Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Merritt Lane, Grand Valley State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

: Beyond Cultures by Hall. When the Ak-47s Fall Silent: Revolutionaries, Guerrillas, and the Dangers of Peace by Timothy C. BrownAssessments: Student’s grade will be based upon a number of assignments. At the discretion of the instructor, assessments may include, but are not limited to: Exams Journal Research Project(s) Attendance and ParticipationFinal Grade: Total points will be divided by total possible points and the final grade will be assigned according to the following schedule. A 93.0 - 100% C+ 77.0 - 79.9% A- 90.0 - 92.9% C 73.0 - 76.9% B

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melanie R. Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Vibhuti Dave, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

few events targeting the female population.This is a fun event that will hopefully result in students attending other similar workshops andseminars helping them understand the wide variety of career options that lie ahead of them ifthey choose to pursue a degree in either science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) fields. Page 22.954.12References1. National Science Board, “Science and Engineering Indicators 2008,” National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, 2008.2. U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, “Projections of Education Statistics to 2017,” NCES 2008-078

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University; Michelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University; Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District; Abbye M. Reeves

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

approaches tailored mainly toward hands on activities. The key is not simply to testfor comprehension but to examine the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) thinking of each student. This study examines the development of an engineering texttargeting early elementary grade levels and performs an early assessment of the potential impactof the literature on engineering thinking. The literature developed in this project maycomplement the Engineering is Elementary curriculum such that formal integration of theliterature may enhance early childhood learning.Science can be described as an enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form oftestable explanations and predications about the world [7-8]. Engineering can be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; William J Calvo, Chemical and Molecular Engineering Program, Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, NY)

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NSF Grantees

consumerproduct concepts. The problems have been reviewed by multiple students and faculty. They arecurrently being evaluated in the sophomore Principles of Chemical Processes classes at XXUniversity to get feedback from students for further improvement and assess their impact. Theproblem sets have been incorporated into a user –friendly document and posted on PharmaHUBfor use by other universities.AcknowledgementsThis project has been supported by a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centergrant, NSF grant #ECC0540855References1. Savelski, M.J., Slater, C.S., Del Vecchio, C.A., Kosteleski, A.J., Wilson, S.A., “Development of Problem Sets for K-12 and Engineering on Pharmaceutical Particulate Systems,” Chemical Engineering Education, 44

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University, Graduate School of Engineering; Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-967: LABORATORY DRIVEN EMC EDUCATION - DESIGN OFA POWER SUPPLYThomas Michael Petersen, Grand Valley State University Graduate School of Engineering Thomas Petersen received his M.S.E. degree with an emphasis in electrical engineering from Grand Valley State University in 2010 and his M.B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1991. He is currently a consultant to the electric power generation industry. As a recent graduate student his electrical interests include electromagnetic compatibility, and his business interests include project management, quality management, and process optimization.Bogdan Adamczyk, Grand Valley State University Dr. Adamczyk has developed EMC laboratory at GVSU to support EM

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa; Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

International Sustainable World Project Olympiad (isweep.org) and International Hydrogen Energy Congress. Dr. Pecen is representing UNI at Wind Energy Alliance, IWEA, and IAwind.org. Dr. Pecen has been teaching Building Operator Certificate (BOC) workshops for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) since 2007. www.uni.edu/˜pecen www.uni.edu/indtech/eet Page 22.923.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology to Undergraduate Education in EET ProgramsAbstractThe depleting fossil fuel resources and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

Systems.Princeton U.S. None N/A NoneUniversity46Rice U.S. Mobile and Mobile & CE/CS: Mobile andUniversity47 Embedded Embedded Wireless Networking System Design Systems and Application Mobile Wireless CE/CS: Security of SRVC Project HW Embedded Mobile Wireless Systems Services ProjectUniversity of U.S. Introduction to Embedded System N/ABerkely48 Embedded Design: Models, Systems

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Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; William A. Stapleton, Texas State University

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Manufacturing

equation in their projects is an importantpreparation for industrial careers.Program OutcomesAfter several revisions made in consultation with the program’s stakeholders, the Texas StateUniversity Manufacturing Engineering Program Outcomes (PO) were created. The PO as theyexisted prior to the initial ABET accreditation evaluation are:Each graduate is expected to have:1. An ability to apply the principles of math, science, and engineering to the solution of practical problems.2. An ability to plan and conduct experiments and interpret the results of the experiment.3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.4. An ability to function effectively on a multi-disciplinary team.5. An understanding of professional and

