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2012 EDI

Authors

Laura Steinberg

! Civic duty in action (scholarship in action); leadership skills; discipline; excellence; perseverance; indisputably, the team-work; frankness about vulnerabilities (PTSD); experience; most diverse institution in the country, etc5. Maximize long collaboration between engineering and government defense sectors: innovative technical research drives economic growth and national security DATA ABOUT:A. Engineering, aspirations for engineering, pipeline to engineeringB. Military servicepersons & separated veterans as postsecondary students? Post-9/11 GI Bill useC. Veteran student needs and supports in the academic context: their recommendations...D. Pathways: Educational and Career Findings: 4 Broad

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2012 ERC

Authors

Kam Ng

) Spending Authority $577,372K ILIR Defense Research Sciences (ONR Core, NRL, Navy Warfare Centers)—Primarily investments in basic research URI $18,092 that will increase fundamental knowledge, foster opportunities for breakthroughs, and provide technology options for future NWC Naval capabilities and systems. A portion goes to S&E NRL education, career development, and outreach ONR University Research Initiatives (URI)—Wide

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Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Jennifer A. Kersten, University of Minnesota; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, 14-16. However, Katehi et al.1, in their summaryof the current state of K-12 engineering education, note that these natural connections betweenthe subjects are not always emphasized. Though engineering in practice requires application ofmathematics and science, current engineering education is limited in scope. Science is treatedonly as a tool and math is used mainly for data analysis1.One of the benefits of introducing engineering (in particular engineering design) into themathematics and science curricula is an increased interest in STEM subjects and careers inSTEM fields. Several studies found an increase in students’ interest in these areas afterimplementing engineering design into K-12 science and mathematics classes7-10, 17. There

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Yubin Lan, USDA ARS; Jian-ao Lian, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

skills training, to enable ET students to solve production and systemimplementation problems and help them explain solutions. Therefore, to prepare the students tomeet the industry requirements in the job market, it is urgent to update the educationalcurriculum along with technology trend in the ET program.To better fulfill the departmental primary purpose to prepare students for a successfulprofessional career in diversified technology fields, in the current phase of the project, an specialtopic class is offered to the Engineering Technology students. The course is featured withgeneral introduction of agricultural robotics, theory and technology behind motion robotics, andhands-on experience with motion robotics. This paper introduces the

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer H. Gross, Lehigh University; Donna M. Mohr, Lehigh University; Stephen Pessiki, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

as the minimum level of education for new hires. In addition, the AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) recommends a master’s degree or the equivalent of 30 creditsbeyond a bachelor’s degree as part of the minimum body of knowledge for licensed professionalengineers. Finally, students whose end goal is a career in professional practice have indicated apreference for graduate programs focused on design knowledge essential for the advancement ofstructural engineering practice. These needs provided the opportunity for the creation of a newprofessional master’s program in structural engineering at Lehigh University.Launched in summer 2008, the program is led by a full-time professor of practice with industrydesign experience and guided by an

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

projectmanagement skills early in an undergraduate engineering curriculum can reap substantialrewards for graduating engineering students early in their careers and, by extension, alsofor the organizations that choose to employ them.As stated earlier, the first four course modules are built around technical projects. Thefifth module, however, addresses professional development skills directly. For the fifthmodule, the groups of students, working together as groups throughout the semester,must present one of the technical projects associated with the first four modules in astructured oral presentation which is recorded, viewed by the students, critiqued andgraded. A PM is assigned and, once again, that PM receives a double grade for his/herefforts.Prior to

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2012 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam Carberry; Daniel Bumblauskas; Alexandra Coso; Ana Torres-Ayala

. Results indicate the importance of professors andclassmates in the recruitment of student members to ASEE. Involvement in ASEE studentchapters has increased overall; yet, almost half of the sample attended an institution with nostudent chapter. Even though 20 percent of the participants have never attend an ASEE event, ofthose who had, opportunities to network and learn about academic careers were well-received bythe participants. These findings illustrate the high likelihood that student representation withinASEE will continue to increase for years to come and student-centered events and activities,such as the SCC and student chapters have and could continue to have a positive impact onstudents.IntroductionAs a new and growing field, the future

