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Ketul B Shah; Aritra Ghosh; Md Naim Hossain; Young Lee

1 Enhancing Engineering Educational Using Virtual Lab Technology Ketul B Shah Aritra Ghosh Electrical Engineering Computer Science Department Texas A&M University - Kingsville Texas A&M University - Kingsville Kingsville, TX-78363. USA Kingsville, TX-78363. USA ketul.shah@students.tamuk.edu aritra.ghosh

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James Accuosti

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Factors Affecting Education Technology Success James Accuosti Dept. of Technology Management, School of Engineering University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT, USA jaccuost@my.bridgeport.edu Abstract— The purpose of this paper is to examine particular music [1], biology [12], to literacy [13], to college-leveland relevant factors that affect the outcome or implementation of economics

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Sultan Alghamdi; Christian Bach

, deliver, protect,“marketing and advertising is evolving with the dissemination and enhance valuable information and data assets. Dataof the internet as a tool for commerce and technology p.437." management involves the equipment and skills used to secure,store, organize, and retrieve information [16]. For marketers, The Websites first attract new and existing consumers bythis information is on product and service, brand, market size, having a high search engine score increases the probability of itcompetitors, their strategies, brands, market forecasts, market appearing on the first page of the search engine. This istrends, and sales history

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Joseph A. Levert; Andy Grosso

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) NYSID’s Project CREATE: An Organizational Model for Service Learning through Assistive Technology Development Joseph A. Levert, Member, ASEE, Andy Grosso the product of the students’ design experience serves the needs Abstract — Project CREATE (Cultivating Resources for of others in the community.Employment with Assistive Technology) is an organizationestablished by NYSID (New York State Industries for

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Julie N. Renner; Kathy E. Ayers

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Exploring Electrochemical Technology: A Perspective on the ASEE/NSF Small Business Postdoctoral Research Diversity Fellowship Julie N. Renner and Kathy E. Ayers write research proposals for the small business to review Abstract—The American Society for Engineering Education before accepting them into the program. Companies benefitadministers a postdoctoral fellowship program supported by the financially, paying only a modest amount toward the

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Madina Mansurova; Darkhan Akhmed-Zaki; Anna Pyrkova

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Development of courses directed on formation of competences demanded on the market of IT technologies Darkhan Akhmed-Zaki, Madina Mansurova, Anna Pyrkova, al-Farabi Kazakh National University Labour Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan of supplementAbstract—Important feature of new educational programs, Chapter 10-1 "National Qualifications System". In accordanceaccording to the State program of a development of education, is with the NQS Sectoral Qualifications

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Borui Li; Xiaowei Yu; Bo Zhang; Xingguo Xiong; Lawrence Hmurcik

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Implementation of an 8-bit Low-power Multiplier based on Reversible Gate Technology Borui Li1, Xiaowei Yu2, Bo Zhang3, Xingguo Xiong4, Lawrence Hmurcik5 Department of Electrical Engineering University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT 06604 Email1: boruili@my.bridgeport.edu, Email3: bozhang@my.bridgeport.edu Abstract— Reversible logic has attracted tremendous interest there is a one-to-one mapping between input and outputamong the researchers in

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Teresa Piliouras; Pui Lam Yu; Kristin Villanueva; Holly Robillard; Yingxin Chen; Michael Berson; Jeanne R. Lauer; Garret Sampel; Daniel Lapinski; Maigh Attre

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) A Deeper Understanding of Technology is Needed for Workforce Readiness – Playing Games, Texting, and Tweets Aren’t Enough to Make Students Tech-Savvy Teresa Piliouras, Raymond Yu, Kristin Villanueva, Yingxin Chen, Holly Robillard, and Michael Berson, Best We Can Be, Inc. Jeanne Lauer, Garret Sampel, Daniel Lapinski, and Maigh Attre, AITE High School countries around the world [1]-[12]. Abstract— Technology skills

