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Ian A. Gravagne; Kenneth Van Treuren

Session XXXX 17-4 On the Use of TRNSYS in a Solar Energy Technical Elective Ian A. Gravagne Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering Baylor University, Waco, TX Kenneth Van Treuren Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Baylor University, Waco, TX AbstractAs concerns about energy infrastructure, sustainability and

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Ronald E. Barr; J.P. Mohsen; Jane M. Fraser; Amir Karimi; Nelson A. Macken; John A. Stratton; John J. Uhran, Jr.; Sandra A. Yost

Session 7-1 ASEE Year of Dialog: Intermediate Zones’ Report Ronald E. Barr University of Texas at Austin J.P. Mohsen University of Louisville Jane M. Fraser Colorado State University at Pueblo Amir Karimi University of Texas at San Antonio Nelson A. Macken Swarthmore College

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Edward Crowley

Session 9-2 Information Security Lab Development with Free and Open Source Software: Applied Cryptology and Secure Communications Edward Crowley Information and Logistics Department University of Houston AbstractSeveral current trends are making the securing of an enterprise’s informational assetsincreasingly challenging. Three significant trends are that enterprises are increasingly:1. Becoming more dependent on digital information and related systems that process, store, and transport that information.2

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Mohamad H. Ahmadian

• Analyzing and evaluating arguments, interpretations or beliefs • Synthesizing subject-matter insights and knowledge The Capstone CourseThe course enables students to: (1) complete two projects based on their field of interest, (2)prepare an effective written technical report, (3) plan and produce presentation materials whichmost effectively communicate the intended message for their technical oral presentation, and (4)apply concepts and practices of their field of experience to develop and effectively present their Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright © 2008

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Kenneth W. Van Treuren; Ian A. Gravagne

Session 16-1 Raising Community Energy Awareness: Building an Energy Display at the Mayborn Museum Kenneth W. Van Treuren Department of Mechanical Engineering Baylor University Ian A. Gravagne Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Baylor University AbstractEnergy is becoming an increasingly important topic in our lives. Watching the price of energyskyrocket, in particular

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Victor Gallardo; Mequanint Moges; Enrique Barbieri; Aymara Boggiano; Carlos Ramirez

generic modules, and its integration withthe university initiative to train instructional assistants led by the office of Educational Technologyand University Outreach (ETUO). Each module contains an introduction, a detailed presentation ofcontents and assessment sections that can easily be adopted by other departments and collegesacross the university. The assessment of the effectiveness of these modules is conducted bysurveying the coordinating faculty, the trainees (the new instructors), and the university studentswho ultimately receive the instruction from the trainees.The results indicate that the new hybrid orientation programs helped increase the performance of ourteaching assistants: they recognize the usefulness of the training sessions

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August Allo; Carol Costello

Session 13-1 Targeted Recruitment of Disadvantaged Students:The Multiplier Effect of Senior Electrical Engineering Design Demonstrations August Allo, Carol Costello Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractAlthough the importance of Electrical and Computer Engineering is recognized as one of thecritical areas for producing technically competitive graduates, recruitment of students to this areapresents a challenge. In part, this is due to the fact that Electrical and

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Cheryl L. Willis

Session 11-1 Using the Labor Market Information System to Inform Continuous Program Improvement Efforts Cheryl L. Willis Information and Logistics Technology Department University of Houston AbstractThe federal government has recognized the need to coordinate efforts of key government agencies; educationalproviders; and private business to build a common approach to workforce and economic development. Thisapproach to build a

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Mohan A. Ketkar; Nripendra N. Sarker

, techniques,skills and modern tools of their disciplines”.Three performance criteria listed below were developed for this outcome group. 1. Students are able to solve problems using current software used in the discipline (such as Matlab, Autocad, Multisim, Pspice, .NET, C++ compiler, etc) 2. Students are able to utilize the latest available hardware/equipment used in the discipline (such as signal generators, oscilloscope, computer hardware) 3. Students are able to utilize latest problem solving and design techniques and methods in their discipline (such as numerical techniques and the design process)Performance Criteria ‘b’TAC Criterion 2, Outcome ‘b’ states, “an ability to apply current knowledge

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Marwan Al-Haik; Zayd Leseman; Claudia Luhrs; Mahmoud Reda Taha

Session 17-1 NanoUndergraduate Education Techniques at the University of New Mexico Marwan Al-Haik, Zayd Leseman, Claudia Luhrs Mechanical Engineering Department University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 Mahmoud Reda Taha Civil Engineering Department University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131 AbstractThis paper describes an approach that

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Farrokh Attarzadeh; Enrique Barbieri; Miguel Ramos

Session 6-1 The Evolution of a Senior Capstone Course in the Context of a Research-Based University Quality Enhancement Plan Farrokh Attarzadeh, Enrique Barbieri, Miguel Ramos Engineering Technology Department College of Technology University of Houston AbstractThe process of reaffirming accreditation at the University of Houston has identifiedresearch-based instruction as a critical component of the campus learning environmentfor the foreseeable future. This assertion is consistent with broader trends in

