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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-134: TRANSFORMING CULTURES IN INDUSTRY: BUILDINGLEADERSHIP ATTITUDES AND SKILLS FOR WORKING ADULT GRAD-UATE STUDENTSRonald 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.Dr. Elaine R. Millam, University of St. Thomas Dr. Elaine

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Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norena Martin-Dorta, University of La Laguna; Isabel Sánchez Berriel, University of La Laguna; David López Rodríguez; Héctor Amado; Jose Luis Saorin, Universidad de La Laguna; Manuel Contero, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación en Bioingeniería y Tecnología Orientada al Ser Humano (I3BH)

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1653: DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A 3D CONSTRUCTIONMOBILE GAME FOR THE IPHONE/IPOD TOUCH PLATFORMNORENA MARTIN-DORTA, University of La Laguna Norena Martin-Dorta is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Graphics and CAD at La Laguna University (ULL). She earned a degree in Architectural Technology in 1998 from ULL, an MS degree in Library Science and Documentation in 2005 and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering in 2009 from UPV. She joined La Laguna University in 2001 and her research interests include development of spatial abilities using multimedia technologies and sketch-based modeling. Address: Av. ngel Guimer s/n, Escuela de Ingeniera de la Edificacin, Dpt. de Expresin Grfica en Arquitectura e Ingeniera

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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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Lei Miao, The University of Cincinnati; Denis Fedorov, University of Cincinnati; James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management positions in industry working for such companies as Battelle’s Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985.Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati Max Rabiee earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Kentucky (UK) in 1987. He has taught electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology courses full-time & part-time for 28 years; and he is currently Professor and ECET Program Chair in the School of Electronics and Computing Systems in the College of Engineering and

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Scott Grenquist

A Novel Method of Teaching Dimensional Analysis and Similitude By Dr. Scott Grenquist Associate Professor Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology College of Engineering and Technology Wentworth Institute of Technology AbstractDimensional Analysis and Similitude are two of the most important concepts that any Engineering student can master.However

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Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

, J.E.," Multiple assessment strategies for capstone civil engineering class design project", AAEE, 2007.[26] Blicblau, A.S., and J.P. van der Walt," Breaking The Boundaries In Engineering Education By Incorporating Interdisciplinary And Inter-Gender Interaction In Final Year Projects", Global Colloquium, 2005.[27] Mann, C., A Study of Engineering Education, New York City: Carnegie Foundation Press, 1918.[28] Wickenden, W.," Report of the Investigation of Engineering Education: 1923-1929", Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education Vol. 1, 1930, pp. 1-12.[29] Lucena, J.C.," Flexible Engineers: History, Challenges, and Opportunities for Engineering Education", Bulletin of Science, Technology &

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Jennifer Van Donk; Justin Lekos; Sarah Baker; Kevin Yamauchi; Adam Paicely; Brian P. Self; A. Matthew Robinson

of the new design. At the end of five years we Figure 9: Vida Nueva technician Walter with hope to have at least six clinics using the new director Reina in front of their clinic. Proceedings of the 2011 PSW American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference  Copyright © 2011, American Society for Engineering Education  40   technology and roughly 300-400 patients using our prostheses. There are currently up to500,000 amputees worldwide. With such a large population of users the demand is high and

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Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Alison B. Hoxie, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

junior level engineers. Incorporationof the project promotes multiple Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)specified program outcomes5 including:outcome a. Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering principlesoutcome b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret dataoutcome c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needsoutcome e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problemsoutcome j. Knowledge of contemporary issuesoutcome k. Ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice Page

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Tuba Pinar Yildirim, University of Pittsburgh; Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Natasa Vidic, University of Pittsburgh

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, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement Program, now Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or TUES Page 22.314.2 Study students' problem solving strategies and extend the use of MEAs to specific aspects of undergraduate reasoning and problem-solving, Determine solution paths first-year engineering students use in solving MEAs, Execute a comprehensive dissemination and infusion effort, and Develop a comprehensive research agenda for models and modeling in undergraduate educa- tion.In particular, we are extending MEA implementation and complementary student and faculty as

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Energy Education and Industrial Partnership Needs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Russell Forringer, LeTourneau University; Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Jesse J. French, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Engineering Technology at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He is currently co-developer of the program in BioMedical Engineering. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.edu Page 22.1027.1 c American Society for

