Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Engineering Education, 2012 Using Cyber Discovery to Assess Change in Student STEM Related AttitudesAbstractComputer science has been identified by the National Science Foundation (2010) as a science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) discipline in which there has been a shortage ofstudents and workers. Identifying ways to increase interest in computing careers has thus becomeincreasingly important in light of the rapid evolution and use of cyber technology in society, as well asgrowing threats to cyber security in both personal and public domains.To address this issue, mathematics, science, engineering, and liberal arts faculty members at LouisianaTech University developed an intervention program, called “Cyber Discovery,” that is

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of Technology; Xian Sun

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3155: USING MODULAR PROGRAMMING STRATEGY TO PRAC-TICE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING: A CASE STUDYDr. Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of TechnologyDr. Xin Wang, Oregon Insitute of TechnologyMiss Xian Sun Page 25.1432.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Modular Programming Strategy to Practice Computer Programming: a Case StudyAbstractIt is important for the engineering and technology students to learn and improve their computerprogramming skills throughout their college education. To make the students’ learning processmore efficient, a Modular Programming Strategy (MPS) was introduced at the last ASEE

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology (CET) department is growing. Students from bothdepartments collaborate to design new products related to both fields. Students learn how to Page 25.740.4design, fabricate and evaluate mechantronic products. They learn 3D design and modeling,manufacturing processes, material engineering, electrical design, computer control withembedded systems, interfacing and programming. Students from both departments are givenmechatronic/robotic design projects that require them to use actual mechanical,electrical/electronic hardware and software that are currently being used by the industry. Thisenables the instructor to simulate real life

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Clay Samuel Gloster Jr., North Carolina A&T State University; Ghassan M. Azar; Cameron Seay, North Carolina A&T State Univeristy; Mohammed K. El-Bathy, Lawrence Technological University; Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Rajeev K. Agrawal, North Carolina A&T State University; Aiman Ghassan Baset

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-3114: OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING THEORY:INTELLIGENT EDUCATIONAL TOOL INCREASES PLACEMENT OFGRADUATES IN STEM-RELATED CAREERSDr. Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University Naser El-Bathy is an Assistant Professor of electronics, computer, and information technology at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned his B.S. degree from Wayne State University, Mich., M.S, (computer science, 2006) from Wayne State University, and Ph.D. (information technology, 2010) from Lawrence Technological University. El-Bathy is currently teaching at the North Carolina A&T State University. His interests are in health informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, intelligent infor

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 25.65.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Method for Assessing Required Course-Related Skills and Prerequisite StructureAbstractThe curricula in engineering and engineering technology programs should be dynamic with agoal of constant improvement and refinement. Unfortunately, this is often not the case; coursesare developed, altered, and expanded in a piecemeal manner. Rarely is there a holistic top downexamination of desired input and output skills for individual courses and a discussionsurrounding course organization. Namely, as time progresses many programs end up withcourses that developed not a developed curriculum. As part of a strategic

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suranjan Panigrahi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ken Burbank, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology (or discipline specific Engineering Technology) is a critical component of the concerned academic unit and provides additional opportunities for professional and intellectual development at the Masters and Ph.D. level. Thus, several academic departments offering a bachelor‟s degree in Engineering Technology have developed graduate programs. Most of the graduate programs offer a Masters in Technology with concentrations in a specific discipline such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology, Innovation, Energy etc. The number of universities or departments offering Masters programs in Engineering Technology or related field is relatively low (15-20) as compared to the total number of departments

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Shawn A. Woodson, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

technology degree. This graduateprogram uses a professional, multi-disciplinary, team- and project-oriented approach to graduateeducation. It focuses primarily on the applied aspects of the technological spectrum related toproduct improvement, industrial practices, and engineering technology operation functions. Itmeets the need of graduate students who want to expand their knowledge in advancedengineering technology courses. It also provides the flexibility for graduate students to expandtheir knowledge in a specific technical specialty.The MSET program meets the needs of the state-of-the-art industrial environments and it isdistinct from most graduate Engineering Management and Engineering programs. Specifically,the MSET program offers courses

