Conference Session

Globalizing Engineering Education II: Best Practices

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan T Lima Jr., Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North Dakota State University

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ASEE Global Programs

design course with a multinational design project involving Latin American institutions,” ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings, paper AC 2007-1188, 2007.[2] Global Engineering Study: “Four Recommendations and a Call for Action.” Retrieved on August 2008 from http://www.global-engineering-excellence.org[3] National Academies of Engineering, “The Engineer of 2020: Vision of Engineering in the New Century,” National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2004.[4] National Academies of Engineering, “The Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century,” National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2005.[5] R. Echempati, B. Michael “Mechanical engineering study abroad programs in Germany-experiences and

Conference Session

International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

mates. During the first iteration, almost all students expressed their satisfaction with thegrade they got in the course. A straight grading scale was used: 85 to 100= A, 75 to 84.99 = B,65 to 74.99 = C, and 55 to 64.99 = D. The use of a straight scale reduced competitiveness andhelped convince many that there is no penalty for helping each other.4) Difficulties that have arisen: Some of the challenges that have characterized the experience,and worthy of mentioning, were: i) English language-related issues: English was a secondlanguage to all students in the course. Therefore, instructor’ understanding, patience, and supportin overcoming students’ deficiencies in oral and written English, was required and appreciatedby all. ii) Lack of courage

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Candice Stefanou, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; John Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

information available in the environment in combination withwhat they already know, (b) learners can control and regulate aspects of their thinking, motivation,and behavior and in some instances their environment, (c) learners compares their progress toward agoal against some criterion and this comparison informs the learner of the status of progress towardthe goal, and (d) self-regulatory mechanisms mediate between the person, the context, andachievement (pp 387-388). Zimmerman emphasized that in addition to metacognitive skill,students need a sense of self-efficacy and personal agency for success in self-directedenvironments. 16 From these descriptions, it is clear that self-regulation involves many forms ofautonomy.Based on this description of

Conference Session

Integrating Math Science and Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Po-Hung Liu, National Chin-Yi University of Technology; Ching Ching Lin, National Taipei University of Technology; Tung-Shyan Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Chiu-Hsiung Liao, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; Yen Tung Chung, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Fundamental General Education Center; C. Lin, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, Taiwan R.O.C.; Ruey-Maw Chen, National Chin-Yi University of Technology

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Mathematics

in 1981. He is an assis- tant professor in Fundamental General Education Center, National Chin-Yi University of Technology.P. C. Lin, Fundamental General Education Center of National Chin-Yi University of Technology, TaiwanR.O.C.Ruey-Maw Chen, National Chinyi University of Technology Ruey-Maw Chen, he was born at Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. He received the B. S., the M. S. and the PhD degree in engineering science from National Cheng Kung University of Taiwan R.O.C. in 1983, 1985 and 2000, respectively. From 1985 to 1994 he was a senior engineer on avionics system design at Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST). Since 1994, he is a technical staff at Chinyi Institute of Technology. Since 2002, he has been

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W. Goodman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Heather L. Cooper, The Soundcoat Company

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-1636: INFORMAL ENERGY EDUCATION: FUEL CELL EX-HIBIT PILOT STUDYDavid W Goodman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Dr. Goodman is an Assistant Professor and teaches courses in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology at IUPUI. His areas of expertise include electrical power systems, relay protection, computer control systems, solar thermal systems, and informal energy education. He has eight years of engineering experience at General Electric and Owens-Illinois, is a chapter advisor for Engineers Without Borders and he is a member of , ASES, AEE, ASHRAE, and of course ASEE.Heather L. Cooper, The Soundcoat Company Heather L. Cooper is currently an acoustical and materials engineer

