Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dietmar Tatzl, FH JOANNEUM, University of Applied Sciences

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International

Routines as well as Useful Words and Phrases overhead transparencies.Procedure The teacher tells students to follow the instructions on the General Routines transparency. After they know what to do, the teacher switches transparencies and puts up the Useful Words and Phrases transparency, which may be left projected onto the board during the rest of the activity.Intercultural This activity should help students to imagine life in a city abroad. ByAwareness transferring daily activities to the surroundings of New York City, students should start thinking about habits they may adopt as permanent residents in a foreign

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Greg Stephens

andorganizational role. The paper will include results from a survey taken during the TilfordDiversity Storytelling project, provide examples and strategies for using stories, and include areview of literature to show how storytelling can be an effective mode of communication.Storytelling in Organizations TodayIn an age of ever new technologies to enhance classroom teaching, the “sage on the stage” maybe making a comeback through the power of stories and the technique of storytelling.Once thought to be mostly for children, or for library programs, storytelling is now appliedwidely in the business and corporate world by management and human relations departments foremployee training, knowledge transfer, and cultural change and in academic settings by

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Vince Bertsch; John Krupczak; Kate Disney; Elsa Garmire; Tim Simpson

widest sense.Other efforts have been underway for over a decade to develop standards and guidelines todefine what K-12 students need to know and be able to do in regard to technology. In 1993, theAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) published, Project 2061:Benchmarks for Science Literacy [6] and in 1996 the National Science Education Standardswere published by the National Academies Press [7], both of these contained sections addressingtechnology. In 2000 the International Technology Education Association (ITEA) releasedStandards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology [8] with the goal ofencouraging educational curricula and programs that would provide technological literacy to K-12 students.In the

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Natalie Tran, California State University, Bakersfield; Amy Atwood, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Al Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

invent effective strategies and representations for solving math problems, and these methods can serve as bridges for instruction. He is also exploring the embodied nature of students’ knowledge, as exhibited by gestures, and the mediating effects of action on conceptual knowledge. His studies of teachers' beliefs about the development of students' mathematical reasoning showed that content experts can show evidence of expert blind spot, which influences teachers’ expectations of what makes things difficult for their students. He is currently co-principal investigator for the AWAKEN Project (funded by NSF-EEP), which examines the nature of high school pre-engineering

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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TK Beam, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Jamie Constantz, James Madison University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech; Robin Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-993: PRELIMINARY FINDINGS ON FRESHMEN ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS’ PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR RECRUITMENTAND RETENTIONTK Beam, James Madison University TK Beam is a first year graduate student in the School Psychology program at James Madison University. Prior to her graduate education, she graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in biology and a B.A. in psychology. She currently serves as a graduate assistant to Dr. Olga Pierrakos working on an NSF funded BRIGE project investigating engineering identity.Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University OLGA PIERRAKOS is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in

Conference Session

Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda O'Neill, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jessica McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Matthew Steinkamp, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Rachel Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Steven Brown, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Medcalf, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nathaniel Greene, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Graduate Studies

don’t take the time Page 14.1254.2to participate in the evaluation process.As students ourselves, the researchers on this project, were interested to see if a higher responserate would be given if the assessment mechanism was administered by a peer. The data gatheredclosely followed the model used by school administration, in order to have a reliable comparison.The responses to the student administered survey were analyzed to determine what areas studentshave the most concern in. Quantitative results will be given to administration and studentgovernance organizations, at the conclusion of the analysis, in an effort to demonstrate a

Conference Session

Computer Applications in Energy Conversion

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ayhan Zora, Deere and Company

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

thus the students are given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with theoperation of software packages that most likely they will use after they join the workforce. Asubstantial portion of the classroom projects in engineering technology curriculum that requirethe use of advanced software tools has been increased in many higher institutions for bothundergraduate and graduate levels.Emerging virtual applications may enhance understanding both theoretical and appliedexperiences of engineering technology students by supporting laboratory experiments. Easy5,AMESim are some of the well known system modeling, analyzing, and simulation software toolsthat offer solutions to many problems in mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University; Susan Stansberry, Oklahoma State University; Gayla Hudson, Oklahoma State University; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University; Alonzo Peterson, Langston University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thinking and creativity in engineering students and teaching science to education professionals. Dr. High is a trainer for Project Lead the Way pre-Engineering. She initiated an engineering program at Stillwater Middle School. In the summer of 2008, Dr. High was part of a professional development workshop for 80 Northeast Oklahoma middle level teachers to develop integrated engineering curriculum.Pasha Antonenko, Oklahoma State University PAVLO (PASHA) ANTONENKO holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in English and German philology from Nizhyn State University, Ukraine, and a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology and Human-Computer Interaction from Iowa State University (2007). Dr. Antonenko is an Assistant

