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Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia ; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4670: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF EMPATHY IN ENGINEER-ING COMMUNICATION THROUGH A TRANSDISCIPLINARY DIALOGUEDr. Joachim Walther, University of Georgia Joachim Walther is an Assistant Professor of engineering education research at the University of Georgia (UGA). He is Co-director of the Collaborative Lounge for Understanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER), an interdisciplinary research group with members from engineering, art, educational psychology, and social work. His research interests span the formation of students’ pro- fessional identity, the role of reflection in engineering learning, and interpretive research methods in en- gineering education. He was the first international

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Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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Julie M. Little-Wiles M.S.M., Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wanda L. Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich J. Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3818: FACULTY PERCEPTIONS AND USE OF A LEARNINGMANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT AN URBAN, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONJulie M. Little-Wiles M.S.M., Ph.D. (A.B.D.), Purdue University, West Lafayette Julie M. Little-Wiles is a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue University’s College of Technology in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation.Dr. Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate programs and Associate Professor of organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technol- ogy, IUPUI.Dr. Wanda L. Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisMr. Erich J. Bauer, Indiana University

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Considerations for the Collection Conscious Librarian

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Patricia E. Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-3879: FACULTY PUBLICATION CHECKLISTS: A QUANTITA-TIVE METHOD TO COMPARE TRADITIONAL DATABASES TO WEBSEARCH ENGINESMs. Patricia E. Kirkwood, University of Arkansas Patricia Kirkwood is the Engineering and Mathematics Librarian serving more than 3,000 students in these disciplines. She has provided reference and instruction services in every STEM field. Her interest in finding appropriate ways to evaluate resources and services has resulted in studies using citation analysis, use information, interlibrary loan statistics, and publication patterns. Page 25.634.1 c American

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Computer-based Measurements

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin McCue, Northeastern University

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Instrumentation

AC 2012-3291: FROM DEMONSTRATION TO OPEN-ENDED LABS: RE-VITALIZING A MEASUREMENTS AND ANALYSIS COURSEDr. Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University Bridget M. Smyser is an Assistant Academic Specialist and Director of Laboratories, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering .Kevin McCue, Northeastern University Page 25.655.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 From Demonstration to Open Ended: Revitalizing a Measurements and Analysis CourseAbstractThe course entitled Measurements and Analysis with Thermal Science Application is a requiredcourse

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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International

AC 2012-3402: GLOBAL STUDIES: A STUDY ON WHY MORE ENGI-NEERING STUDENTS DO NOT PARTICIPATEMr. Eric Specking, University of Arkansas Eric Specking serves as the Associate Director of Recruitment for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He directs the engineering recruitment office and most of the College of Engi- neering’s K-12 outreach programs.Dr. Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas Kim LaScola Needy is Department Chair and 21st Century Professor of industrial engineering at the Uni- versity of Arkansas. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in industrial engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Wichita State University. Prior to her

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2012-3390: HOW MUCH PHYSICS THE FIRST-YEAR ENGINEER-ING STUDENTS REALLY NEED: A STUDY AND SURVEYDr. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, College of Engineering, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115. Page 25.701.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 1 How much Physics the First Year Engineering Students really need: A Study and Survey AbstractFreshmen engineering courses are the eye opener for engineering students in

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

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Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Samuel Todd Hunter, Pennsylvania State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2012-2964: INTEGRATING THE CREATIVE PROCESS INTO ENGI-NEERING COURSES: DESCRIPTION AND ASSESSMENT OF A FAC-ULTY WORKSHOPDr. Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Sarah Zappe is the Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the College of Engineering at Penn State University. In this role, she provides support to faculty in trying innovative ideas in the classroom. Her background is in educational psychology with an emphasis in applied testing and measurement. Her current research interests include integrating creativity into the engineering curriculum, development in- struments to measure the engineering professional skills, and using qualitative data to enhance response process

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ETD Design I

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David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4244: INTEGRATION OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS MUL-TISIM AND MATHSOFT MATHCAD INTO A DIGITAL COMMUNICA-TION TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMDr. David Border, Bowling Green State University David A. Border, Ph.D., has a principle interest in electronic information systems. This field includes digital communication and networking and intelligent networked devices. Current work includes wireless sensor networks. Prior research included work on signal bandwidth compression and signal specific data encoding techniques. Technology application interest includes networked systems. Typical teaching du- ties include junior and senior-level courses in the Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) Program. Within this course set are

