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Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Huettel, Duke University; Kip Coonley, Duke University; Michael Gustafson, Duke University; Jungsang Kim, Duke University; Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Leslie Collins, Duke University

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Electrical and Computer

quantum information science, photonic devices, micro and nano fabrication technologies, and MEMS technologies. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University.Gary Ybarra, Duke University GARY A. YBARRA, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research interests include K-12 engineering outreach, engineering education, microwave imaging and electrical impedance tomography. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University.Leslie Collins, Duke University LESLIE M. COLLINS, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at

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Product Innovation And Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University

AC 2007-2427: BALANCING LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND SUCCESS IN AMULTIDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTPeter Johnson, Valparaiso UniversityKathleen Sevener, Valparaiso UniversityDoug Tougaw, Valparaiso UniversityJeffrey Will, Valparaiso University Page 12.302.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Balancing Learning Objectives and Success in a Multidisciplinary Senior Design ProjectAbstract—In the Fall of 2005, a team of five engineering seniors was assigned amultidisciplinary senior project in which they were to design and build a power generationsystem for a small village on Ometepe Island in Lake Nicaragua. The power generated

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Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yamilka Baez-Rivera, Mississippi State University; Lennon Brown, Mississippi State University; Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University

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Graduate Studies

summer intern program in a large corporation”, PortlandInternational Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology, vol. 1, pp. 503, July1999.[5] Freid, C., “Are required courses meeting industry demands?”, IEEE Potentials, vol. 20, issue3, pp. 39-40, Aug-Sept. 2001.[6] Dong-ha, L., Kyeong-Hoon, J., Kangi, Y., Yun-Seok, C., Youn-Sik, H., Deuk-Cheol, K.,“Development of partnership between industry and university via customized field orientedcurriculum”, 2005 IEEE Proceedings of the International Conference on MicroelectronicSystems Education, pp 81-82, June 2005.[7] Southard, S., “Experimental learning prepares students to assume professional roles”, IEEETransactions on Professional Communication, vol. 31, issue 4, pp. 157-159, Dec. 1988

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Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

, including chi square, independent samples t-testsand linear regression.III. ResultsA. Demographics of RespondentsA range of disciplines was sought to uncover collaboration differences which correlate todisciplinary training. Fifty-four percent of respondents (n=106) listed a technical engineering,science or math discipline including chemistry, physics, other physical sciences, biology,engineering, mathematics, and computer science. Twenty-seven percent of respondents (n=53)listed a social science or humanities discipline including education disciplines, psychology,cognitive sciences, economics, philosophy, and science and technology studies. Another 20%(n=39) listed STEM education disciplines like math education, science education, physicseducation

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Ramesh V. Narang

. Bucher, Editor, American Society for Quality, ASQ Press, 2004.RAMESH V. NARANG is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology program in the Departmentof Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology and Interior Design at Indiana University-PurdueUniversity Fort Wayne, at Fort Wayne, IN. He has received both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering fromthe University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. His research and teaching interests include: automated feature recognition,lean manufacturing, metrology, ergonomics, cellular manufacturing, and statistical process control. Proceedings of the 2007 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education

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Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Materials

, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute, offers BachelorsDegree programs in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,Computer Science, Environmental Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, and Management.Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in their freshmen yearby alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experience in over 600corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students include: U.S.Army, General Motors, Ford, Daimler-Chrysler, aircraft companies and their suppliers such as Page 12.1050.3United Technology

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Project and Model-Based Mathematics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dennis Berkey, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Mathematics

. Berkey’s extensive experience in university administration has included both the development of science and engineering programs and initiatives in general education. He is a member of the Mathematical Association of America, the American Mathematical Society, and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He has served as a Trustee of Muskingum College, the Dibner Institute for the History of Science and Technology, the Huntington Theatre (Boston), and U. Mass. Memorial Health Care, Inc.Bogdan Vernescu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Bogdan Vernescu earned his B.S./M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Bucharest, Romania in 1982. He received his Ph.D. in