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Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul J. Kauffmann, East Carolina University; Sviatoslav Archava, East Carolina University; Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University; Heather L. Ries, East Carolina University; Stephanie T. Sullivan, East Carolina University; Karen A. De Urquidi, East Carolina University

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Mathematics

success, they do not do well and this often results in changes of the majorand loss of STEM career potential. This study explored student perceptions of success factorsimpacting pre calculus. Findings covered areas such as placement processes, impact of highschool preparation, learning resources valued and used by students, and student views onstrategic programs to enhance success.IntroductionEfforts to increase the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce byenhancing the selection of and success in engineering and science majors have addressed manyideas and directions. An area of particular interest and significant potential is to increase thesuccess rate for those who have selected a STEM career. These efforts often fall

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2264: ”MUMPS” MULTI-USER-MEMS-PROCESSES AS TEACH-ING AND DESIGN TOOLS IN MEMS INSTRUCTIONMustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine Mustafa G. Guvench received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a full professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to joining U.S.M. he served on the faculties of the University of Pittsburgh and M.E.T.U., Ankara, Turkey. His research interests and publications span the field of mi- croelectronics including I.C. design, MEMS and semiconductor technology and its application in sensor development, finite element and analytical modeling of semiconductor

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ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aikaterini Bagiati, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Chrysoula Florou, University of Thessaly, Greece; Ioanna Kosmopoulou, University Of Thessaly, Greece; Elias N. Houstis, University of Thessaly

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Electrical and Computer

RoboticsChrysoula Florou, University of Thessaly, Greece Chrysoula Florou received the Diploma degree in computer & communication engineering from Depart- ment of Computer & Communication Engineering, University of Thessaly, Greece, in 2009. She’s now an MSc student in the same Department. Her research interests lie in the areas of technology enhanced learning, Web 2.0 applications for distance learning, and virtual learning enviroments.Ioanna Kosmopoulou, University Of Thessaly, GreeceProf. Elias N Houstis, Univ. of Thessaly E.N. Houstis is currently a full Professor of Computer Engineering and Communications department at University of Thessaly, Greece, Director of Research Center of Thessaly (CE.RE.TE.TH.), and

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Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2046: MAKING SENSE OF NANOSCALE PHENOMENA: A PRO-POSED MODEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND THINKINGAlejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alejandra J. Magana is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology and the School of Engineering Education, at Purdue University. Alejandra’s research inter- est are focused on identifying how computational tools and methods can support the understanding of complex phenomena for scientific discovery and for inquiry learning.Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth A. Streveler is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Before coming to Purdue she spent 12 years at

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Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods

ConceptualSchemas in Thermal and Transport Sciences. Presented at ASEE Annual Conference.Nottis, Katharyn, Michael Prince, and Margot Vigeant (2009), 'Undergraduate engineering students' understanding of heat, temperature, and radiation', Northeastern Educational Research Association,Nottis, Katharyn, Prince, Michael, Vigeant, Margot, Nelson, Sarah, & Hartsock, Kathryn. 2009.Undergraduate Engineering Students' Understanding of Heat, Temperature, and Radiation. NortheasternEducational Research Association.Ozdemir, G. and Clark, D. 2007. An Overview of Conceptual Change Theories. Eurasia Journal ofMathematics, Science and Technology Education. 3(4), 4: 351-361.Prince, Michael, M. Vigeant, and Katharyn Nottis (2009), 'Development of a concept

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Dionysios D. Dionysiou, University of Cincinnati; Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Miguel Pelaez, University of Cincinnati; Mark Schulz; Christopher Huth; Vesselin N. Shanov, University of Cincinnati; Donglu Shi, University of Cincinnati

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NSF Grantees

Excellence in Review Award, Environmental Science and Technology (American Chemical Society) (2008), the AEESP Dissertation Advisor Award (2008), the NSF CAREER Award (2005); the DuPont Young Professor Award (2005); the 2007 Sigma Xi Award for Young Faculty, University of Cincinnati Chapter; the 2006 College of Engineering Research Award for Young Faculty, and the 2009 and 2010 College of Engineering Distinguished Engineering Researcher Award.Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati Ian Papautsky is an Associate Professor in the School of Electronics and Computing Systems at the Uni- versity of Cincinnati. He received a Ph.D. in bioengineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. His research interests focus on

