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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Michael G. Mauk, Drexel University; Patrick lee Kirby, Drexel University; Bailu Xu

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the design toachieve mixing without the usage of an external stirrer (mixer). Although these designs presentedabove have limitations and shortcomings, the main success was related to student interaction andinvolvement in the design and development of the experimental micro-devices and testing set-up. A BFigure 4: Micro-mixer chip designs. (A) Includes a magnetic mixer applied to eliminate bubbles and induce mixing. (B) Alternate chamber mixer design with the more common v-type inlets.In Figure 4A the rounded nature of the mixer should be noted. The inlets are positioned in amanner that allows the incoming fluid to follow the outer edge of the pattern and to circulatearound the mixer in an

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky; Donald G. Colliver P.E., University of Kentucky; Aaron Cramer, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky; John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky; Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Stephen M. Lipka, University of Kentucky; Jim Neathery, Unversity of Kentucky; Johne M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Vijay Singh, University of Kentucky; Joseph Sottile, University of Kentucky; Timothy R.B. Taylor P.E., University of Kentucky; Rodney Andrews, University of Kentucky

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introduction to topics, thepower and energy electives courses give students in-depth knowledge that allow them to design,analyze, or evaluate systems or devices associated with power and energy. These includecourses targeted at topics in generation, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, storage,monitoring, control, system protection, power electronics, energy-efficient facilities design,cyber-security and telecommunications issues for power systems, and others. B. The Undergraduate CertificateThe Undergraduate Certificate in Power and Energy consists of 15 credit hours. It is structured(Figure 3) to include a “Global Energy issues” course, a selection of one of the core courses fromthe Graduate Certificate (either Policy and Economics

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky

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grid into five areas: A) integrated communications, B) sensing andmeasurement, C) advanced components, D) advanced control methods, and E) improvedinterfaces and decision support. In terms of functionality, the smart grid technologies fall intogeneral categories of generation automation, transmission automation, distribution automation,and power utilization automation.On the other hand, implementation of smart grid projects and deployment of smart gridtechnologies will involve and affect various stakeholders such as utilities, customers, regulators,environmentalists, etc. 1 With more electric vehicles coming into being, smart grid may alsoaffect and be affected by electric vehicle technologies.Successful implementation of smart grid projects

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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instrument used are discussed above. Page 25.211.5Table 2: Program Outcomes for the BSE students ABET’s General Criterion 3 a-k, retrievedfrom http://www.abet.org/engineering-criteria-2012-2013/. ABET Criterion 3 / BSE Program Outcomes a An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired c needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert O. Grondin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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accreditation suggests that if anythingundergraduate programs that stress an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach arebecoming rarer. There evidently are powerful barriers in place against such degrees. Wespeculated that these barriers include the professionalization of engineering professors asspecialists, the assumptions that engineering professors make about the job market for graduatesof their program and assumptions that engineering professors make about when and whystudents enter the degree program in the first place.Bibliography[1] Newberry, B., and Farison, J. “A Look at the Past and Present of General Engineering and EngineeringScience Programs” Journal of Engineering Education , 217-226 (2003).[2] Profiles of Engineering and

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dhananjay Kumar, North Carolina A&T State University; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University; Kwadwo Mensah-Darkwa; Robin Guill Liles, North Carolina A&T State University; Mainul Kader Faruque, North Carolina A&T State University; Courtney Lambeth, North Carolina A&T State University

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semester-longteam research experience. The students impacted by one and/or both of these initiatives areexpected to form an excellent talent pool for traditional graduate engineering programs, as wellas non-traditional graduate programs planned for the near future at our university, such as thegraduate programs of the ERC-supported Bioengineering Department and/or Joint School ofNanoscience and Nanoengineering. The content organization of the paper is as follows: (a)Development of Nanotechnology-I: An interdisciplinary nanotechnology theory-cum-laboratorycourse, (b) Development of Nanotechnology-II: A semester-long hands-on research-basedcourse, (c) Infusion of nanotechnology modules in existing undergraduate courses, (d)Organization of REU

