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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat, Michigan Technological University; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Saurav Pathak

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Electrical and Computer

conference papers, and is the author of the interdisciplinary book ”An Introduction to Electrical (EE) engineering for non-EE majors,” by Prentice Hall, Jan. 2012, and the Editor of the Handbook of Position Location - Theory, Practice and Advances, Wiley-IEEE, Oct. 2011. In addition, he has co-authored the books Multi-Carrier Technologies for Wireless Communications, Kluwer, and High Dimensional Data Analysis, VDM Verlag. He has also authored four invited chapters in different books and handbooks. He is the Founder and the Director of Wireless Positioning Lab at Michigan Tech. His research interests are space-pace power transfer, wireless communications, and positioning systems. He is the session organizer of Space-Based

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Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eva Andrijcic, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. Humphrey. Teaching Engineering in the Middle Schools: The Virginia Middle School Engineering Education Initiative. Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings. FIE 2002, Boston, Massachusetts, 2002. http://fie.engrng.pitt.edu/fie2002/papers/1530.pdf3. Jeffers, A.T., A.G. Safferman, and S.I. Safferman. Understanding K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice. Vol. 130, No. 95, 2004: pp. 95-108.4. Cunningham, C.M., and K. Hester. Engineering is Elementary: An Engineering and Technology Curriculum for Children. Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, 2007.5

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Improving IE Course Content

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Scott Sink, Ohio State University; Joseph M. Cerrato, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Engineering Education Inno- vation Center, the First-Year program serves approximately 1,800 students annually in courses organized to ensure student success through rigorous academics in a team-based environment. His responsibilities include operations, faculty recruiting, curriculum management, student retention, and program assess- ment. Merrill received his Ph.D. in instructional design and technology from the Ohio State University in 1985, and has an extensive background in public education, corporate training, and contract research. He has made frequent presentations at conferences held by the American Society for Engineering Edu- cation (ASEE) and its affiliate conference Frontiers in Education (FIE). He is part of

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shiran Zhavian; James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

Learning”, J Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 11(4) pp421-437 2006[2] Lang, H.G., et al., “A Study of Technical Signs in Science: Implications for LexicalDatabase Development”, J Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 12(1) pp 65-79 2006[3] Marschark, M. et al., “Learning via Direct and Mediated Instruction by DeafStudents”, J Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 13(4) pp 546-561 2008[4] Santos, Carol, “New program encourages deaf to pursue engineering careers”, PurdueNews, Accessed January 10, 2012,, February 1996[5] Schock, Jaimie, “How engineering instructors adapt to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students”, PRISM, January 2011[6] Lang, H., “Teaching Science, Enigneering, and Mathematics to Deaf Students: TheRole of Technology in Instruction and

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Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary A. Sadowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Judith A. Birchman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brandon Xavier Karcher, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

gathering data to create a concept inventory for engineering graphics. As a professor at both Purdue University and Arizona State University, Sadowski’s specialty is computer and technical graphics. She has taught a variety of courses, including CAD, web design, animation, and creative thinking. Sadowski received her B.S. from Bowling Green State University, her M.S. from The Ohio State University, and her Ph.D. from Purdue University.Prof. Judith A. Birchman, Purdue University, West Lafayette Judy Birchman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. As a member of the Computer Graphics Department, she has taught courses in engineering graphics fundamentals, drawing

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Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

project in 2004, recognizing that, although there aremany resources available to inform, motivate, fund, mentor, promote, and support minorities andwomen to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, but finding theseresources is not easy. MIND Links gathers and updates each year links to resources in anorganized manner that is useful for parents, students, professionals, academics andadministrators. Special attention is paid to provide useful resources to every stage of forming theengineer, including • Exploratory and motivational stage: K-12, enrichment activities, competitions • Preparatory: scholarships, fellowships, rankings of undergraduate and graduate engineering programs, internships

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Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

literacy, Page 25.29.2numeracy and articulacy as critical aspects of educational provision. Defining graphicalcapability and ultimately its relationship with visual literacy becomes essential whendefending its position and purpose in formal education. The evolution oftechnology/engineering education from vocationalism to a design driven neo-vocationalismor even transferable education begins to blur the boundaries of the definition of a graphicallycapable person.Specifically in engineering and technology education there is a growing need to developtransferable skill. Ritz3 argues that educators and policy makers must “look beyond thedevelopment of

