Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Robert W Fuessle, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

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Paper ID #11073Internationalization and Civil Engineering Program InnovationDr. Robert W Fuessle, Bradley University Dr. Robert W. Fuessle is a professor serving Bradley University for the past 31 years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics from Monmouth College, and his Masters and PhD degrees in the environmental engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. His area of expertise includes hazardous waste treatment by stabilization/ solidification and modeling of environmental systems. He teaches two courses that incorporate international perspectives on sustainability and public policy

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Han-Way Huang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Paper ID #11001Utilization of Eclipse-based Software Tools in Teaching a New Software De-velopment Methodology to EngineersDr. Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato Nannan He received the Ph.D. in computer engineering from Virginia Tech. She did Post-doc at Oxford University in UK and participated two EU projects. From 2012 to present she is an Assistant Professor at the ECET department in Minnesota State University at Mankato. Her teaching and research interests are in safety-critical embedded software, real-time embedded systems, and software verification. She is an IEEE member and reviewers for many conferences

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Mona Azarbayjani, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Paper ID #11061Collaborative Research and Education in the Design and Building of a Net-Zero Energy Solar Powered House – Testimony of a Solar Decathlon 2013EntryDr. Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, CharlotteDr. Mona Azarbayjani, University of North Carolina at CharlotteDr. Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Page 20.7.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Collaborative Research and Education in the Design and Building of a Net-Zero Energy Solar Powered House

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Maija M Kukla, University of Maryland, College Park; Linn W Hobbs OBE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sergey V Vasilev, Yaroslavl State University; Ivan Fedorov; Alexander S. Sigov

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Paper ID #11041Use of a Virtual Multifunctional X-Ray Diffractometer for Teaching Scienceand Engineering CoursesDr. Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC Dr. Yakov E. Cherner, a Founder and President of ATEL, LLC, taught science, engineering and technology disciplines to high school, college and university students. He has extensive experience in writing curric- ula and developing educational software and efficient instructional strategies. Dr. Cherner introduced an innovative concept of multi-layered simulation-based conceptual teaching of science and technology. He also proposed and implemented the pioneering concept of

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Julia Ziyatdinova; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technologcal University, Russia

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Paper ID #11020A Focused Curriculum Improving the Written English from Russian Speak-ing EngineersJulia Ziyatdinova,Dr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technologcal University, Russia Artem Bezrukov graduated from Kazan State Technological University in 2007 and received his PhD in 2010 at the Department of Physical Chemistry at the same university. His major study area was chemical engineering. He also obtained a degree in professional translation and linguistics. Artem was given the lecturer position at the Department of Physical Chemistry in 2010. He took

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Miquela Trujillo, University of New Mexico; Peter V. Vorobieff; Francisco Martin Vigil, University of New Mexico; Tennille Charisse Bernard, The University of New Mexico; Clinton Lee Corbin, University of New Mexico

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Paper ID #11037Instrumentation Laboratory: Challenges of Teaching a Large ClassMs. Miquela Trujillo, University of New Mexico Miquela Trujillo graduated with a BSME degree from New Mexico Tech and is currently a graduate student at the University of New Mexico, doing research on shock-accelerated multiphase flows.Prof. Peter VorobieffMr. Francisco Martin Vigil, University of New Mexico Francisco Vigil is from Espa˜nola, NM. He graduated from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technooogy in December 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Mechanical

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Achille Messac, Mississippi State University; James N Warnock, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University

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& Exposition. (American Society for Engineering Education).2 ABET. Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs; Effective for Reviews During the 2014-2015 Accreditation Cycle, (2014).3 Clough, G. W. The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. National Academy of Engineering, Washington (2004).4 Terenzini, P. T., Springer, L., Pascarella, E. T. & Nora, A. Influences affecting the development of students' critical thinking skills. Research in higher education 36, 23-39 (1995).5 Felder, R. M. & Brent, R. Designing and teaching courses to satisfy the ABET engineering criteria. Journal of Engineering Education 92, 7-25 (2003).6 Besterfield-Sacre, M. et al. Defining

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Mert Bal, Miami University

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Paper ID #11057Assessment of Remote Laboratory Practices in Engineering Technology Dis-tance EducationDr. Mert Bal, Miami University Mert Bal received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Eastern Mediterranean Univer- sity, North Cyprus in 2008. He was a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the University of Western Ontario, and a Visiting Researcher at the National Research Council Canada in London, Ontario, Canada between 2008 and 2010. He was involved in various research projects in the areas of collaborative intelligence, localiza- tion and collaborative information processing in wireless sensor networks, intelligent

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Richard J Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard F. Devon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University; Ahmad Atieh, Taibah Univeristy; Peter Dietrich, Corvinus University Budapest

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T. Hall, Anchor Books, 1977 Page 20.10.7 78. Unpacking the Concept of Virtuality: The Effects of Geographic Dispersion, Electronic Dependence,Dynamic Structure, and National Diversity on Team Innovation, Cristina B. Gibson, Jennifer L. Gibb,Administrative Science Quarterly, 51 (2006): 451–4959. Multi-Cultural Dimensions and Multi-Modal Communication in Distributed, Cross-DisciplinaryTeamwork, Renate Fruchter, Alicia Townsend, Int. J. Engineering Ed. Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 53-61, 200310. Toward an Understanding of Culture and the

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University; Imin Kao, Stony Brook University; Yacov A. Shamash, Stony Brook University; ChoonHo Kim