Conference Session

FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

-authors.Six questions were posed to freshman students via e-mail, from the ESSAP office. Studentswere asked to provide input in the following areas, with a half page paragraph describingpositive and / or negative impacts for each question: 1. What was the impact of your interaction with other freshman engineering students working on the same projects? 2. What was the impact of your interaction with the sponsor? 3. What was the impact of your interaction with upper division engineering students or graduate students? 4. Did the team project experience have any impact on your engineering career? 5. What kind of skills did you acquire that you consider of value to your engineering career? 6. What would you change to make

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

paper, we describe a novel afterschool engineering program targeted for middle schoolgrades. The afterschool program builds on our many years of experience in conductingengineering-based professional development for K-12 teachers. The program is founded on athree-pronged approach of: 1) engaging students in inquiry-based learning opportunities thatfeature motivation of engineering concepts with readily-available technology examples, andteam-based design projects with the National Academy of Engineering 21st Century GrandChallenges themes; 2) professional development and support for teachers to guide students inmeaningful engineering design activities; and 3) informing parents and caregivers of the fullrange of STEM college and career pathway

Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

on career opportunities, enhancing the transfer student experience, and diversity in engineering. Page 25.1398.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Understanding the Path of Engineering and Computer Science Upper Division Transfer Students To a Large UniversityAbstractThe community college is a critical source for growing the engineering and computer fields inthe United States. The encouragement, recruitment, transfer and acclimation process for thesestudents to a larger four-year school is very crucial in their successful

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Lee, Central Illinois Technology and Education Research Institute

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

over the next decade anational priority”.2 Here, partnerships between industries, foundations, non-profit corporations,and science and engineering societies are asked to contemplate new methods for motivating ouryouth to attain academic degrees in STEM fields. Also in 2009, the President’s Council ofAdvisors on Science and Technology made several recommendations for improving STEMeducation in the United States. These recommendations focused on improving the quality ofeducation by preparing the teaching workforce to instruct students on acquiring the necessaryskills for building “a strong foundation in STEM subjects”, and inspiring students to be“motivated to study STEM subjects” throughout their academic life and careers.3 Further spurredby

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati; Anant R. Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Catherine Maltbie, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

program helped 4.33 33.3% 66.7% 0 0 0 broaden my understanding of engineering (0.49) and engineering technology.2. The sessions (presentations and projects) in the pre-engineering program helped me 4.00 16.7% 66.7% 16.7% 0 0 understand the various career choices (0.60) within engineering and technology.3. The sessions (presentations and projects) 4.00 helped me understand the engineering 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0 0

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Student

time was simply to go toUniversity and get a degree, which would then serve as the springboard for my career. Despiteseemingly limited options, I was not challenged after graduating from high school to be criticalof my career path. Upon graduating from University, I became aware of the choice of optionsbefore me: I could work in engineering industry, I could pursue my entrepreneurial dreams, Icould pursue graduate research in engineering, I could pursue graduate work in another area ofinterest. Faced with these decisions, I started to be critical of my career and my goals for furthereducation. I started to question how graduate studies would benefit me in the future. My criticalperspectives started in undergraduate studies and have been

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

students. She is a student member of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).Dr. Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette Demetra Evangelou, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.A. in psychology from Northeastern Illinois University, and a M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She is a member of Sigma Xi Science Honor Society. Evangelou was awarded an NSF CAREER grant in 2009 and a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2011. Evangelou’s current research focuses on engineering thinking

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

the end of the experience a document that gave a good indication of what they hadlearned about the working world in their first large encounter. Emphasis was placed on makingan effort to collect as much information about the working world so that future decisions aboutwhat they wanted in a career could be planned for and not simply walked into blind.A set of question conveyed what the individuals should be investigating.1. Info session - What do you need for the report?__________2*. Plant tour - What do you see?______________________________3*. Co-op job orientation.What are your responsibilities? What are the objectives of your position? Why does it exist?Does it utilize your tech. background?4. Who will you report to and how is this to be

