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Using Teams, Seminars & Research Opportunities for Retention
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Anaïs Miodek, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions
Women in Engineering
2006-2362: A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES PROGRAMIN NANO-TECHNOLOGYCarolyn Vallas, University of VirginiaAnaïs Miodek, University of VirginiaLarry Richards, University of Virginia Page 11.111.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES PROGRAM IN NANO-TECHNOLOGYThe Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University of Virginia (UVa) fundedby the National Science Foundation (NSF) is a ten-week long summer research opportunity forundergraduate students concentrating in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM). The main objective is to involve students, targeting those who
Conference Session
Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Arthur Snider, University of South Florida; Sami Kadamani, Hillsborough Community College
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
Technology) students. For partial differentialequations, MAPLE's pdsolve is a step in the right direction, but its arcane solution formatprovides little assistance for a non-expert in fitting the initial and boundary conditions thatdetermine such dependencies. An example of its output, the electrostatic potential inside a spherewith charges distributed on the surface is displayed below. It is expressed (correctly) in terms ofhyper-geometric and complex signum functions. But comparing this with the more recognizable Page 11.188.9solution display using USFKAD, one can clearly see the obvious simplification
Conference Session
Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sabina Jeschke, Technische Universitat Berlin, Inst. f. Mathematik; Lars Knipping, Technische Universitat Berlin; Raul Rojas, Freie Universitat Berlin; Ruedi Seiler, Technische Universitat Berlin
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
. Evenmore importantly, once created the lecture materials can be quickly and easily reused.In contrast, the employment of slideware products in teaching has also been heavily criticized6.These products have originally been developed for presentation purposes. It has been argued,that they are well-suited to the task of “selling” a product or idea while they tend to beinadequate for presenting complex arguments.16, 17Also, the human brain can be easily overloaded by the sensory input that eLearning andmultimedia technology is capable of generating5. Even though these tools can be used to give awell-structured and easy-to-follow lecture when correctly employed, they do tend to foster atendency to overwhelm learners with an overly rapid presentation of
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
2006-1424: LABORATORY DEVELOPMENT FOR ROBOTICS ANDAUTOMATION EDUCATION USING INTERNET BASED TECHNOLOGYRichard Chiou, Drexel University Dr. Richard Chiou is currently Associate Professor of Applied Engineering Technology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Dr. Chiou received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995. His areas of education and research emphasis include machining, mechatronics, and Internet based robotics and automation. Dr. Chiou incorporates real-world problems into his research and teaching. He has secured many research and education grants from the NSF, the SME Education Foundation, and industries.Yongjin Kwon, Drexel
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Programming for Engineering Students
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chenghung Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Dror Kodman, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
in knowledge-based engineering systems; computer-aided design and manufacturing; structure-property modeling and characterization of polymers and polymer composites as well as in remotely controlled distributed systems. He has been an active member in ASME and SPE, and he has received a best paper award from SPE’s Injection Molding Division, the distinguished Assistant Professor Award at Stevens Institute of Technology, an Honorary Master’s Degree from Stevens Institute of Technology, and the Tau Beta Pi Academic Excellence Award. Page 11.715.1© American Society for Engineering Education
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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Robert Avanzato
Abington toexplore the use of portable MP3 players, podcasting and related technologies. The problem-based learning(PBL) approach allows for the introduction of computer engineering and IT concepts as well as exposure tosocial and ethical issues (e.g. copyright, digital rights management), all in the context of the podcastingtechnology theme. Students are exploring existing podcast content and are also creating podcasts in avariety of areas using low-cost software and hardware tools. The tools, experiences, and preliminaryoutcomes of this course development will be of value to educators who are interested in applying podcasttechnology to enhance learning in many areas of education.Keywords: MP3 player, podcasting, RSS, problem-based learning (PBL
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Computers in Education Poster Session
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University
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Computers in Education
. Page 11.795.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 INTEGRATING TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY USING COELIVEAbstractProfound advances in communication networks and computer technology have redefinedthe concept of distance learning and its delivery methods. Even though the trend ofintegrating teaching with various innovative instructional technologies is here,completely online engineering or engineering technology education is not yet widespreadthroughout engineering colleges and universities. This is partly due to the quality issuesin voice/video in online courses, insufficient support for university faculty to offer suchcourses, and challenges faced in offering laboratory classes.“___________University
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Assessment & TC2K Methods
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Robert Lawrence, DeVry University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