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Computing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chitra Bharathi Ganapathy, University Of Southern California; Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Computers in Education

of an Intelligent Discovery World: Smithtown. Interactive Learning Environments, 1(1), 51-77.Soller, A., & Lesgold, A. (2003). A Computational Approach to Analyzing Online Knowledge Sharing. Interaction. Proceedings of Artificial Intelligence in Education.Wang, H.-C., Lu, C.H., Yang, J.-Y., Hu, H.-W., Chious, G.-F., Chiang, Y.-T. & Hsu, W.L. (2005) An Empirical Exploration of Using Wiki in an English as a Second Language Course, In Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learing Technologies (ICALT’05). Online at http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/10084/32317/01508634.pdf.White, B., Shimoda, T., & Frederiksen, J. Enabling Students to Construct Theories of Collaborative Inquiry and Reflective Learning

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees

combines academic learning with service. EFELTSinvolves investigators from Tufts University, James Madison University, MichiganTechnological University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the University ofMassachusetts Lowell. These five, diverse institutions (public and private, small and large, etc.)will invoke a 4D Process (Discover, Distill, Design, and Disseminate) to realize two projectgoals: a) evaluate the impacts on faculty currently engaged in LTS efforts; and b) empoweradditional faculty to implement LTS.Major activities to be undertaken during the EFELTS effort include: a) surveying andinterviewing engaged faculty; b) convening meetings of “experts” in LTS program/coursedesigns, implementations, and assessments; c) conducting

Conference Session

Research Related to Learning and Teaching Engineering in Elementary Classrooms

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Rivale, University of Colorado, Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jayne Aiken, University of Colorado, Boulder; Sweta Adhikary, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Annual Conference & Exposition2009; Austin, TX.14. Hoh YK. Using Biographies of Outstanding Women in Bioengineering to Dispel Biology Teachers' Misperceptions of Engineers. The American Biology Teacher. 2009;71(8):458-463.15. Karatas FO, Micklos A, Bodner GM. Sixth-Grade Students’ Views of the Nature of Engineering and Images of Engineers. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 2010:1-13.16. Thompson S, Lyons J. Engineers in the Classroom: Their Influence on African-American Students' Perceptions of Engineering. School Science and Mathematics. 2008;108(5):197-211.17. Bogue B, Marra RM. Assessing Women and Men in Engineering. http://www.engr.psu.edu/awe/default.aspx. Accessed March 7, 2011, 2011

Conference Session

FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elora Candace Voyles, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K. Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Robert Ricks

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First-Year Programs

. An evaluation of a university peer-mentoring trainingprogramme. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 5(1): 19-29.12 Dye, B., S. Pinnegar and K. Robinson. 2005. Peer mentors tell their stories of learning: A narrative study.Proceedings of the 24th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Phoenix, AZ.13 Page 22.1244.15 Good, J.M., G. Halpin, and G. Halpin. 2000. A promising prospect for minority retention: Students becomingpeer mentors. Journal of Negro Educators 69(4): 375-83.14 Moller-Wong, C. and A. Eide. 1997. An Engineering Student Retention Study. Journal of Engineering Education86(1

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Jabulani Nyathi, Eastern Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-522: DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ELECTRICAL EN-GINEERINGEsteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University Esteban Rodriguez-Marek is an Associate Professor at Eastern Washington University.Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University MIN-SUNG KOH obtained his B.E. and M.S. in Control and Instrumentation Engineering in the Uni- versity of ULSAN, South Korea, and his Ph. D in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering at Washington State University. He was with KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Co.) for 9 years before en- rolling in the Ph. D. program at Washington State University. In KEPCO, he worked at the NPP (Nuclear Power Plant) as a nuclear engineer. In the Fall ’02 quarter he joined the department

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Hyun Kyoung Ro, Penn State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-599: APPROACHES TO ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENGINEER-ING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVINGAnn F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Ann McKenna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU). Prior to joining ASU she served as a program officer at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Undergraduate Education and was on the faculty of the Segal Design Institute and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. Dr. McKenna’s research focuses on understanding the cognitive and social processes of design and innova- tion, design teaching and learning, the role of adaptive expertise in

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Chiappone, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

