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Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-1995: ENHANCING LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNICATIONABILITIES THROUGH A UNIQUE SERIES OF PROJECTS INTHERMODYNAMICSMargaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology MARGARET BAILEY, registered professional engineer, is the Kate Gleason Chair and Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at RIT. She earned her BSE at Pennsylvania State University in 1988 and her Ph.D. at University of Colorado at Boulder in 1998. She conducts research with students using advanced thermodynamic analyses and neural network modeling applied to various, energy-intensive, complex mechanical systems. Dr. Bailey serves in numerous leadership roles within her college, including Executive Director of RIT’s Women

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Alan Balich, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Purdue University, Calumet in 2007. His current interests reside in remotely operated vehicles (air, water, and ground based), robotics, and embedded systems (specifically, microcontrollers programmed using BASIC, C, and Assembly languages). Page 12.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 INTERNET CONTROLLED UNDERWATER VEHICLEAbstractThe paper provides an overview of design, development, and testing of the Internet ControlledUnderwater Vehicle. As a senior design project it provides the students an integratingexperience of the knowledge and

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Srikanth Pidugu, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Steve Menhart, University of Arkansas-Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas-Little Rock

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

and other analysts of energy have projected a continuedincrease in energy use, especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors to maintain the currentlife styles of Americans. The article on Annual Energy Outlook 20041 with Projections to 2025,presents a critical review of the energy use of USA in the residential, commercial, industrial, andtransportation sectors for the period of 1970 through 2025. The trends clearly indicate theincrease in energy consumption by the industrial sector. A similar pattern for energyconsumption is observed in the state of Arkansas. According to the report2 released by theArkansas Energy Office in 2000, the industrial sector is responsible for 43% of Arkansas’ totalenergy consumption. The state’s industrial

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanics

AC 2007-42: THE DYNAMICS SUMMER SCHOOL – A UNIQUE EDUCATIONALPROGRAMPhillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Phillip Cornwell is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989 and his present interests include structural dynamics, structural health monitoring, and undergraduate engineering education. Dr. Cornwell has received an SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1992, and the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher award at Rose-Hulman in 2000.Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory Chuck Farrar has 25 years experience as a technical staff member, project leader, and team leader

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Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Christine Co, Oklahoma State University; Bear Turner, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

inwhich students design, build, and test a complex project. These programs are increasinglyindustry sponsored 1, and expose students to many of the real constraints engineers face.Capstone courses are the primary mechanism used by many universities for integratingcommunication, and teamwork skills and social, economic, and ethical issues into theengineering curriculum 2. The capstone concept has been extended by other schools such as theDesign4Practice program at Northern Arizona University and the projects program at WorcesterPolytechnic Institute 3-5 in which dedicated design courses are integrated into all four years of theundergraduate curriculum. Improvements in student performance following capstone programshave been observed in several

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Conversion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanourios Chalkiadakis, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

tochange for the next five to ten years because of anticipated retirements and increased demand ofelectrical engineers in the power systems and renewable energy fields2.The power systems major in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) iscurrently under reconstruction as a result of increased student enrollment and availability ofpositions in the local power utility industry. Curriculum changes and new courses in renewableenergy, electric drives, power systems protection and a review of the introductory course inpower engineering are ongoing projects. It is anticipated that all these changes and improvementswill be completed in the near future.This ongoing process requires the utilization of software and hardware tools in order

Conference Session

Outreach Projects and General Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bin Wu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sanjeev Khanna, University of Missouri; Richard Wyatt, University of Missouri; Roger Korenberg, Missouri Department of Natural Resources

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

become more competitive through achieving lean production and energy efficiency and waste minimization. As a mechanism to facilitate this effort, we provide links to each others website and provide the necessary web materials.Student involvementUp to date, both undergraduate and graduate students have been successfully involved with theCenter’s work - graduate classes through group projects, and senior undergraduate classesthrough Capstone projects. In addition to engineering, students majoring in physics, biochemistryand management have also been involved in the effort. These students have tackled, or getinvolved in, many activities such as:• Training about industrial energy audits, jointly supervised and facilitated by the

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

, Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Dr. Zhang's research interests include Communications Theory, Wireless Networks, Bandwidth Efficient Modulation Schemes, Signal Design and Information Coding, and Digital Signal Processing Techniques for Communications. Dr. Zhang is a senior member of IEEE and a member of ASEE.Kenneth Burbank, Western Carolina University KEN BURBANK is an Associate Professor and Director of Electrical Engineering at Western Carolina University. Dr. Burbank is active with IEEE, SME, and TAC of ABET, and strives to bring practical engineering activities into the classroom. His current project is the development of a photonics program within the Electrical