Conference Session

Enhancing Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Hochstein, University of Memphis; Shelia Moses, University of Memphis; Daphne Jones, Memphis City Schools

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

recruit from the local labor supply. But,evidence indicates efforts must be made locally to encourage young people to enter into technicalcareers.A recent study performed for the Memphis Regional Economic Development Council reported ahidden labor supply of 532,090 workers in the metropolitan area.5 The report states thatMemphis is facing several key challenges: ≠ African-Americans are under-represented in high-tech occupations ≠ Gaps exist between education, workforce development and business ≠ Educational attainment is low ≠ Performance in math and science is lowThe study’s recommendations relevant to this project are: ≠ Better communicate emerging career opportunities to lower income youth, especially in the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Tadepalli, University of Texas, Austin; Cameron Booth, University of Texas, Austin; Mitchell Pryor

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New Engineering Educators

Programming course taught at The University of Texas at Austin.Mitch Pryor, University of Texas, Austin Mitch Pryor graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University in 1993. After teaching high school for two years, he completed his PhD in 2002 at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin where he now works as a Research Scientist in the Robotics Research Group and teaches in the Mechanical Engineering Department. As a researcher, his efforts have focused on software development for robotic systems. Recent research efforts include human/robot interactions, mobile manipulation, and robotic workcell integration including projects funded by NSF, DARPA, DOE/NNSA

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

these events show significant interest in topics including engineeringand scientific innovation and projects in the developing world and environmental sustainability. Page 14.1289.2 This article explores entrepreneurship in the context of Kettering University, a small,private engineering focused university in Flint, MI. A large corporation originally owned theinstitution before it became private in 1982. The institution employs a co-operative model ofengineering education with students completing alternate terms of work and study. Currently,the university works with over 600 co-operative employers that employ its students. During thistime

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Endeavor

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Brocato, Mississippi State University

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Liberal Education

documentation per team (see Figure 2 below for an example). We then use a document camera to show each team’s documentation on the screen; teams explain and justify their choices, and the class critiques both their choices and their writing. 4. The instructor marks each team’s documentation to provide guidance and to capture what was said verbally during class. Since our in-class projects typically count as daily/participation grades, and since such projects are executed quickly and with little preparation time, we do not grade these documents as strictly as we do larger, out-of- class assignments. The point of in-class work like this should be the process of analyzing ethics and communication.Plan of

Conference Session

New Research and Trends Related to Minorities in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Monroe, North Carolina A&T State University; Narayanaswamy Radhakrishnan, North Carolina A&T State University; Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Christopher Doss, North Carolina A&T State University

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Minorities in Engineering

project with defined time lines due to the slower pace in academia compared to industry. Small start-up companies benefit from SBIR and working with Universities. Treat the company like they are the “customer” for the University which lead to a good collaboration “Think Win Win” opportunities for new trends in society (ex. gasoline, energy crisis) where Universities can complete the research projects. Interaction between industry and university can lead to students working with the company upon graduation. Universities are legally bound to not give away their intellectual property for free. Companies have excess money that can be accessed for research Emerging Companies need to pay

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Utah State University; Jodi Cullum, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

studies in Canada and the United States as well as large-scale national projects. She has presented at national conferences and published in journals in the area of health psychology. Jodi has been involved in STEM evaluation for the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education since May 2007. Page 14.668.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 High School Teachers Engineering Design Lesson Planning through Professional DevelopmentKey words: Professional Development, High School Teachers, Engineering Design “The vast majority of Americans will

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Uluagac, Georgia Institute of Technology; Walter E. Thain Jr.; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University; John Copeland, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

programming assignments or other forms of homework.6. ConclusionIn this paper, we have discussed the development of undergraduate network security laboratoryexercises using open source security tools which are freely available with many of the Linuxdistributions. Many of the lecture topics of network security classes in undergraduate orgraduate standing can be complemented with many of these labs. They can facilitate teachingand learning of more difficult security topics and help both students and instructors. Moreover, asthe labs are designed using open-source security tools, costs are minimized.Several other institutions, projects, and class-based competitions26, 27, 28, exist that aim to teachsecurity concepts with focused, hands-on

