Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #7607Utilizing an Engineering Ethical Reasoning Instrument in the CurriculumDr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning assessment, leadership, and assistive

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Technologist and the Civil Engineer – What’s the Difference?

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry G Cooke P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Scott B. Wolcott P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology.Prof. Scott B. Wolcott P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology Page 23.977.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Preparedness of Civil Engineering Technology Graduates for Design CareersAbstractOver the last decade there has been growing debate about whether baccalaureate programs incivil engineering technology, accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology’s (ABET) Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC), aregraduating students who are prepared for civil

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Florian Misoc P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Simin Nasseri, Southern Polytechnic State University; Adimathara P. Preethy, Southern Polytechnic State University; Scott J. Tippens, Southern Polytechnic State University; Randall A. Emert, Southern Polytechnic State University; Ali Khazaei, MET Department at SPSU

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6895An Interdisciplinary Strategy for Improving Enrollments in ET ProgramsDr. Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shirley B. Pomeranz, University of Tulsa

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Mathematics

Paper ID #6492Tradeoffs in using Mathematica templates in an introductory numerical meth-ods courseDr. Shirley B. Pomeranz, University of Tulsa Shirley Pomeranz Associate Professor Mathematics Graduate Student Advisor Department of Mathemat- ics The University of Tulsa Research and Teaching Interests: Boundary Element Method and Finite Element Method, Numerical Methods, Engineering Applications of Mathematics, Applications of Mathematica, Women in Mathemat- ics Page 23.1258.1 c American Society

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Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Imran, Ajman Univeristy of Science & Technology, UAE; Mohamed Nasor M. Kalil; Fahar G. M. Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology

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International

patterns related toprogram enrollment, retention and attrition. Group A (GA) students were admitted in the years2000–2005. Group B (GB) students were admitted in the years 2006–2011. The two groupsdiffered in terms of their program-related admission and completion requirements, curriculumdesign and curriculum contents. Cumulative data until the first semester of the academic year2012–13 was analyzed.The total intake for GA was 16% more than that for GB. The student retention was 48% for GAand 73% for GB. This is a significant improvement in the retention of students for GB over GA.Further, from those students who aborted their programs, 53% of the total attrition for GA and71% for GB occurred in the first year of admission.These patterns showed

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Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Yong Zhu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458

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Computers in Education

Appendix A, Lab 1: Basic measurement and data presentation Notes Week 3 Basic electrical circuits and instrumentation, Quiz 1 Chap 2, 4 Lab 2: Basic circuits and instrumentation Week 4 Analog Signal Processing using Operational Amplifiers Chap 5 Lab 3: Basic operational amplifier circuits –Part A Week 5 Sensors, Quiz 2 Lab 4: Operational amplifier applications- Integrator, Chap 9 Differentiator- Part B Week 6 Sensors

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John G. Cherng P.E., University of Michigan-Dearborn; Ben Q. Li, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Narasimhamurthi Natarajan, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Mechanical Engineering

(b) a video clip that demonstrated the operation of the drive. The students reallyenjoyed the video clip demonstration. (a) Actual Parts (b) Operation Video Figure 1. Actual Parts and Operation Video of a Harmonic DriveLaboratory ProjectsThe hands-on laboratory sessions consisted of two different types: weekly lab projects andcourse projects. There were ten weekly laboratory projects that consisted of two portions. Thefirst portion covered the description of the project including objective(s), required parts and partdescriptions, a wiring diagram, a sample program, and step-by-step tutorial instructions attachedin appendices. The second portion required the student to apply the knowledge

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Mohammed Tahmid, Naval Air Systems Command; Bilal Saleh Gill; Kee M Park, Queensborough Community College; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; SangHoon Lee, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

) (b)Figure 1: Cavitation heat pump setup; (a) electrical motor and cavitation heat pump, and (b) un-insulated water tank and gauges This experiment demonstrates that thirty gallons of water is heated from 30C to 70C using thecavitation heat pump system. As water was heated, time and the amperage were recorded atevery 5C intervals. The measured parameters (See Table 1) were analyzed to determinecorrelations (See Figure 2) and cost of water heating (See Table 2). It ultimately culminated tocost of $0.92 and took one hour, twenty three minutes and twenty four seconds to heat thirtygallons of water from 30C to 70C. The cost of water heating using a cavitation heat pump willbe compared to that of conventional heating methods such as natural

