Conference Session

Gainful Employment: Preparing Technicians to Satisfy the Needs of Industry

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David I. Spang, Burlington County College

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #10454Curriculum Design and Assessment to Address the Industry Skills GapDr. David I. Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David Spang is the Provost at Burlington County College in Pemberton, NJ. Prior to being named Provost, Dr. Spang served as Vice President of Academic Programs and as Dean of the Science, Math- ematics, and Technology division. Dr. Spang holds a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation and Technology Management. Prior to joining academia, Dr. Spang spent nearly twenty years in R&D and business development

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The Nature of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Session 4

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #8627Creative Go-Getters: Antecedents of Entrepreneurial Activities in Engineer-ing UndergraduatesDr. Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Research Associate and Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a doctoral degree in educational psychology emphasizing applied measurement and testing. In her position, Sarah is responsible for developing instructional support programs for faculty, providing evaluation support for educational proposals and projects, and working with

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WIED: Pre-College Student Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Volcy, Spelman College

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #8920Effects of Two Experientially-Correct Introduction To Engineering Moduleson Prospective Female Engineering StudentsDr. Jerry Volcy, Spelman College Jerry Volcy is President of JVLabs, LLC, COO or SoftWear Automation and a part-time member of the faculty at Spelman College. JVLabs is an engineering consultancy specializing in the advanced devel- opment of FPGA designs, microprocessor microcode and O/S device drivers. SoftWear Automation is a DARPA funded startup chartered to automate the manufacture of sewn goods through robotic automation. Dr. Volcy is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology and

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Classroom Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Optimizing Your Teaching Load AbstractThe teaching responsibilities of faculty members are worked out with their respectivedepartments and/or colleges. Teaching loads are usually fixed, but individual facultymay have options on how to meet that load. They may choose more or fewer differentcourses, multiple sections of an individual course, a combination of undergraduate andgraduate classes, or a combination of face-to-face and distance-education classes. Onthe assumption that new faculty can learn from the experience of others, a survey wasadministered to faculty from across the country, primarily in engineering

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Innovative Use of Technology and the Internet in Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Educational Research and Methods

investigate the design of engineering learning environments.Dr. Susan McCahan, University of Toronto Susan McCahan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the Univer- sity of Toronto. She currently holds the position of Vice Dean, Undergraduate in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. She received her B.S. (Mechanical Engineering) from Cornell University, and M.S. and Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in recognition of contributions to engineering ed- ucation has been the recipient of several major teaching and teaching leadership awards including the 3M National

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10250Working with Graduate Students in an Upper Division Students ProgramDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs three academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Keith Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9177Creating an Infrastructure Education Community of PracticeDr. Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleDr. Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC Carol Haden is s Senior Evaluator with Magnolia Consulting, LLC. She holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on program evaluation from Northern Arizona University. Dr. Haden has extensive experience in the evaluation of formal STEM education projects across the K-20 spectrum and the evaluation of informal STEM Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) programs. She has designed and implemented evaluations of programs

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Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale State College; Yue Han, Stevens Institute of Technology; Yegin Genc

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Engineering Technology

, Stevens Institute of Technology I am a second year Ph.D student in Howe School of Technology Management at Stevens Institute of Technology. My research interests are social networks, social media and crowdsourcing. Currently I am working on the remixing process of creativity generation in social media.Yegin Genc Yegin Genc is a PhD candidate in the field of Information Systems in Howe School of Technology Man- agement at Stevens Institute of Technology. His research interests include designing, creating and study- ing decision support systems that help users reason about unstructured and complex data. Yegin Genc holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and a M.S. Degree in Information Technology

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Baran, The Pennsylvania State University; Jean Landa Pytel, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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International

, 2014 Use of Data to Enhance Global Engineering EducationAbstractToday’s engineering graduates should be prepared to practice engineering in a global context.One of the ways in which students can prepare, we believe, is by studying abroad. However,aside from anecdotal evidence, little data have been published in support of this assumption.Senior exit survey data were analyzed to determine if there were any differences in educationalexperiences, co-curricular experiences, satisfaction, and preparedness between those who have orhave not studied abroad. Differences between international and domestic students were alsoexamined.Higher levels of perceived preparedness to work in a global context were found for students whohave studied

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K-12 Teacher Pre-Service and Undergraduate Instructor Training

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Crehan, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10907Pre-service STEM educators’ perceptions of the design activities to informeducational practice (Research to Practice - Strand: Other)Mr. Michael Crehan, University of LimerickDr. Niall Seery, University of LimerickMr. Donal Canty, University of LimerickDr. Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick Diarmaid is a Lecturer in Technology Teacher Education at the University of Limerick. His research interests are in the areas of freehand sketching, cognition and spatial visualization. He is currently Director of Membership of the Engineering Design Graphics Division (EDGD

