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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Brian Aufderheide, Hampton University; LaNika M. Barnes, Albemarle County Public Schools (Charlottesville, Virginia); Otsebele E Nare, Hampton University; Garrick E. Louis, University of Virginia; Daniel Webster Fairley II, 100 Black Men of Central Virginia

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Diversity

23.08.22. 2. AAAS et al. STEM and the American Workforce: An Inclusive Analysis of the Jobs, GDP, and OUTPUT Powered by Science and Engineering, Aerospace Industries Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, et al., 2020. 3. Østergaard, C.R; B. Timmermans, and K. Kristinsson. (2011). “Does a different view create something new? The effect of employee diversity on innovation,” Research Policy, V. 40, I. 3. Pp. 500-509. 4. NCSES, Diversity in STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023, National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, NSF 23-315. 5. NSB, The State of U.S. Science & Engineering 2022: Science and Engineering Indicators, National Science

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2024 South East Section Meeting

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Sreekanth Gopi, Kennesaw State University; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University; Md Abdullah Al Hafiz Khan, Kennesaw State University

, suggesting stressimpacts students universally, irrespective of gender or academic discipline [16]. Thavaraj (2016) highlighted thepotential of emotional intelligence in mediating stress effects, hinting at new stress management strategies) [17].Jibril (2021) found that better study skills are associated with lower stress and improved academic outcomes,advocating for skill enhancement as a stress reduction tactic [18]. Paniagua et al. (2019) successfully reduced stressthrough gamification and innovative problem-solving techniques, leading to better academic results [19]. These 1 https://youtu.be/mmKJ9E8-veo\?si\=ti3BQqBrH3qF6a-Qinsights affirm that while stress is a natural part of academic life, its effective management is key to

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Track 5: Technical Session 2: Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program to a Predominantly STEM Campus

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Sonia Goltz, Michigan Tech; andrew storer, Michigan Technological University; Patricia Sotirin, Michigan Technological University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40801Adoption of an Advocates and Allies Program to a Predominantly STEMCampusDr. Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne Minerick is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of ADVANCE at Michigan Tech- nological University. She earned her B.S. from Michigan Tech and her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame. Her administrative experience has included Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the College of Engineering, Assistant to the Provost for Faculty Development, Dean of the School of Technology, founding Dean of the College of Computing, and Interim

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Track 8: Technical Session 8: The Role of an Artificial Intelligence Certificate in the Computing Identity Formation of Hispanic-Serving Community College Students who Work

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Sarah L Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Taylor Y. Johnson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Paul Charles Bigby Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Faculty Workshop: Leveraging Artificial AI Guest Speaker Series AI Boot Camp for Intelligence to Advance (MDC, Microsoft, High School Students Student Success Intel, AI4All) (500+ participants) Students completing AI PD for Faculty President’s Innovation AI4ALL Discover AI (LinkedIn, Coursera, Fund ($10K

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2022 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Felicity Bilow, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters P.E., Clarkson University

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Diversity

, E. Wultsch, J. DeWaters, J. Moosbrugger, K. Buckle, P. Turner, M. Ramsdell and R. Jaspersohn, "Innovating engineering curriculum for first-year retention," in Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, WA, USA, 2015.[40] "What might contextualized engineering problems look like?," n.d. [Online]. Available: https://www.engineeringincontext.com/examples.html.

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Omar Ahmed Al-Shebeeb, West Virginia University; Thomas Guy Azinger, West Virginia University

"laboratories are essential for researching anddeveloping new manufacturing processes that drive innovation in industry."Sustaining elevated benchmarks for product and service excellence is crucial for the prosperityof organizations in the current competitive and ever-changing business landscape. Courses onquality control are essential for providing people with the information and abilities needed tomaintain and improve quality standards in a variety of businesses. An overview of theimportance of quality control education, the changing face of quality management, and thecritical role these courses play in promoting an excellent culture are given in this introduction.Effective quality control has a significant impact on customer happiness, brand

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Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Prashant Rajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sadia Nawaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Luo, Purdue University; Jea H. Choi, Purdue University; Ji Hyun Yu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering design, new product development and innovation in variety of industries, in large and small firms with an emphasis on design thinking, most recently in relation to sustainability. He also studies engineering education as a complex system, and the design and evaluation of next generation learning environments. This research is intrinsically multidisciplinary and draws on methodologies from the humanities, social and behavioral sciences and involves collaboration with anthropologists, learning scientists, librarians, designers and architects.Prashant Rajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette Prashant Rajan is a graduate student in the Department of Communication at Purdue University. He is interested in the