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Michelle Robinson; Nur Özge Özaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

in entrepreneurship.V. DiscussionIn coming decades, entrepreneurial engineers will be in even greater demand. Engineeringeducators and administrators will need to keep pace by offering opportunities to acquireentrepreneurial knowledge and experience. We believe that through the use of this simple tool,engineering educators can better assess engineering students’ knowledge and skills related totechnology entrepreneurship as they progress through their programs of study. Given thefindings of this pilot study, we discuss potential ways this tool and the research can be used tohelp improve entrepreneurship education for engineers.According to this pilot study and statistical analysis, differences exist between freshmen andsenior engineering

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International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

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2012 ASEE International Forum

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Minhee Shin, Seoul National University of Technology

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ASEE International Forum

GC 2012-5649: A STUDY ON ASSESSMENT METHOD AND RUBRICSOF PROGRAM OUTCOMES RELATED TO SOFTSKILLSProf. Minhee Shin, Seoul National University of Technology Page 17.3.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012A study on Assessment Method and Rubrics of Program Outcomes related toSoftskills▪ Presenter: Minhee Shin (minhees@seoultech.ac.kr)▪ Organization: Seoul National University of Technology, 139-743 Page 17.3.2

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Karen Nielson, Utah State University; Stephanie M. Kawamura, InTech Collegiate High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

fundamentally different but closely related. The unique computer simulationmodules combine three features. First, real-world engineering examples are integrated intocomputer simulations to make student learning relevant and meaningful. Second, mathematicalcalculations are integrated into computer simulations, so students can connect physics conceptswith mathematical equations to understand each concept pair in greater depth. Third, computersimulations are interactive and require students’ inputs to promote active learning.This paper presents the computer simulation module that we recently developed for andimplemented in a high school physics course. The computer simulation module focuses onimproving understanding of three important concept pairs

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; G.B. Cazes, Cyber Innovation Center; JoAnn M. Marshall, Cyber Innovation Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

professional development and mentoring from their high schoolpeers in addition to hands-on training with their students throughout the program. The studentsparticipated in activities that explore artificial intelligence and virtual reality which in turncultivated their interest in the science and engineering aspects of cyberspace through interactivehands-on robotics and 3-D modeling. Socratic discussions concerning the social implications ofthe concepts presented were explored in depth through the use of movies that directly related toartificial intelligence and virtual reality. Examples from the camp will be presented along withlessons learned.The United States faces an unprecedented challenge in foreign competition in math, science, andengineering

Conference Session

Computer Science-related Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Korey L. Sewell, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Jeff Ringenberg, University of Michigan

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4258: ACCELERATING K-12 INTEREST IN COMPUTER SCI-ENCE USING MOBILE APPLICATION-BASED CURRICULUMSMr. Korey L. Sewell, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Korey Sewell received his B.S. in computer science from the University of California in 2004, and his M.S. in computer science and engineering in 2007 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He currently is a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has research interests in high-performance microprocessor design, on-chip interconnects, and simulation modeling. His teaching interests include languages and tools for introductory programming, as well as computer science curricu- lum design for pre-college and college engineering

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Ben Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3514: PRODUCT AND SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT: CREATINGA NEW FOCUS FOR AN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOL-OGY PROGRAMDr. Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics and Telecommunications pro- grams. He received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering (1987), the M.S. degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics, instrumentation, and en- trepreneurship.Dr. Ben Behbood Zoghi, Texas A

Conference Session

ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey; Lisa Grega, College of New Jersey; Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, College of New Jersey; Elizabeth Borland, College of New Jersey; Karen Elizabeth Clark, College of New Jersey; Amanda Norvell, College of New Jersey

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4591: TCNJ ADVANCE PROGRAM (TAP): ASSESSMENT ANDFACULTY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES FOR FOSTERING CAREERADVANCEMENT WITHIN A PUI ENVIRONMENTDr. Karen Chang Yan, College of New Jersey Karen C. Yan is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the College of New Jersey. Her teaching and research interests include biomaterials with tissue engineering applications, composite materials, and materials science.Dr. Lisa Grega, College of New JerseyDr. Suriza VanderSandt, College of New Jersey Suriza Van der Sandt conducts research in the broad area of pre-service mathematics teacher education. Her research interests include geometry teaching and learning, focusing on spatial orientation and spatial