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Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-1539: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ENVIRONMENT FOR AUTOMATEDASSEMBLY LINE – FRAMEWORKSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (“Tony”) Hsieh is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano manufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation laboratory at Texas A&M University, a state-of-the-art facility for education and research in

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Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ke Chen, Cleveland State University; Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1330: BUILDING A MODERN POWER ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICMACHINES LABORATORYKe Chen, Cleveland State University Ke Chen received BS degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. He is currently a master student in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University.Ana Stankovic, Cleveland State University Dr. Ana V. Stankovic received BS, MS and PhD degrees from the University of Belgrade, Serbia and University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is currently an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Cleveland State University. Her expertise is power electronics and electric machines and drives

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Issues in Computer Education-HDL

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff Gribschaw, D/EECS, USMA; Paul Patterson, D/EECS, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1752: ACTIVE-HDL, MULTISIM, CADENCE... THERE HAS GOT TO BEA BETTER WAY TO TEACH CAD/E TOOLSJeff Gribschaw, D/EECS, USMA MAJ Jeff Gribschaw is an instructor in the Electrical Engineering Program at the US Military Academy. He has a Master of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a member of IEEE.Paul Patterson, D/EECS, USMA MAJ Paul Patterson is an instructor in the Electrical Engineering Program at the US Military Academy. He has a Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management from the University of Misouri – Rolla and a Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University

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Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles McIntyre, North Dakota State University

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Campus Representatives

draft versions of the teaching award were sent in advance to all Section membersto allow time for review and reflective thought. Both alternatives are included in the Appendix.The first alternative would recognize faculty members who have demonstrated exceptionalcontributions to engineering or engineering technology education through outstanding classroomperformance. This award is targeted at more experienced faculty. The second alternative wouldrecognize new faculty (less than five years of teaching experience) who has demonstratedexcellence in the classroom. The basic purpose of alternative two was to promote moreparticipation and involvement by junior faculty at the annual Section conference. Respondentswere asked if there is a need for a

Conference Session

What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

serve students for semesters to come.IntroductionMany students in majors such as mechanical, aerospace, civil, manufacturing engineering, andapplied mechanics have some difficulty in thoroughly grasping concepts first encountered inmechanics of materials. The mechanics of materials, also known as Solid Mechanics, is one ofthe core courses for these students and provides the foundation for different key terminal coursesincluding design of machines and senior design. This course is also part of programs such asarchitectural engineering, engineering management, engineering technology, and metallurgicalengineering. The course is taken during the sophomore or junior years after students completedifferent pre-requisite courses such as statics

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Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1286: PLANNING A SMALL-SCALE WIND-ELECTRIC SYSTEM INEAST-CENTRAL IOWAMichael E. Hay, University of Northern Iowa Michael Hay completed his masters degree in Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay holds a BT in Industrial Technology/Mechanical Design from the University of Northern Iowa and an MA in Industrial Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Mr. Hay has over 25 years of experience in various Engineering positions and is listed on six US patents. His graduate research was in planning small-scale wind-electric systems. He has worked on several other renewable energy and electric vehicle projects as well.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of

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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University; Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3099: PROJECT-BASED PEDAGOGY TO ENHANCE TEACHING ANDLEARNING IN ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HONORS STUDENTSYaw Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University Yaw Yeboah is Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Geo-Environmental Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. Prior to joining Penn State, he was Professor of Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Science and Engineering in the School of Arts and Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. He has over 25 years of research (academic and industrial), teaching and project management experience.Sarma Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University Sarma Pisupati is Associate Professor of Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering

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Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1283: ADDRESSING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OFEXPERIENCED PROJECT PROFESSIONALSJames Plemmons, The Citadel James “Keith” Plemmons, PE, Ph.D. Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Citadel in 1980, M.S. from Clemson University in 1991, and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1995 with a focus in Construction Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes major design and construction projects

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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Through working side-by-side on the various initiatives, the MU team and the state energy managers and engineers have developed a very fruitful working relationship. • Manufacturing Extension Partners (MEP) program: In concert with the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Missouri Enterprise is part of a nation-wide network of seventy-four MEP centers. With a cadre of field engineers and consultants to serve all Missouri small and medium manufacturers, its Page 12.1205.4 success is measured in client impact that can be directly enhanced by the mission of the

