Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Weber, Lake Superior State University

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Electrical and Computer

of the each classperiod which the students were required to answer prior to the start of the next class period. Todo so, students were required to log into a course management system (CMS), within which thequestions were posted. For these classes, the chosen CMS was Blackboard, but similartechniques could be used in other CMSs. Immediately after answering the questions, studentswere provided with the correct response(s) to the question. In addition, the answers were alsoused as part of a brief recap of that lecture during the next class period, and time was madeavailable for discussion about the questions. Page 22.1528.2The remainder of the

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Innovations in Power Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Sean Monemi, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Nipun M. Patel; Jesse Gurr; Yee Cheung Tsang; Christopher John Bolton; Bryon Scott Watkins

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. S. Monemi, B. Watkins, C. Bolton, A. Manimbo, Y.C. Tsang, N. Patel, J. Gurr, J. Huynh, “Smart Grid Design and Implementation” Senior Project Report, Cal Poly Pomona, June 2010.2. S. Monemi, “An outage Restoration Management System for Power Distribution Networks” ESRI Electric and Gas user conference, Fall 1999, Phoenix, AZ.3. Brown and Vranesic, “Fundamentals of Digital Logic with Verilog Design”, 2003, McGraw Hill.4. R.C. Jaeger and T.N. Blalock, “Microelectronic Circuit Design”, 4th Ed., McGraw Hill, N. Y. 2008.5. Mazidi, McKinlay, and Causey, “PIC Microcontroller and Embedded systems using assembly and C for PIC18”,Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2008

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Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Anthony Shreve, North Carolina State University; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Jeremy V. Ernst, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

3. T The EYELET T model. Figure 4. The T TAPER COLLAR C M Model and Drrawing.ResultsConceptss for each assignment weere reviewed d to determinne which couuld be easilyy identified aandmeasured d within eachh student’s solid s modelinng file. Therre were 13 m measureable conceptsidentifiedd for the ROOD GUIDE model

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Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Commission are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.References1 Marginson, S., & van der Wende, S. (2006, September). Globalisation and higher education. [draft #2b, prepared for OECD]. Paris, France: OECD.2 Bhandari, R. (2009, February). Key Research in U.S. Study Abroad: Findings from the Institute of International Education’s Study Abroad Capacity Series. Paper presented at Emerging Directions in Global Education 2009 conference, Feb 9-11, New Delhi, India: IIE (New York).3 Committee on Enhancing the Master’s Degree in the Natural Sciences, the Board on Higher Education and

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Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Richard F. McCormick, Marshall University; Sydney M. Wait, Marshall University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

-3013.2. Kwak, H.S., Park, S.K., Kim, D.S. (1996). Biostabilization of Kefir with a Nonlactose-Fermenting Yeast. Journal of Dairy Science, 79(6), 937-942.3. Marshall, V.M, and Cole, W.M. (1985). Methods for making kefir and fermented milks based on kefir. Journal of Dairy Research, 52, 451-456.4. Marshall, V.M., Cole, W.M., and Brooker, B.E. (1984). Observations on the structure of kefir grains and the distribution of the microflora. Journal of Applied Bacteriology, 57, 491-497.5. Oakes, W., Sharvelle, S., Banks, M.K., Brock, B., Brophy, S. (2007). Achieving graduate competencies through an authentic design experience in a wastewater treatment course. AC2007-614, ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii

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Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Brandes, Lafayette College, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

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Environmental Engineering

detention) are prohibitively expensive. A ‘Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Actof 2010’ bill (S. 3561) was introduced into the U.S. Senate in summer 2010 to provide incentivesfor more communities to adopt such practices. Based on these developments it is evident that 21stcentury stormwater management involves a more holistic, ecological-based approach to designthan civil engineering students have learned in previous decades. This approach integratestraditional civil engineering with environmental science and engineering, landscape architecture,and ecology, making it an exciting challenge for civil & environmental engineering academicsand professionals.An opportunity for campus-based sustainable stormwater retrofitsBecause the majority of

