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Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Rosenkrantz, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Engineering Economy

S F W F W S Su F W Su F Instructional 02 02 03 03 04 04 04 04 05 05 05 Assessment n=65 n=54 n=27 n=57 n=25 n=36 n=42 n=32 n=32 n=36 n=27 How effectively does the 1 instructor organize and 4.67 4.31 4.42 4.65 4.44 4.53 4.75 4.63 4.75 4.69 4.56 structure the course? How well does the instructor 2 define and meet objectives 4.68 4.30 4.24 4.62 4.48 4.56 4.52 4.53 4.59 4.57 4.59 of the course? How well does the instructor 3 arouse interest and transmit 4.45 4.11 3.96 4.37 4.00 4.37 4.19 4.41

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alhaji Cherif, Cornell University; Gary Fleming, University of Maryland; Siaka Kroma, Cornell University

Page 12.1304.3section of the paper. The other problem, as the authors have observed among their tutees, students and friends,is that a student who is proficient at solving problems often experiences difficulties inarticulating methods for solving the problem. If a student knows how to read and approach,and/or can decode mathematical and scientific texts, s/he will still encounter problems if s/he isnot able to distinguish between various terms, their usage, and significance in specific contexts.So the student’s ability to solve problems is an indication that some information they obtain hasbeen transferred to long-term memory where s/he can easily recall the topics, but it is obviousthat not all of the information was transmitted. Most

Conference Session

Unique Student Opportunities in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Jean Alley, Vanderbilt University; Penny Hirsch, Northwestern University; Stacy Klein-Gardner; Julie Greenberg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Bourgeois, Northwestern University

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Biomedical

firm since 1986, she is also the VaNTH project leader for core competency instruction. Hirsch has a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in English from Northwestern University.Stacy Klein, Vanderbilt University Stacy S. Klein is the Associate Dean for Outreach at the Vanderbilt University School of Engineering. She is also a Research Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Radiological Sciences, and Teaching & Learning. An active mentor in the REU program, she also runs an RET program.Julie Greenberg, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Julie E. Greenberg is a Principal Research Scientist and Director of Education and Academic Affairs at the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Dent, University of Alabama; Keith Woodbury, University of Alabama; Robert Taylor, University of Alabama

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Mechanical Engineering

proper calculations. Itis recommended that standard units of m, m2/s and s are used to avoid errors. It is possible to useother units provided they cancel properly or a correction is made to the answer to cancel outremaining factors. The conduction coefficient, k, is an optional input which is not necessary forthe constant surface temperature formula but required for the other two formulas. A second Page 13.894.10optional input is BC which is the heat flux for constant heat flux formula and the convectioncoefficient, h, for the convection formula. The BC input is not necessary for the constanttemperature formula. There is a check for

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Samir Hefzy, The University of Toledo; Mehdi Pourazady, The University of Toledo; Abdollah Aliakbarkhan Afjeh, The University of Toledo

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Design in Engineering Education

a PT Cruiser, Proceedings of the 2007 RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America) Conference, Phoenix Arizona, June 15-19, 2007, CD Publication, 2007.17. S. Mikolajczyk, H. Honeycutt, J. Durbin, W. Cribbs (four undergraduate students), M.S. Hefzy, and G. Nemunaitis, “Design and Development of an Arcing Lift System that Allows a Wheelchair User to Access his Home from his Garage Independently”, Proceedings of the 2005 Summer Bioengineering Conference, June 22- 26, 2005, Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, Vail, Colorado, CD Publication.18. J. Manuel, P. Clement, E. Pakulski, R. Godiciu (four undergraduate students), M.S. Hefzy, and G. Nemunaitis, “Development of a Compact and Moble Scissor Lift to Transfer a

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jodi Cullum, Utah State University; Christine Hailey, Utah State University; Daniel Householder, Utah State University; Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; James Dorward, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

described in the work of Supovitz and Turner.12 Their study provides asummary of six critical components of science professional development that have beenidentified by researchers and educators over the 1990’s. First, high-quality professionaldevelopment immerses participants in inquiry, questioning and experimentation -- andtherefore, in modeled inquiry forms of teaching. Second, professional development wasintensive and sustained. Third, professional development engaged the teachers in concreteteaching tasks based upon teachers’ experiences with students. Fourth, professionaldevelopment deepened teachers’ content skills, both in subject matter knowledge and in howstudents learn a particular subject matter. Fifth, high quality professional