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Tricks of the Trade I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech; Thomas D. Walker P.E., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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New Engineering Educators

of the first year. Enrollment during the on-sequencesemester is approximately 300 students; enrollment during the off-sequence semester isapproximately 100 students. In addition to weekly group activities, there is a semester teamproject and presentation involving appropriate technology topics. Although specificallydesigned for students leaning towards electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computerscience, other majors often take this course. Approximately one-third of the course is anintroduction to MATLABTM programming. This is followed by appropriate material andworkshops on topics such as computational modeling of Cochlear implants, implantabledefibrillators, national electric power grid modeling with software, introduction to

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Tricks of the Trade II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; I. Richmond Nettey, Kent State University; Edem G. Tetteh; Philip Weinsier, Bowling Green State University, Firelands

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2012-5374: NEGOTIATING THE TENURE AND PROMOTION PRO-CESSDr. Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. ”Bob” Chin is a Full Professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina Uni- versity, where he has taught since 1986. He is the current Director of publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and Editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s annual and mid-year conference Program Chair, and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been a Program Chair for the Southeastern Section and has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s Vice Chair and Chair

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From Entrepreneurship Education to Market

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James V. Green, University of Maryland, College Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

), Army Research Lab (ARL), Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center (IATAC), and other DoD clients. Green earned a doctorate of management and a M.S. in technology management from the Univer- sity of Maryland University College, an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, and a B.S. in industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Page 25.422.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Developing an entrepreneurial consulting practicum with a large, established company at the University of

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Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl White, Morgan State University; Clifton Sean Martin, Innovative STEM Foundation and Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy; Givon Forbes, Innovative STEM Foundation; Charles Lamont Clark, Academic Training Management Organization; Joseph White, Innovative STEM Foundation; Albert Edward Sweets Jr., iSTEMS

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineering for Space Exploration Technologies. As the Associate Dean for Morgan State University’s School of Engineering, White’s primary tasks are to provide support for the research endeavors conducted by faculty and associate researchers within the School of Engineer- ing, to oversee the quality of the graduate program offerings and to manage recruitment and retention programs in order to establish and sustain a pipeline of quality engineering graduate students and research professionals.Mr. Clifton Sean Martin, Innovative STEM Foundation and Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy The Dean of STEM and Academic Programs at Bluford Drew Jemison (BDJ) STEM Academy is Clifton Martin, who received his bachelor’s of science

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry John Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Craig S. T. Daughtry, USDA-ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory; Jurgen G. Schwarz, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Lurline Marsh

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Minorities in Engineering

of the Food Science and Technology Ph.D. program. The teaching, research, and outreach activities of this program focus on the safety and quality of poultry, seafood, and produce. Schwarz is focusing his research and teaching activities on food processing, food safety, and food defense. Schwarz received a M.S. degree in food engineering from Hohenheim University, Stuttgart, Germany, and a Ph.D. in food science and technology from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. Prior to his academic career, he worked as a Project Manager in the Technical Research Department at a General Foods subsidiary in Bremen, Germany, on product and process development projects.Dr. Lurline Marsh

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New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-3539: OFFSETTING GENDER BIAS IN ENGINEERING: GEN-DER EQUITY INTERNET CONTROLLED FISH FARM CURRICULUMACTIVITYMr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University Presentacion Rivera-Reyes is currently a graduate research assistant and a Ph.D. student in the Engi- neering Education Department at Utah State University. He formerly held a position as professor of telecommunication engineering at Technological University of Honduras. He received his B.S. in elec- trical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. He has experience in the telecommunication industry where he worked training engineers and technicians in high-speed transmis- sion system for backbone networks.Mr. Raymond Edward

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

pedagogy, they stated, “A core objective of entrepreneurshipeducation is that it differentiates from typical business education. Clearly, for entrepreneurshipeducation to embrace the 21st century, professors must become more competent in the use ofacademic technology and also expand their pedagogies to include new and innovativeapproaches to the teaching of entrepreneurship.”Since 2006 KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network) schools are preparing moreentrepreneurial engineers in the United States [19]. There are 22 KEEN schools that share thesame vision to instill entrepreneurial mindset into engineering undergraduates. MUSE, one of theKEEN schools, has recently established the Mercer Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship(MCIE) to