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Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liya (Grace) Ni, California Baptist University

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Electrical and Computer

touch. A haptic interface is a human-computer interface that provides force ortouch feedback to the user through a motorized device and haptic rendering software. Thehaptics technology, combined with virtual reality and/or telerobotics technologies, has undergonerapid development with medical, educational, automotive, industrial and other applications in thepast decade, with the contributions of numerous academic and industrial research groupsworldwide.Some engineering educators with a research background in haptics have attempted to incorporatehaptics into their undergraduate and graduate curricula. One approach is to use haptics enabledcomputer simulations to assist the teaching of engineering subjects such as physics, statics,dynamics

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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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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Kanti Prasad

A Consummate Model of VLSI Education for Preparing the Workforce towards Meeting the Challenges of the Hi-Tech Industry through Industrial Involvement Kanti Prasad Ph.D.; P.E. Professor/Founding Director Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of Massachusetts Lowell Kanti_Prasad@uml.eduAbstract:In order to prepare the workforce for VLSI program, theoretical instructions must becomplemented with adequate laboratory facilities in order to validate the design from itsconception to

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holli Burgon, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David E. Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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NSF Grantees

Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education. He is also co-founder and chief scientist of ShareThis Inc., a web2.0 startup. Trained as a civil engineer at the University of Michigan, where he earned his B.S.E. and took his Ph.D. in 1983, Dr. Goldberg has held positions at Michigan, Alabama, and Illinois. Founder and decade- long business committee member for the largest, highest quality conference in genetic and evolutionary computation, he is founding co-chair of the Workshop on Philosophy and Engineering (2007, TUDelft; 2008, Royal Academy of Engineering) and the 2010 Forum on Philosophy, Engineering & Technology (Colorado School of Mines). His widely acclaimed text, Genetic Algorithms in Search, Organization

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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Judith A. Garzolini, Boise State University; Gary LeRoy Hunt, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Susan Shadle, Boise State University; Cheryl B. Schrader, Boise State University

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, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) retention efforts at Boise State. She functions on campus as both the project coordinator for a $1 million grant from the Na- tional Science Foundation and the Idaho Science Talent Expansion Program (STEP), and as the first ever campus coordinator for STEM retention. Garzolini has a long term professional interest in increasing the participation and success of students in STEM fields. Throughout her career, she has provided extensive professional leadership and service to the Society of Women Engineers at the national level, and in 2007 was national society president. Garzolini has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Wayne State University and an MBA from UC

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Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Braun, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

Development, Our Common Future, chaired by Norwegian Prime-Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, 1987.10. Global Climate Change: Linking Energy, Environment, Economy, and Equity, J. C. White, Ed. New York: Plenum Press, 1992.11. D. Braun and Cal Poly Electrical and Computer Engineering Students, “Cal Poly’s wiki for Sustainability in Integrated Circuits,” Available: http://sustainability-and-ICs.pbworks.com/. [Accessed December 27, 2010].12. D. Braun, “EE 306 Sustainability Analysis Assignment,” Available: http://tinyurl.com/EE306-Sust and http://courseware.ee.calpoly.edu/~dbraun/courses/ee306/SustainabilityAnalysis.html. [Accessed December 27, 2010]13. B. Commoner, The Closing Circle: Nature, Man, and Technology. New York

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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James Roche

content totheir curricula that directly supports education in those fields. Students were also given theopportunity to interact with an off-campus client, which provided an additional uniqueexperience that is not typically found in the classroom. This interaction allowed students tofurther develop their project management and communication skills. This paper will describe theresults of the project, assess the methodologies used to educate the students and review theimpacts of this approach on incorporating novel content into an engineering curriculum.IntroductionHow can students be taught new ideas in emerging technologies in a timely manner? This is achallenge many universities face, incorporating novel content into their curricula

