the Faculty of

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada; Montell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research; Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2011-20: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR IN-COMING FRESHMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGH ROBOTICSRESEARCHBaha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma Chair and Professor of Engineering and Physics DepartmentMr. Wei Siang PeeMr. Kevin RadaMontell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research A freshmen engineering student. Attended Choctaw high school. Likes to fix computers and solve tech- nical problems in his spare time.Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central OklahomaEvan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Page 22.1545.1 c American Society for

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WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth M Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Teri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lorie Groll, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2011-1382: WOMEN AS THE MINER’S CANARY IN UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONBeth M Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette Beth Holloway is the Director of the Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) at Purdue University. As director, Beth manages programs that recruit and retain women engineers from Kindergarten through fac- ulty ranks. Beth received both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. She is pursuing a PhD degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a past president of WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network), a national organization of about 600 members dedicated to being a catalyst, advocate, and leading resource for institutional and national

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2630: THE ROLE OF CENTERS FOR TEACHING AND LEARN-ING IN IMPROVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EDU-CATIONPratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Professor of Chemistry Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Indiana University Purdue Uni- versity IndianapolisStephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Stephen P. Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Innovations in Teaching: Statics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, San Francisco State University; Janet H Murray, Georgia Tech; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence J. Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

AC 2011-860: INTEL: PRESENTING ONLINE 3D EXERCISES IN A STAT-ICS CLASSChristine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologySue Rosser, San Francisco State University Sue Rosser has been the Provost at San Francisco State University since 2009. From 1999-2009, she served as Dean of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech. She has published 12 books and more than 130 journal articles on the theoretical and applied issues surrounding women and gender in science, health and technology.Janet H Murray, Georgia TechWendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology Wendy C. Newstetter is the Director of Learning Sciences Research in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech.Her

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Celestine Chukwuemeka Aguwa, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1573: MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED LEARNING LAB (MILL):A CURRICULUM MODEL FOR HANDS-ON MANUFACTURING EDU-CATIONMukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University Dr. Ssemakula received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Manufacturing Technology, and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering all from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (England). After working in industry, he joined the faculty of the University of Maryland where he taught courses in the areas of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering as well as conducting research in Manufacturing Systems. Since 1993, he has been on the faculty of Wayne State University’s Division of Engineering Technology where he has been a leader in developing

Conference Session

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

AC 2011-779: X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY: A NEW PEDAGOG-ICAL TOOL FOR STUDYING MICRO AND MACRO GEOMATERIALPROPERTIESRobert L. Mokwa, Montana State University Associate Professor - Montana State University Civil Engineering DepartmentZachary Lee Morris, Montana State University I was raised in Duluth, Minnesota. After high school, I took off on a voluntary exchange program in Costa Rica. I worked as a care taker and tour guide for the Karen Mogenson Forest Reserve. Upon returning to the United States, I started my college career in Mathematics at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS). After 2 years at UWS, I study abroad in Newcastle, Australia for one semester, and then in Wonju, South Korea the following

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael G. Morrow P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1002: OLD TRICKS FOR A NEW DOG: AN INNOVATIVE SOFT-WARE TOOL FOR TEACHING REAL-TIME DSP ON A NEW HARD-WARE PLATFORMMr. Michael G. Morrow P.E.,Cameron H. G. Wright, University of Wyoming Cameron H. G. Wright, Ph.D, P.E., is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. He was previously Professor and Deputy Department Head in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, and served as an R&D engineering officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. He received the B.S.E.E. (summa cum laude) from Louisiana Tech University in 1983, the M.S.E.E. from Purdue Uni- versity in 1988, and the Ph.D

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Professional Development from a Distance

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela L. Dickrell, University of Florida

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2011-744: OPTIMIZING QUALITY AND RESOURCES FOR WORLD-WIDE ONLINE DELIVERY OF ENGINEERING EDUCATIONPamela L Dickrell, University of Florida Dr. Pamela Dickrell is the Director of the UF EDGE (Electronic Delivery of Gator Engineering) Program at the University of Florida. The UF EDGE program delivers courses, certificates and graduate degrees in Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials Science, and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering to a worldwide audience of working professionals. Dr. Dickrell received her B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, specializing in Tribology

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Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc.; Charbel Philippe Saleh, Altair Engineering Inc.; Prakash C. Shrivastava, Oakland University; Lori Lin Crose, Oakland University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-1388: OAKLAND UNIVERSITY/ALTAIR ENGINEERING TECH-NICAL BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CORPORATE INTERNSHIP PRO-GRAMDavid W Schmueser, Altair Engineering Inc. Dr. David Schmueser is the Business Development Manager of University Programs in the United States for Altair Engineering, with primary responsibility for identifying and implementing Altair’s advanced engineering software and grid computing technologies for curriculum and research applications. With more than 30 years of experience in engineering research, project technical management, and en- gineering instruction, Schmueser’s strategic role at Altair focuses on the development and execution of Altair’s university marketing and sales plan, fellowship program

