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Biological and Agricultural Tech Session I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Schreuders, Utah State University; Amanda Feldt, Utah State University; Heather Wampler, Utah State University; Sara Driggs, Utah State University

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Biological & Agricultural

graduates," National Science Teacher's Association, 2006.[2] "China produces more engineering graduates than India, US: Study," The Times of India, 2007.[3] V. Wadhwa, "The real numbers," in ASEE Prism: American Society for Engineering Education, 2006.[4] M. Clayton, "Does the US face an engineering gap?," in The Christian Science Monitor, 2005.[5] L. Craft, "The next revolution," in ASEE Prism: American Society for Engineering Education, 2005.[6] E. Britton, B. D. Long-Cotty, and T. Levenson, Bringing technology education into K-8 classrooms: A guide to curricular resources about the designed world. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press: ITEA NSTA Press: WestEd, 2005.[7] S. D. Tunnicliffe and M. J. Reiss

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Micromachining in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Hung, Texas A&M University; Sujeev Chittipolu, Texas A&M University; Saurabh Kajaria, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

aforce on a 2210EP microdroplet rotating cylinder. Ø1 mm (0.04”) cylinder @4000 rpm clockwise, airflow at 0.65 m/s (25.6 in/s) from left to right.ConclusionsBoth graduate and undergraduate students have been benefit from the collaborative support.Micromachining of 316L stainless steel using Ø 1mm (0.040 in) carbide end mills wereinvestigated. This study showed: 1) Tool failure modes of the tools include chipping, attrition, and abrasive wear depending on type and how cutting fluid is applied. 2) Micromist significantly improves tool life when applied properly. Dry machining is not recommended due to built-up

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New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

network is still expanding in our Department, its role infacilitating the high school to college transition and department communication warrants furtherresearch to fully characterize its mechanics, and evaluate its efficacy.Bibliography1) Ellison, N.B., Steinfield, C., Lampe, C., “The Benefits of Facebook ‘Friends’ Social Capital and CollegeStudents’ Use of Online Social Network Sites”, Journal of Compute-Mediated Communication, 12: article 1, 20072) Hewitt, A, and Forte, A., “Crossing Boundaries: Identity Management and Student/Faculty Relationships on theFacebook”, CSCW, 20063) Mayer, A., and Puller, S., “The Old Boy (and Girl) Network: Social Network Formation on UniversityCampuses”, Journal of Public Economics, 92: 329-347, 20084) Mazer, J.P

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1996 Annual Conference

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Hussein M. Yaghi

] CoIlis, B. (1993). The Impact of Computing in Education in Europe. Educational Technology, 33 (9) 37-41. [51 Ely, D.P. (1993). Computers in Schools and Universities in the United States of America. Educational Technology, 33 (9) 53-57. [61 Jonassen, D. H. (1989). Mindtools: Liberating Intellectual Force. Educational Technology, 39 (l), 23-29. [71 Kearsly, G., Hunter, B., & Furlong, M. (1992). We Teach With Technology: New Visions for Education. Wilsonville, OR: Franklin, Beedle & Associates. [81 O’Neil, J. (1995). Teachers and Technology: Potential and Pitfalls. Educational Leadership, 53 (2), 10-12. [91 Papert, S. (1980). Windstorms: Children, Computers

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1996 Annual Conference

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Scott A. Stefanov; Pamela J. Neal; George W. P. York; Daniel J. Pack

The study of robots has received a considerable amount of attention in the past two decades. The term“robot” was mentioned in the literature as early as the 1920’s. It was, however, not until the late 1970’s that acommunity of scholars dedicated in this subject emerged. The field of robotics is unique in that it incorporatesmultiple disciplines: specialties include computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering,physics, and mathematics, to name a few. Due to this interdisciplinary nature, constructing a robot requiresunderstanding of various facets of the aforementioned areas of expertise. By the early 80’s the technology had matured enough to produce robots with reasonable size, weight,and capability. Robots can now

