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Instrumentation and Controls Laboratories
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Charlie Wallgren, Southeast Missouri State University
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
AC 2009-2359: IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW COMMUNICATIONLABORATORYShuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State UniversityXiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State UniversityRagu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State UniversityCharlie Wallgren, Southeast Missouri State University Page 14.690.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Implementation of an Integrated Undergraduate Telecommunications LaboratoryAbstractThis paper focuses on the implementation of the integrated laboratory using identifiedequipments and elaborate how it can provide students an integrated network environment wheretraditional telephone network, VoIP, data network and backbone
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Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bimal Nepal, Texas A&M University; Paul Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne
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Graduate Studies
University Fort Wayne, URL: https://prodoasis.ipfw.edu/pls/PROD/xhwschedule.P_SelectSubject Page 14.858.104. Albayyari, J., Broberg, H., Nepal, B., 2007. “Justification for developing a Masters of Science in Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne”, Proceedings of the Spring 2007 ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Indianapolis, March 30-31.5. G. A. Moore, Crossing the Chasm – Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers, revised edition, 1999, published by A Harper Business Book, ISBN 0-06-662002-3
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Curriculum Development and Teaching Models in NRE
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dimitri Tamalis, Florida Memorial University; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin; Vanessa Sanders, Florida Memorial University; Chanika Symister, Florida Memorial University; Rose Stiffin, Florida Memorial University
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Nuclear and Radiological
working with sealed radioactive sources and radiation detectors at their home institution. Therefore, their Health Physics training focused on: a) a brief history of radiation and their types; b) characteristics and exposure effects of each type of radiation; c) the concept of activity and half-life; d) assessment of risk and the concept of ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) with the aim of minimizing the risk of radioactive exposure while accepting the fact that some very low exposure maybe acceptable if a certain task is to be accomplished; e) personnel monitoring; f) types of licenses; g) protocols during accidents and emergencies and h) federal and local regulations. At the end of the Health
Conference Session
Instrumentation in Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State University; Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston
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Instrumentation
AC 2009-824: DESIGNING A CONTINUOUS MONITORING AND TRACKINGSYSTEM BASED ON A WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKJimmy DiTraglia, Middle Tennessee State UniversityXiaojing Yuan, University of HoustonMequanint Moges, University of Houston Page 14.425.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Design of a Continuous Monitoring and Tracking System based on Wireless Sensor NetworkAbstractToday the way we work and live has been changed by the deployment of ubiquitous intelligentwireless sensor networks. The infusion of such emergent technology into the current under-graduate lab designs becomes a critical issue in order to prepare and engage our
Conference Session
Using Technology to Enhance Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Parthum, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Educational Research and Methods
AC 2009-826: TEACHING WITH A TABLET PC, A NEW TECHNOLOGY FORTHE CLASSROOM AND ACADEMIC USAGEMichael Parthum, Rochester Institute of Technology Michael J. Parthum Sr. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Program Chair of the Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology program at the Rochester Institute of Technology (Rochester, NY). He teaches undergraduate courses and conducts research in the field of MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) and has been working in the areas of thin films / composite materials and glassy metals with patients filed. He also has strong interests in the design for life philosophy, and renewable power sources
Conference Session
Software and Hardware for Educators III
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark Bannatyne, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan Baldwin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kevin Marshall, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
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Computers in Education
AC 2009-1083: A MODEL FOR THE PLANNING, MARKETING, ANDIMPLEMENTATION OF A DEPARTMENTAL LAPTOP INITIATIVEMark Bannatyne, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Bannatyne is a Professor of Computer Graphics Technology at the Purdue School of Engineering at IUPUI, and acting Department head for the Department of Design and Communication Technology. Dr. Bannatyne is a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology where he studied Machine Tool Technology, Utah State University (BSc., 1988, MSc. 1992), and Purdue University (Ph.D., 1994). Dr. Bannatyne is an active member of AVA, ITEA, ASEE, Phi Kappa Phi, and Epsilon Pi Tau where he is a member of The Board of Editors
Conference Session
Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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International
AC 2009-1089: BUILDING TRUST DURING INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTWORK: A CASE STUDY OF A RECENT EWB PROJECTMarissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Marissa R. Jablonski is a Graduate Student of Civil/Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). She has served as Co-chair of UWM's Student Chapter of Engineers Without Borders since its beginning in 2007 in which time-span they have successfully completed a water distribution project in Guatemala. Her research efforts focus on water resources and the role of ionic strength on the adhesion and detachment of E.coli bacteria in its transport through porous media. Marissa was a 2008 recipient of the National