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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Justeen Olinger; Michael Hutton; Christopher Gretsch Covington; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Richard Lee Clark Jr., Virginia Western Community College; Branden McKagen, Virginia Tech; John Harris, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3442: LAB-IN-A-BOX: TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIESTO MANAGE LARGE AND NOT SO LARGE LABORATORY COURSESMs. Justeen OlingerMichael HuttonMr. Christopher Gretsch CovingtonDr. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is an Associate Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering at Virginia Tech. She joined Virginia Tech in 2002 after having taught at the University of Denver (1997-1999) and West Virginia University (1999-2002). Her areas of research include optoelectronic materials and devices, optical spectroscopy, packaging for power electronic applications, and electrical engineering pedagogy.Dr. Richard Lee Clark Jr., Virginia Western Community CollegeMr. Branden McKagen

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Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

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David C. Che, Geneva College; David Allen Clark, Geneva College; David W. Shaw, Geneva College; James S. Gidley, Geneva College

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3714: LESSONS LEARNED FROM STARTING AN SAE BAJAPROGRAM IN A SMALL LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGEDr. David Che, Geneva College David Che has been an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Penn., since 2008. He currently is also the Director of the Pinkerton Center for Technology Development at Geneva College. He received his B.S.E in precision engineering from Harbin Institute of Technol- ogy, P. R. China, his M.S in mechanical engineering from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, and Ph.D in mechanical engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. He worked as a se- nior research/project engineer at General Motors Corporation from 1997-2005. He also served as

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Construction Curriculum Development

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Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Lonny G. Simonian, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Construction

AC 2012-2969: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE IMPLEMENTATIONOF INTEGRATED PROJECT BASED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTCURRICULUM: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVEDr. Thomas Michael Korman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Thomas Michael Korman is a graduate of the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, with a B.S. degree in civil engineering and Stanford University with an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineer- ing with an emphasis in construction engineering and management. Korman is an Associate Professor at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, with faculty responsibilities in the construction management, civil, and environmental engineering, and the recently approved fire protection

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Graduate Student Experience

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies, Student

AC 2012-4541: LESSONS LEARNED ON PREPARATION, MOTIVATION,EXPECTATION, AND REFLECTION WHILE TEACHING AND MENTOR-ING AS A GRADUATE STUDENTKacie Caple D’Alessandro, Virginia Tech Kacie C. D’Alessandro is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Structural Engineering and Materials Pro- gram of Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, Va.). She received both her B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University. Once completing the Ph.D. program at Virginia Tech, D’Alessandro plans to pursue a career in academia to teach and to continue research on concrete structures. She also plans to pursue opportunities with engineering education research and K-12 outreach programs

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Design Across Disciplines

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Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas at Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Benjamin Afotey, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4108: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SUSTAINABLE SENIOR DESIGNPROJECT: DESIGN OF A CAMPUS BIODIESEL REFINERYProf. Stephen Mattingly, University of Texas at ArlingtonProf. Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, ArlingtonProf. Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, ArlingtonDr. K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, ArlingtonDr. Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington Melanie Sattler serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Texas, Arlington, where she teaches courses and conducts research related to air quality and sustainable energy. Her research has been spon- sored by the National Science Foundation, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Luminant Power, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects

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Epistemic Research

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Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Cynthia M. D'Angelo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jamon W. Opgenorth; Carrie Beth Reardan, Epistemic Games; Nathan Patrick Haggerty, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Clayton Guy Lepak

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3103: NEPHROTEX: MEASURING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS’WAYS OF PROFESSIONAL THINKING IN A VIRTUAL INTERNSHIPMs. Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison Before becoming interested in education, Golnaz Arastoopour studied mechanical engineering and Span- ish at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. While earning her bachelor’s degree, she worked as a computer science instructor at Campus Middle School for Girls. Along with a team of undergraduates, she headlined a project to develop a unique computer science curriculum for middle school students. She then earned her secondary mathematics teaching certification in New York City at Columbia University. Arastoopour then accepted a position teaching

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Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

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Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno; Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno; Thomas Nguyen

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-5295: NOW MORE THAN EVER: THE NEED FOR A COMMONENGINEERING CORE CURRICULUMDr. Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno Michael G. Jenkins is a professor in mechanical engineering and Former Dean of Engineering at Califor- nia State University, Fresno. He is an advocate of the active learning and teaching philosophy per ABET EC2000. Jenkins is a registered professional engineer in Washington and is actively involved through leadership roles in national/international committees such as ASTM, ASME and ISO. He is also an ex- perienced ABET Program Evaluator (PEV) for general engineering and mechanical engineering. Jenkins received his B.S.M.E. from Marquette University, his M.S.M.E. from

