Conference Session

Integrating Technical Research into Professional Development and K-12 Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chelsey Simmons, Stanford University; Beth L Pruitt, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University; Gary Lichtenstein

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thus our qualitative data were extremely valuable. While qualitative data can beharder to analyze, they are likely an important component of effective program assessment.6. ConclusionStanford laboratories have been individually hosting local teachers for more than a decade. Weadded programming to bring together the individual teachers as a cohort five years ago, and mostrecently, we added the seminar series at the heart of this discussion to focus on professionalpractices. However, we are new to evaluating our program and understanding its impact. As wehave shown with these data, it is unclear what impact, if any, our program has on teacherconfidence in teaching professional practices. Through qualitative data, though, we have gainedinsights

Conference Session

Mechatronics in the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bingen Yang, University of Southern California; Cheng-Yuan Jerry Chen, University of Southern California

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Mechanical Engineering

of Formulas, Solutions, and MATLAB Toolboxes”.Cheng-Yuan Jerry Chen, USC Dr. ChengYuan Jerry Chen is fulltime Lecturer of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, who has in- volved with AME laboratory teaching for more than 8 years in AME341, 441, and 443 classes. His expertise is not only in analytical and computational of dynamic and control systems, but also in exper- imental and laboratory hardware implementations. He has more than 20 years of advanced machining experience and has accomplished enormous projects in mechanical and electrical designs. He is currently the head leader of the instructional laboratory in the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department

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Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University

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Engineering Technology

, 4. This problem can be effectivelyaddressed by improving the student’s conceptual understanding and comprehension of the topics coveredin introductory science and technology courses. One way to achieve this is through interactive learningand teaching and upgrading the existing laboratories with modern equipment. This will require increasedfunding and resources. But in recent years there is a decrease in resource allocation making itincreasingly difficult to modernize the laboratories to provide adequate levels of laboratory and coursework and universities are under pressure to look for alternative cost effective methods. One way toachieve this is through interactive learning and teaching through the use of software packages likeLabVIEW

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1130: TEACHING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CONCEPTS TONONCHEMICAL ENGINEERS: INDIGO: A WORLD OF BLUESPolly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College Polly R. Piergiovanni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engi- neering at Lafayette College. She teaches the introductory engineering and chemical engineering courses, as well as process control. Her research interests include process control, biochemical engineering and the dyeing process. Page 22.1375.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Chemical Engineering Concepts to Nonchemical

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sirjana Dahal, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Richard H. Hall, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Glenn Morrison, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Seth Paul Lamble, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Environmental Engineering

. His research interests include: engineering education, geotechnical earthquake engi- neering, and hazard mitigation. Address: Department of Civil, Architectural & Environmental Engi- neering, 130 Butler Carlton Hall, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, 65409; telephone: (+1) 573.341.4484 be- gin of the skype highlighting(+1) 573.341.4484end of the skype highlighting; e-mail: rluna@mst.edu Page 22.123.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Web-Based Learning Module for Teaching GIS within the Context of Environmental EngineeringAbstractThere is a growing need for

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-1679: USING ROBOTICS FOR TEACHING CRITICAL THINK-ING, PROBLEMS SOLVING AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING FORFRESHMEN ENGINEERING STUDENTSGordon W Skelton, Jackson State University Vita GORDON W. SKELTON Associate Professor Department of Computer Engineering Jackson State University JSU Box 17098 Jackson, MS 39217-0198 Office: 601.979.5016 Fax: 601.979.5005 gor- don.skelton@jsums.edu Professional Preparation Institution Major Degree & Year McMurry College Political Science B.A., 1974 University of Southern Mississippi Political Science M.A., 1975 University of Southern Mississippi Po- litical Science/Economics ABD, 1978 University of Southern Mississippi Computer Science M.S., 1987 University of South

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Tracy D Blake, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; David Dwight Sam PhD, Utah State University

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Two Year College Division

specialties,problem solving, computer tools, teamwork, communication, design and ethics using a standardtextbook 21 as general reference and several hands-on laboratory experiences. The principlepedagogy employed for the laboratory portion of the course is a modified jigsaw approach tocooperative learning 22. In this approach, the class is broken down into groups of four and eachmember takes turns learning a lesson from the instructor and then teaching it to the rest of theirgroup.The group then completes a design based exercise on the lesson. Group scores are used aspart of the overall student assessment. Because the modified jigsaw strategy requires that theinstructor meet with only 1/4 of the students for each laboratory lesson, hands-on

