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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University

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Electrical and Computer

-phase FIR hearing equalizer, students quickly learn thatMATLAB is highly preferable to hand- or calculator-only approaches. Numerous examples,both textbook and instructor derived, are provided to students throughout the semester to developtheir MATLAB programming skills.Initially, the course required students to purchase a textbook by Chassaing, first [1] and then [2].Later, the course adopted a textbook by Welch, Wright, and Morrow [3]. The primaryconsideration in adopting these selections is that each of these books emphasizes hardwareimplementation using TI TMS320C6xxx products. Using an implementation-focused class text,students self-learn the DSK and TI’s CCS IDE much more rapidly and with much less boredomthan the one-size-fits-all

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Langhoff, San Francisco State University; Sergey Dusheyko, San Francisco State University; McKenzie Suzanne Campagna, San Francisco State University; Ozkan Celik, San Francisco State University

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Mechanical Engineering

caliber. To this end, we have developed a low-costdynamic plant and data acquisition Haptic Paddle system for control systems and mechatronicslaboratory courses. A Haptic Paddle is a single degree-of-freedom force-feedback joystick that iswell-suited to be used as a test bed for both basic and advanced concepts in system dynamics,control theory, mechatronics, haptics and enables students to physically interact with simulateddynamic systems. Our novel hardware design offers a robust solution to repeated laboratory useat a cost that greatly facilitates the number of lab setups available for student use to significantlyenhance the opportunity for hands-on learning.1. IntroductionIt is largely agreed on1-8 that engineering education is greatly aided

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

digital oscilloscope. Theinstrumentation and data acquisition specific software and hardware are briefly described below.Software:LabVIEW 20129NI-myDAQ10 data acquisition device: The key features of this USB interfaced portable and low-cost device, easily purchased and used by students in their dorm room, is listed below along witha pictorial view shown in Figure 1.o 2 analog inputs (configurable as high-impedance differential voltage input or audio input), sampling up to 200 kS/s per channelo 2 analog outputs (configurable as voltage output or audio output), update rate up to 200 kS/s per channelo 8 digital I/O channels, each line is a Programmable Function Interface (PFI). Accordingly, counter, timer, pulse width measuring

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Materials Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R Hondred, Iowa State University; Denise Crawford, Iowa State University; Debbie Ann Victor, Des Moines Independent Schools; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

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Materials

, talking and showing young people what it is thatyour work can mean, and what it means to you […] to thinking about new creative ways to engage youngpeople in science and engineering,” – words from President Obama at the National Academy of Scienceson the 27th of April 2009 as he urged the scientific community to find ways to cultivate the nextgeneration of scientists and engineers. A task that provides some hurdles considering these words came inthe wake of growing concern for the lack of students pursuing degrees and careers in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math) related fields. According to the National Center for EducationalStatistics, students who perform at or above the proficiency level in 8th grade science is fewer than 1 outof

Conference Session

Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Rhonda K Young, University of Wyoming; Rod E. Turochy, Auburn University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Joshua Swake, Oregon State University; Andrea R. Bill, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kevin Heaslip, Utah State University; Michael Kyte, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Civil Engineering

://www.webs1.uidaho.edu/transportation_education_conference-2009/index.htm). The 2009conference focused on how to 1) map the learning domain for transportation engineering, 2)create active learning environments for undergraduate transportation engineering students, and 3)develop collaborative tools for sharing transportation engineering curricular materials. TheNTCP has focused on how to improve the typical introductory transportation course taught inmost civil engineering programs and how to effect positive change at institutions across the U.S.Using backwards course design (beginning with desired outcomes and working “backwards” tolearning objectives and activities), NTCP members have collaboratively developed learningoutcomes and knowledge tables

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"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qinghua He, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhang, Auburn University; Jin Wang, Auburn University; Frank Leonard Armstead III, Tuskegee University; Rong Zhu Walburn; Donald Ray Johnson Jr; Julius Lenard Taylor II, Tuskegee University Research Assistant

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Chemical Engineering

Integrating Biofuel Education into Chemical Engineering Curriculum Q. Peter He1*, Rong Zhang2, Jin Wang2*, Frank Armstead III1, Rong Walburn2, Julius L. Taylor1 and Donald R. Johnson1 1 Department of Chemical Engineering Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL 36088 2 Department of Chemical Engineering Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849Abstract: In view of potential demand for skilled engineers and competent researchers in thebiofuel field, we have identified a significant gap between advanced biofuel research andundergraduate

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Two Year College Division

of assessment are listedbelow.# 1 Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing. These competencies will be measured by the ability to: Deliver clear, well-organizedverbal presentations that are appropriate for purpose and audience. Page 23.70.3 a) Use comprehensive listening skills to evaluate messages and respond appropriately. b) Demonstrate the ability to organize ideas, to write clearly and coherently, and to employ conventional mechanics, usage and grammar.#2 Use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems.These competencies will be measured by the ability to: a) Recognize the

Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Rajiv Ramnath, Ohio State University; Bruce W. Weide, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. This is notsurprising given the potential rewards of a successful entrepreneurial career both with respect toallowing entrepreneurs the freedom to pursue their own ideas and visions as well as with respect tothe potential for large material rewards. But how do we nurture students to become successful en-trepreneurs? In this paper, we report on an innovative program at the authors’ institution, designedto nurture students to become IT entrepreneurs. While the program builds on the experiences ofother programs, it includes a number of novel components that are integrated together in an un-usual manner to interlock and complement each other.1. IntroductionIt is widely accepted that entrepreneurship is the engine that drives the American economy

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomas Enrique Estrada, Elizabethtown College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

focus onmultidisciplinary work and hands-on learning.1 The topics of student interest have evolved aswell. Studies show that an increasing percentage of students are drawn towards topics related tosustainability.2 Regardless of these changes, one thing that remains true is that small engineeringdepartments, particularly departments housed in small liberal arts colleges, are faced withadditional challenges. These challenges include working with limited resources (budget,laboratory space, equipment) and the necessity for the instructor to supervise projects outside ofhis or her area of expertise. Thus, it can be difficult to develop capstone project ideas that arerealizable in this setting. We believe the Hybrid Solar Tracker project was an

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Gregory Wight P.E., Norwich University; Peter Kjeer, Harvard University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Generator System Electrical Mechanical Civil Generator Turbine I Structure Monitor Turbine II Transmission Figure 1. Top-level organizational structure for the generator project.Electrical teamThe generator design was based largely on a straightforward permanent magnet generator (PMG)plan that is designed to be built with basic tools that are likely to be found in communities indeveloping countries. The plans are available on line from Hugh Piggott,2 as well as through theoriginal sponsoring organization Practical Action

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priscilla J Hill, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Institute for Imaging & Analytical Technologies, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

materials and structures, whilenanotechnology aims to manipulate material structure at the nanoscale to produce the desiredproperties for practical applications. Therefore, nanotechnology requires an understanding ofnanoscience. Due to the number of nanotechnology researchers and workers increasing from25,000 to 150,000 in the United States, and the U.S. market value of products incorporatingnanotechnology increasing from 13 to 80 billion U.S. dollars [1] between 2000 and 2008, it isclear that there needs to be more research and education in nanotechnology. The US governmentestablished the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) in 2000 to coordinate nanotechnologydevelopment across more than 20 government agencies [1]. As part of the NNI, the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Iqbal Omar P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Amit Verma, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page 23.75.3a consensus is established. The NCI has been developed on the basis of basic concepts which wehave proposed for a first course in NanoElectronics. To understand the rationale for theproposed concepts, it is necessary to understand the learning objectives and the structure of ourproposed course1.The course development was guided by the following principles: 1. Electrical Engineering students will be introduced to wide-ranging aspects of nanoelectronics through a course targeting senior/junior level students. 2. Students will be provided knowledge and skills which will enable them to participate in nanotechnology research and development work. 3. The course will be modular in structure, thereby allowing flexibility

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Anthony Bourne, Wright State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

are shown in Figure 1. The Derivative Lab Figures 1-2. Indeed, physical measurement of the derivative as the velocity in free-fall (Fig. 1),or of the integral as the area under the force-deflection curve (Fig. 2), provides a much greaterconceptual understanding of the mathematical concepts than classroom lecture alone.The Wright State model was first implementedin Fall of 2004, and its effect on studentretention, motivation and success in engineeringhas since been widely reported13-25. The 2007introduction of EGR 199 as a precursor to EGR101 for initially underprepared students hasfurther strengthened the approach, and has madeWright State’s core engineering

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Culture

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Julie Ann Lorah, University of Washington

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Women in Engineering

quantitative and qualitativedata suggest that schools that used the CTC messaging and principles generally saw a greaternumber of improvements in student perceptions of engineering than those that did not use theCTC messaging and principles. Further, using CTC principles in the curriculum appears to havea stronger relationship with student perceptions of engineering than using CTC to createrecruitment and publicity materials.IntroductionThe National Academy of Engineering’sChanging the Conversation (CTC) reportprovides recommendations for how to talkto students about engineering to engagethem, interest them, and keep them in thefield.1 The messages portray engineering asa creative endeavor that can help others. Specific messages suggested by CTC