2006-2369: USE OF RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT OF A SENIOR PROJECTDESIGN COURSEAhmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison Ahmed S. Khan, Ph.D. is a senior Professor in the EET dept. at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. He received his M.Sc (applied physics) from University of Karachi, an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He received his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optics Communications, faculty development, and outcomes assessment, and, Internet and distance education. He is author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book” and co-author ofTechnology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st
Conference Session
Opportunities for Entrepreneurship Programs
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Evans, University of Texas-Austin; Jennifer Parks, University of Texas-Austin; Steven Nichols, University of Texas-Austin
Tagged Divisions
Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
Demonstrate Promote Sustain Figure 1: Emerging Technology Scope of the I2P® CompetitionFor engineers, understanding these market issues is central to an ability to deliver technicalsolutions to ‘customers.’ It is also important to recognize that engineers are educated in terms ofcreating new technology (which is especially true for graduate students) and in the use of designmethods that largely attack current problems using available technology. There is little toconnect the solution of engineering design problems to the creation of new technology or toimagine customer needs for a market that will exist in the future.The Idea to Product® International Competition gives engineering and technical students
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica Yellin, University of Washington; Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Charity Tsuruda, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
2006-2002: TEACHING PORTFOLIOS IN ACADEMIA – HOW ARE THEY USED?Jessica Yellin, University of Washington JESSICA M. H. YELLIN is a Research Scientist for the Scholarship on Teaching element of the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE). She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington with dissertation research on structural vibration and damping of acoustic noise in thin-walled structures.Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington YI-MIN HUANG is a Research Scientist for the Scholarship on Teaching element of the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE). She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Washington State
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Thomas Stoebe, University of Washington; John Rusin, Edmonds Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Robert Simoneau, Keene State University
Tagged Divisions
Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
2006-339: NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER FOR MATERIALS TECHNOLOGYEDUCATIONMel Cossette, Edmonds Community CollegeThomas Stoebe, University of WashingtonJohn Rusin, Edmonds Community CollegeRobert Mott, University of DaytonRobert Simoneau, Keene State University Page 11.952.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006session number 1526The National Science Foundation has recently funded a project at Edmonds Community Collegethat will create a National Resource Center for Materials Technology Education. The objectiveof this project is to develop a clearinghouse of teaching materials for the broad field of materialstechnology. All materials considered for this Resource Center will
Conference Session
Engineering for Social Justice
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven VanderLeest, Calvin College
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
intrinsically lead to injustice, for example,if they disrespect stakeholders or cause discriminatory inequities. The second norm explored inthis paper, humility, has typically been considered a good quality of the engineer, but not oftenapplied to technology. The implications of using humility as a design criterion might includemore emphasis on reliability, user feedback, and more broadly, a recognition of humanlimitations and fallibility.2 IntroductionTraditional engineering education teaches students how to use technical principles to makeengineering decisions. However, the EC2000 criteria encourage broader engineering educationthat includes non-technical, contextual disciplines. Unfortunately engineering students often seecourses in the humanities
Conference Session
Best Zone Paper Competition
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gary Moe, U.S. Air Force Academy
Tagged Divisions
Council of Sections
2006-2674: USING INTERACTIVE ASSESSMENT TOOLS IN THE CLASSROOMGary Moe, U.S. Air Force Academy Lieutenant Colonel Gary P. Moe is an Assistant Professor at the United States Air Force Academy. Lt Col Moe received a B.S. degree from the University of California in 1976 and an M.S. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1984. gary.moe@usafa.af.mil Page 11.1391.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using Interactive Assessment Tools in the ClassroomAbstractResearch continues to show the most common instructional technique, the lecture, is
Conference Session
Questions of Identity
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Ollis, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education
recreation. The personal context connectseasily, since the current student generation is probably more surrounded and immersed intechnology than any predecessor. This need for connection, or bridging, using context is not new, of course.Florman’s first book, Engineering and the Liberal Arts, argues for the bridge analogy tocreate specific linkages to arts9. Thus, history of technology is a bridge to history, ethics abridge to philosophy, and sound a bridge to music. The intrigue and pleasure of exploringa “liberal education” I opportunistically pursued with the arrival of the ABET EC 200criteria, which attempt to spell out not only the technical but the interpersonal andpersonal attributes of a modern engineer. A survey program organized in
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Zhiwei Guan, University of Washington; Steve Lappenbusch, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
