Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-2946: THE IMPACT OF A PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING LAUNCHERUNIT ON EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION AND INTERESTIN SCIENCEProf. Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology Cher Hendricks is a Research Scientist II at Georgia Institute of Technology. The focus of her work is on K-12 STEM programs. Prior to her work at Georgia Tech, she was an Associate Professor of educational research at the University of West Georgia (1998-2010) and a special education teacher. In addition to her STEM research, Hendricks is author of the textbook Improving Schools through Action Research: A Reflective Practice Approach. The third edition was released in February.Dr. Barbara Burks Fasse Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

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Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

AC 2012-3908: THE ROAD TO CREATING, EVALUATING AND CHANG-ING A BIM LEARNING ENVIRONMENTMrs. Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University Blythe Marlow Vogt joined the faculty in architectural engineering & construction science and manage- ment at Kansas State University in Jan. 2008. She received her B.S.A.E. from K-State in 2001 and com- pleted her M.S.A.E. from K-State in 2010 related to curriculum development in architectural engineering and construction science with regards to building information modeling. Vogt is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in electrical and computer engineering with an emphasis in engineering education/outreach under the supervision of Dr. Noel Schulz. During 2001-2008, Vogt was employed

Conference Session

Leadership, Design, and Entrepreneurship

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Samuel N. Peffers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon M. Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-3871: THE ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYLEADERSHIP ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM: PREPARING ENGINEER-ING, MATH, AND SCIENCE STUDENTS FOR LEADERSHIP SUCCESSDr. Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Julia M. Williams is Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Aseess- ment and professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Her publications on assessment, portfolios, and engineering and professional communication have appeared in the Journal of Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, Technical Communication Quarterly, and the European Journal of Engineering Education. She is also Co-founder of the Rose-Hulman Leadership

Conference Session

Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University; Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-2968: UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN RETENTION IN NORTH CAR-OLINADr. George D. Ford, Western Carolina University George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Western Car- olina University. Ford worked for more than 15 years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a Plant Engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings, and utilities infrastructures.Dr. Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University Robert Steffen, Ph.D., P.E., joined the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina Uni- versity in 2011 after working 10

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5246: YOUTUBE: AN EFFECTIVE CAD TRAINING RESOURCEProf. Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University Richard Cozzens’s background includes industry training and university training, and he is author of sev- eral CAD-related workbooks (reference publication). He has developed training material for the aerospace industry for the past 12 years. He has taught CAD classes in the university setting for 12 years. During the 12 years, he has developed online training for the courses taught. These online courses have been used through much of the world. He has also authored several CAD workbooks. One workbook in particular (CATIA V5 Workbook) has been an industry leading workbook for several years

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council

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International

AC 2012-4609: STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM IMPACTING ENGINEER-ING FORMATION: CULTURAL IMMERSION (CIB)Prof. Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization Melany M. Ciampi is professor of electrical and computer engineering. Currently, she is the President of Safety, Healt,h and Environment Research Organization (SHERO), Vice-President of Internationale Gesellschaft fr Ingenieurpdagogik (IGIP), Vice-President of Science and Education Research Council (COPEC), and Vice-President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP). She is Co-chair of Working Group ”Ingenieurpdagogik im Internationalen Kontext” and member of Executive Committee of IGIP, Council Member of International Council for Engineering and

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Danny King, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4105: SUCCESS IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY WORK-SHOP: AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR PROBATIONSTUDENTSMs. Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisDr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Eugenia Fernandez is an Associate Professor of computer and information technology and Chair of the Department of Computer, Information & Leadership Technology at IUPUI. She is a member of the Indi- ana University Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching, a Fellow of the Mack Center at Indiana University for Inquiry on Teaching and Learning, and an Editor of the Journal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Her research focuses on the scholarship

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

. Fitzgibbon, “On B.S.E and B.S.ET for the Engineering Profession”, Journal of Engineering Technology, Spring 2010, pp.42-46.7. M. A. Ramos, L. Chapman, M. Cannady, and E. Barbieri, “Evaluation Results of an E and ET Education Forum”, Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 2011.8. T. Brower, “Can Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs Reside within the Same Department?” in the Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 18-21, Chicago, IL.9. R. Kelnhofer, R. Strangeway, E. Chandler, and O. Petersen, AC 2010-394 “Future of Engineering Technology”, Session 1648: Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part I, Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-4450: DEVELOPING INNOVATION SKILLS AND ASSESSINGSTUDENT LEARNING AT MUSEDr. R. Radharamanan, Mercer University R. Radharamanan is currently working as professor of industrial engineering and Director of Mercer Cen- ter for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE) at Mercer University in Macon, Ga. He has 38 years of teaching, research, and consulting experiences. His previous administrative experiences include President of International Society for Productivity Enhancement (ISPE), Acting Director of Industrial Engineering, as well as Director of Advanced Manufacturing Center at Marquette University and Research Director of CAM and Robotics Center at San Diego State University. His primary research and teaching

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Juan Ordonez, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal de Parana; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-3657: ENHANCING SENIOR CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE THROUGHINTERNATIONAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECTSDr. Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State University Rob Hovsapian spent almost 20 years working for General Dynamics, TRW, and Northrop Grumman. Currently, he serves as an Associate Scholar Scientist/Faculty, Instructor of record for a senior capstone design course, for the Mechanical Engineering Department, and a Program Manager at the Center for Advanced Power Systems for the Electric Ship Research and Development Consortium (ESRDC) for the Office of Naval Research. He has been responsible for the successful establishment/deployment of several flexible manufacturing startup facilities globally, working on multiple

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-year Programs in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dale Anthony Carnegie, Victoria University, Wellington; Craig A. Watterson, Victoria University, Wellington

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3585: IMPROVING ENGINEERING RECRUITMENTProf. Dale Anthony Carnegie, Victoria University, Wellington Dale Carnegie is the Head of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. He founded and directs the Mechatronics Research Group. He has degrees in applied mathematics, theoretical physics, electronics, and computer ecience. His current areas of expertise include mechatronics, sensors, embedded control systems, and engineering education.Mr. Craig A. Watterson, Victoria University, Wellington School of Engineering and Computer Science Page 25.745.1

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Loren Limberis, East Carolina University; Steve Warren, Kansas State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4699: ENHANCING LABORATORY EXPERIENCES WITH PORTABLEELECTRONICS EXPERIMENT KITSDr. Jason Yao, East Carolina University Jianchu (Jason) Yao received a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from Kansas State University in 2005. He is currently an Associate Professor of engineering at East Carolina University. His research in- terests include wearable medical devices, elehealthcare, bioinstrumentation, control systems, and biosig- nal processing. His educational research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into undergraduate education. Yao is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Spence, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Geoffrey Samuel Frost, University of Toronto

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-4977: ”GAMIFYING” A LIBRARY ORIENTATION TUTORIALFOR IMPROVED MOTIVATION AND LEARNINGMrs. Michelle Spence, University of Toronto Michelle Spence has held positions in academic and public libraries, as well as a corporate setting. Her education includes a master’s degree in information studies (2007) and an honours bachelor’s of science degree (2004), both from the University of Toronto. She is currently a reference and instruction librarian at the University of Toronto’s Engineering & Computer Science Library.Mr. Jason A. Foster, University of TorontoDr. Robert Irish, University of TorontoMs. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia Kristine Sheridan is a Ph.D. candidate with the Institute

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Barry J. Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott Steinbrink, Gannon University

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-3522: SEEKING RELEVANCY, BUILDING EXCELLENCE: SERVICE-LEARNING IN THE SEECS PROGRAMDr. Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University Karinna Vernaza joined Gannon University in 2003, and she is currently an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department. She earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her B.S. is in Marine Systems Engineering from the U.S. Merchant Ma- rine Academy. Her primary teaching responsibilities are in the solid mechanics and materials areas. She was awarded the 2012 ASEE NCS Outstanding Teacher Award. Vernaza consults for GE Transporta- tion and does research in the area of alternative fuels (biodiesel), engineering education (active

Conference Session

Potpouri

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Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University; Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Robert G. Olsen, Washington State University; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Azizan Zainal Abidin, Universiti Teknologi Petronas

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5444: PERSISTENT GENDER INEQUITY IN U.S. UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING: LOOKING TO JORDAN AND MALAYSIA FORFACTORS TO THEIR SUCCESS IN ACHIEVING GENDER PARITYDr. Nehal I. Abu-lail, Washington State University Nehal I. Abu-Lail received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytech- nic Institute in 2004. She is an Assistant Professor at the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University since August of 2006. Her research is focused on fundamental understanding of physiochemical cellular properties and interactions in environ- mental

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christel Heylen, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven; Jos Vander Sloten, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3914: EVALUATION OF A TECHNICAL WRITING PROGRAMIMPLEMENTED IN A FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSEDr. Christel Heylen, Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven Christel Heylen obtained her master’s of science in materials engineering in June 2000 and the academic teacher training degree in 2004, both from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium). She is a mem- ber of the Tutorial Services of the engineering faculty and is responsible for the implementation and daily coordination of the course Problem Solving and Engineering Design in the first year of the bachelor’s of engineering program at the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, with a special focus on the didactic inter- pretation. Regarding this subject, she

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3311: INFORMATION LITERACY: A FIELD GUIDE FOR THEPATH OF LIFE-LONG LEARNINGDr. Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University Andrea L. Welker, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering De- partment at Villanova University. Welker teaches geotechnical engineering courses and conducts research on the geotechnical aspects of stormwater control measures. She is also the Study Abroad Advisor and Assessment Chair for her department.Dr. Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova UniversityDr. John Komlos, Villanova University John Komlos is currently an Assistant Professor with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Depart- ment at Villanova University, and he has been a member of the

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

AC 2012-5126: AN EXERCISE FOR IMPROVING THE MODELING ABIL-ITIES OF STUDENTS IN AN OPERATIONS RESEARCH COURSEDr. Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering at Colorado State University, Pueblo. He received his M.Sc. in system engineering and his Ph.D. in engineering manage- ment from the National University of Colombia and Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Va, respectively. His research interests include scheduling, operations research, and modeling and simulation in health care and energy planning. He has participated in several funded projects through various sources such as NASA, the Department of Homeland Security

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University; Giada Biasetti, Iowa State University; Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., Iowa State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4143: AN UNUSUAL PARTNERSHIP: TRANSPORTATION EN-GINEERING OUTREACH AND SPANISH TRANSLATION PROGRAMDr. Rema Nilakanta, Iowa State University Rema Nilakanta is the Program Coordinator of the K-12 outreach e-zines Go! and Vamos! at the Institute for Transportation at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. She has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from Iowa State University and a master’s in German from Rice University, Houston, Texas. Nilakanta’s research interest lies in the study of technology in teaching and learning, especially in the area of designing online learning systems. She has worked extensively with faculty and teachers in STEM and non-STEM fields, students, and tech developers to research and

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Barbara A. Heifferon, Louisiana State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-3428: USING TECHNOLOGY TO TEACH COMMUNICATIONSAND COMMUNICATIONS TO TEACH TECHNOLOGY IN A STUDY-ABROADLEARNING ENVIRONMENTMr. David Bowles, Louisiana State University David (Boz) Bowles is a Technical Communication Instructor in the Engineering Communication Studio at Louisiana State University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s of fine arts in creative writing from Virginia Commonwealth University.Paige Davis, Louisiana State University Paige Davis has 22 years of experience in the College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. For the past two years, she has directed a study abroad program specifically designed for engineering students. In addition to teaching, she assists with

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann M. Blasick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-3363: RETENTION ANALYSIS OF WOMEN ENGINEERING STU-DENTSMs. Ann M. Blasick, Georgia Institute of Technology Ann Blasick earned her B.S. in mechanical engineering from Wilkes University and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech. After working in industry for Lucent Technologies and Nortel Networks, as well as in the non-profit arena for several years, she returned to Georgia Tech in 2005 as an Assistant Director in the Division of Professional Practice, advising co-op and internship students. In August 2011, she transitioned to her position as Associate Director of the Women in Engineering Program within the Georgia Tech College of Engineering.Dr. Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University; Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-2937: ENGAGING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITY COL-LEGE STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING: A MODEL OF COLLABORATIONBETWEEN TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTIONSDr. Amelito G. Enriquez, Caada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Caada College. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority, and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science, and engineering.Prof. Wenshen Pong, San Francisco State University Wenshen Pong received his Ph.D. degree in civil/structural engineering from SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994. He is currently a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Hunter, University of Arizona; James C. Baygents, University of Arizona

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3739: GRAND CHALLENGES DELI (DISCOVER, EXPLORE,LEARN, IMAGINE) PROJECTDr. Jane Hunter, University of Arizona Jane Hunter received her Ph.D. from the University of Arizona Center for the Study of Higher Education. She holds an M.S. degree in engineering management and a B.S. degree with distinction in mechanical engineering. She is the Associate Director of the Engineering Management program at the University of Arizona and is a PMI-certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Her areas of interest include engineering education, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation of program objectives and learning outcomes, student teamwork and group dynamics, business and technology management, strategic and

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-4093: ADDRESSING THE BROADER IMPACTS OF ENGINEER-ING THROUGH A GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE ON GLOBAL EN-ERGY ISSUESDr. Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky Lawrence Holloway is TVA Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Director, Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky (PEIK), University of Kentucky. Page 25.132.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Addressing the Broader Impacts of Engineering through a General Education Course on Global Energy IssuesAbstract:In Fall 2010, a course on Global Energy Issues was

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2012 EDI

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Andrew Reynolds

seamlessly with other countries.” National Security Strategy, May 2010 http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/rss_viewer/national_security_strategy.pdf Five Pillars of U.S. Foreign Policy Obama Administration“Smart Power” translates into five specific policy priorities:• Update and create new vehicles for cooperation to address a multi- partner vs multi-polar world (strategic dialogues with BRICs, UN orgs)• Pursue principled engagement with those who disagree with us (Syria, Iran, North Korea)• Elevate development as a core pillar of American power and engrain in strategic planning (refurbishing, reforming USAID)• Ensure that civilian and military efforts

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3836: ENHANCE YOUR DSP COURSE WITH THESE INTER-ESTING PROJECTSDr. Joseph P. Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck is an Associate Professor of electrical engineering at the University of Portland in Portland, Ore. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) in Whippany, N.J. His technical interests include communication systems, digital signal processing, and remote sensing. Page 25.566.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aileen M. Walter, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc.; Saundra Johnson Austin, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc.

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4036: EXPANDING THE ENGINEERING PATHWAY FOR UN-DERREPRESENTED MINORITIESMs. Aileen M. Walter, National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, NACME, Inc. Aileen Walter began her second stint at NACME as Vice President, Scholarships and University Relations. In this capacity, she is responsible for the management and direction of all NACME scholarship programs and scholarship management services. In 2003, she implemented the NACME Scholars’ Program, an initiative that includes a partnership with more than 40 colleges and universities. She also administers the Alfred P. Sloan Minority Ph.D. and Indigenous Graduate Partnerships. Both programs are focused on increasing the number of underrepresented

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian H. Kang, Texas A&M University

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Construction

AC 2012-5301: EXPERIMENTAL APPLICATION OF THE PERSONAL-IZED LEARNING METHOD TO A BIM CLASSDr. Julian H. Kang, Texas A&M University Julian Kang is a History Maker Homes Endowed Professor of construction science at Texas A&M Uni- versity and Director of the BIM Texas Alliance. Kang has been teaching BIM at Texas A&M University for more than five years. His primary research interests include BIM, stochastic construction simulation, and radio frequency identification (RFID) in construction. He is interested in investigating how these emerging technologies would contribute to productivity improvement in construction. In 2009 and 2010, Kang organized the BIM Texas Conference in Houston and Dallas, where more

Conference Session

FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andria Costello Staniec, Syracuse University; Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4362: FLEXIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE INTERVENTIONS FORMATHEMATICS SUPPORT OF FIRST-YEAR STUDENTSDr. Andria Costello Staniec, Syracuse University Andria Costello Staniec is an Associate Professor in civil and environmental engineering at Syracuse University (SU). Since 2010, she has served as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the LC Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science at SU. As Associate Dean, Costello Staniec has focused on student success both through the development of structured retention programs and through one-on-one interventions with students.Prof. Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University Professor of mathematics and mathematics education

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Lauren D. Thomas, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

AC 2012-3258: GRADUATE STUDENT PEER MENTORING: A MEANSFOR CREATING AN ENGINEERING EDUCATION RESEARCH COM-MUNITYMs. Brook Sattler, University of Washington Brook Sattler is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. Her dissertation focuses on mechanisms for supporting engineering student development, specifically self-authorship.Dr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry is an Assistant Professor in the College of Technology and Innovation, Department of Engineering, at Arizona State University. He earned a B.S. in materials science engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University