Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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International

AC 2011-1168: CONTINUATION OF GREEN INITIATIVE IN CAMPUSAND THE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OF A SECOND COURSECONCENTRATING ON SELECTED CHOICES OF ALTERNATIVE EN-ERGY SOURCES IN EET PROGRAM THROUGH GLOBAL ECONOMICAND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS.Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University Page 22.379.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Continuation of Green Initiative in Campus and the CurriculumDevelopment of a Second Course Concentrating on Selected Choices ofAlternative Energy Sources in EET Program Through Global Economic and Environmental Aspects.AbstractEnergy systems play a critical role in

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Trian M. Georgeou, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-2803: REDESIGN OF OUTBOARD MOTORS FOR USE IN THEGRAND CANYONTrian M. Georgeou, Arizona State UniversityScott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Dr. Scott Danielson is the Department Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at Arizona State University and has served in this capacity since 1999. He has been active in ASEE in the Mechanics Division and the Engineering Technology Division, currently serving on the Executive Board of the En- gineering Technology Council. He has also been active in ASME; being awarded the 2009 Ben C. Sparks Medal for excellence in mechanical engineering technology education, serving as a member of the Vi- sion 2030 Task Force, serving as chair elect of

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Velda V. Morris, School District of Philadelphia; Rebecca A. Stein, University of Pennsylvania; James F. Keller, University of Pennsylvania; Vijay Kumar, University of Pennsylvania

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2224: WORKSHOP- ROBOTICS IN URBAN STEM EDUCATION:THE PHILADELPHIA MODELVelda V. Morris, M.S.Ed., School District of Philadelphia Velda Morris is the Robotics Education Specialist in The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Sec- ondary School Reform/Division of College Readiness, she functions as a results-oriented administrator who excels in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) initiatives, and brings research experience in the STEM areas and robotics. She designed and oversees the Secondary Robotics Initiative (SRI), one of the District’s most promising initiatives. SRI is conducted in sixty-two schools; some of the neediest schools in The School District of Philadelphia, providing

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-1416: RETENTION: QUANTIFYING THE APPLES AND OR-ANGESThomas F. Wolff, Michigan State University Dr. Thomas F. Wolff is Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University. In this capacity, he is responsible for all activities related to student services (academic ad- ministration, advising, career planning, women and diversity programs, etc.) and curricular issues. He is principal investigator on several NSF grants related to retention of engineering students. As a faculty member in civil engineering, he co-teaches a large introductory course in civil engineering. His research and consulting activities have focused on the safety and reliability of hydraulic structures, and he

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-951: MODULAR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR MECHA-TRONICS TECHNICIANSBranislav Rosul, College of Dupage Dr. Rosul completed his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in February of 1984 majoring in Control Systems. Soon after he started to work as an Instrumentation Engineer in Teleoptic, Belgrade where he stayed for three years working on the Instrumentation Design and as a Project Engineer. During that time he worked on instrumentation and technology development of various industrial processes, from food to petrochemical and still industry. Academically, he continued on toward the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at University of Belgrade. After completing his course work at the Belgrade

Conference Session

Assessment Instruments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown, Washington State University

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Educational Research and Methods

. He has been a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education since 2002.Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University Dr. Michael S. Trevisan is Professor of Educational Psychology and Associate Dean for Research and External Funding in the College of Education. Dr. Trevisan is published widely in the fields of educational measurement and evaluation. In recent years, he has collaborated with Dr. Denny Davis to develop assessments for engineering education design courses.Shane A. Brown, Washington State University Shane Brown is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Wash- ington State University. His research focuses on conceptual understanding of engineering

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James C. O'Brien, Villanova University; Rebecca A Stein, University of Pennsylvania; Garrett M. Clayton, Villanova University; Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University; C. Nataraj, Villanova University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1632: EXCHANGE SEA PERCH/MATE SCIENCE LEARNINGMODULESProf. James C. O’Brien, Villanova University Professor Jim O’Brien is a tenured Faculty member in the College of Engineering of Villanova Univer- sity. At Villanova he has won numerous awards for teaching including the Lindback Award, the Farrell Award, and the Engineering Teacher of the Year Award. He has served as the Director of the Computer Aided Engineering Center, Director of Villanova PRIME Program (engineering community outreach), and Chairman of many department and college committees. His areas of specialization are in Hydraulics and Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Engineering Education, and Service Learning.Rebecca A Stein, University of

Conference Session

Modeling and Problem-Solving

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University; Robert A. Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-311: EXPLORING SENIOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ CON-CEPTIONS OF MODELINGAdam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the College of Technology and Innovation, De- partment of Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned a B.S. in Materials Science Engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in Chemistry and Engineering Education respectively. His research interests include conceptions of modeling in engineer- ing, engineering epistemological beliefs, and engineering service-learning.Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University Ann McKenna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering in the

