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Special Resources and Activities for Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division

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Minorities in Engineering

. Page 13.850.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Lessons Learned from Minority Computational Science Research and Education Project Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian and Dr. Z.T. Deng Department of Mechanical Engineering Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL 35762 Xiaoqing.Qian@aamu.edu, Zhengtao.Deng@aamu.eduAbstractThis paper describes lessons learned from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) sponsoredminority computational science research and education project at Alabama A&M University(AAMU). Project strategies, activities and outcomes were evaluated in the following areas:(1) High Performance Computing Research and

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2924: BENEFITS AND STRUGGLES OF USING LARGE TEAMPROJECTS IN CAPSTONE COURSESTroy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina Page 12.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Benefits and Struggles of Using Large Team Projects in Capstone CoursesAbstractComputer System Technology graduates should have strong conceptual and practical knowledgeas well as being able to work collaboratively at all levels of software development. One way tobring this all together is by using a capstone course involving a major semester-long teamproject.This paper will describe and compare the projects used in our capstone courses over the

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Rachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2940: ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATEMULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESSMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDaniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of TechnologyRachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program Page 12.266.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESS AbstractThe Interprofessional Projects Program at Illinois Institute of Technology is a project-basedlearning experience with the learning objectives of strengthening multidisciplinary

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Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford Stover, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2967: SAE COLLEGIATE DESIGN PROJECTS AS PART OF THEENGINEERING CURRICULUMClifford Stover, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Page 12.1253.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 SAE Collegiate Design Projects as part of the Engineering CurriculumABSTRACT- The SAE Collegiate Design Series is a set of design competitions held throughoutthe world where undergraduate and graduate engineering students conceive, design, fabricate,and compete with student developed project vehicles. The restrictions on these vehicles arelimited so that the knowledge, creativity, and imagination of the students are challenged. Theprojects are built with a team

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Miller-Young, Mount Royal College

engineering problem, technicalreport writing and student-centered, inquiry-based learning concepts were incorporated into theweekly activities and term project for an engineering mechanics class. With the development ofan appropriate problem, the project structure could be incorporated into any class. Techniquesfor marking engineering reports without significantly increasing instructor workload are alsodiscussed. Page 12.424.2Assignment outlineStudents analyzed a car accident and occupants’ injuries and wrote an engineering report onwhich car was at fault and whether the passengers were wearing their seat belts. The problemwas solved in stages as

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Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Dustin M. Kuzan, Rowan University; Carolyn D. Braun, Rowan University; Jared S. Krause, Rowan University; David M. Santino, Rowan University; Mary E. Wellspeak, Rowan University

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International

service-learning projects offer students an opportunity to experience first handthe application of technology within the framework of cultural dynamics to benefit acommunity. International hands-on experiences play a key role in the development of futureglobal engineers who can navigate the complexities of global market forces. These engineershave a better understanding of the global community and the role of engineers in improvingthe quality of life for the world’s people. Integration of the local community in projectdesign, development and implementation results in a more sustainable solution with theneeds of the community at the forefront. Students benefit from this integration by gaining abetter understanding of the community and its culture

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Systems Engineering And Entrepreneurship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Arrasmith, Florida Tech

Force as a scientist, engineer, educator, and acquisitions officer prior to his academic career. Page 12.142.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Systems Engineering Entrepreneurship Approach to Complex, Multi-Disciplinary University ProjectsAbstract: This paper presents a systems engineering entrepreneurship approach to developing projects at auniversity that are complex, multi-disciplinary in nature, integration oriented, and that may spandepartments, colleges, and have long completion schedules. Fundamental systems engineering principles areused to manage cost, schedule, and performance

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Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen May-Newman, San Diego State University; Peter Newman, San Diego State University; Urban Miyares, Interwork Institute - Disabled Businessperson's Association

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Biomedical

AC 2007-3104: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY:OPPORTUNITIES FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFERKaren May-Newman, San Diego State UniversityPeter Newman, San Diego State UniversityUrban Miyares, Interwork Institute - Disabled Businessperson's Association Page 12.1269.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Senior Design Projects in Assistive Technology: Opportunities for Technology TransferAbstractA unique partnership was established three years ago between an engineering senior projectsprogram and a group of sailors with disabilities known as Challenged America (CA). Renewablefunding was secured for three years

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Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider

