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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Solarek, University of Toledo; Hong Wang, The University of Toledo; Allen Rioux, The University of Toledo; William Evans, The University of Toledo; weiqing sun, The University of Toledo

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Computers in Education

  techniques (involving O notation,  an ability to apply knowledge recurrence equations, the Master  Examinations, quizzes, and  of mathematics, science, and Theorem, etc.) and high level  homework will measure level of a  engineering abstractions (abstract data types).  knowledge and understanding.  an ability to design and  conduct experiments, as well  as to analyze and interpret b  data        Testing of project performance

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Frontiers in Engineering Economy

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ted Eschenbach, TGE Consulting

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Engineering Economy

University in 1975, and his masters in civil engineering from UAA in 1999. Page 15.1375.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Why Engineering Economy Professors Should Teach Introductory Corporate FinanceAbstractBoth engineering economy and finance focus their introductory courses on the time value ofmoney. Yet, in spite of this shared foundation, those courses are very different. This paperdiscusses what these differences are, why they occur, and what the disciplines can offer eachother. The goal is to help textbook authors and classroom teachers in each field to do a better jobof

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erika Murguia, Arizona State University; Erin Kube, Arizona State University; Jennifer Bekki, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Bianca Bernstein, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

butalso the experiences of the students being educated and the learning outcomes achieved.This paper presents findings from a preliminary investigation into the experiences of graduatestudents who are members of an interdisciplinary research team. The CareerWISE (CW) projectat Arizona State University, part of a large interdisciplinary research program supported by theNational Science Foundation, serves as the vehicle for studying student experiences. There aretwo major thrusts for the CareerWISE research program: (a) to understand the forces that leadsome women to leave PhD programs in engineering and the sciences before attaining the degree,and (b) to design and evaluate a web-based intervention that increases a woman’s resilience,coping, and

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Modeling Student Data

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jordana Hoegh, Purdue University; Alice Pawley, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

study participants for sharing their career stories and for their time. Weappreciate the reviewers of this article for their guidance and encouragement. Their commentswill be even more useful when we work to submit additional articles from this research to peer-reviewed archival journals, if we have not already incorporated them here. This research isbased upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. HRD 0811194.Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. Hall, R. M., & Sandler, B. R. (1982). The Classroom Climate: A Chilly One for Women? Washington, DC

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New Research & Trends for Minorities in Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina White, Columbia University; Richard Crawford, University of Texas at Austin; Kris Wood, University of Texas; Austin Talley, University of Texas, Austin

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Minorities in Engineering

hurricanesurvivors, humanitarian engineering experiences and designs are prime examples ofinterventions which act locally to create possibilities of life-changing opportunities by: (a)breaking cycles of poverty and inequities through education, (b) ameliorating detrimental healthconditions and addressing issues of limited food and access to clean water, (c) creatingalternatives to inadequate shelter, (d) and reconsidering innovative alternatives for deficientenergy conditions all of which citizens of the world have endured for hundreds of years. In thisstudy, we investigate the interest and influences in undergraduate and graduate engineeringstudents in pursuing humanitarian engineering.HEED SurveyThe 10-question survey [Appendix A] of 110 participants

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

computer literacy skills. The following quote from NCLB Title II Part D outlines thissentiment: “(1) PRIMARY GOAL- The primary goal of this part is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in elementary schools and secondary schools. (2) ADDITIONAL GOALS- The additional goals of this part are the following: (A) To assist every student in crossing the digital divide by ensuring that every student is technologically literate by the time the student finishes the eighth grade, regardless of the student's race, ethnicity, gender, family income, geographic location, or disability. (B) To encourage the effective integration of technology resources and systems with

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Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

the NASA Great Moon Buggy Race Project, and initiated the NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Buggy Race Project, and initiated the NASA Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities program. Since joining the CCSU faculty, Dr. Naoumov has spearheaded the development of a NASA Moon Buggy program at the University.Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University Zdzislaw B. Kremens, Ph.D., D.Sc., has been Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology since 1998. Previously, he was interim dean of the School and a visiting professor from the Technical University of Wroclaw in Poland, where he was a professor and

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Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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Liberal Education

. Kraft, "Manpower Planning and Its Role in the Age of Automation." Review ofEducational Research 40, no. 4 (1970), p. 497.16 Amy E. Slaton, Race, Rigor and Selectivity in U..S Engineering: The History of an Occupational Color-Line(Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 2010).17 John F. Grede, "Collective Comprehensiveness: A Proposal for a Big City Community College." Journal ofHigher Education 41, no. 3 (1970), p. 192; and Arthur B. Shostak, "Old Problems and New Agencies: How MuchChange?" In Power, Poverty, and Urban Policy, edited by Warner Bloomberg Jr. and Henry J. Schmandt (BeverlyHills: Sage Publications, 1968), p. 104.18 Delaware County Community College, Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology, Associate in Applied