Conference Session

Research and Models for Professional Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell J. Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy Kathleen Atwood, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy C. Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Natalie A. Tran, California State University, Fullerton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-316: GUIDANCE COUNSELORS’ BELIEFS AND EXPECTATIONSABOUT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PRECOLLEGE ENGINEERING PREPA-RATIONMitchell J. Nathan, University of Wisconsin-Madison Mitchell J. Nathan is Professor of Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Psychology, in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and past chair of the Learning Sci- ences program. He is a research fellow at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research and at the Center on Education and Work. He uses experimental and discourse-based research methods to understand the cognitive, social and embodied nature of STEM learning and instruction. He is currently co-principal in- vestigator of the AWAKEN project in

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); William M. Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert A. Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Excellence in Teaching and Campus Leadership” and the first in his college to receive the ”Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award” in 1998. My scholarly activity is centered on sharing the knowledge I gain in industry, sharing my course development and successful teaching methods. I am also a Senior Electrical Engineer at Eastman Kodak. I create new printed circuit board designs, direct technicians and find elec- trical solutions for Kodak products like: Kodak Approval XP Digital Laser Proofer and the Kodak LED Printer. Design experience gained at Kodak is directly applied to my teaching at RIT.William M. Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST/MET) Bill Leonard is the program chair has been on faculty in the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy D. Ropp, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Raymond A. Hansen, Purdue University; Erin E. Bowen, Purdue University; Joshua L. Holmes

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-911: WORK IN PROGRESS: INCORPORATING PERVASIVECOMPUTING CONCEPTS INTO AN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE JOBTASK CARD SYSTEMTimothy D. Ropp, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN Tim Ropp is Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Engineering technology at Purdue University. His re- search area is in operational safety risk management and NextGen technology innovations in aircraft main- tenance. He has over 18 years experience in front line operations management and educational program development in risk-sensitive industries including aviation, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical and U.S. Navy and defense contractor operations. He is an FAA certificated aircraft mechanic with Air- frame and Powerplant ratings, and a

Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Gordy Savela, Itasca Community College; Mason A. Hansen, Itasca Community College; Julie Kennedy, P.E., Itasca Community College

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1029: THE ITASCA CC ENGINEERING LEARNING COMMU-NITYBart M Johnson, Itasca Community College Bart Johnson is an instructor of engineering and program coordinator at Itasca Community College in northern Minnesota. For the past 7 years he has taught physics, statics, dynamics, and solid modeling. Prior to Itasca, he was a design engineer in John Deere’s Construction and Forestry Division.Ronald R Ulseth, Itasca Community College Ulseth is an instructor of engineering at Iron Range Engineering and Itasca Community College both in northern Minnesota. He is the co-developer of both programs. For the past 20 years he has taught physics, statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics. He has successfully

Conference Session

Assessment in Engineering Graphics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanda Varricchio, Daniel Webster College; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Melissa Kelly, Daniel Webster College; James O'Donnell; Joseph A. Donovan, Daniel Webster College; Nicholas Bertozzi, Daniel Webster College

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2011-2210: DEVELOPMENT OF EDGD WEBSITE AUTOMATED LEARN-ING AND ASSESSMENT RESOURCESAmanda Varricchio, Daniel Webster College Amanda Varricchio is a recent graduate of Daniel Webster College with a Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering. She was honored for her academic achievement by being named to the Presidents List and has severed as captain of the softball team for the past two seasons. She is currently employed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as an associate test engineer.Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University Dr. Branoff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Edu- cation at North Carolina State University. A member of ASEE since 1987, he has

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Nicholas Saucedo, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Jeffrey Richard Pribyl, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Stewart L. Ross, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-1445: ENGAGED IN THERMODYNAMICS ADDRESSING THESTUDENT TO LEARNING MATERIAL INTERFACEPatrick A. Tebbe, Minnesota State University, Mankato Patrick A. Tebbe is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator for mechanical engineering at Min- nesota State University, Mankato. He has degrees in both mechanical and nuclear engineering from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He is a member of ASME, ASEE, and currently serves as a Student Branch Advisor for ASHRAE.Nicholas Saucedo, Minnesota State University MankatoJeffrey Richard Pribyl, Minnesota State University, MankatoStewart L Ross, Minnesota State University, Mankato Stewart Ross, Ph.D. is the founding Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, Univeristy of Wisconsin - Platteville

