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Outreach Projects and General Energy Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Srikanth Pidugu, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Steve Menhart, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas-Little Rock
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
Engineering Technology Department at the University ofArkansas at Little Rock (UALR) developed an Interactive Energy Management Tool (IEMT) forArkansas Companies, with funding from the Arkansas Energy Office (AEO). This tool is a web-based software resource, which can be accessed from any remote web-browser. The IEMT iscapable of providing users (industries) with customized recommendations with regard to energyconservation based on their specific inputs (data) to the software. The energy topics available forconsideration are: lighting, motors, motor drives, fans and blowers, pumps, heaters and ovens,boilers, furnaces, steam and steam leaks, and compressed air. However, the utility of the IEMT isdirectly linked to the number of industries that utilize
Conference Session
Two Year Colleges
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Russell Richardson, College of the Canyons; Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons; Joseph Gerda, College of the Canyons; Floyd Moos, College of the Canyons
Tagged Divisions
Two Year College Division
. from Western Kentucky University and an Ed.D. in higher education from Texas Tech University.Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons Kathleen Alfano is the principal investigator of CREATE’s NSF ATE Regional Center for Information and Manufacturing Technologies and has led CREATE (California Regional Consortium for Engineering Advances in Technical Education) since its development in 1996-1997. She previously served as Dean of Academic Computing and Professional Programs and is currently also a faculty member at College of the Canyons. She has over twenty years of successful faculty leadership, administration of technical departments, and leadership of State and Federal
Conference Session
Web-Based Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James Squire, Virginia Military Institute; Vonda Walsh, Virginia Military Institute; H. Francis Bush, Virginia Military Institute; Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Anthony English, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Vermont. Prior to joining the faculty at the Virginia Military Institute in the fall of 2004, Dr. Sullivan was employed by JMAR Inc. where he was involved in research and development of next generation lithography systems for the semiconductor industry.Anthony English, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Dr. Anthony English received a BASc in engineering physics from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby British Columbia, Canada, an MASc in electrical engineering from the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada, and a PhD in Medical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University
Conference Session
Graduate Student Experiences
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Marina Miletic, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
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Graduate Studies
assist student chapters with advertising ASEE and engineering pedagogy.The Purpose of Student ChaptersThere are already several excellent papers advising students how to build a successful ASEEstudent chapter1,2,3. This paper will not duplicate that information but will instead present ourvision of the future role of the ASEE national organization in the development of thrivingstudent chapters.ASEE student chapters are uniquely positioned to execute the ASEE mission to "encourageyouth to pursue studies and careers in engineering and engineering technology"4. ThrivingASEE student chapters on university campuses promote engineering pedagogy among graduatestudents, undergraduates, and children at K-12 schools in their communities. Active
Conference Session
Mobile Robotics in Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Eric Wang, University of Nevada-Reno; Jeffrey LaCombe, University of Nevada-Reno; Ann-Marie Vollstedt, University of Nevada-Reno
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Computers in Education
2003.17. Tester, J. and Hatfield, J. “The Design4Practice Sophomore Design Course: Adapting to a Changing Academic Environment,” proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, 2005.18. El Naga, H, Stokes, S. and El Naga, N. “The Use of Real Time Operating Systems and Development Tools as a Men to Revitalize Computer Engineering Programming Courses,” proceedings of the ASEE Annual conference and exhibition, session 1532, 2004.19. Schumacher, J., Welch, D., and Raymond, D. "Teaching introductory programming, problem solving and information technology with robots at West Point" proceedings of the 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Reno, NV, October 2001.20. Plett, G, and Ciletti, M. “Piloting a Balanced
Conference Session
Special Session on Fixed-Point Education
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
AC 2007-1274: EDUCATIONAL DISCRETE TIME SIGNAL PROCESSINGTOOLKITJonathan 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 B.S. from Northeastern University. Previously an applications engineer with the Networks and Communications division of Digital Corporation. His interests involve embedded microprocessor based systems.Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Dr. Hisham Alnajjar is the chair for the Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept. at the University of Hartford, Connecticut
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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting
Authors
Lawrence Agbezuge
=pdf[9] Thomas, T.Y., Combined elastic and Von Mises stress-strain relations, Proc. Natl Acad Sci, USA, v. 41(11), Nov. 1955, 908-910.8. BibliographyLawrence Agbezuge is Visiting Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department ofthe Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. He worked 5 years in offshore oil drilling simulationsfor Exxon Production Research Company, Houston, TX. He also worked 24 years in ink jetprinting, color imaging and paper science for Xerox Corporation, Webster, NY. He obtainedM.S.M.E. (1968) and Eng.Sc.D. (1972) from Columbia University, NY.
