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Innovations in ECE Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University; S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Wei PAN, Idaho State University

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Electrical and Computer

conferences. He is an ABET Program Evaluator (PEV) for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. He is the Founding General Chair of the IEEE International Electro Information Technology Conferences (www.eit-conference.org), and past ASEE ECE Division Chair. He is IEEE Education Society Membership Development Chair and Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award Chair. He was the ECE Program Chair of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference, Montreal, Quebec, June 16-19. Professor Mousavinezhad is recipient of Michigan State University’s 2009 John D. Ryder Electrical and Computer Engineering Alumni Award, received ASEE ECE Division’s 2007 Meritorious Service Award, ASEE/NCS Distinguished

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Computers and Software in Teaching Mathematics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Alvaro Islas, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Patricia Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida

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Mathematics

“EXCEL:UCF-STEP Pathways to STEM: From Promise to Prominence." Her research interests lie in the areas of student access to education, sense of community, retention, first-year experience, living-learning communities, and persistence to graduation for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs.Patricia Ramsey, University of Central Florida Patricia Ramsey is the Assistant Director of Institutional Research. Her duties include the development, data collection, editing and reporting of official data to external agencies, state agencies and federal survey agencies, in addition to supporting University units. She is currently involved in the development of dynamic

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

version.IntroductionIn the United States today, there is great interest in the education and graduation of morestudents in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.1,2There are two primary tasks that are needed for this goal to be accomplished. First, morestudents need to be attracted to pursue college-level studies in the STEM fields. Second, oncethose students are attracted to a STEM field, the colleges and universities must provide anattractive, nurturing environment designed to allow a wide range of students to succeed, whilestill providing a rigorous education.The College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has generally been able to attract as many students into its

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Lean and Six Sigma Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University; Mahdy Alam, UTC; Yepery Soro, Central Connecticut State University

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Manufacturing

AC 2010-312: EXTENDING LEAN MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS THROUGHIMPLEMENTING MOBILITY (A CASE STUDY)Mohamed Gadalla, Central Connecticut State University Dr. Gadalla is currently an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gadalla has a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He graduated with honor from Cairo University with B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering followed by a Master degree (M. Sc.) from the same university. He served as a research engineer and visiting scholar in several universities in USA, Canada, Germany, and Egypt. He also severed as a program coordinator for the computer Integrated

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Kevin R. Lewelling

understanding. Results from thepast 5 years will be presented to give a better understanding of how to appropriately use TLMs inDigital Systems and other similar courses.IntroductionThe University of Arkansas – Fort Smith (UAFS) is an open admission institution with strongties to local industry; it supports many technology related programs. UAFS in conjunction withthe University of Arkansas - Fayetteville (UAF) offers bachelor degrees in Electrical andMechanical Engineering. The Fort Smith campus is responsible for the first two years of thedegree and additional interactions with senior design students. One of the sophomore coursesregularly instructed by University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is Digital Systems. In order tocomply with the Arkansas

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Ibrahim Alkore Alshalabi; Eman Abdelfattah

for development of Internet based lectures at the Department of Electrotechnology of the CTU Prague," Electronics Technology: 2001. 24th International Spring Seminar on Concurrent Engineering in Electronic Packaging, pp.107-111, 2001 6 BiographiesIbrahim M Alkore Alshalabi Ibrahim M Alkore Alshalabi received the B.Sc. in Computer Science from Al-Isra PrivateUniversity, Amman ON, Jordan in 1997, and the MCA( Master of Computer Applications ) fromBangalore University - India in 2007. In 2009 he joined University of Bridgeport as Ph.D.student in computer science and engineering at the University of Bridgeport

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Jeng-Nan Juang; R. Radharamanan

Mayer, K., “A Reactive Soil Moisture Sensor Network: Design and Field Evaluation”, International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, pp. 149–162, Volume 1, Number 2/April-June 2005.[11] Cardell-Oliver, R., “ROPE: A Reactive, Opportunistic Protocol for Environment Monitoring Sensor Networks”, EmNets 05, Sydney, May 2005.JENG-NAN JUANGDr. Juang received the B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan Ocean University,Keelung, Taiwan and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee. Hehas been a faculty member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mercer University since 1987.He organized and chaired the “International Workshop on Future Aerospace Maintenance &

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Information and Network Security

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University; Ricardo Monterrosa, DeVry University; Rammy Badran, DeVry University

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Information Systems

AC 2010-679: AUTOMATED LUGGAGE TRACKING SYSTEMAlireza Kavianpour, DeVry University Dr. Alireza Kavianpour received his PH.D. Degree from University of Southern California (USC). He is currently Senior Professor at DeVry University, Pomona, CA. Dr. Kavianpour is the author and co-author of over forty technical papers all published in IEEE Journals or referred conferences. Before joining DeVry University he was a researcher at the University of California, Irvine and consultant at Qualcom Inc. His main interests are in the areas of embedded systems and computer architecture.Ricardo Monterrosa, DeVry University Ricardo Monterrosa is a Computer Engineering Technology graduate from DeVry

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Linfeng Zhang; Nicolae Gari; Xingguo Xiong; Junling Hu; Lawrence V. Hmurcik P.E.

Understanding smart power grid systems by a course project Linfeng Zhang1, Nicolae Gari1, Xingguo Xiong1, Junling Hu2, Lawrence Hmurcik1 1 Department of Electrical Engineering 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604Abstract A smart grid system shows its advantages in the integration of renewable energyresources and distributed energy storage as well as the significant improvement in the powersystem’s reliability, efficiency, and security. In order to illuminate the technologies in the smartgrid, a model is constructed

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Scott Grenquist

A Novel Method of Teaching Dimensions, Units, Dimensional Homogeneity and Dimensional Analysis By Dr. Scott Grenquist Associate Professor Electronics and Mechanical Department Wentworth Institute of Technology AbstractWhen most students are asked, “what are the primary units of the Systeme Internationale unitary system” (commonly referredto as the SI system of units, or the metric system

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Administering First-Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana

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First-Year Programs

school to design cool technology. Second, there were students who wanted to be thenext “Max Levchin,” the next great tech entrepreneur. Finally, there were students who wantedto “save the world” by tackling difficult social or environmental problems. Four teams werecreated in alignment with these aspirations: 1. Art & Engineering Design (AED). 2. Service & Systems Engineering (SSE) 3. Entrepreneurship & Innovation (EI) 4. Engineering in Service to Society (ESS).These diverse iTeams provide a variety of emphases to accommodate the interests of students.At the iLaunch, students were presented with a list of the available teams, and the students wereasked to rank their preferences. In Fall 2009, all students got their

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Two-Year College Potpourri

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bertram Pariser, Technical Career Institute, Inc.

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Two Year College Division

feedback.Bibliography 1. website http://www.incontext.indiana.edu/2009/mar-apr/article1.asp Page 15.852.9 AuthorDr Bert Pariser is a faculty member in the Electronic Engineering Technology and the ComputerSoftware Technology Departments at Technical Career Institutes. His primary responsibility isdeveloping curriculum and teaching methodology for Physics, Thermodynamics,Electromagnetic Field Theory, Computers and Databases. Bert prepared grant proposals to theNational Science Foundation, which produced the funding for a Fiber Optics Laboratory. Heserved as faculty advisor to the IEEE and faculty advisor to Tau Alpha Pi National HonorSociety. Bert was

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Teaching Statics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University; Stephen Turns, Pennsylvania State University; Peggy Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Carla Firetto, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-900: SOURCES OF STUDENTS’ DIFFICULTIES WITH COUPLES ANDMOMENTS IN STATICSLucas Passmore, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Lucas Passmore is an Instructor in Engineering at Penn State Altoona. He completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics in 2009. He teaches introductory engineering courses and fundamental engineering mechanics courses. His primary research is in the semiconductor device physics field, and he is currently working on the incorporation of a design element to engineering technology strength of materials course.Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University Tom Litzinger is Director of the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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Lizabeth Thompson Schlemer; Faith Mimnaugh

for embedded system education. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology Research and Education, Hsinchu, Taiwan.6. Hadgraft, R., Goricanec, J. (2007). Student engagement in project-based learning. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Research in Engineering Education, ASEE, ISBN: 0-87823-193-5.7. Wooden, J and Jamison, S. (1997). Wooden: A lifetime of observation and reflections on and off the court. McGraw-Hill New York.8. Nater, S. Gallimore, R, and Walton, B. (2005). You haven’t taught until they have learned: John Wooden’s teaching principles and practices. Fitness Information Technology, Inc9. Jackson, P. (2003). The Last Season. Hyperion. Proceedings of

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International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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International

) [Rural Electric Societies] based on theModel of Rural Electric Cooperatives in the USA and installed 22,000 solar home systems withthe assistance from GTZ (German Technician Cooperation). The center of energy studies (CES)of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) organizes different trainingprograms, workshops, and seminars monthly with the different leading universities is the field ofrenewable (e.g. solar wind, hydros) energy. BRAC, (Bangladesh Rural AdvancementCommittee), a national private development organization installed 6076 solar based lightingsystems through its Rural Energy Program (REP). PSL (Prokaryotic Sangrad Ltd) has built upsolar PV systems which are supplied through rural woman owned co-operatives at the

