Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paulo Radatz; Robert J Kerestes, University of Pittsburgh

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

Proceedings, IATED, 2019, pp. 97–106.[6] M. Tanner and E. Scott, “A flipped classroom approach to teaching systems analysis, design and implementation,” Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, vol. 14, no. 2015, pp. 219–241, 2015.[7] M. Wei, H. Zhang, and T. Fang, “Enhancing the course teaching of power system analysis with virtual simulation platform,” The International Journal of Electrical Engineering & Education, p. 0020720920953434, 2020.[8] R. Kerestes, P. Dolloff, and R. Clark, “Delivery of a Revamped Course on Electric Power Distribution Engineering and Smart Grids Paper ,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa Bay, FL, Jun. 2019.[9] EPRI, “OpenDSS,” 2019. https

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Committee on Instructional Technology Presents: Gamers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel; Kweku Tekyi Brown P.E., The Citadel

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #37314Geotechnical Site Characterization in a Box: Bringing the Full SiteCharacterization Experience to the ClassroomDr. Timothy A. Wood, The Citadel Timothy A Wood is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel. He acquired a Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics Summa Cum Laude with Honors followed by Civil Engi- neering Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. His technical research focuses on structural evaluation of buried bridges and culverts. He encourages students through an infectious enthu- siasm for engineering mechanics and self-directed, lifelong learning

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Design and Labs

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria-isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Eric Dieckman, University of New Haven; Ismail Orabi, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven

micro-Doppler classification of drones and quadcopters using small and low-cost radar systems, discovery, and classification of Internet of Things (IoT) devices using Software Defined Radios (SDRs), and development of multiple ultrasonic guided-wave simulation tools and methods for Additively Manufactured Metals.Maria-isabel Carnasciali (Associate Professor) Maria-Isabel is currently an Assistant Provost and professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Haven. She teaches courses related to thermo-fluid systems – including Engineering Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Thermo/Fluids Laboratory, and Applied CFD. In addition to her education research and assessment related work, she involves graduate and

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

W.N.P. Hung; M.M. Agnihotri; J. Wang

manufacturing.JHYWEN WANGDr. Wang is an Assistant Professor and holds a joint appointment with Department of Engineering Technology& Industrial Distribution and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. His expertiseand research interests include material deformation and finite element analysis. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

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2004 GSW

Authors

Bonnie Boardman; Lynn Peterson

. Boardman is Asst. Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering at U Texas Arlington. Herresearch interests are logistics and resource planning. Dr. Boardman holds B.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering(IE) from U. Arkansas and an M.S. in IE from Texas A&M. She is faculty advisor for UTA’s Alpha Pi Mu, theNational IE honor society and co-sponsor of APICS student chapter, Educational Society for Resource Management.LYNN PETERSONDr. Peterson is Associate Dean of Engineering for Academic Affairs at U Texas Arlington, and Professor inComputer Science and Engineering. Her Ph.D. is in medical computer science from U Texas Southwestern MedicalCenter. Her research interests are applications of artificial intelligence and medical

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2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rajpal S Sodhi, NJIT

, Ethics in Engineering Practice and Research, 2nd ed., CambridgeUniversity Press. 2011.[6] http://www.abet.org.[7] http://www.nspe.org/Ethics.[8] “Risky Decision/A special report; Study of Ford Explorer's Design Reveals a Series ofCompromises”. New York Times, December 7, 2000.[9] Taiwo K. Aladeojebi, Planned Obsolescence “International Journal of Scientific &Engineering Research, Volume 4, Issue 6, June-2013.[10] http://www.asme.org/groups/educational-resources/engineers-solveproblems/code-of-ethics-of-engineers.[11] James Barron, “ Chrysler Agrees to Pay on Lemon-Law Resales,” New York Times,September 30, 1988.

