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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Symans, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mark Mistur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bruce Danziger, ARUP

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Architectural

AC 2010-1627: FACILITATING COLLABORATION OF ENGINEERING ANDARCHITECTURE STUDENTS VIA AN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL-STUDYWORKSHOPMichael Symans, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Michael Symans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where his primary focus is on the development and application of advanced technologies for seismic resistance of structures. His involvement in the Bedford Program began in earnest when he served as the School of Engineering representative on the search committee for the second Bedford Visiting Professor. Subsequently, he participated in his first Bedford Travel-Study Workshop in Spain; that

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Improving Student Entrepreneurial Skills

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University; Michele Govekar, Ohio Northern University; Amanda Stype, Ohio Northern University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2010-1665: QUALTIY AND CONSISTENCY IN IDEA PITCH, RESEARCHPROPOSAL AND BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION JUDGINGDaniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University Daniel Ferguson is Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ohio Northern University. Prior to coming to Ohio Northern University he was Associate Director of the Inter-professional Studies Program at Illinois Institute of Technology and Co-PI on multiple National Science Foundation grants relating to assessment processes and interventions aimed at improving learning objective attainment. Prior to his University assignments he was the Founder and CEO of the The EDI Group, Ltd., an independent professional services company specializing in B2B

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Soutas-Little, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-1666: EXPANDED USE OF DISCONTINUITY AND SINGULARITYFUNCTIONS IN MECHANICSRobert Soutas-Little, Michigan State University Professor Soutas-Little received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering 1955 from Duke University and his MS 1959 and PhD 1962 in Mechanics from University of Wisconsin. His name until 1982 when he married Patricia Soutas was Robert William Little. Under this name, he wrote an Elasticity book and published over 20 articles. Since 1982, he has written over 100 papers for journals and conference proceedings and written books in Statics and Dynamics. He has taught courses in Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Elasticity, Continuum Mechanics, Viscoelasticity

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Pereira, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Margot Hutchins, Michigan Technological Universtiy; William Helton, Michigan Technological University; Chris VanArsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-1691: MEASUREMENT OF HANDS-ON ABILITYAnna Pereira, Michigan Technological University Anna Pereira is a graduate student in mechanical engineering. Her research interests include human factors and engineering education.Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an Associate Professor in mechanical engineering. She teaches classes on manufacturing and controls and does disciplinary research on microelectromechanical systems and precision machining. Her educational research interests include problem solving in the lab and informal engineering education.Margot Hutchins, Michigan Technological Universtiy Margot Hutchins is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Jones, University of Texas, Pan American; Rajiv Nambiar, University of Texas, Pan American; Deborah Crown, San Jose State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1726: ANN G. NEERING: INTERACTIVE CHATBOT TO MOTIVATEAND ENGAGE ENGINEERING STUDENTSStephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan AmericanArturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan AmericanRobert Jones, University of Texas, Pan AmericanRajiv Nambiar, University of Texas, Pan AmericanDeborah Crown, San Jose State University Page 15.181.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Anne G. Neering: Interactive Chatbot to Motivate and Engage Engineering StudentsAbstractStudent motivation and engagement are essential ingredients to academic success. Although therelationship is clear, the challenge is finding what pedagogical methods and

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Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Layton, DeVry University

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-1737: USING THE COLLEGE SCIENCE FICTION CLASS TO TEACHTECHNOLOGY AND ETHICS: THEMES AND METHODSDavid Layton, DeVry University Page 15.1341.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Using the College Science Fiction Class to Teach Technology and Ethics: Themes and MethodsAbstractThis paper proposes that one educational opportunity to enhance understanding of technologycomes from the liberal arts. This opportunity is the teaching of ethics related to technology,science, and technological change, using science fiction for these themes. The course is proposedas part of a general education program in colleges and universities, given

