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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University; Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State University; Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas; Daniel Humburg, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

AC 2012-4802: DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-UNIVERSITY GRADU-ATE BIOENERGY PROGRAMDr. Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University Danielle Bellmer is an Associate Professor in biosystems and agricultural engineering at Oklahoma State University. She received her B.S. in food engineering from Michigan State University in 1992 and her Ph.D. in biological and agricultural engineering from Purdue University in 1996.Dr. Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State UniversityProf. Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas Danielle Carrier has been a faculty member since 1996, first at the University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, Canada) and since 2000 at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.) in the Department of Biological and

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Pope; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T State University; Robert Cobb Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Tony E. Graham I, North Carolina A&T State University; Li-Shiang Tsay, North Carolina A&T State University; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State University

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-3509: A COLLEGE-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP FOR ENTER-PRISE COMPUTINGDr. Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University Larry Burton received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Duke University. He has 25 years executive international management experience in technology-based businesses and holds ten patents in microwave and optical communications, video switching, and broadband infrastructure. His current research is focused on high availability/high reliability enterprise computing.Shawn PopeDr. Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University Ibraheem Kateeb received his B.S. in physics and mathematics from Yarmouk University in Jordan, and M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. degrees from

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma; Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma; Dylan Bradley Miller; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3896: A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE: UN-DERWATER ROBOTICS RESEARCHProf. Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma Baha Jassemnejad is Chair and professor of engineering and physics.Mr. Wei Siang Pee, University of Central OklahomaMr. Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma Engineering & Physics Department, Edmond Okla.Mr. Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma Mechanical and Electrical SystemsMr. Dylan Bradley MillerDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaAdam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma Adam Dorety is currently a freshman at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). He is involved in UCO Robotics, and the UCO chapter of the American Society of Mechanical

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Online Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Hazim A. El-Mounayri, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-4993: AUTOMATED ONLINE PROCESS TRAINING IN A VIR-TUAL ENVIRONMENTMr. Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp. Mr. Hatem Wasfy is the President of Advanced Science and Automation Corp. (ASA), a company that specializes in the development of online virtual learning environments and advanced engineering simu- lations. He has helped design several interactive learning environments that include a CNC machining course, a centrifugal pump maintenance course, an undergraduate physics course, and a welding course. He received a B.S. (1994) and an M.S. (1996) in mechanical engineering from the American University in Cairo. Wasfy’s research interests include advanced learning systems, cavitation modeling

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Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Michael V. Cristiano; Patrick Caton, U.S. Naval Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4707: THE NEWCOMEN PUMPING ENGINE: A CAPSTONEDESIGN PROJECTDr. Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy Matthe Carr is Permanent Military Professor of mechanical engineering and a nuclear submarine Officer.Michael V. CristianoProf. Patrick Caton, U.S. Naval Academy Page 25.1325.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Newcomen Pumping Engine: A Capstone Design ProjectabstractThe purpose of this article is to describe the undergraduate mechanical engineering capstonedesign project of building an operating and instrumented scale model Newcomen Engine.Thomas Newcomen built

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Linking Engineering and Liberal Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4961: REQUIRING A COURSE IN INFRASTRUCTURE FORALL GRADUATESDr. J. Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy J. Ledlie Klosky, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point, where he also serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Engineering. Klosky is the 2010 winner of the National Outstanding Teaching Medal from the society, and, in addi- tion to traditional engineering pursuits, he works in communication in education, course design, and the interface between engineering and other disciplines.Major Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy Major Scott Katalenich is an instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at

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Software Engineering Topics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Eric Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2012-4501: TEACHING SOFTWARE SECURITY: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARYAPPROACHDr. Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering Walter Schilling is an Assistant Professor in the Software Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis. He received his B.S.E.E. from Ohio Northern University and M.S.E.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Toledo. He worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon as an Embed- ded Software Engineer for several years prior to returning for doctoral work. He has spent time at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and consulted for multiple embedded systems companies in the Midwest. In addition to one U.S. patent, Schilling has numerous publications in