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Page 25.211.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Assessing a Unique Engineering Undergraduate Degree ProgramAbstractThe ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) degree program at MichiganTechnological University allows students to customize their degree curriculum. With guidancestudents are allowed to select up to 40% of their degree requirements to meet their career goals.Due to the flexible nature of this degree, it is challenging to determine if Program Outcomes(ABET a-k) are being met because each degree may be different. To supplement our currentassessment of student learning outcomes we have implemented a core competency exam whichBSE students must complete before

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mary E. Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Purdue in 2007, she was an Assistant Professor of industrial engineering at Texas A&M University, Com- merce. From 1990 to 2004, she held positions of increasing responsibility at the Automation & Robotics Research Institute in Fort Worth, Texas, and left as Program Manager. She also has more than five years working in an aerospace company in addition to working on funded projects in aerospace throughout her career at ARRI. Her research interests are process modeling and improvement, emissions testing and analysis for alternative fuels, and increasing the interest of young people in careers in sTEm. She holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington

Conference Session

International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Joules Webb, Transformation 2013 Texas STEM Center

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

trends, instruction, technology, assessment, and school systems. Prior to her educational career, she was employed as a chemist in industry which affords her the opportunity to bring the workforce perspective to the education workplace. Page 17.27.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 High School Teachers Engineering Education Professional Development: Foundations for Attracting and Engaging Future EngineersAbstractIncreasing engineering awareness and STEM literacy in the Louisiana K-12 community is aregional commitment led by the College of Engineering at Louisiana

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter R. Hondred, Iowa State University; Karri M. Haen, Iowa State University; Adah Leshem, Iowa State University; Michael R. Kessler, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

degrees and careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related fields.Currently, the pool of engineers in the United States is undersized to meet the needs of our society andeconomy [1]. If current trends do not change, the demand for engineers will surpass the supply ofengineers in the US [2]. A startling number of students in the US are failing to pass science benchmark standards at a Page 25.863.2proficient level. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, fewer than 1 out of 3students perform at or above the proficiency level in 8th grade science [3]. Students from low income andunderrepresented

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

no internship experience. “Once, having an internship or two on your resumemade you a real standout in the marketplace. Today, internships are really the only wayto make sure you get on the career track of your choosing.” 2Engineering programs and the hosting industries also benefit in many ways. “Theprograms possess several advantages and provide benefits to all stakeholders.” 3 TheInternship program is a perfect vehicle to network into many different types of businessesand industries. This working relationship often results in program benefits such as state-of-the-art equipment donations, sources of student scholarships, recruiting tool for currentindustrial employees wishing to upgrade their skill set, a job placement highway forgraduates

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering that has todo with cleaning up the effects built systems have had on the environment. Sustainable design“focuses on design that requires fewer natural resources, produces less (or no) waste, andreduces, reuses, or recycles waste produces (p. F1c-2).” One university defines sustainabledesign as having four components, technical, financial, environmental, and societal and these arereinforced throughout the students’ career in a series of courses spanning freshman to sophomoreyear7. James Madison University defines environmental sustainability as an approach to the engineering of processes, products, and structures which has, indefinitely, a less negative, neutral, or benign effect on all environmental systems. Sustainable

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari L. Jordan, Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Innovation Center at the Ohio State University and Professor Emerita of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics at Michigan Techno- logical University. She recently served as Program Director within the Division of Undergraduate Educa- tion at the National Science Foundation. She began her academic career on the faculty at Michigan Tech in 1986, starting first as an instructor while completing her Ph.D. degree and later joining the tenure-track ranks in 1991. Sorby is the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Engineering and the former Department Chair of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech. Her research interests include graphics and visualization. She has been the Principal

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Korine Steinke Wawrzynski, Michigann State University; Rachel Mangiavellano, Michigan State University; Evan McCune, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Page 25.685.2guidance of a faculty member.6 Developing relationships with faculty and graduate students canalso help undergraduates learn more about graduate school and graduate-level research.3,7Indeed, the National Science Foundation calls undergraduate research “one of the most effectiveavenues for attracting talented undergraduates to, and retaining them in careers in, science andengineering, including careers in teaching and education research.”8By engaging in an undergraduate research experience, students can make gains in academic,cognitive, and personal development. Through their research opportunity and interactions withfaculty, graduate students, and peers, students advance their knowledge and understanding of asubject area, develop

