Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow P.E., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1002: OLD TRICKS FOR A NEW DOG: AN INNOVATIVE SOFT-WARE TOOL FOR TEACHING REAL-TIME DSP ON A NEW HARD-WARE PLATFORMMr. Michael G. Morrow P.E.,Cameron H. G. Wright, University of Wyoming Cameron H. G. Wright, Ph.D, P.E., is an Associate Professor with the Department of Electrical and Com- puter Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. He was previously Professor and Deputy Department Head in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy, and served as an R&D engineering officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years. He received the B.S.E.E. (summa cum laude) from Louisiana Tech University in 1983, the M.S.E.E. from Purdue Uni- versity in 1988, and the Ph.D

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Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central

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Engineering Technology

formats, graphics, color models, graphics formats, and video and video formats. . Table 2. Course learning outcomes for the second sequence course. O1. Create simulation using color and shading, models lighting with controls, and effects with blending and fog. O2. Render images with geometry, viewpoint, texture and lighting information, O3. Create simulations with 2D, 3D textures, objects and projections and meshes. O4. Interleave video track and audio track. O5. Create 2D text and 2D modeling for display, create 3D animations. O6. Create simulations with multimedia display systems and control controls.B. Laboratory Design and Teaching

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pavlos George Mikellides, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

involves more technical issues than those covered in a traditionalengineering analysis course, the teaching approach presented in this paper provides a broad, flexiblecontextualized alternative to cover technical competence that is different from traditional engineeringprograms which are made up of structured sequences of lecture-based and laboratory courses. Page 22.1389.2I. Introduction Project-based learning (PBL), or project-centered learning (PCL) to distinguish it from thepedagogy of problem-based learning1, was first adopted by Aalborg University in Denmark2. In a PBLcourse, students are given project assignments and they work in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Andrea Marta Eller, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University; Jessica Triplett, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1926: DEVELOPING A MATERIALS COURSE TEACHING TOOLKIT TO PROMOTE EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE CLASS-ROOM INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALSStephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials engineering. His research interests are evaluating conceptual knowledge, miscon- ceptions and their repair, and conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing conceptual knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes. He is cur- rently conducting

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith R. Pearse, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

controllers (PLCs, EET 276) course were already scheduledto be taught during the spring semester, these courses were identified for the pilot program.Although only one course was originally going to be used as the test bed, it was decided to usethe technology for both a laboratory and classroom-only course. In this way, two distinct coursedelivery methods would be compared to the new methodology. It should be noted that the Webexsystem was implemented two days after the semester had begun, in response to an emergencysituation that prevented the instructor from regularly teaching on campus. This prevented athorough evaluation of existing technologies prior to implementation of a system.The resulting technology configuration consisted of the

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M University; Michelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University; Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District; Abbye M. Reeves

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-42: INTRODUCING YOUNG CHILDREN TO ENGINEERINGTHROUGH EARLY STEM LITERACYEmily M. Hunt, West Texas A&M UniversityMichelle L Pantoya, Texas Tech University Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Texas Tech University. PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis. Specialty in Combustion of Energetic Materials.Aaron S. Hunt, Canyon Independent School District I am in my ninth year in public education. Three years teaching high school Spanish, two teaching 8th grade history, one as a graduate student and researcher, and three years as an assistant principal in middle school. I love working with students and know the value of the education business. I also am in my last year of

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Richard J. Stock, Cooper Union

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1915: ALTERNATIVE LAB REPORTS - ENGINEERING EFFEC-TIVE COMMUNICATIONDaniel Lepek, The Cooper Union Daniel Lepek is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at The Cooper Union for the Advance- ment of Science and Art. He received his Ph.D. from New Jersey Institute of Technology and B.E. from The Cooper Union. Since joining The Cooper Union in 2009, he has taught more than half the courses in the chemical engineering curriculum. Currently, he teaches the undergraduate laboratory course se- quence and the graduate transport phenomena sequence. Recently, he has developed and introduced new elective courses on particle technology and pharmaceutical engineering. His research interests include particle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 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

demonstration video for PEEK training in addition to the paper-based tutorial. Visual training should be more efficient than paper-based material for the purpose of equipment operations.2. Make a teaching assistant available at an easily accessible location a few hours per week after the laboratory/lecture meetings. Last time, the TA met and helped students more on campus during afterhours than they used online “office hours”.3. For students in the first electronics course, requiring only the use of portable virtual equipment (rather than using both the portable and bench-top versions) might be preferable in order to reduce confusion. Once students grasp a set of tools, it should