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ramsin Khoshabeh, University of California, San Diego; Rick Gessner, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

topics?If this capstone sequence is truly as effective as we believe in preparing engineers for their futureemployment, we should be able to see a discernible difference. While we did not set out to createthis capstone as a pedagogical research project, we are discovering daily that the teachingplatform is one that deserves to be studied to fully appreciate and understand the effectiveness ofthe material on student success. References1. J. Dunlosky, K. A. Rawson, E. J. Marsh, M. J. Nathan, and D. T. Willingham, “Improving Students’ Learning With Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions From Cognitive and Educational Psychology,” Psychol Sci Public Interest, 2013, Jan, 14(1):4-58, doi: 10.1177

Collection

1981 North Midwest Section

Authors

P. C. Pfister

side consequences; whether in thelong run it improves the human condition is a matter of historicaljudgment. There are aspects of design education which can be learnedas knowledge; there are other aspects which can only be conveyed asunderstanding; there are yet other aspects which can only evoke, muchas poetry (even when devoid of facts and knowledge) evokes moods with-in us. Numerous articles have been written on design education, essen-tially all suggest that the experience include the following: 1. Definition of design specifications from a consideration of human need, side effects and long range consequences. 2. Development of a time and resources schedule. 3. Review of patent and state

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 1 - Energy & Electrical Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Glenn T. Wrate P.E., Northern Michigan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

completing his research he worked in the relay testing group at Northern States Power Company in Minneapolis. After obtaining his Ph.D., Glenn accepted an appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). In 1999 he was promoted to Associate Professor, in 2001 he won the Falk Engineering Educator Award and was promoted to head the Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) program. He received the Karl O. Werwath Engineering Research Award in 2003. In 2004 he moved from the MSE program to take over the Electrical Engineering program. After guiding the program through accreditation, he stepped down in 2007. Dr. Wrate has now

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John A. Mirth, Saint Cloud State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25397Using Doodles to Assist Learning in Mechanical Engineering CoursesDr. John A. Mirth, Saint Cloud State University John Mirth is an associate professor in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department at the St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to this, he had positions at the University of Denver, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa. He obtained his BSME degree from Ohio University and his MSME and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota. c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Courses

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana; Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana; Bradley Lane Kicklighter, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #26439Work in Progress: It’s Not a Matter of Time!Dr. Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana Julian received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in Engineering Mechanics in 2007. He spent a semester teaching at community college in the area and then spent two years at University of Massachusetts con- tinuing his research in finite element modeling and biomechanics and continuing to teach. He has been at the University of Southern Indiana since 2010.Dr. Tom McDonald, University of Southern Indiana Tom McDonald is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Southern Indiana. He

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

this activity provided a strong firststep. In the future, we will continue to work with the entire faculty of the college to enhance thismodel.Bibliography 1. Glatthorn, A. A., Jailall, J., Curriculum for the New Millennium, Education In A New Era, ASCD Yearbook, 2000, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA, 2000, pp. 97-121 2. National Research Council, How Students Learn History, Mathematics, and Science in the Classroom, The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., 2005, pp. 1-25 3. Cannon, R. and Newble, D., A Handbook for Teachers In Universities And Colleges, A Guide To Improving Teaching Methods, Fourth Edition, Kogan Page, London, UK, 2000, pp. 1-37 4. ABET

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

. 2005 Outlook for Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana Business Review, Indiana Business Research Center, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Carol O. Rogers, editor, Vol. 78, No. 4, http://www.ibrc.indiana.edu/ibr/2003/outlook04/columbus.html2. County Profiles, A component of STATS Indiana, Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Maintained by Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, www.stats.indiana.edu3. Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, www.mkna.org4. Fuehne, J., Phillips, J., and Neth, B., Using a Foundation Grant to Introduce Technology Through the Local K- 12 School System, Proceeds of the Frontiers in Education Conference

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Jenni M. Buckley, University of Delaware

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First-Year Programs

Engineering Education Research, New York, Cambridge University Press, 2014, pp. 601-632.[7] J. A. Enszer, "Developing Reliable Lab Rubrics Using Only Two Columns," in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, FL, 2019.AppendixBelow are the rubrics associated with “Assignment A” in our retrospective analysis. Table A.1shows a traditional rubric (Pre-Algorithm, implemented in 2017) and Table A.2 shows themodified two-column rubric (Post-Algorithm, 2019). The traditional rubric is preceded by thefollowing text: This assignment is worth 50 points total, graded according to rubric below.“Good” receives 90-100% total points for each element; “Average” is 80-89% of points for anelement; and “Poor” is 70-79

