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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Bhavna Sharma; Birdy Reynolds

is to increasethe supply of future engineers and the diversity of such engineers by increasing math and scienceperformance of traditionally underrepresented student. Authentic engineering design presents an effectiveplatform to attain this goal.A number of different RET models have been proposed and these vary primarily in the extent to whichengineering research or K-12 activities are emphasized. As shown in Figure 1, many RET sites eitherhave a strong focus on engineering research (Fig. 1A) or a strong emphasis on K-12 academic yeardevelopment (Fig. 1B). In those sites with a strong research component, teachers are placed within ateam and perform deep scientific research on a somewhat narrow engineering topic. The research labexperience is

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Mira S. Olson; Patrick L. Gurian; Alisa Morss Clyne; Wan Shih; Wei-Heng Shih; Peter Lelkes

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Tom M. Warms; KAVON FARVARDIN

programminglanguage, and to students for whom the first language was C++ and who learn Java in subsequentcourses.TracingIn the method, names of identifiers are placed on the left side of a vertical line and the identifiers'values on the right. The name of the function being executed appears above the vertical line. Boxesindicate output, underlines indicate input, and  represents the RETURN character. Valuesreturned by functions are enclosed in circles. Figure 1 shows a simple C++ program and its trace,assuming an input value of 23. When tracing a statement in a program, the student has availablethe result of tracing the previous statements in the program

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Pawan Tyagi; Christine Newman

of engineering students threatens US's role as world's leading innovator.1According to CNN news unprepared college students entering in science, engineering, and mathematicsdrop out after their first year itself. The alarming percentage of dropout is around 20%.2 Engineeringworkforce in American industries will need an unprecedented number of engineers in near future toremain competitive and to advance cutting-edge scientific development.1 To produce a large number ofhighly skilled engineering graduates it is crucial to make the high school students interested and preparedin the engineering disciplines.1,3 Early exposure of engineering disciplines provides unique opportunityfor the high school students to evaluate engineering profession as a

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Andy S. Zhang; Farrukh Zia; Iem Heng

companies when designing and developing new products. Students fromthe departments of mechanical engineering technology and computer engineering technology at the NewYork City College of Technology of CUNY were involved in this multi-disciplinary design project calledDesign and Construction of Chemical Detection Robot (DCCDR).For the past two decades, the concurrent engineering approach and product life cycle management philosophyhave enabled many companies to shorten product development life cycle, improve the quality of theirproducts and to be competitive in the fast-pace product design and development markets [1, 2]. The goal ofthis DCCDR project is, through the hands-on multi-disciplinary design activities with the help of concurrentengineering

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Gang Qiu; Abhijit S. Joshi; Christopher R. Dennison; E. C. Kumbur; Ying Sun

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Fani Zlatarova; Pavel Azalov

at different academic institutions, a recommendation is proposed toinclude the Systems Analysis and Design course belonging to the Software Engineering computing area.This course should be a required course or at least an elective course not only for students majoring inComputer Engineering but also in all Engineering curricula. The content of the course includes basictopics from the Computing theory and practice and provides students with a rich variety of InformationTechnology tools needed for the planning, analysis, design, implementation, operation, and support ofengineering activities.1. IntroductionAlong with the traditional knowledge and skills, the engineering practice requires a great degree ofcreativity when developing

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Shih-Liang Wang

, tar sand, nuclear disaster, wind and solar energy, it becomesobvious that an ideal textbook is not there. Therefore the author decides to use several books [1, 2,3, 4, 5, and 6] as references, and supplement these books with additional resources.For example, Energy Explained, by U.S. Energy Information Administration [7] has goodexplanation on energy fundamentals with important statistics. Energy Topic Guides from New YorkTimes and its Green blog [8] contain the following tabs: Biofuels, Tidal & Wave, Natural Gas,Geothermal, Hydro, Nuclear, Coal, Oil, Solar, and Wind. Likewise, the Guarding has an Energy page[9] containing the following tabs: biofuels, energy efficiency, fossil fuels, green technology, nuclearpower, renewable energy