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

basisoften in another location where there may be issues getting particular courses. When a studentleaves early, the program completion rate suffers and there is lost income to the college. As thecurricula were developed, consideration was given to keeping required undergraduate coursesthroughout the last year of the program. The senior design project usually provides thisconstraint in that it may not be possible to offer that course(s) out of sequence. In the case of theElectrical – MBA program in Figure 1, it is typically not possible to complete all of the SeniorElectives (EE Sr Elec) prior to the 5th year.Advanced Placement – Completing both degrees in five years requires that students are ahead ofthe traditional curriculum. Students are best

Conference Session

Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Mehrabian, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College

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International

Physical Experiments: Application within A Laboratory Course,” AmericanSociety for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.[2] King, B., McCausland, H. and Nunan, T. (2001) “Converting To Online Course And Program Delivery: The UniversityOf South Australia Case Study,” International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning: 1, 2.http://www.icaap.org/iuicode?149.1.2.7[3] Mehrabian, A., Alvarado, K., and Nahmens, I., (2007). “Application of Technology in Project-based DistanceLearning,” EISTA 2007, Orlando, FL.[4] Nunan, T. (2000). “Exploring the concept of flexibility,” In V. Jakupec & J. Garrick, J. (Eds.), Flexible learning, andhuman resource development (pp. 47-66). London: Routledge.[5] Bates, A.W., & Poole

Conference Session

Engineering Design in Pedagogy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca N. Macdonald, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama

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Design in Engineering Education, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Building Alabama,engineering design curriculum modules have been developed to be deployed in schools. Whileworking on these various projects, the authors noticed the similarities yet subtle differencesbetween the design process and the scientific method. K-12 students are taught early on thescientific method and continue to apply it as they proceed towards graduation. This left theauthors to wonder:If the scientific method helps students understand the questioning nature of science, would theaddition of the engineering design process help students understand design as a problem solvingtool and enhance appreciation of the function of an engineer?The scientific method enables students to gain insight into a scientist role and logic. In order toget a

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tao Hong, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering and Public Policy, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

understanding of the 0.56 technical world16. My motivation for teaching science is to educate scientists, engineers and 0.56 technologists for industry17. In a science curriculum, it is important to include planning of a project 0.4718. How important should pre-service education be for teaching DET? 0.3819. DET has positive consequences for society 0.50Factor 2: Familiarity with DET20. How familiar are you with DET? 0.6621. Have you had any specific DET courses outside of your pre-service curriculum? 0.4822. How confident do you

Conference Session

Myths About Gender and Race

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy Layne, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering, Women in Engineering

for water, wastewater, and solid and hazardous waste policy issues. Ms. Layne has degrees in environmental and water resources engineering from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health. She spent 17 years as a consulting engineer with several firms, and was formerly a principal at Harding Lawson Associates in Tallahassee, FL, where she managed the office and directed hazardous waste site investigation and cleanup projects. Ms. Layne is an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a registered professional engineer. She served as president of the Society of Women Engineers in 1996-97 and is FY11 Chair of SWE’s Government Relations and Public Policy

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Merwan B. Mehta, East Carolina University

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Manufacturing

AC 2011-921: PROMOTING AWARENESS IN MANUFACTURING STU-DENTS OF THE NEED FOR SIMULTANEOUS IMPLEMENTATION OFLEAN SIX-SIGMA AND ACTIVITY BASED COSTINGMerwan B Mehta, East Carolina University Merwan Mehta, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at East Carolina University in the Technology Systems Department in Greenville, NC. Prior to joining academics in 2004, he has over twenty years of experi- ence in business and industry working as an industrial/methods engineer, machine tool design engineer, manufacturing engineer, technical partner, project director, vice-president and consultant. His present re- search interests are enhancing manufacturing and business processes through lean principles and theory of constraints, and

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M. Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott J. Anson P.E. P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

placed on wooden pallets for removal from the room.Tables and chairs were organized and sorted. Equipment required cleaning, dusting, andorganization. Although it may appear that these activities were simple, time and care was spentin the organization. Benefits of such an undertaking included prevention of possible accidents, Page 22.1248.3elimination of time searching for tooling, and prevention of possible defects arising in theequipment. Physical cleaning operations required multiple passes with detergents for propercleaning.A large sub-project requiring approximately one month of time was the complete refinishing ofthe laboratory tables and

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J Miller, University of Maryland; Robert Lent, University of Maryland, College Park; Paige E Smith, University of Maryland, College Park; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Tech; Gregory M. Wilkins, Morgan State University; Matthew M. Jezzi, University of Maryland; Kayi Hui, University of Maryland, College Park; Robert H Lim, University of Maryland, College Park; Nicole A Bryan, University of Maryland, College Park; Helena Mimi Martin, University of Maryland, College Park