Collection

2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

John M Pavlina, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Brennan Gray

-Universit¨at Freiburg research was conducted on prostate cancer ablation using HIFU and MRI. Currently working as an assistant professor at ERAU in Prescott, AZ.Mr. Brennan Robert Gray c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Supplemental Outside-of-Class Assignments Incorporating Immediate Feedback for use in an Entry-level Coding Class to Promote In-Class Active Learning John M. Pavlina and Brennan Gray Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott-CampusAbstractIntroductory computer programming classes remain difficult for incoming students with little tono experience or interaction with the background processes

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pankaj Mallick, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Ghassan Kridli, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Elsayed A. Orady, University of Michigan, Dearborn; German Reyes, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jennifer M. Makas, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

program assessment for continuous improvement and is active in curriculum development. In addition, he is active in promoting engineering education to underrepresented groups. Ghassan’s research focuses on the application of fundamental engineering knowledge in the design and manufacture of sheet metal products of lightweight alloys. His work has significant industrial applicability and includes mechanical and metallurgical characterization of light alloys coupled with numerical models for predicting the material formability. Ghassan received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami in 1986 and 1988, respectively, and his Ph.D. from the University

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Papers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

graduate-level courses in solar power and advanced photovoltaics at Kennesaw State University. His current research interests include third generation solar cells for building-integrated pho- tovoltaics, semiconductor thin-films and nanocrystals for optoelectronic devices, mixed-signal electronics for instrumentation and development of technology enhanced teaching tools and pedagogical framework for improved engineering education. He has published more than 20 technical research articles in interna- tional journals and conferences. His innovative teaching and research programs have been supported by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Kennesaw State University and the U.S. Environmental

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

Electrical Engineering at Monterrey Tech (ITESM-Monterrey Campus). Teaches courses in CAD/CAE, Mechanical Design, Fi- nite Element Method and Optimization. His interest are in the area of product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, sustainable design, and biomechanics.Dr. Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech Dr. Diana Bairaktarova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Through real-world engineering applications, Dr. Bairaktarova’s experiential learning research spans from engineering to psychology to learning sciences, as she uncovers how individual performance is influenced by aptitudes, spatial skills, personal interests and direct manipulation of

Conference Session

Solar and Wind Energy-System Initiatives

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

alone, nearly31,000 new jobs in the solar industry have been created in the U.S. bringing the total to 173,807– about 22% increase since 20131,2. Thus, it is of utmost importance to produce skilled engineersfor this rapidly growing industry by providing effective hands-on education at the universitylevel. Hands-on laboratory exercises substantially help to reinforce the theoretical knowledgegained from the lecture – thus improving the student learning outcome. In addition, it also helpsto develop the important experiment design, data acquisition, and data analysis skills desired bythe industry and are highly beneficial for future graduate level research. This paper discusses onthe development of a low-cost, portable and programmable smart solar

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2001 he has taught courses in Engineering Graphics, 3D Printing, GD&T, Electro-Mechanical Systems, Statics and Dynamics, Thermal and Fluid Systems, Controls and Engineering Measurements. His research interests are in the area of advanced manufacturing, exploration of 3D Printing as an innovation, engagement, and outreach tool, applications of 3D printing in multi-disciplinary areas such as healthcare and robotics, and in the renewable energy sector. He is married with two daughters and lives in the state of North Carolina.Dr. Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. ”Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, College of Engi- neering and Technology, East Carolina University

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J Reid, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #11731Application of and Preliminary Results from Implementing the First-YearIntroduction to Engineering Course Classification Scheme: Course Foci andOutcome FrequencyMr. David Reeping, Ohio Northern University David Reeping is a junior majoring in Engineering Education with a minor in Mathematics and an un- dergraduate research assistant. He is a Choose Ohio First scholar inducted during the 2012-2013 school year and the recipient of the Remsburg Creativity Award for 2013 and The DeBow Freed Award for out- standing leadership as an undergraduate student (sophomore male) in 2014. Also, he is a member of the

Conference Session

Various Prospectives in Power Systems

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Richard Walsh, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12209Transmission Line Analysis using PowerXDr. Thomas Richard Walsh, Eastern Washington University Thomas Walsh is a professor of Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University. He teaches courses in Energy Systems, Power Systems and Protective Relaying. His research interests include adap- tive relaying, synchrophasors and the smart grid. Page 26.1604.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Transmission Line Analysis using