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Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #10098Underrepresented Minority Students and Graduate SchoolDr. Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University MARY R.ANDERSON-ROWLAND is the PI of an NSF STEP grant to work with five non-metropolitan community colleges to produce more engineers, especially female and underrepresented minority engineers. She also directs three academic scholarship programs, including one for transfer students. An Associate Professor in Computing, Informatics, and Systems Design Engineering, she was the Associate Dean of Student Affairs in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; David Claudio, Montana State University; Durward K. Sobek II, Montana State University; Laura Stanley, Montana State University - Bozeman; Nicholas Ward, Montana State University

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #8784Introducing Flexibility in an Engineering Curriculum Through Student De-signed Elective ProgramsDr. William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University Dr. William J. Schell holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering – Engineering Management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Industrial and Management Engineering from Montana State University. He is an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Management Engineering at Montana State where his primary research interests are engineering education and the role of leadership and culture in process improvement with

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Hani Mehrpouyan P.E., California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, CSUB STEM Affinity Group

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #9420Summer Engineering Outreach Program for High School Students: Surveyand AnalysisDr. Charles Lam, California State University, Bakersfield Dr. Charles C.Y. Lam, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics. Dr. Lam received his Ph.D. in Combinatorics and Optimization from the University of Waterloo. His research areas are in cryptography, digital watermarking, and combinatorics. He has mentored various undergraduate student researchers as a faculty mentor for the LSAMP and McNair Scholars Program. He has extensive experi- ence in undergraduate curriculum, research, and mentoring. Dr. Lam is

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding CPEng, University of Texas, El Paso

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8706Building Capacity for Preparing Teacher-Engineers for 21st Century Engi-neeringDr. Elsa Q. Villa, University of Texas, El Paso Elsa Q. Villa, Ph.D., is a research assistant professor at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in the College of Engineering and is Co-Director of the Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREaTE). Dr. Villa received her doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University; she received a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and a Master of Arts in Education from UTEP. She has led and co-led numerous grants from

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Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #9389Sensor-based Experimental Evaluation of Mixing Characteristics in Laboratory-scale Reactor SystemsDr. Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University Professor Chiesa is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Santa Clara Univer- sity. He has been teaching environmental engineering courses at the university level for over 30 years. He holds a BS degree from Santa Clara University, an MS degree from Stanford University, and a PhD degree from the University of Notre Dame. Page

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Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Erick Hollenbaugh; M. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

aprofessionally focused, two-semester capstone program involving 10-20 sponsors from thepublic and private sectors and undergraduate teams guided by graduate student-mentors andfaculty advisers. As they are able, sponsors provide a financial contribution for the project workdone by the team. However, the work is performed and provided to the sponsor “as is”, meaningthat it is not stamped by a professional engineer and no warranties are given. Most sponsorsreturn to the program each year, even as new sponsors have been added. The class is divided intoteams of three or four students. The class is educated on topics relevant to professional practicessuch as team building and professional engagement, namely, Request for Qualifications (RFQ),Statement of

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam Said El-Rahaiby, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Andres Tovar, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #10611Multidisciplinary Design Optimization of Robotic Football Players by Under-graduate Students from Multiple Science and Engineering ProgramsMr. Adam Said El-Rahaiby, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. Andr´es Tovar is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, he served as a Research Assistant Professor of Aerospace and Me- chanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and as an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the National University of Colombia, where he also acted as the Department

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Tricks of the Trade

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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New Engineering Educators

GroupsAbstract: This paper describes two aspects of an ongoing faculty development model thatuses small interactive teaching development groups. We used the model with engineeringfaculty at five institutions. The groups focused their work on the design andimplementation of research-based, interactive teaching strategies.The focus of this work is using ongoing faculty development as a means to broaden theuse of research-proven instructional practices in engineering courses. Jamieson andLohmann explain the need for pedagogical research to connect with the needs ofinstructors 1. There is a long-standing gap between research about interactive teachingstrategies and the implementation of those strategies in classrooms. In our project, weattempted to bring

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10752First Year Engineering Summer SessionDr. Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama Dr. Steadman received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1969, an M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Denver in 1973, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1994. She served on the UW faculty from 1984 - 2003, where she made use of her interest in engineering computer applications. She is a part-time instructor at the University of South Alabama where she is also a faculty advisor for Tau Beta Pi and for Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Dr. Steadman

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Marie Bergen, Cal Poly State University; Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10481Designing Engineering Curriculum for Pre-Service Teachers in preparationfor NGSS: Medical Mission Drop (Curriculum Exchange)Anne Marie Bergen, Cal Poly State University Anne Marie Bergen’s teaching philosophy ”Active Learning, Meaningful Experiences, and Compassion- ate Teaching,” sets her foundation for inspiring students and teachers to drive their own learning and gain a greater understanding for the world around them. Anne Marie discovered the natural connection stu- dents had to experiential learning when she was an intern at Sonora’s Foothill Horizons Outdoor School, leading hiking classes for sixth