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Lawretta C Ononye

Nanotubes, Nanostructures and Solar Cells Ononye, Lawretta State University of New York at Canton, NY “Session:” Interdisciplinary programs, sustainability and alternative energy as related to engineering educationAbstract Nanotechnology is the key to new solar cells devices in search of sustainable andrenewable sources of energy. Although silicon cells based on solid-state p-n junction deviceshave dominated the field, they are inherently expensive. Thus, a “promising third generation” ofphotovoltaic (plastic solar cells, dye sensitized solar cell, nano-technology cell, and the hybrids)has been researched; and are

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Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-1594: A GRADUATE LEVEL COURSE: AUDIO PROCESSINGLABORATORYBuket Barkana, University of Bridgeport Page 15.35.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Graduate Level Course: Audio Processing LaboratoryAbstractAudio signal processing is a part of the digital signal processing (DSP) field in science andengineering that has developed rapidly over the past years. Expertise in audio signal processing -including speech signal processing- is becoming increasingly important for working engineersfrom diverse disciplines. Audio signals are stored, processed, and transmitted using digitaltechniques. Creating these technologies requires engineers that understand

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guoping Wang, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

. J. Bailey and N. E. Thornton, “Interactive video: Innovative episodes for enhancing education,” Computer Applications in Engineering Education, no. 1, pp. 97–108, 1992-1993.[6] S. Stoney and R. Oliver, “Can higher order thinking and cognitive engagement be enhanced with multimedia?” Interactive Multimedia Electronic Journal of Computer-Enhanced Learning, no. 7, 1999.[7] Webct. [Online]. Available: http://www.webct.com[8] G. M. N. et al., Just-in-Time Teaching: Blending Active Learning with Web Technology. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1999.[9] A. Gavrin, K. Marrs, and R. Blake, “Just-in-time teaching JiTT: Using the web to enhance classroom learning,” Computers in education journal, no. 2, pp. 51–60, 2004.[10] R. Hake

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New Trends in ECE Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Levine, University of North Carolina; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ivan Howitt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Electrical and Computer

areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.Ivan Howitt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Ivan Howitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research interests are wireless networks, adhoc networks, and wireless technology applied to industrial environments Page 15.452.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Embedded Wireless Networks Laboratory InstructionAbstractWireless sensor networks are now considered commonplace in the

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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John W. Duggan P.E.

must deal with fill materialcontaminated with a wide spectrum of regulated material including asbestos, heavy metalsand petroleum products.Teaching OpportunitiesLike many evolving topics in construction, re-use and recycling of urban fill and related constructionmaterials could be taught in a stand-alone course. Short of that, design and construction issues that relateto this topic can be taught as a component to several different standard courses. At Wentworth, parts ofthe material described in this paper have been included in 3 courses. CCEV417 – Sustainability in the Built Environment. This elective course is offered to Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Facilities Management and Environmental Science

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun University; HsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-527: INVESTIGATING DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES OF LEARNERSLEARNING PERFORMANCE TOWARD UBIQUITOUSLY PODCASTING INPROJECT-BASED ENGLISH LEARNINGHui-Ying Wu, Ching Yun UniversityHsinPiao Hsu, Kainan University Page 15.811.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Investigating Demographic Variables of Learners Learning Performance toward Ubiquitously Podcasting in Project-Based English LearningAbstract Project-Based English Learning (PBEL) in teaching has resulted in numerouspositive outcomes, including students’ improved language abilities and increasedcontent knowledge (Stoller, 2006) 17. This e-commerce English course has aspecific

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Douglas Howe, Portland State University

distribution, the students in the study group from PSUhad more prior two-year and four year degrees than the students from PSB. The students fromPSU are predominantly enrolled in either Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineeringprograms. The students from PSB are enrolled mostly in Electrical Engineering Technology,Mechanical Engineering Technology or Plastics Engineering programs. Table 1 Summary of characteristic distinguishing the two populations of students in the study group. Characteristic Portland State University Penn State – Behrend Participants 79 88 Ages of students Mean = 25.8 Mean = 21.2 Median = 24

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Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Anderson, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University

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Mechanics

AC 2010-749: M-MODEL: AN ONLINE TOOL FOR PROMOTING STUDENTPROBLEM SOLVING UTILIZING MENTAL MODELSEdward Anderson, Texas Tech University Edward Anderson is a Texas Tech University, Department of Mechanical Engineering Professor. He has also served as the Ray Butler Distinguished Educator and received the Chancellor's Council Distinguished Teacher and the Texas Piper Professor awards. He has written two engineering textbooks and numerous textbook websites. His research focuses on application of technology to learning and how to measure and promote higher-order cognitions using technology. During 2009/10, he served as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the United States Air force

