Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peilin Fu, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Ronald Uhlig, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

course syllabi are individually modified to specifically incorporatewriting assignments that match the designated IDM progression. These specified assignments arecalled “signature assignments.” At NU, course syllabi are the fundamental documents controllingcourse content and course learning objectives (CLOs). (CLOs are appropriately related andlinked to the overall PLOs for a program.) The inclusion of a specific writing assignment in acourse syllabus ensures that this ”signature assignment” will be included every time the course istaught, regardless of instructor or location. This is especially important for multi-campus systemsand institutions such as NU that provide both multiple locations and multiple modes of programdelivery – such as both

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josh Coffman, University of Arkansas; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Daniel Jensen, United States Air Force Academy; Christina White, Columbia University; Ashland Brown, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Kristen Kaufman, University of Texas, Austin

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2010-281: STRUCTURED PROCESS FOR WRITING, REVISING, ANDASSESSING MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUIZZESJosh Coffman, University of Arkansas Josh Coffman is a M.S. student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He has worked as a civil design technician for Crafton, Tull, Sparks, and Associates in Russellville, Arkansas. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Arkansas Tech University in 2006. V-mail: 479-970-7359; E-mail: jacoffma@uark.edu.Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas Joseph J. Rencis has been professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville since 2004. He has held the inaugural

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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New Engineering Educators

. Reisel is a member of ASEE, ASME, the Combustion Institute, and SAE. Dr. Reisel received his B.M.E. degree from Villanova University in 1989, his M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1991, and his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1994. Page 15.609.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010GAINING THE RESPECT OF YOUR STUDENTS: FUNDAMENTAL TIPS FOR NEW ENGINEERING TEACHERSAbstractMost new engineering teachers enter their jobs with a strong background in research, and withhigh expectations placed on their research productivity. Yet, a significant

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daria Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Gary Pawlas, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Design in Engineering Education

strongtechnical and professional component. The FYEP course is a single semester hands-on, team-based interdisciplinary design course for entry-level engineering students. Several facultymembers from the College of Engineering and Applied Science teach the FYEP course. SCD is ayearlong industry sponsored, hands-on, design course for senior-level mechanical engineeringstudents. The professional skills objectives for both courses include increasing: knowledge ofengineering as a career, communication skills and teamwork skills. The technical skill learningobjectives emphasize fundamental engineering methodologies and design skills.Project-based courses are not currently incorporated into the sophomore or junior-levelcoursework at the University of Colorado

Conference Session

Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-330: HOW THE CIVIL ENGINEERING BOK2 IS BEING IMPLEMENTEDAT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAKenneth Fridley, University of Alabama Kenneth J. Fridley, PhD, F.ASCE, has been at The University of Alabama since 2003 where he is professor and head of the civil, construction and environmental engineering department. In 2006, he served as an administrative fellow for the office of the executive vice president and provost of the University. He is the 2010 recipient of the T. Morris Hackney Award for Faculty Leadership. Fridley has gained a variety of experience in structural wood engineering through his studies of the creep-rupture of wood, the vibrations, durability and deflection of wood

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allen Yang, Cornell University; Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Susan Daniel, Cornell University

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Chemical Engineering

to clearly illustratewhy chemical engineering is particularly suited to these kinds of problems and what our skill setoffers to biotechnological problem-solving that no other engineering discipline is whollyequipped to do. These skills include defining systems with multiple unit operations and complexinterconnections, writing and solving systems of equations based on chemical reactionstoichiometry and kinetics, and scale-down of a system from human-scale to “lab-on-a-chip”micro-scale using dimensionless numbers. Additionally, we wanted to create a project thatwould encourage teamwork and cooperation in developing problem-solving strategies and in theanalysis and evaluation of the results. Here students would learn about dividing

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Estefania Alvarez, Clemson University; Steven Saville, Clemson University; O. Thompson Mefford, Clemson University; John DesJardins, Clemson University

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Biomedical

“experts” and were able to provide appropriate guidance to students regardingtheir experimental work and materials selection. In writing their individual abstracts, studentswere required to conduct background literature reviews on how these problems have beenpreviously addressed. For the “Test Your Mettle” phase, students provided a written abstract oftheir findings and proposed future experiments that might better test their proposed solutions.The “Go Public” phase involved presenting the team presentation of their work via oral andposter presentations at the end of the semester. These presentations were evaluated by facultyoutside the department. Similarly, Enderle et al 4also has demonstrated that there is a direct correlation between