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karla Korpela, Michigan Technological University; Shalini Suryanarayana, Michigan Technological University; Christine Anderson, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

local animal shelter to create a collaborative event called, “The Walk Against Violence.” Her dog, Buddy, is also being trained to become a service dog through a Pet Therapy program in area hospitals.Christine Anderson, Michigan Technological University Chris S. Anderson – Special Assistant to the President for Institutional Diversity Chris S. Anderson has masters of science degrees in Biological Sciences from Michigan Technological University and in Education Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is certified to teach both middle and high school science. Anderson supports the collaboration of Academic and Student Affairs to increase the diversity of

Conference Session

Focus on High School Girls in Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Porche, Wellesley Center for Women; Jennifer Grossman, Wellesley Center for Women; Anne Noonan, Salem State College; Peter Wong, Tufts University

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Women in Engineering

study taking place in 5 schools in a large urbandistrict in the Northeast. For this investigation, we limited our analytic sample to the 549 femaleparticipants from whom we collected survey data in order to examine correlates of girls’ interestin pursuing college coursework in engineering, science, and mathematics. Using a social-ecological framework, we found differing patterns of associations using engagement, capacity,and continuity variables (as suggested by Jolly et al.’s trilogy model) for the three domains.Engineering interests and aspirations were related to school characteristics, science and mathself-efficacy, and experience with extracurricular activities. Interest and aspirations for sciencewere correlated with science salience and

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2003 GSW

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Ronald E. Barr; Marcus G. Marcus G.; Anthony Petrosino; Lawrence D. Abraham; Tejas Karande; Bijal Patel

. Students in Group A and Group B worked as individuals, and there was noteamwork involved. Testing the VBL ChallengesBefore the two VBL challenges were assigned, Pre-Tests were given to the whole class. ThePre-Tests consisted of questions related to simple biomechanics calculations that could be donewith pencil and paper. A short affect questionnaire on learning factors was also included at theend of each Pre-Test. After the VBL I and II assignment s were completed, the same respectivetests were given again as Post-Tests (some small numerical changes were made to differentiatethe Pre- and Post-test questions) to both groups A and B in class. The Post-Test also includedthe same affect questionnaire again. At the end of

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2009 GSW

Authors

James (“Jim”) R. Morgan; Luciana R. Barroso

Session FA1-1 Helping Teachers Use Professional Learning Communities to Infuse Project Based Learning into the K-12 Curriculum James (“Jim”) R. Morgan, Luciana R. Barroso, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3136 Kristin S. Huggins Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4226 AbstractThe experiences from National Science Foundation funded

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Karen Lozano, University of Texas-Pan American; Karl Kiefer, Invocon, Inc., Houston, Taxes; Xinqing Ma, Inframat Corp, Farmington, Connecticut.

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Civil Engineering

4.00 4.89 3.96Note: * Rates are based on 1 to 5 scales to indicate the relative importance or extent of various factors in ascendingorder; a- University of Oklahoma; b-Jackson State University; c- University of Texas- Pan American 5 80% post-scale pre-scale 70% G ain in S cale in E xten t 4 60% S c o re o f 1 to 5 3

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

as a function of experiencing the new curriculum. We will collect data using this instrument at the end of each academic year. Page 13.517.9The program evaluation employs a comprehensive logic model. Figure 2 illustrates thismodel.Figure 2: BMERET Logic Model provides a visually based logic model for this project. BMERET Elements Outcome Measures Contextual Backdrop • Participation in the BMERET CST, course U laboratories improves research Traditional Assumptions grades S

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

.Malcom, S., Van Horne, V., Gaddy, C., and George, Y., Losing Ground: Science and Engineering Education of Black and Hispanic Americans, Washington D.C.: American Association for the Advancement of Science.11.Schulz, N.N. and Schulz, K.H., “Getting U.S. Undergraduates into Graduate School: Providing Information and Opportunities,” Proceedings of the 2000 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2000, 8 pages.12.Yoshiasato, R.A., “Is Grad School for Me?” Proceedings of the 1998 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 1998, 15 pages.13.Huston, J.C. and Burnet, G., “What One Thousand Seniors Think of Graduate Study,” Journal of Engineering

Conference Session

Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Wischow, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

,they were asked which of the big ideas of nano their lesson addressed. For the most part, theystated the big ideas listed in the lesson provided by the NCLT (although some identified differentbig ideas), but teachers integrated the big ideas into their learning goals, instruction, andassessment to varying degrees. This is of concern to the professional development programbecause we are interested in teachers integrating high-impact topics in nanoengineering andscience that emphasize nanoscale phenomena, rather than teachers using nanoscale phenomenaas an interesting example without any real focus on the nanoscale concepts involved. Theguiding questions for determining which nano content teachers planned to implement were: 1. Which big idea(s

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hornfeck, Lafayette College; Antonia Gohr, Jacobs University Bremen