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Chad E. Kennedy

Session 11-2 Role-Playing Creates a Valuable Interactive Learning Environment for Biomedical Engineers and Engineering Technologists Chad E. Kennedy, PhD BME Biomedical Engineering Technology Department DeVry University AbstractThere is an ever increasing need for biomedical engineers (BE) and biomedical engineeringtechnologist (BMET) to be able to have greater communication skills and strong technical skills inboth industrial and clinical environments. This is exemplified by the increased

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Mario Ortiz; Professor Andrea Mammoli; Professor Peter Vorobief

. Sustainable Energy Choosing Among Options. MIT Press, 2006. [3] A. Pongtornkulpanich, S. Thepa, M. Amornkitbamrung, and C.Butcher. Experience with fully operational solar-driven 10-ton libr/h20 single-effect absorption cooling system in thailand. Renewable Energy, 33(5):943–949, May 2008. [4] M. W. Wildin. Results from use of thermally stratified water tanks to heat and cool the mechanical engineering building at the university of new mexico. Technical Report ORNL/Sub-80-7967/1, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque (USA) Mechanical Engineering, June 1983. [5] I. Atmaca and A. Yigit. Simulation of solar-powered absorption cooling system. Renewable Energy, 28(8):1277–1293, July 2003. [6] Z. F. Li and K. Sumathy. Performance

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Carol Costello; August Allo

(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) writing, citation andreference standards and a group analysis of an engineering publication highlighting thecharacteristics of formal writing skills. After the assignment was submitted andevaluated, feedback was provided to the students in general, beginning always bypraising them for what was done well (“catch ‘em doing something right”), and thenunderscoring or questioning problem areas. Separate grades on assignments were givenon the technical content and composition quality, reflecting how close the assignmentwas to industry quality.Both authors read all documents, and were in accord on the composition rubric assigned.C. Costello approached students in class or personally invited them for

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G.R. Kanapuram; Enno “Ed” Koehn

demand for basic resources such as air, water, andminerals, increase in population, increasing standard of living, and uneven spread ofresources are the major factors considered by today’s environmentalists, scientists,engineers, and citizens. These factors facilitate the need for green buildings andsustainable development.“Sustainable development is a process of change in which the exploitation of resources,the direction of investments, the orientation of technical development, and institutionalchange are all in harmony and enhance both current and future potential to meet humanneeds and aspirations. Sustainable development meets the long term needs of the presentwithout compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

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Mohammed E. Haque; Pallab Dasgupta

Session XXXX 9-1 Architectural/Engineering Visualization using Game Engine Mohammed E. Haque, Pallab Dasgupta Construction Science Department Texas A&M University AbstractInnovations and advancements in animation and visualization technology have greatly enhanced thegraphical interface between computers and humans. Today’s 3D game engines offer an ultra-realistic virtual world with high speed rendering

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Ian A. Gravagne; Kenneth W. Van Treuren

Session 2-1 Developing an Energy Literacy Curriculum at Baylor University Ian A. Gravagne Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Baylor University Kenneth W. Van Treuren Department of Mechanical Engineering Baylor University AbstractAs part of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation effort at BaylorUniversity this past year, the authors proposed a unique course

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George D. Gray

Session 10-3 The Integration of Hands-On Manufacturing Processes and Applications within Engineering Disciplines George D. Gray Engineering Technology Department Texas Tech University AbstractCurrent engineering graduates are highly knowledgeable within their specific academicdisciplines regarding the application of finite element analysis and parametric solidmodeling software in pursuit of prototyping and simulating theoretical product designs.However, it would appear that many engineering students are not

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Richard Bannerot

Session XXXX 3-4 A Solar Still for Sophomore Design Richard Bannerot Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Houston AbstractA six-week long team project (design, build and test a solar still) conducted in asophomore design course is described. Eight stills were constructed and then testedduring a four-hour period around solar noon under very good solar conditions. Theperformances of the individual stills were

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Carolyn Muska; Benjamin S. Kelley; Leigh Ann Marshall

Session 1-4 SMET-Oriented Career Services at Baylor Benjamin S. Kelley, Leigh Ann Marshall School of Engineering and Computer Science Carolyn Muska Career Services Baylor University AbstractThe Office of Career Services at Baylor University has long organized undergraduate-orientedCareer Fairs within the campus athletics arena to help support the employment aspiration ofstudents. Currently these are called Hire

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Jerry K. Keska

, refereedpapers and technical reports on the subject are also quality resources. Finding and evaluating theseresources, however, is often very confusing for students. After using the Compendex index, at leastthe potential confusion over what is and what is not a refereed source can be avoided. The onlything left is a search in the electronic databases or on the Internet for a source that has a free fulltext copy available of it.The open-ended project activities implement the following objectives: 1. An introduction to the creative thinking process and its implementation by finding a solution to a challenging problem. This involves a full cycle of activities beginning with a study of the resources, brainstorming to create