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Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

have implications that relate to a) the advancementof effective nanotechnology education in higher education and b) the use of PCK as atheoretical framework to investigate aspects of teaching in engineering education.IntroductionThe ability to explore the physical world at the nanoscale has opened up a wealth ofresearch opportunities. New marvels of design seem to appear each day and the potentialof nanoscale devices to improve human life is staggering. In the last twenty yearsnanotechnology has revolutionized technological devices and has impacted medicine,biotechnology, electronics, and has contributed to the creation of innovative tools andmaterials. The promise of nanotechnology is enormous, but producing enough trainedscientists

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Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Victoria Forssen, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Alka R. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Trefny Institute for Educational Innovation, and the Director of the Center for Assessment in STEM at the Colorado School of Mines and an Associate Editor for the Journal of Engineering Education. Her research interests are educational project assessment and evaluation, K-12 Outreach and gender equity in STEM.Alka R Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger is leading the $1.2 million NSF-ITEST funded project called Surprising Possibilities Imagined and Realized through Information Technology (SPIRIT), which has offered three sets

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Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; David K. Thaemert P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Roger Lindgren, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

answers question bad leader leader completely incompletelyFigure 1.Scoring Rubric for Student Midterm Essay Questions. Page 22.1632.81. Pauschke, J.M. & Ingraffea, A.R. (1996). “Recent innovations in undergraduate civil engineeringcurriculums.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, 122(3), 123-133.2. Loyola Student Dispatch (2010). “Loyola may cut graduation requirement to 120 hours.” LoyolaStudent Dispatch, < http://loyolastudentdispatch.wordpress.com

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Civil Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John V. Tocco, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

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Faculty Tools

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1160: VIRTUAL WORLD TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE PLAT-FORM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE STU-DENTS: A CASE STUDYCharles J. Lesko, Jr. Ph.D., PMP, East Carolina University Dr. Charles Lesko is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University. His career focus is on managing and leading technological innovation in the workplace; his past experiences bring to the table a heavy technical background with a strong management and technical leadership base. Dr. Lesko has over (15) years of experience in the systems integration and project management fields; his experience base also includes military service and (8) years in academia. He

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Computers in Education General Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J. Waldorf, California Polytechnic State University; Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

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Computers in Education

experiences and results from teachingand learning with the Inside-Out approach at a large, predominantly undergraduate engineeringcollege.Course DesignThe Inside-Out Classroom includes several inter-related components. The most innovative is theuse of short, pre-recorded video chunks that are posted online as a replacement for traditionalclassroom lecture activity. Students use learning management software to link to the lecturevideos and any other video or web links that the instructor bundles together with the lecture.Supplemental links, short activities, and/or quizzes are assigned that go along with each week’slectures to make sure that students are keeping up. The more challenging “homework”assignment is saved for the regular class meeting time

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Design Tools & Methodology II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Tenenberg, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Design in Engineering Education

status quo), possibly introducing new and innovative functionality.This website/application must address observed breakdowns and/or unmet needs and goals ofyour target population in their use of the status quo software.” Students employed a user-centered design process16, doing observations and interviews with users25, sketching designideas5, constructing prototypes13, and doing usability testing10. Their work was handed-in inthree milestones roughly three weeks apart, where each milestone included an in-classpresentation and a milestone report. Artifact 1 below describes the report requirements for thesecond milestone, and constitutes the first artifact of this paper. 1. Executive Summary: Provide a one-page "executive summary" of your

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Design Communications & Cognition I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; William F. McKenna, University of Texas, Austin; Stephanie Baker Peacock, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

for the class period. Thus, unlike Mr. S’s students, we see that this class usedtheir notebook in a way that supported the build phase of their design work. However,similar to Mr. S’s students, these students struggled with recording how and why theirdesigns changed over time.Ms. MMs. M, the third teacher with which we worked, had been a teacher of science andtechnology courses for 9 years; this was her second year teaching engineering. Ms. Mwas enacting a pilot version of a university-developed engineering course. This courseinvolved multiple, 6-week long design challenges. The challenges were devised to createopportunities for students to: make innovative designs; learn design processes; and testand iterate upon their ideas. Consistent with

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Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Chiappone, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