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California

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Civil Engineering

Krathwohl’s taxonomy, rubrics have be-come a useful practice. A rubric is defined as a scoring tool that lists the criteria for judging or Page 14.213.6grading a piece of work. Generally, a rubric lists the information and elements the student must 5have included in a work product to receive a certain score, grade or rating. It is a set of criteriaand standards linked to learning objectives that is used to assess a student's performance on pa-pers, projects, essays, and other assignments. Rubrics allow for standardized evaluation accord-ing to specified

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Traum, University of North Texas; Sharon Karackattu, University of North Texas

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First-Year Programs

at the University of North Texas (UNT). Our mandatory freshman coursesequence, Mechanical and Energy Engineering Practice, includes exposure to practicing engineersas a significant component of the first-year experience by highlighting activities and responsibilitiesthat engineers encounter after college as they join the profession. Classes are team-taught by theMEE faculty in concert with practicing engineers from local industries. Faculty share their careersas research engineers, whereas practicing engineers expose students to industry work. Through datacollected from students enrolled in this course sequence, we test the hypothesis that educating newengineering students about the responsibilities, activities, and projects they may

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

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International

to practice engineering in a global context, whether through an international internship, a service-learning opportunity, a virtual global engineering project or some other form of experience. Explanation: Whereas the other attributes focus on knowledge or understanding, this dimension focuses on practice. Many of the above attributes have to be practiced to achieve competence.13. View themselves as “citizens of the world,” as well as citizens of a particular country; appreciate challenges facing mankind such as sustainability, environmental Page 14.455.7 protection, poverty, security, and public health. Explanation: As

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Devang Patel, Lamar University; Santosh Khonde, Lamar University

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Construction

AC 2009-591: INTRODUCTION OF SUSTAINABILITY TO CIVIL ANDCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING STUDENTSEnno Koehn, Lamar University Enno “Ed” Koehn is Professor of Civil Engineering at Lamar University. Dr. Koehn has served as the principle investigator for several research and development projects dealing with various aspects of construction. He also has experience in the design, scheduling, and estimating of facilities. He has authored/co-authored over 200 papers in engineering education, as well as the general areas of civil and construction engineering. Dr. Koehn is a member of ASEE, AACE International, ASCE, NSPE, Chi Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and is a registered Professional Engineer and

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Zahra Hazari, Clemson University; Philip Sadler, Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics; Gerhard Sonnert, Science Education Department, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

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Educational Research and Methods

Gerald Holton): Who Succeeds in Science? The Gender Dimension and Gender Differences in Science Careers: The Project Access Study. Page 14.306.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Career Motivations of Freshman Engineering and Non- Engineering Students: A Gender StudyKeywords: career motivation, outcome expectations, gender differencesAbstractA social cognitive career theory framework and Vroom’s valence model are used to examine theimportance that female freshman engineering students (n=87) place on various career-relatedoutcomes, compared with other female freshmen (n=2236) and

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhushan Trivedi; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

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International

Davidson, 11. Computer Security, and and University of Virginia Modern Compilation 12. P. V. Krishnan, 12. Principles of Effective Teaching GIW Industries and LearningJuly 13. Andrew Mason, Michigan State Univ. 13. VLSI 7 14. William Oakes, 14. Engineering Design Projects in Purdue University Community Service 15. Vijay Kanabar, Boston University 15. Project Management: Security 16. Mani Venkata, University of Washington 16. Electric Energy and Power 161 17. World Bank and World Bank Institute 17

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Holbert, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

,” Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.45. P. Avitabile, C. Goodman, J. Hodgkins, K. White, T. Van Zandt, G. St. Hilaire, T. Johnson, N. Wirkkala, “Dynamic systems teaching enhancement using a laboratory based hands-on project,” Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.46. W. Akili, “Improving the classroom environment: with a focus on the Arab Gulf States,” Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.47. G. Javidi, E. Sheybani, “Teaching an online technology course through interactive multimedia,” Proc. 2004 ASEE Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.48. O. Hoffman, P. Dobosh, T. Djaferis, W. Burleson, “Moving towards a more systems approach in a robotics based

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Nelson, Mississippi State University; Byron Williams, Mississippi State University; Gary Butler, Mississippi State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-239: A MODEL FOR TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION:MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYGerald Nelson, Mississippi State University Gerald Nelson, an industrial engineering graduate (1974) with an MBA (1985) from Mississippi State University, began his career with a co-op experience at Rockwell International. Nelson worked five semesters with Rockwell before joining them full time after graduation as a Project Engineer and Program Manager. Nelson’s career includes former positions as Plant Manager, Trinity Industries; President and Chief Operating Officer of the Wear Resistance Group of Thermadyne Industries, Inc.; Executive Vice President of Operations, Viasystems Group, Inc.; and Chief