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1996 Annual Conference

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David G. Meyer

variety of report formats generated are also described. INTRODUCTION In the early 1970’s, the School of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at Purdue Universityadopted a course & instructor evaluation system to be used in all courses (undergraduate and graduate, lectureand laboratory classes). The evaluation system adopted was based on a series of questions that students couldrespond to using a five-point scale, with answers ranging from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" (the Pur-due Center for Instructional Services has compiled a large set of such questions — referred to as theCAFETERIA System — from which "customized" course & instructor evaluation forms can be

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1996 Annual Conference

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Kristin A. Young; Masoud Rais-Rohani

. P URE B E N D I N GT H E O R Y:The problems of beam bending considered here are based on the Euler-Bernoulli Beam Theory. In addition, the beam section(s)considered here are in the state of “Pure Bending”. This implies that transverse shear forces are zero along the beam.. A13.1 Location of Neutral Axis “ Review o ~ Rectangular Moments of Inertia and Product of Inertia o A3.1O Parallel Axis Theorem. A13.2 Elastic and Homogeneous Beam Bending for Symmetric Loading ● Neutral Axis Location ● Normal Stress Distribution (Eq. 13. 13) ● Symmetric Cross Sections. A13.5 Elastic and Homogeneous Beam Bending for Symmetric and Unsymmetric Loading ● Neutral

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1996 Annual Conference

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Joseph A. Shaeiwitz

. Theaudience for formative assessment is usually within a department or the instructor in a specific class. Theelements of classroom assessment are described in detail elsewherc?~s. A well-founded assessment plan has three components. The first is a statement of educational goals.It is necessary to define exactly what is expected of students. The second is a valid set of measures ofachievement of these goals. As in any good experimental design, multiple measures are best. The third, andperhaps the most important and difficult component, is use of the information gathered in order to correct andimprove the educational process. In order to develop an assessment plan, educational goals must be defined. It is necessary to definewhat

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1996 Annual Conference

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Jerry W. Samples; C. Conley; Thomas Lenox

, presentation, self-critique,learning models, and different forms of teaching. Additional topics in the areas of teacher-student relations,ethics, tenure/promotion and time management are also addressed. Participants will prepare and present classes,be critiqued, and critique others. They are also expected to interact with faculty at their home institution toimprove the teaching of others. The short course has at its roots a teacher training program that has been ongoing at West Point since the1940’s. The paper will briefly discuss this highly successful program and its relation to the planned short course.In addition to the authors, the latter two who have for many years run the aforementioned teacher trainingprogram, other West Point faculty

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1996 Annual Conference

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Aaron R. Byerley; Edward M. O'Brien

Todd, R. H., S.P. Magleby, C.D. Sorensen, B.R. Swan, and D.K. Anthony, “A Survey of CapstoneEngineering Course in North America”, Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 84., no. 2, 1995, pp. 165-174.Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge the contributions of Professor John L. Palmer for the designof the Mercer University Senior Engineering Design Course Sequence. He initiated many of the techniquesdescribed in this paper.Biographical Sketches AARON R. BYERLEY is a native of Clemson, SC and received his B. S., M. S., and Ph.D. degreesfrom the USAF Academy, Stanford University, and the University of Oxford. In addition to co-directingMercer’s Senior Engineering Design Capstone Course Program, he teaches mechanical

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1996 Annual Conference

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Dan Budny

candidate wants to get promoted based on Teaching, s/he must excel inTeaching and show strengths in Research and Service. The candidate must be nominated and pass the PrimaryCommittee, pass the Area Committee, pass the University Committee and be approved by the Board of Trusties.The key concept is that, in addition to the rules listed above, the officials are interpreting the rules based on thestandards appropriate for the nominee’s discipline and the stature and aspiration of the university. SteD 1 The fist step in the process is you must determine if excellent teaching is within the definition ofthe university’s stature and aspiration. Teaching should not be considered an easy solution to the tenureproblem. Status as an excellent teacher