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FPD 9: First-Year Projects

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Stephen Heindel, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; Yanfei Liu, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #10158Energy Scavenging - an Introductory Engineering ProjectDr. S. Scott Moor, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne Scott Moor is an Associate Professor of engineering and Coordinator of First-year Engineering at Indi- ana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. He received a B.S. and M.S. in chemical engineering from MIT. After more than a decade in industry, he returned to academia at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering and an M.A. in statistics. He is a registered Professional Chemical Engineer in California. His research interests include

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Atkins Pruet, STEMWorks; Melissa Divonne Dean, Mobile Area Education Foundation

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8931Engaging Youth through Engineering Modules (Curriculum Exchange)Dr. Susan Atkins Pruet, STEMWorks Dr. Susan Pruet has been actively involved in STEM education – as a teacher, teacher educator and di- rector of reform initiatives for over 30 years. Since 1998 she has developed and directed two STEM reform initiatives for the Mobile Area Education Foundation (MAEF): the Maysville Mathematics Ini- tiative and, most recently, Engaging Youth through Engineering (EYE), a K-12 workforce development and STEM initiative in Mobile, Alabama. Both initiatives involve valuable partnerships with the Mo- bile County

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #8922Mentoring Engineering Students:Challenges and Potential RewardsDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili is an academician and a civil engineering consultant in Ames, Iowa. Has published in various fields including: geotechnical engineering, foundations, and pavement materials & design. He has been involved with contemporary engineering education issues, addressing a wide range of topics of interest and relevance to engineering institutions and practicing engineers, in the US and abroad

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Management

Johnson Matthey Electronics/Honeywell Electronic Materials where he held positions in Technical Service, Product Management, Six Sigma, and Research & Development. He is an inventor on a dozen patents and patent applications and has published over 30 papers and book chapters on topics including ceramic processing, Pb-free solder development, experimental design, and biomechanics. His current research focuses on rocket propellant characterization, fin flutter, and heat transfer.Dr. Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington UniversityDr. Kyle Frederick Larsen P.E., Eastern Washington University Dr. Kyle Frederick Larsen Currently teaching Mechanical Engineering at Eastern Washington University Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

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Computer Hardware

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Timothy G. Southerton, RIT Mechanical Engineering

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10836Teaching Robotics by Building Autonomous Mobile Robots Using the Ar-duinoDr. Wayne W. Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Wayne Walter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He received his BS in Marine Engineering from SUNY Maritime College, his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University, and his Ph.D. in Mechanics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Walter has worked for the U.S. Army, Rochester Products and Delco Products Divisions of General Motors, and Xerox, and is a registered professional engineer (P.E.) in New York

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terry Allen Michmerhuizen, College of Aviation, Western Michigan University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #935121ST CENTURY AVIATION MAINTENANCE TRAININGMr. Terry Allen Michmerhuizen, College of Aviation, Western Michigan University Terry Michmerhuizen is currently an Assistant Professor in the College of Aviation at Western Michi- gan University, located in Battle Creek Michigan. He has been involved with aviation manufacturing, maintenance and training since graduating from LeTourneau College in 1975 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Management in 1992. He holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant technician certificate, with Inspection Authorization privileges. He is an FAA

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #8929Teaching Vectors To Engineering Students Through an Interactive VectorBased GameDr. James G. O’Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology James G. O’Brien is an assistant professor of Physics and Mathematics at WIT. His field of expertise is gravitation and cosmology, and has published numerous papers on alternative formulations of gravity. He is a strong advocate of project based learning in physics and mathematics, and is always trying to engage students in new and exciting ways to bring physics alive in the classroom and laboratory.Dr. Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Construction Safety and Risk Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neil Opfer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David R. Shields P.E., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Construction

experience in construction, engineering, and research and eight years of academic experience. He was Co-Chair of the ASCE Civil Engineering in the Oceans V conference. He was the only manager in the 55-year history of the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory ever to win the Employee-of-the-Year Award. He has won numerous awards for project management. He has conducted research for the Construction Industry Institute, Center for Construction Industry Studies, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, OSHA and other organizations. He has published 45 journal and conference pa- pers. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and the M.S. and B.S. in Ocean Engineering from Texas A&M University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

master’s research focusing on the rheology of ionic liquids and cellulose solutions. While at the University of Tennessee, she participated in the co-op program and was appointed a co-op ambassador, mentoring undergraduate students pursuing industrial internships. Most recently she collaborated with B3 Solutions, Temple University, and the U.S. Navy to develop a logistics/IT course for low-income, high potential middle and high school students. Some of her other experiences include working as a processing engineer in the pulp and paper industry, a patent examiner at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and a NSF GK-12 Fellow at the University of South Carolina.Prof. Maureen G Schomaker, University of Cincinnati Maureen

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #10471Embedded computing reinforces and integrates concepts across ECE curricu-lumDr. Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia Harry Powell received the B.S. in Electrical Engineering the University of Virginia in 1978, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2006, and the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 2011. Dr. Powell spent over 20 years in industry designing computer controlled automated systems before returning to academia in 2001. He was appointed to the faculty in 2013, and teaches courses in electric and electronic circuit analysis, electromagnetic energy conversion, embedded computing, and the 4th year