Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University; Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University; Mieke Schuurman, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

promote student learning and allow for the on-goingassessment of a set of student outcomes our College intends for our graduates.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) expects institutions tohave detailed student learning objectives in place that are consistent with the institutions’mission and with ABET’s criteria 16. With the assistance of an external board made up ofa broad cross section of industry leaders, The Pennsylvania State (Penn State)University’s College of Engineering has developed a set of attributes that address theinclusion of the new demands for professional skills17. Along these same lines, the PennState College of Engineering strategic plan includes the mission to prepare students tobecome World Class

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Abi Aghayere, Rochester Institute of Technology; Vincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Two Year College Division

scholars are requiredto take a non-credit course in which they learn to prepare resumes, cover letters, practiceinterviewing, and become familiar with the services of the co-op office to conduct the job searchfor their first co-operative education experience.Concluding Remarks1. The ET2 program has a clear and specific plan for assessment and evaluation that includes Page 14.587.7 both the assessment of student progress and the overall evaluation of the project. The assessment tools complement the assessment structures already in place and functioning well in the five participating departments. Of the 22 scholars enrolled in the Fall

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sherion Jackson, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

for interactive elements within assignmentsmay correspond to the methods of adult learning.After conducting this research, it was determined that additional questions remain unansweredand would require a follow-on survey. Candidate questions for the future survey include: 1)What are the student’s preferences for DE coursework using synchronous versus asynchronousdelivery methodologies, 2) Clarification is needed to better define the levels and types ofinteractions desired by DE students, and 3) Opinions of DE students regarding courseeffectiveness compared to similar Face-to-Face courses are also needed.A future follow-up survey is planned to help answer questions regarding preferences in DEdelivery protocols and methodologies. Detailed

Conference Session

Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Alfred Kalyanapu, University of Utah; Dasch Houdeshel, University of Utah; David Judi, University of Utah; Christine Pomeroy, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

to example and homework problems and toexplore “what if scenarios” not studied in the laboratory. The virtual lab website components andprototype have been developed for initial application in two courses at the University of Utah –Hydraulics (an undergraduate required course) and Open Channel Flow (a graduate technicalelective). The long-term plan is to build upon the initial development, incorporate studentfeedback, and eventually extend to other courses in water resources and the broader civilengineering curriculum.HydraulicsThe undergraduate Hydraulics course at the University of Utah is a junior level required course.The course has a required 1-credit hour laboratory session that meets once per week for 3 hours.Given the large size of

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Venkata Tarun Cherukuri, University of Texas, San Antonio; Saumya Tamma, University of Texas, San Antonio; Kranthi Kumar Tiyyagura, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Manufacturing

” threedimensional objects. There is very little limitation (if there is any) on the shape of the threedimensional design that an RP machine can make. Therefore, the RP process is also known as Page 14.144.6free-form manufacturing process. Unlike milling or turning, an RP process does not requireprocess planning or tool path generation. Some recent models of RP machines require little setupand operate similarly to a desktop printer. Due to the simplicity, it is a perfect manufacturingprocess for younger students to learn and practice if they do not have much backgroundknowledge about machining processes. As a result, the integrated CAD and RP systemrepresents

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

considerations. The major issues for each group are discussed in thefollowing sections. Page 14.681.4Prospective College StudentsFor the purpose of this discussion, prospective students are individuals who plan to enroll inengineering technology degree programs. Generally, this group asks questions regardinggraduation requirements, employment prospects, recognition and rewards.One of the key questions that prospective engineering technology students ask is whether theywill be allowed to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. These individuals knowthat passing the FE exam will result in (a) recognition when they obtain the title of engineer-in

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fleisig, McMaster University; Harry Mahler, Ontario College of Art and Design; Vladimir Mahalec, McMaster University

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Design in Engineering Education

environment is needed from that of office-cubicle/boardroom workspace 25. To be able to find the opportunities requires a more enlightenedapproach where students are comfortable using their imagination to explore possibilities withoutpenalty or fear of negative repercussions. Thus appropriate grading schemes, work spaces, andclass lesson plans have been designed to encourage creativity.ConclusionsExploring the interplay between society, technology, economy to create innovation must be thegoal of leadership education in engineering. Without understanding of that interplay, innovationbecomes not unachievable, but an unlikely outcome. Thus engineering leaders must be able totake a scholarly approach to gaining understanding of the interplay. They must

