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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Hui Geng; Daryl G. Beetner; Yiyu Shi

Laboratory Experiments for Introductory and Advanced VLSI Courses Hui Geng, Daryl G. Beetner and Yiyu Shi Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractThis paper focuses on the experimental design of large scale integrated circuits (LSICs) bysenior and graduate level students at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Wehave designed a series of experiments to teach fundamentals of full-custom IC design, whichinclude front-end to back-end flow. These labs help IC beginners understand the entirefull-custom design process. Labs are executed in both an undergraduate and advancedgraduate course. The lab experience includes

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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David C. Macke; Adam Reab; Tyler Allen; Jeffery Keener; Steve E. Watkins

is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at MissouriUniversity of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interestsinclude educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the2009 Midwest Section Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Austin (1989).Proceedings of the 2012 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education Creating a Conference Poster Solar-Powered Game Camera Support Systems David C. Macke Jr, Adam Reab,Authors or Reserachers Tyler Allen, Jeffery Keener, and Dr.Steve E. Watkins

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Aircraft Design Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David B. Kanipe, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

operate safely, high performance,high power density, highly interactive Space Systems at reasonable cost and scheduleefficiency”.1 This can only be achieved through the application of a thoughtful, logical, andconsistent engineering process. A capstone design class that follows sound SystemsEngineering and Project Management practices will more thoroughly prepare students for workin the commercial/industrial environment.BackgroundAs engineering students navigate their way through their undergraduate years, they are exposedto the various technological aspects of the particular engineering specialty they have chosen topursue. While there is a growing effort to include more team projects in the first three years ofundergraduate engineering education

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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International

to discuss slow sand filtration witha community in January 2012 with the hopes of small-scale implementation in January 2013 thatcan grow to large-scale implementation throughout the year. Based on the experiences of one 5-year old chapter of Engineers Without Borders, it has been determined that sustainableinternational development can only be achieved when viewed as a long-term process.IntroductionAs explained in a recent article published in ASEE’s Prism magazine, Low Cost, High Impact:Student teams devise health technologies for $2-a-day populations, great interest in sustainableengineering for developing countries is being cultivated by student organizations andprofessional organizations such as Engineers Without Borders (EWB) and

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Instrumentation in Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-2936: TEACHING DIGITAL COMMUNICATION USING LAB-VIEWDr. Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University Wei Zhan is an Assistant Professor of electronics engineering technology at Texas A&M University. Zhan earned his D.Sc. in systems science from Washington University, St. Louis, in 1991. From 1991 to 1995, he worked at University of California, San Diego, and Wayne State University. From 1995 to 2006, he worked in the automotive industry as a System Engineer. In 2006, he joined the electronics engineering yechnology faculty at Texas A&M. His research activities include control system theory and applications to industry, system engineering, robust design, modeling, simulation, quality control, and optimization.Dr

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Sarah Hatfield; Daniel Schultz; Kristen M. Donnell; Mohammad Tayeb Ghasr

Design of an Antipodal Vivaldi Antenna for use in a Bi-Static Linear Array Sarah Hatfield, Daniel Schultz, Kristen M. Donnell, Mohammad Tayeb Ghasr Applied Microwave Nondestructive Testing Laboratory Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Missouri University of Science and Technology   Abstract This paper presents the design of an antipodal Vivaldi antenna as a building block for a bi-static one-dimensional (linear) antenna array. The array will provide suitable range, cross-range, and depth resolution for a variety of applications in nondestructive evaluation. The design, simulation, and prototyping of the antenna are the main focus

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young University; Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University

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International

College of Engineering and Technology. Before coming to BYU, he worked in the military aircraft industry developing tools for advanced aircraft design and manufacture. He received a B.S. and M.S. from BYU and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. He has pursued research in design tools and processes, team formation and management, design education, and commer- cialization of new mechanism technologies. Magleby teaches design at the graduate and undergraduate level and is interested in educational partnerships with industry. He has been involved with the capstone program at BYU since its inception, has worked with the Business School to establish special graduate programs in product development, and helped to

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2012 ERC

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Kam Ng

(MURI)• Teams of researchers investigating high-priority topics that intersect more than one technical discipline.Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)• Funds ($.5M to $1M) will be used for the acquisition of major equipment to augment current or develop new research capabilities in support of DoD- relevant research.Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)• Honors and supports the extraordinary achievements of young professionals at the outset of their independent research careers in science and technology. 8 In-House Laboratory Independent Research (ILIR