: What Do They Promise And How Can They Be Used?IntroductionStudent portfolios have been listed as a possible means of assessment under the basic levelaccreditation criteria for ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)Engineering Criteria 2000. Since then, engineering educators and researchers have started to useportfolios in their teaching and are trying to explore the potentials of portfolios. Various effortshave focused on using portfolios in engineering instruction and the results of those efforts havebeen reported in the engineering education literature. This research provides educators usefulinformation on how to use or adopt portfolios efficiently in their classrooms.However, because of the diversity of the efforts to
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Murray Teitell, DeVry University-Long Beach
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New Engineering Educators
2006-894: ENGINEERING PROBLEM-SOLVING USING PATTERN MATCHING:A NEW COURSEMurray Teitell, DeVry University-Long Beach Page 11.572.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engineering Problem-Solving Using Pattern Matching: A New CourseMethods of Problem-solving There are a number of ways to solve a problem. 1, 2 Engineers, however, tend to learnand use a limited set of structured methods.3 The most popular is the deductive method 2:analyze the problem and apply a series of generalized steps that have worked before onsimilar problems leading to a solution. Conversely, using the inductive method (reverseengineering), the solution is assumed and the engineer
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Network Administration and Security
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
Engineering Education, 2006 Using Ethereal and IT GURU for Enhancement of Computer Networks TeachingIntroductionThis paper describes a course and laboratory in computer networking for students in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at The University ofCincinnati. Teaching a computer networking course for engineering technology students can bea challenge because of the breadth of topics spanning electrical engineering, computer scienceand computer engineering which encompasses abstract concepts such as encapsulation andlayered models.In our computer networking class, we set up a weekly lab which accounts for almost the sameamount of time as the lecture. The outcome of this
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Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Madeline Schreiber, Virginia Tech; Katrina Ramsdell, Virginia Tech; John Muffo, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
of Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech. She has performed undergraduate research both in engineering education and in chemical engineering.John Muffo, Virginia Tech John Muffo is the Director of Academic Assessment at Virginia Tech. He is widely published in the fields of institutional research and assessment and is a past-president of the Association for Institutional ResearchMaura Borrego, Virginia Tech Maura Jenkins Borrego is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She received a bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998 and master's and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University in 2000 and 2003, all in Materials
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Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Chen, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Dexter Whittinghill, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
., Kadlowec, J., and Whittinghill, D., “Using Technology for Concepts Learning and Rapid Feedback in Page 11.1402.9 Statics,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 1668, Portland, OR, USA, 2005. See also, Kadlowec, J., Chen, J., and Whittinghill, D.C., “Using Rapid Feedback to Enhance Student Learning in Mechanics,” Proceedings of the 2005 Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
K-Y Daisy Fan, Cornell University; Clare van den Blink, Cornell University
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
importance of formative assessment in learning is explained inthe context of educational research. “Formative assessments—ongoing assessmentsdesigned to make students’ thinking visible to both teachers and students—are essential.And these assessments should provide students with opportunities to revise and improvetheir thinking.” 17 The use of a PRS system provides a mechanism for instructors inlarge classes to conduct formative assessments during each class and be able to modifythe content in response to the assessment results.As polling technologies have been used in education, the body of research indicates thatthe use of the technology has the ability to improve student engagement in class, providefeedback about learning and improve student
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Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale; Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice
Tagged Divisions
Educational Research and Methods
2006-465: TEACHING CHEMISTRY AS A CROSS-CULTURAL SUBJECT: IT &LINGUISTICSMargherita Landucci, Liceo Artistico Statale Margherita Landucci is a graduate in Physical Chemistry of Pisa University. She has worked at CNR (the National Council for Research)in spectroscopy and electrochemistry and taught at Pisa University. She has published works in The Journal of Chemical Society. She is the Italian coordinator of the project "Science and Technology in Society" promoted by The Association for Science Education,UK, and is teaching Phisical Chemistry and Materials Tecnologies at the Liceo Artistico Statale of Venice, Venezia.Fabio Garganego, Municipality of Venice Fabio Garganego is a graduate
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Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
while concurrently working on the NSF Engineering Education Grant.Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Tracy Van Zandt is a Graduate Student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory while concurrently working on the NSF Engineering Education Grant. Page 11.771.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 INNOVATIVE TEACHING OF FOURIER SERIES USING LABVIEWAbstractStudents often “glaze over” when detailed mathematical
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Best Zone Paper Competition
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University
Tagged Divisions
Council of Sections
