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Bill B. Elmore

LEGOTM Robotics—a tool for integrating K-12 Outreach, Freshman Engineering and Service LearningBILL B. ELMORE, Ph.D., P.E.Holder of the Hunter Henry Chair, an endowed teaching chair, and Associate Director of theDave Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at Mississippi State University, Bill Elmore isin his seventh year of service to Mississippi State and twenty second year of highereducation. His research interests include biotechnology for renewable fuels and chemicals,enzyme-based microreactors and engineering education. 237238239240241242243244245

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B. Rajavel; M.G. Prasad

duct system is an important step in the ANS procedure. Thetransfer function in this case corresponds to a source-duct -termination model and can be approximated ~ ~ ~ ~by using the four-pole parameters ( A, B, C, D ) of each component of the system6. Figure 1 shows thephysical and electrical analogs of the duct system model used for this work. Taking the four poleparameters of each component and combining them, in conjunction with the electrical analog, we get thefollowing system matrix:  ~s  1 p ~ 0  A ~ B

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Tyler J. Perlenfein; Jason B. Baxter

Fabrication and Performance of Inverted Organic Solar Cells Tyler J. Perlenfein Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA Dr. Jason B. Baxter Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 519 Fabrication and Performance of Inverted Organic Solar CellsAbstract: The present challenge of the photovoltaics industry is overcoming the large expensesassociated with materials and processing. High vacuum and high temperature processing is amajor factor affecting the cost of traditional solar

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DAVID B. SAINT JOHN; ERIC M. FURJANIC; Richard Doyle; Richard Devon

Self-Replicating Open Source Rapid Prototyping in the Engineering ClassroomDAVID B. SAINT JOHN,Ph.D. Candidate in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at the Pennsylvania StateUniversity. In addition to reprap-related efforts, his primary research is currently focused on theuse of spectroscopic ellipsometry and transmission electron microscopy for characterization ofamorphous hydrogenated germanium thin films.ERIC M. FURJANICGraduate of the Department of Anthropology at the Pennsylvania State University, Eric is a co-founder of the State College Reprap Users Group and Intercollegiate Future Society. He recentlyfinished work as a contributing editor for Philip K. Dick’s posthumous

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Kyle D. Gilroy; Mohammad S. Islam; Robert A. Hughes; Svetlana Neretina; Brandon Lee; Ying Sun

dotsilluminated with visible (Fig. 1A) and ultraviolet (Fig. 1B) light. The six vials shown are aliquotsremoved from the reaction vessel at various time intervals. As expected, the quantum dots showthe intense photoluminescence characteristic of quantum confinement. 336Figure 1: Images showing solutions containing CdTe quantum dots illuminated with (A) visible and (B)ultraviolet light. The extraction times, from left to right, are 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 min, respectively.3.2 Absorption Spectroscopy: Figure 2A shows the normalized absorbance spectra for thevarious CdTe quantum dots produced. The spectra show absorbance peaks ranging inwavelength from 550 to 700 nm where there is an increasing red

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Diana Schwerha; AARON JONES; SHIJING LIU; Sertac Ozercan; Jie Zhou

: 606 A. I learned the basics of this topic; B. The training was organized in a way that I could understand it easily ; C. I think that the training was difficult to follow; D. I believe that I have a foundation to learn more about this topic; E. I believe that the handout was useful. They answered these questions using the following scale: 1 2 3 4 5Completely disagree neutral completely agreeQuestion C was reverse coded to ‘I think that the training was easy to follow’ during analysis. Since wehad small numbers of participants, we utilized non-parametric statistics for the analysis

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David Hergert

Remote Wireless Control of a Bottling Process DAVID HERGERT, Ph.D. Professor, Engineering Technology Miami University-Hamilton 1601 University Blvd. Hamilton Ohio 45011 hergerd@muohio.edu 341 Remote Wireless Control of a Bottling ProcessAbstract:Over the last ten years, remote wireless monitoring and control has become an integral part ofindustrial automation systems. Remote monitoring is used in such diverse areas as automobileassembly, oil and process control, analyzing temperature in heat exchangers, deployment ofresources on a smart grid, and environmental measurements.This paper describes a remote wireless monitoring and control system used