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Robert A. Hilton

. REFERENCES[1] Society of Automotive Engineers, “SAE J1962: Diagnostic Connector Equivalent to ISO/DIS 15031,” 2001.[2] Accutest, “K-Line Protocol.” pp. 1–4, 1998.[3] Volvo Corporation, “Volvo 2006 S60R Wiring Diagram,” Volvo Wiring Diagrams, vol. TP 3988202, pp. 34–39, 2006.[4] L. Casparsson, A. Rajnak, K. Tindell, and P. Malmberg, “S80 networks Technical concepts,” Volvo Technology Report, pp. 1–14, 1998.[5] Dilemma, “MotronicCommunication.” pp. 1–30, 2011.[6] Mentor Graphics, “Volcano Bootloader.” pp. 1–2, 2007.[7] Olaf, “Our mysterious friend, CAN bus,” 2013. [Online]. Available: http://hackingvolvo.blogspot.com/2012/11/our-mysterious-friend-can- bus.html.[8] STMicroelectronics, “Monolithic bus driver with ISO 9141 interface

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Beverly Woolf; Enid Sichel; Mark Floryan

between student action less time for analysis of student learning. Faculty are oftenand focused feedback, students often make the same type of absorbed checking student data and have little time to add newerrors week after week. Additionally, engineering laboratories student experiences that might be important and relevant todo not typically use efficacious forms of teaching, such as industrial practice. This problem is shared by most science anddiscovery-methods or project-based learning [1]. technology curricula and delays integration of new topics andUnderstanding how people think and learn has forced a

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Nicholas S. Rosasco; Dane Brown

II. EDUCATIONAL JUSTIFICATIONintended to enlighten and educate students, by presenting both STEM outreach at the United States Naval Academyapplications and abstract concepts in an interactive, hands-on (USNA) entails a different approach to recruiting and retainingmanner. Modules that teach a wide range of topics, some technologists. We engage elementary, middle, and high schoolmultidisciplinary, are presented in short, informative sessions. students and teachers in a diverse range of science andThe module presented in this paper involved discussions of engineering activities [14] using Navy relevant curriculum, ournetworking and communications technology, as well as the

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Girma Tewolde

. II. HISTORY OF KETTERING UNIVERSITY COMPUTERThere is increasing demand in highly skilled personnel who ENGINEERING SUMMER DAY CAMPhave the right preparation in science, technology, engineeringand math (STEM) education. In the past decade there has been increasing involvement by A study has shown that encouraging young people to young K-12 students in various robotic competitions.make a difference in the world through the use of engineering Examples of such robotics competitions are Junior FIRSTand technology will likely attract them than emphasizing the Lego League (Jr.FLL - grades K-3), FIRST

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Gary P. Halada; Nancy McCoy Wozniak

provided a high level of mentorship and direction. With the Index Terms—Eporfolios, internship, experiential learning, growth of engineering, technology, manufacturing (and manyassessment, ABET other areas) with industrialization, urbanization, modern warfare, and needs of large populations, academic programs I. INTRODUCTION were designed to rapidly provide engineers in large numbers. A. Experiential learning and assessment challenges Unfortunately, this reduced the opportunity for direct

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Abdullah Ibrahim Almhaidib

College of Engineering Northern Borders University Ararfacilitating and implementing the technological development College of Engineering University of Tabuk Tabukin the society. Colleges of engineering contribute substantially College of Engineering Imam Mohammad bin Saud Un Riyadhto the diverse high technology through participation in broad College of Engineering Majmaah University Majmaaheconomic development projects, through the intellectual College of Engineering King Faisal University Al Hasa College of Engineering University of Dammam Dammamproperty development and collaboration and through

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Richard Millham

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Does Self-Regulating E-Learning Assist inSecondary School Preparation for Engineering Education? Richard Millham Surendra Thakur Chan Malan Durban University of KZN e-skills CoLab MMI Foundation Technology Durban, South Africa Durban, South Africa Cape Town, South Africa richardm1@dut.ac.za thakur@dut.ac.za cmalan@iafrica.com Abstract- One of the most prominent issues in engineering education is the proper preparation of prospectiveengineering students in the subjects of mathematics