2006-1631: REDEFINING ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ATWRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITYNathan Klingbeil, Wright State University NATHAN W. KLINGBEIL is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Wright State University, and holds the title of Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1998. Professor Klingbeil leads NSF supported research projects in the areas of manufacturing science and engineering curriculum reform. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his work in engineering education, including the CASE Ohio Professor of the Year Award (2005), the
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Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paul Wlodkowski, Maine Maritime Academy
Tagged Divisions
Mathematics
particle velocity transducers (Vector) utilizing single crystal piezoelectric materials. Dr. Wlodkowski is a co-inventor on one patent and the author of more than ten papers and technical reports. Page 11.1216.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Numerical Methods in Engineering with MATHCADI. IntroductionOf all the facets of an engineering education, it is perhaps numerical methods – a hybridof science and art – that require the most attention. Increasingly, numerical methods arebecoming more important in both design and research work. Employer surveys demandthat students exhibit a high
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Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melinda Z. Kalainoff, U.S. Military Academy; Dawn E. Riegner, U.S. Military Academy; Matthew Deloia, U.S. Military Academy; Russ Lachance, U.S. Military Academy; Andrew Biaglow, U.S. Military Academy
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Mathematics
2006-2281: ENHANCING UNDERSTANDING OF EQUILIBRIUM CONCEPTS INGENERAL CHEMISTRY USING THE SYSTEMATIC METHODMelinda Z. Kalainoff, U.S. Military AcademyDawn E. Riegner, U.S. Military AcademyMatthew Deloia, U.S. Military AcademyRuss Lachance, U.S. Military AcademyAndrew Biaglow, U.S. Military Academy Page 11.589.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Enhancing Understanding of Equilibrium Concepts in General Chemistry using the Systematic MethodAbstract This study investigates an alternative to the commonly used concentration tablemethod for describing chemical equilibria in General Chemistry. The concentrationtable method is
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Interdisciplinary Education in ET
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
, SD, where he is spearheading a new initiative to develop value-added uses for residue streams resulting from biofuel manufacturing operations. He is formerly an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, in the Department of Technology. Page 11.184.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 AN EVALUATION OF AN ESTABLISHED CASE STUDY FOR ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONIntroductionEngineering and technology educators focus on meeting existing and future needs of industrywhen designing the content domain and
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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Qingli Dai, Michigan Technological University; Zhanping You, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions
Mechanical Engineering
Page 11.1396.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using MATLAB to Solve Engineering Problems for UndergraduatesABSTRACTThe purpose of this paper is to present the experience to teach sophomore and senior students onthe application of MATLAB in numerical analysis of engineering problems. MATLAB is aprofessional engineering and scientific software package developed and marketed byMathWorks, Inc. Many engineering schools now require and /or use MATLAB as one of theirprimary computing tools. The author taught MATLAB in course MEEN 1320 (Computer BasedGraphics/Design II) in Texas A&M University –Kingsville in Fall 2005. The main objective ofthe course MEEN 1320 is to help sophomore students to solve basic engineering
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Best Zone Paper Competition
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ross McCurdy, Ponaganset High School
Tagged Divisions
Council of Sections
hydrogen fuel cells as a step towards creating a clean and sustainable future. The schoolhas now compiled an impressive collection of fuel cell technology for hands-on student use andhas established a course devoted to fuel cells. With the creation of Protium, the Initiative’s fuelcell-powered band, hydrogen fuel cell education is also an extracurricular activity successfullyspreading the word far beyond the school community, with fuel cell demonstration performanceshaving taken place in Miami, San Antonio, Palm Springs, and Hollywood. Fuel cell education is approached with a hands-on, minds-on philosophy with much ofthe learning project-based. Last year’s capstone project was the creation of Rhode Island’s firstfuel cell vehicle, a two
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2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
James A. Sinclair; Kamal Shahrabi; Mohammad Behi
forefront of the minds formany in the American Public (Bailey & Chambers, 2005).In responding to these concerns, many disciplines within public education are undergoingvarious levels of reform as educators search for ways to improve education(Strassenburg, 2004). In particular, the increased use of technology especially computertechnology, has been incorporated into educational processes as a way to improveeducational opportunities, while enhancing student performance.The 6-week experiment used in this study has shown conclusive results that the use ofdedicated technology in the classroom does improve the achievement results of HighSchool Algebra students. The academic achievement analysis yielded the followingresults: Significance level (p
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Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
, thanks in part to industry partners, helpingstudents understand how to use these technologies as professionals. Specialized labs andequipment also aid faculty in their research and foster further industrial partnerships, with thegoal of developing new technologies for both current and innovative applications.The new facility is completely wired for the Internet with wireless access available in most areas.In addition, all of the classrooms have enhanced presentation capabilities with wall talker boardsand sound deadening. Flexibility was built into each classroom by utilizing raised floors thatallow them to easily be converted into extra laboratory space with Internet access, electricity, andother capabilities prewired when needed.The SCES