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1996 Annual Conference

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Dayakar Penumadu

”, AXXEngineering Mechunics Conference, Columbus, OH, 1991.[6] Penumadu, D., “Strain Rate Effects in Pressuremeter Testing and Neural Network Approach for SoilModeling”, Ph.D Ikesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1993.[7] Kolb, D. A., “Experiential Learning: Experience as the Source of Learning and Development”, Prentice-Hall,Englewood Cli#s, N..T., 1984. Biographical Information DAYAKAR PENUMADU: Dr. Penumadu has been an assistant professor in the department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering at Clarkson University since 1993. His graduate degrees are: Ph. D., in GeotechnicalEngineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (1993); M. S., in Civil Engineering from

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1996 Annual Conference

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Rick L. Homkes

with a cover letter explaining the relevance tothe editorial needs of the journal or the conference theme. The article will now be reviewed, perhaps byreferees who will not know your name, perhaps by the editor or conference presentation track chair. Threeresults are possible, acceptance with no or minor changes, rejection with a possibility for resubmittal, orrejection with no offer of resubmittal. Do not become despondent if the paper is rejected, use the free advicefrom the reviewer(s) and try again, either the same or a different venue. If the paper is going to a differentplace, however, make sure that you modify it to meet that venue’s standards.Conclusions This paper has attempted to demonstrate the importance of writing and

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1997 Annual Conference

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Randall L. Kolar; David A. Sabatini

applications. For some topics,particularly background-type material, the application can consist of a second quiz, which weterm PSs ("p"roblem "s"olving quizzes, but the "post-script" interpretation of this acronym is alsoappropriate since it comes at the end of the activity sequence). PSs require students to applyprinciples learned during the activity sequence to open-ended problems; the same quizzes aregiven to both individuals and groups a la RATs so that the aforementioned benefits can berealized. For other topics, the application centers around a complex task related to the RFP,which requires the groups to divide the labor, carry out the work, and assemble the results aswritten and oral reports

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Rossmery Alva, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University

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Instrumentation

. Das, N.K., “Use of MathCAD in Computing Beam Deflection by Conjugate Beam Method,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt lake City, Utah7. Navaee, S., “Utilization of EXCEL in Solving Structural Analysis Problems,” Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee8. Navaee, S., “Developing Instructional Modules for Analyzing Structures,” Proceedings of the 2003American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee9. Navaee, S., and Das, N.K., “Utilization of MATLAB in Structural Analysis,” Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

prepared for future academic and/or careeropportunities, resulting in some colleges and universities experiencing difficulties in theirrecruitment efforts for under-represented minority (URM) students. In addition, they may findan even greater burden to not just recruit but to retain underrepresented students in theirengineering program(s). Percent of Graduates Percent of Graduates High School Science Classes High School Math Classes 45% 80% 40% 70% 35% 60% 30% Hispanic American

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

will be 8 characteristic points corresponding to the 4 revolute joints. In absolutecoordinates, the location of characteristic point 5 is, for example, x5 = X2 + r5•cos( 2+ 5) y5 = Y2 + r5•sin( 2+ 5) (1)where X2 and Y2 define the absolute location of the mass center for body 2, and 2 is the CCWrotation of body 2’s body-fixed coordinate system. In this example, if link 2 has its massdistributed symmetrically with respective to the line between its revolute joints, the body-fixedcoordinate system x-axis can be lined up with the coupler link line shown and 5 will be zero and 4 will be . With the same symmetric mass distribution assumption, the other characteristicpoint (xi,yi

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Jesus Martinez, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

Manufacturing, 9/2001.4. Koc, M., Ni, J. and Lee, J., “Introduction of e-manufacturing,” Proceedings of theInternational Conference on Frontiers on Design and Manufacturing, Dalian, China, July 2002.5. Lee, J., 2003, “E-manufacturing—fundamental, tools, and transformation,” Robotics andComputer-Integrated Manufacturing, Volume 19, Issue 6, pp. 501-507.6. Ahn, S. H., Bharadwaj, B., Khalid, H., Liou, S. Y. and Wright, P. K., “Web-Based Design andManufacturing Systems for Automobile Components: Architectures and Usability Studies,”International Journal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, 15, pp.555–563, 2002.7. Feng, J., “Internet-Based Reverse Engineering,” International Journal of AdvancedManufacturing Technology, January, 2002.8. Hu, H., Yu, L., Tsui