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University; John Thieken, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Monica Elser, Arizona State University; Wendy Taylor, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Jay Golden, Ph.D., is a faculty member in ASU’s School of Sustainability and codirector of the; James Middleton, Arizona State University; Sharon Robinson Kurpius

program impact included statistical analysis of pre- and post- tests, qualitative researchtechniques of eliciting information using subject-produced drawings, journal writing, focusgroups, and observation. This project is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF)funded Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program aimedat enhancing traditionally underrepresented youths’ interest in Science, Technology,Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Disciplinary experts were drawn from materialsscience, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, sustainability, scienceeducation, mathematics education, cognitive psychology, counseling, and education researchmethods. These experts worked

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

physics/pre-engineeringcurriculum.NASA-Threads integrates fundamental science and mathematics courses taught with engineeringapplications and the appropriate use of technology into a physics/pre-engineering curriculumtargeting the junior/senior year of high school. The threads of this curriculum includeFundamentals, Technology, Communication, and NASA Applications. The fundamentals, whichare grouped into blocks of similar topics, provide the backbone of the educational experience.NASA applications are strategically introduced to provide timely, hands-on reinforcement offundamentals, and the progressive development of technical knowledge and skills.The rigorous curriculum is designed to guide students through a systems-level understanding ofreal

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

aprice. These software development tools hide many of the fundamental computer engineeringissues, so that the programmer can focus on his/her application. If your mission is to create andmarket products, then one can successfully argue that these software tools are effective. On theother hand, since our goal is to educate student to potentially work on future embedded systems,we must expose our students to the underlying hardware, let them program in low-level languagesuch as assembly or C, and force them to face real engineering tradeoffs. Such an approach isalso possible and desirable because our students have had exposures to digital logic and softwareprogramming

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

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Mechanical Engineering

forlaboratories requiring written reports. With a renewed focus on setting a standard forprofessional writing, experiments were crafted with a straightforward technical objective inmind. Then, students were lead to think and write critically through their exploration of thisobjective.This paper presents a beam deflection lab designed primarily for the purpose of introducingprinciples of sound engineering reasoning and establishing standards for professional reporting.The following section provides a procedure for a straightforward four part mechanics laboratoryinvolving beam deflections. The exercises are designed specifically to engage students’engineering reasoning skills and form a standard for effective communication. Each part of theexperiment is

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Louis Frenzel, Electronic Design Magazine; Tom McGlew, MATEC

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

writing andcommunication are embedded into every job. Given the diversity of skills involved inevery electronic system application, it cannot be assumed that any communication will bechecked for technical accuracy after it leaves the originator. Therefore every employeemust meet the stand-alone capabilities for effective communication. Among therequirements identified by industry advisors are: Document results or log information. Work activities must include clearly written descriptions of how the system is supposed to work, the way it worked, and a clear summary of findings. Note taking and summaries are key components of this task. Give reports and make presentations

Conference Session

Capstone Design Pedagogy I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island

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Design in Engineering Education

one “course” per semester, and they have daily contact with their problem group and afaculty member or guide. Since the early 1970’s, this PBL approach has been successful inmedical education at many institutions. There are very few engineering programs that have fullyimplemented a similar model. Are we hampered from adopting more PBL teaching models inEngineering programs because of our fundamental conceptual model of what is an engineeringeducation, and, ultimately, what is an engineer? The System ParadigmWithin the existing structure at most engineering schools, students recognize that each coursecarries equal weight towards their degree, and each course gives them an independent grade thatis equal in value towards their degree and for

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in Chemical Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

by electricity. It is noted that the students also estimated greenhouse gas emissions as well as other environmental impact factors including chlorofluorocarbon, heavy metal, and carcinogenic emissions as well as acidification and eutrophication effects.Additional details of prior projects can be obtained in the literature7,8.Fuel Cell CoursesTo receive the hydrogen minor, students are required to take a course in fuel cells. Thecomponents of these courses will now be described.In CM / ENT 3974: Fuel Cell Fundamentals (1 semester credit hour), mostly undergraduatestudents are introduced to fuel cells and how to use concepts from their core curriculum topredict fuel cell operation. An emphasis is placed on proton