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International

numbers, a budget plan is generated by faculty supervisor(s) for the trip.Over the summer months, students must submit a formal application that includes letters ofrecommendation from faculty. After review by the College, students’ applications are the basisfor deciding eligibility. Students are informed of their acceptance to the program prior to theirreturn to campus in the fall. A deposit from accepted students has a mid-September deadline,allowing the College and Jacobs University to plan in greater detail. The size of the groupdictates whether one or two faculty will supervise the program. It is generally acknowledged byfaculty supervisors and study abroad administrators that twenty to twenty-five students is themaximum group size

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

eventually evolves. For example, we are notusing Roman numerals, we are not stuck with the first written language of cuneiform based onsymbolic forms, of quality of 70 years ago based on the sorting of parts or the first invention ofan internal combustion engine in the 1600’s based on the use of gunpowder. All systems ofvalue evolve and TRIZ is no different and it is important for both academics and professionals tocommit to improving on the foundation work of Genrich Altshuller.In 1946, a Russian Navy Patent Office agent, Genrich Altshuller, realized that there was Page 14.114.6information hidden inside patents (and the history of technology) and

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Beverly Jaeger, Beverly Jaeger, and Richard Whalen are members of Northeastern University’s; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

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Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

’ encouragement to choose biomedical engineering careers.These results indicate a and underscore the important need for K-12 and parent relatedinformational outreach so that students are encouraged in to engineering field s at young ages.REU Success in the LabIn addition to measuring the REU students’ BME efficacy, we measured their perceived successof the laboratory experience. We utilize an electronic survey of this reviewing students’perception about preparation for the research environment, multidisciplinary activities andresearch support using a 6-point Likert-type scale. The NAE Engineers for 2020 and applicableGrand Challenges descriptors were used to create the survey items

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory Kress, Stanford University; Joel Sadler, Stanford University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

analyzing that which is observable but intangible, obvious but oftenineffable. Surely collaborative groups of humans are among the most complex systems ever to bestudied, and to extract knowable and repeatable results from the infinite subtleties of their interactionsis no small task. Ultimately, we should hope to establish Intergy as that “thing” that is neitherinspiration, creativity nor communication, but is the foundation for all of them.REFERENCES Page 14.1172.13[14] Baum, J., Locke, E. & Kirkpatrick, S. 1998. A longitudinal study of the relation of vision and vision communication to venture growth in entrepreneurial firms

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Denise Dorricott; Richard Devon

Conference ProceedingsReferences1. Rifkin, Jeremy. The End of Work., New York: Putnam, 1995.2. Kanter, Rosabeth Moss, “Transcending Business Boundaries: 12,000 World Managers View Change.”Harvard Business Review, May-June 1991, 151-161.3. Ibidem.4. Dertouzos, M., et alia., Made in America: Regaining the Productive Edge, Cambridge, Mass, M.I.T. Press,1989. Smith, H., Rethinking America, New York, Random House, 1995. Womack, J. P., D. T. Jones and D.Roos, "How Lean Production Can Change theWorld", New York, New York Times Magazine, Part 2,September 23, 1990. Adapted from their book The Machine that Changed the World, New York, Macmillan,1990.5. Barnett, Richard S., Global Dreams: Simon & Schuster, 1995. Kanter, Rosabeth Moss, World Class:Thriving

Conference Session

Marketing Engineering as a Career Path to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Lambright, Savannah State University; Wayne Johnson, Armstrong Atlantic State University; Cameron Coates, Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Minorities in Engineering

hard work as being a positive or beneficial attributes. More formally,work ethic can be described as the set of beliefs, values and principles that prescribe the mannerin which individuals interpret and act on their rights and responsibilities at any given time withinthe context of work 1. The origin of work ethic can be traced back to Max Weber’s interminglingof Calvinist religious ideology and economics in the early 1900’s. Weber’s philosophy laid thefoundation for the development of the term Protestant Work Ethic 2. Since then, having a strongwork ethic has become a widely accepted and desirable trait for students and thus futureemployees 3 and entrepreneurs to possess. Within the realm of engineering education the need for a “good

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

with complex geometry such as thedovetail root of a steam turbine blade. As with focusing, different steering angles correspond todifferent focal laws as well. These three operations can be utilized individually or combined invarious fashions for different applications. For example, a typical sectorial scan (S-scan) can be Page 14.909.5produced by performing a steering operation alone as shown in Figure 5. In this case, a plasticangle wedge is also used to increase (or rotate) the steering angle by adding an angle of refractionto cover the region of interest, which could not be reached otherwise due to limitations on beamsteering angle