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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•Select projects appropriate to the participant technical knowledge levels andParticipants resources availableChallenges •Provide support to overcome the knowledge barrier •Peer Interactions •Explain possible handling approaches for interdependent projects and remedies for lagging teams Page 25.259.6 •Allocate administration time and attention fairly among the participants a) Advancing the state of the art in conventional manufacturing processes such as metal- casting, b) New trends in manufacturing such as rapid prototyping, c) Emerging

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University

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assessmentof the region by interviewing and surveying various stakeholders at two clinical care facilities(see Table 2).The first healthcare facility visited (Site A) was a large regional hospital in a metropolitancommunity. The second facility (Site B) was a small health clinic operated by a mission in arural village. In each case, students worked in multidisciplinary teams surveying or interviewingadministrators, healthcare workers, and patients to collect relevant data. Survey instruments,which were approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at WNE prior to the trip, wereused to gather pertinent information from volunteers in a confidential manner. All respondentswere asked demographic information to develop group statistics. Additionally

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University

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AC 2012-3799: FROM THE INDUSTRY TO THE STUDENT: PROJECTMANAGEMENT OF AN INDUSTRY-SPONSORED MULTIDISCIPLINARYCAPSTONE PROJECTMr. Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University Jacob Allenstein graduated from the Ohio State University with a B.Sc. in aerospace engineering and is currently in pursuit of a M.Sc., while working as a Research Associate at the Ohio State University.Dr. Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University Clifford A .Whitfield graduated from the Ohio State University with B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering and is currently working as a Lecturer-B.E. and a Senior Research Associate for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and the Engineering Education Innovation Center’s

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Juan Ordonez, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Jose Vargas, Universidade Federal de Parana; Necesio Gomes Costa, Universidade Federal de Itajubá

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note are those organizations that have repeatedlysponsored our project: Harris, Air Force Research Laboratory-Munitions Directorate (EglinAFB), Cummins, Keuka Wind, Center for Advanced Power Systems, and Danfoss-Turbocor.Their involvement has been the key to the continued success of our program.Also would like to thanks the three international universities, the chair of all three engineeringdepartments at our university, for their vision and leadership which is also a key to making theinternational and the multidisciplinary projects a reality.References1. Globalization of Science and Engineering Research, Science and Engineering Indicators 2010, the National Science Board.2. R. Hovsapian, C. Shih, B. Harvey and O. Okoli , An Overview

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julanne K. McCulley, Weber State University; Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University; Megumi Usui Leatherbury, Weber State University; Kelly A. Harward, Weber State University

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there was no formaloverview of the project and they had tunnel vision with their final design, only meeting therequirements that were given to them.ConclusionsIn conclusion, our Engineering Technology programs have developed purposeful tools from theMEPP Project that will assist in evaluation of students participating in future multidisciplinaryprojects. The faculty observations and lessons learned from the MEPP project will beincorporated in a new multidisciplinary capstone project department document, currently underdevelopment, to assist with organization, teamwork, expectations, presentations, and assessmentof student progress. A Peer Review form (Appendix B), developed for multidisciplinaryengineering technology projects, will help the

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Tsunghsueh Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Yan Wu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Esther N. Ofulue

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AC 2012-4122: A NEW UNDERGRADUATE MAJOR IN MICROSYSTEMSAND NANOTECHNOLOGY ENGINEERINGDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Hal Evensen is a professor and Program Coordinator of engineering physics at the University of Wiscon- sin, Platteville, where he has taught since 1999. He received his B.S. in applied physics from Michigan Technological University, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering physics from the University of Wiscon- sin, Madison. He has research interests in nanoscale properties of photovoltaic materials, and has played a lead role in developing a new major in microsystems and nanotechnology engineering at UW, Platteville. He was awarded the National Academic Advising Association