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Douglas Howe, Portland State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

is addedto each image by positioning a six segment LED display kit (USB7 from Fundamental Logichttp://store.fundamentallogic.com) in the field of view of the camera. Figure 3 is a photograph ofa tank draining measurement in progress. An enlarged image of the LED is also inset in theimage. The digits on the LED display are set from the internal time of the LabVIEW programrecording the pressure transducer output. Therefore, each image that records L(t), also indicatesthe time the image was captured according to the time base of the pressure measurements. Figure 3. Stepped-tank during draining. The seven-segment LED display at the base of the tank indicates the time in sections from the start of the pressure transducer

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Wathen, Georgia Institute of Technology; William Hunt, Georgia Institute of Technology; Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Peter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

taken by asking the students to write down one item about gravitationthat they remember from the formal instruction and one question they have remaining aboutgravitation. For the items remembered, the assigned Bloom’s category corresponds to the levelof question for which the answer would suffice. For the students’ remaining questions, theBloom’s categories were assigned as usual as if they were assessment questions by an instructor.Although there were fundamental and obvious misconceptions about the topic in several of theresponses, a category was assigned assuming there was no misconception present. Bloom’s taxonomy is a categorization of levels of learning. Learning at higher levelswithin the taxonomy is predicated on the knowledge or

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University; Dennis Silage, Temple University; Michael Baginski, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

projects will enhanceunderstanding of the subject matter while providing a significant programming exercise. Achallenge for the instructor is to individualize assignments to make it more likely that studentsare doing their own work.Four projects are presented that require students to write a MATLAB program that calculates theproject’s objective. First, the vector electric field is determined from an arbitrary chargedistribution. Second, the vector magnetic field is determined from an arbitrary currentdistribution. For these related projects the discrete sum solution of the electrostatic ormagnetostatic field are individualized by the charge or current distributions and the configurationof the structure in three dimensions.In the third project

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid Al-Olimat, Ohio Northern University

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Electrical and Computer

called senior capstone design project - is an important componentof engineering curriculum worldwide. The course is a senior level course with a commonobjective which is to mainly allow students to reinforce their technical skills and to integrate andapply them to solve engineering problems. ABET1 states the definition of engineering design as“Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desiredneeds. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the basic sciences, mathematics,and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet a stated objective.Among the fundamental elements of the design process are the establishment of objectives andcriteria, synthesis, analysis

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

fuel cell course has three 1-hour lecture periods per week and one 3-hour lab period perweek to make a 4 credit-hour course. One lecture period per week is devoted to discussion ofrelevant papers, which serves to reinforce the technical content and facilitate discussion of thebroader social, economic, and technical issues. The lab periods are used alternately for additionalclassroom instruction, experiments, recitation time, and modeling or project work. This adds adegree of flexibility to administering the course and provides the students with extra time toengage and reflect on what they are learning.Student learning assessment is based on homework, experimental lab write-ups, a midterm exam,a nonlinear dynamic fuel cell model, and student

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University; Jessica Hanson, Brigham Young University; Gabriel Smith, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

such as Blackboard allows efficient evaluation of and communicationwith the students enrolled in the class. It easily allows the department to have differentrequirements for students enrolled in different sections even though they all meet together. Forexample, freshmen can be required to visit with an advisor during their first semester whileseniors may be required to write a paper about their experience in the department.A large portion of the course is managed by elected officers of the department’s student chapterof ASCE, under the direction of the course instructor, who is also the faculty advisor of theASCE student chapter. The six officers are elected by members of the class. All officers serveone year terms. Four officers are elected

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; Cathy Bays, University of Louisville

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1518: REFINING A CRITICAL THINKING RUBRIC FOR ENGINEERINGPatricia Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. She holds a joint appointment in Engineering Fundamentals and in Chemical Engineering. Dr. Ralston teaches undergraduate engineering mathematics and is currently involved, with other Speed faculty, in educational research on effective use of Tablet PCs in engineering education and the incorporation of critical thinking in engineering education. Her fields of expertise include process modeling, simulation, and process control.Cathy Bays, University of Louisville

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Underclass Years

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Woods, McMaster University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

variety. That variety is based on the fundamental difference in philosophy as to whetheryear 1 has common content for all branches of engineering or discipline specific programs begin inyear 1. For the former, many imaginative ways have been introduced to allow students to gain an Page 15.658.2understanding of the uniqueness of the disciplines.This summary considers eight options (with the school code in brackets for the school using thisoption): 1. Common year 1 with no engineering exposure through courses; basic math and sciences, 0% of responders 2. Common year 1 with required common engineering course(s) with no explicit