Conference Session

Engineering Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Science Teaching (42 (2), 185-217. 3. Fishman, B., R. Marx, S. Best and R Tal, (2002). A Design Approach to Professional Development: Linking Teacher and Student Learning in Systemic Reform, Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA. 4. Garet, M.S., A.C. Porter, L. Desimone, B.F. Birman, and K.S. Yoon, (2001). What Makes Professional Development Effective? Results from a National Sample of Teachers, American Educational Research Journal, 38, 915-945. 5. Loucks-Horsley, S., N. Love, K.E. Stiles, S. Mundry and P. Hewson, (2003). Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics, 2nd Edition, Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, Inc

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Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4725: ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITIES FOR DESIGNMs. Natasha Perova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Natasha Perova is currently a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She previously worked at the Harvard Graduate School of Education as a Research Assistant focusing on students’ learning algebra and also taught an introductory physics course at Suffolk University, Boston, Mass. Before that, she worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Engineering Edu- cational and Outreach at Tufts University, Medford, Mass. Natasha received her M.S. in mathematics, science, technology, and engineering education in 2008, M.S. in electrical engineering in 2005 from Tufts

Conference Session

Attaining Academic Leadership Positions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Chris S. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Dianne Dorland, Rowan University; Sarah A. Rajala, Mississippi State University; Mary Roth, Lafayette College

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Women in Engineering

ability to workcollaboratively with our faculty and administrators; and with faculty and staff from our externalpartners as well.DD: For me, I believe my most important skill is having a sense of humor, especially when Iapply that sense of humor to myself. Being willing to not take myself too seriously, that is, notconsider myself more important than others, helps me keep balance in my life. Balancepromotes a positive attitude and respect for all, truly advantages for long-term career success.SK: Having a sense of humor is essential. Don’t assume actions of others are malicious,indifference or incompetence might also be explanations. Always have a “Plan B”. Be carefulwhom you choose to be in any critical path to success. The hardest part is the

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac M. Choutapalli, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Young-Gil Park, University of Texas, Pan American

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Mechanical Engineering

tests, pre and post-affectsurveys, will also be administered to the students to gauge the effectiveness of challenge-basedlearning in MECE 3320.References1. Pandy, M., Petrosino, A, Austin, B. and Barr, R. “Assessing Adaptive Expertise in UndergraduateBiomechanics,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 3, 2004, pp. 211–222.2. Barr, R.E., Pandy, M.G., Petrosino, A.J., Roselli, R.J., Brophy, S., and Freeman, R.A., “Challenge-BasedInstruction: The VaNTH Biomechanics Learning Modules”, Advances in Engineering Education, Vol. 1, No. 1,Fall 2007, pp. 1 – 30.3. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., and Cocking, R.R., “How People Learn : Brain, Mind, Experience, and School”(Expanded Edition), National Academic Press, (2000).4. Giorgio, T.D. and

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Daugherty, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rodney L. Custer, Black Hills State University; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Daniel A. Spake, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

25.539.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Concept Assessment: Design & DevelopmentIntroductionWhile much of the focus on K-12 STEM education has concentrated on science andmathematics, engineering is increasingly seen as a viable educational approach. Some of thereasons include that engineering (a) provides authentic educational problem solving contexts formathematics and science; (b) may increase the number of students interested in STEM areas,particularly from underrepresented populations 1; and (c) might facilitate the technologicalliteracy of all students2. In 2009, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) convened aCommittee on K-12 Engineering Education resulting

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Emily George Hardee, Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Screaming the process and how Implementing a Theme on a to facilitate and Session B STEM Lab budget Continuing guide the intrinsic 1:35-2:30 (combined with (Combined with Momentum factor needed Materials) Fundraising and amongst students Materials

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jumoke O. Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-4732: ONLINE DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGLABORATORY COURSESDr. Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University Yacob Astatke completed both his doctorate of rngineering and B.S.E.E. degrees from Morgan State University (MSU) and his M.S.E.E. from Johns Hopkins University. He has been a full-time faculty member in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at MSU since Aug. 1994 and currently serves as the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies. He teaches courses in both analog and digital electronic circuit design and instrumentation. Dr. Astatke has more than 10 years of experience in the development and delivery of synchronous and asynchronous web-based ECE courses in the USA and abroad