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Orla Smyth LoPiccolo

to 5 members and assigned a structured task such as “multiple-stepexercises, research projects, or presentations.”9 Per Johnson et al there are 5 crucial componentsfor cooperative learning groups:10 a. positive interdependence between students (“all for one and one for all”) b. face to face interaction c. individual accountability d. emphasize interpersonal and small-group skills e. processes must be in place for group review to improve effectivenessLedlow adds that equal participation is also important: “the structure of the assignment shouldbe such that all students have to participate, and that there are mechanisms to ensure that theparticipation is fairly equitable. You may try assigning roles, adding steps to the lesson

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RUBA A. AMARIN; Issa Batarseh

77.8% for students who believed that the eTutor technique was beneficial and 3.7%for non effectiveness of the tool, the rest were neutral. Most students welcomed the new tool, whichreflected the importance of these on-line modules.VII. References [1] Issa Batarseh, Ghaith Haddad, Rawad Haddad and Rashad Oreifij, ‘Interactive Electronic BookOperating Systems And Methods,’ United States Patent 20080222552. [2] Ruba A. Amarin, Feras Batarseh and Issa Batarseh, ‘Adaptive electronic quizzing method forintroductory electrical circuit course’, International Journal of Online Engineering (iJOE), vol. 5, No3, 2009. [3] Ruba A. Amarin, Kalpathy B. Sundaram, and Arthur Weeks, ‘Importance of practical relevanceand design modules in electrical

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Mir Atiqullah; Norman Russell

the final design meets the design specification, and thus meets the customer requirements. Most of the times our design groups are expected to develop a working prototype, although for complex or large projects a convincing simulation of the functioning is considered a successful design. 9. Documentation and communication: a. Maintains a design activity log book. b. Develops, updates, and follows a Gantt Chart. c. Midterm oral project review, evaluated by students and faculty d. Final presentation, evaluated by student peers and facylty. e. Final report f. Design poster.ProcedureOne of the authors who usually teaches Fluid Mechanics4 labs and always asked

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Ilan Alpert

Implementing Single-Scale Retinex on Hardware: A Pilot StudyIlan AlpertMorgan State UniversityDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering1700 East Cold Spring LaneBaltimore MD 21251 USAilalp1@morgan.eduILAN ALPERTMasters of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 24 Implementing Single-Scale Retinex on Hardware: A Pilot Study Abstract- The Retinex algorithm, a process that automatically improves visual realism inimages, has been successfully implemented in software but has not effectively been appliedto hardware. While both software and hardware essentially perform the same function,there are many advantages in using hardware to directly implement the algorithm.Hardware has a size

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PATRICA A. S. RALSTON; JEFFREY L. HIEB

ofprogramming, electronics, producing video games, robotics, and model rockets all had statisticallysignificant higher self-efficacy scores. These hobbies share the elements of hands-on experiences, self-motivated learning, real life application, immediate feedback, and problem-based projects. The same 545principles should be utilized by outreach programs when delivering content or in the general pedagogy ofthe program.Pipeline Development – Goal: Develop, Sustain, and Replicate The J. B. Speed School of Engineering is building a successful pipeline within the local public schoolsystem, Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), which has more than 98,000 students. Speed School isin partnership with

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Edward M. Land; Michael Marcus; Aaron Abugaber; Rohit Dayal; Noah Greenbaum; Sally Hong; Jon Hunt; Joseph Saltzman

software and driver electronics to control an activeHand Opening Assistive Device; b) working with students to determine which of the FDAguidelines and procedures would lead us to an FDA approval. c) Additionally, I worked withstudents on how to use a data acquisition system to obtain finger force measurements.2. Research Area – HOAD Research Group. (By Edward Land)Our unique, light weight and comfortable, low-profile hand-assistive ‘glove-like device’ isdesigned to serve as a rehabilitation, splint or exercise appliance. The device provides fingerextension assistance for individuals who lack hand-extension ability as a result of stroke or otherneurologic trauma, see Figure 1. Our research team has already developed a one-off, proof-of-concept

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Carol Siri Johnson

steelindustries as well as other, related industries, but now are largely a record of the past. Thegradual decline in mining and in the steel industry in the United States gradually broughtthis intensive publishing process to an end.Works Cited 4201. Alford, Joe B. “History of the Institute: One Hundred Years of AIME,” Centennial Volume American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers 1871- 1970, New York: American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1971. p. 256-257.2. Williams, Peter N. “David Thomas: Father of the American Anthracite Industry,” Historical Metallurgy, 28(1), 1994.3. This paper is an extract from a longer published work.4. Hutton, Charles