Architecture students, took the on-line safetyquiz. A sample quiz is shown in Appendix B. As shown in Figure 1, approximately half of thestudents passed the quiz by the first attempt. On average, it took 2.65 attempts for students topass the quiz.The step-by-step guide for taking the quiz was clear and effective because no student contactedus for help. Approximately one percent of the students took the quiz more than ten times beforepassing it. It seems that students tried to guess answers rather than learning the guidelinesbecause each attempt to complete the quiz typically lasted less than a minute. Page 22.1269.41 WebCT is now owned by

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin S. High, Oklahoma State University; Steve Harrist, Oklahoma State University; Scott D. Gelfand, Oklahoma State University, Department of Philosophy

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Engineering Ethics

desire to act ethically, which, asexplained below, is the norm) may increase the probability that one will act ethically. Forexample, if researchers know that falsification and fabrication are the most common types ofresearch misconduct and they know that people are more likely to act unethically when in agroup situation, they are more likely to move to level-2 when they are in a group situation whendealing with unwanted experimental results. This is similar to students moving to level-2 whenfaced with an abstract conditional statement (If A, then B). In addition, learning aboutsituationism may motivate students to take Doris’s advice and try to avoid putting themselves inethically challenging situations (Doris, 1998). For example, researchers

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith E. Hedges, Drury University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

The [22]daily ASEE briefingss facilitated thet discoverries. Thes e artifacts w were distributted as a tool toinitiate discussions. d The T ASEE reeadings prov ved to be invvaluable. Page 22.1425.10 ( August 77, 2006;[23] aand (b) Januaary 14, 20100.[24] Figure 4. National Palace, Portt-au-Prince: (a)   The second lesson was to accommodate unexpected cultural content and seek

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Educational Research and Methods Potpourri I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-408: UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENT PERCEP-TIONS OF GRADUATE SCHOOL AND THE DECISION TO ENROLLErin Crede, Virginia Tech Erin D. Crede is a PhD candidate at Virginia Tech, where she also completed her B.S and M.S in Aerospace Engineering. Her doctoral research focuses on the social aspects of graduate education in engineering departments with internationally diverse populations using a mixed methods approach.Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech Maura Borrego is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She is currently serving a AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary faculty

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

Review, Summer 2006.10 Entrepreneurship in American Education, Kaufman Foundation, 2006. Available from: http://entrepreneurship.asu.edu/files/entrep_high_ed_report.pdf11 M. Nakkula, C. Pineda and Amy Dray, “Expanded Explorations into the Psychology of Entrepreneurship” Harvard Graduate School of Education,September 2003.12 W. J. Baurol, R. E. Litan, and C. J. Schramm, Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism. Yale University Press, 2007.13 I. Shidhu, B. Tenderich, and S. Broadrick, Engineering Entrepreneurship Education: Best Practices and Next Steps, University of California, Berkeley, Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, 2010.14 Advancing Entrepreneurship Education: A Report of the Youth Entrepreneurship

Conference Session

Computational Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Computers in Education

system in thelaboratory. The set-up is used for experiential learning and research efforts involving engineeringand computer science majors at the university, as well as for demonstration purposes for theintroductory Control Systems (ENGE 382) and Instrumentation (ENGE 380) courses offered bythe author for engineering majors.1.0 INTRODUCTIONMechatronics[1-3] embodies the synergy of mechanical design, electronics, control, soft-computing and information technology.In this paper various aspects of the field of “Mechatronics” is explored using simple laboratorydevices – (a) Direct Current (DC) servo-motor and, (b) Dual water tank system, with appropriateelectronic interfaces for sensing and control. Particular emphasis is paid towards (i

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Fransen, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Engineering Libraries

exploring further.[1] K. Hoffmann, F. Antwi-Nsiah, V. Feng, and M. Stanley, “Library research skills: A needs assessment for graduate student workshops,” Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, Winter 2008. [Online]. Available at http://www.istl.org/08-winter/refereed1.html.[2] B. Tronstad, L. Phillips, J. Garcia, and M.A. Harlow, “Assessing the TIP online information literacy tutorial,” Reference Services Review, vol. 37, 2009, pp. 54-64.[3] C.L. Aberson, D.E. Berger, M.R. Healy, and V.L. Romero, “Evaluation of an interactive tutorial for teaching hypothesis testing concepts,” Teaching of Psychology, vol. 30, 2003, pp. 75–78.[4] C. Peterson, “Bringing ADDIE to life: Instructional design at its best,” Journal of Educational