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5496: WOMEN’S CAMPUS LEADERSHIP SEMINAR PROGRAMProf. Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University Rebecca Rutherfoord is the Associate VP for Institutional Effectiveness, SACS, Accreditation Liaison, and professor of information technology. She has been at Southern Polytechnic for more than 28 years and has held several administrative positions. Page 25.1485.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Women’s Leadership Initiative Page 25.1485.2AbstractSouthern

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Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Spencer Joseph Fry; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Page 25.366.6emphasizing realistic general awareness of the technology and its important risks and benefits.243 Framework for the projects in capstone designEvery engineering student is required to complete a two-course sequence for senior capstonedesign and to sit for the National Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.The diverse skills required of modern engineers cannot be learned solely in a classroom or froma textbook. Design skills are best learned through a combination of observation, emulation,analysis, and experimentation. This demands a high degree of interaction between the studentand experienced designers. Interpersonal skills are best developed through team work. Industryhas discovered that the give-and-take process that

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Off the Beaten Path

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University; Randy L. Vander Wal, Pennsylvania State University

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New Engineering Educators

Page 25.10.3 Proceedings of the 2012 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2012 American Society for Engineering Educationmaterials have the potential to bring about their large-scale introduction, supplanting traditionalenergy sources and their use. To capture these technologies educationally and more broadlyprepare undergraduates in the emerging field of energy engineering, the Energy and MineralEngineering Department created the undergraduate major of Energy Engineering. A key coursein this sequence is Fuel Science 451, Energy Conversion Technologies, an upper-level course,with a substantial component focusing upon conceptual analysis and inter-related science

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From Entrepreneurship Education to Market

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donte Harris, Southern Illinois university Edwardsville; Sohyung Cho, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; H. Felix Lee, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Kevin M. Hubbard, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Luis T. Youn, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

(Product Lifecycle Management) World Conference and chaired the first five contests in 2004 through 2008. Lee is a member of SME, IIE, Tau Beta Pi, and Phi Kappa Phi.Dr. Kevin M. Hubbard, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Kevin Hubbard holds three degrees from the University of Missouri, Rolla (now the Missouri University of Science and Technology): a bachelor’s of science in aerospace engineering, a master’s of science, and a Ph.D. in engineering management, specializing in manufacturing engineering. He has served as a fac- ulty member at UMR, as the Chairman of the Department of Engineering at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Penn., and currently serves as the Director of the Southwest Illinois

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Innovatiive Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College

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Minorities in Engineering

. Page 25.149.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 An Alternative Model for Computer Networks Education in Computing Disciplines AbstractComputer networks is an important area in the body of knowledge of multiple degree programs,such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, InformationEngineering Technology, Software Engineering, and other programs. As one of the fastestgrowing areas, computer networks is experiencing a dramatic need of professionals with solidfoundations and practical hands-on experience. In this paper, we present a hands-on intensivemodel for an Information Engineering

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Exploration of Trends in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Erin E. Bowen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-2989: ASSESSING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON ACADEMICCREDENTIALS OF INCOMING WORKING PROFESSIONAL STUDENTSDr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mitchel Springer is an Associate Professor in technology leadership and innovation and currently serves as the Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Stud- ies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR), located in West Lafayette, Ind. He possesses more than 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines software engi- neering, systems engineering, program management, and human resources. He sits on many university and community boards and advisory

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Spatial Visualization

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Modris Dobelis, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2012-3191: ENGINEERING GRAPHICS LITERACY: SPATIAL VISU-ALIZATION ABILITY AND STUDENTS’ ABILITY TO MODEL OBJECTSFROM ASSEMBLY DRAWING INFORMATIONDr. Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University Theodore Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at North Carolina State University. A member of ASEE since 1987, he has served as Chair of the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE and as Associate Editor in charge of paper reviews for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. He is currently President of the International Society for Ge- ometry and Graphics. Branoff’s research interests include spatial visualization in undergraduate students and

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College

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Minorities in Engineering

to address the high demand ofInformation Technology majors with industrial credentials through the Cisco® Academy; (4)mandatory advisement for all engineering students; (5) course pre-requisites redefinition to easeearly access to the engineering content; and (6) early exposure to the world of engineering formid school students through the Friday Academy, which include hands-on projects andsupplemental tutoring.This paper presents some preliminary findings and the evolution of the different strategies toimprove student retention and recruitment. Some practices are very promising and have startedto be replicated in other STEM fields at the institution. Surveys and enrollment/retention datahave been used to validate the findings. Student