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College; Risa Kumazawa, Duquesne University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, March, 1981.[3] Powell, J. V., Aeby Jr., V. G., and Carpenter-Aeby, T., “A comparison of student outcomes with and without teacher facilitated computer-based instruction,” Computers and Education, vol. 40, no. 2, pp. 183-191, February, 2003.[4] Nagel, L. W., “SPICE2: A Computer Program to Simulate Semiconductor Circuits.” Tech. Rep. UCB/ERL M520, University of California, Berkeley, 1975[5] Sedra, A. S. and Smith, K. C., Microelectronic Circuits, 6th ed., Oxford University Press, 2010.[6] Hambley, A. R., Electronics, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2000.[7] Razavi, Fundamentals of Microelectronics, Wiley, 1st ed., 2008.[8] Horowitz, F. and Hill, W., The Art of Electronics, 2nd ed., Cambridge University Press, NY, 1989.[9

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FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Whiteacre, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

22.1554.8Freshmen Engineering Program. Proceeding of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Lake Charles, LA2010.3. Steif, Paul S.; “An Articulation of the Concepts and Skills Which Underlie Engineering Statics; Proceedings ofthe 34th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, GA 2004.4. Litzinger, T., Van Meter, P., Firetto, C., Passmore, L., Masters, C., Costanzo, F., Gray, G., Turns, S., and Higley,K.; “A Cognitive Study of Problem-Solving in Statics; Journal of Engineering Education, October 2010. Page 22.1554.9

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Effective Projects and Experiments in Instrumentation and Control

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jeff Kesling

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

products such as microwave ovens, cell phones, alarm clocks, etc. If the device consistsof push buttons and displays, chances are it also contains a programmable microcontroller. ThePIC is a popular, inexpensive single chip microcontroller for a low powered, complex embeddedsystem. A design project by enlarge is focused on developing a product that is robust, reliable,and economical. Keeping this in mind, our project team decided to incorporate Parallax Inc.’sBASIC Stamp2 module, shown in figure 1.0, in the smart rod project. This compact BASICStamp2 module plugs into Parallax Inc.’s board of education carrier board, shown in figure 2.0.Memsic 2125 accelerometer was used to measure the rods’ angle with respect to the earth. XBee1mW chip

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Teachers learned the engineering design process and then experienced theprocess as they participated in project work. The teachers were also given instruction on how toaccess and use the web-based instructional materials.A typical unit of instruction begins with an introduction to that topic by the high schoolinstructor. If appropriate, readings from the text are assigned and students are required to watchthe instructional video module(s) associated with the unit. The project is then introduced and thecorrelation between the project and the engineering topic discussed. Projects are conducted inclass, typically in teams, over several class periods. In addition to the artifact produced throughthe project, some projects require a written report and

Conference Session

Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Frameworks”, Journal of Engineering Education, October 1996, pp. 318-326.9. Nair, I., Jones S. and White, J., “A Curriculum to Enhance Environmental Literacy”, Journal of Engineering Education, January 2002, pp. 57-67.10. Prietula M.J. and Simon, H.A., “The Experts in Your Midst”, Harvard Business Review, January-February 1989, pp. 120-124.11. Dyer, J.H., Gregersen, H.B. and Christensen, C.M., “The Innovators DNA”, Harvard Business Review, December 2009, pp. 61-67.12. Senge, P.M., The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization, Currency Doubleday, 1990, p.813. Gentner D. and Stevens A.L. (eds.), Mental Models, Lawrence Erlbaum, 198314. Johnson-Laird, P. N., Mental Models: Toward a Cognitive Science of Language

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Ieta, Oswego State University College; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas E. Doyle P.Eng., McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

undergraduate institution that may be usefulto other faculty and other institution in their quest to develop laboratories to support their workas well as engage undergraduate students in research.REFERENCES[1] Farrow, D., and R. LeMaster. “Automation laboratory development enhances studentlearning.” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL, June 18-21,2006.[2] Scott, S., R. Athinarayanan, Xiaobing Hou, and Shuju Wu. “Integrated curriculum andlaboratory development of an undergraduate telecommunications and computer networkingprogram.” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22- Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C. Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