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Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

format, and b) Xournal file that contains everything that the author wrote on the computerscreen. The Xournal file can be saved in pdf format without the need of using any pdf converter.Both files were uploaded to GeorgiaView/Vista learning system for students’ review.The courses were taught in a traditional classroom setting where the students are expected toattend the live lectures. The movie file of the recorded lecture and pdf files of the lecture notesserved as the additional help material to support slow learners and those who missed the lecturefor any reason. It should be noted that the author did not observe significant drop in classattendance due to the availability of recorded lectures.A short survey was conducted to get students

Conference Session

Introducing Sustainability into Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean D. MacRae, University of Maine

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Environmental Engineering

. Rodhe, S. Sörlin, P.K. Snyder, R. Constanza, U. Svedin, M. Falkenmark, L. Karlberg, R.W. Corell, V.J. Fabry, J. Hansen, B. Walker, D. Liverman, K. Richardson, P. Crutzen, J.A. Foley. 2009. A safe operating space for humanity. Nature 261(24 September), 472-475.5. Mihelcic, J.R., J.B. Zimmerman. 2010. Environmental Engineering: Fundamentals, Sustainability, Design. John Wiley and Sons.6. PBS. 2006. Design/e2. PBS Home Video, Kontentreal.7. L.D. Fink. 2003. Creating Significant Learning Experiences: An Integrated Approach to Designing College Courses. Jossey-Bass.8. Felder, R.M. 1993. Reaching the second tier – learning and teaching styles in college science education. Journal of College Science Teaching 23(5), 286

Conference Session

Post Graduate Experiential Programs and Insights

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Shree Frazier; Ana T. Torres-Ayala, University of South Florida; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

AC 2011-2386: CHOICES FOR PH.D.S IN ENGINEERING: ANALYSESOF CAREER PATHS IN ACADEMIA AND INDUSTRYMonica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West LafayetteJiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jiabin Zhu is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in Physics from East China Normal University, a M.S. in Optics from Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and a second M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Purdue University. Her primary research in- terests relate to comparative study methods and frameworks in engineering education, global engineering, professional development and mentoring of engineering graduate students. She is a student member of American Society

Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Terrance L. Speicher, Pennsylvania State University, Berks College

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Manufacturing

Engineering  Logistic ManagementSummary of Trip Itinerary The time spent by the delegation and their guests in China covered ten days; four days inthe Beijing area, three days in the Xi’an region, and three days in the city of Shanghai. The U.S.terminus for travel was San Francisco. Table B shows an outline of the schedule, listing bothprofessional visits related to engineering education and cultural sites viewed. Additionalinformation about the universities visited and the cultural sites are provided in other sections ofthe paper and in a report generated by the delegates. 2 The delegates departed the United States from the gateway airport in San Francisco onTuesday, 26 October 2010, and arrived in Beijing, China on Wednesday. The

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Approx % be Piloted Size of school School setting Title I? Minority students* A 1st – 5th Medium Rural No 10% st th B 1 –5 Medium Rural No 5% st th C 1 –5 Small Rural No 15% D 1st – 5th Medium Small city Yes

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-2662: OPPORTUNITIES IN POWER BEAMING FOR MICRORENEWABLE ENERGYNarayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor, Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering Page 22.1125.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Opportunities In Power Beaming For Micro Renewable EnergyAbstractDeveloping advanced concepts that go well beyond today’s practices, is a useful way forstudents to learn about innovation across discipline barriers. In this paper, the experience ofaerospace engineering students is described as they develop a concept that cuts acrossaerospace technology, several areas of