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Kishore Gopal Vaska, Lamar University; Kartik Paruchuri, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

hours (PDH) required each year to maintain PE license in Texas? Of the amount in the foregoing question, how many PDH must 65 5 30 be in ethics? ABET also perceives that a knowledge of contemporary 90 0 10 issues is important for an engineer. In this regard, a great many children`s toys have been imported from china. What effect did this cause in the united states? Page 14.827.3Define FEMA 45 15 40Regulations require that newfacilities in Sabine Pass, TX and 90 0 10New Orleans, LA be built

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Hinton, Utah State University

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New Engineering Educators

required to make the research enterprise’s engine work. These inputs aredivided into four categories that include: building on the university’s infrastructure (red), fundingthe research enterprise (green), e xtending the research enterprise (blue), a nd s ustainability(magenta). Page 14.1026.4Building on the University’s Infrastructure (Shown in Red)When a new faculty member is hired by a university they are nor mally given a start-up packagethat includes some space to set up their research program and money for equipment, studentsupport, travel, and, in most cases, a couple of years of summer support for them. From this startthey need to develop

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Junling Hu, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

curriculum are very enthusiastic. TheMEMS/Nanotechnology curriculum has been proved to be very helpful to introduce tostudents about this amazing “small” world. More new courses are expected to bedeveloped in the future to further strengthen these MEMS/nanotechnology curriculum.References1. US Department of Energy, URL: http://www.sc.doe.gov/bes/Scale_of_Things_07OCT03.pdf2. R.P. Feynman, "Plenty of Room at the Bottom", Eng. Sci., Feb. 23, 1960, pp. 22-36.3. O. N. Tufte, P. W. Chapman, and D. Long, “Silicon diffused-element piezoresistive diaphragms,” J. Appl. Phys., vol. 33, p. 3322, 1962.4. K. E. Peterson, "Silicon as a mechanical material", Proc. of the IEEE, Vol. 70, No. 5, May 1982, pp. 420-457.5. W. Kuehnel, and S. Sherman, ”A Surface

Conference Session

Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Michael G. Helander, University of Toronto

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

demonstrates some basic concepts of subsonic flow using a nominal 50m/s wind tunnel. A variable pitch NACA 0015 symmetric airfoil equipped with 11 surfacepressure taps spans the tunnel test section and a multi-tube water manometer board is used tomonitor the surface pressures and provides a visual display of the dynamic changes associatedwith varying angles of attack. A Pitot-static (Prandtl) tube is mounted at the front of the testsection to measure the static and impact pressures required to determine the flow velocity. Thedynamic pressure from the Pitot-static tube is measured using a Betz manometer, which isremotely observable using a webcam.The pressure from the airfoil pressure taps is measured using a Scanivalve® pressure transducersystem that

Conference Session

Learning about Power Systems and Power Consumption

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Sym 5 3 999.2 119 BUS-3 12.50 3377.3 18.42 0.561 Sym 5 3 3377.3 73 BUS-4 12.50 2733.0 7.78 0.561 Sym 5 3 2733.0 59 Table 2. Single Line-to-Ground Fault Analysis Results S L-GND Fault Bus Name Bus Sym X/R NACD Breake Int Part Bkr Bkr kV Amps Ratio r Time Time Duty Duty Type Cyc Cyc Amps MVA BUS-1 69.00 973.0 5.48 0.860 Sym 5 3

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; La Verne Abe Harris, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

construction phase can be measured by thephysical construction that results from that phase. Clearly defined visualization(s) thatdepict the expected outcomes from each phase of construction can be generatedbeforehand and these can be embedded into the framework as shown below. For instance,in Figure 4, the two visualizations show the finished stages of construction at two phases.Any lags or setbacks in construction (in the real-time) can be compared with the pre-planned designs and faults and delays can be easily identified. This facilitates a moreconcrete evaluation and hence decision-making rather than relying on abstract or vaguemilestones. Figure 4: Diagram illustrating the integration of CPM/PERT stages with Visualization and the use of OLE