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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AC 2012-4901: INCREASING STUDENT LEARNING VIA AN INNOVA-TIVE CAPSTONE PROGRAMDr. Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Scott Danielson is the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Technology and Innova- tion at Arizona State University. Before assuming that role, he had been the Interim Chair of Engineering Department and the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department. He has been active in ASEE in the Mechanics Division and the Engineering Technology Division. He has also been active in ASME, being awarded the 2009 Ben C. Sparks Medal for excellence in mechanical engineering technology education, serving as a member of the Vision 2030 Task Force, serving as Chair of the

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Sarah Stephens Bettinger; Virginia Sisiopiku, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Isabel C. Scarinci, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mona N. Fouad

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apredominantly African American incorporated city with its own government and with a povertylevel higher than the national average; while Neighborhood B is a predominantly white non-incorporated suburban community within the greater metropolitan area with a poverty levellower than the national average.Research ApproachThe first aim of our research project was to identify civil engineering factors that could influencethe rates of obesity in the two targeted neighborhoods. To identify such factors, the chain ofevents leading to obesity had to be inferred, and the root civil engineering causes determined.Although little information directly correlating civil engineering factors with obesity levels could

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald G. Kander, Philadelphia University

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disciplinary perspectives 4. An ability to gather insights from people, their behaviors, and their cultural practices 5. An ability to evaluate the ways in which natural and man-made systems (technical, political, social, cultural, economic, etc.) shape, and are influenced by, new products, process and services 6. An ability to adapt behavior in response to continually changing professional challenges 7. An ability to integrate knowledge in new ways in order to find new opportunities and create new valueRecall that the 2012-2013 ABET Student Outcomes5 are: a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University; Michael T. Butcher, Youngstown State University

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and information used are further outlined in an Assessment Matrix(see Table 1).(a) Indirect Assessment-Group DiscussionA portion of the lab each week will be dedicated to meeting with the mentor and mentoredgroups separately. The meeting will be a group discussion format in which there will be a time todiscuss aspects that are working well and problems that have emerged. The group will take timeto brainstorm how the challenges can be overcome, when necessary. This information will begiven back to other groups when appropriate, such that a closed-loop feedback system isestablished.(b) Indirect Assessment-Subjective QuestionnairesQuestionnaires specific to the mentor/mentored group will be developed. The questionnaire willaddress student

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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prior to departure. Any consumables that youroutinely use and desire while away may need to be sent from the home. This obviously includes yourfavorite toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant. It may also include any office supplies that youforesee using while away. Standard paper sizes differ between the U.S. and Europe; the Europeanstandard A4 paper size is what was available in Afghanistan. If we had realized this, we would haveincluded printer paper in our ‘care package’ that we mailed prior to our departure. A modified packinglist that we used for Afghanistan is included as Appendix B at the end of this paper.Finally, some thought should be given to communications planning. What telephone and internet accessis available at the host

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University

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Wichita State University. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Oklahoma State University. In his 38-year teaching career, he has taught a wide range of industrial engineering courses and currently directs the department’s capstone design experience. His research interests are in systems engineering, decision analysis, and engineering education. Page 25.1263.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Team Decision Skills Development with MBTI © Step IIAbstractAs part of an Engineer as Leader course, students learn to dynamically take leadership

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

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AC 2012-3218: ELICITING STUDENTS’ INTERPRETATIONS OF ENGI-NEERING REPRESENTATIONSDr. Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University Adam R. Carberry is an Assistant Professor in the College of Technology and Innovation, Department of Engineering at Arizona State University. He earned a B.S. in materials science engineering from Alfred University, and received his M.S. and Ph.D., both from Tufts University, in chemistry and engineering education respectively. His research interests include student conceptions, engineering epistemological beliefs, self-efficacy, and service-learning.Dr. Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Ann F. McKenna is Chair of the Department of Engineering and the Department of