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3905: SUCCESSFUL ABET ACCREDITATION OF A TWO-YEARELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: LESSONS LEARNEDDr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Anca L. Sala is professor and Dean of engineering and computer technology at Baker College of Flint. In addition to her administrative role, she continues to be involved with development of new engineering curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is an active member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA, serving in various capacities.Mr. James Riddell, Baker College, Flint James A. Riddell is the former Dean of engineering and technology at Baker College of Flint, Mich. He currently

Conference Session

Retention of Women Students II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christel Heylen, Katholieke University, Leuven; Kathleen Geraedts, Katholieke University, Leuven

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Women in Engineering

students. However, some course specific features of the technical courses of theBachelor’s program might appeal more to male students. An effort could be made to come upwith more society-related technological examples to motivate the female students.8,9Furthermore female students should benefit from having more female faculty and student role Page 25.1278.9models.6Reference1 Heylen, Christel; Smet, Marc; Buelens, Herman; Vander Sloten, Jos; Problem Solving and Engineering Design, introducing bachelor students to engineering practice at K.U.Leuven. European Journal of Engineering Education, 2007, 32 (4), pages 375

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

and graduating, respectively, undergraduate engineering students thusact as bookend design experiences. The Cornerstone curricula serve multifaceted purposesincluding providing students with what is likely their first open-ended design and long-termproblem-solving challenge as well as transitioning incoming traditional engineering studentsfrom secondary college preparatory coursework to engineering coursework at the post-secondarylevel, not to mention satisfying various curriculum content-related and pedagogical objectives.The Capstone activities provide students with an opportunity to apply their coursework fromtheir program of study and experiences through their college careers in a final project often in thefield and involving industry

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina; Heidi Blackburn, Kansas State University, Salina

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Manufacturing

AC 2012-4919: FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE INTRODUCTION TOMANUFACTURING-RELATED ENGINEERING HANDBOOKS USING KNOVELDATABASESProf. Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Salina Julia Morse is Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for mechanical engineering technology at Kansas State University, K-State, Salina. She teaches lecture and laboratory courses in the areas of man- ufacturing, automation, and computer-aided design. Morse earned a B.S.I.E. from the University of Ten- nessee, Knoxville, and a M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from Auburn University, where she also worked with Auburn Industrial Extension Service. Her work in industry includes engineering ex- perience in quality control, industrial

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3989: PK-12 COUNSELORS KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, ANDBEHAVIORS RELATED TO GENDER AND STEMMs. Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Engineer turned engineering education enthusiast, Meagan Ross is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and a recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. She received a B.S. in computer science from Texas Woman’s University and a M.S. in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, she worked as a microelectromechanical-systems (MEMS) engineer for Texas Instruments. Ross is currently a K-12 STEM consultant, curriculum developer, professional development

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathleen L. Kitto, Western Washington University; Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, Western Washington University

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Women in Engineering

in the Services (DACOWITS). She has consulted, spoken and written extensively on diversity subjects both nationally and internationally, and is considered an expert in her field. Page 25.1484.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Women of Western – The Voices of Women – ADVANCE Catalyst at a Comprehensive InstitutionAbstractOverall, the ADVANCE Catalyst program at Western Washington University provides theresources and time necessary for us to probe deeply into our internal practices, measureoutcomes for faculty, and

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marcia Gumpertz, North Carolina State University

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Women in Engineering

) is a three-year NSF-funded ADVANCEPAID project aiming to increase faculty diversity and improve the climate for women andminority faculty at a large decentralized research extensive land grant institution with tenacademic colleges and particular focus on engineering, agriculture and life sciences, andveterinary medicine. This paper describes how the D3 project was developed, the DevelopingDiverse Departments project components, and gives our impressions about what has worked welland what the payoffs have been. It also describes parts of the project that will be retained aspermanent programs at the university after the grant funding is exhausted.Guiding PrinciplesAn experienced administrator wisely suggested that the first step in forming the

Conference Session

ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol E. Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Stefi Alison Baum, Rochester Institute of Technology; Sharon Patricia Mason, Rochester Institute of Technology; Maureen S. Valentine, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

her college, Bailey teaches energy-related courses and serves as a mentor and advisor to undergraduate and graduate mechanical engineering students who are involved in her research. Bailey teaches courses related to thermodynamics, engineering and public policy, and design. She is actively involved in curricular development and assessment activities, ranging from individual courses to college and institute-wide programs. Bailey and her graduate students conduct research in thermodynamic analyses of complex, energy-intensive systems such as coal-fired power plants and commercial refrigeration plants.Prof. Stefi Alison Baum, Rochester Institute of Technology Carlson Center for Imaging ScienceProf. Sharon Patricia