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

N 52 100 (A) the surface area of the indentation A 38 73 (B) the projected area of the indentation B 13 25 (C) the depth of the indentation C 1 2L3/Q5 In a K-alpha doublet diffraction peak of a metallic phase, the K-alpha-2 line N 52 100 (A) is always at a higher angle than the K-alpha-1 line A 33 63 (B) is always at a lower angle than the K-alpha-1 line B 14 27 (C) may be at a higher or lower angle than the K-alpha-1 line C 5 10L4/Q8 In plain carbon steels

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University; Jianhua wang, Eastern Michigan University

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International

Michigan University. Dr. Wang has received his Ph.D. of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1994. He has BS and MS from the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China in 1985. Dr. Wang has worked in industry with CAD/CAE/CAM for more than 10 years. Dr. Wang has extensive research on variational geometry and parametric and constrained design. Recently, he has been involved with numerous automotive interior design projects and has held several patents on the auto interior components, which are extensively used in current models. Dr. Wang has extended the design and engineering of automotive parts to the logistics and supply chain

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Boyles, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeffrey Rogers, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Keith Goreham, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jatmika Suryabrata, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia; Yulyta Kodrat, Indonesian Institute of the Arts

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Architectural

design that will supplement the quantitative methodsavailable. We are embarking on the next phase of this tool to address methodological limitationsand to substantiate the promise of lighting simulation for educational and professional benefit.Bibliography 1. Flynn, J. E., Hendrick, C., Spencer, T.J., & Martyniuk,O. (1973). Interim study of procedures for investigating the effect of light on impression and behavior. (Research Project Report of the Illuminating Engineering Research Institute). 2. Flynn, J. E., Hendrick,C., Spencer, T.J., & Martyniuk, O. (1979). A guide to methodology procedures for measuring subjective impressions in lighting. (Research Project Report of the Illuminating Engineering

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Colin D. Paul; Melinda B. O'Neil; W. Roy Penney; Bernard J. Van Wie; Paul B. Golter; Robert R. Beitle; Edgar C. Clausen

,” European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 31-37. 4. Bjorklund, S.A., Parente, J.M., Sathianathan, D., 2004, “Effects of Faculty Interaction and Feedback on Gains in Student Skills,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 2, pp. 153-160. 5. Colbeck, C.L., Campbell, S.E., Bjorklund, S.A., 2000, “Grouping in the Dark: What College Students Learn from Group Projects,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 71, No. 1, pp. 60-83. 6. Blair, B.F., Millea, M., Hammer, J., 2004, “The Impact of Cooperative Education on Academic Performance and Compensation of Engineering Majors,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 4, pp. 333-338

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Laura Borowski; Mary Lowe; Robert Bailey

variations, but all include a moving film made of soap andwater that flows between guide wires. Objects can be placed within the film, andinterference fringes that appear when the film is properly illuminated (e.g., with a sodiumlamp) enable the resultant flow patterns to be visualized.In this undergraduate research project, stable soap films were created using a gravity-drivensoap film apparatus with a nearly horizontal test section. The hydrodynamic phenomenainvestigated were the wakes behind solid obstructions. The apparatus, which has beenunder development for about one year, was first enhanced to produce continuous films withlow flow rates. Tests were then run using single cylindrical obstructions. Other investigatorshave extensively studied

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna Daly, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

? Who else was involved in the design experience? What was your specific role in the experience? What were your responsibilities? How did you approach the task from beginning to where it is now? Can you walk me through the way you went about doing it? What did you do? What led to that? Why did you do that? ≠ Did your approach change over the course of the project? o If so, how and why? ≠ Did you learn anything about designing from your experience?Comparing Experiences (If time permits and depth has not been reached) ≠ Can you describe another practical experience you have had

Conference Session

Solar, Wind, and Novel Energy-System Initiatives

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

analyticalcomparisons. The steps of investigation of hydraulic door closer, door opening/closing phases,selection of a viable storage device, and camera integration have been conducted by seniorelectronics major students. Each student spent approximately 8 hours in the Electronics lab in the___________ Building at ________ State University. Progress meetings were scheduled everyWednesday to discuss issues and problems that encountered during research with courseinstructor. Some of the students spent their own money to purchase parts to help the project. Thedevices in the Electronics lab used for this experimental research project. Also, students wereprovided easy access to the lab any time during the day