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Outside the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bowler, Michigan Technological University; Susie Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Tom Drummer, Michigan Technological University; Joseph Holles, Michigan Technological University; Ted Lockhart, Michigan Technological University; Joanna Schreiber, Michigan Technological University; Debra Charlesworth, Michigan Technological University; Jingfang Ren, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2010-1738: ASSESSING ROLE ORIENTATION AMONG STEMRESEARCHERS: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RESEARCH ROLEORIENTATION INVENTORYMichael Bowler, Michigan Technological UniversitySusie Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological UniversityTom Drummer, Michigan Technological UniversityJoseph Holles, Michigan Technological UniversityJoanna Schreiber, Michigan Technological UniversityTed Lockhart, Michigan Technological UniversityDebra Charlesworth, Michigan Technological UniversityJingfang Ren, Michigan Technological University Page 15.204.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessing Role Orientation Among STEM Researchers: The Development of a Research Role

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1740: BENEFITS TO NON-ENGINEERS OF LEARNING ANENGINEERING WAY OF THINKINGKevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison Kevin is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests include STEM education leadership, policy and authentic curriculum. He is a former secondary school science teacher.Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, MadisonSandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, MadisonThomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, MadisonTraci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison Page 15.227.1© American Society for Engineering

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Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University; Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2010-1758: CAUTION! ROUGH ROAD AHEAD - THE TRANSITION FROMINDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL TO ENGINEERING EDUCATORSteven Fleishman, Western Washington UniversityJanet Braun, Western Washington University Page 15.265.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Caution! Rough Road Ahead - the Transition from Industry Professional to Engineering EducatorAbstractThe decision to join the ranks of the engineering technology faculty at a well respecteduniversity was a no-brainer for two industry veterans. Once they got over the pay cut that is.Money isn’t everything, after all, and pales in comparison to the rewards of working with futuregenerations of

Conference Session

History, Program Design, and even a Journal Club

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Moira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Paul Peercy, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Darryl G. Thelen, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Daniel Klingenberg, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Wendt, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-1775: A CASE STUDY ON TRANSFORMING UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISONSteven Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering UW-Madison College of EngineeringWendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor Department of Engineering Physics UW-Madison College of EngineeringJeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison Department Chair and Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering UW-Madison College of EngineeringMoira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison Director of Assessment UW-Madison College of EngineeringPaul Peercy

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Design Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Chen, Bradley University; Ye Li, Bradley University

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-1780: INCORPORATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO A HANDS-ONFACILITY PLANNING COURSEJoseph Chen, Bradley University Joseph C. Chen, Ph.D., PE is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering & Technology at Bradley University. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Industrial and System Engineering at Auburn University in 1990 and 1994, respectively. His teaching interests include: Lean manufacturing system design, automated manufacturing processes, facility design, Taguchi design in quality, etc. His research interests include: RFID application, manufacturing system control, cellular manufacturing system design

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Research on the First Year I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cassady, University of Arkansas; Gigi Secuban, University of Arkansas

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1788: ANALYSIS OF FRESHMAN-TO-SOPHOMORE RETENTION INYEAR TWO OF A FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING PROGRAMRichard Cassady, University of Arkansas Dr. Cassady is Director of the Freshman Engineering Program and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas, where he has served on the faculty since August, 2000. Prior to joining the University of Arkansas faculty, he was an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University (1996-2000). As Director of Freshman Engineering, he is responsible for overseeing the development and operation of both the academic and student services components of this first-year experience program for College of Engineering

Conference Session

Conceptual Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morris Girgis, Central State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1793: A NEW ENGINEERING TAXONOMY FOR ASSESSINGCONCEPTUAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING COMPETENCIESMorris Girgis, Central State University Morris Girgis is a professor at Central State University. He teaches undergraduate courses in manufacturing engineering. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Hannover University, Germany. His current research in engineering education focuses on developing and implementing new educational tools and approaches to enhance teaching, learning and assessment at the course and curriculum levels. Page 15.64.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Roch Inst of Tech; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1855: AN INNOVATIVE METHOD PROVIDING AN ALTERNATIVE TOCAPSTONE COURSES USING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGWilliam Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology The program chair of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program and a faculty member in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at RIT, Professor Leonard specializes in graduate and undergraduate courses in concept design and product innovation. Professor Leonard’s BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Multidisciplinary Studies are from RIT. Prior to joining RIT Professor Leonard spent 25 years in industry in tool engineering, R&D and advanced product development. He also operates a product