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Norm Clark, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3293: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSDr. Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Norm Clark, Texas A&M University Page 25.1082.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PROJECT BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSIntroduction In today’s world where students have grown up in the Internet age, “relationships” and“being connected” have taken on different meanings from the past. In businesses, especially inBusiness to Business (B2B) scenarios, strategic relationships are very significant. So

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3991: CREATING PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN YOUR UNIVER-SITY AND COMMUNITY-BASED OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMSTO IMPROVE THE STEM PIPELINEDr. Barbara A. Christie, Loyola Marymount University Barbara A. Christie is the Founding Director of the Science and Engineering Community Outreach pro- gram at Loyola Marymount University. Page 25.358.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Creating Partnerships Between Your University and Community-Based Out-of School Time Programs to Improve the STEM Pipeline AbstractIn 2001, after receiving seed money from the

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Douglas William Twigge; John Block, Texas A&M University; Mickie Byrd

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3434: E-CLOCK: A WIKI-BASED OUTREACH AND RECRUIT-MENT TOOLDr. Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan is a Full Professor in the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Texas A&M University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. His major areas of interest include wireless networking and embedded microcontroller-based data acquisition, instrumentation and control systems. Morgan has also served as Director of engineering and as a Senior Consultant to the private sector where he has been involved in several design, development and system integration projects sponsored by the FAA, USAF, and major airport authorities. As a Texas A&M faculty member, he

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3584: A FACULTY ADVISER’S PERSPECTIVE ON DEVELOP-ING AN SAE BAJA PROGRAMDr. Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University Robert Marlor is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Northern Michigan University. He received a Ph.D. in civil-structural engineering from Michigan Technological University n 2003. He is the Faculty Adviser for the NMU SAE Baja team. His research interests include load duration behavior of wood connections, project-based learning in engineering mechanics, and teaching design through SAE Student Design Competitions. Page 25.42.1

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Practitioner Panel on Issues Related to Environmental Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon A. Jones, University of Portland

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-4371: PRACTITIONER PANELDr. Sharon A. Jones, University of Portland Page 25.1052.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Environmental Engineering Practitioner Panel ASEE 2012 Annual Conference Environmental Engineering Division San Antonio, TX June, 2012Panel Name: Educational Preparation of Environmental Engineering Students forProfessional LifeThe panel consists of four highly-placed environmental engineers representing theconsulting and regulatory communities. They

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Heard, Carnegie Mellon University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-4041: TECHNOLOGY IMPACT: FROM UTOPIA TO WASTE-LANDDr. Robert A. Heard, Carnegie Mellon University Robert Heard is Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Past experience includes 17 years in industry and the past seven years teaching at Carnegie Mellon with particular emphasis on the engineering-based courses, including materials selection and capstone design courses. Page 25.1268.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Technology Impact – From Utopia to WastelandAbstract A course entitled

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3982: INTRODUCING FACULTY RESEARCH TO UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING STUDENTS: ENHANCING ACTIVE COOPERA-TIVE LEARNINGDr. Nina Robson, Texas A&M University Nina Robson is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department at Texas A&M University and an Assistant Researcher in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of California, Irvine.Dr. Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University Joseph A. Morgan has more than 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and telecom- munications systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution De- partment in 1989 and has served

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Cheryl Osterman; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Hammond, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-4854: MECHANIX: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SKETCH RECOG-NITION TRUSS TUTORING SYSTEMMs. Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University Olufunmilola Atilola is currently a doctoral student in the department of mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. She obtained her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina, Columbia and her bachelor’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, both in mechanical engineering. At Texas A&M, her research areas include representations in engineering design and innovations in engineering education.Ms. Cheryl OstermanFrancisco Vides, Texas A&M University Francisco Vides is a Graduate Researcher at the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Joshua Johnson, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3927: ASSESSING AN ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE INSTRUMENTIN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES AT TWO CAMPUSESDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M University; Francisco Vides, Texas A&M University; Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M University; Julie S. Linsey, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond Ph.D., Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

