Conference Session

The Transition from Secondary to College Mathematics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Olivier Frédéric Pfeiffer, Technische Universität Berlin; Omar Musa Hasan, American University of Mdaba; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universität Berlin

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Mathematics

AC 2012-5187: AN INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS COMPUTER COURSEAS A SUPPLEMENT TO A MATHEMATICAL BRIDGE COURSEProf. Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen UniversityMr. Olivier Frdric Pfeiffer, Technische Universitt Berlin Olivier Pfeiffer received his M.Sc. in mathematics at Technische Universitt Berlin in 2002. His thesis in numerical mathematics investigated ”Error Control using Adaptive Methods for Elliptic Control Problems in Matlab”. He has been working in several eLearning projects at TUB to support teaching of mathemat- ics for mathematicians, engineers, and natural scientists in 2011, as a Research Assistant at SFB609 in Dresden from 2002-2004, and is now again with the School II Mathematics and Natural Sciences at TUB

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Michael Crowley, University of Southern California; Jaebong Yoo, University of Southern California; Hao Xu, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Computing & Information Technology

researchers and that of the instructor. Significant disparities werefound between the assumptions of the researchers and the needs of the instructor. This work waspart of a larger project to design e-learning workflows and reporting tools to monitor andinterpret online course discussions for the purpose of instructional assessment.IntroductionThe goal of the Pedagogical Workflows projectis to develop an application that instructors canuse to continuously monitor and assess onlinestudent discourse within their course discussionforums. The resulting Pedagogical AssessmentWorkflow System (PAWS) is a scalable e-learning framework that supports efficient androbust integration of diverse datasets for thepurposes of student assessment. Datasetsinclude

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University; Sondra M. Miller, Boise State University; Ross A. Perkins, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

personality characteristics that contribute to a lack of willingness to implement innovations, aswell as a lack of knowledge about engineering education research; and (2) environmentalperceptions, such as perceptions of the tenure and promotion process that suggest a lack ofsupport for innovations.The project discussed in this paper investigates the characteristics of faculty members whosuccessfully adopt engineering education innovations and studies the impact of their workingenvironment on their decision to adopt. Additionally, the project investigates characteristics offaculty members who do not adopt engineering education innovations and whether that decisionwas affected by perceptions of their working environment.This paper describes preliminary

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Samuel N. Peffers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where she designs and implements assessment activities ranging from small projects such as classroom assessments to large projects such as assessment of the Institute-wide student learning outcomes. She also assists faculty in planning, conducting, and analyzing projects and provides professional development opportunities in the area of assessment. She has presented her work in assessment and psychology at both national and regional conferences and has published in the areas of political and social psychology, as well as assessment and engineering education. Page

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University; James K. Guest, Johns Hopkins University

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Architectural

design.Topology optimization has primarily been used in the design of minimumweight/maximum stiffness structures, though it has been extended over the past decade to Page 25.1363.3design devices and materials optimized for thermal, fluid flow, and optical properties, toname a few (see Bendsoe and Sigmund 2003 for review14). More recently, topology
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optimization is working its way in to the structural design practice, including recentbuilding projects by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill.15,16 Topology optimization is alsoworking its way into engineering education

Conference Session

Information Literacy in Context: Enabling Real World Problem Solving

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. White, Queen's University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-3002: PATENT CLASSIFICATION REFORM: IMPLICATIONSFOR TEACHING, LEARNING, AND USING THE PATENT LITERATUREMr. Michael J. White, Queen’s University Page 25.1029.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Patent Classification Reform: Implications for Teaching, Learning and Using the Patent LiteratureIntroductionIn early 2011 the European Patent Office (EPO) and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)announced a project to create a joint classification system called the Cooperative PatentClassification (CPC). The CPC will be based on the European Classification (ECLA) and theInternational Patent

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Mathew Bissonnette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics.Mathew Bissonnette Page 25.1041.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Physical Experiments to Enhance Model-Eliciting Activity ImplementationAbstractModel-Eliciting Activities (MEAs) use open-ended case studies to simulate

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed E. El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Design in Engineering Education

theses. He has several patents and published more than 100 research papers. Page 25.1072.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Product Realization Experiences in Capstone Design CoursesAbstractProduct realization is the main objective of most engineering processes. While the realization concept ismostly limited to the physical build of a product, the root of any realization process starts at theconceptual level of the individual or engineering team. Considering that engineering capstone designcourses are usually centered on open- ended design projects, to provide