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Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Campus Representatives

AC 2007-2253: PLANNING AND ORGANIZING A REGIONAL ASEE ANNUALCONFERENCE ? AN UPDATEAmir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio Amir Karimi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky in 1982. His teaching and research interests are in thermal sciences. He has served as the Chair of Mechanical Engineering twice; first between 1987 and 1992 and again from September 1998 to January of 2003. He severd as the Associate Dean of Engineering for four years (April 2002 to April 2006). Dr. Karimi is a Fellow of ASME, and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Carlos Wexler, University of Missouri; Zdeslav Hrepic, Fort Hays State University; Gregory Triplett, University of Missouri

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Educational Research and Methods

, Information Science and Technical Culture at the middle school level in his native Croatia. Within physics and science education, his research interests are focused on educational technology, cognitive issues in learning and teacher education.Gregory Triplett, University of Missouri Dr. Triplett received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and M.S. in electrical engineering from Florida State University. He completed his PhD as a member of the Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing Group at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He publishes in electronics, nanotechnology, and computer architecture venues

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Teruni Lamberg

by theNortheastern Nevada Mathematics project is described. The Northeastern Nevada MathematicsProject is a three-year Math Science Partnership project funded through the Nevada Department Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Annual Conference Copyright © 2007, American Society for Engineeringof Education. It is a sub-grant award from the U. S Department of Education. The professionaldevelopment/research team consists of a mathematician, math education faculty, math consultantfrom the department of education and the regional professional development coordinators.Thirty- seven teachers from 22 schools were selected from rural areas in Nevada. These teachersare in the

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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J. Collins

engineering technology programs,collaborating faculty developed a linked assignment that they offered over two years ofinstruction.MethodThe students involved in this study were enrolled in sections of a general educationchemistry course and an upper-level technical writing course. Faculty designed a linkedassignment consisting of two face-to-face meetings (if enough time was available in thesemester), asynchronous virtual meetings, shared file functions, and a large-grouppresentation. The combined classes were under thirty students in number, most of whommajored in professional pilot, aviation maintenance, engineering technology ortechnology management programs.Student teams of maximum five participants were composed of two chemistry studentsand two

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Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ed Crowley, University of Houston

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Information Systems

AC 2007-2819: DEVELOPING BASIC CRYPTOGRAPHY LAB MODULES WITHOPEN SSLEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 12.490.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Basic Cryptography Lab Modules with OpenSSLPerceived topic: Innovative TeachingKeywords: Security, Cryptography, Open Source, Lab Development, NetworkingWhile there has been a recent proliferation of quality cryptography texts, there remains ashortage of quality applied laboratory exercises and related support materials. In part, thisis due to the cost and availability of commercial cryptographic software. In part, this isdue to the time and resource commitment required to develop laboratory

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1558: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN OUTCOME-BASEDINFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRICULUMAzzedine Lansari, Zayed University Azzedine received a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from North Carolina State Uni-versity in 1992. From 1992-1998, he was a senior researcher at Computer Sciences Corp. and MANTECH, Inc. He joined Zayed University in August 1998. Currently he is an assistant professor of Information Technology. His teaching interests include instructional technology and statistical modeling. His research interests include systems modeling, educational technology and curriculum design in Information Systems.Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University Akram is a Professor of Conputer Science at King

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ECE Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Doug Sterk, Virginia Tech; Tim Thacker, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth Tranter, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

participants to pursue graduate studies in science, technology, engineering andmathematics (STEM) programs. The NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERC) Program, whichis designed to foster multi-institutional, interdisciplinary, and systems-oriented approach tocollaborative research, is a favorable environment for development of a rich REU experience.Following completion of a successful three-year REU program at Virginia Tech and theUniversity of Puerto Rico Mayaguez (UPRM), CPES successfully proposed a three-yearcontinuation of the program at both universities. During this period, CPES also sought tobroaden its approach to the REU program goal of expanding linkages to curriculums designed toincrease participation of students from under-represented