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-746: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTION TO INFRAS-TRUCTURE COURSEMatthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville MATTHEW ROBERTS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering. Dr. Roberts earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Brigham Young University in 1993 then spent four years in the U.S. Air Force as a civil engineering officer. He received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in 2002 and has been teaching structural engineering topics at the University of Wiscon- sinPlatteville since then.Philip J. Parker, University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleMichael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville M. Keith Thompson teaches Structural Mechanics and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allan T. Kirkpatrick, Colorado State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Robert O. Warrington, Michigan Technological University; Richard N. Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; A. Kulacki, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; William J. Wepfer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Perry, P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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Mechanical Engineering

excellence in mechanical engineering technology education, serving as a member of the Vi- sion 2030 Task Force, serving as chair elect of the Committee on Engineering Technology Accreditation, serving on the Board of Directors of the ASME Center for Education, and as a member of the Mechani- cal Engineering Technology Department Head Committee. He has been a program evaluator for both the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and ASME and currently serves on the Technology Accredita- tion Council (TAC) of ABET, representing ASME. He also serves on the SME’s Manufacturing Education and Research Community steering committee. Before joining ASU, he had been at North Dakota State University where he was a faculty member in

Conference Session

Fostering Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Snyder, Taylor University; Rachel Tomasik; Bethany Smith, Taylor University

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Educational Research and Methods

statistically significant difference between them in intrinsicmotivation (p .05 3: EXPERIENCED1: EVENT GROUP 2: NOVICE GROUP GROUP 4: EXPERT GROUP 1. Intrinsic 1. Intrinsic 1. Intrinsic1. Intrinsic Motivation Motivation* Motivation*** Motivation*** a. a. a. a.Contextualization* Contextualization Contextualization** Contextualization b. Curiosity* b. Curiosity b. Curiosity*** b. Curiosity*** c. Challenge

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Weller, University of South Florida; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Wayne A. Shiroma, University of Hawaii at Manoa; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Rhonda R. Franklin, Univeristy of Minnesota

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-361: THE PORTABILITY OF SYSTEMS-CENTRIC CONTENTTO EXISTING SUB-DISCIPLINE COURSESTom Weller, University of South Florida Thomas M. Weller received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1988, 1991, and 1995, respectively, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. From 1988-1990 he worked at Hughes Aircraft Company in El Segundo, CA. He joined the University of South Florida in 1995 where he is currently a professor in the Electrical Engineering Department and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering. He co-founded Modelithics, Inc. in 2001. Dr. Weller was a recipient of the Out- standing Young Engineer Award from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society in

Conference Session

Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University; Roger C. Lo, Department of Chemical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach; James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College; Sergio Mendez, California State University, Long Beach

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2011-1921: POSTER SESSION FOR TENURE TRACK FACULTYDonald P. Visco, Tennessee Technological UniversityJason M. Keith, Michigan Technological University Jason Keith is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University.Dr. Jeffrey A Nason, Oregon State UniversityRoger C. Lo, Department of Chemical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach Roger C. Lo is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach. He received his PhD from Texas A&M University in May 2008. Roger teaches undergraduate and grad- uate required courses (fluids, math, and transport phenomena) and also numerical analysis using Excel and MATLAB for chemical

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-619: TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY CIVIL ENGINEERING: ANOVERVIEW OF WHO, WHAT, AND WHERETanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. TANYA KUNBERGER is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental and Civil Engineering in the U.A. Whitaker School of Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. Dr. Kunberger received her B.C.E. and certificate in Geochemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a minor in Soil Science from North Carolina State University. Her areas of specialization are geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering. Educational areas of interest are self-efficacy and persistence in engineering and development of an interest in

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Van Arsdale, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 22.1688.6 Electrical Aptitude Test1.Which of these pairs of magnets will stick together in the positions they are in?(A) Drawing A(B) Drawing B(C) Both Drawings2.Which battery has the higher energy capacity?(A) Battery A(B) Battery B(C) There's no difference Page 22.1688.7 13.Will this bulb light up?(A) Yes(B) No(C) Can't Tell4.Which light bulb gets hotter?(A) A(B) B(C) Can't Tell Page 22.1688.8 25.Which bulb will light up?(A) Drawing A(B) Drawing B(C) Both6. The force that causes electrons to flow through

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter L Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Nabila A. Bousaba, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William F. Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Deborah L Sharer, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Gary Teng, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Elizabeth Sharer, Francis Marion University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1535: AN OPTIMIZATION ROUTINE FOR ASSIGNING STU-DENTS TO CAPSTONE PROJECT GROUPSPeter L Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Peter L. Schmidt received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Louisville, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his doc- torate degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University. He is currently an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He has served as a research associate and as an instructor at Vanderbilt University. He has also worked at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana; at Precision Rubber, now part of Parker Hannifin in