Conference Session
Optical and Wireless Communication Systems
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
George Moore, Purdue University
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Electrical and Computer
AC 2007-1636: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL TELECOMMUNICATIONLABORATORYGeorge Moore, Purdue University George Moore received the PhD degree from the University of Missouri in 1978. From 1978 to 2001, he was a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. Currently, he is an assistant professor at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. His interest include software methods, telecommunication and distributed networking. He is a member of the IEEE, the IEEE Computer Society, and the ACM. Page 12.1404.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The
Conference Session
FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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First-Year Programs
of 1998. Itis administered by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Undergraduate Education(DUE). The program was modified in 2004 and is now known as the Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. The CSEMS Program supportsacademically talented students, financially needy students for study in the “targeted disciplines”of computer science, engineering, and mathematics; the S-STEM program will additionallysupport study in other natural sciences. Although metrics of financial need are established by thefederal government, participating institutions interpret thresholds for academic merit andfinancial need based on local circumstances. In addition to supporting students with financialneed, the
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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
James Finne; John Carpinelli; William Barnes
THE TRANSITION FROM THE 8085 TO THE “MODERN” WORLD James S. Finne, PE Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology Middlesex County College John Carpinelli, PhD Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Director, Center for Pre College Programs New Jersey Institute of Technology William Barnes, PE Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAbstractTeaching the Introduction to Microprocessors
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Clark, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
., Uhia, F. J., Sieres, J., and Campo, A., Experimental apparatus for measuring heat transfer coefficients by the Wilson plot method., Eur. J. Phys., 26, N1-N11 (2005).5. McCabe, W.L., Smith, J.C., and Harriott, P., Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th Ed., McGraw Hill, New York (2005), p. 296.6. McMullin, L., “Visualizing Differential Equations: Slope Fields”, College Entrance Exam Board, (2004), available at apcentral.collegeboard.com.7. Frankel, F., “Translating Science into Pictures: A Powerful Learning Tool”, in Invention and Impact: Building Excellence in Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematices (STEM) Education, AAAS, (2004).8. Dahm, K. D., Hesketh, R., and Savelski, M. J
Conference Session
Creating 'Materials' Awareness
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lawrence Genalo, Iowa State University; Scott Chumbley, Iowa State University
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Materials
demonstrations that appeal to K-12 students of allages. Since atoms are first learned about early in elementary school, students can relate tothe demonstrations as long as the presenter adjusts the vocabulary of the talk and targetsthe audience in selecting applications to discuss.References Cited 1. Rising Above The Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, Committee on Prospering in the Global Economy of the 21st Century: An Agenda for American Science and Technology, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, The National Academies Press, 2006. 2. Bureau of Labor Statistics News Release 2000-2010 employment projection. 3. Kapur
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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Joseph J. Rencis; Sachin Terdalkar
, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2006. 9. Potts, J.F. and Oler, J.W., Finite Element Applications with Microcomputers, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1989, p. 132, pp. 88-90. 10. ANSYS, Inc., Southpointe, 275 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA, http://www.ansys.com/. 11. Cook, R.D., Malkus, D.S., Plesha, M.E. and Witt, R.J., Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Fourth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, 2002, pp. 116-117. 12. Spyrakos, C.C., Finite Element Modeling in Engineering Practice, Algor Publishing Division, Pittsburg, PA, 1996, pp. 29-32. 13. Brebbia, C.A. and Dominguez, J., Boundary Elements: An Introductory Course, Computational
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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Fani Zlatarova
enjoyed the talks of the keynotespeakers:▪ The Range of the IT Field and Where We All Fit In, Gerald Engel, Leonhardt Professor of CS and Engineering, University of Connecticut, CT, and IEEE Computer Society 2005 President▪ Bioinformatics: A Recipe for Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration, Paul Tymann, Associate Professor of CS at the Rochester Institute of Technology, NY, and ACM SIGCSE Symposium 2005 Program Co- Chair and ACM SIGCSE Symposium 2006 Co-Chair▪ Navigating NASA: How to Find Information in a Labyrinth of 2.5+ Million Web Pages?, Dennis Christopher, Senior Support Scientist at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, MD▪ ENIAC: Dawn of the Age of Information, Paul Shaffer, Curator of the ENIAC Museum at the University of
Conference Session
Novel Measurement Experiments
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Tom Ogonek Ogonek, Northern Kentucky University; Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University
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Instrumentation
and Manufacturing Engineering Technology of the Physics department of the Northern Kentucky University. He also serves as the general manageer of Alternative Plastics located in Erlanger KY. In the past he has worked in a microbiology lab as a research assitant and in a pharmacutical company as a control technician.Paul Cooper, Northern Kentucky University Paul Cooper is the interim chair of Department of Technology and an Associate Professor of Construction Management at Northern Kentucky University. He obtained his B.S. from Southwest Missouri State University; M.S. from Murray State University and his Doctoral candidacy in Adult and Continuing Education from University of North Texas; He