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Petru-Aurelian Simionescu, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily, University of Tulsa; John R. Shadley, University of Tulsa

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Ltd., Nottingham, England,http://www.tq.com/product/index.asp?pid=tm162. TM102 Universal Vibration Apparatus, TQ Education and Training Ltd., Nottingham, UK,http://www.tq.com/product/index.asp?pid=tm1023. Hanson, B.A. “Computerization of a Cam Follower Experiment using Data Acquisition System” The Universityof Tulsa, Mechanical Engineering Department, Senior Design Project, (advisor J. R. Shadley), 1989.4. LabVIEW, National Instruments Corporation, Austin, TX, http://www.ni.com/labview/5. Visual Nastran 4D, MSC Software Corporation, Santa Ana, CA,http://www.mscsoftware.com/support/prod%5Fsupport/4d/6. Working Model 2D, Design Simulation Technologies, Inc., Canton, MI, http://www.design-simulation.com/WM2D/index.php7. Juvinal R.C. and Marshek

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Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-446: A MATHCAD APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ENERGYECONOMICS AND EFFICIENCY IN UNDERGRADUATE ELECTRICMACHINES COURSESCarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carl J. Spezia received his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2002. From 1980 to 1988, he was a power system planning, protection, and control engineer in the utility industry. He is presently an assistant professor in Electrical Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Page 12.61.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Mathcad

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Wei Zhang

Teaching the Introductory Computer Architecture Course with a Systematic View Wei Zhang Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62902 USA zhang@engr.siu.edu 2 Teaching the Introductory Computer Architecture Course with a Systematic View Wei Zhang Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Southern Illinois

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Alan Mickelson, University of Colorado at Boulder; Driss Benhaddou, University of Houston

ofdisciplines of technology and engineering. The key concept here is to introducemodularity so that resources can be used by different universities in different programs.Laboratory resources are being developed at both the University of Colorado and theUniversity of Houston. Future implementations will be developed at the collaboratinguniversities.We are currently offering these courses at the engineering technology department at theUH and the electrical and computer engineering department at CU. A major componentof our work will be outcome assessment and the continuous improvement model that willbe used to adapt the laboratories to provide an effective hands-on experience to thestudents in different setting.This paper will present set of laboratories

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Jessica Niemi, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Meagan Vaughan, LeTourneau University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-452: A HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS LABORATORY – TO IMPROVESTUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC ELECTRICITYR. William Graff, LeTourneau University R. William Graff is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in electrical engineering. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was assistant professor of electrical engineering at Drexel University for six years, and at Wilkes College for two years. His professional interests include antennas, microwaves, plasmas, teaching, and ethics.Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer is

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jun Kondo, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

AC 2007-864: SMART SENSOR INSTRUMENTATION DEVELOPMENTEXAMPLE INCLUDING THE NEW PARADIGM OF AN FPGA BASED SYSTEMJonathan Hill, University of Hartford Dr. Jonathan Hill is an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) at the University of Hartford, Connecticut (USA). Ph.D. and M.S. from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and BS from Northeastern University. Previously an applications engineer with the Networks and Communications division of Digital Corporation. His interests involve embedded microprocessor based systems.Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford Dr. Devdas Shetty is the founding chair holder of the Vernon D. Roosa Endowed Professorship

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Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kala Meah, University of Wyoming; Steven Fletcher, University of Wyoming; Sadrul Ula, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-3: INTEGRATING WIND AND SOLAR ELECTRIC ENERGY INTOPOWER SYSTEM TEACHINGKala Meah, University of Wyoming Kala Meah received his B.Sc. from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology in 1998 and M.Sc. from South Dakota State University, SD, USA in 2003, both in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Meah is currently working on his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Wyoming. His research interest includes electrical power, HVDC transmission, renewable energy and energy conversion.Steven Fletcher, University of Wyoming Steven Fletcher is a staff engineer in the motor testing and training center at the University of Wyoming. The field of