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer Publishing.3. Huguet, M. P., Haley, T., Baltaci-Goktalay, S. (2008). From electrons to neutrons – Blended engineering education. Proceedings of the ASEE Zone I Conference, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, March 28-29, 2008, 1-9.4. Murphy, P. (December, 2002). The hybrid strategy: Blending face-to-face with virtual instruction to improve large lecture courses. Retrieved November 7, 2008, from http://www.ucop.edu/tltc/news/2002/12/feature.php5. Hofmann, J. (2005). Why blended learning hasn’t (yet) fulfilled its promises: Answers to those questions that keep you up at night. In C. J. Bonk & C. R. Graham (Eds.), Handbook of blended learning: Global perspectives, local designs. (pp. 27-40). San

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

Department of Energy.JMK would also like to acknowledge partial support of the CACHE Corporation and theNational Science Foundation under award DMI-0456537.Bibliography 1. D. Stone, S. Sorby, M. Plichta, and M. Raber, “The Enterprise Program at Michigan Technological University,” International Journal of Engineering Education (2003). 2. M. Plichta, M. Raber, “The Enterprise Program at Michigan Tech University: Results and Assessment to Date,” ASEE Conference Proceedings (2003). 3. D. Stone, “Creating a Virtual Company and Keeping it In The Black,” Proceedings of the 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (2003). 4. J. Hertl, “Real-World Learning Through Student Enterprise – The Startup Phase

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Issues of Persistence in Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

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Women in Engineering

/c0/c0i.htm 6. Brainard, S. G., & Carlin, L. (1998). A Six-Year Longitudinal Study of Undergraduate Women in Engineering and Science. Journal of Engineering Education, 87(4), 369-375 7. Bernold, L.E. 2007. “Preparedness of Engineering Freshman to Inquiry-Based Learning.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 133(2): 99-106. 8. Eskandari, H., S. Sala-Diakanda, et al. (2007). Enhancing the Undergraduate Industrial Engineering Curriculum: Defining Desired Characteristics and Emerging Topics. Education + Training, 49(1), 45-55. 9. Heywood, J. (2005). Engineering Education: Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruction. Hoboken, N.J.: IEEE Press. 10. Zhao

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System

Continuous assessment, program evaluation, program update, and outcomes assessment.Assessment ActivitiesWe can think of CLABS as a multi-part structure illustrated by Figure 1. CLABS Mentee Outcomes Measurements Program Objective(s) Addressed Capacity for Real- -Lab Experiments CLABS world Problem - Presentations 1 Solving - Concept Maps

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

Activity, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, West Sussex, England.Erickson, F. (1986). Qualitative methods in research on teaching. In M. C. Wittrock (Ed.), Handbook of research on teaching (3rd ed.) (pp. 119-161). New York, NY MacMillan Press.Imbrie, P.K., Maller, S.J., & Immekus, J.C. (2005). Assessing team effectiveness. Proceedings from the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Portland, OR.Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T. & Holubec, E. (1998). Cooperation in the classroom. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.Kittleson, J. & Southerland, S. (2004). The role of discourse in group knowledge construction: A case study of engineering students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 41(3), 267-293.Oliveria, A.W. &

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Pedagogy and Assessment III

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Chen; Carlos Pomalaza-Ráez; Ma Oo

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Electrical and Computer

example,according to an electromagnetic signal attenuation test performed at the U.S. National Institute ofStandards and Technology (NIST)’s Gaithersburg laboratories, the signal attenuation for ½ inchdrywall and plywood is below 1dB around 2GHz frequency band.10 However, if a house is builtusing steel frames or with a concrete structure (e.g., high-rise apartment buildings and hurricane-resistant houses), the 802.15.4 transmission performance is expected to experience greaterdegradation by the house structure than from the nearby wireless signal interference, especiallywhen the 802.15.4 signal needs to be transmitted over a long range and pass through walls. Thisis because steel frames partly reflect radio signals and create multipath