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Faculty Development and Research in ET
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gary Bertoline, Purdue University
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Engineering Technology
AC 2009-713: APPLIED AND USE-INSPIRED RESEARCH FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY: A RATIONALE FOR DEFINING A RESEARCH DOMAINGary Bertoline, Purdue University Page 14.227.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Applied and Use-Inspired Research in the College of Technology: A Rationale for Defining a Research DomainIntroductionThe College of Technology at Purdue University is in some respects in a unique position in thatit offers very large diverse programs of study at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Purdue University is a research-intensive university that is nationally recognized in Engineering,Technology, and the Sciences. In the last few
Conference Session
Project-Based Student Learning: Part II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks
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Engineering Technology
AC 2009-732: A SOLAR-POWERED ART PROJECT PROVIDES A REMOTEGREEN ENERGY LABORATORY FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Sys-tems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer.Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Frances Jallu is an Electromechanical
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
AC 2009-1349: A STRUCTURED APPROACH TO INNOVATION: A CLASSROOMEXPERIENCE IN INVENTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR ANENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMDana Clarke, Applied Innovation Alliance Dana W. Clarke, Sr. is President/CEO of Applied Innovation Alliance, LLC. Mr. Clarke has over 30 years of industry experience in solving the most difficult problems business, science and engineering. Prior to this, he spend 18 years with Emerson Electric Corp. where he was involved in product and process development, 5 years working with many of the leading TRIZ experts in the US as their customer and 5 years as an employee of Ideation International. Having become involved in TRIZ in late 1991, He became the first American to
Conference Session
Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part II
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Randa Shehab, University of Oklahoma
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Minorities in Engineering
AC 2009-1445: WHERE SUCCESSFUL LATINO/A UNDERGRADUATES FINDCOMMUNITY AT A PREDOMINANTLY WHITE RESEARCH UNIVERSITYSusan Walden, University of OklahomaRanda Shehab, University of Oklahoma Page 14.1370.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009Where Successful Latino/a Engineering Undergraduates find Community at a Predominately White Research UniversityAbstractThe Research Institute for STEM Education conducts mixed-methods research seeking toidentify the factors contributing to successful completion of an engineering degree by under-represented and under-served minority students at a predominately white, research institution.STEM stands for science
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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware
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Engineering Technology
AC 2009-1661: OFFERING A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM AT A LARGE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY: CHALLENGES ANDUNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCESCarmine Balascio, University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioresources Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering Technology and Mathematics from U.D. He earned an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering and a Ph.D. double major in Agricultural Engineering and Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University. He teaches courses in surveying, soil mechanics, and storm-water management and has research interests in urban hydrology,water resources engineering
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica Brakora, University of Michigan; Brian Gilchrist, University of Michigan; James Holloway, University of Michigan; Nilton Renno, University of Michigan; Steven Skerlos, University of Michigan; Toby Teory, University of Michigan; Peter Washabaugh, University of Michigan; Daryl Weinert, University of Michigan
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-2282: INTEGRATING REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE INTO A COLLEGECURRICULUM USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN MINORJessica Brakora, University of MichiganBrian Gilchrist, University of MichiganJames Holloway, University of MichiganNilton Renno, University of MichiganSteven Skerlos, University of MichiganToby Teory, University of MichiganPeter Washabaugh, University of MichiganDaryl Weinert, University of Michigan Page 14.766.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Real-World Experience in to a College Curriculum Using a Multidisciplinary Design MinorAbstractThe real world offers tremendous challenges and numerous opportunities
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Laboratories
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Atin Sinha, Albany State University
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
AC 2009-514: INTEGRATING A REVERSE ENGINEERING PROJECT IN ALABORATORY-BASED INTRODUCTORY ENGINEERING COURSEAtin Sinha, Albany State University Atin Sinha is the Regents Engineering Professor and Coordinator of the Engineering Program at Albany State University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Tennessee Space Institute in 1984. He had worked in Learjet and Honeywell before moving to academia in 1990. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer. Currently, he is engaged in motivating undergraduate students in inquiry based learning through laboratory experimentation
Conference Session
Teaching Dynamics
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; David Walrath, University of Wyoming
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Mechanics
AC 2009-215: DAMPED BEAMS: A VERSATILE MATLAB SCRIPT FOR THEANIMATION OF A VARIETY OF BEAM VIBRATION PROBLEMSRaymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming Ray Jacquot, Ph.D., P.E., received his BSME and MSME degrees at the University of Wyoming in 1960 and 1962 respectively. He was an NSF Science Faculty Fellow at Purdue University where he received the Ph.D. in 1969. He joined the Electrical Engineering faculty of the University of Wyoming in 1969. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE and ASME and has been active in ASEE for over three decades serving as Rocky Mountain Section Chair and PIC IV Chair. His professional interests are in modeling, control, simulation and animation of dynamic systems. He is currently
