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First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University; Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

Paper ID #21855Student performance on drawing Free Body Diagrams and the effect on Prob-lem SolvingDr. Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr Davis obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich specializing in numerical simulation of multiphase flow. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Davis’ research focuses on pedagogical topics such as student engagement, active learning, and cognitive development. Projects he is currently working on include ”Development of a risk assessment model for the retention of students”, ”Development of Student Assessment Software”, and ”Improving Student Engagement through Active Learning”.Dr

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Summerville, Miami University; Jennifer Blue; Brian P. Kirkmeyer, Miami University; Brielle Nikole Johnson

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

utilize social cognitive psychology.Dr. Jennifer Blue Jennifer Blue is an Associate Professor of Physics at Miami University. She works to give more people access to physics. Sometimes that’s reforming the curriculum for introductory classes, sometimes it’s working with K-12 science teachers, and sometimes it’s advocating for traditionally excluded populations, including women in STEM. Her website can be found here: http://www.users.miamioh.edu/bluejm/.Dr. Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University Brian Kirkmeyer is the Karen Buchwald Wright Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success and Instructor in the College of Engineering and Computing at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His background includes BS, MS and PhD degrees

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

its originalrelaxed state and is what contributes to the residual seal force. The higher this force is, the lesslikely a vial is to leak. The student teams who worked on this project consisted of bothMechanical and Electrical engineering students. The initial semesters were spent understandingthe science of RSF testing, the design of the current machine, and identifying areas where themachine could be improved. During the summer the student team interned in the company andwas tasked with researching elastomeric properties associated with the sealing and testingprocesses. This helped the students gain a better understanding of elastomers. Followingsemesters were spent learning to program logic controller (PLC), switching the load cell type

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Instrumentation Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; mao ye

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Instrumentation

laboratory with an in-house device measurement andcharacterization capability. In that respect it will be an excellent educational tool. The plans areto introduce new experiments and demonstrations in the Electronics laboratory to enhancestudent learning of automated measurement as well as learning device characterization. Spring2016 will be the first time this system will be introduced. Student response will be collected,evaluated and shared at the ASEE Annual Conference in New Orleans.After the publication of this paper the authors plan to make copies of the run time versionavailable to the public upon request.References:[1] Guvench, M.G., "SPICE Parameter Extraction from Automated Measurement of JFET and MOSFETCharacteristics in the Computer

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Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Kelly P.E., Retired ; J. P. Mohsen, University of Louisville; Liv Haselbach P.E., Washington State University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

Engineering Department at the Uni- versity of Louisville where he has taught since 1981. He holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Cincinnati. His area of research is non-destructive testing and evaluation of materials with a focus on concrete structures. He teaches courses and conducts research in the areas of design and con- struction of pavements. He is currently involved in conducting research in condition survey of bridge structures using remote sensing technology. He has also been actively involved the American Society of Civil Engineers, serving on the Educational Activities and Continuing Education committees as well as the Technical Council for Computing and Information Technology

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Diverse Issues in Renewable Energy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #16826Development of a Photovoltaic Emergency Power SystemDr. Lihong (Heidi) Jiao, Grand Valley State University Dr. Jiao is a Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State Univer- sity. Her areas of interest include semiconductor device fabrication and characterization, nano-materials, nano-devices, fiber optics, and nanotechnology education. Her research activities involve graphene-based devices, inorganic/organic solar cells, organic light emitting diodes, and MEMs/NEMs for sensor appli- cations. c American Society for Engineering Education

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 8: Ways to Measure "Things" About Your Course(s)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lilianny Virguez, Virginia Tech; Kenneth Reid, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

first year engineering introductory courses with a goal of increasing students’motivation, among others, thus improving learning and retention.The CourseAll engineering students at this university enter into a general, interdisciplinary engineering program andselect specific disciplines after their first year, as is the case at many universities. There is a two-semester required Foundations of Engineering course sequence; the first course was more focused ondesign while the second course was more focused on engineering computation. The courses sharecontent which is integrated over both semesters. The courses were significantly revised prior to the2013-14 academic year.The revised version of the courses moved from a large lecture and lab format

