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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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softwareare found in virtually every area of scienceand engineering.Program:1–2:30 pm Intro and Live Demo2:30–4 pm Hands-on Session If you have any questions do not hesitateto contact Nicholas Snaith by email atnicholas@comsol.com or phone at(781) 273-3322.LabVIEWHands-on Campus Workshop byNational InstrumentsIn this workshop you will get:1. ntroduction to DAQ hardware— I capabilities, driver software, where to go for help2. ntroduction to LabVIEW—User Interfaces, I Block Diagram, Collecting Data, Signal Processing, Writing to Disk. Learn how to create complete LabVIEW applications from scratch in minutes with interactive Express VIs and I/O assistants3. &A —Address specific applications you Q have in mindRegistered

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Arthur D. Kney P.E.; Nancy Ball; Traci Shoemaker; Danuta Bukatko; Angela Moran; Joe Colosi

Partnerships across Academic and Geographic Boundaries: A Technology-Driven Transformation of 3 – 7th Grade STEM Learning Communities rd Authors: Arthur Kney1, Nancy Ball1 (Lafayette College), Traci Shoemaker2 (Spring Cove School District), Danuta Bukatko3 (Holy Cross), Angela Moran4 (US Naval Academy), Joe Colosi5 (DeSales University)1) Lafayette College, 740 High Street, Easton, PA 18018, 610-330-5439, kneya@lafayette.edu, balln@lafayette.edu;2) Martinsburg Elementary School, 415 Spring Street Martinsburg, PA 16662, 814-793-2014, tshoemaker@scsd.k12pen.com;3) dbukatko@holycross.edu; 4) amoran@usna.edu; 5) jcc0

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2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Vladimir de Delva; Keith McIver; Katherine Whitaker; Stephanie Farrell; Mariano Javier Savelski; C. Stewart Slater

pharmaceutical industry whichcould be incorporated into an introductory freshman or sophomore chemical engineering course.Many of the problems are appropriate for the freshman level and do not require mastery offreshman math and science content. More advanced problems do use concepts from freshmancalculus 1 and 2. chemistry 1 and 2, and physics. The problems were designed to be used as in-class examples or homework problems. The formatting, layout, style and focus of the problemspresented in this paper are based on those of Felder and Rousseau’s Elementary Principles ofChemical Processes1, a widely-used textbook for these types of courses. However, coursestaught with a different textbook may still use the problems developed since they cover topicssuch

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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completed in a short amount of time. The student team approachesthe problem as they best see fit – this may include trial and error, design-build-test-redesign, andany number of different design approaches. When complete, the designs are tested to determine a“winner” based on some predetermined metric. Examples of impromptu design exercisescurrently being developed for a diverse range of classes across engineering disciplines arepresented along with a discussion about some of the challenges of developing an adequateassessment plan. Relevant curriculum theory, such as that of Jerome Bruner’s spiral curriculum,will provide a backdrop for this discussion.1. IntroductionIn ABET’s 2010-2011 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs 1 , engineering

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Erick Froede; David Saint John; Richard Devon

thebootstrapping of sustainable culture approaching a baseline global equity is hardly a pipe dream -in some sense it is the main means through which our new scientific knowledge is currentlygenerated already. A grant is a gift with expectations attached. Should the knowledge producedwith such grants be subject to the hoarding of intellectual property, e.g. patents?So what are the features of such a gift culture as suggested by the evolution of Linux? 1. Bottom up innovation and production: Innovation may not come only from “A” students, but also from “F” students like Torvalds. This suggests at the very least that undergraduate students can be an important resource in development of fresh ideas. 2. Plenty of intercultural conflict: Torvalds

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2010 Northeast Section Meeting

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softwareare found in virtually every area of scienceand engineering.Program:1–2:30 pm Intro and Live Demo2:30–4 pm Hands-on Session If you have any questions do not hesitateto contact Nicholas Snaith by email atnicholas@comsol.com or phone at(781) 273-3322.LabVIEWHands-on Campus Workshop byNational InstrumentsIn this workshop you will get:1. Introduction to DAQ hardware— capabilities, driver software, where to go for help2. Introduction to LabVIEW—User Interfaces, Block Diagram, Collecting Data, Signal Processing, Writing to Disk. Learn how to create complete LabVIEW applications from scratch in minutes with interactive Express VIs and I/O assistants3. Q&A —Address specific applications you have in mindRegistered

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2010 Northeast Section Meeting

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Raymond Addabbo

studies that claim that student’s understanding can beenhanced when writing is incorporated into engineering courses 1 2,3. The claim of Writing Acrossthe Curriculum is that in order to write about a concept clearly you must have a goodunderstanding. In addition to the writing component, we are connecting the physics and calculuscourses that freshman take. Kumar and Jalko4 make the claim that mathematics courses shouldbe taught from an applications point of view. We also look to reinforce several efforts at Vaughn 1to improve retention rates of engineering students. Some of these efforts have included freshmanorientation courses, learning

