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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University

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Graduate Studies

within the scope of the syllabus for the course. In this study, a courserepeated over three years was considered. Students were directed to undertake engineeringdesigns in specialized areas of transportation engineering, technology and management. Designtopics related to these areas ranged from Flexible Pavements, Rigid Pavements, Asphalt PavingTechnology and Pavement Rehabilitation, to Signalized Traffic Intersections. These topicscovered not only conventional transportation systems but also intelligent transportation systems.The students’ presentations were peer-graded.The extent of improvement in design, discovery, and learning was documented extensively byapplying appropriate statistical tests. Assessment, grading formula and results are

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Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Schwartz, Western Carolina University; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston

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Instrumentation

AC 2009-819: TOWARD THE INTEGRATION OF PSOC AND BIOMEDICALINSTRUMENTATIONJoshua Schwartz, Western Carolina UniversityMequanint Moges, University of HoustonXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonDriss Benhaddou, University of Houston Page 14.1275.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Building Toward the Integration of PSoC and Bio-medical InstrumentationAbstractAs part of its quality instruction enhancement plan, the University of Houston is transformingundergraduate learning experience through research. This transformation aims to improvestudent learning by providing and expanding research experience and its importance to

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Best Zone Paper Competition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

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Council of Sections

. Development and implementation factorswill also be discussed. The authors are both from an established ABET department but are in theprocess of incorporating newer methods for their accreditation process. Both experienced andnew personnel working with ABET programs will hopefully learn more about utilizingassessment methods effectively in their individual program. BackgroundFounded in 1932 under the name Engineers' Council for Professional Development, ABET(formerly Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredits post-secondarydegree-granting programs. Many people interpret this to mean that ABET accredits departments,colleges, or even courses. In reality, ABET accredits programs, and your

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Laboratory Development in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Ramesh Chawla, Howard University

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Electrical and Computer

equipment. The Institute is also 1credited with having “pioneered the teaching of real-time programming and real-time systems,”4 . At the University of Maryland, College Park 5, their main focus with regard to the practicalapplication of control systems is a multidisciplinary senior-level course (in the Bachelor’s degreeprogram of computer and electrical, mechanical and aerospace engineering) that combines digitalcontrol and networks with information technology. One of the major advantages seen atMaryland is in the use of an all-digital controls lab, which allows controller-implementationusing relatively cheap computers. Another article6 promotes the control-systems laboratory at theUniversity of

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Scott C. Pender; Andrew J. Foote

flawed. We will consider the past,present, and future of US manufacturing industries in order to best understand how our nation’sproduction-focused economy has become what it is today.Chapter 1:Present Status The country has seen a great shift in areas of employment over the past ten years. In mostsituations we see tabloids and media explanation about the death of manufacturing throughoutthe country. But American ads on television and an innate fear about entering the manufacturingsector is very present in our country’s media depictions of manufacturing. This is deceiving forseveral reasons, left out of the argument is the number of engineers, and would-be manufacturingsector employees that have gone on to work for technology and service

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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Scott C. Pender; Andrew J. Foote

flawed. We will consider the past,present, and future of US manufacturing industries in order to best understand how our nation’sproduction-focused economy has become what it is today.Chapter 1:Present Status The country has seen a great shift in areas of employment over the past ten years. In mostsituations we see tabloids and media explanation about the death of manufacturing throughoutthe country. But American ads on television and an innate fear about entering the manufacturingsector is very present in our country’s media depictions of manufacturing. This is deceiving forseveral reasons, left out of the argument is the number of engineers, and would-be manufacturingsector employees that have gone on to work for technology and service

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Vinod Srinivasan, Texas A&M University; susan pedersen, Texas A&M University

to understand complex concepts13, 14.The topic of game-based learning has also received attention because of concern that the science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) needs of U.S. students are not being met15.The Federation of American Scientists (FAS), the Entertainment Software Association (ESA)and NSF organized a National Summit on Educational Games in October 2005 with the specificobjective of discussing “ways to accelerate the development, commercialization, and deploymentof new generation games for learning”16. Among the reasons they cite for why the United Statesshould focus on digital games for learning, is the fact that video games “require players to masterskills in demand by today’s employers – strategic and

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, York; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-91: VISUAL LEARNING TOOLS FOR AC CIRCUITS AND MACHINESHarley Hartman, P.E., Pennsylvania State University, YorkPeter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg Page 14.1355.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Visual Learning Tools for AC Circuits and MachinesAbstractThis paper presents a series of interactive visualization tools to supplement textbooks and to aidstudents in learning a variety of basic AC machine concepts. The tools are purposely designedfor maximum accessibility. They are available free of charge on the web, and require only thedownloading and installation of a player application available for multiple platforms