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Online Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Diana Vasilica Pop; Danilo Garbi Zutin P.E., Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-3676: OUTCOME OF AN ONLINE LABORATORY TO SUPPORTA MASTER PROGRAM IN REMOTE ENGINEERINGProf. Michael E. Auer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Since 1995, Michael Auer has been professor of electrical engineering at the Systems Engineering De- partment of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Villach, Austria, and has also held teaching positions at the universities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Amman (Jordan), Brasov (Romania), and Patras (Greece). He was invited for guest lectures at MIT Boston, Columbia University, and the technical uni- versities of Moscow, Athens, and others. He is a senior member of IEEE and a member of VDE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 180 publications, and a

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First-year Programs Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2012-4204: ”OMG! THAT’S WHAT AN ENGINEER DOES?”: FRESH-MEN DEVELOPING A PERSONAL IDENTITY AS AN ENGINEERStephen Rippon, Arizona State University Steve Rippon is the Assistant Dean of Student Services in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. In this capacity, he oversees the Engineering Schools’ K-12 outreach, under- graduate student recruitment, undergraduate engagement programs, and the Engineering Career Center.Dr. James Collofello, Arizona State UniversityMs. Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University Page 25.16.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Active Learning and Demonstrations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam J. Kardos, University of Colorado, Denver; Stephan A. Durham, University of Colorado, Denver; Wesley E. Marshall, University of Colorado, Denver

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Materials

AC 2012-3285: ”GREEN PROJECTS TO PAVEMENTS”: A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING APPROACH TO INTRODUCING SUSTAINABILITYTO CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSMr. Adam J. Kardos, University of Colorado, DenverDr. Stephan A. Durham, University of Colorado, Denver Stephan A. Durham is an Associate Professor in the faculty of engineering in the area of civil engineering at the University of Georgia. Durham teaches and performs research in the area of civil engineering materials, concrete materials and structures, and sustainability. Durham obtained his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Arkansas. He was an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Denver, prior to joining the University of Georgia in 2012

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Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia Tech; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brady R. Cox, University of Arkansas; Joseph Wartman, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5578: A BRIDGE TO THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM STRATEGYFOR INCREASING LATINOS IN THE EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERINGPROFESSORIATEDr. Miguel Pando P.E., University of North Carolina, CharlotteProf. Luis E. Suarez, University of Puerto Rico, MayagezProf. Adrian Rodriguez-Marek, Virginia TechDr. Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Joseph Wartman, University of WashingtonProf. Domniki Asimaki, Georgia Institute of Technology Domniki Asimaki is an Associate Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at GATech. She has a B.S. in civil engineering from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece, and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. Prior

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Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark College

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-3230: CASE STUDY INCORPORATING SERVICE-LEARNINGIN A STATICS AND DYNAMICS COURSE: THE WHEELCHAIR RAMPDESIGN/BUILDDr. Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark College Jennifer Light is an Associate Professor at Lewis-Clark State College where she teaches foundational engineering classes. She obtained her Ph.D. from Washington State University in interdisciplinary engi- neering and M.S. and B.S. degrees in environmental engineering from Idaho State University and Montana Tech, respectively. Light has extensive industry experience in the environmental engineering field with air and water quality. Research interests include improving the first-year experience, service learning, and retention in engineering, in addition to

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Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiong Hu, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Yaoling Wang, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

construction, engineering and technology education and problem-based learning.Dr. Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos Vedaraman Sriraman is Foundry Educational Foundation Key Professor and Interim Director of the Con- crete Industry Management program at Texas State University. His research interests are in engineering education, sustainability and applied statistics. In the past, he has received several grants from the NSF and SME-EF. He has also received teaching awards at Texas State.Ms. Yaoling Wang, Texas State University, San Marcos Yaoling Wang is currently a User Services Consultant at Texas State University, San Marcos. Wang re- ceived her B.S. from Nanjing Normal University, China, in 1998, and

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Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5322: CHANGING FROM ENROLLMENT-CHALLENGED TORESOURCE-CHALLENGED: RESULTS OF A FIVE-YEAR ENROLLMENTSTRATEGYDr. Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Peter J. Shull is an Associate Professor of engineering at Penn State University. Shull received his under- graduate degree from Bucknell University in mechanical engineering and his graduate degrees from the Johns Hopkins University in engineering science. Shull’s research has two main foci: nondestructive eval- uation methods as applied to process control (NDE) and pedagogical methodology. Shull’s pedagogical efforts include an interest in women’s issues within the engineering environment, integrated techniques to improve engineering students