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Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Marshall Molen, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems at Mississippi State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

software to evaluate the economy oftheir various vehicle designs and receive specific training by Argonne engineers.An important aspect in the design of modern vehicles is the vehicle controller that providessupervisory control of the numerous vehicle processors and components. Generous contributionswere provided by automotive industries such as dSPACE, MotoTron/Woodward, and NationalInstruments who donated vehicle controllers and supporting equipment. In addition, thesecompanies gave extensive training in the use of their products. A photograph of a hardware-in-the loop (HIL) configuration is shown in Fig. 2; this enabled students to actually demonstratecontrol algorithms developed for their ECUs. b. Practical experienceThe competitions require

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Research on The First Year II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

vignettes. A Vignette describes ahypothetic team member with specific attributes demonstrating specific characteristics meant tobe assessed with peer evaluation. Through evaluating this hypothetic person and comparingstudents’ evaluation results with results from trained experts, we expect to measure students’biases and provide a training opportunity to improve student rating skills and reduce rating bias.The theoretical framework in our study operationally defines team effectiveness asinterdependency, goal setting and potency. A vignette designed to illustrate attributes ofinterdependency, goal setting and potency was administered at different periods of the semester.Participants in the study were enrolled in the first year engineering course and

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Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tershia Pinder-Grover, University of Michigan; Chris Groscurth, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

. Her current research interests include the effect of instructional technology on student learning and performance, effective teaching strategies for new graduate student instructors, and the impact of GSI mentoring programs on the mentors and mentees.Chris Groscurth , University of Michigan Christopher R. Groscurth is an instructional consultant in the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) at the University of Michigan. At CRLT Chris promotes excellence in teaching and learning through individual consultation, professional development programs, and applied research. He has a Ph.D. from the Department of Speech Communication at the University of Georgia, and his research

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Outreach and Beyond: New Roles for Librarians

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Miller, University of Maryland; Bob Kackley, University of Maryland, College Park; Nevenka Zdravkovska, University of Maryland

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Engineering Libraries

, A.M. (2000). The New PublicRelations: Integrating Marketing and Public Relations Strategies for Student Recruitment and Institutional Image Building – A Case Study of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing 9 (4), 17-31.6 O’English, L., Matthews, J.G., Lindsay, E.B. (2006). Graphic Novels in Academic Libraries: From Maus to Manga and Beyond. Journal of Academic Librarianship 32 (2), 173-181.7 Boff, C., Singer, C., and Stearns, B. (2006). Reaching Out to the Underserved: More Than Thirty Years of Outreach Job Ads. Journal of Academic Librarianship 32 (2), 137-147.8 Ibid.9 Franzway, Suzanne; Sharp, Rhonda; Mills, Julie E.; Gill, Judith. (2009) Engineering Ignorance. Frontiers

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Energy Education and Industry Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Soner Tarim

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

an environmentally conscious andresponsible community, and to inspire others in caring for the environment. Pictures from senioraward ceremony, demonstration and registration floor, judging, and the opening ceremony areshown in Figure 1.a) senior award ceremony b) demonstration and registration floor Page 15.1388.3c) judging d) the opening ceremonyFigure 1. The I-SWEEEP Olympiad 2009 event pictures2. ObjectivesThe purpose of this Olympiad is to engage young students in a search for solutions to theenvironmental and energy related challenges of today in hopes of achieving a

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Arnie Peskin, Excelsior College

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Engineering Technology

fields of endeavor. Taken together, theseadvantages are propelling the college to make nanotechnology and power well-establishedofferings for engineering technologists.Bibliography1. Anwas, S. and H. Dhillon. “Development of an On-line Introduction to Nanotechnology Course: Issues and Challenges”. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference.2. Meyyappan, M. “Nanotechnology Education and Training”. Journal of Materials Education Vol. 26 (3-4), 2004.3. Anwar, S., J. A. Rolle, and A. A. Memon. “Development and Delivery of On-line Upper Division Engineering Technology Courses”. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference.4. Sridhara, B. “WebCT – A Powerful Web-Enhanced Instruction Tool for Engineering Technology Courses”. Proceedings of