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ADVANCE and Related Faculty Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corey Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisol Mercado Santiago, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-4065: ACCESS AND DEFINITION: EXPLORING HOW STEMFACULTY, DEPARTMENT HEADS, AND UNIVERSITY POLICY ADMIN-ISTRATORS NAVIGATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PARENTAL LEAVEPOLICYMr. Corey Schimpf, Purdue University, West Lafayette Corey Schimpf is a Ph.D. student in engineering education with interests in leveraging virtual environ- ments for learning and using sociological thinking for human centered design.Ms. Marisol Mercado Santiago, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University Alice L. Pawley is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member in the Women’s Studies Program and the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineer- ing at Purdue

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Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Se Jun Song, Texas A&M University, College Station

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3701: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MOBILE COMPUTING AP-PLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH ANDROIDDr. Se Jun Song, Texas A&M University, College Station Page 25.890.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Lessons Learned from Mobile Computing Application Development with AndroidAbstractOur undergraduate program has been offering a “Mobile Computing Application Developmentwith Android” course from 2009 to prepare our students to lead the new mobile era. The coursehas been successful by offering ample opportunities to sharpen the students’ mobile applicationdevelopment skills. In past

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-5497: INCREASING DIVERSITY AND ENHANCING THE CUR-RICULUM WITHIN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AT RITDr. Christopher M Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Dr. Greene is an Assistant Professor in MMET/PS at RIT. Dr. Greene’s primary areas of research are in manufacturing systems, quality engineering, engineering education and the electronics manufacturing domain. Dr. Greene has also participated in several funded engineering education programs aimed at advancing opportunities in Alabama’s Black Belt. He has several educational grants presently. He worked previously as a manufacturing scientist in the Micro-Electronics Division of IBM

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

projects so that we could be ready to test at approximately the same time. 5. Understanding how ideas in this class relate to those in other science classes: 4.5 A great chance to apply classroom knowledge about material properties, strength of materials, kinematics, programming, and hardware design. 6. Understanding the relevance of this field to real world issues: 5.0 The base process that we walked through could be applicable to a variety of engineering problems. One of the main purposes of the summer projects was to give students a feel for what would be experienced in the coming years. The projects placed a large emphasis on development that might have possible external applications, including solving real

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Paul Lapsansky, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

methods related to distance learning.Mr. Paul Lapsansky, Purdue University, Calumet Paul Lapsansky graduated with a B.S. in E.E.T. from Purdue University, Calumet, and is currently working on completing his M.S. in technology. He is presently the Manager of Technical Services for Valparaiso University.Prof. Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet Chandra R. Sekhar is a member of the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue University, Calumet. Sekhar earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Madras (India), a diploma in instrumentation from Madras Institute of Technology, and a master’s Degree in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph M. Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Cody Mathew LeMay, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

accredited(ideally) [4]. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) serves as theaccrediting body for many engineering and engineering technology programs, accrediting over500 higher learning institutions [5]. While the value of accreditation may be debatable, currentlyit is the benchmark of engineering and engineering technology schools, and certainly adds to theintegrity of accredited universities. If and how online courses and degree programs will impactour integrity is somewhat unknown, but should be a factor during online course development.Of equal importance, the works of faculty and graduates provide universities gain in reputation:an import consideration given the pervasiveness of online education. If the students are

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

White is a graduate student in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering technology from Middle Tennessee State University. Page 25.430.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Developing Experiments for the Vibration Course with Minimal ExpenditureAbstract:The Engineering Technology (ET) program at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) hasapproximately 410 students. Our Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) concentration wasstarted in 2004 fall and

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Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Rosen, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4164: A GRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSEIN NETWORKS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTDr. Warren Rosen, Drexel University Warren A. Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University in 1978. Between 1978 and 1985, Rosen served as Assistant Professor of physics at Colby and Vassar colleges, where he carried out research in optical physics, solar physics, and medical physics. From 1985 to 1996, he worked at the Naval AirWarfare Center, Aircraft Division in Warminster, Penn., where he established an optical communications laboratory for development and characterization of optical components, systems, and protocols for high-performance avionics data networks. Rosen is currently an Assistant Clinical