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Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Zengqian Wang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

plasticity theory, structural design and analysis, engineering analysis and finite element methods and has interests in remote laboratories, project-based learning and student learning assessment. His research is in the areas of remote sensing and control with applications to remote experimentation as well as modeling of microstructure changes in metal forming processes. He publishes regularly in peer-reviewed conference proceedings and scientific journals. At the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, USA, he received the Best Paper Award for his article ’A Virtual Laboratory on Fluid Mechanics’.Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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1999 Annual Conference

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Dean R. Johnson

Session 3532AN INTEGRATED WEB SITE FOR A DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN LABORATORY Dean R. Johnson, Associate Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Michigan johnson@wmich.edu (http://www.unix.cc.wmich.edu/~johnson) (616) 387-4061 FAX (616) 387-4024INTRODUCTIONA web site providing on-line materials for a freshman level digital logic design laboratoryin electrical and computer engineering is presented. The web site is designed

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1999 Annual Conference

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Robert M. Ybarra

Session 1613 Introduction of Process Dissection and Reintegration into Undergraduate Laboratory Robert M. Ybarra University of Missouri–RollaAbstractStudents often approach the engineering curriculum as discrete parcels of knowledge–knowledgeidentifiable only by course number. The lack of integration among courses only reinforces thistendency. To combat this tendency, we initiated a novel pedagogical approach to laboratoryinstruction, which we call “process dissection and reintegration”. Under such an instructionalmethodology, we dissect a unit operation

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1999 Annual Conference

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Maurice Bluestein

Session 3548 A New Air Conditioning Trainer for a Technology Laboratory Maurice Bluestein Indiana University – Purdue University IndianapolisAbstractThis paper describes the features and usage of a self-contained mobile air conditioning trainer. Thisdevice resulted from a senior project carried out in the Mechanical Engineering Technologydepartment at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Two students created thespecifications and experiments for the equipment which was fabricated at the Carrier Corporationin Indianapolis, Indiana. The trainer includes a condenser, evaporator

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1999 Annual Conference

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Oscar D. Crisalle; Haniph A. Latchman; Denis Gillet; Christophe Salzmann

Session 2532 On-line Engineering Laboratories: Real-Time Control Over the Internet Christophe Salzmann1, Denis Gillet1, Haniph A. Latchman2, and Oscar D. Crisalle2 1 Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne, Switzerland/ 2 University of Florida, Gainesville, FloridaAbstract The advent of the Internet as a major communication channel has triggered a great deal ofinterest in real-time communication over packet-switched networks. While store and

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1999 Annual Conference

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Arnold F. Johnson

Session 2326 Students Designing, Mentoring, and Learning in a Laboratory Environment Arnold F. Johnson University of North DakotaAbstractAn innovative approach for conducting laboratory courses in an electronics sequence ispresented. This approach, which relies heavily on student involvement, is not only interesting,current, and meaningful to the students, but also efficient and effective from an instructionalviewpoint. Students take a very proactive part in this laboratory experience, which providesthem with many opportunities for

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1999 Annual Conference

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Johm W. Duggan; Francis J. Hopcroft

Session 3551 Building the Better Oil/Water Separator An Environmental Engineering Design Laboratory John W. Duggan, Ph.D. and Francis J. Hopcroft, P.E., L.S.P. Wentworth Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis laboratory was developed as an introductory Capstone Design module. The four-weeklaboratory requires students to apply process design, fabrication and performance evaluationconcepts to one of the most fundamental unit operations of environmental engineering, anoil/water separator. Results of the laboratory have been used to identify areas in need ofimprovement in the

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1999 Annual Conference

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T. T. Maxwell; J. C. Jones; D. L. Vines; M. E. Parten

Session 1432 A Combined Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Laboratory M. E. Parten and D. L. Vines T. T. Maxwell and J. C. Jones Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409AbstractThis paper describes a multidisciplinary capstone design laboratory course offered in theElectrical and Mechanical Engineering Departments at Texas Tech University. The courseuses projects from industry, research efforts and other faculty initiatives.The projects for the course come from industry, research