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High School Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Jean Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Valorie Troesch, Michigan Technological Univeristy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

like a job or career in which I use a 7 18 24 13 2 (3.1%) lot of science. (10.8%) (27.7%) (36.9%) (20.0%) b. I would like a job or career in which I use a 9 12 29 12 2 (3.1%) lot of mathematics. (13.8%) (18.5%) (44.6%) (18.5%) c. I would like a job or career in which I use a 32 26 1 (1.5%) -- 5 (7.7%) lot of technology

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Technological Literacy - Courses, Educational and Accreditation Standards

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yoojung Chae, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

themes in total defined in Project 2061: a)system, b) model, c) constancy and change, and d) scale. The theme, , can also be found in thecurrent study result. That is, engineering literate person is able to understand the relationshipsbetween parts and the whole, uses models for representing concepts, and applies knowledge tosolve problems in our life. Similarity exists between the above STM commonalities and the general principles for K-12 engineering education defined by NAE & NRC1. The three principles are: 1) K-12engineering education should emphasize engineering design; 2) K-12 engineering educationshould incorporate important and developmentally appropriate mathematics, science, andtechnology knowledge and skills; and, 3) K-12

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Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Syed Masud Mahmud, Wayne State University; Cheng-Zhong Xu, Wayne State University

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Electrical and Computer

analysis of networking protocols, secure wireless communications, and privacy-protected vehicle-to-vehicle communications and simulation techniques. He has supervised a number of projects with Ford Motors and other local companies. He is currently the Editor of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Transactions on Passenger Cars: Electrical and Electronic Systems. He is the author of over 100 published peer-reviewed journal papers and conference proceedings. He has supervised four Ph.D. dissertations and eight M.S. theses. Dr. Mahmud is a member of SAE, the American Society for Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, and Tau Beta Pi. He received the President’s Teaching Excellence Award from

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Post BS Entrepreneurship Education Needs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Barbe, University of Maryland; James Green, University of Maryland; Dean Chang, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Page 15.5.3continuum, and it is believed that by providing a continuum of resources to entrepreneurs andstartup companies, the probability of success is significantly increased. Details of each of theprograms listed in the figure will be discussed below. Students Companies Re sea rch • H inm an CEOs • On- campus I ncubat or Base • Tech St ar tup Boot Cam p • B- Plan Competition • 2 n d stage I ncubator I nnovat ive Concepts • H illm an Entr epr en eur s

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Teaching Statics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Mechanics

the graph sheet can be frustrating and get in the way. • It would be better if we figured more out on our ownConclusionIn this paper, the author describes the steps and thought process of developing the fill-insheets that have enabled him to a) increase interactive engagement, b) includecooperative learning and c) implement peer instruction. The fill-in sheets have enabledthe instructor to try differentiated instruction in the class room, by adding symbolicsolutions to challenge the advanced student, while helping the average and below averagestudent solve the basic problem using numbers. (Note : The author is making anassumption based on statics readiness test where student exhibit weakness in algebra).The number of example problems

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Schneider, Cornell University; Maria Terrell, Cornell University Math Dept.

. Shuman, C. Atman. Comparing Entering FreshmanEngineers: Institutional Differences in Student Attitudes. 1999. Proceedings of the AmericanSociety for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 1999.Besterfield-Sacre, M. E., L. J. Shuman, H. Wolfe, C. Atman, J. McGouty, R. L. Miller, B. Olds.2000. Defining the Outcomes: A Framework for EC- 2000. IEEE Transactions on Education, 43(2): 100-110.Bingolbali, E., J. Monaghan, and T. Roper. 2007. Engineering students’ conceptions of thederivative and some implications for their mathematical education. International Journal ofMathematical Education in Science and Technology 38 (6): 763-777.Carr, S.H. 2003. Engineering First at Northwestern University: Where are we in 2003?Proceedings

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Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

calculations in analyzing quality and security of ship electric power systems. 2. Students reported strong understanding of the application or importance of the outcomes requirements, except in the case of 3-phase circuits, wherein students reported adequate understanding. a. Improvement: See 1(a). B. Learning Opportunities: Regarding the five main learning opportunities, the student reported the following opinions.Improvements are listed for each opportunity. 1. Lectures: The students reported the lectures to be more than helpful, but not very helpful a. Improvement: In response to student comments, lectures will include more in-class problem solving and more

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Innovations in First Year Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Patricia Pena, Federal University of Minas Gerais

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International

AC 2010-224: INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN AN UNDERGRADUATECONTROL SYSTEMS COURSERichard Hill, University of Detroit Mercy Richard C. Hill received the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, summa cum laude, from the University of Southern California in 1998, and the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2000. From 2000 to 2002, he worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation on satellite attitude determination and control. He then spent two years as a high school math and science teacher. In 2008 he received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering and the M.A. degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. In 2008

