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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University; Richard A. Hall Jr., Cochise Community College; Phil Blake McBride, Eastern Arizona College; Rakesh Pangasa, Arizona Western College; John M. Saber, Mohave Community College; Clark Vangilder, Central Arizona College; Anita Grierson, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-5345: LEVERAGING S-STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs two academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Profes- sor in computing, informatics, and systems design engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU from 1993-2004. Anderson-Rowland was named a top 5% teacher in the Fulton Schools of Engineering for 2009-10. She received the WEPAN Engineering

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Graham, University of Louisville; Karla Conn Welch, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Shamus McNamara, University of Louisville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3257: CRITICAL THINKING IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERINGDr. James Graham, University of Louisville James Graham is the Henry Vogt Professor of computer science and engineering, and serves as the Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Louisville.Dr. Karla Conn Welch, University of LouisvilleDr. Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey Hieb is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. His research interests include the use of technology in engineering education, secure operating systems, and cyber-security for industrial control systems.Dr. Shamus McNamara, University of Louisville

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Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry E. Mullins P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3146: DEVELOPING CYBER WARRIORS FROM COMPUTERENGINEERS ET AL.Dr. Barry E. Mullins P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology Barry E. Mullins is an Associate Professor of computer engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB OH. He received a B.S. in computer engineering (cum laude) from the University of Evansville in 1983, an M.S. in computer en- gineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1987, and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1997. He served 21 years in the Air Force, teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven of those years. He is a registered

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Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan A. Taylor, University of Alabama; David Jeff Jackson, University of Alabama

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4347: A CUSTOM-PCB DESIGN FOR MICROCONTROLLEREDUCATIONMr. Ryan Andrew Taylor, University of Alabama Ryan Taylor received his B.S. in electrical and computer engineering in 2008 and his M.S. in 2011, both at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He is currently working toward his Ph.D. in computer engineering at Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss. His research interests include microcontroller-based systems, sensor networks, image processing, and VLSI design.Dr. David Jeff Jackson, University of Alabama David Jackson received his B.S. in physics (1984) and M.S. in electrical engineering (1986) from Auburn University. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1990) at the University

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Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4144: THE TYRANNY OF OUTCOMES: THE SOCIAL ORIGINSAND IMPACTS OF EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS IN AMERICAN ENGI-NEERINGProf. Amy E. Slaton, Drexel University Amy E. Slaton is a professor of history at Drexel University. She is the author of Race, Rigor, and Selectivity in U.S. Engineering: The History of an Occupational Color-Line (Harvard University Press, 2010). She also writes at the website STEMequity.com. Page 25.1348.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Tyranny of Outcomes: The Social Origins and Impacts of Educational Standards in American

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Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Chet Boncek Jr., Raytheon

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-4713: SUMMER BRIDGE: AN ENGINEERING DIVERSITY COL-LEGE INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE BETWEEN NUPRIMEAND RAYTHEON-IDSMr. Richard Harris, Northeastern University Richard Harris is Assistant Dean for Academic Scholarship, Mentoring, and Outreach, and Director of Northeastern University Program In Multlicultural Engineering (NUPRIME), College of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.Dr. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University College of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115.Ms. Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University Rachelle Reisberg is Assistant Dean for Engineering Enrollment and Retention, as well as Director of Women in Engineering at Northeastern University. Prior to

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Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, Tarleton State University; Daniel K. Marble, Tarleton State University; Jennifer T. Edwards, Tarleton State University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-4862: SUMMER MERIT CAMP AND ENVIRONMENTAL COM-MUNICATION WEEK: TARGETED APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMEN-TAL ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Sudarshan T. Kurwadkar, Tarleton State University Sudarshan Kurwadkar is an Assistant Professor and a board-certified Environmental Engineer. He teaches environmental engineering and general engineering courses at the freshman, junior, and senior level. His research areas include fate and transport of micro-pollutants such as pharmaceuticals and neonicotinoid insecticides in soil and aquatic environment. He is a Co-faculty Advisor for the engineering club and French club at Tarleton State University. Kurwadkar is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the states of Texas, Ohio, and

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4031: A METHOD FOR ASSESSING REQUIRED COURSE-RELATEDSKILLS AND PREREQUISITE STRUCTUREDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a Senior Product Development Engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing systems