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Artur Liamin; Jeffrey Gorn; Timothy Golden; Ezekiel J. Blain; Bryndol Sones; Timothy H. Trumbull; Brian Moretti; Don Gillich

Blended Learning with Nuclear ReactorsArtur Liamin1, Jeffrey Gorn1, Timothy Golden1, Ezekiel J. Blain 2, Bryndol Sones1, Timothy H. Trumbull2, Brian Moretti1, Don Gillich1 1 Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996 2 Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12180 720 Blended Learning with Nuclear Reactors Artur Liamin1, Jeffrey Gorn1, Timothy Golden1, Ezekiel J. Blain 2, Bryndol Sones1

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Daniel Schmalzel

Photovoltaic System Optimization through Undergraduate Engineering Clinics Daniel Schmalzel, Rowan University, New Jersey, USA 745 Photovoltaic System Optimization through Undergraduate Engineering Clinics Daniel Schmalzel, Rowan University, New Jersey, USAAbstractAt Rowan University students have been introduced to Photovoltaic System Design, through theClinic Experience, at both the residential and commercial scale. The Clinic is a project basedlearning approach based on the Medical School Model [1]. These experiences have included theinitial feasibility assessments and continued all the way

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Kauser Jahan

. 388389EW VansThe EW vans are “wrapped” with a dramatic engineering scene and one is equipped insidewith a handful of stations with computers and display panels where the students can viewdemonstrations on engineering fundamentals and work on projects that demonstratevarious engineering disciplines. Images of the vans are presented in Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1: Images of the Toyota Sienna Van used to transport students and supplies 390Figure 2: Images of the Chevrolet Van (exterior) 391Figure 3: Images of the Chevrolet Van (interior) used for interactives computeractivitiesActivitiesEngineering students accompanied by faculty drive to school districts in these vans withattractive

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Bryan Dallas; Parsaoran Hutapea

measure thechange in thickness of the MEA. This feature is essential since a cell’s performance is alteredconsiderably if it is disassembled and then reassembled, even if the clamping conditions are accuratelyreproduced. The fuel cell performance will be tested at different deformations and compared.1 Frank Oppenheimer2 Eric Mazur, Harvard University, http://mazur.harvard.edu/3 Elliot Aronson, University of Texas and University of California, http://www.jigsaw.org/4 Thielens, W., “The Disciplines and Undergraduate Lecturing,” paper presented at an annual meeting of the AmericanEducational Research Association, April 1987, Washington, DC, ED 286 436, 57 pp, MF-01, PC-03.5 Chickering, A. and Z. Gammons, “Seven Principles for Good Practice

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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B. Rajavel; M.G. Prasad

verify this technique, the simulated output sound fromvirtual muffler is compared with experimentally measured sound for two types of systems namely astraight pipe and a simple expansion chamber. The results shows that the proposed ANS procedure givesreliable simulation of the acoustical noise generated by the real muffler system. The proposed ANSprocedure can be applied to any complex system. The ANS procedure will have applications in studiesrelated to virtual muffler design, sound quality and noise control studies of muffler system before actualfabrication of the muffler system.1. INTRODUCTIONAcoustical studies of duct systems are important in many systems such as automotive exhaust systems,HVAC equipments, etc. Some of the performance

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Thelma Chuene; Giuseppina Lamberti; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI; Bin Wang

adhesion cascade. In this study we present a novel dual-receptor (selectins and ICAMs) targeting approach to enhance the drug carrier's binding efficiency to theinflamed tissue in endothelial wall.Methods. Dual-receptor targeted model drug carriers (florescent microspheres) were prepared by coatingthe microspheres with different ratios of antibodies against ICAM-1 (αICAM-1) and E-selectin (αE-selectin). The ratio of antibodies attached on the microspheres was quantified by fluorescence intensitiesusing the Nikon Software and a Nikon Eclipse TE200 inverted microscope equipped with a fluorescenceillumination system. The level of adhesion of the microspheres on HUVEC was quantified by countingthe number of adherent microspheres on HUVEC using a

