Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4986: BROADENING PARTICIPATION ACTIVITIES AT UPRMTHROUGH THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION BRIGE PROGRAMDr. Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez Aidsa I. Santiago-Romn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science and Materi- als and the Director of the Strategic Engineering Education Development (SEED) Office at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagez (UPRM). Santiago earned a B.A. (1996) and a M.S. (2000) in industrial engi- neering from UPRM, and a Ph.D. (2009) in engineering education from Purdue University. Her primary research interest is investigating students’ understanding of difficult concepts in engineering science with underrepresented populations. She also

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Bazylak, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto; Peter Eliot Weiss, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4577: EFFECTS OF LECTURE CAPTURE ON A LARGE FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING COURSEJason Bazylak, University of Toronto Jason Bazylak has been an lecturer with the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering since 2008. His research interests are in engineering design education and outreach to under-represented groups in the engineering professions, particularly Native Americans. He coordinates a large, award-winning first-year service-learning course, coordinates and teaches a third-year mechanical design for environment course, supervises the undergraduate design facilities, and is the Project Coordinator for the mechanical and industrial engineering senior design course.Dr. Susan McCahan, University of

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Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-2946: THE IMPACT OF A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING LAUNCHERUNIT ON EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND INTERESTIN SCIENCEProf. Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology Cher Hendricks is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Institute of Technology. The focus of her work is on K-12 STEM programs. Prior to her work at Georgia Tech, she was an Associate Professor of educational research at the University of West Georgia (1998-2010) and a special education teacher. In addition to her STEM research, Hendricks is author of the textbook Improving Schools through Action Research: A Reflective Practice Approach. The third edition was released in February.Dr. Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

AC 2012-3908: THE ROAD TO CREATING, EVALUATING AND CHANG-ING A BIM LEARNING ENVIRONMENTMrs. Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University Blythe Marlow Vogt joined the faculty in architectural engineering & construction science and manage- ment at Kansas State University in Jan. 2008. She received her B.S.A.E. from K-State in 2001 and com- pleted her M.S.A.E. from K-State in 2010 related to curriculum development in architectural engineering and construction science with regards to building information modeling. Vogt is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering with an emphasis in engineering education/outreach under the supervision of Dr. Noel Schulz. During 2001-2008, Vogt was employed

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

AC 2012-3871: THE ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYLEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM: PREPARING ENGINEER-ING, MATH, AND SCIENCE STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESSDr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Julia M. Williams is Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Aseess- ment and professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her publications on assessment, portfolios, and engineering and professional communication have appeared in the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, Technical Communication Quarterly, and the European Journal of Engineering Education. She is also Co-founder of the Rose-Hulman Leadership

Conference Session

Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University; Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-2968: UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN RETENTION IN NORTH CAR-OLINADr. George D. Ford, Western Carolina University George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Western Car- olina University. Ford worked for more than 15 years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a Plant Engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings, and utilities infrastructures.Dr. Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University Robert Steffen, Ph.D., P.E., joined the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina Uni- versity in 2011 after working 10

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5246: YOUTUBE: AN EFFECTIVE CAD TRAINING RESOURCEProf. Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University Richard Cozzens’s background includes industry training and university training, and he is author of sev- eral CAD-related workbooks (reference publication). He has developed training material for the aerospace industry for the past 12 years. He has taught CAD classes in the university setting for 12 years. During the 12 years, he has developed online training for the courses taught. These online courses have been used through much of the world. He has also authored several CAD workbooks. One workbook in particular (CATIA V5 Workbook) has been an industry leading workbook for several years

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council

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International

AC 2012-4609: STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IMPACTING ENGINEER-ING FORMATION: CULTURAL IMMERSION (CIB)Prof. Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization Melany M. Ciampi is professor of electrical and computer engineering. Currently, she is the President of Safety, Healt,h and Environment Research Organization (SHERO), Vice-President of Internationale Gesellschaft fr Ingenieurpdagogik (IGIP), Vice-President of Science and Education Research Council (COPEC), and Vice-President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP). She is Co-chair of Working Group ”Ingenieurpdagogik im Internationalen Kontext” and member of Executive Committee of IGIP, Council Member of International Council for Engineering and