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Computers in the Laboratory

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oluwapelumi Olufemi Aboluwarin, iLab Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife; Kayode Peter Ayodele; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Babatunde Isaac Ishola

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Computers in Education

Conference and Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008, pp. AC 2008-1098.13. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javafx, 2011.14. Olawale B. Akinwale, "Development of a Robust iLab Platform for Robotic Arm Experimentation," Dept of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, MSc Thesis 2010.15. C. Mwikirize ,A.T. Asiimwe, L. Musasizi, V. Namuswa, M. Dawn Nakasozi, C. Mugga, A. Katumba, S.S. Tickodri-Togboa, J. Butime, P.I. Musasizi., "Development of Online Laboratories for Modulation and Combinational Logic Circuit Analysis Using NI ELVIS II," in 2010 Seventh International Conference on Information Technology, Nevada, Las Vegas, USA, 2010, pp. 1069-1073.16. Kayode P. Ayodele, OlawaleAkinwale, Lawrence

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Miraglia, Syracuse University ; Sharon W. Alestalo, Syracuse University; Shobha K. Bhatia, Syracuse University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4599: WOMEN BECOMING WISE: GENDER, PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAMMING FOR SUCCESSMrs. Sarah Miraglia, Syracuse UniversityMs. Sharon W. Alestalo, Syracuse University Sharon W. Alestalo, M.S., is the Program Director for Syracuse University’s Women in Science and Engi- neering (WISE) program within the colleges of Engineering and Computer Science and Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. Alestalo came to the university with 25 years of practical and executive experience in social action venues and eight years in higher education settings. Her bachelor’s and master’s degrees are from the University at Albany in sociology and rehabilitation counseling, respectively. In addition to managing programs in

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Design Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Charles Cappello, York College of Pennsylvania; Takeshi Jonathan Ei, York College of Pennsylvania; Edward Miller Jr., York College of Pennsylvania; Dan Bosse, Weldon Solutions; Berne S. Edwards, Graham Packaging Company; Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N. Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania; Gregory M. Link, York College of Pennsylvania; Wayne Blanding, York College of Pennsylvania; Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3000: DESIGN, SIMULATION, AND FABRICATION OF AN IN-TELLIGENT GROUND VEHICLE AS A PART OF THE CAPSTONE PROJECTMr. Nicholas Charles Cappello, York College of Pennsylvania Nicholas Charles Cappello received his B.Sc. degree in mechanical engineering in Aug. 2011 from York College of Pennsylvania and is pursuing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Oregon State Uni- versity with the expectation to become involved in research. He is especially interested in thermodynam- ics and fluids because of their application in renewable energies but also holds interest in biomechanical systems because of their high efficiency and adaptability.Mr. Takeshi Jonathan Ei, York College of Pennsylvania Following six

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Laboratory Innovations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Aflaki, Christian Brothers University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5130: ENGINEERING SQUEEZEOMETER AND HUGGOME-TERDr. James Aflaki, Christian Brothers University James Aflaki received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. His specialty is in the area of thermal fluids and his sub specialty is in the area of computer applications and MIS. He has more than 20 years of teaching, research, and industry experience in mechanical engineering, MIS. He has received the best paper award from the Computer and Information in Engineering Division of ASME International. Page 25.555.1 c American

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Tsunghsueh Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Esther N. Ofulue

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4122: A NEW UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN MICROSYSTEMSAND NANOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERINGDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Hal Evensen is a professor and Program Coordinator of engineering physics at the University of Wiscon- sin, Platteville, where he has taught since 1999. He received his B.S. in applied physics from Michigan Technological University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering physics from the University of Wiscon- sin, Madison. He has research interests in nanoscale properties of photovoltaic materials, and has played a lead role in developing a new major in microsystems and nanotechnology engineering at UW, Platteville. He was awarded the National Academic Advising Association

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara Hooshangi, George Washington University

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-5259: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERDISCIPLINARY BACH-ELOR’S DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM IN THE STEM FIELDSDr. Sara Hooshangi, George Washington University Page 25.1288.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Development of an Interdisciplinary Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in the STEM FieldsIntroduction:Much of the economic growth of the twentieth century has been driven by the advancements inthe scientific arena, the applications of engineering principles, and the spirit of entrepreneurshipand innovation.1 As we move forward in the twenty-first century, every aspect of our lives