-Capacitor-Based Step-Up Resonant Converters”, IEEE Trans. Circuits and Systems—I: Regular Papers, vol. 52, no. 5, May 2005[6] H. Patangia, “Amplitude Division Multiplexing Scheme in Analog Signal Processing”, in Proc. IEEE Int. Midwest Symp. Circuits & Systems, August 2005, Cincinnati, Ohio.[7] B. P. Lathi, Modern Digital and Analog Communications Systems, (The Oxford Series in Electrical and Computer Engineering), 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, April 1998.[8] H.C. Patangia and D. Gregory, “High Voltage Signal Processing Using a Small Signal Approach” in Proc. IEEE 2007 ISSPIT, December 2007, Cairo, Egypt.[9] H. Patangia and D. Gregory, “Sectionalized PWM(S-PWM): A New Multilevel Modulation

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin M. Sevilla, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Alexander Leonessa, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

compared to the earlier andmore standardized phases of the project.References 1. McKenzie, L. J., Trevisan, M. S., Davis, D. C., & Beylerlein, S. W. (2004). Capstone design courses and assessment: A national study. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2. Dym, C. L., Agogino, A. M., Eris, O., Frey, D. D., Leifer, L. J. (2005). Engineering design thinking, teaching, and learning. The Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 103-120. 3. Felder, R. M., & Brent, R. (2003). Designing and teaching courses to satisfy the ABET engineering criteria. The Journal of Engineering Education, 92(1), 7-25. 4. http

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Nancy Ortins Savage, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

’s, Drexel2 pioneered a highly integratedcurriculum which incorporated chemistry into larger modules with math and engineering content.The time devoted to chemistry in such models was often less than in traditional curricula. Asmany other demands were made to add content, some programs attempted to reduce thechemistry credits by creating “chemistry for engineers” courses. Some examples include coursesfor specific majors 3,4 while others are application-oriented, such as having a focus on materials5.In most studies of the role of chemistry in engineering education, the emphasis is on thechemistry content.In discussing curricular issues with other faculty it has become clear that faculty in mostengineering areas view chemistry from a content

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; So Yoon Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Garene Kaloustian, Lebanese American University; Osman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering content inthe K-12 engineering education in schools.Bibliography 1. Bagiati, A., Evangelou, D. (2008). "An examination of web-based P-12 engineering curricula: Issues of pedagogical and engineering content fidelity." Proceedings of the 2009 Research in Engineering Education Symposium, held July 20-23, 2009 in Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia 2. Katehi,L. Pearson, G., Feder, M. (2009) The Status and Nature of K-12 Engineering Education in the United States. The Bridge, 3(3). Retrieved April 20, 2010, from http://www.nae.edu/Publications/TheBridge/Archives/16145/16161.aspx 3. Bagiati,A., Yoon Yoon, S., Evangelou, D., Ngambeki, I.(2010) "Engineering Curricula in Early Education: Describing the Landscape of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M University ; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt P.E., West Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

integration ofengineering applications into the Pre-calculus and Calculus curriculum. When possible, a newmathematics concept is introduced in the context of an engineering application. The similarapplications are assigned as additional homework problems. For example when introducing theconcept of the derivative, the following problem was introduced. The velocity of a vehicle starting from rest at position x=0 is shown in the figure below: velocity 25 20 15 10 Velocity (ft/s) 5 0 -5 0 10

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl A.P. Cass, Clemson University; Zahra Hazari, Clemson University, Department of Engineering & Science Education and Department of Mathematical Sciences; Philip Michael Sadler, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Gerhard Sonnert, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

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Educational Research and Methods