Conference Session

Conceptual Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Brooks, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1929: THE EFFECT OF PEER INSTRUCTION ON STUDENTS’CONSTRUCTION OF CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING INTHERMODYNAMICSBill Brooks, Oregon State University Bill Brooks is a PhD student in the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University. He is the primary programmer for the WISE learning tool. As an undergraduate student, he studied hardware engineering, software engineering, and chemical engineering. His thesis research involves investigating the interplay of content, pedagogy, and technology in student learning.Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Katie Corner, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amber Shoals, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cindy Cabrales, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Women in Engineering

AC 2010-1946: SUCCESSFUL WOMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A SURVEYASSESSMENT TO GUIDE OUR EFFORTS TO BOOST WOMEN’S RETENTIONDaniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder DANIEL W. KNIGHT is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program in CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from the Louisiana State University, and an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in counseling psychology, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s research interests are in the areas of retention, program evaluation and teamwork practices in engineering education. His current duties include

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendra Seniow, Oregon State University; Eric Nefcy, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1953: REPRESENTATIONS OF STUDENT MODEL DEVELOPMENT INVIRTUAL LABORATORIES BASED ON A COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIPINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNKendra Seniow, Oregon State University Kendra Seniow is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering, the University Honors College, and the International Studies Programs at Oregon State University. In pursuit of her University Honors College and International degrees, she is investigating student teams’ use of models during completion of the BioReactor Virtual Laboratory project, how similar educational principles can be applied to international development projects and how participation in both these authentic activities helps develop stronger

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IE and the Classroom

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean Jensen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-1956: IMPROVING CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING INPROBABILITY AND STATISTICSDean Jensen, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyStuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Page 15.691.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving Conceptual Understanding in Probability and StatisticsAbstractProgram as well as course assessments indicate that, while technical skills are generally good, aweakness remains in students’ ability to translate information and skill sets from one Carnegieunit (one course) to another. The inability to apply probability and/or statistical concepts indifferent problem contexts is particularly problematic for

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships: Bringing Industry into the Curriculum Development and Design Cycle

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tammy Baldwin, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Marisa Hemingway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc

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College-Industry Partnerships

AC 2010-2048: ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTOR PROGRAMTammy Baldwin, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Tammy Baldwin graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Educational Administration. Tammy has been with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for four years and is the University Relations Coordinator responsible for encouraging and supporting engineering curriculum at universities across the United States and internationally.Marisa Hemingway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc Page 15.473.1© American

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ERM Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leticia Anaya, University of North Texas; Nicholas Evangelopoulos, University of North Texas; Uyi Lawani, University of North Texas

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-2137: OPEN-BOOK VS. CLOSED-BOOK TESTING: ANEXPERIMENTAL COMPARISONLeticia Anaya, University of North Texas Leticia Anaya, M.S. is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Texas College of Engineering. She is currently working in her PhD in Management Science at the University of North Texas. She received her M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. Her research and teaching interests include Thermal Sciences, Statistics, Quality Assurance, Machine Design, Simulation and Educational Teaching Methods. She has published previously in ASEE Conferences and has developed three laboratory manuals in the following areas

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Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2146: TEACHING ENGINEERING REASONING USING A BEAMDEFLECTION LABNatasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana Page 15.1173.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Engineering Reasoning using a Beam Deflection LabAbstractWell crafted laboratories reinforce theoretical concepts presented in class, but also sharpenstudents’ technical reasoning skills and provide practice in technical communication. This paperpresents an introductory mechanics laboratory on beam deflection, suitable for freshmenengineering courses or as an opening week experiment for Strengths of Materials. The labconsists of 4 distinct experiments, each requiring students to

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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L. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2167: INNOVATIVE CONTENT IN A NEW CIRCUIT ANALYSISCOURSEL. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 15.743.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Content in a New Circuit Analysis CourseAbstractRecently, a new Circuits I course was created during the development of a degree program. Thiscourse consists of three semester hours of lecture accompanied by a one semester hour concurrentlab. Lectures contain numerous formula and concept derivations, in keeping with similar courses.Lecture content of note includes an illustrative "derivation" of the superposition theorem. Labcontent reinforces and extends the lecture as it