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Danny King, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4105: SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY WORK-SHOP: AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR PROBATIONSTUDENTSMs. Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisDr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Eugenia Fernandez is an Associate Professor of computer and information technology and Chair of the Department of Computer, Information & Leadership Technology at IUPUI. She is a member of the Indi- ana University Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching, a Fellow of the Mack Center at Indiana University for Inquiry on Teaching and Learning, and an Editor of the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on the scholarship

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1333: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: PART-NERSHIPS AND PRACTICE–NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYElizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University Elizabeth Parry is a K-12 STEM curriculum and professional development consultant and the coordinator of K-20 STEM Partnership Development at North Carolina State University’s College of Engineering. She has over twenty five years of experience in industry and STEM education. Prior to her current position, Ms. Parry was the project director of RAMP-UP, an NSF and GE funded project focused on increasing math achievement in K-12 through the use of collaboration between undergraduate and graduate STEM students and classroom teachers. She is an active member of

Conference Session

Assessment in Engineering Graphics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-1318: MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ENGINEER-ING DESIGN GRAPHICS JOURNALRobert A. Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. ”Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina Uni- versity, where he has taught since 1986. He is the current Director of Publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and Editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s annual and mid-year conference program chair and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been a program chair for the Southeastern Section and has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division’s vice

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-523: MEDICAL PHYSICS CURRICULUM FOR UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING STUDENTSRenat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Renat R. Letfullin is associate professor of physics and optical engineering department at the Rose- Hulman Institute of Technology. He has extensive academic credentials in nanotechnology and specializes in laser physics, wave and quantum optics, aerosol physics, biophotonics and nanomedicine, where he is using laser-induced explosion of absorbing nanoparticles in selective nanophotothermolysis of cancer. Letfullin served as senior researcher at the Lebedev Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Samara branch), 1993-2002, and research associate at Mississippi State

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1226: PROGRESS REPORT - THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHPERFORMANCE CAPSTONE PROJECT TEAMS AND THE SELECTIONPROCESSStephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has been responsible for the creation of complex medical

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Darling, Ph.D., Syracuse University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2888: STUDY ABROAD IN GHANA AS A TOOL IN TASK IDEN-TIFICATION FOR BIOENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGNAndrew Darling, PhD, Syracuse University Andrew Darling is an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University. He instructs the Bioengineering Capstone Design and Quantitative Physiology courses. His research interests are biomedical manufacture and biomedical applications of computer aided design. Page 22.1348.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Study Abroad in Ghana as a Tool in Task Identification for

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa K. Orr, Purdue University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-1394: SOCIOECONOMIC TRENDS IN ENGINEERING: ENROLL-MENT, PERSISTENCE, AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTMarisa K. Orr, Purdue University Marisa K. Orr is is currently a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the hurdles faced by students of low socioeconomic status, the interaction of gender and socioeconomic status, and gender differences across engineering disciplines. She received her doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a Certificate of Engineering and Science Edu- cation from Clemson University.Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University Nichole M. Ramirez is a graduate student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University

Conference Session

Public Policy in Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Koonce, Ohio University; Jie Zhou, Ohio University; Cynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University; Dyah A. Hening; Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2011-289: WHAT IS STEM?David A. Koonce, Ohio UniversityJie Zhou, Ohio UniversityCynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University Cynthia Anderson is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of Graduate Studies at Ohio Uni- versity. In addition to research on community college faculty, Dr. Anderson has published research on inequality, labor markets, rural communities, and gender.Dyah A. HeningDr. Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University Page 22.1684.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 What is STEM?1. IntroductionSTEM in the U.S.The shortage US