; for dichotomous variables, Cohen‟s kappa was used. Combining these analogousmeasures, the overall mean test–retest reliability of the survey was 0.7 (1 indicating perfectagreement for both coefficients). According to Thorndike (1997), in an analysis of groups of100 participants, a reliability coefficient of 0.5 corresponds to a 0.04% likelihood of a reversal inthe direction of an effect.30 Similarly, in this study, 0.7 is evidence of highly reliable databecause of the sample size; although the responses of any given individual may vary, overalltrends found in large groups tend to be quite stable.30 Thus, the stability of our instrument wasmore than acceptable.The accuracy of the instrument was established using multiple methods. First, face

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

shadow process.Bibliography:1. Harley, G., Baldwin, D., Worley, W., Thurston, T., and Hundley, S. (June 2010), “Enhancing Student Classroom Engagement through Social Networking Technology.” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, June 20-22, 2010.2. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation. Retrieved 7 November, 2010 from website http://www.smeef.org/about/index.html3. The National Center for Manufacturing Education, Careerme.org, Retrieved 7 November, 2010 from website http://www.careerme.org4. Project Lead The Way: Principles of Engineering. Retrieved 10 March, 2011 from website http://www.pltw.org/node/175. Feola, S., (February 2011), “Enabling Collaboration between Engineering Technology Students

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Shelby Gilbert, Ed.D., Florida Gulf Coast University; Yves J. Anglade, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

dearth of students with strong skills in STEMfields. FEF hires and pays certified teachers and an administrator for each camp, as well as acollege or graduate student(s) to assist camp teachers. Staff also administers at least foursimulated SAT math assessments. It is believe that this repeated exposure to the test and testingenvironment help students alleviate anxiety and common test-taking missteps, such as theimproper use of time and guessing. Daily hands-on activities which are structured to apply mathin projects from exciting fields like aerospace technology, robotics, engineering, computing arepresented. To date, a total of 1,815 students have graduated from FEF summer collegepreparatory programs. In 2010, 392 students participated in

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin V. Fell, California State University, Sacramento

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

   ________to ns  Convert 15 lbs/in to kN/m:  15 lbs      kN   x   x    ________  1 in      mScale the El Centro Earthquake to 50% (Full strength is 0.3495g):Change the damping to make sure damping ratio is approximately 2.0% Page 22.669.13Activity #5: Period Frequency Mass Stiffness Displacement Velocity Acceleration (s) (kN/m) (Hz) (tons

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

the Spring 2010 students the weekbefore their final project was due.To compare test scores from the two different groups of students, I formed quantities . Page 22.717.7Here, is the average item score(s) from students taking the course in Fall 2010 with the game,and is the same average over students in the non-game course in Spring 2010. The S is apooled standard deviation. Therefore, d is a normalized difference between game and non-gamegroups; it is a Cohen effect size. A positive value of d would indicate that the game groupperformed better, on average than the non-game

Conference Session

Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

drawings and then thelast, perception of spatial relationship is learned through perspectives. These four perceptionskills become the thread that goes over the lecture, demonstration and drawing assignments.Purpose of Study It is agreed by educators and practitioners that freehand sketching is a critical skill fordesigners. It is required by Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) to incorporateillustrative sketching in interior design curriculum (CIDA Standards). Students need to be able tocommunicate their design ideas through graphic communication skills. Pable (2007) ‘s studyindicated that educators and practitioners were unified in their positive perceptions of quick 3Dsketches as a component of design process, and they

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

: Investing in teachers. Educational Technology, 1989,29(3), 39-44. 5. Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm 6. C. Czerniak, .& M. Schriver, An examination of preservice science teachers' beliefs and behaviors as related to self-efficacy. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1994, Volume 5, Number 3, 77-86. 7. N. Fisher, K. Gerdes., T. Logue, L. Smith & I Zimmerman, Improving students' knowledge and attitudes of science through use of hands-on activities. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 436 352).1998 8. J. Harvey, & S. Purnell, S., Technology and teacher professional development. Report Prepared for the Office of Educational Technology, U.S. Department

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory K Watkins, California State University, Chico