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Sarah Baxter, University of St. Thomas

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Mathematics

increases student performance in science, engineering and mathematics” PNAS, 111(23), 8410-8415[6] Prince, M. “Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research” J. Engr. Education, 93(3) 223-231, 2004

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University; Amy L. Kaleita, Iowa State University

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Paper ID #23175Work in Progress: Hybrid-flipped Classrooms: Challenges and Opportuni-tiesDr. D. Raj Raman, Iowa State University D. Raj Raman is Morrill Professor in the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) Department at Iowa State University, where he is also University Education Program Director and Testbed Champion for the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC). He is a licensed Profes- sional Engineer who earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to coming to

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ruth Abigail Mower, United States Military Academy; Erick Martinez P.E., United States Military Academy; Landon M. Raby, United States Military Academy; John Boyle, United States Military Academy, West Point; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

, the 553rd ensured the provision of multi-functional technical engineering capabilities such as: limited engineering design; engineer reconnaissance; construc- tion planning and management; base camp development; and geospatial, construction contract, security engineering, and USACE engineer reach-back support. Previously, she served as the 169th Engineer Bat- talion Executive and Operations Officer over five companies and two detachments within TRADOC that trained 3,500 Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers as well as 1,200 Sister Service personnel in over 300 classes per year at five different geographic locations. Her research interests include the how environ- mental policy, both at the international and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Frassica, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina; Philip Voglewede, Marquette University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 13.57.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A METHOD TO UTILIZE A TISSUE ENGINEERING LABORATORY IN A CONTROL THEORY COURSEAbstractA carefully planned control theory course is capable of tying together many topics encounteredin an undergraduate engineering curriculum. Some challenges are presented though whenteaching such a course. Traditional control courses tend to be highly conceptual and includetopics difficult for students to grasp1. To show students the real-world relevance ofmathematical modeling and control theory, a biomedical research experimental laboratory wasintroduced into the course. Students were required to design a control system to operate aperistaltic pump for nutrient supply

Conference Session

IP and Supporting Student Startups

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin High, Oklahoma State University; Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

University PAUL E. ROSSLER directs the Engineering and Technology Management Program and co-directs the Legal Studies in Engineering Program at Oklahoma State University and is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Virginia Tech.Karen High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main research interests

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Young, University of Auckland; Robert Kirkpatrick, University of Auckland; William Svrcek, University of Calgary

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Chemical Engineering

. (1962) and Ph.D. (1967) degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, Edmonton. Dr. Svrcek’s teaching and research interests centre on process control and design. He is a registered professional engineer in Alberta and Ontario and is actively involved in research with industry. Page 12.581.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Effective Teaching and Learning in Chemical Process Engineering Design1. IntroductionBefore the age of electronic calculators, mainframe or personal computers, engineers coulddesign many of the structures and

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veekit O'Charoen, Boeing Commerical Aircraft Group (Seattle); Eric Leonhardt, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

/Engineer, Schroff Development Corporation, Mission, 1997.Cozzens, Richard, CATIA V5 Workbook, Release 8 & 9, Schroff Development Corporation, Mission, 2002.Earle, James, Graphics for Engineers, Sixth Edition, Pearson Education, Upper Saddle River, 2003.Karam, Fred and Charles Kleismit, Using CATIA V5, Thompson Learning, Stamford, 2003.Lawry, Mark, I-DEAS Student Guide, Structural Dynamics Research Corporation, Milford, 2001.Lueptow, Richard and Michael Minbiole, Graphics Concepts with SolidWorks, Second Edition, Pearson Education,Upper Saddle River, 2004.Raisor, E. Max, Engineering Graphics Principles with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, SchroffDevelopment Corporation, Mission, Kansas, 2002.Sorby, Sheryl, Solid Modeling with I-DEAS

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #9218A versatile platform for programming and data acquisition: Excel and VisualBasic for ApplicationsDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Hal Evensen earned his doctorate in Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he performed research in the area of plasma nuclear fusion. Before joining UW-Platteville in 1999, he was a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Washington, part of group that developed automation for biotechnology. His recent research includes collaborations in energy nanomaterials