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Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston; Victor J. Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Morteza Sameei, Houston Community College Northeast

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2322: MENTOR TRAINING PROGRAM FOR A PEER-TO-PEERLEARNING ENVIRONMENT: LEADERSHIP VS. CURRICULUM BAL-ANCEFarrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston Farrokh Attarzadeh earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Houston in 1983. He is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Technology at the University of Houston. He teaches software programming and is in charge of the senior project course in the Computer Engineering Technology Program. He is a member of ASEE and has been with the University of Houston since 1983. Dr. Attarzadeh may be reached at FAttarzadeh@central.uh.edu.Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston Deniz Gurkan received her B.S. (1996) and M.S

Conference Session

FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Demetrius Caldwell, Michigan State University, Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering; Kyle P. Foster, Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering, Michigan State University; Tonisha Brandy Lane, Michigan State University; Rickey Alfred Caldwell Jr, Michigan State University; Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1790: WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM:THE DPO SCHOLARS PROGRAMMr. Theodore Demetrius Caldwell, Diversity Programs Office/College of Engineering/Michigan State Univer-sity Undergraduate Institution: Michigan State University Major: Advertising Degree & Year: BA, 1996 Graduate Institution: Jones International University Major: Higher Education Leadership and Adminis- tration Degree & Year: MEd, June 2011 (expected) Appointment: Director/Assistant to the Dean for Diversity (2008-present) Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering at Michigan State University Assistant Director (2007-2008) Diversity Programs Office, College of Engineering at Michigan State University Retention

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2359: ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENGINEERING DESIGN CUR-RICULUMAlamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, instrumentation & control, and fluid power. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE, SME and TAP.Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Jorge Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing

Conference Session

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

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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

AC 2011-1707: ENGINEERING IN EARLY EDUCATION: A MULTICUL-TURAL COMPARISON OF WEB RESOURCESAikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette Having acquired a Diploma in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Advanced Digital Com- munication in the Aristotle University in Greece, and after having worked as an educator both in formal and informal settings for 10 years now, I have, since January 2008, started the PhD Program in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. My research interests are : Developmental Engineering; Engineering in PreK-3; Early Engineering Curriculum Development; Use of Art to enhance Engineering Design; Educational Software; Educational RoboticsSo Yoon Yoon, Purdue

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-340: ENGINEERING LEARNING COMMUNITIES: RELATION-SHIPS, RESULTS, AND RETENTIONPamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M UniversityDr. Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M UniversityEmily M. Hunt, Ph.D., West Texas A&M University Dr. Emily M. Hunt is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at West Texas A&M University. Page 22.597.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engineering Learning Communities: Relationships, Results, and RetentionAbstractLearning communities that dual enroll students in a block of two or more common courses havebeen implemented

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Scott Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1753: EVOLVING A SUMMER ENGINEERING CAMP THROUGHASSESSMENTKatherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University Katherine Chen is a professor of Materials Engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. She received her degrees from Michigan State University and MIT. She is active in outreach and informal science education programs.Dr. Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State UniversityHeather Scott Smith, Cal Poly Department of StatisticsTeana Fredeen, Cal Poly EPIC Teana Fredeen graduated from Cal Poly State University in 1990 with BS in Aeronautical Engineering. She spent 15 years in technical sales and marketing for Ziatech Corporation, Intel Corporation and Norcast Communications. As the

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University; Prashant N. Kumta, University of Pittsburgh; Harvey S. Borovetz, University of Pittsburgh; Sarah K. Pixley, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine; Partha Roy, University of Pittsburgh; Jangannathan Sankar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators, Student