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Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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Two Year College Division

had not heard the class presentations and for some students who had questions afterthe class presentation. One surprising result was that at least two students who had been acceptedinto a Technology school thought that they had been accepted into engineering because the majorwas listed as Mechanical Engineering Technology. Since some of the lower level mathematicsclasses are populated by high school students, it is best to not assume anything about theaudience, even to the point of explaining the difference between an Associate degree and aBachelor’s degree. We were once asked if it was better to get an Associate Degree or aBachelor’s degree.V. Summary and ConclusionsSurveys will be given at the other partner non-metropolitan schools to learn

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Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Two Year College Division

convergence of several keytechnologies. Essentially, through the use of networked embedded controllers (known as ambientintelligence) and complex sensors and actuators (i.e. sensor networks) one is able to createintelligent infrastructure systems that have the potential to change almost every aspect ofhumankind’s interaction with the environment.The understanding of the theory and operation of networked embedded controllers and theirinteraction with sensors and actuators will be one of the required skills needed to deal with theseemerging technology applications. This paper will present details about a two course sequencethat is designed for students at the two-year college level in the second year of an ElectronicSystems Engineering Technology AS

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Adam Carberry; Daniel Bumblauskas; Alexandra Coso; Ana Torres-Ayala

Student Satisfaction with ASEE Activities and its Impact on ASEE Student Membership Adam Carberry, Daniel Bumblauskas, Alexandra Coso, Ana Torres-Ayala Arizona State University, University of Missouri, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of South FloridaAbstractThe number of students participating in engineering education research, reform, and practice hasbeen steadily growing, as seen by the increased student membership of the American Society forEngineering Education (ASEE) within the last decade. A possible source for this increasedinvolvement includes the creation of graduate programs awarding engineering education degrees,but according to a 2010

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Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Gainsburg, California State University, Northridge

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Mathematics

towards and beliefs about mathematics have been theorized to havesignificant impact on learning mathematics2-4. Various scholars have emphasized thatdispositions and beliefs must be studied in order to fully understand the development ofmathematical problem-solving ability5,6. Studies have shown that many K-12 and collegestudents come to believe that mathematics is a rule-driven, linear, solitary, school-only activity,in which problems have one correct solution that should be quickly evident and where trueunderstanding requires special talent 4,7. This counterproductive view can intimidate anddiscourage students and filter them out of science, technology, engineering, and mathematical(STEM) fields2,8,9. Acknowledging this problem, mathematics

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff M. Citty , University of Florida; Angela S. Lindner, University of Florida

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First-Year Programs

success. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.[25] Tinto, V. (1993). Leaving College: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition (2nd ed.). Chicago: University of Chicago Press.[26] United States Department of Labor. (2011, 10 17). Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm[27] Wulf, W., & Fisher, G. (2002). A Makeover for Engineering Education. Issues in Science and Technology, 35. Page 25.480.13

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Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-3509: A COLLEGE-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FOR ENTER-PRISE COMPUTINGDr. Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University Larry Burton received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Duke University. He has 25 years executive international management experience in technology-based businesses and holds ten patents in microwave and optical communications, video switching, and broadband infrastructure. His current research is focused on high availability/high reliability enterprise computing.Shawn PopeDr. Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University Ibraheem Kateeb received his B.S. in physics and mathematics from Yarmouk University in Jordan, and M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from

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2012 ASEE International Forum

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K. P. Isaac, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

carryout research and assistance to institutions and universities in developing thecompetency based curriculum for engineering courses at various levels viz, Diploma,Degree and Post Graduate. The use of Information Communication Technology in the teaching learningprocess is promoted in India through a nationally coordinated project – National Projecton Technology Enhanced Learning. As part of this project, e-contents are developed forvarious courses and virtual laboratories are being established across the country. This paper discusses the above and similar practices in achieving qualityeducation in India and the areas of mutual collaboration with other countries

