Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joe Ludlum, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-630: THE ACADEMIC EFFECTS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCA-TION EXPERIENCES: DOES CO-OP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ENGI-NEERING COURSEWORK?Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Caroline R. Noyes is the Assistant Director of the Office of As- sessment at Georgia Tech. Caroline received her A.B. in Psychology from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, her M.A. in Student Affairs and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Geor- gia. After a faculty career teaching psychology, she changed career paths to focus on assessing student learning and institutional effectiveness.Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJoe Ludlum, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Ludlum

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DEED Poster Session

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Amy E. Cook, Northern Arizona University; Perry G. Wood, Northern Arizona University; Theodore A. Uyeno, Northern Arizona University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1556: TOWARDS AN ARTIFICIAL BULLFROG: DEVELOPMENTOF A KINEMATICALLY REALISTIC, ARTICULATED SKELETAL MODELAmy E. Cook, Northern Arizona University Amy E. Cook is in her sophomore year as a mechanical engineering student at Northern Arizona Uni- versity. Her research began with the acceptance of the NAU NASA Space Grant Internship in the year 2010. She is working under two mentors (Perry Wood and Theodore Uyeno) to guide her and offer any assistance needed for completing the attached research. The research is to be completed by April of 2011.Perry G. Wood, Northern Arizona University Perry G Wood is currently an instructor at Northern Arizona University in the college of Mechanical Engi- neering, Flagstaff

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Design Spine

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Teresa Genevieve Wojcik, Villanova University; M. Clayton, Villanova University; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University; Noelle K. Comolli, Villanova University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1899: THE PROMISE OF IMPROMPTU DESIGN EXERCISESAS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL IN ENGINEERING DESIGN EDUCATIONTeresa Genevieve Wojcik, Ph.D., Villanova University Teresa G. Wojcik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education and Human Services at Vil- lanova University. Her research includes the study of curricular and pedagogical innovation and imple- mentation, an area in which she has international research experience. Dr. Wojcik teaches in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Teacher Education programs.G. M. Clayton, Villanova University Dr. Garrett M. Clayton received his BSME from Seattle University and his MSME and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington (Seattle). He is an

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Design Communications & Cognition I

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Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2576: PROBLEM DEFINITION IN DESIGN BY FIRST YEARENGINEERING STUDENTSSean P Brophy, Purdue University, West LafayetteSensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette Page 22.1179.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Problem definition in design by first year engineering studentsAbstractEngineering design involves insightful identification of factors influencing a system andsystematic unpacking of specifications/requirements from goals. However, manyengineering students are slow to articulate the major problems to be solved and the subproblems associated with achieving the main design goals and constraints

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Understanding Students and Faculty

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Shane Brown, Washington State University; Dean Lewis, Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University; Robby L. Borden, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-778: THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEXT IN STUDENTS’ UN-DERSTANDING OF NORMAL AND SHEAR STRESS IN BEAMSShane Brown, Washington State University Dr. Brown is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wash- ington State University. He conducts research in conceptual understanding, including identification of student preconception in several civil engineering areas, and longitudinal studies of conceptual change.Dean Lewis, Washington State University A master’s student conducting research in engineering education. More specifically focusing on student pre- and misconceptions in mechanics of materials.Devlin Montfort, Washington State UniversityRobby L. Borden, Washington State

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New Trends in ECE Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Kenji Ryan Yamamoto, Northern Arizona University; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Tom Weller, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-376: WIRELESS-INTEGRATED EMBEDDED REAL-TIME CON-TROL: A CASE STUDY IN ADOPTING RESOURCES FOR DEVELOP-MENT OF A LOW-COST INTERDISCIPLINARY LABORATORY PROJECTPaul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University Paul G. Flikkema received the PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. From 1993-1998 he was an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, and joined Northern Arizona University as an Associate Professor in January 1999, where he is currently Professor of Electrical Engineering. He has been a JSPS Visiting Researcher at Yokohama National University, a Visiting Research Scientist at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Tokyo, and a Nokia Fellow at Helsinki

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ECCD Poster Session

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Simon De Los Rios, Lisbon Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL)