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Fernanda Gobbi de Boer; Carla ten Caten; Istefani Carisio de Paula

]. The methodologies include activities such as reading, writing,expected [3] competences of a production engineer, according problem solving, issue resolution, promotion of discussions,to the Ministry of Education (MEC) guidelines, include the among others [6].ability to use mathematical and statistical tools to project,implement and improve systems, products and processes, in Perceiving the constant need for change and students’ andorder to stay up to date with technological advances, to professors’ demands

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Tara Kulkarni

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Service-Learning Projects in Environmental Engineering Courses: Models of Community Engagement Activities Tara Kulkarni, Member, ASEE institutions engaged in S-L. For example, the Service Center at Abstract—The curriculum for an introductory environmental the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) refers to S-Lengineering course was enhanced with the addition of Service- as “a pedagogy that involves the interaction of academicallyLearning (S-L) based

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Carli D. Flynn; Cliff I. Davidson; Sharon Dotger

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics pp. 352-278. 2002. (STEM) Education. Washington, DC: AAAS. pp. 19-25. 2004. [8] W. Briggs and L. Cochran, Calculus, 1st ed. Boston: Pearson, 2010, pp. 324-325.

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Keith M. Gardiner

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Professional Education for the 21st Century Workforce Keith M. Gardiner Lehigh University, Center for Manufacturing Systems Engineering 200 West Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-758-5070 kg03@lehigh.edu The scale, scope and pace of technological change has grownAbstract—This paper offers a brief history of the

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Arthur Rozario; Justin Paruvaparampil; Keis Sultani; ShuaiXiang Zhang; Andres Mora; Catherine Carti; Brendan O'Brien; M.C. Damas; Wenli Guo; Andrew Nguyen; Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; Alexei Kisselev; Tak Cheung

engineering, biomedicalamong engineering students and engineering technology students engineering, etc. Hands-on experience gained in doing aand will be a good model project for future students. research project in a laboratory and presenting the results in conferences would enhance motivation and improve retention. Keywords— Photon diffusion; turbid media; mHealth This interdisciplinary project carries an added education valuemonitoring; mobile phone camera; iris response; index finger for showing a student the difference between an engineeringdiffusion property; blood vessel absorption effect

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Frank Caserta; James McCusker; Gloria Ma

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) CAN WE USE A MATLAB APPLICATION TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON TRIGONOMETRY OF VECTOR PROBLEM SOLVING? James McCusker1, Gloria Ma2 and Frank Caserta, Jr.2 1 Department of Electrical Engineering and Technology 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering and Technology University Institute of Technology AbstractVectors are a basic concept for electrical and mechanical engineering and computer

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Dan Tenney; Naif Jalal

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Use of Smart Table in Educational Institutions to Enhance Student Learning Performance Naif Jalal (Office Mgr, Texan Cardiovascular Institute, TX, US )and Dan Tenney ( Quality Executive, 3M Co., StPaul MN US) work related responsibilities. Technology has brought Abstract— Technology has influenced various changes to various fields and sectors across the globe.industries, including the educational sector. One such area which has been significantly influencedSMART™ Table can be regarded as

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Yves Ngabonziza; Hendrick Delcham

inaccessible in a traditional classroom (16).City, NY 11101 USA (phone: 718-482-6178; e-mail:yngabonziza@lagcc.cuny.edu). Hendrick Delcham is with the Department of Math, Engineering andComputer Science, LAGCC of the City University of New York, Long IslandCity, NY 11101 USA (e-mail: hdelcham@lagcc.cuny.edu).978-1-4799-5233-5/14/$31.00 ©2014 IEEE Simulations [14, 17] can be a more efficient method application of thermodynamic principles to an existing orfor learning in certain fields. Simulations [15] allow students emerging technology; topics included but not limited toto visualize abstract/ theoretical models and concepts. seismic isolator, magnetic cooling, superconductivity and