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Patterson, San Diego State University; Christopher Paolini, San Diego State University; Subrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2169: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RICH INTERNETAPPLICATION (RIA) FOR THE SIMULATION OF A COMBUSTION CHAMBERMark Patterson, San Diego State University Mark is finishing his MSME degree at SDSU.Christopher Paolini, San Diego State UniversitySubrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University Page 15.348.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design and Implementation of a Rich Internet Application (RIA) for the Simulation of a Combustion ChamberAbstractThe TEST web portal, www.thermofluids.net, is a comprehensive, freely accessible,thermodynamic courseware that includes a large number of Java applets, each one

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Miguel J. Escala, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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International

AC 2010-2197: CREATION OF A GREATER CARIBBEAN REGIONALENGINEERING ACCREDITATION SYSTEMHugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank Dr. Hugo Pirela is a representative of the Interamerican Development Bank in the Dominican Republic and leads the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project.Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES Dr. Gisela Coto Quintana is the International Consultant on the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project, and is an engineering accreditation expert in the SINAES, an accreditation agency in Costa Rica.Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna Dr. Juan Luis Crespo Mariño is a Research Associate on the Greater Caribbean Region

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Enhancing K-12 STEM Education with Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-2272: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING CHAIN REACTIONS: ASTUDY OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICALCIRCUITSTirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this experience to bear in previous research that examined the use of technologies in K-12 settings with diverse students. He has worked with the Children’s Museum of Houston on the development and implementation of Robotics-based STEM programming for urban youth. He is the Principal Investigator of the National Science

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dwayne Henclewood, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Mshadoni Smith, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Angshuman Guin, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Council of Sections

AC 2010-2292: BUILDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHTRANSPORTATION (BEAT): A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM FORHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSMichael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Hunter is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on transportation design, operations, and signal control. Dr. Hunter conducts research in the areas of transportation simulation, operations, and performance evaluations. Dr. Hunter as has several years experience as a traffic engineer with an engineering consulting firm.Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Marion C

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito Enriquez, Canada College

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Council of Sections

AC 2010-2295: USING TABLET PCS TO ENHANCE STUDENT PERFORMANCEIN AN INTRODUCTORY CIRCUITS COURSEAmelito Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of Engineering and Mathematics at Canada College in Redwood City, CA. He received a BS in Geodetic Engineering from the University of the Philippines, his MS in Geodetic Science from the Ohio State University, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other underrepresented groups in mathematics, science and engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University; Jonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Katrien Kraft, Arizona State University; Laura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

AC 2010-1818: EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES IN THEENGINEERING CLASSROOMJenefer Husman, Arizona State UniversityJonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneKatrien Kraft, Arizona State UniversityLaura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating Instructor Practices in the Engineering ClassroomThe purpose of this study was to examine instructor practices in the engineering classroomespecially with regard to students’ 1) use of knowledge building and collaborative teachingstrategies1 and 2) perception of how their classes align with their future career

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dazhi Yang, Purdue University; Aidsa Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Ruth Streveler, Purdue Universtiy; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; James Slotta, University of Toronto; Michelene Chi

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1826: REPAIRING STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS USING ONTOLOGYTRAINING: A STUDY WITH JUNIOR AND SENIOR UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTSDazhi Yang, Purdue University Dazhi Yang is a postdoctoral researcher and an instructional designer in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. She obtained both her master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Technology from Purdue in 2004 and 2008, respectively. She has taught a variety of subjects at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. She also has worked on various instructional deign and technology-supported learning projects across disciplines. Dr. Yang’s research interests are instructional design and strategies

Conference Session

Robotics Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Beach, Western New England College; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gregory Fischer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-615: ROBOTICS INNOVATIONS COMPETITION AND CONFERENCE(RICC): BUILDING COMMUNITY BETWEEN ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRYTHROUGH A UNIVERSITY-LEVEL STUDENT COMPETITIONRichard Beach, Western New England CollegeMichael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWilliam Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteJames Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteTaskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic InstituteGregory Fischer, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Page 15.1047.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Robotics Innovations Competition and Conference (RICC): Building Community between Academia and Industry