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11342Expanding Photonics Education in the International Year of LightDr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Technology at Baker College of Flint. In addition to her administrative role she is involved with development of new engineering and technology programs and curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Benneyan, Northeastern University; Corey Balint, Healthcare Systems Engineering Institute at Northeastern University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

the workforce isrooted in educational development. The majority of the staff is comprised of students at variouslevels of their industrial education, including postdoctoral scholars, graduate students in bothMaster’s and PhD programs, and undergraduate students. Students are involved in our centereither full time in the form of internships and co-ops, or part time as a work study, researchassistant, project support, or capstone team. In the past two years, interning students have beenapplying from various disciplines beyond industrial and systems engineering, including bio-medical engineering, economics, statistics, human factors, electrical and computer engineering,medical, and nursing. These students are the main driving force behind

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8488Using Teacher Feedback to Improve the Design of a Fourth Year High SchoolMathematics CurriculumSara Hahler, Louisiana Tech University Sara Hahler is a graduate student at Louisiana Tech University. She received her Bachelor of Science in mathematics education in 2012 from Louisiana College and is currently enrolled in the Computational Analysis and Modeling PhD program at Louisiana Tech. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a tutor for the mathematics department at Louisiana College. Currently, she is performing research in the area of mathematics education exploring the connection between high

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A Daraio, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

reinvented or reassembled each time, but invisibly supports tasks. 3. Reach or scope: Infrastructure goes beyond a single event or local practice. 4. Learned as part of membership: It is taken-for-granted. Outsiders encounter infrastructure as an object to be learned about, and new participants acquire a naturalized familiarity as they become members. 5. Links with conventions of practice: It shapes and is shaped by the conventions of the community of practice. 6. Embodiment of standards: It becomes transparent by fitting into other infrastructures and tools in a standardized fashion. 7. Built on an installed base: It inherits the strengths and limitations of its base. 8. Becomes visible

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Issues in Engineering Technolgy Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University; Leigh Sharma; Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University; Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

and graduate level.Dr. Leigh SharmaDr. Jennifer Vandenbussche, Kennesaw State University Jennifer Vandenbussche is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. In ad- dition to her research in the scholarship of teaching and learning, she does mathematics research in in the area of combinatorics, especially extremal graph theory. Her primary interest lies in coloring and matching problems in graphs.Ms. Valerie Washington, Kennesaw State University Valerie Washington is an undergraduate student at Kennesaw State University, double majoring in Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, with a minor in Spanish

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak Jr, National Science Foundation; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #17223Initial Results in Developing an Engineering Reasoning Assessment for Gen-eral EducationDr. John Krupczak Jr, National Science Foundation Professor of Engineering, Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Former Chair of the ASEE Technologi- cal Literacy Division. Former Chair of the ASEE Liberal Education Division. Senior Fellow CASEE, National Academy of Engineering, 2008-2010.Dr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He has been working on better understanding of students’ learning and issues of technological and

Conference Session

UAV and other Team Projects in Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Aerospace

Paper ID #16028Mentored, Unpaid Design Team Internship ExperienceProf. Peter J. Schubert, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Schubert is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and serves as the Director of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy (www.lugarenergycenter.org) and is the faculty advisor for Stu- dents for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) at IUPUI. He holds 40 US Patents, a Pro- fessional Engineering License (Illinois), and has published over 95 technical papers and book chapters. Schubert has managed research projects from USDA, NASA, DOE, NSF, and DoD

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kari L. Clase, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lauren Ann Terruso, Purdue University

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International Forum

improving organizational systems. He is internationally recognized, has contributed to scholarship more than 150 articles, presentations, books and reviews on software development methodologies, management, organizational change, and program management. Dr. Springer sits on many university and community boards and advisory committees. He is the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions; most recently he was awarded the Purdue University, College of Technology, Equity, Inclusion and Advocacy Award. Dr. Springer received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Purdue University, his MBA and Doctorate in Adult and Community Education with a Cognate in Executive Development from Ball State University. He is

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J. Cross, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Jennifer R. Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kathryn B.H. Clancy, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Princess Imoukhuede, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; Jennifer G. Cromley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Paper ID #22654Intersecting Identities of Women in EngineeringDr. Ruby Mendenhall, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Ruby Mendenhall is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She holds joint faculty appointments in Sociology, African American Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, Social Work and Gender and Women’s Studies.. She is currently a faculty member at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology and a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Computing in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Women and Gender in Global Perspective, and Gender and the Cline Center