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. Page 22.622.7Discussion and Future Plans:The question of any effect of the entrepreneurial interventions remains: did the interventionsthemselves have an effect on the changes in fixed or growth mindset of first-year engineeringstudents?To investigate this, two comparison populations are participating in the survey at the beginningand end of the academic year. The two populations will serve as control groups, in that they willnot receive an intentional entrepreneurial intervention in their first year of study. All freshmenengineers in comparison samples A and B will be sampled with the validated Dweck mindsetinstrument at the beginning and end of their freshmen year.The first comparison sample, school A, is a college in the upper Northeast

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

. Needs to Enhance Content Knowledge and Instructional Practices of Teachers The needs reported most frequently by school division leaders include: a) concentratedassistance in math and science instruction; b) better math and science preparation for teachers; c)professional development to encourage secondary teachers to have high expectations for allstudents and to use a wide repertory of instructional strategies to meet student needs; d)professional development that is closely linked with curriculum; e) professional development onresearch-based practices and better ways to manage use of curricular materials; and f) any time,anywhere support for teachers. In alignment with High Objective Uniform Standard of Evaluation (HOUSE) of

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Canfield, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Brittany Strachota, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

autonomy framework? (b) How does the level ofstudent autonomy impact student’s participation, interest, and perception of performance in theseclassrooms? and (c) How do student and faculty perspectives on student autonomy affect theclassroom environment? Our results indicate that students and faculty have mixed feelingsregarding SDL, which drive frustration and discomfort with open-ended learning in theclassroom. In general, students often do not feel well-supported in SDL environments andexhibit a lowered sense of competency and expectancy. On the other hand, faculty presentblindness towards structural supports necessary for effective SDL classroom environment andspecifically their own roles in scaffolding students’ SDL

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

adjust the energyproduced by the wind turbine; therefore, the power flow to battery is dictated solely by the windspeed and the passive interaction of the various system components. The benefits of this projectinclude but are not limited to:  Cost effective Power Generation in remote areas  Upgradeable parts ensure the possibility of ongoing student involvement  Clean, renewable energy source  Can operate in stand-alone application or can be attached to any power grid with minimal modifications.The features of this project will include: a) Power generated in DC mode or at a 3-phase, 60 Hzoutput; b) Modular design for easy upgrades; c) Places to install both a commercial and hand-made generator; d) Hinged 30 foot or

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Theory and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Larry Milliken, Drexel University; Lloyd Ackert, Drexel University; Eleanor J. Goldberg, Drexel University Library

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Engineering Libraries

EngineeringInformation Sources and Access. Issues in Science & Technology Librarianship, (2009) 57. Retrieved fromhttp://www.istl.org/09-spring/refereed3.html2. Denick, D., Bhatt, J., & Layton, B. (2010). Citation analysis of Engineering Design reports for informationliteracy assessment. Proceedings of the 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &Exposition. Retrieved from http://www.asee.org/search/proceedings3. Nerz, H. F., & Weiner, S. T. (2001). Information competencies: A strategic approach. Proceedings of the 2001American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Retrieved fromhttp://www.asee.org/search/proceedings4. Millet, M. S., Donald, J., & Wilson, D. W. (2009). Information

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Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

Processing for Information Retrieval: The Time is Ripe (again). Association for Computing Machinery, Inc. New York:NY.9 Zipf, H.P. 1949. Human Behaviour and the Principle of Least Effort. Addison-Wesley, Cambridge:MA.10 Li, W. Random Texts Exhibit Zipf's-Law-Like Word Frequency Distribution. IEEE Transactions on Information Theory. 38.6 (1992): 1842-5.11 Bloom, L. Cognition and the Development of Language. Language. 50.2 (1974): 398-412.12 Saffran, Jenny R., et al. Incidental Language Learning: Listening (and Learning) Out of the Corner of Your Ear. Psychological Science. 8.2 (1997): 101-5.13 The Linguistics Encyclopedia. Ed. Kirsten Malmkjær. 2nd ed. 2002. Routledge, New York.14 González B., J., Pazos R., Gelbukh, A., Sidorov