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Remzi Seker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Electrical and Computer

with hands-onlaboratory components, practical applications and theoretical concepts covered in classrooms1, 2.A study in a digital logic design (DLD) course concluded that using Programmable LogicDevices (PLD) as a means of practical approach has improved the effectiveness of educationquality in the course3. Nowadays, the engineering problems have become more complicated andcomplex, requiring creative thinking and skilled engineers to solve these problems. The studenteducational experience can be fully supported by offering hands-on laboratory projects as aninteractive and visual computerized teaching tool and these projects are shown to improvestudent understanding of the digital logic circuit concepts4. Also, a hybrid software

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

scholar and researcher in teaching psychology and evaluation. Dr.Walberg has advised on questionnaire design, evaluation of the pedagogical effects of thesystem, data analysis, and interpretation.Students Learning OutcomesTo assess student learning, the class was divided into a control group and test group. Thecontrol group took the course using an existing traditional laboratory, while the test groupperformed the experiments developed through the remote laboratory facility. The test groupwas composed of male and female students with diverse ethnicity and mixed educationalabilities. Both the groups were tested with pre- and post-tests, and the results were comparedfor any difference. It was observed that there were statistically significant

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University; Donald P. French, Oklahoma State University; YoonJung Cho, Oklahoma State University

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Educational Research and Methods

. His research focus is on biology education including the use of inquiry and tech- nology in the teaching introductory biology lecture and laboratories. He has published articles on the impact of teaching in reformed courses on graduate students.YoonJung Cho, Oklahoma State University Assistant professor in the School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State Uni- versity. Her research is focused on students’ achievement motivation and self-regulated learning process as well as teachers’ motivation and its impact on instructional practices, both in traditional classroom setting and online instruction. She published articles on graduate teaching assistants’ professional devel- opment as well as

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

laboratory and design projects required in theElectric Circuits and Introduction to Electrical Laboratory courses. Tables 1 to 4 show thecontents of a sample laboratory experiment that was designed using the Mobile StudioIOBoardTM. Note that the concepts covered in this lab experiment are similar to those conductedusing the regular lab equipment although different test instruments are used. All students have toinitially complete a laboratory experiment that teaches them how to use the software andhardware of the Mobile Studio IOBoardTM , and how it can be connected to circuits they designon their bread-boards. The survey and feedback questions shown in Table#4 are given to thestudents at the end of each lab to get their feedback, comments and

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tumkor Serdar, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Computers in Education

procedures that gobeyond those possible with the physical hardware.Second Life is classified by some educators as a Multi-User Virtual Environment, a term forvirtual worlds that lack the ‘game’ component 12. As 3D virtual community, Second Lifeincreased in popularity, teaching and meeting spaces were designed to compare 3D game with3D virtual world communities. This paper describes some of the methods used to overcome thetechnical obstacles in creating virtual laboratory experiments in Second Life, a popular virtualenvironment that so far has mostly been used for entertainment and social interactions.Overview of Second Life / OpenSimulatorAlthough Second Life looks like a 3D game, it is one of the most popular non-game, 3D multi-user virtual

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

Laboratory Experiences That Do Not Stifle CreativityLaboratory courses often supplement basic science classes in high school and college. Thehands-on activities provided in laboratories can challenge and excite students in a ways notachievable through traditional lecture-style teaching. Working in laboratories gives studentsopportunities to explore scientific concepts while applying knowledge gained classrooms. Page 22.941.2These experiences not only reinforce textbook ideas, but also instill students with confidence inboth their knowledge and abilities. The benefits of laboratory activities and their contributions toengineering-student retention

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert W. Hendricks, Virginia Tech; Cortney V. Martin, Virginia Tech; Peter Doolittle, Virginia Tech; Justeen Olinger, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees

function generator (Velleman PCSGU250) was adopted in Spring2009. Page 22.994.2 The first four laboratory exercises in the d.c. circuits course are designed to teach the students procedures on circuit construction and how to perform simple measurement techniques, using a DMM initially and, later in the semester, using

Conference Session

Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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International

, methods of coal preparation experimental research, design and management ofcoal preparation plant, mechanism of mineral processing. And a teaching group withhigh-level teaching faculty gradually forms by the teaching reform and specialty constructionof discipline of mineral processing engineering, so as to perfects the course development ofother disciplines, and improves qualities of teaching faculty. The faculty, laboratory andscientific research conditions of the discipline are introduced, and the personnel trainingscheme of the subject, and the courses system are also discussed in the paper. Recently, thediscipline of CUMT focuses on the practice of innovation teaching of the college students andconstruction of engineering application