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Nuclear and Radiological

AC 2007-3105: A PROJECT-BASED APPROACH TO TEACHING THE NUCLEARFUEL CYCLEErich Schneider, Dr. Schneider received his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Cornell University in 2002. During the final two years of his graduate study at Cornell, he held the position of Lecturer. From 2002-2006, he was a Technical Staff Member in the Nuclear Systems Design Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In January, 2006, Dr. Schneider joined the Mechanical Engineering faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. He is affiliated with the Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Graduate Program at that institution

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ECE Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vicky Fang, Cedarville University; Clinton Kohl, Cedarville University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-80: A SIMULATED MANO MACHINE--AN NOVEL PROJECT FORCOMPUTER ARCHITECTURE CLASSVicky Fang, Cedarville University assistant professorClinton Kohl, Cedarville University associate professor Page 13.103.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Simulated MANO Machine -- A Novel Project for Undergraduate Computer Architecture ClassAbstract:Hands-on experience and visualization are both crucial to enhance undergraduate engineeringeducation. This paper will describe a novel project that we feel meets both of these key elementsfor a first undergraduate computer architecture class. Instruction level simulation, though helpful,does

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Klein, University of Idaho; Herbert Hess, University of Idaho; Brian Johnson, University of Idaho

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Electrical and Computer

Wisconsin and Idaho. Page 13.337.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Cooperative Methodology for Successful Integration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research ProjectsAbstractThe effectiveness of integrating a structured undergraduate senior design course with the relativefreedom of an individual graduate research project is presented in this paper. A cooperativemethodology is outlined which serves to ensure that the project is appropriately distributedthroughout the entire research team. Benefits of this team integration technique are documentedand it is shown that all parties involved are

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Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

for, and an ability to engage inlifelong learning. In most of the Engineering Technology (ET) programs, capstone projects aredesigned for students to utilize their technical knowledge, problem solving skills, and projectmanagement skills to develop a product or a system related to their discipline. This paper presentsa methodology of utilizing the capstone course as a vehicle to enhance and assess student’s lifelong learning skills. During the semester long course, one student team signed up to learn thesubject of adhesive technology that is not taught in the current curriculum. The student teamdesigned and built an adhesive test apparatus that can be used for outreach activities. Anotherstudent team was assigned to learn rapid prototyping

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Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Boyer, St. Louis University; Krishnaswamy Ravindra, St. Louis University; John George, St. Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, St. Louis University

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Aerospace

AC 2007-1922: INNOVATIVE MODEL ROCKET PROJECT FOR SOPHOMOREAEROSPACE ENGINEERING STUDENTSLawrence Boyer, St. Louis University Lawrence, a native of Saint Louis, Missouri, received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Parks College of Saint Louis University in 1978 and worked in the aerospace industry (mostly in flight simulation) full-time up until returning to academia in 1992. He received his M.S. in AE in 1994 and became full-time faculty at Parks in 1995. Lawrence still retains part-time status in industry. Lawrence has varied hobbies including flying (private pilot), church choir directing, pipe organ restoration and playing, various types of dancing and Contra Dance calling.Krishnaswamy

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Black, American University; Manoj Franklin, University of Maryland-College Park

AC 2007-2027: A PROCESSOR DESIGN PROJECT FOR A FIRST COURSE INCOMPUTER ORGANIZATIONMichael Black, American UniversityManoj Franklin, University of Maryland-College Park Page 12.97.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Processor Design Project for a First Course in Computer OrganizationAbstractAlthough computers are part of our daily lives, students taking their first class in computerorganization paradoxically often find computer design abstract and difficult to visualize. Tomake the material more tangible, we have developed a novel three part term project that requiresstudents to develop and simulate their own

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Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Northern, Prairie View A&M University; John Fuller, Prairie View A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-2039: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR A DIGITAL CIRCUITSDESIGN SEQUENCE AT HBCUSJames Northern, Prairie View A&M UniversityJohn Fuller, Prairie View A&M University Page 12.1193.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project-Based Learning for a Digital Circuits Design Sequence at HBCUs AbstractIn today’s globally competitive business environment, technology-based companies are lookingfor and expect to hire workers who have the skills necessary to successfully perform in achanging knowledge-based society. Minority students of today enter an increasingly globalizedworld in

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Innovations in ECE Education III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Otis, University of Washington; Linda Whang, University of Washington