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Carl A. Erikson

Global Engineering: Taking the Engineering Classroom to the Real World CARL A. ERIKSON, JR. Department of Engineering Messiah College Grantham, PA 17027CARL A. ERIKSON, JR.Professor Erikson is an Assistant Professor of Engineering. He obtained his BSEE degreefrom Rutgers University in 1969 and his MSEE degree from Purdue University in 1971. Hehad worked in industry for 18 years before coming to Messiah College to help start the newBSE program in 1989. He has authored many articles on microelectronic processing andcomponents. He has given numerous presentations to industry, colleges, professionalsocieties

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Jumoke Ladeji-Osias; Kehinde Abimbola; Yacob Astatke; Craig Scott

Teaching a Sophomore Course with a Laboratory Component Online Jumoke Ladeji-Osias, Kehinde Abimbola, Yacob Astatke, Craig Scott Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239 Jumoke.Ladeji-Osias@Morgan.Edu, Kehinde.Abimbola@Morgan.Edu Yacob.Astatke@Morgan.Edu, Craig.Scott@Morgan.EduJUMOKE LADEJI-OSIASJumoke Ladeji-Osias, Ph.D. is an associate professor of electrical engineering at MorganState University. She teaches courses and conducts research in the area of digital design.KEHINDE ABIMBOLAKehinde Abimbola is a doctoral student in civil engineering at Morgan State University

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Sheikh Ghafoor; Stephen Canfield; Michael Kelley; Tristan Hill

. E., Scott, D. R., and R Pangasa, “Teaching programming skills with MATLAB”, 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Jun 24-27, Albuquerque, NM. [4] Clough, D. E., Chapra, S. C. and G. S. Huvard, “A Change in Approach to Engineering Computing for Freshmen, - Similar Directions at Three Dissimilar Institutions,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Jun 24-27, Albuquerque, NM. [5] M. H. Naraghi and B. Litkouhi, “An effective approach for teaching computer programming to freshman engineering students,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Jun 24-27, Albuquerque, NM. [6] Adamchik, V. and A. Gunawardena, “Adaptive book: Teaching and learning environment for

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Sunghoon Jang; Peter Spellane; Mohammad Razani

spectroscopy) [14]ResultsWe calibrated the system several times with a dummy cell consisting of a 2 kΩ resistor. Figure3(a) shows that the calibration result was 99.8% accuracy resulting in 1.998 kΩ impedancewhich gave us confidence taking further measurements with water samples. According to theexperimental data plots shown in Figure 3(b) and (c) of impedance measurement, we found thatthe impedance level of distilled water is 45 times higher than that of tap water; the distilled waterimpedance at 15.79 Hz was 90.19 kΩ, while the impedance of tap water was 2.1 kΩ at thesame point/ frequency range. The result indicates that the distilled water has higher purity andfewer electrically conductive ions present than tap water. We also observed a significant

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Jessica L. Buck; Bertiel Harris; Elizabeth Y. McInnis

-based learning programs: worksite mentor knowledge and training. Career and technical education research. 30(1).Eyler, J., & D. E. Giles, J. (1999). Where's the learning in service-learning? San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Ferguson, D. (2002). Community service-learning initiatives bridge the gap between America’s technology haves and have-nots. Chronicle of Higher Education, 48 (43), 1-2.Folkestad, J., Senior, B., & DeMiranda, M. (2002). The implications of service-learning for technology studies. Journal of Technology Studies, 28(1), 52-58. Retrieved from Academic Search Premier database.Heiselt, A., & Wolverton, R. (2009). Libraries: partners in linking college students and their communities

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Sara A. Atwood; Tomas Estrada

Values Affirmation Essay to Mitigate Exam Anxiety and Improve Scores Sara A. Atwood Elizabethtown College Tomás Estrada Elizabethtown CollegeSARA A. ATWOODSara A. Atwood is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering at ElizabethtownCollege. She obtained her BA and MS from Dartmouth College and her PhD in mechanicalengineering from the University of California at Berkeley. Her research interests includematerial failure in medical devices and creativity as a factor in the recruitment andretention of underrepresented undergraduates in engineering.TOMÁS ESTRADATomás Estrada is an Assistant

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Rasha Morsi; Terin Reed

CGS Brain Busters: A K-16 Dynamic Educational Boxing Game Rasha Morsi, PhD Norfolk State University 555, Park Avenue (757) 823-0023 rmorsi@nsu.edu Terin Reed Norfolk State University 555, Park Avenue terinreed@yahoo.com 509 CGS Brain Busters: A K-16 Dynamic Educational Boxing GameAbstractThis paper presents the design and development of an educational boxing game that provides theuser with the ability to edit the educational game content with minimal programming experience.The overall objective is to design and implement an easy