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devdas Shetty, University of District of Columbia, DC; Arunkumar Chandrashekarappa Giriyapur, B.V.Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

a model-based design and development methodology. If mechatronics systemdesign is accepted as an evolution of engineering design, then a formal perspective designprocess can be developed and the course delivery can be effective with project basedapproach. This paper outlines the results of international collaboration between the twoinstitutions on the perception of mechatronics as a modern design philosophy emphasizingteam dynamics, project based learning and integration of disciplines. The collaboration wasinitiated by Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE), a US based non-profit organization promoting quality and collaboration in innovative engineering education.1. Introduction Mechatronics as a multidisciplinary

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 23.79.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A NEW COURSE ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYIntroduction College-level engineering and technology programs across the US have beenexperiencing decreasing enrollments for the past several years.1 This has not only been anissue for the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M University but it is animportant problem for the United States in terms of developing a new generation of innovators.One reason that our faculty has identified with decreasing enrollment has been an inability tointerest young men and women through traditional engineering “selling points

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiyong Gu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Bridgette Maria Budhlall, University of Massachusetts; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Forance Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alfred A. Donatelli, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jill Hendrickson Lohmeier, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

introductory engineering courses in the College of Engineering. In addition,the microscale fluid mechanics and heat transfer experiments may be incorporated into theundergraduate chemical engineering Unit Operations Laboratory courses.   1. IntroductionTransport phenomena, including fluid mechanics, heat transfer and mass transfer, are importantfundamental subjects in fields, such as Chemical and Mechanical Engineering. This type ofknowledge also is important in Electrical Engineering (electronics cooling), Civil andEnvironmental Engineering (fluid flow), and Materials Engineering. These subjects are oftentaught at the junior or senior levels, and most courses are focused on macroscale behavior. Fewcourses have been developed for the micro and scale

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yunchen Huang, Mississippi State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University; John M. Usher P.E., Mississippi State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

’ questions) andteaching tips and skills.Comparison with Approaches of Mentoring in Current ProgramsComparison of current teaching mentoring practices and our mentoring model is provided inTable 1. Many universities provide TA workshops for graduate students to learn basic teachingtechniques. This provides an opportunity for graduate students to learn how to teach and the TAworkshop help to cultivate their teaching philosophy. However, little hands-on opportunity isgiven to let graduate students practice what they learn from the workshop. Many preparing futurefaculty programs (PFF) share the same limitation. While PFF focuses on developing doctoralstudent’s teaching philosophy and prepare them for a teaching career in academia, few in

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Turton P.E., West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

semester of 2012. The outline of the course is shown in Table 1. Table1: Course Outline for Chemical Process Simulation Course Week Topics Problem Set Course introduction Introduction to steady-state simulators 1 Structure of software interface Setting up a simulation Specifying conditions and thermodynamics Regressing thermodynamic data 2 Solution methods 1 Specifying equipment parameters

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

principles inengineered systems. World consumption of energy has been growing for decades and continuingto be able to supply this energy in a cost effective way is an ongoing challenge. Recent datapublished as part of the British Petroleum World Energy Report (BP, 2012) illustrate the growthof world energy usage. See Figures 1 and 2. Page 23.83.3 Figure 1: Recent world energy consumption (BP, 2012). Figure 2: World energy consumption by region and type (BP, 2012).In addition, the global environmental impacts of the continuing use of fossil fuel are a concern toboth the general public and the industrial manufacturing sector. The trends

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

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Manufacturing

improvement upon the primitive design-build-test sequence. Thesustainable product development leadership framework is generated by expanding the triplebottom line concept into seven core principles which form a sustainability vision for inspiringcompanies. The seven principles are – 1) Purpose, 2) Policy, 3) Process, 4) People, 5) Planet, 6)Product, and 7) Profit. Additionally, the paper discusses a strategy for implementing sustainableproduct development into engineering technology programs. The proposed strategy will relyupon an integrated learning pedagogy, in which the concepts are introduced in a technologyorientation course and reinforced in a capstone product development course. Learning outcomeassessment of this effort should guide the next

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahra Shahbazi, Manhattan College; sina Shahbazmohamadi, University of Connecticut

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Mechanical Engineering

classroom or out of the classroom. Active andcooperative learning, learning communities, service learning, problem-based learning and teamprojects are some instances of such efforts. In spite of all the support and emphasis on engagingstudents, it is not widely practiced in engineering courses. Engineering education community Page 23.85.2similar to other teaching and learning communities needs pedagogies of engagement that canhelp to develop a new generation of engineers who are resourceful, engaged workers and citizensthat America now requires 1.In this paper, considering the new generation of students’ interests, a new engagement methodfor

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chet Boncek Jr, Raytheon Company