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Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Somnath Chattopadhyay, Georgia Southern University; Rungun Nathan, Penn State Berks

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Materials

Rotating Principal Stresses In A Materials Science CourseABSTRACTThis work constitutes a laboratory component of a junior level materials science course andillustrates the importance of rotating principal stresses in the design of components such as theautomotive crankshaft. The activity is centered on Mohr’s circle for biaxial stress situationsinvolving time varying normal and shear stresses. A number of dynamic situations have beenconsidered, namely. (a) sinusoidally varying normal and shear stresses that are in phase, (b)sinusoidally varying normal and shear stresses that are 90° out of phase, (c) constant normalstress and sinusoidally varying shear stress, and (d) sinusoidally varying normal stress andconstant

Conference Session

"Best" of BED

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Clobes, University of Virginia; William H Guilford, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

between the two paper styles. quite daunting and took a ton of effort outside of class. However, it was definitely a worthwhile experience - something I would for sure do again.”Literature cited1. Linda Dynan, T. C. The Impact of Writing Assignments on Student Learning: Should Writing Assignments Be Structured or Unstructured? Computers in Higher Education Economics Review 8, 64–86 (2009).2. Guilford, W. H. Teaching peer review and the process of scientific writing. Adv.Physiol Educ. 25, 167–175 (2001).3. Guilford, W. H. Experimental case studies to engage higher cognitive skills. Advan. Physiol. Edu. 33, 358–359 (2009).4. Bloom, B. S., Englehart, M. D., Furst, E. J., Hill, W. H. & Krathwohl, D. R. A taxonomy of educational

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. These competencies will be measured by the ability to: a) Deliver clear, well-organized verbal presentations that are appropriate for purpose and audience. b) Use comprehensive listening skills to evaluate messages and respond appropriately. c) Demonstrate the ability to organize ideas, to write clearly and coherently, and to employ conventional mechanics, usage and grammar.#2 Use critical thinking to analyze and solve problems.These competencies will be measured by the ability to: a) Recognize the problem, review information about the problem, develop possible solutions and evaluate the results. b) Apply mathematical reasoning and problem solving related to the discipline of study.# 3

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn E. Partlow M. Eng., Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education

of mathematical and scientific statements (M, S) 4. Uses fundamental engineering principles to solve engineering related problems (E) b) an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret results 1. Develops a hypothesis and a plan (experimental method) to evaluate it using engineering principles and practice. (D) 2. Collects data using software and electronic test and measurement equipment (C) 3. Analyzes results and components of the design using engineering models. (A) 4. Explains experimental results as they relate to theoretical results. (I) Page 23.88.5Creating

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-michael Hardin P.E., Virginia Military Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

conventional labs in the course. In addition, the survey asked students whether they wereplanning to stay in Mechanical Engineering or were considering a change of major. The survey isshown below.ME-105 Student SurveyAs part of the ME departments ongoing effort to improve our Intro to Mechanical Engineeringcourse, it is important for us to know what‟s working and what‟s not! Please take a few minutesto rate your enjoyment of the lab exercises listed below: 1. Lego Clock design lab: a. I really enjoyed this lab and wished that there were more like it in the ME-105 curriculum. b. I generally enjoyed this lab exercise c. This lab was OK; not great, not bad. d. I didn‟t enjoy this lab e. I strongly

Conference Session

FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brooke Morin, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Kathleen A Harper, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

: putc(fileoutptr, ch);char ch; putchar(fileoutptr, ch);FILE *fileoutptr; putc(ch, fileoutptr);In C/C++, which of the following format specifiers is used %dfor float variables? %i %c %fWhich of the following scanf commands will properly read three scanf("%d%f%f", &a, &b, &c);inputs from the keyboard (stdin) into variables a

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New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

,  Outcome b: Ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies,  Outcome c: Ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes,  Outcome d: Ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives,  Outcome e: Ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team,  Outcome f: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; J.Kevin Taylor; David W. Hey, California Polytechnic State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, we have performed one focus group with kinesiologystudents. The focus group discussion followed a protocol based on a semi-structured interviewguide, which was developed in accordance with established guidelines7,8.Engineering Student Focus GroupsEngineering students enroll in the senior project course and are assigned to one of seventeenadapted design projects were purposefully selected (n = 61). All projects had the intent ofpromoting inclusion for people with disabilities in a specific physical activity. Projects included:a Hand and Foot Powered Cycle; a golf attachment for a Universal Play Frame; an inclusivecourt game called Foam Wars; an adaption to a Nintendo Wii system, Wii-B-Fit; a mobilestanding frame called a Strider for a youth