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Optical and Wireless Communication Systems
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mustafa Guvench, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
span the field of microelectronics including I.C. design, MEMS and semiconductor technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling of semiconductor devices and sensors, and electronic instrumentation and measurement. Page 12.1132.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Optoelectronic Device and Fiber Link Characterization in Computer Integrated Electronics Laboratory AbstractThis paper describes how automated measurement capabilities of a Computer-Integrated
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New Trends in ECE Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
mandatory software and hardwarecomponents, in fulfillment of the criteria of the Engineering Accreditation Commission of theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC of ABET) [1]. This is congruentwith the effort to allow students to study systems which can be simulated and controlled throughsoftware. The particular curriculum at EWU included 11 quarter credits classes in high levelprogramming languages such as C/C++ and/or Java. A summary review of the curriculum Page 12.362.2revealed that students graduated with not only with knowledge of those languages, but ofassembly, HDL, Matlab and Pspice, which are naturally embedded into the
Conference Session
Innovations in ECE Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Western Michigan University; Liang Dong, Western Michigan University
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Electrical and Computer
Engineering. Professor Mousavinezhad is the general chair of the international IEEE e IT (electro/information technology) Conferences. He was part of the group promoting economic development in Michigan, MEDC, and was responsible for bringing Innovation Forums to Western Michigan University, January 21, 1999. These forums were a series of meetings and seminars focused on university and industry collaboration initiated by the Michigan Governor. The Forums were sponsored by the Kellogg and Dow Foundations and were designed for finding strategies to create more Hi-Tech jobs in the State. He was chair of the faculty senate (WMU) Graduate Studies Council, 2001-2003 and presently
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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Paul Stanton; Duane Fairfax
our Computer Science Engineering sequence (CSES) is to ensure thatstudents majoring in disciplines other than computer science develop a foundation for effectivelyemploying computer science fundamentals and Information Technology to solve real world problems.One of the desired outcomes for the CSES is for students to learn to effectively function as part of adiverse team to accomplish a common goal. CS300, Introduction to the Fundamentals of Programming, is the first course in the sequence. It isstrictly an individual effort with traditional homework assignments and exams. As the second course inthe sequence, CS350, Database Design & Implementation, employs an evaluation strategy that combinesgroup and individual effort. There are
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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Phil Dacunto P.E.; Mike Hendricks
simple enough for students to understand, while at the same time demonstrating the dispersion process’ “big picture.” Students in an introductory air pollution course not only effectively employed the application to visualize the impact of changing plume variables, but also applied it to an optimization scenario that required repeated calculations of the downwind effects of various plumes to meet given concentration guidelines. After using this plume modeling application in the course, students had a better understanding of plume behavior, a better understanding of the value of information technology in solving engineering problems, and a greater interest in applications of atmospheric
Conference Session
New Trends in ECE Education II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University
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Electrical and Computer
AC 2007-2136: BRIDGING THE GAP WITH SLIPArlen Planting, Boise State UniversitySin Ming Loo, Boise State University Page 12.324.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Bridging the Gap with SLIP AbstractMany embedded system projects make use of some type of serial communications in order totransmit data packets between devices. The choice of methods to manage transmission andreceiving of data is critical, and small systems are no exception. Communications of this typecan be troublesome without borrowing techniques from other disciplines. However, one veryimportant criterion is that the protocol must be
Conference Session
ECE Pedagogy and Assessment
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute
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Electrical and Computer
electrical and computer engineering curriculum will producegraduates who are able to design components and systems."Program Objective D : " The electrical and computer engineering curriculum will producegraduates who have broad laboratory skills, including extensive teamwork and hands-onpractical abilities."Program Objective E : " The electrical and computer engineering curriculum will producegraduates who are aware of current and emerging technologies and professional engineeringpractices." Page 12.1281.17Appendix 2Course Objectives1:1. Develop a basic understanding of the theory of semiconductors and electronic devices [A]2. Develop the skills necessary to
Conference Session
Computer Education Management Tools
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Curtis Carver, USMA
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Computers in Education