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Richard F. McCormick, Marshall University; Sydney M. Wait, Marshall University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-235: USING KEFIR TO TEACH MICROBIAL KINETICS IN ANUNDERGRADUATE WASTEWATER TREATMENT COURSEIsaac W. Wait, Marshall University Isaac W. Wait is an assistant professor of engineering in the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Wait conducts research and teaches courses in the area of water resources and environmental engineering, and is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of Ohio and West Virginia.Richard F. McCormick, Marshall University Richard F. McCormick is a Professor of Engineering at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. He received his BSCE from WV Tech in 1971 and MS and PhD from Va Tech in 1973 and 1979

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ying Tang, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Xiufang Chen, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-768: INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL REALITY GAMES TO TEACH-ING CIRCUIT ANALYSIS WITH METACOGNITIVE AND PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIESYing Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ. She received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph. D degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, in 2001. Her research interests include virtual/augmented reality, operational research, discrete event systems, Petri nets applications, artificial intelligence, and computer networking.Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University Dr. Sachin Shetty is currently an Assistant

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guido W. Lopez, Old Dominion University

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Computers in Education

. Page 22.1703.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Work in Progress: Distance teaching of Thermodynamics with Adobe Connect and Dedicated Engineering Software.Abstract.A considerable number of schools nationwide are currently offering undergraduate engineeringand engineering technology programs via distance-learning. Unlike other “narrative” academicprograms, however, engineering programs still present pedagogical challenges in distanceeducation especially in subjects that require mathematical derivation, sample problem-solution,property evaluation and laboratory practice. Several technologies are currently available fordistance education, such as: TV broadcasting, web-based

Conference Session

Engineering Mechanics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Keith Berrier, University of Saint Thomas; Andrea Guggenbuehl, University of Saint Thomas, Health and Human Performance Department

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-16: DARING YOUNG ENGINEERS ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE:USING CIRCUS ARTS TO TEACH DYNAMICSAnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is an assistant professor of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, and co- director of the UST Center for Pre-Collegiate Engineering Education. Her teaching and research focus on Engineering Design and K-12 Engineering Education. Prior to her appointment at UST, she was a faculty member at Art Center College of Design.Keith Berrier, St. Thomas UniversityMs. Andrea Guggenbuehl, University of St. Thomas, Health and Human Performance Department Andrea is a 2009 graduate of the University of St. Thomas where she majored in Health Promotion- Science. She is

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Magda, Weber State University

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Materials

AC 2011-1147: TEACHING DEMO TO REINFORCE HOW MECHANI-CAL PROPERTIES CHANGE DUE TO HEAT TREATMENT PROCESSESDaniel J. Magda, Weber State University Daniel J Magda, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer Twelve years teaching in the Mechanical Engineering Tech- nology program at Weber State University. Research interest ( metallic materials associated with aging aircraft ) Page 22.11.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Teaching Demo to Reinforce how Mechanical Properties Change Due to Heat Treatment ProcessesAbstractLecture coupled with some hands on

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiu Liu, McNeese State University

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Engineering Technology

instructor’s personal expertise. For example, a teacher who had been working on measurements of different process variables chose to teach all sensors including different types of thermal, displacement, position, motion, pressure, flow and optical sensors. A different substitute teacher chose to teach all topics about motors. They still introduced some basic concepts about process control system, however, the author and the department think the course can benefit students more if the courseware is redesigned at a different level. There is a need to change the existing courseware and establish a comparatively fixed pattern. Laboratory needs to be changed to match up the course contents and teaching philosophy.To

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Tom Goulding; Durga Suresh

Team Teaching: Blending the Power of the Socratic Method with Traditional Pedagogy Tom Goulding and Durga Suresh Department of Computer Science Wentworth Institute of Technology gouldingt@wit.edu sureshd@wit.edu outcome if a Socratic like pedagogy is adopted in the Abstract classroom. This case study discusses the introduction ofthe Socratic Method into a

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chen Jia, Kansas State University; Andrew G. Bennett, Kansas State University; Dong-Hai Nguyen, Kansas State University; N. Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2767: TEACHING-LEARNING INTERVIEWS TO UNDERSTANDAND REMEDIATE STUDENT DIFFICULTIES WITH FOURIER SERIESCONCEPTSChen Jia, Kansas State UniversityAndrew G Bennett, Kansas State University Andrew Bennett received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Princeton University in 1985. Since 1988 he has been at Kansas State University, where he is currently Director of the Center for Quantitative Education.Dong-Hai Nguyen, Department of Physics, Kansas State UniversityDr. N. Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University Associate Professor of Physics, has over 10 years experience in physics education research, particularly in the area of transfer of learning. His current research focuses on problem solving and transfer of these skills

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Song Xing, California State University, Los Angeles

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Computing & Information Technology