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Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part II: Novel Curriculum Development and Project-based Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert O'Connell, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2012-5163: TRAINING ENGINEERING TEACHERS ONLINE FORPRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF TEAM-BASED LEARNING (TBL)Ms. Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia Pil-Won On, Instructional Designer/E-learning Specialist, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, has a M.S. in instructional systems technology, Indiana University, Bloomington.Dr. Robert O’Connell, University of Missouri, Columbia Robert O’Connell received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, N.Y., and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He is cur- rently professor and Associate Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Eshsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4333: RETAINING MINORITY STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING:UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NASADr. Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University Singli Garcia-Otero received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She has three years industrial experiences as an engineer and has been teaching at different universities for more than 20 years. Currently, she is a professor in the Computer Engineering program at the Virginia State University.Dr. Eshsan O. Sheybani, Virginia State University Ehsan O. Sheybani has a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in E.E. from USF, FSU, and UF. Currently, Sheybani is Associate Professor at VSU. Research interests include

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Student Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Emily Jane Kilpatrick, Iron Range Engineering; Emmy Sue Stage, Iron Range Engineering

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Student

AC 2012-4976: SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL-ISM IN AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING (ILRN) MODELMiss Emily Jane Kilpatrick, Iron Range Engineering Emily Jane Kilpatrick is currently attending Iron Range Engineering as an undergraduate student. She will being her senior year this coming fall.Miss Emmy Sue Stage, Iron Range Engineering Emmy Stage is attending Iron Range Engineering in Virginia, Minn., and entering into her senior year as a chemical engineering student. Page 25.1150.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Teaching Engineering in an Immersive Learning (iLRN

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3925: STEPPING STONES IN LEARNING ELECTROMAGNET-ICSDr. Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State UniversityDr. David K. Probst, Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is professor and Chairperson of the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University. Page 25.1175.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Stepping Stones in Learning ElectromagneticsAbstractThe theory of Electromagnetics is very elegant from the perspective of physicists, but moststudents consider it abstruse and messy. This phenomenon can be explained with

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Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-3022: TEACHING BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN PRO-CESS AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS TO MANUFACTURING STUDENTSDr. Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is a professor of engineering at Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Math- ematics, and Science. He also serves as a Director of Engineering Laboratories as well as Co-head of the Research and Outreach Center. He has been an active member of ASEE and SME, serving as an officer of both societies and engaged in engineering education and K-12 outreach. Page 25.1239.1 c American Society for Engineering

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2012 EDI

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Laura Steinberg

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Engineering and Public Policy I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ganapathy Subramanian Natarajan, Texas Tech University; Chinweike I Eseonu, Texas Tech University; David A. Wyrick PE, PEM, Texas Tech University

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2012-4766: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION: TOOLTO IMPROVE SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BETTER POL-ICY?Mr. Ganapathy Subramanian Natarajan, Texas Tech University Gana Natarajan is a Ph.D student in Systems and Engineering Management at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. He has a Master’s in Engineering Management from University of Minnesota Duluth and a bachelor of engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, India. His research interests are sustainable practices in small and medium-sized enterprises and sustainability education.Mr. Chinweike I Eseonu, Texas Tech University Chinweike Eseonu is a doctoral student in Systems and Engineering Management at Texas Tech Uni- versity. Mr

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Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahesh C. Aggarwal, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3984: HIGHLY RELEVANT AND PRODUCTIVE COLLABORA-TIONS BETWEEN INDUSTRIES AND UNIVERSITIESDr. Mahesh C. Aggarwal, Gannon University Mahesh Aggarwal has been a faculty member at Gannon University since 1978. He graduated from Marquette University with a M.S. and University of Michigan with Ph.D. in thermal science area. He has worked for numerous companies and is currently working with GE Transportation in Erie, Penn. At GE, he is the coordinator of GE/Gannon MS Program. He has seven patents with GE Transportation over the last 10 years. He is an active member of the ASME, serving as Chair to numerous groups. He served as Vice President for Region V (District B now) and is actively involved in precollege