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon A. Preston, Southern Polytechnic State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3409: USING A VIRTUAL GAMING ENVIRONMENT IN STRENGTHOF MATERIALS LABORATORYDr. Jon A. Preston, Southern Polytechnic State University Jon Preston is the Coordinator for the Center of Applied Gaming and Media Arts (CAGMA) and Coor- dinator of the computer game design and development degree and Associate Professor, School of Com- puting and Software Engineering at Southern Polytechnic State University. He has authored more than 40 papers in conferences and journals regarding computer science, information technology, and games- related learning. He is particularly interested in game simulation, social space development, and the use of these technologies to improve learning. Preston has been teaching computing

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Current Issues in Construction Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

University of Texas, San Antonio. Page 25.1145.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012   Scope of Preconstruction Services in Green Building ProjectsAbstractThe building construction industry is continuously experiencing significant changes in practicebecause of the rapid development of new technologies, methods and materials. The industrystakeholders, including designers, engineers and contractors, are often forced to develop andimplement creative and non-traditional strategies to keep up with the new trends while stayingefficient, effective and competitive. Sustainability and

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Electrical and Computer

additional time for developing important concepts such as frequency response. A quick glance of the topic lists suggests that the Design Tools course is a laboratory course,rather than a theory course. The course meets once a week for a ninety minute lecture and twicea week for a two-hour laboratory session. As our mission is to educate engineers, we purposelydesign the course to balance the presentation of practical skills with an effort to stress importantconcepts that will hold true even as technology evolves to make today’s design tools obsolete inthe future. Reviewing the structure of Design Tools reveals how we balance practice withtheory

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2012 ERC

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Matt Hourihan

Engineering Investments Advanced Manufacturing +41% ($68 million) CEMMSS doubling to $110 million CIF 21: doubling to $11 million CAREER (Young Investigator Support): +4.8% to $53 million, 125 awards Clean Energy Technology: +5% to $128 million NNI: +4.8% to $174 million; NITRD: $4.3 million SBIR/STTR: +8% to $165 million SEES, S+T Centers, ERCs essentially flatU.S. R&D INVESTMENTU.S. R&D INVESTMENTU.S. R&D INVESTMENTNASA Investments Science: Planetary Science: No more ExoMars, but alternate study underway James Webb ST continues growth (+21%, $628 million) Exploration: Orion MPCV on track for FY14 but System Dev down (-7.9%, $2.8 bil) Commercial crew transport system funding doubled ($830 mil

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Michael Bouchard; Kristen M. Donnell

A New Approach to Student Design Michael Bouchard and Kristen M. Donnell Mars Rover Design Team Missouri University of Science and Technology Abstract The Mars Rover Design Team (MRDT) is a Design Team affiliated with the Student Design and Experiential Learning Center (SDELC) at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The MRDT operates as a self-supporting engineering firm, with technical, administrative, and financial branches and is managed by two tiers of leadership. The overall design of the MRDT leadership and team structure is markedly different than the traditional approach found in many student

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Progress in Manufacturing Education III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Peter Vogt, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah

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Manufacturing

innovative, hands-on teaching techniques.Prof. Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Utah. She received her B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her D.Sc. in medical engineering from the joint Harvard/MIT Division of Health Sciences and Tech- nology. She teaches the required freshman design sequence, the required junior mechatronics sequence, and electives in musculoskeletal functional anatomy for engineers and medical instrumentation and physi- ology. She is interested in the use of technology in the classroom and improving student outcomes through hands-on and interactive

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Bruce Edward Heath, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

AC 2012-4473: VIRTUAL FLIGHT TEST: AN EFFECTIVE PEDAGOGI-CAL APPROACHDr. M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University M. Javed Khan is professor and Head of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department at Tuskegee University. He received his B.E. in aerospace engineering from the PAF College of Aeronautical Engi- neering, Pakistan, M.S. in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M. His research interests include human factors of training on flight simulators and engineering education.Mr. Bruce Edward Heath, Tuskegee University Bruce Heath has a B.S. in aerospace science engineering and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Tuskegee

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose del Carmen Chin Vera; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

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International

AC 2012-3493: AN INITIAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENTWHILE LEARNING FOOD ANALYSIS BY MEANS OF A VIDEO GAMEMr. Jose del Carmen Chin VeraProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Aurelio Lopez-Malo is professor and Past Chair, Department of Chemical, Food, and Environmental En- gineering, at Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla, in Mexico. He teaches food science and engineering- related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, natural antimi- crobials, and active learningDr. Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education in the Department of Chemical, Food, and