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; J. Darrell Gibson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2366: CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY: USINGRUBRICS TO ASSESS STUDENT DESIGN REPORTSPatricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology M. PATRICIA BRACKIN is an Associate Professor of M.E. at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where she teaches a variety of design courses, and graphics. Her BS and MS are from the University of Tennessee in Nuclear Engineering and her Ph.D. is from Georgia Institute of Technology in ME. She has also been an Associate Professor at Christian Brothers University. Her industrial experience includes Oak Ridge National Laboratories and Chicago Bridge and Iron. She is a registered PE.J. Darrell Gibson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcos Esterman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Dorin Patru, Rochester Institute of Technology; Vincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of Technology; Edward Hensel, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-2386: DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED PROJECT TRACKS FOR ACOLLEGE-WIDE MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING DESIGN PROGRAMAT RITMarcos Esterman, Rochester Institute of TechnologyDorin Patru, Rochester Institute of TechnologyVincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of TechnologyEdward Hensel, Rochester Institute of TechnologyMark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 12.535.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of Integrated Project Tracks for a College-Wide Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Program at RITAbstractSince 2002, the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) at the Rochester

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Independent Consultant; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2397: ASSESSMENT RESULTS FROM A THREE-YEAR PROJECT TOTEACH ENGINEERING IN GRADES K-6John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute JOHN A. ORR is Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at WPI. He is active professionally in the area of engineering education as well as in the technical field of geolocation systems. He was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his work in engineering education. Telephone 508-831-5723; email orr@wpi.edu.Paula Quinn, Independent Consultant PAULA QUINN is a Research Manager at the Donahue Institute of the University of Massachusetts, focusing on assessment of pre

Conference Session

Service Learning Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher Cornett, East Tennessee State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2763: A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT IN DIGITAL MEDIADESIGNED TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLSCher Cornett, East Tennessee State University Cher Cornett, Associate Professor, is the Director of the Niswonger Digital Media Center at East Tennessee State University. She has worked professionally as a graphic designer and illustrator for over 25 years and has been involved in developing interactive multimedia products for over 16 years, including pioneering work in interactive instructional product design at Florida State University. Prior to coming to ETSU, she coordinated the Interactive Multimedia Masters Degree Program at Southern Illinois University; chaired the Graphic Arts Technology program

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andre Marshall, University of Maryland; James Quintiere, University of Maryland

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2770: A COLLECTIVE UNDERGRADUATE CLASS PROJECTRECONSTRUCTING THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 WORLD TRADE CENTER FIREAndre Marshall, University of MarylandJames Quintiere, University of Maryland Page 12.16.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Collective Undergraduate Class Project Reconstructing the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center Fire AbstractFire Protection Engineering undergraduate students enrolled in a fire assessment laboratorycourse conducted their own investigation of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center disasterby simulating the fire that followed the aircraft impact. The

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manar Shami, University of the Pacific

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Construction

AC 2007-2824: THE INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLETECHNOLOGIES IN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS: CASE STUDY ?BIO-DIESEL PROJECTManar Shami, University of the Pacific Manar Shami, Ph.D., PMP., is a Faculty at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. Professor Shami received M.Sc., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He did extensive research and consulting in project management in the U.S. and internationally. He was a Faculty at the University of Cincinnati. He was also a senior aviation engineer with ATAC Corporation in Sunnyvale, California working on NASA and DOD projects. He provided

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Muthar Al-Ubaidi, University of Cincinnati; Richard Kegg, Tech Solve Inc.

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Manufacturing

AC 2007-2829: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PROJECT-PLANNING BASEDCURRICULAR ENHANCEMENT IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONJanet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology department at the University of Cincinnati. She received her PhD and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University in New York City, and her MS and BS in Manufacturing Engineering from China. Dr Dong’s research and educational interests include manufacturing technology, CAD/CAM, computer aided process planning and optimization, numerical control and automation, machine and instrument design, robotics, computer modeling, and mechanical