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shuyan Sun

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

educating engineers, teachers, and the community. She seeks to identify best practices and develop assessments methods that assist teachers with student engagement, helping them to be successful throughout the STEM pipeline. A few of these key areas include enhancing student’s spatial abilities (k-12 and higher education), inte- grating service learning into the classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using additive manufacturing.Dr. Liang Zhu, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Liang Zhu received her B.S. in Engineering Thermophysics from the University of Science and Technol- ogy of China, Hefei, Anhui, China, in 1988, and Ph.D. in Engineering from the City University of

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest; Sandeep Bharti, Purdue University ; Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

robot and work cell as shown in figure 4. Figure 4. Building 3D Virtual Conveyer Model Using simulation, it allows the user to virtually teach the robot. Because Visual Components simulation software is a computer-based approach that uses digital models and advanced simulation, it’s much faster and more accurate compared to online programming for many applications [4]. It was stated that “the main advantage is concept reinforcement, and overall exposure to the basic constructs, and commands of a typical industrial robot. Tasks such as jogging the robot, teaching frames, creating/modifying, and executing programs are essentially identical in the FANUC teach pendant, and the “RobotRun” teach pendant. This creates not only

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Margaret Carroll; James A. Coller, University of Michigan; Laura K. Alford, University of Michigan; Roxanne Pinsky, University of Michigan; Charles William Schertzing, University of Michigan; Julia T. Toye, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, California Institute of Technology; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan; Sangam Munsiff, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Student

collaboratively with science simulations. Learning and Instruction, 10(6):463–481, 2000. [5] R. Eggert, A. Joshi, S. Mehrotra, Y. V. Zastavker, and V. Darer. Using discourse analysis to understand failure modes of undergraduate engineering teams. IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, pages 1–5, Oct. 2014. [6] I. Bohnet, A. Van Geen, and M. Bazerman. When performance trumps gender bias: Joint vs. separate evaluation. management. Management Science, 62(5):1225–1234, 2015. [7] J. Stonewall, M. C. Dorneich, J. Rongerude, and C. Dorius. A review of bias in peer assessment. In Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity (CoNECD) Conference, Apr. 2018. [8] J. B. Main and M. Sanchez-Pena. Student evaluations of

Collection

2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Tariq Khraishi

,even whole degrees, on-line. A lot of them offer graduate courses and programs online. Some,even at the high-school level, are offering online degrees.LaMeres and Plumb (2014) found out that converting undergraduate digital circuits to onlinedelivery is as effective as in-classroom offerings. They even found the same result for anundergraduate digital systems laboratory using a remote lab approach. Reid (2006) in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at IUPUI studied the conversionof two courses (Digital Fundamentals and C++ programming) has gradually changed twocourses from a traditional lecture / laboratory format to an online format. They found that studentsuccess was comparable to success in a traditional format

Conference Session

Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Lane, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1147: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO COMPLEX PRODUCTDESIGN PROJECTSJohn Farris, Grand Valley State UniversityPaul Lane, Grand Valley State University Page 12.225.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 An Interdisciplinary Approach to Complex Product Design ProjectsAbstractIn 2004, the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley StateUniversity launched the Product Design and Manufacturing emphasis. The newprogram was created in response to the local industry demand for engineerseducated to take a product from conception to production. To meet thischallenge, the program was designed with an emphasis on real

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Harby, UCM; Patricia Polastri, UCM; Chakapong Chuenprasertsuk, UCM

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Engineering Technology

program isdeveloped. This trial and error method is time consuming and does not lead to an automatedprogram development technique. New PLC trends aim to increase communication capability,reduce size and improve the current software8. This must be compatible with the workingenvironment of PLCs, which must be durable and designed for operations in industrialenvironments2.Many PLC programs will not be sequential in nature but will require several processes to executesimultaneously. State diagrams are not efficient when the system requires parallel processing.Petri networks were first developed in computer programming as a structured way of dealingwith parallel processes; in PLC programming a Petri diagram is sometimes used to help with

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don Dekker, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida

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Design in Engineering Education

search for different concepts,evaluate the concepts, select a concept, bring the design to form during the embodiment designphase, detail the design, and draw the parts. The design is taken to the machine shop, where theparts are found, specifically made, or ordered, and then the prototype is assembled. Of course,they must also write a report and make a professional presentation. All of this is completed in afifteen-week semester. The students also they submit individual assignments, learn to work as ateam, develop their design, and learn about the engineering design processes.The following list summarizes the activities of a typical student team