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Electrical and Computer

examines the effect of library instruction on two sections of the same senior-levelelectrical engineering course in analog integrated circuit design. One section received a one-hour library instruction session while the other section did not. The premise of the study is thatinclusion of library instruction will result in higher utilization of scholarly resources in thestudents’ final projects for which they were required to design, analyze, and simulate a circuitthat meets a given set of specifications.The results confirm that the section that received library instruction consulted and cited morescholarly resources than the section that received no training in use of library resources. We alsofound a positive correlation between the students’ use

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Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Barnett, Saint Louis University; Rebecca Willits, Saint Louis University

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2296: BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS: INTEGRATING THEUNDERGRADUATE INTO THE FACULTY LABORATORYDavid Barnett, Saint Louis UniversityRebecca Willits, Saint Louis University Page 12.313.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Biomedical Engineering Projects: Integrating the Undergraduate into the Faculty LaboratoryAbstractOpportunities for undergraduate students to become involved in faculty research and designprojects can vary widely by institution. We have developed a senior projects sequence thatenables students to complete a yearlong faculty sponsored project that immerses the student inthe laboratory. While a majority of

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Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Materials

2006-2434: FAILURE ANALYSIS PROJECTS AS TEACHING TOOLS INMATERIALS SCIENCEElizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology ELIZABETH A. DEBARTOLO is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at RIT. She earned her BSE at Duke University in 1994 and her MSME and Ph.D. at Purdue University in 1996 and 2000, respectively. She works with several students on predicting and enhancing fatigue life in aircraft materials and structures and is active in the college’s K-12 outreach programs.Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology MELISSA A. ZACZEK is a student at Rochester Institute of Technology completing her BS and ME in Mechanical Engineering. Her

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

2006-2605: DETERMINING HOW TO TEACH PROJECT MANAGEMENTCONCEPTS TO ENGINEERSJames Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte James M. Conrad received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and his master’s and doctorate degrees in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He is currently an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has served as an assistant professor at the University of Arkansas and as an instructor at North Carolina State University. He has also worked at IBM in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas; at Ericsson/Sony Ericsson in Research Triangle Park, North

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount University; Louis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount University; Michael Givens, Loyola Marymount University; Drew Christensen, Loyola Marymount University; Joe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-67: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN A FRESHMAN COMPUTERGRAPHICS COURSERafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount UniversityLouis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount UniversityMichael Givens, Loyola Marymount UniversityDrew Christensen, Loyola Marymount UniversityJoe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University Page 12.1194.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project-Based Learning in a Freshman Computer Graphics CourseAbstractThis paper describes project-based learning in a freshman engineering course entitled,Engineering Graphics and Design at Loyola Marymount University. The major courserequirement is to design and build a solid model of a real

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Innovative Teaching Methods in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Scheller, Kettering University; Tony Lin, Kettering University

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Industrial Engineering

2006-1931: AN INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROJECT COMBINING CNCMACHINING AND DESIGN OF EXPERIMENTSTony Lin, Kettering University TONY LIN, Ph.D. is a professor of Industrial Engineering at Kettering University. His special areas are in Reliability and Quality Engineering, Design of Experiments, and Applied Statistics. He has actively involved in research and consulting in these areas. Dr. Lin is a Certified Reliability Engineer and a member of ASEE and ASQ.William Scheller, Kettering University Page 11.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Inter-disciplinary Project combining

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Internet and Distributed Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Luiz Perrone, Bucknell University; Maurice Aburdene, Bucknell University

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Information Systems

2006-1323: HANDS-ON PROJECTS IN WIRELESS AND MOBILE COMPUTERNETWORK COURSESXiannong Meng, Bucknell University XIANNONG MENG is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. His research interests include distributed computing, data mining, intelligent Web search, operating systems, and computer networks. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Luiz Perrone, Bucknell University LUIZ FELIPE PERRONE is Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at Bucknell University. He has been developing an elective in Computer Security since the spring of 2003

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Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Baldwin, Roger Williams University

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1369: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT IN BRAZIL: FROM CONCEPT TOREALITYJanet Baldwin, Roger Williams University Janet L. Baldwin is an assistant professor in Roger Williams University's general engineering program. Her current research interests include wastewater reuse technologies and service learning in engineering. She is currently active in Girl Scouts and engineering outreach activities for girls. Dr. Baldwin received a B.S. in engineering from Tufts University in 1988. She earned graduate degrees from The Pennsylvania State University: an M.S. in Environmental Engineering in 1994 and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering in 1999