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2000 Annual Conference

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Raghu Korrapati; Nikunja K. Swain; James A. Anderson

Session 2320 Computer Based Virtual Engineering Laboratory (CBVEL) And Engineering Technology Education Nikunja K. Swain, James A. Anderson, Raghu Korrapati School of Engineering Technology & Sciences (SETS)/School of Business and Technology South Carolina State University/Webster UniversityAbstractThis paper describes an innovative and cost-effective method of modernizing undergraduatetechnology and sciences education so that our graduates can be well trained with the latesttechnology. This will also help the technology and science programs to satisfy the

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1997 Annual Conference

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Duane L. Marcy; James C. Sturm

Session 1526 Teaching Systems Performance Limitations Through an Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory Duane L. Marcy, James C. Sturm Princeton UniversityABSTRACT Because the physical implementation and hence performance limitation of many aspects ofElectrical Engineering rely on the integrated circuit, all Princeton EE majors take a course tounderstand the fabrication and operation of ICs. In the lab portion of the course all students fabricatetheir own IC chip. The goal of the course is not to understand in depth the detail of the

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1997 Annual Conference

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James A. Newell

Session 2513 The Use of Peer-Review in the Undergraduate Laboratory James A. Newell Department of Chemical Engineering University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7101IntroductionThe value of peer review in developing both critical thinking and student writing skills is well-documented (1-4). The first drafts tend to be improved because the students’ realize that their peerswill be reading their writing (5). Additionally, the student is provided with a formalized to revisethe original report in response to the review. The reviewer benefits by being forced

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1998 Annual Conference

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Theodore E. Fahlsing

Session 1547 A Capstone Laboratory for an Introductory Electronic Devices and Applications Course Theodore E. Fahlsing Purdue University Abstract The EET analog electronic devices-circuit analysis curriculum team at Purdue University,West Lafayette recommended an integrated circuit (I. C.) waveform generator lab for thecapstone or final lab in the introductory electronic devices course. The objective is to introducestudents to applications oriented analog integrated circuits. The 555 timer

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1998 Annual Conference

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Anthony Brizendine

Session 3547 Computer-Controlled Data Acquisition Laboratory Experiences in Civil Engineering Technology Anthony L. Brizendine, Ph.D., P.E., P.S. Fairmont State College Abstract This paper outlines the use of data acquisition in the Civil Engineering Technologylaboratory. Very few CET soil mechanics laboratories currently introduce or utilize dataacquisition as part of the instructional process. Not only is data acquisition useful in facilitationof expedient experimentation in

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Materials Lab Experiments and Demonstrations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lori Rosario, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

AC 2010-593: BIODEGRADABILITY OF PLASTICS TESTING IN ANUNDERGRADUATE MATERIALS LABORATORY COURSELori Rosario, Rochester Institute of Technology Lori Rosario is a graduate student at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Mechanical & Manufacturing Systems Integration. She completed her B.S.in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She has completed internships at Johnson and Johnson McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Delphi Automotive Systems and the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS)at the Rochester Institute of Technology as a Fuel Cells Research Engineer.Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth Dell is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing & Mechanical

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Web-based Learning in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Joshua Quesenberry, Virginia Tech; Justeen Olinger, Virginia Western Community College; Kevin Diomedi II, Virginia Western Community College; Robert Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Richard Clark, Virginia Western Community College; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-618: HANDS-ON DISTANCE-LEARNING LABORATORY COURSEUSING INTERNET VIDEO TOOLSKathleen Meehan, Virginia TechJoshua Quesenberry, Virginia Tech Mr. Quesenberry graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in computer engineering in May 2009. He is currently working on his Masters degree in computer engineering at Virginia Tech.Justeen Olinger, Virginia Western Community College Ms. Olinger is a sophomore in the Associates of Science in Engineering degree program at Virginia Western Community College.Kevin Diomedi II, Virginia Western Community College Mr. Diomedi II is a sophomore in the Associates of Science in Engineering at Virginia Western Community College.Richard Clark