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Chris Decker; Aarthi Sundar; Robert Hughes; Svetlana Neretina

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Robert Marlor

been significant.Several obstacles have been overcome in the first few years of NMU SAE club’s existence andthe club has been developing into both a successful student organization and a good setting forproblem-based learning.Description of Baja SAE ProjectThe Baja SAE project is described by SAE [1] as follows. “Baja SAE consists of three regionalcompetitions that simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges.Engineering students are tasked to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive thesevere punishment of rough terrain and sometimes even water.The object of the competition is to provide SAE student members with a challenging project thatinvolves the planning and manufacturing tasks found when

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Devinder Mahajan

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Daniel Schmalzel

knowledge mostly in aclassroom setting. It is not until finding employment that a student meets their first truly open-ended problem. Rowan University has created a unique learning environment for its students 1. Copyright ASEE Middle Atlantic Regional Conference, April 29-30, 2011, Farmingdale State College, SUNYOver the course of eight semesters students complement their classroom learning with a structurethat provides small teams with open-ended problem solving experiences. At Rowan the Clinicis the structure that offers the critical missing step in a student's progression into a successfulengineer. The Clinic brings the challenges of open-ended problem solving back into anenvironment conducive to

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Andras Gordon; Kathryn W. Jablokow; Sven G. Bilen

design process. In Section 3, we discuss the evaluation of this approach, and close(in Section 4) with recommendations for future work.II. Introducing the Systems View to Undergraduate Engineering Design StudentsStudents in our first-year introductory engineering course are prepared for the tasks of tacklingreal world problems within the framework of sponsored client-driven design projects. Whiledoing so, they are required to apply an Engineering Design Process [1] (see Figure 1) as aprimary tool that helps them arrive at meaningful solution proposals. When introducing theEngineering Design Process to first year students, it is emphasized that all stages and theirsequence in the process are vital in order to develop substantial and lasting

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Gay Lemons; Adam Carberry; Chris Swan

undergoes morealterations as new elements of relevant information are retrieved and processed.In this study, we utilized the design strategy framework developed by Kruger and Cross [19, 20] toinvestigate the EDP of students. They identified the following four design strategies:1. Problem driven • Focuses on defining the design problem • Uses only the information needed to formulate the problem • Little time is spent enlarging the information space • Solution reflects specialized problem2. Information driven • Focuses on gathering information • Solution reflects the many requirements found in the assignment • Strict problem definition • Solution is focused3. Solution driven • Scans

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Carlos D. Barreiro; John L. Schmalzel

the complexity, performance andvulnerabilities of the diverse energy systems. Moreover, students had the opportunity to researchcutting-edge technologies, such as Smart Grid, and their importance to energy assuranceplanning.Project RequirementsThe NJBPU assigned Rowan University a series of tasks to develop and complete the NewJersey Energy Assurance Program. The tasks required to be performed include:1) Energy Assurance Planning (EAP). Rowan University was assigned to prepare an EnergyAssurance Plan following the Energy Assurance Guidelines developed by NASEO under DOE'sdirection. These guidelines were prepared in order to facilitate the design process of the EAP.The guidelines document comprises valuable information regarding state actions

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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James Roche

. Copyright ASEE Middle Atlantic Regional Conference, April 29-30, 2011, Farmingdale State College, SUNYBackgroundThe Engineering Clinic approach at Rowan University was initialized in 1998[1]. EngineeringClinic is an eight-semester course sequence that is required of all engineering students. Thissequence spans the entirety of their four-year undergraduate degree work and accounts for 24credit hours towards their degree[2].The clinic sequence begins during the student’s freshman year, where students are exposed tokey principles of the four engineering fields taught at Rowan University. Various engineeringfundamentals are taught during this phase, such as basic problem solving techniques andteamwork. Additionally, students are

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Victoria Schuele; Ronald Edwards; Don Gillich; Andrew Kovanen; Brian Moretti