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Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Peyton Jones, Villanova University; Connor W. McArthur, Villanova University; Tyler A. Young, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2476: THE VU-LEGO REAL TIME TARGET: TAKING STU-DENT DESIGNS TO IMPLEMENTATIONJames Peyton Jones, Villanova University James Peyton Jones is Director of the Center for Nonlinear Dynamics & Control and Professor of Electri- cal & Computer Engineering at Villanova UniversityConnor W McArthur, Villanova University Connor McArthur is an undergraduate at Villanova Unversity studying Computer Engineering and Com- puter Science.Tyler A Young, villanova University Tyler Young is a senior Computer Engineer and research assistant at Villanova University. Page 22.1516.1 c

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Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-305: TEACHING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTER EX-PERIMENTS THAT INTEGRATES FUZZY LOGIC APPROACHAhmed Rubaai, Howard University Ahmed Rubaai received the M.S.E.E degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, and the Dr. Eng. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988. In 1988, he joined Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a faculty member, where he is presently a Professor of Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Lead Developer of Motion Control and Drives Laboratory at Howard University (http://www.controllab.howard.edu) and is actively involved in many projects with industry, while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of artificial

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Engineering Economy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce V. Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Economy

AC 2011-1041: USING PEN-BASED TABLET PC TECHNOLOGY TO IM-PROVE INSTRUCTION IN ENGINEERING ECONOMICSBruce V. Mutter, Bluefield State College Bruce V. Mutter is the founder and CEO of the Center for Applied Research & Technology, Inc. (CART) and teaches project management and engineering economics at Bluefield State College as an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Technology. Page 22.1628.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Using Pen-Based Tablet PC Technology to Improve Instruction in Engineering EconomicsAbstractA Center

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Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xian Sun, Klamath Union High School

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-308: TEACHING COMPUTER PROGRAMMING SKILLS TOENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH A MODULARPROGRAMMING STRATEGYWangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Wangping Sun is an associate professor at Oregon Institute of Technology.Xian Sun, Klamath Union High School Page 22.1378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Computer Programming Skills to Engineering and Technology Students with a Modular Programming StrategyAbstractLearning basic computer programming skills is important for engineering and technologystudents in their early years of college education. In our school

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FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron L Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University; Cory R. Davis, Oklahoma Christian University; Robert Andrew Stevenson, Oklahoma Christian University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-2485: STUDENT LEARNING MODULES IN TRIGONOMETRYAND INTEGRAL CALCULUS USING LEGO MINDSTORMS NXTByron L Newberry, Oklahoma Christian University Dr. Byron Newberry is Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Oklahoma Christian University. He holds a B.S.M.E. degree from Oklahoma Christian University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechan- ical Engineering from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His interests include stress analysis, nonlinear dynamics, structural vibration, and engineering design.Cory R. Davis, Oklahoma Christian UniversityRobert Andrew Stevenson, Oklahoma Christian University Robert Andrew Stevenson is a graduate level Engineering student at Oklahoma Christian University with a

Conference Session

Panel on Innovative Graduate Education Concepts: Organized by the National Institute of Aerospace

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-517: PROJECT-BASED RESIDENCY COURSE FOR ONLINEGRADUATE PROGRAMBimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M UniversityDr. F. Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University Dr. Barry Lawrence holds the Leonard and Valerie Bruce Leadership Chair, the Program Director of the Industrial Distribution Program, Director of the Thomas and Joan Read Center, and Director of the Global Supply Chain Laboratory at Texas A&M University. As a faculty member of the Industrial Distribution Program he is involved in graduate, undergraduate, and professional continuing education teaching activities, funded research projects, publications and in- dustry presentations. His teaching activities surround classes in manufacturer/distributor

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yukiko Maeda, Purdue University; So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2582: SCALING THE REVISED PSVT-R: CHARACTERISTICSOF THE FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ SPATIAL ABILITYYukiko Maeda, Purdue University Yukiko Maeda is an assistant professor in the College of Education at Purdue University. She received her PhD in quantitative methods in education from University of Minnesota. Her research interests include survey and assessment design in educational research, and meta - analysis.So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette So Yoon Yoon is a doctoral candidate in gifted education at Purdue University. She enjoys working with diverse students talented in STEM areas. Her current research interest is to scale an instrument to mea- sure students’ spatial ability

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Capstone Design Projects in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Flynn, California State University, Northridge; Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-47: USING SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO FOR MULTIDISCI-PLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTSJames Flynn, California State University, Northridge James Flynn is a part time faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a B.S. (1977) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master of Fine Arts (1981) degree from Northwestern Uni- versity. He is a partner in a consulting firm specializing in electronics for television and film production. Currently he is developing education tools involving software defined radio (SDR).Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge Sharlene Katz is a Professor