Conference Session

Ethical Issues I: Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

April A. Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

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Engineering Ethics

engineering. MechanicalEngineering, in particular, is a discipline representing great potential in terms of advancingsustainable solutions to our global environmental problems. Yet, the majority of design projectsrely on fossil fuels and old technologies that will continue to add CO2 to the atmosphere. Thus,Mechanical Engineering offers a space for increased attention to sustainability.We surveyed sophomore Mechanical Engineering students in an energy systems design class togauge their views on sustainability and its importance to engineering. This represents thepreliminary phase of a multi-year project on organizational change in the MechanicalEngineering Department. Results from this study will help us develop a targeted, integratedcurriculum

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten A. Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

self-regulation.MethodThis project was carried out with a group of 68 undergraduate students in a 100-levelconstruction management course entitled “Construction Materials and Methods” at Boise StateUniversity in the fall semester of 2010 (38 students) and the spring semester of 2011 (30students). This course is required for construction management (CM) majors and minors and is athree credit course with 45 hours of classroom instruction. The course introduces students toconstruction methods and materials used on building projects, with three main objectives: • Demonstrate knowledge of the methods and equipment commonly used to construct buildings including the foundation and framing systems. • Identify and discuss the technical

Conference Session

Track 1 - Student Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

D. N. Reddy, Indian Society for Technical Education

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Track 1 - Student Development

, Hyderabad. Dr. Reddy’s Leadership is almost innumerable. He has attended a total of 42 National Conferences and 29 International conferences, has composed 12 monographs and published in 12 national /International journals, and supervised 15 sponsored research projects from various funding agencies. He has provided guidance to 12 Ph.D students. He holds life membership in many professional societies like Indian society for Technical Education, society for Mechanical Engineers, National Society of Fluid Mechanics and Fluid power, Solar energy Society of India, Indian Science Congress Association. He is also a Fellow and life member in the Institution of Engineers and Indian Institute of Plant Engineers. He is also

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany/SUNY

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Electrical and Computer

: Self-Regulated Learning and Blended Technology InstructionAbstract: This paper presents findings from a series of experiments underway in an electronicsclass for engineering students in which several approaches are currently being implemented topromote self-regulated learning using mobile studio pedagogy. An overview of the project isprovided, followed by the presentation of students’ self-reported data collected on learningoutcomes. Data indicate of the four approaches to learning used, students who used a deeplearning approach (overall and autonomously) had greater gains in course content and contentspecific outcomes. Students who participated in the deep learning—all modalities group (whichincluded autonomous and peer practice in class, lab

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia Tech; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brady R. Cox, University of Arkansas; Joseph Wartman, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

inequity mentioned above, a BDP program is proposed to help increasethe size and diversity of the graduate student population. The BDP program described herein wasinitially proposed as part of an NSF research project funded within the Network for EarthquakeEngineering Simulation (NEES) program, but it can be applied as a model for any multi-institutional research proposal. The proposed BDP model, based on the participants of the NSFproposal, is shown schematically in Figure 2. As shown in this figure, the proposed BDP iscentered around the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM), a predominantly Latinoinstitution, and involves connecting the Latino students from UPRM with academic institutionsin mainland USA which in this case are the ones

Conference Session

International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy DUPE Ivanov

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International

relative mixture of lecture/lab is approximately the same in both programs and the distinction between contact and credit is not a factor for this high level comparison. 2) A masters program in a typical American system is approximately 30 hours with a significant portion of the program covered by a thesis if required. The Russian system also requires a thesis with almost twice the number of course hours (66 vs. 30). 3) In both the older specialist degree and the new bachelor degree, the Russian system requires a project in industry (the equivalent of a short COOP in the American system), plus the equivalent of a significant senior capstone project. The result is an emphasis on practical

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Can Saygin, University of Texas, San Antonio; Timothy T. Yuen, University of Texas, San Antonio; Heather J. Shipley, University of Texas, San Antonio; Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; David Akopian, University of Texas, San Antonio

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

between robotics competitions, student enthusiasm,research, and education have been observed [17,18] and there is common belief that roboticsactivities have tremendous potential to improve classroom teaching. However, severalresearchers also argue that the impact of robotics on the K-12 curriculum is yet to bescientifically proven [19-21].In the US, there are several programs and research opportunities at federal level, such as theDepartment of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Energy, Navy, and NASAhave robotics-focused STEM programs. The National Science Foundation’s InnovativeTechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program supports research anddevelopment projects that address STEM workforce issues. One of the

Conference Session

Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Mary Eileen Smith, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Martha M. Ellis