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Michael Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso

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Computers in Education

Page 22.1699.3weeks of the course and then compare their performance. This was done to generate a baseline ofcomprehension difference between the classes. At this point for simplicity the class where theiPad was not used will be referred, as “class A”, and the class where the iPad was used will bereferred as “class B”. The same test was given to both classes. The average of class A in examone was 77.9 in a scale of 0 to 100. The average of class B in exam one was 74.8. Class Aoutperforms class B by 3.1 points on average.Experiment 1 second six weeks For the second six weeks all of the students in class B received one of the iPads with theabove specifications while class A continued on in the course without iPad. Class B was nowenabled to

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; David K. Thaemert P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Roger Lindgren, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

your individual input, your group’s overall presentation, Page 22.1632.11 and your scores on the quizzes.Figure A-1. Professional Skills Assignment Name: _________________________________ 1. The “big three” items that must be managed in any project (as identified by the interviewees) are: 1. ________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________ 2. Management concepts can be applied to both projects and personnel. Which of the following is shared between these two applications? (a). Equipment tracking (b). Communication (c). Life cycle costing (d). Materials specification 3

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Teaching Mechanics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ing-Chang Jong, University of Arkansas; William T. Springer, University of Arkansas

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Mechanics

formulas with the method of superposition regarding (a) theirmethodology and pedagogy, (b) the availability of a one-page excerpt from the method of modelformulas, (c) the availability of a one-page collection of deflection formulas of selected beamsfor the method of superposition, and (d ) assessment of their effectiveness in solving problems ofreactions and deflections of beams in several identical given problems.I. IntroductionBeams are longitudinal members subjected to transverse loads. Students usually first learn thedesign of beams for strength. Then they learn the determination of deflections of beams under avariety of loads. Methods used in determining statically indeterminate reactions and deflectionsof elastic beams include: 2 - 1 3

Conference Session

BME Courses and Learning Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Vernengo, Rowan University

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Biomedical

  report results  interpret data  experimental design and analysis of  and  (ABET‐B)  data.  discussion;   An ability to design a  Pre and post‐ system, component,  Students will contrast roles of  test questions  or process to meet  component materials in composites;  3,6,7,8,9;  desired needs within  consider material constraints imposed  Laboratory  realistic constraints.  by the designer  report  (ABET‐C)  discussion  Cultivate student  The open‐ended nature of the

Conference Session

Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Powell Draper, Manhattan College

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Engineering Ethics

students’ viewpoints would be likely to change withadditional study, and how relevant and important students believe these ethical issues are to themand society. With each question, students were instructed to mark one of five possible choices.The same five questions were attached to each of the ten ethical issues, as follows:• Where do you stand on this ethical issue? The possible responses were “agree strongly with viewpoint A,” “lean toward viewpoint A,” “neutral,” “lean toward viewpoint B,” and “agree strongly with viewpoint B.”• How would you describe your interest in this ethical issue? The possible responses were “high,” “significant,” “moderate,” “little,” and “none.”• Do you think your viewpoint would change with thorough study of this

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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NSF Grantees

collected for the study included students’ concept inventory (SSCI)scores, course grades, end-of-semester survey responses, and interview transcripts. Data werecollected during two semester offerings of the course, though not all types of data were collectedin each semester. Thirty-five students participated in the study in semester A; students’ conceptinventory scores and course grades were collected, and semi-structured interviews wereconducted with a small number of the students. Nineteen students participated in the study insemester B; students’ concept inventory scores and course grades were collected, as well as end-of-semester survey responses.In both semesters, students completed the discrete-time Signals and Systems Concept Inventory(SSCI

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wael Mokhtar, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

mesh, their results show some progressfrom the first project to the second one.Table 2: Grading rubric Simulation step Grade CAD model A B C D F Physical model A B C D F Boundary Conditions A B C D F Mesh model A B C D F Surface mesh A B C D F Volume mesh A B C D F Solver setting A B C D F Post processing tool#1 A B

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Pedagogical Innovations in Laboratory Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Murthy Kasi, North Dakota State University; Yaping Chi, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Lines LinesFigure 1. An example of a flownet(a)(b) Dam Cutoff Stream wall lines Equipotential linesFigure 2. Flow nets showing stream lines and potential lines for (a) a discharging well in anaquifer bounded by a stream parallel to an impermeable barrier (plan view) (slightly modified1), Page 22.1392.3and (b) groundwater flow beneath a dam with a cutoff wall (sectional view).Laboratory courseThe flownet experiment was