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bert Davy, Morgan State University; Indranil Goswami, Morgan State University; Jiang Li, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimen, Morgan State University; Charles Oluokun, Morgan State University; Arcadio Sincero, Morgan State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-1395: OPEN-ENDED DESIGN PROJECT AS INTRODUCTION TODESIGN FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING FRESHMENBert Davy, Morgan State University Dr. Bert Davy (D. Eng. Morgan State University) specializes in structural Design of Concrete and Steel Structures. He is a registered professional engineer.Indranil Goswami, Morgan State University Dr. Indranil Goswami (Ph.D. John Hopkins University) specializes in Structural Dynamics, Wind and Earthquake Engineering. He is a registered professional engineer.Jiang Li, Morgan State University Dr. Jiang Li (Ph.D. University of Nevada) specializes in Geomechanics. He is a registered professional engineer.Gbekeloluwa Oguntimen, Morgan State University Dr

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kara Chomistek, University of Calgary; Graham Armitage, University of Calgary; Phillip du Plessix, University of Calgary; Clifton Johnston, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary; Mohamed Nazir, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Diane Douglas, University of Calgary; Brigit Knecht, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1480: AIDS FOR ASSISTED LIVING PROJECTS BENEFIT BOTH THEENGINEERING DESIGN CLASSROOM AND THE DISABLED COMMUNITYKara Chomistek, University of CalgaryGraham Armitage, University of CalgaryPhillip du Plessix, University of CalgaryDaryl Caswell, University of CalgaryClifton Johnston, University of CalgaryMohamed Nazir, University of CalgaryMarjan Eggermont, University of CalgaryDiane Douglas, University of CalgaryBrigit Knecht, University of Calgary Page 12.191.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Aids for Assisted Living: Creating a new curriculum to eliminate socially constructed barriers in disability researchAbstractIndependent life

Conference Session

Computer Tools for Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianyu Dong, California State University-Los Angeles; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University-Los Angeles

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1587: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING USING TABLET PCS: APRACTICE TO ENHANCE DESIGN COMPONENTS IN ENGINEERINGINSTRUCTIONJianyu Dong, California State University-Los AngelesNancy Warter-Perez, California State University-Los Angeles Page 12.1195.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project Based Learning Using Tablet PCs: A Practice to Enhance Design Components in Engineering InstructionAbstractThis paper presents a Collaborative Project Based Learning model using Tablet PCs to enhancethe design components in engineering classroom instruction. The core of our proposed model isto incorporate small in-class Tablet PC-based collaborative design

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1614: A DELPHI STUDY TO PROJECT THE FUTURE OFALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND ITS IMPLICATION TO ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYDavid Rouch, Ohio Northern University David Rouch is Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Technological Studies at Ohio Northern University. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University, M.S. from Eastern Illinois University, and PhD from The Ohio State University. He teaches courses in Energy and Transportation and CAD/Design.Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University Adam Stienecker teaches electronics and applied control systems courses at Ohio Northern University in the Department of Technological Studies. He holds undergraduate and doctorate

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Service-Learning in Developing Communities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University; Karina Jousma, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2007-1638: INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL SENIOR DESIGN:HOW SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIESSUPPORT ABET ACCREDITATIONLinda Phillips, Michigan Technological University Linda Phillips, P.E. is Lecturer of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Director of the International Senior Design program that allows undergraduates to combine the engineering capstone design course with field construction in a developing country. Ms. Phillips brings over 20 years of project and company management experience to her professional practice-type classes.Ann Brady, Michigan Technological University Ann Brady is an Assistant Professor and directs the

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia; Benjamin Kidd, University of Virginia; Ping Guan, University of Virginia

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Architectural

AC 2007-1776: MODELING, SIMULATION, MONITORING AND VERIFICATIONIN A DESIGN-BUILD RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROJECTP. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia P. Paxton Marshall, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, has been active in developing multidisciplinary design courses to help students experience the joy of engineering and develop their creative capacities. He was engineering advisor for the UVA solar house project, an energy independent house designed and built by students. The house placed second overall, and first in the Design and Livability and Energy Balance categories, in the 2002 DOE Solar Decathlon. Marshall is currently

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World / International Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olivia Dees, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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International

for Engineering Education, 2007 Solar Energy: Innovative, Applied Research Projects for the Sustainability of Developing CountriesAbstractRenewable energy is becoming a more popular alternative to traditional energy sources due toissues concerning national security and the environment. Solar technologies are among manyother products that are being created within the renewable energy sector on an unprecedentedscale. In particular, solar energy is shown to be an ideal power source for the sustainability ofdeveloping countries. Its ever-increasing output efficiency and usefulness for a variety oflocations make it an optimal choice for every region. Students from universities around theglobe may be taught about solar