Department in Support of Academic Programs, Looking Forward: Innovations in Manufacturing Engineering Education Conference, Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, poster session and conference proceedings. 4/04 Blum, A, Paedelt V, Rusak, Paster, A, Chiappone, S. Rapid prototyping of wind-tunnel models. SME Technical Paper TP04PUB87. (Second Quarter 2004) 1/00 Chiappone, S. Educating future engineers on rapid prototyping & tooling capabilities. Rapid Proto- typing. SME. (First Quarter 2000 Vol 6, NO.1) 4/99 SME/Rapid Prototyping-99, Chicago, IL, proceedings and presentation on Rapid Prototyping in an Educational Laboratory; Educating Future Engineers on Rapid Prototyping. 10/99 SME Region 4

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Assessment Instruments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Martin Trenor, Clemson University; Matthew K. Miller, Clemson University; Kyle G. Gipson, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

3.9 engineering, science, mathematics, and management. 1 – no answer Applied innovative solution to transform a creative idea to a 4 – yes 3.7 4.3 3 - no new product, processes, or services 5=Strongly Agree, 3=Neutral, 1=Strongly Disagree Level of Agreement Provided an experience that was

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

indicates that by 2015, the industry will need to hire approximately 25,000 more workers.The subject of an aging worforce and the state of readiness of the U. S. nuclear workforce for the21ST century industry is also documented in the American Physical Society’s 2008 NuclearReadiness Report17. The report provides an excellent overview of challenges facing the nuclearindustry and the nuclear engineering sector of academia. Resolution of these challenges andrecommendations to ensure that future technology and employment needs will be met, includingthe role of the federal government in this activity, are explored.To ensure that vibrant innovation and growth is maintained in the nuclear industry through themiddle of the 21st century will require

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FPD IV: Improving Student Success: Mentoring, Intervening, and Supplementing

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elora Candace Voyles, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Rhonda K. Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; John W. Nicklow, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Robert Ricks

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First-Year Programs

aseries of academic and non-academic programs targeting first- and second-year retention rates.Historically the first two years have had the lowest retention rates in the COE. These programsinclude: (1) an innovative Introduction to Engineering (ENGR 101) course; (2) engineeringstudent designated (ESD) sections for core university and math courses; (3) a six-week SummerBridge Program for at-risk students; (4) new developmental mathematics courses forunderprepared students (ENGR 111A and ENGR 111B); (5) an Engineering Residential Collegethat forms the foundation of a new living-learning community; (6) a multi-tiered studentmentoring program that includes faculty mentoring and practicing-engineer (industry)mentoring; (7) peer tutoring; and (8

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-Year Programs Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1257: THE EVOLUTION OF A FIRST YEAR ENGINEERINGTRANSFER PROGRAM: 1995 - 2010Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University Dr. Shelley Lorimer, P.Eng. is the Chair of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Transfer Program (BSEN) at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. She teaches undergraduate courses in statics and dynamics, as well as courses in engineering professionalism. She is currently on a sabbatical leave with a provincial research organization called Alberta Innovates Technology Futures in the oil sands and hydrocarbon recovery group doing reservoir simulation. She has a Ph.D. in numerical modeling from the University of Alberta, also in Edmonton

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

their previous experiences and future aspirations as they construct preparednessportfolios, students may develop a greater appreciation for reflective practices, a habit ofcontinuously monitoring and setting their goals, and an increased level of self-efficacy.AcknowledgementsThis work has been supported by the National Science Foundation through grant REC-0835836and a graduate research fellowship to Ashley (Babcock) Thompson, and the Ray J. BowenProfessorship for Innovation in Engineering Education (held by Dr. Jennifer Turns). The authorswish to thank Kate Mobrand and the anonymous reviewers for their contributions to this paper.Bibliography1. Locke, E.A., et al., Goal Setting and Task Performance: 1969 - 1980. Psychological Bulletin

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Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

normal formula of V^2/R for power calculationsmay have disrupted the expected value of unity for the slope.The next section deals with Two-Tone Dynamic Range testing. This is a slightly moresophisticated test and involves to test signals spaced 20 kHz apart. The innovative aspect of thistest involves the construction of two Colpitts oscillators. This low-cost signal generator solutionworks very well and the procedure for conducting the test is described in the next section.Receiver Two Tone Dynamic Range TestThe purpose of the of the Two-Tone Dynamic Range Test is to determine the range of signalsthat can be tolerated by the NorCal 40A receiver while producing essentially no undesiredspurious responses. To perform the 3rd order test, two signals