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Samuel T Hunter, Pennsylvania State University; Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education

design knowledge acrossthe four years (Figure 1). Freshman (M = 4.93, SE = .31), Sophomores (M = 5.95, SE = .36),Juniors (M = 5.92, .14), and Seniors (M = 5.03, SE = .32). The largest sample size was collectedfrom the Statics course which primarily consists of sophomores, but includes students from thewhole range of years. Overall, our CADEK results indicate that while our students significantlyimprove their design processing knowledge during sophomore, and junior years of theirengineering education, in the senior year, what is gained is lost. However, in comparison to otherclass years, our senior student N was very small, and hence we cannot generalize this result, andwe plan to collect additional data

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

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Graduate Studies

produces a flexiblecurriculum design where adding or dropping a particular specialty can be done at any time inresponse to changing needs in the marketplace. Also, the list of elective courses can beconstantly modified based on the need of current practitioners. Some of these courses aremore relevant to a given discipline than to others, and hence students are encouraged toconsult with their lead faculty to help determine if they are relevant to their specific needs.ENM 604 - Quality ManagementENM 605 - Infrastructure ManagementENM 606 - R & D and Innovation ProcessesIEM 605 - Operations ResearchSCL 605 - Logistics Technology ManagementPME 601- Planning, Performing and Controlling ProjectsPME 602- Managing Engineering Competencies and

Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Sanchez, California State University, Fresno; Ira Sorensen, California State University, Fresno; Walter Mizuno, California State University, Fresno; Satya Mahanty, California State University, Fresno

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First-Year Programs

colleges and the university.Bibliographic Information Page 14.311.11 1. Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning at California State University, Fresno Report, prepared for Ira Sorensen, 2009.

Conference Session

Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, University of Stuttgart; Akiko Kato, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universitaet Berlin

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Mathematics

Problems in Matlab”. He has been working in several eLearning projects at the TU Berlin, beginning as a student assistant in the Mumie project - a platform using new pedagogical concepts to support teaching of mathematics for mathematicians, engineers and natural scientists - at the TU Berlin in 2001, as a research assistant at SFB609 in Dresden from 2002-2004, and is now part of the Team of the MuLF (Center for Multimedia in Education and Research) at the TU Berlin). In the past three years, Olivier Pfeiffer focused on the organization and coordination of the involved teams and contributed to several other eLTR related projects. He is also involved in the planning and application of

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phillip Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; David Drury, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

University of Wisconsin-Platteville.Plan of Action Page 14.329.4Although rubric assessment consistently showed that outcome (a) scored lower than the otherrubrics in our normal assessment, it was hard to develop a plan of action because our data weremostly qualitative in the sense that we were not identifying any category narrower than theoutcome itself. As a result, the assessment committee recommended that the faculty begintracking the occurrence of errors in conjunction with the rubric evaluation of outcome (a) as partof our normal assessment procedure. In the spring of 2008 we applied a series of error codes tothe errors made by

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

laptop computers since 1995(http://www.rose-hulman.edu/TSC/policies/). While in 2000, the Massachusetts board of highereducation implemented a plan to provide all students attending publicly funded colleges theirown laptop, including the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (Olsen,20006). Conversely, the survey concluded that only five out of one hundred schools requiredstudents to own laptops. Clearly illustrating that while laptops are common in educationalfacilities, most engineering and technology schools still do not require laptops. There may bemany reasons for this including, cost, security, and other regulatory and control issues, but thebenefits of freeing up precious floor space and financial resources by reducing the

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University

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Chemical Engineering

are as follows: “The seminars have become more useful and well planned. I haveenjoyed most of them and learned from them. The cultural presentations are great and I like thesafety seminars”; “more non technical presentations would make the seminar series moreinteresting”; “I have liked most of the non-technical seminars”; “asking questions should not bemade a substitute for homework. I have heard a few dumb questions as a result”. When asked about how many technical to non-technical presentations they would like tohave, the average response was 7.5 technical to 5.5 technical presentations in a series. Thisanswer could be somewhat skewed as the number of technical presentations in semester is 8 andthe number of non-technical

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Cawthorne, Purdue University; Osman Cekic, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Melissa Stacer, Purdue University

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Biomedical

Delivered to Biotechnology Learners at Two Universities. Second Joint EMBS/BMES Conference (pp. 2642-2643). Houston: IEEEdfdd10. Creswell, J. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (Third ed.): Merrill Prentice Hall11. Patton, M. (2002). Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods: Sage Publications, Inc.12. Lincoln, Y., & Guba, E. (1985). Naturalistic Inquiry: Sage Publications Inc.13. Auerbach, C., & Silverstein, L. (2003). Qualitative Data: An Introduction to Coding and Analysis: New York University Press. Page 14.262.10