Conference Session
Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University; Jianhua wang, Eastern Michigan University
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International
AC 2009-317: A WEEK IN SHANGHAI: A VIEW FROM THE TRENCHES IN THECONVERGENCE OFBob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University Bob Lahidji Ph.D, is Professor and The Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University. His primary interest and expertise are in the areas of manufacturing process and CNC/CAM. Dr. Lahidji has been involved with the auto industry manufacturing firms as a consultant in the areas of improving manufacturing processes and productivity. He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of the textbook “Maximize SURFCAM”.Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University Walter Tucker, Ph.D., holds the rank of full professor in the School of Engineering
Conference Session
New Learning Paradigms II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gymama Slaughter, Virginia State University; Toni Harris, Virginia State University; Kabongo Ngandu, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University; Kwame Adom, Virginia State University
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Educational Research and Methods
AC 2009-321: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: A TOOL FORSTUDENTS PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE IN ENGINEERINGGymama Slaughter, Virginia State UniversityToni Harris, Virginia State UniversityKabongo Ngandu, Virginia State UniversityKeith Williamson, Virginia State UniversityKwame Adom, Virginia State University Page 14.1290.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Undergraduate Research Experience: A Tool for Student Pursuing a Graduate Degree in EngineeringKey Words: Undergraduate Research Experience, Mentoring, Graduate Degree inEngineeringAbstractMany engineering programs across the country have witnessed large numbers of students leavingtheir
Conference Session
Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kris Mattila, Michigan Technological University
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Construction
AC 2009-863: INTRODUCTION TO ESTIMATING AND BIDDING USING AFLAGPOLEKris Mattila, Michigan Technological University Page 14.814.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Introduction to Estimating and Bidding Using a FlagpoleIntroductionIn order to introduce the concepts of estimating an exercise was developed to assiststudents with little or no construction experience. The in class exercise is to estimate thecost to install a 25 foot aluminum flagpole and foundation. Material, labor andequipment costs are provided to the students in addition to specifications, drawings and abid form. This paper will explain the exercise and examine the results from over
Conference Session
Sustainability and Environmental Issues
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
AC 2009-945: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY CHOICES: AMULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACHCatherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines Page 14.206.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Introduction to Energy Choices: A Multidisciplinary ApproachAbstractThe Indian Affairs Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED) was establishedto assist in economic development on Indian lands, in part by assisting development ofworkforce capacity through education and facilitating partnerships between tribes and theprivate sector. Colorado School of Mines received a grant from IEED to develop an energyengineering program of study to be used by Tribal
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OMCED Topics
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University
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Ocean and Marine
AC 2009-971: A PROJECT-ORIENTED, TEAM-BASED LEARNING APPROACHEdgar An, Florida Atlantic UniversityManhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University Page 14.93.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009A Project-Oriented, Team-Based Learning Approach Edgar An, Manhar Dhanak Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University Abstract – This paper presents our outreach efforts in the Department of Ocean Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. The main theme of the outreach effort is “project-oriented, team-based” learning philosophy, which goes beyond the typical “cookie-cutter hands-on” ideas in that there is an overall
Conference Session
Attitudes, Self-Confidence, and Self-Efficacy of Women Engineering Students
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Holly Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines
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Women in Engineering
AC 2009-1031: COMPETENCE IN ENGINEERING: A TALE OF TWO WOMENHolly Matusovich, Virginia Tech Holly Matusovich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education. Dr. Matusovich recently joined Virginia Tech after completing her doctoral degree in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She also has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Materials Science with a concentration in Metallurgy. Additionally Dr. Matusovich has four years of experience as a consulting engineer and seven years of industrial experience in a variety of technical roles related to metallurgy and quality systems for an aerospace supplier. Dr. Matusovich’s research interests include the role of
Conference Session
International Aspects of Civil Engineering
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Gash, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy; Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy
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Civil Engineering
AC 2009-728: CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE: ENGINEERING SUCCESS FOR AFLAT WORLDRichard Gash, United States Military AcademyStephen Ressler, United States Military AcademyEric Crispino, United States Military Academy Page 14.390.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Cultural Intelligence: Engineering Success for a Flat WorldAbstract The civil engineers we educate today will enter a truly global work force. Globalization,resultant from a proliferation of information technology, has increased the likely hood that civilengineers will find themselves working in cross-cultural situations. Success in suchenvironments will require, in addition to classical