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-420: VIRTUAL POWER PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTED GEN-ERATION IN ENERGY TRADING MARKETS: AN APPROACH TO THEINTEGRATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN LATIN AMERICASimon De Los Rios, Instituto Superior de Engenheira de Lisboa - ISEL Simon De Los Rios received his honors B.Sc. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida, United States in 2008. He is currently a researcher at Lisbons Superior Engineering Institute (ISEL) in Lisbon, Portugal focusing on distributed generation and renewable energy sources integration to the energy market with emphasis on Latin America. Director Jos Carlos Quadrado is a currently the president of ISEL (Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa, Portugal) and a

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Teaching Strategies for Solid Modeling

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Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-152: TEACHING CAD MODELING USING LEGODerek M Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Derek Yip-Hoi has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has broad experience in CAD/CAM and geometric and solid modeling from research and teaching experiences at UM and the University of British Columbia. Currently he coordinates the CAD/CAM instruction in the Engineering Technology Department at Western Washington University.Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Western Washington University Jeffrey L. Newcomer is a Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Western Washington University. He received B.S. (1988) and M.Eng. (1989) degrees in Aeronautical Engineering, a M.S. in Science and

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Design and Graphics Potpourri

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Holly K. Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-2025: THE INSIDE STORY: REVEALING THE CONTENTS OFCAD’S BLACK BOXHolly K. Ault, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Holly K. Ault received her BS, MSME and Ph.D. degrees from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1974, 1983 and 1988 respectively. She has worked as a Manufacturing Engineer for the Norton Company and Product Development Engineer for the Olin Corporation. She is currently Associate Professor of Me- chanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, co-director of the Assistive Technology Resource Center, and director of the Melbourne Global Project Center. In the fall of 2001, she was invited as the Lise Meitner Visiting Professor, Department of Design Sciences, Lund Technical University, Lund

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Tools of the Trade

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Valeria Quevedo, Universidad de Piura; Susana Vegas, Universidad de Piura; Reynaldo Villar, Universidad de Piura

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Engineering Management

AC 2011-1276: STATISTICAL APPROACH FOR MEASURING THE EF-FECTIVENESS OF A REMEDIAL PROGRAM FOR LOW-ACHIEVINGUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING CANDIDATES IN PERUValeria Quevedo, Universidad de Piura Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Department Academic Director, Industrial Engineering Department Master of Management in Operations Research, Sauder School of Business, Canada Industrial Engineer, Universidad de Piura, PeruSusana Vegas, Universidad de Piura Principal professor at Universidad de Piura, Peru Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Universidad de Piura, Peru Doctor in Engineering Sciences Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile 2009 Master in Engineering Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile 2005

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Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2118: MINI-PROJECTS AS PART OF A FRESHMAN SEMINARFOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSRobert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Edwards is currently a Lecturer in Engineering at The Pennsylvania State Erie, The Behrend Col- lege where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University.Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Michael Lobaugh is a Lecturer in Engineering at Penn State Erie. He received his B.S. in M.E. at the University of Illinois in 1986 and his M.S. in Engineering Management at the

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-985: REFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB-ORATORIES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING: INCORPORATINGPROBLEM BASED LEARNING AND CASE STUDIES INTO AN ENVI-RONMENTAL ENGINEERING LAB COURSEStephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University Stephanie Luster-Teasley is a tenure-track assistant professor with a joint appointment between the De- partments of Civil, Architectural, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering. She has a BS in chemical engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, a MS in chemical engineering from Michigan State University, and a PhD in environmental engineer- ing from Michigan State University. She specializes in physical

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger A. Beardsley, Central Washington University; Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2011-838: MACHINE DESIGN LAB: USING AUTOMOTIVE TRANS-MISSION EXAMPLES TO REINFORCE UNDERSTANDING OF GEARTRAIN ANALYSISRoger A Beardsley, Central Washington University Roger Beardsley is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA. He teaches courses in energy related topics (thermodynamics, fluids & heat transfer), along with the second course in the undergraduate sequence in mechanical de- sign. Some of his technical interests include renewable energy, appropriate technology and related design issues.Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University Charles Pringle is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology

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FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Gordy Savela, Itasca Community College; Mason A. Hansen, Itasca Community College; Julie Kennedy, P.E., Itasca Community College

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1029: THE ITASCA CC ENGINEERING LEARNING COMMU-NITYBart M Johnson, Itasca Community College Bart Johnson is an instructor of engineering and program coordinator at Itasca Community College in northern Minnesota. For the past 7 years he has taught physics, statics, dynamics, and solid modeling. Prior to Itasca, he was a design engineer in John Deere’s Construction and Forestry Division.Ronald R Ulseth, Itasca Community College Ulseth is an instructor of engineering at Iron Range Engineering and Itasca Community College both in northern Minnesota. He is the co-developer of both programs. For the past 20 years he has taught physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. He has successfully