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Doering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sam Shearman, National Instruments

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Electrical and Computer

additional countries andterritories.Summary“Communications Systems Projects with LabVIEW” features ten project activities in digitalcommunication systems based on the LabVIEW graphical dataflow programming platform. Eachproject includes introductory material in the form of text and narrated screencast videos,specifications for low-level subVI building blocks, and step-by-step instructions to assembleapplication VIs to implement a variety of simulations, visualizations, and working transmittersand receivers. Usage statistics during the first two months of public availability of the projectmaterials show a strong interest so far, and we plan to work with a variety of universities toencourage adoption of the materials.Bibliography1. http://ni.com

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

Our Assessment ProtocolThe first detailed Assessment Protocol that utilized student work in a comprehensive way wasdeveloped in June 2003. This protocol has been revised four times since its development. Mostof these revisions were based upon the results of assessments. A major revision occurred afterthe development of the current 2007 outcomes.A variety of tools are used to assess whether our students are achieving the educational outcomesdeveloped by our department. Because none of these tools are “perfect” we often use severaltools to assess each outcome. However, we have made every effort to use the tools strategicallyto develop a plan that is effective and efficient. The assessment chair, as discussed previously, isresponsible for

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Project-based Experiences in Manufacturing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Culler, Oregon Institute of Technology; Noah Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology; Stanley Ames, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

professor in charge usedPBL as the basis for defining common goals and guiding the students’ progress:1) From a project perspective≠ Identify the steps required to plan for and manage a project?≠ Identify resources and know-how required for success?≠ Identify the structure of the collaboration process?≠ Identify technologies (hardware and software) needed?2) From a teaching perspective≠ What knowledge should the student possess?≠ What skills will the project teach students?≠ What values and ethics are the most important?≠ How does the project prepare one for employment?BackgroundRapid Prototyping (RP) is a whole suite of technologies collectively referred to as “Additivefreeform fabrication” which includes Selective Laser Sintering

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthias Lang, University of Texas, Austin; Dinesh Rabindran, University of Texas, Austin; Tricia Berry, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

motor. Thementioned path that a robot arm follows can also be controlled more safely. For example, we areable to vary the speed at which the arm moves through the specified paths as needed and theapplied force can be changed as well. Figure 6. Mapping of Torque vs. Current for the PR110 Joint ModulePersonally, I have learned that it takes a lot of motivation to be successful in graduate school.You need to be self-driven and set yourself manageable goals in order to keep your research inprogress. I have also gained valuable technical writing and presentation skills and experience. Ialso feel better prepared than some of my counterparts when it comes time to start applying forgraduate school, which I plan on attending.Future

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

order to plan for future work.GS04 My team made use of incremental goals (i.e., we set short term goals) in order to complete course assignments on time.GS05 My input was used to set our team goals.GS06 This team helped me accomplish my individual goals for this course.The second questionnaire is a 10-item Likert-scale peer evaluation instrument developed tomeasure three team effectiveness factors based on how a student evaluates each individual onhis/her team. Among the 10-item Likert-scale peer evaluation, there is one single item on its owndedicated to measure the general opinion of each specific team member on their whole teameffectiveness is designated TECT. The team effectiveness measured by the 9-item is designatedas

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials and General Mechanics Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget Wadzuk, Villanova University; David Dinehart, Villanova University; Edward Glynn, Villanova University; Shawn Gross, Villanova University; Frank Hampton, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

second semester sophomore year andMechanics III is the first semester junior year. Originally, the authors thought that Mechanics IIand III would be taught in parallel, but it was ultimately determined to be taught serially becauseof external scheduling issues.Another scheduling hurdle that needed to be overcome was that the courses are proposed as acombination of lecture and laboratory, for a total of six hours a week. Additionally, as theCEEVU is a smaller department, we need to be wise with our teaching resources. The proposedcurriculum is planned to be team taught. This is not practical for a make-up class for studentswho are off sequence, as class size is very small in these sections. In our instance, it was decided

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

exchanging ideas with the audience for new andimproved methodologies and to increase the effectiveness of the methodologies presented here.OverviewMany institutions in the United States have formed online or distance learning centers anddepartments for many years now. In their evolving processes of planning and improvements fortheir online distance education and learning centers, they recognize (a) the significance ofinformation and communications technologies in supporting student access and learning; (b) theformulation of an overarching teaching and learning framework that informs and directs thedevelopment of online learning; and (c) the resourcing of equipment, systems and infrastructureto support widespread use of these technologies in program