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Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3554: CONTINUED ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION TECH-NOLOGY SOFTWARE INTEGRATION IN A CIVIL ENGINEERING PRO-GRAMMajor Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy Jason Toth is an Instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He received his B.S. from the U.S. Military Academy; M.S. from University of Missouri, Rolla, MO and M.S. from Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA. He is an active member of ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. His research interests include engineering education, development of social responsibility in engineers through Learning Through Service opportunities, and developing world infrastructure assessment and design

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Moghbelli, Texas A7M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3256: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOW-COST PHO-TOVOLTAIC TRAFFIC LIGHT SIGNAL SYSTEMDr. Hassan Moghbelli, Texas A7M University Hassan Moghbelli received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Iran University of Science and Tech- nology (IUST) in 1973, his M.S. in electrical engineering from Oklahoma State University in 1978, and his Ph.D. in electrical engineering with specialization in electrical drives and power electronics from Uni- versity of Missouri, Columbia (UMC), in 1989. Moghbelli was an instructor at Isfahan University of Technology (IUT) from 1978-1984, an Assistant Professor at Purdue University, Calumet, (PUC) from 1989-1993, and an associate professor in IUT and IUST from 1989-2002. He has

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio; Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Pardis Pishdad-Bozorgi, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jude W.P. Patin, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

AC 2012-5261: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI-LEVEL OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR A CONSTRUCTION DE-GREE PROGRAMDr. Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana State University. He is currently the Coordinator of the Construction Science and Management program at the University of Texas, San Antonio.Dr. Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio Suat Gunhan received both his bachelor’s of architecture and master’s of science in architecture degrees from Dokuz Eylul University and a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering from Illinois Institute of Technol- ogy. He is currently an Assistant Professor at the

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Improving the Pedagogy of Laboratory Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; William Marshall, Alief Independent School District

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-3527: A LABORATORY-BASED, PROBLEM-SOLVING PEDA-GOGY PREPARES STUDENTS TO HIT THE JOB MARKET RUNNING!Dr. John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Departmental Internship Co- ordinator at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include power and energy processing, applied process control engineering, automation, fluid power, and facility planning.Mr. William Marshall, Alief Independent School District William Marshall is the Director of Instructional Technology and Career and Technical Education for the Alief Independent School District in Texas. He provides supervision of Program Managers in the areas of career

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Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stamper, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mitchell A. Landess, Rose-Hulman Ventures

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2012-5372: A MODEL FOR STIMULATING INDUSTRIAL PARTICI-PATION IN UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS: 12 YEARSOF ROSE-HULMAN VENTURESDr. Richard Stamper, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyDr. William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bill Kline is professor of engineering management and is currently serving as interim Dean of the Fac- ulty at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Kline has a Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois in mechanical engineering and worked in industry for many years before joining Rose-Hulman. Kline was Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at Montronix, a company providing monitoring systems for industrial machinery. At Rose-Hulman, his professional interests include

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New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4388: A NEW ASSESSMENT METHOD TO EASILY IDENTIFYAREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT IN COURSE-LEVEL LEARNING OUT-COMESProf. Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University Thomas Knotts became a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University in 2006 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He teaches a va- riety of courses, including thermodynamics, computer tools, unit operations lab, and molecular modeling. He enjoys teaching and discovering ways to improve student learning through problem-based and induc- tive learning strategies. With his research group, Knotts seeks to understand the physics of proteins and DNA at the molecular level with

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iem H. Heng, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3129: A NOVEL APPROACH IN TEACHING STEM SUBJECTSTHROUGH CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION IN CAPSTONECOURSESDr. Iem H. Heng, New York City College of Technology Iem Heng earned his bachelor’s degree from Providence College (Providence, R.I.) with double majors in the pre-engineering program and mathematics. In addition, he earned another bachelor’s degree from Columbia University (New York, N.Y.) in mechanical engineering, master’s in applied mathematics from Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Mich.), and his Ph.D. in computational and applied mathe- matics from Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.). Before joining the EMT/CET Department at City Tech in fall of 2007, he was a faculty member and Chair of

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Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3342: A REVIEW OF NON-TENURE-TRACK, FULL-TIME FAC-ULTY AT SYSTEMS CENTRIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (SCSE) PRO-GRAMSKahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology Kahina Lasfer is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Systems Engineering at Stevens Institute of Tech- nology. Her research area is based on analyzing and creating a systems-based approach for the graduate systems engineering education for the 21st century. She participated in many projects at the school of sys- tems and enterprises including a project to create a model curriculum in graduate software engineering. She has a master’s degree in computer engineering. She worked with Lucent Technologies as a Software Developer and Software Designer/Architect