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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The University of _____ Reduced Instruction Set Computer (MARC)AbstractWe present our design of a VHDL-based, RISC processor instantiated on an FPGA for use inundergraduate electrical engineering courses and research. Our architecture incorporates asimple instruction set serially executed in a 5-stage cycle (fetch, decode, execute, memory, writeback). The design utilizes SRAM memory to store instructions and pushbuttons, switches,LEDs, and 7-segment displays provide feedback and user input. Specifically, we use the AlteraCyclone II to instantiate our system running on the Altera DE2 development and educationboard. We also leverage the associated CAD tools to build this system. Our implementationallows students the ability to easily

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Communication and Collaboration

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally Blomstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Hak Tam, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Liberal Education

students at our institution are required to take a course in speech. Someof the student learning outcomes for the course relate to the learning outcomes identified incategory 3 of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditationrequirements (2001) [1]. Specifically, ABET expects that “Engineering programs mustdemonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: Category 3(d) an ability tofunction on multi-disciplinary teams and… (g) an ability to communicate effectively”. In thisstudy, we examine the gains in communication and team skills in different sections of a requiredspeech course. The students enrolled in these sections are primarily freshmen. Most of them areengineering and aviation majors. The course is

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Teaching Statics

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University; Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville

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Mechanics

AC 2009-1555: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ON-LINE SYSTEM TO HELP STUDENTSSUCCESSFULLY SOLVE STATICS PROBLEMSJohn Dannenhoffer, Syracuse University Dr. John Dannenhoffer is an Associate Professor of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at Syracuse University. He earned BS & ME degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an ScD in Computational Fluid Dynamics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests include applied computational geometry, computational fluid dynamics, collaborative engineering design, and computer-assisted teaching methods.Joan Dannenhoffer, State University of New York, Morrisville Joan V. Dannenhoffer, PE, is an

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharlene Katz, California State University, Northridge; James Flynn, California State University, Northridge

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Electrical and Computer

Flynn, California State University, Northridge James Flynn is a part time faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). He holds a B.S. (1977) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and a Master of Fine Arts (1981) degree from Northwestern University. He is a partner in a consulting firm specializing in electronics for television and film production. Currently he is developing education tools involving software defined radio (SDR). Page 14.1332.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron St. Leger, United States Military Academy; Anthony Deese, Drexel University; Chikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1464: AN ANALOG POWER SYSTEM EMULATOR AS A LABORATORYTOOL FOR TEACHING ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMSAaron St. Leger, United States Military AcademyAnthony Deese, Drexel UniversityChikaodinaka Nwankpa, Drexel University Page 14.175.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Analog Power System Emulator as a Laboratory Tool for Teaching Electric Power SystemsAbstractMost power systems courses incorporate both software and hardware components intolaboratories. Each of these technologies has strengths and weaknesses. In this paper, a novelanalog power system emulator is presented as a unique laboratory tool for teaching powersystems

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Bridging the Gap and Freshman Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Kendra Bridges, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

first computergeneration of mainframes during the 1960s and 1970s, and throughout the second generation ofdesktop computers and the third generation of the Internet and the World Wide Web during the1980s and 1990s.1 E-learning is especially ideal for individualized instruction. In contrast to one-to-many classroom learning, web technologies can help adjust the pace, sequence, and method ofinstruction to better fit each individual student’s learning behavior and needs. Presently, e-learning is deeply integrated into school curricula to facilitate learning,2 and a fair amount ofliterature discusses that traditional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educationcan be greatly benefited by incorporating e-learning strategies.3, 4, 5, 6

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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brenden Mervin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Guillermo Maldonado, University of Tennessee

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Nuclear and Radiological

directlyimpact the successful deployment of future nuclear energy capacity. Thus, using SCALE tosupplement nuclear engineering curricula provides an innovative approach to teaching appliedtopics involving engineering practices and advanced analysis methods.Introduction Reactor Physics and Criticality Safety are key elements of applied nuclear engineeringeducation and technology. Consequently, a thorough understanding of the underlyingfundamental principles that support these and several closely-related subjects are of paramountimportance to the instructional development of future generations of nuclear industryprofessionals. As a result of the evolution of calculation techniques and algorithms in many areasof nuclear engineering, most of the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Omer, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

technologies emerge anddraw attention away from electric power engineering. In response to these reports experts andtechnical societies such as CIGRE4 and IEEE5 have voiced concerns about the state of powerengineering programs. Recognizing the need for drastic and radical modifications very early on,the National Science Foundation initiated in 1997, a new solicitation for research projects aimedat investigating new approaches to teaching power engineering courses6. A number of educatorsand authors have embraced that initiative, analyzed the situation extensively,7, 8, 9 expressed theirconcerns, and proposed solutions. Page 14.108.2Major changes in