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Crago, Bucknell University

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Educational Research and Methods

example, for use in “enumerating various attributes” forthe ABET Criterion 3 outcomes5. In that project, each of the ABET outcomes [i.e., the Criterion3 (a) through (k)] was broken into a larger number of component parts, and each component part Page 13.658.2of an outcome was described as it might be addressed by a student operating at the various levelsof Bloom’s taxonomy. Verbs from their list 4 were used here in the writing of the performancecriteria because these verbs accurately describe levels of learning as described by Bloom’staxonomy.Taken together, the several performance criteria comprising a particular outcome indicate therequired or

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Donohue, University of Virginia; Garrick Louis, University of Virginia; William Scherer, University of Virginia; Michael C. Smith, University of Virginia; K. Preston White, Jr., Jr., University of Virginia; Peter Beling, University of Virginia

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

of projects over nearly twodecades.Following good systems engineering practice, the model has undergone refinement andrefurbishing over the years in response to participant needs or emerging technologies. Onenotable refinement is the adoption of a web-based delivery method for the assignment of students Page 11.191.3to projects. Using administrative tools with which students are familiar not only providesreinforcement of classroom learning, but facilitates the successful completion of thatadministrative activity. Additionally, a permanent record of projects and their artifacts is easilyaccessible by students working on related or follow-on

Conference Session

Promoting Scientific and Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Douglas, Southern Methodist University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Symposium on Active Control of Sound and Vibration and the Proceedings Co-Editor of the IEEE Workshops on Neural Networks for Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Signal Processing since 1999. He has given a number of keynote and invited lectures as well as short courses on topics ranging from adaptive signal processing and control to innovative engineering education methods. Most recently, he has co-authored a textbook, Engineering Our Digital Future (Prentice Hall, 2004), that is a key component of The Infinity Project, a multi-faceted effort to establish a nationwide engineering curriculum at the high school level. Dr. Douglas is a frequent consultant to industry, a senior member of

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeremy Poling; Emily Blakemore; Lee Greguske; Glenn Wrate

to determine if additional funding of either technology was warranted. Theresults were also published on a student-developed web page. Since the study was performedwith students, in a high traffic area, this research was a wonderful vehicle to increase studentinterest in the energy efficiency area. This paper documents the two technologies, the students’response to the different technology, the methods used to compare the technologies, and thedevelopment of the web page. In addition, suggestions for further work in the area are made, andlessons learned on this project are discussed. It was found that while the amount of energy savedis small for an individual machine, Wisconsin alone has over 75,000 of these machines, so thetotal energy

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sue Scheff

graduation, professional contact can definitely help them overcomegender related obstacles that they face while in college and later in the workforce.” In 2002-2003, eighty University of Kentucky students were matched with e-mentors.Residential Hall for Women in Engineering: The "WIE WING" is located on the first floorof Blanding III, one our residence halls. The purpose of this special community of femaleengineering majors is to provide them with a supportive environment that offers opportunitiesfor formal and informal interactions with faculty members and engineering advisors. Femalestudents have an opportunity to join study groups, take classes together and participate inactivities designed to enhance learning and exploration of career

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen Dudevoir, United States Air Force Academy; Andrew Laffely, United States Air Force Academy; Alan J. Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

that all engineers must function on such teams in the real world, implementing themin the academic context poses substantial challenges. Nonetheless, I would argue that it is eitherextremely difficult or impossible to evaluate how well we have accomplished this outcomewithout putting students into the situation where they must actually work with members of otherdisciplines to accomplish a significant design. Even after such teams have been formed, thevagaries of academia, and the real world, interfere with our ability to measure student function,or dysfunction, within these teams. This paper presents a short history of efforts at the UnitedStates Air Force Academy, focusing on the projects sponsored by the Department of Electricaland Computer

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2010-1162: PRE-COLLEGE MATHEMATICS PREPARATION: DOES ITWORK?Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University Ruba A. Alkhasawneh is a Ph.D. student in engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology and Yarmouk University, respectively in Jordan. Her research focuses on diversity issues and engineering education. Address: 601 West Main Street, PO Box 843068,Richmond, VA 23284-3068; e-mail: alkhasawnera@vcu.edu.Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University Dr. Rosalyn S. Hobson is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Electrical