AC 2007-2295: EDUCATING STUDENTS ON INFORMATION ASSURANCETHROUGH IMMERSION AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIPCurtis Carver, USMA Page 12.571.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Educating Students on Information Assurance through Immersion and Operational LeadershipAbstractThis paper presents the results an experiment to educate students on information assurancethrough immersion and student-led learning. As technology progresses, students face increasingattacks on their information systems. Rather than educate students solely in the classroom, weimplemented two experiences to increase student understanding of modern informationassurance using
Conference Session
Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollar, Miami University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanics
each section in a modulesignal to students if additional studying is needed to meet learning objectives.1. IntroductionThere is an increasing demand for engineering education around the world, as well as increasingopportunities to leverage technology for this purpose. As one response, we are seeking to createa complete on-line introductory-level Statics course for novice learners. This project is part of awider Open Learning Initiative (OLI) at Carnegie Mellon University, supported by the Williamand Flora Hewlett Foundation, to develop cognitively-informed high quality on-line courses.With this Statics course we hope to increase the number of learners that can be reached(including independent learners), and to support other instructors with
Conference Session
Digital and Embedded System Design
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler; Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
AC 2007-904: A VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT FOR REAL-TIMESYSTEMS LABORATORIESMukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler MUKUL SHIRVAIKAR received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1993. He is currently an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He has also held positions at Texas Instruments and the University of West Florida. His research interests include real-time imaging, embedded systems, pattern recognition, and dual-core processor architectures. At the University of Texas he has started a new real-time systems lab using dual-core processor technology. He is also the principal
Conference Session
Novel Measurement Experiments
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Svetlana Avramov-Zamurovic, U.S. Department of Defense; Kevin Liu, USNA; Bryan Waltrip, NIST; Andrew Koffman, NIST
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Instrumentation
AC 2007-649: A STUDENT PROJECT: DEVELOPING LABVIEW DRIVERS FOR AMEASUREMENT BRIDGESvetlana Avramov-Zamurovic, U.S. Department of DefenseKevin Liu, USNABryan Waltrip, NISTAndrew Koffman, NIST Page 12.124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Student Project: Developing LabView Drivers for a Measurement Bridge SVETLANA AVRAMOV-ZAMUROVIC Weapons and Systems Engineering Department, U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis MD, 21412, USA KAITIAN LIU U.S. Naval Academy
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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Ye, Polytechnic University; Ilya Brutman, Polytechnic University; Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University; Lorcan Folan, Polytechnic University
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First-Year Programs
AC 2007-658: FRESHMAN PROJECT: AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE(AUV)David Ye, Polytechnic University David Ye is a senior head teaching assistant in General Engineering. He expects to receive his BSEE from Polytechnic University in June 2007. His interests include robotics. He interned at Symbol Technologies researching wireless protocols and Power LEDs.Ilya Brutman, Polytechnic University Ilya Brutman is a teaching assistant in General Engineering. He expects to receive his BSCompE from Polytechnic University in June 2008.Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University Gunter W. Georgi is an Industry Professor at Polytechnic University. He received his BS from Cooper Union and his MS and
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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fanourios Chalkiadakis, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Tagged Divisions
Energy Conversion and Conservation
engineering programs inpower systems and energy technologies. Such a perception can be justified by the fact that thepower program in our school has recently seen an increased enrollment partially attributed to ourfaculty using advanced software tools to educate the students. This in turn allows for continuousimprovement of the curriculum so that it stays modern and attached to the trends of the ever-expanding power systems engineering field.Bibliography1. G.T. Heydt & V. Vittal, Feeding Our Profession, IEEE Power & Energy Magazine, 1/2003.2. Workforce Trends in the Electric Utility Industry, A report to the United States Congress Pursuant to Section 1101 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, U.S. Department of Energy, 8/2006.3. PSCAD
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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Sunghoon Jang; Robert Russo; Hong Li
Modifying the Existing Non-invasive Optical Glucose Sensing Device and Demonstrating the Optical Rotatory Effect of glucose in the presence of Glucose Medium Sunghoon Jang+, Robert Russo*, Hong Li# + Department of Electrical Engineering Technology * Department of Vision Care Technology # Department of Computer Systems Technology New York City College of Technology of CUNY 300 Jay Street Brooklyn, NY-11201 I
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Mechanics Division Poster Session
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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raghu Echempati, Kettering University
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Mechanics
designed by a group of faculty teaching thiscourse so that each question is tied with the course (or student) learning objectives (CLOsor SLOs) and the program outcomes (POs). Sample assessment charts are presented at theend of the paper and discussed.Introduction and Literature ReviewThere is a lot of literature on educational research and teaching and learning techniquesavailable that deal with improving Mechanics education. ASEE J. of EngineeringEducation, J. of Science, Math, Engineering and Technology (SMET) Education, J. ofSTEM, etc., are only a few of many such dedicated journals devoted to engineeringeducation. Numerous textbook authors and the publishers have organized forums oncollege campuses and at several educational conferences such