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becoming the Associate Dean of CEAS, he has been leading and/or participating in various curriculum initiatives such as SUNY Korea, the new Civil Engineering, 5-year BE/MS, and Mechatronics programs. He is also responsible for College-wide ABET assessment and accreditation. Professor Kao has received Student Service Award and Center for Prevention and Outreach Partnership Award. He is co-author of a book chapter ”Pedagogical Use of Video Podcast in Higher Education: Teaching, Learning and Assessment”, In Ubiquitous Learning: A Survey of Applications, Research, and Trends, edited by Terry Kidd & Irene Chen, Published by Information Age Publishing. Being the Director of the Manufacturing and Automation Laboratory (MAL

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #11054Development of Experiential Learning Models in Biomedical EngineeringPrograms for International ImplementationDr. Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology Dr. Shankar Krishnan is the founding chair of the Biomedical Engineering program and an endowed chair professor at Wentworth Institute in Boston since 2008. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Rhode Island with research work done at Rhode Island Hospital. Previously, he was an assistant di- rector at Massachusetts General Hospital (a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School) in Boston. He has also held faculty

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Simon William Cavenett, Deakin University; Eloise Gordon, Deakin University; Matthew Joordens, Deakin University

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Paper ID #11024Enhancing Learning for Distance Students in an Undergraduate EngineeringCourse through Real-time Web-ConferencingDr. John Matthew Long, Deakin University Dr. John M. Long completed his undergraduate degree in physics at the University of Michigan (Flint) in 1987, while working as an analytical chemist at AC Spark Plug, General Motors Corporation. In 1995 he completed a PhD in physics at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Since then he has worked in the School of Engineering at Deakin University, where he teaches physics, materials, and electronics.Mr. Simon William Cavenett, Deakin University Simon

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Duane B Swigert, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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research interests include electric vehicle optimization and design, robotics, and harvesting solar energy, green energy, and Humanitarian Engineering. He created a course called Humanitarian Engineering, where he took students to Costa Rica for 10 days in January 2013 to work on a water project for a new school. Concurrently with his work at MSU Denver, Professor Brown is pursuing a PhD degree in Civil System Engineering under the advising of Dr. Bernard Amadei with a topic in Sustainable Community Develop- ment, and implementing technologies that help marginalized communities. With limited free time his interests outside of work include cycling (he is an ex-professional bike racer), skiing, hiking, travel and

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Guangyu Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Paper ID #11011Orienting Engineering Ethics in terms of China: Curricula Shortcomingsand Case Studies on ChinaDr. Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Joint Institute, ShanghaiJiao Tong University Rockwell F. Clancy is a lecturer at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Joint Institute, Shang- hai Jiao Tong University. His research and teaching interests include applied ethics, political philosophy, and science, technology, and society studies. Rockwell completed his PhD at Purdue University, West Lafayette, MA at the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium, and BA at Fordham

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Dianne J DeTurris, California Polytechnic State University; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Fred W DePiero, California Polytechnic State University; Zoe Wood Wood; Alana Christine Snelling

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of the National Women’s Studies Association, and as a Post-Doctoral Research Officer at the Center for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS) at King’s College, University of London. Her graduate training is in Science & Technology Studies and Women’s Studies at Virginia Tech.Dr. James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Jim Widmann is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. Currently he teaches mechanics and design courses. He conducts research in the areas of machine design, fluid power control and engineering education. He is a past chair of the ASEE-DEED Division and a U.S

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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with an MIT group, led by a Nobel laureate. Page 20.4.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Are we prepared to bridge the gap?ABSTRACTToday our academic institutions are expected to turn out high caliber graduates who can smoothly transition intojobs in industry at large quickly and effectively thus increasing the ability of technology companies to innovate andbe more competitive in the global markets. The objective of this research is to help educational organizationsachieve these goals by better preparing new graduates to be more competitive and

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Jonathan W. Valvano, University of Texas, Austin

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the joint Harvard-MIT program in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics. He joined the faculty at The University of Texas at Austin in 1981 and has 32 years of experience in teaching and research. He has received numerous teaching awards and authored five widely- used textbooks on embedded microcomputer systems. He has co-founded a successful medical device company called Admittance Technologies. His research involves integrated analog/digital processing, low-power design, medical instrumentation, and real-time systems. Page 20.14.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Henry Griffith, Wright State University; Riad Ajami, Director, Center for Global Business, WSU; Angela Griffith

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Paper ID #11068Designing Customizable Content Delivery Systems Using Lean-Agile Princi-ples for Improved International Student SuccessHenry Griffith, Wright State University Henry Griffith serves as an adjunct instructor in the College of Engineering at Wright State University. He has over 7 years of experience teaching and developing coursework in engineering and mathematics. In addition, he has 10 years experience in applying electromagnetic principles to the design of high frequency components and sensing systems.Dr. Riad Ajami, Director, Center for Global Business, WSU Riad A. Ajami is currently professor of

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Marjaneh Issapour, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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University and a Masters Degree of electrical engineering from Columbia University. She holds the Professional Engineering License in New York State (PE). She is also a Cisco certified (CCNA). Her area of research is Renewable and Alternative energy sources. She is currently working towards her doctorate degree at Stony Brook University. Marj is an IEEE Senior member and currently chairs the Educational Activities Committee of the IEEE-Long Island. She is an X-com member. She has expertise in Statistical Modeling of various energy related quantities and factors. She is also knowledgeable in networking technologies and has devoted most of her research to applications related to alternative energy sources, specifically she