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Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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unfamiliarity of students withconcepts of other disciplines, and the lack of students’ awareness of the hands-on nature ofcapstone courses and the expectations associated with these courses. Also, the unfamiliarity ofinstructors with the abilities, work ethics, and personal issues of the current cohort of studentswithin the class makes it harder to assign students to teams.This paper introduces the notion of Mini-Projects within a capstone course as applied forstudents in the Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering atEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mini-Projects are small projects that aim at introducingstudents to basic concepts of different engineering disciplines, while at the same time provideinstructors with

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University

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AC 2012-3943: RECRUITMENT AND ENGAGEMENT OF UNDERGRAD-UATE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS IN INTERDIS-CIPLINARY RESEARCH PROJECTSDr. Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University Tolga Kaya currently holds a joint Assistant Professor position in the School of Engineering and Tech- nology and the Science of Advanced Materials program at Central Michigan University (CMU). Prior to joining CMU, Kaya was a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale University (2007-2010), a Research and Teach- ing Assistant at Istanbul Technical University (1999-2007), a consultant at Brightwell Corp., Istanbul (2007), a senior VLSI analog Design Engineer and Project Coordinator at Microelectronics R&D Com- pany, Istanbul (2000-2006), and a

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Jason Forsyth, Virginia Tech; Ed Dorsa, Virginia Tech; Thomas Martin, Virginia Tech; Eloise Coupey, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-5469: INTERDISCIPLINARY PEDAGOGY FOR PERVASIVE COM-PUTING DESIGN PROCESSES: AN EVALUATIVE ANALYSISDr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa McNair is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech where she serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Education and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engi- neering Communication Center. Her research includes interdisciplinary collaboration, communication studies, identity theory, and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include: interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design, writing across the curriculum in stat- ics courses, and a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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AC 2012-4224: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONIN HYBRID AND ELECTRIC DRIVE VEHICLE ENGINEERINGDr. Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University Wayne Weaver received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from GMI Engineering & Management Institute in 1997, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical en- gineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He was a Research and Design Engineer at Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, Ill., from 1997 to 2003. From 2006-2008, he also worked as a researcher at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Lab (CERL), in Champaign, Ill., on

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andy Shaojin Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology; Iem H. Heng, New York City College of Technology; Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology

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AC 2012-3515: UTILIZING PROJECT-BASED MULTIDISCIPLINARY DE-SIGN ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE STEM EDUCATIONDr. Andy Shaojin Zhang, New York City College of Technology Andy S. Zhang earned his master’s in mechanical engineering from the City College of New York in 1987 and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in 1995. Zhang’s research area includes materials testing, product design and prototyping, CAD/CAE, and mechatronics. From 2007 to 2009, Zhang served as a member of the Pre-engineering Advisory Commission of Advisory Council for Career and Technical Education of NYC Department of Education, which was designed to help high schools to enhance existing technology

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Assessment and Impact

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

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areas of teaming and leadership. She is also actively involved in coordination, curriculum devel- opment, assessment, and instruction in the Pavlis Global Leadership program. She received her B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at Michigan Technological University. Before joining MTU, she held various engineering and management positions during a 15 year career in the automotive industry.Dr. Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University Susan Amato-Henderson is an Associate Professor of psychology in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University, earning her

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University; Lesley Rigg, Northern Illinois University; Melissa Lenczewski, Northern Illinois University

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AC 2012-3025: AN APPROACH TO DEVELOPING INTERDISCIPLINARYENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMSDr. Clifford R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University Clifford R. Mirman received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1991. From 1991 until 1999, he was a faculty member in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Wilkes Univer- sity. He is currently the Chair of the Department of Technology at NIU. His research areas are CAD, finite element analysis, and kinematics, both securing grants and writing publications. Mirman is actively involved in ASEE and SME.Lesley Rigg, Northern Illinois University College of Liberal Arts and SciencesDr. Melissa Lenczewski, Northern Illinois University Melissa