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Women in Engineering

, University of Maryland, College Park Paige Smith has served as the Director of the Women in Engineering (WIE) Program in the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland since September 2001. WIE provides a com- prehensive set of academic year and summer outreach programs for students in grades 4-12. Retention programs include a living and learning community, peer mentoring and fellowships in research and teach- ing. Paige is also the Director of the Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC), a regional collaborative of the NSF funded National Girls Collaborative Project. MAGiC connects girl-serving and supporting in- dividuals and organizations in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC that are

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Benson, Kettering University

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NSF Grantees

this project looks at failure of learning pointsrather than success. This analysis will be used to identify where learning breaks down or wheregaps exist in student prerequisite knowledge. In this way an institutional profile of studentcompetency in selected background skills across the curriculum can be developed. Studentresponses on pre-assessments can also be compared both within a class and as students progressthrough the curriculum over the two years of the study. Aggregate data from this longitudinal Page 22.1071.10study will permit assessment of student growth in these areas and it is anticipated that insightswill be gained in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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NSF Grantees

, the design advisors wereundergraduate teaching assistants; the internship coordinator was the professor for the course,although her area of professional expertise was not biomedical engineering. Students work in small groups and are guided by their design advisor, with whom theyinteract using an e-mail and Internet chat system built into the simulation. Teams proceedthrough design-build-test cycles, first with just one material and subsequently with all materials,including all possible values of all input parameters (see Figure 2). They receive feedback ondesigns from virtual nonplayer characters with an interest in the project—a clinical engineer, amanufacturing engineer, a focus group liaison, and representatives from marketing and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

workshops that are based on something that faculty bring to work Page 22.1498.6on and leave with a tangible project; and mentor work with several people. Examples of formalcollaborations include: interventions designed and implemented at the program level using datafrom student evaluations and learning outcomes to inform professional development activities;CTL working with faculty to engage in systemic educational research on promising pedagogicpractices; CTL generalizing professional development to a variety of disciplines, includingengineering; and when CTLs partner with engineering faculty on grant proposal development forteaching-learning

Conference Session

Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Elizabeth Leibach, Northern Kentucky University

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International

projects in other countries. NKU should work with these companies to learn howto expand its horizon and in turn, produce graduates who are truly versatile and effectivelyfunctioning in various environments.In an effort to help carry out this mission, NKU created an International Education Councilconsisting of faculty, staff and students. In addition, all international travel authorizations areprocessed through the Center. This enables the Center to leverage current faculty time abroad tosupport international efforts and planning already taking place on campus. Faculty are invited tomake visits to potential university partners, help establish individual exchange cohorts, and meetwith government agencies that sponsor fully funded international

Conference Session

Developments in BME Pedagogy and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical

problems at the interface of engineering and biology. a-4 Apply knowledge of math, science and engineering.b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data b-1 Design experiments for hypothesis testing. b-2 Measurement and data interpretation skills from living systems b-3 Basic circuit analysis and troubleshooting skills b-4 Statistical data analysis skillsc) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs c-1 CAD skills c-2 Mechanical, fabrication and manufacturing skills c-3 Prototyping skills c-4 Needs assessment skills c-5 Project planning skills c-6 Medical devices design skillsd) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams d-1

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University

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Computers in Education

. Wright, and M. G. Morrow, “Experiences in offering a DSP-based communi- cation laboratory,” in Proceedings of the 11th IEEE Digital Signal Processing Workshop and the 3rd IEEE Signal Processing Education Workshop, Aug. 2004.[17] T. B. Welch, C. H. G. Wright, and M. G. Morrow, “Caller ID: A project to reinforce an understanding of DSP-based demodulation,” ASEE Comput. Educ. J., vol. XVI, pp. 2–7, Oct. 2006.[18] T. B. Welch, C. H. G. Wright, and M. G. Morrow, “The DSP of money,” in Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, pp. 2309–2312, Apr. 2009. Page 22.1118.9

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Michael Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso

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Computers in Education

absences allowed. The grading areas of the class were the following:Homework, Quizzes & Projects, Exam I, Exam II, Final Exam, and Presentation. The materialcovered in the class focuses on these four areas equally: Basic engineering and science concepts,math applications, entering student life activities (focused on the engineering department), andengineering professions. The material of the class was divided into three segments of six weekseach. One examination was given at the end of segment 1 and segment 2. Finally after the last sixweeks a final comprehensive exam was also given to all students.Experiment 1 first six weeks The first part of the experiment was to teach the two classes without the iPad for the first six