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Computers and Software in Teaching Mathematics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Tace Crouse, University of Central Florida; Alvaro Islas, University of Central Florida; Scott Hagen, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Patricia Ramsey, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida

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Mathematics

: C1= Tw-Tcanswer in class. An A) – 23.8 [W]example of a clicker Coo ling airquestion (and the correct B) +23.8 [W] H ot w all at T c Copper cooling fin aanswer) is provided to the at tem perature Tw

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Bowen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Civil Engineering

that are based oncalculating relative scores on individual exam topic relative to our comparator group. We doanticipate that through continuing assessment and further refinement of our efforts to prepare andmotivate our students they will achieve FE exam pass rates that meet or exceed the rates seennationally.Bibliography1. Balascio, C., Wehrle, L, Henry, R. and C Hollis. 2008. Nationally normed exams for outcomes assessment of Engineering Technology programs and certification of Engineering Technology graduates. Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Engineering Education.2. Wicker, R. B., Quintana, R, and A. Tarquin. 1999. Evaluation model

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

applications. The objectives of the laboratory experiments werewell defined; however, the students determined the process of conducting the experiment. Theinformation provided to the students focused on the rationale behind developing standardizedlaboratory procedure and their broad ranging applications on the civil engineering industry.The transportation course, which is traditionally a lecture course, was redesigned to ensure thatevery student actively participates and understands the physical elements of transportationdesign. Throughout the course, the faculty conducted a stimulating and engaging exercise ofrequiring students to solve practical problems during class in teams of two immediately aftercovering the relevant theory. The practical

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Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Winn, Virginia Military Institute; Gary Winn, West Virginia University; Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Reagan Curtis, West Virginia University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Consideration, andInterests of Eighth and Ninth Graders." Journal of Vocational Behavior, 32, 551-559.16. Reimer, M.S. (2002). "Gender, Risk, and Resilience in the Middle School Context." Children andSchools, 24, 35-47.17. Schaefer, A. C. (2000). "G.I. Joe Meets Barbie, Software Engineer Meets Caregiver: Males andFemales in B. C.’s Public Schools and Beyond." Vancouver, BC: British Columbia Teachers’Federation.18. Thibert, G., & Karsenti, T. P. (1996). "Motivation Profile of Adolescent Boys and Girls: GenderDifferences Throughout Schooling." Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association,San Francisco, CA.19. Lupart, J.L., Cannon, E., & Telfer, J. (2004). "Gender Differences in Adolescent Academic Achievement,Interests, Values

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Design Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University

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Manufacturing

total surveys completed were approximately 30. Theresults were similar to the results in previous years. The second survey came approximately 60 percent through the project time. The secondsurvey was completed by the teams and all nine teams completed the survey. This survey is inTable 2 and was a combination of the second and third surveys when four reports were submittedinstead of the current three reports. The last five questions were reminders of what should beincluded in the report and the low values are expected as students tend to focus only on runningthe program and printing the results. Some of the results are interesting as the response toQuestion A was 4.8 and the response to Question B was 5.0. It would be unusual for the

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Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Holsapple, University of Michigan; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Janel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Kelley Walczak, University of Michigan; Trevor Harding, California Polytechnic State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1615: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FACULTYAND ADMINISTRATOR GOALS AND STUDENTS' EXPERIENCES WITHETHICS EDUCATIONMatthew Holsapple, University of Michigan Matthew A. Holsapple is a doctoral candidate at the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at U-M. His research interests include the impact of educational experiences on student moral development and personal and social responsibility, professional ethics education, college student outcomes assessment, and quasi-experimental research design in higher education. He is currently a member of the American Education Research Association, Association for the Study of Higher Education, and NASPA-Student Affairs

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Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Jones, Louisiana State University; Kelly Rusch, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge; Roger Seals, Louisiana State University; Vaneshette Henderson, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-816: S-STEM: ENG^2 SCHOLARS FOR SUCCESS ENGINEERINGENGAGEMENTSarah Jones, Louisiana State University Sarah Cooley Jones is the College Programs Coordinator for the Office for Diversity Programs, College of Engineering at Louisiana State University. Ms. Jones develops and manages programs for underrepresented undergraduate and graduate engineering students. These programs include scholarships, seminar series and activities that develop the student academically and professionally. She joined LSU in 1992 as a College of Engineering research associate in the area of environmental analyses and worked on numerous projects including utilization of industrial by-products, water