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

datainto a form which is useful. The laboratory reports are to be written so that someone who isintelligent, but not necessarily an expert in this field, can understand the significance of why thetest was performed, and the outcomes of the test. This course is taught in the third year, so inaddition to the prerequisites for the course, the students have already had four semesters ofmathematics, as well as two semesters of English, including Technical Writing. The problemseems to be that the lessons learned in math and (especially) English are not being effectivelyapplied to later courses.Freshman Experience CourseOne of the courses proposed by the General Education Committee for the campus is a “FreshmenExperience” course to be taught as a two

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1823: TWO TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVELY PRESENTINGINFORMATION IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MULTIPLE TABLET PCSJames Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include parallel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom. Page 15.1283.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Two Techniques for Effectively

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; James Jacob, Purdue University; Brant Price, Purdue University; Jeremiah Dole, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

desired data to be transferred. The desired datais then transfer to the PSoC which ultimately controls the corresponding synchronous serialdevice eliminating the need for the analog student to write software to control the variousdevices. This feature allows students to study synchronous serial devices such as DAC’s,ADC’s, digital potentiometers, etc. without the confusion sometimes associated withprogramming a microcontroller to accomplish the task. This allows the students to concentrateon the analog electronics at hand, and not waste time attempting to create software. The projectallows the students to focus their time and energy on the analog fundamentals and ultimatelyenhances their educational experiences. The overall design of the project

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer-Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Israel Urieli, Ohio University-Athens

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and Ottocycle engines. The Stirling cycle machine is becoming more significant for both distributedpower and refrigeration applications1, however it is only briefly covered in the various textbooks.Furthermore, the web resource is based on the assumption that the student can obtain animmediate intuitive understanding and basic evaluation of thermodynamic systems throughvisual graphical means, in which the various processes are sketched on property graphs. Fromthe Fundamentals of Engineering Reference Handbook2 we see that this has been the currentpractice in industry in relation to the use of the pressure-enthalpy diagram for refrigerationsystems, and psychrometric charts for air-conditioning systems, however it is sadly lacking insteam power

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julio Garcia, San Jose State University; William Cruz, National Hispanic University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

the LCD projector on abig screen. The instructor may then move freely in the room with his Tablet PC, giving him/herthe flexibility to test students throughout the course, accept student submissions and project theones with the correct answers so that other students can compare their answers. Figure 3 depictsthe instructor’s Tablet PC with the answers written with the Tablet PC pen, and Figure 4 showsthe students’ workstations screens with the answers.Figure 1. This is a snapshot of the Figure 2. This is a snapshot of what isInstructor’s Tablet PC before writing down projected on a screen and what students see onthe answers with the Tablet PC pen. their workstations.Figure 3. This is a snapshot of the

Conference Session

Innovations in First Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lewis, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville; David Wheatley, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1278: INTRODUCING CRITICAL THINKING TO FRESHMANENGINEERING STUDENTSJames Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include parallel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Jeffrey Hieb, University of Louisville Jeffrey L. Hieb, Ph.D. is Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. His research interests include cyber security

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; Wei Li, University of Texas; Tamara Wogen, Washington State University, Vancouver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, training, reinforcement,audit) associated with it are one common topic in biomedical manufacturing education.4.2 Fundamentals of anatomy and physiologyAnatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that studies the structure of living things.Anatomy examines the structure of organisms from the molecular level up to thecomplete organism. [10] The structure and layout of organ systems is the main focus.Macroscopic anatomy would be the key topic to understand. This topic focuses on thestructures of an organism that is visible to the naked eye, which excludes the molecularand cellular levels. Anatomy is an important topic because the form dictates function, butthe function also requires a certain form. For this reason, having an understanding ofanatomy

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education and Industry

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

AC 2010-201: STRENGTHENING THE U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE FORINNOVATION: IMPLEMENTING THE POSTGRADUATE PROFESSIONALMASTER OF ENGINEERING CONCEPT AT NJITStephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology Page 15.1107.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Strengthening the U.S. Engineering Workforce for Innovation: Implementing the Postgraduate Professional Master of Engineering Concept at NJITAbstract This is the fourth of four invited papers prepared specifically for the NationalCollaborative panel session concerning the advancement of postgraduate professionalengineering education relevant to