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

AC 2011-50: THE EFFECT OF WATCHING VIDEO CLIPS ON STUDENTPERFORMANCE IN A CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE COURSE AT AN UN-DERGRADUATE LEVEL ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE IN A CON-STRUCTION SCIENCE COURSE AT AN UNDERGRADUATE LEVELIfte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee king-lien, National Taipei University of Technology, Department of Electro-Optic Engineering; Chih-Hsiung Ku, National Dong Hwa University; Chao-Chia heng, National Central University

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Design in Engineering Education

it’s relational patents in simulate or experiment. It constructs relevant innovative technology experiments to demonstrate advantages or disadvantages of previous technologies. Page 22.1101.73.3 Apply or Publish: Apply or publish innovated technologies to protect technical field and intellectual property rights. While these twelve activities describe a generic integrated technological innovative process, there is considerable variance across projects in terms of the details of each activity. In reviewing the literature, we find that the general conclusion is that the basic skeleton of the technological

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Santucci, Arizona State University; Andreas S. Spanias, Arizona State University, ECEE, SenSIP Center

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Electrical and Computer

severaldesign tradeoffs using simple block diagram simulations in J-DSP4,5,6 that expose undergraduatestudents to the concepts without having to cover the advanced hardware and algorithmiccomplexity of these designs. In presenting these mixed-signal examples, we demonstrate theinterdependence between three generally separate senior-level courses: radio-frequency (RF)circuit design, DSP, and communications. This exposes students to the cross disciplinarytradeoffs that must be made over the course of a large design project. After completing thetutorials, students will be given an assessment to determine and justify tradeoffs in an initialsystem design. Below we give an introduction to the utility and applications of RF poweramplifiers (PAs), and then we

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-305: TEACHING POWER ELECTRONICS CONVERTER EX-PERIMENTS THAT INTEGRATES FUZZY LOGIC APPROACHAhmed Rubaai, Howard University Ahmed Rubaai received the M.S.E.E degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1983, and the Dr. Eng. degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1988. In 1988, he joined Howard University, Washington, D.C., as a faculty member, where he is presently a Professor of Electrical Engineering. He is the Founder and Lead Developer of Motion Control and Drives Laboratory at Howard University (http://www.controllab.howard.edu) and is actively involved in many projects with industry, while engaged in teaching, research and consulting in the area of artificial

Conference Session

Digital Simulation Tools in Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura J. Genik, Michigan State University; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

/Transaction of Beijing Institute of Technology, v 24, n 7, p 579-582, July 2004.6. Jansson, Peter Mark, Schwabe, Ulrich, Downes, Nathaniel, Hoffman, Patrick, and Abdallah, Matthew,“Undergraduate validation of calorimetry of an industrial affiliate's novel energy source”, Proceedings ASEEAnnual Conference and Exposition, 2009.7. Somerton, Craig, “An ocean energy project: The oscillating water column”, Proceedings ASEE AnnualConference and Exposition, 2008.8. Somerton, Craig W., Genik, Laura, Jammer, Todd, Hagler, Dean, and Hamada, Tomohiro, “Teaching the designof energy conversion in propulsion systems’, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2003.9. Mobasher, Amir A., Jalloh, Abdul R., Rojas-Oviedo, R., Deng, ZengThao, and Qian, C

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamadou Saliah-Hassane, University of Quebec, Montreal; Maarouf Saad, Ecole de Technologie Superieure; Willie K. Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre; Karimou Djibo, LICEF Research Center; Hassane Alzouma Mayaki, UCAD and LICEF Research Center, Montreal, Canada.; Mamane Moustapha Dodo Amadou ing., École de technologie supérieure

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

expensive.The purpose is to create learning environments that enlarge the concept of remotelaboratories that are currently available both in terms of technology infrastructure andpedagogy.Global description of Lab@Home settingLab@home is mainly composed of two parts: the first represents the cloud area and thesecond shows the distributed user stations over computer networks at several sites. Insome cases laboratory devices are hooked on to the computer. For our experiments, theusers are at three different sites and they collaborate to complete a lab work. The Cloudprovides a networked conferencing environment for the participants through a platformnamed BigBlueButton designed as a result of a project on an open source software [1].The software is

Conference Session

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

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Carl White, Morgan State University; Myra W. Curtis, Morgan State University

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First-Year Programs

is continually monitored andmeasured against the anticipated outcome and not an arbitrary grade assignment. Theindividually tailored dynamic syllabus will serve as a roadmap and assessment tool that willguide the student to successful mastery of the required math skills. ALEKS is web-based software designed to facilitate students‘ learning and performancein various fields including mathematics. The primary use of ALEKS in this project is to supportdifferentiation in a cost effective manner. It is used for homework assignments, quizzes,assessments, and exams. Students are given the incentive to advance at their own pace and aremotivated by their teachers to do so. Engineering Performance Tasks are embedded within thepre-calculus