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Systems Engineering

2Graph 1: Declines in Student Math Proficiency by Grade Page 23.86.3Changing the Image of STEM In The Eyes of Students“Survey data collected as part of Raytheon’s MathMovesU program indicates that only1/3 of middle school (6th to 8th grade) students like math a great deal, and, that by eighthgrade, 45% are turned off to math, describing it as “boring”” . 2Attempts to popularize and create a positive image of the scholastic endeavors of thosewith interests in math, science and technology include modifying the vernacular toinclude words like ‘math-lete’. Or, in holding events billed as academic ‘-athlons’ or‘olympiads’. These events build on the example

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srujal Patel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Daniel P. Schrage, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

experience through an engineering-based productdevelopment capstone project that also incorporates the key principles of systems engineering.This teaching model is delivered via an Integrated Design & Manufacturing Infrastructure(IDMI), which incorporates virtual resources, such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems,as well as physical resources, such as additive manufacturing machines like 3D printers. Themodel utilizes a cloud computing-based IT infrastructure for collaborative, distributedengineering and can be implemented at either high school or undergraduate freshmen level tointroduce students to a variety of Engineering Design related activities in a holistic fashion.In Section 1, a brief overview of the key elements of the teaching

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn E. Partlow M. Eng., Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education

using the Performance Assessment SoftwareThe performance assessment software has four main functions – allows data importation,creating performance assessment metrics, implementing performance assessments andgenerating performance reviews and reports.Figure 1 shows a typical front-page in the performance assessment software indicating coursesbeing taught and assessments to date.Figure 1: Faculty Page in the PAF Page 23.88.4Program Outcomes and Performance CriteriaProgram outcomes (a-k) and associated performance criteria are based on ABET accreditationguidelines. Performance criteria are linked to program outcomes and are specific measures of

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Ferris, Portland State University; Robert B Bass, Portland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

2020.5Regionally, three of the large employers of power engineers, Portland General Electric (PGE),PacifiCorp and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), project short-term, 2015-2020,retirement percentages on the order of 60% or greater (Table 1). 6, 7 In addition, technological,regulatory and political changes are resulting in increased investment in power systems planningand capital investment, further driving the demand for power engineers.Table 1 Eligible and projected retirements of engineers in 2015 and 2020 at the two local investor owned utilitiesand BPA; data collected by the Oregon and SW Washington Energy Consortium, of which PGE, PacifiCorp and BPAare members. Current Eligible for Projected to

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduates in the department of engineering and technology at WCU,developing an emphasis in electric power engineering plays a vital role in educating the nextgeneration of the region’s power industry workforce.To that end, an undergraduate curriculum development effort was planned and is projected totrain, prepare for research, and educate the students enrolled in the Department of Engineeringand Technology for careers in the power industry. The curriculum includes three fundamentalpower engineering courses: 1. Power Systems 2. Power Electronics 3. Electrical Machines and DrivesThis paper describes in detail the first pilot implementation of the Power Systems coursecomponent entitled “Modern Power Systems Analysis” for Electrical and

Conference Session

Novel Methods of Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Shen-En Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Construction

Construction (AC) technologies for publictransportation facilities that would minimize delay costs[1]. AC technologies may includeoptimized construction management delivery techniques or modularized constructions whereready-made structural components can be assembled in a very short time. In contrast totraditional construction techniques, the AC technology is envisioned by the federal governmentto generate great savings for the nation by eliminating unnecessary traffic jams.This change in construction technique offers a great opportunity to introduce an advancedmonitoring concept for structural construction/aging processes via embedded sensingtechnologies. On-site construction constantly imposes constraints to system-wide monitoringbecause the

Conference Session

Improving course effectiveness

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L Marcellus, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

engineering while learning basic theory.IntroductionThe heart of engineering practice is design. Thus (ideally), engineering design should beomnipresent in the engineering curriculum, including basic theory courses. This paper discussesstrategies for incorporating a design presence in applied probability courses. The content of thesecourses is basic probability, reliability models, Markov chains, the Poisson process, and queuingmodels. In a previous paper1, it was proposed that engineering design activity be incorporatedthrough 1. homework and test problems that emphasize parametric analysis, variations of standard models, and comparison of alternative systems; 2. loosely stated open-ended problems intended to allow creative response

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Floyd, Oregon Institute of Technology; Hoejin Kim, OIT; David E. Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 23.94.2lower power consumption needed for mobile and small scale applications [1]. It also means thatthese systems can be produced more cheaply.Automated visual inspection is something that is already being used in factories and processingplants. It allows for high speed inspection of every part where traditional inspection methodswould only inspect samples of the product. Larger scale inspection is also being developed forbridge applications [3]. These same methods could be adapted for use in all kind of industrialand structural inspection situations were safety and consistency are concern.Obstacle avoidance and guidance are closely related areas that are applicable to mobile robots.Guidance looks at the big picture and navigation from