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Peter S. Rourke

accompany them here in the US are going right with them. This is far from the truth. It isfrequently only the highly repetitive, low skill jobs that are associated with the high volume output thatgoes. What remains here is the required high level of manufacturing knowledge needed to bring thenext generation of products to the line. Often left out of the discussion is the need for increasededucation in manufacturing to insure we keep this capability. Following are some quotes taken from theBureau of Labor Statistics Overview of the 2008-18 Projections, Production Heading:From the Significant Points section:Job opportunities are expected to be good in the manufacturing sector, particularly in growing, high-technology industries. (1)From the Nature of

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Solomon G. Diamond

. Analytically-drivenCAD models turn mathematical expressions into virtual parts and FEM simulation allowsstudents to check and visualize solutions with an independent methodology. From a pedagogical standpoint, there are four steps to parametric engineering design.These steps are patterned after the problem solving steps in solid mechanics [1]. First is tospecify design intent. This step entails listing design constraints, assigning nomenclature, anddrawing freehand sketches as needed to describe the problem. The parameters are divided intothose key quantities that will drive design and those that will be computed or optimized. Thesecond step is to solve the problem analytically. Third is to build the parametric model in CADfrom the analytical

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Steve Zilora

succeed in the 21st century.What is Informatics?While hardly as mature a discipline as engineering, computer science has evolved significantly inthe past half century. This evolution has given rise to several sub-domains and specialties. Onesuch specialty is informatics. The term “informatics” was first proposed by Karl Steinbuch in his1957 paper [1], “Informatics: Automatic Information Processing”, to refer to the general field ofcomputer science. In Europe and many other parts of the world, this meaning of the wordinformatics has remained. In the United States, however, the term has taken on a more specificmeaning. Here, informatics focuses less on the theory and fundamental technology of computer

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Junichi Kanai; Jeff P. Morris; Mark Anderson

, and information search, in their projects. Ourgoal was to introduce skills and the extended features of these tools in various courses to makestudents more productive. These skills were originally introduced in capstone design courses.Some skills are now introduced in a sophomore level engineering design course and a freshmancourse. This paper introduces the issues and our approaches.1. IntroductionThe current generation of college students, who were born in 1990’s, grew up with personalcomputers, the Internet, and other digital “gadgets”. They use text messages, IM (instantmessage), e-mail, and cell phones to communicate with their peers every day. They also sharetheir lives by posting messages and uploading digital photos to social

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Alva L. Couch

social interactionThere is a wealth of strong evidence in the education literature that social interaction anddiscussion improves learning. Teaching works best when it is considered a social activity ratherthan simply imparting knowledge (1). Community building is a key part of this socialization ofteaching (2). Social interaction better prepares students for their eventual roles in the world, andteachers should rethink their roles, becoming coaches rather than imparters of knowledge (3).Even reading the textbook is more productive in groups of two students (4). Recently, there hasbeen much work on fostering group-based learning on the internet, for example, in (5). Workingin groups is not just a proven mechanism for aiding learning, but also, a

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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John Adams

and OverviewThe Merrimack College Department of Electrical Engineering is a unique EE departmentin that it sits in an undergraduate, Augustinian college. The department is the only ABETaccredited EE Program to offer a part time evening program in New England, and inaddition has a very active co-operative education program. A typical graduating class ison the order of 15 students, with most students going directly into industry. 1 ASEE-NE 2010 Conference - WITAdams: Renewable Energy Education …Although the EE department differs markedly from many other EE programs, we believethat lessons learned here can provide value to

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Brian Savilonis

emphasized design through its program outcomes, but criterion 3 also includesteamwork, communication skills, ethics and professionalism, and an understanding of theimpact of engineering in a broad global and societal context. Various project modes havedeveloped in response to these criteria. Berg and Nasr [1] suggest a capstone coursewhich has a strong environmental component to help meet “those difficult ABETprogram educational outcomes.” Nicholas et al [2] suggest community service projects tostrengthen student understanding of societal needs. Hoffman [3] has used rehabilitationand disability needs to bridge design to society. In the thermal fluids area, Janna andHockstone [4] reviewed traditional design assessment with some link to economics

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Suxia Cui; Younhui Wang; Felecia M Nave; Kendall T. Harris

Teach Computer Techniques through Multimedia Suxia Cui1, Younhui Wang2, Felecia M. Nave3, and Kendall T. Harris4 1 Electrical and Computer Engineering Department 2 Engineering Technology Department 3 Chemical Engineering Department 4 Mechanical Engineering Department Prairie View A&M UniversitySession: Tools, techniques, and best practices of engineering education for the digital generationAbstractPrairie View A&M University (PVAMU) College of

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Hudson V. Jackson P.E.; Kassim M. Tarhini P.E.; Corinna Marie Fleischmann P.E.; Nathan Rumsey; Sharon Zelmanowitz P.E.

AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requirements. The structure of these courseshave evolved to incorporate changes in technology, needs of industry and changes in ABETrequirements. For example, Yost and Lane [1] reported the evolution of civil engineering designcapstone experience at a research university, discussed measures to assess communicationcompetence, and reported lessons learned while working with industry partners. They developeda capstone course designed to provide a unified effort in developing: teamwork skills,multidisciplinary interaction, communication skills, fundamentals of engineering designprocesses, and application of engineering design principles to a real engineering project. Thecourse provided greater breadth in

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Kara Cokeley; Claire Mockler; Min Feng Zheng; James Patrick Abulencia

Teaching Alternative Energy through Biodiesel from Algae Kara Cokeley1, Claire Mockler1, Min Feng Zheng1, and James Patrick Abulencia1 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, 10463, USA Session 5: Interdisciplinary programs, sustainability and alternative energy as related to engineering educationAbstract: As the world’s energy demands continually increase, the sources of today’s energy aredrastically depleting and the search for renewable fuel is growing. Biofuels are desirablebecause the carbon dioxide released when combusted is ultimately captured by photosyntheticplants, thus making the emissions process essentially carbon neutral. The

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Siben Dasgupta

of the experiments and their interpretation.In setting up the laboratory projects we used MATLAB, MATLAB Toolboxes, and SIMULINK.MATLAB is an excellent tool for DSP education, enabling and easier transition for the student from theoryto practice. Although, now a days, all DSP courses use MATLAB exercises for illustrating the theory, wethink that hands on experiments using real signals are crucial for the basic understanding of material. Atypical hardware setup for the DSP lab is shown in Figure#1. In addition to MATLAB, we usedSIMULINK because SIMULINK with code composer studio (CCS) by Texas Instruments enables thecreation of sophisticated algorithms in an intuitive top level design. Simultaneously this approach, which isused for the

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Ali Moazed; Richard L Roberts; Xiaobin Le P.E.; Anthony William Duva P.E.

topics arecovered. Week 1- Introduction to CosmosWorks- Plate in tension, plate in bending • Topics such as mesh generation, boundary conditions and loads as well as post processing are covered. Week 2- Static Analysis & Convergence • The H method, convergence threshold, and mesh refinement are discussed. It is greatly emphasized that a single run is FEA is not meaningful and multiple runs are required to achieve acceptable results. Week 3- Shell elements vs. Solid elements • The advantages of using shell elements in thin structures are explained. Week 4- Displacement Loads, Symmetry, Cyclic Symmetry • The concept of applied non-zero boundary conditions

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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John W. Duggan P.E.

the interests of owners, governments and the general public. In manyrespects, the green approach is not an option but a necessity in order to compete in this everevolving industry.Students in construction programs of study must understand these concepts and applications inorder to stand out in a very competitive job marketplace. Despite our current recession, nationaltrends reveal that the future construction market will continue to increase its focus on green,building. Students entering the construction field must be familiar with sustainable design andconstruction principles and practices to be competitive.Soil, Stone, Fill and Related Construction MaterialsFigure 1. A satellite view of Boston, MA. Most of Boston is filled land, making it

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Gautham Das; Rishi Cariappa

important design factor as the road passed through certain low lying areaswhere the groundwater was very close to the surface of the road. Settlement and slope stabilitywas an additional concern due to the high moisture content in the soil. Certain parts of the ORRpassed through wetlands and three major lakes. It was necessary to construct a bridge and designpipe culverts to accommodate for the continuous flow of water under the bridge.In terms of the construction of the pavement one of the major concerns was the level ofgroundwater which accounted for uneven settling and slope stability. After preliminaryinvestigations it was identified that groundwater was present at a depth of 1 ft from the surface ofthe ground. Numerous soil exploration

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Marie Planchard

manufacturingprocess affect carbon footprint, energy consumption, air acidification, and water eutrophication.Learning to compare engineering parameters allows students to be environmentally conscienceabout their designs. Industry can play a vital role in teaching students to integrate LCA intoproduct design. Through different levels of collaboration and participation, three studentactivities are explored that incorporate sustainable engineering with industrial partnering. • Formula Hybrid Competition, Thayer School of Engineering Dartmouth • Envisioning Sustainable Futures 2 Poster Competition, Worcester Polytechnic Institute • Vehicle Design Summit, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyFormula HybridThe Formula Hybrid [1] competition, founded in