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IE Technical Session I

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Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2011-983: USE OF BUZZWORDS IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGEDUCATIONAbhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology Abhijit Gosavi obtained a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of South Florida in 1999. He has an MTech and BE, both in Mechanical Engineering, from IIT Madras and Jadavpur University, respectively. He joined as an assistant professor in the engineering management and systems engineering department at Missouri University of Science and Technology (S & T) in 2008. His research interests are in simulation-based optimization, production management, and industrial engineering education.Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University - Pueblo Jane M. Fraser is chair of the

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Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob D. Joseph, The College of William and Mary; Jessica Taylor, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Gail B. Hardinge, College of William and Mary, STEM Education Alliance; Eugene F. Brown, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1186: THE VIRGINIA DEMONSTRATION PROJECT–A SUM-MATIVE ASSESSMENTJacob D. Joseph, The College of William and Mary Jacob Joseph has over ten years of experience in the engineering industry, and has taught secondary chemistry and physics. Mr. Joseph is the Virginia area coordinator for the STEM Education Alliance. In addition, he is currently the lead evaluator on a Department of Defense grant and is lead on the evaluation team designing the new survey instrument, the STEM Attitudes and Awareness Scale.Jessica Taylor, STEM Education Alliance, College of William and Mary JESSICA TAYLOR- Jessica Taylor is a Program Coordinator for the STEM Education Alliance. She serves as a professional development coordinator

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Educational Research and Methods Potpourri I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University; Donald P. French, Oklahoma State University; YoonJung Cho, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2175: NEED ASSESSMENT FOR TA TRAINING: A SURVEY TOCAPTURE PARTICULAR NEEDS AT AN INSTITUTIONSohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University Dr. Sohoni is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He received his PhD in computer engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 2004 and his Bachelors in electrical engineering from COEP, Pune University in 1998. Dr. Sohoni’s research interests are broadly in the area of computer architecture and performance analysis of computer systems. His primary field of research is the cache memory performance of memory-intensive applications. He has published in peer-reviewed conferences and journals such as ACM

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Lessons for New Engineering Educators

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2011-585: DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION AND ACTIVE LEARN-ING ENVIRONMENTSJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Automation, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 22.500.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Differentiated Instruction and Active Learning EnvironmentsThe

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander M. Wyglinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Daniel J. Cullen

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1869: DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS EDUCATION VIASOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO EXPERIMENTATIONAlexander M. Wyglinski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Alexander M. Wyglinski is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Director of the Wireless Innovation Laboratory (WI Lab), and Director of the WPI Limerick Project Center. He received his Ph.D. degree from McGill University in 2005, his M.S. degree from Queens University at Kingston in 2000, and his B.Eng. degree from McGill University in 1999, all in electrical engineering.Daniel J. Cullen Page

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University; William Peeples, Drexel University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-2207: E-QUALITY CONTROL METHOD FOR MEASURING SO-LAR CELL EFFICIENCYRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou’s background is in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on manufacturing. Dr. Chiou is currently an associate professor in the Goodwin School of Technology and Professional Studies at Drexel University. His areas of research include machining, mechatronics, and internet based robotics and automation. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Michael G Mauk, Drexel UniversityRobin Kizirian, Drexel University Robin Kizirian completed his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia and his B.S

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Engineering Education Research in K-12

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Melanie C. Page, Oklahoma State University; Julie Thomas, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1489: EARLY ENGINEERING INTERESTS AND ATTITUDES:CAN WE IDENTIFY THEM?Karen A High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main technical research interests are Sustainable Process Design, Industrial Catalysis, and Multicriteria Decision Mak- ing. Her engineering education activities include enhancing mathematics, communication skills, critical thinking and creativity in engineering students and teaching science and engineering to education

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Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam, Univeristy of Saint Thomas

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-144: EDUCATING MANUFACTURING LEADERS: CREATINGAN INDUSTRIAL CULTURE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURERonald J. Bennett, Univeristy of Saint Thomas RONALD J. BENNETT PhD is Honeywell Fellow in Global Technology Management in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas after having served as the Founding Dean. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and an MBA. With a background of more than 20 years in industry, Bennett teaches and publishes on diverse topics including materials engineering, technical innovation, technology transfer, leadership and engineering education. He is an EAC of ABET commissioner for SME.Elaine R. Millam, Univeristy of St. Thomas Dr. Elaine Millam is a senior consultant