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso

Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, with specialization in human factors engineering. Dr. Pennathur's interests are in the science of learning in engineering education. Dr. Pennathur has considerable expertise in human behavioral research methods. He has developed human behavior and performance models in personnel skills and training for advanced electromechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding tasks, disability models in older adults (work funded by NIH), and modeling physical and mental workload for soldier safety and performance (work funded by the US Army Research Laboratory jointly with Fort Bliss and William Beaumont Army Medical Center). These projects have all included extensive

Conference Session

International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Silliman, University of Notre Dame

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International

AC 2007-657: OBSERVATIONS FROM A PROJECT TO ENCOURAGEMULTIPLE-YEAR, INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH FORUNDERGRADUATESStephen Silliman, University of Notre Dame Stephen E. Silliman is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the College of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. His primary area of research is in groundwater hydraulics and chemical transport. He has pursued research and educational programs in both Haiti and Benin (West Africa) involving both undergraduate and graduate students. Page 12.1116.1

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Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cesar Luongo, Florida A&M-Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M-Florida State University; James Sturges, Lockheed Martin; David Bogle, Lockheed Martin

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-732: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING –ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT OF INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND ADVISORYCOUNCILCesar Luongo, Florida A&M-Florida State UniversityChiang Shih, Florida A&M-Florida State UniversityJames Sturges, Lockheed MartinDavid Bogle, Lockheed Martin Page 12.1270.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Session XXXX Senior Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering – Active Involvement of Industry Partners and Advisory Council C.A. Luongoa, C. Shiha, J.W. Surgesb, D.C Bogleb, R.A. Wrightb a Department

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Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-782: INDUSTRIAL CAPSTONE AND DESIGN PROJECTS FORMANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL ET STUDENTS ALREADYEMPLOYED IN INDUSTRYLawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology Lawrence J. Wolf is a professor of the Oregon Institute of Technology and a distinguished service professor of the Oregon University System. See http://www.etllc.us. After experience in the army and the aircraft, petroleum, and chemical industries, he began his academic career in 1964 as the founding head of the MET program at the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. As a research fellow he completed his doctorate in engineering at Washington University and then became an associate professor at the

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1839: MEASURING STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN GROUP PROJECTSTHROUGH AN ONLINE PEER EVALUATION SYSTEMPhil Rawles, Purdue University Phil Rawles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Information Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Professor Rawles specializes in teaching network administration and information security in the network engineering technology program. Page 12.1044.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Measuring Student Participation in Group Projects Through An On-Line Peer Evaluation SystemBackgroundGroup work is an

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-990: ACTIVE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN STRUCTURALANALYSIS: FIELD INSPECTION OF A STEEL TRUSS BRIDGEShane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University Page 12.174.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Active Project-Based Learning in Structural Analysis: Field Inspection of a Steel Truss BridgeAbstractThe undergraduate civil engineering program at our University offers a project-basedcurriculum. Students have opportunities to engage in projects that develop their understandingof civil engineering practice. Projects are chosen in support of active student engagement, wherethe role of students is as learners, observers, assistants and

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive; Annette Casey, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Günter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,; Domagoj Rubesa, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of Automotive Engineering,

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1020: 3-PHASE MULTI SUBJECT PROJECT BASED LEARNING AS ADIDACTICAL METHOD IN AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING STUDIESEmilia Bratschitsch, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Department of AutomotiveEngineering, Graz, Austria Emilia Bratschitsch is head of the Department of Vehicle Technologies (Automotive and Railway Engineering) and teaches Electrics, Electronics and Methods of Signal Processing at the University of Applied Sciences Joanneum in Graz (Austria). She is also a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Transport of the Technical University of Sofia (Bulgaria). She graduated with a degree in Medical Electronics as well in Technical Journalism from the TU of Sofia and received her PhD

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1090: AN UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECT:SIMULATION OF NANOSTRUCTURE-BASED DEVICES AND ASSOCIATEDSTUDENT LEARNINGJinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State UniversityVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Page 12.234.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 An Undergraduate Summer Research Project: Simulation of Nanostructure-Based Devices and Associated Student LearningAbstractUndergraduate Summer Research Projects open up the opportunities for students to gainresearch experience. Research experiences for undergraduate students not only enhancestudents’ ability to apply the learned knowledge in practical applications but providestudents with