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schar, Stanford University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4640: ”WHAT COUNTS FACTORS”: PREPARING ENGINEER-ING STUDENTS TO INNOVATE THROUGH LEADERSHIP OF MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TEAMSDr. Mark Schar, Stanford University Mark Schar works in the Center for Design Research at Stanford University, he is a member of the Sym- biotic Project of Affective Neuroscience Lab at Stanford University, and he is a lecturer in the School of Engineering. Schar’s area of research is the intersection of design thinking and the neuroscience of choice where he has several research projects underway. He has a 30-year career in industry as a Vice President with the Procter & Gamble Company and Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer with Intuit in Silicon Valley. Schar has a B.S.S

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Hooshangi, George Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

, lose theirdirection within the pipeline and do not continue their studies beyond an associate’s degree.To address both the demand to increase the number of STEM graduates and also the need toprovide an alternative route for non-traditional students, we have developed and implemented a“Bachelor’s Degree Completion” program for working professionals, adult learners andcommunity college students who are interested in careers in science and technology.This new Bachelor’s Degree Completion program is an integrated approach to science andtechnology that provides an opportunity for non-traditional students to finish their degrees in twoinnovative tracks of Information Systems Technology and Biotechnology. The program is alsodesigned to provide a

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers; Forrest M. Holly Jr. P.E., University of Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3182: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - EXPERI-ENTIAL GUIDELINESDr. Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers Monte L. Phillips is an Emeritus Professor of civil engineering at the University of North Dakota. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering. During a 39-year career as an educator, he served on the faculties of the University of North Dakota, Ohio Northern Univeristy, and the University of Illinois. Phillips has been an active member of the National Society of Professional Engineers serving as National President in 1994-95. He currently serves NSPE on the Board of

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

undergraduateeducation, and (3) to foster professional development for careers or graduate education. Thesegoals are realized through the students’ shared interactions within the SEECS seminar.Students awarded SEECS scholarships are required to attend a seminar where specificdevelopment and learning outcomes are realized in a team-based, project-based approach. Thechallenging and engaging aspect of the SEECS program is this zero-credit seminar. The SEECSseminar is structured around three components: engineering design, professional development,and personal development.While the two development facets are valued, the engineering design component is the pivotalexperience connecting and building not only engineering competency but also personalconfidence

Collection

2012 EDI

Authors

Michael Spagna

amounts necessary to attract capable teachers to hardship locations, and specialties in shortage; tie amounts to steps on the career ladders4. Provide for an induction period for new teachers of at least a year in which they are supervised by master teachers who are released from full time teaching for this purpose

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2012 EDI

Authors

Richard Benson

departments.• Make sure that you are also consistent in your actions. (It will be assumed that you favor your home department, except in your home department where it will be assumed that you overcompensate against them.) Direct-Reports• Benchmark with peer institutions.• Beware of unintended bias.• Provide administrative training for your direct-reports, and be at peace with the fact that this will hasten they day that they leave your employ for some good career opportunity. Enjoy!The job of Dean of Engineeringis important and demanding,but it is also highly rewarding. Best wishes from VT

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2012 ERC

Authors

Ali Khademhosseini

. Lab on a chip (2007)Age related Cardiovascular / Personalized diseases Neural diseases medicine Biomedical Engineering Grand Challenges Biomedical Cancer Food supply Robotics Disease modelsRegenerative Biological studies / drug discovery Medicine Applications of Engineered Biological Tissues Biorobotics / Biosensing Artificial food Bioenergy AcknowledgementsFundingNIH (NIDCR, NIGMS, NIAMS, NHLBI,NIBIB), NSF CAREER, ONR YIP, DOD,ISN, US Army Corps of Engineers,Draper, KOSEF, MIT-Portugal,NSERC, FQNRT, Samsung, Australia-Harvard Club