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Francis J. Hopcroft

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Anne E. Mohan; Enrique Sola; James Patrick Abulencia

point in time. This modulation has been defined by thetug-of-war between practical training and academic training. Terry Reynolds provides acomprehensive view of the American engineer throughout history in his book, “The Engineer inAmerica: A Historical Anthology from Technology and Culture.” [1] The appearance of engineering in America is associated with the emergence of themilitary during the American Revolution. The large-scale projects necessary during this timesuch as conducting sieges, constructing fortifications, and building bridges, required theknowledge of technical military engineers. Prior to the Revolution, the level of capitalinvestment and risk in American society was never high enough to justify the expense of full-time

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Xingguo Xiong; Linfeng Zhang; Lawrence V. Hmurcik P.E.

Teaching MEMS Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Graduate Program Xingguo Xiong, Linfeng Zhang, Lawrence Hmurcik Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604Abstract: Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) refer to devices and systems in the sizerange of 1 micron (1 micron=10-6m) to 1000 microns. Due to their small size, MEMStechnology has the advantages of low weight, low cost, low power consumption and highresolution. MEMS have found broad applications in automobile, inertial navigation, lightdisplay, optical and RF communications, biomedicine, etc. World’s MEMS market isgrowing

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Peng Su; Zhengping Wu

, routing policies, network education, adjacencies,topology.1. Introduction-Difficulty of understanding BGP and topology As described in RFC 4271 [1] and RFC 4277 [5], the Border Gateway Protocol is an inter-Autonomous System routing protocol. It works among the autonomous systems, Internet ServiceProviders, nations and so on. BGP exchanges reachability messages between neighbors or peers,maintains three information databases as well as provides the routes that the BGP has selected byusing local routing policies. Furthermore, this protocol supports Classless Inter-Domain Routing,RFC 1519 [3], and Variable Length Subnet Mask, RFC 1878 [4], which makes BGP speakerseasy to advertise some appropriate IP prefixes not according to the classes and free

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Jeanine Lee Skorinko; Jennifer Lay; Grant McDonald; Brad Miller; Colleen Shaver; Cindy Randall; James Kevin Doyle; Michael A. Gennert; Gretar Tryggvason; James Van de Ven

science, engineering, andtechnology. Moreover, FIRST provides a platform for young people to work with oneanother, work with mentors, and also cooperate and compete with one another. Byproviding this platform, FIRST encourages participants to develop communication andleadership skills, and may also boost self-esteem and self-confidence in participants.However, the social outcomes of participating in FIRST (e.g., boosts in self-esteem) hasyet to be explored.Why Are Social Outcomes Important? According to Erik Erikson’s (1959) psychosocial development theory, thosebetween 13-19 are struggling with the question of who they are and what they want to dowith their lives (1). Erikson argues that teenagers battle between role confusion (trying

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Nancy Ortins Savage; Samuel Daniels; Michael A. Collura P.E.

sacrificing the quantity or depth of contentcovered in the course. This traditional approach also presumes that students will be active learners; readingtextbooks, asking questions in class and doing homework problems beyond those assigned.Many students, however, are passive learners, expecting that they will learn by attendance alone.As lecture instruction is inherently passive approach to teaching students, many collegeinstructors have re-envisioned their courses to encourage (and in some cases require) more activeparticipation of students. These approaches range from the use of student response systemsduring lecture, to the elimination of lecture entirely in favor of guided inquiry learning. [1] In parallel to the changing attitudes

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Tom Goulding

programmers [5, 9,10] are capable of developing full commercialquality C++ or C# based multi-player client-serverGaming Systems. (Figure 1) We believe theseachievements reveal that computer programmingcan be as compelling activity as game play foryoung people if the programming exercises imitategame play [4, 6] and the pedagogical method used Since student success at developing GM-Gamesin the classroom is Socratic in nature. [7, 8] and complete complex game systems can beaccomplished on an entirely independent study essential to the 21st Century online instructor.basis we believe that exceptional student Both practitioners rely heavily on the use ofperformance can be achieved in both the online

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

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Harry Knickle

Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Programs, Northeast LSAMP: Recruiting STEM Majors Harold N. Knickle, knickle@egr.uri.edu College of Engineering, University of Rhode Island New England Section of ASEE at Wentworth Institute, May 2010 Introduction The College of Engineering at URI joined with Northeastern University, WPI, UConn, and UMass-Amherst in a joint proposal to NSF to fund the Northeast Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Programs. UMASS-Amherst is the lead institution. The proposal was funded for a five-year period beginning October 1, 2001 and then for a second five year period in 2006. The purpose of the project is to increase minority