Conference Session
Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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Engineering Technology
AC 2009-1779: INTEGRATING GREEN ENGINEERING INTO AMULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR COURSEDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark Redekopp, University of Southern California; Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California; Allan Weber, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Therese Wilbur, University of Southern California
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
AC 2009-1805: A FULLY INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CAPSTONEDESIGN COURSESMark Redekopp, University of Southern California Mark Redekopp is a Senior Lecturer of Electrical Engineering in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering. He received his M.S. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California. He also works at Raytheon Company in their Space and Airborne Systems Division.Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California Cauligi S. Raghavendra is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, chairman of the Division of Engineering Education and is Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives for the Viterbi School of
Conference Session
E-Learning in Chemical Engineering
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christi Patton Luks, University of Tulsa
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Chemical Engineering
AC 2009-1848: BLENDING ONLINE LEARNING WITH A TRADITIONALCOURSEChristi Patton Luks, University of Tulsa Dr. Patton earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, a M.S. in Applied Mathematics from The University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Tulsa. Currently she is Applied Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Tulsa. She directs many interdisciplinary design projects through the Chemical Engineering department and Engineers Without Borders. Page 14.285.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship Education: Cases and Models
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jane Laux, Arizona State University; Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
AC 2009-1383: ATIC: A PROGRAM TO ENERGIZE UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRYCOLLABORATIONSJane Laux, Arizona State University Jane Laux is a Program Coordinator Sr. at the Advanced Technology Innovation Center, Arizona State University. Her expertise and experience include project management, development and execution, in addition to research operational responsibilities.Anshuman Razdan, Arizona State University Anshuman Razdan received the Ph.D. degree in computer science from Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe. He is currently an Associate Professor with the Department of Engineering and the Director of the Advanced Technology Innovation Center and the I3DEA Lab, ASU’s Polytechnic campus, Mesa, Arizona
Conference Session
Assessing Design Course Work
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rhonda Young, University of Wyoming; April Heaney, University of Wyoming; James Kladianos, Wyoming Department of Transportation
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-629: ASSESSING WRITING IN A COMPREHENSIVE DESIGNEXPERIENCE COURSERhonda Young, University of Wyoming Rhonda Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering at the University of Wyoming. Dr. Young received her doctorate in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington in 2002. Prior to a career in academics she worked for 11 years as a consultant in the transportation field. Her research interests are in transportation planning and intelligent transportation systems. Dr. Young teaches a wide variety of courses in the transportation field including the Comprehensive Design Experience course.April Heaney, University of Wyoming April Heaney
Conference Session
Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
AC 2009-682: SERVICE LEARNING AS A PREREQUISITE TO ENGINEERINGENTREPRENEURSHIPLisa Zidek, Florida Gulf Coast University Page 14.1054.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Service Learning as a Prerequisite to Engineering EntrepreneurshipIntroductionEngineering Entrepreneurship is becoming more prevalent in engineering curricula andthroughout engineering programs. At Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) the UA WhitakerSchool of Engineering incorporated Engineering Entrepreneurship as a required course for allengineering disciplines. The original curriculum at FGCU introduced EngineeringEntrepreneurship in the second semester of the sophomore year. Engineering
Conference Session
Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Madiha Khurshid, University of Calgary; Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Daryl Caswell, University of Calgary
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-40: A FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING AFFORDABLE-HOUSING PROJECTMadiha Khurshid, University of CalgaryMarjan Eggermont, University of CalgaryDaryl Caswell, University of Calgary M. Khurshid is a second year biomedical student. Page 14.27.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A First Year Engineering Affordable Housing Design ProjectAbstractA second year biomedical engineering student, instructors, agencies and members of thecommunity worked together to design a first year engineering design curriculum for sevenhundred and fifty entry level engineering students for the 2008/2009 academic year. The goals ofthe curriculum are threefold: to make
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-154: A MULTIUNIVERSITY, INTERDISCIPLINARY SENIOR DESIGNPROJECT IN ENGINEERINGPatricia Mellodge, University of Hartford Patricia Mellodge is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Hartford. She received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. Her graduate work was completed at Virginia Tech where she received an M.S. in Mathematics and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Research interests include control system design, mathematical modeling of microwave processing, and bio-instrumentation.Diane Folz, Virginia Tech Diane Folz is a Senior Research Associate and Laboratory Instructor in the Department of