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Ryan Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

“experiment first” approach. It is believed that depending on the course type and thestudent learning style, learning could be affected by the teaching approach. Further studyon the lecture-laboratory timing that could lead to an effective pedagogy isrecommended.IntroductionLaboratory exercises are an essential part of engineering technology education. In mostof the mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology courses, hands-on labs aredesigned to help student to acquire the knowledge and skills taught in the class. Sincepositive effects of lab activities on student learning have been recognized, engineeringand engineering technology professors continue to develop and incorporate laboratoryexercises into various courses.To introduce science

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

. Page 22.135.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Active and Cooperative Learning Activities for Introducing Undergraduate Students to BiomaterialsAbstractBiomaterials science is a relatively new interdisciplinary field. Because of the increasingprevalence of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases, there is anecessity to engineer biomaterials that can be used to treat these painful and debilitatingdisorders. The overall objective of this initiative is to teach our undergraduate studentsconcepts in the research, development, and clinical application of biomaterials. Twoopen-ended laboratory activities, one developed for freshman and the other

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

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NSF Grantees

non-formulaic manner.These objectives helped to drive the evaluation activities for the project. Evaluation efforts werecoordinated by faculty in the university’s Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR). Theydeveloped a set of surveys to be given to students after each laboratory and a set of surveys forthe graduate teaching assistants at the end of the semester.Laboratory ModulesTo date, three laboratory modules have been created and offered in the following semesters: fall2009, spring 2010, and fall 2010. The fourth module will be created and offered in spring 2011.The design of lamps from musical instruments was the first lab to be offered. This lab wasrepeated from the pilot since it had not ever been formally evaluated. The second

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael E. Prudich, Ohio University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Robert Y. Ofoli, Michigan State University; Robert B. Barat, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norman W. Loney, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ali Pilehvari, P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Michael J. Elsass, University of Dayton; Robert J. Wilkens, University of Dayton; Danilo Pozzo, University of Washington; Jim Pfaendtner, University of Washington; William B. Baratuci, University of Washington; Jim Henry, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Bridget R. Rogers, Vanderbilt University; John F. Sandell, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; David W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Charles Nuttelman, University of Colorado, Boulder; Pablo LaValle, University of Michigan; Naoko Ellis, University of British Columbia; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach; Arne Biermans, University of Washington

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Chemical Engineering

Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He received his B.S.ChE from the University of Akron in 1995, and his Ph.D from the University of Notre Dame in 2001. He is the 2008 recipient of the Raymond W. Fahien Award for Outstanding Teaching Effectiveness and Educational Scholarship as well as a 2010 inductee into the Michigan Technological University Academy of Teaching Excellence. His current research interests include reactor stability, al- ternative energy, and engineering education. He is active within ASEE.Horacio Adrian Duarte, Texas A&M University-KingsvilleDavid W. Caspary, Michigan Technological University David Caspary is the Manager of Laboratory

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrin S. Muggli, Benedictine College; Brian Tande, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees

On - Site Growth Engineering Laboratories Phase III General Engineering On-Site Specialization Engineering Specialties Laboratories Figure 2: Overview of BC Engineering Model implementationPhase IPhase I involves initiating an extremely low-cost engineering program in the four majordisciplines, using DEDP (or another distance education provider) to teach nearly all of therequired engineering courses. Institutions in Phase I will most likely offer five-year, dual-degreeprograms in which students concurrently pursue an ABET-accredited engineering degree viaDEDP with a complementary on

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan Dallas; Parsaoran Hutapea

The Mechanics of PEM Fuel Cell Stack Compression Bryan Dallas Composites Laboratory Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University Parsaoran Hutapea Composites Laboratory Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University 756The Mechanics of PEM Fuel Cell Stack CompressionBryan Dallas and Parsaoran HutapeaComposites LaboratoryDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringTemple UniversityThe decreasing performance of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells can be caused by changes instack clamping pressure (i.e., compression). When the stack is compressed, the membrane electrodeassembly (MEA) typically deforms 50 to 200 nm. Lee