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Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meghan Marie Rock, Rochester Institute of Technology; Harry Marx, Rochester Institute of Technology; Seth M. Kane, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology; Larry Villasmil, Rochester Institute of Technology, College of Applied Science and Technology; James H. Lee, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

AC 2011-2361: EFFECTIVELY UTILIZING LOCAL AND REMOTE THERMO-FLUIDS LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARN-ING.Ms. Meghan Marie RockMr. Harry Marx, Rochester Institute of Technology Harry Marx graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology in March 2011 with a B.S. in Mechan- ical Engineering Technology. He is currently an employee of Micron Technology.Mr. Seth M Kane, Rochester Institute of Technology 5th year Mechanical Engineering Technology Major. Actively pursuing Bachelors degree. Worked at Johnson and Johnson as a Project Management Co op. Also worked at Fisher-Price as a Product Devel- opment Intern.Robert Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Rochester Institute of Technology

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Professional Development and Scholarship

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandy W. Feola, Sinclair Community College; Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1709: ENHANCING THE STUDENT JOB SHADOW EXPERI-ENCE WITH INDUSTRYSandy W Feola, Sinclair Community College Sandy Feola works in the National Center for Manufacturing Education (NCME) as Customer Engage- ment Manager supporting the METEC Online digital clearinghouse for manufacturing and engineering technology resources and provides project management. She is also a part time instructor for The Uni- versity of Dayton Engineering Technology Department (since 2007) and Sinclair Community College’s Operations Technology Department (since 1995) teaching industrial engineering and quality engineering curriculum. Over the past 25 years, Sandy has held engineering, contract support and management roles in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Blythe A. Vogt, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-699: FROM DEFENSE TO DEGREE: ACCELERATING ENGI-NEERING DEGREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MILITARY VETERANSDavid L. Soldan, Kansas State University David L. Soldan is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Kansas State University. He recently spent a sabbatical at the United States Naval Academy serving as the ONR Distinguished Chair for Science and Technology. He served as Head of the KSU ECE Department from 1989 to 2004. As a member of the IEEE Committee on Engineering Accreditation Activities from 1999 to 2007 he was active in new program evaluator training and new evaluator mentoring. He was a member of the ABET Engineering Accreditation Committee from 2003 to 2010 and served as an Executive Committee

Conference Session

Evolving Engineering Libraries: Services, Spaces, and Collections

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Popescu, Princeton University, Engineering Library

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2011-885: GAINING INTELLECTUAL CONTROLL OVER TECHNI-CAL REPORTS AND GREY LITERATURE COLLECTIONSAdriana Popescu, Engineering Library, Princeton University Page 22.733.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Gaining Intellectual Control over Technical Reports and Grey Literature CollectionsAbstractThis paper will describe the solution that the author employed to facilitate uniform, online, web-based access to detailed information about the library’s various collections of technical reportsand grey literature. By working closely with colleagues from the University Archives

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott P. Schaffer, Purdue University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Gandara, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1827: ASSESSING TEAMWORK AND BEST EDUCATIONALPRACTICES IN DIVERSE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSScott P. Schaffer, Purdue University Scott P. Schaffer is an associate professor in the Learning Design and Technology program at Purdue University where he teaches courses related to design, assessment & evaluation, and learning theory. His research focuses on team learning and the design of informal learning spaces.Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus; Principle Investigator on NSF project involving four universities engaged in develop- ing measures for teamwork and ethical awareness, and identifying best educational practices for develop- ing those competencies among undergraduate

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College; Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-883: ASSESSMENT OF ABET PROGRAM OUTCOME J, ”A KNOWL-EDGE OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES”Anca L. Sala, Baker College Anca L. Sala, Associate Professor, is Chair of the Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, teaches and develops engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Tom Spendlove, Baker College, FlintJames Riddell, Baker College, Flint James A. Riddell is Dean of Engineering and Technology at Baker College of Flint. He is currently a member of ASEE, ASME, SME (past chair) and SAE (past chair

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-211: BENEFITS OF MENTORING STUDENTS IN DESIGN COM-PETITIONSScott F. Kiefer, Michigan State University Scott Kiefer began his career at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez where he spent two years. He then spent six years at Tri-State University (now Trine University), a small teaching college in Angola, Indiana. He then taught at Michigan State University for two and a half years, and is currently at York College of Pennsylvania.Dr. Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He has also taught

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2011-2275: CIRTL: IMPACTING STEM EDUCATION THROUGH GRAD-UATE STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTJustin P. Micomonaco, Michigan State University Page 22.325.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning: Impacting STEM Education through Graduate Student Professional DevelopmentAbstract This paper summarizes findings of a national, multi-institutional effort to reform STEMundergraduate education through the implementation of graduate student professionaldevelopment programs focused on improving teaching practice

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-2606: COMPREHENSIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE HVAC SYS-TEMS AND ENVELOPE PERFORMANCESAhmed 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 at UW, he was an assistant