Conference Session

Retention and Persistence in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey T Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

.0080 .828511 11091 86 3972 .0072 .822512 7843 58 2824 .0074 .8164(table 3) starts with a sub-sample population of 51,970. In hazard rate and absolute numbers thegreatest risk for “attraction” is in semesters 2-5, with a peak in semester 4. By the end of theperiods examined, 82% abstained from switching into STM or 18.36% were attracted into thefield. These results are now displayed in the hazard and survivor functions graphed below. Page 23.1187.8 Figure 1 – Hazard (left) and Survival (right) rates by semester for the three sub-sample populations.Figure 1 shows the hazard (a) and survival (b) function

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Educaci´on del Noreste de M´exico (REDIIEN). Professor Dominguez has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse University and at the University of Texas at Austin. She teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics and graduate courses in Education. Professor Dominguez is a thesis advisor on the master and doctoral programs on education of the Virtual University of Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her main research areas are: a) models and modeling, b) use of technology to improve learning and c) evaluation. In addition, Professor Dominguez is consultant for Texas Instruments (TI), she leads the group conTIgo T3 Latin America, and organizes and moderates webinars on the use of TI technology.Prof. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de

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Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Civil Engineering

2.08 75.65 85.23 72.32 1.79 68.63 86.10 82.25 SD 11.06 4.80 14.95 16.30 25.59 5.24 14.44 10.49 15.28Note. (a) Pre-quiz is the pre-test at the beginning of the semester, and FinPre is part of the final examthat matches the prequiz; (b) PreT1 is part of the prequiz that corresponds to the end of Module 1 test,T1Pre is part of the end of Module 1 test that corresponds to the prequiz, T1Fin is part of end of Module1 test that corresponds to the final exam, and FinT1 is part of the final exam that corresponds to end ofModule 1 test; (c) PreT2 is part of the prequiz that corresponds to the end of Module 2 test, T2Pre is partof the end of Module 2 test that corresponds to the prequiz

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob T Allenstein, The Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University; Peter Rogers, The Ohio State University; Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

questions presented in the survey are shown below in Table 2. Table 2: Sample of Survey Questions Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Program Survey Questions:1. What year did you take Engineering 659: Multidisciplinary Capstone Program?2. What is your current employment status?3. In what program did you earn your bachelor’s degree?4. Did you have any non-engineering students on your team? Page 23.560.65. Rate its importance to your CAREER (1-Extremely Important to 5-Not Important)? a. Design and Conduct Experiments b. Analyze and Interpret Data c. Design a system component, or process to meet

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Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiyong Gu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Bridgette Maria Budhlall, University of Massachusetts; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Forance Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alfred A. Donatelli, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jill Hendrickson Lohmeier, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Reynolds Nu R umber (a) (b)Figure 2.(a) 2 Experim mental setup for measurinng the pressuure drop in microchanne m els and (b) thhe Page 23.80.6friction factor f for thee 1000-μm-w wide microchhannel as a function f of Reynolds

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Manufacturing Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Coordinator Conference and completion of Student Evaluation Form)Following grading scale is observed for each course: (94 - 100%, A), (90- 93%, A-), (87- 89%,B+), (83- 86%, B), (80- 82%, B-), (77- 79%, C+), (70- 76%,C), (60 -69, D), (0 -59, F)During the course of the internship, the student must develop and maintain a weekly journal, toserve as a tool for recording learning experiences5. The journal should also include log of thestudent's activities and a collection of thoughts and insights gained from the activities. Thejournal may contain any on-the-job issues or problems and related solutions or courses of actiontaken. A final report is also mandatory. This is above and beyond the weekly journal. The formatand topic(s) of the final report is

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer M Peuker, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Steffen Peuker, University of Alaska Anchorage