Educational Applications of Pyroelectric Acceleration Victoria Schuele1, Ronald Edwards1, Don Gillich1, Andrew Kovanen1, Brian Moretti1 1 Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996AbstractIn order to graduate the United States Military Academy (USMA) with an undergraduate degreein nuclear engineering or physics, each cadet must complete a capstone project. They also havethe option of completing an independent study to graduate with honors or further their futureeducational opportunities. The Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Center (NSERC), aDefense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) office, sponsors these projects, providing

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Paul M. Meyer

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Peter J. Shull; Paula Ford; Kristen Carrier

  Four  Factors  that  can  Influence  Retention  of  Marginal  Students   Peter  J.  Shull,  Paula  Ford,  and  Kristen  Carrier   Penn  State  University,  Altoona    Abstract  Time  to  graduation  and  persistence  in  major  have  always  been  an  issue  for  many  engineering  and  engineering  technology  students.    It  is  not  uncommon  for  students  to  take  an  extra  1  or  more  semesters  beyond  the  standard  4  years  to  complete  their  degree.    Further  many  students,  change  their  major  or  leave  college

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Joseph A. Betz

Heuristic Models for Creativity Experiments in Architectural and Engineering Design Joseph A. Betz Professor of Architecture State University of New York, Farmingdale State CollegeAbstractMany cognitive processes contribute to the generation of creative problem solving. Oneimportant characteristic involves the combination and reorganization of certain kinds ofknowledge to form new and novel category solutions. It is posited that convergent and divergentforms of thinking are used to manipulate these combinations categories. One experimentdeveloped by Mobley, Doares, & Mumford (1992)[1] has been used to test

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Nicholas Monsu; Kevin Timko; William Caracciolo

string casing [3]. This specific typeof cementing job is not uncommon in the Gulf, but was an unusual choice for a well ofthis nature. The deepwater well, which is located within an untried geology, demanded anadvanced cementing job. Centralizers, a piece of oil well safety equipment, were on therig at the time the cementing took place, but simply were not used. According to DavidHammer of The Times-Picayune, “Centralizers are devices that are supposed to keeptubes in place in an oil well so cement seals can set evenly on either side.”[1] Halliburton,the contracted operators of the rig, advised using twenty centralizers, but officials ofBritish Petroleum (BP) decided to go ahead with the cementing process using only 4-6 tosave time and money

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Alfred A. Scalza

1 Group Dynamics: Predicting Member Performance Prof. Alfred A. Scalza, P.E. Department of Architecture & Construction Management Farmingdale State CollegeI. IntroductionThis paper sets out to study the effectiveness of groups in studying Engineering, Architectureand Construction Management. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) has set “working in a group” as one of it’s outcomes to be assessed. Students mustlearn to operate in a group as preparation for that which will be expected of them aftergraduation. In fact, group

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Ashraf Ghaly

, physically, constitute an engineering miracle at the time they wereconstructed. As a modern Egypt project, the High Aswan Dam, for instance, would meet therequired criteria because of its giant engineering scope and its many other impacts includingflood prevention, power generation, availability of water for year-round irrigation, safenavigation, preservation of communities near the Nile banks, and creation of new industries thatrely on hydropower, which impacted the standard of living and changed the fabric of theEgyptian society.The Great Pyramid of Giza (Figure 1) is the oldest and only remaining wonder of ancient world.It was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC [1]. At the time of its completion, thepyramid measured over 146 meters

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

conducted in a computer laboratory – a setting that has more distractions than thetraditional lecture room and therefore not the optimal venue for student note taking. Note taking,per Piolat, increases both students’ attention in class and their performance on tests, but it canalso interfere with students’ efforts to comprehend lecture content.1 In a separate study Kiewrareported that students typically record only about one -third of the important points in a lecture.2The goal of this paper is to show that guided note taking – faculty generated partial notes thatstudents actively complete during a lecture – improve students’ comprehension in a lecturelaboratory setting. In addition, this study furthers the author’s research in innovative