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

this research was to understand how various changes in dieselengine operating conditions can change emissions and thermal efficiency and to be able tosuccessful predict these changes through computational fluid dynamics modeling includingcombustion modeling. The work will specifically address how the operating systems design forlarge thermal loads effects the emission factors for diesel emission components such as,greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrocarbons, andparticulate matter. Developing related experimental and computational analysis identifiedseveral concepts that can be incorporated into innovative design and operation of diesellocomotives. A simulation model for the combustion process and

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Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

focus of the learning Module 1 - Audio Editing environment. Another • Downloading and Installing Audacity and LAME innovative model for online Module 2 – Working with the Tools courses that takes advantage • Audacity Tutorials of the pedagogical benefits Module 3 - Collaborative Activity of online learning and Week 4 – Creating a Podcast advances in situated learning Module 1 – Putting It All Together theory is virtual “knowledge • Produce a podcast using Storyboard and Rubrics

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Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University; James P Abulencia, Manhattan College; Powell Draper, Manhattan College

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Engineering Ethics

assurance as us and intellectualproperty laws are sometimes loose. Companies who outsource work are only concerned withimmediate profits. At first, only lowly, routine tasks were sent to China and India, but nowworkers in those countries have the ability to design innovative new products. It is only aquestion of time until foreign companies sprout to supplant the companies in this country.Where will we be then?Survey ResultsFigure 10 shows where students stand on globalization. The trend of responses to this ethicalissue was nearly identical. This ethical issue almost equally divided both engineers andnonengineers, and they both narrowly supported viewpoint B, lose our lead, with pluralities of40% and 39%, respectively. Both 28% of engineers and

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Keisha B. Walters, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees

Connections: Facilitating Student Integration of Chemical Engineering Concepts into a Coherent Framework," 2008 ASEE Conference Proceedings.10. CCR/NSF Discipline Wide Curriculum Workshops, “Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Education: Overview Presentation of Frontiers Initiative”, http://web.mit.edu/che- curriculum/statements/RCA_NSF_ChE_Frontiers_Overview.pdf, 19 May 2008.11. Akay, G.; Mackley, M.R.; Ramshaw, C.; “Process Intensification: Opportunities for Process and Product Innovation” IChemE, 597-606, (1997).12. Ramshaw, C and T. Winnington, “An intensified absorption heat pump.” Proc. Inst. Refrig, 85, 26-33, (1988).13. Oxley, P.; Brechtelsbauer, C.; Ricard, F.; Lewis, N.; Ramshaw, C.; “Evaluation of Spinning

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Igel, Polytechnic Insititute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(AMPS). In addition, itis supported in part by the Central Brooklyn STEM Initiative (CBSI), which is funded by theBlack Male Donor Collaborative, Brooklyn Community Foundation, J.P. Morgan ChaseFoundation, Motorola Innovation Generation Grant, NY Space Grant Consortium, XeroxFoundation, and White Cedar Fund. The authors thank the following K-12 teachers for carefulreview of lessons and assessment instruments and participation: Michael Smith, elementaryschool teacher from PS 256; Kesha Townsel, elementary school teacher from PS 5; MenakaJeypalah, middle school teacher from Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Science for YoungWomen; Noam Pillischer, high school teacher from Urban Assembly Institute of Math & Sciencefor Young Women; and

Conference Session

Assessment in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Design Graphics

school Curriculum: Values Aims and Purposes23. Argyris, C. (1991) Teaching Smart People how to Learn. Harvard Business Review, 4, 2.24. Barlex, D. (2004). Creativity in school technology education: A chorus of voices. In H. Middleton, M. Pavlova, & D. Roebuck (Eds.), Learning for innovation in technology education (pp. 24–37) Brisbane, Australia: Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University25. Barlex, D. (2007) „Assessing capability in design and technology: the case for a minimally invasive approach‟ in Design and Technology: An international Journal, Vol 12.2, The Design and Technology Association: Wellesbourne26. Kimbell, R., Stables, K. and Green, R. (1996) Understanding Practice in Design and Technology

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ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eric Nesbitt

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Engineering Technology

totalavailable credits. Fifty percent is required to achieve a silver certification, sixty percent toachieve a gold certification, and eighty percent to achieve a platinum certification. The creditsare divided into five different categories. The categories include sustainable sites, energy andatmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design.Each category has both required guidelines and flexible guidelines. For example, a project canearn credits under the sustainable sites category for providing workers with changing rooms andbicycle storage. In the indoor environmental quality category, a project can earn credits byincreasing outdoor air ventilation thirty percent above the minimum standard (Clark, 2008