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Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

, computationalmodeling and simulation of materials has been identified as one relevant skill for undergraduate 1and graduate students in materials science engineering (Thornton and Asta, 2005) .Furthermore, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET, 2009) 2 has alsoincluded as part of its criteria for engineering programs including materials, materials processing,ceramics, glass, polymer, metallurgical, and similar the appropriate application of experimental,statistical and computational methods to solve materials selection and design problems. Toaddress this need, the course MSE 597I Introduction to Computational Materials, aimed tojunior/senior undergraduate

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Eunice E. Yang; Beverly W. Withiam

Efficient Statics Lecture Through the Use of Worksheets Eunice E. Yang, Beverly W. Withiam Engineering Technology Division University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, PA 15904 This paper presents research on the effectiveness of the use of lecture worksheets and 3D computer models to assist students in understanding concepts taught in the undergraduate Statics course. Statics is a course that requires many students to reproduce time consuming schematics during lecture. These schematics begin with simple 2D systems at the start of the semester and progress towards more complicated 3D systems taxing lecture time even further. To address this

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Pedagogical Developments in BME

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Vargis, Vanderbilt University; Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical

' ability to use critical thinking skills to tackle engineering problems, as well as theirability to research and discuss current technologies. There were two goals of this project: 1)implement a challenge-based learning module (based on the Legacy Cycle framework) todiagnose skin cancer with optical spectroscopy in a junior to senior-level undergraduate courseon biomedical optics and 2) assess the value of this module compared to previous years' lecture-only method of teaching optical spectroscopy. The experimental design was introduced over onesemester. The module was assessed using 3 indicators: comparing test answers between 5semesters worth of classes, a 1 page study guide on an emerging technology of skin cancerdiagnosis created by the

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Sustainable Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Simon, University of Nevada, Reno; Ted Batchman, University of Nevada-Reno; Christine Taylor, Lewis and Clark University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy education.10 The authors developed arenewable energy course taught at the National Technical University in Athens, Greece thatincluded four common pedagogical and curricular dimensions:  conceptualization  reflective observation  concrete experience  active experimentationMore specifically, Kalkani et al. ―restructure the renewable energy engineering‖ to include threemajor education goals (402):  ―include modern technology on renewable energy applications;‖  ―consider the present societal, environmental and legal issues;‖  ―introduce business and entrepreneurial issues‖The renewable energy course analyzed in this study closely resembles the course described byKalkani et al. It is different to the extent that it

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Experiential Learning in BME

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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DeRome Dunn, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Robin Liles, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Clinton Lee, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Shawn Watlington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Devdas Pai, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Biomedical

AC 2010-1716: INTENSIVE IMMERSIVE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FORUNDERGRADUATES AND TEACHERS: UNDERTAKING CREATIVITY ANDINNOVATION, DIVERSITY OF THINKING, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPDeRome Dunn, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityRobin Liles, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityClinton Lee, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityShawn Watlington, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityCourtney Lambeth, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityDevdas Pai, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Page 15.788.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010

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Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalia Litchinitser, SUNY at Buffalo; Albert H. Titus, SUNY at Buffalo; Alexander N. Cartwright, SUNY at Buffalo; Vladimir V. Mitin, SUNY at Buffalo

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Electrical and Computer

diodes, lasers, and display systems. Inaddition, it has been essential in the development of new imaging techniques for biomedicalresearch, as well as in the development of new fabrication methodologies for electronics. Todate, these remarkable contributions to engineering have largely been ignored in theundergraduate curriculum in electrical engineering.Here, we present our efforts to develop educational modules for nanophotonics with an emphasison how the resulting technologies apply to sustainability and quality of life via devices based onnanostructures: e.g., solar cells, high efficiency lighting, environmental sensing, and other lowerpower optoelectronic devices. Specifically, in this project, we are developing nanophotonicsKnowledge

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Simple Classroom Demonstrations for Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Kiefer, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

engineering concepts through examples from their own livesis a powerful way to help engage students. It helped to deepen student understanding of coursematerial, and got students to start asking questions about other applications of engineeringprinciples rather than just reproducing calculations. It also helped to get students more involvedin lectures and helped turn the lectures into active learning exercises. This experience has led theinstructor to reexamine some of the examples that are used in other classes to see how they couldbetter connect to students.5. Bibliography1. Dean, A., Anthony, B. & Vahala, L. Addressing Student Retention in Engineering and Engineering Technology Through the Use of a Multidisciplinary Freshman Course. A