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Matthias W. Pleil

their work - Submit designs to the DRC – Design Rule Checker – for verification - Combine Pin Joint, Hubs, Gears, Sliders and Hinges into small functioning subsystemsOnce they have gained the skills needed to produce small, discrete parts which pass thedesign rules of the process, the students are required to begin designing for thecompetition. Several brainstorming sessions are facilitated to come up with ideas which Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright © 2008. American Society for Engineering Educationmeet the competition goals. Currently, there are two design categories – 1) Novel and 2

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Jerry K. Keska; Chengyi Ma

preliminary experimental research for the visually distinguished and arbitrarilychosen three flow patterns was performed in such way that the flow patterns could generatesufficient differences in interfacial phenomena (bubble, froth, or disperse) for two kinds ofheterogeneous and optically transparent mixtures (air with water or glycerin). Observing the flow ina vertical tube using two variations of optical systems (reflective and passing) with a newlydeveloped computer-aided experimentation system generated the following conclusions:1. The voltage output data from a DC Wheatstone Bridge were taken in time domain using twooptical systems (passing and reflective), both of which were responsive to the interfacialphenomenon. For a passing (translucent

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Benjamin S. Kelley; Adam P. Ecklund; Aaron Dabney

improve thisintervention initiative, with the revised program design containing academic- and preparatory-skillscomponents available during the summer and in advance of normal fall enrollment. IntroductionThe importance of engineering and computer science innovations and creativity to Americanprosperity and quality of life is widely acknowledged.1 Many studies have documented the needand demand for U.S. engineers, especially in the Sunbelt states.2, 3 University and college academicengineering programs play a paramount role in supplying the nation’s technical workforce throughattracting, retaining, educating, and graduating a diverse and capable population of practicingengineers.1Although collegiate

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Farrokh Attarzadeh; Miguel A. Ramos; Enrique Barbieri

beimplemented. These changes will prompt modifications in the grading structure as well asthe tools used to assess student learning. These changes will be informed by the analysespresented here as well as the results of new analyses from spring 2008.ELET 4308 is not just a senior course but a glimpse of the corporate world experiencedby students before beginning their professional careers. The innovative ideas introducedby students are molded and refined into proper form by the end of the project. Some ofthese ideas have been issued patents and been published in technical/research journals [1-5]. The environment provided by the capstone class simulates the industrial environmentand gives the students a solid foundation for technical and management

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Nripendra Sarker; Cajetan M Akujuobi

1: Produce graduates who will have successful careers in Computer Engineering Technology and related fields, thereby, fulfilling the purpose mission of the university in serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population Questions Answer: 1 to 10 1.1 How do you rate the technical skill of the employee 1.2 How comfortable you are in hiring our graduates in the future? 1.3 The employee deserves special recognition 1.4 The employee is enthusiastic about taking challenging tasks 1.5 The employee’s communication skills 1.6 The employee’s skill to work on

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Arup K. Maji

Session 7-3 How Flat is the World? Arup K. Maji Civil Engineering Department University of New Mexico AbstractThere is a lot of discussion among engineering faculty and professionals on the implications of 1Thomas L. Friedman’s book “The World is Flat- A brief history of the twenty-first century” . Thefundamental issues are concerns regarding the large number

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Raja. S.R. Gardimalla; Enno “Ed” Koehn

Session 12-4 Sustainable Building Design Raja. S.R. Gardimalla Civil Engineering Department Lamar University Texas Enno “Ed” Koehn Civil Engineering Department Lamar University Texas AbstractSustainable development is the integration of economic, environmental, and social goalson which reasonable people may agree in principle, but passionately disagree in practice.Yet, sustainable development is fundamentally

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Richard Bannerot

: PROJECT ASSIGNMENT FOR FALL 2007 October 9, 2007 MECE 3334: Thermodynamics II Projects Fall 2007Assigned: October 9thDue: November 29thResearch individually a topic selected from the list at the end of this document or propose yourown topic. Prepare two written documents (details below): 1. a technical report and 2. a two-page extended abstract.The form of the technical report may vary depending on the topic, but should include as aminimum: • a cover page (project title, course name and number, date, and your name) • an abstract (maximum of 250 words

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Pradeep K. Bhattacharya; Jiecai Luo

economic downturn. Though training in ethics, in recent yearshas achieved widespread and enthusiastic acceptance throughout the engineering community,yet a lot needs to be done to teach ethical principals in every engineering subject. This paperis an introduction to all points of interest in university-industry and student relations toevolve a road map to a rewarding engineering career and have healthy world order. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering Education 1. IntroductionWe live in a highly technical world with daily