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Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Blekhman; Jason Keith; Ahmad Sleiti; Eileen Cashman; Peter Lehman; Richard Engel; Michael Mann; Hossein Salehfar

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Education Program Part II: Laboratory PracticumAbstractHydrogen and fuel cell technologies (HFCT) hold the promise of cleaner transportation andreducing the US reliance on imported fuels. However, their introduction in technical curriculumsnationwide is rather slow, while the demand for trained workforce for "research, development,and demonstration activities in government, industry, and academia" is growing. In 2008, theU.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made five awards to university programs seeking to developand expand Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Education. The program is offered through California StateUniversity Los Angeles, Humboldt State University, Michigan

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Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Uday Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-896: STUDENT-CENTERED EVALUATION OF A GIS LABORATORY INTRANSPORTATION ENGINEERINGGhulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Ghulam Bham is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the Missouri University of Science & Technology. He received his PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003. His research interests include modeling and simulation of driver behavior in transportation systems, traffic operations and control, and traffic safety.Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology Dr. Dan Cernusca is Instructional Design Specialist in the Department of Global Learning at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He

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Innovations in Power Education in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Drexel University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-402: VIRTUAL LABORATORY FOR STUDY OF THE ELECTRICMACHINES PARAMETERS AND CHARACTERISTICSRadian Belu, Drexel University Page 15.1351.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Virtual Laboratory for Study of the Electric Machines Parameters and CharacteristicsAbstractComputing and communication technology have had a significant impact on engineeringeducation. This technology has significantly improved online, distance, collaborativelearning, as well as the use of the virtual experiments and simulations in engineeringeducation. One of the distinguishing features of engineering education is that the laboratorywork is an integral part and its

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University; Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University; Dhruv Sakalley, Drexel University; James Hagarman, Drexel University; Holly Burnside, Drexel University

AC 2010-471: DEVELOPMENT OF THE LABORATORY-BASED COURSE INLEAN SIX SIGMA NANOMANUFACTURINGVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis—Associate Professor and Applied Engineering Technology Program Director in the School of Technology and Professional Studies, Drexel University, has developed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, nondestructive testing, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, nondestructive testing, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education.Dr. Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel UniversityEric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the Laboratory Technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Eric assists faculty members with the development and implementation of various Engineer- ing Technology courses. A graduate of Old Dominion University’s Computer Engineering Technology program, Eric enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings. Eric is currently pursuing a MS in Computer En- gineering at Drexel, and is an

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Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; Brittany Killen, Drexel University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-2037: A REMOTE LABORATORY FOR ROBOTICS ACCURACYAND RELIABILITY STUDIESRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou’s background is in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. Dr. Chiou is currently an associate professor in the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies at Drexel University. His areas of research include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Robin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia and his B.S. degree in Computer

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Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josue Orellana, Washington State University; Fabiola Quiroa, Washington State University; Ala' Ibrahim Abu-Lail; Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University

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Biological & Agricultural

Aerospace Club at WSU and has worked as an undergraduate research assistant at Dr. Abu-Lail’s laboratory for one year. fabiola.quiroa@email.wsu.eduAla’ Ibrahim Abu-Lail Ala ’ Abu-Lail is a Junior Biomedical Engineering Student at Jordan University of Science and Technol- ogy, Irbid , Jordan . She joined WSU past summer for an internship and worked on this project along with other students. 011-962-799-567596, alo2a13789@hotmail.comNehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University Nehal Abu-Lail is an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University . She did her M.S. at Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid Jordan , her Ph.D. at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Innovations in Power Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale S.L. Dolan, California Polytechnic State University; Taufik Taufik, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

Enerpro. Page 22.160.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Active Power Factor Correction Laboratory Experiment for Undergraduate Power Electronics CourseAbstractThe use of power factor correction (PFC) circuits has been proven to save electrical energy useby up to 25%. When electrical loads are predominantly linear, a simple shunt capacitor willgenerally be sufficient to improve the power factor. However, as the use of power electronicsbecomes more prevalent, a more advanced solution using active components is needed. One suchactive PFC circuit currently