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Wael Mokhtar

Introducing Sae Baja in a Sophomore Mechanics and Machines Course WAEL MOKHTAR Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MIWAEL MOKHTARAssistant professor of Mechanical Engineering. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and MS andBS in Mechanical Engineering. Areas of interest include: Thermo-Fluid, MechanicalEngineering Design, Capstone projects and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). 499 Introducing SAE Baja in a Sophomore Mechanics and Machines CourseAbstractA design project was introduced in a sophomore Mechanics and Machines course. This coursewas re-modeled by

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Atin Sinha

A Reverse Engineering Project for an Introductory Engineering Course ATIN SINHA Professor & Coordinator of Engineering Albany State University Albany, GAATIN SINHAAtin Sinha received his Ph.D. from University of Tennessee Space Institute in AerospaceEngineering in 1984 and worked in Learjet and Honeywell before joining academia. He is workingin the Albany State University since 1999 as coordinator of the transfer engineering program andteaches most of the engineering courses. He is instrumental in establishing the EngineeringLaboratory that incorporates the reverse engineering

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Sofia M. Vidalis

The Power of University - Industry Collaboration: A Model Partnership Sofia M. Vidalis, Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg Dr. Sofia M. Vidalis Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Penn State at Harrisburg, The Capital College Civil Engineering and Engineering Technology 777 West Harrisburg Pike, W-236 Middletown, PA17057 Office: (717) 948-6122 Fax: (717) 948-6502 svidalis@psu.edu 652653654655656657658659660661

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Dennis J. Fallon

Dr. Dennis John FallonDennis John Fallon is presently The Citadel Distinguish Professor of Engineering Education.He is formerly the Dean of the School of Engineering and holds the Louis S. LeTellier Chair atThe Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his BSCE from Old Dominion University(ODU) with honors in 1970, and his MSCE and PhD. from North Carolina State University in1972 and 1980, respectively.Dr. Fallon’s industrial experience includes seven years at Carolina Power and Light Companyin Raleigh, NC, two years as Chief Structural Engineer with a consulting firm, and three yearswith the Underwater Explosion Research Division in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is aProfessional Engineer in the State

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Cecelia Wright Brown; Kofi Nyarko; Kevin Peters

A Model University Program to Inspire Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Cecelia Wright Brown, D.Eng. University of Baltimore 1420 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 USA cwrightbrown@ubalt.edu Kofi Nyarko, D.Eng. Morgan State University 5200 Perring Parkway Baltimore, MD 21251 USA kofi.nyarko@morgan.edu Kevin Peters, PhD Morgan State University 1700 E. Cold Spring Lane

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Ossama Elhadary

Using Internships and Input from Businesses to Guide the development of a Computer Technician Course Ossama Elhadary New York City College of Technology, CUNYOSSAMA ELHADARYOssama Elhadary is an assistant professor at the New York City College of Technology, CityUniversity of New York. He has a Bachelor’s degree in communications and electronicsengineering from the faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, as well as an MBA and aDoctorate in Business Administration from the Maastricht School of Management,Netherlands. Dr. Elhadary published a number of papers in local, and internationalconferences as well as in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Elhadary’s

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Warren Rosen

A New Online Laboratory-based Engineering Technology Course in Networks for the Industrial Environment Warren Rosen wrosen@ece.drexel.edu 575 A New Online Laboratory-based Engineering Technology Course in Networks for the Industrial EnvironmentAbstractThis paper describes the development of a new online graduate engineering technology course inadvanced networks for industrial environments. The course is intended to provide an in-depthoverview of high-performance wired and wireless networks for industrial control,communications, and computing. The emphasis is on understanding current and newly

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Thelma Chuene; Giuseppina Lamberti; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI; Bin Wang

Development of a dual-receptor targeted drugdelivery system for treating vascular disease Thelma Chuene Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Giuseppina Lamberti Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Mohammad F. Kiani Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Bin Wang Department of Mechanical Engineering Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 752 Development of a dual-receptor targeted drug delivery system for treating vascular disease Thelma

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Svetlana Neretina

The Temple University Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Initiative: A Sustainable Urban Environment Advanced by Engineers Empowered with Nanotechnology Svetlana Neretina Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 664 The Temple University Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education Initiative: A Sustainable Urban Environment Advanced by Engineers Empowered with Nanotechnology Svetlana Neretina Department of Mechanical Engineering, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122 In the fall of 2011 a