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Friedman, Ohio State University; Linda Weavers, Ohio State University; Glenda La Rue, Ohio State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of Engineering (with the Extraordinary Women Engineers Coalition). Engineer Your Life. Retrieved January 30, 2009, from http://www.engineeryourlife.org/cms/8750.aspx?subpage=87654. Yaşar, S., Baker, D., Robinson-Kurpius, S., Krause, S., & Roberts, C. Development of a Survey to Assess K-12 Teachers’ Perceptions of Engineers and Familiarity with Teaching Design, Engineering, and Technology. Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 95, no. 3, pp. 205-216, July 2006.5. Brophy, S., Klein, S., Portsmore, M, & Rogers, C. Advancing Engineering Education in P-12 Classrooms. Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 97, no. 3, pp. 369-387, July 2008

Conference Session

Design Methodology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Carla Gould, Ontario College of Art and Design; Casey Wong, Ontario College of Art and Design; Michael Helms, Georgia Institute of Technology; Djordje Zegarac, University of Calgary; Sean Gibbons, University of Montana; Carl Hastrich, Ontario College of Art and Design; Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Bruce Hinds, Ontario College of Art and Design; Denise DeLuca, Biomimicry Institute; jessica ching, Ontario College of Art and Design

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Design in Engineering Education

Hamilton, T., Sustainability by design: a reflection on the suitability of pedagogicpractice in design and engineering courses in the teaching of sustainable design. European Journal of EngineeringEducation, 32:2, 135–142, 2007.5. Helms, M., Vattam, S., & Goel, A. (2008) Compound Analogical Design, or How to Make a SurfboardDisappear. In B.C. Love, K. McRae, & V.M. Sloutsky (Eds.) Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of theCognitive Science Society (pp. 781 – 786), Washington D.C.:Cognitive Science Society6. Vattam, S., Helms, M., Goel, A., Yen, J., & Weissburg, M. (2008) Learning About and Through BiologicallyInspired Design. To appear in Proceeding from the 2nd Design Creativity Workshop Atlanta, GA.7. Vattam, S., Helms, M

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Amy Craig, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

job.However, the risk adverse individuals may conclude that the worst and most likely cases arebelow their current salary and decide to accept the new offer. Table 2: Example of level 2 task solutionCo m m ission % 2%Cu rre nt S a la ry $5,000Ba se S a la ry $3,000Bre a kEve n (L S L ) $2,000 M o st Like ly Ca se Be st Ca se W o rst Ca seRe ve n ueRental F ee per Unit $2,100 $2,500 $2,000Units under Leas e 85 100

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melinda Hess, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Corina Owens, University of South Florida

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Computers in Education

multiple and innovative approaches.AcknowledgmentsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation underGrant No 0717624 and 0836981, and the Research for Undergraduates Program in theUSF College of Engineering. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. We want to thank Dr.James Eison of the USF College of Education who helped in designing the assessmentinstrument for external evaluation.References 1. Maple 12, Advancing mathematics. http://www.maplesoft.com/, accessed January 2009. 2. MATHCAD 13, The industry solution for applying mathematics. , accessed

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Jalpa Bani, University of Bridgeport; Ying-ju Chen, University of Bridgeport

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Educational Research and Methods

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Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, Purdue University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

considers these findings and discussion inrelation to their own programs of engineering. Page 14.983.13References1 Malasri, S., K. Madhavan, and J. Ventura. Should engineering faculty be registered? inMid-South Annual Engineering and Science Conference. 2000. Memphis, Tennessee:Christian Brothers University.2 Madhavan, K. and S. Malasri, Professional registration of engineering faculty. Journalof Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 2003. 129(3): p. 122-124.3 Harichandran, R., Faculty hiring trends at small- to medium-sized research-intensiveCEE departments and balancing the needs of research and practice, in American Societyfor

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hartley T. Grandin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

Conference Session

Forum on Collaborative Information Literacy Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honora Nerz, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Libraries

all COX-2 inhibitors, such Vioxx and PfizerInc.'s Celebrex and Bextra, appear to increase cardiovascular problems in some patients.The company's statement speaks to the central question at the meeting: whether there is adangerous "class effect" for all COX-2 drugs, and, if so, what the agency should do.Sales of the drugs, hailed in the late 1990s as a breakthrough in treating arthritis pain andaggressively advertised to patients, could be restricted or stopped as a result of the meeting.… (the rest of the article is attached)Source: Kaufman, Marc, (February 17, 2005). Merck cites ‘class effect’. The News and Observer, A3.Your company, Altanova, produces 1 or 2 prescription drugs in the COX-2 class. These drugsare not your biggest sellers, but