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Page 22.281.8the best practices presented here would hopefully produce similar positive results in othercapstone design programs.1. Somerton, C. W., Thompson, B. S., Gunn, C., The Role of the Faculty Advisor in the Capstone Design Experience: The Importance of Technical Expertise, Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition2. Taylor, D. G., Magleby, S. P., Todd, R. H., & Parkinson, A. R.). Training Faculty to Coach Capstone Design Teams., International Journal of Engineering Education, 17 (4-5) 20013. Kallio, G. K., Mechanical Engineering Annual Program Improvement Report 2003-05, Internal Document to California State University Chco, 20054. Kallio, G. K., Mechanical

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kendra Crider, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

departure from its intended design purpose. This enabling technology could be directly applicable (and relatively obvious) to improving the system’s function (e.g. lightweight battery with 30% more capacity). However, the ideas that we are most interested in are ones where some technology can be used to change the way to perform a primary function or meet a critical capability (e.g. capture the material expansion energy from flux capacitor super heating of the robot structure) that will provide a technology “leap” on the innovation “S” curve. 3- As a team, discuss the results of your research. Identify insights into either your specific results or your process; how you mentally processed or organized the information

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

ensure that the educationstudents have appropriate resources and support as they enter, and take, these courses.ConclusionThe University of St. Thomas has launched two new Engineering Education programs, oneundergraduate and one graduate, for students majoring in Education. The development of theseprograms, still in their early stages, is a collaboration between faculty from the Schools ofEngineering and Education.AcknowledgementsFunding for this project was provided by the National Science Foundation under grant DUE-0942117.Bibliography 1. Brophy, S., S. Klein, M. Portsmore, and C. Rogers. "Advancing Engineering Education in P-12 Classrooms." Journal of Engineering Education, 2008: 369-387. 2. Yasar, Senay, Dale Baker, Robinson

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

., "Getting students in a technical class involved in the classroom," Engaging Large Classes, Stanley C.A. and Porter M.E. editors, Aiker Publishing, 2002, pp. 210-220.2) Bugeja M., "Classroom Clickers and the Cost of Technology," The Chronicle of Higher Education, 55(15) 1D5, 2008.3) Kay R.H. and LeSage Ann, "Examining the benefits and challenges of using audience response systems: A review of the literature," Computers & Education, 53(3), 2009, pp. 819-827.4) Keller C., Finkestein N., Perkins K., Pollock S., Turpen C., and Dubson M., "Research-based practices for effective clicker use," Proceedings, Physics Education Research Conference, 2007, pp. 128-131.5) Moss K., "Effective learning in science: The use of personal response

Conference Session

ECCD Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaime Ramos, University of Texas, Pan American; Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Elizardo Garcia, Universidad TecMilenio; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Roman Garcia, IEEE; Jose Sanchez, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

trained human resources to support this national effort.Solar photo voltaic technologies have been increasing its participation because they rely on themature and powerful semiconductor industry, and also because they offer unique operationalcharacteristics which the residential and commercial sectors can use for distributedgeneration.This environment has created within Universities a strong interest from students forthe acquisition of knowledge on Renewable Energy. Correspondingly, Faculty has madesignificant number of proposals to develop on-site low power photovoltaic generation resources,as a response to the student´s interest.This paper describes the work done during 2010 at the Electrical Engineering Department of TheUniversity of Texas Pan

Conference Session

Educating Students for the 21st Century: History, Reflection, and Outcomes

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Joseph, Pace University; Mabel Payne, Independent Education Researcher

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, June 14-17, 2009.9. Joseph, A. and Payne, M. (2010). A Review of the Assessment Literature on Cooperative Education in Higher Education. Proceedings CD-ROM of the 117th American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, June 20-23, 2010.10. Kerka, S. (1989). Cooperative Education: Characteristics and Effectiveness. ERIC Digest, No. 91. http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED312455.pdf. Retrieved January 14, 2011.11. Luftman, J. (2008). Yes, The Tech Skills Shortage is Real. InformationWeek, January 12. http://www.informationweek.com/news/global-cio/training/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=205601557. Retrieved January 14, 2011.12. Schambach, T