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Two Year College Division

Board Mary Smith has been employed with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 1987 and now serves as Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Academic Planning and Policy. She is responsible for the administration and management of matters related to the board’s higher education academic planning and policy functions, and she provides leadership on key projects, reports, and studies that cut across divisions of the agency. She has taught at the University of Texas, Austin,, and she currently is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of communication at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Smith serves as the Project Coordinator for the $1.8 million productivity grant awarded to Texas from Lumina Foundation for Education

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of Technology; Xian Sun

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Engineering Technology

pedagogic model based on modular programmingconcept was introduced at the last ASEE annual conference in 20115. In that paper, the authorsstated that with the Modular Programming Strategy (MPS), the students will be able to developcomputer code more easily. As an implementation of the MPS, this paper will present a casestudy to demonstrate how this programming concept is applied in the programming assignmentsof a graduate course.2. A brief review on the Modular Programming Strategy (MPS) Page 25.1432.2In the engineering world, a complex project is always divided into small pieces. To finish thewhole project, individual engineers must work on each piece

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Bruce Edward Heath, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

scale with 5-being Strongly Agree and 1-being Strongly Disagree. The survey questionsare given in Table I below:Table I: Student Survey1. The virtual flight test project enhanced my ability to better understand:(a) Aerodynamics Concepts (e.g. Lift Coefficient)(b) Stability & Control Concepts (e.g. static margin, neutral point, trim, elevator angle totrim)(c) Performance Concepts (e.g. interdependence of power setting, speed, altitude, true andindicated airspeeds)(d) Planning a flight test (e.g. altitude, speed, c.g. location, data collection)(e) Executing a flight test(f) Working in a team (Test Director, Test Pilot, Test Engineer)(g) Data Collection Needs & Analysis2. The virtual flight test project is a useful complement to the

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC; Ronald Lee Cutshall Sr., R. L. Cutshall Sr., Consulting; Steven J. Swanson; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arvind Varma, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering

ofprocess safety management including hazard identification, hazard analysis and riskmanagement. The course is taught three times per week where active learning exercises areincorporated in the class between 10 to 20 minute lecture periods during a 50 minute class.Students are assigned individual and team-based homework and in-class assignments andsuccessful completion of two or three SACHE modules. Two to three exams are also plannedduring the semester. The final project is a team-based response to a hypothetical chemicaldisaster. The final project assesses the student’s ability to effectively synthesize and apply thesemester’s learnings. The consults attend the team presentations and participate in grading thefinal projects. The expected result

Conference Session

Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part I: Non-traditional Learning Methods and Expanding Student Markets

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Fletcher, Johns Hopkins University; Allan W. Bjerkaas, Johns Hopkins University

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Continuing Professional Development

- tion, and the Tate Geological Museum Advisory Board. She is also an instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Casper College in the subject of the ”History of Mysteries.”Dr. Allan W. Bjerkaas, Johns Hopkins University Allan W. Bjerkaas holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in physics and mathematics from the University of North Dakota and a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He joined the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in 1973 after completing a two-year postdoctoral appointment at the University of Pittsburgh. While at the Applied Physics Laboratory, Bjerkaas was a Project Manager in the Submarine Technology Department and

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Natarajan, Indian Institute of Technology

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Track 2 - Curriculum and Laboratory Development

undergraduate students has becomevery common and popular, for summer internship,earning credits, or pursuing project work ; it is oftensupported by well-placed alumni.Donee countries also have begun to share the fundingrequirements. 6 Page 17.29.7 R&D OPPORTUNITIESBy exploiting the time differences betweenappropriate time zones (such as, for example, Indiaand the US), 24/7 R and D can be pursued. Remote experimentation permits remote access ofsophisticated and expensive equipment and enablesmore intense international collaboration betweenresearchers. 7

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

James A. Lee; Michael J. D'Agostino

careers in the design and construction of the builtenvironment, including civil engineering and construction management. As the concept of sustainable designcontinues to hold greater significance in engineering and related professional disciplines, the laboratory alsoprovides the opportunity to reinforce principles of sustainability, including embodied energy, life cycle assessment,waste management and minimization. In addition, the design project has and continues to provide undergraduateresearch opportunities in the area of concrete design. Some aspects of this work will also be presented in this paper.Keywords: Concrete; Recycling; Aggregates; Wastewater; Sustainability BACKGROUNDIndustry Need

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2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

subject, (ii) some backgroundinformation, (iii) aircraft noise, (iv) local and regional environmental effects, (v) impact of civilaviation on global warming, (vi) aircraft contrails, (vii) design of civil aircraft for the future,(viii) engine design changes to reduce environmental impact, (ix) reducing environment effectsof civil aircraft by changes in operational and traffic management procedures.11The course in its initial implementation has consisted of fairly conventional lectures andrelatively free format classroom discussions of specific topics. The evaluation of studentperformance is based on assignments on specific basic subjects, on several small projects wherethe students are given a particular topic and have to write a three to four