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Daryl Gruar

AUTOMATIO OF HAWKER BEECHCRAFT B200/B300 (KI G AIR) AIRCRAFT - CARGO DOOR Author: Daryl Gruar darylgruar@bigpond.com.au C/o- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology 86-01 23rd Ave Flushing, NY 11369 Advisors: Hossein Rahemi, Ph.D., Chair of Mechanical Engineering Technology Dept. George Kizner, Ph.D., Professor Engineering Technology Dept. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Flushing, NYAbstract:The Hawker Beechcraft B200/B300 King Air aircraft is a twin engine turbo-prop aircraft with a

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Leicht, Pennsylvania State University; John Messner, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hyeon Woo Lee, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

and visualization technologies for building design and construction. Robert earned his Masters in Architectural Engineering at Penn State, as well as having a background in the construction industry. In addition, Robert has also spend time working with VTT, the Technical Research Center of Finland, as a visiting scholar with their Building Informatics team. Robert’s interest in Multi-Media educational methods has grown through his research into improving team collaboration through improved communication technology. He can be reached at rml167@psu.edu.John Messner, Pennsylvania State University Dr. John Messner is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering and the Director of the

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Classroom Engagement

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Amber Oliver, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (2007). Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved April 25, 2008, from http://www.abet.org/forms.shtml#For_Engineering_Programs_Only 2. Diefes-Dux, H.A., Moore, T., Zawojewski, J., Imbrie, P.K., and Follman, D. (2004). "A Framework for Posing Open-Ended Engineering Problems: Model Eliciting Activities," Frontiers in Education Conference, Savannah, GA. 3. Diefes-Dux, H.A. and Imbrie, P.K. (2008). "Chapter 4: Modeling Activities in a First-Year Engineering Course" In Zawojewski, J. S., Diefes-Dux, H., & Bowman, K. (Eds.) Models and modeling in Engineering Education: Designing

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Innovations in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University

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Manufacturing

Assistant Professor in the Industrial & Engineering Technology department at Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. He received his PhD in Industrial Engineering from West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. He is a Qualified Specialist in Process Heating, Steam, and Compressed Air Systems (certified by the US Department of Energy), a Certified Quality Engineering (ASQ-CQE), and a Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma. His research interests include Industrial Energy and Waste Reduction, Industrial Productivity Enhancement, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Control

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Sustainable-energy Education: Lessons Learned

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University; Lenna Storm, George Mason University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2009-232: ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO EAT FRENCH FRIES? LESSONSLEARNED FROM STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTSSharon deMonsabert, George Mason University Dr. deMonsabert is an Associate Professor of Civil, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering. She has over 15 years of academic experience. She researches and teaches courses related to Sustainable Development, Environmental Systems and Engineering, and Technical Entrepreneurship. Dr. deMonsabert was recently appointed to the position of Fellow for Academic Curricula at George Mason University.Jeremy Jessup, George Mason University Mr. Jessup received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Infrastucture Engineering in 2008. He

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History of Aerospace Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Eberhardt, Boeing Company; Lee Jonathan, Boeing Company; Adam Bruckner, University of Washington

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Aerospace

one ofthe first aeronautical engineering departments in the nation, and one of the seven originallyestablished with the help of the Guggenheim Fund for the Advancement of Aeronautics. It offersthe only aerospace degree program in the Pacific Northwest, a region whose aerospace industryhas been a major contributor to the technological development, economic vitality and thesecurity of the United States. Educators and researchers in the Department over the years havemade numerous contributions in all major areas of aerospace engineering. Graduates at alldegree levels, have been successful and valued in industry at the local, national, and internationallevels, as well as in government organizations and institutions of higher learning.Bill Boeing

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Instructional Innovations in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stan Guidera, Bowling Green State University

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Architectural

aestheticderived from the collaboration and integration of the process of structural design andarchitectural design associated with such design proposals [2]. The collaboration betweenNorman Foster and ARUP Engineering [10] (Fig.7) serves as a pre-eminent example, and hasyielded several significant built works that have re-defined the role of technology in design andthe discourse between the formal and the constructible.The use of NURBS-based modelers in architectural design provides the potential for students toexplore design options that were to a large extent inconceivable in the context of conventionaldesign processes using conventional vector-based computer aided design and drafting tools.Therefore, design projects with an emphasis on structure in an