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5200: WOMEN OF WESTERN: THE VOICES OF WOMEN - AD-VANCE CATALYST AT A COMPREHENSIVE INSTITUTIONProf. Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University Kathleen L. Kitto is currently the Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Acting Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Research at Western Washington University. Kitto has served WWU for more than 20 years and has played a number of roles within the university including eight years as the Associate Dean of the College of Sciences and Technology, seven years as the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department, and one year as the Director of the Advanced Materials Science and Engineering Center (AMSEC). She was actively

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-5386: TEACHING COLLEGE PHYSICSDr. Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes Bert Pariser is a faculty member in the Electronic Engineering Technology and the Computer Science Technology departments at Technical Career Institutes. His primary responsibility is developing curricu- lum and teaching methodology for physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic field theory, computers, and databases. Pariser has prepared grant proposals to the National Science Foundation, which produced the funding for a Fiber Optics Laboratory. He served as Faculty Advisor to the IEEE and Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. Pariser was instrumental in merging Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society into the ASEE. In addition

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Faculty Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Ricardo Leon Gomez, National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

development activities can help faculty developnew content, teaching strategies, and resources to support students’ entrepreneurial andinnovation competencies. This paper describes observations and preliminary findings fromevaluating three types of faculty development workshops designed to help faculty learn and adopteducational innovations related to engineering entrepreneurship and technology innovation. Thefirst model used brief 90-minute workshops at a professional conference to introduce specificteaching tools and techniques. The second model used a multi-day format to focus on curriculumdesign, including both course and program development. The second model used a multi-dayformat to introduce a suite of active teaching methods through attendee

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-4139: PHOTON MASSDr. Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes Bert Pariser is a faculty member in the Electronic Engineering Technology and the Computer Science Technology departments at Technical Career Institutes. His primary responsibility is developing curricu- lum and teaching methodology for physics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic field theory, computers, and databases. Pariser has prepared grant proposals to the National Science Foundation, which produced the funding for a Fiber Optics Laboratory. He served as Faculty Advisor to the IEEE and Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society. Pariser was instrumental in merging Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society into the ASEE. In addition, Pariser co-founded

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University; Santaneel Ghosh, Southeast Missouri State University; Ken Surendran, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Computer Science at Southeast Missouri State Uni- versity. His research interests include software engineering, information systems, and computer science education. His industrial experiences in IT were with Indian Space Research Organization and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines. His previous academic assignments in computing were with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; UNITEC Institute of Technology, New Zealand; Copper-belt University, Zam- bia; and PSG College of Technology, India. He is an Associate Editor of the Journal Information Systems Education. Surendran received a B.E. in electrical engineering from University of Madras, India, M.Tech. in electrical engineering (control systems) from Indian Institute of

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Engineering Professional Development and Distance Learning Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College; Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-3314: RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL DEPARTMENT LEVEL PRO-FESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGEWITH LITTLE ACCESS TO COLLEGE FUNDINGAnthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College Anthony P. Dalessio is an Assistant Professor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from the State University of New York, Buffalo. His teaching interests include analog and digital electronics, wireless communications, and renewable energy.Dr. Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College Elena V. Brewer is an instructor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. She received her Ph.D. in physics from the State University of New York at

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Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Delahunty, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Raymond Lynch, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

scores presented in previousresearch. Yue 18 analysed the spatial abilities across a number of educational levels includingthird level students of engineering and technology subjects at Essex Count College, NJ. Itwas found that first and second semester college freshman students recorded mean PSVTscores of 65% and 69%. College sophomores (2nd year students) were also analysed andrecorded a mean score of 79%. It should be noted that all these mean scores were recorded indifferent subject modules relating to engineering and technology. Taking the scores recordedby Yue 18 into account it can be inferred that the ITTE students in this study in generalpossess relatively strong spatial abilities.Performance in Graphical Analytical Element of the

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Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Buford Randall Jean, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

a-k Student Outcomes are not keeping up with thechanging engineering landscape found on both the national and international arena, despite theinvolvement of the Industry Advisory Council of the ABET Board of Directors.5 ABET’s visionstatement reads as follows: “Provide world leadership in assuring quality and in stimulating innovation in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education."6Part of ABET’s mission statement declares that ABET should: “Anticipate and prepare for the changing environment and the future needs of constituencies."6Nowhere in the a-k Student Outcomes are the words innovation and creativity found. While theone could infer that innovation and creativity could be part of the