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Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Edward W. Chandler, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 22.203.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Analog and Digital Communications Laboratory Experiments Using Emona TIMSAbstractIn 2007 the electrical engineering program at MSOE revised a required principles ofcommunications course, which had been a lecture-only course, to include a weekly two-hourlaboratory. Laboratory experiments were developed using the Emona TIMS communicationsmodules, covering analog and digital communications concepts such as double sideband –suppressed carrier (DSB-SC); amplitude modulation (AM); frequency modulation (FM);sampling, quantization, and pulse-code modulation (PCM); amplitude, frequency, and phase shiftkeying (ASK, FSK

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Mechanical Engineering Laboratories I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University; Stephen Gent, South Dakota State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-896: ASSESSING AND UPDATING AN UNDERGRADUATE THERMO-FLUIDS LABORATORY COURSEGregory J. Michna, South Dakota State University Gregory Michna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2006, held positions as a Lecturer at Iowa State University and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and joined the faculty at SDSU in 2009. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and energy systems. His main research interests lie in the areas of thermal management of electronics and two-phase heat transfer.Stephen Gent

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

cognitionthan experienced earlier in their curriculum, which focuses more on analytical skills. In thecontext of providing an effective capstone experience, we have developed two virtuallaboratories, the Virtual Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) laboratory and the VirtualBioreactor (BioR) laboratory.2-5 In a virtual laboratory, simulations based on mathematicalmodels implemented on a computer can replace the physical laboratory. Virtual laboratorieshave been developed and integrated into engineering curricula.6-10 However, relative to the workon instructional development, the degree of assessment has been sparse.11-13Our intent is to provide students a capstone experience in which they can apply experimentaldesign in a context similar to that of a

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-2118: COLLABORATIVE LABORATORY FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARYSTUDY - CASE STUDY SPRING 2009Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State UniversityDarrell Wallace, Youngstown State University Page 15.285.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 COLLABORATIVE LABORATORY FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDY - CASE STUDY SPRING 2009AbstractFor the past couple of years, a disconcerting and repeated criticism by the engineering industryof recent college engineering graduates is the inability to creatively solve problems coupled withineffective communication with workers in other disciplines or trades. Additionally, a lack ofdiscipline has also been noted. Typically, these

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DELOS Best Paper Nominations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Spencer, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2010-2188: FLEXIBLE CIS LABORATORY ENVIRONMENT EMPLOYINGMULTI-BOOT AND VIRTUAL COMPUTINGDawn Spencer, Colorado State University, PuebloNebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo Page 15.593.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Flexible CIS Laboratory Environment Employing Multi-boot and Virtual ComputingAbstractThis work describes an innovative flexible multipurpose laboratory environment designed tosupport a large variety of laboratory exercises in a Computer Information Systems (CIS)curriculum. The environment employs multi-boot and virtual computing. Although it may beideal to have separate labs for each course

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Wahyu Lestari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Shirley Waterhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

AC 2010-2211: A UNIQUE UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY-BASED COURSEIN ENGINEERING FAILUREDavid Lanning, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityWahyu Lestari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Wahyu Lestari is an Associate Professor in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at Prescott, ArizonaShirley Waterhouse, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Shirley Waterhouse is the Senior Director for Academic Excellence and Innovation, Office of the Chief Academic Officer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Page 15.109.1© American

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Laboratory Development in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2327: WEB-BASED INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL LABORATORIES FORELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONYakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC YAKOV E. CHERNER, Ph.D., is the Founder and President of ATEL, LLC. He combines over 25 years of teaching experience with extensive experience in writing curricula and developing educational software and efficient instructional strategies. Dr. Cherner develops new concepts and simulation-based e-learning tools for STEM education that use real-world objects, processes and learning situations as the context for science, engineering and technology investigations. He also proposed and implemented the pioneering concept of integrated adjustable virtual