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Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Perry Samson, University of Michigan

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-905: EFFECT OF LAPTOPS IN LARGE LECTURE CLASSESON ATTENTIVENESS AND ENGAGEMENTPerry Samson, University of Michigan Perry J. Samson–is the Associate Chair and Arthur F. Thurnau Professor in the Department of Atmo- spheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at the University of Michigan. Perry is the recipient of the College of Engineering Excellence in Teaching Award, 2009 Teaching Innovation Award and the 2010 Distin- guished Professor of the Year in the State of Michigan. Professor Samson is also the co-founder of the Weather Underground (http://www.wunderground.com). Page 22.532.1

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Engineering Ethics and Justice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William M. Jordan, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2011-717: ENGINEERING ETHICS AND JUSTICE: HOW DO THEYRELATE?William M. Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses. He does work in the areas of entrepreneurship and appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Daniel Rucker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Hussain M Al-Rizzo, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Seshadri Mohan, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2011-2442: ENHANCED AIRPORT MANAGEMENT INFORMATIONSYSTEM FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED AIRPORTS: A SYSTEMSENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCERadu F. Babiceanu, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Radu F. Babiceanu received the Ph.D. degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2005, specializing in modeling and analysis of intelligent manufacturing and service industries systems. Dr. Babiceanu also holds a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo, Ohio, and a B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania. Currently, he is an Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1938: EVALUATION OF STEM+ART COLLABORATION FORMULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYBrian D Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Youngstown State UniversityDr. Darrell R Wallace, Youngstown State University Page 22.653.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Evaluation of STEM+Art Collaboration for Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology LaboratoryAbstractThe need to restore manufacturing competitiveness in the United States has become increasinglyevident over the past decade. A common weakness that

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Adam Camburn, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1906: EXAMINATION OF A METHOD FOR DETERMININGWHEN TO DEVELOP TRANSFORMABLE PRODUCTS THROUGH DE-SIGN STUDIESBradley Adam Camburn, University of Texas at Austin Born in Abington Pennsylvania. Early life in rural PA. Attended Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh to receive a B.S. in mechanical engineering. Completed a M.S.M.E. at the University of Texas at Austin. Currently performing doctoral research for a Ph.D. at the University of Texas in engineering design and methodology with a focus on sustainability and water supply systems.Kristin L. Wood, The University of Texas, AustinDaniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy DANIEL D. JENSEN Dr. Jensen received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, M.S. in Engineering

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Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-545: EXPERIENCES OF TEACHING COMPUTER GAME ANDMULTIMEDIA SEQUENCE COURSES IN THE ELECTRICAL AND COM-PUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMLi Tan, Purdue University North Central DR. LI TAN is currently with the College of Engineering and Technology at Purdue University North Central, Westville, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in1992. Dr. Tan is a senior member IEEE. His principal technical areas include digital signal processing, adaptive signal processing, and digital communications. He has published a number of papers in these areas. He has authored and co-authored three textbooks: Digital Signal Processing: Fundamentals and Applications

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High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Krishna Prasad Kisi, University of Nevada Las Vegas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2263: FACTORS INFLUENCING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’TO PURSUE AN ENGINEERING BACCALAUREATEDavid R. Shields, Ph.D., P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas David R. Shields, Ph.D., P.E. Dr. Shields is an Associate Professor and Director of the Construction Engineering and Management Program in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He has received two outstanding faculty awards and one service award at UNLV. He has over 25 years of industry and government experience in construction, engineering, and research and eight years of academic experience. He is the Secretary of the National Society of Professional Engineers’ Practice Division, Professional Engineers in

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FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole R. Weber, Purdue University; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Constance A Harris, Purdue University; Ray David, Purdue University; Jun Fang, Purdue University; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1917: FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ ENVIRONMEN-TAL AWARENESS AND CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGHA PILOT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MODULENicole R. Weber, Purdue University She is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. degree in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior from the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. At the University of Massachusetts Boston, she received her Ph.D. in Environmental Biology with an emphasis in Science Education. Her current research is working in ”sustainable engineering” education, creating awareness of engineering as a ”caring” discipline. A discipline where engineers incorporate the ecological footprint into their