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany/SUNY; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4523: MOBILE STUDIO PEDAGOGY, PART 1: OVERCOMINGTHE BARRIERS THAT IMPEDE ADOPTIONProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering, where he teaches courses on plasma physics, electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photonics, en- gineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. Since joining the Rensselaer faculty in 1974, he has been continuously involved in research programs at such places as Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Universities of Texas

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2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Patrick H. Oosthuizen

Illustrating Environmental Complexities Using a Course on Environmental Effects of Civil Aviation Patrick H. Oosthuizen Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON Canada K7L3N6AbstractReducing the environmental impact of civil aircraft involves a number of problems that require acareful balancing of a number of often-conflicting considerations. The field is therefore one thatcan be used to expose engineering students to complex real-world environmental problems thatinvolve making difficult decisions in arriving at an acceptable solution. In this paper such acourse that is intended to introduce students from all engineering

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Melissa Miller; Randall Reynolds; Ed Pohl

engineering concepts which were utilized as the park was beingconstructed, and as the park was modified based on customer satisfaction ratings.The third phase of our research was to incorporate our current Arkansas Curriculum Frameworksand national technology standards into our competition in an attempt to encourage teachers toparticipate as team sponsors in the program while assuring them that the state requirements forcurriculum were being met as students worked through the stages of the competition. This hasbeen a major concern for teachers because of accountability for student achievement on our statebenchmark assessments. We provided lesson plans for the initial phase of the competition thatwere aligned with Arkansas frameworks for middle school

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2012 EDI

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Doug Goering

Programs for Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian Students Dr. Doug Goering Dean, College of Engineering and Mines University of Alaska Fairbanks and Dr. Peter Crouch Dean, College of Engineering University of Hawaii at Manoa 2012 Engineering Deans Institute Kauai, Hawaii2012 EDI April 17, 2012 Discussion Points  Quick Introduction to Alaskan and Hawaiian Programs  Barriers to Native Student Success  Programmatic Principles  Financial and In-Kind Support  Program Success, Enrollment, and Graduation  Indigenous Alliance2012 EDI

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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Jani Pallis; Neal Lewis; Ravi Mishra; Navarun Gupta; Arthur McAdams; Richard Yelle

commercialization. 1. University of Bridgeport, Mechanical Engineering, 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, jpallis@bridgeport.edu 2. University of Bridgeport, Technology Management, 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, lewisn@bridgeport.edu 3. University of Bridgeport, Technology Management, 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, rmishra@bridgeport.edu 4. University of Bridgeport, Electrical Engineering, 221 University Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, navarung@bridgeport.edu 5. University of Bridgeport, School of Business, Mandeville Hall, 230 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT, 06604, amcadams@bridgeport.edu 6. University of Bridgeport, Shintaro Akatsu School of

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Mechanics Concepts II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sinead C. Mac Namara, Syracuse University

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Mechanics

relationship toresearch and design, or explicitly integrate creativity or innovation into an undergraduatestudent’s training. Leading engineering education experts have described “creativeexperiential, problem based learning” as the model for future engineering curricula if theUS is to maintain a technologically and economically competitive workforce.1 Teachingengineering design as a vehicle to incorporate creativity into engineering curricula iswidely acknowledged by engineering education researchers.2,3 Engineering students havedifficulty integrating their studies into real engineering situations because of lack ofexposure.4 It is this capacity to integrate knowledge and skills into the practice ofengineering that signifies the creative

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Building Information Modeling (BIM)

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhili (Jerry) Gao, North Dakota State University; Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University; Zhi Ge, Shandong University

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Construction

construction process. Usually,employers in the construction industry expect new employees to have a better capacity on newtechnologies. It is crucial that students in construction engineering programs have an opportunityto learn about the most current technologies that are used in the construction industry. BuildingInformation Modeling (BIM) is one of such technologies and has obviously been used by theconstruction industry. With BIM, the traditionally used two-dimensional (2D) drawings in theconstruction industry is replaced with a data-embedded three-dimensional (3D) model that candirectly generate lists of materials, quantity take-offs, preliminary schedules and of course the 2Ddrawings if necessary, working together with other computer software 1