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Innovations in Teaching: Statics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Dollar, Miami University; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-743: BLENDING INTERACTIVE COURSEWARE INTO STAT-ICS COURSES AND ASSESSING THE OUTCOME AT DIFFERENT IN-STITUTIONSAnna Dollar, Miami University Anna Dollr is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Miami University in Oxford, OH, and previously was on the faculty of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in Chicago. She received her Ph. D. in applied mechanics from Krakow University of Technology in Poland. Her teaching has been recognized by many awards including: University Excellence in Teaching Award (IIT), and E. Phillips Knox University Teaching Award (Miami University). Her research focuses on mechanics of solids and engineering education.Ronald R

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Faculty Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Jessica A Kuczenski, Century College; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame

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Computers in Education

.; Bhattacharya, M.; Rayudu, R.; “Work In Progress: E-portfolios in Computer Science andEngineering Education.” FIE Conference Nov. 2006 http://www.fie-conference.org/fie2006/papers/1428.pdf4. Heinrich, E.; Bhattacharya, M.; Rayudu, R.; “Preparation for lifelong learning using ePortfolios.” EuropeanJournal of Engineering Education 32(6), 2007.5. Gulbahar, Y.; Tinmaz, H. “Implementing Project-Based Learning and E-Portfolio Assessment in anUndergraduate Course.” Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 38(3), 2006.6. ABET. “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.” 2009. http://abet.org/Linked%20Documents-UPDATE/Criteria%20and%20PP/E001%2010-11%20EAC%20Criteria%201-27-10.pdf7. Fink, L.D. Creating Significant Learning Experiences. San Francisco

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1996: DESIGN OF PROBLEM SOLVING ENVIRONMENT FORAUTOMATED SYSTEM INTEGRATION EDUCATIONSheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a Professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. 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 the areas of

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

AC 2011-936: STATUS STUDY OF SOUTH TEXAS AND NORTHERN MEX-ICO TECHNICAL COLLEGES OFFERING CAD/CAM/CNC PROGRAMSCOMPARED TO AN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM IN CAD/CAM/CNCFarzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Dr. Farzin Heidari currently serves as an Associate Professor of Industrial Technology at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Dr.Heidari has twenty years of teaching experience in CAD/CAM courses. He is currently serving as the Graduate Coordinator for the Industrial Management program. Page 22.10.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Status Study of South

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Biswanath Samanta

. Several novel applications of hybrid CI techniques proposed earlierby the author in engineering, manufacturing, biomedical and health care systems are discussed. Theexperiences of offering CI as a graduate course and a summer research project involving high schoolstudents are also presented. The importance of introducing CI techniques and their multidisciplinaryapplications as a senior level interdisciplinary engineering elective course and integrating these inresearch experiences for undergraduates and STEM education is discussed.1. Introduction Recently in US universities, there is a growing emphasis on multidisciplinary education and research,especially involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) [1-8]. The

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FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colleen A. McDonough, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Renée S. DeGraaf, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Sarah J. Stoner, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Thomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University

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Michigan State. McDonough’s areas of interest include educational theory, student development and engineering education.Daina Briedis, Michigan State University DAINA BRIEDIS is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Michigan State University. Dr. Briedis has been involved in several areas of education research includ- ing student retention, curriculum redesign, and the use of technology in the classroom. She is a co-PI on two NSF grants in the areas of integration of computation in engineering curricula and in developing comprehensive strategies to retain early engineering students. She is active nationally and internationally in engineering accreditation and is a Fellow of

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

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Christian Bach; Salvatore Belardo; Hassan Bajwa; Pushpa Kantharaju; Praveen Prasanth

FACTOR ANALYSIS IN MEASURING INFORMATION SYSTEMS EFFECTIVENESS Christian Bach Salvatore Belardo Technology Management Management Science and Information Systems University of Bridgeport University at Albany cbach@bridgeport.edu belardo@albany.edu Hassan Bajwa Pushpa Kantharaju Praveen Prasanth Electrical Engineering Technology Management Technology Management University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport hbajwa@bridgeport.edu

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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

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Deliberate Engagement of Laptops in Large Lecture Classes to Improve Attentiveness and EngagementAbstractThe value of in-class Internet technologies to student attentiveness, engagement, and learningremains both controversial and filled with promising potential. In this study, students were giventhe option to use LectureTools, an interactive suite of tools designed specifically for largerclasses. The availability of these tools dramatically changed the mechanics of the course as over90% of students attending lecture voluntarily brought their laptops to class. On one hand,surveys over multiple semesters show that students believe the availability of a laptop is