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LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana; Sean Brophy; George Bodner, Purdue University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

based on prior knowledge; (e) the linking of experience to activities, science concepts, and science principles; and (f) the sharing and discussing of procedures, products, and solutions. Problem solving is an inherent feature of open inquiry and an important issue in the training of scientists and engineers. (p.166) Studies, such as those conducted by Williamson and Abraham (1995) 11 , have shown thatthe use of computer-interactive animation technology and dynamic, three-dimensionalpresentations can lead to significant improvements in students’ understanding of the concept inquestion. They argued that this increased understanding may be due to the superiority of theformation of more expert-like dynamic mental

Conference Session

Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

LISREL. CFA results show there is a positive correlation between theteam effectiveness measured by the two scales, thus we concluded that our team effectivenessinstrument proved to be valid through the cross-validation process.BackgroundThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) [1] with Engineering Criteria2000 started a movement to advance the current curriculum and pedagogy of engineeringeducation. According to ABET guidelines, students graduating from engineering programsshould not only have strong traditional engineering knowledge in fundamental areas such asmathematics and science, but should also be able to work effectively in a multidisciplinaryenvironment in multicultural teams.Campion, Medsker, and Higgs [2] define

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Dennis Audo; Seth O'Brien

-held GPS receivers. The first group to retrieve all their objectsis declared the winnerBibliography1. NAWIC Block Kids Building Program Official Oral Interview Questions/Revised March 20032. NAWIC Block Kids Building Program Judging Form/Revised March 20033. http.//www.ifihadahammer.com/Biographical InformationDennis AudoMr. Audo is an instructor at Pittsburg State University in the Department of Construction Management/ConstructionEngineering Technology; teaching Estimating I & II, Materials Testing & Inspection and The Construction Industry.Prior to teaching at PSU Mr. Audo worked in the construction industry for 27 years serving as a Field Engineer,Quality Control Manager, and Estimator for general and sub contractors prior to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Corkins, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

conceptual change.IntroductionEngineering faculty sometimes comment that even students who correctly solve problems inphase diagrams may mistakenly believe that, the atom size in a substance increases as it changesfrom liquid state to gaseous state or when heated1. These observations are supported by evidencein the literature that suggests that engineering students taking an introductory materials sciencecourse often have similar misconceptions about how molecular-scale processes fundamentallydiffer from observable, macroscopic causal behavior we experience in our daily lives2.The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) commissioned a team ofresearchers at the Penn State Center for the Study of Higher Education to assess the impact

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Xiaomin Jin; Dennis Derickson; Simeon Trieu; Samuel O. Agbo

51 Photonics Research and Education at California Polytechnic State University Xiaomin Jin, Dennis Derickson, Simeon Trieu, and Samuel O. Agbo Electrical Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 AbstractCalifornia Polytechnic State University is a major undergraduate teaching institute. We have avery active photonic teaching and research program in the Electrical Engineering (EE)department. In the recent years, the photonics group went

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting; Paul Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Wendy Verrei-Berenback, University of Vermont; Wayne Shiroma, University of Hawaii, Manoa

moredynamic format. Presenting examples that involved commonly understood and well knownsystems (such as a car engine) were particularly effective in increasing understanding, as weremodules that presented real-world examples of the use of wireless sensor technology.Student Interest and EngagementStudents offered mixed views of whether the course met their expectations. During interviews,several commented that the class piqued their interest in wireless technology. One studentcommented: “I think this class is very reality-based. It’s applicable to industry and what we woulddo in the field.” However, this student and many others commented that coming into the coursethey expected a broader scope of course content including more on wireless

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BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Jeffrey Saucerman, University of Virginia; Jason Papin, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

engineering (BME), which is still a young field relative to the more“traditional” engineering disciplines, has been responsible for many high-impact biomedicaladvances (both clinically and in basic research) over the past 50-60 years1. However, over thelast decade the field of BME has been significantly transformed by far-reaching new scientificand technological developments. The human genome has been sequenced2,3, the field ofbioinformatics has generated powerful data annotation and database management tools4,diagnostic and imaging approaches are evolving at a rapid pace due to advances in molecularnanotechnology5, and computational power and capabilities are increasing exponentially everyyear. But the faster the pace of biomedical discovery, the