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Cycle Virtual Labs.The Psychrometrics Virtual Lab—diagram window shown in Figure 3; full details and handoutsare in Appendix B.1—asked the students to compare steam versus water injection into a straight airduct that first had a resistance heater. Questions the students needed to answer included explain-ing why steam or water injection is recommended. The students will discover that—as a resultof the first law of thermodynamics—the same total power input is required for both options, butthe final questions challenge the students to consider the actual application. For example, studentsare asked to consider a retrofit to convert an existing steam injection system to a water injectionsystem and comment if the existing heater can be used. Students

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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First-Year Programs

should include low-impact materials, energy efficient systems, low cost process, and high quality and durability final products 1 2 3 4 5 Page 23.726.11Multiple Choice Questions1. If everyone in the world consumed like United States of America then the Ecological Footprint would be? (check one) a. About 4.5 planets b. About 2 planets c. About half of a planet d. About 1 planet2. Which reason to recycle is most important to me? (check all that apply) a. It reduces resources and energy use b. It saves money c. It is the

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Ahmed E. Kamal, Iowa State University; Akhilesh Tyagi, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

and computer engineering programs areidentical to the ABET a-k outcomes of the ABET 2012-2013 accreditation cycle as listed below.1 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chet Boncek Jr, Raytheon Company

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Systems Engineering

defined. Page 23.86.4Annual Competitions: Two competitions have resulted from the Raytheon-Patriotspartnership.The first is titled “The Science-of-Sports”. The “Science-of-Sports” is open to the Boysand Girls Clubs (herein B&G) across New England. The “Science of Sports”competition uses a science fair model. Raytheon engineers and scientists partner withstaff members from the B&G clubs and over a period of approximately four months(mid-January to earlier May) to mentor and guide the students from topic selection,through prototype development to data collection finally culminating in a judging eventat Gillette Stadium.Several success-enablers are

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Engineering Technology

flow, b) data structures like dictionaries, lists, tuples, and classes c)structured and object oriented programming methods, d) interactive graphic programmingand e) the html, xml and http processing.The paper elaborates the pedagogy of classroom delivery and impact on student comprehen-sion, conceptual understanding, learning and mastering of Python philosophy. Both methodsof vertical and horizontal learning methods are used in this class. All programs that studentswrite are added to a class repertoire which the current and future students will have access tofor enhanced horizontal learning. Students are required to a design a project at the end of theclass in which student teams of twos work on a project using python and share with the

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University; Charles O. Pringle, Central Washington University; Nathan Davis EIT, Central Washington University

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Materials

skills are targeted as an outcome necessary in our accredited coursessupporting the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Central WashingtonUniversity (CWU). Specifically, we focused on ABET1 criterion 3.B.d, “Criteria for AccreditingEngineering Technology Programs 2013-2014, General Criterion 3:B. For baccalaureate degreeprograms, these student outcomes must include, but are not limited to, the following learnedcapabilities: d. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-definedengineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives”Our interest was to ascertain if previous student experience affects a student’s ability to design.If we could correlate previous experience to an increase

Conference Session

Topics in Energy Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

above, and will allow continuous monitoring of the Hadoop Page 23.1181.13cloud computers at a relatively low cost. 12AcknowledgementStudents participated in this study were supported by a grant from the University of the Districtof Columbia STEM Center (NSF/HBCU-UP / HRD-0928444), Washington, D.C. 20008 andfrom a grant from the National Science Foundation Targeted Infusion Project Renewable EnergyGrant (NSF/HBCU-UP/ HRD-1036293).References:[1] P3 International Corporation, Innovation Electronics Solution, 2011.[2] Tweet-A-Watt/Kill-A-Watt from Adafruit Industries, 2009.[3] S. Lakeou, E. Ososanya, B

Conference Session

Visualization tools and uses in graphics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A Wronecki, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Sphere {1,1}Spheres enclose the most volume with the least surface. Conceptual spheres areconstructed in a 3D virtual world by a half circle, rotated 360°. Non Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) are math, vector-based geometries that create, like the calculus,theoretically infinitively smooth surfaces. However, NURBS geometry is geodesicallytessellated or triangulated to calculate the digital render. Fuller’s (1960, pg 132) statesour Unity Sphere is a finite, geodesic, set of interconnected points (vertices): There is no phenomenon “solid matter” therefore there may not be a “solid” sphere, nor a “solid” surface sphere. All spheres consist of high frequency constellations of event-points, all of which are approximately equidistant from