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

, this never happened due to job and family responsibilities.It became apparent that once the student stepped off campus, the probability of finishing theirthesis went to almost zero. As a result, resources allocated to their projects were wasted, andsome funded projects were put at risk. The graduate program was restructured by the newdepartment head to offer a non-thesis option Master of Engineeering (MEng) program for themajority of students in a dual-degree BS/MEng program (and MEng format for those whoalready were BS graduates), and a thesis option for a minority of students in a research-basedBS/MS program (and MS form for those who already were BS graduates). Precious resourcesthat were previously spread thinly over the entire graduate

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State College; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Diane Dostie, Central Maine Community College; Lisa C. Hix, Keene State College; David J. Tuttle, Platt Technical High School

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4342: GOVERNMENT POLICY AND MANUFACTURING EDU-CATIONMr. Robert W. Simoneau, Keene State CollegeProf. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of TechnologyDiane Dostie, Central Maine Community College Diane Dostie has served as Dean of Corporate and Community Services at Central Maine Community College since 1999. In that position, she leads a staff that provides training programs for business, gov- ernment, non-profit, and other organizations throughout the central Maine region, as well as non-credit classes and certification programs to individuals in those communities. She is the Principal Investigator for the Virtual Ideation Platform, a National Science Foundation grant. The goal of this project is to create an

Conference Session

Advances in Communication Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keri Lynn Wolfe, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Joanna K. Garner, Old Dominion University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. For all eight slides presenting the complex concept of how magneticresonance imaging works, the visual evidence had the same design as in the assertion-evidenceslides. While the size of that evidence was typically smaller, the auditorium in which theexperiment occurred had a relatively larger projected image than exists in most rooms. If thevisual evidence of the topic-subtopic slides significantly affected the results, then the design ofvisual evidence appears to play a larger role in the comprehension of complex concepts thanpreviously assumed.Introduction In engineering conferences, meetings, and classrooms, presentation slides are oftenused to communicate key concepts and factual details. A recent sampling of several thousandslides

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Minorities in Engineering

. Page 25.748.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Improving Recruitment and Retention for Engineering Degree Students in a Rural Highly Underserved Community AbstractThis paper presents an ongoing STEP-NSF and Department of Education-CCRAA fundedproject and recent findings. The project promotes the increase of engineering enrollment fromsecondary schools through the baccalaureate level among students from Northern New MexicoCollege (NNMC). NNMC is a minority serving institution located in a rural area with povertylevels below the level established by the Federal Government. Hispanic and Native Americanstudents constitute 73% and 11% of

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Sarah Stephens Bettinger; Virginia Sisiopiku, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Isabel C. Scarinci, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mona N. Fouad

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

investigator in 70 projects and authored more than 130 technical papers. Sisiopiku has been recognized by many organizations for her professional achievements including the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the Federal Highway Administration, the Illinois Association of Highway En- gineers, and the Women’s Transportation seminar. She is the recipient of the 2007 President’s Excellence in Teaching Award and the 2010 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentorship. She is an active member of the Institute of Transportation Engineers and the Transportation Research Board.Dr. Isabel C. Scarinci, University of Alabama, Birmingham Isabel Scarinci is currently a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Division of Preven

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam

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Manufacturing

single course, tointegration of leadership concepts into technical course offerings and other unique expectationsof students to take on leadership projects at their school and report on the experience. It isdifficult to see a generalized theme, but one might assume that a primary focus of the leadershipofferings is based on a belief that a graduating student can lead from any level in his/herorganization. Emphasis is placed on students exploring their own leadership abilities and theways in which they influence group outcomes: interpersonal skills, judgment, moral courage,innovation, sustainability, global collaboration and emotional intelligence appear as key topics,as does the notion of the interrelatedness of ethics and sustainability in a

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Computing & Information Technology

designed for undergraduates which focuses on understanding how toprocess speech signals. We provide examples of the curriculum, what is covered and howwe cover it. We also provide examples of laboratory projects that are used to complementthe class lecture sessions. We use MATLAB software in all the lab projects.We also discuss possible implementations of the speech coding and processing usinghardware such as DSPs. In the future, we plan to introduce the use of FPGAs for thisapplication as well.The paper is divided into five sections. In Section 2, we start with the discussion ofSystems and DSP curriculum improvement. In Section 3, we give some details of theMultimedia Systems I: Speech course. In Section 4, we present a sample course projecton