AC 2011-2780: BOOTSTRAPPING A NEW GRADUATE CURRICULUMTHROUGH AN ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTERDevdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University (Eng) Devdas M. Pai is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and serves as Director for Education and Out- reach for the NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of manufacturing processes and materials engineering.Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University Robin Guill Liles is associate professor in counseling and counselor education in the Department of Hu- man Development and Services in the School of Education at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-507: CERTIFICATE/CONCENTRATION IN ENGINEERING FORP-12 EDUCATORSAnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, and co- director of the UST Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education. Her teaching and research focus on Engineering Design and K-12 Engineering Education. Prior to her appointment at UST, she was a faculty member at Art Center College of Design.Jan B. Hansen, Ph.D., University of Saint Thomas Jan B. Hansen is co-director of the Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education at the University of St. Thomas. Her current interests as an educational psychologist focus on outreach through the nonprofit

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1471: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO PROBLEM SOLVINGIN SOME ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESB. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Sridhara is a professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Middle Tennessee State Uni- versity, Murfreesboro, TN. He received his BSME degree from Bangalore University, India and MSME degrees from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Sridhara received his Ph. D from Auburn University, Alabama. He has published several articles in the areas of acoustics, vibration, noise control and engineering education. Dr. Sridhara has reviewed several articles and books in his area of expertise

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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International

AC 2011-621: CONSTRUCTION AND INNOVATION OF THE DISCIPLINEOF MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING IN CHINA UNIVERSITYOF MINING AND TECHNOLOGYZhao Yue-min, China University of Mining and Technology Zhao Yue-min,Professor,Vice President of China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) Page 22.377.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011   Construction and Innovation of the Discipline of Mineral Processing Engineering in China University of Mining and Technology

Conference Session

Global Education in Construction Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil D. Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David R. Shields, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Construction

AC 2011-2327: CURRENT TRENDS IN OSHA-AUTHORIZED CONSTRUC-TION SAFETY EDUCATIONNeil D. Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Neil Opfer holds a P.D. Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison, an MBA from Purdue Uni- versity along with a B.S. Building Theory, B.A. Economics, and B.A. Business, all from Washington State University. He has been on the faculty of the Construction Management Program College of En- gineering at University of Nevada, Las Vegas since 1989. In addition, he has extensive experience in the construction industry in various construction positions and as a construction consultant. He is a member of ASEE. He is a OSHA Authorized Construction Industry Trainer

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-18: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COM-PREHENSIVE NANOTECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS LAB FOR EN-GINEERING STUDENTSNael Barakat, Grand Valley State University Nael Barakat, PH.D. P.Eng. is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Grand Valley State University, MI. He is also a Fellow of the ASME and the Committee on Ethical Standards and Review (CESR). His interest and research work is in the area of Dynamic Systems, Robotics, NEMS, Engineering Ethics, and Engineering education.Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University LIHONG (HEIDI) JIAO Lihong (Heidi) Jiao is currently an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand

Conference Session

Special Session: Creating, Using, and Assessing with Concept Maps in Introductory Materials Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University

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Materials

AC 2011-2449: DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF CONCEPT CONTEXT MAPSTO PROMOTE STUDENTJessica Triplett, Arizona State UniversityJacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University Jacquelyn Kelly is doctoral student in Science Education at Arizona State University. Her Master’s de- gree is in Materials Science and Engineering and her undergraduate degree is in Physics and Chemistry. Her principle research interests are situated in engineering education and include conceptual develop- ment, engineering academic language acquisition, and the role of motivation and emotion on these things. She is also invested and passionate about K-12 education as she teaches physics, chemistry, and science foundations at New School for the Arts and

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Devine, CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-856: STUDENTS ISSUE INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT CARD GRADESDavid Devine, CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED Page 15.1133.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Students Issue Infrastructure Report Card GradesAbstractStudents in three civil engineering courses developed infrastructure report card grades for aspectsof infrastructure in Indiana. An assignment in each of these three courses was made in which thestudents developed a grade for a particular type of infrastructure. The three types ofinfrastructure investigated were drinking water, waste water, and solid waste. The results of thestudent efforts were shared with the Indiana Section, American Society of