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Mohammadjafar Esmaeili; Ali Eydgahi

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. The Relationship of Active Learning Based Courses and Student Motivation for Pursuing STEM Classes Mohammadjafar Esmaeili Ali Eydgahi Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering Technology College of Engineering Technology Ypsilanti, MI, USA Ypsilanti, MI, USA mesmaeil@emich.edu aeydgahi@emich.edu

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Carolyn Jean Sher-DeCusatis; Casimer DeCusatis

exact meaning Index Terms—Data Communications, Software Defined and impact of SDN has been the subject of much discussionNetworking, SDN, Network Function Virtualization, NFV, and confusion in the industry. Beneath the hype, however,OpenFlow, Computer Engineering, Cloud Data Centers SDN offers significant technical advantages over conventional data networking. I. INTRODUCTION SDN commonly refers to a set of technologies which The field of information technology (IT), particularly the separate the network control

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Tomislav Bujanovic; Prasanta Ghosh

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Laboratory Experiments for Enhanced Learning of Electromechanical Devices Tomislav Bujanovic and Prasanta Ghosh, Senior Member, IEEE new smart grid workforce. In the Department of Electrical Abstract— In advanced Power Engineering and Smart Grid Engineering and Computer Science we have developed smartLaboratory environment students get opportunities to grid laboratory to support both undergraduate and graduatedemonstrate their ability to design and conduct experiments

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Gautam Siwach; Amir Esmailpour

ASEE 2014 Zone I Conference, April 3-5, 2014, University of Bridgeport, Bridgpeort, CT, USA. Encrypted Search & Cluster Formation in Big Data Gautam Siwach Dr. Amir Esmailpour Department of Computer Science and Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The University of New Haven The University of New Haven West Haven, CT, USA West Haven, CT, USA (gsiwa1@unh.newhaven.edu) (Aesmailpour@newhaven.edu)Abstract - In this paper we investigate the key features of big through an

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Richard Mendoza; Brian Stuckman; Anthony Melkonian; Alexander Gilman

Mathematics at Rogerflow into the containment unit so that the fans are not working Williams University. He has accepted a Product Design Engi-against a vacuum. Spatial constraints and fluid flow efficiency neering Position at Carling Technologies after graduation.issues make this solution difficult, but not impossible. The se- Anthony Melkonian is from Plymouth, MA. He is majoring incond method for venting would be to vent from the Mechanical Engineering at Roger Williams University andcontainment unit to directly outside of the pinball back glass. plans to begin his career as a mechanical engineer after gradua-This method employs the same duct-and-fan approach as the tion.previous method, except that the

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Israel Aguilera Navarrete; Alejandro Lozano-Guzman; Edna Alcazar-Farias

technology, citizens unsatisfied needs, poor quality of life,dimensions. Moreover there is not enough information about reprioritization of S&T, among others. Furthermore, accordingresearchers, engineers, and other professional people. This to Martinez and Albornoz [10], the use of S&T conventionaldifficult situation is not made any easier by a paucity of information could be counterproductive for, for example,specific data describing the S&T sector. Therefore, a lack of Latin-American countries, producing inappropriate policyinformation about Education and S&T data could hamper the outcomes and creating S&T administration structures andestablishment of adequate strategies and

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Islam A. Ashry

Proceedings of 2014 Zone 1 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE Zone 1) Investigating the Performance of Apodized Fiber Bragg Gratings for Sensing Applications I. Ashry1,4, A. Elrashidi2,4, A. Mahros3,4, M. Alhaddad, and K. Elleithy and reduce the overall size. Abstract—Fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) technology has With the significant discovery of photosensitivity in opticaldemonstrated its suitability for many applications in recent fiber fibers, a new class of infiber component has been developed,technologies. Sensing application is one of