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellen Maicher, Purdue University; Marvin Sarapin, Purdue University; James Mohler, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

computer graphics technology department described in this paper has created a number ofstudy-abroad programs to countries such as Poland, Russia, and China; with plans to extendsimilar programs to Ireland and Scotland. Its Chinese cultural exchange program has beenestablished since 2007, and continues to function in partnership with another department at theuniversity. Like many study-abroad programs, students and faculty learn and teach at severalpeer institutions in the select countries for anywhere from two weeks to one month depending onthe individual program. While these programs are somewhat traditional in that they heavily focuson cultural aspects of international exchange, they have nonetheless provided invaluableexposure for students and

Conference Session

Preparing and Retaining Engineering Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prue Howard, Central Queensland University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Conference.5. Jorgensen D., Howard P. (2005), Ten Years in the Making - A Unique Program in Engineering, Journal of Cooperative Education & Internships -14th World Conference on Co-operative Education, World Association for Co-operative Education, June 2005 Boston USA6. JGFEPS (2004a) Business Plan - Diploma of Professional Practice. Rockhampton: James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems, Central Queensland University7. University of Technology, Sydney (2005). Retrieved March 29, 2005 from http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/ProspectiveStudents/undergraduate/bachelorofengineering.htm#STRUCTURE Page

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-2411: A STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT: MYTH AND FACTS ONINRUSH POWER CONSUMPTION AND MERCURY CONTENT OFINCANDESCENT VERSUS COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHTSMike Hay, University of Northern Iowa Mr. Mike Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 30 years of professional work experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on seven US patents. His graduate research was in planning optimum small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Bahr, Washington State University

detailsare being withheld for confidentiality purposes); she was originally considering transferring outof engineering before the summer program and wasn’t sure she’d find engineering research workinteresting. Through the CURE program she found an advisor in Agriculture, who was interestedin taking a student from a very different discipline to help him in a project that required somewater systems design and construction planning. This student is an example of theinterdisciplinary work fostered by the CURE program, and her faculty research advisor hascontinued to support her on other research grants for over a year. The remaining students haveworked sporadically with faculty, but not “found a home” or have slowed participation inresearch. Interviews

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Ryan M. Gerdes, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

overview of technology and then moving to specific topics such as complexity,industrial design, urban planning, and environmentalism, students discovered the dynamics of Page 14.684.6technology in society that led them to reconsider how technology shapes their lives—beyondmere gadgetry—and specific disciplines.Case studies of military aircraft design projects, the introduction of fluorescent lighting, andhandling of radioactive waste, all found in Bijker and Laws’ Shaping Technology/BuildingSociety, were used to demonstrate the link between engineers and the government, emphasizehow engineering works in practice, and show how engineering can be

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

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Minorities in Engineering

collaboration and liaisons for Ph.D. granting programs • Assist in retention and recruitment of current/future BTD students • Provide a calendar for social events which other BTD students are planning or attendingWith the group established, members are invited, in this case consisting of the Drexel University,Delaware State, Temple University, and University of Delaware BTD cohorts. The members areencouraged to develop discussion boards for relevant issues involving their graduate educationand the pursuit of a Ph.D. Made up of only students, the network is effective in allowing for alltopics to be discussed, including those that are difficult to broach with administration. The factthat it is strictly a peer group is reinforced to

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrell Strayhorn, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Minorities in Engineering

; Terenzini, P. T. (2005). How college affects students: A third decade of research (Vol. 2). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.8. Astin, A. W. (1993). What matters in college: Four critical years revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.9. Gonyea, R. M., Kish, K. A., Kuh, G. D., Muthiah, R. N., & Thomas, A. D. (2003). College Student Experiences Questionnaire: Norms for the Fourth Edition. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Center for Postsecondary Research, Policy, and Planning.10. Strayhorn, T. L. (2008). How college students’ engagement affects personal and social learning outcomes [Electonic Version]. Journal of College & Character, X. Retrieved November 27, 2008 from http://collegevalues.org/pdfs/Strayhorn.pdf.11

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Korpela, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; Robert McTasney, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

their own projects in the workspace. In this setup, theshared memory resource is SRAM and only CPU1 is connected to the non-memory peripherals.When the projects are built and compiled, the Nios IDE is then used to run the debugging sessionto experiment with the processors.9 Running the session shows that the processors are indeedworking as planned and the mutex is ensuring that only one of the processors is able to access thememory at a single time. The source code allows the processor to output a message when thatprocessor has control of the mutex and is able to update its count. In Figure 3, it can be seen inthe Nios IDE that the mutex was indeed stopping the other processors from being able to write tomemory according to the code. This