AC 2012-4935: AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION OF STUDENT MISCON-CEPTIONS AND ERRORS FOR TRUSS ANALYSISMs. Olufunmilola Atilola, Texas A&M UniversityFrancisco Vides, Texas A&M University Francisco Vides is a Graduate Researcher at the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University. He received a double major from Los Andes University in Bogota, Colombia, in electrical engineering and computer science. He is now finishing his master’s degree in computer science at Texas A&M University. His research interests are in computer-human interaction (CHI), artificial intelligence (AI), computer- assisted instructional (CAI) software, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS).Prof. Erin M. McTigue, Texas A&M UniversityDr

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Alexis Pham, University of the Pacific

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Mechanical Engineering

the learning modules are to provide the studentswith (a) an alternate insight into heat transfer concepts that are covered in a traditionalundergraduate course, including steady-state heat conduction, transient heat conduction, and heatconduction through a semi-infinite medium, (b) a basic knowledge of finite element theory, and(c) the ability to apply commercial finite element software to engineering problems involvingthermal systems. From an instructor’s point-of-view, the implementation of the learningmodules should result in minimal impact on the course content and schedule by not requiring theelimination of other content in order to make room for the learning modules. Assessment hasbeen done through the use of pre- and post-learning

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Manuela Romero, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Binzley, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eman A. Zaki, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Page 25.1474.3motivated” students. Secondly, the average course grade for the survey participants was a “B”, aletter grade higher than the class average of “BC”. Among survey participants, 86 scored acourse grade of “B” or above. The remaining 46 participants scored “BC” or lower. Thirdly,among the 132 participants, 68 students were asked to indicate their readiness for college physicscourses; of these 37 indicated they were “ready to take college physics” while the remaining 31indicated they were “somewhat ready”. The average course grade for these two groups differs:the “ready” group (nR=37) had a “B” average, and the “somewhat ready” group (nSR=31) had a“BC” average. Finally, most survey participants completed their college education at

Conference Session

New and Innovative Ideas

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer S. Atchison, Drexel University; Danielle Tadros, Drexel University; Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University; Paul Holt; William Andrew Stoy, North Carolina State University; Joy A. Kots, Father Judge High School; Caroline Louise Schauer, Drexel University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

of paper would have to be cut to result in a nanometer sized piece of paper.The lectures were designed to give the students a working knowledge of the propertiesand advantages of materials at the nanoscale as well as some of the synthesis strategies.Sample lesson plans are in Appendix B. The students were then given a lecture onelectrospinning and the pre-activity STEM Attitudes survey and ElectrospinningAssessment were administered. Copies of both assessments are in Appendix C.Figure 1 Electrospinning set-up used in the classrooms. a) Photograph of the K’NEX spinner. b)Photograph of the spinners connected to the HV power supply break out box. Ground wasdistributed through a second breakout box. c) Schematic diagram of the breakout boxes. d

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

according to certain ideas studentsexpressed. Later for each cluster, facets were organized as: (a) appropriate or acceptableunderstanding for introductory physics, (b) arising from formal instruction, but eitherovergeneralized or undergeneralized in application, or (c) more problematic and needinginstructional intervention to prevent student difficulty with the cluster or ideas in relatedclusters.7 In summary, Minstrell recommends the use of qualitative research strategies, such asopen-ended interviews, focus groups, or think-alouds, to diagnose students’ misconceptions.Fusion ModelThe Fusion Model is a statistical technique that models student response behavior by both abinary attribute (mastery or non-mastery) and a continuous attribute (mastery

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

adoption research. Objectives and observable outcomes are: 1. Software Support System. Develop an evaluation instrument database and user interface that support users in accessing desired instrument information and in providing feedback on instrument and system features. Achievement of this objective requires delivery of a prototype system that (a) has a web interface with appearance and functionality expected by the community, (b) enables users to easily locate desired resources, (c) instructs users in proper use and interpretation of instrument results, and (d) enables users to provide useful feedback on the instrument and system. 2. Instrument Selection and Appraisal Process. Establish an appraisal

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Women in Engineering

professional andleadership skills are usually learned the hard way – through experience in the workplace as aprofessional engineer3. The importance of these attributes is also underlined by its closealignment with the skills delineated by ABET28. The skills outlined by ABET are (a) an abilityto apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) an ability to design andconduct 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