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New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-5025: INCORPORATING SCREENCASTS INTO CHEMICAL EN-GINEERING COURSESDr. Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder Janet deGrazia is a Senior Instructor in the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at the Uni- versity of Colorado. She teaches a number of courses in the department, including a course on technology for non-engineers. As Chair of the Undergraduate Committee, her interests lie in curricular innovations and the use of technology in education. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in chem- ical engineering.Dr. John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia Tech; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brady R. Cox, University of Arkansas; Joseph Wartman, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5578: A BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRATEGYFOR INCREASING LATINOS IN THE EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERINGPROFESSORIATEDr. Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, CharlotteProf. Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezProf. Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia TechDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Joseph Wartman, University of WashingtonProf. Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology Domniki Asimaki is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at GATech. She has a B.S. in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. Prior

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy DUPE Ivanov

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International

AC 2012-4749: CHALLENGES OF CREATING A NEW ENGINEERINGEDUCATION MODEL IN RUSSIADr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University Phillip Albert Sanger is on the faculty of Western Carolina University.Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityProf. Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova was born in the USSR in 1962, graduated from Kazan in 1983, and is a law faculty member. Barabanova worked as a teacher in Chuvash State University (1983-1986) and from 1986 to present time in Kazan National Research Technological University as a lawyer, lector, administrator. Barabanova was a candidate of law sciences (1996). She is a

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Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bidhan C. Roy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Mitchell Dean Cornelius, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4882: A NANOTECHNOLOGY MODULE WITHIN THE CUR-RENT COURSE IN ENGINEERING ECONOMYDr. Bidhan C. Roy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Bidhan Roy (Ph.D. 2003, UIUC) is an Assistant Professor with the Department of General Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Platteville. His research interests are primarily in mechanics with a focus on biological systems, applied mathematics, and numerical methods.Dr. Osama M. Jadaan, University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleMitchell Dean Cornelius, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Mitchell Cornelius is originally from Decorah, Iowa. He is currently a Senior Mechanical Engineer at the University of Wisconsin, Platteville, and he plans to attend Iowa State University for graduate

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4990: TRACKING CAPSTONE COURSE PERFORMANCE IN ADATABASE THAT IS USED TO TRACK ACCREDITATION DOCUMEN-TATIONDr. Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University Wes Stone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Western Car- olina University in Cullowhee, N.C. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas, Austin, master’s degree from Penn State, and Ph.D. from Georgia Tech, all in mechanical engineering. His re- search interests include manufacturing processes, quality techniques, and gas turbine technology.Dr. Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University Chip W. Ferguson is completing his 10th year at Western Carolina University, where he has served as an

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Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American; Jaime Ramos-Salas P.E., University of Texas, Pan American; Sanjeev Kumar, University of Texas, Pan American

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3376: UTPA SOLAR SYSTEM EFFICIENCYMr. Leonel Aguilera, University of Texas, Pan American Leonel Aguilera earned his his B.S degree in electrical engineering from the Technology Institute of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico in 2006. He is currently a M.S. in electrical engineering student at the Univer- sity of Texas, Pan American, in Edinburg, Texas. He is an active researcher with interests in networking and renewable energy.Dr. Jaime Ramos P.E., University of Texas, Pan American Jaime Ramos, Assistant Professor, has been at The University of Texas Pan American since 2005, in the Department of Electrical Engineering. His research activities are directed towards the integration of renewable energy sources to

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean Franey, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Anthony Gregerson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael T. Braun, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Student

AC 2012-3397: PLAYING THE TA LOTTERY: A STUDY OF HOW TEACH-ING ASSISTANTS IMPACT GRADES IN ENGINEERING COURSESSean Franey, University of Wisconsin, Madison Sean Franey is a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is currently working in the PHARM research group under Prof. Mikko Lipasti, joining in Sept. 2010. His research interests include improving the performance and efficiency of data movement in multi-node systems, specifically in the GPGPU realm. His path to UW, Madison, lead through four years on the aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Norfolk, Va., receipt of a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University in computer engineering, and an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from UW

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Laboratory Innovations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven O'Halloran, University of Portland; Matthew Rodrigues, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-3976: POWER AND EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENT IN A THER-MOELECTRIC GENERATORDr. Steven O’Halloran, University of Portland Steven O’Halloran is an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Portland (UP) and teaches courses in the thermal/fluid sciences. He conducts research in the area of heat exchangers including both experimental work and numerical simulations. O’Halloran received his B.S. (2000), M.S. (2002), and Ph.D. (2006) degrees in mechanical engineering from Kansas State University.Mr. Matthew Rodrigues, University of Portland Matthew Rodrigues is a senior in mechanical engineering at the University of Portland, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering