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Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Kristine Louise Guzak, Michigan Technological University

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AC 2012-4404: IMPACTS OF SERVICE ON ENGINEERING STUDENTSProf. Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University Kurt Paterson, Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering, is also Director of Michigan Tech’s D80 Center. D80 has the mission to develop contribution-based learning, research, and service opportunities for all students and staff to partner with the poorest 80% of humanity, together creating solutions that matter. As Director of several international programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, Paterson, his colleagues, and his students have conducted numerous community-inspired research and design projects. Paterson is an educational innovator, recently adding courses for first

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Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jessica Kaminsky, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cathy Leslie P.E., Engineers Without Borders - USA ; Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder

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, Rinehart and Winston; 1979.43. Beyea S. Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting focus group data. AORN. 2000;71(6):1278-1283.44. Krueger RA, Casey MA. Focus groups: a practical guide for applied research. SAGE; 2009.45. Glaser BG, Strauss A. The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research. AldineTransaction; 1967.46. Miles MB, Huberman M. Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourceboo. 2nd ed. Sage Publications, Inc;1994.47. Singleton R, Straits BC. Approaches to Social Research. 4th ed. Oxford University Press, USA; 2004.48. Oppenheim AN. Questionnaire Design and Attitude Measurement. Later printing. Basic Books; 1966

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Ashland O. Brown P.E., University of the Pacific; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Kristin L. Wood, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Vladimir A. Labay, Gonzaga University; Ismail I. Orabi, University of New Haven; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf; Alexis Pham, University of the Pacific; Krystian Zimowski, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin Taylor, University of the Pacific

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of FE theory, along with practical experience in applyingcommercial FE software to engineering problems. The lack of experience in using numericalcomputational methods in designing solutions to structural, vibrational, electromagnetic,biomedical electromagnetics, computational fluid dynamics, and heat transfer is a noted problemfor some engineering graduates.6,20 The 2012-2013 Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology, Inc. (ABET, Inc.) Criteria for Engineering Programs specify that engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their engineering students attain in Criterion 3, (k): "an ability touse the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice."21Hence, engineering schools have, or are planning

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Raymundo Arroyave, Texas A&M University; Miladin Radovic, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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effectiveness of the redesign.2 Pedagogical BackgroundMany faculty members in many different engineering and science disciplines have appliedresearch-based instructional strategies and studied their influences. So, the redesign that isdescribed in the paper has been in the context of many studies that suggest positive influences onstudent learning and attitudes. The purpose of this section is to provide a context for the redesignwithin a spectrum of prior research on teaching engineering and engineering courses, particularlyin the first two years of engineering curricula.2.1 The Impact of Active Learning PedagogiesMany studies have suggested that learning can be enhanced when instructors incorporate student-centered, interactive approaches 11, 13

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Christine Ehlig-Economides, University of Houston (CoE); Sukesh K. Aghara, Prairie View A&M University; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Anthony R. Kovscek, Stanford University; Mehmet Ayar, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Don R. Gilman P.E., Texas A&M University; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Timothy Allen Robinson, Pennsylvania State University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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ElectricityChapter 5.1 Hydro EnergyChapter 5.2 Geothermal EnergyChapter 5.3 Solar Thermal EnergyChapter 5.4 Solar Photovoltaic EnergyChapter 5.5 Wind EnergyChapter 5.6 Transmission, Distribution, and Storage for Renewable Energy SourcesSection 6. Future Energy ChoicesChapter 6.1 Natural Gas as a BridgeChapter 6.2 HydrogenAppendicesAppendix A: Mathematical NotationAppendix B: Abbreviations and AcronymsResearch DesignTo assess the pedagogical impact of the newly developed online and dynamic textbook onstudent learning outcomes, we designed an iterative educational research study. Informed by theprevious grant work,5,6,7 we have planned to explore the following student learning outcomes: (a)content understanding, (b) attitudes towards engineering, (c) life

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Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Challenges and Successes of Creating a Living-Building Laboratory (Building as a Laboratory) For Use in the Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstractIn the fall of 2005 the Engineering & Design department at our institution moved into a newlyconstructed building. During the early design stages provisions were made to allow studentsaccess to various types of data used in the operation of the building. The desire was that thebuilding would be used by students as a Living Laboratory. Students would be able to see howthe theory that was taught in their classes was put into practical use throughout the building.Courses taught in the

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Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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AC 2012-4038: APPRAISAL SYSTEM FOR SUPERIOR ENGINEERINGEDUCATION EVALUATION - INSTRUMENT SHARING AND SCHOL-ARSHIP (ASSESS)Dr. Denny C. Davis P.E., Washington State University Denny Davis is professor of chemical engineering and bioengineering at Washington State University. He launched and directed the Engineering Education Research Center between 2005 and 2011. His scholarly work addresses engineering design learning and assessment. He is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education.Prof. Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University Mike Trevisan is a professor of educational psychology at Washington State University and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Education. For more than 17

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John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Leah Rineck; Ethan V. Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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minorities and women to UWM’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Jablonski is focusing her dissertation on sustainable oxidation of textile wastewater and is working to create small-scale wastewater treatment units for cottage textile industries. She trained at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in Nagpur, India where she worked on biodegra- dation of azo dye intermediates. Jablonski served as Co-chair of UWM’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders for two years since its inception in 2007 and continues to help design and implement water distribution projects in Guatemala. Jablonski was a 2008 recipient of the NSF Graduate Fellow- ship Honorable Mention, the 2008 Wisconsin

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Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Michael W. Keller, University of Tulsa; Ian M. White, University of Maryland; Bradley J. Brummel, University of Tulsa; Jeremy S. Daily P.E., University of Tulsa; R. Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Wolk, University of Maryland, College Park

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those of prior years (Fig. 1). Graduation Rates For the incoming class of2004, the impact of EGR 101 on 6-year graduation rates is overwhelming (Fig. 2). Of thestudents who took EGR 101, 71% completed a bachelor's degree from Wright State University,and 52% completed theirdegrees in an engineeringor computer science(CECS) field. Thiscompared to rates of 40%and 15% for students whodid not take EGR 101.Based on tuition revenueassociated with increasedenrollment and graduationrates, the Wright Statemodel is now fullysustainable. Figure 2. Impact of EGR 101 on 6-Year Graduation RatesHighlights from a CCLI Phase 3 InitiativeA nationwide adoption

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Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Rosaurelis Marín Ramírez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Paola Pacheco Roldan, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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Statics and Schema Training. She will likely continue her graduate studies and work in the area of Statistics, Reliability and/or Opti- mization. Her ultimate goal is to make a difference in the world by contributing positively to society.Paola Pacheco Roldan, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Paola Pacheco Roldan is a sophomore in Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Paola is currently employed as an undergraduate research assistant in Engineering Education, conducting investigation related to the Concept Assessment Tool for Statics and Schema Training. She is interested in Statistics and hopes to pursue graduate studies, ultimately seeking to positively impact society

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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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the best way to get an internship is to go to several career fairs (especially in the fall) and to practice interacting with industry representatives before they become “desperate” to get an internship o reading course material before class and doing “bullet point notes” is a good use of their time o that it is essential to get to know their professors in order to obtain good letters of recommendation later o it is better to spread classes out than to have them all consecutively during the day o study groups are essential o research is a good experience for all students  Being too lenient on late assignments for

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

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operational planning, project management, and technical sales and marketing. Prior to joining the University, Hunter worked for several companies, including IBM and Anaquest, Inc., as an engineer, engineering manager, technical sales professional, and Director of Informational Technol- ogy. At the University of Arizona, she oversees the freshman engineering experience, which includes the introductory engineering course required of entry-level students. She also teaches undergraduate/graduate courses in the Engineering Management program. She is a member of Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Project Management Institute (PMI), and American Society for Engineering

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Natasa S. Vidic, University of Pittsburgh; Nora Siewiorek, University of Pittsburgh

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AC 2012-3847: CCLI: MODEL ELICITING ACTIVITIESDr. Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and professor of industrial engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering education experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former Senior Editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Shuman is the Founding Editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in engineering education literature, and is co-author of Engineering Ethics: Balancing Cost

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Richard M. Bennett, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Taimi Olsen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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other topics. All work at the TENN TLC is carefully researched and planned in order to bring best practices and innovative methods to UTK faculty, lecturers, and GTAs. Olsen earned her doctorate in american and twentieth century literature at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1997, after which she taught at a private college for 12 years, eventually serving as Full Professor and Department Chair. She published Transcending Space: Architectural Places in works by Henry David Thoreau, E. E. Cummings and John Barth, Bucknell UP, 2000, has published numerous articles in her field, and has presented regionally and nationally on faculty development and assessment issues.Dr. Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Stan Guffey