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale N. Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phil J. Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; John Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

protected software system allowing students the ability to use softwareremotely. Once this is in place, the less expensive pen tablet technology will likely be utilizedby all SV students7. Our current office hour implementation combining Adobe Connect Pro andtwo-way written and audio communication has been viewed as positive by our students in recentsurveys and course evaluations.7On-site lab offeringsLaboratories play a major role in our electrical engineering curriculum. All but one of our EEcourses (Electric and Magnetic Fields) have an integrated laboratory component. Faculty teachboth the lecture and the laboratory portions of the class (no teaching assistants). Most of ourcourses have significant design projects. The laboratory aspect of our

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, Columbia University; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering design problem-solving processesto help students learn mathematics and science concepts. The DTEACh PDI is offeredthrough the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. Theprogram provides guidance to K-12 teachers on how to use open-ended problems in theirclassrooms. The institute teaches engineering concepts through the use of everydaytechnology, directed laboratory activities, and design briefs. Since 1998 DTEACh hasused LEGO MINDSTORMS robotics as the focus for hands-on experiences. Theprogram has its roots in engineering design theory and learning methodology research.To clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of this teaching approach, the entire program istaught using the methods the participants are

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

questions are common. Penetration of Clicker in science andengineering fields is observed since the latter version of Clicker allows students to respond witheither numerical answers for a work-out problems or alphabetical selections for multiple choicequestions.The role of Clicker as teaching and learning enhancement tool has been discussed in theacademic community since 1980s. There are few published papers on using Clicker onengineering subjects and no report on how Clickers can be used effectively in laboratory. Weimplemented Clicker in manufacturing classes with the following objectives: i) Creating a more dynamic learning environment, ii) Enhancing study outcome, and iii) Reducing tedious paperwork and workload in many repeating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Dhruv Sakalley, Drexel University; Holly Burnside, Drexel University

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NSF Grantees

. The application of Lean Six Sigma to nanotechnology is part of atrend in extending the scope of Lean Six Sigma beyond the factory for use in hospitals12-13,research and service laboratories14-17, schools18-24, governments, military, financial institutions,and other service providers.To teach Lean Six Sigma, the laboratory facility is organized and operated on Lean Principles.To establish an educational laboratory for purposes of Lean pilot-scale production studies, weincorporate recent approaches used to implement Lean in machine/fabrication shops25-27 andLean analytical/clinical laboratories13-17 in addition to mainstream Lean Six Sigma developed formanufacturing. Adaptation of Lean for services, hospitals, and financial institutions

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

knowledge in power areas, as well as studentsfrom another universities and colleges pursuing power education. Concept of virtual laboratory isalso introduced here and provides addition flexibility in the class’s offering strategies. Due to therapid changes in the technological world, faculty involved in teaching the proposed courses mustbe informed of advances in technology currently used in the industry. On the other hand,industry wants to have qualified and well-educated employees who are ready to implement theirknowledge on day one of their employment. As a result, the initiative of power engineeringcurriculum development described in this paper is industry-driven.IntroductionMany electrical engineering technology programs have already started

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan J. Meuth, University of Advancing Technology

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Computers in Education

. Processing provides a unique combination of cost (free), broad communitysupport, extensibility, and as a Java based environment, skills learned in processing can be easilyported to other environments.In the following sections we will summarize the capabilities of Processing, provide someguidelines for experience design, and explore two case studies on the use of Processing in theclassroom, as a method of demonstration in one case, and as a virtual laboratory in a second case.Processing CapabilitiesProcessing is a Java-based programming language and development environment targetedprimarily to electronic artists and visual designers, but is becoming popular with hobbyists andeducators, primarily for teaching introductory computer science. The

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2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kanti Prasad

A Consummate Model of VLSI Education for Preparing the Workforce towards Meeting the Challenges of the Hi-Tech Industry through Industrial Involvement Kanti Prasad Ph.D.; P.E. Professor/Founding Director Microelectronics/VLSI Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of Massachusetts Lowell Kanti_Prasad@uml.eduAbstract:In order to prepare the workforce for VLSI program, theoretical instructions must becomplemented with adequate laboratory facilities in order to validate the design from itsconception to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.563.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Energy efficiency and sustainability in engineering design curriculumAbstractThe knowledge and skills for the future workforce of an energy efficient industrialsociety are not fully nurtured in our current educational programs. Energy efficiency andinnovative design practices need to be an essential part of the learning experience inundergraduate engineering design programs. Current engineering design curriculum isreformed to teach the theoretical knowledge and hands-on practices in an integratedfashion. To study energy loss and overall energy efficiency of a system and itscomponents, laboratory