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Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martha Garcia-Saenz, Purdue University-North Central; Maria Consuelo Garcia Alvarez, Universidad La Gran Colombia

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1376: SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT AND TECHNOLOGY-TRANSFERTO BENEFIT DEVELOPING COMMUNITIESMartha Garcia-Saenz, Purdue University-North Central Associate Professor of Building Construction Management. Engineering Technology Department. Purdue University North Central Campus.Maria Consuelo Garcia Alvarez, Universidad La Gran Colombia Professor, Civil Engineering School, La Gran Colombia University. Bogotá, Colombia. Page 11.1121.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Service-Learning Project and Technology-Transfer to Benefit Developing CommunitiesAbstractThis paper

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Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Information Systems

2006-1607: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT: DDOS ATTACK, DETECTION ANDDEFENSE SIMULATIONYu Cai, Michigan Technological University Dr. Yu Cai is an assistant professor at School of Technology in Michigan Technological University. His research interests include network protocols, distributed systems and cyber security. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Colorado in 2005. He is a memeber of IEEE and ACM.Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University Mr. Guy Hembroff is an Assistant Professor within Michigan Tech University's School of Technology Department. His research interests are within the areas of cyber security, network protocols, encryption methods, health-care

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ECE Laboratory Design

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andreas Spanias, Arizona State University; Ravi Chilumula, Arizona State University; CHIH-WEI HUANG, Arizona State University; Mike Stiber, University of Washington-Bothell; Philip Loizou, University of Texas-Dallas; Takis Kasparis, University of Central Florida

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Electrical and Computer

2006-1614: A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT ON JAVA-DSP INVOLVING FIVEUNIVERSITIESAndreas Spanias, Arizona State UniversityRavi Chilumula, Arizona State University Ravi is a Masters student at Arizona State University.CHIH-WEI HUANG, Arizona State University Chih-Wei is a Masters student at ARisona State University.Mike Stiber, University of Washington-Bothell Dr. Mike Stiber is faculty at University of Washington Bothell.Philip Loizou, University of Texas-DallasTakis Kasparis, University of Central Florida Page 11.17.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT ON JAVA-DSP INVOLVING FIVE

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Developing New Instrumentation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Yoon Kim, Virginia State University

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Instrumentation

Engineering Education, 2006 Instrumentation for Vibration and Modal Testing - A Senior Design ProjectAbstractThis project was designed for senior students to enhance their hands-on experience withtechnical instruments and computer based simulations.Throughout this project, senior students constructed an instrumental set-up to experimentallyidentify modal characteristics of a bell-shaped structure. Impact excitation method was used toidentify the first five resonance frequencies and a commercial FEA package was used to verifythe validity of the set up for further applications.IntroductionAt Virginia State University, senior project is a three credit elective course that engineeringstudents can take in their

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Program Delivery Methods and Real World Concepts

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons

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Engineering Management

2006-1667: THE PROSPECT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION INUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONJames Plemmons, The Citadel Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Citadel in 1980, M.S. from Clemson University in 1991, and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1995 with a focus in Construction Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes major design and construction projects in Japan and the United States. Dr. Plemmons is

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Capstone Design II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

2006-1676: CAPSTONE DESIGN, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT ORPERSONNEL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE?Richard Goff, Virginia Tech RICHARD M. GOFF Richard Goff is an Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is also the Director of the Frith Freshman Engineering Design Laboratory and the Faculty Advisor of the VT Mini-Baja Team. He is actively involved in bringing joy and adventure to the educational process and is the recipient of numerous University teaching awards.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech JANIS P. TERPENNY Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

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Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Malicky, University of San Diego; Ming Huang, University of San Diego; Susan Lord, University of San Diego

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New Engineering Educators

2006-1771: PROBLEM, PROJECT, INQUIRY, OR SUBJECT-BASEDPEDAGOGIES: WHAT TO DO?David Malicky, University of San Diego David M. Malicky is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of San Diego. His teaching interests are in solid mechanics, design, and manufacturing. His research interests include biomechanics and engineering education. He received a B.S. from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas.Ming Huang, University of San Diego Ming Z. Huang is currently Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University of San Diego, San Diego, California