, respectively, and his Ph.D. degree in electrical & computer engineering from George Mason University, Virginia, in 2003. From 1985 to 1995, he was a Lecturer in the Radio Engineering Department at Southeast University, China. He was also a Researcher at the National Mobile Communications Research Laboratory, China, from 1990 to 1995. He was a Visiting Researcher in the Electrical & Computer Engineering departments at the University of Michigan-Dearborn from February 1995 to April 1995 and at Boston University from May 1995 to August 1996, respectively. From August 1997 to May 2003, he was an Instructor with the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department and Teaching/Research assistants in Electrical &

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1825: THE INSIDE-OUT CLASSROOM: A WIN-WIN-WIN STRAT-EGY FOR TEACHING WITH TECHNOLOGYDaniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Daniel Waldorf is a Professor in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Cal Poly State Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in industrial engineering in 1996 from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. At Cal Poly he teaches mainly in the manufacturing processes area, including Manufacturing Process Design, Tool Engineering, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering. He worked for two years in Chicago as a Quality/Manufacturing Engineer at ATF, Inc., a supplier of specialty cold- formed and machined components for automotive applications

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faizal Karim, University of British Columbia

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2011-2569: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TEACHING ASSISTANT TRAIN-ING PROGRAM IN APPLIED SCIENCE: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTA-TIONFaizal Karim, UBC Faculty of Applied Science Page 22.1439.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011The Development of a Teaching Assistant Training Program in Applied Science: Design and Implementation Page 22.1439.2IntroductionTeaching Assistants (TAs) make an important contribution to teaching and learning at theuniversity while they develop competencies and skills relevant to their professional lives. Inrecognition of this, the Faculty of

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Xiping Li; Fabrice Manns, University of Miami

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Biomedical

. Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, Oct. 2005.35. Vandenberghe S, Asseler Y, Van de Walle R, Kauppinen T, Koole M, Bouwens L, Van Laere K, Lemahieu I and Dierckx R: Iterative reconstruction algorithms in nuclear medicine. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 25:105-111, 2001.36. Virtual Imaging Laboratory, Duke University URL: http://dukemil.egr.duke.edu/37. Wangel M, Neimitukia L, Katila T, and Soimakallio S: WWW – an effective way of teaching radiology. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 66:91-98, 2001.38. Zeng G: Image reconstruction – a tutorial. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 25:97-103, 2001

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DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-973: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING (PBL) AN EFFECTIVE TOOLTO TEACH AN UNDERGRADUATE CFD COURSEWael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University Assistant Professor School of Engineering Page 22.1188.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Project-Based Learning (PBL) – An Effective Tool to Teach an Undergraduate CFD CourseAbstractAn undergraduate technical elective Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) was developed. Thecourse was designed to be a balance between theoretical foundation of the subject and hands-onexperience. Project-Based Learning (PBL) was used as part of the course to

Conference Session

Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, Carnegie Mellon University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2354: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING INNOVATION TOENGINEERS AN EXPLORATION OF MENTAL MODELS OF INNOVA-TION EXPERTSEden Fisher, Mustafa Biviji, Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University Eden Fisher is the Director of the Masters Program in Engineering and Technology Innovation Manage- ment (ETIM) and Professor of the Practice at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Fisher holds a BS in Chemistry from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon. She worked in technology innovation for over 20 years at ALCOA. Indira Nair is Vice Provost and Professor Emeritus in Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon. She has a Ph.D. in Physics from Northwestern University and has

Conference Session

Computers and Software in Teaching Mathmatics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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Mathematics

contents3. Improve the delivery of laboratories and lectures, make abstract and non-intuitive mathematics concepts “visible”, “touchable”, and thereby, easy to understand4. Increase STEM students’ math course passing rate5. Foster students’ interest in mathematics, promote active learning, and motivate them to stay in STEM programsTo achieve the goal and objectives, the project consists of innovative technologies that enhancemathematics and engineering connection, simplify and speed up the process of complicatedconcepts delivery, as well as encourage critical thinking.Virtual Lab and Teaching Module Innovations1. Gaming and Virtual Reality Learning PlatformTo help students in mathematics courses, researchers from higher education have

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne W. Walter P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology; William Emerson Spath, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-553: EXPERIENCE TEACHING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT-BASED ROBOTICS COURSE BUILDING AUTONOMOUS MOBILE ROBOTSWayne W. Walter, PhD, P.E. , Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE) Wayne Walter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his BS in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his MS in Mechanical En- gineering from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York State. He has thirty five years experience teaching design

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Buket D. Barkana; Nelson Ngoh; Allen Cook

The Learning and Teaching Experiences in a Graduate Level Stem Course for Teacher Educators Faculty Paper K-12 Education (Curriculum Integration) Buket D. Barkana1, Nelson Ngoh2, Allen Cook2 1 School of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering 2 School of Education University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604 E-mail: {bbarkana; ngoh; acook@bridgeport.edu}Abstract: It is essential that teachers understand the

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Foster, George Fox University; Justin R. Vander Werff P.E., Dordt College

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New Engineering Educators

AC 2011-1252: TECHNIQUES FROM WORKSHOPS ON TEACHING: IM-PLEMENTING THE CONCEPTS AND EVALUATING OUR APPROACHESMichael Foster, George Fox University Michael Foster received a B.S. in engineering from Messiah College and M.S. and Ph.D degrees in me- chanical engineering from Drexel University. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Mechanical En- gineering at George Fox University. His research interests include control systems education and ther- mal/fluid science applications.Justin R. Vander Werff, Dordt College Justin Vander Werff joined Dordt’s engineering faculty in the summer of 2008. He is a licensed pro- fessional engineer (P.E.) in Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, and Missouri. He has taught Structural Analysis, Soil

Conference Session

International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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International

support personnel); physical resources (classrooms, library, laboratory, and workshops); material resources (teaching material, audiovisual materials and others) financial materials (operational allowances, scholarships, training grants and others); and the political and social context (democracy versus dictatorship, peace versus war).A process circle in Figure 2 tries to make full use of all the resources available whileimplementing teaching process and procedure. The enhanced model forces this process toeliminate any possible confusion in knowledge transfer, creating more chances to acquireadditional knowledge, and store digested knowledge permanently in long term memory.This new repetitive learning model is specifically

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor Mejia, California State University, Los Angeles; Jessica Alvarenga, California State University, Los Angeles; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Israel Hernandez, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang; Phanit Pollavith; Adriana Trejo, Roosevelt High School; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2398: USING DIGITAL IMAGES TO TEACH ABSTRACT MATHAND INSPIRE STUDENTS TOWARDSCAREERS IN COMPUTER SCI-ENCE AND ENGINEERINGVictor Mejia, California State University, Los AngelesJessica Alvarenga, California State University, Los AngelesJianyu Dong, California State University, Los AngelesHuiping Guo, California State University, Los AngelesIsrael Hernandez, California State University Los Angeles Mathematics teacher For STEM at Roosevelt High School. MESA advisor.Eun-Young KangMr. Phanit PollavithAdriana Trejo, Roosevelt High SchoolNancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles Nancy Warter-Perez is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University, Los Angeles and the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghavi Merugureddy, Purdue University ; Amani Salim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

forth) and degree of development.From Fall 2002 to Spring 2009, MEAs were implemented by GTAs in the laboratory setting of arequired first-year engineering course at Purdue University. During this period, UGTAs were notinvolved in assessing student work on MEAs, though they did support classroomimplementation. However, in Fall 2009, UGTAs, serving as either peer teachers (classroominstructional team members and graders) or out-of-classroom graders, became equallyresponsible with the GTAs for providing feedback on and evaluating students’ MEA work. Thisrecent staffing change brings challenges to implementing open-ended engineering problems.UGTAs, particularly sophomores, have minimal academic, teaching, or professional experience,as compared to

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Claude Thomassian, State University of New York, Maritime College; Risa Kumazawa, Duquesne University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

equipment, CAD tools, and working in a group. The two courses were taught in asimilar fashion with the exception that Network Analysis had Matlab as an extra CAD tool. Thesoftware was introduced by weekly tutorials complemented with labs and or assignments thatwere based on the tutorials.EVALUATION PROCESS AND INFORMATION COLLECTINGIn the next sections of the paper the results and feedback of a study that was completed by thestudents will be described. These studies were based on their attitude towards media basedmodules that were used to smooth the progress of teaching Electronics and Network Analysiscourse. The modules also offer an interactive virtual laboratory setting by which they can getinstant feedback to what-if questions.STUDENT

Conference Session

Great Ideas for Projects that Teach Instrumentation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Keller, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily, University of Tulsa

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Instrumentation

AC 2011-2237: INTRODUCTION TO INSTRUMENTATION AND CON-TROL SYSTEMS USING A PENDULUM MOUNTED AIR ROCKETMichael Keller, University of Tulsa Michael Keller is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the university of tulsa. His research and teaching interests are in solid mechanics, both experimental and theoretical, and materials science.Jeremy S. Daily, University of Tulsa Page 22.967.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Introduction to Instrumentation and Control Systems Using a Pendulum Mounted Air RocketAbstractCourses on engineering